So..... the Bimini Blue JK.
This was actually a failed plan that worked out better in the long run. This JK was built for Stephanie with the intention to daily drive it around town. Although it can still be driven around with no problems, we’ve decided not to get a hardtop for it, and are now thinking of doing full hydro and other “off-road only upgrades”. Clearly, after seeing her wheel the rig, it was apparent that it was going to be considered a trail rig because she was wheeling in a way that demanded more non street friendly upgrades in order for her to push her driving skills to another level. A LOT of the design found on the JK was after the design of the YJ when it was first built, mixed with new knowledge that was gained since then. Everything from the aluminum roof and cage, down to the suspension and axles was either made or put together in the shop. Not a single project was outsourced. Stephanie has a more crawler style of driving, so it was kept super low, light, and bottom heavy. Check out the details below for more info on it.
Chassis & Wheelbase: 14’ JK; 110” (12 rear, 2 front)
Engine: Stock 3.6 FBO
Transmission: AUTO
Transfer case: STOCK NON RUBI TCASE
Exterior armor: Motobilt all over
Cage: Custom TrailHunter cage tied to frame
Skid Plate/Material: Custom steel skid
Seats/Harnesses: PRP Seats and harnesses
Winch: Warn VR10
Suspension/Type/Materials: Custom TrailHunters System with aluminum arms and heim joints
Shocks: Fox 14x2.0 Coilovers
Brakes: Stock booster/master with truck brakes
Driveshafts: Tom Woods driveshafts
Front Axle Housing: 05+ D60
Front Differential/Locker: Yukon Spool
Front Ring & Pinion/ratio: Yukon 5.38
Front Differential Cover: Motobilt
Front Axle Shafts: 1550 Spicer shafts
Locking Hubs: Warn
Front Steering Setup/Arms: PSC System with heim joint tie rod/drag link
Rear Axle: Sterling 10.5
Rear Differential/Locker: E-Locker
Rear Ring & Pinion/Ratio: Yukon 5.38
Rear Differential Cover: Yukon hardcore cover
Rear Axle Shafts: Stock shafts
Tire Make/Size: 40” Nitto Trail Grapplers
Wheel Make/Size: RACELINE 17’s
