Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Freak
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Unfortunately it was a combo of things. One was that the mixture was also full rich. He came in too low and applied power after striking the fence. Then with full rich even if he hadn't ripped a the right main off the plane would have struggled to climb.
JK Freak
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Machoo, I have been reading through this thread for days now and came across a post of yours back in October I think with you stating your Jeep was pretty much a stock Sahara. Is that the case now and what mods have you done? Anything with Gearing, open or limited rears? I have a two as well which you may have picked on a few posts back and will be using it for expedition runs in time. I personally like more stock elements than others but curious on yours with your comments.
Next was that being a two door I couldn't fit my gear. Also couldn't fit the stroller my wife wanted with the baby in the back! So I got a Garvin roof rack. That was an awesome investment and helped a lot. But I noticed that when loaded that she sagged quite a bit.
Another forum member and friend had just purchased a ruby and immediately had it lifted. Brand new. So I bought his shocks and springs. Numbers were much higher than mine and gave me a lift. 1.5 in the front and 1 in the rear. Leveled it out. Ride was a little stiffer but felt more confident and she doesn't sag now with the weight.
Then some offroad lights of course up by the windshield because. Hey. They look cool. Haha
Then lastly some steel bumpers front and rear with a 10,500 pound winch and synthetic line.
The final I guess mod was a cobra 75 CB and antenna.
I feel pretty good about her now. With all of the weight she still sits slightly above a stock Rubicon. I'll likely go through one more set of 32 inch tires before committing to a small lift and 33's. I had 33's on my old TJ and felt like they were perfect as a daily driver and for the trails that I enjoy. I am really looking forward to a set one day.
I have limited slip but no lockers. I also have the tow package which gives me the 3.73 gears. She has never not gone somewhere that I've pointed her and always brought me home. I don't beat her up too bad. On my last trip out with some forum members including Mark Doiron I got up on a rock and actually had two tires off the ground. The Jeep was rocking back and fourth like a tetter totter. I was worried for one second thinking that I would get wheel spin and be stuck but nope. I eased out the clutch and she walked right off that rock and i now have a great video of it! Haha
Of course all of the upgrades have been over a long time and I follow the mantra of get out there and explore and you'll come home knowing exactly if you really need a mod or not. So far I haven't been forced into a lift. Love my two door!
JK Freak
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
And how did I miss that when I put the trip videos together? I have the CB conversation from my Jeep when you got hung up, but didn't see it on your videos. :-( Would have been cool to include.
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
Exactly. I mod mine to my needs, not my wants. I would have about 35g into the rig in mods if I did that. I have my stock bumpers with VDP high clearance corners, for a little different look. I have never hit my bumper on anything. I do not need a winch, as we don't have a lot of mud, or We don't rock crawl. I tow strap with two rigs and we are fine. The weight that is left off my rig because of bumpers and winch is great for my milage.
I am adding the teraflex roof rack, rear rack and getting the teraflex table however.
I am adding the teraflex roof rack, rear rack and getting the teraflex table however.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Great Falls, MT
Mine was absolutely bone stock when I got her. I did quite a few trips with her that way. The first obvious upgrade was that the stock duelers weren't going to cut it. So I got a set of five rubicon tires and wheels for a great price from a forum member.
Next was that being a two door I couldn't fit my gear. Also couldn't fit the stroller my wife wanted with the baby in the back! So I got a Garvin roof rack. That was an awesome investment and helped a lot. But I noticed that when loaded that she sagged quite a bit.
Another forum member and friend had just purchased a ruby and immediately had it lifted. Brand new. So I bought his shocks and springs. Numbers were much higher than mine and gave me a lift. 1.5 in the front and 1 in the rear. Leveled it out. Ride was a little stiffer but felt more confident and she doesn't sag now with the weight.
Then some offroad lights of course up by the windshield because. Hey. They look cool. Haha
Then lastly some steel bumpers front and rear with a 10,500 pound winch and synthetic line.
The final I guess mod was a cobra 75 CB and antenna.
I feel pretty good about her now. With all of the weight she still sits slightly above a stock Rubicon. I'll likely go through one more set of 32 inch tires before committing to a small lift and 33's. I had 33's on my old TJ and felt like they were perfect as a daily driver and for the trails that I enjoy. I am really looking forward to a set one day.
I have limited slip but no lockers. I also have the tow package which gives me the 3.73 gears. She has never not gone somewhere that I've pointed her and always brought me home. I don't beat her up too bad. On my last trip out with some forum members including Mark Doiron I got up on a rock and actually had two tires off the ground. The Jeep was rocking back and fourth like a tetter totter. I was worried for one second thinking that I would get wheel spin and be stuck but nope. I eased out the clutch and she walked right off that rock and i now have a great video of it! Haha
Of course all of the upgrades have been over a long time and I follow the mantra of get out there and explore and you'll come home knowing exactly if you really need a mod or not. So far I haven't been forced into a lift. Love my two door!
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Next was that being a two door I couldn't fit my gear. Also couldn't fit the stroller my wife wanted with the baby in the back! So I got a Garvin roof rack. That was an awesome investment and helped a lot. But I noticed that when loaded that she sagged quite a bit.
Another forum member and friend had just purchased a ruby and immediately had it lifted. Brand new. So I bought his shocks and springs. Numbers were much higher than mine and gave me a lift. 1.5 in the front and 1 in the rear. Leveled it out. Ride was a little stiffer but felt more confident and she doesn't sag now with the weight.
Then some offroad lights of course up by the windshield because. Hey. They look cool. Haha
Then lastly some steel bumpers front and rear with a 10,500 pound winch and synthetic line.
The final I guess mod was a cobra 75 CB and antenna.
I feel pretty good about her now. With all of the weight she still sits slightly above a stock Rubicon. I'll likely go through one more set of 32 inch tires before committing to a small lift and 33's. I had 33's on my old TJ and felt like they were perfect as a daily driver and for the trails that I enjoy. I am really looking forward to a set one day.
I have limited slip but no lockers. I also have the tow package which gives me the 3.73 gears. She has never not gone somewhere that I've pointed her and always brought me home. I don't beat her up too bad. On my last trip out with some forum members including Mark Doiron I got up on a rock and actually had two tires off the ground. The Jeep was rocking back and fourth like a tetter totter. I was worried for one second thinking that I would get wheel spin and be stuck but nope. I eased out the clutch and she walked right off that rock and i now have a great video of it! Haha
Of course all of the upgrades have been over a long time and I follow the mantra of get out there and explore and you'll come home knowing exactly if you really need a mod or not. So far I haven't been forced into a lift. Love my two door!
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When I first got my jeep and wanted to do a ton to it. I have since decided to enjoy the jeep stock (taking advice for you all) for a while with some really simple mods (leveling kit and wheel adapters). My next step is to purchase a better set of tires (probably another set of 32s) because the duelers are not that great off-road. I do wish I had the 3.73 gears but such is life. We shall see how far the 3.21s get me.
Cheers!
Dave
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From: Great Falls, MT
Exactly. I mod mine to my needs, not my wants. I would have about 35g into the rig in mods if I did that. I have my stock bumpers with VDP high clearance corners, for a little different look. I have never hit my bumper on anything. I do not need a winch, as we don't have a lot of mud, or We don't rock crawl. I tow strap with two rigs and we are fine. The weight that is left off my rig because of bumpers and winch is great for my milage.
I am adding the teraflex roof rack, rear rack and getting the teraflex table however.
I am adding the teraflex roof rack, rear rack and getting the teraflex table however.
Cheers!
Dave
JK Freak
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From: Snohomish, WA
