Building an overland JK
 

Hello everyone, bought my first ever Jeep 2 week ago, still waiting for it. I want to build it for some expedition in the future. Since it's my first I don't necessary have all the recovery tool so I was thinking to spend money on this first before changing stuff that already work on my Rubicon.

Travel project

Montreal to Key West (all east coast)
Yellowstone
Moab - Grand Canyon
California to Vancouver and Banff

So what to buy

- recovery kit (jack, etc)
- air compressor
- front bumper with winch
- rear bumper
- Baja Rack
- Fridge
- Better battery ( thinking of dual but not sure if necessary)

I really like the lift look and bigger tire but why change them now.

Probably going to go with a roof tent too but right now my camping equipment will do fine.

Do I miss something really important?

Congrats on your first jeep purchase. Welcome. Now get ready for the endless cycle of wanting anything and everything.

Roof racks - I'd look into GOBI.

Pretty exciting for the incoming jeep and another exciting for that adventure. Looking forward with your build reports..

Congrats!
Are you planning on a lot of wheeling while taking those trips? If you're not going to do any real challenging stuff, it may be better to keep the rubi relatively stock as far as tires and lift goes, just for better mileage. But I've also driven mine from Colorado to Florida, lifted with 35's, and it averages about 16-17 mpg. And you can really wheel it if you ever come across a cool area.

Tire repair kit. Shovel or E-Tool. If your gonna add a bunch of weight (bumpers/winch) to it you might want to add a puck leveling kit just to compensate for the added weight.

Yeah after adding bumper I was thinking of a 2" lift kit like the AEV one if the weight cause me trouble.

Thx

Gonna have my first Jeep this Thursday! Can't wait :)

Highly recommend Dual batteries to use with the fridge, and the winch, and extra lights you'll probably add later.

Look at the rear trunk trays to use with a fridge. The trays double the cargo usage.

If your sticking to stock small tires, under-carriage skid plates will be even more needed.

Sorry for the tree hehe, didn't had time for a photoshoot. :)

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very nice! yeah, i would drive stocck for awwhile and get to know how she does. Youll eventuaally know what youll need. im sure the gate table will be on the list.

I picked up my first jeep in August and have been going through roughly the same list. I'm also a fan of the gobi stealth rack as I want to eventually have the rooftop tent setup.

Looks like a great base to start for your upcoming trips and the distance you plan to travel.

I plan on doing the same. I am working on a trailer for that purpose. Ultimate goal would be to travel from Mexico to Canada using the least amount of pavement ad possible. I would also love to do the Alcan Highway to Alaska. Good luck with you build. Remember Jeepers never die, they just get lifted.

I'm more into the overland style Jeeping too. I got myself an AEV 2" lift (haven't installed it yet) to compensate for weight and so I can get to the 33" tires. Can't wait to see how your build goes.

My build is on hold right now, i driving it mostly stock for the moment to see what i really need. My trip will probably be in 3 or 4 years so I have time.

Weight is a handicap so I don't want to had stuff just to look cool.