Wildman's TJ is getting a face lift
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I was admittedly hoping for a weekend of wheeling but I'll take one day for now.
Go home and make repairs and come back next month and do it again.
Go home and make repairs and come back next month and do it again.
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Took a hit on the front too but nothing bad.
And came down a few times pretty hard on the GR aluminum fuel tank skid. But only scratched it up a little bit.
And came down a few times pretty hard on the GR aluminum fuel tank skid. But only scratched it up a little bit.
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One thing I forgot to add was I got to do a front dig today.
With the old shifter I always had issues shifting the STaK's.
With the cable shifter it was easier than before. It still shifts hard but not as hard.
With the old shifter I always had issues shifting the STaK's.
With the cable shifter it was easier than before. It still shifts hard but not as hard.
Been following this since I joined 4 yrs ago. Great to see it on the road!
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Pictures from today. The buddy I was wheeling with I've known since I was driving a Zuk.
Everyone knows him as Crash.
He got some shots of me hitting a few spots.
Everyone knows him as Crash.
He got some shots of me hitting a few spots.
Congrats Rick! I can't believe my eyes after your journey!
Looks great out on the trails and rocks!
Couple of culprits - but, like said, that's the purpose of a shakedown run. Get it tightened up a touch and get back out there for a longer trip with more trust in the rig. Very happy for you!
Looks great out on the trails and rocks!
Couple of culprits - but, like said, that's the purpose of a shakedown run. Get it tightened up a touch and get back out there for a longer trip with more trust in the rig. Very happy for you!
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Thanks, was a long time coming for sure. I'm happy with the day.
Mike got some good pics posted on FB. Liking the NWW t-shirt
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That was his forum from back in the day... I'd bought the long sleeve t-shirt for wheeling and then never got a chance to wear it.
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OK.... that was 2005-6 time frame when I built the Jeep the first time.
Looks like you’re in good shape to be ready for Moab in May.
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Should be bar any major issues popping up.
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OK that doesn't work... my next thing to learn is how edit video...
That first rock required the Dukes of Hazzard approach. But that may just be me…
Congrats on the trail runs, Richardo. I’m sure it feels great.
P.S. - Don’t hurt those wheels…
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That first rock required the Dukes of Hazzard approach. But that may just be me…
Congrats on the trail runs, Richardo. I’m sure it feels great.
P.S. - Don’t hurt those wheels…
Don't know if I'm quite ready for Dukes of Hazzard type driving just yet.
I'll try to take it easy on those wheels.
It was a blast to finally get out on the trail again with the Jeep. I sure missed it.
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Some added things I thought about last night.
No exhaust fumes/smell inside which I am very happy about.
Had to drop tires down to 5 PSI to get them to flex. (New sidewalls not broken in yet)
My leg was sore as hell last night after trying to manipulate the throttle all day.
New foot works great for driving but not so good for walking around on uneven terrain. Carried my everyday foot with me so if I'd needed it I had it.
Told Crash I wondered what someone would think if we were getting out to do trail repair and I called over the radio "hey let me swap my foot first".....
Used the 3.05 low range all day. Never had a reason to shift into 5.44.
No exhaust fumes/smell inside which I am very happy about.
Had to drop tires down to 5 PSI to get them to flex. (New sidewalls not broken in yet)
My leg was sore as hell last night after trying to manipulate the throttle all day.
New foot works great for driving but not so good for walking around on uneven terrain. Carried my everyday foot with me so if I'd needed it I had it.
Told Crash I wondered what someone would think if we were getting out to do trail repair and I called over the radio "hey let me swap my foot first".....
Used the 3.05 low range all day. Never had a reason to shift into 5.44.