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Jeep on ledge

My 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ


Well Judy and I went Jeep shopping one August afternoon. We started looking at used Jeeps, but they keep their value and was too much for what I wanted to spend on a used one or they were a total waste of time even looking at them. We just so happened to drive by a dealer, and for kicks we went in to see how much a new one was. Well lets say I got great deal. Funny story though the salesman kept telling me all the wonderful things that Rubicon or the Wrangler Sport had. I keep telling him “I don’t care” I’m just going to remove them anyway. 

My Jeep before makeover
Out on a club run
After Dr. Wheels finnished

My Modifications / Upgrades


  • 5.5" X-Factor Rock Krawler lift
  • 35x12.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
  • Dick Cepek DC-2 15" rims
  • Poison Spyder Front Flat Fenders with 3" flares
  • Dana 30 front axle with 4.56 Yukon gears
  • Dana 30 RockCrusher Diff Cover
  • Lock Right front locker
  • TomWood Custom Drive Shaft
  • JB Conversions Shorty SYE
  • Ford 8.8 rear axle with 4.56 Yukon gears
  • Eaton E-Locker
  • Ford 8.8 RockCrusher Diff Cover
  • Borla Stainless Steel exhaust



  • Warn M8000 Winch
  • SuperMax synthetic rope
  • Fabtech pre-runner front bumper
  • Jeep Rubicon driving lights
  • Tomken rear bumper
  • Airaid cool air dam intake and filter
  • JetChip stage 2
  • 180’ thermostat
  • Jeep Rubicon compass/temperature rear mirror
  • 2 Ultimate-Air CO2 tanks
  • Olympic Mountaineer Rack
  • Crown Automotive Rock-Sliders
  • Tuffy Steel center console
  • SkidRow Oil Pan/Transmission skid plate
Going up rock face

Wish List: Things that I will upgrade at some point.


  • More horse power
  • New paint job
  • Rear tube fenders
  • Electric water pump and cooling fan
  • Internal winch controls
On a trail with FTR
Jeep coming of ledge
Jeep coming out of the woods
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