17 JKU Rubicon Recon Build

[gobi_recon]

Nice build. What suspension setup are you running?

3" EVO Off road plush ride coils
King adjustable reservoir shocks
EVO Offroad trac bar brackets with the draglink flip kit
Currie control arms all around

 

[Jeff Graham]

I have the EVO King shocks, and bump stops. EVO makes great stuff.

 

[felixkb76]

Moving from a built 09 JKU on Prorock 60"s and 40"s to a 17 JKU Rubicon Recon more geared towards overlanding.
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I decided on the Recon since it has the upgraded Dana 44 front axle over the normal Rubicon which I wouldn't have to worry about the C's bending and doing alot of work to strengthen the housing like gussets and trusses. I found this Jeep in the Gobi color with all the options along with 4.10 gears so hopefully I dont have to regear in the future.

Sweet truck!
What else are you gonna do to it?

 

[gobi_recon]

drivetrain: chromoly axle shafts all the way around and gears at some point.
exterior: after market fenders to give some room for the tires since i'm only running 3" of lift
overlanding gear: front runner: half roof rack, cargo slide, tailgate table and rear cargo shelf. rotopax mounts
misc: bearcat 880 cb, factor 55, skid plates

 

[felixkb76]

Why didn't you get the 4in lift?


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[gobi_recon]

Why didn't you get the 4in lift?


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I knew I would put high clearance aftermarket fenders on it and with my last jk 4" lift with poison spyder fenders had alot of fender gap. Trying to go for a lower center of gravity setup on this jk.

 

[felixkb76]

Okay.
That's cool

 

[APtrail2005]

Nice Jeep, I just started my 2017 JKU RUBICON build, if it's ok I might hit you up for advice on my build


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[gobi_recon]

Front end finally put together with a mixture of rigid lights, evo off-road front bumper with skid plate and a warn 10k winch.


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[gobi_recon]

Installed a Uniden Bearcat 880 cb for trail communications with a mount from quadratec


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[Bulldog22]

How are the Grapplers working out? I am looking into those or the Mickey's in 35's. Probably only do a 2.5 lift because the Recon already has a .5 inch over the Rubicon. All I have now is the Maximus 3, Smitty 9500 and 1.5 spacers. Build list is long. Gonna be a long process.

 

[gobi_recon]

Tires have done pretty good so far, going in this week for the first rotate and balance. I will report back if they needed to add any weight or not.

 

[gobi_recon]

Installed a front runner half roof rack and a arb awning on the jeep.

 

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[JeepinJournals]

Just started following, nice rig

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[gobi_recon]

After the overland expo east I’ve added a few items. First is a Blueridge overland gear jk attic for storing jackets and other random items


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[gobi_recon]

Blueridge overland gear first aid kit with quick release mounted on the Front Runner roof rack bracket.


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[gobi_recon]

The other bracket has a fire extinguisher mounted with a quick release drake off-road bracket


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[Claymore F.T.E.]

After the overland expo east I’ve added a few items. First is a Blueridge overland gear jk attic for storing jackets and other random items


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That is some awesome kit right there. Looks useful AF. They appear to be out of stock right now.

OB#7439

 

[ArmyofMike]

Great build. Appears clean and well thought out/organized. Keep it up.