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Expedition / Overland styled Jeeps

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#1 ·
Like the title says. Although I love rock crawlers, chopped and dropped, I am thinking of taking my LJ into an Overland style build. One that comes to mind is LO2AY 2:drool:

 
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#112 ·
Love it, looks awesome. The pizza cutters look fantastic on there.
 
#119 ·
Planning on setting up a bed in the back of the XJ so i dont have to deal with a rooftop tent. (Cost and wind) so looking for interior pictures to get some ideas.i usually just tent it but using the space in the jeep will make it simple when its just me and the dog.
Look up sleep in the jeep ideas on expedition portal. I have a sleeping platform in my LJ that I use when I go hunting. I may do a different, lighter version this year with a conduit frame and plywood platform that folds up more for storage in the jeep full time.
 
#116 ·
98TJ162 said:
just picked this up, hope to get out on the open road within the next year or two. definitely more of an expedition overland style build I would say
Great look! What wheel/tire size you running?
 
#132 ·
Here's mine... more of an overland style build. Have a lot of confidence in the vehicle. Key is chosing reliable components and keeping on top of the maintenance. Also we tend to do more long-day trips than camping trips at the moment so the emphasis has been more on keeping going in the dark, rather than setting up camp. I am planning a roof top tent though.

Has more than enough lighting to keep going well after the sun goes down. Winch is mounted in the redesigned bumper last week but will get the wiring done this week.



In the back we've got a custom rack I've designed to hold 4 jerry cans and then misc. cargo / cool boxes etc.. Depending on the trip, we may have all 4 fuel, or 3 fuel and 1 water. Also have the option of pulling out the inner 2 cans and having a wider cargo area. On the tailgate I've got 4x 2kg fire extinguishers for easy access.





sPod Wiring and Relay kit to keep the accessory wiring and fuses clean, serviceable and safe.



Other highlights include:

AEV Highline Fender kit - big tires and low COG

ARB Safari Snorkel

Tummy tucker and SYE to get the clearance and reduce the vibrations. On that note, also got a new front shaft and balancing beads in the tires.

On Board Air York compressor system from Off Road Only.

SwayLoc from Off Road Only - ability to change body roll on the fly. Great for a better ride on the rough stuff and then stiffening it up for the road sections.

TPMS to monitor tire pressures.

7" Garmin GPS

ARB Rear Bumper with telescopic flag holder (fishing pole!) and rear view camera

Road Armor front bumper and steering box skid, significantly redesigned to add more useful lighting, and sit the winch lower and further back to increase air flow to the radiator, and aesthetically match the Highline Fenders better.

Auburn ECTED Rear Diff and ARB front diff.



Future plans - would like to have a roof top tent and on board shower system etc... and continue improving storage and accessibility of things.

The great thing is - having the confidence in the vehicle to drive solo across stretches of desert that you really shouldn't drive solo :) (make sure ppl know where you are, and where you're supposed to be. Quite often we have point-to-point challenges though so the self-supporting overland capability is great for that.)



 
#138 ·
That's the direction our JK is headed in!



Stock suspension & tires, but monstalined interior, wildboar fastback rack, PIAA lighting, and *cough*smittybilt*cough* winch.

Snorkel up next!
 
#143 ·
I would like to go this way as well with my cherokee. so far its already pretty good, but some way of mounting a gas can, water, supplies etc, and a way to sleep. thinking of removing the rear seat and trying to fit a twin matress back there, then have a roof cargo bag. still needs some other things like shovel, power inverter, off road lights, jack, and full size spare.





 
#147 ·
Car Camping: Traveling in a vehicle to an established campground. *If there is a picnic table there, it is probably car camping.

Backcountry Adventure: A one-day, or multi-day off-highway trip in an adventure motorcycle or 4wd.

Overland(ing): Vehicle-supported, self-reliant adventure travel, typically exploring remote locations and interacting with other cultures.

Vehicle-Dependent Expedition: An organized, vehicle-dependent journey with a defined purpose, often geographic or scientific in nature.

Expedition Vehicle: A 4wd or adventure motorcycle prepared for self-reliant travel over long distances, through unpredictable weather and over variable terrain.

ExPo: An abbreviation of the website Expedition Portal.

Difficulty of the terrain can be defined by the*1-5 scale

Source:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/what-is-overlanding/definition.html

Also from Lo2ay's Spider LJ Build
I think most people are posting saying that they want to get more into expedition style and are posting current photos.
 
