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Are you fully tightening the cap until it ratchets?
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jeff
ps, don't count on keeping the "bumberettes" on the ends of your bumpers after dragging through a ditch like this, they are both smashed.
I thought I might have needed lockers to get up the hills. There was one other spot where I needed to be strapped to get up / over a "bump" I hadn't disconnected the sway bar at that point, having another wheel on the ground might have helped.
This was supposed to be a "work weekend" trip to the trails to clear trees, branches etc. We weren't planning to do much trail running, the only ones that were aired down / disconnected were the jeeps that got trailered in ( and the one that has taken the disconnects off permanently)
Jeff
Awesome! Looks like a fun "work weekend" on the trails! We had a few great days weather-wise last week, cooled off to around 60 a couple of nights. It looks like your weather was pretty decent as well.
Love your Jeep (of course, I'm partial to red)!
Gary
Makes sense to trailer if permanently disconnected, but as for trailering because you're aired down................well! :surprise:
Anyhow, glad you had a good day. Expect to hang up a little more than a SWB TJ because of your extended wheelbase. Airing down and disconnecting makes a big difference to performance, and a winch gives you the confidence to push a little further. There's no shame in getting stuck (unless it's in the drive-through! :P ).
I have an Unlimited like yours (including color). Could you please tell me, are the 33s on yours 12.5" wide? How much lift/what type did you put on to clear them? Any rubbing on the inside since you mounted them on the stock rims?
Thanks,
Bill
Way to go! Now it's time to sign you up for a good physics course. That could come in handy when you try to do some of the rock crawling others have reported here! (You know who you are!)
Pay particular attention to the lectures on center of mass and torque!
tidester, host
Jeff
my photographer was in the backseat most of the time, so I dont' have any pictures when we had the front axle flexing to see how much it was rubbing.
Jeff did not respond to the part of your question about rubbing on the inside.
You cannot run 12.50" wide tires on stock rims, unless you use wheel spacers to effectively reduce the backspacing.
Maybe Jeff's tires are 33 x 10.50?
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
-Paul
Help?
Thanks
Jamie
I have found one from a reseller for 887.00, with shipping included. I have researched winches for a long time and I KNEW I was going to get a T-Max winch. My choices have changed for a variety of reasons, but I'm now getting a 9.5ti or a 9.5xp.
Good luck if you go with that winch for 825. Hopefully the price will stay low for ya...
-Paul
Finally took my 97 TJ wheelin' for the first time--in the words of Tom...
YEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
Boy, was it a blast! As per all of your advice, I waited until I was prepared; tow hooks, strap, cb radio, etc...
I didn't intend on wheelin', just checking out the property, when I came across some guys who were stuck (a large F150 swallowed up in a mud/water pit). They asked for a tow strap (which I had, not even opened!), and being the good fella that I am, let them use it, though I didn't pull the guy out (I only have a four banger), but rather let some dude in a cherokee do the towing. No problem. Tow strap worked, best $40 ever spent. Anyhow, they asked if I wanted to try the pit, and I said 'no' 'cause I had the lid off and didn't feel like getting the interior of my baby all nice and muddy. I talked to the group a bit (the cherokee, a few dirt bikes, go cart and a chevy tracker), and since it was my first time, they decided to kindly 'show me around'. I agreed. The rest is history, or, as you all would agree, the beginning of an addiction!
We travelled through some bush, small but plentiful moguls, and lots and lots of mud. I even strattled the Detroit river, as the 'beach' we soon found ourself on was only about 3 feet wide. No problem. The tow strap came in handy 3 more times, albeit not once for yours truly! I even pulled the suped-up go cart out of a sloppy pit in my four-banger. Great advice on that strap fellas!
Well, by the end of our trip, my jeep (have not yet named her yet) and I were so muddy, I figured I may as well try the deep, sloppy pit that the F150 got stuck in. I slapped her into 4L and away she went, without a problem. The group watched and cheered in somewhat awe at what my baby could accomplish without much effort. Then, with a sly smile, I responded...'There's Only One'...
