Recent content by marktutone

Here is my front bumper I made using HF tools.

Forget paying $700.00 for a rack. Fab one up yourself. $90.00 for the welder. I have owned this model for a few years and have had 0 problems. $100.00 very handy. You can get these at Click Here.

Crash tests are one thing. Real crashes are another. http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/driver-death-rates

I am sure that is what he meant exactly. It was Scott Brady. He is on a trip now last I saw on facebook. For the heavier payload you need larger axles and brakes. With all the upgrades I listed would increase the payload capacity considerably.

Wow I am glad I live in the U.S. Great looking Jeeps.

Keep It Simple When I hear stories like the Shank's story or I read about Tom Sheppard's expeditions it reminds me to keep it simple. I tend to get carried away and I want to buy this or buy that for my Jeep. These guys had no doors or hard tops and visited some really harsh places. The main...

I am sure someone has shared this before but just in case check out this video and link to a page. This story inspired me to purchase a Jeep. http://cj3b.info/Owners/Shank/ShankMovies.html

Here is a video on a luxury mall crawler.

If you are driving a purpose built vehicle for the purpose of overlanding/off roading/exotic camping in remote areas they are very much comparable. The preferred G Wagon for overlanders is the Professional which has zero luxury built in. The platforms of the JKU and the G Wagon are very much...

The Tera 60's look more precision made. I don't know if they really are.

It is 27000 for a stripped JKU. Yes I put two spares because many Australian guys read this forum and they like two spares. As far as parts are concerned I just made a list. There is probably 100 ways you could configure the ultimate JK with about the same results.

Actually I am not missing the point. The Jeep JK is an excellent overland vehicle. Most Jeeps do not rock crawl. Part of the fun of overlanding for me is the vehicle build. Building the most reliable most capable vehicle with many utilitarian features. I believe overlanders who purchase G Wagons...

I take my Jeep JK sport with a soft top on every trip we make. I have never had to shout on the freeway. You must have loud mud tires. We could take my wife's 1997 TLC but we have more fun Jeeping.

Nothing wrong with Smittybuilt and Rugged Ridge. The Rugged Ridge exo top in very innovative and practical as is the atlas bumper with built in jerry can holders. I went ahead and fabricated my bumpers and rock rails. In the near future I am going to make a roof rack. Here is a picture of my...

One thing about the above list is that all of these parts are plug and play designed for the JK. If you were to order the parts today you would receive them by next Friday. If you did not like the companies chosen there are at least 5 others that you can choose from. There are major distributors...