#149 ·
I know the expo definition very well and have been living this life style since I bought my first jeep. I can carry up to a weeks worth of supplies for myself, but would not call it expo. My question was what constitutes an expedition jeep in this thread? Meaning, most of these jeeps are just jeeps. When I think expedition, I think a carry all mule that has the capabilities to let you live for days if not weeks with modern amenities to make your outdoor living better than just primitive camping. Since lo2ay's LJ was brought up, that is similar to what I would call expo.

This type of build is a overall terrain type of build. Many people build with no real direction of goal other then big monster or a type of look. Expedition vehicles are a function over form and sort of Boy Scout type vehicle. It's not a rock crawler of mud buggy. It's there to take the driver over the land that's in front of them. They may encounter water sand rocks and mud. These jeeps or vehicles are built to get them through the terrain but not to the extreme of any of those terrains. In some instances you may try to avoid the harder areas. That could cause you to take a longer route and the vehicle is built and stocked with the stuff you need to get from point A to point B. it's prepared for different terrains and for the time it takes to traverse that terrain.
Once again, what you describe is a trail riding jeep. Not purpose built, but a good all around jeep without crazy tires and such. How are you all living out of these jeeps?
 
#153 ·
I know the expo definition very well and have been living this life style since I bought my first jeep. I can carry up to a weeks worth of supplies for myself, but would not call it expo. My question was what constitutes an expedition jeep in this thread? Meaning, most of these jeeps are just jeeps. When I think expedition, I think a carry all mule that has the capabilities to let you live for days if not weeks with modern amenities to make your outdoor living better than just primitive camping. Since lo2ay's LJ was brought up, that is similar to what I would call expo.

Once again, what you describe is a trail riding jeep. Not purpose built, but a good all around jeep without crazy tires and such. How are you all living out of these jeeps?
Your first post you stated that you were not trying to flame anyone. I think maybe how you worded your statements it could be taken a bit negative. Then your second post where you quoted people you was a bit condescending. Correct me if I'm wrong. Maybe the question you are asking is,

Along with the photos of these Jeeps posted what else, if anything have YOU done to YOUR Jeep that makes it better for Overland type travel?

Different areas if the country or world require curtain needs in gear, supplies, and modification. It would be a better idea to maybe list modifications to the Jeep, cargo area, and what you carry and amount of time you've found yourself living from the Jeep. That's what I like to know about everyone's Jeep. Also how you sleep? Are you in, under, on top, next to it, or with in eye sight?
 
#151 ·
To me, expedition jeep simply means a Jeep you take on expeditions. Why complicate it?

I backpack a lot, which influences how I pack. Most people pack an absurd amount of crap. If I can fit 2 weeks worth of comfortable living in my backpack, I can certainly fit it into my Jeep. Althought they make it LOOK more expo, I have no need for a rooftop tent or snorkel.
 
#152 ·
Once again, I was not trying to start anything, but I was trying to see it I fit in. I have been backpacking since I was in my early teens and have gone on many amazing trips. My LJ is a pretty all around jeep with a focus on certains terrains but I am trying to make it an all around expo type jeep. This is my last trip. About 500 mile round trip (sadly it was cut short). Under all that junk/tools/spare parts is a pretty good modular packing system.





and from the next camp site over on the tow rig. RTT from TJM.

 
#157 ·
here is a pic of the xj before my last trip with central overland I love this style and as far as the snorkel its for piece of mind I never purposely try to sink the xj but S$^t happens and I like the 10-15 seconds to try to get out of what stupidity got me into. im keeping the interior as plain as possible I sleep in the jeep with a small mattress and strap my gear down on top of the mattress when traveling my camp set up is un loading the xj.
most of these have been on the forum already







some are from last year



 
#162 ·
im keeping the interior as plain as possible I sleep in the jeep with a small mattress and strap my gear down on top of the mattress when traveling my camp set up is un loading the xj.


Very cool !!

Pics are from EJS. My build goal is a cross between a rock crawler and an expo rig, I usually don't camp more than 3 or 4 nights at a time. Those trips are usually to wheeling spots. Plan on running the Kokopelli Trail and White Rim this spring/fall.
Nice ... Looks good so far.

work in progress, but getting there.
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Yeah I hear you. I think every Jeep is a "work in progress .. only the degree of work varies"

I'm currently saving for a deep cycle battery hoping to be ready for a three day run west in 3 weeks.
 
#158 ·
Pics are from EJS. My build goal is a cross between a rock crawler and an expo rig, I usually don't camp more than 3 or 4 nights at a time. Those trips are usually to wheeling spots. Plan on running the Kokopelli Trail and White Rim this spring/fall.
 

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