What do you get when a brand new Jeep JLU 392 Wrangler goes in for extensive modifications at one of Texas’ leading off-road shops? If you are Dawson Druesedow, the vehicle owner, and also the proprietor of Wichita Falls-based 4 Wheel Performance, you build a totally awesome custom-built one-of-a-kind 392!

We caught up with Dawson earlier this year during our Easter Jeep Safari 2022 adventures and he was proud to show off the freshly built rig. Off Road Xtreme is very impressed with the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. All top-shelf components were used and this really was put together with no-expenses-spared. The result is a 4 Wheel Performance flagship vehicle that turns heads.

4-Wheel Performance Big Blue JLU 392 Is Not Just For Show

While out on the SEMA’s Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) organized Behind The Rocks trail run, Druesedow and the squad found a fun little sand dune recreation area The group managed to shred some sand and to my surprise, Dawson was really getting after it. Carving up the side of the bowl at full throttle got the Jeep working through the EVO Manufacturing suspension system.

Pushing the 392 v8-powered Hemi across the dune he even found a little sender to catch some air. The King Shock coilovers ate through the uneven terrain and bumped stomps soaked it all up without issue. 40-inch Toyo Open Country M/T Tires wrapped on 20-inch American Force Beadlock wheels handled the extreme abuse.

4 Wheel Performance 392 was indeed putting on a show and getting the onlooker’s nod of approval. I will admit after driving behind this thing for a few hours on the trail, the last thing I expected was to see it airborne!

Speaking of thrilling crowds, Dawson registered the 4 Wheel Performance 392 for the Summer Truckin Nationals show which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 15th-17th 2022. The Jeep earned a prestigious best-in-class (JEEP) award for 4 Wheel Performance’s meticulous build efforts.

The build started in July of 2021 with most of the modifications taking place in-house at 4 Wheel Performance. The build team consisted of Dawson Druesedow, Jeremy Nichols, and Jesse Smith. Only paint and powder coat was handled offsite by reputable vendors. 

Coming up next for the 4 Wheel Performance 392, Druesedow will have it on display at the 2022 SEMA Show in the Bodyguard Bumpers Booth #56163.

Vehicle Spotlight: Dawson’s 4-Wheel Performance Big Blue JLU 392

2021 Jeep JLU 392 Hemi Build

Owner – Dawson Druesedow

Build Team – 4 Wheel Performance – Dawson Druesedow, Jeremy Nichols, Jesse Smith

4-Wheel Performance 392 Modifications

Paint

• Color – Hydro Metallic Blue – Paint Code PBJ
• Accent Color – Prismatic Bronze Chrome

Front Bumper

• BodyGuard Bumpers RX Baja Stubby Front
• Rigid Industries 10-inch SR-Series LED light bar
• Rigid Industries Flush Mount Reverse and Side-Facing Rock Lights
• Warn winch

Rear Bumper

• BodyGuard Bumpers RX Stubby Rear
• Rigid Industries Flush Mount Reverse and Side-Facing Rock Lights

Rock Sliders

• Rock Slide Engineering rock sliders with built-in electric steps

Fenders

• BodyGuard Jeep JL RX Fender System with Fender Liners Front and Rear

Other

• BodyGuard – RX A-Pillar Brackets
• BodyGuard – Jeep JL Spare Tire Delete Kit

Suspension

• EVO Manufacturing 3-inch to 5-inch Adjustable Coilover Jeep JLU 392 Pro Suspension System
• King Coilover Shocks
• EVO Manufacturing High Clearance Long Arm Upgrade
• King hydraulic bump stops

Steering Components

• Apex Chassis 2.5-Ton Tie Rod and Drag Link Assembly
• PSC Prototype Big Bore Hydraulic Cylinder Assist Kit for Jeep JL 392

Axles

• Dana Ultimate 60 Front for Jeep JLU (Direct Bolt-in Replacement)
• Dana Ultimate 60 Rear for Jeep JLU (Direct Bolt-in Replacement)
• 4.88 gears
• Eaton ELockers
• 1350 yokes

Driveshaft 

• Adam Driveshaft and Offroad Extreme Duty CV 1350 Driveshafts Front and Rear 

Exhaust

• MagnFlow Jeep Wrangler Rock Crawler Cat-Back Performance Series Exhaust System for 392 Hemi

Wheels

• American Force Wheels Dune Beadlock 20×10 

Tires

• Toyo Tires Open Country M/T 40×15.50×20

Lighting and Electronics 

• Rigid Industries 50-inch SR-Series LED light bar
• Rigid Industries 10-inch SR-Series LED light bar
• 3 pairs of Rigid Industries D Series flush mount LED pod lights. 
• LUX Lighting – Monster Light magnetic LED rock lights – 26 total lights
• zAutomotive – Tazer JL Mini programmer
• All lighting is controlled using sPOD’s BantamX control system with their optional LCD touchscreen

4-Wheel Performance 392 Paint

All aftermarket body parts which include the bumpers, fenders, fender liners, rock slides, spare tire delete, and A-pillar brackets are painted Mopar factory color called Hydro Metallic Blue. The paint was applied by John’s Paint and Body in Burkburnett, Texas.

All aftermarket suspension components which include the long arms, tie rod, drag link, coil springs, coilover brackets, sway bar links, and mounting brackets are powder-coated Prismatic Bronze Chrome by Zach Pennock of Breton Creek Customs. The American Force wheels are also powder-coated by Zach.