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    Porsche Driving Experience

    I had a chance to get behind the wheel of a couple of Porsches yesterday at one of the driving experience locations (LA). I didn't know what to expect and didn't know whether it would be fun or not. Boy was I surprised. I was grinning during the whole thing. There was an autocross track, a...
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    SOLD Rubicon front locker and other items

    I have a few more parts to get rid of. I have a stock Rubicon front locker that I've been hanging onto in case my son broke his but it looks like he'll be doing his 1 ton swap soon. The locker has 4.10 gears on it and have the matching pinion. I have a locker sensor and the air tube that...
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    Outboarding rear lower control arms

    I know the name of the thread probably doesn't make sense for most of you however my Jeep is not the norm. I have full width axles and the frame side LCA mounts sit really low and take a lot of hits as well as act as anchors. My axle side mounts are outboard of the frame and flush with the...
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    California Cleghorn run on the 31st

    I will be doing Cleghorn on the July 31st in case anyone wants to join. I will be doing all offshoots so for those that want to give them a try it might be a good opportunity. If you still want to go and not do them you still have the bypasses. It will be an early start as the trail can be...
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    California Free TJ Rubicon sliders and 4.0 crank

    I have a pair of stock Rubicon Sliders I don't need or want. They are free to whoever comes and gets them. I don't want to hassle with shipping so pick up only. I also have a 4.0 crank and stock camshaft (cam looks great but you'll need to check it) that are also free.
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    Sliders that stick out

    I've noticed that most of the TJs I see on this forum don't have sliders that stick out. It seems that most are designed to be hit from the bottom rather than the side. For those that play in the rocks, are you worried about laying over or going around large boulders and hitting your doors...
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    Johnson Valley Weekend 10-9-20

    My son and I went to Johnson Valley this weekend and ran a few trails. Last time I was there I broke an axle on Resolution which prompted me to build a larger more resilient vehicle. Keep in mind that we drive our Jeeps (not trailered) so they need to be drivable at the end of the weekend. My...
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    Could be dangerous in the wrong hands

    Saw this going down the freeway a little while ago and had to take a pic. Could probably make a killing in the right place.
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    California Free parts but must pick up

    I've had a few parts on the side of my house for a couple of years and it's about time to get rid of them. My wife has called a guy to pick them up so he can recycle them but I'd rather someone who can use them to get first dibs. I have a couple or Rubicon sliders (the OE ones), two different...
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    California Last minute Big Bear outing

    Sorry for the last minute posting but for anyone that's interested, I'll be heading up to Big Bear on June 20th to do a few of the trails. Going to meet at the Gold Mountain trailhead and be ready at 8am (aired down and disconnected). We're starting early due to popularity. Last time I was...
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    Trail damage concerns

    For those of you who wheel (I know a lot don't), how many of you are concerned about scratching and denting your Jeep? We've seen youtubers that do a fair bit of tough trails and are surprised to get a scratch or a small dent. I understand spending $50K or more on a Jeep can make it really...
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    California specific engine swap vs stroker

    I know this subject has been beat to death however since I'm in CA the rules are different than other parts of the country. I didn't mean to hijack another thread so I thought I would ask here instead. I've been enlightened on the process of an engine swap in CA and found that it is indeed...
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    Small mishap on Dishpan Springs

    Just started on the trails and had a slow flop on the first obstacle at Dishpan Springs. Not a big deal but after up-righting it, it did hydro-lock. Fixed that and smoked for about 30 minutes but other than that had a great time. John Bull had a bit of snow on it but the gatekeeper was nearly...
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    New guy with a TJ6

    Hello everyone, new member here but not quite new to the world of 4X4s. Way back in the day I've owned a couple of Toyota trucks but sold them due to needing family space. This was nearly 30 years ago. I did buy a Chevy 4X4 to haul dirt bikes and a travel trailer for many years as we were...