Calling the cabin of the JK "cozy" would be an understatement and I'm always looking for new ways to mount accessories in the truck. Since the windshield is already pretty small as is, I wanted to avoid anything that mounted on top of the dash. With limited options, I took the advice of our own Jason Grogg and ordered a Carolina Metal Masters JK Grab Bar. The JK Grab Bar is … [Read more...]
JK Old Man Emu Spring Upgrade
Generally speaking, when you start modifying your rig all of the additional changes come with one major drawback, weight. Two years ago I installed an AEV 3.5" DualSport SC suspension in our 2014 JKU Rubicon, and while it's been a great suspension setup, the rear end of the Jeep was starting to show some major sagging after the first few weeks. Since I'm not a big fan of … [Read more...]
Do You Really Need a Winch?
As many of you have noticed, I've spent the better part of the past year and a half driving around without a winch. In that time I've had numerous discussions, most of which start with "you're an idiot" and and all which end with me replying "it's cool bro I drive a Jeep, they don't get stuck." Now in full disclosure I've finally wizened up a little bit (not much, but enough … [Read more...]
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack – Install
JK's are not exactly known for having massive amounts of cargo space, and once you install a fridge and drawer, it get's tough to fit chairs, beds, 50 gallons of water, showers, and toilets an "overlanding" load out into the truck. For almost a year and a half, I ran a GOBI Stealth roof rack on the JK with mixed results (a comparison is in the works). Long story short, I no … [Read more...]
2016 DirtRoadTrip Jeep Refresh
It's been a little over a year and a half since we added out 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to the DirtRoadTrip fleet, and since then we've completed a fair amount of modifications. If you're not already familiar with our Jeep, you can find the original build and plans here. Currently the JK is equipped with the following: AEV Front and Rear Bumpers AEV … [Read more...]
