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goodtimes

08-06-2006, 03:59 AM

What are your plans for the vehicle? Touring the back roads on single day trips? Taking the family down to the Sierra Madre? Bouncing off of big rocks?

Personally, I left my jeep basically stock. Small lift (3.5"), 285/75R16 tires, some body and chassis armor, some communication stuff, some recovery stuff, a place to sleep....and a couple doo-dads here and there.

It turned out to be pretty versatile...I am comfortable taking it down a 4.5 (1-5 scale) trail, has enough room for me and my side-kick (4-legged kind) to live out of for a week+ at a time for the longer trips (Baja, Death Valley, etc), still reasonably comfortable on the street, can still get 17mpg, and has a "poser index" (AKA RTI score) of 886. My biggest complaint is the road noise gets old after the first 100 miles or so......a hard top may be in my future.

I can lay out details if you like.....but I just got home from another 12 hour shift, so I am going to track down something to eat....

YJ Dave

08-06-2006, 06:00 PM

My thoughts toward my Jeep are in a transition phase right now. Well more or less anyway. I was building it to do mostly rockcrawling, and harder trails, this Jeep and I have in the past competed and done very well in the old "Legends" class in rockcrawling. Over the last year I have been thinking more and more about extended trips with my friends and my Jeep to explore the ghost town of the former "Wild West", getting back to the original reason why I picked up the Jeep now 8 years ago.
The green color, came about after being hit by an uninsured driver 2 years ago, over $4K in damage was done to my Jeep, thankfully I was uninjured. But this crash had me spending the savings that I was putting away for new axles to putting the Jeep back on the road. I'm again looking around at a few options for axles, and I hope to put something under her over the winter. The only real changes that I'm thinking of making to the Jeep as it sits today are different axles, and some type of rack system so I can better organize my gear. I may also try going down to 2.5" springs because I think I have the clearance that I need to make it work.
Other than that, the Jeep as it sits today is stock 4.0 motor, custom high clearance exhaust, 35" MTR's with 3.5" springs, 1" BL, high clearance trany skid plate, 1" Brown Dog motor mounts, SYE, Detroit locker (rear), 4.10 gears, Jeeperman bumper, full size spare tire, greasable shackles, Lightforce lights, 10 LB CO2 tank, and a QAII compressor, and a winch.

But lets see some pics of all of your Jeeps. and tell me why you have built them the way you have.

bigreen505

08-06-2006, 06:11 PM

Well, I don't have a Jeep, but drool uncontrollably every time I am in the presence of them. I saw a nice red one yesterday with a rack over the spare tire that had a large Thule Evolution 18 or 21 mounted on it. The width was about the same as the Jeep, maybe a bit more. That would be an interesting way to increase storage space. Check out articulate's (http://www.markdstephens.com/jeep/index.html) Jeep page, that might give you some ideas. Also, do a search here for GoodTimes' sleeping platform.

BajaTaco

08-06-2006, 10:35 PM

I have no Jeep pics of my own either, just wanted to say I dig the green too. Perfect color to go with all those pine trees.

Good luck with your project - sounds like you have a really nice existing setup/platform to work with.

articulate

08-07-2006, 03:23 AM

Amigo:
http://www.markdstephens.com/saguaro_lake/weavers_jeep.jpg
http://www.markdstephens.com/saguaro_lake/jeep3.jpg
http://www.markdstephens.com/jeep/jeep_snorkel_front.jpg

My TJ is an "X" package. Sort of a budget version of the Sport, so it has the I-6 engine, but utilitarian trim. I was a broke kid who thought Jeeps were really cool when I bought her, and I never thought I was going to "mod" her out, either. Then did a few trips.......the most essential thing to tackle with a Wrangler is organization. Real estate is premium inside those things, but I don't need to tell you that.

I've done very simple modifications in comparison with the mega-Jeep builds going on out there, and what you have done is far more mechanically impressive. But you asked :)

My first mod was the anti-swaybar quick disconnects by JKS.
Second mod was a tow hook bolted to the frame in the rear, as I didn't have any recovery points back there
And a week before I got married, I pitched the rear seat and installed a Mountaineer Rack by Garvin. I've never regretted having the back seat out.
Old Man Emu suspension - VERY nice. I dare not call it a "lift" because it's so much more than that.
Rocker panel protection. Need I say more?
Rear bumper/swingout system also by Garvin. I went back and forth for several months between wanting a roof rack or doing an over-the-spare rack. This system won, and I got a 2" receiver, shackle mounts, and a nicer spare carrier, and a more protective rear bumper for less than the cost of a roof rack.
Warn front bumper - simply for the recovery points and the capacity to accept a winch in the future.
And the ARB Safari snorkel. It's piped and sealed properly.

My tires are merely 31" x 10.5". I'd rather move up to 33" x 10.5" but I'd have to address my drive train. I'm not ready - nor motivated - to replace the rear axle (Dana 35). I'd also need to move to taller ring and pinions, as she sits now 3.07:1 My page tells it like I think it: I should have waited for the Rubicon package.

If I didn't have the truck - as my wife and I were discussing last night - I'd love to dump the money into the Jeep (1" body lift, SYE, tummy tuck, 33" tires, Dana 44, etc etc) and get a Chaser from Adventure Trailers. Powdercoated RED to match, too!

Maybe I'll do that in the future....

Anyway, my Jeep is plenty capable for 3.5 rated trails (on the 5 scale) and I don't have any care in the world to do tougher than that.

