Had an idea, let me know your thoughts

[jgerhard]

Look on pinterest for Jeep trailer and you will find many expedition modified rigs, or expedition portal website on pinterest.  If you look around for related pins/topics you'll find a zillion things to do.  I love browsing this stuff.

Here is an example:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/docmoab/6106133457/



http://www.pinterest.com/source/expeditionportal.com/

[JeepSh]

So maybe a good start?


http://donwhites.vinmanagersites.com/AutoDetails2.aspx?ID=16329489




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[clark123456]

How big are you planning to take the tires?

[JeepSh]

35 after a lining the 30 and reinforcing the c's


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[clark123456]

Are you opposed to a Rubicon?

[JeepSh]

If I can find a rubicon at this price I'll jump all over it. I have an 04 rubicon now. Just need more room.


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[clark123456]

You won't find a Rubicon at that price, but consider two things:  1) how much money and time you'll spend setting that Sport up to be like a Rubicon; 2) resale value of a built Sport versus a near factory Rubicon.  You don't need to do a lot to run 35s on a Rubicon.

Edit:  you also get a much more capable transfer case.

[JeepSh]

Agreed, but for over landing would a rubicon not be overkill?


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[clark123456]

Agreed, but for over landing would a rubicon not be overkill?


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That is something I do not know.  I figured lockers would be standard item on a long term off highway trip (apparent ignorance), but I just looked a couple of 101 sites and did not see it mentioned.  Heck, they were discussing the possibility of doing the trip in 2wd.  If you're not going to lock it and/or regear it, then a non-rubicon should be a nice vehicle.  Based on the prices I'm seeing for used ones on Carmax, that seems like a heck of a deal.

http://www.carmax.com/search?AsY=2013-2013&D=50&zip=30152&N=4294963010+4294962920+4294961453+4294961130&sY=2003-2013&Q=83e71d0d-a738-44b0-8b5d-30cde4c32e1c&Ep=search:results:results%20page

[jgerhard]

That is not a great deal, its the base unlimited.  I believe when I shopped for mine at that level you didn't have power windows.  The steel wheels etc....   A Sport "S" is the next step up with 17 inch allows and power windows, mirrors etc....

The ride height and springs are better on the sport S from casual observation, base model is good if you really are going to build a jeep up from the ground for offroading. 

Not 100% sure of this hadn't looked at 2013s.

[clark123456]

That is not a great deal, its the base unlimited.  I believe when I shopped for mine at that level you didn't have power windows.  The steel wheels etc....   A Sport "S" is the next step up with 17 inch allows and power windows, mirrors etc....

The ride height and springs are better on the sport S from casual observation, base model is good if you really are going to build a jeep up from the ground for offroading. 

Not 100% sure of this hadn't looked at 2013s.

That makes sense...it seemed strange to get a new one, even the older model year, cheaper than the used ones.  Are they telling untruths by claiming it as a Sport instead of a base?

[JeepSh]

It did look low to the ground.


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