Recent content by Dmski

Also interested in the calmini offerings, has anyone tried it??

Dude your build and how you use this is awesome! I've been combing through threads looking for as much information as I can on these Y62/armada/QX80s and am really liking the platform. And their value in the used market is crazy. How has it been for you the past year? Lack of aftermarket seems...

Noooo I just noticed you sold it! Curious your take on it compared to a 100 series or GX seeing as you had one in the past. I’m in the market for an SUV again and had a Titan swapped Xterra in the past and keep coming back to Nissan for their low entry cost and hidden capability. I’d be in a V8...

Love checking in on this build and you’ve done a wonderful job documenting everything! With this truck older than 20 years old, do you ever feel the need to upgrade? Or rather would you ever swap to a 100 series or similar platform or has this been the perfect rig. Also, side question but what...

I never thought I'd see myself here but the white Yukon build is epic. I've been contemplating a 100 series, 4th gen 4runner or potentially a GMT8-900. In the past i've owned Nissan's and loved them, but with a growing family of 4 I'd like to be comfy on the highway with somewhat decent mileage...

Good note, I think they aren’t doing anything different aside from these being all aluminum and azdel construction, so no wood which is a plus but not likely robust enough.

Thanks for the reply, I'll go and check that out as well. I had read about a few issues and saw a few instances of overloaded frames causing cracking but beyond that folks seem relatively happy with them for the cheaper price point. Truth be told I was hoping these would be possible replacement...

I'm going to leave the engine stock for now aside from maintenance and my personal favorite mod, the catch can. I don't feel this is warranted but shortly after purchasing the Jeep and after a PCV that wasn't rattling I decided a UPR catch can to collect blow by and keep crap out of the intake...

Hello expo! I've been considering a smaller trailer setup for light duty camping (so FS roads) in a small light compact design with bunks. Casitas and the like have been on the shortlist as these are better quality than most, but living space is a bit tight for family of 4. I've generally...

In researching tires, Jeep WK2's have a few options. Stock suspension you can theoretically fit a 275/65/18 tire with minor rubbing depending on the aggressiveness of the tire. 265/65R18, 265/60/18 all fit easily, and 255/70/18 also work for a full 32" tire. At the 255/70/18 you can fit the...

I originally had to fix a ticking exhaust manifold which was not exactly my idea of a good time. Otherwise, the truck has been rock solid reliability wise. I've just done the typical 90k service work which included the following: 16 plugs using Champion 446 (basic cheap copper, but should be...

Agreed! Coming from more spartan vehicles I'm a bit apprehensive about electronics issues leaving me stranded in the backcountry but I'll do what I can to build up a spares bin and ensure everything is up to snuff, have coms, have buddies, etc.

Well, I have a problem and can’t leave well enough alone on literally any vehicle I own, including my wife’s Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Upon asking her if she'd allow me to build it up I got the response of “hell no you can’t make my truck a rock crawler!” Ok, fine. Happy wife happy life so...

Noted, and easy enough, I’ll get to work;)

How many miles are on the WK2 these days? I've been reading through your build thread and it's giving me ideas. I sold my Titan Swapped Xterra and now am left with my wifes Overland which has gotten me thinking about some fun things to do to it to make it less of a wheeling rig and more of a...