Platinum Member frosty Posted November 21, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted November 21, 2018 well after 8 months, my JK is back, lots of new mods, and a full color change, most of you long term members will remember it as a silver Sahara, very heavily modified, it was the firs JK into the UK, and has been featured in magazines. now as you can see, it is bright red, has reinforced front next gen 44 in the front, running 466 ratios, matching the same in the back, also new rock sliders, as the regular MOPAR ones could not take being jacked up by, now have 3 sets of 35" tires, all on rime, the ones you see are for the road, also have Mickey Thompson Baja Claws on Aev wheels, and a set of Simex extreme trekkers on steel wheels. lots of other mods, still with 2 winches, cage, 4.5" lift, I will try and post the full build spec when I have time, I cant wait to get back from China at Christmas to give it a blast. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted November 21, 2018 Author Platinum Member Share Posted November 21, 2018 correction, 488 ratio's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted November 21, 2018 Author Platinum Member Share Posted November 21, 2018 full spec. WRANGLER JK 2 DOOR SAHARA • Preferred builder: Self, and Phil from Kiethley. • Drive Train: AUTO.5 speed with additional in line cooler. • Engine: 2.8 crd with TUNIT power upgrade. now 203 BHP. 332 LBS/FT • Front axle: DANA 44 WITH E- LOCKER 488 RATIO rubicon express hd diff cover/guard internally and externally strengthened. • Rear axle: DANA 44 WITH E- LOCKER 488 RATIO rubicon express hd diff cover/guard • Protection: OR FAB SPORT CAGE.ROCK SLIDERS. ROCK HARD ENGINE SKID PLATE. ROCK HARD TRANSMISSION AND T/BOX SKID PLATE.ROCK HARD FUEL TANK SKID PLATE. STEERING GUARD. • Suspension: 5" LIFT nitrus shockers all round heavy duty and adjustable upper arms heavy duty and adjustable lower arms REAR SHOCKERS RELOCATION BRACKETS FITTED TO LOWER MOUNTS.(MOUNTS RAISED) flat steel fender flares trek top, hard top, bikini top. • Wheels/Tyres: AEV 16" alloys with 35" MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA CLAWS for off road 17" steel wheels with 35" Simex extreme trekker for off road 17" alloy wheels and A/T tyres for normal road • Winches: front superwinch 9500 solenoid moved under bonnett with wireless remote REAR COME UP 9500 FITTED TO OLYMPIC REAR WINCH BUMPER • Miscellaneous: AEV SNORKELL WITH RAM AIR INTAKE,AFTER MARKET BUMPERS FRONT AND BACK WITH RECOVERY POINTS.ALL TRANSMITION BREATHERS RAISED. STEERING DAMPER UPRATED AND MOVED TO RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. LED SPOTS. CB RADIO. Extended and reinforced front and rear brake lines. Power dome hood, and lots of other bits and pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Colour change looks good big difference to the original Silver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member V Posted November 21, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted November 21, 2018 I like the colour change and the black grille. I've got bored with silver too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Yellow Posted November 21, 2018 Platinum Member Share Posted November 21, 2018 Looks stunning, what a great colour change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Excellent work and modifications as always Martin. Have known this Jeep from day one, almost, and seen how it has progressed over the years. Well done. Jules 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted November 22, 2018 Author Platinum Member Share Posted November 22, 2018 thanks everyone, just need to get home now, to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 3, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2020 finally got my half doors back from the paint shop, only took them a year to paint them, assembling them now, and have been told I can only have the dinning room till 5pm...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 3, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2020 also fitted the Ctek battery charger socket in the cab, makes life a lot easier, and a very simple install. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 6 hours ago, frosty said: also fitted the Ctek battery charger socket in the cab, makes life a lot easier, and a very simple install. Looks good Does it come pre-wired? Really thinking about cable run if it’s got connectors already and where did you get through the bulkhead? How long a cable run does it have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member doodle Posted May 3, 2020 Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2020 4 hours ago, neal said: Looks good Does it come pre-wired? Really thinking about cable run if it’s got connectors already and where did you get through the bulkhead? How long a cable run does it have? That is exactly what i want to do with my TJ- My Ctek has just turned up, then the non stop rain hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member doodle Posted May 3, 2020 Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2020 My trouble is with the TJ i just do not have that pillar moulding. Am thinking of putting it into the air vent switch location though but am not sure yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member doodle Posted May 3, 2020 Platinum Member Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, neal