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2010 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited - american Racing ATX Wheels - Photo 31671271

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American Racing's ATX AX756 wheels are the ones being tested and showcased here. They're built as beadlocks straight from the factory. The matte black finish is a perfect complement to the rest of the JK's color scheme.

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American Racing's ATX AX756 wheels are the ones being tested and showcased here. They're built as beadlocks straight from the factory. The matte black finish is a perfect complement to the rest of the JK's color scheme.

The rear EVO tire carrier swings side-to-side so it's easy to use. The tire carrier uses Currie's Johnny Joints for both pivots and latching points. They work as well on a tire carrier as they do on suspension control arms.

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The stock fender flares were pitched and replaced with Off Road Evolution's steel models.

Off Road Evolution's fold out food prep shelf and ARB's fridge freezer aren't must-haves, but once you've used them you'll never want to go back.

Mastercraft Baja RS seats are comfy, adjustable, and supportive. There's no need to shout to be heard when you've got PCI intercoms and a PCI race radio on board. A Rock Hard Sport Cage is found overhead. The dash is home to an Alpine head unit that includes an in-dash navigation receiver. Front and rearview cameras make it easy to see what's going on underneath.

Above the rear fender flares you can see that Off Road Evolution body armor is worlds tougher than stock sheet metal.

EVO rock sliders weld to the frame, and are angled upward for maximum ground clearance. Constructed using 3/16-inch plate and 0.120-wall DOM tubing, you can land on EVO sliders all day if you need to.

The bummer under the hood is the weak stock V-6. A sPod electrical accessory system and an ARB air compressor serve to heighten the mood.

Dynatrac Pro Rock 44's grace the front and rear of the ATX JK. They withstood the strain of the 40-inch Nitto Mud Grapplers during the JK Experience, and crawled a few obstacles during our photo shoot. You'll find ARB Air Lockers and 5.13 gear sets behind the diff covers.

RCV CV joints are found filling the knuckles instead of stock-style U-joints. The RCV joints provide constant velocity whether steering straight ahead or at full lock.

The stock front suspension is long gone, replaced by Off Road Evolution's Double ThrowDown system.

There's a Double ThrowDown system astern, too. Currie Johnny Joints are part of the Double ThrowDown hardware.

King coilover and bypass shocks provide smooth, authoritative suspension control. This is a great combo if you like to go fast in between the creepy-crawly sections on the trail.

A Dynatrac ProRock 44 stands in place of the stock rear axle. Off Road Evolution's EvoLever provides cantilever-activated coilover and bypass shock benefits without the need to cut into the body. The EvoLever can be used with virtually every manufacturer's suspension arms and provides 14 inches of vertical wheel travel. J.E. Reel driveshafts spin from both transfer case outputs.

A Poly Performance Baja Basket bolts in and lets you stash up to 300 pounds of gear inside. During our photo shoot the Baja Basket's lone occupant was an ARB recovery kit.

The biggest bummer on this JK is the stock V-6. A Superchips Flashpaq adds badly-needed power and optimizes transmission shift points. The Flashpaq for the JK also has several Jeep-specific features that return big benefits in the dirt, such as the ability to use your OEM selectable lockers in 4-Hi and the ability to adjust the TPMS threshold so you don't get the annoying alarm when you air down.

With all the other Off Road Evolution hardware adorning this rig, it was no surprise to see the company's EVO front bumper. A Warn winch is ready for recovery duty, and Lightforce lights easily pierce the after-hours darkness.