Yes we do Jeeps too. Not only do we sell all the parts you need we can also install them. So heres a breakdown of what we did to showcase some products on our 2008 2 door Wrangler JK.
First we had to get rif of those ugly OE fenders. We looked at all the different brands and styles from steel tubular fenders to ABS plastic fenders. We decided on the ABS plastic high clearance fenders from Rough Country. For us they gave us the mud and rock protection we wanted with more tire clearance and a clean aggressive look. At first glance many people dont even notice the fenders were changed because it looks like it should have came this way to begin with.
Next it was time to fill the wheel wells with larger tires and new wheels. We chose the new Method 708 Bead grip wheels in 17x9 with a -38mm offset. Wrapped in the Toyo Open Country RT Trail tires. In the picture above you can see at stock height the new Rough Country High Clearance Fender Flares give plenty of room for 35s.
To add to the look we removed the side steps and installed Smittybilt rock rails or Rubi Rails.
Of course we couldn't leave it ad stock height. We didnt want to go too high but wanted a little more ground clearance without a top heavy feel. So we decided a 2.5" kit was just right. After comparing different kits from various brands we chose the Teraflex ST2 2.5" kit as it came with the necessary parts to do the job in one kit. The kit is paired with Falcon SP2 2.1 shocks. These shocks have a 2.3" shock body and can be installed in your choice of 2 modes, Sport or Soft.
The kit comes with everything you will need to do a proper install. Once the Jeep is on the lift or jack stands you wont need to stop and wait for the correct track bar, sway bar endlinks or proper control arms to correct from axle caster. It's all in the kit.
To top it all off we added the Falcon Nexus EF 2.1 steering stabilizer. This stabilizer is available with different size tie rod clamps to match the stock or aftermarket tie rod sizes.
We wanted to add a winch so I found close out deal on a discontinued Officially Licensed Jeep from bumper. It had just the look I wanted to match the front fenders. There are still bumpers made that look just like this one but this has JEEP stamped in it.
For the winch we chose the Warn Evo 10-S. The 10,000 pound rating was plenty and this model comes with the synthetic rope. I like that it comes with the wired control but a wireless control can be added as an option. It rather rely on the wired remote and not worry about batteries or phone apps.
Warn Evo 10-S 10,000lb Winch – Strapt Performance Diesel And Offroad
The winch was finished off with a Factor55 Flatlink E shackle
FACTOR 55 FlatLink E Winch Shackle Gray – Strapt Performance Diesel And Offroad
When it was time to add some lights we wanted simple but efficient. First was some Baja Deigns Squadron A-Pillar lights on Some Rough Country A-Pillar mounts. Sounded like an easy combination but found out we had to drill the mounting hole a little bigger to mount the Baja designs light to it with their included bolt. No big deal, just have a drill handy.
To fill the bumper holes we went with the Baja Designs Fog Pocket Kit with Squadron-R Sport lights. This is a complete bolt in kit for factory bumpers or aftermarket bumpers that are made to accept the factory foglights. Comes with install brackets, hardware and connector harness to hook up to the OE fog light wire harness.
I wasnt planning on doing more lights than that but since this bumper came with mounting tabs on the bull bar I decided to add some amber Baja Desings S2 lights hanging down from the bull bar, in front of the winch. This way I choose to use the amber S2 lights or the white Squadron lights in the bumper depending on conditions.
Another mod I want to mention that made driving the JK a little more fun is a Banks Pedal Monster. The throttle sensitivity was just too tame for my taste. It was more like an on/off switch where it wanted light throttle or all of the throttle. The Banks Pedal Monster gave me much better pedal response from all positions.
Thats pretty much the run down on this quick simple Jeep Jk build. We didnt want to get too crazy so that it can stay a daily driver but can be plenty capable to go out and have some fun on the trails.
