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Timgco's 2012 JKU Build "Tail Rated 2.0"

Timgco

Timgco

Hugh Hefner
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Going to be starting on the new rig this week. I will be doing some basic things to start, than will be building in phases.

Here's the info on the rig:

2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

This rig has the Rubicon package that includes 410 gearing, Dana 44 axles front and rear, 3.6L Pentastar V6 with a 5 speed auto Trans.

I started some pics on another thread on a test drive review, but thought I would start out a build page.
 
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Timgco

Timgco

Hugh Hefner
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08SolarFlareH3

08SolarFlareH3

Super Swampers
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I look forward to this build even though I'm not exactly a Jeep fan but I am really interested in seeing how the new Warn VR line winch does for you. What 37" M/T's are you planning on running?
 
Timgco

Timgco

Hugh Hefner
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08SolarFlareH3 said:
I look forward to this build even though I'm not exactly a Jeep fan but I am really interested in seeing how the new Warn VR line winch does for you. What 37" M/T's are you planning on running?
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STT's or KM2's. I have brand new 37" STT to pick up still. I ordered them for the H2, but obviously never put them on. So I will more than likely use those if I don;t sell them. I would prefer the KM2. I have been really wanting to try those.
 
Bigunit

Bigunit

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Congrats on the new rig Tim. :cheers: Looking forwatd to reports on the build/mods as you go.
 
alrock

alrock

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Looking forward to this build. Can't remember if it was here or elsewhere, but supposedly there's an issue with the 2012s going into low power mode if regeared? Is that a mod you plan on doing later?
 
Timgco

Timgco

Hugh Hefner
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alrock said:
Looking forward to this build. Can't remember if it was here or elsewhere, but supposedly there's an issue with the 2012s going into low power mode if regeared? Is that a mod you plan on doing later?
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With hunting season here and ski season around the corner, I just want the 35's for now. I won't regear until I put the 37's on next Spring.

The issue with going into limp mode was a computer issue. That issue has a fix and will be available to purchase through AEV very soon. I was told I could send mine in now if I was in a bind.

For now though, my 410's will be good with 35's. the new engine/ trans is comp. to the older engine/ trans with 488's. So, we'll see how it goes.
 
Timgco

Timgco

Hugh Hefner
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763
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Colorado
My latest mod is the Power Tank 10lb kit with rollbar mount. I put this in the 1st week I purchased the JK. However, I added the Drake Billet fire extinguisher mount by punching two holes through it and setting it up so the pull pin was easy to get to. I could have used another rollbar mount on the pssd, but did not wany and possible blind spots...plus it just looked cleaner to mount over there.
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I put heat shrink tape over the clamps to look a little more cleaned up and to protect the extinguisher from getting scraped up.
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06 H3

06 H3

a.k.a. "The Jackal"
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Im gonna definitely watch this build. Tim all your builds are always cool and interesting. I like the hot headliner kit idea. In my eyes JK's definitely deserve "cool points" for having a removable roof but one thing I noticed in my brothers JK is that is does get hot as hell or extremely cold. Hopefully that headliner will resolves those issues by insulating the interior
 
DJinCO

DJinCO

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f5moab said:
Might be doing something similar in a year when I dump the H3 and go back to Jeep.
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Whooooooooaaaaaaaaaa. Back the #&^% up!!!!

What are you talking about?

:gaah:

D U M P The HUMMER.... wait a second...

This is too much for me to comprehend....

I need some counseling....:shame:

I just don't know how to take this news....even if it is in the future....

:sigh:
 
f5moab

f5moab

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When I dump it, I will offer it for sale here first.

But yes, I can see next year, a Jeep maybe in my future, but so could a FJ.

I hold no allegiance to GM or Hummer.

The biggest question I have is can I even purchase a Jeep, knowing it was built in a UAW plant?
 
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H3nightrod

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DJinCO said:
Whooooooooaaaaaaaaaa. Back the #&^% up!!!!

What are you talking about?

:gaah:

D U M P The HUMMER.... wait a second...

This is too much for me to comprehend....

I need some counseling....:shame:

I just don't know how to take this news....even if it is in the future....

:sigh:
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:tisk:
 
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