I haven't looked under the Jeep to check that out, not sure I want to see it. Have my other vehicle at work today, will check it when I get home later.
I won't be doing any more 4 trails anytime soon. Going to do a 101 and 201 class/run so I can learn what the hell I am doing! :cwl: No idea what kind of scrapes I got underneath yet! Out of sight out of mind.
I think it takes even longer if you have a 2 door. I understand things can take time, but so far all these companies want your money up front. Not a fan of that.I still don't have a soft top. Taking forever to get things for the JL is an understatement.
I have almost decided on bumpers but not sliders. I want the rubi rails with tube extension and some kind of grippy plate on top. Too much to ask?
I'm also looking to improve the armor underneath but I dread adding all the weight.
Been on a couple 101 runs, received my first back bumper dent on one of those runs. Overall not as crazy but there will be a few spots with tuff ledges to climb and/or drops.
Just crawled under and the under body looks fine. Only things I really saw (other then some minor scratches) was the underside of the catalytic converter was dented and the underside of the end of the trail pipe is dented.
Good to know that I need to focus on bumpers first. Thank you.
I will be heading to Moab for the 2019 Easter Jeep Safari. The Red Rock 4 wheel group have their trails for the event and the days they will be running each trail already posted here:
While I would love to go to Easter Jeep Safari, just not sure I can make it. Really need to get up to Colorado next summer, hopefully I can fit that in.
If weight is a concern, I put 35's (315/70/17's to be exact) on with new wheels and added the tailgate reinforcement kit. Added PVC and chairleg feet to the rubber bumper as well. All is well. Weight went from 72lbs stock to 94lbs. I thought of a bumper mounted carrier but that seemed to me to be a pain in the ass just for a 35" tire when opening the tailgate. I could see it for 37 or bigger.
I would rather use the tailgate reinforcement than a bumper mounted tire carrier as well. I just wonder why they are all so expensive.If weight is a concern, I put 35's (315/70/17's to be exact) on with new wheels and added the tailgate reinforcement kit. Added PVC and chairleg feet to the rubber bumper as well. All is well. Weight went from 72lbs stock to 94lbs. I thought of a bumper mounted carrier but that seemed to me to be a pain in the ass just for a 35" tire when opening the tailgate. I could see it for 37 or bigger.
I am also waiting for the AEV back bumper and tire carrier. Will most likely keep the front bumper, even with the damage, for a while. Will definitely reach out to you when/if I can make it up there. Would be nice to have a local guide to show me around.
Weight is part of it, would also like the mounting points for a high lift jack and fuel cans. Was considering the ACE stand alone mount as well. I am with Gary on the cost of the tail gate reinforcement. They just seam so overpriced for what they are.If weight is a concern, I put 35's (315/70/17's to be exact) on with new wheels and added the tailgate reinforcement kit. Added PVC and chairleg feet to the rubber bumper as well. All is well. Weight went from 72lbs stock to 94lbs. I thought of a bumper mounted carrier but that seemed to me to be a pain in the ass just for a 35" tire when opening the tailgate. I could see it for 37 or bigger.
MORryde makes heavy duty replacement hinges for the JK (linked below) that I installed on my JK, Great attachment point for rotopak fuel cans and high lifts. I emailed them awhile ago asking about same product for the JL and haven't heard back yet. Hoping that they, or others will come out with something similar soon as i need to figure out how I'm going to carry my gas for trips out west.
