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    Speed2005's Rotten Mango build thread

    My build thread for "Rotten Mango" (lol everyone has a name for their jeep so why not?)
    Drive about 70miles per day so need it to be somewhat civil. We'll see what it evolves into.

    MSRP $35,355
    Invoice $33,167
    Purchase price before tax $32,361 (2.4% below invoice; 8.5% below MSRP)

    Factory Addons (Added 7 options to the base Sahara):

    4-Spd. Automatic Trans
    Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
    Navigation
    Remote start
    Supplemental front seat side air bags
    Trailer Tow (3.73 gears)
    Hard Top


    Ordered January 2011 - Delivery March 13, 2011
    Fist pic on dealer lot March 13, 2011




    New 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara walk around











    Time for some mods!
    Wheels, tires and lift was first. Side rails and a pillar lights next




    Bestop "sut" setup



    Next was front and rear bumper







    front bumper skid








    11/30/12 Zeon 10 S and Rigid D2s




    Current Mods STAGE 2!!!:
    Axles and Drivetrain:
    Teraflex R44 front axle housing
    RCV 35 spline front axles
    Ten Factory 30 spline rear axles
    Alloy USA ball joints
    Motive 5.13 gears (front and rear)
    ARB lockers (front and rear)
    JE Reel 1310 front driveshaft
    Teraflex rear diff cover

    Suspension
    3 Inch Synergy 8 arm lift
    Fox Shocks
    Synergy Drag Link Fliped
    Synergy Tie Rod

    Engine
    Rugged Ridge Modular XHD Snorkel

    Wheels and Tires
    17x9 Rugged Ridge Wheels
    Rugged Ridge rock rings for the RR wheels
    37x13.5 toyo open country MTs


    Bumpers and Armor
    Nemesis aluminum rock sliders
    Hyline Offroad front bumper
    Hyline Offroad front bumper skid plate
    Expedition One rear bumper
    Poison Spyder evap skid plate
    Rock Hard 4x4 engine skid
    Rock Hard 4x4 gas tank skid
    Rock Hard 4x4 transmission skid

    Recovery:
    WARN ZEON™ 10-S Winch with 100' Spydura Synthetic Rope and Hawse Fairlead
    Factor 55 Pro Link
    Hi Lift jack
    Tow straps lol

    Accessories/Other Misc:
    Mopar half doors
    Factory soft top
    Bestop Trektop NX
    Amber Rigid D2s in front bumper fog light holes
    Expedition one antenna mount
    2ft, 3ft and 4ft firestik antennas
    Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio
    Antenna X radio antenna
    Fire extinguisher how to link
    Moapr floor mats
    Rebel Offroad grab handles
    Removed all factory stickers
    SAHARA hood decal


    Wish List:
    Beadlocks
    50inch LED windshield light bar
    Exhaust

    PAST MODS:
    2.5 Teraflex coil lift with shocks
    315/70/17 Duratrac Tires
    Wicked Trail Products steel side steps/rock sliders
    Hella 500 lights on RR A pillar brackets


    Special thanks to the Shops/Vendors that I have dealt with in this build:
    Rebel Offroad, 4 Wheel Parts Cleveland, Teraflex, Expedition One, Hyline Offroad, Synergy, RockHard4x4 and Nemesis!


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    Last edited by speed2005; 08-14-2015 at 01:48 PM.
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    Awesome Sauce! Love Monkey's Avatar
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    Nice! I like your wheels a lot. That's a good lookin' Jeep!
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    Nothing crazy YET is what i think you meant to say

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    i've got those rims as well but am waiting for a full set of 35's....springtime.....i got all 5 rims from Rugged Ridge when they had a blemish blowout sale for $250.00. Just need to scuff and respray them.
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    Wow, love those sliders. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
    Ren

    2009 Detonator Yellow Unlimited X | auto trans | Clayton 4.5" lift | Billstein shocks | 38" X 14.5, 17 Mud Graps | 5.13 gears | ARB rear locker | PR44 | Front E-locker | RCV Axles | Synergy Ball Joints | SuperChips | Quadratec winch | RR front & rear bumpers | Smittybilt Classic rock rails | TW 1310 front DS | various skids

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    i love those rims

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    Going to enjoy watching this build. Very nice so far, keep it up!
    Trying to build smarter, not just larger...

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    I said the same thing when it got mine and now look!
    ridin 44's with mud on the doors
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    Thanks guys! Rear bumper/carrier is next.
    I need one that ties (wraps around the corners) into my stock fenders. Any recommendations?
    I was thinking Rugged Ridge or LOD
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    Quote Originally Posted by speed2005 View Post
    Thanks guys! Rear bumper/carrier is next.
    I need one that ties (wraps around the corners) into my stock fenders. Any recommendations?
    I was thinking Rugged Ridge or LOD
    I think the Rugged Ridge is one of the best bangs for the buck right now for a full bumper and tire carrier. I'm waiting/wanting them to release a stubby rear because the full wrap around style looks a bit weird with flat or cut flares. There was someone that cut off and re-welded stubby ends on and it came out pretty awesome. That may be a project for me for this Spring.
    Trying to build smarter, not just larger...

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