07BlackSpecV
Adventurer
Your rig is amazing and such great adventures. Striving for something similar with our Hardrock when I'm all done with my Xterra. Look forward to watching future updates!
Anvil 2015 JKU Sport Overland Build
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eternus
Observer
So I note that you've done some more intense wheeling (enough to twist your driveshaft) so I'm curious how you're feeling about going with the Sport vs Rubicon? I'm in a Sport, not doing anything major, but still sometimes wish I had that D44 up front... have you done anything to your axle yet or are you running 35"s and upgraded gears but with the stock D30?
Yuke
Adventurer
Honest answer here is that at the time of purchase a sport was more affordable for a college grad. The rubicon is undoubtedly one of the best platforms out of the box. However, if you are going to mod the crap out of it, is it really? The only two factors I see as standouts would be the transfer case and front axle. Lockers are nice but I am happier with my Yukon Air locker over the e lockers.
In the end I decided a sport would fit my needs. I do plan to upgrade the front axle to a d44 in the future. The transfer case is not a big sell as I do not do much rock crawling.
For now my d30 has been upgraded with Synergy's assurance kit (Sleeves, gussets, control arm skids) and has 4.88 Yukon gears installed. It should handle 35s just fine. I was tempted to put 37s on now that I am at 4" lift vs the old 2.5". Ultimately, this would have made my rig less reliable so another set of 35s went on.
eternus
Observer
That makes sense, and is more or less why I am where I am... though you sure did managed to find significant funds quickly to modify your Sport after you bought it.
It'd be awesome if you were able to go back and update your initial post with the current state of your rig and all the mods you've done. I'm curious about if you put a locker in front and back or just rear, and would like to know what antenna you have mounted for your radio... it's not the standard 13" stubby but looks like a legit firestick.
It'd be awesome if you were able to go back and update your initial post with the current state of your rig and all the mods you've done. I'm curious about if you put a locker in front and back or just rear, and would like to know what antenna you have mounted for your radio... it's not the standard 13" stubby but looks like a legit firestick.
Yuke
Adventurer
Added a Titan Tank! They are on sale for $269 right now vs normal $500+
For me this was a no brainer, its an extra 13 Gallons of fuel, and I do not lose any normal storage space.
jeep95 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
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For me this was a no brainer, its an extra 13 Gallons of fuel, and I do not lose any normal storage space.
jeep95 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
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pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
Looks awesome and what a great price! Are you concerned about the Teraflex carriers ability to support a full tank?
Yuke
Adventurer
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Yuke
Adventurer
So I am beginning to prep for my storage build out and I knew I did not want to drill in to the factory tub. I avoid drilling at all costs. On Facebook I came across a company that makes these bolt in panels for a slide they offer. The slide dimensions looked to fit my ARB. Black Forest is the company's name.
Well, the measurements online were a mistake and the slides are made for indel B fridges. The slide went back, but I am keeping the plates to attach an ARB slide. The other half of the plates will serve as a mounting point for my drawers.
jeep99 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep100 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
Well, the measurements online were a mistake and the slides are made for indel B fridges. The slide went back, but I am keeping the plates to attach an ARB slide. The other half of the plates will serve as a mounting point for my drawers.
jeep99 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep100 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
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Yuke
Adventurer
Some maintenance was done today.
- Synergy Ball Joints
- Timken Wheel Bearings
- Rubicon Express Steering Stablizer
- Differential fluids changed
jeep101 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep102 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep103 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep104 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
- Synergy Ball Joints
- Timken Wheel Bearings
- Rubicon Express Steering Stablizer
- Differential fluids changed
jeep101 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep102 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep103 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
jeep104 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
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Yuke
Adventurer
Also took some mothers polish to the KINGS
Before
jeep105 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
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jeep106 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr
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