New overland build 2017 JKU

Cory1139

Cory1139

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Cory
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About 6 months ago I gave up on overlanding and traded my last Jeep for a truck, and almost sold all of my gear. Luckily I changed my mind and decided to keep it all and build a new rig later. Last night I picked up my new rig, a 2017 JKU.
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Nice man. For me personally, I don't ever think I could own a normal vehicle, especially a car. I love having the ability to go anywhere, and have the gear to get me in and out of the Bush safely. Good choice!
 
GreyWolf said:
Nice man. For me personally, I don't ever think I could own a normal vehicle, especially a car. I love having the ability to go anywhere, and have the gear to get me in and out of the Bush safely. Good choice!
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I agree. I bought a new F150...great truck with lots of space, but it just never felt right and I traded it for my Jeep after only 4 months.

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Rob GoVenture said:
love it. tan jeeps rule!

what plans/ideas do you have.

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Well yesterday I put new tires on it. Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/70/17s. I wanted bigger but with a roof rack it wouldn't fit in my garage. Soon I'll get some wheels and a 2.5" lift.

I plan to go with the Gobi stealth rack and the LOD rear bumper and carrier setup on the back and the Olympic 4x4 front bumper and grill guard up front.

I usually try to something different than what I usually see on other Jeeps.

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Standard garage 7ft and with a 2.5 aev lift, 35KO2s, and gobi stealth, i probably have 2" clearance. I was pretty light too with the soft top. I am guessing it will sag 1/2" on a hardtop. So there's a bit of room with this setup.

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Jeepney said:
Standard garage 7ft and with a 2.5 aev lift, 35KO2s, and gobi stealth, i probably have 2" clearance. I was pretty light too with the soft top. I am guessing it will sag 1/2" on a hardtop. So there's a bit of room with this setup.

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Yeah that's about what was figuring on clearance.

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Looks great, I put Toyo 34 with a 3" lift and expedition roof rack fits in garage but not with my RRT on. Keep posting helps others like myself with new ideas.
 
Yes I do and I keep my Hi lift Jack and one pelican box for extra gear, also my roof top tent goes up there when I'm not in the garage. I'm building a trailer to keep the tent on due to the height of the Jeep.
 
Cory1139 said:
I've decided to go with the Kargo Master Safari Congo Pro rack to go with the hinge steps. The Ghobi was just a it more than I wanted to spend.

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Yeah was just saying you should fit in your garage. Great choice on that color though!!
 
I went with the LOD sliding roof racj, mainly because I have a soft top, but man I love that Kargo Master rack, that front Katwalk option is awesome!!!I wonder how much modification it would take to make that Katwalk work on my LOD rack....
 
bluefalconjku said:
I went with the LOD sliding roof racj, mainly because I have a soft top, but man I love that Kargo Master rack, that front Katwalk option is awesome!!!I wonder how much modification it would take to make that Katwalk work on my LOD rack....
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I don't know...im not very familiar with the LOD roof rack. I've seen pics of it but nothing in person or up close to tell much about it. The Katwalk was a very snug fit on the KM rack so it would have to be no wider.

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This past weekend I added a Smittybilt front bumper with a pair of Helps lights and D-ring shackles. I al
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so added the Morryde Jerry can mount and modified it to hold a Smittybilt locking Jerry can mount since the Morryde only came with a ratchet strap.

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