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Help For Customizing For Off Roading and Zombie Preparation

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Old 08-09-2012, 01:16 PM
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Unfortunately, I have yet to upgrade my stock 2010 JK. With that said, I want to make sure I set off on the right foot.
I'd like to be able to take it to the extremes off road (and be ready for any possible zombie attacks along the way ).
Basically, I'm looking for the best possible rig - the ultimate in Jeep off-road capabilities, with attention to what I'm actually getting for my money (which I don't have a lot of).

Side note: I have a Sport, not the Rubi. I do have the electronic sway bar disconnect, though.

Are their any new names to the market out there that are top-notch, but may be more affordable?
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e-autogrilles supposively makes some good front and rear bumpers for a great price, check them out on ebay.
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has anyone purchased one of these? Prices sure are great, Ebay rating is pretty good.
Kind of looks like smittybilt clones to me
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I know more and more people are starting to get them and most seem to like it.
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If your interested in the zombie thing search bug out veichles or b.o.v there some kewl shit some dudes do here on the forum
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Originally Posted by j33p_freak
e-autogrilles supposively makes some good front and rear bumpers for a great price, check them out on ebay.
Definitely some decent prices there...and good to hear about the positive feedback on the manufacturer.

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there's a thread on here somewhere "i did the unthinkable" i think that talks about ppls experience with eautogrills
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Originally Posted by zprep
Definitely some decent prices there...and good to hear about the positive feedback on the manufacturer.
yeah check out the 'I did the unthinkable' thread, I couldn't be happier with my e autogrilles rear bumper
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Another thing you should look at is the Ebay snorkel. It is basically a knock-off version of the AEV snorkel. Many people don't like it because it is a knock off, but for half the price, you really can't beat it if you have a small budget like 95% of us out here.

The only complaint I have heard is that the hardware is missing sometimes, but that's a $5 fix at any Lowes, Home Depot, or Ace. I know people that have had theirs for over a year and has held up just fine to branches and TX sunshine.
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I'd be looking at recovery gear first. It might get you out befor the zombies come a knocking.
First aid kit. $15
1xfire extinguisher. $20
A reciever for a shackle in your tow hitch. $14
1xTyre defliator. $50
4x4.7t bow shackles $40
10m of Drag chain $40
60" extreme high lift jack $90-140
Winch kit for jack $45
1xStabiliser pad for high lift $0-45
2xSnatch straps $75
2xTree trunk protectors $50
1x10m winch extension strap $35
1x20m winch extension strap $45
2xSnatch blocks $100
1xShort shovel $15
1xAir compressor $25
1xTire plug/repair kit $25
1xExhaust jack $35
1xGround anchor. $60
1xAxe. $20
1xSet of max trax. $250
1xWater bra for swampy mucky water crossings (don't want that crap in your radiator). $5-70
1xchainsaw. $200

The bits to bolt on your rig should include:
Spot/flood lights. $300-1200
33"mud tyres or bigger$1200-3000
Snorkel. $195-1000
Winch. $250-2500
Lockers front and rear.$650-3000
Long range gas tank. $500-2000
Roof rack. $350-2500


That's pretty well all the stuff you need for gettin out of a pickle and some bits can double as zombie killing equipment.
I hope it helps.


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