Tate 2008 JKU

[Shaggy]

I guess I should start a build thread on this one. It is just a plain boring jeep right now. I am collecting parts to make it cool, but in the mean time lightly building it so I can have some fun. I added the cheap winch I had on the trailer and a light bar I had laying around. I picked up an AAM 11.5 rear axle for later. I got the aftermarket hood latches because JKs have stupid hood flutter. The board is only letting me do 5 pictures today so I'll add more later. I have an aussie locker ordered for the dana 30 and am looking for some 35s.

[tommy53002]

I like the color.

What are the build plans?

[Shaggy]

within the next month or so 35's, front locker, atlas. Plenty of spare dana 30 shafts
It will ultimately end up on 05+ Superduty front 60 converted to 8x6.5 bolt pattern, AAM 11.5 Rear axle. Pitbull Rocker 42s on Double beadlocks. 5.13s and full lockers. Suspension will be long arm/linked depending on if I move the gas tank. Just enough stretch to center up the tires in the fenders. The goal is no lift at all but I might end up with a tiny lift. Air bumps because of no up travel due to no lift.
Full roll cage hopefully before Colorado trip this summer.

[akapp27]

I'm thinking of just cutting the stock fender flares that come on it. If i f up, they wont be too expensive to replace but any special way to go about hacking em up to make it look good

[Shaggy]

There is a clean way to cut them. I'll get pics later

[akapp27]

There is a clean way to cut them. I'll get pics later

Sweet. That would be helpful

[Shaggy]

Well I got the Atlas bought. It is used (two runs less than 2000 miles) out of my friends 2013 JKU with auto. I have to order a different input shaft and shifters from Advanced Adapters (about $450). He did an LS swap and is going to a 3.0:1 ratio because the transmission he has is 4:1 first gear. This case going in mine is 5.0:1. Should be perfect ratio for my 6 speed.

[Shaggy]

I got the front locker installed. I should have everything I need for the atlas in about a 10 days or so. I am going to have to build some driveshafts to go along with it. I am looking for a set of 35s right now and when I get them I'll cut the fenders.

[sam_hodnett]

That front axle is going to explode faster than my colon after a spicy chicken basket from popeyes. If your homebuilt driveshafts dont commit suicide first.

[Sharpe]

Maybe switch to Church's chicken then??

[RCcola55]

Golden chicken has pretty damn good chicken… and free soft serve to make all you can drink coke floats.

[sam_hodnett]

Golden chicken has pretty damn good chicken… and free soft serve to make all you can drink coke floats.

Church's closed down in paris, but we did just get a golden chicken. May have to give it a try.

[jerryg79]

Church's closed down in paris, but we did just get a golden chicken. May have to give it a try.

You had it right with Popeyes. Popeyes is superior to all. 4 pc chicken tenders and mashed potatoes = the sex. But its really like gay sex, because I feel all greasy and hate myself later.

[Graystroke]

In Huntsville, Alabama they have a Popeye's with an "All you can Eat" buffet at lunch. I **** you not.

[Shaggy]

The Aussie locker was really pissing me off on the hard switchbacks on the trails in CO. It wouldn't disengage when I wanted and kept jerking driver. Not a good thing when on shelf roads with whole family loaded on board. I never had that kind of trouble with one in the TJ. I would have rather been open on this trip.