Jeepers

[Sixgun]

Took my 2 daughters, and got to meet a lot of cool people.

[USAFGopherMike]

Nice.. I'm jealous.

[Zundfolge]

FINALLY found a decently priced used soft top (CJ5 stuff is hard to find and expensive ... a new top would have cost me between $800 and a grand!).

Top was $250 ... about half of what any other used complete soft top I found would cost.

Overall the top is in excellent shape (a couple scratches on the passenger side door window ... and someone cut and re-welded the passenger side door pins to get a slightly different offset so it doesn't fit quite right).

Was a bitch to install that's for sure, my jeep is a '70 with a windshield that I believed was from a '76-83 CJ5 but it could have been from a CJ8 too as it was installed to make the single cab hard top the Jeep came with work so the soft top doesn't fit exactly perfect, but it works well enough so I'm happy with it (and now we can take the dog with us in the Jeep which was the whole point in getting it in the first place).

At first I wasn't sure I'd like a blue top on a red Jeep but I figure if I get a Patriots bumper sticker on it I can piss off some Bronco fans :)

http://www.ar-15.co/attachment.php?attachmentid=26395&d=1366585514
http://www.ar-15.co/attachment.php?attachmentid=26397&d=1366585529

[blacklabel]

At first I wasn't sure I'd like a blue top on a red Jeep but I figure if I get a Patriots bumper sticker on it I can piss off some Bronco fans :)

Just spray bomb it blue. Tactical blue.

[10mm-man]

FINALLY found a decently priced used soft top (CJ5 stuff is hard to find and expensive ... a new top would have cost me between $800 and a grand!).

Top was $250 ... about half of what any other used complete soft top I found would cost.

Overall the top is in excellent shape (a couple scratches on the passenger side door window ... and someone cut and re-welded the passenger side door pins to get a slightly different offset so it doesn't fit quite right).

Was a bitch to install that's for sure, my jeep is a '70 with a windshield that I believed was from a '76-83 CJ5 but it could have been from a CJ8 too as it was installed to make the single cab hard top the Jeep came with work so the soft top doesn't fit exactly perfect, but it works well enough so I'm happy with it (and now we can take the dog with us in the Jeep which was the whole point in getting it in the first place).

At first I wasn't sure I'd like a blue top on a red Jeep but I figure if I get a Patriots bumper sticker on it I can piss off some Bronco fans :)

http://www.ar-15.co/attachment.php?attachmentid=26395&d=1366585514
http://www.ar-15.co/attachment.php?attachmentid=26397&d=1366585529


Sweet looking ride!! I like it!

[10mm-man]

Just got back from Moab. I didn't even break anything this time.[DriveBy]
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/Sixgunjr/086A8395-DC5E-4819-A2B9-8DE620E9389F-377-0000008BB1AA2301.jpg
http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/Sixgunjr/D96868A4-CF06-408F-831F-690E8C6AD390-377-0000008BA02DAB3E.jpg

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I want to take off this week and go out there! hHw hard were the trails for the Rubi? Do i need a winch or having the Rubi enough?

[GilpinGuy]

There's everything from super hard core trails to very mild trails. Your rubi would do fine on lots of trails out there.

[Irving]

Where is the video of the Ford Crown Vic at Moab?

[USAFGopherMike]

Man, we need to go wheelin! Badass CJ5 pics and moab inspiration... I may have to just go crawl something because... I'm looking for a tranny builder at the moment. Can't throw too much money at it this month, but I'd like to have it built before June.

[T-Giv]

Man, we need to go wheelin! Badass CJ5 pics and moab inspiration... I may have to just go crawl something because... I'm looking for a tranny builder at the moment. Can't throw too much money at it this month, but I'd like to have it built before June.

Yes we do! Some guys on another forum are going to run Liberty and Independence next week. I don't think my rig is ready for those yet. I sure would love to get up into the mountains and play. Even an easy trail would be great!

[Voception]

Mount up boys!! Were ready, whatever time..... Irving, glad your going, will be good to meet ya! SLAUGHTER HOUSE?

Did Slaughter House 2 weeks ago was snowy, muddy, and hella fun...

[Sixgun]

I want to take off this week and go out there! hHw hard were the trails for the Rubi? Do i need a winch or having the Rubi enough?
No winch needed. Do hells revange. I've seen stock rubi's do most stuff out there. There are by- passes for the really hard stuff.

[Voception]

LOL I still don't have a winch, spent money on ammo. Lucky haven't needed one yet, and I stress YET...

[condoor]

Was anyone from the board out at Slaughterhouse Gulch yesterday? I went out there to try out my new bike, and there were several different groups of 4x4ers out there.

The trail still had some snowy spots, but was mostly clear. There were a few spots that were a little sketchy on a bike, but a rig would have zero issues.

[USAFGopherMike]

I haven't been out since our run at Left Hand, but am itching to go. More weather on the way; only makes the trails a little more challenging.

[10mm-man]

Glock 21
T-Giv
10mm
lil 10mm
Pup


T-Giv- it kicked our ass!! Son, mom and I tried and got stopped by snow drifts......... WE GOTTA GET IT!!


Edit: See post #326

[USAFGopherMike]

alright, so when's the next one?

[T-Giv]

T-Giv- it kicked our ass!! Son, mom and I tried and got stopped by snow drifts......... WE GOTTA GET IT!!


Edit: See post #326

Wish I could have been there to see you give it a go!

[10mm-man]

alright, so when's the next one?

Let's do it before I sell the Jeep


Wish I could have been there to see you give it a go!

Yea, you should have been there, a winch would have got us further!

[USAFGopherMike]

You're selling it? When and why?

[10mm-man]

You're selling it? When and why?

ASAP- been saying it for the last month but can't seem to type the ad up..... I am designing a new "Assault Rifle" should be able to assault a lot of people- All by itself! [LOL][ROFL2]

Well seriously though we will be designing a new firearm platform, and coming out with a butt load of stuff; uppers, BCG, charging handle, barrels, blah blah blah, more stuff, etc.... Hole lot of stuff to be bought with the cash from the JEEP, I'm thinking!

[T-Giv]

You're selling it? When and why?

He keeps saying that but it's a bunch of [bs]because he's a [fag]. He won't really go through with it.

[10mm-man]

He keeps saying that but it's a bunch of [bs]because he's a [fag]. He won't really go through with it.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3793266034.html

[T-Giv]

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3793266034.html

That doesn't mean you will actually go through with it though....

[10mm-man]

That doesn't mean you will actually go through with it though....


$40+K is hard to refuse.... I won't have an issue! Trust me! I'll be back with a grey one shortly after..........

[lex137]

GLWS would have liked to go on an outing with you guys before you sell her!

[T-Giv]

Gray would be solid. Or even white so we can match?

[rondog]

I need to get to work on my Willys.....damn guns and gun forums...

[10mm-man]

GLWS would have liked to go on an outing with you guys before you sell her!

Let's go!


I need to get to work on my Willys.....damn guns and gun forums...

Get on it...


Gray would be solid. Or even white so we can match?
Yes, gray would be solid....

[Hound]

Here is mine having fun

[USAFGopherMike]

Camping with a Jeep, that looks fun!

[lex137]

I've seen you driving around! I like your bumper!

[newracer]

I got out this weekend on Sevenmile Creek and Kelly Flats. The club I am in picked up a lot of trash and performed a lot of maintenance on the trails.

[Voception]

Here is mine having fun

where is that? Super secret or you will to tell.

[USAFGopherMike]

I got out this weekend on Sevenmile Creek and Kelly Flats. The club I am in picked up a lot of trash and performed a lot of maintenance on the trails.

