***My Mall Ready Expedition Build***

[k9popo]

First off this thread is 311WJ's fault ...

It began about a year ago when I traded in my 02 Powerstroke (Damn Fuel Prices) for a 2004 Freedom Edition WJ with 48 grand on the ticker.

The current mod list goes as follows:

4.5'' TeraFlex with Upper and Lower adjustable CA's
TeraFlex shocks
TeraFlex quick disconnects
JKS adjustable Track Bar
KOR SS
KOR secondary SS
Flowmaster 40series muffler
K&N drop in filter
Eagle Alloys 140 series 17'' wheels
Cooper STT 265/70 R17




Then 311WJ got ahold of me and asked if I was going to GSW???Since I have that weekend off and after a quick call to "The Boss" we made our plans and have started getting ready for the great weekend.

Currently on order is:

RRO Super Sliders
Matching spare Cooper STT
Rola Roof rack to mount the spare
Tail light guards (I like the look)
and CB

I know my sliders wont be here by next week but everything else should show up by next Thursday then we leave for GSW Friday morning after my graveyard shift. I look forward to meeting some of you.

[CaribouLouWJ]

Nice wj. My powerstroke gets twice the milage of my WJ..... But 5$ a gallon last summer sucked.

[k9popo]

Originally Posted by CaribouLouWJ

Nice wj. My powerstroke gets twice the milage of my WJ..... But 5$ a gallon last summer sucked.

Thanks...I really like your WJ BTW

My Stroke got 12mpg and thats with chip, intake and 5'' exhaust and yeah $5 a gallon really sucked...

My WJ gets 14-15 around town and got up to 22mpg going to GSW last year...

[CaribouLouWJ]

12??? I can get 12 pulling the WJ IN my enclosed trailer, your truck must have been lifted. My WJ only gets about 12 avg, 14 highway. I want to go to Moab this summer, I'll see if you and 311 would like to be tour guides

[ZJones]

You're WJ looks awesome man, I love those wheels and the Freedom edition front bumper.

[k9popo]

Originally Posted by CaribouLouWJ

12??? I can get 12 pulling the WJ IN my enclosed trailer, your truck must have been lifted. My WJ only gets about 12 avg, 14 highway. I want to go to Moab this summer, I'll see if you and 311 would like to be tour guides

Yeah it rolled on 37''...After GSW I will be back to Moab in August and September...

Originally Posted by -ZJones-

You're WJ looks awesome man, I love those wheels and the Freedom edition front bumper.

Thanks Jones I have been pleased with everything about the freedom except the lack of the Varilock axles...But on the plus side it will make installing a Aussie that much easier...

Build sheet:


