Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Jedi
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Nevada City California
naturally cornering will be hurt, especially at speed. For washboard and whoops on rough roads, much smoother disconnected. Allows your axle to move more freely without giving the rough feedback to the rest of the jeep. I usually don't go over 45 mph over rough roads, in any case, disco'd works excellent for me
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Arlington, Virginia
My Expedition Jeep
Here is my expedition ready Jeep. I have a lot of mods on it.
This is a 2011 Sahara.
I am actually planning a cross country USA trip - but I am also scared on putting on all those miles.
This is a 2011 Sahara.
I am actually planning a cross country USA trip - but I am also scared on putting on all those miles.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Beachside, FL
This is a great thread! Just out of curiosity...how many of you with the exp. modded jeeps actually disconnect your sway bars? I know that the rock crawlers disconnect them all the time, but what about when you're just cruising through the back country? I've discovered the joys of airing down on washboard roads, but am wondering if I'm missing something by not disconnecting. I'm not going to be a rock crawler...my jk is my daily driver plus I like keeping my cars/jeeps in good condition. I mainly use it to explore the owyhee and sawtooth mountains here in idaho. Btw, I own a sport so I'd have to buy manual disconnects which I hear can be a pain in the buttocks.
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Prosper, TX
Well I finally got the led bar and the pillar lights wired up. Switches turned out awesome. The jeep lights up red when I turn the headlights or the perking lights on which is convenient since I have a red jeep. When you turn the lights on the words light up green Thank You OTRATTW!!
And the last pics is the lights burning a whole in the garage wall!
NTX RUBICON
JK Newbie
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Prosper, TX
I also did the XJ roof rack from a 2001 last weekend for my fathers day project.
It is off a 2001 XJ. I got an extra set of cross bars with it all for $25 at the local yard. I love junk yard gold!!
The way the XJ rack looks on the JK looks like the factory did it.
Now I ordered the mounts for the Surco Roof rack that mount to the XJ rack should have those in a week.
I will post when I get the roof rack on.
It is off a 2001 XJ. I got an extra set of cross bars with it all for $25 at the local yard. I love junk yard gold!!
The way the XJ rack looks on the JK looks like the factory did it.
Now I ordered the mounts for the Surco Roof rack that mount to the XJ rack should have those in a week.
I will post when I get the roof rack on.
Last edited by NTXRUBICON; Jun 23, 2013 at 09:14 AM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Caldwell, Idaho
Thanks for the tips! I went through the owyhee upland byway a few weeks ago and am planning on heading up towards silver city or placerville...but maybe I'll check out sinker creek instead. This thread really makes me want to get out of dodge!
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Caldwell, Idaho
I also did the XJ roof rack from a 2001 last weekend for my fathers day project.
It is off a 2001 XJ. I got an extra set of cross bars with it all for $25 at the local yard. I love junk yard gold!!
The way the XJ rack looks on the JK looks like the factory did it.
Now I ordered the mounts for the Surco Roof rack that mount to the XJ rack should have those in a week.
I will post when I get the roof rack on.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470903"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470904"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470905"/>
It is off a 2001 XJ. I got an extra set of cross bars with it all for $25 at the local yard. I love junk yard gold!!
The way the XJ rack looks on the JK looks like the factory did it.
Now I ordered the mounts for the Surco Roof rack that mount to the XJ rack should have those in a week.
I will post when I get the roof rack on.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470903"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470904"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470905"/>
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,054
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From: Canada
I also did the XJ roof rack from a 2001 last weekend for my fathers day project.
It is off a 2001 XJ. I got an extra set of cross bars with it all for $25 at the local yard. I love junk yard gold!!
The way the XJ rack looks on the JK looks like the factory did it.
Now I ordered the mounts for the Surco Roof rack that mount to the XJ rack should have those in a week.
I will post when I get the roof rack on.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470903"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470904"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470905"/>
It is off a 2001 XJ. I got an extra set of cross bars with it all for $25 at the local yard. I love junk yard gold!!
The way the XJ rack looks on the JK looks like the factory did it.
Now I ordered the mounts for the Surco Roof rack that mount to the XJ rack should have those in a week.
I will post when I get the roof rack on.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470903"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470904"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=470905"/>
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,264
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From: Hamilton, NJ
I've never had an issue tilting back my Gobi to open the soft top. If you lean your knees against the bumper and shift your weight back while grabbing the rack it gives you a good bit of momentum to get it up. I tried using the strap once and that was PITA to hook it on and get the leverage, etc. For me, the rack is indispensable!!!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: sf south dakota
When I grow up I want to be Mark Doiron!
Did some trails with a buddy this weekend in the Black Hills of SD.
Between the hail and the rain we were able to take a few pics.....
These were all on open Forrest service roads....
Hope you enjoy..
They are not as good as his but maybe ....When I grow up I can to be Mark Doiron!
Between the hail and the rain we were able to take a few pics.....
These were all on open Forrest service roads....
Hope you enjoy..
They are not as good as his but maybe ....When I grow up I can to be Mark Doiron!