Texas members?

[USAFXJ]

Who all here are Texas members, preferrably NE Texas, around DFW? Just bought a '00 XJ, and need some support and knowhow

[xxmidianxx]

You in luck... there are many members in the DFW area... too bad I am not one of them.

[x2elite]

I am in Texarkana, thats a little more NE Texas than you are looking for though. HAHA about as NE as you can get in Texas.

[USAFXJ]

Well I am in Greenville, but go all around, all the time

[Swamprat]

i used to live in Howe about 60 miles north of DFW.

[avnsteve]

sorry buddy, I'm in Austin

[Twisted_Dakota]

I live in Ft worth just west of downtown by about 3miles.

[buckethead]

I'm here in the fort worth area.

[SpartyKrunk]

Aye! I'm in Garland next to HBJ stadium close to Rowlett.

[USAFXJ]

Cool, I just need some expert advice about my XJ since I am new

[Twisted_Dakota]

Ask away....

[xxmidianxx]

Cool, I just need some expert advice about my XJ since I am new


I wouldn't call any info you get from us as "expert"

[USAFXJ]

Well its either you guys or cowtownjeeps.com, which I know alot of those guys personally, but they all live in the Arlington Ft Worth area. I just dont know what I want to do with my XJ just yet, its still too shiny and clean and unbroke. I dont know if I want a mud setup or a crawl setup. I dont know what kinda undercarraige protection I need. What is a good intake to get, AEM or K&N? I am thinking about limo black tinting the windows except for the front seats. I am just torn between friends that want to go mudding, and friends that want to see a crawl rig.

[USAFXJ]

Also, I need some good pics taken of my new XJ so that I can post them

[T3hk1w1]

All friends aside, what do YOU like to do more? Friends are great, but remember that they don't have to drive the thing.

[xxmidianxx]

rocks and trails... Mud takes too much time and work to clean.

[USAFXJ]

I just like to go have fun, like tear up a pasture with donuts or mud, go places that most vehicles cant.

[SpartyKrunk]

How old is you?

[SpartyKrunk]

I just like to go have fun, like tear up a pasture with donuts or mud, go places that most vehicles cant.
Most vehicles can do donuts and tear up pastures. Besides, doing donuts on somebody's hay gets you shot.

[USAFXJ]

30 yr old

[magimerlin]

Myself and another member are in Flatonia

[SpartyKrunk]

You ever been up north to Little Sahara in Oklahoma?

[USAFXJ]

Most vehicles can do donuts and tear up pastures. Besides, doing donuts on somebody's hay gets you shot.


Not unless the guy who owns the land is also out there cutting donuts and mudding in his 07 Z71

[USAFXJ]

You ever been up north to Little Sahara in Oklahoma?

NO but I have heard about it from my friends over at cowtownjeeps.com

[SpartyKrunk]

NO but I have heard about it from my friends over at cowtownjeeps.com
You should go one day, try it out. I suggest adding some long travel shocks for jumping dunes ad desert racing.

[x2elite]

I think you would have a blast at one of our runs. Most of the trails at Barnwell and Hot Springs have some climbs, and rocks, and occasionally a little mud here and there. Its good fun, and lots of comradery

[USAFXJ]

Sounds like fun, may just get in on it.

[x2elite]

You should, there will be plenty of rigs there, and we are expecting rigs of all shapes and sizes, from very mild, to very wild.

[SpartyKrunk]

Yeah, my shmuck is goin mild. WJ btw.

[MischiefMan]

Well its either you guys or cowtownjeeps.com, which I know alot of those guys personally, but they all live in the Arlington Ft Worth area. I just dont know what I want to do with my XJ just yet, its still too shiny and clean and unbroke. I dont know if I want a mud setup or a crawl setup. I dont know what kinda undercarraige protection I need. What is a good intake to get, AEM or K&N? I am thinking about limo black tinting the windows except for the front seats. I am just torn between friends that want to go mudding, and friends that want to see a crawl rig.

So, don't do anything too drastic. A mild lift and some 31's will make your XJ capable of things that you would not believe! Protection is ALWAYS good, no matter what kind of fun you are enjoying. Ummmm...limo tint...your call there man, I like to be able to see things when on the trails at dusk/nite. I'd NEVER run a K&N filter on ANYTHING I own. I've read many threads about how horrid K&N's are on anything that requires dirt. Sure, if you own a race team that rebuilds the motor all the time they are great, if you don't.....well...let's just pour some sand directly into your intake then.

