Moab 2020
05-24-2015, 06:35 PM
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Moab 2020
So today on the road it came to me to plan a trip to Moab in 2020. This will give me plenty of time to get both of my rigs ready. Here is where I need some advice...
#1 I want to turn my current '14 JKUR into a jeep hauling expedition rig. This way I can haul my rock climbing monster to Moab and pack all my supplies.
- first thing I need to know is what do I need to do for this jeep to be capable to haul a trailered JK? Hemi? Transmission? Suspension?
#2 for the second part of this adventure I will need to purchase a 2012 gecko green JK, possibly a rubicon.
- I will star from scratch with this build and turn it in to a beast. So that being said do I really need the rubicon badge on it?
- I'm thinking about a 4" lift to run 35's
- I'm in Michigan and w have a couple nice off road parks with nice crawling trails so I would like it to handle these trails as well.
- really any good advice on putting together ideas for this build would be great. I just caught this jeeping disease late last year so I have yet to get really involved in any type of extreme mods.
#1 I want to turn my current '14 JKUR into a jeep hauling expedition rig. This way I can haul my rock climbing monster to Moab and pack all my supplies.
- first thing I need to know is what do I need to do for this jeep to be capable to haul a trailered JK? Hemi? Transmission? Suspension?
#2 for the second part of this adventure I will need to purchase a 2012 gecko green JK, possibly a rubicon.
- I will star from scratch with this build and turn it in to a beast. So that being said do I really need the rubicon badge on it?
- I'm thinking about a 4" lift to run 35's
- I'm in Michigan and w have a couple nice off road parks with nice crawling trails so I would like it to handle these trails as well.
- really any good advice on putting together ideas for this build would be great. I just caught this jeeping disease late last year so I have yet to get really involved in any type of extreme mods.
06-02-2015, 03:22 PM
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JK Junkie
So today on the road it came to me to plan a trip to Moab in 2020. This will give me plenty of time to get both of my rigs ready. Here is where I need some advice...
#1 I want to turn my current '14 JKUR into a jeep hauling expedition rig. This way I can haul my rock climbing monster to Moab and pack all my supplies.
- first thing I need to know is what do I need to do for this jeep to be capable to haul a trailered JK? Hemi? Transmission? Suspension?
#2 for the second part of this adventure I will need to purchase a 2012 gecko green JK, possibly a rubicon.
- I will star from scratch with this build and turn it in to a beast. So that being said do I really need the rubicon badge on it?
- I'm thinking about a 4" lift to run 35's
- I'm in Michigan and w have a couple nice off road parks with nice crawling trails so I would like it to handle these trails as well.
- really any good advice on putting together ideas for this build would be great. I just caught this jeeping disease late last year so I have yet to get really involved in any type of extreme mods.
#1 I want to turn my current '14 JKUR into a jeep hauling expedition rig. This way I can haul my rock climbing monster to Moab and pack all my supplies.
- first thing I need to know is what do I need to do for this jeep to be capable to haul a trailered JK? Hemi? Transmission? Suspension?
#2 for the second part of this adventure I will need to purchase a 2012 gecko green JK, possibly a rubicon.
- I will star from scratch with this build and turn it in to a beast. So that being said do I really need the rubicon badge on it?
- I'm thinking about a 4" lift to run 35's
- I'm in Michigan and w have a couple nice off road parks with nice crawling trails so I would like it to handle these trails as well.
- really any good advice on putting together ideas for this build would be great. I just caught this jeeping disease late last year so I have yet to get really involved in any type of extreme mods.
06-03-2015, 11:44 AM
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JK Super Freak
4" too much for just 35's.
And mine was Moab ready the day it left the lot, in fact it had a temp plate on it at my first EJS. Why is it taking you 5 years?
Just 2.5 lift will allow 35's and 37's with flat fenders.
And mine was Moab ready the day it left the lot, in fact it had a temp plate on it at my first EJS. Why is it taking you 5 years?
Just 2.5 lift will allow 35's and 37's with flat fenders.
Last edited by RoysRig; 06-03-2015 at 11:46 AM.
06-04-2015, 10:07 AM
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JK Enthusiast
You know, when these type of questions are asked, everyone is going to have their personal opinion. My jeep is counter culture to what a lot of people want to believe. For instance, I run 35's on a 3.5" Teraflex lift and love it. I also kept the front Dana 30 axle and have ARB Lockers front and back. I am fairly certain that I do A LOT more than mall crawling, and i have not had a problem.
As for towing a JK with a JKU, I don't think I would do that. First is power, second is brakes, and third is Manufacturer tow capacity. I just think that it will be too much for the JKU, but if you are insistent on towing, I would flat tow the JK. Not as cool as being on a trailer, but they tow exceptionally well.
Just my opinion. And I got an asshole just like everyone else.
As for towing a JK with a JKU, I don't think I would do that. First is power, second is brakes, and third is Manufacturer tow capacity. I just think that it will be too much for the JKU, but if you are insistent on towing, I would flat tow the JK. Not as cool as being on a trailer, but they tow exceptionally well.
Just my opinion. And I got an asshole just like everyone else.