I don't know if I answered a single question of yours.... :)

Be well,
Mark

goodtimes

08-07-2006, 04:30 AM

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2005/Jerome/JeromeandSmileyRock/images/DSCF6468.jpg

2003 Wrangler (rubicon)
Entire drivetrain is stock, left this way for reliability.

Chassis mods:

3.5" Rubicon Express short arm kit. Chosen primarily because of the lower control arms. They stand up to abuse better than most others seem to. Plus, I like the cartridge joints (adjustable and re-buildable) that they use. I added adjustable upper control arms to the kit to allow me to use a double cardan (CV) driveshaft, supplied by Tom Woods.
Front shocks are el-cheapo DT-3000. They suck. 'nuff said
Rear shocks are Rancho RSX. They don't suck as bad as the DT's do. I also relocated the lower shock mounts outboard to 'hide' them from rocks behind the lower control arm mounts, and eliminated the upper bar-pins (which are prone to failure--like both of mine did while in Baja), all using some pre-made brackets from N'th degree mobility. Good stuff there.
Steering system is 1.25" solid 4130 with 1-ton tie rod ends. Supplied by Currie enterprises. The OE parts were weak, and bent.
Axle vents are extended into the engine compartment.Skid plates/armor:

Front lower control arm pockets (link captures) are boxed in with 3/16" cold rolled steel plate. This was a preventitive measure, as they tend to get beat up, and will cause maintenance problems if not addressed.
Steering box is hidden from the rocks thanks to a Kilby skid plate.
Rear differential has a cast steel cover from Poison Spider Customs,
Front differentail has a tubular cage on top of the OE cover. Both of these were installed because I got tired of having to re-seal the diffs after dragging them over rocks.
Rock sliders are by Sun Performance. The OE parts provided on the rubicons are junk.
Front and rear bumpers are home made, because I am cheap (and I enjoy fabrication work). Front bumper incorperates a winchplate, radiator hoop (not shown in pic above...no current pics are on-line), and protection for the roller fairlead (almost visable in the pic). One question I always get about the bumper, is why I mounted the shackles "sideways". I did this because I expected to do more winching/pulling/extracting at a angle to the side...so this plays to the strength of the attachment point. I'm happy with it thus far.
Roll cage was cut/bent by Poison Spider Customs, and welded in by me.
Belly pan/t'case mount was also made by me because I destroyed the OE part. I also added 2" of ground clearance to the belly of the jeep at the same time, while keeping the drivetrain in the OE location.Interior mods:

radio mounts for both 2 meter and CB are part of the roll cage (added by me). I needed a place to put them, so it was a natural choice. Both mic's are auto-retracting to keep the cords out of my way, and in a location where I can grab either of them without having to take my eyes off the trail.
Hi-lift mount is on the rear spreader of the cage. Out of the way, always handy. Too bad it rattles.
Shovel mounted in back, on top of wheel well. I had a quick-fist laying around from the '04 SEMA show, and I had a shovel that needed a home. Killed 2 birds with one stone.
Sleeping platform. Bolts in place of passenger seat and rear seat. Provides over 6 feet from tailgate to dash, and full width of rear compartment for gear when travelling, and for me to sleep. If the weather if bad, there is enough room for the dog to sleep inside too (providing she doesn't start farting or snoring -- she is prone to both at inoppertune times). I'm really happy with this mod. I have a TON of storage room inside, and can get out of the rain and off the ground at night. One of my favorite mods.

There are a few other things I have done here and there...gps mount, hand throttle, grab handles, etc....

Next up are some lights, steel corners, and a rack to mount my kayak to....and an adjustment to my bump stops....and a different sway bar system (Currie anti-rock at both ends)....and a few other things I haven't thought of yet (like storage tie-downs).

Joaquin Suave

08-07-2006, 04:48 AM

Here is my Jeep. Her name is Mayahuel, The Agave Burro.

http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/camper_open.jpg

http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/buzz_land.jpg

The only thing I have not modified or changed is the right rear rigid brake line and now that I think about it...I think I changed that too.;)

YJ Dave

08-07-2006, 06:24 PM

Those are some good looking Jeeps that you guys have.

Keep it coming! Lets see more good pics. Even the stock Jeeps, lets see what you have done. Pics of rack systems, trailers and other mods would also be real cool.

I also ditched my back seat many years ago, but my GF has an 11 year old son, and it is hard for me to leave either of them behind when I head out on day trips. Depending on what happens with the three of us I may be saving up for a new back seat and a trailer, so we can all fit in the Jeep for a few days.

articulate

08-07-2006, 07:17 PM

Here is my Jeep. Her name is Mayahuel, The Agave Burro.

http://www.overlandhardware.com/images/camper_open.jpg

The only thing I have not modified or changed is the right rear rigid brake line and now that I think about it...I think I changed that too.;)
What a beautiful machine, The Agave Burro! :costumed-smiley-007 :drool:

I've seen Brian's Rubicon, too, which is very sweet. His sleeping platform looks like a test to the universe and goddesses of love: "Yes, that's right, I have no space for a woman in here. Go ahead, I dare you!" :ylsmoke:

Dave, I'd think a trailer is in order. With a girlfriend and a young one, the space and tent option is hard to disagree with. :smiley_drive: Everyone appreciates a soft bed...and GRRRRR! if it pleases the girlfriend...well, you know.

goodtimes

08-07-2006, 08:12 PM

...His sleeping platform looks like a test to the universe and goddesses of love: "Yes, that's right, I have no space for a woman in here. Go ahead, I dare you!" :ylsmoke:

Well, see....the deal is kinda like this. There *is* room for 2, providing they are real friendly.....but she's gotta find her own way to and from the party.

:1888fbbd:

And the Agave Burro.....:bowdown:
That thing is just friggin sweet.

cshontz

08-07-2006, 11:43 PM

Love your ride, Mark. We shoulda rolled together - the vast distance that seperates us aside.

http://static.flickr.com/38/76708579_53d6286d05.jpg

This thing was great. Old Man Emu + .75" w/ 32x11.50, winch, sport cage, front and rear Powertrax No-Slips, and an Atlas 4.3:1 transfer case. It trivialized alot of the terrain around here.

I miss it. I smacked it into something. This picture was taken after the smacking occurred. After that it, wasn't quite right - like it was an unfaithful spouse, so I sold it.

smbisig

08-08-2006, 12:38 AM

Here's mine.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/smbisig/Expedition/P1010111.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/smbisig/Expedition/P1010110.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/smbisig/Expedition/P1010112.jpg

1993 YJ, 4.0, ARB's, ARB Bullbar, OME Suspension, 1" Daystar Body Lift, Flowmaster Cat Back, Kargo Master Rack......................

CLynn85

08-08-2006, 03:52 AM

Here's my 98 TJ:

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/cslynn/webstuff/Jeep-and-Trips/jeep/DSC02390%20(Large).JPG

It's a sport with 98k miles. 3" Springs in the front, 2" spacers in the back. 31" Kumho MT's, home built rocker guards, and a few other doodads.

