When I gotta go...

[FL-Jeeper]

Should the need arise, my hobby has supplied me with a rather capable vehicle. And while I've effectively sacrificed capacity, I have the remains of an older Wrangler fashioned into a small trailer with huge hauling capacity.

Model: 2008 Jeep Wrangler
Engine: 3.8L V-6, 202HP, 237 lb-ft tq
Transmission: 6 Speed manual
Transfer Case: Command-Trac 2.72 4L
Wheelbase: 96"
RTI: recently untested
Front Axle:
High Pinion Dana 30
Detroit Tru-Trac w/ 4.10 gears
Super HD U-joints
Bilstein 5100 series shocks
Braided stainless steel brake lines
Rusty's 3.25" springs
Super HD adjustable track bar & gusseted mounts
Bilstein steering stabilizer with flip/clearance modification
Rear Axle:
Dana 44
Mopar Trak-Loc w/ 4.10 gears
Bilstein 5100 series shocks
Braided stainless steel brake lines
Rusty's 3.25" springs
Super HD adjustable upper & lower control arms
Super HD adjustable track bar
Super HD track bar reinforcement bracket

AtoZ Fabrication tubular steel rocker guards modified & welded to frame rails.
Mopar transfer case & gas tank skids
RuffStuff welded plate steel diff covers
River Raider engine, tranny and air tank/evaporator skids
Expedition One Basic DX front bumper
Smittybilt SRC rear bumper w/ tire swing
Warn M8000
KC Long Range Daylighters (X2)
AEV Snorkel
Best Top Half Top, full factory soft top & Best Top trail cover
700W Marine Grade Inverter
sPOD electrical accessory
YellowTop battery
Onboard hot/cold shower system
Tires: Kuhmo Road Venture Mud Terrains in 315/75R16, 10 ply, Load Range E

16X8 Eagle Alloy Series 137's

SprayMax bedliner throughout tub.


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[Evolver]

Very nice!

[Echo2]

Woof.....go get em....:)

[bacpacker]

Nice rig with a ton of goodies included. MUDDIN, u gotta love it.

[FL-Jeeper]

Thanks, it's a ton o' fun.

The trailer is the back half of a 99-ish (I think) Wrangler. The gas tank has been removed and the Dana 35 axle is complete minus brakes & ring gear.
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It's a recent acquisition and I have a laundry list of additions I want to make.

[Jimmy24]

No doubt very cool Jeep! I like that trailer too!

Your set I think.

Jimmy

[Echo2]

This is a neat addition to and BOV....and takes up no space....

http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/FRONT-RUNNER-CAMPFIRE-COOKING-GRATE-p79.html

[mitunnelrat]

I like this rig, and my desire for a Wrangler has now doubled. Thank you. lol

[Sniper-T]

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I HATE when that happens!

Sweet ride! Love to see someone that uses a 4x4 for more than mall hopping!

Nice job on the trailer too. Did you consider leaving the tank in there with a small transfer pump? you could have greatly extended your milage capabilities.

[FL-Jeeper]

Did you consider leaving the tank in there with a small transfer pump? you could have greatly extended your milage capabilities.

I didn't build it but replacing the tank & factory filler hose etc. is on my list. First up is a spare tire & OEM spare mount for the tailgate. Then a tongue box & maybe a pintle hitch.

[MegaCPC]

Bringing this back...

How do you like those Kuhmos? I'm going to need a new set of tires for my truck soon. It's not a daily driver but it does see some pavement time to and from the wheelin spots and when I need to haul stuff.

Ever had them in the sand?

[FL-Jeeper]

Bringing this back...

How do you like those Kuhmos? I'm going to need a new set of tires for my truck soon. It's not a daily driver but it does see some pavement time to and from the wheelin spots and when I need to haul stuff.

Ever had them in the sand?

The Kuhmos have been great. I've put about 35,000 miles on them and they are wearing well and fairly minimally. On road noise is minimal as well. Performance in rocks, mud & sand is phenomenal, especially when aired down to 15psi. The sidewalks are tough as nails and have taken a beating on the rocks. They were expensive but I am sold & would buy them again.

[MegaCPC]

That's impressive for a mud terrain. What other tires have you ran to compare to?

I'm currently running BFG KM2s and they are a great all around trail tire. Mud performance is average but they really do well in the snow and in the sand. For sand I'm usually go 9-10psi rear and 12psi up front. Before that I had the ProComp Xtreme mudders which were average all around and didn't excel in any one area.

I'm looking for something that is a little more pavement friendly due to possible bug out duties. Considered BFG A/Ts but I really want a more agressive tread. Like I said it's not a daily. That's where the Kuhmos interest me, especially if you're getting 35k plus out of them!

Most of the wheeling I do is mild trails and exploring:

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The 90's glory lightbar has since been removed.

Have a 60 to maybe throw at it eventually but at this point I'm really doubting the need for what I do with it.

[FL-Jeeper]

Yeah I'm amazed at how well they have worn however I am religious about rotating, maintaining proper air pressure and I did spring for the internal balance beads. The beads negate the need to rebalance as the tires wear. The passenger front is just starting to cup but I noticed a slight bow in my tie rod yesterday which I am assuming is the cause of the cupping. I plan on addressing that issue asap.

One drawback is they are directional so I'm stuck with a front to rear rotation with the spare set up for the drivers side (With my driving style I know I tend to beat up the driver front tire more than any other but I can still get home if I must briefly run the spare on the passenger side). As I rotate the spare in, currently the passenger side tires are noticeably more worn than the driver side tires. I need to get down to the tire shop and have them flip the spare on the rim so the wear will start to even out all around.

As for comparison, these are the only MT's I've ran on this rig but a few years ago I had a TJ & ran Thornbird Swampers (super mud traction but very soft compound, wears very fast) KM2's (great tire, good wear, good in all but heavy clay mud) & I had a Toyota pickup & ran Procomp MT's (inexpensive tire, good mud traction, did not do well in the rocks and had to constantly be balanced, wore very fast).

On that note, the Kuhmos have not chunked that bad at all. I've hammered rocks & fallen trees & they've taken all the abuse I could throw at em. They've got an E load rating & a stiff 10 ply sidewall. My JK's curb weight is a bit over 5k lbs so 15psi is just about right.