Recent content by AustinJeepTJ

I have been working on a few things and came across this. The bolt head is about 1/2 inch into the bushing. The sleeve is exposed on the other side. Should I just put a bearing puller or something on it and push it through? Probably means a new bushing? I tried squeezing with a c-clamp and...

That cab cover is really easy. After some practice, its less than 5 minutes to throw on. I'd love to tag along on a shakedown run if you need a trail partner.

It rained significantly this past Saturday and the rear seat back to the brunt of it. Other than that, it was ok. I am not a physicist but I think the 'flying brick' aspect of the Wrangler contributes to the rain wrapping around the driver and the front passenger, but would be miserable to be in...

I have had the top off for almost 3 weeks now and, although the weather in the PNW has been great, I feel like I don't want to go back to the hard top. It's been an amazing experience. I feel like it is a whole new vehicle. Even driving through heavy rain like we had this past weekend, I have...

We are in the middle of snowmageddon here in the Pacific Northwest. I had to drive into Seattle from my house. I had 5ish inches at home and didn't have any issues in 2wd. It might just be a matter of getting used to them. 🤷‍♂️

I am running Cooper Discoverer AT3's. So far, on the road, forrest roads, out at Reiter Foothills, Walker Valley ORV and Tahuya, they have been great tires. Granted, I have not attempted any mud deeper than about 6inches (that I can tell) or rocks that look like they may reach the rockers. I...

70 is my max, and I'm on 33's. I just about choked when you said 90. smh.

I troubleshoot, or prepare, really. Thanksgiving week, I pull all the lights out of the bin and test them. If a string is out, I will put the tunes on in the garage and go through each bulb. It's therapy. It takes as long as it takes. By the time Friday rolls up, everything is ready to go.

Made it through Timber and EZ Valley when I noticed the 'tapping.' I didn't see anything or notice the control arm. Probably because it was resting on top of the housing. I eased my way out of the park and drove the hour home, on I-5, at 65mph. I found it seconds after putting the Jeep on jack...

No kidding.

Disappear, from what I can tell. Bushing is ok (I am going to replace them when I service the axle anyway) and the control arm is still one piece. New bolt is in and I just finished a drive. Double checked the others.

Silly. Came out of the park and heard what sounded like someone tapping on the frame with a small hammer after every little bump. Glad it didn't turn out worse.

I think we should try to get a PNW meetup for sometime in the spring or summer. I'd be willing to go anywhere in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or British Columbia. Or even some kind of rotation. That would be super cool. I like Walker Valley and Reiter Foothills. They are both about an hour away...

Absolutely!

I am planning on heading up to Walker Valley this Friday morning for some post Thanksgiving therapy. I told my wife I'd be back by noon (or so), so I will be up there early. I am hoping to find some snow near the top. Plan is to have the sway bar disconnected by 7am. (Pic from Reiter...