How was Kelly Flats? I haven't run it yet. 7mile and K.F. are only 40 mins or so from home so I'll be looking to run them a lot this summer.

[newracer]

Kelly Flats was good as always.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Kelly%20Flats%20and%20Sevenmile%20Cleanup%202013/IMG_2549_zps71e6c9de.jpg

More picts and info here

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?205649-Sevenmile-Creek-and-Kelly-Flats-Trail-Maintenance-and-Cleanup

[USAFGopherMike]

I need to get out there and check it out. It was closed the last time I went. Great pic!

[ZERO THEORY]

You could say I've been in a few Jeeps here and there.


http://i.imgur.com/aEJ4GBA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WWhPFxI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/J1QThxt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vEIaWo4.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eQB9pCj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7AhWWGA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/g3TGWjE.jpg

[USAFGopherMike]

Nice to see some G.C.s wheeling!

[10mm-man]

I'm out of the club! Nice wheeling with ya........

[USAFGopherMike]

Oh no! Another one bites the dust. RIP.

[Colorado_Outback]

After being parked for almost 3 months while I worked on other projects the Cherokee is back.

Finally made some time to get the AA SYE installed and the rear drive shaft rebuilt.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8396/8752722972_6c65d27fa5_z.jpg

The driver seat was badly twisted so I replaced it with a Baja RS
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/8809030232_21c6c5fa06_c.jpg


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8130/8798446849_10be6d72c1_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/8798445161_8559b34426_c.jpg

[USAFGopherMike]

That SYE and CV joint is pure art! I'm probably going to have to shorten my tailshaft when I get my 700R4 in.

[ZERO THEORY]

Front Range Driveline does quick and solid work, if anyone is in the market for some additional shafts/yokes/etc.


http://www.miscupload.com/upload/135956901206022060702746.jpg

[T-Giv]

I think we are due for another run here in the near future....

[Colorado_Outback]

Mine is almost interstate worthy.. Still trying to sort out a couple little suspension gremlins.

[T-Giv]

Mine is almost interstate worthy.. Still trying to sort out a couple little suspension gremlins.

I've actually been wanting to come down your way and go to that park that's over on the east side of the Springs. We should do that one of these days.

[Colorado_Outback]

I've actually been wanting to come down your way and go to that park that's over on the east side of the Springs. We should do that one of these days.

Not sure what your referring to?
But there are all kinds of fun spots just West of Springs. Eagle Rock, Saran Wrap if your well equiped or we could run up to elk park and ride some FS roads and do some shooting.

[Brian]

Sweet, found the jeep thread. Anybody hitting trails this weekend? Heard Bill Moore and Spring Creek are open all the way, but I was looking for something closer to Frisco since we're staying up there this weekend.

Here's a pic of mine from EJS this year.

http://i.imgur.com/E6wbUHqh.jpg

[USAFGopherMike]

Nice shot. I have to work most of the weekend and wife filled the rest of the time up with "plans". We definitely need to get another group run together. Lots of trails open.

[Brian]

We are up in Frisco this weekend. We'll probably run something tomorrow - I'm curious how much snow we'll find.

[USAFGopherMike]

Never been there, but it looks nice. Post up some pics of trails and the town if you would.

[Brian]

Peru Creek 06/08/2013

http://i.imgur.com/k9xTEq7.jpg

[Brian]

Wanted to find something quick near Frisco today as we only had a couple hours. Deer Creek was still closed, so we hit Peru Creek instead. Was pretty easy/clear all the way to the end. The last 100yds though before the end of the trail at the Argentine Pass hiking trail was a huge snow drift that was still waist deep. I found that out while shoveling... :)

Don't have a copy of photoshop or anything up here to fix the glare on the photos, but the streams were running well. We found a number of good water crossings to splash through too.

[Brian]

Wish you could see the water running on this one...

http://i.imgur.com/Tx3nlIh.jpg

[Brian]

Stopped at Pennsylvania Mill for a snack break. Pretty cool.

http://i.imgur.com/JvSFPkj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ufqb9rZ.jpg

[rondog]

So, you think you've seen "rare" Jeeps?

How about Rare with a capital "R"?

How about RARE in bold red letters?

I've known about these two vehicles for a few years, they're owned by a gent named Fred Laperriere who lives in Sedalia. I've talked to him about them on the phone and been invited over, but I've never made it over to see him. Today, I ran into him at Centennial airport. The B-17 Aluminum Overcast was there, and I was surprised to see lots of other WWII vehicles and weapons on display as well. And I got to meet Fred finally!

Without further adieu, may I present two of Fred's treasures.....

This is a 1949 Davis 3-wheeled prototype Jeep. Produced in 1949, only 3 were made and presented to the military for evaluation. They weren't accepted, of course, and no more were made. As far as Fred knows, all three survive, he's even met one of the other owners. But this one is the only one that's totally original, just as it was when the Army gave it back. They're only 2-wheel drive, so they're not really "Jeeps" per se, Davis intended them to be used on air bases and other bases, aircraft carriers, etc., as personnel haulers and for misc. utility use.

Check out how large the interior is! The seats fit three across, and you could easily fit 2 more guys in the back.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0042.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0044.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0045.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0046.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0048.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0050.jpg

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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0053.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0054.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0056.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0057.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0058.jpg

Yes, it runs and Fred drives it! He drove it to the airport, and was driving it home tonight, about a 50 mile round trip. He was letting other folks drive it around at the
show.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0105.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0113.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Davis%203%20wheeled%20Jeep/DSC_0134.jpg

Awesome!

[rondog]

Now, when I'd talked to Fred before on the phone, he told me he also has an "amphibious Jeep". So I was thinking the typical USMC M38 model with the snorkel, extended exhaust pipe, waterproof ignition, etc.

Umm........no.

Check this out! Looks like a mini-DUKW. These beasts were built on the Ford GP chassis, that's GP - the prototypes that came before the GPW! This has an 86" wheelbase, not the 80" wheelbase of the GPW and MB. This has 4-wheel drive, and a propeller drive! Some of these were actually used in the Normandy invasion.

I was looking forward to seeing the Davis 3-wheeler, but this just blew me away. Fred said they're very scarce and rare, last one he'd heard of sold for $170,000.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0038.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0039.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0061.jpg

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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0066.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0067.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0069.jpg

Exhaust system.....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0070.jpg

Capstan winch.....

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0072.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0071.jpg

Got a propeller hooked up to YOUR PTO? Didn't think so..... Steering wheel turns the rudder.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0074.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/Amphibious%20Jeep/DSC_0076.jpg

This thing is just beyond awesome. Think of the duck hunting you could do in this!

[T-Giv]

Not sure what your referring to?
But there are all kinds of fun spots just West of Springs. Eagle Rock, Saran Wrap if your well equiped or we could run up to elk park and ride some FS roads and do some shooting.

I'm down for that. Looks like I may be coming down to the Springs for a house warming party for a friend of mine in a few weeks. I'd be more than down to run something and throw some lead. It will be a Saturday that I'll be coming down there...the 20th maybe? I'll have to double check what the date is.

[lex137]

Rondog thanks for sharing those jeeps are awesome. A guy in the neighbor has a 53 army jeep that he's restoring and runs. Not as cool and rare as these two though!

[USAFGopherMike]

Definitely rare with a big R. I ran into one of those amphibs in Europe. A Belgian guy brought one to a reinactment.

[T-Giv]

I will be heading down to the Springs on the 22nd. Who is down for a run? I'm good with anything from CR down to Springs. Let's do it!

[blacklabel]

I went and did Pole Hill Road with a buddy today. We both got epically stuck in the mud pit and had to be tugged out. I'm going to have to spend a good part of my day tomorrow pulling skids and wheels off to clean all the mud out. Had a healthy vibration at 55+ even after rinsing it off in Loveland. I'll get pics and video up later.

