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Old May 5, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Wheels: (5)LRG105, 20x10 - Black Milled
Tires: (5)LT305/55R20, Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 - Mud Terrain
Suspension Lift: Zone Offroad Lift Kit 3" Coil lift with Hydro shocks

Body Upgrades:
Front Bumper: Barricade Trail Force HD Full Width Bumper
Rear Bumper: Rock Crawler Rear Bumper with Tire Swing Out
Rock Sliders: Redrock Side Armor

Winch: Smitybilt X2O 10K Waterproof Wireless Winch

Jack : Hi-LiftJack 48" Hi-Lift X-TREME Jack

Upgraded Lighting:
Headlights: 80W LED 6000K Bulb replacements
Fog Light Bulbs: 80W LED 6000K Bulb replacements
Windshield Lights: 52inch 400W LED Light bar + 2pcs 4"18W Spot LED + Mount Bracket for Jeep JK Wrangler
Front LED Light Bar: 20Inch 126W CREE Led light bar
Backup Lights 60WLED Bulb replacements + 18W Flush Mount LED Flood lights

Stereo/Navigation Upgrades:

Stereo Insane JeepAudio | In-dash Navigation and Multimedia Entertainment System GPS,Bluetooth, Backup Camera, ODBII Connection
Front Speakers PolkAudio 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System
Rear Speakers PolkAudio 6.5-Inch Coaxial Speakers
Subwoofer Polk Audio DVC 8-Inch Subwoofer (Stock replacement) + boxed JL Audio 12W6v2 (removable)
Amplification: Soundstream 5-Channel 950 Watts RMS Amp

Engine/Drivetrain Upgrades
Engine tuner: Diablosport Performance Tuner tire/gear adjustments and engine performance tuning
Muffler: Dynomax Dual Outlet Super Turbo Muffler
Gearing: 3.21 to 4.10 Regear
Differentials: Detroit Locker Rear TrueTrac rear limited slip differential
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Old May 6, 2016 | 02:58 AM
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Can you tell us more about how the vehicle is used in search and rescue operations? It looks good but many people buy all of the lights, sound system, and big wheels but obviously are not involved in SAR efforts. I'm a little surprised that the vehicle doesn't have a snorkel yet to go with the theme as well as the exhaust system and tuner. Do you also carry an oversized snatch block to utilize your winch in heavier conditions?
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Old May 6, 2016 | 04:16 AM
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Looks like it's searching for its first off road run period.

Then again, another rig will need to rescue that dolled up Sahara. Way too much armor all to grip on the non existent sidewalls with those 20s.

In order to do deep rescue recovery you'll need a GOOD winch 12k minimum. Also, consider a larger tire on a smaller wheel. Without on board air, a welder, and no back seat to keep more tools and supplies. . . Fair to say it's just a search vehicle.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 08:54 AM
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Hey guys, thanks for the questions and supporting comments…

Let me say that my Jeep is first my daily driver and was put together as such. All of our local S&R groups are 100% volunteer with zero corporate funding so there will be situations I’m comfortable putting my Jeep in and some I won’t. It’ll never have a snorkel because I’m not willing to put my rig through hood-high water but it’s perfectly adequate for the snow routes, brush trails and logging roads very common to our local missions. I’m certainly not the hardcore off roader that I’m sure is prevalent here and that is somewhat prevalent in our group but I can assure you that 99% of our calls don’t require a 12K+ winch and a welder but thanks for your input. I’d didn’t build a rig I’m going to beat the ever living crap out of but I am happy to risk my investment for the sake of others when needed.

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Old May 6, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Is it just me or is his font white? I can't see any of the post.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by durffjk
Is it just me or is his font white? I can't see any of the post.
Thought the same thing. Figured it was just the mobile app or the shine from those escaladay alloys.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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And you blurred the front plate, but the rear is clear as day.

Clerical errors, I'm sure. What rear bumper is that?
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Old May 6, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sa29560
And you blurred the front plate, but the rear is clear as day.

Clerical errors, I'm sure. What rear bumper is that?
It's from Tuff Stuff: Tuff Stuff 07-16 Jeep Wrangler JK Rear Bumper & Tire Carrier - Tuff Stuff 4x4 | Winches, Off Road Lighting, Overland and Accessories
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Old May 6, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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I wasn't bashing and certainly don't partake in the hardcore off-road scene, just asking about SAR since it seems to be a lost art in my area. In hurricane season I go down a set of roads that easily flood to 3 foot deep and have pulled vehicles from the water. Different strokes for different folks I suppose.
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Old May 6, 2016 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
I wasn't bashing and certainly don't partake in the hardcore off-road scene, just asking about SAR since it seems to be a lost art in my area. In hurricane season I go down a set of roads that easily flood to 3 foot deep and have pulled vehicles from the water. Different strokes for different folks I suppose.
I our County we've got 8 SAR groups specializing in different areas, Mountain Rescue, 4x4, Ski Patrol, Horse, Trackers, Dogs, Explorers, etc. In our area we respond to mountain issues from lost hikers/skiers and the runoff rivers and valleys so we do get some water rescue but it's not that prevalent. The 4x4 group commonly runs logistics for the others hauling people and equipment deeper into areas that their personal rigs won't go. Occasionally we're the front-line rescue group (first in) but not usually. As an ex firefighter I joined the group to help the public but also to put my daily driver toy to use.
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