New Member from Dwight, Il

[Joshpowell16]

Hey guys. I'm kinda new to Jeeps, this is my second jeep, but my first XJ. I made a trip to The Cliffs yesterday for the first time ever. I had a blast and I had the pleasure of meeting the Treasurer of The Midwest region. (Apologize for not remembering your name) they saved my buddies Wrangler from a pit. I found out that my transfer case chain jumps yesterday so I spent all day in 2wd.

Anyways, here's my XJ.(pics as soon as I figure out how to post then from mobile.)

1994 Sport
4.0 High Output
Auto
Np231
3" RCX lift (older lift)
31x10.50r15 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
MB wheels Chaos 5 15x8.

Just finished repairing my gas tank after it started leaking from my adventure yesterday. Jumbled some rust loose. I'll post pics of that too later.

 

[REWSTER]

Welcome!


Arcot Ramathorn is the guy you are speaking of. he goes by RamRod

 

[Joshpowell16]

Thanks. Nice guy had a bunch of xjs...made mine look like a POS lol.

 

[Joshpowell16]

Here's a few pics from yesterday.

 

[need-a-bow]

The cliffs are my home terrain. Maybe ill get to wheel with you soon

 

[Joshpowell16]

That would be awesome. Id like to have a few people to go with. Unfortunately until I get a new transfer case I won't be taking my XJ. And when I do I'll have to be gentle. Came home with a nice knock from a piston. Comes and goes.

 

[Brandonrcm]

Welcome!


Arcot Ramathorn is the guy you are speaking of. he goes by RamRod

Say car ramrod!

 

[need-a-bow]

Hmm maybe you can rebuild the transfer case. Or go to the JY and get an NP231 to swap in should be cheapish. I think i saw one or 2 for sale here

 

[Joshpowell16]

Ya the pick n pulls sell em for $80

 

[two_door_rob]

Post up next time you go to Cliffs. I am always looking for people to go with.

 

[Joshpowell16]

This Sunday my buddy wants to go again. I'll be leaving my xj home and I'll be his camera man.

 

[need-a-bow]

Im planning on going next saturday

 

[Joshpowell16]

Maybe I can talk him into next Sunday.

 

[two_door_rob]

Id probably be in for next sunday. How where the trails? last time I was there there where lot of deep ruts from the big tire guys. That was about two months ago.

 

[Joshpowell16]

We did trail #1. Lots of deep stuff, but there was always a way around it. We did the whole loop. Had a blast. And we don't have much lift at all.

 

[two_door_rob]

Im on 31s with 3 in of lift and only about half of trail #1 was passable last time. Trail #10 was my favorite. did it twice in both directions and only had to use the winch in one spot.

 

[Joshpowell16]

Well everything was frozen..so I'm sure that helped lol

 

[need-a-bow]

Ive run all trails in a stock YJ and my 2WD 4 wheeler. Ive learned that longer mud holes need lots of throttle and no brakes lol. Ive run a stockish XJ on MTs and 2" lift and made it out fine, and taken the full blown CJ7 we have and gotten about 1/4 mile up the trail before things go horribly stuck/muddy. Its hit or miss lots of fun

 

[Joshpowell16]

I called my buddy, he works next Sunday. So we are going this Sunday. Short notice, but he doesn't ever get weekends off.

 

[OutkastBoss]

Welcome to , you should check out Winterfest at the badlands.
It is good times.