I had to winch today. Got called out.

[Gilaguy23]

Could be stock Taco's making it. Some do come factory with rear E ockers. Conditions, and not to offend but driver ability play a huge part too.

 

[gasiorv]

You should get out with some other people so you can follow and watch their lines. It is truly amazing what a TJ is capable of, a lot more than most people realize until they see it themselves. I have taken a stock TJ on 31's all through the Ozarks, Ouachita's, and even through some Level 3 trails at Hot Springs. They are very capable machines. No shame in winching, no shame in asking questions, and there is no shame in calling someone out neither.

 

[CptnMurica]

Could be stock Taco's making it. Some do come factory with rear E ockers. Conditions, and not to offend but driver ability play a huge part too.

Well said man.

 

[CptnMurica]

You should get out with some other people so you can follow and watch their lines. It is truly amazing what a TJ is capable of, a lot more than most people realize until they see it themselves. I have taken a stock TJ on 31's all through the Ozarks, Ouachita's, and even through some Level 3 trails at Hot Springs. They are very capable machines. No shame in winching, no shame in asking questions, and there is no shame in calling someone out neither.

Ya I was at hot springs two weeks ago going down some of those. Wasn’t bad at all. Had a blast. A shame I got a rear 35 and not a 44. Then I would arb it. Crazy money tho.

 

[CptnMurica]

My transfer case is well below that thing.
That and the pool of water and rocks I was on from the seeping water you can see.

 

[pagrey]

@CptnMurica I didn't really know where to post this but I just noticed your stinger looks like it is welded to your frame. That is the most hard core minimalist bumper I've ever seen. I've got a Warn/Mopar winch plate if you want to step up your game.

 

[CptnMurica]

@CptnMurica I didn't really know where to post this but I just noticed your stinger looks like it is welded to your frame. That is the most hard core minimalist bumper I've ever seen. I've got a Warn/Mopar winch plate if you want to step up your game.

I found it on eBay. Only one in existence available at the time. I wire brushed it and refinished. Not crazy obtrusive. Protects winch on my paths. I put the steering box protector bolted right to bottum perfect fit. It’s bolted on grade 8 but solid and minimal. I love it!

 

[CptnMurica]

@CptnMurica I didn't really know where to post this but I just noticed your stinger looks like it is welded to your frame. That is the most hard core minimalist bumper I've ever seen. I've got a Warn/Mopar winch plate if you want to step up your game.

Oops! Didn’t read your whole post. My bad.

 

[pagrey]

I looked at the warn bumpers straight quality for sure.

I like what you did. I was just talking about the winch plate, this is the Warn/Mopar. It was a dealer option or something? Not important, Jeep on.

 

[CptnMurica]

I like what you did. I was just talking about the winch plate, this is the Warn/Mopar. It was a dealer option or something? Not important, Jeep on.

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Oh shit sorry man. I was looking at winch plates that was welded full on both sides. I have a fishbone and the pictures showed that. But when it arrived wasn’t the case. It’s just spot welded. To lazy to return. Sorry I misunderstood! Time change got me and im in the lumber business. Got me down right now.

 

[Irun]

I’d rather winch than break simething.

My perspective as well. I could care less what somebody else thinks or says on the trail. If I'm not comfortable, I pull rope, back away, or take a different line. I've gotten way past childish comments or egos. Unfortunately, many have not!

 

[Old_Crow]

I didn't pay all that money and hang all that weight on the front of my Jeep to not use it if I need it. Although I've used mine to help other people more than I've used it to help myself, I'm not shy about using it if I have to.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

My perspective as well. I could care less what somebody else thinks or says on the trail. If I'm not comfortable, I pull rope, back away, or take a different line. I've gotten way past childish comments or egos. Unfortunately, many have not!

Sissy.

 

[Irun]

Sissy.

Now my feelings are hurt. I'll go get counseling and be back in a little while!

 

[Old_Crow]

Now my feelings are hurt. I'll go get counseling and be back in a little while!

Just go clean something on your Jeep. That'll make you feel better.

 

[Irun]

Just go clean something on your Jeep. That'll make you feel better.

I do after every wheeling trip...it's exhausting though!

 

[starkey480]

My transfer case is well below that thing.
That and the pool of water and rocks I was on from the seeping water you can see.

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I’ll be real with you. There’s no shame in pulling line when you need to and everyone has different comfort zones. I’d never put someone down for wanting to take that route.
But, if you are interested in furthering your off-road skills, pulling cable just because the transfer case is below a rock is the wrong way of thinking about wheeling. Our diffs are below every single boulder on the trail. It’s all about tire placement. If you’re hitting something, then move a tire over to a different line that puts you higher, or at more of an angle to keep the skid off the rock. You probably couldn’t have driven straight over the rock, but putting a tire up on that point and taking the driver side line looks like a good start. If that doesn’t work then try passenger line. Either path to the side looks very doable. It is amazing what you can do in a TJ with the right tire placement, even without any modifications.

 

[Old_Crow]

I do after every wheeling trip...it's exhausting though!

You could run your rig through a mud pit 100' long and it'd still be cleaner than my rig at its best.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

I’ll be real with you. There’s no shame in pulling line when you need to and everyone has different comfort zones. I’d never put someone down for wanting to take that route.
But, if you are interested in furthering your off-road skills, pulling cable just because the transfer case is below a rock is the wrong way of thinking about wheeling. Our diffs are below every single boulder on the trail. It’s all about tire placement. If you’re hitting something, then move a tire over to a different line that puts you higher, or at more of an angle to keep the skid off the rock. You probably couldn’t have driven straight over the rock, but putting a tire up on that point and taking the driver side line looks like a good start. If that doesn’t work then try passenger line. Either path to the side looks very doable. It is amazing what you can do in a TJ with the right tire placement, even without any modifications.

Full throttle > Tire Placement.




What?

 

[CptnMurica]

I’ll be real with you. There’s no shame in pulling line when you need to and everyone has different comfort zones. I’d never put someone down for wanting to take that route.
But, if you are interested in furthering your off-road skills, pulling cable just because the transfer case is below a rock is the wrong way of thinking about wheeling. Our diffs are below every single boulder on the trail. It’s all about tire placement. If you’re hitting something, then move a tire over to a different line that puts you higher, or at more of an angle to keep the skid off the rock. You probably couldn’t have driven straight over the rock, but putting a tire up on that point and taking the driver side line looks like a good start. If that doesn’t work then try passenger line. Either path to the side looks very doable. It is amazing what you can do in a TJ with the right tire placement, even without any modifications.

Hey ty for the advice. I am gonna get there!