Author Topic: Jeep in action (Read 427 times)

GtoRA2 · « **on:** July 28, 2005, 08:10:28 PM »

Jeep in action!

So a buddy and I took the jeep out to a hillside in Hayward, one of the few places that’s not hours away that the cops don’t care if you mess around, and no one has really littered yet. Partly cause no car could get in the spot, but there is SOME litter and its only a mater of time before they fence it off if it gets worse.

I didn’t think to bring a bag to pack any out though.

It is mostly steep rutted hills to climb and go back down, and a bit of mud.

Here are the pics.

The real trail will be a week from Saturday.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2005, 08:14:57 PM »

AHHHHH

Looks like a blast. I just got mine dirty pulling out some old bushes in the yard. It's alot easier than digging them out plus I rarely get to use the 4WL setting

Glad to know the rubicon is working out for ya. ANy Idea on future mods you might do? Intake? Exhause?

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2005, 08:27:02 PM »

Going to leave the engine stock, they dont need an intake system from what I hear, just dont need to flow more air and dont want to lose any torque, and if exaust systems are like on cars you may gain some horse but lose torque.

I plan on a two inch lift, so I can clear 32s, right now 4 low first moves you along at less then a mile an hour so I figure I can go up a tire size or two.

I want to install a locker overide so I can use the lockers in 4hi. Its simple to do.

I want to add a back bumper with a tire carrier that can carry a jerry can, I would like to have some spare fuel on trails.

I already ordered more skid plates, a high lift jack and I am goign to get a good first aid kit.

The next major chunk of cash will either go for the back bumper or the a more sturdy roll bar.

I used the back locker in the pic with the tire in the air lol. still havnt used the front.

RightF00T · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2005, 10:03:00 PM »

No after pics of the mud-encrusted rig?

Gunslinger · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2005, 10:17:42 PM »

I've been wanting to put a swing out tire carryer and jerry can holder on for the longest time. 4wd mag has one that also has a basket on top of the tire and holders for High lift jakc/shovel.

My beast is getting old. Just turned over 119k miles. The engine is totally remanufactured and runs real strong but the tranny still acts like crap. I recently did the brakes and discovered a few more problems while I was down there.

Even with the new motor I didn't put the Rear main seal on right. It leaks but not too badly. Jeeps in general are notorious for that.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2005, 10:48:11 PM »

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Originally posted by RightF00T
No after pics of the mud-encrusted rig?

I will post one but it didnt get that muddy hehe

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2005, 10:56:01 PM »

Just not that dirty lol. There is some on the hood you cant see cause the sun washed it out.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2005, 11:00:33 PM »

Guns,
I am leaning towards this one. Link to ebay listing for back bumper.

RightF00T · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2005, 11:17:02 PM »

GtO if you're any good with metalwork, I've seen some nifty carriers made at home. They weren't redneck-ified either.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2005, 11:19:53 PM »

Needs one of these.

(click on quicktime clip)

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2005, 11:45:39 PM »

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Originally posted by RightF00T
GtO if you're any good with metalwork, I've seen some nifty carriers made at home. They weren't redneck-ified either.

I'm not but a budy is a welder and made a nice rack for his truck.
He said he would do mine, but getting him to set the time aside may take months lol.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2005, 11:50:32 PM »

that would be the cats ass.

who wouldnt want a 50 cal gatling on their jeep?

Well maybe some homo brit types I gues....

Gunslinger · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2005, 12:09:44 AM »

GTO

There's one with the cans on the side and a basket on top that I like better. That one aint bad at all I just think the tire is a little too high.

I take my doors off quite often and don't have the mirrors relocated to the windshield yet (you might want to think about that) so that tire would definaly get in the way of my rear view.

Maybe the one I'm thinking of is for CJ/YJ. That one looks cool though but ask about the mirror thing if that's gonna be a problem for ya.

GtoRA2 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2005, 12:21:40 AM »

yeah I need to get mirror relocators.

I have seen the one your talking about, but its like 300 bucks more, this one can handle 1000lbs so I figure my budy could lower the tire, and ad a basket.

prolly still come out being a little less.

Toad · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2005, 12:23:03 AM »

Would it be a good thing to have 1000 lbs hanging off the rear end of your Jeep?

CG would have to go way out of whack.