I love the jeep for beating around in town and on the trail. But being my DD it's kind of rough. At the moment I have a gas tank with a small pinhole on the top that needs to be fixed, a bad hesitation on occasion that I can't find the source of, short belt bypassing the burnt up bearing on the AC compressor, missing right rear shock because of the cheap Doestechs wearing out and the eventual failure of a bar pin, among other things. Everytime I get time to fix one thing I end up with 2 more things to fix and/or replace. I'd love to just turn it over to a mechanic and say, here, fix it, and just have it back in sound shape.

My biggest complaint is the D35c in the rear. I find myself constantly babying it whenever I'm out cause I'm so afraid of breaking the rear. I didn't know better when I bought it, who would've thought DC would put such a fragile unit in.

Scenic WonderRunner

08-08-2006, 03:57 AM

I'm sooo confused on the whole.......TJ.....XJ......Whatever J thing!

.....and the "spring over"........

.....and the "spring under"........

...and which is better.

.................:rolleyes:

.

flyingwil

08-08-2006, 04:00 AM

I dig the green.

...Revolver shackles in the rear are excellent too.

I have heard some horror stories about the revolvers, and them not going back as designed. I would research them a bit more, and possibly ask some jeep guys their input. From what I hear, they were designed to increase the RTI ramp numbers, and in real world (non ramp) they don't work quite the same. I am not a Jeep guy any more, but remember reading about them. Just my 2 cents.

articulate

08-08-2006, 04:42 AM

I'm sooo confused on the whole.......TJ.....XJ......Whatever J thing!

.....and the "spring over"........

.....and the "spring under"........

...and which is better.

.................:rolleyes:

.
I only say this because I'm your buddy and because I like to make fun of it: It's a jeep thing, you wouldn't understand. :xxrotflma

Switching to Toyota for a moment, I'm still thoroughly confused as to when the Z showed up in the FJ - and what the heck it means. But there does seem to be a natural progression with the Toyotas. A 40 is "old". An 80 is not as old. But the Z? AND THEN they had to go make an FJ Cruiser, as if that makes ANY chronological sense at all.

Let's eat, drink, and be merry 'round the expedition campfire. :smiley_drive: :beer:

articulate

08-08-2006, 04:45 AM

Scenic WonderRunner

08-08-2006, 05:28 AM

I only say this because I'm your buddy and because I like to make fun of it: It's a jeep thing, you wouldn't understand. :xxrotflma

Switching to Toyota for a moment, I'm still thoroughly confused as to when the Z showed up in the FJ - and what the heck it means. But there does seem to be a natural progression with the Toyotas. A 40 is "old". An 80 is not as old. But the Z? AND THEN they had to go make an FJ Cruiser, as if that makes ANY chronological sense at all.

Let's eat, drink, and be merry 'round the expedition campfire. :smiley_drive: :beer:

OK!........Mark.........!

I almost understand now!

............now what was that you said>?!!!! ...........hehe....:friday:.... :sombrero:

YJ Dave

08-09-2006, 07:16 PM

What happened? I can not link to page two anymore :(

I know that their are some sweet XJ, ZJ, WJ's out there, if you have pics of your Jeep (any Jeep) in action please post them up. Tell us about your go anywhere ride. Even if it is a work in progress show us what you have.

sbisig

08-10-2006, 03:44 AM

I just found the site and am going to post some pics of my YJ. Don't have too many pics though.

Basically its a stock YJ with 4.0, TF999, ARB rear, OME suspension with XL leafs, 4:10 gears, TJ flares (cut as much as possible), 33 inch Firestone Destination M/T. When fully flexed, the tires don't rub.

Driveway pic before installing the extra leafs. Now sits about an inch higher.

http://static.flickr.com/72/211430011_1210fda7f1.jpg

From this past weekend in the Olympics...

http://static.flickr.com/92/211007030_222a68e36a.jpg

Here is a picture of the cargo box I built...

http://static.flickr.com/65/203927702_6c48219c57.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/67/210994032_e7a59a3138.jpg

cshontz

08-10-2006, 03:49 AM

Welcome to ExPo. By coincidence, I just commented on one of your storage box pictures over a week ago. Excellent pictures!

Scott Brady

08-10-2006, 04:44 AM

Here is my trusty steed. I have used my Jeep for several extended trips with a trailer in tow. The Wrangler / Off-Road trailer combo works very well.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2003/ECDD_2003/images/ecddjeep_trailer_jpg.jpg

Wrangler Sahara (View Album)
Engine
4.0 Liter, Straight Six
Transmission 5-Speed AX15, 3.9 1st Gear
Transfer case 2-speed, Part-Time, 2.72 Low Range
Crawl Ratio 52.2:1
Front Axle Dana 30 High Pinion, ARB Locking Differential, 4.88 Ring and Pinion, Disc Brakes
Rear Axle Dana 44 (Dynatrac), ARB Locking Differential, 4.88 Ring and Pinion
Front Suspension 2.5" Old Man Emu (J1R) Lift springs, 1" shackles, JKS sway bar disconnects, OME Shocks (N33), stainless steel brake lines
Rear Suspension 2.5" Old Man Emu (J1R) lift springs, Revolver Shackles, OME Shock (N34), Stainless steel brake lines
Tires BF Goodrich KM, 33x10.5, on stock TJ Sahara Wheels
GVWR (stock) 4450 Lbs.
Payload (stock) 800 lbs.
Curb Weight (actual) 3520 Lbs
Cargo Area 42.7 Sq Feet to front seats
Wheelbase 93.4
Overall Length 158.4
Overall Width 71.2
Ground Clearance 9.9 (Actual)
Additional Modifications Sailcloth top
Hard Top
B&M Short Shift Kit
ARB Fridge
ARB Compressor
TJ Flares
M8000 Warn Winch
Tuffy Console
TJ Grizzly Wheels
JKS Disconnects
Warn rear bumper
Warn Tire Carrier
ARB front Bumper
ARB Compressor
Warn Sliders
1" body lift
1" motor lift
Custom High-clearance exhaust
Custom Panhard Rod
OME Shocks N33 front N34L Rear
M.O.R.E. extended rear shock mounts
Revolver Shackles
SS brake lines
ARB Snorkel
Misc expedition equipment
Several Engine Modifications

Scott Brady

08-10-2006, 04:46 AM

Here are a few of the longer adventures:

Rubicon (http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2003/Rubicon_trail_2003/index.html)

http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2003/Rubicon_trail_2003/images/rubicon_water_YJ_jpg.jpg

El Camino Del Diablo (http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2003/ECDD_2003/index.html)

YJ Dave

08-10-2006, 08:37 PM

Their are some good looking Jeeps out their. Keep it coming.

articulate

08-10-2006, 09:49 PM

I just found the site and am going to post some pics of my YJ. Don't have too many pics though.

http://static.flickr.com/65/203927702_6c48219c57.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/67/210994032_e7a59a3138.jpg
That box is nice. What is that made of? Looks like inarguable craftsmanship, too!

