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4 O2 sensors and a MOPAR crankshaft position sensor now in my parts bin:
Mvigo's '04 Rubicon
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Leaving for Sand Hollow tomorrow for a week, any recommendations of any kind? trails? restaurants? sights?
Haven’t made it there, so can’t help. Have fun and post some videos if you can.
Looks like there is room for my Jeep up there.... Swing by and pick me up!
02GreenTJ
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Get REAL stuck so the "largest off road wrecker in the world" has to come get you?
Top of the world was a fun trail.
Make sure you attach a flag to your jeep or the rangers will be paying you a visit. They sell them at the general store near the lake.
Mike, ignore my suggestion. Rory made it look easy. This guy didn’t. The juice isn’t worth the squeeze.
Double Sammy is a classic! I'd recommend it along with Milts Mile, 777's and sliplock gulch.
Toqueville falls is cool, get to drive across the top of the waterfall.
Have fun! Sand Hollow is awesome. Just a giant slickrock playground.
OP
I spent a week in Sand Hollow, which is a beautiful place and should be on your list of places to Jeep. As my Jeeping evolves, I learn more and more. As I have said before, I had years to plan this build before I bought my TJ from my Uncle, and, as much as I pondered on the final product, Sand Hollow showed me places in my build I should have done differently. This trip was the first time I really could have used hydro assist in a few spots, my approach/departure angles could be improved (especially the back), the extra weight of the back tire needs to be shed and, as much as I love the look of the stock front fenders/Rubi flares, the flares stuck out and got whacked hard by the rocks. Also, I was reminded how much I hate Jeeping with the hard top and doors.
We hit Double Sammy, Milt's Mile, Sliplock Gulch, parts of Triple 7's, The Maze, The Fallen and West Rim Trail. It rained 3 days which made the technical trails difficult. All in all, an absolute blast, the great parts of my build performed, the deficiencies stuck out.
50 years of Jeep, from left to right, 2022 JL 392 Rubi, 2016 JK Rubi, 2013 JK Rubi, my '04 Rubi, '96 XJ and '72 CJ5 stretched:
top of the Fallen trail:
top of John's Trail, steep and slippery:
view of my predicament from below:
stuck again somewhere on the Fallen trail:
somewhere on Double Sammy:
Cooper Discoverer SST Pro's:
We hit Double Sammy, Milt's Mile, Sliplock Gulch, parts of Triple 7's, The Maze, The Fallen and West Rim Trail. It rained 3 days which made the technical trails difficult. All in all, an absolute blast, the great parts of my build performed, the deficiencies stuck out.
50 years of Jeep, from left to right, 2022 JL 392 Rubi, 2016 JK Rubi, 2013 JK Rubi, my '04 Rubi, '96 XJ and '72 CJ5 stretched:
top of the Fallen trail:
top of John's Trail, steep and slippery:
view of my predicament from below:
stuck again somewhere on the Fallen trail:
somewhere on Double Sammy:
Cooper Discoverer SST Pro's:
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The Chute:
getting unstuck:
somewhere on Double Sammy:
I prefer low, slow and in control, this was the opposite of that and made for a very difficult day for me, somewhere on the Maze:
top of the Fallen:
getting unstuck:
somewhere on Double Sammy:
I prefer low, slow and in control, this was the opposite of that and made for a very difficult day for me, somewhere on the Maze:
top of the Fallen:
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Hell Yeah Mike, hope we get to wheel again sometime soon! Sand Hollow is high on the list, your pics are solidifying being top 3 to hit.
OP
thanks, I have entered before and can never get over the finish line!
OP
Question for you electrical gurus out there...
My OEM locker switch light does not go off, even when key is out of ignition. I am talking about the amber light on the switch itself. The rear locker is an ARB, works fine. Front locker is still factory, works fine. Dash locker lights come on and off as they should when lockers are engaged or not. After several days of Jeep sitting, this little light ends up draining my battery. I have now disconnected the front locker wiring harness from this switch hoping that this switch is the culprit.
If not, do any of you have any other ideas?
Thanks in advance...
My OEM locker switch light does not go off, even when key is out of ignition. I am talking about the amber light on the switch itself. The rear locker is an ARB, works fine. Front locker is still factory, works fine. Dash locker lights come on and off as they should when lockers are engaged or not. After several days of Jeep sitting, this little light ends up draining my battery. I have now disconnected the front locker wiring harness from this switch hoping that this switch is the culprit.
If not, do any of you have any other ideas?
Thanks in advance...