2015 Rubicon Hard Rock Build "Mjolnir"

[toxicity_27]

Well I finally got my 2015 Rubicon Hard Rock. Took just over a month from order to delivery. Previously I was in a 2013 Sport, loved every minute of it, but always wanted a Rubicon. I also wanted to build it from the ground up the way that I wanted, instead of doing the lift financed through the dealer like I did with my 2013.

The 2013 was named Squatch, I thought it was fitting because it was huge, white and I live in Minnesota. The 2015 will be named Mjolnir after Thor's hammer. I'm a Thor fan, and thought it would be a good name.

I've already got a few things ordered and waiting to go on, however I'm going to enjoy this one in its stock form for a while. I enjoy researching all of the parts I'll be putting on, and I have a pretty extensive list broken down into stages that I'll put in the next post. If anyone has any questions as to why I chose this over that, feel free to ask. I'll also be posting as many pictures as I can of the progress. And with that if you have any picture requests feel free to ask for those as well.

I took a few pictures this morning while I was putting the grab handles on. Sorry for the cell phone pictures, I just moved and haven't unpacked my camera yet.




Love this hood!






Gauges are pretty cool too!


These also light up red when the lights are on!


Didn't even know this was on the bumper.

 

[toxicity_27]

Parts List

This is the list I have put together for the moment. It is constantly changing. When I order something I will update this post with what I've ordered.

Stage 1
EVO Protek Skid System
Shrockworks Rock Sliders
Riddler 2 Differential Covers & LubeLocker Package
ARB Wrangler JK 2012-13, Air Compressor & EVO Mounting Bracket Package
SPod Jeep JK 2012-13, 6 Switch, Double Light Contura Rocker Switches & Source System - 600-12LT (All Red Switches)
EVO Manufacturing JK Evo Front Control Arm Skids – EVO1005 -------- Ordered 3/27/15
EVO Manufacturing JK Evo Rear Lower Control Arm Skids - EVO1039 - Ordered 3/27/15
Trailgater Bolt-on Tailgate Table for Jeep JK with Cutting Board
Poison Spyder JK Lower A-Pillar Light Mounts - Pair ------------------- Ordered 3/27/15
Genesis Offroad Dual Battery Kit with 200 Amp Isolator
DieHard Advanced Gold AGM Battery - Group Size 34 (x2)
2011-Current Full Width JKE-DOCK
Tuffy JK Conceal Carry Security Drawer
Maximus-3 Rubicon Hard Rock Winch Mount Package
Spidertrax 1.5” Wheel Spacers ----------------------------------- Ordered 2/10/15
Rock Krawler JK 2.5 Stock Mod System Kit --------------------- Ordered 3/19/215
Rock Krawler JK Bomb Proof Adjustable Rear Track Bar ------- Ordered 3/19/15
Crown JK Extended Brake Lines ---------------------------------- Ordered 3/19/15

Stage 2
AEV JK Tire Carrier
Interco BirdDog 17x9 5x5 4.50” BS, Nitto Trail Grappler MT 35x12.50R17E, TPMS Sensor, Package Deal x5
Synergy MFG Jeep JK Chromoly Tie Rod
Synergy MFG Jeep JK High Steer Drag Link
Synergy MFG Jeep JK Front Track Bar Brace & Sector Brace
Artec Industries JK 07-15 Front Axle ARMOR KIT Dana 44
Fox Racing Shox JK 2.0 Evolution Series Steering Stabilizer

Stage 3
Coast JK 1310 Front Drive Shaft
Coast JK 1310 Rear 4 Door Drive Shaft
Rigid Industries SR2 10 Inch - Combo - 91131
Rigid Industries Dually LED Lights - Flush Mount - Diffused - Pair
RCV Ultimate Dana 44 JK Rubicon Front Axle Set
Reid JK Steering Knuckle Left Side
Reid JK Steering Knuckle Right Side
Metalcloak JK Duroflex Control Arms Full Set

Stage 4
GOBI JK 4 Door Stealth Roof Rack W/ 40” Light Bar Ready
GOBI JK Ladder Driver Side
GOBI JK Wind Deflector
GOBI JK Roof Rack Sun Roof Insert
GOBI JK Ax/Shovel Attachment
Rugged Ridge JK 11-2013, A-Pillar Switch Pod, 4 Switch Capacity
Rigid Industries E2 40" - Combo - 14231
OFFROAD ELEMENTS M8 STEALTH LIMB RISER KIT
AEV JK 2012-14, 3.6L, Snorkel Kit With Ram Air & Gen II Pre-Filter
Vision X HIL-STW Superwhite LED Strobe and Rock Light Kit
AEV Fuel Caddy

 

[WKexpedition]

Thats a great looke JK. Congrats. Looks like a lot of fun parts too!! Enjoy.

 

[Matt]

Awesome! Nice list of parts! I'll be keeping an eye on your build.

I ordered a Rubicon Hard Rock from Park Jeep in Burnsville on 2-28. I hope it shows up soon!!

 

[SSF556]

wow that is a lot of stuff in those lists...got an trips planned to try out the Jeep stock?


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[toxicity_27]

wow that is a lot of stuff in those lists...got an trips planned to try out the Jeep stock?


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I'm actually planning on running it stock for a while. Got a trip at the end of May that I'm getting geared up for. And yea it is a lot of stuff. That's why I had to break it down in stages.

 

[toxicity_27]

Got my recovery kit that comes with the Hard Rock today. Got a nice Warn snatch strap, gloves, two shackles and a Jeep bag to put it all in. I now have a Bubba rope, gloves snatch strap tree saver and 8 shackles. Only thing I think I'll need yet is a snatch block.

 

[VistaCruiser]

HAWT!

Sam

 

[anviljk]

I wish I would have ordered the Hard Rock every time I see one. Knowing that the sway bar disco and locker switches light up makes me that much more envious. Looks awesome, have fun wheeling it!

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

stick or auto? I have my eye on white 6 spd hard rock someday

 

[toxicity_27]

stick or auto? I have my eye on white 6 spd hard rock someday

Stick. Couldn't justify almost $2000 for an auto and 4.10s.

 

[rickgrob]

Stick. Couldn't justify almost $2000 for an auto and 4.10s.

I agree with that call. I just ordered a 2015 JKUR (orange!) and made the same decision. If we agree this is about expedition travel, I see the real advantage of an Auto being rock crawling, an application that I won't be optimizing for.

 

[SSF556]

Stick. Couldn't justify almost $2000 for an auto and 4.10s.

You may want to change the oil in the manual....numerous stories out there about manuals with half the oil needed from the factory. It is a quick fix and will give you peace of mind to know that it is full.

 

[bigones1993]

congrats on the new jeep, I'm already too far down the road to trade my 13 sport for a rubi I know the longing you felt owning a sport and wanting a Rubicon lol. rock on man looking forward to seeing the upgrades

 

[codesertrat]

IIRC, the NSG370 6 speed trans holds 2qts of oil. After I brought my 2012 home new, I added 3/4 qt of the proper fluid (Pennzoil Synchromesh meets the Chrysler standard) to bring it up to the fill plug. So it was very low from the factory.

Also, change your axle fluid within the first 1000 miles or so. There is normal break-in material that sheds from a new hypoid ring and pinion gear set; this is a maintenance habit from my construction equipment background.