Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 91
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From: Nashville, TN
Stephens, what winch mounting plate are you using there?
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.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 211
Likes: 3
From: Pagosa Springs CO
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.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 354
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
Awesome pics. I used to climb near there back when I lived in Oregon. Brings back great memories.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 354
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From: Colorado
Love that night-time camping photo. I've tried taking pics like this out in the desert with my RTT deployed and they never, ever turn out. I'm a good camper, but a crappy photographer. Hence my great appreciation for that peaceful shot.