- Location
- Torrance, CA
Great. Now it's turned into a swingers party.
Swamp Lake trip July 26-28 2013
- Thread starter Goatman
- Start date
Great. Now it's turned into a swingers party.
:doh:
Redxj5150
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- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Hints or tips... I'll put out a jar. :thefinger:
I'm just wildly unsure as to how to tie in the 2x6 to the inboard section of the rocker. I know many who have done it use stand-offs that connect to the "frame." but I'm thinking there has to be a way to add more vertical strength by tying into the B pillar. Maybe over engineering... not sure until I cut it up.
Vanimal
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- Location
- escondido, ca
Travis, are you trimming your doors, or just going with the traditional rocker replacement? Not sure if you remember mine, but i trimmed about 2-2.5" off the bottom of my doors when i did them. I've landed on them HARD, enough to give me a headache for a minute or two. I wouldnt worry too much about vertical support on the b pillar as much as on the A pillar. When i landed on mine that one time fairly hard, it shattered my windshield. I believe all the force transfered up through the firewall. I still havent figured out a way to take care of that issue without tying it into a cage.
Redxj5150
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- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Not going to trim the doors, but at least I know I don't really need the extra support I was looking for.
Vanimal
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- escondido, ca
I'd do 4 support legs if i were to do it over again. and i would still trim the doors, that extra 2.5" has helped me more than a few times.
Vanimal
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- escondido, ca
Jeep wont make the drive, i'm fairly certain. 
Jeep wont make the drive, i'm fairly certain.
You can tow it but the hill up to Shaver is one of the most steep nastiest grades one may ever drive. It is long and tough and there are pull-offs the whole way up with water stations for those who are overheating.
Your van should make it but take it super slow.
Vanimal
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- escondido, ca
Van's got it's own issues. Nothing serious (hopefully), but i just really can't afford to risk it or fix it at this time. Never even remotely overheats, but there are some vibes coming from somewhere, and one of the accessories has some bad bearings. We'll see when it comes closer to the trip, it will likely be a last minute decision, based on money and time.
Who was it who rented a uhaul truck and put the jeep in the back? Ben? lol.
boostamante
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- los angeles california
just long and a good grade.....three lanes going up.
Original_MudButt
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- Location
- In the eighth dimension
4.5" lift, 32's, locked front & rear.
I'm guessing I'll need to add the front recovery points I've been lacking?
Should I stay away or should I go??
I'm guessing I'll need to add the front recovery points I've been lacking?
Should I stay away or should I go??
Go. It was a great trip last year. I am sorry I won't be able to make it this year. 32s may give you some challenge in a couple of spots, but nothing a winch can't fix in short order.
David Bricker / SYR
Along with properly fastened steering boxes, tie rod ends, trans cooler lines, functioning fuel pumps and filters, and so forth.
D35 spooled axles need not apply.David Bricker / SYR
David Bricker / SYR
That tard had an ARB on his D35!!!!!
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