Our Overland Jeep JLU Revisited – 18 Months of Trail-Tested Changes

🔥 18 Months Later: What We Changed on Our Overland Jeep JLU 🔥
A year and a half ago, we gave you a full tour of our Jeep Wrangler JLU overland build—from suspension and wheels to interior upgrades and our custom camp kitchen. Since then, we’ve made a lot of changes, and it’s time to show you *what evolved, what worked, and what didn’t.
Whether you’re building your own Jeep for off-road adventures or just love seeing real-world modifications, this video gives you an honest look at 18 months of trail-tested upgrades. From better suspension and tires to a reworked roof rack and more efficient camp setup, we cover all the tweaks that made life on the trail smoother and more fun.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – 🛞 Suspension Revisited– Upgrading to ‪@metalcloak‬ Long Arm Suspension for smoother off-road handling
06:10 – 🛻 Wheels & Tires– Choosing the right combo for traction, durability, and performance
09:04 – 🔧 Bumpers– New rear bumper & tire carrier from better utility and recovery options
17:01 – TrailRax– Storage and accessibility improvements for gear and adventure essentials
18:02 – 🏕 Roof Rack– Redesigned setup for carrying more gear while keeping it secure
21:14 – Interior– Layout refinements for comfort, functionality, and organization
27:18 – 🍳 Camp Kitchen– Streamlined setup for faster cooking and easier camp life
34:00 – 💡 Final Thoughts – Lessons learned, what worked, what didn’t, and tips for your own build

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video:
🛞 How 18 months of real-world off-roading shaped the evolution of our Jeep
🛻 Modifications that made trail life easier, safer, and more enjoyable
🔧 Key tips for *interior organization, storage, and camp setup
💡 Honest advice on what mods worked, what didn’t, and why—avoid trial-and-error mistakes
🏕 How small upgrades can make a big difference for overlanding adventures!


⚠️ Tips for Your Own Jeep Build:
💪 Always test upgrades in real-world conditions before finalizing
⚖️ Balance off-road performance with everyday usability
🔄 Don’t be afraid to redo or tweak your “finished” build as you learn from the trail


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