Comments on: Overland Rig Wants Vs. Needs

By: skully

skully — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:03:06 +0000

Every time I’ve built out an off-road rig, I first focus on recovery. Lift and rubber (within reason) are part of your recovery. After that, it’s hi-lift, maxtrax(or similar), recovery points, wench and lockers. Comfort, convenience and cool-factor come later. A guy once told me, “I never get stuck, why do I need recovery gear?”. I told him this is a team sport. Even if you never get stuck, you might be doing recovery for a buddy. Be safe. Have fun.

By: Firemom

Firemom — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 03:49:37 +0000

In reply to TreXTerra. Awesome Post with great information

By: Eagle Six

Eagle Six — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 19:29:34 +0000

Good info, keeps me focused on what I need to do first

By: ivan shabelev

ivan shabelev — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:59:30 +0000

In reply to Jose. If what you'll do is more over landing I highly recommend you to stay with max 2.5''. and some good 33'' tires. 35'' are good but then as you add more weight from racks and other accessories, you will find also that your brakes are not longer enough to stop the car on safe distance. Also being a a bigger and heavier tire will cause extra stress on some other components that will impact the vehicle reliability. My recommendation get Old Man Emu (OME) 2'' kit Heavy to Medium Duty, with the extra weight of the winch and bumpers will set you at 2.5'' and fully loaded at 2''. I can speak for the MOPAR (fox) set up but it looks more for dessert running and off road racing than overlanding. I had OME on my Nissan Patrol GQ back in my home country and never had issues with it, and planing to go the same way with my JK Rubicon.

By: Rover2042

Rover2042 — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:53:21 +0000

Great article, it definitely has me thinking on what i’ve done over the years to what I should really be focusing on now.

By: Leclerc.27

Leclerc.27 — Wed, 02 May 2018 13:47:01 +0000

Great article to come across as someone new to the game. The ‘want’ vs ‘need’ is something that plays heavily into all of my decisions thus far (guided by wallet thickness as well). Lots of cool stuff, but it’s nice to hear what the first steps would be from different people and be able to read a general consensus. Got my RRO lift in, gonna have to see what clearance I gain for the tire selection. I’m on 265/60/R18s, but would like to go a little big bigger on aspect – not sure if rubbing will be an issue as they currently fit the wheel well pretty closely. Thanks!

By: Linda Lewis

Linda Lewis — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 09:30:09 +0000

I’ve been reading everyone’s comments and have learned a lot, I’ve got a jeep Jk Rubicon which like you said was very capable, I added a winch because I got way out on a service road and wondered what would happen if I got hung up. So I’m up to a 3.5 “ AEV lift with stock size 10 ply aggressive tire, I feel like this is pretty much all I need to do what I plan on doing, seeing the country and camping.

By: ScottinAZ

ScottinAZ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 03:59:51 +0000

The first upgrade I did was upgrade the brakes. I see too many “killer rigs” with upgraded tires/suspension/armor with stock brakes sliding down obstacles pushing the limit of the brakes with larger tires and maxed out loads.

By: bionicman

bionicman — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:41:07 +0000

i want tracks...

http://www.americantracktruck.com/

i need food, water, shelter

By: jscusmcvet

jscusmcvet — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:45:08 +0000

[QUOTE="Plisken, post: 205002, member: 17233"]For me it seems that all one really needs are the following items:

1. Appropriate first aid kit (includes map and compass)

2. Vehicle specific recovery kit (including tire repair)

3. Camping gear (relative term depending on personal tolerances) :tonguewink:

Everything beyond that is a want. That said, I want to go farther out of bounds, deeper into the desert, farther up the mountain, etc. too and to do that requires more gear. It isn't required to get out though. You can roll a stock 4x4/AWD vehicle with some clearance a lot of amazing places and hike on foot to see the sights you can't drive to.[/QUOTE]

Well said