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PAOLI, Pa. (May 12th, 2018) – For quite some time, Wrangler aftermarket parts company ExtremeTerrain (XT) has teamed up with Make-A-Wish®, granting wishes to recipients who have had a rough past due to family or health issues. At Turn5, (the corporate HQ to XT,) at their annual company block party, founders and members of the XT team revealed a Make-A-Wish build of epic proportions to a deserving, young recipient named Earl, in grand fashion. Earl’s 2002 Wrangler Sport was in massive need for repair, and the team over at XT pulled out all the stops to ensure Earl’s day would be made. Many of XT’s vendors and affiliates like Teraflex, Rugged Ridge, Malvern Collision, and M&A Upholstery donated parts and/or labor to make Earl’s wish for a dream Jeep Wrangler to come true. XT Video host Ryan Huck also played a critical role in the TJ’s transformation:
“I’ve worked on a lot of Jeeps, but this is by far my favorite TJ build. I had the pleasure of meeting Earl. He is a great guy and very deserving of this Jeep. I hope he has much fun driving it as we had building it for him.”
-Ryan Huck
| Teraflex 5 in. Pro LCG Suspension System w/ Shocks | Teraflex Steering Stabilizer | Firestik CB Antenna & Mount – 4 ft. |
| Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Monster Complete Steering Linkage | Rugged Ridge Deluxe Carpet Kit w/ Adhesive – Black | Fuel Wheels Revolver Black Milled Wheel – 16×8 |
| JKS Front and Rear Adjustable Trackbar | Power Windows and Door Locks | Mickey Thompson Baja MTZP3 Radial Tire w/OWL, – LT315/75R16 |
| Rubicon Express 17.5 In. CV Rear Driveshaft | Paracord Grab Handles, Red/Black | Barricade Fender Flares + Rock Sliders |
| VANCO 16″ Big Brake Kit with BMB Pads | Barricade Front and Rear Floor Liners + Cargo Liner – Black | Poison Spyder BFH Front Bumper w/ Competition Stinger & Shackle Tabs |
| Flowmaster Force II Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust | Avital 5105L – Alarm/remote start | Poison Spyder RockerBrawler Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier |
| Flowmaster DBX Series Center/Center Bullet Style Muffler – 2.5 in. | Pioneer DEH-S6010BS – Head Unit w/ JBL GT speakers and MTX Sub/Amp | Opar Jeep Wrangler TJ Front Gladiator Grille Cover Vader Grill w/ Mesh Inserts in Matte Black |
| Alloy USA Aluminum Differential Cover, Dana 30, Red | Uniden CB Radio + dash mount | myTop – Power Convertible Top |
| Rugged Ridge Black Aluminum Locking Gas Hatch Cover | Hyline Offroad 50 in. LED Light Bar Mounting Brackets – Steel | Kleinn 230 Onboard Air System w/ Triple Train Horn |
| Rugged Ridge 3/4 in. D-Shackles – Red | Rugged Ridge Hood Light Bar Mount | Rugged Ridge Full Roll Bar Cover Kit – Black Diamond |
| Rugged Ridge Winch, 9500 LBS, Synthetic Rope, Waterproof | KC HiLiTES 50 in. C-Series C50 LED Light Bar – Spot/Spread Combo | Rugged Ridge Tailgate Hinge Set – Black |
| RedRock 4×4 Snorkel | KC HiLiTES 20 in. C-Series C20 LED Light Bar – Spot/Spread Combo | RT Off-Road Aluminum Valve Covers |
| Poison Spyder 3/4 in. Amber LED Marker Lamp | KC HiLiTES 3 in. C-Series C3 LED Cube Light – Spot Beam – Pair | Omix-ADA full engine gasket kit |
| Axial LED Halo Headlights w/ Angel Eye DRL & Turn Signals | Rugged Ridge Windshield Light Mounting Brackets – Black | Optima Red Top Battery |
| Rugged Ridge Led Tail Light Set | Raxiom Bluetooth Light Switch and Accessory Controller | Omix-ADA Door + Tailgate Handles |
| Rugged Ridge Accessory Brake Light LED Ring | Oracle Bluetooth ColorSHIFT Underbody Rock Light Kit – 8 PCS | Rugged Ridge Black Mirrors – Pair |
| Mishimoto Aluminum Performance Radiator | Crown Automotive Engine Mount Kit | Crown Automotive Engine Oil Pan |
| Crown Automotive Drive Belt Tensioner | Crown Automotive Water Pump | PA Performance Alternator – 160A |
| Omix-ADA Idler Pulley | Omix-ADA Rear 9×2.5 Drum Brake Service Kit | OPR Bump Stops |
| Black Acorn Lug Nut Kit – 1/2 in. x 20 | New Frame | New Fuel Lines |
One of the most important things to note regarding this charity build is that this was not just some fly-by-night, “Pimp-My-Ride” type build, where the mods are made up and safety doesn’t matter. This is more appropriately classified as a “frame-off” restoration, with close to 500 man-hours invested, turning it into a fully-built, off-road capable machine.
When the ExtremeTerrain team unveiled Earl’s rebuilt TJ, he was astonished. Unsure if it was the same Wrangler he handed over, Earl examined the TJ from top to bottom, pointing out all the upgrades and improvements at the XT team made. It’s safe to say that Earl’s wish came true, and we were thrilled to play the role that we did for this deserving recipient.
ExtremeTerrain.com is a leader in providing enthusiasts with aftermarket Jeep Wrangler parts. Located just outside Philadelphia, PA, ExtremeTerrain is dedicated to providing Jeep Wrangler owners with the best parts at the best prices while also ensuring the conservation and protection of off-road trails.
Visit http://www.extremeterrain.com.
