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What can your stock sport JT do?

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Hey guys! I just posted about my first jeep yesterday. I know everyone loves modding out their trucks, and I think that makes it hard to find good examples of just how capable a bone stock sport model truck is. As a guy who doesn't want to drop thousands on accessories and upgrades right away, I would definitely enjoy seeing some examples of stock trucks on the trail. What is your experience? Thanks in advance!
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Really depends on your tolerance for body damage, scrapes, bangs, etc..- they’re super capable stock, but you’re going to drag various components if you take it on moderately rocky trails. I took my stock Overland loaded down with camping gear and a 125 lb rtt over the bed through a 5 rated mountain trail and had no issues outside of the aforementioned damage. I’ve since added a few skid plates to low points and lifted it a bit to throw some larger tires on. I haven’t taken it anywhere that I couldn’t have gotten day 1, but it’s easier getting there now. Some stock trail pictures:

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I'm on the "cover" and at 3:23 in this video.



Since then I added Rubicon front springs and 4 fox shocks.

Will be adding more skid plates, no lift planned. Maybe taller tires on stock rims when current tires wear out.
 
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I'm on the "cover" and at 3:23 in this video.



Since then I added Rubicon front springs and 4 fox shocks.

Will be adding more skid plates, no lift planned. Maybe taller tires on stock rims when current tires wear out.
Nice! Are those stock tires? Hard to tell from the vid. Impressive nontheless
 

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I know you want stock experience, but just some meatier tires would be the best bang for your buck. Don't need anything huge either unless you want to traverse some obstacles, just better traction. Check the member marketplace and you'll see Rubicon and Mojave takeoff tires are pretty readily available. I've always had positive experiences with the member marketplace
 

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Nice! Are those stock tires? Hard to tell from the vid. Impressive nontheless
Stock Bridgestone Dueler A/T on 18" Overland/80th Anniversary wheels, thanks!
 
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Stock Bridgestone Dueler A/T on 18" Overland/80th Anniversary wheels, thanks!
I have the duelers on 17” wheels. They aren’t inspiring to look at, but your video helps give some confidence!
 

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I have the duelers on 17” wheels. They aren’t inspiring to look at, but your video helps give some confidence!
That's what I had for 25000 miles and they were fine off-roading. Not great, but worked on dunes and in the woods.
 

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Mine climbed a 20° hill..

Really depends on your tolerance for body damage, scrapes, bangs, etc..- they’re super capable stock, but you’re going to drag various components if you take it on moderately rocky trails. I took my stock Overland loaded down with camping gear and a 125 lb rtt over the bed through a 5 rated mountain trail and had no issues outside of the aforementioned damage. I’ve since added a few skid plates to low points and lifted it a bit to throw some larger tires on. I haven’t taken it anywhere that I couldn’t have gotten day 1, but it’s easier getting there now. Some stock trail pictures:

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I took my stock (except some take off rock rails and wheels) Sport to SMORR a bit ago. Did great - more than I had wanted honestly.

I did slice a tire on a rock - I would second the earlier mention to consider other tires. Doesn't have to be bigger, but something stronger than the Duelers. (Since this event I've now swapped to Falken AT3W in 285/70/17)

I was even able to complete the two badge trails there!

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