warewulf
Full House
When you've done it all, what's next? Engine swap!
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ATTENTION, Jeep-freaks! (4 Viewers)
- Thread starter liftapint
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When you've done it all, what's next? Engine swap!
I started buying parts for an LS swap, but stopped pretty quickly after because I found chipping lol
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
The tires on the one in the pictures I posted had 40’s on it with a 6.5 inch lift and Dana 60 5.38 gears. It was the most radical Jeep I had ever rented and lots of fun.Yup, I hate mud too.
I started with the 2012 JKU with intention of doing some easy trails and dirt roads.
Things I said that first month:
1. I'll never lift the Jeep. I don't want a high center of gravity, it makes the Jeep less safe
$5K Later:
2. I'll never go larger than 33's
3. I'll never go larger than 35's
Now that I'm on 37's, I don't plan to go to 40's anytime soon... I learned to stop saying NEVER.
Easy to see how Jeeping can grab hold of you and your wallet in the process.
warewulf
Full House
Well at least they let you wheel the rental! Last fall we had a guy show up to a moderate trail with a rental. He had to leave it at the trail head because the rental place told him any minor scratch is a minimum of $1000. He had to ride with someone. What's the point?
Moab is awesome! I haven't been yet, I need to go now that my oldest son is old enough to go with me.
Snorkel vs no Snorkel?
Probably tire size since that determines the rest of the build most of the time. 33s or 35s I’d say is the teetering point
markleteenie
4 of a Kind
Maybe it's soft top vs hard top?
warewulf
Full House
For me, it was about 6 years ago when I decided my JKU (4 door) was too long for a difficult trail. Sell it and buy a 2 door, start near square 1 again!
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
That is Sweet!
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
Most of the rental companies in Moab will list on their websites the trails that they want you to stay off of. I’ve wheeled many of the trails in the Moab region and I’m a professional driver by occupation.
The company I rented from last year was much more comfortable with letting me use their equipment on the more difficult trails because of these reasons.
Jenn’s Jeep Rentals was by far the most personable company I’ve dealt with in Moab. After speaking with John (husband of the owner) a few times on the phone prior to my trip and then in person once I arrived, he was very comfortable with me using his personal Jeep for several days while I was there. Gave me a really good discount as well compared to the website prices.
Check them out if you decide to make the trip, Jenn and John were great to work with.
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
For me it’s all about the challenge of a trail.
RHC......
Shafer Trail
Top of the World Trail
Finns and Things Trail
THC....
Poison Spider Mesa Trail
Elephant Hill Trail
Hells Revenge Trail
One Eyed Dollar
Flush
Yeah, that or I'd say around 3" of lift, which also roughly coincides with that step from 33s to 35s. One you go big enough that you need a slip-yoke eliminator, beefier steering, etc. it really starts to snowball. My Jeep is still on 33s and they seemed so big at first. Next Jeep I'm definitely doing 35s, or maybe straight to 37s.
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
Forgot to mention @liftapint.
The TRK Nevada Lodge challenges of Jeeping would IMO be....
The Escalator challenge
Tip Over challenge
Mickeys Hot Tub
Hells Gate
All of these are obstacles along the Hells Revenge Trail and they are the same equivalent of splashing pots with NL/NCs!
In all seriousness though Mel, I think what ever kind of Jeep, if and when you decided to purchase, would be a fun vehicle to own and drive.
Don't think you’d regret the purchase for a second.
The TRK Nevada Lodge challenges of Jeeping would IMO be....
The Escalator challenge
Tip Over challenge
Mickeys Hot Tub
Hells Gate
All of these are obstacles along the Hells Revenge Trail and they are the same equivalent of splashing pots with NL/NCs!
In all seriousness though Mel, I think what ever kind of Jeep, if and when you decided to purchase, would be a fun vehicle to own and drive.
Don't think you’d regret the purchase for a second.
4.5 and 40s. Do it.
You can go 35s with JL Rubicon without a lift. Mine is a Sport and when the 31s needed to be replaced, I bought Rubicon 33 takeoffs (wheels and tires) and installed Rubicon suspension takeoffs. I actually gained 3". With triplets in college, I can't afford anything above that. I funded the wheels by selling chips.
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The Rubicon Trail is your TRK (10 out of 10)
The Rubicon Trail is now widely recognized as the premiere OHV route in the United States and has been called the “crown jewel of all off highway trails.” At one time, it was revered as the most difficult, rated 10 on a scale of one to 10, due to its narrow passages, rocky climbs, and occasional mud hole.
The Rubicon Trail is now widely recognized as the premiere OHV route in the United States and has been called the “crown jewel of all off highway trails.” At one time, it was revered as the most difficult, rated 10 on a scale of one to 10, due to its narrow passages, rocky climbs, and occasional mud hole.
12thMan
Full House
@liftapint if you’re just talking about the forest service roads around the area (You’re over i90 I think you’ve said) you could get away with a stock Jeep with mud terrains on it. Throw a tiny lift and 33s on for the fun factor and you can go almost anywhere you want around here, no craziness necessary.
warewulf
Full House
Today in the desert.
Still no live games this weekend around here. Might as well go wheeling!
At least my regular league is starting up again in July. Enough of this quarantine BS. I need to gambol!
Still no live games this weekend around here. Might as well go wheeling!
At least my regular league is starting up again in July. Enough of this quarantine BS. I need to gambol!
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My daughter’s elementary school graduation:
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
Just made reservations to reserve “Great White” again for August 6th and 7th in Moab Utah. Planning to run “Hells Revenge” and “Shafer” trails on the 6th and “Moab Rim” on the 7th.
Any chipper/Jeeper that can make it to Moab for a couple days and wants to do some wheeling, hit me up.
@JeepologyOffroad, @markleteenie, @justsomedude @Darson @warewulf @Hot Nuts
Any chipper/Jeeper that can make it to Moab for a couple days and wants to do some wheeling, hit me up.
@JeepologyOffroad, @markleteenie, @justsomedude @Darson @warewulf @Hot Nuts
One Eyed Dollar
Flush
Awesome! Moab in August sounds brutally hot though.
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
I’m figuring it will be but since the Divide is a no go, I’m just going to take the time to go for a few days.
I’ve always wanted to run the Moab Rim trail and the guy I rent from is going to take that Friday and be a ride along guide.
It’s one of the more challenging trails I’ve not gotten under my belt yet.
“Great White” has air conditioning and I’m positive it will be in use.
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
One Eyed Dollar
Flush
That roof rack and tire mount are legit!
gopherblue
Straight Flush
I’m no egbert, but I think I know what the problem is.
Lil Tuna
4 of a Kind
A case of DUMBASS Syndrome????
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