I am the proud new owner of a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport. It will be built as a bugout vehicle. After much thinking and rethinking my front axle (dana 30 issue) I have decided that as a bugout vehicle it would be best left as a dana 30 due to the higher availability of parts and such in an end of the world scenario (plenty of sports and saharas out there vs rubicons). Also, I would like to do light to moderate trails on the weekends as well. I have a few questions and would like to post my build list for critiques and suggestions.

1. I have done extensive research on the dana 30 and tire size. From what I have read a dana 30 will be perfectly fine beefed up with 33's on moderately difficult trails. correct?

2. I have already purchased the artec kit. (truss and gussets). Can you sleeve with this setup as well?

3. The major weakness with the dana 30 once beefed up is the R&P. Can this be fixed with a high quality regear and cryo? Would this still be the HUGE weakness as I want to go with RCV Shafts?

Build list (please critique and give your opinions)

-Rock Krawler 2.5 max travel
-AEV Pintler Whels
-Treadwright Guard dog 33's
-Alloy USA Rear Axle Shafts
-ARB Air Locker Rear
-ARB Air Compressor
-RCV Front Axle Shafts
-Aussie Locker Front
-ARTEC dana 30 Armor
-Sleeves
-Reid Racing Knuckles
-4.56 Regear
-Off road evolution bumper
-Winch (brand reccomendations welcome)
-Evo rock sliders and skids

thanks in advance!

 

Sounds like a solid build for a 33in tire but I'd would go with Nitto trail grappler if you have the money to do so a much tougher tire, if it is a bugout jeep can't be having a tire go bad

 

thanks, the nitto trail grappler is one nice looking tire. was looking at goodyear mtr with kevlar and km2s as well

 

They are all solid tire but I've had all three.
But for me I think the Nitto are much better quality than good year and bfg. For an example I had a 38in mtr/k then bought a Nitto mud grappler for an off road tire, but now I'm selling my goodyears lol

 

I would do the gussets and that is it. There is nothing you can do to fix the weakest part of the D30, which is the size of the r&p, except use a bigger axle. 4.56 gears are way too low for 33's, and will make the axle even weaker due to the finer teeth. And a locker will be the icing on the cake for the destruction of a D30. I would do a locker in the rear if you decide to use one. Honestly, I think you will be surprised what you can do off road just adding some good mud tires.

 

Dude you're a little behind... World is ending tonight

 

Ha I know, I'm watching nostradamus documentaries on history channel right now

 

I think it looks like a fine build with which to go have fun wheeling, camping, etc.

As a bugout/world's-end vehicle? Maybe not.

Congrats on the purchase, though, you're going to love it!

 

In my opinion bug out vehicles need to be diesels or a gas truck with great mpg (for a truck) like the ford ecoboost motors in their F-150 or the new hemis in the Rams

 

Quadratec just posted pics on Facebook of their 'world's-end' Jeep as a muse to the supposed end of the world tomorrow on 12-21.

But yes, the best bugout vehicles run on diesel and other unrefined fuels because all the mortals will be scavenging for refined fuels. They also have solid rubber/kevlar tires, because I hear zombies like to pop tires by biting them. I think the sad reality is that a vehicle won't be of much use beyond what's left in the gas tank if things really start going tits-up. It's good to have a plan-B to shelter in place for a while, and then maybe move to a remote location on foot.