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Got some parts in last week and getting ready to start the build. My goal is to make my 2015 JGC Summit EcoDiesel a bit more off road capable and more aggressive looking while still leaving it comfortable as a daily driver. Any ideas, input or even criticism would be welcome! Planned mods are listed below.

Definite Mods Being Done Immediately:

-Rocky Road Outfitters' Bumper Bar [Delivered/Awaiting Install]
-Rocky Road Outfitters' Brush Bar Kit [Delivered/Awaiting Install]
-Rocky Road Outfitters' Adventure Rack w/Axle Mount, Can Carriers, Lightbar, HiLift Mount & Ax/Shovel Dual Mount [Delivered/Awaiting Install]
-Rocky Road Outfitters' Pre-runner Skidplate [Delivered/Awaiting Install]
-Rocky Road Outfitters' Supersliders [Delivered/Awaiting Install]
-Smittybilt XRC9.5 Winch w/Synthetic Line [Ordered and Shipped]
-Front Tow Hooks [Ordered and Shipped]
-Chief Products Sump Protection Plate [Ordered and Shipped]
-Chief Products Transmission Protection Plate [Ordered and Shipped]
-Custom Start/Push Button (By Forum Member JeepJunkie)
-Factory Skidplates [Installed]
-Swapout Summit Honeycomb Grill Inserts with Black [Installed]

Definite Mods Being Done Sometime Soon (Hopefully):
-New Aggressive Tires (possibly an 18" wheel to replace the stock 20")
-Blackout All Chrome/Platinum Trim & Badging
-Paint Select Trim Red for Pop (possibly foglight bezels, grill rings, calipers and maybe something in the rear and/or on the sides)
-Off Road Lights (LED lightbar and LED lights, not sure on manufacturer/model yet)

Probable Mods:

-Lockpick for Nav/Camera/Screen Mirroring
-Front Camera(s)
-Chief Products Pre-Runner (If it looks better and offers better protection than RRO's)

Wishlist:
-Escort 9500ci w/ Laser ShifterPro Sensors

I have attached some pictures of my JGC from the first weekend I got it and took it offroading, also I am including pictures of the parts I already got in from RRO and the push button JeepJunkie is doing for me. Hopefully this build won't be too spread out, I would like to get most of this done in the next two months. Thanks and I hope you all enjoy my build!
 

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Great work on the build. I am an engineer that was also involved on the new Rams Stadium project although I live in Denver and am currently building my 2016 75th Anniv. Limited to hit some trails in the Colorado Rockies.

I noticed that you mentioned you would get the lower front guard from Chief. Did that ever happen or was that idea scrapped?

I am looking to do the same thing with the prerunner skid from RRO and the lower front guard from Chief. I already have the hidden winch mount from RRO, but am not sure if it will be compatible with the lower front guard from Chief. Since both of these products use the OEM tow hook mounts, it seems that I would just need to get longer bolts to accommodate the extra thickness. From your experience, would you think that is possible?
 
#87 ·
I really like a lot about this build, I've got a 2014 Limited 4x4 with the Qudra Lift, the only thing I've done is a set of BF Goodrich All Terrain tires. I'm going to check out some of the manufacturers you've used and pick up some parts like the skid plates. I'd like to do the bumper and winch set up you've got but I don't have anywhere to do an install so I'd have to use a shop and that would add a lot of cost. I'll stick with the easy bolt on's that will be functional. Great build!
 
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