Why limit yourself to mudding or crawling (even though I think that mud is EVIL when it comes to vehicles)? Make an expedition rig till you find what type of wheeling you'll be doing the most and what serves your purposes the best?

[xxmidianxx]

Look at MM... He has came along way from the stock thinking from a years ago.


I am proud of you, bro.

[USAFXJ]

Cool, thanks for the advice.

[x2elite]

Mine works great in mud, and on the rocks, and from our little excursion to rescue Chia last year I would say it does pretty well in fairly high speed offroad situations as well. LOL I my experience its good to have a well rounded rig, that feels pretty comfortable no matter what situation.

[SpartyKrunk]

So, don't do anything too drastic. A mild lift and some 31's will make your XJ capable of things that you would not believe!

agreed

Ummmm...limo tint...your call there man, I like to be able to see things when on the trails at dusk/nite.

agreed

I'd NEVER run a K&N filter on ANYTHING I own. I've read many threads about how horrid K&N's are on anything that requires dirt. Sure, if you own a race team that rebuilds the motor all the time they are great, if you don't.....well...let's just pour some sand directly into your intake then.

agreed


(even though I think that mud is EVIL when it comes to vehicles)

disagreed



Why limit yourself to mudding or crawling ? Make an expedition rig till you find what type of wheeling you'll be doing the most and what serves your purposes the best?

agreed

[USAFXJ]

Originally Posted by MischiefMan http://www.naxja.org/forum/skorpyoimages/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244544827#post244544827)
So, don't do anything too drastic. A mild lift and some 31's will make your XJ capable of things that you would not believe!

Also agreed!

[SpartyKrunk]

personaly im stuck with 35's+

[MischiefMan]

My personal opinion is that 31's are optimal and 33's are the limit for XJs.

[SpartyKrunk]

My personal opinion is that 31's are optimal and 33's are the limit for XJs.
The sky is the limit bro.

[USAFXJ]

What are all the sizes within the optimal area?

[USAFXJ]

Also, this is my DD, so I need to take into consideration MPG loss

[ExTankerGuy]

I'm in East Texas! :) And you would be surprised what my little ol' 235s can do! :D

[USAFXJ]

I thought you were in Bossier? Are you reserve as well or just live out of state?

[SpartyKrunk]

Also, this is my DD, so I need to take into consideration MPG loss
I'd go with 33's max if I was you.
Like some BFG A/T

[x2elite]

I am on 35's, and honestly I can't see myself going any bigger on the XJ. Though I would like a little more lift eventually.

[SpartyKrunk]

I thought you were in Bossier? Are you reserve as well?
He's retired. Notice the "Ex."

[ExTankerGuy]

I thought you were in Bossier? Are you reserve as well or just live out of state?

Isn't Bossier in East Texas? :D

[USAFXJ]

Oh my bad, didnt know there was a significance

[x2elite]

Close enough!

[USAFXJ]

Isn't Bossier in East Texas? :D

Lived in Bossier for 8 years, 1999-2007

[x2elite]

I go to Bossier pretty regularly.

[USAFXJ]

I go one weekend a month, two weeks a year.

[MischiefMan]

Back to tires.....

ExTanker sits at like 6" of lift on 35's and is freakin' WICKED (judging by his appearance in national rags I mean)....locked front and rear and with D44's on both ends I THINK and short arms... DG is on on 35's with 9" of lift...locked front and rear, D30/D35 combo, and we're all waiting for her to be required to be towed back to Denton, long arms...and her rig where go almost anywhere that she points it, but she's still learning, so it doesn't get pointed at very extreme things...X2 is on 35's...no clue on lockers D30/8.8 I THINK with 4.5" lift I THINK, short arms, and does a good job (sorry man, not enough experience wheeling with you)....Midian is on 32's, unlocked D30/D35 again, I think!, 5" lift again, I think....and makes the '86 shine...he just got long arms so we're waiting to see...I'm on 33's unlocked D30/D35 6" lift on stock short arms atm and embarrass the XJ community, but then again, I'm just comic relief anyway....GoodBurboun/Mrs. GoodBurboun/Kendrik all run like 4" lift on 31's, locked on both ends, no clue on axles but suspect D30/8.8 combos on short arms, and take their XJ's where I would not dare....Magimerlin is basically the same stats as Midian except still running short arms and can almost follow him anywhere (again, not enough time wheelin' with ya to comment man)...Sparty...uumm...WAY TOO MUCH LIFT sitting at 10-12" long arms, 35's, D30/D35 combo...never wheeled with him, yet he still scares me.... Swamprat...uhh...no idea what rig he's driving today, with age he'll be a fine wheeler, but too many pubescent hormones atm to tell.

