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Posted: 11/18/2018 6:29:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Easy_E]
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I bought a cheap amazon set of LEDs and really never had a issue with ice buildup . They dont get hot enough to melt snow the only time something sticks is freezing rain . As someone above said they are a hundred times brighter and maybe fifty times with ice on them.
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Posted: 11/18/2018 9:40:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easy_E:
I bought a cheap amazon set of LEDs and really never had a issue with ice buildup . They dont get hot enough to melt snow the only time something sticks is freezing rain . As someone above said they are a hundred times brighter and maybe fifty times with ice on them. |
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Posted: 11/18/2018 10:08:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Mak07]
[#3]
Upgraded to 3” springs, control arms, front and rear track bars and tie rod.
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Posted: 11/18/2018 10:19:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hellafunctional:
Any issues with flickering? I went with beamtech, and they've flickered slightly since day 1. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hellafunctional:
Originally Posted By Easy_E:
I bought a cheap amazon set of LEDs and really never had a issue with ice buildup . They dont get hot enough to melt snow the only time something sticks is freezing rain . As someone above said they are a hundred times brighter and maybe fifty times with ice on them. The maker claims the resistor is internal, and not on the wiring. Whatever it is, they work great with NO flickering. Huge improvement over stock. |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 12:10:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Easy_E]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hellafunctional:
Any issues with flickering? I went with beamtech, and they’ve flickered slightly since day 1. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hellafunctional:
Originally Posted By Easy_E:
I bought a cheap amazon set of LEDs and really never had a issue with ice buildup . They dont get hot enough to melt snow the only time something sticks is freezing rain . As someone above said they are a hundred times brighter and maybe fifty times with ice on them.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/19/2018 3:52:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/21/2018 1:21:23 PM EDT
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I have the week off, so I finally got my overdrive installed. Of course that warranted an obligatory test drive in the 20 degree weather
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Posted: 11/22/2018 12:53:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KingRollo:
Neat racks! Any more pics of them? Can you put a snowboard on the top one? How much weight does the rear one hold? Debating 2 vs 4 door right now. I have only ever had 2 doors but lately I am thinking about all the shit I want to carry. The top rack is the Rhino Rack Backbone with aero bars and there is snowboard racks for it. The rear rack is pieced together from lumber racking and aluminum Harbor freight rack, no idea how much it will hold Ild be comfortable with 100lbs as it is with most of the weight center and on the passenger side. It needs the MORyde tailgate reinforcement added. The back of mine is for the spare tire and the dog so most of my stuff goes on the back or up top. There is a molle panel coming for the back soon to store stuff just under the hard top. |
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Posted: 11/22/2018 7:50:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By unclemoak:
I have the week off, so I finally got my overdrive installed. Of course that warranted an obligatory test drive in the 20 degree weather
https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/unclemoak/1949%20Cj3a/0B158322-E747-48B0-8758-5C211F877C44.jpg |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 11/22/2018 3:05:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By unclemoak:
I have the week off, so I finally got my overdrive installed. Of course that warranted an obligatory test drive in the 20 degree weather
https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/unclemoak/1949%20Cj3a/0B158322-E747-48B0-8758-5C211F877C44.jpg |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 10:27:00 PM EDT
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Today's group ride
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Posted: 11/25/2018 10:30:09 PM EDT
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More from today
My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 10:36:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
More from today https://i.imgur.com/D5tasrM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0C4a9n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cb3FMAl.jpg My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 10:53:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Looks like a fun day Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
More from today https://i.imgur.com/D5tasrM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0C4a9n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cb3FMAl.jpg My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 11:03:10 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
That first pic is a supercharged JK on 35s with front and rear lockers. I was impressed that I was even able to get him out of something that he'd managed to get stuck in. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
More from today https://i.imgur.com/D5tasrM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0C4a9n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cb3FMAl.jpg My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 11:10:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: vanilla_gorilla]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
That significantly improves the fun factor. You look like you had decent traction though. Are you locked? 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 11:12:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
LS rear. Open front. 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
That significantly improves the fun factor. You look like you had decent traction though. Are you locked? 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 11:24:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Crack those diffs, no point in waiting. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
That significantly improves the fun factor. You look like you had decent traction though. Are you locked? 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed |
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Posted: 11/25/2018 11:28:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: unclemoak]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aguas:
how does that work? add a 4th shifter? i looked into one for my m38a1 but it sounds like it makes the parking brake inop to install it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aguas:
Originally Posted By unclemoak:
I have the week off, so I finally got my overdrive installed. Of course that warranted an obligatory test drive in the 20 degree weather
https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/unclemoak/1949%20Cj3a/0B158322-E747-48B0-8758-5C211F877C44.jpg Here's a link to some instrucions - http://www.cj3apage.com/index/My_1950/installing_an_overdrive.htm 
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Posted: 11/26/2018 12:13:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Oh no! I'm not smart enough to do diffs, but I am smart enough to know that's above my pay grade Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
That significantly improves the fun factor. You look like you had decent traction though. Are you locked? 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed |
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Posted: 11/26/2018 7:31:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: BULLDAWG_556]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla: Limited slip rear. Open front. 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed I barely drive my fully built TJ anymore.... My next project is adding one 1/2'' spacer to the right rear. Gotta correct my "JK lean". That 1/2" is driving me bat shit crazy. |
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Posted: 11/26/2018 2:00:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
More from today https://i.imgur.com/D5tasrM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0C4a9n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cb3FMAl.jpg My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics 
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Posted: 11/27/2018 5:23:32 PM EDT
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Wife's Jeep ready for Christmas!
