blondejoncherokee
NAXJA Member
- Location
- sacramento
23000 miles? A LJ rubicon? Thats about as good as it gets man. you lucky SOB
so.
this begs the question- are you selling your XJ?
so.
this begs the question- are you selling your XJ?
The Frog Blog
- Thread starter rocknxj
- Start date
- Location
- San Juan Ridge, CA
hhuummm........Its red!
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
I'm selling the mazda 3 commuter scooter first. Keeping Yeti, the Tundra. I'll know what happens to the Frog after sierra fest.
100K XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Rocklin, CA
It needs a name! Frog 2.0?
- Location
- San Juan Ridge, CA
Polliwog.
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
Frog 2? Polliwog? Not sure I want to go the amphibian route.
I was thinking Chewey.
I was thinking Chewey.
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- Location
- San Juan Ridge, CA
Chewey for how it chew up the trails? Maybe, but the name sometimes comes after an epic wheel trip. Like Babajeep did.
blondejoncherokee
NAXJA Member
- Location
- sacramento
let it name itself after a few trips . like skipper said above.
XJensen
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sacramento
Yeah who knows you might get her hung up on the trail and we can call it Tampax....
- Location
- WA state
Well, at least you can use some of your parts from the Frog on the TJU!
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
Now...back to the XJ. I'm fairly disappointed in my new leafs. Got a replacemennt art of REs for budget reasons and ive been regretting that decision ever since. Ive developed a lean and have already replaced bushings after 2K miles. Ive swapped them from right to left but that made the lean worse so ive swapped them back. Ill keep an eye open for a set of used Deavers and chuck these.
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
It looks like the run of the FB is running out, as I rarely update this blog, despite the numerous changes I've been making to the Jeep. This is partly due to me living in SoCal longer than anticipated, the fact that I have continuously broke it over the past 12 months, and the fact that I have a 2005 Wrangler Rubicon LJ parked next to it in the garage that gets more overall attention for obvious reasons.
I have recently lengthened the long arms so I have exactly 101 inches from axle to axle, zero front pinion angle, and about 7 degrees of caster. I also fixed an annoying steering pop by replacing a poorly fitting damper with an OME steering damper, and even the rear leafs have been behaving well. Today, the XJ drives better than it ever has, despite the 168k reading on the odometer and general abuse I have given it over the past 6 years. Over the past two weeks, I added a new alternator and battery, clockspring, washed it inside and out, and removed a lot of unneeded weight and what remained of two recent trips to Moab. I've been driving it to work lately and still get the occasional wave from onlookers who appreciate a moderately built Cherokee.
The unfortunate part of having two Jeeps is the newer LJ has received my LEDs, CB, and other transferable hardware from the XJ. What's left, however, is a cleaner, better running, and sleeker XJ than ever before. Gone is the ConnFerr rack, go-fast window stickers, and assorted accouterments that gave it its distinct character. What remains is a capable stockish XJ with 6" long arm lift, ARB rear locker, Grizzly front locker and Warn hubs, onboard air, Currie steering, meaty MT/R's, and a craving for sand, rocks, and hot chicks.
I've spent years in, on, and under this Jeep and hope I can keep it as long as possible, but I fear it's days are numbered. My youngest son is 12, and it would be a shame to sell it, only to buy another less capable, and less cool vehicle in 3 years that he can drive, modify, and appreciate. Selling it would also yield a mere fraction of the 29k I've spent on this beast, even though the 8k I could probably get for it would be nice in the pocket (and on the LJ).
This posting has no purpose other than to use up 10 free minutes I have, and to look back fondly on the Jeep, this forum, and those I have met along the way.
I have recently lengthened the long arms so I have exactly 101 inches from axle to axle, zero front pinion angle, and about 7 degrees of caster. I also fixed an annoying steering pop by replacing a poorly fitting damper with an OME steering damper, and even the rear leafs have been behaving well. Today, the XJ drives better than it ever has, despite the 168k reading on the odometer and general abuse I have given it over the past 6 years. Over the past two weeks, I added a new alternator and battery, clockspring, washed it inside and out, and removed a lot of unneeded weight and what remained of two recent trips to Moab. I've been driving it to work lately and still get the occasional wave from onlookers who appreciate a moderately built Cherokee.
The unfortunate part of having two Jeeps is the newer LJ has received my LEDs, CB, and other transferable hardware from the XJ. What's left, however, is a cleaner, better running, and sleeker XJ than ever before. Gone is the ConnFerr rack, go-fast window stickers, and assorted accouterments that gave it its distinct character. What remains is a capable stockish XJ with 6" long arm lift, ARB rear locker, Grizzly front locker and Warn hubs, onboard air, Currie steering, meaty MT/R's, and a craving for sand, rocks, and hot chicks.
I've spent years in, on, and under this Jeep and hope I can keep it as long as possible, but I fear it's days are numbered. My youngest son is 12, and it would be a shame to sell it, only to buy another less capable, and less cool vehicle in 3 years that he can drive, modify, and appreciate. Selling it would also yield a mere fraction of the 29k I've spent on this beast, even though the 8k I could probably get for it would be nice in the pocket (and on the LJ).
This posting has no purpose other than to use up 10 free minutes I have, and to look back fondly on the Jeep, this forum, and those I have met along the way.
831_xj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Santa Cruz
You're kid is going to have a badass ride Kelly! Would be a real shame to see it go, although I see your frustration.
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
Wheel on, Aaron. You'll be missed.
One of the nicest guys I've met.
One of the nicest guys I've met.
831_xj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Santa Cruz
Sorry to hear the loss of your friend.. Keep on jeepin on Aaron
blondejoncherokee
NAXJA Member
- Location
- sacramento
What happened ?
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
blondejoncherokee
NAXJA Member
- Location
- sacramento
Flexdxj ? Oh man he was a real cool dude
XJensen
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Sacramento
And just like that the frog is gone. Yes I commented on your Facebook page but I did not Like your post. Haha
rocknxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Clinton, Utah (SLC area)
I was pretty annoyed at the second failed SierraFest event for the Frog, so part of that factored into my decision to sell the XJ. Well, that, and my growing love for my LJ and the need to begin building it as soon as possible.
I've done some good work on the Cherokee over the past few weeks and it has never driven so good. The buyer said he looked for 3 months and thought this Jeep was the best he's seen and driven. I think he got a good price, but I'm happy with the sale. It was tough seeing someone else drive off with it, but the hardest part was scraping the
stickers off the windows. I've enjoyed the ride, and all of my friends I've met on the forum along the way.I guess now I am officially part of the Jeep community with a frame. Let the hate begin...
