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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: December 08, 2009, 10:35:44 pm »
Hunting season has put a little damper on Jeep activities, but I did use the Rubicon to haul a deer out of the woods this afternoon! 
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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Body Lift
« on: December 07, 2009, 03:51:33 pm »I have to ask...How can you own a Uni-Body Jeep and NOT know it...?
YJ's have square (rectangular) headlights as do Cherokee XJ's....."Real Jeeps Have Round Headlights!"!
The origonal Cherokee's had round headlights...Zing!!!
Chew on that one for a while as I stir up the crowd
Sh!t Rick! No wonder I talk to myself... I've been wheeling with square headlights and round headlights!
I just need to go back to the garage a while and ponder this dilema while I play with my Willy... errr.... CJ3A!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: December 02, 2009, 03:36:18 pm »
Tuna: Nice winch! You plan on getting stuck, now that you can run with the big Jeeps? 
NOTE: Be sure to stretch that cable before you have to depend on it on the trails. When I got mine, I spooled it out all the way down to like the first 10 wraps of the drum and then pulled the YJ up a small hill and then let it back down. It spools back pretty nicely the first time... then after you actually use it you're not gonna care how pretty it is!
NOTE: Be sure to stretch that cable before you have to depend on it on the trails. When I got mine, I spooled it out all the way down to like the first 10 wraps of the drum and then pulled the YJ up a small hill and then let it back down. It spools back pretty nicely the first time... then after you actually use it you're not gonna care how pretty it is!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: December 02, 2009, 03:27:20 pm »Mike, those trailers are simply awesome and hard to find somebody willing to part with them.
That axle is better than the D35...and it's mounted to a trailer...
It's going to take a good bit of work to restore it, but I am glad I found one!
The axle is pretty solid... and I got a spare with it!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 24, 2009, 09:21:41 pm »Mike.
I'd like some pictures posted of the trailer.....please.
Here is a cell phone pic I took of it when I got it home on Saturday. It's going to need a good bit of work, but the seller gave me a replacement panel for the bed, a spare axle, springs and some other parts. I think it will look good behind any one of the Jeeps!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 24, 2009, 01:45:26 pm »
Well... I didn't do anything to a Jeep today, but I brought home a 1947 Bantam trailer on Sunday!
(Bantam produced one of the early 'Jeep' prototypes. They also produced the 2 single axle trailers pulled behind the military Jeeps. After WW2, Bantam continued to make the same trailers for the civilian market with a tailgate, instead of the amphibious version.)
(Bantam produced one of the early 'Jeep' prototypes. They also produced the 2 single axle trailers pulled behind the military Jeeps. After WW2, Bantam continued to make the same trailers for the civilian market with a tailgate, instead of the amphibious version.)
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 18, 2009, 10:59:45 am »
Yes, good point Jenn. I am quite positive that you had a good time wearing things out! 
I am sure your front and rear will be in good shape in a few months! (I'm talking about the Jeep you pervs! But, I understand the "BootCamp" is paying off too!)
I am sure your front and rear will be in good shape in a few months! (I'm talking about the Jeep you pervs! But, I understand the "BootCamp" is paying off too!)
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 17, 2009, 10:28:53 pm »
No V8 for me! I don't want to start breaking all of that crap like Jenn does... I'm not married to a mechanic!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 17, 2009, 05:19:28 pm »Jack,
Now all you need is a Wran...........
What U sayJK...
Am I reading this wrong, or did you just say you wanted a "JK"?
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 17, 2009, 04:26:57 pm »Mike,
Cool beans!
Pretty amazing on what a little Jeep can do.
I love seeing a jacked up Jeep with a sticker that says "Don't Follow Me, You Won't Make It"...! It's kind of like a motivational poster to me!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 17, 2009, 03:44:53 pm »
I busted a motor mount on the Little White YJ on Sunday, but I had fun doing it!
A friend from Upstate NY contacted me about guiding a group of 3 Jeeps from up north on their field trip to RC. We had a stock 2009 JK Rubicon on 32's, a locked TJ on 33's, and a TJ Rubicon on 37's... so, once again I was in the smallest Jeep! With only 4 Jeeps, we covered a lot of ground on all 3 properties. We hit some of the Green favorites, like "O", 14, J, the 101 trail and the Hills. Took the 2 big Jeeps to some of the black hill climbs and to the Big Rocks. After the JK driver got more confident in what his Jeep could do, we hit Blue trail #15. He ended up very pleased with the capability of his new Jeep, and now has some beauty marks on his skid plates! The highlight of the day for me was to make it up one of the steep rocky hill climbs at Crawler Ridge! I walked up as a spotter for the 2 big Jeeps, so I got to survey several different lines. Thinking back to some schooling on black hill climbs with open diffs (Thanks Ted), I said, "I can do this" and backed up from the bypass and proceeded to make it all the way to the top... without the aid of a winch or tug strap! I bounced around a bit on some of the big rocks going up and lost the top half of the driver's side motor mount, but that didn't stop me from surmounting a pretty big challenge for my little Jeep! ( I know this isn't a really big deal to some of the folks reading this, but wheeling a 4 banger YJ with stock drive train, open diffs, 2.5" of lift, and 31's can be a challenge... even on the blue trails. Tackling a rocky black hill climb in this set-up had me pretty stoked!)
