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#3781
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BTW, this is not meant to be used whilst the Jeep is moving. It has no safety belt mounts and wouldn't be certified for such use. It's just used when the Jeep is stationary.
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#3782
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Some of you may know the acronym KISS to stand for “keep it simple stupid.” My KISS build puts a twist on that saying and stands for “keep it somewhat simple,” as we all know how hard it is to leave a Jeep alone. My last JK was built up nicely, but my wife hated it and it was not the most practical setup. Since this is my daily driver, and I do not get off road quite as much as I’d like, I am keeping this one fairly simple.
My main goals are to retain comfort/fuel efficiency for everyday use, enhancing off-road capabilities, and not introducing any factors that might compromise reliability. Extreme rock crawling and off-road playgrounds are not in my future, and I would love to eventually get into long overland type trips. With that being said, for now I am focusing on building it more towards trail exploration and weekend camping/mountain biking trips.
It is not finished (probably never will be), but rather a work in progress.
My main goals are to retain comfort/fuel efficiency for everyday use, enhancing off-road capabilities, and not introducing any factors that might compromise reliability. Extreme rock crawling and off-road playgrounds are not in my future, and I would love to eventually get into long overland type trips. With that being said, for now I am focusing on building it more towards trail exploration and weekend camping/mountain biking trips.
It is not finished (probably never will be), but rather a work in progress.
#3785
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#3787
JK Junkie
Some of you may know the acronym KISS to stand for “keep it simple stupid.” My KISS build puts a twist on that saying and stands for “keep it somewhat simple,” as we all know how hard it is to leave a Jeep alone. My last JK was built up nicely, but my wife hated it and it was not the most practical setup. Since this is my daily driver, and I do not get off road quite as much as I’d like, I am keeping this one fairly simple.
My main goals are to retain comfort/fuel efficiency for everyday use, enhancing off-road capabilities, and not introducing any factors that might compromise reliability. Extreme rock crawling and off-road playgrounds are not in my future, and I would love to eventually get into long overland type trips. With that being said, for now I am focusing on building it more towards trail exploration and weekend camping/mountain biking trips.
It is not finished (probably never will be), but rather a work in progress.
My main goals are to retain comfort/fuel efficiency for everyday use, enhancing off-road capabilities, and not introducing any factors that might compromise reliability. Extreme rock crawling and off-road playgrounds are not in my future, and I would love to eventually get into long overland type trips. With that being said, for now I am focusing on building it more towards trail exploration and weekend camping/mountain biking trips.
It is not finished (probably never will be), but rather a work in progress.
Im going to modify my stock bumpers as they are light and fuel efficient. I am adding a bajarack UT roof rack for carrying loads but when empty its very very low profile.
No need for huge wheels/tires/lifts in the backcountry.
#3788
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Exactly my mentality too. Do not add stuff that will hinder reliability, milage etc to much, unless it has a great purpose. As mine sits now, 2" teraflex leveling kit, Monroe reflex shocks and upgraded napa ball joints and tie rods. Adding teraflex bolts, and I think im going to put in a urethane bushing kit to tighten everything back up. Other than that my suspension is done.
Im going to modify my stock bumpers as they are light and fuel efficient. I am adding a bajarack UT roof rack for carrying loads but when empty its very very low profile.
No need for huge wheels/tires/lifts in the backcountry.
Im going to modify my stock bumpers as they are light and fuel efficient. I am adding a bajarack UT roof rack for carrying loads but when empty its very very low profile.
No need for huge wheels/tires/lifts in the backcountry.
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#3789
JK Jedi Master
Take your time in your build. Prioritize based on need. A fridge may be more important than a spare tire carrier for you. I've been more than seven years building mine, and there still is more to do.
#3790
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I'm exactly the same with kit, with one exception.... gadgets... I can't resist the little suckers and telling myself a gauge or gadget is unnecessary generally makes things worse. Hey, we all have weaknesses...