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Interesting older thread. I have a 2014 JKUR with stock suspension and tires. I've avoided real technical trails for the most part. But the underside keeps getting damaged over things I wouldn't even have noticed in my old 100-Series with 33s and a 2.5" lift. The breakover angle of the JKU is...

No. Huge mpg hit. Even when you're not actively using it. I had a very nice LabRak roof rack on my 100-Series Land Cruiser. It was great for providing a place to put things like an awning, shovel, axe, hi-lift, gas, water, lights, etc. But my highway mpg dropped from about 16 to 11 with a light...

The build is looking great. You have my trying to justify the storage space for a second set of 15" wheels and 35x12.5 tires. Did you notice a braking distance when switching ot the 35s? According to TireRack some of these 35x12.5x15s are only a few lbs heavier than the stock KM1s.

The KO2s will probably work better in the sand typical of SW deserts. The MT would be better on the rocks and a little more durable. But The KOs should be fine.

How has the trail rack held up? Any issues with cracking the tailgate?

I just read Overland Journals Air Compressor comparison. Unfortunately, it didn't include the Puma. Has anyone seen real world testing of the Puma? Specifically actual vs advertised CFM at various pressures? I'm debating between the Viair 400 and the Puma. Pricing is about the same considering...

I like how OEM the TF looks. I guess that could be a good or a bad thing. It is fun to install mods that differentiate your jeep from the other 2 million. I spoke too soon about the Maximus. I gave it another look last night. It could definitely be a good middle ground between the TF and AEV...

I've been working on my own version of an S-Pod. I'll post up more details later. I'm using the Rugged Ridge A-Pillar switch panel. I plan to replace the Daystar switch covers with the more OEM looking OTRATTW Switches from top to bottom: 1. LED Lightbar/Driving Light wiring harness Relay...

Yup. That's what I was considering too. There are a lot of hidden costs with the AEV though. No one offers free shipping. You can't get them on sale. The hi lift mount is $200. You need a way to relocate the third brake light. The gas carrier is another $350+shipping. And the shovel holder...

My rears are 59s. I agree about the JW speakers. But I meant that the trucklites stick out farther than the OEMs. But not too bad. It took me the whole day to notice the ones on the Red JKUR weren't OEM. A puppy kept running into the camera tripod. But I think that was my red headlamp that...

Maybe. The front springs are soft. 17s. Another night shot that didn't make the cut. I also didn't realize that the Trucklites are slightly bug-eyed. It made me reconsider them. Do yall think it'd be worth the extra cost to get the new heated ones considering I'm in SoCal?

Yeah I saw the Maximus. Looks interesting. that wasn't even that loaded. We packed pretty light.

It's definitely more level when loaded now. The progressive rate on the rear coils must work better than the TF springs linear spring rate. But I think the whole thing is a little low in the front from the new skid plates. Buying a condo in Santa Monica for under market price would be great...

I had a whole plan formulated. I returned the bedmat flooring my wife got me for Christmas. And I was about to buy the TF carrier when our land lord emailed that he was going to sell our condo. So now I either have to buy it from him if I can get the numbers to work out or move. So spending on...

A bit cold at night and super windy. My new REI tent didn't make the cut. But my frontrunner flip pop was awesome in the wind, or so my friend reported. And I figured out how to sleep in the jeep.

I wanted to update my review of these. I'm really impressed with this little tent. My brother used it over thanks giving in death valley where it stood up to 30 degree temperatures. And my best friend just used it along the Mojave road in high winds. The tent seems to be pretty impervious to...

We did meet Dennis. No one told me who he was until afterward though. We're hoping to go back again soon. Check out the rest of the album here: Mojave Road Album

No new mods, other than an old LabRak LED flood light I wired up as cargo area light triggered by the overhead lights. But I did complete most of Mojave Road this weekend. We met the man that retraced the road, and made it to 17 mile point. I was the only person with a camera on the trip, so I...

I'd like them to make the hybrid power train. But I'd stick with the conventional powertrain. It'd ease up their federal fuel economy standards. But in the long run, a $10,000 battery with a 10 year life span is not the right solution for the planet or for my personal finances. We just got 200k...

Well done! Did you enlarge the piston vent things? I have all the parts to do this but broke down the mv50 a few steps too far.