The Cool Blue 392

The Cool Blue 392

by Hunter Zenger on June 13, 2024 Categories: News

What's better than your classic Jeep Wrangler? A Jeep Wrangler 329 with a 6.4L V8 making 470 HP and 470 lb-ft of rock crawling, mud throwing, desert riding torque!

From the factory, the 392 drove unlike any other Wrangler. It was surprisingly sporty. We all knew it was going to be fast in a straight line, but we did not expect it to handle the way it did. The 392 handles the curves and turns of the road unlike any other Jeep Wrangler. Anybody with previous experience in Jeep Wranglers whether it be the older JK or even the newer JL were blown away by the cornering, usable power and tight feel it had from the factory. 

When we originally started this build, we were a bit cautious when choosing the correct lift. We didn't want to lose the sporty feeling it had from the factory by adding too much lift or by drastically changing the suspension geometry. Ultimately, we decided to go with a Stage 8 Icon Vehicle Dynamics lift; this kit gave us a 2.5 inches of lift and adjustable front and rear links that gave us the ability to dial the alignment in to give us that same sporty feel. The 2.5 inch lift was enough to stuff some thick 37/13.50/R17 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain TA KM 3 tires underneath the wheel wells. The wheel of choice was a Rebound Pro from Icon Vehicle Dynamics in bronze to match the 329 logo. With the lift plus the wheels and tires installed, it was time to add all the fun Jeep stuff. A pair of Addictive Desert Designs Stealth Fighter Bumpers were installed and adorned with Baja Designs Lights and a Warn VR 10 Winch. So far, the winch has just been there for looks as there has been nothing the Cool Blue 392 can’t handle.

Suspension

Icon Vehicle Designs - Stage 8 ICON 2018-UP JEEP JL WRANGLER, 2.5" LIFT, STAGE 8 SUSPENSION SYSTEM

  • 18-UP JL/20-UP JT FRONT FIXED LOWER LINK KIT Part # 22021
  • 18-UP JL FRONT ADJ UPPER LINK KIT Part # 22022
  • 18-UP JL REAR ADJ LOWER LINK KIT Part # 22023
  • 18-UP JL REAR FIXED UPPER LINK KIT Part # 22024
  • 18-23 JL 2.5"/20-23 JT 2" FRONT DUAL RATE SPRING KIT Part # 22025
  • 8-UP JL 2.5" REAR DUAL RATE SPRING KIT Part # 22026
  • 18-UP JL/20-UP JT FRONT ADJ TRACK BAR KIT Part # 22027
  • 18-UP JL REAR ADJ TRACK BAR KIT Part # 22028
  • 2 20-UP JT/18-UP JL 2.5" FRONT 2.5 VS RR CDCV PAIR Part # 27821CP
  • 18-UP JL 2.5" REAR 2.5 VS PB CDCV PAIR Part # 27726CP
  • 2020-UP JEEP JT/2018-UP JL, CENTERLINE STEERING STABILIZER Part # 22038

Wheels and Tires

  • ICON REBOUND PRO / BRONZE Part # 21817856547BR
  • BF Goodrich Mud Terrain TA KM 3 37/13.5 R17

Front Bumper

  • Addictive Desert Designs 2018-2024 JEEP JL/JT STEALTH FIGHTER FRONT BUMPER Part # F960272110103
  • Warn VR EVO 10-S Part # 103253
  • Addictive Desert Designs Capture Fairlead  Part # AC99157590NA
  • BAJA DESIGNS ONX6 STRAIGHT DRIVING COMBO PATTERN 20IN LED LIGHT BAR  Part # BAJ452003
  • Baja Designs XL-R Pro LED Auxiliary Light Pod - Universal pair Part # 530001
  • Addictive Desert Designs SWAY BAR SKID PLATE Part # AC96100801NA

Ditch Lights

  • Baja Designs S1 Black LED Auxiliary Light Pod - Universal Part # 380001

Rear bumper

  • Addictive Desert Designs 2018-2023 JEEP WRANGLER JL STEALTH FIGHTER REAR BUMPER Part # R960181280103
  • Baja Designs Squadron Sport Black LED Auxiliary Light Pod Pair - Universal Part # 557801