Scenic WonderRunner

08-11-2006, 12:08 AM

sbisig...............

Welcome to the forum!

I have to tell you.........

Since you are from Puyallup..........

As a kid.......

I used to go to the "Puyallup Fair" every year!....headed down from Seattle with my folks.

That was the good 'ole days...... when Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans were the Stars of the Show!

What wonderful memories I have!

.....Great rig!..........Thanks for sharing!

sbisig

08-11-2006, 01:10 AM

That box is nice. What is that made of? Looks like inarguable craftsmanship, too!

3/4 inch exterior plywood.

Finished with porch paint, then coated with marine varnish (if done again I would have only done the varnish)

Marine grade carpeting from Lowes. Glued down with Weldwood contact cement.

3/4 inch aluminum angle - all angles cut with tin snips and ground with a file.

The drawer uses heavy duty cabinet slides from Home Depot (100 pound capacity).

I sealed the interior of box with caulking to keep some water out and to minimize leakage from within in case an oil or other fluid container ruptures.

Rubi-Khan

08-25-2006, 03:23 AM

Great looking rigs, guys!

I've got a CJ that I built for some of the harder stuff. Now that I've moved to Colorado I'm not so much interested in the techinical challenge as I am the 'expedition'. I'm spending more time in a Rubicon Unlimited these days. You can see lots more pictures at:

http://www.myjeepspace.com/RubiKhan

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/Rubi-Khan/2986245410088776503wsOmdq_ph.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/Rubi-Khan/picid8600DwOXl6HMD1nbIN82doWnSwf-1.jpg

thejafe

09-03-2006, 11:15 PM

Hey everybody, first post here on this forum :cool: . My TJ:

OME HD Coils / .75" Coil Spacers
RE Twin Tube Shocks
32x11.50 BFG AT's / 1.25" Spidertrax Wheel Spacers

http://homepage.mac.com/thejafe/.Pictures/For%20Posting%20On%20Forums2/My%20TJ.jpg

Chris85710

09-09-2006, 07:36 PM

My wife's Jeep.....I get it on weekends and Holidays.

2006 Rubicon 4" Teraflex
295/75R16(33's) BFG AT
1.25" Sypertrax spacers on stock Moabs
Toys By Troy Bumpers
Vivair OBA
Superwinch EPi9.0
Oil pan & Diff Skids

Here I am on Flipper and the Wedge at Three Feathers outside Tucson AZ.
http://www.chrisgrier.com/movies/Threefeathers.wmv

And some pics:

Rubicon, top of Cadillac hill.
http://www.chrisgrier.com/gallery/pictures/Rubicon2006%20318.jpg

Sutherland trail Mt Lemon AZ
http://www.chrisgrier.com/gallery/pictures/DSC00022(Large)_medium.JPG

Chivo Falls AZ, near Tucson
http://www.chrisgrier.com/gallery/pictures/chris%20wet%20014%20(Large)_medium.jpg

Beautiful Baja Mx.
http://www.chrisgrier.com/gallery/pictures/Baja2006%20090%20(Large).jpg

2006KJSPORT4x4

12-13-2006, 04:14 AM

Currently have a 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4...

It has a Rocky Road Outfitters Lift
American Eagle Wheels with 255/70/16 BF Goodrich Mud-Terrains
Jeep Roof Basket and fog lamps

Wish list for future:
Rear Tow Hitch (coming in March 07)
Cobra 75 CB Radio (coming in March 07)
AllJ Super Skid (coming in May 07, if not sooner)
Mopar Gas Skid (coming in May 07, if not sooner)
Frankenlift or bolt in kit for at least 4 inches of lift
4.10 gears
ARB locker
TJM front bumper (Aussie) w/ Warn 9000 Winch
Jeepin by Al A-arms with Moog ball joints
Gibson RM KJ Snorkel (Aussie)
Captain chairs for rear seats
Fridge between captains chairs then all the way through trunk
Grill built in to swing gate (have to find picture of someone who already did it, but it can be done)
Storage boxes either side of fridge
Laptop mount for front, perhaps replace useless glove box with a laptop cubby
Optima batteries or comparable
On board air and water
and we'll see what else I can get in there
OH and lots of decals...

Now for some pictures of it currently...

I'm the rig in the middle...
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h115/nolakj/Paradise%202006/10-17-2006-16-1.jpg

http://photos-463.ak.facebook.com/ip005/v17/100/11/56400045/n56400045_30052463_8113.jpg
http://photos-460.ak.facebook.com/ip005/v17/100/11/56400045/n56400045_30052460_5836.jpg

atavuss

12-15-2006, 03:40 AM

mine is a 77 CJ7
stock 304 V-8
stock 3 spd. trans
running a model 44 in rear
changed low range gears in transfer case to low range gears from early bronco (forgot what change it made in ratio)
33x12.50 BFG
4.10 gears
had a detroit locker for many years in rear, got tired of its on road manners and yanked it
6k warn winch
2" lift from add a leafs
this Jeep was my daily driver for almost 20 years since the early 80's.
it has been through the Rubicon (way back when you could still camp wherever you wanted to!)
I rarely drive the Jeep anymore, my son wants me to get it spiffed up so he can use it to drive to school when he gets his license
I also have a 1946 1/4 ton Bantam civilian trailer that goes behind this jeep
a co-worker has a 74 CJ5 with around 50k original unmolested miles
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/400648/edsjeep.jpg

Scott Brady

12-15-2006, 03:57 AM

My history with Jeeps goes WAAAAAAAAAY back.