[USAFGopherMike]

Part of the fun of getting it stuck is getting it unstuck. Can't say I enjoy the clean up afterwards though. My rig is in the garage right now with a strange stumble. Might be the fuel pressure regulator. Waiting on parts sucks.

[T-Giv]

Part of the fun of getting it stuck is getting it unstuck. Can't say I enjoy the clean up afterwards though. My rig is in the garage right now with a strange stumble. Might be the fuel pressure regulator. Waiting on parts sucks.

Get that thing up and running! I'm down to come up your way and run something in the next few weeks.

[USAFGopherMike]

If a stumbling motor was my only problem, I'd have it fixed already. Unfortunately, my DD blew a tranny and I have to fix it asap. Driving my truck is costing me a fortune.

[T-Giv]

Do you commute up to Cheyenne?

[USAFGopherMike]

Yep, wife too, so we drive up and back on average 6 days/week.

[islandermyk]

So... I got it a little dirty today [ROFL1]


not really [Coffee]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related %20to%20it/IMAG2135_zps65fdc2e7.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related %20to%20it/IMAG2135_zps65fdc2e7.jpg.html)

[T-Giv]

I thought I read somewhere that you had recently got a Jeep. Sweet!

[condoor]

Nice Jeep - who makes that light bar? Do you like it? What model is it?
Peru Creek 06/08/2013

http://i.imgur.com/k9xTEq7.jpg

[condoor]

FYI - I'm going to be down in the Buena Vista area the weekend of the 14th of Sept and would like to wheel with some of you. I'm looking at running Chinaman's Gulch (http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=1) on Sunday the 15th. I'll be at the trailhead between 10:30-11:00. Shoot me a PM or post up if you're interested. - Chris

[T-Giv]

FYI - I'm going to be down in the Buena Vista area the weekend of the 14th of Sept and would like to wheel with some of you. I'm looking at running Chinaman's Gulch (http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=1) on Sunday the 15th. I'll be at the trailhead between 10:30-11:00. Shoot me a PM or post up if you're interested. - Chris

I am tentatively in on this run. Anyone from the Denver area want to make the trip for the day?

[streetglideok]

FYI - I'm going to be down in the Buena Vista area the weekend of the 14th of Sept and would like to wheel with some of you. I'm looking at running Chinaman's Gulch (http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=1) on Sunday the 15th. I'll be at the trailhead between 10:30-11:00. Shoot me a PM or post up if you're interested. - Chris

Just a heads up, there isn't a lot of good places to eat in Buena Vista from my experience. We ate at Casa del Sol last weekend, and well, I drove semi for two years and not one truck stop(choke and puke) matched how bad the food was at this place, lol. No way my rig can handle that trail, good luck and get pics.

[skullybones]

Eddyline Brewery has always been great for us.

[T-Giv]

No takers for Sunday? Looking for a head count.

[condoor]

Bumpity bump bump. Pic from my last outing in the spring in Moab. I'm in - so that makes two of us. It would be nice to have a couple more equipped rigs on this one...https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/542700_4990700758404_1483179995_n.jpg

[T-Giv]

For those coming along the trip for tomorrow has been postponed obviously due to this crazy weather. I hate mud and I don't want to spend the entire day winching out of mud holes. We will likely go in two to three weeks. I will post up a firm date/time when we have one set.

[T-Giv]

Jeepers brotherin (and all others) the trip has been moved to the 29th. Meet at the trailhead at 11. Anyone interested in a Denver area caravan post up or shoot me a PM.

[condoor]

Bueller... Bueller... Anyone? For the record we are still on for this Sunday's run. Chinaman's Gulch at 11:00. So far it's just me and T-Giv. Any other takers?

[T-Giv]

Final bump to see if anyone is interested in the run tomorrow?

[T-Giv]

From the latest trip...

http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_110321_zps04d3e67a.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_110321_zps04d3e67a.jpg.html)


http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_133300_zps37034ae0.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_133300_zps37034ae0.jpg.html)


http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_140022_zps41929e8b.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_140022_zps41929e8b.jpg.html)


http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_134301_zpse410b38a.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_134301_zpse410b38a.jpg.html)


http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_123308_zps5e9a8962.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_123308_zps5e9a8962.jpg.html)


http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_124744_zps13385dee.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_124744_zps13385dee.jpg.html)


http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt159/Givnasty/20130929_135449_zpsd11d46f0.jpg (http://s607.photobucket.com/user/Givnasty/media/20130929_135449_zpsd11d46f0.jpg.html)

[islandermyk]

Not as hard as yours ^^^, but I can get dat ass to twerk just a lil bit [Coffee]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related %20to%20it/IMAG2242_zps155efb22.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/The%20Guns%20and%20shoots%20and%20%20all%20related %20to%20it/IMAG2242_zps155efb22.jpg.html)

[stevew]

Should get my TJ back next week. Redoing gears to 4.88 and Yukon Griz locker for rear along with kit to make it more Dana 44 like. New wheels and tires, gonna be 35's with 3" body lift and 1" engine lift. After I practice a bit with the new mods maybe I can try and keep up on some of these trails.

[T-Giv]

Not as hard as yours ^^^, but I can get dat ass to twerk just a lil bit [Coffee]

That you can. Even stock they are relatively capable. Do you have a mods list lined up or are you going to stay stock?


Should get my TJ back next week. Redoing gears to 4.88 and Yukon Griz locker for rear along with kit to make it more Dana 44 like. New wheels and tires, gonna be 35's with 3" body lift and 1" engine lift. After I practice a bit with the new mods maybe I can try and keep up on some of these trails.

From what you are describing you should be just fine with most of what I have been running. The hardest stuff I have been messing with is 7/10. Until I'm locked I would really struggle with the 8 and up trails.

Here are a few vids from Chinaman....pretty fun trail!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvochPP5_E&list=UUpCfPCJYMehIG85UQFkbpqw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu0c7IFAXDo&list=UUpCfPCJYMehIG85UQFkbpqw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb6Ahpmn-GA&feature=c4-overview&list=UUpCfPCJYMehIG85UQFkbpqw

[islandermyk]

That you can. Even stock they are relatively capable. Do you have a mods list lined up or are you going to stay stock?

The "List"... the "List" is scary... I guess that answers the second question [Coffee]

Just going through minor trails... rated 1 or 2... lovin the little strolls I've been making up there though.

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/IMAG2267_zps52b95acc.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/IMAG2267_zps52b95acc.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/IMAG2268_zps892028b6.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/IMAG2268_zps892028b6.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/IMAG2270_zps0399e2d2.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/IMAG2270_zps0399e2d2.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/IMAG2276_zps25099bca.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/IMAG2276_zps25099bca.jpg.html)

[stevew]

Since my upgrade I've been playing around the Castle Rock area up there off Rampart like:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=201
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=152
and up at Grand Lake area like:
http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=56
Had to blaze my own trail through the snow on part of that last one. Been there before on quads so knew where a road should be but was all white with snow. I quit after a while though because I was by myself and no winch yet and not too many passers by :)

[T-Giv]

Any Jeep JK owners in here have larger tires and need an AEV ProCal? I have mine that I used one time to account for my 37'' tires. Here is the link:

http://www.rebeloffroad.com/procal-p/aev30406007ae.htm

My lab made a nice modification to the box with his teeth but the module itself is like new.