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Posted: 11/28/2018 1:58:10 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Today's group ride https://i.imgur.com/5QndZyD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/X45abGv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/HR9frQH.jpg |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 2:44:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KingRollo:
Looks fun! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KingRollo:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Today's group ride https://i.imgur.com/5QndZyD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/X45abGv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/HR9frQH.jpg
My girlfriend failed to get video and pics of me doing actual obstacles, so all I have are a couple of pulls and some puddle pics. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 3:24:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
It was. There were also some actually difficult spots, too.
My girlfriend failed to get video and pics of me doing actual obstacles, so all I have are a couple of pulls and some puddle pics. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By KingRollo:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Today's group ride https://i.imgur.com/5QndZyD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/X45abGv.jpg https://i.imgur.com/HR9frQH.jpg
My girlfriend failed to get video and pics of me doing actual obstacles, so all I have are a couple of pulls and some puddle pics. |
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Posted: 11/28/2018 4:32:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/28/2018 5:12:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jonboy20:
Did a few trails at Windrock in TN last week. Man that is a big place. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/85934/20181119_133213_jpg-754034.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/85934/20181119_140620_jpg-754035.JPG |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 6:16:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By unclemoak:
I have the benefit of using a Dana 18 transfercase. It's as simple as removing the cover plate and the main gear from the normal output from the transmission and installing the planetary assembly, then the auxiliary case. Probably took all of an hour to install. Here's a link to some instrucions - http://www.cj3apage.com/index/My_1950/installing_an_overdrive.htm http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e398/unclemoak/1949%20Cj3a/71C012D4-9B7C-43F8-B7CD-CA75804BCCDF.jpg I've been following a dude in new england who puts a ridiculous amount of miles on a very early 1945 cj2. I'm impressed by the little jeeps to say the least. The CJs seem like more fun than the military willys, if for no other reason than they are cheaper and you can get away with customizing them without hurting the value. |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 1:57:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
I've never been, but there's a few guys from my group that go on the regular. You look pretty stock, did you have a tough time anywhere? |
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Posted: 11/29/2018 10:41:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Oh no! I'm not smart enough to do diffs, but I am smart enough to know that's above my pay grade Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
That significantly improves the fun factor. You look like you had decent traction though. Are you locked? 4.56s and lockers are sitting in my junk room, waiting to be installed |
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Posted: 11/30/2018 9:43:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UrbancommandoX: What lockers did you go with? |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 7:38:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/1/2018 9:35:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Not actual lockers, but LSDs. I have an Aussie for the front that I got a deal on, and a Truetrac for the rear. However, the guy that's gonna be doing my gear install has an E-locker that he's trying to convince me to put in, instead. Another guy was having it installed with his gears, and changed his mind and went full ARB. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX: What lockers did you go with? |
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:21:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
Aussie locker and electronic locker would be a good combo. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UrbancommandoX:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By UrbancommandoX: What lockers did you go with? 
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Posted: 12/1/2018 10:39:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UrbancommandoX: Aussie locker and electronic locker would be a good combo. |
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Posted: 12/3/2018 2:17:36 PM EDT
[#37]
I would be concerned than an automatic locker like an Aussie in the front of a JK or any other vehicle without unlocking hubs or an axle disconnect would have a detrimental impact on steering and handling for daily driving and highway trips. Anyone with direct experience that can chime in?
