Sierrafest 13

[rocknxj]

I have heard they aren't the best for a DD though? Is that right or nothing to worry about

I have used a Spartan up front for 3 years and dtove 70 miles a day for a year. No problems.

 

[cencal96xj]

I have used a Spartan up front for 3 years and dtove 70 miles a day for a year. No problems.

is there any difference between aussie and spartan?

 

[blondejoncherokee]

spartan comes with a hardened cross pin, one of the weak points of a lunchbox. Id go with the spartan for that reason. I bought a hardened cross pin for my lunchbox.

 

[cencal96xj]

good to know. chris has an aussie he said he might want to sell for a good price. if he decides to keep it ill get a spartan.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

if he sells it to you many naxja vendors sell hardened cross pins for like 25$.

 

[cencal96xj]

Re: Re: Sierrafest 13

if he sells it to you many naxja vendors sell hardened cross pins for like 25$.

Good to know. Thanks a lot for your help jon

 

[Letterman]

I have had 3 Aussie lockers in the front of three different rigs, never had a issue with the lockers, broke lots of other parts. :gag:

If you ask me hands down the best upgrade for any 4x4 is a front locker, you will pull up and not push into. A very easy install and for less then $300 new.

If you can get it used in good shape for less then new, go for it, any broken parts will show. Again I think the front locker is the best upgrade you can do.

 

[NOTNSUV]

Been mildly considering this trip for my first "big deal" outing in the 99 XJ. Listening to you guys is pumping me up enough to run it by my wife for consideration.. sounds like a blast!
The rig should be capable enough but I haven't been real offroading since my '75 CJ back in 75-80s in Montana.. yikes, I'm OLD! And never with anything but a stock rig. My sig line shows the goodies, best of all you'll notice Eric's diffs! Just have to get the compressor installed, some 33s to replace the 31s and maybe just remove the factory flares, trim some, set bumpstops and worry about aftermarket flares or tube flares (would love some advice on those) later on. That should get
me on (and off) the trail.
I'll keep watching the thread. Would be cool to bring the camper and drive the XJ both ways.
I'm not a Chapter member and and barely a supporter (that could change) but it's not a requirement is it? We'd be coming on our own most likely so would have to lean on some experienced folks for guidance.. but don't want to be "that guy".

atriot:

 

[blondejoncherokee]

You should definetly go! All the guys in the chapter are crazy friendly and easy to wheel with, and its nice to be wheeling in a group of guys that all carry the same spares, tools, etc in case you didnt exactly bring that specific part....

 

[knucklehead 61]

Been mildly considering this trip for my first "big deal" outing in the 99 XJ. Listening to you guys is pumping me up enough to run it by my wife for consideration.. sounds like a blast!
The rig should be capable enough but I haven't been real offroading since my '75 CJ back in 75-80s in Montana.. yikes, I'm OLD! And never with anything but a stock rig. My sig line shows the goodies, best of all you'll notice Eric's diffs! Just have to get the compressor installed, some 33s to replace the 31s and maybe just remove the factory flares, trim some, set bumpstops and worry about aftermarket flares or tube flares (would love some advice on those) later on. That should get
me on (and off) the trail.
I'll keep watching the thread. Would be cool to bring the camper and drive the XJ both ways.
I'm not a Chapter member and and barely a supporter (that could change) but it's not a requirement is it? We'd be coming on our own most likely so would have to lean on some experienced folks for guidance.. but don't want to be "that guy".

atriot:

don't just mildly think about going, make it a plan to go, you will be glad you did. we hit various trails from stocker friendly to fun for built rigs, but the real fun happens in camp when we all get together for bbq, raffles, & bs'ing around the campfire.
there is no way anyone can not say they had a blast at sierrafest. arty:

 

[Skipper51]

I ran it twice last year on 31's with just a few mods so you will be fine. Come on out, bring the wife, most of us are house broke, and join in the fun. You will not regret it.

 

[EricsXJ]

Been mildly considering this trip for my first "big deal" outing in the 99 XJ. Listening to you guys is pumping me up enough to run it by my wife for consideration.. sounds like a blast!
The rig should be capable enough but I haven't been real offroading since my '75 CJ back in 75-80s in Montana.. yikes, I'm OLD! And never with anything but a stock rig. My sig line shows the goodies, best of all you'll notice Eric's diffs! Just have to get the compressor installed, some 33s to replace the 31s and maybe just remove the factory flares, trim some, set bumpstops and worry about aftermarket flares or tube flares (would love some advice on those) later on. That should get
me on (and off) the trail.
I'll keep watching the thread. Would be cool to bring the camper and drive the XJ both ways.
I'm not a Chapter member and and barely a supporter (that could change) but it's not a requirement is it? We'd be coming on our own most likely so would have to lean on some experienced folks for guidance.. but don't want to be "that guy".

atriot:

:wave:

Glad to hear you might make it. These are perfect trails to help you get acqainted with your rig and you will see just how capable it is. Besides its not exactly the first time those axles have wheeled these trails. And as already mentioned, the group of people here couldn't be more friendly.

 

[connor0770]

Lunchbox on 39.5 ftw

:gee:

 

[NorCalChris]

I better have a jeep by then!

Hopefully I have one by then too...

i would love to do the con but i'm not sure my sisters jeep is up to it. maybe we can park it somewhere and just all cram into my jeep? (me, dad, and sister)

If it was still my Jeep id just use the power of the twin sticks to make it through.

 

[sneakyjap96]

so after seening the dates for this ima have to make this ill have my long arms an hope exo done ready to be beating on con haha