said: Looks good Does it come pre-wired? Really thinking about cable run if it’s got connectors already and where did you get through the bulkhead? How long a cable run does it have? the panel switch is prewired, you can also buy extra length connections as well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-56-531-6899/dp/B00Q41U5XG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ctek+panel&qid=1588533305&sr=8-1 Edited May 3, 2020 by doodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member Tony Posted May 4, 2020 Platinum Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 17 hours ago, neal said: Looks good Does it come pre-wired? Really thinking about cable run if it’s got connectors already and where did you get through the bulkhead? How long a cable run does it have? This may help Neal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 4, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 15:40, neal said: Looks good Does it come pre-wired? Really thinking about cable run if it’s got connectors already and where did you get through the bulkhead? How long a cable run does it have? yes, comes pre wired, about 2 meters, I ran mine under the dash, behind the heater, and through the bulkhead , then up to the main loom and over to the battery, comes with eye connectors to go direct to the battery, and also with a built in fuse, I cut the cable near to the fuse to make it easier to get through the bulkhead, then re-connected it with a simple terminal block after, a very easy install, let me know if you need pictures, there is also a new type available, that I just received for my TJ, I will post a picture and part number soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 4, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Tony said: This may help Neal that is on a LHD jeep, not the same unfortunately, I send all the cables through on the drivers side, there is a hole similar near the brake servo opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, frosty said: that is on a LHD jeep, not the same unfortunately, I send all the cables through on the drivers side, there is a hole similar near the brake servo opening. Thanks Frosty, Think you have used the same access as I have for my Spod. Interested to see the new version and depth needed for the unit at the cabin side, as I already have a number of switches in each A-pillar and not sure if there is space behind in the places left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member doodle Posted May 4, 2020 Platinum Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 4 hours ago, frosty said: yes, comes pre wired, about 2 meters, I ran mine under the dash, behind the heater, and through the bulkhead , then up to the main loom and over to the battery, comes with eye connectors to go direct to the battery, and also with a built in fuse, I cut the cable near to the fuse to make it easier to get through the bulkhead, then re-connected it with a simple terminal block after, a very easy install, let me know if you need pictures, there is also a new type available, that I just received for my TJ, I will post a picture and part number soon. OOOH a new part for a TJ- That will be interesting... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 5, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 5, 2020 lol, it is not specific to TJ's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 5, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 5, 2020 this is a picture of the alternative remote socket for a Ctek charger, it just wires direct to the battery, has its own in line fuse, and 3 LED's, you can just make them out, the idea is that you just tuck it away somewhere safe under the bonnet, then plug it in when you need it, I am going to put this on the TJ, as I don't have anywhere handy in the dash to mount the socket, they are available on Ama*n Pri*e at £6.78, also a picture of the dash mount socket, they are about £20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member doodle Posted May 5, 2020 Platinum Member Share Posted May 5, 2020 1 hour ago, frosty said: lol, it is not specific to TJ's Darn it... was getting my hopes up then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 19, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 19, 2020 lots of work going on now to update my jeeps while I have spare time, red jeep is in my garage now, having new fender flares, will send some pictures later, the old ones were getting very tatty, black TJ is in Phills garage getting a re-spray and some sections at the rear of the chassis replaced, they weren't too bad, but I thought it is better to get them done properly now, the repair sections are openly available, and easy to replace, it is also getting the interior titivated, to keep her indoors happy, it is after all her jeep, new seats, trims, radio, Etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 19, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 19, 2020 these are the old flares, and a picture of the TJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Member frosty Posted May 21, 2020 Author Platinum Member Share Posted May 21, 2020 new arches are coming on well, off side is finished now, very happy with the quality of the new arches and liners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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