Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
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I've been thumbing through this thread for about a week now and I am infatuated with the idea of overlanding! I just took my 2015 out on my first trail ride, and although it was fun, I find that using my jeep to reach a remote camp site more appealing than simply getting stuck in a muddy pit. I'm now subscribed here, and will eventually get through all the posts, but in an effort to now wait 299 pages, could you tell me if you would pay the extra to have lighter, aluminum bumpers, or would you still get steel? I'm starting a wish lists of things for my rig, and there is still so much I need to learn.
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Welcome to an addiction within an addiction.
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I've been thumbing through this thread for about a week now and I am infatuated with the idea of overlanding! I just took my 2015 out on my first trail ride, and although it was fun, I find that using my jeep to reach a remote camp site more appealing than simply getting stuck in a muddy pit. I'm now subscribed here, and will eventually get through all the posts, but in an effort to now wait 299 pages, could you tell me if you would pay the extra to have lighter, aluminum bumpers, or would you still get steel? I'm starting a wish lists of things for my rig, and there is still so much I need to learn.
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I've been thumbing through this thread for about a week now and I am infatuated with the idea of overlanding! I just took my 2015 out on my first trail ride, and although it was fun, I find that using my jeep to reach a remote camp site more appealing than simply getting stuck in a muddy pit.
I'm now subscribed here, and will eventually get through all the posts, but in an effort to now wait 299 pages, could you tell me if you would pay the extra to have lighter, aluminum bumpers, or would you still get steel? I'm starting a wish lists of things for my rig, and there is still so much I need to learn.
I'd suggest wandering over to Expedition Portal and taking a look around.
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I've been thumbing through this thread for about a week now and I am infatuated with the idea of overlanding! I just took my 2015 out on my first trail ride, and although it was fun, I find that using my jeep to reach a remote camp site more appealing than simply getting stuck in a muddy pit. I'm now subscribed here, and will eventually get through all the posts, but in an effort to now wait 299 pages, could you tell me if you would pay the extra to have lighter, aluminum bumpers, or would you still get steel? I'm starting a wish lists of things for my rig, and there is still so much I need to learn.
I think it depends. If I could get the exact bumper I wanted in either steel or aluminum... then I might consider aluminum. But I'd pick the exact bumper I wanted over trying to save weight. I'd also question the durability in regards to how it would handle punishment. Not that I play in the rocks... but yeah. And while I know that every little bit helps - both the mileage and wheeling, I honestly don't care enough to really try and save weight. But the fuel benefits are likely fairly minimal unless you're putting on tons of miles. I also don't like the idea that you can gouge the aluminum. But ultimately I think it really just comes down to personal preference.
And I agree with the Expo suggestion... I spend a lot of time there. However, many (the majority?) of the rigs there are still setup more for wheeling than exploring/trips - mine included.
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Edit: I just found it; I probably should have looked first, haha.
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#4490
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Here you go, I can get better ones in needed. I bought the can holder and did some fab work on them so they would fit with the tire carrier. I am really happy with the way they turned out.
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That is a really sweet rig man! The custom rack looks great. I think it looks better than most of the ones you can buy out there.