Man I've never heard of that... But I've been on orange dirt bikes so long that I probably missed the boat. That's a very cool idea.
Thanks for the compliment... I've really enjoyed it.
What did you do to your TJ today?
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Thanks for the compliment... I've really enjoyed it.
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This wasn't today, but over the weekend my boys and I took Heep out to SMORR and had an awesome time as always. Definitely learned that I am in desperate need of a tummy tuck because I got stopped on this obstacle. A better driver probably could have made it up but until I get more experience, I need to use some upgrades to compensate.
Oh, and I did the RTI ramp and learned that I have alot more flex than I thought that I would. My bumpstops are set almost perfectly!
PhillyJake
TJ Enthusiast
Dad, Brother, and me put in new shocks all around! Rancho RS5000x front and back to replace the Zone shocks that came with the lift the PO put on there. Turns out that both rear shocks were completely shot, which explains why the Jeep felt like it was going to rattle apart with every little bump in the road. Different is night and day, seriously. Even the wife said it feels better.
Turns out the PO put on a bar pin eliminator in the rear, and the Ranchos come with bar pins and bushings to match already installed. So while it should have taken a couple hours to get the old shocks off and the new ones on, add another 2+ hours to figure out how to get the bar pins and bushings out and different bushings and sleeves in to mount the rear shocks. Had to MacGyver a contraption with clamps, vice grips, a cutting wheel, an avocado, and a snorkel to get everything apart and back together.
Time to start saving for sound deadening and stereo equipment!
Turns out the PO put on a bar pin eliminator in the rear, and the Ranchos come with bar pins and bushings to match already installed. So while it should have taken a couple hours to get the old shocks off and the new ones on, add another 2+ hours to figure out how to get the bar pins and bushings out and different bushings and sleeves in to mount the rear shocks. Had to MacGyver a contraption with clamps, vice grips, a cutting wheel, an avocado, and a snorkel to get everything apart and back together.
Time to start saving for sound deadening and stereo equipment!
Yeah, I was thinking about that, but I still have the stock transfer case skid and was afraid that it wouldn't take much more of that abuse. When I got home and crawled underneath to take a look I banged it up pretty darn good. This was just one of my attempts, the boys asked me to stop trying after about 5 times because they didn't want to walk home. I was thinking about pulling some cable, but decided to go around the obstacle.You just need a little more speed for that stuff.
Missouri Fall Extravaganza?
SMORR RTI ramp seems to have been popular spot over weekend. Though think you may be bit better dialed in.
PhillyJake
TJ Enthusiast
none of the shocks had the sleeve, but the tubes were all black, so I guess the nitro. The two in the back, once I pulled them off, I could easily compress them by hand and they didn't extend at all. $200 for all four shocks was well worth the price!
Nice LJ!
I actually didn't even realize that it was the fall extravaganza until I got there and saw how busy it was! Lot's of amazing rigs and activity!
TrishTJ
Member
The nitro ones are stiff, even when they're new. I bet it rides so much better with the Rancho over blown shocks. I did the same thing on my XJ. Blown rear shocks to RS5000x. Huge difference.
My first motocrosser had chrome fenders and two shocks standing straight up!I miss the good ol' days racing motocross. Damn I'm old!View attachment 202143
SaharaBound
TJ Enthusiast
Finally found a cheap ($5) bracket to hold my led third breaklights. Simple, no drilling, and out of the way.
Finally got around to removing the rocker body decals the previous owner had installed. They were peeling at the edges, and not looking too good. They peeled off pretty easy with heat from the hair dryer, but left a fair amount of sticky behind.
Goo Gone and elbow grease to the rescue. I now smell very citrusy.
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Goo Gone and elbow grease to the rescue. I now smell very citrusy.
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Dropped the top on the 06 and took the wife on an after church leaf tour.
Rode 2 solid hours and forgot I had a new dead pedal in it.
Couldn't believe it was still warm enough to do that in November.
I hope life is treating you guys okay... I need to get back to work now ... It's a dog eat dog world this morning and I wore Milk Bone underwear.
Rode 2 solid hours and forgot I had a new dead pedal in it.
Couldn't believe it was still warm enough to do that in November.
I hope life is treating you guys okay... I need to get back to work now ... It's a dog eat dog world this morning and I wore Milk Bone underwear.
Since it was raining all day on Saturday, I finally got around to installing a new radiator and removing that awful 3" body lift. Hopefully, next weekend I'll have some time to install new springs, shocks and track bar relocator.