Homebrwd's 2016 Hydro JKU

[homebrwd]

Found this forum while looking up ideas for a camping/overland style Jeep build. Picked up a 2016 Willy's Wheeler in Hydro Blue in December. After talking with the wife we came to the conclusion that a well build camping vehicle would get a lot more use than one for weekend warrior rock crawling. There are a couple mods already put in place but the long term planning has begun. I look forward to looking through the threads here for ideas and knowledge.

2016 Willy's Wheeler JKU with Half Doors, Softtop, Alpine Speakers and a Manual Transmission
Inluded in the Willy's package:
Rubicon Wheels Painted Black
Rubicon Tires
Rubicon Shocks and Springs
Rubicon Rock Rails
Slush mats

Added so far:
JW Speaker Evo J headlights
Bolt Hood lock
Caroline Metal Masters Grab Handles in Black
Quadratec Patent Pending Mirror Movers
Spydertrax 1.5in Spacers (more for looks until I upsize the tires and get new properly backspaced wheels)
Bartact Seat covers in Black and Blue

Grab handles

Mirror Movers

Seat Covers

JW Speakers

 

[bluehash]

Welcome! Love the grab handles!

 

[Comanche Scott]

Welcome! Love the grab handles!

X2, welcome to the forum.
I'm also a huge fan of this color.
Will look forward to following along on your build. :beer:

 

[FosterWV]

1/2 doors on a JKU are awesome!

 

[Boatmonkey]

Are you able to still use the passenger side mirror after you relocated them? I've been thinking about getting those but I've heard you lose any view out of the passenger side. Thanks!

 

[homebrwd]

Welcome! Love the grab handles!

Thanks, they are beautiful and perfect. Super easy install as well. Very well designed.

X2, welcome to the forum.
I'm also a huge fan of this color.
Will look forward to following along on your build. :beer:

Thanks, it'll be a slow one, got a house to buy.

1/2 doors on a JKU are awesome!

Its the reason I had to order and it was so worth it. I love the half doors, had them on my TJ as well.

Are you able to still use the passenger side mirror after you relocated them? I've been thinking about getting those but I've heard you lose any view out of the passenger side. Thanks!

With these quadratec relocators they actually put the mirrors in the stock locations. The arms coming off of the A pillar are spring loaded. The old mirror hole in the door becomes a push off spot so when you open the doors the mirrors open outwards as well. When the doors are off the arms stop in the stock mirror location so even when off your view doesn't change. You'll pay more for these, and they are patent pending but the ease of use when swapping doors on and off is great.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/13125_0220_07.htm

 

[HRPINDC]

Nice ride! And welcome to the Jeep world, from a DC neighbor.

 

[4x4reedom]

Found this forum while looking up ideas for a camping/overland style Jeep build. Picked up a 2016 Willy's Wheeler in Hydro Blue in December. After talking with the wife we came to the conclusion that a well build camping vehicle would get a lot more use than one for weekend warrior rock crawling. There are a couple mods already put in place but the long term planning has begun. I look forward to looking through the threads here for ideas and knowledge.

2016 Willy's Wheeler JKU with Half Doors, Softtop, Alpine Speakers and a Manual Transmission
Inluded in the Willy's package:
Rubicon Wheels Painted Black
Rubicon Tires
Rubicon Shocks and Springs
Rubicon Rock Rails
Slush mats

Added so far:
JW Speaker Evo J headlights
Bolt Hood lock
Caroline Metal Masters Grab Handles in Black
Quadratec Patent Pending Mirror Movers
Spydertrax 1.5in Spacers (more for looks until I upsize the tires and get new properly backspaced wheels)
Bartact Seat covers in Black and Blue

Grab handles

Mirror Movers

Seat Covers

JW Speakers

How improved is the stance with the spacers? Do you have a close-up, head-on shot that shows how the edges of the tires align in relation to the fenders? I've been considering the spacers in the interim for the same reasons you mention.

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[homebrwd]

How improved is the stance with the spacers? Do you have a close-up, head-on shot that shows how the edges of the tires align in relation to the fenders? I've been considering the spacers in the interim for the same reasons you mention.

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I love the stance now, I can even tell from a difference it looks more aggressive.
Pre straight on

Post straight on

Pre at an angle

Post at an angle

 

[4x4reedom]

Thanks man! Those pics help a lot!

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[lumpskie]

Cool Jeep, cool color and cool grab handles. I can't wait to see more.

 

[homebrwd]

Thanks man! Those pics help a lot!

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Happy to help!

Cool Jeep, cool color and cool grab handles. I can't wait to see more.

Thanks!