[zachbh]

Well, I figured it was about time for me to start one of these. We got this Jeep in November of 2003, Inca Gold was only offered in the 2003 models.

Out 2003 Wrangler X came from the factory with a 4.0L, the ECCO wheel/tire package, and some Westin side steps, D30 & D35 with 3.07s.

Here are my current specs:
33x12.5R15 MT Baja Claws
2" Spacers with SkyJacker Hydros
Rubicon Springs
1.25" JKS BL & 1" BMML
Warn Front Bumper
LoD Rear with tire carrier
BTF Rockers
AEV Oil Pan Skid
Steering Box Skid
Currie Tie Rod
KC Slimlights
Aussie Locker in the D30 with Riddler cover
Uniden 520 XL CB

I installed everything but the Aussie myself with the help of a few friends. I tried pulling the shafts but the bolts did not want to come out, so I had my local shop install it. They know what they are doing, about three employees have PSC Bruisers.

Here are some random before/after pics:

Completely stock, learning how to drive a stick without my license.


'flexing'


In the local mountains, with just a BB and the bumper end caps removed.


Wheeling on a trail behind my house.


Then, I threw on the 33s and a BL around Homecoming of my senior year, here is the prank we did. (Our schools colors were green and gold)


Behind my house again


and with the new BTF rockers installed, still with stock flares.


I also put on the LoD Tire Carrier this past thanksgiving. No install pics, but the pictures from Moab 2009 will show it.

I then picked up some Rubicon flares.
Pic of just the front flares on, no rear flares.


Here are some pics from our trip to Moab in 2008:




Here are the most recent pics from the past weekend in Moab. We ran Moab Rim and Poison Spider Mesa.

Moab Rim:





Coming down the Z-Turn.


Poison Spider:
Coming up the waterfall:




V-Notch




and my Dad's new 09 Rubicon


Both trails are awesome. The first part of Moab Rim was my favorite, and the waterfall/switchback/V-notch area on Poison Spider Mesa.

I'll post later about future plans and what not.

Edit: I know there are a LOT of pictures haha.... ignore some of them if you wish. I'm just trying to show how its changed.

[Ironwind1972]

Looks like good times, thanks for posting the pics!

[zachbh]

My good friend Jon gave me an Aussie Locker for my D30 as a belated birthday gift (I guess? haha). I had it installed before Moab, and wow, I really noticed a difference. I had no trouble with anything of some pretty difficult obstacles to most people. I got in a bit of a jam on Moab Rim, but I had enough room to give it some gas, and my locker pulled me right up (the pic of that obstacle is the second one under the Moab Rim section). I really am pleased with it, and it has made no or very little noise on the street.

Here are my future plans (within the next year):
Genright Stubby bumper with grill guard/stinger
Winch (maybe a Superwinch with synthetic line)
Tummy Tuck with SYE and adjustable control
New springs and shocks
GPS (hopefully I'll order that today )
more lights
order the rest of the parts for my Viair OBA setup (I already have the 440P portable compressor, so I am planning on getting the wiring/tubing/tank/gauges necessary to make it a hard mounted setup)

and that's about it for now...

I will have a garage at my house for this next school year. I have a fair amount of tools right now, but I might buy some more as need be. I'm hoping I could run some air tools with my OBA setup, but we will see. Any suggestions as to what good tools I should acquire? Besides a good floor jack, I NEED to get one of those soon.

I go to CSU in Fort Collins, and I plan to go on the monthly trail runs with the Larimer County 4x4 Club (I thoroughly enjoyed the three runs I did with them in the Spring). I will make it a priority to run Kelly Flats in August sometime.

I never quite realized how many trails Colorado had until I picked up a few books in Ouray on my way back from Moab. I am excited to start running some of these when I head back up to CO in 3.5 weeks. I would like to do Black Bear Pass, and some other ones around Ouray / Silverton / Telluride. If I can, maybe I will make a trip in the fall down there over a long weekend. I am going to live in an absolutely beautiful state for the next 4-5 years, I might as well make the most of it.

[TYphoonXJ]

WOW! I love the inca gold Jeeps! One of the best colors by far

[spyder6]

you need to follow Jon back to TN for a long weekend. its going to be a while before brad and i make it to moab.

[AlTheKillerr]

4th picture down: forest fire?

cool jeep. wish i was out there to wheel moab with you guys

[zachbh]

Originally Posted by MXBoy11

WOW! I love the inca gold Jeeps! One of the best colors by far

I agree!



Spyder6 - I wish I could. I heard its a whole different type of wheeling. I personally like rocks more than mud though. Meet you halfway?

AlTheKiller - Yep, the Cerro Grande Fire. Burned almost 50,000 acres around and in Los Alamos.

[outlawjosywales]

nice looking rig man. great pics in moab too!

[spyder6]

half way? like the great plains?

i hate mud too, unfortunately its a necessary evil some times and a complete ***** to clean up. i cant wait to get out to moab for once

[QuickSilverCon]

how the **** did I miss this.

Seeing those pictures from way back when make me laugh. That feels like forever ago.

[zachbh]

Originally Posted by outlawjosywales

nice looking rig man. great pics in moab too!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by spyder6

half way? like the great plains?

i hate mud too, unfortunately its a necessary evil some times and a complete ***** to clean up. i cant wait to get out to moab for once

Sure, we can drive on a few dirt roads? haha. Get out to Moab ASAP. Much better than mud. You could do almost every trail there too.

Originally Posted by QuickSilverCon

how the **** did I miss this.

Seeing those pictures from way back when make me laugh. That feels like forever ago.

I'm not sure haha. and yes, that's a ways back, damn.

[QuickSilverCon]

Originally Posted by zachbh

Get out to Moab ASAP. Much better than mud. You could do almost every trail there too.

long as he doesn't drive like a little girl

[zachbh]

Originally Posted by QuickSilverCon

long as he doesn't drive like a little girl

I was waiting for that hahahahaha. ha.

If my camera battery didn't suck I'd get some pics up of my new GPS, CB, and antenna mounted. Maybe tomorrow.

[spyder6]

Originally Posted by QuickSilverCon

long as he doesn't drive like a little girl

atleast i dont complain about when i get to put stuff on my Jeep. real shame you get to bolt new stuff to it.

[zachbh]

My new Garmin 255W


My CB, external speaker, and antenna setup






I have not tuned my CB yet, I still need to pick up an SWR meter somewhere. I have more pics of the CB and antenna mount if anyone wants to see.