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Did a little more Overlanding with my Silveardo: Fool-size Overland Trip: Tamarack Lake in Shasta-Trinity National Forest -TJ

100% correct. I'm here to tell you all about why the WJ is the best vehicle evAr and is the obvious choice for a DD/Overlander... but that's mostly because I'm rather biased AND I think my idea of Overlanding involves a bit more "hardcore" trail than most people. So, take what I say with a...

Nice! Do you find it's a bit tough to find things in it with it that high, or have you even used it yet? -TJ

Awesome rig with TONS of potential. I have a couple WJs, but have always loved the XJs too. Love seeing all the neat XJs in this thread. -TJ

Sorry, sort of off-topic but did you happen to write-up your e-fan swap? -TJ

'03 WJ Overland. -TJ

Isn't the P400 just a tarted up 6.5L? Banks also had some solutions for 6.5L H1s. I'm not sure I'd put too much money into any 6.5L though, even a P400. The D'max Allison would be my personal pick, but lots of shops are doing LS motors into the H1. I'd rather stay diesel, especially if...

Right. Or even more-over 33"s on a locked CJ5 is going to go way further than 33"s on a Gladiator. -TJ

No, not at all. Exactly. I think you already pretty much nailed this one, but a WJ on 30.5"s is going to do a lot more than a Tahoe on 33"s. The WJ just flexes so much better, being a solid front and rear axle rig with really well-designed coil-sprung multi-link suspension. I just did a...

Welcome... I can tell you all about why you should use a Jeep WJ... but that "fuel efficient" part kind of kills it. ;) -TJ

Welcome. -TJ

Very good point. Too many people focus on tire height, but weight. Height is indeed crucial when it comes to getting the gearing right, but weight is key for strength. Weight will dictate a lot as far as wear and tear, as well as wheel offset. I made almost this same post in another thread...

I agree, 35"s don't need a D60, but 35"s are also pushing it for your D30. At least you have a D44 rear. For 35"s I'd look for a take-out JK Rubicon front Dana 44 (which has factory 4.10s and an E-locker), then gear/lock the rear to match. Otherwise, I'd stay 33" but I'd still guesset, sleeve...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought US-JKs had the W5A580 (5 speed) from '12-17 and the '07-11 had the 42RLE (4 speed). In other markets there were WJs with the 545RFE like my WJ has, which is still considered a 5 speed even though it has 6 forward ratios (it uses a different ratio for 2nd...

Also, a torque converter helps mask not having deep enough gears. Not having enough gear is most apparent when getting moving from a stop, since the TC lets the engine rev more as you get moving than a clutch would (without horrrrrribly slipping the clutch) it can make up for too tall gearing...

I just make sure to carry plenty of TP, but more importantly baby wipes. Don't let anybody judge you for using baby wipes, I've spent time overseas in hot gross places along-side some of the hardest men and women in uniform you'll meet and every one of them will tell you baby wipes are your...

I haven't seen the Fuelpax before, more reasonably priced version of Rotopax? -TJ

I'd agree they're not meant for hardcore offroading. But the white Weekend Warrior in the pics above has hundreds of miles on dirt and washboard roads. Sure, the construction in them isn't up to the snuff of a nice diesel pusher, but with a few little mods they will last offroad. I sold that...

That's not true at all. There is a lot of articulation in 2 directions on most 5'er hitches. I use a Pullrite Superglide on my 5'er, and I've done a ton of non-paved towing with it. I regularly glamp in sand dunes, and I used to go to Pismo a lot where we had to go pretty deep into the dunes...

I bought another one because I'm spe-shul. Minor detail on the outside, removed the old man pin-stripes and giant 4x4 stickers: Before and after: It already has a 2" budget boost, new motor (it's a 2004 Overland, so it's the 4.7 HO), new rad/belts/hoses, new brakes, new tires, AC service...