2008 JKU "Argenta" Build Thread (plus a 2010 Islander side project)

[pc1p]

The Motobilt Rear Fuel Tank Kit arrives today, so over the weekend, I worked on getting it ready. The first step was getting the fuel filler neck removed and trimmed out.

I was shocked that it could not be removed without lifting the tub. Since I don't need to "save" it, I simply cut it out with a Diablo Sawzall blade, using the space in the "notch" in the rear driver-side wheelwell opening.

The Motobilt tank doesn't allow the use of the factory rear sway bar, so you have to run a Currie or similar. Unfortunately, removing my OEM sway bar led to this:

I need these holes since the Motobilt rear tank skid uses them as a mounting point. So far I tried to get the broken bolts out with the "weld on a nut" trick, but it's being stubborn. I may have to drill these out and run a bolt/nut through the frame...

 

[pc1p]

Had a busy few days... been trying to get the PSC hose routing, as well as the radiator hoses figured out.

Also came home with this on Friday. It's a 2022 Wagoneer Series 1. We went to look at the new Durango GT AWD Premium, which is currently on a killer 0% for 60-mo deal with Stellantis Financial, but it was still too small for our needs and this only had 5607 miles and a huge discount over new retail.

 

[Cimmerian]

Had a busy few days... been trying to get the PSC hose routing, as well as the radiator hoses figured out.

Also came home with this on Friday. It's a 2022 Wagoneer Series 1. We went to look at the new Durango GT AWD Premium, which is currently on a killer 0% for 60-mo deal with Stellantis Financial, but it was still too small for our needs and this only had 5607 miles and a huge discount over new retail.
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Be careful. Stellantis build quality since covid (well before that) has been in the toilet and I've read a LOT of threads about Wagoneers in particular having so many issues.