$100

Text/call/PM 719-522-3202

[condoor]

A couple pics from last weekend in Moab. 36117 36119

[Colorado_Outback]

Went to JK wheels with Spidertrax spacers.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11274369304_07b1f34b74_c.jpg

And built some sliders..
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/11135435956_3f4e302dc2_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/11135478854_8f08c75ed4_c.jpg

And ordered most of the stuff to build my rear bumper..
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/11278439195_d9d4769a1b_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/11229996744_64298a61a5_c.jpg

Hotwheels to show scale.

[Irving]

Looks great!

[Colorado_Outback]

Sorry I missed the Chinaman trip, looks like a blast. Had to tend to my dadly duties.

[Colorado_Outback]

I better see some good excuses as to why this thread was almost on page 3!

Heres mine.


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/12261981683_811ff390a0_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/12262404216_6872c0fdff_c.jpg

[condoor]

Damn nice looking bumper!

[Colorado_Outback]

Damn nice looking bumper!

Thanks!

More progress..
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/12468131463_95bc8c9853_z.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3800/12468079373_3392744f18_z.jpg

[Colorado_Outback]

Made this for my spot at work, so people will stop parking next to my snow pile :)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/12705944453_8e4b188cf0_c.jpg

[Irving]

I like it.

[Hound]

Here are some of mine. Did both the front and rear bumpers in my garage. Front and rear winches controlled in cab, full air to each wheel, fully armored underneath...Lots more. Some of you might like my gun racks in your own Jeeps. I used Rhino ATV gun racks mounted to the roll bars to tuck them into the overhead. We go 4x4ing, camping etc. Love my JK.

[lex137]

I see you around all the time hound! I live in east Quincy highlands.

[Hound]

We will have to meet up sometime ;). Here are some more pics of the construction. Thats 1/4" in front and 3/16" in back.

[USMC88-93]

Mine hasn't moved in 6 months and needs a new water pump.

[T-Giv]

Mine hasn't moved in 6 months and needs a new water pump.

You need to get that thing back on the road!

[lex137]

Yea for sure, I should be home in about a month from MO (sucks here), but at least you can but high cap mags. Wife has a 13 jk unl rubicon that I would love to start fixing up.

[rockhound]

a few i have built417454174341747417534174941751

[Colorado_Outback]

Nice Scrambler!

[Colorado_Outback]

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1385096_1462005587364618_1807246747_n.jpg

Finished my trail GPS mount.

I roughly followed Powerwagon's instructions that I found here:
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?203092-GPS-Units

[Colorado_Outback]

Couple pics from last weekend..

About to go up Hackett Rock.
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/1378659_1463070610591449_506632734_n.jpg

Coming down Metberry
https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1962843_760983593925253_191424674_n.jpg

[stodg73]

I have a '79 CJ5.

[islandermyk]

Progress with "Fingers" [Flower]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep04072014_zps4dda7009.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep04072014_zps4dda7009.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep040720141_zps341777df.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep040720141_zps341777df.jpg.html)

Hopefully in a few years I get to have it where it should or could be, but of course.... guns and shooting first [Beer]

[Irving]

What happens if you get a flat?

[islandermyk]

What happens if you get a flat?
Spare is in the rear compartment... I need to either beef up the tail gate hinges or buy a heavy duty bumper with a tire carrier (which I don't have the $$$ for at the moment).

[rockhound]

Nice Scrambler!

ha she came home bone stock, pulled her in the garage did a SOA conversion modified three link in the front, had to let the air out of the tires to get her back out of the garage. she got big real quick. 300 hp sbc under the hood, probably should have kept that one.

[lex137]

I am buying some amp powerboards. I was going to buy them from 4 wheel parts and get them installed there. Has anyone had any experience with the shop in Denver? Is ther a better place to get them installed at? It will be around $360 for installation. I do not want to install them myself since I would have to splice into the wiring harness. Any help would be appreciated! Did a search, could have sworn that I may have asked this before.

[HoneyBadger]

Progress with "Fingers" [Flower]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep04072014_zps4dda7009.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep04072014_zps4dda7009.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep040720141_zps341777df.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/Jeep040720141_zps341777df.jpg.html)

Hopefully in a few years I get to have it where it should or could be, but of course.... guns and shooting first [Beer]
this post belongs in the bad parking thread... :)

[islandermyk]

this post belongs in the bad parking thread... :)
HAhahahaha! Yep.... [Beer]
Here's one from today... Nothing hardcore... just wanted to cruise up a hill.
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0221_zpse3b197f6.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0221_zpse3b197f6.jpg.html)

[TriggerHappy]

Mike, you need some tint on those front windows!!!

[Colorado_Outback]

After much procrastination my rear bumper is complete!

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/p261x260/1782054_1471850776380099_4054097678811365409_n.jpg

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10169354_1471850793046764_1891050944180348229_n.jp g

[Colorado_Outback]

Took the Redneck Ramada up the hill last weekend.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/p370x247/10310557_1478745309023979_2189724381421878230_n.jp g

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/10269597_1478745332357310_4958304008613863887_n.jp g

Waiting for me after a leisurely day of wheeling at the China Wall trail head.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10154409_1478745369023973_6242028859037130527_n.jp g

[Colorado_Outback]

Some more photos from China wall.
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1609757_1479292965635880_1418674210246302085_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10325229_1479293088969201_8416925799633487564_n.jp g

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10342818_1479292978969212_4130027922141267407_n.jp g

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/10255451_1479293085635868_4299718664227797140_n.jp g

[newracer]

Several years a go I won a set of TnT Guardian Sliders. I finally got around to installing them the past few weeks. These are aluminum with a UHMW skid. They are way lighter than the Poison Spyder ones I previously had.

The main reason I procrastinated so long was I would need to instal high clearance body mounts with the sliders since I have a 1" body lift. My mounts were in bad shape from hitting rocks so they really needed to be replaced anyways.

In this pict the middle mount is done and the rear old one has been cut off.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/Sliders/7B579C62-82B3-448D-92F5-4C4F8999B57C_zpsgmsy9ez2.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Jeep/Sliders/7B579C62-82B3-448D-92F5-4C4F8999B57C_zpsgmsy9ez2.jpg.html)

All three new ones in place.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/Sliders/A6A3DBB7-18CB-4CB6-8755-A1ACC26016E9_zpsliadbj1m.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Jeep/Sliders/A6A3DBB7-18CB-4CB6-8755-A1ACC26016E9_zpsliadbj1m.jpg.html)

Threw on some paint.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/Sliders/62CA1D1D-1DB6-4FAC-97A1-130385F64876_zpsbc6eibmh.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Jeep/Sliders/62CA1D1D-1DB6-4FAC-97A1-130385F64876_zpsbc6eibmh.jpg.html)

Get the slider in place, my Poison Spyder corner needed a little trimming to match the slider.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/Sliders/9AA41AE6-6E94-48DB-8497-182E5A6D86AC_zps5doen3ob.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Jeep/Sliders/9AA41AE6-6E94-48DB-8497-182E5A6D86AC_zps5doen3ob.jpg.html)

Drill and bolt it in place, then drill and tap the holes to mount the UHMW skid.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/Sliders/54E0F566-5910-4017-88C2-AD8AD06754A9_zps7lvf03as.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Jeep/Sliders/54E0F566-5910-4017-88C2-AD8AD06754A9_zps7lvf03as.jpg.html)

Passenger side.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/Sliders/CCEB91EE-CED4-4763-B485-A295C7617FEA_zpsl1lbaqdg.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Jeep/Sliders/CCEB91EE-CED4-4763-B485-A295C7617FEA_zpsl1lbaqdg.jpg.html)

Actually the install wasn't bad just a little time consuming. I really like that my body mounts are now higher and protected. The only downside is that I could not tie my A pillar cage mount into the frame as there was no room with the slider in place.

[USMC88-93]

Threw on some paint.

