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Northtrails
01-02-2006, 04:17 AM
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3B3%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D%3C 6%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3A57437%3C%3Bot1lsi

Northtrails
01-02-2006, 04:32 AM
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3B3%7Ffp3%3B%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D% 3C6%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3A5743854ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3B3%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D%3C 6%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3A58345%3A5ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3B3%7Ffp64%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D%3C 6%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3A5839936ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3B3%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D%3C 6%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3A5837577ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3B3%7Ffp63%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D%3C 6%3B%3DXROQDF%3E2323%3A%3A583%3B64%3Bot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3C274%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E2329%3D%3A4%3B%3D%3C6%3B %3DXROQDF%3E23239%3A27662%3C%3Aot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3C282%7Ffp337%3Enu%3D3238%3E95%3A%3E%3B7%3A% 3EWSNRCG%3D32334345%3C%3A893nu0mrj
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http://images.snapfish.com/34593%3B%3B%3A7%7Ffp338%3Enu%3D3238%3E95%3A%3E%3B7 %3A%3EWSNRCG%3D323338736284%3Anu0mrj

Northtrails
01-02-2006, 04:41 AM
Here is some info on the wagon: still on stock axles (30/44a), open/open, RK 6" LA, 33 MTRs, orgs sliders, 9k warn, ARB front bumper.

seating in the garage: kennesaw mountain rear bumper, ARB front locker, Aussie rear locker (shipped), some bling rock lights, 36" IROKS

Saulo

jeepnzj1
01-02-2006, 05:31 AM
i like it nice pics

grnd93
01-02-2006, 03:53 PM
Nice. I see Cali plates............where are ya from?

Northtrails
01-03-2006, 01:42 AM
Thanks.

and I am from Dublin, CA.

1BadZJ
01-26-2006, 02:31 PM
I like the rig and the pictures. That looks like a fun trail. My wife has a 99 WJ with RK 6" and 33 MTR's also. What kind of rock sliders are you running? It is good to see another person wheel'n a WJ like it should be.

Northtrails
01-26-2006, 02:42 PM
I like the rig and the pictures. That looks like a fun trail. My wife has a 99 WJ with RK 6" and 33 MTR's also. What kind of rock sliders are you running? It is good to see another person wheel'n a WJ like it should be.

Thanks. Those pics are from a Rubicon run last year, and the rock sliders did their work, they are ORGS SuperNerfs.

Saulo

Edit: hmm.... just noticed that the pics are from 3 different trails (rubicon, slickrock, bald mountain)

Northtrails
03-19-2006, 10:53 PM
Update:

Finally got both front and rear locked (ARB front, Aussie rear). Bought spares front axle shafts, and still looking for rear axle shafts.

Now I just have to get used to all that clicking back there :D and decide where to install ARB switches on dashboard.

SuRf 092
05-24-2006, 08:15 PM
I saw the new MOAB pics and wanted to know what rear bumper that is. I can't tell if it's C4x4Fab or Trail Ready?

MBATF
05-24-2006, 10:37 PM
I saw the new MOAB pics and wanted to know what rear bumper that is. I can't tell if it's C4x4Fab or Trail Ready?

I think believe that is the kenmtnac rear bumper:rolleyes:

Northtrails
05-24-2006, 10:42 PM
The bumper is from http://www.kenmtn.com/html/multi-carrier.asp

But I had to cut/grind/weld to make it fit and it still is way off.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db01b3127cce89f9c897240a00000016108IasWTVu5aE

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db01b3127cce89f9cb1fe52b00000016108IasWTVu5aE

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db01b3127cce89f9b7e3e5e900000016108IasWTVu5aE

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6db01b3127cce89f9a55b646800000016108IasWTVu5aE

I feel like I bought a prototype.

SuRf 092
05-26-2006, 12:29 AM
Ah yes, I should have known. That seems to be the norm with those bumpers.

Northtrails
09-25-2006, 12:29 AM
Anyone seen Rustys bulge front fenders on a WJ?

http://rustysoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RORWF&Category_Code=BODY

Northtrails
02-12-2007, 09:32 PM
Ok, so I am going backwards.... after getting some trail damage this past summer, I have re-blinged WhiteWhale for proper mall curb wheeling.

some of this:

http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7Kofrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQQlxeoaxnJax v8uOc5xQQQollnnonlaJqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPoJ %7CRup6e0e%7C/of=50,480,443

caused this:

http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQQlxeoaxnJax v8uOc5xQQQ0oPne0eJQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXP0n %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442

which got turned to this:

http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQQlxeoaxnJax v8uOc5xQQQ0ooPGoGloPqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPJG %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442

hmmm.. the smell of fresh paint....

easymunny
02-13-2007, 02:10 AM
Not worried about the Iroks on that locked 44a?

MoonWorks
02-15-2007, 01:06 PM
links don't work!

Sudz
02-15-2007, 10:21 PM
X2 - i can't see shit

KDUB
02-16-2007, 11:58 AM
X3 -- fix the links!

Firestarter
02-16-2007, 03:39 PM
x4 plz fix links

MBATF
02-16-2007, 03:45 PM
x5 please fix links


what a tease.....:flipoff2:

Northtrails
02-16-2007, 04:22 PM
I am having a little trouble with my pic service... :smt069

working on it... :smt027

MBATF
02-16-2007, 04:42 PM
I am having a little trouble with my pic service... :smt069

working on it... :smt027


You know...Yesterday I was trying to have you send me the pics directly through YIM. But you ignored me!!!!!:flipoff2:

Northtrails
02-16-2007, 07:22 PM
You know...Yesterday I was trying to have you send me the pics directly through YIM. But you ignored me!!!!!:flipoff2:

Yeap.. I was in the middle of a presentation, had my laptop going on the projector with about 20 watching.. :D

new pic test

http://lh5.google.com/image/Saulo.Bomfim/RdY8CwzrA0I/AAAAAAAAATE/ozY9R_l2tRo/fd121.jpg?imgmax=1024

Northtrails
02-16-2007, 07:35 PM
http://lh4.google.com/image/Saulo.Bomfim/RdY-QgzrA2I/AAAAAAAAATU/lOkzzRRS6Do/Fordyce_0711.jpg

Northtrails
02-16-2007, 07:42 PM
http://lh4.google.com/image/Saulo.Bomfim/RdZA2gzrDoI/AAAAAAAAApk/3dPY4s5rJq0/P9240006.JPG?imgmax=912

Northtrails
02-16-2007, 07:44 PM
http://lh4.google.com/image/Saulo.Bomfim/RdZA3gzrDtI/AAAAAAAAAqM/RIcQUAyVABk/Picture%20291.jpg?imgmax=912

http://lh6.google.com/image/Saulo.Bomfim/RdZA4AzrDxI/AAAAAAAAAqs/pwXKo6vW4Ew/Picture%20295.jpg?imgmax=912

MBATF
02-17-2007, 01:19 AM
Yeap.. I was in the middle of a presentation, had my laptop going on the projector with about 20 watching.. :D

new pic test

http://lh5.google.com/image/Saulo.Bomfim/RdY8CwzrA0I/AAAAAAAAATE/ozY9R_l2tRo/fd121.jpg?imgmax=1024



Daym...only if I knew...or else I would typed some other stuffs and attached you with some nice links...darn it!!!!:D


and.. nice paint. When are we hitting the trails?

Northtrails
02-23-2007, 07:01 PM
Some pics here.

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs001.jpg
http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs006.jpg

I pancaked my front passenger fender, bought an aftermarket replacement, and went to a paint shop and ended up getting to whole thing done.

Feels like a brand new WJ.. except for tire noise, clunking joints, noisy rear end, engine light on, bla bla :cool:

H3RESQ
02-23-2007, 07:21 PM
LOOKS GREAT, I was originally looking for a white on but ended up RED. Oh well.

I should have time to send out those TONERS on Monday. Keep an eye out for them.

Northtrails
02-23-2007, 10:03 PM
LOOKS GREAT, I was originally looking for a white on but ended up RED. Oh well.

I should have time to send out those TONERS on Monday. Keep an eye out for them.


Double thanks :smt045

Northtrails
06-20-2007, 02:24 AM
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d824b3127cce84bc07a8ed9900000026108AaNmrVu0ZNs

Small update.

I am replacing half of my suspension (RK). Clayton's Front suspension arrived this week :smt041

Bilsteins 5100 are here too.

The rear half goes when I go with Jason's 9 ;)

MBATF
06-20-2007, 04:02 AM
I have recently got my Clayton as well. can't wait to install it!

Northtrails
06-21-2007, 11:52 AM
Sharing some cool pics on the Whale... This is from a Fordyce (CA) run.

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs060.jpg

Northtrails
06-21-2007, 11:57 AM
http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs067.jpg

04WJfreedom
06-21-2007, 01:13 PM
Great pics:smt023

H3RESQ
06-21-2007, 01:27 PM
Ha Ha, your getting shafted on the pics.

Hope you get it worked out.
http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12156&page=3
Here's some pics of the WHALE>

Northtrails
06-22-2007, 02:34 AM
3 wheeling in Moab

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

:rolleyes:

WJJEEPIN
06-22-2007, 01:31 PM
Very Nice WJ!!! Something to Aspire to... And close by too. Hope to see you on the trail sometime..

Did you have major issues with KMA and their ship time???

Northtrails
06-22-2007, 03:04 PM
Very Nice WJ!!! Something to Aspire to... And close by too. Hope to see you on the trail sometime..

Did you have major issues with KMA and their ship time???

Thank you.

And no, no issues with shipping time.

AprilzWarrior
06-24-2007, 11:02 PM
Top notch WJ... well now it is... since I installed Claytons Front Long Arms...


So Saulo... do you like my welding ?

Northtrails
06-25-2007, 11:57 AM
Top notch WJ... well now it is... since I installed Claytons Front Long Arms...


So Saulo... do you like my welding ?

:prayer: on the weld.. work of art. :smt038

I have to move the axle 1/2 inch to pass side, get wheels balanced, alignment, fix my leaking diff, new tierod + ends, ... and I will be done (for this week).
Nice work Jerod. Thanks!

Saulo

Northtrails
06-26-2007, 01:44 AM
Completed work:

Did my alignment
Fixed front diff leak
Installed new shocks (5100) :bling:
New tierod and TREs

Work to be completed:

trim front fenders
install new front chromo u-joint axles
install SS, its been 3 years without it :rolleyes: :smt017
do my brakes
fix leaking front ARB
replace my damaged winch cable with winchline
replace my broken front sway bar links
get new front drive shaft
fix leaking (shaved) rear diff
.. I am sure I missed something.




NOTE TO SELF... Don't go looking under the jeep. :shake:

Northtrails
06-26-2007, 02:13 AM
These pics will get me back to the garage :butthead:

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs004.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs005.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs046.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs047.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs048.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs049.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs050.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs051.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs052.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs053.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs058.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs061.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs062.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs063.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs064.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs066.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs067.jpg

http://www.northtrails.com/fdwj/fs068.jpg

AgitatedPancake
06-26-2007, 02:52 AM
dude those winch hills on Fordyce are damn gnarly.

Northtrails
06-26-2007, 03:12 AM
dude those winch hills on Fordyce are damn gnarly.

They are... I winched, broke right side front shaft, winched, broke left side front shaft.. winched some more ;-)

AgitatedPancake
06-26-2007, 01:05 PM
yeah man I've only been up there as a passenger in a solid axled bronco 2, and he overheated his clutch on one...I think its your last pic, luckily it was fine after that.

Reebles
04-29-2008, 06:59 PM
Just an update, the White Whale is now mine :D

JordanA
04-29-2008, 07:06 PM
definition of bought, not built! congrats, it looks like a great platform. Enjoy it!

Reebles
04-29-2008, 07:11 PM
definition of bought, not built! congrats, it looks like a great platform. Enjoy it!
Actually, I helped build some parts of it, so not totally. I was there cutting the pinch weld on the body to install the rockers when it had 500 miles on it and was there when the Rockkrawler long arm was installed. The rear was a PITA.

I am going to be building a better, beefier bracket for the EVAP system, since the bracket bent after getting hit by a rock cracked the vapor canister. I am also working out to get a certain well known fabrication company build me a gas tank skid since nobody makes a decent one.

Northtrails
04-30-2008, 12:30 AM
WhiteWhale is in good hands... :supz:
and yes, Reebles has done more work on my jeeps than I have :D

AprilzWarrior
04-30-2008, 11:09 AM
Actually, I helped build some parts of it, so not totally. I was there cutting the pinch weld on the body to install the rockers when it had 500 miles on it and was there when the Rockkrawler long arm was installed. The rear was a PITA.

I am going to be building a better, beefier bracket for the EVAP system, since the bracket bent after getting hit by a rock cracked the vapor canister. I am also working out to get a certain well known fabrication company build me a gas tank skid since nobody makes a decent one.


Well well well... you now own a grand. SO when are we going to meet ? You know that I installed the Front Long Arms on that Jeep right ? The welds that were on the RockKrawler kit were HORRIBLE. Hopfully you get the rear Long Armed with Claytons. If you have not already.

Reebles
04-30-2008, 12:04 PM
WhiteWhale is in good hands... :supz:
and yes, Reebles has done more work on my jeeps than I have :D

Not more work. I mean, you showed me where the leak was on your Atlas right? ;):smt049