Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by skibovr6

Took an excellent local day trip to the Crooked River and Chimney Rock OR. Heading to the Redwood National Forest with the Manley Trailer and camping in a few weeks. Pics to follow