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I think this is the off camber section your speaking of. Notice the axle to body angles on Kevins ZJ. Sorry only had this 1 crappy pic.
Ask Kevin about the pic above, he was a little worried after what almost happeded earlyer on the trail.
Jason- Do you have a pic of kevin at that other off camber spot?
Glad we made it through it OK.
Kevin- Can't wait to see all the pic's you have. Hope you get a chance to post some of them soon.
Kevin, off camber, again? Didn't you get your fill on Moab Rim?
Nope we were all to busy trying to untangle tree straps and hook up winch cable's. I always seem to miss pics of the good stuff!
http://www.agitatedpancake.com/rando.../offcamber.wmv
That offcamber section...my PS pump doesnt like me cranking on it with the tires wedged =P
No kidding!! My problem is several-fold:Originally Posted by JohnBoulderCO
o Front springs are XJ Skyjacker Super-soft ride that have a bunch of offroad miles on them, so they are softer than soft
o Rear springs are about 6 years old, with probably double the amount of miles as the front springs have on them, so are also cushy
o Running long arms with nearly unlimited flex
o I am running a prototype disconnectable rear anti-sway bar which is not a large enough OD, so on round two, it needs to be around 1" OD, rather than 3/4"
o I had a bunch of weight in the Jeep on the 'Con that I don't normally have in the Jeep when I'm in Moab, since we were camping for two days and I needed food and supplies for two of us
o I ran out of space inside due to my large array of tools and spare parts, so I had to put a bunch of weight on the roof rack
The sum of the above equation means WAY too tippy.
Resolutions: I'm going to move from 37" MTRs to 35" ones...hoping to trade locally. I'm going to drop probably 2"-3" of lift off, since I won't need the add'l clearance any longer. I'm going to replace the springs with brand new ones...the stiffest I can find (probably RE) or have some made stiffer if need be. I'm going to do an Anti-Rock type setup on the rear, and possibly the front as well.
Since I installed the 37" tires, I've either stopped short of tipping it on it's side or driven out of an eminent tip-over (or roll-over) at least a dozen times. I'm getting really good at it now, lol.
Kev
Come on Kev, Just throw a cage in it and make it a Disneyland ride!Originally Posted by KevinF
AGAIN, Thanks and don't forget about that pipe. Also you'll be hearing from me for steering once I get some free time during the day!
Although I don't think I'm going to have any problems with my NEW KEVINS OFFROAD 2-TON DRAGLINK.
Goddamnit I wanna go wheeeeelin!!!! Fuck.
LOL. Yeah, I have the pipe on my list to put back in the Jeep...thanks for the reminder. Your current drag link assembly is like 1-11/16" OD and nearly 3/8" thick when you add the thickness of both the original equipment and the pipe sleeve together, so yeah...2-ton is a pretty close estimate. I have those WJ tie-rod and drag link components if you decide that you're interested.Originally Posted by H3RESQ
Kevin
Dude...you should have flown out!! Also, you'd not have been the only emigrant on the trail...I drug along my brother's friend Monika (who left on "vacation" from Poznan about 20 years ago).Originally Posted by Jeepin' Wolf
Are you coming out to GSW in '07? I'll be there for EJS '07 as well.
Kev
I think Kevin either likes to show off or keep things interesting!
But he did have the sweet set up for Jasons rig, I think you should start selling it Kevin!
It's to bad we don't have any pic's of Kevins rig at that "sweet spot". But he did a nice job staying on the trail, Another 6" of driving forward past one rock and he would have had to turn his rig into a tube buggie.
Last edited by wheelnzj; 09-16-2006 at 07:06 PM.
To all who could not make GSR 2006, I hope to see you next year at GSR 2007.
Either bring your Grand or come out and ride with someone. Hell, you can even walk the trail faster then we can drive it!
Ron
Do you want to wager on that? I think I could drive faster than Oprah could walk it!Originally Posted by wheelnzj
KEVIN, where's all those pics?
Well, maybe next year you will want to walk the trail, It will save you money! Just Kidding.
See ya on the trail (with your grand).
Ya Kevin, Pic's?
Can't wait, Thanks.
Your not kidding, It was that ledge not the trail that caused the damage though. It was well worth the $150 for a new R&P.Originally Posted by wheelnzj
I was quoted $1800 for the body damage. I'm thinking about doing some basic dent removal and then having The bottom half of the Grand LineX'ed Red. What do you guys think?
what kinda damage you get, and where was it? I was thinking of line-x'ing/rhinolining/whateverelsing the lower half of my grand black after I cut fenders and stuff.Originally Posted by H3RESQ
Dude, it will cost less then $1800. I would also bulk up your rocker pannels, maybe with some steel plates, just to cover/protect the area above your rock slides. Check out JJUSA.
This is the damage I incured running Cadillac hill in 2wd. What you can't see is the door and the dent under the plastic. I have decided to LineX it and call it good(After some home brew dent repair). I built it to wheel and it will get more dents so I figure the LineX will hold up better and protect were I've cut the fenders. I'll be sure to show before and after pics. I'm going in monday to talk to the guys at LineX.
By the way the qoute also included a couple small dents/scrathes on the other side and some damage from previous runs. It was actually a cash price that was basically a all new paint job.
LineX it. I've used the shit you can buy over the counter and covered a whole rig with it. IT SUCKS. I ended up grinding alot of it off and having it LIneX'ed. Rhinolining is pretty good but compare the 2. I think the LineX is more even and has a better texture to it. I've used it all between rigs and truck beds and truly believe that LineX is #1.Originally Posted by AgitatedPancake
I pay full price for LineX just incase you want to know.
Rubicon last year:
http://images1.snapfish.com/347%3B74...%3A49%3Aot1lsi
I am going linex after some trimming.
Is that slider bent? Is it a homebrew or a bought product?Originally Posted by Northtrails
Its bent, both sides - they are "supernerfs" from ORGSOriginally Posted by H3RESQ
Yea Jason, Go with the LineX.
Sweet!
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