Jeepers

[stevew]

Yeah, figured I would have to lift it some to get larger tires under it to go over some of the stuff in the pics. I'm not opposed to doing that part. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on getting some of that done somewhere besides my garage. I have the tools for the most part, air and so on but don't have a lot of time. Winch I may have, have to check the rating on it, still in a box. Not sure if stock bumper would handle a winch though. Probably going to say no aren't ya

[10mm-man]

Yeah, figured I would have to lift it some to get larger tires under it to go over some of the stuff in the pics. I'm not opposed to doing that part. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on getting some of that done somewhere besides my garage. I have the tools for the most part, air and so on but don't have a lot of time. Winch I may have, have to check the rating on it, still in a box. Not sure if stock bumper would handle a winch though. Probably going to say no aren't ya

I would do the lift yourself, not very hard and will save you $$$.... Have a build party and invite some guys over off the forum here and join JKOwners.com. I did my lift my self and it's not to hard...

[stevew]

Not counting the beer runs how long do you figure it would take to put a moderate lift on a 2007 X using air tools and a floor jack? I thought I was reading a moderate one is 3 1/2? Mines a TJ, not a JK. I originally got it so I didn't have to take my new mustang and park it at the grocery store for all those old ladys to ding up. But now that I have it I see a lot more potential than parking lots.

I would do the lift yourself, not very hard and will save you $$$.... Have a built party and invite some guys over off the forum here and join JKOwners.com. I did my lift my self and it's not to hard...

[10mm-man]

Not counting the beer runs how long do you figure it would take to put a moderate lift on a 2007 X using air tools and a floor jack? I thought I was reading a moderate one is 3 1/2? Mines a TJ, not a JK. I originally got it so I didn't have to take my new mustang and park it at the grocery store for all those old ladys to ding up. But now that I have it I see a lot more potential than parking lots.

I did mine solo- 3days, no directions and about 3 hours a day... I had no clue what i was doing! You can do a simple easy spacer lift or if you want something longer term do the other. I would say if you have a couple guys about 3-4 hours.... No beer until done, or maybe just one or two.....

[stevew]

Yeah a Toyota had to winch up maybe but I have a Jeep! :-P
Jeep probably has more weight in the back (oh wait, I can touch the back from the front if I lay down).
I had gone tire shopping and found some kevlar ones that a couple of the tire guys had on their Jeeps and swore by them. Said they would do everything but ice and nothing really helped on just plain ice but studs or chains.

[10mm-man]

Yeah a Toyota had to winch up maybe but I have a Jeep! :-P
Jeep probably has more weight in the back (oh wait, I can touch the back from the front if I lay down).
I had gone tire shopping and found some kevlar ones that a couple of the tire guys had on their Jeeps and swore by them. Said they would do everything but ice and nothing really helped on just plain ice but studs or chains.

Kevlar MTR's? There not bad on the ice either, IT"S ICE..... We did a frozen stream crossing and they did surprisingly well! Yes, your jeep is capable but you will find yourself venturing into harder and harder stuff, wanting to go on the "FUN" trails and you will eventually need the stuff i listed. So i say why procrastinate and "Just do it"! I grew up in Crawlorado and have been stuck many a time, needed a winch many a time. I am to old for that now so i go prepared for all Crawlorado has to offer...

[stevew]

Ha, you're too old for that. I was in the USAF from 73 to 77 and you list USMC 90-94 so I'm just guessing here but I'm older. Its okay though, I still work out. And my kid's 20, not 10

The bike is a 2002 Fatboy. I get to ride it a lot more now. Used to have 14mi's of dirt to make it home. Now living in the Meadows. I can even make it home now if it rains while I was out.

Kevlar MTR's? There not bad on the ice either, IT"S ICE..... We did a frozen stream crossing and they did surprisingly well! Yes, your jeep is capable but you will find yourself venturing into harder and harder stuff, wanting to go on the "FUN" trails and you will eventually need the stuff i listed. So i say why procrastinate and "Just do it"! I grew up in Crawlorado and have been stuck many a time, needed a winch many a time. I am to old for that now so i go prepared for all Crawlorado has to offer...

[opie011]

[Irving]

You just told a guy that he could only drive on dirt roads. No one can argue that your list doesn't grant access to more difficult trails, but lockers, lift, and winch are hardly required for MOST trails in Colorado. My buddy wheeled his stock Rubicon with me all summer once and he never even got any trail damage. He very rarely had to use his lockers. It is all about picking your lines.

Are you just inviting me out so you can watch me break and stock truck and talk shit the whole time?

P.S. I think a rear locker should be the #1 mod to do on any off road vehicle. Even before a lift and bigger tires.

[10mm-man]

You just told a guy that he could only drive on dirt roads. No one can argue that your list doesn't grant access to more difficult trails, but lockers, lift, and winch are hardly required for MOST trails in Colorado. My buddy wheeled his stock Rubicon with me all summer once and he never even got any trail damage. He very rarely had to use his lockers. It is all about picking your lines.

Are you just inviting me out so you can watch me break and stock truck and talk shit the whole time?

P.S. I think a rear locker should be the #1 mod to do on any off road vehicle. Even before a lift and bigger tires.

I won't talk shit, I'll just say; told you so once or twice and we will have fun! I don't want to give the wrong impression, there are many trails a stock jeep can go. I think I said this and I said; it will be "challenging", say it won't. I have had stock everything and had a blast, breaking shit, digging it out, etc. You know as well as I do, all those items make it "easy" and more enjoyable...... I don't think I painted the picture that they are a must or a requirement. You will just be limited to were you can and can't go, how easy it is and how much work you want to put into going there.

So I see you commenting all the time but have yet to wheel with ya.... Let's all get together and go wheel it up! It'll be fun... I know T-Giv and USAGofermike is down...

O and I agree on the rear locker over other stuff 1st. And a stock Rubi is way more capable than the majority of the stuff out there. I almost wish i wouldn't have lifted mine and just left it stock!