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Offline Jeffy

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Re: The last time you wheeled? Did you buy it to wheel or drive it?
« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2014, 11:20:41 PM »
It's not 1ton axles per say but everything else typically done to support the axles and tire size that makes for a less pleasant DD.  Longer the commute the more those things are going to wear on you.  Same thing happens with race cars or muscle cars for that matter.
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« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2014, 02:44:53 PM »
True usually, but I found the 37" tires, long arm lift, etc. actually improved the driving experience.  Way more comfortable than when it was low and stock.
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« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2014, 04:58:31 PM »
True usually, but I found the 37" tires, long arm lift, etc. actually improved the driving experience.  Way more comfortable than when it was low and stock.
You probably forgot what it felt like stock.   :lol:
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« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2014, 05:32:45 PM »
You probably forgot what it felt like stock.   :lol:

I was low, slow, and just so wimpy....
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« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2014, 07:47:40 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2014, 10:28:31 PM »
Awesome...but the car needs to b way more pimped out....

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Re: The last time you wheeled? Did you buy it to wheel or drive it?
« Reply #21 on: November 25, 2014, 05:38:45 PM »
At present, I own my 5th, 6th, and 7th short-wheel based Jeep. '98 TJ, Mid '50s flat-fendered DJ, and an '89 YJ 2WD ratrod with a Chevy I6 250 and a 350TH trans. DJ and YJ ain't goin' 'wheelin'. The wheelin' I do in my TJ consists mostly of running the canal banks here in S.W. Florida, spotting 'gator and river otter and trails down through the 'Glades.
When I was younger I took my Willys/Kaiser Jeeps everywhere. Form S.E. Pensylvania, I got to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Mount Katahdin in Maine and several trips to Florida. Just love driving Jeeps.
Since all but the TJ I've built, I'm not about to beat the balls off of them. Can only afford to build them once. And since I'm often a couple hundred miles from home with my grandsons in the TJ, it stays as stock as possible. Only things done to it were TB spacer and proper speedometer gear to match the 31/10.50s with no lift.
When we're in the toolies, I take what used to be called a 'tractor jack', two ColdSteel 'Bad Axes', a collapsable shovel, a 'come-a-long and a few firearms. Firestarting supplies and emergency shelter go without saying. All this fits behind the back seat.


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Re: The last time you wheeled? Did you buy it to wheel or drive it?
« Reply #22 on: November 25, 2014, 09:44:06 PM »
I was low, slow, and just so wimpy....

low is where it's at. get tall and you end up all sorts of tippy. My buddy is running 37s on 2.5" of lift. Nice and stable.
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Re: The last time you wheeled? Did you buy it to wheel or drive it?
« Reply #23 on: November 25, 2014, 10:11:46 PM »
Have to agree with Mr. Stan here. A friend has a YJ, 4" body lift and 4" suspension lift. Just sitting still, you can feel it rocking when the wind blows.
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Re: The last time you wheeled? Did you buy it to wheel or drive it?
« Reply #24 on: November 25, 2014, 11:33:06 PM »
Have to agree with Mr. Stan here. A friend has a YJ, 4" body lift and 4" suspension lift. Just sitting still, you can feel it rocking when the wind blows.
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4" of BL??!!!!
That thing must be ugly as well!
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Re: The last time you wheeled? Did you buy it to wheel or drive it?
« Reply #25 on: November 26, 2014, 06:26:58 AM »
4" of BL??!!!!
That thing must be ugly as well!
Not so much 'ugly' as stoopid looking.
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