Recent content by Wakeland

Here are some close up photos of the completed build.

Hungry for more flex, longer wheelbase, more comfortable ride, more high speed capable. I decided to 4 link the rear, longer arms and 4 link the front, go full hydro, coilovers and bumpstops. I never liked the front 3 link track bar feel, how when cycling suspension, the front would shift...

Another Rubicon Trip. Summer 2024. I got to meet Dustin and Jeremy from Dirtnation youtube channel, got to wheel with them, he was kind enough to include me in his video.

Ditched the stock fuel tank and my 100lb tank skid plate, attempting to gain more clearance underneath. Motobuild tank fitted nicely in the back. Using the same OEM pump, regulator, and sending unit. I wanted to keep the OEM pump to maintain the gauge and for readily available parts at any...

I built a ram guard, to keep from stranding myself on the trail with no power steering, as it was a prone to rock damage. Check out the Ram positioning, I attached it directly to push on the knuckle instead of on the tierod how most people position it. I thought this was clever, and it worked...

Some photos out on the trails

I then enjoyed the jeep for about a season before continuing the build. First time trip to the Rubicon.

More trimming for fresh tire lugs.

Fresh set of 40s. Ready to really try some trails.

Glad to get it driving again. The cage and 1 ton axles took about 4 months to complete. I was worried I might never get it driving again.

I built a cage before I wheeled with the axles, because I thought the heavier axles would tear the unibody in half. Boatside bumper. One of my top favorite custom fabricated item.

Kept the leaf springs in the rear. And same long arm kit in the front. Basically same suspension with super duty axles, so I could finally run 40s. Because I thought 40s were the only thing more I needed.