All that to say, optimal tire size depends on the driver. Physics mandates that a lower center of gravity is a good thing (just ask ExTankerGuy). Low COG and wide wheel track = stable. 31X10.5's seems to take the rigs where people want them to go....unless you want to go extremes. All of the peeps listed above have very specific goals for what they want their XJ's to do....well, except the hormonal 18 y.o.'s Sparty and Swamprat. Many of us will tell you that we never intended to go above 33's. I, personally, would like to lower my on '86 to 3" lift and 31's. My FSJ is going to be built around that thought process.

Until you have figured out where you want your rig to go, based on the topic of the week about upgrades, your money is far better spend on recovery and armor.

[Swamprat]

You should go one day, try it out. I suggest adding some long travel shocks for jumping dunes ad desert racing.
did someone mention jeepspeed:D

So, don't do anything too drastic. A mild lift and some 31's will make your XJ capable of things that you would not believe! Protection is ALWAYS good, no matter what kind of fun you are enjoying. Ummmm...limo tint...your call there man, I like to be able to see things when on the trails at dusk/nite. I'd NEVER run a K&N filter on ANYTHING I own. I've read many threads about how horrid K&N's are on anything that requires dirt. Sure, if you own a race team that rebuilds the motor all the time they are great, if you don't.....well...let's just pour some sand directly into your intake then.

Why limit yourself to mudding or crawling (even though I think that mud is EVIL when it comes to vehicles)? Make an expedition rig till you find what type of wheeling you'll be doing the most and what serves your purposes the best?
this is possible the best answer anyone can give you. basicly build your jeep how you want too. if you like playing on rocks lock it and keep the COG low. if you like mud sell it and buy an old ford, then get some big ass U-bolt and a couple dozen lift block. jk:firedevil

agreed



agreed



agreed




disagreed





agreed
mud is evil, OMG escape from new york is on!! :D

Back to tires.....

ExTanker sits at like 6" of lift on 35's and is freakin' WICKED (judging by his appearance in national rags I mean)....locked front and rear and with D44's on both ends I THINK and short arms... DG is on on 35's with 9" of lift...locked front and rear, D30/D35 combo, and we're all waiting for her to be required to be towed back to Denton, long arms...and her rig where go almost anywhere that she points it, but she's still learning, so it doesn't get pointed at very extreme things...X2 is on 35's...no clue on lockers D30/8.8 I THINK with 4.5" lift I THINK, short arms, and does a good job (sorry man, not enough experience wheeling with you)....Midian is on 32's, unlocked D30/D35 again, I think!, 5" lift again, I think....and makes the '86 shine...he just got long arms so we're waiting to see...I'm on 33's unlocked D30/D35 6" lift on stock short arms atm and embarrass the XJ community, but then again, I'm just comic relief anyway....GoodBurboun/Mrs. GoodBurboun/Kendrik all run like 4" lift on 31's, locked on both ends, no clue on axles but suspect D30/8.8 combos on short arms, and take their XJ's where I would not dare....Magimerlin is basically the same stats as Midian except still running short arms and can almost follow him anywhere (again, not enough time wheelin' with ya to comment man)...Sparty...uumm...WAY TOO MUCH LIFT sitting at 10-12" long arms, 35's, D30/D35 combo...never wheeled with him, yet he still scares me.... Swamprat...uhh...no idea what rig he's driving today, with age he'll be a fine wheeler, but too many pubescent hormones atm to tell.

All that to say, optimal tire size depends on the driver. Physics mandates that a lower center of gravity is a good thing (just ask ExTankerGuy). Low COG and wide wheel track = stable. 31X10.5's seems to take the rigs where people want them to go....unless you want to go extremes. All of the peeps listed above have very specific goals for what they want their XJ's to do....well, except the hormonal 18 y.o.'s Sparty and Swamprat. Many of us will tell you that we never intended to go above 33's. I, personally, would like to lower my on '86 to 3" lift and 31's. My FSJ is going to be built around that thought process.

