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I just reinforced the stock frame, later on If I see a need, I'll reinforce it more and maybe extend the sub-frame, but for now I think it's plenty strong for what I intend to use it.

Bumper Next I had to figure where to carry my new spare tire, the stock spare tire carrier in front of the pup wouldn't fit the new tire, besides it's behind the tool box. I thought about ordering a bolt=on carrier from e-trailer, but the stock bumper is to weak. So I decided to replace the...

A video And here's a video. https://youtu.be/La_omVaBOWA

I did a pre-test of the suspension first (without the shocks), to see how the xj springs worked. After running some local trails, nothing extreme; I was very happy with them, but, even though the tires didn't rub or springs did not get stretched out all the way, I thought they were a just a...

These work pretty good. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K5YW0K/ref=pd_luc_rh_mrairec_04_01_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, that picture was taken before I added the coilover (helper springs) shocks, also it's a way back spring mount, it's mounted at the end of the frame, well, sub-frame in this case. Here's some updated pictures with the shocks installed.

You could do that, but the joints will take care of it.

Next, the tongue.... In order to be able to swap couplers, highway vs. off-road; I had to remove the existing A frame coupler and install a receiver instead. This is what it had. This is what I installed. With the regular highway ball coupler, With the off-road one. Now wait and see how...

Multi axis hitch I decided to build a multi-axis hitch myself. First, because of the high price of the ones out there in the market and second, because I already had most of the parts I needed, leftovers from my other jeep's past projects. Modified a pair of under frame spring hangers...

Yes, I've already done it. I bought 15's. They're like 29" high only but that's what I could fit after trimming the wheel wells all I could. Here's a picture for comparison. Here with the springs and tires installed, but still with out the coil over shocks.

Thank you all. I fabricated a 3" C-channel sub-frame, installed spring hangers and way back shackle hangers, welded it to the stock frame with reinforcement DOM tubing cross members and gusset plates. Got the leaf springs rebuilt. I took them completely apart, cleaned and painted them and...

Last Leg, NM52 These are the last pictures I promise. The Alamosa Creek Valley... A view of the entrance to Monticello Box Canyon and Vick's Peak in the back.. Vick's Peak... It's beautiful country out there...you'd need weeks to explore more of those amazing mountains, canyons...

Thanks! I had a hard time deciding to install hubs with brakes or not. This camper will weight about 1200 lbs. when I'm done with it, about 1400 lbs. loaded with stuff. I guess I'll have to try it and add them later on if I see I need them. I tested it with the springs and it worked wonderfully...

First thing I didn't like was the flimsy axle and suspension system, so I decided to try a pair of Jeep XJ springs I had to replace the small and stiff oem springs. I chose to go with a new 3,500 square tube axle. And I went soa. Shock mounts Painted it. Then the new hubs, 5-4.5" BP.

FR549/Old NM 52 After a very nice drive through Bear Trap Canyon we began to climb out of the canyon onto the mesa on top. Right after this turn and after I had put the camera down, we saw a heard of elk but before we could get the camera ready the climbed and disappeared up in the trees...

Because is greener, I would say anytime from May to October, but because of the cooler temperatures, middle of September to late October.

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, if not please let me know or move it to the right one. I had been thinking about building an adventure trailer or a small pop-up to modify for off-road for sometime, to ease my wife's fears of sleeping on a ground tent on the remote places we...

Bear Trap Canyon After enjoying the views of Mt. Withington, it was time to hit the road so we drove back down the mountain to get to Bear Trap Canyon and follow it all the way down to get to Monticello Canyon. Bear Trap Canyon.... The "finger"...

Mount Withington Well... after a healthy dose of biophilia, a good night's sleep, a hearty breakfast and a nice cup of coffee, we broke camp and started our ascent to Mount Withington. The views were just amazing!!!...... A view of the plains of San Agustin and the VLA from up there...

Cibola NF Going up the mountains.. Finally, the campground. Family time..