A friend from Upstate NY contacted me about guiding a group of 3 Jeeps from up north on their field trip to RC. We had a stock 2009 JK Rubicon on 32's, a locked TJ on 33's, and a TJ Rubicon on 37's... so, once again I was in the smallest Jeep!
With only 4 Jeeps, we covered a lot of ground on all 3 properties. We hit some of the Green favorites, like "O", 14, J, the 101 trail and the Hills. Took the 2 big Jeeps to some of the black hill climbs and to the Big Rocks. After the JK driver got more confident in what his Jeep could do, we hit Blue trail #15. He ended up very pleased with the capability of his new Jeep, and now has some beauty marks on his skid plates! The highlight of the day for me was to make it up one of the steep rocky hill climbs at Crawler Ridge! I walked up as a spotter for the 2 big Jeeps, so I got to survey several different lines. Thinking back to some schooling on black hill climbs with open diffs (Thanks Ted), I said, "I can do this" and backed up from the bypass and proceeded to make it all the way to the top... without the aid of a winch or tug strap! I bounced around a bit on some of the big rocks going up and lost the top half of the driver's side motor mount, but that didn't stop me from surmounting a pretty big challenge for my little Jeep! ( I know this isn't a really big deal to some of the folks reading this, but wheeling a 4 banger YJ with stock drive train, open diffs, 2.5" of lift, and 31's can be a challenge... even on the blue trails. Tackling a rocky black hill climb in this set-up had me pretty stoked!)
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: November 11, 2009, 11:44:02 pm »
The "little" white YJ got new front rotors and pads today. Also found out that the clunking from last month's RC trip came from another exhaust system whack! Heat shield from the cat has now been removed, exhaust hangers re-bent, and all is good!
Front sway bar bushings were also removed and the rust cleaned off. A fresh coat of grease and reinstall has the bar moving freely now... it was a PITA trying to reconnect last time... should be easy now!
Heading to Rausch Creek on Sunday the 15th with some buddies from upstate NY. A couple are first timers, so we will be doing greens and easy blues. If anyone wants to join us, we'll be there at 9:00am Sunday. I can't run with the "Big Dogs" on Saturday, since my 31's won't get me over all of the black trails....
Front sway bar bushings were also removed and the rust cleaned off. A fresh coat of grease and reinstall has the bar moving freely now... it was a PITA trying to reconnect last time... should be easy now!
Heading to Rausch Creek on Sunday the 15th with some buddies from upstate NY. A couple are first timers, so we will be doing greens and easy blues. If anyone wants to join us, we'll be there at 9:00am Sunday. I can't run with the "Big Dogs" on Saturday, since my 31's won't get me over all of the black trails....
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: October 22, 2009, 11:56:41 am »almost done reinstalling the engine in the 1946, I just need to replace a ground cable and buy some anti freeze some other odds and ends. Then I can get back to wiring, remember that this is what parked the darn thing 4 years ago. I have to replace the ground cable because I was trying to drill out a broke off bolt and the drill slipped sucking the ground cable into the drill bit which twisted round and round taking a big hunk of my finger skin with it. (that bleed a LOT and now as that angry throbbing pain) Anyway, It is my hope that it will start in the near future.
Don't forget to check your distributor to be sure the plug wires are in the correct order. The original distributors and the aftermarket ones without the vacuum advance have the plug wires located in a different order. (Ask me how I learned that one!
) Looking at the Willys manual is only good if you have the original distributor... one of these days, I may ditch the points set-up and go to electronic ignition!
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: October 21, 2009, 11:44:03 pm »
Finished getting Ol' Yeller ready for the Mason Dixon Willys Jeep Gathering this Sunday (Oct. 25).
New dist. cap, points, condensor, rotor, coil, plug wires and an oil change! Put the canvas top back on too.
New dist. cap, points, condensor, rotor, coil, plug wires and an oil change! Put the canvas top back on too.
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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?
« on: October 21, 2009, 04:10:09 pm »BTW: I really, really love my new Super Swamper SSR radials. Those tires were amazing in the mud and the wet rocks!Mike,
How are the road manners on those tires? Do they handle well on wet/snowy pavement? Noisy? Reason I ask is that various people have steered me away from IROC tires since I do drive my jeep on the road and the tires seem to be a real pain to balance, etc. Since those are radials, I didn't know if they are more well-mannered than the typical SS tire.
Chip & Tuna have both asked about the TSL, Super Swamper, SSR, Radials. Canman posted his comments and I will add to them. Mine are the 31's but they measure out at about 31.75". The YJ is not my daily driver, so I can't comment on their "around town" handling. I run them up the interstate at 6o couple mph with no problems. I have had no problems with them on wet pavement. There is siping cut into the center 2 rows of tread which I believe really helps on pavement as well as wet rocks. I have not had them in the snow yet. I am actually surprised that they are not real noisy! I have all of the carpet and the drain plugs out of the YJ and expected them to be real noisy, but they aren't! They are amazing in the mud. They really dig in, and most importantly, they empty out real fast. We saw a buggy down in the quarry Sunday after all of that rain and his tires were loading up with that black coal mud. The SSR's tread must be designed in a way that cleans itself out, because we were traveling the same places that buggy did, including the hills with all of that nasty orange mud. So, there you have it! Two different ratings from 2 satisfied customers. BTW, there is real nice side wall protection on the SSR's too!
Mike