Anvil 2015 JKU Sport Overland Build

[Yuke]

Day 1 of Vermont Overland...

jeep54 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

This really shows off the rake!

jeep55 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jake was having a good time

jeep56 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

Our friends Chris and Sandra fell in behind us for day 1 in the XJ

jeep57 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

You can't drive by the Long Trail brewery and not stop in for a cold beer! We laughed as we pulled in. The parking lot was packed full of rigs from VOR and most of them were clean.... what does that tell you??

jeep58 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

 

[Yuke]

I also just noticed your seat covers. Very nice addition. I did Coyote as well in my Black Jeep to off set being all Black. I have had them a few years now. They are awesome. Mine are trek armor before they switched names. I have pulled off the front lowers and washed them 1x and they looked brand spanking new again afterwards. Looks great on your Jeep!

Nice choice! I am happy with them. Dog hair cleanup is much easier...

 

[mouthy1]

Have you used the Smitty winch much? Really curious on reliability as that is probably the most important aspect of recovery gear. I hear mixed reviews but would love to hear yours!

Rig looks great!

 

[eternus]

I am really digging the build-up (largely because so many of those decisions mirror my plans.) I see you've swapped front bumpers again... is that an AEV up there? I really like the way it ties to the stock fenders and had it in my sights rather than the stubby you were rocking, though I was actually eyeing the ARB rather than the AEV... though it seems like a potatoe v potato issue. Did you have a reason you favored the AEV?

 

[Yuke]

Have you used the Smitty winch much? Really curious on reliability as that is probably the most important aspect of recovery gear. I hear mixed reviews but would love to hear yours!

Rig looks great!

So far so good! It has always worked properly when I needed it to. In the end I think I will eventually go Warn when funds allow but until this fails, which I do not expect it to, it will work. Smitty customer service has also really improved.

 

[Yuke]

I am really digging the build-up (largely because so many of those decisions mirror my plans.) I see you've swapped front bumpers again... is that an AEV up there? I really like the way it ties to the stock fenders and had it in my sights rather than the stubby you were rocking, though I was actually eyeing the ARB rather than the AEV... though it seems like a potatoe v potato issue. Did you have a reason you favored the AEV?

yes, it is the AEV tubeless bumper. For me, the AEV offered a more OEM appearance and I went with the rear bumper to match. I am very happy!

 

[Yuke]

More Vermont Footage

jeep59 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep60 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep61 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep62 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep63 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep64 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep65 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

 

[Yuke]

Scored two nice double depth rifle cases the other day cheap. Mounted them up top on the gobi.

I will be ordering the sunroof panel for the JK and moving these to the front of the rack when it comes time to add a tent to the rig.

jeep66 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

 

[Yuke]

Gassing up for a trip to Assateague Island on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

jeep67 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

Headed across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

jeep68 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

On the beach!

jeep69 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr


Jake the Jeep Dog Taking a nap while we hungout for a bit

jeep71 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

Some of Assateague's wild horses

jeep72 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

Jake wanted to jump out and play with the horses, or what he perceived to be large dogs.

jeep74 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep75 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

 

[Yuke]

Some new things to come....

jeep76 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

jeep77 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

 

[Yuke]

New wheels are in!

 

[Comanche Scott]

Looks like an epic trip! :victory:

Like the parts you are stacking up as well.
Have you decided on what you want to do for a brake upgrade yet?

 

[Yuke]

Looks like an epic trip! :victory:

Like the parts you are stacking up as well.
Have you decided on what you want to do for a brake upgrade yet?

I have not, I will likely go with Teraflex. Huge fan of their service.

 

[Yuke]

Teraflex Alpine control arms installed! I was happy to see Teraflex launch a new series of arms with the OEM style bushing. Yes, I may lose a little bit of max flex, but that was not a concern for me. The fact that these arms are maintenance free and quiet earned them a spot underneath the JKU. I really wanted to insert a name for the jeep right there, but I do not have one yet.

jeep79 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

Those arms were paird with KING remote reservoir adjustable shocks. I am hoping that these ride like a caddy as opposed to a big lifted jeep.

jeep80 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr

 

[Yuke]

I also could not resist the opportunity to mock up the new wheels!

jeep81 by Chris Yuknis, on Flickr