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Posted: 12/3/2018 2:38:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
I would be concerned than an automatic locker like an Aussie in the front of a JK or any other vehicle without unlocking hubs or an axle disconnect would have a detrimental impact on steering and handling for daily driving and highway trips. Anyone with direct experience that can chime in? |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 7:28:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Have to have it in 4x4 to make them work. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By Boomer:
I would be concerned than an automatic locker like an Aussie in the front of a JK or any other vehicle without unlocking hubs or an axle disconnect would have a detrimental impact on steering and handling for daily driving and highway trips. Anyone with direct experience that can chime in? |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 9:18:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
I would be concerned than an automatic locker like an Aussie in the front of a JK or any other vehicle without unlocking hubs or an axle disconnect would have a detrimental impact on steering and handling for daily driving and highway trips. Anyone with direct experience that can chime in? I never hear or notice the front locker when I'm in 2wd and driving on the street. |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 11:04:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boomer:
I would be concerned than an automatic locker like an Aussie in the front of a JK or any other vehicle without unlocking hubs or an axle disconnect would have a detrimental impact on steering and handling for daily driving and highway trips. Anyone with direct experience that can chime in? |
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Posted: 12/4/2018 11:57:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
I've had several Jeeps with Aussies front and rear. You'll never notice them if the vehicle isn't in 4wd. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RobertL:
Originally Posted By Boomer:
I would be concerned than an automatic locker like an Aussie in the front of a JK or any other vehicle without unlocking hubs or an axle disconnect would have a detrimental impact on steering and handling for daily driving and highway trips. Anyone with direct experience that can chime in? |
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Posted: 12/5/2018 12:19:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RobertL]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
And how did you find the performance with them? I’ve never had it, but a great setup might be an Aussie in the front and a e-locker in the back. A buddy of mine has a Grand Cherokee with an Aussie in the front and a limited slip in the back. It goes almost as well as dual lockers in 4wd and has good street manners in 2wd. Not a bad setup at all. |
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Posted: 12/5/2018 10:27:00 AM EDT
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Up north elk hunting over the weekend. First time I’ve had the windows in in 5-6 years.
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Posted: 12/7/2018 9:30:16 PM EDT
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Not a pic but a question for wrangler owners, 4dr v6 ones in particular.
Anyone ever tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer with motorcycles in it using a 4dr v6 6spd manual? do you get any whipping feeling? Does the rear of the vehicle sag a lot? Does the trailer pkg have a 7way or is it a 4way plug? Tried the ask the local Jeep dealer but their sales people were too busy chit chatting with eachother to be bothered. |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 12:59:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob940:
Not a pic but a question for wrangler owners, 4dr v6 ones in particular. Anyone ever tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer with motorcycles in it using a 4dr v6 6spd manual? do you get any whipping feeling? Does the rear of the vehicle sag a lot? Does the trailer pkg have a 7way or is it a 4way plug? Tried the ask the local Jeep dealer but their sales people were too busy chit chatting with eachother to be bothered. |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 10:11:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rob940:
Not a pic but a question for wrangler owners, 4dr v6 ones in particular. Anyone ever tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer with motorcycles in it using a 4dr v6 6spd manual? do you get any whipping feeling? Does the rear of the vehicle sag a lot? Does the trailer pkg have a 7way or is it a 4way plug? Tried the ask the local Jeep dealer but their sales people were too busy chit chatting with eachother to be bothered. In my limited towing experience with a JK I'm thinking your gearing is going to be the deciding factor as far as whether it's tolerable. I can't see 3.21's being acceptable for any amount of towing. 3.73's will probably work for very light towing with factory size, or slightly larger, tires. The 4.10's the rubicon comes with are going to be much better. I've towed with 35's and 4.10's and it was fine for my purposes. I'm currently modified to the point that towing isn't comparable to anything close to factory due to supercharger, gears and tire size. Oh and it's a 4-way plug, at least on my '14. I don't know what it is on the new ones. For what it's worth, if I was shopping for a new vehicle and wanted a jeep but towing was a regular part of its duties, I'd look very hard at the new Gladiator coming out. The wheelbase will suck for tight trails or technical rock crawling but it looks pretty awesome for just about everything else from what I see so far. |
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Posted: 12/8/2018 12:49:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jcatcg:
For what it's worth, if I was shopping for a new vehicle and wanted a jeep but towing was a regular part of its duties, I'd look very hard at the new Gladiator coming out. The wheelbase will suck for tight trails or technical rock crawling but it looks pretty awesome for just about everything else from what I see so far.  (The TJ ain't going anywhere, though it's on the DL at the moment - my Jeep shop went under, and the other good one around is a bit backed up at the moment)
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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:19:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
That first pic is a supercharged JK on 35s with front and rear lockers. I was impressed that I was even able to get him out of something that he'd managed to get stuck in. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
More from today https://i.imgur.com/D5tasrM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0C4a9n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cb3FMAl.jpg My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics |
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Posted: 12/17/2018 12:21:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freakinout:
Good equipment doesn't make up for picking bad lines, also shit loads of mud. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Freakinout:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
Originally Posted By APPARITION:
Originally Posted By vanilla_gorilla:
More from today https://i.imgur.com/D5tasrM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/A0C4a9n.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cb3FMAl.jpg My jeep is the one doing the pulling in the first two pics |
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