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Very clean looking build so far. The LoD stuff should look great. Any particular reason for signature over armor lite?

You say that like its a bad thing ;)

Nope, not trolling. Worried about my mileage now though with 37s stomping me lol Mainly I'm wondering how a lighter tire with less rolling resistance would not achieve better mpg. EPA estimates for a 3.6 are 18mpg mixed driving. I assume that's done with 3.21s and sport tires. Trying to...

MTSN, you seem a bit sensitive. By your logic, 35s should provide better fuel economy than the OEM 32s because it would bring my 4.10s closer to the stock 3.21 gear ratio.

Two doors look great with 33s IMO. Perfect balance.

Those mpg numbers seem unlikely... My Rubicon on 35s doesn't get anywhere close to that.

You have to tune your radio. CBs aren't plug and play. SWR meters are like $30, and a worthy purchase. That being said, I used my radio guru buddy's SWR meter to tune my CB, and I still could only get my swr to 1.8 at best on my JK.

Sorry I missed your post, but I see Chris pretty much covered it. I love this suspension set up. Large enough to run 35"s, but doesn't look silly if you want to run 33"s. I like options. As for the ride... it feels like the stock ride, in all the right ways. However; it corners flatter...

We may be becoming a two Jeep family, and my questions are along the same line. I don't want this to be essentially a JK with a bed. It better serve as an actual truck, AND as a Jeep. Demanding? Maybe. But I realy hope they don't half *** this thing.

I'm pretty sure the Trailhawk version can be seen in the first set of images. Higher ride height, better fascias for approach and departure. You can see them at: http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/24/2017-jeep-compact-crossover-patriot-compass-spy-shots/

Parts of my 2012 JK are rustier than that...

Fantastic trip report. Thanks for posting this up.

Thanks everyone. She's a work in progress, and should see some pretty heavy use this summer. That should in turn point me to what I need next. The only minor complaints I have with the TC is that it limits my bumper choices to AEV, the 10A/Hard Rock/MOAB (etc) bumper, or a custom chop job on...

This build is absolutely awesome. Keep up the good work.

After a while I pulled off the Plastidip, and picked up an AEV tubeless front bumper for a steal. Overall I was very happy with the Plastidip. It held up for over a year. Removing it was not easy, but that was my own fault. If you use Plastidip, make sure to get a nice thick coat everywhere...

Other various mini-mods: Poly-filled the speakers. A noticeable difference for negligible cost. DIY radiator protection. Much cheaper than pre-built options, and OEM quality/looks. This is plastic gutter guard. Cheaper, no paint to flake off, and it only has to deflect and slow stones...

I decided to plastidip the rims. It didn't look bad, and held up well to off road abuse. It also protected the finish from harsh Canadian road salt winters. Speaking of which... those stock BFG KMs are downright dangerous in the winter. It's no wonder that all the Jeep spy shots show ATs on...

This thread is a spot for me to condense my pictures, ideas, and occasional trip reports. My thread will likely be light on mods, with mild adventures. I will document any issues with vehicle or gear here. I had wanted a four door Jeep since their release. Inspired by the Expeditions West...

I finally got around to straightening my steering wheel after lifting it last summer. It was only off by a bit, but bugged me enough. Also diagnosed that my front end clunk on bumps is due to my drag link and track bar. Shocker. Just going to leave it. The rubber is fine, and it has no...

Now is the time to check out different vehicles. You can always grab another x-terra if nothing else out there ends up exciting you. Don't be afraid of the 3.8 in the Wrangler. It won't win you any races, but it is widely considered a generally reliable motor. Might burn some oil. Big deal...