C.Shontz 2001 Jeep Cherokee (Progress)
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detailbarn
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cshontz said:Teaser.
don't tell me you got the ARB tent , your truck is my favorite cherokee ever! now you go and add more ARB stuff ahh thats just the icing on the cake :drool:
jim65wagon
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once you unfold that are you sure it will fit under the tree canopy out in the woods? Be kinda funny to get it about halfway up and find a buncha limbs preventing a good nights sleep! It's gonna look cool at the Camp.
cshontz
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I'm strongly considering limb risers, especially with the addition of the tent. I'm not quite sure where I'd go with them above the windshield though. Preferably, they'd deflect away from the tent, but considering I don't have anywhere to install them up there, that might be a tall order. 
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
cshontz said:I'm strongly considering limb risers, especially with the addition of the tent. I'm not quite sure where I'd go with them above the windshield though. Preferably, they'd deflect away from the tent, but considering I don't have anywhere to install them up there, that might be a tall order.
Suggestions?
Terminate them on some Yakima 1A towers maybe? They would be above the windshield.
cshontz
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There we go!
I thought folks might be interested, so I gave it a new thread.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7473
I thought folks might be interested, so I gave it a new thread.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7473
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cshontz
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I've got the suspension and the sneakers to explore most roads, the bumper, the winch to get me out of a jam, the lights to illuminate the night, an all-knowing GPS that steers me true 100% of the time (yes ... 100% of the time - the GPS can do no wrong), the fridge, and an rtt for multi-day trips. The Cherokee is almost at a state that represents near-completion and true overlanding bliss!
My to-do list is as follows. After this stuff, I can't really see the Cherokee needing anything else. Its an excellent dual purpose vehicle, and I plan to keep it that way.
Yep, definitely needs a snorkel!
My to-do list is as follows. After this stuff, I can't really see the Cherokee needing anything else. Its an excellent dual purpose vehicle, and I plan to keep it that way.
- Gear swap. The 3.55's have to go, and I figure 4.10's would be just right.
- Deep cycle battery. As soon as the Pep Boys special is in its throes of death, it'll be time to upgrade.
- Snorkel! ...to prepare for that uncertain day when water of questionable depth prevents my passage.
- Limb risers. This may not happen if I don't figure out a sturdy way to attach them to the roof. Not too big a deal.
- Possibly rocker armor. I know I could use it, but there aren't any readily available that I really like. I want body-mounted panels.
Yep, definitely needs a snorkel!
cshontz
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There's nothing about my GPS in this thread. I think I got it shortly after I decided I'd use my blog for everything. Well, I've decided to re-tool my web site to be specifically for adventure photo mapping instead of a blog, but ... that's a discussion for another thread.
Its a Garmin 276c with a 512k memory card and Mapsource City Navigator NT. I could really go for more topographical info, but the ability to come out of the woods and find the nearest pizza joint is pure gold. I love my GPS. My only complaints are expensive proprietary memory modules, and of course proprietary maps.
Its a Garmin 276c with a 512k memory card and Mapsource City Navigator NT. I could really go for more topographical info, but the ability to come out of the woods and find the nearest pizza joint is pure gold. I love my GPS. My only complaints are expensive proprietary memory modules, and of course proprietary maps.
articulate
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A few days ago I saw a new JK with the ARB tent on top. T'was exciting to see.
Sure is a tall sucker all folded up.
:arabia:
Sure is a tall sucker all folded up.
Got that right.
:arabia:
cshontz
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Dave said:
Indeed. Basically just reinforce the rockers with a heavy-duty steel overlay. My foremost concern is to preserve the clearance under the rockers, and it should also be a little bit of a weight savings. All I need is protection from debris, and the occasional (and unlikely) glancing blow.
At the same rate, I have concerns about trapped moisture and whatnot, so I'm not completely sold on the concept in terms of longevity... but I would strongly prefer something like this as opposed to a frame-mounted "nerf bar" style.