Until you have figured out where you want your rig to go, based on the topic of the week about upgrades, your money is far better spend on recovery and armor.
hey now, i shall correct you. i wheeled on 6.5" of lift long arms locked in the front and spooled in the rear D30/D44 and i was on 30's! the biggest tire i've ran were bald 33's and yes with a little more experience i could actually wheel my jeep. and not just point it some one and slam the skinny pedal

and as of last month im now DDing/wheeling a unmolested 00' XJ

[ExTankerGuy]

Back to tires.....

ExTanker sits at like 4.5" of lift on 36's and is freakin' WICKED (judging by his appearance in national rags I mean)....locked front and rear and with D44's on both ends I and short arms... DG is on on 35's with 9" of lift...locked front and rear, D30/D35 combo, and we're all waiting for her to be required to be towed back to Denton, long arms...and her rig where go almost anywhere that she points it, but she's still learning, so it doesn't get pointed at very extreme things...X2 is on 35's...no clue on lockers D30/8.8 I THINK with 4.5" lift I THINK, short arms, and does a good job (sorry man, not enough experience wheeling with you)....Midian is on 32's, unlocked D30/D35 again, I think!, 5" lift again, I think....and makes the '86 shine...he just got long arms so we're waiting to see...I'm on 33's unlocked D30/D35 6" lift on stock short arms atm and embarrass the XJ community, but then again, I'm just comic relief anyway....GoodBurboun/Mrs. GoodBurboun/Kendrik all run like 4" lift on 31's, locked on both ends, no clue on axles but suspect D30/8.8 combos on short arms, and take their XJ's where I would not dare....Magimerlin is basically the same stats as Midian except still running short arms and can almost follow him anywhere (again, not enough time wheelin' with ya to comment man)...Sparty...uumm...WAY TOO MUCH LIFT sitting at 10-12" long arms, 35's, D30/D35 combo...never wheeled with him, yet he still scares me.... Swamprat...uhh...no idea what rig he's driving today, with age he'll be a fine wheeler, but too many pubescent hormones atm to tell.

All that to say, optimal tire size depends on the driver. Physics mandates that a lower center of gravity is a good thing (just ask ExTankerGuy). Low COG and wide wheel track = stable. 31X10.5's seems to take the rigs where people want them to go....unless you want to go extremes. All of the peeps listed above have very specific goals for what they want their XJ's to do....well, except the hormonal 18 y.o.'s Sparty and Swamprat. Many of us will tell you that we never intended to go above 33's. I, personally, would like to lower my on '86 to 3" lift and 31's. My FSJ is going to be built around that thought process.

Until you have figured out where you want your rig to go, based on the topic of the week about upgrades, your money is far better spend on recovery and armor.

[ExTankerGuy]

And yes, a low CG is awesome! My Jeep is shorter than my Tahoe, and about 80" wide! (to the outside of the tires)

[goodburbon]

Katy's '00 daily driver on 31" BFG km2



http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/phoebeq/August018.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/phoebeq/28Apr2009043.jpg

Rear Detroit and super 35 shafts
Front Lock right
Quarter panel armor by Total Fab Solutions in Colorado Springs.
Rock rails are JCR stage 2
Winch mount is WARN transformer.
Rear recovery is U-haul class III reciever (for now)
Belly armor is Treks Off road. (formerly TNT Customs)
Suspension:
3" RE coils Bilstein 5100s
Teraflex shackles/ 4WP heavy duty rear leaves.
Rough country LCAs

Last tire set was Goodyear MT/R lasted 1.5 years on DD duty. Excellent all around tire. A bent tie rod caused half of the tread to wear off of one tire on the way home from wheeling one day, the other 3 still have a bit of life in them.
Tires before that were Interco IROK ND lasted i year on DD Duty, were very loud and awesome in the mud

Gears 3.55:1
Performance mods: none
MPG 15-17 avg in low 16's

[USAFXJ]

damn work comps wont let us see any pictures loaded onto online storage sites!

[x2elite]

Back to tires.....

