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    It is finally done... for this phase anyway. 2017 JKU.

    Trust me... new parts arrived this morning. I am going to "try" to wait until after the holidays to do any more. Trips to Denver this weekend, Ouray next month> New Orleans next month, Taos for Thanksgiving. F Corona. We are living our lives.
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    Best Overland Trail Map site or app?

    For research I use trailsoffroad.com. I enjoy seeing videos and reading descriptions to gauge if its what I am looking for in a trip. I download the .gpx files and upload to GAIA on my laptop. Once uploaded, it syncs to my tablet which I use for offroad mapping.
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    IT IS SAID....

    It is also said that this sticker alone affords you 100hp extra bragging rights. (Actual installation of said product is not necessary for hp gainz)
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    Any thoughts on the Bilstein 5100 Shocks or Icon stage 1?

    RUnning 5100's on my JKU. Maybe a little bit on the stiff side initially, but after a few thousand miles it has softened up and they ride well. I live in a downtown with paver bricks on all roads within 10 blocks of any side of my loft. They ride clean and noise free. I have a 2.5" lift with 1.5...
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    Containers what do you use

    And as an FYI, Cabellas has both sized Plano Sportsman units on sale. Picked up a 68q for $14.99.
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    Newbie Here: Texas

    Read my reply in your other thread.
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    Newbie Here: Texas

    Alyce, What you need is based on: Where you are going - Mountains vs bayou, etc. When you are going - Winter vs summer. Why you are going - camping, hiking, getting the hell out of Dodge. Who are you going with - solo vs family or friends. Finances - Price and quality of equipment and length of...
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    "C" rated tires

    Even these are rated to 45mph.
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    It is finally done... for this phase anyway. 2017 JKU.

    Excellent Pro Tip. I worked in Kuparuk, AK many many years and remember that with the guys who smoked. Can't remember how they remedied the situation. Don't think plasma lighters were a thing in the late 80's!
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    It is finally done... for this phase anyway. 2017 JKU.

    I had started down the rabbit hole with my 2016 Oscar Mike JKU. Bumpers, interior bits, etc, but nothing too big. My son was driving it, a woman ran a red light and totaled it. He walked away without a scratch, insurance paid up, wife found a new JKU. She wanted a color that popped, not a...
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    New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route

    Great write up. Great detail in the stories of your passings. The quarantine is for air travelers only. Vehicle travel is not affected nor is it reasonable. Traveled from Lubbock to Taos a month or so ago and we had zero issues. Traveling on reservation land is not possible in most places as...
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    Jeep JL Rotopax "Caddie"

    1/2 x 20. Same as OEM for 2012-2018 JK/JKU. I def like the design better than the video I posted above. Less chance for movement and rubbing and better rigidity.
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    Containers what do you use

    There are a coupe threads on this subject here. I own Alu-box, Plano, a generic Harbor Freight roller and two Frontrunner Wolf Packs. Alu-box - Expensive but bomb proof. Plano Sportman - Gets used the most. 2 month trip on my roof rack in rain, dust, forest fire smoke and snow. Dry and clean...
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    Jeep JL Rotopax "Caddie"

    Updated while you you posted.
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    Jeep JL Rotopax "Caddie"

    I'm running AEV Saltas with 5.2" backspace and Kenda Klever 35/10.5/17 tires. Measuring with a level across the tire - From outer edge of tire to outer edge of lug nut is 2 1/8" From outer edge of tire to outer center hub is 3 7/8" Depth of lug nut available for a bolt to enter is 1 /7/8" In...
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    "C" rated tires

    Huh? What tire? I ran BFG KO2's at 85-90mph regularly in a heavier than stock JKU. C load just has a softer side wall but it can not be safely aired down as far as an E wall which is stiff and maintain its seal better at pressures as low as 10-12psi. From Discount Tire - What ply tire is Load...
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    Jeep JL Rotopax "Caddie"

    Absolutely. I have a JKU, but there should be no differences in mounting ability as both are 5 on 5. What size spare are you running? The distance from the outside of the rim to the outside of the tire obviously is different in a 315/70/17 (12.5"W) versus a 285/70/17 (10.5"W) versus a Sport JL...
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    External Fuel Tanks

    National park laws are universal to themselves. Either the Dean Shirley is wrong or the park ranger who kept him from entering was wrong. After a lengthy google search the only article I could find by the NPS was how to be careful filling gas cans at home. Ferry's are a different story.
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    moab to ouray

    Here is the CO Emergency Management map. Rim Rocker is far enough away from the Grand Junction fire it wont be an issue. The other 3 big fires are E and NE of GJ. I-50 has been jammed packed since I-70 is closed and looks to be closed for some time. http://www.coemergency.com/p/maps.html
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    https://www.aev-conversions.com/ AEV - American Expedition Vehicles really took overlanding parts to the next level in 2007. A couple of guys who designed the JK/JKU series and started their own company. They were the ones who created the BRUTE, what MOPAR is now calling the Gladiator, in 2008...