James Fonnesbeck is the owner of Expedition One and builds some of the best bumpers, armor, and backcountry vehicle parts available today. When the JK Wrangler was introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model, James went to his local Jeep dealer and purchased one of the very first Rubicon Unlimiteds available. He then went to work designing a complete line of bumpers and body armor for the JK.
Along the way, he built a well-balanced Jeep that works as well in the backcountry as it does on the highway. It also spends some time at shows, exhibiting Expedition One’s wares to attendees.
Check out the photos to see why this JK Unlimited works so well.
Expedition One’s Trail Series...
Expedition One’s Trail Series front bumper retains the OE foglights. They even work, because, unlike some bumper designs, the foglights aren’t sunken into the bumper too far, ruining their beam pattern. PIAA 520 driving lights light up the trail at night.
The Superwinch Talon 9.5i...
The Superwinch Talon 9.5i winch is a great looking, hard working winch that performs extremely well.
Expedition One Trail Series...
Expedition One Trail Series Rocker Guards keep rocks away from the Unlimited.
The Trail Series rear bumper...
The Trail Series rear bumper with tire carrier from Expedition One is one of the industry’s finest.
The weight of the tire and...
The weight of the tire and carrier is carried on the bumper and the whole assembly opens along with the tailgate in one smooth motion.
Off-Road Evolution’s EVO Manufacturing...
Off-Road Evolution’s EVO Manufacturing Magnum 44 axle beef kit and C2 gussets make the OE 44 frontend usable. The 5.13 Sierra gears and the OE ELocker are protected by a Teraflex diff cover. The PSC hydraulic ram assist steering system allows James to turn the wheels anywhere, even in the rocks when locked up.
We can’t believe James hasn’t...
We can’t believe James hasn’t knocked the vapor canister off yet. It needs a skidplate ASAP.
Teraflex Pro LCG long control...
Teraflex Pro LCG long control arms ensure the suspension geometry is correct. Tom Wood’s Custom Driveshafts built the front CV driveshaft.
The Rubicon Dana 44 rearend...
The Rubicon Dana 44 rearend has 5.13 Sierra Gears and the OE Rubicon ELocker under the Teraflex cover. Rubicon Express monotube shocks are valved correctly for this Unlimited and Teraflex 4-inch coils provide the right ride and lift to clear the 38-inch tires.
The 38x14.50R17 BFG KM2 Mud...
The 38x14.50R17 BFG KM2 Mud Terrain tires are mounted on 17x8 Hutchinson Rock Monster beadlock wheels.