ExTanker sits at like 6" of lift on 35's and is freakin' WICKED (judging by his appearance in national rags I mean)....locked front and rear and with D44's on both ends I THINK and short arms... DG is on on 35's with 9" of lift...locked front and rear, D30/D35 combo, and we're all waiting for her to be required to be towed back to Denton, long arms...and her rig where go almost anywhere that she points it, but she's still learning, so it doesn't get pointed at very extreme things...X2 is on 35's...Locked in front, LSD rear diff, D30/8.8 5" lift, short arms w drop brackets, and does a good job (sorry man, not enough experience wheeling with you)(no prob... I try my best, I also have started doing alot more difficult trails since we wheeled last) ....Midian is on 32's, unlocked D30/D35 again, I think!, 5" lift again, I think....and makes the '86 shine...he just got long arms so we're waiting to see...I'm on 33's unlocked D30/D35 6" lift on stock short arms atm and embarrass the XJ community, but then again, I'm just comic relief anyway....GoodBurboun/Mrs. GoodBurboun/Kendrik all run like 4" lift on 31's, locked on both ends, no clue on axles but suspect D30/8.8 combos on short arms, and take their XJ's where I would not dare....Magimerlin is basically the same stats as Midian except still running short arms and can almost follow him anywhere (again, not enough time wheelin' with ya to comment man)...Sparty...uumm...WAY TOO MUCH LIFT sitting at 10-12" long arms, 35's, D30/D35 combo...never wheeled with him, yet he still scares me.... Swamprat...uhh...no idea what rig he's driving today, with age he'll be a fine wheeler, but too many pubescent hormones atm to tell.

All that to say, optimal tire size depends on the driver. Physics mandates that a lower center of gravity is a good thing (just ask ExTankerGuy). Low COG and wide wheel track = stable. 31X10.5's seems to take the rigs where people want them to go....unless you want to go extremes. All of the peeps listed above have very specific goals for what they want their XJ's to do....well, except the hormonal 18 y.o.'s Sparty and Swamprat. Many of us will tell you that we never intended to go above 33's. I, personally, would like to lower my on '86 to 3" lift and 31's. My FSJ is going to be built around that thought process.

Until you have figured out where you want your rig to go, based on the topic of the week about upgrades, your money is far better spend on recovery and armor.


I fixed it for you MM, but I must say you are pretty darned observant.

[xxmidianxx]

I fixed it for you MM, but I must say you are pretty darned observant.

He is not RRC's Para-anal for nothing...


Sorry MM, I couldn't help it.

[SpartyKrunk]

...Sparty...uumm...WAY TOO MUCH LIFT sitting at 10-12" long arms, 35's, D30/D35 combo...never wheeled with him, yet he still scares me

How Do I scare you? lol :firedevil:skull1:

All of the peeps listed above have very specific goals for what they want their XJ's to do....well, except the hormonal 18 y.o.'s Sparty and Swamprat.


I know what I want to do with my Jeep! I just didn't get a good first candidate. *ucker wasn't a vigrin. Swampy knows what he wants to do as well. We like to go fast. lmao!:skull1:

[SpartyKrunk]

did someone mention jeepspeed:D

YES!!! :D:worship::smootch::party::dunce:




mud is evil, OMG escape from new york is on!! :D




How is it evil?

[SpartyKrunk]

Back to tires.....

ExTanker sits at like 6" of lift on 35's and is freakin' WICKED (judging by his appearance in national rags I mean)....locked front and rear and with D44's on both ends I THINK and short arms... DG is on on 35's with 9" of lift...locked front and rear, D30/D35 combo, and we're all waiting for her to be required to be towed back to Denton, long arms...and her rig where go almost anywhere that she points it, but she's still learning, so it doesn't get pointed at very extreme things...X2 is on 35's...no clue on lockers D30/8.8 I THINK with 4.5" lift I THINK, short arms, and does a good job (sorry man, not enough experience wheeling with you)....Midian is on 32's, unlocked D30/D35 again, I think!, 5" lift again, I think....and makes the '86 shine...he just got long arms so we're waiting to see...I'm on 33's unlocked D30/D35 6" lift on stock short arms atm and embarrass the XJ community, but then again, I'm just comic relief anyway....GoodBurboun/Mrs. GoodBurboun/Kendrik all run like 4" lift on 31's, locked on both ends, no clue on axles but suspect D30/8.8 combos on short arms, and take their XJ's where I would not dare....Magimerlin is basically the same stats as Midian except still running short arms and can almost follow him anywhere (again, not enough time wheelin' with ya to comment man)...Sparty...uumm...WAY TOO MUCH LIFT sitting at 10-12" long arms, 35's, D30/D35 combo...never wheeled with him, yet he still scares me.... Swamprat...uhh...no idea what rig he's driving today, with age he'll be a fine wheeler, but too many pubescent hormones atm to tell.

