The Blank Canvas

[Canvas JK]

So I started to personalize the JKUS last night finally. After having all parts received it was finally time to start the build. I started with the front bumper thinking it would be the simplest. Wrong. Anyway after about 6 hours and one trip to Home Depot and time off for dinner I am complete. I documented the process. So here it goes.
Before, while the sun was up.

With out the bumper

Directions called for drilling out the factory holes to 1/4 inch, however found if I went to 5/16 the lights weren't so hard to get on.

Used 7/16 split washer lock nuts on mounting hardware

used but connectors to extend factory fog light wire harness

then followed up with heat shrink to protect from water intrusion then followed up with tape and flexible wire protector.

Finally complete, yes the sun has set and SWMBO has retired to slumber.


Looking forwad to putting on the Waren Zeon winch and rear bumper with tire carrier this weekend and prepping for the rock sliders.

R/
Will

 

[wayoflife]

Lookin good :thumb:

 

[Jeeper_2010]

11 JKUS Build

Nice looking bumper.

 

[Canvas JK]

11 JKUS Build

Thank you.

 

[Canvas JK]

It has been a while since this has been updated. Might work on it today with the yuck weather we are having.

 

[cozdude]

Holy hell this is an old thread lol there is a lot of updating that needs to be done here

 

[Canvas JK]

So as Coz stated this is an old thread that I had completely forgot about. So to catch everyone up on the Building of Canvas.

Here is Canvas before the mods:


Canvas after just a couple of changes.


So how did Canvas go from the mild manner 2011 JKUS to where he is today shall we start.

 

[Canvas JK]

So one of the first things I did was to install the EVO 3 inch plush ride coils, Rock Krawler LCA's, front Track Bar, and quick disconnects. The whole evolution took about an afternoon in the driveway with basic hand tools.

 

[Canvas JK]

So after completing the lift I was like, I can do this. So I tackled installing the sport cage. Let me tell you that was a job and half. After reading the directions about 10 times and getting lost I figured it was time to go to Project-JK and follow the real directions. So here is the final product.


Once the sport cage was completed it was time for the CB. Using the idea from Project-JK and Wayoflife, I went with the KC Daylight mounting bracket. On the tire carrier I went with a mirror mount antenna bracket.



Next will be the DIY Waytek Wire relay

 

[Canvas JK]

The Waytek Wire relay was really my first ever electrical project I did by myself. Here it is.


Testing

Running the wires through the firewall behind the batter



Fabricating the switch panel. Yes I know the bottom switch is off.

Wiring up the switcher

Used a generator boot to protect the positive side of the relay.


All finished

Operational check

Last but not least lighting up for night vision


Next up will be the move from Florida to Texas

 

[Canvas JK]

Well before we moved there was a couple of milestones in my career and life. On June 27, 2014 I retired from active duty after 20 years. On June 1, 2014 I graduated from Northcentral University with my Masters of Education, so SWMBO gave me a great present, new shoes for Canvas :thumb:

Picking them up from the Tire Store.
Nitto 35x12.5x17 Trail Grapplers


The size comparison. The tires on the Ram were on Canvas.

Side View

Angle View


Also had to add spacers because the ION wheels do not have enough back spacing.

Before


After

 

[Canvas JK]

Now we can move


Custom hood decal

 

[Canvas JK]

I followed the write up on Project-JK on the Wal-Mart Platinum Burners

 

[chipper]

Nice work! Looks great.

 

[Canvas JK]

So mods that I do not have pictures for are the Turck-Lites and Rubi Sway Bar with EVO No Limits.

Up coming mods are Rubicon Transfer Case and spot and flood lights with EVO A Pillar bracket.

R/
Will

 

[10frank9]

Up coming mods are Rubicon Transfer Case

Sorry Will, I sold it super cheap to some trucker.

 

[Canvas JK]

Here is a better picture of Canvas before the mods. Looking at the one I posted it already has the LoD Front Bumper which was done in May 2013 before I went on my last deployment.

Here is Canvas right after we brought him home from the dealer.

 

[SFNick]

Looking Good!

 

[Rancho]

I have been trying to get a line on one of these for months now. Congrats and GRR!!!!
Oh yeah, subed! :bleh:

So mods that I do not have pictures for are the Turck-Lites and Rubi Sway Bar with EVO No Limits.

Up coming mods are Rubicon Transfer Case and spot and flood lights with EVO A Pillar bracket.

R/
Will

 

[Canvas JK]

I have been trying to get a line on one of these for months now. Congrats and GRR!!!!
Oh yeah, subed! :bleh:

It was dumb luck I found this one. I will keep looking for you.