Skip to main content
Blog

Christopher Kirby already had the plans. His 2017 JK Unlimited was the canvas and he was looking forward, over the next year or so, to sculpting out the vehicle with his modification brush. Tweaking and adjusting it to the very image he had in mind.

And then with one phone call, those plans accelerated just a bit.

Kirby, from West Chester, PA, recently captured the top prize in Quadratec's February Sweepstakes sponsored by Smittybilt, receiving a $2,000 product credit towards any part or accessory in the Smittybilt line. Two other winners, Gary Roberts (CT) and Michael Fells (PA), claimed the other winning spots and took home $750 and $250 respectively.

"I was extremely surprised and pleased to be notified that I won Quadratec's February Giveaway Top Prize," Kirby said. "I had a 2016 two door Willys and traded it in for a 2017 JK four door, specifically so that I can customize it. I've already added Quadratec Rubicon Wheels with 33" Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires, a TACTIK Adjustable Spare Mount with Hinge Reinforcement, and Quadratec all-weather floor mats."

February's Smittybilt sponsored contest accumulated over 18,000 entries, and was the first in a series of monthly sweepstakes Quadratec will hold over the remainder of 2017. March entry information is available here.

"Smittybilt is very excited to see what this month's winner, Christopher Kirby, will do with his $2000 credit to that beautiful 2017 JK Unlimited he purchased," said Brad Senesac, Director of Marketing for Transamerican Manufacturing Group. "We will be looking forward to posting the progress and the final product on the Smittybilt Facebook page. Congratulations Christopher!"

For Kirby, he is already set on a modification direction.

"I'm looking forward to adding a Smittybilt bumper with winch, and getting Smittybilt SRC Tube Doors for the summer," he said.

Tags: 

Top Jeep Articles

A Jeep Wrangler climbing rocks with a display of tire sizes
  • July 22, 2026
  • 3 min read
Jeep Tire Size Calculator & Comparison Tool
Compare tire sizes, see speedometer changes, and find the right fit for your Jeep.
READ MORE
  • July 20, 2026
  • 3 min read
Jeep Speedometer Gear Tooth Chart & Calculator Guide
Find the exact replacement speedometer gear for your Jeep’s new tire size and gear ratio.
READ MORE
  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 min read
How To Do an Oil Change on a 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6L Pentastar
A DIY oil change is a relatively easy and safe way to keep your Pentastar-powered Jeep JK Wrangler in prime running condition.
READ MORE
Red and blue Jeep Wranglers with text on a black background
  • July 15, 2026
  • 5 min read
Five Ways To Tell If You Drive a JL Or JK Wrangler
So you’ve taken the plunge and bought yourself a new Jeep. A sparkling fresh 2018 Wrangler. Or maybe it wasn’t even you who did the purchasing, but someone in the family or a significant other
READ MORE
  • July 14, 2026
  • 5 min read
Jeep Air Compressor Buyer’s Guide: Best Options for Trail and Travel
Whether you're hitting the trails or heading home, there are plenty of air compressor choices to fit everyone's needs.
READ MORE
  • July 10, 2026
  • 5 min read
How To Drive Your Jeep On The Sand
Soft and gritty, sand can be fun to drive on in your Jeep as long as you know what you are doing.
READ MORE