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Your post is confusing swapping 18s for 17s or 17s for 18s? But, if you ever intend to build up rig with allot of weight, stay with the 18s...as you may find that you need to add bigger brakes and the 18s may allow the additional space you will need.

Eddie, one of the most important installs I intend to do...thanks for breaking new ground for us....And, please, let us know your thoughts after finishing some of your trips. Hopefully the issues you faced will be resolved by the time I receive mine.

Understand. Since the boss and I will be overlanding full time, I will be removing the rear seat or a portion thereof...Weight savings...since I need a bumper that is heavier duty than plastic, I will mount an aluminum bumper (probably)...weight avoidance vice steel. But, since I am opting for...

Totally agree, many products don't have a weight listed. I usually contact the vendor...some reply, but most don't.

I have owned 5 jeeps, served in 5 combat/hostile fire zones and had near death experiences 4 times: 3 in Beirut (83-84) and once in Afghanistan. Not one of those near death experiences occured in a jeep. Goes to prove how safe jeeps are.

Jeeps aren't as friendly to the environment as many other vehicles. However, the biggest threat to our environment, that isn't addressed by the media....oxygen wasters...that provide no value to our world or people. Example: see video at beginning of thread.

Nice to see everyone being honest regarding the stupid things you've done. I've never done anything stupid...NOT!

The AEV home site has their 2.5 inch dual sport suspension for the gas JT...but states it is not adequate for the diesel...but they are working on a suspension lift for it.

Also check Hefty Fabworks. I believe their bumpers are steel and their site doesn't show brush guards on the JL/JT bumper...but, I have been led to believe that they are willing in many cases to make mods to their products.

Suggest you check out the Genright site...they have a couple of aluminum bumpers that provide brush guard protection for the grill and headlight area.

Well, from my perspective the tech was technically correct. BUT, think you will also have to switch out the sport fenders for rubi fenders to avoid rubbing.

There are definitely differences between the lifts for the diesel vice 3.6! Mopar has one, not sure of others that have come out yet. I would be very careful on the weight of items you put on: wheels, tires, bumpers, etc..

Looks good to me! Missing one of the hinges, but think you know that. Question: do you think placing 4-way plate at the top of the back (where it meets the cab), runoff towards the top hinge,, may be reduced? Not questioning your build; just a question. Also, would hydro lift arms serve you...

Great build, although a little higher than I am thinking (35's). What is your gas mileage under load?

Very impressed with this being your "first." You obviously gained allot of experience with the various video options available to you...incorporation of UAV/drone footage was premier. Enjoyed fireside footage the most. BTW...you don't need to tell us, you just got up...it's pretty...

Crap, wish it had been me. Would have been a great excuse for putting a new suspension and King Coilovers on my Honda Civic.

At the very least, off roading becomes an amusement park ride...don't cross the line!

My main enjoyment with off roading are the challenges associated with the journey. Where is the line that we cross when we go to so many technology advancements that the journey is no longer a challenge?...when we cross that line...it is now all about the destination...might as well fly.

Great way to save weight...especially if the factory sliders provided a capability you didn't need while the aftermarket provided a capability you did need. One of my pet peeves with aftermarket providers and original manufactorers is that many do not list the weight of their products. And...

Love the non-traditional concept