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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    Thanks for all the thoughts and advice, fellas. I really appreciate it.

    As for whether or not I get a lift...I dunno. If I do, it won't be until next summer. However, that is a big if seeing as how I've not gotten this approved with Dad. I think it's a great idea to go off-roading a bit with it stock and see how I like it. Though, my purpose for lifting it isn't off-roading; it's looks.

    Supposing I do lift it, I'm really interested in Rubicon Express's 4.5" 'Super-Flex' kit. However, that's more than I'd want to spend ($1010) and doesn't come with shocks.

    Frank Z - Just out of curiousity, what kind of lift and size tires are you running?

    F1 - Had no clue you were into 4-wheelin'! What rig did you use?


    I'm going to attach a picture of (a picture of) a Jeep that perfectly embodies the look I'm going for. What size lift and tires do you it has? (It's the yellow Jeep...and it's in Quadratec's catalog.)

    Thanks!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,511
    edited November 2005
    A rare '66 2 door w/tailgate Chevy Carry-All and a '74 FJ40 Toyota LandCrusier, both highly modded.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2005
    audiobliss wrote:
    Frank Z - Just out of curiousity, what kind of lift and size tires are you running?
    Spec's
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2005
    F1nut wrote:
    I'm mostly into soft, cushy rides these days, but one of these years I'm going to look up Frank Z and get my Colorado on, beautiful country from what I've seen in his pics.
    I'd be more than happy to take ya wheelin'. :)
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2005
    MrBuhl wrote:
    For my 40th (and two of my buddies also) the wives got together and flew two of us out to Colorado for some wheeling and camping... He's got a (for Colorado) 'lightly' modded XJ on 33's we took up Chinaman's Gulch with some other folks...
    Spent the day at Chinamans gulch today....

    Poser Shot!!
    hv5q3t.jpg
    I let Daniel drive again…Think he enjoyed it?
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    Yes he really did drive, and did a damn fine job too!!
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    The scenery was incredible…as usual!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    Naw, I bet he hated! (the lucky kid.....) :p

    Looks like it was a lot of fun! Though you need some more downward travel for that first pic! :D

    I've talked to Dad about wheelin', and I actually think he'll let me try it sometime. As for when or where I'll end up doing it I don't know yet. But so far there's some promise!
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited November 2005
    Man - that is just a great trail - no? Great opportunities for posers and for landscape shots too - just can't miss! Did you run down and hit the Mt Princeton hot springs afterward?
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2005
    AB,
    Make sure you do it right and go with some experienced folks. It will make a world of difference. A few basics that you'll need to remember....
    1) A lead foot causes far more problems, breakage, and "stucks" than anything else.
    2) The people yelling "Get after it!", "Stomp on it Dude!!", or "Just punch it" aren't footing the bill to get ya towed home or for the repairs.
    3) If YOU don't feel comfortable attempting an obstacle, don't do it.

    MrBuhl.
    No we headed home. About 20 minutes after completing the trail it started snowing pretty hard and the traffic was getting nasty as well due to the skiers heading home.

    I'm waiting for some video from a few of the people we went with. I'll post a link if they get them hosted somewhere.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    FrankZ - Thanks for the pointers. And, I wanna see that video!!
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited November 2005
    Frank,
    That is quite a suspension setup under that Jeep! ...NICE.

    My 96' Ford 150 had limited slip front AND rear which made quite a difference when it comes to biting the dirt, mud, whatever. I like the looks of the Jeep Rubicon and the lockers but it wont engage over 25 mph, what good is that except for rock crawling?
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  • POLKOROLLA
    POLKOROLLA Posts: 74
    edited November 2005
    http://www.usjeeps.com/rig.php?rig=369&photo=2050
    here are some jeeps from two guy i work with, both cj7, i can't remember what years, one the left orange with 44", right black on 49" and about to get 2 1/2 ton axles
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2005
    PnP,
    The red components are a Hi-steer/Over the knuckle system I built. It's a lot tighter (and tougher) than the stock tie-rod and drag link.

