This is my 2011 JK Sport that I purchased March 2019. I wanted to document the build, share some tips and hopefully help you make some good decisions on your build. I’ll list all the upgrades and projects and try to document the installs.
Hope this gives you some good ideas! I’ll pop in links where I can.
Thanks, Bob
Here it is on purchase day and what she looks like as of Spring 2021.
This is my 7th Jeep, my 3rd Wrangler. I have previously owned a 1997 TJ, a 2008 JKU and now this 2011 JK. Living in Seattle, we have a lot of trails available close by, mostly Forest Service Roads and plenty of dispersed camping. I knew I wanted to build this Jeep to explore the trails for both day and overnight trips along with a vehicle I could take on vacations to other areas with opportunity for camping and trail rides.
This Jeep came mostly stock which along with the low mileage, is why I decided to purchase it. I wanted a clean slate to build from. I would have preferred a Rubicon model which would offer beefier axles, locking diffs, and sway bar disconnect along with a few interior upgrades. After considering the low miles, competitive price and realizing I would probably never be a rock crawler.
redjkjeep 
I’ve always wanted a road day trip but still haven’t had the chance. Your post gives me some good ideas! Firstly for the interior, I will prepare it according to your suggestion. The places you travel are wonderful. I will refer to my future trip. Thanks for your beneficial post.
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