JK: Kams Black Shorty 2011

[kam]

Hi guys,

I thought I open a build thread for my JK, cause I have quite lots of plans with it. I don't have the finances to do everything at once, but I will do it step by step and post the updates here.


Jeep Wrangler JK Shorty, 2011

What mods are on?
- 3.5" CRDSTU Extreme Flexy Touring Lift
- JKS Quick Disconnects
- AEV Bullbar, winch ready
- American Racing alloy 17" rims
- Teraflex Monster adj. Trackbar
- 37" BFGoodrich KM2
- 4:88 nitro gears
- ARB Covers front and rear
- Genright tire carrier
- LED Spot lights (~ 5000 lumens)
- AEV Rear Bar
- JW Speaker Headlights
- Wild Boar Grill
- AEV Bonnet
- Out4x4 Roofrack
- Rhino Platform
- Pure Jeep Rock Sliders
- ARB Front and Rear Lockers

What mods are on the list to do?
(check) AEV Rear Bar
(check) front axle reinforcement
(check) 5th BFG KM2 spare tyres and 5th alloy wheel (have only 4)
(check) another inch lift
- winch
(check) Tire carrier and Fuel caddy
(check) - AEV Bonnet
(check) - Nice roofrack
(check) - maybe JW Speaker Headlights
(check) - Wild Boar Grill
- light bar build on roofrack
- Rugged Ridge Snorkel
(check) - Rock sliders
- Coilovers (maximum flex set up)
- Roll Cage
- Custom Bush bars
- Offset Wheels

Next mod?

- Rear view camera, maybe a new head unit
- Clayton long arms


Here is a small picture storyline:

Stock



Got new rims and 33" Cooper STT


Got a 2.5" AEV Lift


AEV Bullbar


35" BFG KM2


Genright Tire Carrier


AEV rear Bumper


LED Spotties


New LED spot and flood lights (old ones stolen). And JW Speaker Headlights


Wild Boar Grill, AEV Bonnet, Out4x4 Roofrack


Rhino Platform, 3.5 Stu Extreme Flexy Touring lift


ARB Front and Rear Lockers, Rock Sliders, 37 BFG KM2



Cheers

[kam]

First impressions of the BFGoodrich tyres: Very impressed with the on road manners. Very quite and comfortable. Comfort doesn't really matter to me that much, but it's a nice bonus!

Feel the power loss, its absolutely fine to drive like grandma, but don't feel the torque like before. The 3.8l is torqy in the 2 door normally.

Probably gonna go to Glass House Mountains this weekend and test it offroad. I need to be careful tho. No mods have been done yet to support the 35s. Need to be careful that I don't rub on the flares at full flex. The gear problem will be fine in 4l I guess. I will treat it gently, no crazy action (I hope ^^)

Regearing is gonna happen probably next Week and if not, latest the week after.

Here are some pics, how far the tyres stick out of the standard flares. I think its fine, I don't need aftermarket flares. That was my goal.

rear


front

[Zander]

Kam, I'm glad for you. You took a risk and it paid off. What is the backspace on those wheels, 5.5"?

If so then 5.5" backspace + KM2 = Under stock flares!

My dream is to go to 35's as well but I can't afford the regearing!

[kam]

Thx Zander! Yep they are 5.5"

And the KM2 are narrower then other brand 12.5 tyres. Perfect for me

[kam]

Tested out the 35s on the weekend, was good fun. No need for new bumbstops, everything fits nicely.

Going to regear with Stu (Murchinson Pr.) next week and throwing front and rear ARB Diff Covers on it as well.

[Stavros]

Looks great mate - I took my new 2.5" AEV lift for a wheel around Glasshouse on Sat (JKU Petrol) and must say was very impressed.

Where did you get your wheels from?

[kam]

Thx!

Do you mean the rims or the tyres?