Montana Build

[APtrail2005]

I bought a 2017 JKU Rubicon for my build, I wasn't sure about ripping into $40K rig so I had to really research my build. So here is what's been done so far...
35 inch Toyo Tires with a 3" BDS suspension upgrade to include shocks and coil springs (no wheel spacers needed)
Fabricated steel fenders with RR-Steel inner fenders for wheel clearance and articulation.
HD-Steel front bumper with recovery shackles and 9klb winch. I added KC-trail lights to the front with extended beams for distance on the trail.
Under the hood I mounted SPod for accessory lights and wiring. I also installed ARB dual air compressor for tires and upgraded Front and rear lockers.
On top I added an expedition rooftop rack for gear and RRT.

 

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First image, getting ready to start build ..

 

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First upgrade was to remove factory bumper and replace it with a HD-Steel bumper with recovery points.

 

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I picked a bumper that would allow me to still use my factory fog lights. I added a 9K winch at the same time.

 

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Garvin expedition roof rack and Tepui rooftop tent went on next.

 

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Plenty of room inside of this 3 person all season tent.

 

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Under the hood I added an ARB dual air compressor for airing up my tires after a trail run. I looked at several different sources but for tire inflation this was recommended. I also added an SPod for my future accessory lights. This will help with keeping the wires nice and clean.

 

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Next upgrade was to change the factory fenders. I have always disliked the way the factory black fenders fade over time. I installed steel fenders with a 3" BDS lift. Changed tires to Toyo 35's

 

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Next upgrade... added a set of KC-lights for trail running.

 

[Blink]

Great build!!!

 

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Thank you

 

[Rob GoVenture]

excellent. love the build!

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[APtrail2005]

Thank you

 

[Chadlyb]

View attachment 36253 Next upgrade... added a set of KC-lights for trail running.

Good looking jeep....great build so far...

 

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Today I worked on changing the front grill ... these inserts will help keep trail rocks from damaging the radiator.

 

[Chadlyb]

View attachment 38051 View attachment 38052 View attachment 38051 Today I worked on changing the front grill ... these inserts will help keep trail rocks from damaging the radiator.

Nice add on

 

[F4T XJ]

How do you find the ride on the BDS suspension?

 

[APtrail2005]

How do you find the ride on the BDS suspension?

So far no issues, but I’m also looking into changing my shocks over to Fox off-road for more adjusting options when loaded with extra weight.

 

[professorkx]

For shocks, you might want to entertain the King 2.5 adjustable shocks. They are expensive, but I would expect not much more than the Fox shocks. I've been running the Kings for almost 3 years on my 2014 Rubicon with 35's and only a leveling kit (I have the 1 million mile, zero deductible warranty on both our jeeps, so didn't want to void the warranty on the suspension) . The difference with the Kings is amazing. In desert whoops, I can double the speed of other 4 door jeeps with various lifts that aren't crazy expensive like a full long arm, and rocky roads feel smooth as speed. Don't think they make a difference rock crawling at Moab, but when we hit the desert trails, it's night and day over other shocks.

 

[4wheelspulling]

Nice looking Jeep and build! I really like the color too. It is hard enough to tear into my old junk, little lone something as new as your Jeep! Oh by the way, I lived in Lolo, MT. for a while. Love Montana and see myself moving back some day! Benz.