All that to say, optimal tire size depends on the driver. Physics mandates that a lower center of gravity is a good thing (just ask ExTankerGuy). Low COG and wide wheel track = stable. 31X10.5's seems to take the rigs where people want them to go....unless you want to go extremes. All of the peeps listed above have very specific goals for what they want their XJ's to do....well, except the hormonal 18 y.o.'s Sparty and Swamprat. Many of us will tell you that we never intended to go above 33's. I, personally, would like to lower my on '86 to 3" lift and 31's. My FSJ is going to be built around that thought process.

Until you have figured out where you want your rig to go, based on the topic of the week about upgrades, your money is far better spend on recovery and armor.

You're a stalker. lol:spin3::wave:

[SpartyKrunk]

Katy's '00 daily driver on 31" BFG km2





http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/phoebeq/28Apr2009043.jpg



I'm diggin that.

[MischiefMan]

Mud is evil because it gets into places it is not supposed to go and causes damage. It's also a carcinogen for the vehicle promoting premature death as a result of rust.

[SpartyKrunk]

Mud is evil because it gets into places it is not supposed to go and causes damage. It's also a carcinogen for the vehicle promoting premature death as a result of rust.
A carnicopii what?

lol

and I guess I get along with mud cuz I get into places im not suppose too lol

:sure:

[magimerlin]

I'm diggin that.


why does that no surprise me

[SpartyKrunk]

why does that no surprise me
What are you trying to say?
That i'm gay?
What does it matter?

[bwildered]

I am in the DFW area, Allen TX to be exact. I have a 2k with a 3.5" RE superflex, 31 GY MTR's, Chr. 8.25 rear (aussie locked), and rear disc conversion.
I still get decent gas mileage and the road manners are still tolerable enough that the wife will drive it.
Being originally from up north, I don't like muddin'. I'll stick with rocks and dust.
If you want to try running some trails, there is a new park that opened in Bridgeport, tx. I was out there yesterday and had a blast.

http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/index.aspx?NID=322

[MischiefMan]

Is it officially open now?

[Twisted_Dakota]

I am on 33's with a 5.5'' 3-link long arms and its my DD... Soon it will be getting 4.56's and a lockrite up front (D30/8.25)... Havent had a chance to wheel it yet so not sure how it will hold up, but for dd use it does awsome.

[ExTankerGuy]

Is it officially open now?

YES!

[magimerlin]

What are you trying to say?
That it didn't surprise me, I like purple so now we are even:cheers::cheers:

That i'm gay?
Nope but you do seem to be fixated on it, homosexuality that is

What does it matter?
It doesn't
I know plenty of gay/lesbian/bi people, they are just like us but with a different life choice. The ones I know and am friends with know that I respect there decision and they respect me as being a straight guy.

[Kendrik]

What are you trying to say?
That i'm gay?
What does it matter?

I read it as "Why does it not surprise me that the hormonal teenager who likes the shiny things digs the bright pink armor"

Refer to your previous posts if you don't know what we mean by shiny things.

:)

[Kendrik]

GoodBurboun/Mrs. GoodBurboun/Kendrik all run like 4" lift on 31's, locked on both ends, no clue on axles but suspect D30/8.8 combos on short arms, and take their XJ's where I would not dare...

Close. I'm running between 3 and 3.5" of lift (I don't measure this stuff...if my tires fit I'm done) on 31" Interco Super Swamper SSR's with a Dana 30 / Chrys 8.25 stock combo. I've got an aussie up front and a powertrax in the rear.

All that said, Barnwell is very stock-rig friendly, so feel free to join us even if you don't build it at all. You'll still have a good time.

[XJ Eric]

Back to tires.....

ExTanker sits at like 6" of lift on 35's and is freakin' WICKED (judging by his appearance in national rags I mean)

(BTW I'm pretty Sure EXTANKERGUY isn't retired just yet. He crosstrained out of the Tanker job.)
Until you have figured out where you want your rig to go, based on the topic of the week about upgrades, your money is far better spend on recovery and armor.

X2! Recovery and armor. Start out with a set of rock rails. Your frame rails and tranny cross member will do an ok job in the beginning of protecting the drivetrain but won't do anything for those rocker panels. I pretty much run everything RUSTYs. Never had any failures with his stuff (nothing that wasn't my fault anyway) but his rock rails are a little more expensive than others. They are stout though.
I'd say go
#1 tow hooks (hopefully you have a rear hitch already)
#2 rock rails,
#3 a gas tank skid,
#4 finally a bellypan (aka tranny skid plate)
having differential gaurds is a good idea too.