I'm hoping that included cleaning up the body panels under the armor before you put them back on, looks like the beginnings of a little future rust issues.

[newracer]

I did, pretty much all of that was just dirt. There was one small spot with a little rust. I will also seal the top of the slider so water cannot get in from the top.

[islandermyk]

Nothing hardcore.... still, just thought I'd share [Beer]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0787_zpse0f05f35.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0787_zpse0f05f35.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0783_zps384bb99f.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0783_zps384bb99f.jpg.html)

I want to re-name my Jeep "Mountain Goat" cause of this guy [Coffee]
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0782_zps01d99342.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0782_zps01d99342.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0791_zpsef9fe9af.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/IMG_0791_zpsef9fe9af.jpg.html)

[Irving]

Jeep has come a long way.

[islandermyk]

Jeep has come a long way.
By next month... it'll be a whole year [Beer]


.... I'm pretty sure in 5 to 10 years from now... more will change [Coffee]

[islandermyk]

Jeep'n in the dark [Flower]


http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/WheelinlookingforTmleader03_zps3d2077f3.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/WheelinlookingforTmleader03_zps3d2077f3.jpg.html)

[USMC88-93]

.... I'm pretty sure in 5 to 10 years from now... more will change [Coffee]

You aren't kidding I bought mine in 2005 and this is happening.

Finally finishing up the remainder of rear suspension on my lift... Now to decide between Rokmen or Savvy for the tummy tuck skid and the gas tank skid.... Mag chloride and a tummy tuck has me worried I do not want to rust things out under there just because I have a hard time getting the mag chloride out from any hard to get at places.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/Rokmenorder_zpsdbc3b542.png (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Jeep/Rokmenorder_zpsdbc3b542.png.html)

Old work below
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/Rokmenparts.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Jeep/Rokmenparts.jpg.html)

[Big Wall]

Here are a couple pics from our Wheeler Lake trip.


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I wimped out on going up the "V". I didn't want to break something and not be able to make it to work on Monday.

[rockhound]

its a bitch wheeling a daily driver

[Brian]

I'm still hoping to run wheeler lake this year. Haven't made it up yet this summer yet.

Bill Moore was such a bug-fest this year that my wife wouldn't stay more than a few minutes. She was hoping for a nice relaxing picnic by the lake but we ended up getting eaten alive. That hasn't been a problem at Wheeler in the past - but this year with all the moisture...??

[Big Wall]

I'm still hoping to run wheeler lake this year. Haven't made it up yet this summer yet.

Bill Moore was such a bug-fest this year that my wife wouldn't stay more than a few minutes. She was hoping for a nice relaxing picnic by the lake but we ended up getting eaten alive. That hasn't been a problem at Wheeler in the past - but this year with all the moisture...??

I didn't notice any bugs at the lake. It was a cooler day though. It even snowed/sleeted on us.

[islandermyk]

Argentina Pass yesterday

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/20140914_134525_zpsfe612a59.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/20140914_134525_zpsfe612a59.jpg.html)

[islandermyk]

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/10616113_10204559616887897_5566174888973449563_n_z ps1a005411.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/10616113_10204559616887897_5566174888973449563_n_z ps1a005411.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/20140914_130501_zps1157376b.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/20140914_130501_zps1157376b.jpg.html)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/20140914_130515_zps31e11886.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/20140914_130515_zps31e11886.jpg.html)

[Hound]

I am jealous. Let me know when you go again!

[newracer]

Took two total NOOBs out to MSV and Coney Flats. One in a totally stock '14 Toyota Tacoma the other in a '14 JK Sahara with a 2.5" lift and 33s. I was in my stock '07 JKU Rubi.

They both listened well to my spotting and did great. My buddy in the JK is kind of anal about his vehicles and was constantly worried about scratching his flares and wheels. Made for a very long day since he was going so slow.

Not a lot of picts, hopefully my friends will send more that I can post.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/8BEFEB5D-E765-4CA6-AEE4-9B428B1C62AF_zps3ofjmcqz.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/CCC41E59-AB19-461C-80A9-E42A9040CA15_zps5bh3etll.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/2AA92651-2797-4AAB-B0AE-DAD80C1CE14A_zpsvr84wr9k.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/6C323F6A-91EE-4FE1-B438-0D381971FAB2_zpstwe6rcr6.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/9AD9108F-D5DB-4B81-BECC-C90C6494B41C_zpsw4q5ufpt.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/9B706816-0B40-4FE9-BB6E-58C555EFDE6A_zpsdggovw1v.jpg

[USMC88-93]

I'm getting there...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/After%20coil%20correction/Tomwoods_zps7230b568.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Jeep/After%20coil%20correction/Tomwoods_zps7230b568.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/After%20coil%20correction/coilrelocationright1_zpsa9c93d3d.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Jeep/After%20coil%20correction/coilrelocationright1_zpsa9c93d3d.jpg.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/After%20coil%20correction/coilrelocationleft2_zps1e679261.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Jeep/After%20coil%20correction/coilrelocationleft2_zps1e679261.jpg.html)

[newracer]

I'm getting there...

No slip yoke eliminator?

[USMC88-93]

Nope...It's a Rubicon so I do not have a slip yoke to eliminate.

[USMC88-93]

I bit the the bullet financially and bought some Rokmen Mercenary LJ rock sliders.... One more thing off the list.

http://www.rokmen.com/mercenary-rock-sliders-198.html

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/Rok%20Sliders/rokmenslider_zpseddf90e7.png (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Jeep/Rok%20Sliders/rokmenslider_zpseddf90e7.png.html)

[Brian]

Anybody need parts?

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/4703749531.html

[argonstrom]

Took two total NOOBs out to MSV and Coney Flats...

They both listened well to my spotting and did great...

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/MSV%209-28-14/8BEFEB5D-E765-4CA6-AEE4-9B428B1C62AF_zps3ofjmcqz.jpg




No slip yoke eliminator?



Nope...It's a Rubicon so I do not have a slip yoke to eliminate.

newracer - How did you get your title?


Grand Master Know It All

[newracer]

newracer - How did you get your title?



I think it is just a generic one based on my post count.

[Irving]

Anybody need parts?

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/4703749531.html

This ad is dead now, anyone remember where/when this was?

[DOC]

What are you looking for?

[Irving]

Nothing. I sent the link to someone else, and he just let me know the link was down. Thought I'd ask to see if anyone remembered which yard it was.

[USMC88-93]

Looks like the liquidation sale is on hold pending new ownership (Found using Google search..... "Jeep parts Erie")

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/pts/4703806601.html

[Irving]

Thanks. That was quick.

[T-Giv]

That place looks awesome!

[USMC88-93]

That place looks awesome!

I've heard from more than one person that most of what he has can be found cheaper elsewhere.

[DOC]

That's why he still has it.

[newracer]

Kelly Flats this past Saturday

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l102/redneck23ms/kelly%20flats%2010-11-14/101_0674_zps4b8396ce.jpg (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/redneck23ms/media/kelly%20flats%2010-11-14/101_0674_zps4b8396ce.jpg.html)

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[newracer]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Kelly%20Flats%2010-11-14/1CE4EE3B-77A5-4432-9DE0-392BBE57F9C2_zpsdg4ytjlx.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Kelly%20Flats%2010-11-14/1CE4EE3B-77A5-4432-9DE0-392BBE57F9C2_zpsdg4ytjlx.jpg.html)

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[Hound]

Looks like fun. I was up on Spring Creek trail at the same time in my 08 JK. My next door neighbor ended up blowing his rear diff and destroying the drivers side A arm on his 4Runner. Overall great day since we were able to get him down in one piece. Might have to try 'Kelly's" next. That looks like a bunch of fun.

