Preparing JK for the Sahara
JK Jedi
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Hi guys
Going to drive from the UK to the Sahara Desert next year and starting to make a list of mods that I'll need for the JK as I want to budget over this year and test before starting out.
Already got fitted are ARB snorkel (although will change for pre cleaner top for dust), windshield lights, front hooks, front skid plate and BFG MT tyres.
My shopping list so far is:
1. 2" Old Man Emu lift with 619 springs front and 618 back
2. Cruise control (it's a long drive!)
3. Rampage mesh grill (for those annoying stones)
4. Highrock 4x4 lower cargo rack
5. Fogs lights (yes, it will be snowing in the Atlas mountains!)
6. Rear worklamp
7. Under body protection
Having a bit of thinking on 6 and 7 as have yet to see a JK which has had a light mounted to the hardtop but very useful when you need to unpack your gear. Anyone actually fitted one? Also not sure on the JK where the protection is needed underneath so open to your advice.
Am sure there'll be moe hence why I'm starting early but happy for your comments on what else I should do to the JK.
Not a newbie on this as have done before in my WJ so here's a taster of what it was like:
Going to drive from the UK to the Sahara Desert next year and starting to make a list of mods that I'll need for the JK as I want to budget over this year and test before starting out.
Already got fitted are ARB snorkel (although will change for pre cleaner top for dust), windshield lights, front hooks, front skid plate and BFG MT tyres.
My shopping list so far is:
1. 2" Old Man Emu lift with 619 springs front and 618 back
2. Cruise control (it's a long drive!)
3. Rampage mesh grill (for those annoying stones)
4. Highrock 4x4 lower cargo rack
5. Fogs lights (yes, it will be snowing in the Atlas mountains!)
6. Rear worklamp
7. Under body protection
Having a bit of thinking on 6 and 7 as have yet to see a JK which has had a light mounted to the hardtop but very useful when you need to unpack your gear. Anyone actually fitted one? Also not sure on the JK where the protection is needed underneath so open to your advice.
Am sure there'll be moe hence why I'm starting early but happy for your comments on what else I should do to the JK.
Not a newbie on this as have done before in my WJ so here's a taster of what it was like:
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: UK
I believe its a CRD, so plenty of torque anyway, and the chip i tried on mine was remote control, was really special, as when you pressed the button to alter the fueling, the engine cut out, after it did this 3 times i sent it back.
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Devon, UK
neat trip. Which chip did you choose for the CRD ? i was looking into getting the spider one for about £400.
Dom
JK Jedi
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Last edited by AK4Dave; Jan 9, 2010 at 06:10 PM.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: England
Hi guys
Thanks for the advice so far.
Been looking further into storage as this time will be taking my son as well so there'll be additional stuff and did originally think of getting the HighRock storage shelf for inside but with lets say three boxes, fold up chairs and table, tent, water and diesel cans, clothes, axe and shovel etc - well it all adds up so now thnking roof rack for light gear and the Garvin Track Rack system looks good. Any one got one fitted or has any feedback on them?
Also, has anyone fitted a dog or cargo guard inside the Jeep to stop stuff flying through to the front if you brake hard? Had a Mopar one fitted in my WJ but can't find anything for the JK.
Thanks
Thanks for the advice so far.
Been looking further into storage as this time will be taking my son as well so there'll be additional stuff and did originally think of getting the HighRock storage shelf for inside but with lets say three boxes, fold up chairs and table, tent, water and diesel cans, clothes, axe and shovel etc - well it all adds up so now thnking roof rack for light gear and the Garvin Track Rack system looks good. Any one got one fitted or has any feedback on them?
Also, has anyone fitted a dog or cargo guard inside the Jeep to stop stuff flying through to the front if you brake hard? Had a Mopar one fitted in my WJ but can't find anything for the JK.
Thanks
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 88
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From: Rome, GA - USA
Hi guys
Thanks for the advice so far.
Been looking further into storage as this time will be taking my son as well so there'll be additional stuff and did originally think of getting the HighRock storage shelf for inside but with lets say three boxes, fold up chairs and table, tent, water and diesel cans, clothes, axe and shovel etc - well it all adds up so now thnking roof rack for light gear and the Garvin Track Rack system looks good. Any one got one fitted or has any feedback on them?
Also, has anyone fitted a dog or cargo guard inside the Jeep to stop stuff flying through to the front if you brake hard? Had a Mopar one fitted in my WJ but can't find anything for the JK.
Thanks
Thanks for the advice so far.
Been looking further into storage as this time will be taking my son as well so there'll be additional stuff and did originally think of getting the HighRock storage shelf for inside but with lets say three boxes, fold up chairs and table, tent, water and diesel cans, clothes, axe and shovel etc - well it all adds up so now thnking roof rack for light gear and the Garvin Track Rack system looks good. Any one got one fitted or has any feedback on them?
Also, has anyone fitted a dog or cargo guard inside the Jeep to stop stuff flying through to the front if you brake hard? Had a Mopar one fitted in my WJ but can't find anything for the JK.
Thanks
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JK Newbie
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 88
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From: Rome, GA - USA
Sounds like you have been to the desert before; I assume you know what dust and vibrations do to boxes, especially aluminum boxes, their interior content if not packed very tightly an the area they are standing on. I definitely prefer soft canvas bags over boxes, and plastic boxes (Pelican) over aluminum ones.