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Xpedition Series
Jeep Bumper Tire Carrier
Available for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, Rubicon's and Unlimited's. Some drilling is required on 1998-Newer TJ's.

Xtreme Duty Jeep
Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier
Available for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, Rubicon's and Unlimited's. Some drilling is required on 1998-Newer TJ's.

Heavy Duty
Jeep Front Bumper
Available for all 1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, Rubicon's and Unlimited's.

Jeep TJ Wrangler
Nose Guard
Available for all 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ's, Rubicon's and Unlimited's. No drilling is required. Nose guard is a bolt on option and can be used on OEM and most aftermarket bumpers.

Jeep TJ Wrangler
Rocker Guards
LoD is now offering Super beefy rocker guards for your 1997-2006 Jeep TJ and Rubicon. These rocker guards are available with or without a heavy duty tube step which are perfect for kids and your significant others.

Jeep XJ Cherokee
& JK Wrangler Products
Coming in January 2007

LoD is a good friend of 4x4xplor.com and a small percent of every bumper/tire-carrier sold through this website goes directly to support its existence.

Full Traction Suspension Jeep JK Wrangler
3″ Ultimate Lift Installation Write-Up

When it comes to frame mounted rocker guard protection for your Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited, few can compare to the high quality construction, strength, function and clean design of the Shrockworks Rock Sliders.

Built with severe punishment in mind, the Shrockworks Rock Sliders are designed with beefy squared tubes that sit just below the body pinch seam of your Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited and features a round tube side bar that extends out and angles up to provide maximum ground clearance and protection for your Jeep. Additional benefits of the tube side bars is its ability to be used as a Hi-Lift Jack point and of course, serve as a viable side step.

Shrockworks Jeep JK Wrangler
Stubby Front Bumper Installation Write-Up

The one question that I get asked time and time again from new Jeepers is, “what’s the first mod I should do to my Jeep?” Of course, my answer to them is always the same, “recovery gear”. The fact of the matter is, whether you’re new to the world of off-roading with a right off the show room floor stock Jeep, or a long time veteran with a highly modified built up trail rig, everyone gets into a jam sooner or later. Of course, if you just happen to be God’s gift to off-roading and feel you don’t need recovery gear because you never get stuck, please do the rest of us a favor and get some anyway so that you’ll have what it takes to help us mere mortals get out of the sticky situations we get into all of the time.