Grandpa's 1952 M38a1. I learned to drive in this vehicle. Our family actually had three at one point, and they were used in Southern Utah for Deer hunting.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/thumbnails/gpasjeep_jpg.jpg

This is my first Jeep, a 1953 M38a1 with some CJ body panels. I ruined it by removing the four and putting a 300+ hp 289 4V in with the stock driveline, with disastrous results... I learned so much though about what really worked on the trail.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/53M38a1/thumbnails/after_2_jpg.jpg
Bigger (http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/53M38a1/pages/after_2_jpg.htm)

http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/53M38a1/thumbnails/engine_jpg.jpg
Bigger (http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/53M38a1/pages/engine_jpg.htm)

1983 Jeep CJ-7
Much better result here, with lockers, upgraded axles and good flex. Full rebuild of the I6
http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/1983CJ-7/thumbnails/cjhq_jpg.jpg
Bigger (http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/1983CJ-7/pages/MVC-002F_JPG.htm)

1993 Grand Cherokee
Good Jeep. 31's and a Tera Flex system and it could wheel
http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/thumbnails/1993ZJovens_jpg.jpg

1996 Grand Cherokee
Not so good, with lots of issues, but with no lift and 30" tires it did most of the high mountain trails in Colorado
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2001/colorado/thumbnails/zjco_jpg.jpg

1998 TJ Sahara
Great Jeep. TeraFlex and 33x10.5's No time to use it and sold the truck to put Stephanie through school.
http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/past_ew_vehicles/1998TJ/thumbnails/MVC-015S_JPG.jpg

1994 YJ Sahara
Lots of goodies, still drive it, kind of for sale
http://www.expeditionswest.com/adventures/2003/laurel_lakes_2003/thumbnails/Picture%20013_jpg.jpg

The TJ was the overall best of the bunch.

elcoyote

12-15-2006, 06:21 AM

1992 Jeep Comanche Eliminator MJ

Oh my, bought it in '92, fresh of the lot. Has only been stock for 23 miles of it's 310,000+ miles lifetime...okay, the list

-33 x 10.50 x 15 BFG MTs
-6" RE Extreme Duty Lift (front)
-Dana 30 high pinion front with ARB
-Custom spring over (rear) Unlike XJs, MJs were stock spring under
-Dana 44 rear with Detroit
-4.56 gearing
-2000 TJ bell housing w/ external slave mated to AX-15 5 speed
-Currie drag link
-6" drop pitman arm
-Warn M6000 w/ Winchline synthetic rope
-Modified Warn mount with brush guard
-Custom fiberglass hood
-Autorotor twin screw supercharger w/ intercooler
-Split Second programable MAP sensor
-Spilt Second programable fuel controller
-Safari Snorkel
-Insulated intake hose
-Doug Forley Header
-Flowmaster exhaust
-High output alternator
-Piranha isolator
-Optima red top (starting)
-Lifeline AGM (auxilary)
-Hella 500 driving lights
-50 watt back up lights
-Cobra 40 channel CB
-Realistic 10 meter
-Custom auxilary wiring
-Corbeau seats
-Snugtop shell
-Conferr Rack
-Custom false bed with pull outs (full of parts & get unstuck gear)
-Custom All J Products class III hitch bumper

....and that's just the stuff my wife knows about ;)

It's my first Jeep, 15 years and going strong. Raced twice, Safari Triathalons in FL & CA (anybody remember that event?). Lots of miles of adventures, lots of good memories. In a way I feel an obligation to keep her going since there are so few of these around...or maybe just retire it to ranch duty someday.

cshontz

12-15-2006, 01:34 PM

http://static.flickr.com/108/292010140_35cb9cff0b_o.jpg

2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited
4.0L, AW4, 8.25 Rear w/ 3.55

- Old Man Emu Suspension
- AA Fixed-Yoke Conversion w/ CV Rear Shaft
- 245/75R16 BFGoodrich All-Terrain Tires
- JKS Quick Disconnects
- ARB Bull Bar
- Uniden 520XL CB Radio
- Garmin GPSMAP 276C
- ARB 35 Freezer/Fridge

I plan to get a Warn M8000 (soon!), IPF 800XS lights, rocker armor, 4.10 gears, two ARB air lockers, a RTT, maaaaaybe a snorkel (on the fence), and then it'll probably be done. Oh, and one of Mario's sweet trailers too!!

articulate

12-15-2006, 03:05 PM

1992 Jeep Comanche Eliminator MJ

Oh my, bought it in '92, fresh of the lot. Has only been stock for 23 miles of it's 310,000+ miles lifetime...okay, the list...

....and that's just the stuff my wife knows about ;)

It's my first Jeep, 15 years and going strong. Raced twice, Safari Triathalons in FL & CA (anybody remember that event?). Lots of miles of adventures, lots of good memories. In a way I feel an obligation to keep her going since there are so few of these around...or maybe just retire it to ranch duty someday.
Joel should do an article about this beast. What a legend! Besides, we want to hear these stories and tales.

I plan to get a Warn M8000 (soon!)
You'd better hurry while the roller fairlead w/ steel cable units are still at that phenominal $529 price. (quadratec, 4wd.com, and a few others have it). :)

Scott Brady

12-15-2006, 03:09 PM

Chris, your Cherokee can only be described as FIRST CLASS!

cshontz

12-15-2006, 04:57 PM

Chris, your Cherokee can only be described as FIRST CLASS!

Thanks for the compliment, Scott. Its getting there! :)

Speaker

12-15-2006, 04:59 PM

1994 YJ Sahara
Lots of goodies, still drive it, kind of for sale

For sale you say? :chowtime:

Scott Brady

12-15-2006, 05:02 PM

Yes, it is for sale :)

And it is a cool Jeep :elkgrin:

Details: http://www.expeditionswest.com/vehicles/ewvehicles/Jeep_Wrangler/index.html

OverlandZJ

12-15-2006, 07:09 PM

Joel should do an article about this beast. What a legend! Besides, we want to hear these stories and tales.

Agreed, Mario's MJ is a sweet Jeep, and one of my favorite Expedition ready vehicles.

Chris' is awful pretty also.

Zeero

12-15-2006, 07:27 PM

I have two Jeeps:

2006 Liberty Renegade (Expedition Tested):

http://www.kjexpgroup.com/images/jeep_trees.jpg

2007 Wrangler Unlimited: Rubicon (Brand new, and in the build process for two major Overlands)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cc30b3127cce804e1bdc75f800000015101AaNmrZy4ZsY

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cc30b3127cce804e18ef355200000016101AaNmrZy4ZsY

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cc30b3127cce804e18ecb46100000015101AaNmrZy4ZsY

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cc30b3127cce804e1977755200000016101AaNmrZy4ZsY

OverlandZJ

12-15-2006, 08:42 PM

Zeero, welcome to EXPO. :wavey:

Your about to become a very popular man around these parts with that JK. Sit down...get comfortable behind the keyboard. :Wow1:

JPFreek1

12-15-2006, 09:11 PM

Chris, your Cherokee can only be described as FIRST CLASS!