[Only In A Jeep XJ]

Hi there I'm from here in Greenville. I'm running 35's on a D30/8.8 lord only knows how much lift this thing has but it works great for me. Keep an eye out you'll see me.


http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/43271/2574623630068135031S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2574623630068135031cwDYed)

[MischiefMan]

I pretty much run everything RUSTYs. Never had any failures with his stuff

I agree with everything except those statements. We've had nothing but trouble with Rusty's products on DG's XJ. Maybe it's driver error. Maybe the PO didn't build it right. Maybe it's those damn 35's. Maybe we're just unlucky. I'm not sure, but almost all of the steering has been swapped out with non-Rusty's products at this point.

[x2elite]

Never ran anything from rusty's, but haven't heard anything good about them.

[ExTankerGuy]

Eric, maybe you just aren't wheelin'!

[USAFXJ]

Hi there I'm from here in Greenville. I'm running 35's on a D30/8.8 lord only knows how much lift this thing has but it works great for me. Keep an eye out you'll see me.


http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/43271/2574623630068135031S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2574623630068135031cwDYed)

Look for a all white XJ with a green parking permit hanging on the mirror and a United States Air Force Reseve stcker on the back window with a circular Peace the Old Fashioned Way B-52 sticker next to it on the lower right left corner

[USAFXJ]

What color is your rig?

[MischiefMan]

What color is your rig?

Who?

Look HERE (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=923084) most of them are there and you get to see a lot more than just the colors.

[USAFXJ]

Sorry, was directed towards Only In A Jeep XJ

[rjstiles]

Ron from The Woodlands/ Conroe area

[USAFXJ]

Who?

Look HERE (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=923084)most of them are there and you get to see a lot more than just the colors.


all I see is little red X boxes, damn work computers dont allow online phot storage sites to show.

[xxmidianxx]

Quick... everyone send him PMs with photobucket pictures in them....

[xxmidianxx]

Ron from The Woodlands/ Conroe area


More like Shanendoha (sp?)...

I drove by your place today... The Dominon @ Woodlands, right? I was coming back from Conroe.

[x2elite]

Only in a Jeep XJ's rig is primer gray.

[USAFXJ]

Ok, I will keep an eye out for it.

[USAFXJ]

Quick... everyone send him PMs with photobucket pictures in them....


That would not be funny at all. I hate that this place with block photobucket but yet allow craigslist and online arcade games. I guess thats the government for you

[xxmidianxx]

Ok it just hit me...

Only in a Jeep XJ posted a picture of his XJ... and you quoted that picture, THEN asked what color was it...

Did I miss something here?

I guess thats USAF training for you.... LMAO

[USAFXJ]

I did not know that little red X box was a pic of his rig, as i said before the computers here at work dont allow photobucket pics to show or any online photo storage sites

[xxmidianxx]

You have another computer to look at it from?

[USAFXJ]

all the comps here at work are like this and my comp at home, I have to rely on others unsecure wireless connections.

[XJ Eric]

all the comps here at work are like this and my comp at home, I have to rely on others unsecure wireless connections.

Don't say that too loud. THat is theft of services and illegal.

[XJ Eric]

Never ran anything from rusty's, but haven't heard anything good about them.

You have now! The Rock rails KICK @$$!

MY Rusty's 4.5 lift is very nice and the springs and shocks are 100% better than the skyjacker lift was on my wife's XJ. Now that was stiff.

Eric, maybe you just aren't wheelin'!
Oh JR! That hurts!!! I wheel it all the time! Just don't ever go to the big places!

I agree with everything except those statements. We've had nothing but trouble with Rusty's products on DG's XJ. Maybe it's driver error. Maybe the PO didn't build it right. Maybe it's those damn 35's. Maybe we're just unlucky. I'm not sure, but almost all of the steering has been swapped out with non-Rusty's products at this point.

My steering is stock except for the HD trac bar and HD mount.
The only thing I ever broke was the adjustable HD trac bar. I didn't have the jam nut tightened down (at all) and the thing bent right there. My fault completely. I got a new one and its been good for 3 years.

[USAFXJ]

Don't say that too loud. THat is theft of services and illegal.

