Yet another build thread.

BakeJurgess · Nov 11, 2015

Well, this is my first post. I've been stalking this forum for a while though.

I figured since my Instagram followers are probably getting tired of all of my progress pictures, I should just start up a build thread, so here goes.

Here's how she started out. I bought it from my uncle, the second owner, about 6 months ago. It had 270,000 miles on it and still going strong without issues.

First thing I did was a lift. I ordered a rough country 4.5" lift, and bought some 31" tires with wheels off craigslist.

Halfway done

And lifted.

Next thing I did was a lightbar. No, I didn't drop the dough on a name brand one, I just got a $70 amazon one and made my own brackets. Cheap and works great.

Then, I got tired of the look of the front bumper, so I took all the trim off and cut the corners off.

Flag pole mount, just because.

Then one day, me and my sister decided to paint it. Not bad for a $50 paint job.

Added bedliner/black emblems

Flag decals

Removable door mod.

Rock lights!

Then I welded together a JCR diy winch bumper kit.

BakeJurgess · Nov 11, 2015

And threw on some hella fog lights.

Some home depot quick discos.

Took off the front flares, because why not?

Some Skull Daddy Cherokee decals

Redneck wiper repair

Some eBay faux projectors

Me and my dad took it up to the snow, and it did surprisingly well, but kinda lacked in the traction area,

so I mounted up a set of 32" kenda klevers.

Of course I had to test them out in some mud.

And that's how it currently stands! It's nowhere near done, I've got some stuff planned out for the future, such as a detours tailbone, a rear hatch rack, possibly a roof rack, and most likely a locker or two. Thanks for looking/reading! -Jake

BakeJurgess · Nov 11, 2015

Almost forgot my vhf radio setup.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. I'd be happy to hear from you guys!

BakeJurgess · Nov 12, 2015

No love/hate?

mtbxj87 · Nov 12, 2015

Stock gearing on those 32"s?

BakeJurgess · Nov 12, 2015

mtbxj87 said:
Stock gearing on those 32"s?

Yeah, 4.10s

whitexj98 · Nov 12, 2015

I liked it better white.

mtbxj87 · Nov 12, 2015

whitexj98 said:
I liked it better white.

Something tells me your'e biased haha. I agree tho...

BakeJurgess · Nov 12, 2015

whitexj98 said:
I liked it better white.

Honestly, me too. But I really like the matte tan.

blondejoncherokee · Nov 12, 2015

It looked good white

BakeJurgess · Nov 12, 2015

Threw some flat black on the temporary bumper, so it at least looks presentable.

BakeJurgess · Nov 13, 2015

I had an extra pod light from when I did my rock lights, so I mounted it up in my hatch area and wired it in with my dome light.

Then the interior lights didn't look right because the yellow and white light didn't match, so I bought some LEDs and wired them up.

BakeJurgess · Nov 20, 2015

Got death wobble the other day and upon further investigation, I found that the axle side of the track bar was loose. I tightened it up and called it a day. Well, it happened again today so I pulled it off. Turns out, the hole had wallowed out quite a bit.

So I headed to Lowes and got a washer that would fit.

And welded it in place. The welds aren't pretty because I'm pretty low on co2, but I think they'll hold for now. When I get some more co2 I'll take it apart and reweld it.

Whoever thinks rock lights are stupid have never worked on their jeep at night time without a shop.

VAhasnoWAVES · Nov 20, 2015

please.... a cali jeep? i could wrench by brail under that thing. here in the MW things are a little different.

rock lights look absolutely awesome in the snow too. but unfortunately they dont put off enough heat to melt snow pack.

BakeJurgess · Nov 20, 2015

VAhasnoWAVES said:
please.... a cali jeep? i could wrench by brail under that thing. here in the MW things are a little different.

rock lights look absolutely awesome in the snow too. but unfortunately they dont put off enough heat to melt snow pack.

I could wrench by brail too, just not weld.

BakeJurgess · Dec 23, 2015

Haven't had much time to work on the jeep lately. I've got a viair kit to install, just no time. I did park like a jeep yesterday at the 50s roadhouse though. Sway bar's still connected.

BakeJurgess · Jan 8, 2016

Since I last updated this thread, I peeled the plastidip off the hood (I have yet to touch up the tan) and got some new led headlights from eBay. Also, as you can probably see, I've sprung a leak.

The headlights are probably the best thing I've done to the jeep.

Low beam:

High beam:

BakeJurgess · Jan 9, 2016

Newb question, I know, but what axle do I have? Thanks.

A little flex action.

Ekul310 · Jan 10, 2016

You have a Chrysler 8.25" You can tell it's not a Dana 35 by the lip on the bottom that sticks past the cover, and that it's an more of an oval that a circle shaped cover. Locker plans I'm guessing? - I only ask because I've been looking at traction options for my own jeep. I like the light setup by the way!:greensmok

BakeJurgess · Jan 10, 2016

Ekul310 said:
You have a Chrysler 8.25" You can tell it's not a Dana 35 by the lip on the bottom that sticks past the cover, and that it's an more of an oval that a circle shaped cover. Locker plans I'm guessing? - I only ask because I've been looking at traction options for my own jeep. I like the light setup by the way!:greensmok

Awesome! I was afraid it was a Dana 35. Glad it's not. Thanks for the info! And yes, I am looking for locker options.

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