Directive51 - WK2 Bugout Build

[Directive51]

Well, while I will miss the ZR2, I am not missing that payment. I went online, put in my max price, and the only other parameter was it had to be 4WD. i ended up finding a 2012 WK2 Limited at a great price. I have some big plans for this build, and with the extra money I am saving on payment, this build should go quite a bit faster than my previous.

So far, I have started de-chroming (so much chrome on this thing!) and I am installing a RRO leveling kit, Bora 1.25" spacers, and Rubicon rims and tires when I get home tonight.

My family and I took a trip down to Alabama this past weekend, and the snow was beautiful. It drives extremely smooth, and I am looking forward to hitting the trails again soon.

Pics so far:
DSC_0435 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

20171209_075351 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

20171209_080314 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

 

[Directive51]

RRO leveling kit, Bora spacers, and rubicon wheels and tires are installed. Next, deciding on a roof platform.

20171216_130416 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

 

[Graeman]

That is a sweet looking ride. The Rubicon wheels look nice, but so do the stock ones...

 

[Directive51]

Testing out the new tire/wheel set up.

Greenway

 

[luchaDor]

Which 4WD drive system did you get? Limited is likely Quadra Drive II?

 

[Jon Kreykes]

Testing out the new tire/wheel set up.

Greenway

I need to talk my wife into those wheels. They look good on this.


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[Wayward Overland]

Do you play The Division?


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[Directive51]

Which 4WD drive system did you get? Limited is likely Quadra Drive II?

You are correct, sir.

I need to talk my wife into those wheels. They look good on this.

I just found a set of take-offs on facebook. The guy had just bought his Rubicon, and only had 300 miles on the odometer. Just keep an eye out and there are some great deals to be had.

Do you play The Division?

Yes, I love the story of that game, and being a bit of a prepper and a nerd, I wanted to build what I thought would be a SHD agent's vehicle.

 

[Wayward Overland]

You are correct, sir.


I just found a set of take-offs on facebook. The guy had just bought his Rubicon, and only had 300 miles on the odometer. Just keep an eye out and there are some great deals to be had.



Yes, I love the story of that game, and being a bit of a prepper and a nerd, I wanted to build what I thought would be a SHD agent's vehicle.

That’s awesome!


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[Silverback_WK2]

RRO leveling kit, Bora spacers, and rubicon wheels and tires are installed. Next, deciding on a roof platform.

20171216_130416 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

Looks good! Love the Rubicon take off's!
I, too, have a WK2 I'm slowly building.
I went with a ROLA roof basket. It looks good, functional, and didn't sink my bank account.
Only thing I'd like to add to mine is the RRO hidden winch system/Chief front recovery hooks and maybe some more lighting on top.
I've recently tackled a trailer build and will be using a RTT (researching what RTT to go with now) on it.
Can't wait to see more of your rig posted.

 

[GPsGeeps]

Love the wheels. What are you intending the roof rack for?

 

[Directive51]

Thanks guys. Im looking for a roof rack mainly so I can mount the spare to the roof, and build/buy a drawer system for the rear. It would also be great to be able to mount traction mats, rotopax, and hi-lift to the rack.
DSC_0016 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

 

[GPsGeeps]

Thanks guys. Im looking for a roof rack mainly so I can mount the spare to the roof, and build/buy a drawer system for the rear. It would also be great to be able to mount traction mats, rotopax, and hi-lift to the rack.
DSC_0016 by Neil Hoggard, on Flickr

Since you're mentioning storing a spare tire, might I suggest looking into a hitchgate? Getting a heavy spare off of the roof wouldn't be fun. I have a rotopax and tire mounted on my Wilco Hitchgate Solo. And it also has a slot for a Hi-Lift, as well. You could also strap traction mats onto the tire, as I've seen many people do.

 

[mcdarter92]

Loving this build! I have a 2012 Laredo, and plan on doing the RRO lift as well. Looking forward to the progress on your jeep

 

[2180miles]

Looks great! Seems like a rather niche community of those of us modding WK2s. Look forward to seeing yours unfold.