[USMC88-93]

Man I wish I didn't procrastinate on getting flat fenders. I wanted Rokmen's version and was going to get them this year. When I went down there to have my spring perches relocated they said they do not have any more kits for the TJ/LJ and do not intend to have any more kits manufactured so now I have to figure out which other version go go with. Sucks because I really liked their stuff.

[newracer]

Check out TnT's fenders.

[USMC88-93]

Check out TnT's fenders.

Do you have to cut up any of your existing fenders for the TNT stuff I want something that has both inner and outer bolt & weld without cutting up the existing sheet metal either inner out outer fenders.

[newracer]

They claim to be bolt on. You do have to remount some accessories and use an aftermarket air cleaner though.

I'd consider selling mine, they are Poison Spyder. I want highline ones.

[islandermyk]

Wow! That's some far out wheelin... I'm not quite ready for a trail like that yet with the lack of experience and funding I have (of when I break shit in the process of learning [hahhah-no])

Someday [Beer]

[Great-Kazoo]

Wow! That's some far out wheelin... I'm not quite ready for a trail like that yet with the lack of experience and funding I have (of when I break shit in the process of learning [hahhah-no])

Someday [Beer]

Come on man that looks wide enough to drive a van through.

[HoneyBadger]

Come on man that looks wide enough to drive a van through.
That's too easy... [LOL]

[newracer]

Wow! That's some far out wheelin... I'm not quite ready for a trail like that yet with the lack of experience and funding I have (of when I break shit in the process of learning [hahhah-no])

Someday [Beer]

The areas in the pictures are optional, most of the trail is actually pretty tame.

[Firehaus]

Need some input from people who know more than me.

I need some sliders for the new jeep and trying to decide. Don't plan on heavy rock climbing and the kids need a step to help get in.

Will the ACE be stout enough if I hit a rock?

https://www.aceengineeringandfab.com/mobile/ACE-JK-Rock-Sliders-4-Door_p_15.html#contactus

http://www.metalcloak.com/OverLand-Rocker-Kit-4-Door-p/3351.htm

http://shop.poisonspyder.com/mobile/category.aspx?id=40&404;http://shop.poisonspyder.com:80/Rocker-Body-Armor-s/40.htm=




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[newracer]

I would not recommend the Ace ones.

[Brian]

Need some input from people who know more than me.
I need some sliders for the new jeep and trying to decide. Don't plan on heavy rock climbing and the kids need a step to help get in.
Will the ACE be stout enough if I hit a rock?
https://www.aceengineeringandfab.com/mobile/ACE-JK-Rock-Sliders-4-Door_p_15.html#contactus
http://www.metalcloak.com/OverLand-Rocker-Kit-4-Door-p/3351.htm
http://shop.poisonspyder.com/mobile/category.aspx?id=40&404;http://shop.poisonspyder.com:80/Rocker-Body-Armor-s/40.htm=
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So I was in the same boat a year or two ago. How old are your kids?
Looks like you still have the rubi rails on your jeep, plus you have the AEV 3.5 or 4.5 lift, right?

Best cheap option: Keep the rubi rails, and get the tube kit for them. The rubi rails are honestly pretty darn great for what they are at protection, and the tube will give you a little extra "step"

One very nice expensive option you didn't list: RSE step sliders

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=502865929724915&set=vb.207377069273804 &type=3&permPage=1

I would probably look at Nemesis step sliders over Poison Spyder. PS went through some changes a few years back - they still make good stuff, but have seen some issues with fit and quality control in the last couple years. Maybe they have it under control now.

Metalcloak aren't bad at all.

I would probably skip Ace but might be ok for your needs.

What I did: put in some extra grab bars behind the headrests. LOL. The kids love climbing in and out of the jeep. They think it's "cool". (For reference, I have a 6 and 11 yr old, with a couple years experience on my 4.5" lift with 37" tires).

If you can wait, I'd drive it a while longer to see if you get used to it without them, and maybe consider joining myself and others for a trip out to Moab for EJS in late March or the All4Fun here in Colorado, where you can really see a lot of different configurations first hand. I'm assuming you're probably pouring over all the boards, looking at pics and reading reviews, etc. My impression was that a lot of the options looked and behaved different than I thought they would when I saw them in person, and I spent a lot of time on the boards when I was building my rig up.

[Brian]

This is a cheap, (maybe temporary?) option too, if you need something now but don't want to invest in a full set of new armor/steps:

http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/Hide_A_Steps/product/JKST07/Jeep_JK_Hide_A_Step.htm

[Brian]

One last thing to think about - weight. Those bumpers you have aren't light, and I don't remember what tires you're running but the Toyos I have are super heavy. If you add something too heavy just as a step (and don't really plan to need it for hardcore armor, etc.) then you might find yourself having a hard time on a hot summer day as you drive west out of the mountains into the Eisenhower tunnel. It's frustrating to have your awesome rig start driving like a dog so you have to pull into the slow lane with the semis. :) I have that probably about every third time in the summer, and am very aware of the weight I'm adding to the rig at this point. Sure you can probably adjust it with re-gearing, but the cost is not attractive.

[Firehaus]

Kids are 5 & 8. Jeep has the aev 3.5" lift.

I like the handle idea! I'll try the handles for a short term fix.

I like the look of the metal cloak and the added protection for trails, door dings etc.

Thanks for the help!


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[Firehaus]

The main question I have with the metal cloak ones are how the tubes attach to the rocker. I like being able to change the angle, but does it provide enough strength?


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[newracer]

6 grade 8 bolts.

[Brian]

I like the handle idea! I'll try the handles for a short term fix.
Sent from my iPhone

Let me know if you have any trouble finding them. There are a ton of options, lots of companies make something and there are DIY options out there too for saving a few bucks. I went for a more OEM-look and have them on the roll bars and behind the headrests too.

I also have a buddy who put stirrups on his. They drop down when needed, and pull up into the jeep when not needed. Not sure that it would match the fancy AEV jeep look though... :)

[Firehaus]

I found these...

http://www.allthingsjeep.com/grab-handle-pair-seat-jk-jeep-wrangler-black-07-10.html


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[newracer]

I have those.

Also got two sets of these for above the doors.
http://www.offroaders.com/directory/products/images/MasterCraftGrabhandle1.jpg

I also got some that connect to the A pillar and the windshield frame.

http://www.autotrucktoys.com/jeep/images/OMX13305_15.jpg

[griebel303]

Been a Jeeper for about a year now, figured it was time to post a picture up
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[islandermyk]

Did some playing in the mud, snow, and rocks today with a good friend of mine [Flower]

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[Big Wall]

I'm jealous! Where did you go?

[islandermyk]

I'm jealous! Where did you go?

"Little MOAB" by Rainbow falls.

There were a lot... and I mean a lot of wheelers out there today!

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/Jeep%20Fingers/20150118_120016_zps3211c3f8.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/brutaltlr/media/Jeep%20Fingers/20150118_120016_zps3211c3f8.jpg.html)

[Big Wall]

Looks like it was a fun day!

[islandermyk]

Looks like it was a fun day!

I haven't wheeled much... been a little over a year now owning a Jeep. Still trying to get over that awkward feeling of leaning over so much flexing the jeep and stuff. Aw man... fun all around for me for sure. My buddy is on the same boat. It's truly a wonderful thing.. this Jeep thing/wheeling. [Beer]

[Big Wall]

I bought my jeep last May. This has been my first year wheeling as well. I've definitely learned a lot so far. I'll hopefully get some armour added before this season gets going good. I'm going to spend a week in Ouray at the end of July. That's going to be a blast!

