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Im headed out to MOAB UTAH! I will be taking 3 days to drive the White Rim Trail, and maybe Fins & Things. Anyway, Im doing some light modification on the jeep to make it a little more capable, or rather more prepared. Im trying to keep the budget reasonable and am not making any modifications to the drivetrain or suspension. Please take a look at the list below and let me know what you think!
Do I need a HiLift?
Do I need a Shovel and an Ax?
Do I need a steering stabilizer flip?
CB Radio-Cobra C75 WV ST, 3' FireFly Antennae w/ Cooltech mount on the license plate
Sway Bar Quick Disconnects- JKS or TeraFlex
Skid Plates-M.O.R.E., or Rock Hard, or River Raider, or Synergy
Do I need a HiLift?
Do I need a Shovel and an Ax?
Do I need a steering stabilizer flip?
CB Radio-Cobra C75 WV ST, 3' FireFly Antennae w/ Cooltech mount on the license plate
Sway Bar Quick Disconnects- JKS or TeraFlex
Skid Plates-M.O.R.E., or Rock Hard, or River Raider, or Synergy
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yes to a highlift and anything else you need for self recovery, winch tools shovels etc plus extras like water food first aid . ax way down on the list but yes. The way it has always been for me no winch = stuck ( wished I had a winch) with winch = never stuck. just coincidence i guess.. bottom line you need to be able to get yourself out of pretty much any stuck situation.. try Expedition portal dot com for some overlanding ideas
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yes to a highlift and anything else you need for self recovery, winch tools shovels etc plus extras like water food first aid . ax way down on the list but yes. The way it has always been for me no winch = stuck ( wished I had a winch) with winch = never stuck. just coincidence i guess.. bottom line you need to be able to get yourself out of pretty much any stuck situation.. try Expedition portal dot com for some overlanding ideas
I do not have a winch and probably wont for the trip... just not enough funds.
I will be bringing plenty of water, I have already purchased 2 3 gallon tanks and may be purchasing more.
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Im headed out to MOAB UTAH! I will be taking 3 days to drive the White Rim Trail, and maybe Fins & Things. Anyway, Im doing some light modification on the jeep to make it a little more capable, or rather more prepared. Im trying to keep the budget reasonable and am not making any modifications to the drivetrain or suspension. Please take a look at the list below and let me know what you think!
Do I need a HiLift?
Do I need a HiLift?
It's always a good idea to have a shovel, though you probably won't use it either. There aren't many trees out there to tackle with an ax. Actually, in either place the local rangers would get pretty upset if you did so.
The SS is very vulnerable where it's at. I'd relocate it.
Either. JKS is nice because it's adjustable. TF is nice because it has the storage pins. You'll definitely want to disconnect on Fins and Things because there are a few places to really articulate. On WRT you'll want to disconnect just for ride comfort.
I have done a lot with not that much in the way of skids. Definitely protect the oil pan. I like the Rancho Rock Hard for simplicity. I also have the front lower control arm skids and rear shock mount skids from EVO, and they've gotten banged up some. Also replaced the diffy covers. Wouldn't worry about too much more than that for your chosen routes (now, if you were headed up Blanca Peak, but that's another state, LOL). People tend to underrate the OEM skid plates. I wouldn't spend a dime upgrading them at this point.
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Thanks for the reply Mark.
So the hilift isnt likely to be used.
Any thoughts on a brand for the SS relocate? Ive seen that most go with a Fox stabilizer.
As for the CB, I wont be going out with anyone else, so its just there to communicate in case of emergency. Any thoughts for a better way to do this. I wasn't sure if there would be many or any other people on WRT, but hoped it would be better than nothing.
So the hilift isnt likely to be used.
Any thoughts on a brand for the SS relocate? Ive seen that most go with a Fox stabilizer.
As for the CB, I wont be going out with anyone else, so its just there to communicate in case of emergency. Any thoughts for a better way to do this. I wasn't sure if there would be many or any other people on WRT, but hoped it would be better than nothing.
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Thanks for the reply Mark. So the hilift isnt likely to be used. Any thoughts on a brand for the SS relocate? Ive seen that most go with a Fox stabilizer. As for the CB, I wont be going out with anyone else, so its just there to communicate in case of emergency. Any thoughts for a better way to do this. I wasn't sure if there would be many or any other people on WRT, but hoped it would be better than nothing.
A fox stabilizer relocate or stabilizer itself? Don't break the bank on an expensive SS. Even the stock one is more than adequate. Most people you see running $100+ SS do it because someone else has it or they just have the funds to do so.
I would spend the money on extra parts in case of a break on the trail...
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As Mark stated above (he seems to have a good grasp on your trail/route) JKS discos are nice and the OEM skids are pretty durable.
My list for being out in the wilderness (Army in me kicks in)
- plenty of water
- first aid kit (preferably a survival kit)
- compass
- zip ties
- good knife
- water purifying tablets
- good back pack
- rope (100')
- sun block
- trekking pole
- something to mark your trail (orange would be best)
- detailed map of your route left with friends
- handheld GPS
- pepper spray
- whistle
My list for being out in the wilderness (Army in me kicks in)
- plenty of water
- first aid kit (preferably a survival kit)
- compass
- zip ties
- good knife
- water purifying tablets
- good back pack
- rope (100')
- sun block
- trekking pole
- something to mark your trail (orange would be best)
- detailed map of your route left with friends
- handheld GPS
- pepper spray
- whistle
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I know you've already planned this trip, but rule of thumb is, never wheel alone. Being you have no real recovery capabilities + wheeling alone = high risk...
A fox stabilizer relocate or stabilizer itself? Don't break the bank on an expensive SS. Even the stock one is more than adequate. Most people you see running $100+ SS do it because someone else has it or they just have the funds to do so.
I would spend the money on extra parts in case of a break on the trail...
A fox stabilizer relocate or stabilizer itself? Don't break the bank on an expensive SS. Even the stock one is more than adequate. Most people you see running $100+ SS do it because someone else has it or they just have the funds to do so.
I would spend the money on extra parts in case of a break on the trail...