1. ARB under hood air compressor. On board air is a must!

Agree, but since I will have the generator, I am gathering info if I will be better served with a 12V or a 100V. It doesn't matter if the setup/use with the 110v will be "more complicated" since it is something I don't plan to use very often. If I can get a 110v that is faster then a 12V I will go for it.

2. Benchmark Designs Dual Battery setup or...

I think I have just posted a reply regarding a dual battery setup... I plan to have the second battery not connected to the car.

3. JNC 660 battery jumper.

Extra battery AND battery jumper? Isn't it overkill? Seems carrying extra wheight for no practila reasin.

4. High lift jack.

Agree 100%, this is not even in the list because is not open to discussion

 

It's the load rating of the tires that you have to be concerned with. Most of the stock tires are not rated to carry heavy loads....blowout potential.

In my opinion, yes. The Bilstein 5100 is a high quality monotube shock that stays cooler than a twin or tri tube shock. The Rancho should be sufficient for your needs though.

I have a second home in Sao Paulo and have traveled in Brazil extensively. I have even explored the back roads with a Troller and Land Cruiser. I'm familiar with the favelas in Rio and Sao Paulo. I'm just saying, almost 30,000 people have been murdered in Mexico in the last few years. Juarez is now considered the most dangerous city in the world. The corrupt government has lost control to the drug cartels. People still drive through Mexico, just try not to bring unwanted attention to yourself.

If you'd like some suggestions on places to visit in the U.S. let me know and I can shoot you a PM. This should be a great expedition.

 

I see... as a matter of fact I haven't considered that yet. Thanks for pointing it.

> In my opinion, yes. The Bilstein 5100 is a high quality monotube shock that stays cooler than a twin or tri tube shock. The Rancho should be sufficient for your needs though.

Is that Bilstein remotely adjustable? I have used adjustable shocks before and love it.

> I have a second home in Sao Paulo and have traveled in Brazil extensively.

Now that is a coincidence, I am from BR and have a second home in the US, you the opposite and we meet in a Jeep forum...

> I have even explored the back roads with a Troller and Land Cruiser.

Take a look on the route on the Brazil Northeast 2009 map here, I think you will like it.

> just try not to bring unwanted attention to yourself.

Understood, low profile and friendly face has always been my moto when traveling abroad.

> If you'd like some suggestions on places to visit in the U.S. let me know and I can shoot you a PM.

Indeed I do. We love deserted places, empty beaches, forest, arqueological sites (pueblo, chaco, mesa verde, 4 corners are places we must go). Feel free to use my map and point whatever you think is nice.

> This should be a great expedition.

Why don't you join us for a while?

 

Is it possible to wire a Jeep with Automatic Starter to start the vehicle when battery voltage drops below a certain perimeter? How about shutting the vehicle off after the battery is charged above a certain voltage. This combined with dual battery may keep you from having to carry a generator. Just a thought.

 

The problem with the 1.5" is all that weight that your going to add to the JK. You can either use a taller coil that will get the clearance with all that weight. Or a shorter coil that is quite a bit firmer. At this time TeraFlex doesn't offer a HD version of our coils. I would suggest you look at our SpeedBumps for a nicer ride with all that weight.



http://www.teraflex.biz/products/jk-...-3-4-lift.html

 

It is not impossible (electronicaly speaking) but also not practical. Having the JK running in iddle will not charge the battery, even less if you keep the accessories that was draining it still on. It would also be anot very ecological solution

 

These air bags are very durable. They are made from very tough material very similar to tire material. The Rancho or any other brand shocks will not prevent sag, they only dampen the ride. And at the height coil you are looking at, you won't have that much room to compress even with heavy duty coils. Like someone said, you would be riding the bumpstops. The Air Lift will prevent that and ensure an even ride plus you can adjust the amount of air pressure to adjust your ride height and feel. The best part is, it's a very affordable mod.

 

No. They are not adjustable.

 

I will definetly have those! Anyone has already made a remote control for it? I thiink a paintball tank would be enough for many inflations...

 

I had them on my last truck (I did a lot of towing plus had motorcycles on the back). I had an on-board air compressor and you can wire switches in your cab to inflate or deflate on the fly. My kit also had gages so you can see what psi you are running. This is also great if you have an unbalanced load and add more air to one side or the other to level out.