Recent Write-Ups

	Shrockworks Jeep JK Wrangler 4-Door Unlimited Rock Sliders Installation Write-Up When it comes to frame mounted rocker guard protection for your Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited, few can compare to the high quality construction, strength, function and clean design of the Shrockworks Rock Sliders.
	Trail Recovery Gear Essentials The one question that I get asked time and time again from new Jeepers is, “what’s the first mod I should do to my Jeep?” Of course, my answer to them is always the same, “recovery gear”. The fact of the matter is, whether you’re new to the world of off-roading with a right off the show room floor stock Jeep, or a long time veteran with a highly modified built up trail rig, everyone gets into a jam sooner or later. Of course, if you just happen to be God’s gift to off-roading and feel you don’t need recovery gear because you never get stuck, please do the rest of us a favor and get some anyway so that you’ll have what it takes to help us mere mortals get out of the sticky situations we get into all of the time.
	Pro Comp Xtreme Mud Terrain Tires & Pro Comp Series 8179 Black Powder Coat Wheels To begin Phase-1 of my Project-JK build up, I set out to get my Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited lifted tall enough to clear 35? tires and to be able to do it on a really tight budget. And, while I was able to accomplish the lift I needed with a TeraFlex 2.5? Budget Boost , I found it hard to compromise on what kind of wheels and tires I should run. After all, a good set of tires play a huge part in how well your Jeep will perform on the trail and for me personally, I have always been of the mindset that it makes more sense to buy a set of good tires I know I can trust than to buy a set that might be more affordable but will end up leaving me sitting high and dry when I really need them the most. And, to complicate things even more, it would seem that finding a decent set of wheels and tires that will actually fit the JK's odd 5×5 bolt pattern hasn't exactly been the easiest thing to do especially since they are in such high demand right now and supplies are so limited.
	TeraFlex Jeep JK Wrangler 2.5? Budget Boost Lift Installation Write-Up Phase one of the official Project-JK build up was to to get our Jeep JK Wrangler lifted high enough to sit on top of 35" tires and do it on a very tight budget. And, after doing some extensive research, we concluded that the best way to accomplish this goal was to start with the installation of a TeraFlex Budget Boost coil spacer suspension lift. With an extremely low retail price of about $225 (when purchased with a set of optional shock absorber extensions), this very complete kit will effectively lift your Jeep JK Wrangler 2.5" and do it without the need of purchasing new longer shocks - need I say more? In addition to being cheap, the TeraFlex 2.5" Budget Boost is a very well made coil spacer suspension lift kit and it's extremely easy to install. Please take the time to read over all the instructions below prior to installing your lift and by all means, let me know if you have any questions.
	LoD Jeep JK Wrangler Front Winch Bumper Installation Write-Up If you're looking for a great heavy duty front bumper that looks great, is made out of 3/16? thick steel, has a narrower width to give you amazing approch angles, allows you to keep your factory fog lights, come with D-Ring mounts, has a winch plate that is recessed between your frame rails and a price tag that won't break the bank, the LoD Jeep JK Wrangler Front Winch Bumper is for you. The new LoD Jeep JK Wrangler Front Winch Bumper is super easy to install and this write-up should be all that you need to make it happen. Please read through the check list on the left to make sure you have everything you need before you start and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Tim Pilcher's Awesome Yellow TJ
4x4xplor.com Featured Rig

Optima Red Top Battery, T-Max Winch – 10000 lbs. EW-10000, Poison Spider Trail Stinger Front Bumper, Poison Spyder fairlead light bracket, Warn winch plate
Bestop soft doors (lower only), Detroit Locker in rear, ARB Air Locker in front, ARB On Board Air system, VIAIR 100% duty cycle compressor w/ 2.5 gallon air tank, Currie Heavy Duty Steering System, Yukon Ultimate 30 upgrade Kit, Tri County Gear HD D44 rear, 4:88 Gears (Front & Rear), OR Fab Sport Cage, Rock Krusher front diff Cover, Novak Conversions NP231 Shifter Kit w/shift knob, era Flex Quick Disconnects, Warn Steering Box Skid Plate, Rubicon Express Long Arm Extreme 5.5” Suspension Lift w/belly skid plate, 35” BFG Mud Terrains, Rock Crawler steel wheels, Warn Extended Fender Flares, Delta H4 HID 7” Headlamps, MX6 6 way adjustable shocks, Hi Lift Jack (48”), K& N Cold Air Intake system, Edge Trail Jammer Throttle Body & Module Upgrade, Custom Front Drive Shaft by General Drive Shaft/Monrovia, CA, Barnes 4x4 Rear Bumper/Swing out Tire Carrier w/2 Jerry Can trays & Hi Lift mount, Warn Rock Sliders, Banks Exhaust system (Torque Tube Assembly, glasspack), Tera Flex Rear Disc Conversion Kit, Cobra 75WXST CBCobra 75WXST CB, Cobra External Speaker, Tera Flex Short Shaft Kit & Slip Yoke Eliminator.

If you would like to have your Jeep featured on this website, please e-mail me a pic of your rig along with a list of mods it has if any.

Design Gallery
From time to time, I help fellow Jeepers by working on logos for them. My latest works include a Flag for the JeepsUnlimited 3rd Annual Moab Run and a logo for Jeepin' Jezebels. If you would like to see these logos, please visit my design gallery by clicking on the image or HERE. If you are interested in having a logo of your own designed by me, please contact me by e-mail.

Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Website

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