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Time for a blast of updates. Since Covid-19, I have been working on some projects on the 100. LT285/75R16 Falken Wildpeak AT3W’s went on the painted wheels. Swapped out the aftermarket single din head unit for an Atoto double din android head unit. Bypassed factory amp and removed the subwoofer...

Given the current crisis in the world and the stay at home order in my state, I’m working from home. Which means more time to wrench on the rigs. The WJ needs a couple things but not too much, at least in the way of what I can tackle without excessive in-store experiences. So first I will tackle...

Here’s a quick update on the build! Since my last post, I trimmed the mud flaps, replaced the broken driver window switch panel and switches, new air filter, new cabin air filter, new hood struts, heater t’s, oil change, greased fittings, fixed fog light, fixed overhead console, and figured out...

Slowly but surely I'll get there. I have a list going of the maintenance items needed and then another going for wanted. It's hard not to toss a bunch of money at it all at once.

Got started right away with removing the running boards. Looks a whole lot better without them! I ran over to the car wash to also give it a proper exterior clean now that it was without the boards. I then dove into cleaning out the rig. It definitely served a hard life as a kid hauler. Plenty...

After driving my 2004 Jeep WJ for about 5 years, I knew it was time for a change. Between adding a lot of road miles in for trips, a lack of complete comfort, a lack of space, a lack of aftermarket support, and adding kiddos into the mix, I needed something more capable. I knew what I wanted out...

Not much going on with the rig lately. I have been busy with work and the weather hasn't cooperated much for me to work on the rig. This past weekend I began working on the platform design 2.0. I only had about an hour to spare so I ran the saw and got everything together. Just need to shoot...

let's hope!

Lightweight gear that is durable is spendy. Use what you have, borrow what you don't have. Figure out what works for you and buy accordingly. It's all about getting out there and seeing what works and what doesn't. Each trip out you will be learning. It will get easier as you go, but you must...

I have found that the rattle can Rust-oleum black bed liner is pretty close to the factory color and texture, should you decide to freshen up the paint.

I dig the rack mod. Makes me wish I had done that to my Yakima originally. Wonder how much weight the clamps will support versus the other design...

That makes sense. Wish we had more options for corn free fuel

Ethanol free? That’s spendy! Why that fuel choice? I like the idea of having the weight centered and low. Although a tire carrier would be nice to keep spare easily accessed.

Your observations as in you went for a little cruise? :tonguewink: Glad to see the extra bit of range on the ol girl. If you don't mind me asking, what did that run you? Might be something I look into when I get a cruiser. The WJ's 4.7 isn't as thirsty as the 100's 4.7. I can squeeze 350ish out...

I lifted a buddy's ZJ a few years back and he was on like 30-31" tires. We stuck a simple spacer lift in and new shocks. I think it was a 2-2.5" lift but not sure on the brand. It really didn't affect the handling at all and the added clearance for the bigger tires made a world of difference. I...

I have a multi-fuel Coleman lantern that will probably sit in my basement in the event I actually need it, just like it's matching stove. I run solely propane now for my stove and I recently made the switch to run larger tanks for no waste bottles. I plan on moving the propane lantern over to...

31's on my WJ. Similar reasons as @KonzaLander stated. I never wanted big tires since I daily my WJ and anywhere I'd like to go to is a days worth of driving, but after driving around in my M715 on 34's (I think), I knew a smaller size was in order for the WJ. With the short lift and newer...

Blue Ridge Overland Gear tool bag. It's great with the velcro'd in bags to remove specific pockets of tools. It also packs a ton of tools down to nearly nothing.

I have some titanium sporks that we use instead of the plastic ones. I would prefer all metal (either titanium or food grade stainless) to be able to do the boil cleaning method I used to do when backpacking when a dry clean wasn't easy. But it works. I tend to try to make meals that are easy to...

I just picked up a Silky BigBoy 2000 yesterday and tested it out today on some unprocessed limbs that have been drying/seasoning outside for some time. I was amazing at how quick work it made of a few limbs for firewood for an Overlanding clinic I am teaching tomorrow. Thanks to you all for the...