The only extra armor I have are my EVO rock sliders which replaced my stock Rubicon sliders. I do have aftermarket bumpers and a winch but most overlanders have at least this with roof racks. My JK handles better now then when it was stock.
Probably at least. I just have had other vehicles with skids and bumpers and winches and all of them it affected the handling which on a crappy handling vehicle out of the box like the JKU, I can't afford nor do I want those types of changes. So basically, IMO it can cause handling issues which is detrimental to my driving. That's all I'm saying. Everyone is different.
Why do I have the feeling we've done this before. dde0b
Yeah every so often someone comes along and try's to she'd some "light" on how they know the true definition of overlandlanding and an overland build. How their build is more suitable For "Overlanding." Truth be told we are all overlanders, but none could come close to Gregor The Overlander. Boom. THAT just happened. GCM2 said it best... Please read above for his words of wisdom. He's like a mind ninja!
If you are referring to me as "someone" that comes along to shed light, then you are wrong. I just wrote my experience with modifying vehicles. I don't agree with everything said above, but my point was to come in and give my experience and not to discuss everyone else's theory on why I'm wrong which for my application I am 100% right for me. I will be sure to ask questions if I have any in the process of my build, but I have a plan which might be different from many. However, I can appreciate everyone's opinions.
You are correct in saying every build is different and you should build to suit your needs. As for the rest of my post, if you care to read the many pages of this thread you'll see lots of hilarity and fun mixed in every so often with someone trying to define what an overlander is and why they are different than most of our builds. Don't be so sensitive.
Where's the snorkel and roof rack?
if you care to read the many pages of this thread you'll see lots of hilarity and fun mixed in........ Don't be so sensitive.
...... I find it also funny because people even categorize their Jeeps. They are Jeeps and that's it.
Gregor if I bring my petersons mag to KOH can I get your overlanding autograph?
I'm definitely not sensitive, but I find it also funny because people even categorize their Jeeps. They are Jeeps and that's it. They are the coolest, funnest and biggest money pit I have ever driven. I know no matter how good I build my Jeep, I will be the main factor in its capability which I know I'm not the best. I hope I didn't come across as arrogant or sensitive. :standing wave:
now see, this is exactly what it's about! It's an offroad vehicle, just build it up to your taste :thumb: