Its how Wheelin is DONE!!!

[XJ4IV]

Soooo after a year and a half of dealing with the CRAPPY mud that houston has to offer I was able to get the ole XJ up to dallas for some NORTEX wheeling.
and without further adieu and to ANSWER somebody on another thread asked about REAL life experiences on tires OVER 33''
Heres MY rig doing it on 36" tires on a dana 35 rear and dana 30 front axle...
without a SINGLE problem.
Texj in his "captain morgan" stance
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Tired ole XJ crying about hitting the highway
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Mr & Mrs. Texj
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Obstacle number 1 the tree on the passenger side was grabbing my roof rack mounts... the ones Im eventually using to mount roof sliders on but have not got a "roundtuit" yet
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After several failed attempts Bionic texj decided to help push the jeep over while I crossed the tree
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For some reason I just couldnt keep from sliding over into the ruts...
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Allllll up on the tree
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Texj coming round the bend
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Few old friends we met up with trying a 5 diamond ... they trailered there jeeps in
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got to test out my drain plugs
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met up with Panama Red
his rig was JUST finished the week prior to this run I LOVE IT!!!
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and for those of you wondering how hard I pushed my jeep... this was a 4 diamond trail that has yet to be RE-designated as a 5 called Minos...
I made it with no winch YAH
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Didnt quite make it but VERY close... there was a HUGE rock near the top that I couldne get traction on
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And Texj heading up the last hill
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[XJ4IV]

BY THE Way the smaller pics are videos just click on em to watch em

[4.3LXJ]

Nice area, certainly different than around Houston

[bigjim350]

Quit bad mouthing houston scott, or I will kick you out :D

[XJ4IV]

lol be my guest, can i collect un-....citizenship???

[KH96XJ]

That out at Bridgeport?

[XJ4IV]

sure is!

[jccatt]

Nice pics. Looks like a great spot.

[TeXJ]

^----Had LOTS of FUN!

[Adrenalinejunky]

Looks like you had a blast! Thanks for answering my question and linking to your thread.

[panama red]

That was a blast man. Got any more pics of my Xj?

[XJ4IV]

No not yet but seriously man it took TOOOOOO long to build that thing lol if I had seen the outcome of it prior to building something like that I would have done it in three weeks time... DAMN the money part LMAO WELL WORTH the wait it is and AWESOME rig the ONLY thing you should change is the name on the title:D

[XJ4IV]

in all honesty though Ive never seen a "CHUGGY" in person but his cherokee runs so nice but still holds that buggy strength and value while still sporting the creature comforts of a XJ like a stereo ... and NORMAL seats and floor carpet OHHHH and for thsoe who are in the market for a cherokee and DONT have kids... the 2 door ones are VERY wide open I was astonished at the difference in how much room there is to get in...
Anyhow seriously I could go on and on about his chuggy but I need to shut up LOL
P.S. did I mention its AWESOME!!!

[toebee97]

Looks like fun... Should come up to Oregon, there's stuff up here that is what we call "pucker factor 11"

[4.3LXJ]

Used to live up there. Might take yo up o that.

[panama red]

Thanks man. Its the same basic platform as my 91 wrangler had. Except this one is longer and stronger. Also has a foot more ground clearance, a foot less height, better approach and departures angles, a 13" longer wheelbase, lower center of gravity, wider wheel base, stronger axles, actual lockers, seats more, hauls more, looks meaner, and best of all was a 10th of the price over all.

[XJ4IV]

Thanks man. Its the same basic platform as my 91 wrangler had. Except this one is longer and stronger. Also has a foot more ground clearance, a foot less height, better approach and departures angles, a 13" longer wheelbase, lower center of gravity, wider wheel base, stronger axles, actual lockers, seats more, hauls more, looks meaner, and best of all was a 10th of the price over all.

soooo the ONLY thing thats the same is this....
http://www.logostage.com/logos/Jeep.jpg

[TeXJ]

haha

[panama red]

What I meant was both were 4.0, ax15, 231 w/sye, d44 front, soa front and rear, locked with 5.xx gears and 38" sx. So they had a lot it common but the Xj pulls it off better and cheaper.

[TeXJ]

i didnt notice, did ya sleeve the "frame"?

[panama red]

nope, just an extra x-member to hold shackle mounts.

[XJ4IV]

What gear ratio are you running? Im going 5.13, matter of fact I already HAVE the gears I just need to introduce them to the axles

[Metlic53]

What gear ratio are you running? Im going 5.13, matter of fact I already HAVE the gears I just need to introduce them to the axles

your gonna break my 30 before i even get it!!! :cry:

[XJ4IV]

never!... you wil get a fully operational axle... with newer parts on it than when you paid for it... so far its got new lug studs new bearings new rod ends new pitman arm end new passenger side bearing new rotors new brakes

[panama red]

i have 5.13s and it is very slow. Had to gas down the hill several times.

[XJ4IV]

WOW nice crawl ratio... guess I can leave in 4 hi???

[TeXJ]

WOW nice crawl ratio... guess I can leave in 4 hi???

that would be I think a 1:1 right?

[XJ4IV]

not sure... Ill have to get used to putting it in hi LOL wuss 3.55 gears GOTTA get all the help they can

[TeXJ]

not sure... Ill have to get used to putting it in hi LOL wuss 3.55 gears GOTTA get all the help they can

let me rephrase what I meant by 1:1, that 4hi doesnt split the power in anyway.

