Yes, who knows. It's an area where they could corrode. But may not. Or they may. I have no idea.
No modification to suspension or performance, add ons include Midland mtx275, KC pro 6 wide 40 beams up top, KC Slim light spot beams down low, JCR full roof rack, rock slide engineering spare tire mount for rotopax and propane, a axe+shovel mount, and my pelican mount and case up top with all the recovery gear in it + 12k Badlands winch mounted with Maximus 3 plate and anchor. Fuel range was the only worry, I only had to use 1, 2 gallon rotopax when we woke up the final day to leave when we got off the trail my range was at 90 miles and the nearest gas station was 50 miles away with the roto giving us about 35 of the 90 miles. We did the souther side of Death Valley starting at Henry wade to Butte valley to Briggs camp and we ended at Ballarat ghost town. We had hoped to do pleasant canyon loop but we used up too much time splashing in the mud haha. We had some very strong gust at night the first night with rain and the 2nd night we were higher up so we had same gust with some snow. Jeep handled everything amazing with the extra weight and gear, I belly rubbed maybe twice going through the Briggs camp section of the trail. Some sections of the trail do narrow down a bit but even with the fender flares I was able to keep the them and the body off the mountain and rocks.
We packed to sleep in our tents both nights but we got lucky and we’re able to snag the first come first serve cabins that are in that section of Death Valley. First one we slept in was “Clint’s cabin” near “ Russell camp” and the 2nd night was “stone cabin” on Briggs trail. Both our sleeping bags are 0 degree temps that have been tested in below 30degrees before. With the K02 I always air down to 15 psi, if it’s snowy I’ll go down to about 12 or 11psi. I Wanna head out soon for a day trip just to contribute some supply’s to these cabins to keep them lasting.
Thanks for the videos and Jeep looks sweet. Love the "Oh s**t!" followed by "you're good" in one of the videos. Get's me excited for my trip to Moab in April (not EJS week). Also can't wait to upgrade to those 37 KM3's and the can of worms that comes along with it. Are you still on the AEV 2" spacer lift or have you upgraded shocks/springs? I'm on a Teraflex 1.5" spacer lift and looking to get some longer shocks before my trip. Not sure what to go with yet...After nearly a year with this thing, I can say it is without question the most fun 4x4 I’ve ever owned
Really happy with the XR pkg and glad i went that route.
thanks!
).Somebody's got a tude!After nearly a year with this thing, I can say it is without question the most fun 4x4 I’ve ever owned
Really happy with the XR pkg and glad i went that route.
