mini build thread: rhino-con

[pkrfctr]

Well a few people have asked that I do a thread on the changes I'm making to the jeep so here we go.
Why rhino-con? I like rhinos and its a Rubicon. The plan: stretch the rear axle back 5 inches and high line all the fenders. The end goal will be to run 60's but I won't get there with this build. The insperation is larry's rig at poison spyder.
Pulled off the rocker guards and sold the front fenders.
Over the weekend I got the Mac cold air intake installed. This turns the cowl into the air box. Its a great kit, well thought out. Its a true cold air intake. I don't really care about that, I just needed the real estate under the hood.

Ordered the poison spyder hi line fenders with 3inch flares and the inner fender kit. I wanted the aluminum ones but they are still a few months out so I went with the steel ones.
Also have the gen right aluminum rear corners on the way and their rear bumper with the receiver hitch. Someone buy my BDO bumper.

Mitch at Unl Fab will be doing the stretch. I don't weld so he's taking care of it. I'll be doing the 'bolt on' stuff. Pic to come as we progress.

The current pics are the intake install.

 

[N8RB8R]

Stretching my LJ was one of the best things I had ever done, you will really enjoy it.

 

[thefirstzukman]

I like the intake, might have to copy that one.. Does it add more noise into the cab?

 

[pkrfctr]

I like the intake, might have to copy that one.. Does it add more noise into the cab?

They say it can, I havent driven it yet, but that you can 'insulate' the cab intake to control it. I have a soft top so I doubt I'll even notice.

 

[pkrfctr]

Anyone know where I can get replacement rubicon hood stickers that say Rhino-con instead? I'll need nrws ones when I cut the hood.

 

[thefirstzukman]

Anyone know where I can get replacement rubicon hood stickers that say Rhino-con instead? I'll need nrws ones when I cut the hood.

Have Briana cut you some..

 

[pkrfctr]

Have Briana cut you some..

are they really just vinyl?

 

[pkrfctr]

poison spyder front fenders just arrived. Dropped them off to Mitch to modify and should have them bolted on this weekend.

 

[kellerexpress]

following

 

[thefirstzukman]

are they really just vinyl?

Most people I know use vinyl for grafix. You can get vinyl that will last 20 years and never fade, that's what I would do.

Also in my personal opinion Mitch is one of the most skilled fab guys you will find hands down...

 

[pkrfctr]

Hood is cut down 3 inches off either side. Let me tell you taking a cutting wheel to your hood is nerve racking.

 

[pkrfctr]

Here's the inner fenders assembled as well as the front fenders back from Mitch. Had him fill anywhere mud could build up,they should come this way!

 

[pkrfctr]

Fenders on, still need to adjust everything and put on the hood trim but its about there. I was able to retain the stock washer bottle, just had to move it a little.
Also got the back stripped of the fender flairs and inner wheel wells.

 

[pkrfctr]

Got the bumper on. Its from gen right. I'll build a tire carrier later on.

 

[pkrfctr]

The axle is stretched back about 5 inches. Still waiting for the new rear corner armor. Once its here ill finish cutting everything to match.

 

[pkrfctr]

Ok everything is buttoned up except the drive line and rear corners. Still waiting for both to get here.
Got the hood trim from McMaster Carr for a few dollars, really cleaned up that edge. Pulled the front fenders back off to readjust them and get everything lined up good. Lengthened the brake line. Moved the evap canister back. Replaced both track bars with new prototype bushings! Tied up all the other loose ends.as soon as the rear fenders get here its off to paint. Thinking that new ford copper\rusty color? Thoughts?

 

[RockChucker]

Looks good. Nice work

 

[pkrfctr]

Thanx.

 

[pkrfctr]

Got turn signals hooked up lastnight. Do you have to have turns and separate side markers in front? Not a lot or realestate to work with.

 

[RockChucker]

I put my side markers in the side of my grill and front lights in the front of my fenders. I just used little 3/4" LEDs