With all of the power and gearing, Kevin needed substantial traction. He put on a set of 42x15.0-17LT Pit Bull Rocker bias ply tires mounted on Raceline 17x9 Monster beadlocks. The tires have an aggressive tread design and siping that provides great traction in all conditions. Better yet, after two sets of tires, nearly 30,000 miles, and numerous off-road torture tests Kevin's never had a flat tire.
Keeping the Jeep's sheet metal safe from boulders are a selection of bumpers and skids. A custom front bumper sinks the Warn PowerPlant HP winch so air can still flow through the Griffin aluminum radiator. A modified M.O.R.E. rear bumper and tire carrier keeps the 150-pound tire and wheel combo in place. The Hanson rocker guards on both sides have prevented many trips to the body shop and provide a much needed step.
Just like the outside, the inside of the 4WS.com JK has been reworked to increase comfort and performance. Corbeau Special Edition suede-covered racing seats are mounted front and rear. The new front seat brackets were adapted to retain the stock air bag sensors. The rear seats were moved inboard to allow them to slide back past the wheel wells, maximizing leg room, and to give rear passengers a better view out the windshield. Between the front seats, the stock console was upgraded with a Tuffy center console insert for locking storage and a more comfortable arm rest. In the rear, a Tuffy drawer was installed to keep larger valuables safe and dry. To keep the Jeep on track and passengers entertained, the radio was replaced with a Pioneer DVD player and navigation unit with a Sirius tuner. An upgraded cage is in the works along with Crow five-point harnesses.
Kevin has driven his JK across the country several times for shows from Pennsylvania to California and wheeling at many events including the Moab Easter Jeep Safari and 4xAdventures in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Jeep cruises along I-40 at high speeds (within the speed limit, of course) and still wheel on 4- and 5-rated trails.
On a recent trip Kevin hauled a 20-foot enclosed trailer with supplies for different events behind the Jeep for 4,000 miles with no problems. Instead he just got a lot of odd looks and thumbs ups.
To prevent the rear Black...
To prevent the rear Black Diamond X2 springs from twisting too much, a Black Diamond traction bar was installed. A couple major advantages to the high-pinion Dana 60s are the mild driveshaft angles and extra driveshaft protection.
This is definitely a JK worthy...
This is definitely a JK worthy of extreme trails that can still tackle the pavement like a sports car.
The interior has been modified...
The interior has been modified with Corbeau seats, a Tuffy center console insert, a Cobra CB radio, an Atlas twin-stick shifter, a Prodigy brake controller, a Pioneer GPS head unit, and Rugged Ridge floor mats.
Dual rear Corbeau A4 Special...
Dual rear Corbeau A4 Special Edition racing seats keep passengers comfortable. Mounting brackets were fabbed by 4WS.com to allow the seats to slide back further than the stock seat and still give the seats room to recline.
A Tuffy JK rear drawer is...
A Tuffy JK rear drawer is installed to haul all of the tools and gear that might be needed on the trail. The drawer keeps contents dry, secure, and organized.