Cloth High-Back Bucket Seats
Dark Slate Gray
Freedom Special Edition Group
Trailer Tow Group IV
Monotone Paint
4.7LHO Eng(EVC)/5spdA/T 5-45Rfe(DGQ)
136 Amp Alternator
625 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
Anti-Lock 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Low Back Bucket Seats
Highline Door Trim Panel
Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
Child Seat Anchor System-LATCH Ready
Next Gen Multistage Front Air Bags**
Floor Carpet
Cargo Compartment Carpet
Cargo Tie Down Loops
Front & Rear Rubber Floor Mats
Cargo Trim Panel w/Storage Net
Door Sill Scuff Pads
Cargo Compartment Cover
Passenger Assist Handles
Mini Overhead Console
Full Length Floor Console
All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
Lock-Up Torque Converter
Quadra-Trac II On Demand 4WD System
Dana 30/186MM Front Axle
3.73 Axle Ratio
Dana 44/226MM Rear Axle
4.7L High Output V8 MPI Engine
Tinted Windshield Glass
Front Door Tinted Glass
Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
Flipper Liftgate Glass
Rear Window Defroster
Rear View Day/Night Mirror
Sun Visors w/Vanity Mirror
Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
Power Sunroof
Remote Keyless Entry
Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Air Conditioning
Hood Insulation
Deluxe Insulation Group
Instrument Cluster w/Tach
Electroluminescent Instr Cluster
120 MPH Primary Speedometer
Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Dual Note Electric Horns
Locking Glove Box
12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Power Accessory Delay
Power Locks
Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
Power 6-Way Driver Seat
STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
Illuminated Entry
Warning Chime
Vehicle Information Center
Courtesy Lamps
Glove Box Lamp
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps
Cargo Compartment Lamp
Traveler/Mini Trip Computer
Halogen Headlamps
Fog Lamps
CHMSL Lamp
Security Alarm
Front License Plate Bracket
Body Color Grille
Black Windshield Moldings
Freedom Badge
4.7L HO Badge
Jeep Badge
Roof Rack
50 State Emissions
Federal Tier 2, Bin 9A Emissions
20.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
Power Steering Cooler
Speed Control
Hydraulic Engine Cooling
Graphite Metallic Clear Coat
Graphite Metallic Clear Coat
All Radio Equipped Vehicles
AM/FM Cass/CD Radio w/Changer Ctrl
6 Speakers
Fixed Long Mast Antenna
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Steering Wheel
Heavy Duty Suspension w/Gas Shocks
Tilt Steering Column
Full Size Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
P235/65R17 OWL All Terrain Tires
Goodyear Brand Tires
17X7.5 Alum Gray Accent Wheels
17" Steel Spare Wheel
All Steel Wheels
All Aluminum Wheels
Bright Tow Hooks
Class IV Receiver Hitch
7 Pin Wiring Harness
7 to 4 Pin Wiring Adaptor
Protective Coating and Remover
Without Billable Fuel
Spring - Left Front
Spring - Left Rear
Spring - Right Front
Spring - Right Rear
GVW/Payload Rating
Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
Left Hand Drive (LHD)

[k9popo]

Since im waiting for my CB to arrive I went ahead and installed the antenna.

Because I HATE drilling (noticeable holes) I ran the coax through the rubber grommet behind the taillight...




Then I made a bracket to mount the antenna...



Here is the bracket all mounted up...




All finished, I think it came out pretty clean



Still waiting for FedEx to deliver the CB, should be here anytime now...

[k9popo]

Oh my old man swung by in his frame off resto'd CJ8...Thought I would share...




This thing is UBER clean

[Airbird]

Nice WJ

[ArloGuthroJeep]

Sweet CJ!

You actually plan on some expedition trips with your WJ?

[k9popo]

Originally Posted by ArloGuthroJeep

Sweet CJ!

You actually plan on some expedition trips with your WJ?

Yeah more or less...My family likes to go camping and we like to camp at different spots every night so we hit old mining and logging trails and like to visit ghost towns...We use a tent that comes off the back of the WJ load it up and go...

We are saving for a Adventure Trailers Chaser...But that might be a year or so, but for now the tent works and with the addition of the roof rack we wont be so crowded on the in side...


http://www.adventuretrailers.com/chaser.html

[k9popo]

FedEx came through

I really didnt know how hard it is to find a place to mount the CB in the WJ and still have it look clean so I mounted it in the arm rest...Fits really nice out of the way and I can shut the arm rest and still have the mic easily available...




And one with the armrest shut...

[k9popo]

I came home from having my tires rotated and balanced before the weekend and found this sitting on my door step



After about 20min install walaa..You really cant beat the Rola Rack for price and good looks...I will be picking up my spare tire later today as well



I was tired of getting rock chips on the front of my hood and windshield so I also installed a bug flector...

[311WJ]

Originally Posted by k9popo

First off this thread is 311WJ's fault ...

ha ha ha best part is when you posted the thread!!!! 3:11PM

Rig looks nice dude! that cb was being a ***** to tune yesterday, you'll have to let me know if you can hear the cb alright with it in your armrest..

I sure can't wait til you're at Grand Slam! see you soon!

[DothanJeep]

Nice! I really like your WJ just everything about it is just soo cool!!!!!