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Snort started as a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.  While we love our Jeep, and it was incredibly capable in it’s nearly stock form, we are modifying it as follows with the goals of reliability and durability.  We are going to rely on it to get us through some tough country, areas where parts and knowledgable maintenance support are in short supply, if they exist at all.  We are building tough, with the goal of it being a transparent part of our journey.  We want to tell stories of the people we meet, the sights we see, and the places we go, not our Jeep breaking down and waiting for parts, or failing to get us somewhere.  Our trip is about the journey, not the Jeep.

 

What we started With:

What Bruiser Conversions added:

  • Cummins 4BT conversion
    • Moderate power increase, ~150 HP, ~400 ft-lbs torque
  • NV4500 Transmission
    • Transmission case breather extension to raise level of transmission case breather, with large gauge hose
  • Extra Gauges
    • EGT Gauge
    • Turbo Boost Pressure Gauge
  • Rubicon Transfer Case (4:1 Low Range)
    • Transfer case breather extension to raise level of transfer case breather, with large gauge hose
  • Ultimate Dana 60 Rear Axle
    • 4.88 Gearing
    • Eaton E-Locker
    • Axle case breather extensions to raise level of axle case breathers, with large gauge hose
    • New Drive Shaft to fit Larger Axle, Retain Stock U-Joint Sizing
    • New Parking Break Cable to fit Larger Axle
  • Ultimate Dana 60 Front Axle
    • 4.88 Gearing
    • Eaton E-Locker
    • Axle case breather extensions to raise level of axle case breathers, with large gauge hose
    • New Drive Shaft to fit Larger Axle, Retain Stock U-Joint Sizing
  • Larger master cylinder for brakes, due to larger rotors on the new axles
  • Gen Right JK 20 Gallon Dual Gas Tank
  • Rock Hard Sport Cage
  • AEV Snorkel, with cyclone dust separator
  • Fox Shocks 2.0 remote reservoir adjustable shock absorbers (added in South Africa by Zone Offroad)
  • 6″ Synergy Springs front and rear (added in South Africa by Zone Offroad)
    • Due to the extra weight of the Cummins engine and its height and placement in the frame, we needed extra spring length on the front to get an acceptable ride
  • Bilstein steering damper (added in South Africa by Zone Offroad)
  • ARB CKMTA12 Dual air compressor
    • Braided Stainless air lines run to both front and rear bumper
  • Painless Digital Power Manager
    • Dual Optima Yellow Top batteries
    • Heavy gauge lines run to front and rear bumper with Anderson plug, for winch and trailer power
    • Convert trailer lights plug to South African standard trailer plug to rear bumper.
  • Dual S-Pod 8 switch solid state power control modules.
    • Front and rear lockers wired to S-Pod
    • Compressor wired to S-Pod
    • Wire in electric fan shut off switch to S-Pod
  • Hutchinson Rock Monster Wheels, to fit axles above (silver color for Chevy HD Trucks per Rock Monster web site)

What we have added once Bruiser was done:

  • Upgraded to Pronghorn Overland Gear Alpha A/T C7 Front Bumper
  • Replaced turbocharger with genuine Holset HX-30W turbocharger
    • 3rd party turbo failed and was irreparably damaged
    • Holset turbo is more durable and responsive than previous
  • Installed Hothead Headliners
    • These reduce wind noise and heat transfer through the roof
  • Fabricated and installed MAXTRAX mounts on roof rack
  • Fleetguard Open Crankcase Ventilation Kit
    • This filters oil out of the crankcase vent air, sending it back to the oil pan
    • Crankcase vents to the air intake, and is now oil free
  • Metal Cloak Sportgate Spare tire carrier, with Hi-Lift Jack carrier, installed in South Africa by Zone Offroad

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