TheSkiingJeep
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Hey guys! So I've been working on TheSkiingJeep for a while now as an Overlanding build, and have stuck mostly to the Jeep forums and my own social media pages, but it is about time that I expanded out into the world a little bit more, learned some more, and reached a few more people with what we're all here to do in the first place, get out there!
So here is where I'll keep the majority of the updates for my build on this forum. Unfortunately, because I'm not the most punctual person, updates may be a bit delayed on the forums. If you'd like the most up-to-date action and news, please check out my Instagram page or Facebook page!
Social Media:
Instagram
Facebook
Website:
TheSkiingJeep Build Site
Current Build Sponsors:
OPT7 Lighting
Cooper Tires
Uneek4x4
Backstory: I was originally driving a Ford Expedition and was interested in alternating my vehicle experiences, so I found a pre-owned 2012 JGC Laredo with under 40,000 miles on it. Bluebook put it at 27,000 at time of my purchase, and sale price was 23,000, so I'm content with the deal.
This build is following the path of an overland theme. Not designed as a weekend ride, rock crawler, etc. This is my daily driver, and being built to go the places we love, camp in those places... To truly enjoy those places! Please enjoy
Any comments, questions, etc are greatly appreciated!
Build Hyperlinks:
(I'll link to the individual post that I have build checkpoints on here!)
Trip Hyperlinks:
(I'll link to the individual post that I have written up a trip on here!)
Photo when I first purchased it(100% stock):
Completed Modification list:
Receiver replaced(with Pioneer AVH-4100NEX)
Dashcam Addition & wired through A pillar
Side air deflectors added
Hood air deflector added
Roof rack(GoRhino SR Rack) added
Front & Rear bumper guards added
Seat covers added(CoverKing black ballistic covers)
Grand Cherokee Sill Guards added(all 4 doors)
Lots 'O Stickers added
Gear added
Full sized spare tire with tire cover
Uneek4x4 Rock Rails
Black Oak LED setup(1 bar, 4 pods)
OEM Hitch Installed
Side paneling, window trim, and rear hatch plate are now blacked out.
Pro Series Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier
Axe & shovel mounted
Windows tinted
Side chrome panels removed
New wheels(XD129 Holeshot)
Rear dash cam added
Sport pedals installed
Husky Liners X-Art Contour floor liners added
Manual Temperature control replaced with Automatic
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 285/70R17 x5
Gear:
Traction boards(x2)
CTO V-grip heavy tire chains(x4)
Ice melt(x50lbs)
Lots of zip ties/cable ties
Lots of ratchet straps
Spare -40 degrees wiper fluid(x2)
Pair of black fuzzy Dice on rear view mirror
Shovel & axe on roof basket
3 - 50' lengths of tubular rescue webbing
SUV storage drawer system
Most Recent Photo:
In Progress:
Steel Front Bumper
Steel Rear Bumper
New Skid Plates
Custom fit roof rack
Planned:
- New Skid Plates?
- Exhaust install(likely custom)
- And More!
So here is where I'll keep the majority of the updates for my build on this forum. Unfortunately, because I'm not the most punctual person, updates may be a bit delayed on the forums. If you'd like the most up-to-date action and news, please check out my Instagram page or Facebook page!
Social Media:
Website:
TheSkiingJeep Build Site
Current Build Sponsors:
OPT7 Lighting
Cooper Tires
Uneek4x4
Backstory: I was originally driving a Ford Expedition and was interested in alternating my vehicle experiences, so I found a pre-owned 2012 JGC Laredo with under 40,000 miles on it. Bluebook put it at 27,000 at time of my purchase, and sale price was 23,000, so I'm content with the deal.
This build is following the path of an overland theme. Not designed as a weekend ride, rock crawler, etc. This is my daily driver, and being built to go the places we love, camp in those places... To truly enjoy those places! Please enjoy
Any comments, questions, etc are greatly appreciated!Build Hyperlinks:
(I'll link to the individual post that I have build checkpoints on here!)
Trip Hyperlinks:
(I'll link to the individual post that I have written up a trip on here!)
Photo when I first purchased it(100% stock):
Completed Modification list:
Receiver replaced(with Pioneer AVH-4100NEX)
Dashcam Addition & wired through A pillar
Side air deflectors added
Hood air deflector added
Roof rack(GoRhino SR Rack) added
Front & Rear bumper guards added
Seat covers added(CoverKing black ballistic covers)
Grand Cherokee Sill Guards added(all 4 doors)
Lots 'O Stickers added
Gear added
Full sized spare tire with tire cover
Uneek4x4 Rock Rails
Black Oak LED setup(1 bar, 4 pods)
OEM Hitch Installed
Side paneling, window trim, and rear hatch plate are now blacked out.
Pro Series Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier
Axe & shovel mounted
Windows tinted
Side chrome panels removed
New wheels(XD129 Holeshot)
Rear dash cam added
Sport pedals installed
Husky Liners X-Art Contour floor liners added
Manual Temperature control replaced with Automatic
Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 285/70R17 x5
Gear:
Traction boards(x2)
CTO V-grip heavy tire chains(x4)
Ice melt(x50lbs)
Lots of zip ties/cable ties
Lots of ratchet straps
Spare -40 degrees wiper fluid(x2)
Pair of black fuzzy Dice on rear view mirror
Shovel & axe on roof basket
3 - 50' lengths of tubular rescue webbing
SUV storage drawer system
Most Recent Photo:
In Progress:
Steel Front Bumper
Steel Rear Bumper
New Skid Plates
Custom fit roof rack
Planned:
- New Skid Plates?
- Exhaust install(likely custom)
- And More!
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