Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Birmingham, AL
Not hijacking but I have several of the Raingler nets and love them, keeps supplies up and out of the way
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Bel Air, MD
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Malmoe
Hi
I also use Raingler net in my 2012 2 door wrangler.
Some pic
And I also use Bestop sadle bags, very nice. But I mount mine much lower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVhH8B1nLYQ
I also use Raingler net in my 2012 2 door wrangler.
Some pic
And I also use Bestop sadle bags, very nice. But I mount mine much lower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVhH8B1nLYQ
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Sunland, CA
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 25
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From: North Hollywood, CA
I made it to the end!! haha I've read every post, so many comments.
So, curious as to why nobody uses an interior tray for gear or a cargo slider in the back for the fridge???
They are out there and not too expensive for what it is.
I need to post pictures of my work JK.... I feel like we've done it up pretty well and it's been a great overlanding rig.
Also.... who's going to OX13 this year?? It'll be my first time and I'm really looking forward to seeing a bunch of sweet overlanding JK's!
So, curious as to why nobody uses an interior tray for gear or a cargo slider in the back for the fridge???
They are out there and not too expensive for what it is.
I need to post pictures of my work JK.... I feel like we've done it up pretty well and it's been a great overlanding rig.
Also.... who's going to OX13 this year?? It'll be my first time and I'm really looking forward to seeing a bunch of sweet overlanding JK's!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 439
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From: Torrance, CA
My daughter has a softball tournament in Phoenix that weekend, going to try to go to OX13 for the day on Friday. It will be my first as well.
JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Valley Village, CA
Finally.
It's been in the shop quite a while, but it's back and I am beyond stoked.
More picts later. Currently not pictured - My Maggiolina AirTop RTT (on the forum in other picts) and Hannibal Safari Awning (not previously installed). Those later.
Do we have an expedition trip-planner thread? That's the next thread I want to read. I'm too old for non-North American travel, so I'll be looking for things to do on this continent. I nominate Mark D for King of that thread.
I'll be looking for people in SoCal to travel with BTW. I made the mistake of setting out with my son on my own and having an electrical breakdown a year ago that left me stranded and at the mercy of fate in a way that made me want to shoot myself. Had I been alone, it would have been no big deal, but with my kid it was a game-changer. Never again. I will always travel in at least pairs from here on out and I'm getting a satellite phone.
Next on the agenda, a Hemi or Diesel upgrade, but not right now. Out of cash.
Special thanks to Alex Carvallo and his team at American Overland Expedition. He is the man and his shop is all about getting things done the right way.
NOTE - Nitto Trail Grappler 37's and AEV 4.5" lift. I am fully aware that this is an overbuild for expeditioning/overlanding. I'm ok with that. More specifics on my build later. I can whole-heartedly recommend the AEV lift however. It handles wonderfully and rides a thousand times better than it did on the stock suspension.
Quick rundown on recent additions:
ARB Twin On-board Air with outlets just inside both rear doors for air-ups after air-downs.
AEV Beadlock Wheels
Chromoly axle shaft upgrades
Gusseting and full reinforcement on OEM Rubi Axles to help with 37's support.
Teraflex Front Brake Upgrade
Full underbody armor
New driveshafts to accomodate lift
Back-up and hill crest peek-over camera (just made that term up). No spotter required when you're cresting a ridge you haven't been to before. (screen in rearview)
AEV rear bumper
AEV gas tank (10 gall)
Pull pal mount
Hi Lift 60" Emergency Responder (poor man's Jaws of Life) Range Jack. My dad call's Hi-Lift's range jacks. He's a former search and rescue dude for miners.
Hannibal Safari Awning (Yes I had to import it).
Maggiolina Airtop RTT
Custom Fabricated cross bars for RTT to mount it better to Gobi
Fabrication and modification to Gobi allowing rear vertical bars to mount to fabricated corner plates due to incompatibility between Gobi and AEV rear bumper.
ARB fridge install.
Cooktop install under fridge.
Fuel tank for cooktop.
2 Drawer Storage System.
Rubicrawler Gear Set.
Poison Spyder Rock Sliders
Poison Spyder Internal Roll Cage (Trail version I think)
Tuffy center console with CB.
Tuffy under driver's seat storage
AEV Heat Reduction Hood
Trucklite LED Headlights
Better picts later and somewhere better than up the street from my house. At least it's not in front of the grocery store.
Scott
More picts later. Currently not pictured - My Maggiolina AirTop RTT (on the forum in other picts) and Hannibal Safari Awning (not previously installed). Those later.
Do we have an expedition trip-planner thread? That's the next thread I want to read. I'm too old for non-North American travel, so I'll be looking for things to do on this continent. I nominate Mark D for King of that thread.
I'll be looking for people in SoCal to travel with BTW. I made the mistake of setting out with my son on my own and having an electrical breakdown a year ago that left me stranded and at the mercy of fate in a way that made me want to shoot myself. Had I been alone, it would have been no big deal, but with my kid it was a game-changer. Never again. I will always travel in at least pairs from here on out and I'm getting a satellite phone.
Next on the agenda, a Hemi or Diesel upgrade, but not right now. Out of cash.
Special thanks to Alex Carvallo and his team at American Overland Expedition. He is the man and his shop is all about getting things done the right way.
NOTE - Nitto Trail Grappler 37's and AEV 4.5" lift. I am fully aware that this is an overbuild for expeditioning/overlanding. I'm ok with that. More specifics on my build later. I can whole-heartedly recommend the AEV lift however. It handles wonderfully and rides a thousand times better than it did on the stock suspension.
Quick rundown on recent additions:
ARB Twin On-board Air with outlets just inside both rear doors for air-ups after air-downs.
AEV Beadlock Wheels
Chromoly axle shaft upgrades
Gusseting and full reinforcement on OEM Rubi Axles to help with 37's support.
Teraflex Front Brake Upgrade
Full underbody armor
New driveshafts to accomodate lift
Back-up and hill crest peek-over camera (just made that term up). No spotter required when you're cresting a ridge you haven't been to before. (screen in rearview)
AEV rear bumper
AEV gas tank (10 gall)
Pull pal mount
Hi Lift 60" Emergency Responder (poor man's Jaws of Life) Range Jack. My dad call's Hi-Lift's range jacks. He's a former search and rescue dude for miners.
Hannibal Safari Awning (Yes I had to import it).
Maggiolina Airtop RTT
Custom Fabricated cross bars for RTT to mount it better to Gobi
Fabrication and modification to Gobi allowing rear vertical bars to mount to fabricated corner plates due to incompatibility between Gobi and AEV rear bumper.
ARB fridge install.
Cooktop install under fridge.
Fuel tank for cooktop.
2 Drawer Storage System.
Rubicrawler Gear Set.
Poison Spyder Rock Sliders
Poison Spyder Internal Roll Cage (Trail version I think)
Tuffy center console with CB.
Tuffy under driver's seat storage
AEV Heat Reduction Hood
Trucklite LED Headlights
Better picts later and somewhere better than up the street from my house. At least it's not in front of the grocery store.
Scott
