UKCRD

I hadn't seen those but they not quite what I needed. Those seats replace your stock seat so you need to remove the stock seat and utilise the brackets on the floor to mount one of those. I needed one that left the rear seat folded forward and just slid into place. Something that could be installed or removed in literally seconds. Plus, one of those LP seats would cost me about $1300 after tax and shipping, as opposed to $100 for mine. :crazy eyes:

BTW, this is not meant to be used whilst the Jeep is moving. It has no safety belt mounts and wouldn't be certified for such use. It's just used when the Jeep is stationary.

Stephens2r

Some of you may know the acronym KISS to stand for “keep it simple stupid.” My KISS build puts a twist on that saying and stands for “keep it somewhat simple,” as we all know how hard it is to leave a Jeep alone. My last JK was built up nicely, but my wife hated it and it was not the most practical setup. Since this is my daily driver, and I do not get off road quite as much as I’d like, I am keeping this one fairly simple.

My main goals are to retain comfort/fuel efficiency for everyday use, enhancing off-road capabilities, and not introducing any factors that might compromise reliability. Extreme rock crawling and off-road playgrounds are not in my future, and I would love to eventually get into long overland type trips. With that being said, for now I am focusing on building it more towards trail exploration and weekend camping/mountain biking trips.

It is not finished (probably never will be), but rather a work in progress.

White Fang

I like the KISS motto.

Mad Dog 21

I live by that motto to include BAMCIS.

Stephens2r

Yeah, I have so many acronyms in my head from the Marine Corps, I figured I might as well put one to good use.

Mad Dog 21

Yeah it's a military thing right up there with all our orders we have to recite to our junior marines.

Kojack

Exactly my mentality too. Do not add stuff that will hinder reliability, milage etc to much, unless it has a great purpose. As mine sits now, 2" teraflex leveling kit, Monroe reflex shocks and upgraded napa ball joints and tie rods. Adding teraflex bolts, and I think im going to put in a urethane bushing kit to tighten everything back up. Other than that my suspension is done.

Im going to modify my stock bumpers as they are light and fuel efficient. I am adding a bajarack UT roof rack for carrying loads but when empty its very very low profile.

No need for huge wheels/tires/lifts in the backcountry.

Stephens2r

We are on the same wavelength with this one. I am addressing my needs and trying my best to avoid stuff that I just want. I want a nice set of ARB bumpers front and rear, but I don't need them (yet). For me, the added weight is not needed. If I rip off my front bumper, then I can readress.

Mark Doiron

Take your time in your build. Prioritize based on need. A fridge may be more important than a spare tire carrier for you. I've been more than seven years building mine, and there still is more to do.

UKCRD

I'm exactly the same with kit, with one exception.... gadgets... I can't resist the little suckers and telling myself a gauge or gadget is unnecessary generally makes things worse. Hey, we all have weaknesses...