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Out of curiosity, does anyone on here to some basic overlanding with BMW X1/2 or MINI Countryman? Just because even though they’re not for any hardcore off reading like my now deceased FJ *sad face*, there is a company that makes a 2.5 in lift kit and with the biggest possible wheels i can gain an extra 1-1.5 in which means i would have 10-10.5 inches ground clearance. Now i know that’s no rubicon or FJ, but what do you think? Think this could be an interesting potential idea?
 
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Dunphyjp said:
Out of curiosity, does anyone on here to some basic overlanding with BMW X1/2 or MINI Countryman? Just because even though they’re not for any hardcore off reading like my now deceased FJ *sad face*, there is a company that makes a 2.5 in lift kit and with the biggest possible wheels i can gain an extra 1-1.5 in which means i would have 10-10.5 inches ground clearance. Now i know that’s no rubicon or FJ, but what do you think? Think this could be an interesting potential idea?
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I've seen the countryman lifted with all terrains, lights and roof rack and I think a front bumper. Pretty sure there are a few of the BMW's out there on the trails also. Make it work for what YOU need it to do.
 
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Yeah... I’ve got my eye on a MINI Countryman SE All4... so my wife can drive it too for round town stuff. Tax incentives help too :P and i can’t go 8 months till my bronco comes...
 
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I have a BMW X1 which I think is a good city vehicle and I would take it to fire road trails if I had to. Only thing, there is no spare. It uses run flat tires and on 18" standard rims. I've seen X5's beefed up for off-road use so I guess it's possible.
 
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Sounds fun. I would go for a lower lift, and closer to standard wheels/tyres though. You could drive it across much of the planet with no problems, and it would be a lot easier to push...

We've driven a Suzuki Swift GT on some fairly rough roads with no problems.
 
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