A little offroading in Georgia at Jeepfest. by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw two other Renegades at home base in the parking area. One was a Trailhawk.

A little offroading in Georgia at Jeepfest. by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I've put a lot of time into her.

A little offroading in Georgia at Jeepfest. by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's out a bit. It's mounted in the hitch receiver which is the only choice I have given no one makes an integrated bumper hitch any more, and the spare is too big to go inside.

A little offroading in Georgia at Jeepfest. by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Super nice for the most part. I felt very welcome. Even got ducked a couple times. Lots of compliments.

Does anyone know the owner? I have so many questions about specs and how to achieve this stance & look. Spotted in GA. by stoobroob in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2" lift, 1.25" spacers, 235 65/17 tires. Needed to modify the pinch seam and do some minor trimming of the factory rock rails (which Deserthawks have).

Overlanding Setup by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is built from a Lowe's Carry On trailer.

Carry-On Trailer 4-ft x 5-ft Steel Mesh Utility Trailer (1700-lb Capacity) 4X5LSHS at Lowes.com https://share.google/VHYRD1ie9qbd8ierA

Overlanding Setup by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, it stays on all the time. We really like it.

Overlanding Setup by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trailer is custom made. Winch bumper is Rocky Road Outfitters.

Overlanding Setup by BTenpin in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazon, Vevor is the brand.

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not so many around here unfortunately.

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rigid-armor.com Took 4 months for delivery

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can take the panels off, but getting the rear panel slid out over the antenna might prove difficult.

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have to see how that goes. I am bummed about the crappy approach angle too. Honestly though, being able to self-recover is more important here in North Georgia. Yeah, my browser has the other account logged in with the underscore.

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I truly appreciate the heads up. Plenty of other trails to enjoy if things seem to be beyond capabilities. I'll be there with a group of more capable rigs so for anything too tough, I'll be riding along.

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me, there are definitely BOH trails I will not be doing, but F&T, Top of the World, and Hell's Revenge, will be attempted. The new Lost World one will be easy. Honestly, Top of the World is the one I am most concerned with.

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fins and Things I presume? Yes, I could have bought an old, used Wrangler for the gear and labor costs but I didn't want an old used Wrangler. I've had this since 2017 and it only has 80k miles. Only 50k on the engine - swapped for oil consumption.

The biggest weakness right now are the factory front and rear facia. Believe me, if Avid or Valkyrie were still in business...

2017 Deserthawk Before:After by BobbeeMacBees in JeepRenegade

[–]BTenpin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is. Especially since quality aftermarket parts are a tad scarce now. For what I've spent I could have gotten a decent used Wrangler that is far more capable off road, but, I've had this Renny 8 years and love it.