Overland History
Wanderluster
The only Sniping I've ever done was picking up girls in bars when I was in my 20's, so you're more than safe.
Overland XJ Build. Not my first Rodeo.....(video included)
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The only Sniping I've ever done was picking up girls in bars when I was in my 20's, so you're more than safe.
Overland History
Wanderluster
Ahhh, I see what you mean.
I work and have worked on anything from Porsche/Lambo/Ferrari, all the way to a Geo Metro. I appreciate simplicity and ease of maintenance in most vehicles. Personally, if money was no object, I would own a Porsche 911 Turbo. Since money is an object, I own a Jeep XJ that's fully capable of supporting 2 people in the middle of nowhere for what I estimate to be up to 7 days self-sustained.
To answer your question, if it has 2 or 4 tires, it will likely frustrate and piss me off, but it will get fixed.
StreetsofCompton
Adventurer
Just started looking into XJs and found your thread. Awesome setup. Scrolled through a fee of your IG pics, you dad works for CSX? Im a conductor down here in ATL.
Overland History
Wanderluster
Thanks!
I think the pic on my Instagram that you're referring to is this one I took in downtown Richmond, VA a couple of weeks ago.
I captioned the pic "My Dad can beat up your Dad" as a bit of sarcasm.
XJSuperman
OhIOWAn
Dang, I finally got to read through this whole thread. Been following on instagram for awhile now, but I hadn't sat down and started reading til tonight. I love everything you've done, but Im not sure its going to work for me in my 2001. My setup isn't and probably won't be quite as dedicated, so thats ok. You have provided plenty of new ideas, as everyone else has said. Are you planning on adding any armor underneath besides the gas tank skid? Im running a homemade tank skid and factory tcase skid, and have a factory front skid Id like to get mounted up front after I get the front axle whipped into shape. Im @xjdonovan on Insta and am XJSuperman on CherokeeTalk.com. I think the armor on the underside, while heavy, can be a worthy tradeoff for the protection it provides for us guys on smaller tires like 31s.
Overland History
Wanderluster
Hey Donovan! I have distant plans to likely do some aluminum skids to keep weight down as low as possible.
Thanks for taking the time to read through and I hope I gave you some good ideas for your rig! I can honestly say that the best is still ahead for my rig. I've got some big plans for the latter half of this year!
Thank you!
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Overland History
Wanderluster
I've got a bit of tech info, some great pics and some exciting announcements coming before the end of the week!
We are only a little over a month into this year, and thanks to hard work, perseverance, some luck and being in the right place at the right time, I've got a few dreams coming true. Stay tuned!
We are only a little over a month into this year, and thanks to hard work, perseverance, some luck and being in the right place at the right time, I've got a few dreams coming true. Stay tuned!
XJSuperman
OhIOWAn
Standing by for updates then.
Yeah, Ive gotten a few ideas for my rig thanks to you. Its funny to me how you go all-in on things that aren't that high on my priority list. Like the shower. Its awesome, but I don't know if Ill put the effort into that so much as mechanicals and towing capability. Or versatility. There are so many directions my build can go that its hard to choose. OBA, power, and minor add-ons are all high on the list right now.
Yeah, Ive gotten a few ideas for my rig thanks to you. Its funny to me how you go all-in on things that aren't that high on my priority list. Like the shower. Its awesome, but I don't know if Ill put the effort into that so much as mechanicals and towing capability. Or versatility. There are so many directions my build can go that its hard to choose. OBA, power, and minor add-ons are all high on the list right now.
Overland History
Wanderluster
Running late on my updates, as I've been waiting for a few dates to fall into place.
As I mentioned before, 2017 has been very good to me so far, so a few dreams of mine are coming true!
The XJ will be featured in the next issue of Tread Magazine! I'm excited, flattered, humbled and honored! The photoshoot is in a couple of weeks in or around Harper's Ferry, WV.
Next, I will be joining Mountain State Overland on a 4 day, 400+ mile Expedition through Appalachia in late March. If you haven't met Jason and Gaby, they're salt-of-the-earth great guys! I'm just over a month out and I've got a massive list of things that the XJ needs before this trip! Tech updates are coming!
Lastly, I've recently changed my Instagram handle to: @Overland_History and also purchased a website domain name. The future is unwritten there, but I've got big plans ahead for where it will go. (I don't want to get too far ahead of myself)
As I mentioned before, 2017 has been very good to me so far, so a few dreams of mine are coming true!
The XJ will be featured in the next issue of Tread Magazine! I'm excited, flattered, humbled and honored!
The photoshoot is in a couple of weeks in or around Harper's Ferry, WV.Next, I will be joining Mountain State Overland on a 4 day, 400+ mile Expedition through Appalachia in late March. If you haven't met Jason and Gaby, they're salt-of-the-earth great guys!
I'm just over a month out and I've got a massive list of things that the XJ needs before this trip! Tech updates are coming! Lastly, I've recently changed my Instagram handle to: @Overland_History and also purchased a website domain name. The future is unwritten there, but I've got big plans ahead for where it will go. (I don't want to get too far ahead of myself)
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JandDGreens
Adventurer
Kudos to you Adam. Being able and willing to share your adventures defiantly something I admire people doing. I look forward to your updates as 2017 gets rolling.
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Good stuff...congrats on the bit in the mag.
HercDriver
Adventurer
Dude are you going on the March 23-26 Discovery route 1? If so man I'll see you there!
