Sporadic's "Cool Hand Luke" Build Thread

[Sporadic]

So, after a few years of really enjoying my 2013 JKU Sahara and learning a great deal from this forum along the way, I found myself wanting to start a build thread. The journey has been quite slow for various reasons but fun none the less. There are a few things I would have done differently if only I owned a DeLorean with a flux capacitor (i.e. Rubi, all labor and a tad more research on suspension kit) but all-in-all I'm very happy with my rig to date.

I had a tough time coming up with a name for my Jeep and only recently settled on the name "Cool Hand Luke". My wife and I named our Son Luke partially after the Gospel of Luke and then the Paul Newman character. I know, worlds apart right? But still fitting.

I purchased my first JK on October 9, 2012 after trading in a 2011 (WK2) Grand Cherokee Limited. Here are pics of both after a long day of closing the deal.

 

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Still stock but no bridges needed.

 

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February 2013, just before the first mods.

 

[thardy]

Love these things in white. Looking forward to seeing its progress and hopefully to see it on the trails SOON! :rock:

 

[Sporadic]

Love these things in white. Looking forward to seeing its progress and hopefully to see it on the trails SOON! :rock:

Much thanks thardy!

 

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Night I brought him home after receiving the 2.5" AEV Dual Sport XT suspension lift with Rancho RS9000XL adjustable shocks, dual Bilstein SS, JKS sway bar disconnects and 35" 12.50 r18 Nitto Trail Grapplers over Moto Metal 961 wheels with custom painted inserts in Mopar Bright White.

 

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[HILLZ]

Rig looks great Sporadic. I can never get over how much of a difference new shoes make, the body coloured inserts make them really pop. :rock:
can't wait to see what else you do or have done.

 

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First time changing over to soft-top and topless.

 

[Sporadic]

Rig looks great Sporadic. I can never get over how much of a difference new shoes make, the body coloured inserts make them really pop. :rock:
can't wait to see what else you do or have done.

Thanks HILLZ, it's been a great ride so far!

 

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Slapped on some WAYALIFE swag to support the team and say thanks for all the help.

 

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Trip to the mountains ( Ga Hills)





First flex

 

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Time to resolve the wandering steering after the lift.

JKS front LCA's

 

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Showing some nakedness.

 

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Trip to the North Ga streams





And the drive home.

 

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Ah, the Spiderweb shade, great idea and product.

 

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Next was removal of the factory rear bumper and a set of EVO DRing mounts.

 

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EVO 1/4 pounder and stinger. First decent project on my own - a lot of fun!.





Need to fill the large hole now.

 

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Time to get the 3rd brake light back after upgrading to 35's.
Modified the original light assembly by chopping it down with a grinding wheel.

 

[cozdude]

Good Looking Jeep! your build is coming along nicely!