Project RHINO: Recreational High Intensity Nimble Overlander

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[DocMike]

Just looking at your vehicle list...looks like you have LOTS of cool toys.

Hi everyone!

Documenting here my JTR build for triple sport purposes for my family and I in Dubai (weekday 3-kid commute truck, weekend family camper, and big trip Overlander). I know I’m asking a lot of one vehicle, but hey - no harm trying. Starting off with a Launch Edition JTR with lots of goodies from the factory but missing the Halo lights and the Rubicon fenders for this region specs.

With that goal in mind, here is how the build is mapped out:

- 35” BFG AT/KOs
- Method 701 matt bronze
- RK 3.0 Pro-X suspension
- Looking for big ass shocks, TBD here
- Deciding on which aluminum skidplate to go with
- Warn M8274-70 in custom cradle and Rubicon steel bumper
- Warn 9.5Xpi-s in rear bumper
- Custom bed rack to keep OEM Tonneau cover
- iKamper Skycamp 1.0
- IBS solar panel on the tent with dual battery system, deep cycle secondary battery (planning under bed)
- Extreme Air Magnum with 4g air tank (planning under bed)
- Baja Design Squadron Pros on bumper
- ARB Classic II 60L fridge on Slide in bed
- Privacy/Toilet awning
- 40L water tank
- Smartek hot water shower system
- Borla exhaust
- Fox Steering dampener
- Looking for an aluminum full roof rack for the expeditions
- ARB diff covers
- MOPAR Halo headlights
- MOPAR Rubicon Fenders
- other miscellaneous items

I will update this post and tread as we progress...

Here are some initial pictures:

 

[DocMike]

I'd think it would be better protected there as well. And works better aesthetically.

I like it where you've got it on the driver's side! It hearkens back to when Jeeps had the signal light below the headlight.

 

[DiscoDino]

Xchallenge?

Yep! Owned since new! Shipped back with me from NYC when I moved to Dubai in 2012

 

[DiscoDino]

Just looking at your vehicle list...looks like you have LOTS of cool toys.

Thanks man - I only hope the world gets to a better place so we can enjoy them better!

 

[DiscoDino]

I'd think it would be better protected there as well. And works better aesthetically.

 

[ThatStinging_Jeep]

Hi everyone - hope you are keeping safe!

Received the RK Pro-X rear 4 link upgrade kit...hoping I can put this on by myself without the need for a lift & a taking the rear axle out (required widening some pre-drilled holes and tapping them for 4 bolts)...

Given my suspension is EVO and this kit is RK, I can say both companies provide very good quality products...I'd give a slight edge to the EVO in terms of fit and finish...the RK came in slightly scratched in certain places (chalk it up to shipping...) where the EVO looked PRISTINE (same travel distance US to Dubai).

Also reconfiguring my hot water system...trying to go with a 6 or 10L German made boiler vs the current Australian made gas-based heater...we'll see what comes out of this!

Stay safe!

man that looks awesome,i cant wait until i save up enough for the long arm kit from rock krawler :D

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