Directive51 - WK2 Stealthhawk

[Directive51]

Hey everyone,

So about a month ago, I traded in my 2012 5.7L WK2 for a 2016 3.6L WK2. Both are limited, so pretty much the same equipment. But with my new job and new home, I have doubled my daily driving distance, so the trade was really about trying to save money.

2012 WK2 Limited 4x4
DSC_0032 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

And here is the 2016 WK2 the day I picked it up
Week 1 - 1 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

And here is how it sitting today
5.7.18 Dirt Roads by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

So far, I have just been doing a few cosmetic mods to make it more to my own liking. I am almost finished with the chrome delete. I am using tungsten duracoat on all of the chrome accent pieces. The door handles I replaced, and all of the emblems have been swapped out for ones from a Trailhawk. I swapped the rims for a set of 2018 limited rims, and once the RRO leveling kit is installed this week, I will start tire shopping.

The Rhino Rack Vortex RSP roof was installed yesterday, and this weekend I'll be installing a RC Black Series single row LED bar under the front rack. I will be following the great instructions that 2180miles posted in his build thread.

More to come...

 

[kostkafex]

I hate how much chrome comes on all trim levels of modern trucks. good work on the delete and rim swap, it looks clean.

 

[Directive51]

Rough country Leveling kit went on without a hitch. Was able to fit the recommended 265/70R18 without any scrubbing. After shopping around, I decided on the Falken Wildpeak AT3. I haven't had a chance to go test them out, but the road noise and vibration is minimal so far.

5.12.18 - 1 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

5.12.18 - 3 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

 

[GPsGeeps]

Rough country Leveling kit went on without a hitch. Was able to fit the recommended 265/70R18 without any scrubbing. After shopping around, I decided on the Falken Wildpeak AT3. I haven't had a chance to go test them out, but the road noise and vibration is minimal so far.

5.12.18 - 1 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

5.12.18 - 3 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

Looks great! Where'd you get replacement door handles?

 

[Directive51]

Thanks man. I bought them from justforjeeps.com

Here is the link: https://www.justforjeeps.com/20wk2brbldoh.html

Edit: I just saw your WK2. Here are the ones for yours: https://www.justforjeeps.com/20wk2brwhdoh.html

 

[Directive51]

A couple of small editions over the weekend.

Mounted a Greyman Tactical rigid molle plate the inside of the liftgate.
Rigid Molle Plate by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

And mounted the Rough Country light bar to the front Rhino Rack bar.
Rough Country Light Bar by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

I'm hoping to have the drawer system in a week or so.

 

[Silverback_WK2]

Awesome!
Glad to see another WK2 in the mix!

 

[Directive51]

Awesome!
Glad to see another WK2 in the mix!

Hell yeah. This is my second one and I love it. They are capable, roomy, and IMO one of the best looking SUV's out there.

Dirt roads and tropical depressions.

 

[Directive51]

Trailhawk hood vinyl went on perfectly. It was also due for a wash and wax.
DSC_0169 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

 

[MoreGone]

Looks great! Surprising how little love the WK2's get. You're right, they are great looking and capable. Imagine all the haters will love them when they are as cheap as WJs are today.

What else you got in the plans?

 

[Directive51]

Looks great! Surprising how little love the WK2's get. You're right, they are great looking and capable. Imagine all the haters will love them when they are as cheap as WJs are today.

What else you got in the plans?

Thanks man. I just ordered my drawer system for the cargo area, and I have quite a few more additions that I am planning. I have been looking at Chief products, as a really want a hidden winch mount eventually.

 

[GPsGeeps]

Chief Products makes great stuff. What are you doing for spare tire if you're doing a drawer system?

 

[Meta6981]

Great build! Thanks for sharing! I have had fiancial delays in continuing my build. I got the most basics but need sliders bad!

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[Directive51]

Its been a while since I updated this.

Added Anzo LED headlights and Chief Products lower protection plate and sump protection plate a week or so ago. Then I installed a frontrunner outfitters slimeline roof platform. My drawer system is being made right now and should be delivered by the end of month.

2018-09-18_06-27-00 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

 

[gabe]

Beautiful rig, my wife has been talking about trading in her r/t charger for one. I interested in seeing what else you do with it.

 

[Directive51]

More Updates.

ExtremeLED 40" lightbar has been installed. I still need to install the Rigid Industries reverse lights into the rear bumper, and then I will wire everything up to the sPod. I also got the Frontrunner Maxtrax mount and Rotopax mounts installed.

After a few months, my drawer system is finally here, and I will be putting it in this weekend. Still not entirely sure what I will do about the spare after the drawer is in.


10.8.18 Front End

 

[GPsGeeps]

Looking good!! Do you have the light bar temporarily wired? Or just waiting for the rears to do it all at once? Been considering a front light bar, as well. So just wondering how well yours works.

 

[gabe]

Awesome build

 

[AT71]

How do you like the Rough Country lift? Is it just the front & how does the Jeep ride?

 

[Krupky]

This looks so tough!