[islandermyk]

I bought my jeep last May. This has been my first year wheeling as well. I've definitely learned a lot so far. I'll hopefully get some armour added before this season gets going good. I'm going to spend a week in Ouray at the end of July. That's going to be a blast!

That will be fun! I've seen Youtube vids from Teraflex and Wayoflife... Place looks amazing.
My rig isn't quite equipped to tackle'em hardcore rock crawling obstacles (Long list of parts needed... as with a handful of us got, lol)... right now, I'm good for venturing off into the woods... with a few flexing here and there. We all have a lifetime to build our rigs up... [Beer]

[Big Wall]

All I have so far is a 2.5" BB lift, 33" tires and sway bar quick disconnects. They've gotten me thru everything so far. It's definitely going to take some time to built it to where I want to be.

[bryan s]

I've had a few jeeps over the last several years or so and it seems like all I do is work on them. I've been working on my current one for well over a year. 2004 Rubicon with a 360 Magnum conversion. Haven't had much time to take it out to play. Rainbow falls is a fun place to goof off though. Grew up in woodland and spent a lot of time in those mountains.

[islandermyk]

Sounds like a bad ass build.... I guess the real trick is to find more play time than work on'em time [Beer]

How cool is that though...? Growing up and having the opportunity to spend a lot of time up there. It sure has to be a lot of fun. My first time up there.. and it was a treat!

[bryan s]

We spent a lot of time in hackett and long water gulch up in divide. Then after the fire it was closed for a long time. They have opened some of it back up and maybe more by now. Haven't been up there in a while. As for the jeep I'm on the fence about getting rid of it. Its been sitting in the garage for far too long just collecting new parts and at this point I kinda want to focus on other hobbies. We'll see though.

[Brian]

Easter Jeep Safari registration is open. I logged on at 10:00am sharp, and took the last slot for one of my trails. They're filling up fast this year. Anybody else going?

[Ah Pook]

We spent a lot of time in hackett and long water gulch up in divide. Then after the fire it was closed for a long time. They have opened some of it back up and maybe more by now. Haven't been up there in a while. As for the jeep I'm on the fence about getting rid of it. Its been sitting in the garage for far too long just collecting new parts and at this point I kinda want to focus on other hobbies. We'll see though.

Have any links/info on what is opening back up? Went there before the fire and really missed the area when it was closed. It would be nice to go back.


Easter Jeep Safari registration is open. I logged on at 10:00am sharp, and took the last slot for one of my trails. They're filling up fast this year. Anybody else going?
I'll be there two weeks before Big Saturday. As usual, wild horses could not drag me to EJS.

Have fun.

[Colorado_Outback]

Have any links/info on what is opening back up? Went there before the fire and really missed the area when it was closed. It would be nice to go back.


I'll be there two weeks before Big Saturday. As usual, wild horses could not drag me to EJS.

Have fun.

Hackett is open to the river and Longwater/Metberry are open to the county line. Pretty much all the barricades that were in place have been removed by someone so the latter 2 are well traveled to the river as well. I run that area about once a month or when weather allows.
Right now there is probably 6-12" of snow on most of it.

[Ah Pook]

Hackett is open to the river and Longwater/Metberry are open to the county line. Pretty much all the barricades that were in place have been removed by someone so the latter 2 are well traveled to the river as well. I run that area about once a month or when weather allows.
Right now there is probably 6-12" of snow on most of it.
Thanks for the info.

Is across the river open?

[ToyRunner1]

Thanks for the info.

Is across the river open?Metberry is open to the river. It was the first of the trails to be opened all of the way. Hackett has now been opened to the river as well. There is still debate whether the other side of the river will ever open again, but for now it is still closed. Call Predator 4WD if you ever have any questions as to the current status as they are still the main POC for these trails.

[Ah Pook]

Thanks! [Awesom]

[Colorado_Outback]

Couple pics from Hackett last weekend.


https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10428442_1046580105368394_5650822551134606850_n.jp g?oh=b4930668eaf71b120651dae00ab3dc35&oe=5593905B

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[D3ADLY]

I'ma Jeeper too. Wheel the heck out of it as well. Let's see if I can get some pics posted of it.

It's sitting on 37's with a 3.5" Metalcloak Game Changer ARB Edition.

This is my first post on this forum...

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My friend here next to it is like 6'2"...

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[DOC]

I need some pics of jeeps at a mall for realism.

[Neutron]

That will be fun! I've seen Youtube vids from Teraflex and Wayoflife... Place looks amazing.
My rig isn't quite equipped to tackle'em hardcore rock crawling obstacles (Long list of parts needed... as with a handful of us got, lol)... right now, I'm good for venturing off into the woods... with a few flexing here and there. We all have a lifetime to build our rigs up... [Beer]


Your Jeep will do just fine in Ouray. With the exception of maybe Poughkeepsie gulch your Jeep will run all of the trails. The only reason I make an acceptation On Poughkeepsie is there is one obstacle that can test a drivers ability. The rest of the trails are just a drive in the woods. Just like you like.

[def90]

Saw this at the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival parade.. Wonder how it does in real snow?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-b5QwR4OmLLI/VPogoZQMLbI/AAAAAAAAC_Q/qmsMoOvroaQ/s800/IMG_20150208_120736_427s.jpg

[islandermyk]

57576
Sure a lot of mud up there

[Big Wall]

That's good though. I ran Hackett and Longwater Gulches a couple weeks ago and it was bone dry.

[Ah Pook]

57576
Sure a lot of mud up there
Looks like the road I live on. [DriveBy]

[islandermyk]

Looks like the road I live on. [DriveBy]

Must be nice [Beer]

[islandermyk]

That's good though. I ran Hackett and Longwater Gulches a couple weeks ago and it was bone dry.
It's wet down there.... can't imagine how much more now.... wait.... that's what she said [ROFL3]

Sorry... sorry...sorry...

Rainbow falls... Gotta love that red mud[Beer]

[h2so4]

Anyone going for a easy trail ride this weekend? I need to break in the new Rubicon...

[newracer]

Some picts from today, we were checking the conditions on Kelly Flats with the FS, still too muddy to open, maybe next weekend.

I got to take a brand new FS employee through The Chutes.

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Kelly%20Flats%20053015/D38DE237-01DA-4AA2-97C5-AF88C605AA43_zpsxl4osi3f.jpg (http://s218.photobucket.com/user/newracer/media/Kelly%20Flats%20053015/D38DE237-01DA-4AA2-97C5-AF88C605AA43_zpsxl4osi3f.jpg.html)

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[hurley842002]

Some picts from today, we were checking the conditions on Kelly Flats with the FS, still too muddy to open, maybe next weekend.

I got to take a brand new FS employee through The Chutes.

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Very nice! We ran into a FS employee last Sunday on Rampart, he was "investigating". Someone had completely destroyed the trail, it was a deep bog that someone got stuck in, and cut down trees to try and get out. Additionally people cut through the Forrest to get around the bog. Very unfortunate to say the least. Ranger gave us permission to use the illegal trail to go around, I'd have attempted the bog if I didn't have my young boys with me (even tho I have a winch).

[hurley842002]

Anyone going for a easy trail ride this weekend? I need to break in the new Rubicon...
You bought a Rubicon and want an easy trail? Sounds like the majority of Rubicon owners, damn those car salesman are good....

[h2so4]

Haha. Thanks Hurley. 3rd jeep. Just wanted a trail to get the feel of it. Let me know if you want to wheel and shoot sometime. Always looking for fun trips.


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[hurley842002]

Haha. Thanks Hurley. 3rd jeep. Just wanted a trail to get the feel of it. Let me know if you want to wheel and shoot sometime. Always looking for fun trips.


