Mr. Wuf
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- Michael
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I bought a Gobi North Edition yesterday. When I first started looking at Jeeps, I was torn between building a Rubicon or a Sport S with Max Tow, but this Jeep had the right features at the right price, so I jumped on it.
I traded my 2015 JKU Hard Rock and financed this one for next to nothing. The JKUHR was a tank green six-speed with a soft top, 3ā lift, Metalcloak Overland fenders, Warn winch, 35s, and a few other extras. It was tough to give it up, but the miles were creeping up, and the rebates on this North Edition made it make sense to trade.
Prior to the JKUHR, I drove a black 2007 JKU Sahara that I had built similarly, a black cherry 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie, and a 2005 red TJ (my first Wrangler after driving a ā94 ZJ through college).
When I drove the TJ, I decided I wanted a truck. I immediately missed having a Jeep and traded the Ram after about 18 months of ownership. Then, I missed having a truck (although not enough to get rid of my Jeeps). When the JT was revealed, I knew Iād eventually have one, and here we are.
While I had built my previous Jeeps with rocks in mind, I rarely got off-road and really never tested my Rubiconās limits. I hope someone finds it that will love it and get it on the trails where it belongs.
As for the JT, Iām going a slightly different route with more of a camping/beach cruiser in mind. It is my first automatic since the Ram, so Iām sure Iāll miss the manual transmission a little, but I wanted something easy to pull a small skiff or jet skis behind.
It came with dual tops, color-matched hard top and fenders, LED upgrade, cold weather group, black cloth seats, remote start, remote proximity entry, 8.4ā radio, tonneau cover, and 3.73 gears because the 4.10s apparently arenāt available on Overlands (boo). Most of these comfort features are standard on any other vehicle, but theyāre a gigantic upgrade for me compared to the relatively spartan JK interior.
Iām planning to add the following upgrades in no particular order:
Anyway, thoughts? Feedback? Suggestions?
I traded my 2015 JKU Hard Rock and financed this one for next to nothing. The JKUHR was a tank green six-speed with a soft top, 3ā lift, Metalcloak Overland fenders, Warn winch, 35s, and a few other extras. It was tough to give it up, but the miles were creeping up, and the rebates on this North Edition made it make sense to trade.
Prior to the JKUHR, I drove a black 2007 JKU Sahara that I had built similarly, a black cherry 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie, and a 2005 red TJ (my first Wrangler after driving a ā94 ZJ through college).
When I drove the TJ, I decided I wanted a truck. I immediately missed having a Jeep and traded the Ram after about 18 months of ownership. Then, I missed having a truck (although not enough to get rid of my Jeeps). When the JT was revealed, I knew Iād eventually have one, and here we are.
While I had built my previous Jeeps with rocks in mind, I rarely got off-road and really never tested my Rubiconās limits. I hope someone finds it that will love it and get it on the trails where it belongs.
As for the JT, Iām going a slightly different route with more of a camping/beach cruiser in mind. It is my first automatic since the Ram, so Iām sure Iāll miss the manual transmission a little, but I wanted something easy to pull a small skiff or jet skis behind.
It came with dual tops, color-matched hard top and fenders, LED upgrade, cold weather group, black cloth seats, remote start, remote proximity entry, 8.4ā radio, tonneau cover, and 3.73 gears because the 4.10s apparently arenāt available on Overlands (boo). Most of these comfort features are standard on any other vehicle, but theyāre a gigantic upgrade for me compared to the relatively spartan JK interior.
Iām planning to add the following upgrades in no particular order:
- Linex (Iām waiting on a local installer to get back to me with a quote).
- Katzkins ā I think a dark saddle would look good with the Gobi.
- Lift ā I want to go with at least 35s. Iād love to have 37s, but Iād rather not regear right now and Iām not sure Iād be happy with the stock ratio on tires that big. Like I said, this is my first JT, so Iām clueless on lift sizes or brands to be looking at. I donāt need the absolutely top of the line, but I want something that rides as good or better than stock. Suggestions?
- Tires ā Iām thinking I want a good all-terrain in 35 or 37. Iāve driven on mud terrains for years, but for my use, Iād prefer something a little quieter and more mannerly on the road. Any great ATs out there?
- Wheels ā I like the stock wheels, but Iām sure Iāll need an upgrade to fit bigger, wider tires on these axles. Iām not interested in running spacers again. I never had issues with them in the past, but they always made me a little nervous. Iād love to have a black wheel with a Gobi rock ring. I donāt need a true beadlock and I donāt care at all if the look makes me a poser. I like what I like and would love suggestions for something that is good looking and affordable.
- Bumper ā I love Poison Spyderās stuff. I want something very simple that enhances the Jeepās look. I have no intention of cutting corners here, as cheap bumpers are fugly and significant downgrades from stock. It doesnāt have to be PSC, but it has to be similar in quality of build and aesthetic.
- Winch ā Iāve been a Warn guy for years, but I have heard good things about Smittybilt recently, and I think their winches with black synthetic line look good.
Anyway, thoughts? Feedback? Suggestions?
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