Carrying a stock UCA isnt bad idea at all, we both have a complete OEM suspension laying down in the garage...
No winch but I do have some tow hooks on front bumper.
As for communication, where we go (North Africa) you'r not allowed to carry a VHF or anything like this, it's only allowed for militaries and cops...We don't go there on our own but we have a guide with us, who usually have to hide the radios and shit to go through the customs, then we can use VHF but we could get our stuff confiscated at any moment if we meet some local authorities...
Run over some ISIS ******* while you're at it.