Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
🔥Finished Jeep LJ Rock Crawler | Build Breakdown + Reveal🔥
We just wrapped up this ready-to-ride Jeep LJ build for Jeremy and Wendy Knight, and this one came together exactly how a complete off-road package should. This Jeep LJ was built to drive hard, stay reliable, and look right doing it.
Starting with our Jeep LJ tube chassis, this build was designed around strength, suspension performance, and real-world usability. It features a sport cage, optimized shock geometry, and a layout that allows full use of suspension travel while keeping everything serviceable and clean.
Under the hood, we kept it simple and proven with an LS engine, Turbo 400 transmission, and Atlas transfer case—a combination known for reliability and consistent power whether you're on the trail or in the rocks.
🎬Here’s the full customer reveal for Jeremy and Wendy Knight’s Ready-To-Ride build. Follow Jeremy and his build! - instagram.com/knight_krawlr
Key Highlights:
-Crane Axle 14 Bolt Axles
Magnum Knuckles (craneaxle.com/collections/knuckles-knuckle-kits/products/crane-axle-magnum-knuckle-kit)
Big Bell RCV shafts
40 spline shafts
ARB lockers
Lightweight brake kit (craneaxle.com/collections/brake-kits-parts/products/magnum-knuckle-light-weight-brake-kit)
-Suspension Setup
Radflo 2.0 coilovers (wideopendesign.com/collections/radflo-shocks)
2.5” triple bypass shocks
Designed to use 100% of available travel
Rear Currie sway bar for improved ride control (wideopendesign.com/collections/sway-bars)
-Body & Structure
100% aluminum tub
Jeep LJ tube chassis (wideopendesign.com/collections/chassis)
Custom body shaping for tire clearance
Fastback cage integrated into LJ tail section
-Interior & Driver Setup
Hand-built 16 gauge aluminum dash (no filler)
Holley digital display
Lowrance GPS with backup camera
PSC Steering Wheel Quick Release (wideopendesign.com/products/steering-wheel-quick-release)
Rugged Radios communication system
Switch Pro control system
Winters shifter (wideopendesign.com/collections/winters-shifters)
PRP seats with heat
PRP Harness (wideopendesign.com/collections/harnesses)
-Storage & Function
Custom low-mounted fuel cell
Matching-height toolbox for added storage
Space for onboard electric cooler
Custom glove box (with USB charging for Wendy)
We could go on and on about the specs of this rig and it was definitely built with the best of the best when it came to parts selection. The stand out of this build however, is the overall package. No one part stands out and screams "look at me!". It all works together. The look, feel, and the over all attitude that this jeep has is hard to explain. But we can't thank Jeremy and Wendy enough for choosing us for their build. Now is where the real fun begins.
It is time to hit the trails!!!!!
💥 FOLLOW US💥
Wide Open Design:
wideopendesign.com
instagram.com/wideopendesign
facebook.com/wideopendesign
Crane Axle:
craneaxle.com
instagram.com/craneaxle
facebook.com/craneaxle
🔥Finished Jeep LJ Rock Crawler | Build Breakdown + Reveal🔥
We just wrapped up this ready-to-ride Jeep LJ build for Jeremy and Wendy Knight, and this one came together exactly how a complete off-road package should. This Jeep LJ was built to drive hard, stay reliable, and look right doing it.
Starting with our Jeep LJ tube chassis, this build was designed around strength, suspension performance, and real-world usability. It features a sport cage, optimized shock geometry, and a layout that allows full use of suspension travel while keeping everything serviceable and clean.
Under the hood, we kept it simple and proven with an LS engine, Turbo 400 transmission, and Atlas transfer case—a combination known for reliability and consistent power whether you're on the trail or in the rocks.
🎬Here’s the full customer reveal for Jeremy and Wendy Knight’s Ready-To-Ride build. Follow Jeremy and his build! - instagram.com/knight_krawlr
Key Highlights:
-Crane Axle 14 Bolt Axles
Magnum Knuckles (craneaxle.com/collections/knuckles-knuckle-kits/products/crane-axle-magnum-knuckle-kit)
Big Bell RCV shafts
40 spline shafts
ARB lockers
Lightweight brake kit (craneaxle.com/collections/brake-kits-parts/products/magnum-knuckle-light-weight-brake-kit)
-Suspension Setup
Radflo 2.0 coilovers (wideopendesign.com/collections/radflo-shocks)
2.5” triple bypass shocks
Designed to use 100% of available travel
Rear Currie sway bar for improved ride control (wideopendesign.com/collections/sway-bars)
-Body & Structure
100% aluminum tub
Jeep LJ tube chassis (wideopendesign.com/collections/chassis)
Custom body shaping for tire clearance
Fastback cage integrated into LJ tail section
-Interior & Driver Setup
Hand-built 16 gauge aluminum dash (no filler)
Holley digital display
Lowrance GPS with backup camera
PSC Steering Wheel Quick Release (wideopendesign.com/products/steering-wheel-quick-release)
Rugged Radios communication system
Switch Pro control system
Winters shifter (wideopendesign.com/collections/winters-shifters)
PRP seats with heat
PRP Harness (wideopendesign.com/collections/harnesses)
-Storage & Function
Custom low-mounted fuel cell
Matching-height toolbox for added storage
Space for onboard electric cooler
Custom glove box (with USB charging for Wendy)
We could go on and on about the specs of this rig and it was definitely built with the best of the best when it came to parts selection. The stand out of this build however, is the overall package. No one part stands out and screams "look at me!". It all works together. The look, feel, and the over all attitude that this jeep has is hard to explain. But we can't thank Jeremy and Wendy enough for choosing us for their build. Now is where the real fun begins.
It is time to hit the trails!!!!!
💥 FOLLOW US💥
Wide Open Design:
wideopendesign.com
instagram.com/wideopendesign
facebook.com/wideopendesign
Crane Axle:
craneaxle.com
instagram.com/craneaxle
facebook.com/craneaxle