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Sounds good man, always wanted to put my Taco against a Rubicon lol.

[Ah Pook]

Must be nice [Beer]

Three weeks of rain made it more pothole than road. I'd still rather drive it than any cul-de-sac.

Did Kelly Flats years ago. Heard it was smoothed out because of one property owner. Good to see the fun stuff is still there.

As far as dumb asses farking up the trails, they are ruining it for all of us. Pick your poison and there is a percentage that stands head and shoulders above all the other idiots.

Getting my rig moving after a couple of years. Tracked the problem down to the dist. New Pertronix Ignitor is on the way.

[islandermyk]

It was a good day for this today [Beer]

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[Firehaus]

Looks like fun. What trail is that and what tube doors are those? They look bad ass.


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[islandermyk]

Looks like fun. What trail is that and what tube doors are those? They look bad ass.


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Dakan/Hidden Valley/Rampart... my buddy lead the way on this one... don't know the area all that well, but it was pretty fun.
Body armor tube doors. Craigslist.... [Coffee][Beer]

[Firehaus]

Awesome score on the doors.

Dakan is close to me, I'll have to go check it out.

Thanks Mike!


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[erock]

Anybody know the condition of grizzly lake (near BV)? I am going to take my son fishing in a couple of weeks.


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[h2so4]

Awesome score on the doors.

Dakan is close to me, I'll have to go check it out.

Thanks Mike!
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Not to far from me either. Let me know if you head up there this weekend.

[powerstroke79]

Nothing hard core just some fire roads with the wife and kido
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s205/powerstroke79/20150607_114533_zpsrbkk9mn0.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/powerstroke79/media/20150607_114533_zpsrbkk9mn0.jpg.html)
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[islandermyk]

Nothing hard core just some fire roads with the wife and kido

Hardcore or not.... that looks like you guys had some serious fun!
I'm soooo jelly right now [Coffee][Beer]

[newracer]

Today on Kelly Flats


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bla1DHBwflE

[islandermyk]

Veeeery noice! [Beer]

[islandermyk]

Still some snow up at Argentine Pass
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.. but still a beautiful spot to visit without being able to summit.

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[Fentonite]

It ain't a jeep, and it's not off-road. But it's the 4th of July, so what the heck. Took 'Ol Glory for a ride today.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/fentonite/5b192e059c2470437e618c81e69c652b.jpg

[ray1970]

It ain't a jeep, and it's not off-road. But it's the 4th of July, so what the heck. Took 'Ol Glory for a ride today.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/fentonite/5b192e059c2470437e618c81e69c652b.jpg
Looks like a fun way to celebrate our nation's independence.
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[Zundfolge]

It ain't a jeep, and it's not off-road. But it's the 4th of July, so what the heck. Took 'Ol Glory for a ride today.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/fentonite/5b192e059c2470437e618c81e69c652b.jpg

Awesome! More than anything right now I want a Pinzgauer 710M like that. A bit out of my price range for a toy, but still awesome none the less.

Color me jealous.

[gnihcraes]

Still some snow up at Argentine Pass
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.. but still a beautiful spot to visit without being able to summit.

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and you went without me? Fine!

I'm going to drag the family up there one of these weekends... gots a new jeep to test out. (but it has to be an easy trail, no scratches!)

[islandermyk]

It ain't a jeep, and it's not off-road. But it's the 4th of July, so what the heck. Took 'Ol Glory for a ride today.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/fentonite/5b192e059c2470437e618c81e69c652b.jpg
F*cken awesomeness in short!!! [Beer]

[islandermyk]

and you went without me? Fine!

I'm going to drag the family up there one of these weekends... gots a new jeep to test out. (but it has to be an easy trail, no scratches!)
I will keep you in mind when we go out a weeks ahead in time. Usually happens on a Sunday.

[USMC88-93]

Makes sense to me dig a hole and lie in the shade.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Animals/EchoJeep_zps6lyv6rju.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Animals/EchoJeep_zps6lyv6rju.jpg.html)

[The Norseman]

KT Aid Station for the Hard Rock 100. Took the new to me 2004 LJ up to volunteer and help out.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/12/5116178d35515571599b810b6d5f91b9.jpg


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[islandermyk]

This project (front axle swap D30 to a D44 with locker) is near complete.
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[islandermyk]

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... all I need is that transfer case and I'll have a Sahara-con [Tooth]

[Graves]

That diff cover does a good job at distracting from that weld job. [Coffee]

[islandermyk]

That diff cover does a good job at distracting from that weld job. [Coffee]

[ROFL1] My Dude had to fill in or do some shit to fill in the voids.

I am finally locked Front and Rear.... just need to change out diff cover in the rear and do a gear oil change for the transfer case. [Flower]

[Graves]

Looks pretty beast!

[islandermyk]

This was at Argentine Pass 07/30
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Lil MOAB (Illinois Gulch) yesterday
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[islandermyk]

Anyone on here doing MOAB on labor day weekend???

Not looking to do crazy shit, but would like to experience it in a cool way without destroying my Heep...

[islandermyk]

Finally did MOAB... and yes... I've been bit by the bug [facepalm][hahhah-no]

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Definitely gonna do this again... and again... and again... [Coffee][Beer]

[Ah Pook]

Finally did MOAB... and yes... I've been bit by the bug [facepalm][hahhah-no]

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Definitely gonna do this again... and again... and again... [Coffee][Beer]
Top side of Slickrock?

[newracer]

That's Hells Revenge, one of my favorites.

[islandermyk]

Top side of Slickrock?
Hot tubs... somewhere there.

[islandermyk]

That's Hells Revenge, one of my favorites.
You got it! [Beer]

[blacklabel]

Got a new set of Dynapro ATMs this morning so I guess I'll break them in tomorrow.

[islandermyk]

Got a new set of Dynapro ATMs this morning so I guess I'll break them in tomorrow.
Pictures man!

You know half of us in here love the Jeep porn and Jeep porn parts [LOL][Beer]

[blacklabel]

Pictures man!

You know half of us in here love the Jeep porn and Jeep porn parts [LOL][Beer]

My Frontier isn't worthy. Haha. A general 4wd thread would die here without the Jeep owners.

[hurley842002]

My Frontier isn't worthy. Haha. A general 4wd thread would die here without the Jeep owners.

You might be surprised, a few people here wheeling things other than Jeep.

[blacklabel]

I know there are others with something other than a Jeep but my Frontier is pretty meh. Bone stock with some trail stripes and a few dents.

[Big Wall]

I broke my front axle tube in Chinaman Gulch last weekend.

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I had a lot of help and luckily got it out to the trailhead the next day.

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[Irving]

How'd you do that?

[Big Wall]

Going up the wall after the steps we heard loud pop. We took a quick look and didn't see anything broken. I made it up the wall and further down the trail. The steering started feeling weird and then a grinding noise started. I stopped and found the break.

We made a trail repair there and made it to the end of the loop in the dark. I left my Jeep there overnight. We came back the next day, made a better repair and luckily made it out.

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[Hound]

So jealous

[ColoradoTJ]

Some pretty cool Jeeps in this thread with familiar faces.


I do my own stunts....

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[Irving]

I've been watching a lot of 4wheeling videos recently, and I see that whenever people are going up a V-Notch, they always put one side in the bottom of the notch, instead of straddling the notch. I never understood why people do that. Is there a technical reason, or is it just a matter of picking a difficult line to see what your truck can do?

EDIT: After a brief search I found a perfect example of what I'm talking about. I always figured some careful placement and smooth pedal work would make it possible to straddle a notch, even with them usually being muddy.

The hardway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YQ46wZI7eA

The better way?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIPYmqtCS_A

[newracer]

They lack driving skills.