    POLKOROLLA,
    DAY-UM!! I can't imagine what the tires alone would cost.
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  • POLKOROLLA
    POLKOROLLA Posts: 74
    edited November 2005
    i know sswaters spent b/t 2000 and 2500 for the 49" iroks - he is the original owner of that black jeep and it has been a never ending project since the day he bought it. it is going to sit about 6" higher once he gets the 2 1/2 ton axles under it, and then he plans to 4 link the rear
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2005
    Man, those CJs are ridiculous!! :eek: :eek:
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited November 2005
    Frank Z- If you need someone to host some videos, I'd be more than happy to. if you've got them, send 'em to 94rangerdood at gmail.com
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited November 2005
    That really is a lot of fun being bounced around off road... :eek:
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited November 2005
    I didn't take any video myself, but some of the others I was with did. I'm hoping to hear from some of them and hopefully get a link or a copy.
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  • kidglove13
    kidglove13 Posts: 207
    edited June 2012
    Raising an old thread from the dead.

    Dont know if there are anymore offroaders on here or not but this is my weapon of choice when hitting the woods and rocks

    1994 FZJ 80 series Land Cruiser with lots of mods.
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited June 2012
    http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/xj-cherokee-84-01-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/

    I bought an Old Man Emu 3.5" for an 04 Grand Cherokee and am quite happy. I am not sure about your model but Jeep has always had a lift amount that would not void your warranty. This amount is a good guideline as it would normally be about as high as one could go without drive shaft and joint issues.

    I do not play in the mud but for general canyon crawling and soft sand my lift with a set of Cooper Discoverer ST in 245-75-17 has never failed to go where I have pointed the thing. On mine a 265 series tire will rub without a wheel change.
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited June 2012
    Still wheeling when I can.
    Started my own biz too.
    www.seriousoffroadproducts.com
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  • kidglove13
    kidglove13 Posts: 207
    edited June 2012
    littlewoodboats wrote: »
    http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-suspension-lift-kits/xj-cherokee-84-01-jeep-suspension-lift-kits/

    I bought an Old Man Emu 3.5" for an 04 Grand Cherokee and am quite happy. I am not sure about your model but Jeep has always had a lift amount that would not void your warranty. This amount is a good guideline as it would normally be about as high as one could go without drive shaft and joint issues.

    I do not play in the mud but for general canyon crawling and soft sand my lift with a set of Cooper Discoverer ST in 245-75-17 has never failed to go where I have pointed the thing. On mine a 265 series tire will rub without a wheel change.

    I was not asking for lift advice for my Land Cruiser LOL
    It already has 6 inches of lift and 37's and lockers front and rear
    It primarily a trail truck
    I get out about once a month
    It just sucks to have to drive to the trails when I only get 10 mpg LOL
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited June 2012
    kidglove13 wrote: »
    I was not asking for lift advice for my Land Cruiser LOL

    The original poster asked about a Jeep. The link was for them
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  • kidglove13
    kidglove13 Posts: 207
    edited June 2012
    My bad

    But you do realize that the post is from 2005 LOL
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  • littlewoodboats
    littlewoodboats Posts: 823
    edited June 2012
    I did not notice. I have been working outside too much. The heat must be baking my brain. :redface:
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
    kidglove13 wrote: »
    Raising an old thread from the dead.

    Dont know if there are anymore offroaders on here or not but this is my weapon of choice when hitting the woods and rocks

    1994 FZJ 80 series Land Cruiser with lots of mods.

    I can see you peeking (or peeing) from behind it !:lol: Lockers front and rear ? Are those Mickey's ?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,511
    edited June 2012
    Frank Z wrote: »
    Still wheeling when I can.
    Started my own biz too.
    www.seriousoffroadproducts.com

    Hey Frank, nice to see you pop in and congrats on the new business.
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  • kidglove13
    kidglove13 Posts: 207
    edited June 2012
    gdb wrote: »
    I can see you peeking (or peeing) from behind it !:lol: Lockers front and rear ? Are those Mickey's ?

    Probably peeing, dont remember

    Front and rear differential locking devices for maximum offroad traction-true 4 wheel drive all 4 tires always spin no matter what, unless I break something:cheesygrin:

    The tires are Irok's
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
    Good deal !!:wink:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited June 2012
    My wife tells me I'm a tad off the beaten path, does that qualify as being an off roader ?:cheesygrin:
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