Two year circumnaviagtion of Africa in my 2007 JKUR - The Road Chose Me
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From: Whitehorse, Yukon
Yep, and by running skinny tires hopefully the first thing I'll break is traction.
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I spent a lot of time thinking about and researching wheel and tire choice for the trip.
I've written up a piece explaining all my thinking, and what I'm running.
I've also compared the stock Rubicon BFG Mud-Terrain in 255/75r17 to the BFG KO2 All-Terrain in 34x10.5r17
Read the whole article at: Tire Selection - BFG KO2 All-Terrain - JPFreek Adventure Magazine
-Dan
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I spent a lot of time thinking about and researching wheel and tire choice for the trip.
I've written up a piece explaining all my thinking, and what I'm running.
I've also compared the stock Rubicon BFG Mud-Terrain in 255/75r17 to the BFG KO2 All-Terrain in 34x10.5r17
Read the whole article at: Tire Selection - BFG KO2 All-Terrain - JPFreek Adventure Magazine
-Dan
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From: Central VA
I was about to say...with a stock JK motor?!? haha
Hey Everyone,
I'm extremely proud to announce my Jeep and I are entered into SEMA in Vegas from November 3-6.
Massive thanks to AEV and JPFreek.
Also, here's a test-fit of the Mercedes OM606 3.0 turbo diesel in my JK. Tons of work to go, I can't wait to get this thing back on the road!
Bound for SEMA | The road chose me
If you are attending SEMA this year, please stop by and say hello.
The Jeep and I will also be at the public event Friday night "Friday Ignited"
-Dan
I'm extremely proud to announce my Jeep and I are entered into SEMA in Vegas from November 3-6.
Massive thanks to AEV and JPFreek.
Also, here's a test-fit of the Mercedes OM606 3.0 turbo diesel in my JK. Tons of work to go, I can't wait to get this thing back on the road!
Bound for SEMA | The road chose me
If you are attending SEMA this year, please stop by and say hello.
The Jeep and I will also be at the public event Friday night "Friday Ignited"
-Dan
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From: Whitehorse, Yukon
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Hi All,
Over the last couple of days I drove over to Nova Scotia, I'm organizing shipping to Europe now.
For 1000 miles I kept the cruise at 62 mph. Big rolling hills on the highway, some requiring 5th gear.
The Jeep is now at full expedition trim and weight with the top, tires, wheels, lift, full tank of drinking water and all my stuff inside.
Using GPS speed and distance I hand calculated 18.4mpg (US).
With the 13.8 gallon Titan Fuel Tank mounted to the tire carrier my total range is ~650 miles.
I'm very happy with that!
(Metric: The Jeep is getting 12.8L/100km, with the 52L Titan Fuel Tank on the tire carrier I have a total range of 1050km.)
-Dan
Over the last couple of days I drove over to Nova Scotia, I'm organizing shipping to Europe now.
For 1000 miles I kept the cruise at 62 mph. Big rolling hills on the highway, some requiring 5th gear.
The Jeep is now at full expedition trim and weight with the top, tires, wheels, lift, full tank of drinking water and all my stuff inside.
Using GPS speed and distance I hand calculated 18.4mpg (US).
With the 13.8 gallon Titan Fuel Tank mounted to the tire carrier my total range is ~650 miles.
I'm very happy with that!
(Metric: The Jeep is getting 12.8L/100km, with the 52L Titan Fuel Tank on the tire carrier I have a total range of 1050km.)
-Dan
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From: Whitehorse, Yukon
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From: Whitehorse, Yukon
Finally got the completed Jeep on the scale today.
Final trim, with everything coming to Africa. 1/2 tank of gas, 1/2 tank of water and 180lbs of Dan in the driver's seat. (Titan fuel tank empty)
5980 lbs.
That's a few hundred heavier than I was aiming for, though it is what it is at this point.
Also I've been out camping around Cape Brenton Island, and it should be in a shipping container on Wednesday.
-Dan
https://i.imgur.com/eRilQ0x.jpg
Final trim, with everything coming to Africa. 1/2 tank of gas, 1/2 tank of water and 180lbs of Dan in the driver's seat. (Titan fuel tank empty)
5980 lbs.
That's a few hundred heavier than I was aiming for, though it is what it is at this point.
Also I've been out camping around Cape Brenton Island, and it should be in a shipping container on Wednesday.
-Dan
https://i.imgur.com/eRilQ0x.jpg
Last edited by Grecy; Apr 29, 2016 at 01:52 PM.