I agree, your Cherokee looks like something out of a DaimlerChrysler catalog! Very nice :)

kcowyo

12-15-2006, 10:11 PM

I had a Jeep once, an '84 CJ-7. Most fun vehicle I ever owned. It's hard to beat a sunny day in the Jeep with the top and doors off. I would like to have owned a CJ-6 with a Dauntless V6 for a rare, cool old school rig.

I built a bed in my CJ-7, back in '97 and lived out of it during a two month trip around the western US to MT, WA, OR & CA. I rolled it the next summer above Silverton, Colorado and sold it to a guy in Lake City. I've posted pics before, but here they are again for those who haven't seen them. It's still sitting in Lake City, all mangled and neglected. At least it was a few months ago when I went back through there. That was hard to see....:(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/kcowyo/MyJeep.jpg

Lead photo - Rt. 1 Northern California - circa 1997
#2 - sleeping deck, Death Valley '97
#3 - sleeping deck, Death Valley '97
#4 - Cascade Mountains, WA '97
#5 - Death Valley '97
#6 - Engineer Pass, CO summer 1996
#7 - Cinnamon Pass, CO summer 1996
#8 - Lake City, CO - September 2006
#9 - Lake City, CO September 2006

crawldit

12-16-2006, 12:39 AM

There are some nice looking Jeeps in here. This is my 05 Rubicon

With Fenders:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/crawldit/100_2098.jpg

Flatfendered and Flareless:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/crawldit/100_2137.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/crawldit/sunflowerflex.jpg

All of her spec's are in my sig :sombrero:

jg45

12-30-2006, 11:34 PM

First time poster, been watching for several months though. Here is my rig, it is a 2003 Jeep Liberty(KJ) Sport with the NP231 Command Trac transfer case. It has a 3" lift with 30 inch (255/70/16) General Grabber AT2 tires and, custom upper control arms. I have recently added some Mopar rock rails. Plans for the future include a roof basket, better CB antenna and mount, better lift kit, shelf for interior storage and, driving lights. I hope to get it to Moab and Monument Valley this (2007) summer or early fall.

This picture is from a Jeep Jamboree at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky.
http://thegilmers.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/CR___387.JPG

This one is from a little exploring near the Tennessee River (Kentucky Lake actually) near I-40 in Tennessee.

http://thegilmers.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/PA280633.JPG

And finally, this one is from the Natchez Trace State Forest in Tennessee.
http://thegilmers.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/PA280671.JPG

calamaridog

12-31-2006, 03:35 PM

Here's our Liberty. Stock for now, until the Land Cruiser is done;)

LUISJG

01-02-2007, 02:19 AM

here is my cherkoee before and after pics.

endo

01-05-2007, 02:18 AM

It is always a work in progress.
RE 5.5 Long arms
D44 Rear 30 fron t Alloy shafts for both. Garvin bumper old junk winch etc...

http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/110.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/120.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/130.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/140.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/150.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/160.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/170.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/180.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/190.jpg
http://www.endoverend.net/images/jeepbuild/update/200.jpg

oh and btw this is my first post here!

93 cassowary

01-25-2007, 10:17 PM

Excuse me if I goof this one up, as this is my first post in any forum. I have read through this entire post and would like to only introduce myself to this forum. I have a 93 Wrangler with a similar set up to what Scott has in his expedition YJ. As I was close to selling mine and Buying Scott's a few months back, I later decided to just finish building my own Jeep instead (Sorry Scott!). Currently I have the following in my Jeep.
4.0L 99,800 mi
AX-15
TeraLow NP231 low range 4 to 1 transfer case with AA SYE
Rear CV style driveshaft
Old Man Emu 2.5" J1F Front and J1R Rear Springs
K&N performance cone air filtration
Tuffy Stereo Security Console (6.5" Wide) in Black for 91-95 Jeep Wrangler YJ
M.O.R.E. 5/8" lift Boomerang greasable shackles front
M.O.R.E. 5/8" lift Boomerang greasable shackles rear
Dynatrac Dana 44 rear axle open diff stock gears
Daystar 1" Bodylift
Currie 1" Motor mount lift
Tuffy Underhood Security Box
JKS Quick Disconnects
Warn Rock Crawler Front Bumper
Borla Stainless Steel performance Header
Dynomax welded steel Ultra flow muffler
Dynomax Cat Back exahust tail pipe
SplitFire Wires
SplitFire Plugs
FIREPOWER CAP & ROTOR 91-99 4.0L BLACK 35100-BK
Powermaster 170 Amp Alternator
Wrangler NW Power Products Dual Battery Kit
Wrangler NW Power Products Charge Cable Kit
2 Optima Yellow-top Deep cell Battery
ARB Air Compressor Kit
EGR TJ 6 1/2" Fender Flares
Warn XD9000i Winch
Warn Winch Mount plate
Hanson's Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier(optional rack to mount to this is in the works)
Warn Rock Sliders Rocker Guards
Poison Spyder Trail Corners
1982-1986 CJ7 Brake Rotor Full Cast Rotor with 1/4" center section Machine
BFG 32x11.5 AT
Crown Industrial Stainless Brake Lines
SuperFlow mf-1050 aircompressor
Sailcloth Replace-a-top™ with tinted windows
Bestop molded half doors
Hardtop

This weekend I will be installing a Dynatrac 44 in the front with ARB in the f&r, changing my gears from stock to 4.09. Putting 33 12.5" Kumho MT tires and American Racing AR-23 Series Wheels to go with the 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern. I am attaching a photo of the jeep after a day on the trail and bending a front OME J1F leaf. I will be upgrading to J1Rs' all around this weekend. The Jeep is fun, I have spent a lot of time on this expedition web site and have really been inspired by the work of Scott, his Jeep, and his group in what they do. All the best to everyone here on this forum!

stjjames

01-29-2007, 02:20 AM

Mines currently under the knife. Got front & rear ARB's waiting to go in, an 8.8 waiting out back as well. Gonna bend up some fenders & a roof rack. Gonna drop the whole rig down 2' just have it riding on 2.5' OME kit, as Ive relocated The front fenders up 3'. Gonna cut out the rear as well, my homemade 'Highline Fenders'. Gotta a 5.2 waiting as well, sigh. Im going to build a camp trailer as soon as this phase is done. Shes coming along . . .

