jadewolf
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The Basics:
Ordered on 3/7/2021
Delivered on 5/3/2021
2021 JL Rubicon
2 door
Hydro Blue
3.6L Engine
Manual Transmission
Cold Weather Package
HD Electrical / Towing Package
Hinge Reinforcement
Black Hardtop
Cloth Seats
7" Uconnect
The Goal:
Capable, yet reliable.
This is my adventure Jeep, for getting deep into the backcountry for camping, rock hounding, petroglyph hunting, photography, and generally going far away from the noise of civilization. I'm not big into labels, but we could file this under 'overlanding.'
I tend to go solo into the wilderness, so I lean towards reliability rather than extreme modification. It becomes a balancing act of mods that will increase capability while keeping impact and stresses on the rest of the system as low as possible. Not interested in hardcore rock crawling, but want a rig that can get me out of trouble if I find myself in it.
As this is my only vehicle, I also want to ensure it can be reconfigured quickly, should I need to clear it out to haul things or whatnot. So, that likely nixes things like drawer systems. I tend to camp light, anyway, so not much need for that. And I'd rather keep the weight down.
The Plan:
FOD Destroyer Rear Bumper w/Tire Carrier & various mounts
Old Man Emu 2.5" HD Lift (still considering others, will be waiting until bumpers are on to see how the weight is carried before making final decision)
Barricade Tubular HD Rock Sliders
ProComp 7069 Wheels
BFG KO2 A/T 315/70R17 Tires
ARB Dual Compressor, M.O.R.E. mount
ARB Differential Covers
Stretch Goals:
Replace old winch with Zeon w/synth rope
Small Fridge, leaning towards Dometic
Still on the fence about a roof rack, but probably Gobi if I decide to do it
Installed:
Alien Sunshade
Quadratec Door Sill Guards
Quadratec Ultimate Floor Mats
Vector Offroad E-Dock
Outback Adventure Trailgater
Midland MicroMobile 15W GMRS Radio w/CoolTech mounts
KC Gravity Pro 6 LED Headlights
Bartact Tactical Seat Covers
FOD Destroyer Shorty Front Bumper
KC G4 Amber LED Fog Lights
Hothead Headliners
Goal Zero Yeti 500x Power Station + Boulder 50 Solar Panel
Warn M8000 Winch
Weathertech Cargo Mat
KC Gravity Pro 6 LED (spot beam) A-Pillar Mount Light Pair
Carolina Metal Masters doorless mirrors
The Photos:
Stock, Day of Purchase:
Current:
Ordered on 3/7/2021
Delivered on 5/3/2021
2021 JL Rubicon
2 door
Hydro Blue
3.6L Engine
Manual Transmission
Cold Weather Package
HD Electrical / Towing Package
Hinge Reinforcement
Black Hardtop
Cloth Seats
7" Uconnect
The Goal:
Capable, yet reliable.
This is my adventure Jeep, for getting deep into the backcountry for camping, rock hounding, petroglyph hunting, photography, and generally going far away from the noise of civilization. I'm not big into labels, but we could file this under 'overlanding.'
I tend to go solo into the wilderness, so I lean towards reliability rather than extreme modification. It becomes a balancing act of mods that will increase capability while keeping impact and stresses on the rest of the system as low as possible. Not interested in hardcore rock crawling, but want a rig that can get me out of trouble if I find myself in it.
As this is my only vehicle, I also want to ensure it can be reconfigured quickly, should I need to clear it out to haul things or whatnot. So, that likely nixes things like drawer systems. I tend to camp light, anyway, so not much need for that. And I'd rather keep the weight down.
The Plan:
FOD Destroyer Rear Bumper w/Tire Carrier & various mounts
Old Man Emu 2.5" HD Lift (still considering others, will be waiting until bumpers are on to see how the weight is carried before making final decision)
Barricade Tubular HD Rock Sliders
ProComp 7069 Wheels
BFG KO2 A/T 315/70R17 Tires
ARB Dual Compressor, M.O.R.E. mount
ARB Differential Covers
Stretch Goals:
Replace old winch with Zeon w/synth rope
Small Fridge, leaning towards Dometic
Still on the fence about a roof rack, but probably Gobi if I decide to do it
Installed:
Alien Sunshade
Quadratec Door Sill Guards
Quadratec Ultimate Floor Mats
Vector Offroad E-Dock
Outback Adventure Trailgater
Midland MicroMobile 15W GMRS Radio w/CoolTech mounts
KC Gravity Pro 6 LED Headlights
Bartact Tactical Seat Covers
FOD Destroyer Shorty Front Bumper
KC G4 Amber LED Fog Lights
Hothead Headliners
Goal Zero Yeti 500x Power Station + Boulder 50 Solar Panel
Warn M8000 Winch
Weathertech Cargo Mat
KC Gravity Pro 6 LED (spot beam) A-Pillar Mount Light Pair
Carolina Metal Masters doorless mirrors
The Photos:
Stock, Day of Purchase:
Current:
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