What's up guys? Just bought a 2016 JKU a couple of weeks ago, and after doing a little research, I kept noticing jk-forum.com popping up with all kinds of helpful info, so here I am. I'm 40, a little fat, have a wife and a 9 year old. I've been disabled since birth, so the whole Jeeping thing is magical to say the least. I love the outdoors, and taking as many mental snap shots as possible. I've had a couple of xj's, a yj, and a wj. Gotta say, I LOVE the jku! Way too quite, and too low, but other than that , its an awesome rig. I'm wanting to get into overland camping, and need some tips on mods. I may have to run factory for a bit, but what are the first mods I need to make besides tires and lift? Please feel free to relocate my post, as I'm a virgin here and not wanting to step on any toes. Any who, love the forum, and appreciate all of the help and advice I've gotten here already. I'll post a pic of my stocker soon with a story on how I laid claim to it!

 

Welcome to the forum. There's several folks that have your interest. Here's a few links to get you started.

Okay... i got a little carried away... good luck and I hope to catch you on a trail someday!


How to Overland in a Two-Door Jeep - JK-Forum (I know it's a 2-door, but it'll still have some great ideas)

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...thread-312460/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...see-em-181613/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-g...ose-me-325919/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-g...me-jku-328687/

 

Congrats on the new JKU and welcome to the forum. Lot's of good ideas and advice here. Have fun and enjoy your new Jeep.

 

Holy smokes! Thanks for all the helpful links!

 

Thanks man! I love it already! I bought a factory soft top for it a week ago, and can't really decide if I want to keep it, or put the hard top back on. I was expecting the soft top to be allot easier to use, but taking it all the way down is kind of a bummer, and can't really get out the back off the jeep very well like that, so long story short, I may be selling a soft top.😊

 

Welcome. The soft top is a pain to get any thing in and out of the back. And it's definitely a chore to switch over. Where do you put your chair? Back seat?

 

I have always entered through the rear of SUV's. My wheelchair rides in the cargo area. Back when I was younger I used to drive single cab trucks . I'd lift myself up on the tailgate, pull my chair up and go into the cab through the sliding back glass. Haha got a few looks from people over that!