2017 Winter Edition JKU prep for TX - AK

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USStrongman

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To keep it short, we had a 2016 Oscar Mike Edition JKU that was hit by a red light runner and totaled her out. Son driving it walked away without a scratch after being hit at 55mph. So we chose another with a few more OEM bells and whistles.

In short, here is everything we added to a OEM modded Sahara that included heated seats/mirrors, AEV bumpers, matching paint fenders and roof, block heater, leather, and a few cosmetic interior bits. When we go to our cabin outside Taos, NM this is the rig fully loaded minus our Great Dane/Bull Mastiff named Maximus. Now that the rig is nearly complete, we have a few trips planned for spring and then early fall if all goes as planned, we will take 6-7 weeks and do the eastern side of the Rockies up to Calgary, across the Canadian Rockies, ferry to Ketchikan, ferry to Whittier (east of Anchorage), to Fairbanks then the Dalton to Prudhoe. We will come back through Vancouver Island, Seattle, to Moab, ALBQ and home. I may go it alone but with Maximus to Anchorage where my wife will meet me. I work from home so as long as I have internet once a week I am good. She is a brewer, so taking 6 weeks probably won't happen.

AEV Front Bumper
AEV Non-Winch Cover Plate
AEV JKU Front Skid Plate
AEV Rear Bumper
AEV Rear Splash Guards
AEV Rear Bumper Water Pods
AEV Salta Wheels (4) 9.5/17
AEV JKU Geometry Correction Brackets
AEV 2" Spacer Lift Kit
AEV Rear Differential Skid Plate
AEV Floor Mats
AEV Front Headrest Covers
Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks
Bilstein 5100 Steering Stabilizer
JKS Steering Stabilizer Flip Kit
Poison Spyder Rear Dana 44 Cover
Smittybilt Atlas Door Mount Steps
IPF 968 Series Driving Lights
Maximus 3 Front Bumper Classic Hoop
K&N Air Filter x
JW Speaker Tail Lights
Custom CNC Billet IPF Light Bracket
EAG 79" Roof Rack w/ Custom Air Deflector, Rear Platform and Light Mounts
MOPAR JLU Hood Latches
Quick Fist Tool Mounts
Tailgate Recovery Board Mount
Carolina Metal Masters Grab Handles
Design 67 Carbon Fiber iPhone Mount
Hot Heads Full Headliner Kit
MORE Dead Pedal
Smittybilt MOLE Tailgate Bag System
MOLE First Aid Kit
Misc Recovery Gear, Gear America 35k Recovery Strap, Shackles
Chinese Knockoff Recovery Boards x 2 sets (free!)
Homemade 5lb CO2 Cylinder
Feskars 32" Ax
Feskars Spade Shovel
SOG 14" Folding Hand Saw w/ MOLE
Trasharoo Bag
Kidder Fire Extinguisher
Smittybilt Fire Extinguisher Mount
5 Gallon Jerry Fuel Can
7 Gallon Jerry Water Cans
Misc Decals and Logos
iCar ODB II Bluetooth Scanner
JScan ODBII Software

When I return from our Thanksgiving Week trip I will add the AEV Snorkel and Pre-Filter Assembly. Just haven't had time to cut the hood this month. January I will tackle the IPF 968 Series Driving Lights on the roof rack (2 on the bumper already), wheel well lights and accessory panel.

Am hoping we are able to order our trailer and pick it up next spring/summer in time for Overland Colorado.
 

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4wheelspulling

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USSrongman,
Looks like you took a bad situation and came out with a good outcome and vehicle with lots of work! That sure is quite the list of mods! sure looks good from the pics too, nice job! Vance.
 
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Thanks. Wish I had time to deal with the snorkel before this trip. Going to Big Bend National/State Parks. Camping with a large group on private land that abuts the parks. Will spend a few days out exploring the park and Thanksgiving dinner at a hotel in Terlingua with our group. They've had some recent rain so hoping the dust isnt as bad as it can be. But its a Christmas project waiting for me I guess?
 
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