Captain Texas Anvil JKU build

[Captain Texas]

Great pictures.
Excellent progress on your Jeep. Very tasteful without going overboard for a DD.

Thank you very much! Exactly, I try not to go overboard with things since it is a DD and also partially because i'm a college student and the Jeep doesn't get my full attention 24/7.

Never liked the look of flat-fender (although they are very functional), spartan grills, that kind of crap. Really going for an OEM appearance, like the Jeep could have rolled off the show-room floor with the equipment its got on it. Aesthetics are very important to me and I think thats reflected in the build.

 

[Captain Texas]

The JKU Attic by Blue Ridge Overland came in the mail. Currently I have 80% of it installed, just need to install the front straps that go under the hardtop behind the front seats. Will post pictures when that is done. So far I really like it, solidly made.

 

[Captain Texas]

Quick photo

 

[ratled]

Cap I saw you post on the AEV 2.5" thread, another great picture. One question though, what size tires are you running?

thanks

ratled

 

[Captain Texas]

Cap I saw you post on the AEV 2.5" thread, another great picture. One question though, what size tires are you running?

thanks

ratled

They there! Thanks! Currently I am running 315/70/R17 BFG KO2. Had for a year and really like them.

They do run small, about 33.75", so not a true 35 but thats the case with all BFG tires.

 

[ratled]

They there! Thanks! Currently I am running 315/70/R17 BFG KO2. Had for a year and really like them.

They do run small, about 33.75", so not a true 35 but thats the case with all BFG tires.

THANKS, just the info I was looking for

ratled

 

[Captain Texas]

Welp just read an article on the new JL and I'm pretty happy my JK Sahara is the last generation with a Dana 44 in the rear.

 

[SilicaRich]

Welp just read an article on the new JL and I'm pretty happy my JK Sahara is the last generation with a Dana 44 in the rear.

What is the situation with the JL? Are they planning on removing the Dana 44 from Sahara models?

 

[daveh]

Reports are listing the JL Sahara with a Dana 30 front and Dana 35 rear.


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[Captain Texas]

So currently in the works for a Big Bend/ Marfa trip in mid December. Working out dates.

Jeep going in for a 50,000 mile service. Currently at 49,600 but won't have time to get it service in BB.

 

[Captain Texas]

Just some mundane service stuff done. Oil change, power steering flush, topped off windshield wiper fluid, front and rear diff fluid changed, etc.

Should be ready to go to Big Bend in a few weeks!

 

[WranglerWideJKU]

Awesome pics and beautiful Jeep!

 

[Captain Texas]

Awesome pics and beautiful Jeep!

Thanks!

 

[Captain Texas]

Slickrock Gear

So found this today and super excited someone finally created a solution for the crappy door netting for the JK. I have to think about it if i'm going to buy the set. It says on the page that once you remove the factory netting and you want to go back, you have to get the dealer to install new ones.

What do y'all think? Again i'm thrilled someone came up with this. My factory netting is getting ripped and stretched out.

 

[SilicaRich]

So found this today and super excited someone finally created a solution for the crappy door netting for the JK. I have to think about it if i'm going to buy the set. It says on the page that once you remove the factory netting and you want to go back, you have to get the dealer to install new ones.

What do y'all think? Again i'm thrilled someone came up with this. My factory netting is getting ripped and stretched out.

Good idea but damn those are expensive