Expedition Modded Jeeps - Let's see 'em!!
JK Jedi Master
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Thanks! Well, considering I own five telescopes, including a Televue Renaissance 101 apochromatic refractor and a Starmaster 14.5" Dobsonian reflector, you'd think one of them. But I actually have been just grabbing my Canon 7D with L-series II 100-400 and an old 1.4X teleconverter. That, with the 7D's 1.6 crop factor, gives me 896 mm effective focal length. I'm working a little project with those shots, so expect to see a few more over the next week or so. For those interested, the shots are in my public "Sky Shots, Jan 15" album on FB.
JK Freak
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Haha. I meant to tell you about that. I might post a short video with the footage I have at some point. Will be sure to include that part!
JK Enthusiast
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This might not be the best spot for this question but I figured some of you guys might have a good answer. Anyone familiar with the suv tents that connect to the back of the jeep? My family is in the market for a new tent for this coming year and I really like the idea of being able to sleep in the jeep while the three kids are in the tent, or just access to storage and power in the jeep. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks
JK Freak
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From: Snohomish, WA
This might not be the best spot for this question but I figured some of you guys might have a good answer. Anyone familiar with the suv tents that connect to the back of the jeep? My family is in the market for a new tent for this coming year and I really like the idea of being able to sleep in the jeep while the three kids are in the tent, or just access to storage and power in the jeep. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks
JK Freak
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JK Junkie
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From: New Hampshire
i agree with your outlook
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. Ive only needed my lockers once or twice so far lol
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. Ive only needed my lockers once or twice so far lol
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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rubicon got it Nov. of 2011 . 4 doors look great if thats your choice but i like the 2 door and mod it as i go for my need . No lifts needed for most of my needs i think ill do the higher rated springs too
*I do notice a rattle noise always in video of mark d videos while driving over slight bumps what is that noise? like somethings loose
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JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
JK Freak
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JK Junkie
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Yeah, they look better in person than they do on quadratecs site. They fit great. And I will def. Keep you up to date on the roof rack. I wanted something low profile, and lightweight. the teraflex fills the bill on both fronts. The rear interior rack makes loading easy and the rear table with cutting board makes food prep easy peasy!