Recent content by JohnK

That would be a great addition to my expedition build! JK

My '10 JKUR and my 1987 Yakovlev Yak-52 earlier today at my hangar. The YakCave, my happy place. JK

Headed home from Big Bear, had a great time for our anniversary. JK

Forgot that I installed a set of the Rugged Ridge hood latches - no more moment of terror on 2-lanes when a semi passes close going the opposite direction and the hood moves due to the old rubber latches - plus I like how they look and feel. The ability to easily and relatively affordably...

Bought a mostly stock 2010 Rubicon Unlimited back in June, had an AEV Premium Front Winch Bumper, Warn 9.5 Ti, SRC Side Armor and a Rancho Rear Tire Carrier/Bumper. My desire is an expedition style rig, no plan for 35" tires or to regear, and no plan to lift beyond 3". This is my daily driver...

The Rubi as it now sits, Teraflex 2.5", 1.5" spacers, Firestone Destination M/T2 315/70R17 - heading up to Big Bear this weekend for 24th anniversary with Wifey. JK

Just replaced the hawse fairlead the PO had on with a roller (I don't like hawse with wire rope). Took a long time due to poor access - also took creative use of electrical tape to keep lock washer and nut together on the backside where I couldn't really see. JK

Hello, my name is John and I might have a Jeep problem.... As I picked it up in Dayton, OH After the Teraflex 2.5" and as it sits today - yeehaw!

Better pics from the office this morning, really happy with these so far, may try them out offroad this weekend. JK

So I've had it for about 5 months now and finally got around to some new shoes. Replaced the stock 255/75R17 BFG M/T's with 315/70R17 Firestone Destination M/T2 - what a difference. Smooth ride, less noise, strong sidewalls. Can't wait to try them out offroad soon. Well that's different...

Two of my flying buddies and I have been working with a mentor/coach from the UK who has 20 years of display flying experience. He is also a pilot for British Airways and is able to jump over to San Diego frequently as part of his normal schedule bids. I typically fly lead since I have a more...

Quick job turned into an hour and a half, Rugged Ridge Hood Catch Kit install. Nice stuff although had some fitment issues with right side (would not latch overcenter) but finally got it all together. Solid stuff, and closes with a very satisfying thud. JK

First offroad with the Rubi since I bought it 6 weeks ago. Joined San Diego Jeep Club T-Shirt run yesterday. Cooper-Cienega Truck Trail in Riverside County, ~16 miles near Anza, ran with about 20-25 other Jeeps, was a good introduction to the Rubi in the dirt, basically just played with 4-HI...

With a ton of help from the San Diego Jeep Club (my left knee is still out, go see orthopedic surgeon Monday), got the Teraflex 2.5" BB installed, also did a set of 1.25" hubcentric spacers. Ended up snapping one of the front shock extensions due to a bad nut so I put in a set of Rubicon...

Brown Santa has been dropping stuff off last few days and I took the Rubi down to my hangar and got some of it installed: Rugged Ridge Center Console Storage Tray Rugged Ridge A-Pillar Switch Panel (IPF Offroad Lights, LED Sasquatch Lights, and planned LED Work Lights and Compressor)...