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/stjjames/Seatsforsale008.jpg

Love my Grand Cherokee Heated Seats :ylsmoke:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/stjjames/JeepCutup131.jpg

Junk waiting to get crammed in . . .

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/stjjames/Projects.jpg

\\'anderer

01-29-2007, 05:37 AM

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/1994/2497887110013949235S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2497887110013949235cjKbus)

Heres my 94 Cherokee
3.5" lift (a mix of brands)
JKS disconnects
adjustable trackbar

Front fender flares repositioned up 2"
Rear fender flares self-clearanced:smiley_drive: (slickrockgear quarter panels on order)

Winch and bumpers are next on the list.

pskhaat

01-29-2007, 05:57 AM

KC: very cool.

jerdog53

01-31-2007, 09:04 PM

Mine is looking like this currently:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q182/jerdog53/10-7-06015.jpg

2005 LJ Rubicon

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q182/jerdog53/Caballo2-lg.jpg

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q182/jerdog53/5_20_06_0021.jpg

Its all stock for but but times will change!:REOutShootinghunter :safari-rig:

SeaRubi

02-01-2007, 10:31 PM

Another LJ Rubi - welcome :D I'm still a n00b here as well - here's a pic of my LJ:

Manastash -
http://www.speakeasy.org/~thefains/img/jeep/jeep_flex.jpg

first day home:
http://www.speakeasy.org/~thefains/img/roverPics/newrover.gif

0utback

02-04-2007, 03:54 AM

Another newb and another Jeep. Just your basic Rubi with a few add-ons. I'm not a real big fan of huge builds so the most that is going to happen to it (hopefully in the coming summer) is a 3" suspension lift possibly OME, and then some 33" MTs.

Swiming spring 06...
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6/oengus999/100_15031.jpg

With a friends WJ...
http://www.westmanjeep.com/fish/swamp/swamp10.JPG

Climbing a small but tight hill...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/fsj_will/03010112000014.jpg

Hangin on the shovel....
http://www.westmanjeep.com/fish/wot/wot22.JPG

http://www.westmanjeep.com/fish/wot/wot23.JPG

Couldn't find any poser shots, maybe I'll add one another day.

YJ Dave

02-05-2007, 05:03 PM

There are a lot of good looking Jeeps out there.

I have to agree whith who ever said that Chris S. Jeep is first class.

Benjisan

02-06-2007, 05:53 AM

I just realized I never posted up a pic of my stock LJ. Here she is, even though everyone knows what a stock LJ looks like anyway.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/bwellpics/My%20Jeep/publicjeepstock.jpg

Gear

02-06-2007, 05:58 AM

OMG - a thing of beauty.:clapsmile Everyday I dream that my Rubicon will soon be an LJ. I need the room. Nice Jeep and the color, well it is perfect!

articulate

02-06-2007, 06:27 AM

I just realized I never posted up a pic of my stock LJ. Here she is, even though everyone knows what a stock LJ looks like anyway.
And now we know what your stock LJ looks like. ;)
She is beautiful.

Benjisan

02-06-2007, 10:52 AM

Thanks gents. When I park her and start walking away, I find myself looking back a few times just for the sake of looking. Sometimes I even stop and just stare for a minute. I asked the Mrs. if she wanted to eat outside so we could look at the Jeep while we eat. She gave me a look like I was crazy. I told her I was kidding, but I really wasn't...Is that normal?

goodtimes

02-06-2007, 12:47 PM

. . . She gave me a look like I was crazy.

Sounds like a normal response from a wife/girlfriend.

I told her I was kidding. . .

Of course you did, what guy wouldn't? You were hoping she likes your jeep as much as you do, but didn't want it to appear that she has competition for your affection.

. . . but I really wasn't

we know. We've been there.

robert j. yates

02-07-2007, 11:22 PM

New here and I recognize some familiar names and Jeeps......

I'm a Jeeper who used to be into the hardcore rockcrawling scene but is now making a conversion to the expeditionary scene. Bought my Jeep brand new in 98 and it has seen 4 lifts, 4 tire sizes and a whole bunch of trails....The Rubicon twice, the Dusy, many different Hammer trails, Death Valley, Toroweap and areas nearby, Moab, and Arizona both at the Table Mesa area and in and about the Santa Catalinas near Tucson. My rig suffice to say, has been extensively modded so that it would survive the hardcore Hammer trails at Johnson Valley. Custom TBT alumiflex suspension and steering, custom hydroboost 4 wheel disk brakes, custom power steering, custom armor, custom high pinion front axle, alloy'd rear D44, Teralow 4:1, dual batteries and a cage. I also have a complete compliment of spares for my rig and tools including a Readywelder. I have a on board shower sitting in my garage that I need to find the time to install as well.

I am currently in a rebuild stage once again but this time its with the motor. I am building a hotrodded 4.0 to swap into my rig with the intention of pulling an Adventure Trailer. Using a Hesco aluminum head , roller rockers and camshaft I am figuring to add about 40hp at the crank without having to stroke the motor or deal with the smog police as it will all be emissions legal with CARB EO numbers. I've spoken to Mario several times and I am simply lining up my duckets so that I can get my trailer ordered.

I'm getting married in March which is one of the reasons prompting my switch to expedition style 4 wheeling. My wife to be loves to explore but is not so much into the motor sports aspect of rock crawling. I have to admit that its gotten a little old for me as well and I appreciate being out in the middle of nowhere without 100's of idiots running around at all hours of the night. The Trailer will provide us with the room we need, great sleeping quarters and a way for us to be comfortable on our journeys.

I'm looking to run Baja, El Camino Del Diablo, The Bradshaw Trail and Mojave Road eventually among other places, including spending time during the summer in the Eastern Sierras. We plan to relocate to the Central Coast but I still need to work a few more years to make that happen. Looking forward to making friends here and getting in on some adventures. Until then, this is a pic of my rig on Moab Rim last May........

http://www.stu-offroad.com/others/moab2006/6ajumr-21.jpg

RunninRubicon

02-08-2007, 02:59 AM

Welcome Robert,
I am a fan of El Camino Del Diablo myself . I have ran it the past two years in the last week of Feburary (best time for wildflowers). I'm about to do Anza Borrego for 3 weeks. Maybe our trails will pass and we can sit and talk story. Until then, I enjoyed the picture.

robert j. yates

02-08-2007, 05:34 PM

Thanx for the welcome....what are your dates for Anza Borrego?