To get to the point, the 'trip' was a blast! Thanks to everyone for your advice and what not, as I (the newbie) seemed more seasoned and prepared then the rest of the group. I can't wait to somehow someday hook up with some of you vets and wheel around. I agree; most fun I ever had with my clothes on.
My black jeep looks great painted in mud, and I think I'll leave her like that 'till tomorrow to tell my story. Just one question: Anyone know how to best clean an interior!
I'm officially hooked now, and can't wait to get back out there! And, hopefully, there's much, much more I can learn. I took some pics of my newly 'painted' jeep at home following the trip, so I'll try and post them if I can figure it out.
YEEEEHAW!
Ryan
jeff
I apologize if it doesn't work!
WAY TO GO!
I'm proud of ya, Man!
Now, a little tip about the mudding. Good mud tires self clean, but you need to get those puppies turning FAST to sling the mud out from between the lugs, so that the lugs will take a fresh bite when they come back around to the bottom again. You might be better off in 4 HI rather than in 4 LO, so that you can get the tires spinning faster. With the four banger, though, you may not be able to turn the mud laden tires fast in 4 HI. You can always try both Hi range and Low range to see which is better for a given situation.
I don't like mud, and I stay out of it whenever possible. That may be the only fun thing you have where you live, or maybe you just enjoy it. That's fine, Ryan, but remember, mud and water will get into places where you don't want them to go, like inside your differentials, or inside your transmission. Change your fluids often in your differentials, transmission, and transfer case, if you are going to be in mud and water very much.
Congrats on your first off roading trip!
Tomster
Have you hugged your Jeep today?
Great post - you captured the unique feeling of off-roading in your Jeep very well! It is absolutely addictive, as you pointed out! Nice picture also; there's a grin that only playing in the mud (or gullies, or dirt trails, etc.) can bring out!
Cleaning the interior: you realize there are drain holes under your carpet, right? The carpet comes out pretty easily, and you can carefully hose out the tub. I've hosed my carpeting as well; ultimately I think I'd like to do the Rhino-liner type of treatment. Has anyone here tried the do-it-yourself version like for truck beds?
Congratulations on what will be the first of many off-road adventures in your Jeep!
YEEEEEEEEEE-HAWWWWWWW!
Gary
Pardon me, but isn't that exrepression copyrighted by the Tomster?
tidester, host
Steve, Host
x2 on the remove carpet and hose - if you can. You may have electronics in there you need to remove (amps, etc) first. But to get the carpet clean, you should really let it dry first. Then use a brush of some type to brush the dirt/mud off as much as possible. At THAT point, you can take some saop/carpet cleaner to it to get it clean.
As for the rollin stuff, I've seen pics of a few jobs, and for some reason, it just doesn't look as clean as the spray in stuff. I dunno, but if I do it, I'll be doing the LineX spray in stuff. I'll pay more, but it'll be a professional job with a warranty.
But you'll never get all the mud/dirt out.
-Paul
Motion Detector. This way you can have your top off (hehe) and still have the security. I have been looking at best buy and you can get a viper alarm and add a mercury switch and the motion detector for around 500 installed.
If you go to the dealer and ask for the mopar soft top cleaner you can clean up those nerf pads right up (and the top if it has any mud spots.) Not real sure what is in it, but smells like oranges.
All you do is put a little on a rag and wipe the dirt right off, some places may take 2 applications.
Good luck w/ your 4 wheel'n :shades:
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. I too was out scouting property over the weekend in the mountains above Malibu. Much of the ridgeline is unpaved. And while I wouldn't call it a true off-road advenutre (don't deserve a yee-haw just yet), it sure got my mouth watering for the real thing.
-Paul
To add my "two cents" worth to the employee pricing discussion, I stopped by my dealer on Saturday to ask a question (see my second paragraph below) and the issue of employee pricing came up. The salesman who sold me my Jeep said that the price I paid in May for my Jeep with all the incentives and rebates was less than the current employee pricing program. Jeep did it only to match GM, but wasn't willing to take a complete bath on their vehicles. It is a gimmick to get potential customers in the door, particularly those customers who would rather not haggle. And it worked. They sold a ton of vehicles. Continue to deal and ask for every cent; find out if the dealer is getting "dealer incentives" not advertised to the customers, but the dealer can share with the customer if they so choose.
