Overlanding?

[Cyclemoe]

Here’s my 06 2500. Gets me where I want to go and back.

 

[The_Burban]

I am of the opinion if you want to build the 07~14 up then like the border patrol units your going to have to cut the bumpers, remove the running boards. then have custom front and rear bumpers fabricated especially if you want a winch setup, then skid plates like the border patrol units, skid plate for the gas tank, then beef up the rest of the drivetrain and suspension, disable the airbags, wont be a rock crawler but could be a fairly capable vehicle. unfortunately there just isn't much out there aftermarket wise for this kind of thing so it's not really cost effective to do. due to wheel base length it might not get to the same places that a cj7 would but it could still be just as fun. who's willing to drop 20-40k and give it shot? lol

@swathdiver he has the cash to do it.. keeps 50k in his stash box

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...hhhh-its-a-secret.114214/page-11#post-1378164

Mine is a family hauler. I do like to see what others do with these things especially for extended stays, comfort, overnight accomodations.. things that can apply to a long road trip, keeping the kids and wife comfy, happy...

 

[swathdiver]

@swathdiver he has the cash to do it.. keeps 50k in his stash box

I did, my wife and daughters found it though, empty now. Well, it's got some IOUs in there but they're worthless! LOL

 

[Tozan]

Darn, was hoping 07+. Like to see what's done with the platform.

Still very cool build. Thanks.

Mine is a very capable 2011 and it can be done for less than $20 grand. There are some companies still that build bumpers and winch mounts for these. My airbags are still working and at 175,000 everything is still working fine.

 

[Tozan]

wont be a rock crawler but could be a fairly capable vehicle. unfortunately there just isn't much out there aftermarket wise for this kind of thing so it's not really cost effective to do. due to wheel base length it might not get to the same places that a cj7 would but it could still be just as fun. who's willing to drop 20-40k and give it shot? lol

Skid plates wont be necessary if it isn't going rock crawling. There are companies that make the bumpers.

Who wants to drop $20k.. I did and it works great... This what you can get for less than 20k

 

[swathdiver]

Skid plates wont be necessary if it isn't going rock crawling. There are companies that make the bumpers.

Who wants to drop $20k.. I did and it works great... This what you can get for less than 20k

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Do you take extra fuel on those trips out into the desert? If so, how much?

 

[Tozan]

Do you take extra fuel on those trips out into the desert? If so, how much?

My last trip was 280 miles and I didn't bother bringing extra fuel. I can carry 10 gallons in my rear rack if needed. I have been thinking about cutting the rear cross member above the spare tire and putting in a new cross member to make room for a 15 to 20 gallon transfer tank back there.

 

[swathdiver]

My last trip was 280 miles and I didn't bother bringing extra fuel. I can carry 10 gallons in my rear rack if needed. I have been thinking about cutting the rear cross member above the spare tire and putting in a new cross member to make room for a 15 to 20 gallon transfer tank back there.

Thanks. I'd be concerned about running out of fuel out there with mine if I drove that much. My Wavian Jerry Cans do not leak or stink up the cab, we can and have carried them inside without issue.

 

[Doubeleive]

Skid plates wont be necessary if it isn't going rock crawling. There are companies that make the bumpers.

Who wants to drop $20k.. I did and it works great... This what you can get for less than 20k

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what is this under the front end? some kind of lift?

 

[Doubeleive]

Skid plates wont be necessary if it isn't going rock crawling. There are companies that make the bumpers.

Who wants to drop $20k.. I did and it works great... This what you can get for less than 20k

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lol, I need skid plates just on pavement, I occasionally take out stop signs haha