TugBoat
This is where it all started, my love for off-roading. Growing up I always loved Jeeps, it wasn’t until I was 19 that I purchased my first Jeep (1993 YJ). Later I sold the YJ while I joined the Army and toured overseas.
TugBoat was a 2003 Jeep TJ Rubicon. This Jeep was my fathers in stock form, left to me in his will, previously named “Rubi”. Now fully hand built “TugBoat” was born. During covid I decided to build TugBoat. I spent many long nights and weekends cutting apart my beloved Jeep to create what is seen above.
NOTE: TugBoat was my call sign in the Army, I operated a Hemitt Wrecker. (Heavy Expanded Mobile Tactical Truck)
The Chutes at Kelly Flats Northern CO.
TugBoat In Action
TugBoat Build
TugBoat Specs:
Stock 4.0L inline 6 :)
Currie Dana 60’s, 5.39 gears, with magnetic Auburn lockers.
Atlas 4 speed Transfer Case, 2.72:1, 4.3:1, 11.70:1, Final Drive 252:1.
Custom 3 link front, stretched 4“, hydraulic assisted steering.
Custom double triangulated rear control arms, stretched 6”.
King 14” dual rate springs and shocks.
Currently running 39/13.5/17 BFG KM3 tires on TrailReady Beadlocks
Pictured on 37/12.5/17 XMT’s.