Now, why I came here today. I need help! I have an '05 X with the Rocky Mountain Package. I really like the Moab wheels from the Rubicon. They are 16 inch and I believe the tires are LT245/65-16 (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong). First, will these Rubicon wheels fit on my X? If so, what size tire can I go up to without having to lift or make any other modifications? What is the downside of doing so and does anyone have any experience doing this?
As always, thanks in advance for your help.
And remember, let's be careful out there!
Steve
To your other question, doesn't the X come with 3.07 gears? You would notice a decrease in performance going to 31 inch tires with that gear ratio, but I'm no expert. I'm sure others can chime in on that...
Thanks,
Mike
the bolts on the windshield hinges take a #40, the hard top also uses a #40
here is a picture of what happens to cheap torx bits, buy good ones.
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We had a big discussion on how to get a torx bolt out after the head is stripped a few months ago. Be careful many of the bolts are held with locktite (sp?) I stripped the head of one on my windshield hinge, rather than go through all the work to get it out I mounted my CB antennae on the spare tire carrier.
if you do a search for stripped torx, you will find our discussion.
jeff
It takes me about 8.5 to 9 hrs to get to Ohio from CT. This is just about my threshold though. I can't really blame my Jeep, that's about my limit in any vehicle. Overall, the 6cyl handles the PA mountains very well. Usually don't have to downshift that often. For me it's more about keeping myself busy /awake with tons of music and the always entertaining trucker talk on the CB.
-Dan
Anyway, I figured about letting the mud dry. Vacuumed the dry dirt, pretty much came right out, then followed it up with some carpet cleaner. Looks almost as good as when I bought it (which was excellent shape). The outside now needs my attention, but this will be much easier as I already have power washed all the mud off from the body/underbody...some soap would be a good idea, however. A little air freshener so that it doesn't smell like a swampy circus, and she's good as new, ready for the next time around (which, i promise, will include the top UP lol). Perfect, since I received my brand new Bestop seat covers today. Sharp! Go well with my recently new soft top, the only part of the jeep when I bought it that was not in good shape. It'll be sad when I go back to school in the fall and I can't work full time...how on earth will I pay for my new addiction...?
All my additional wiring (fog lamps/cb/cd, etc.) work fine, guess i stayed clear when lightly spraying the inside.
By the way, I always though it'd be awesome to take my jeep on a road trip, with no real destination in mind...does this count as a long trip??
Now hooked,
Ryan
The Unlimited went from L.A. to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in January (and the roads were horrible both going and coming home - roads closed due to snow and ice all over the place) and will do the same trip in September. Both of them have made numerous trips to Vegas, the Bay area, and St. George. The Sport has been to Tahoe and other interesting locations (paved and unpaved) in the Sierras - the Unlimited hasn't had that opportunity yet.
I've often thought how much fun it would be to go to Turkey Bay sometime, but to make a fun trip would take at least 3 weeks, and I can't get that much time off from work
North Carolina to Oregon
San Diego to North Carolina
too many trips around the interior NW to count
What's best in your opinion; permanantly relocating them via the relocation brackets available or using what I've found on quadratec called "quick release mirror" which attaches to the door hinge bracket? Hate to pay $50.00 for one mirror, but to me, that may be the best scenario.
And, to take up more of your time.....thinking about a bikini top. I still don't quite understand something...with the bikini top, I'll also need a "channel adaptor"?? And, will the adaptor need to be removed when the soft top is raised back up? A pain in the rear to remove and replace as needed?
And, if someone is really bored...I've been reading here about everyone's recent off-road experiences, and saw several posts about disassembling the sway bar(s). Huh? :confuse: That is a new one on me. Even reading Tom's experiences at Buttpucker Gulch, I didn't see anything about that being needed/recommended. What does that do, and why is that "necessary", if it is necessary?
I think my e-mail is public, so if you don't want to waste this space with nuisance questions, please feel free to shoot me an e-mail....
Thanks as always...
Randy & eXcalibur