Well luckily it never happens. I am either at work or asleep, no time to even try to get online at work

[goodburbon]

My steering is stock except for the HD trac bar and HD mount.
The only thing I ever broke was the adjustable HD trac bar. I didn't have the jam nut tightened down (at all) and the thing bent right there. My fault completely. I got a new one and its been good for 3 years.


That's only the 4 billionth rustys trac bar i've heard of breaking. It must have been your fault.:anon:

[Only In A Jeep XJ]

Most of my front end is rusty's and I've never had any issues. Upper control arms, Lowers with flex joints, Track bar and plenty of the OEM parts they carry.(They are cheaper then Quadratec for the same parts)

[x2elite]

Yeah they have good prices on the OEM parts, but their shipping is outrageous!!! I have buddies running Rusty's control arms and springs, but there is just no way I would trust my life to their trac bar or steering after what I have seen on here.

[MischiefMan]

Trac bar bent (to be fair, that was after DG launched her XJ backwards down a hill...was fun to watch....I still have the vid and tease her with it occasionally, even thought about making it my dreamscene on my 32" monitor at home...she doesn't get as amused as I do...it's a GREAT example of why not to follow so closely *ahem Kurt*). Her HD tie rod has a nice bow shape to it now too. There is also more flex in her drag link than there is in a ZJ one.

I guess if we combine XJ Eric's experiences with mine, you get "Rusty's products are good for mild wheeling, but in the event something goes drastically wrong, you're screwed."??? :D

[XJ Eric]

I guess if we combine XJ Eric's experiences with mine, you get "Rusty's products are good for mild wheeling, but in the event something goes drastically wrong, you're screwed."??? :D

LOL, isn't that pretty much true of any company?:eyes:

[goodburbon]

LOL, isn't that pretty much true of any company?:eyes:

I don't know, I'm fairly certain that my jeep would break in half before my Rock krawler tie rod, track bar or control arms broke.:wave:

[ExTankerGuy]

After having my Rusty's track bar warrantied THREE times, I sold it and got one from TNT customs!

[MischiefMan]

Based on ExTankerGuy's recommendation, we replaced DG's trac bar with a TNT Customs one also. The thing is BEEFY. I will go out on a limb and say that it is twice as thick as the Rusty's one that I broke.

But, at the end of the day, Eric has had good luck with his Rusty's stuff and likes it. I've had bad experiences with their stuff and try to stay away from it. That's what matters....that we are happy with our own rigs.

[xxmidianxx]

I am glad you think I follow too closely.... No wonder we had to keep stopping and waiting on you and the rest of the people behind you to catch up. I NEVER follow too close when going through rough stuff. But on the other hand... when you are traveling at ChiaSpeed... you have to or you will get lost.


BTW its not my fault you and yours don't know how to wheel.... LMAO.

[MischiefMan]

Well, we all can't be super uber, cool, better than the rest of the world, god-like wheelers like you Kurt. We shall bow before your greatness. ;)

[xxmidianxx]

Well remember I was the ONLY one to bring a helmet to wheel in last RoM...

[x2elite]

LOL..... now thats funny.

[MischiefMan]

Yes, but you failed to bring eye protection, which I brought. LOL!

[SpartyKrunk]

I have a helmet, and eye protection, and ... what else do I need? Cage yes? For the rock gardens?

[x2elite]

You really don't need any of those things for Barnwell, unless you just want to wear them.

[SpartyKrunk]

Oh. Ok.

[MischiefMan]

TECHNICALLY, yes you do need them. But...uumm...yeah, even with how much I enjoy following the rules, I know that rule was never intended to apply to closed-top Jeeps, so it is ignored.


Oh, and CONGRATZ! on getting your color USAFXJ!

[SpartyKrunk]

ignored

[xxmidianxx]

Yes, but you failed to bring eye protection, which I brought. LOL!


I had some... but they weren't as cool as yours.

[SpartyKrunk]

I had some... but they weren't as cool as yours.

ofcourse. it was yours lol

[bmpweXJ]

I'm in Roanoke, just a few miles east of Texas Motor Speedway. Hope to see you out some time.

[SpartyKrunk]

How old are you bmp?

[MischiefMan]

Trolling for dates Sparty?

[SpartyKrunk]

No. I'm just trying to seperate the old crowd from the young crowd. Btw, YOUUZ TROLLIN!!!!