[TeXJ]

let me rephrase what I meant by 1:1, that 4hi doesnt multiply the torque in anyway.

[panama red]

I was in 2 high most the day on sunday. Followed around a couple little jeeps. lol nothing beats watching some rigs struggle having to floor it up stuff then just crawling straight up the middle.

[XJ4IV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2-wooEGnjI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EztPnMO3zTQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulBiwnTZ7vk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTshgcMW_tU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEVvv2vc_r4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzQbXLg662U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6_AueynKqs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXTd4X67Jw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlaLNOoFUsM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX_z58RyqMM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XnA7x1ImSk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fdFgmU1-w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhMIcNhkWTw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUZ2Srn-6lY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJz1Xo3L40A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPDbmXU3If8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ueE4jJfmF0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBvRBy4nibs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltl7eHuXQ2Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFXXBXsBgM4

[TeXJ]

Those are awesome SCOTTERS!!!

Am I famous now?

[KH96XJ]

Nice vids

[toebee97]

Used to live up there. Might take yo up o that.
Yeah you used to live in Albany right? Come on up anytime man, we'll hit up Snow Peak or Mary's Peak!

Also, hope you don't mind Panama, I gotta post that pic of your rig on my FB. It's just too badass not to share.

[4.3LXJ]

You talking the peak road in the snow or Old Peak Road? That used to be a killer trail before it was closed. Broke my CJ5 tranny on that one.

Post away. What is panama?

[XJ4IV]

panama red he is a member here... posting on THIS thread... he has a XJ 2 door on tons.

[toebee97]

You talking the peak road in the snow or Old Peak Road? That used to be a killer trail before it was closed. Broke my CJ5 tranny on that one.
I mean Snow Peak. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=snow+peak+oregon&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x54bf862534c50c8f:0xf0d1154d47f7cad4,Snow+P eak&gl=us&ei=Rl8yTsy2LNPWiALX9-3DCA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA
Mary's Peak mary's peak oregon - Google Maps

Post away. What is panama?
I just wanted Panama Red (XJT member) to know I was gonna share a pic of his XJ on my Facebook. That thing is sa-weet!

[4.3LXJ]

I've never been up Snow Peak, but have heard about it. Have you been to Goat Mountain?

[panama red]

its me... here are some more texas wheelin shots...

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went to uncle jessies the other day and it is even more bad ass than the last time I was there. I freakin tore that place up.

[panama red]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/88swampedmj/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_9784-1.jpg

[XJ4IV]

I miss aunt jessicas...:rolleye0012:

[OrangeXJ]

Scott when did you move to Marble Falls?

[XJ4IV]

tjree weeks ago... I know short notice but I got a great job working on jeeps now LOL

[bigjim350]

tjree weeks ago... I know short notice but I got a great job working on jeeps now LOL

:cry: Poor jeeps. Just kidding, just kidding :D :rolleye0012:

[TeXJ]

tjree weeks ago... I know short notice but I got a great job working on jeeps now LOL

really? when were you going to let me know :(

[XJ4IV]

tell you i MOVED or about the job? Ive been so dang busy out here looking for work and then getting things situated out here and figuring out finances... or HUGE lack thereof
and working on my jeep to get it a lil more streetable Im sorry bud but " hey donner I got a KILLER job working on jeeps"

[TeXJ]

tell you i MOVED or about the job? Ive been so dang busy out here looking for work and then getting things situated out here and figuring out finances... or HUGE lack thereof
and working on my jeep to get it a lil more streetable Im sorry bud but " hey donner I got a KILLER job working on jeeps"

Sweet, is it the place you used your jeep as a resume?

congrats!!

I still luv ya bro! :p

[XJ4IV]

Sure was!

[TeXJ]

any pics of what you're working on?

[XJ4IV]

yup
ok today we actually had to AC the shop cause yesterday it hit 124 in the shop...
see the ducts in the back ground???
now see the temp...
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG034.jpg
this is what happens when a woman hears a loud noise and doesnt tell the husband for months
( the pattern you see next to the center pin... yeah thats from the pinion)
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG038.jpg
and here is our current pride and joy....
were installing metalcloak fenders... and about 100 other items on this rig
I will post more of our progress as we go but thus far we have installed waggy 44's
shackle reversal and widened the spring mounts more outboard
gears n lockers lift kit driveshafts brakes and new tires n wheels are on the way
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m590/XJ4IV/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG033.jpg

[TeXJ]

thats sweet scotters!

[toebee97]

I've never been up Snow Peak, but have heard about it. Have you been to Goat Mountain?
I've heard of it, it's outside of Colton isn't it? Kinda inbetween there and Breitenbush if I'm not mistaken.

[4.3LXJ]

I've heard of it, it's outside of Colton isn't it? Kinda inbetween there and Breitenbush if I'm not mistaken.

It is east of Molalla. You can google map it and see where it is. I have been there with my XJ when I first got it about ten years ago. I think the trails have opened up a lot now and are more challenging.

[toebee97]

It is east of Molalla. You can google map it and see where it is. I have been there with my XJ when I first got it about ten years ago. I think the trails have opened up a lot now and are more challenging.
A buddy of mine just invited me to Goat Mountain for some wheelin this Sunday actually, but I have to work. :bang:

[4.3LXJ]

If I ever get up that way again with a wheeling rig, we can go together.

[toebee97]

If I ever get up that way again with a wheeling rig, we can go together.
For sure man... if I can ever get my xj to run right again lol