2017 SEMA GONEKED Bedlined Blue Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited

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So, I honestly couldn't tell you who this Jeep JK Wrangler belongs to. In spite of the fact that it's on display at the 2017 SEMA show, the ONLY identifying mark on it is a personalized Florida license plate that reads "GO NEKED". With that said, I can tell you that it's running 40" Nittos mounted on 17" Spyderloc wheels but so far as I can tell, the suspension is home made. Up front, it's running radius arms attached to the frame with pretty big drop brackets that have been welded on and while the rear is running a triangulated 4-link setup, it's attached to some kind of homemade tube cross member setup that's sitting pretty low as well. I mean, it may have as much as a 6" lift but the drop brackets and tubed cross member effectively lower the space in between the tires back down quite a bit. Kind of self-defeating in my opinion but then, that is just my opinion.

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In order to run a triangulated 4-link setup, the factory gas tank had to be removed and a new smaller one was installed in the rear.
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If you're gonna run 40's, you had better truss your factory front Dana 44 axle and run RCV shafts :crazyeyes:
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Not sure what the point of dropping the mounting points is for being that this is a long arm setup but, here are the front radius arm drop brackets.
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Again, I'm not sure what the purpose of lowering the homemade tubed cross member that supports the triangulated 4-link setup is for but as you can see, it sits quite a bit lower than the transmission cross member - you know, the one that normally takes a beating.
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Wow, even I noticed the missing driveshaft. It isn't a rzeppa joint though.

For the money spent to build that lift, I think their are a lot better options. If it is home built, at least buy a few builder parts to make it better.

I can't imagine they are selling anything, as it is a total mashup of brands. But hey, it looks like it is at least wheeled on the beach or small mud puddles.
 
Even with a DL flip, the angle is steep as shit. Dude has to be running an 8 inch lift or something.
 
RMC2 said:
Wow, even I noticed the missing driveshaft. It isn't a rzeppa joint though.

For the money spent to build that lift, I think their are a lot better options. If it is home built, at least buy a few builder parts to make it better.

I can't imagine they are selling anything, as it is a total mashup of brands. But hey, it looks like it is at least wheeled on the beach or small mud puddles.
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Haha Agree, just being a smart ass[emoji106][emoji23]


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Sorry, yes, this rig is running Nitto's. Not that it matters but they are made by Toyo but I digress. As mentioned, we've been looking at a ton of Jeeps and even more wheels and tires. I'll be sure to correct my post :)
 
wayoflife said:
Sorry, yes, this rig is running Nitto's. Not that it matters but they are made by Toyo but I digress. As mentioned, we've been looking at a ton of Jeeps and even more wheels and tires. I'll be sure to correct my post :)
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You guys are doing an amazing job!!! This is my first WAYALIFE/SEMA and I had NO idea it was going to be like this.... and the show hasn't even started yet! .... U :rock:
 
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