My rig isn't down yet but will be in about 2 weeks as we move forward with the motor swap which will probably take me a week to get through.

My first 4WD experience with my fiance' was a trip into Coyote Canyon.....I let her do some driving and we had the place all to ourselves with a great campsite near upper willows. Needless to say, she was hooked on the sport and probably would be up for another trip there :D

RunninRubicon

02-08-2007, 11:43 PM

I hope to get out of town the 13th or 14 thru the 28th. At present my Jeep too is in the shop. For some strange reason the a/c compressor decided to take a dump. I am pleased to say my local Jeep dealer got on it like stink on
stuff and will get it out asap. Seems the mechanic has to call MOPAR directly about compressor to validate replacement. That's already been done and the parts are coming for repair. The mechanic asked me to come by and explain to him how to get around my Kenne Bell blower...he didn't want to be liable for an oops. I don't blame him and he was very receiptive to my input. His only reluctance was the height of my Jeep being about 7 inches higher than stock he said he had to find a taller stool!
I like your idea of placing a Hesco head on your rig and 40hp more is a reasonable increase to expect from what I have read. Myself I'd add a 4.6L stroker kit. As long as you don't get overly zealous with your choice of camshafts the smog police shouldn't get too carried away. I know I have had to go see the regulator on occasion. They never cared or at least never noted to care if I ran a "different then stock" camshaft, as long as it passed the idle and at speed sniff test. In Tucson we must pass the same emissions test as Los Angeles, so I feel your pain.:confused:

robert j. yates

02-12-2007, 09:17 PM

So you will be in Anza B this weekend? Thats a bit tough for me but next is probably doable. The weather is great this time of year.

As for the stroker decision....I was going that way but expense and durability changed my mind. I have yet to read of anyone with a stroker going 50k....they seem to eat cams and more often than not, have detonation problems because folks don't get the quench right on the rebuild.

A crate motor from Hesco was $7500 without injectors or shipping so I quickly tossed that idea. A 318 Dodge is around 10k installed and a Hemi is running up on 15k although I have yet to hear of anyone getting one refere'ed through smog here in Cali. For about 4k....I get an improved stocker, bolt in, durability and some extra HP for towing the trailer.....or at least thats my logic so I guess we'll see.

How is the Kenne Bell working for you? That was a route I was looking at but the cost with intercooler and the 91 octane kind of turned me off.

RunninRubicon

02-13-2007, 02:30 AM

[QUOTE=Just another thought about strokers. Golden Engines sells 4.6L-260hp in Quadratec for $3500. Add roller rocker arms to unload the spring side of the valves and you should have a long runner indeed.
As for my Kenne Bell blower, I bought instead of rebuilding. I only had 35K when I installed it. I wanted more Hp for towing like you. On the dyno it runs
214hp, stock is 146. So something like 68hp and 165lbs of torgue is added. Yes I have to run premium but so do Hemi conversions. I lost about a mile a gallon but in town but on the highway I actually get better gas-mileage. It EASILY runs 70-75mph w or w/o the trailer. It doesn't have to work as hard. In the mountain passes I used to have to shift to 3rd to pull them. Now 4th and ease off or run way past the speed limit. It feels every bit as advertised- Like a mid-sized V-8 and it 50-state emissons legal no cooling or exhaust issues. It is an excellent add on. The folks at Kenne Bell are great and easy to talk with. They actually give a darn about their customers. I have a friend in my Jeep group who runs a Avenger blower. Nothing but trouble and little to no after the sell support. He only gets about 3 lbs of boost. I have 6.
I will be in Anza from the 14th to the 28th. If you are there, look me up. I'll be in Anza Springs campground the 19th-25th. Before and after..everywhere.
Good typing at ya, bro. See ya on the trail one day.:sombrero:

Detour

02-19-2007, 04:29 PM

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Dome-Detour/6ajumr/Moab2006055.jpg
-Front Axle:
4.56 gears
High pinion XJ Dana 30
Detroit True-Trac
Warn 5 on 4.5" hub kit
Warn inner and outer chromos
Spicer u-joints
CTM circlips
Currie steering
Currie upper control arm mounts
Currie lower control arm mount skids
4 x Doctor diff guard
Rubicon Express braided SS lines

-Rear Axle:
4.56
Ford 8.8 disc, new surplus
ARB locker
Crane armor
TeraFlex brackets and control arm mounts
Superior Super88 kit (3/4 ton upgrade)

-TeraFlex Second generation long arm
-Currie front and Rubicon Express rear uppers
-Rubicon Express Trac-bars.
-M.O.R.E. 1" body lift
-Toys By Troy Sport Cage.
-WARN 8274 winch with WARN mount.
-Old Man Emu long HD shocks.
-Xenon flares
-33" GoodYear MTR with American Racing Alloys
-TeraLow tires 4to1
-Currie Anti-Rock
-Tom Wood's SYE + Shaft.
-O.B.A. ARB compressor.
-V-Force muffler and custom side exit exhaust.
-Crane, Rokmen, Domebrew, Kilby, 4xDR. and TeraFlex armor.
-Hella 500 fogs on bumper and 500 Driving on windshield mounts.
-Olympic Rockcrawler rear bumper, front is bobbed.
-4" flush mounted LED tail lights and markers.
-Flush and wrapped lic. plate.
-GM/Domebrew cowl snorkle
-Domebrew .75" engine lift.
-JeepersandCreepers bored out throttle body.
-Autometer gauges housed in Kilby's gauge cluster.
-Dakota 136 amp alternator.
-Odyssey PC1700MJT drycell battery
-Grand Wagoneer steering box
-Trail Flaps
-Tuff Stuff fender protectors.
-Mastercraft Rubicon seat.
-York on board air

Other stuff: CB, GPS, Winch recovery and rescue kits, Firstaid and fire suppression, 3" lap belt, Safari top, Domebrew Rain-jammers, Soft doors, Hand throttle, Herculined, Cool Renegade stickers from Up-side-down land and a bunch of other stuff I can't think of right now.

*thats just a cut and paste form my page*

a friend pointed me to this site. lots of great stuff here. looking forward to learning some stuff and planning an adventure of my own.
:bowdown: