How many?

[85xjwoody]

This will be my fourth Winterfest and I will be bringing my third different xj there. Curious to see if anyone has owned-wheeled more than one jeep there. As long as it started as an xj at one point it qualifies.:D Almost forgot about the mj owners. You count too!:D

[FlexdXJ]

Well, Only been to one with one XJ but Now that I am in the market for a new XJ and won't be missing WF It'll be tied at 2-2.

[HaleYes]

Where's the "I don't really care......just as long as I'm there, I'm happy." button?

:D

[RedHeep]

Where's the "I don't really care......just as long as I'm there, I'm happy." button?

:D

Werd.

[FlexdXJ]

Where's the "I don't really care......just as long as I'm there, I'm happy." button?

:D

x2 If by some weird coincedence I can't drive my Jeep there I'll still be there!

[BOB]

just one....and with any luck, I plan to keep it that way!

BOB

[lesslimited]

Still wheeling the same one one since my first WF in '04. And that's also the same one I've been wheeling since '96...

Unless you count wheeling the campground Thursday night last year in my '94 :D

[XJ Stryker]

I will have my second XJ there not sure if I will wheel it any. Prolly just Tess.

[macgyvr]

10 years of winterfest...2 different xjs...might bring both this year...remains to be seen...

mac 'one or the other or both' gyvr

[vincepru]

it'll be my first winterfest, with my first jeep. this should get exciting.

[CherBear]

it'll be my first winterfest, with my first jeep. this should get exciting.

Same here. Im just hoping nothing breaks... scratch that. Im hoping nothing EXPENSIVE breaks.
:eeks1:

[vincepru]

so far, everytime i have gone out wheeling, something has broken or started to break. first time i went wheeling when it was all stock my overheating problems started, i replaced the water pump, and all the hoses. second time, both the front ujoints, third time i was at 2" BB with 30's and i sheared the driveshaft in half and my buddy ran into a tree head on lol. this last time i went wheeling my power steering pump went apeshit and spit all the fluid out all over the place. so i wheeled the entire day without power steering, i thought i was going to snap my wrists haha.

so now whenever my tires leave the pavement, i expect to break something.

[99SJ_Ex]

so far, everytime i have gone out wheeling, something has broken or started to break. first time i went wheeling when it was all stock my overheating problems started, i replaced the water pump, and all the hoses. second time, both the front ujoints, third time i was at 2" BB with 30's and i sheared the driveshaft in half and my buddy ran into a tree head on lol. this last time i went wheeling my power steering pump went apeshit and spit all the fluid out all over the place. so i wheeled the entire day without power steering, i thought i was going to snap my wrists haha.

so now whenever my tires leave the pavement, i expect to break something.


I volunteer to be faaaar, far away from this guy... :skull1:
:laugh:

tEx

[FlexdXJ]

so far, everytime i have gone out wheeling, something has broken or started to break. first time i went wheeling when it was all stock my overheating problems started, i replaced the water pump, and all the hoses. second time, both the front ujoints, third time i was at 2" BB with 30's and i sheared the driveshaft in half and my buddy ran into a tree head on lol. this last time i went wheeling my power steering pump went apeshit and spit all the fluid out all over the place. so i wheeled the entire day without power steering, i thought i was going to snap my wrists haha.

so now whenever my tires leave the pavement, i expect to break something.


Do you carry an obscene amount of tools?

[85xjwoody]

Do you carry an obscene amount of tools?

I do.:D Right along with spare leaf springs. I am not going to travel that far and break to not be able to put myself back together again!:D The welder is always at Winterfest.:thumbup:

[99SJ_Ex]

I do.:D Right along with spare leaf springs. I am not going to travel that far and break to not be able to put myself back together again!:D The welder is always at Winterfest.:thumbup:

But you have a trailer :P I think he's asking if he carries that much in his Creep... (Like I did last yr....:wow:)

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

I do.:D Right along with spare leaf springs. I am not going to travel that far and break to not be able to put myself back together again!:D The welder is always at Winterfest.:thumbup:

damn straight it is. it was the saving grace for me last year w/ my TB mount problems. And by the way, I am sporting the coat that I caught the arm on fire with while using your welder :flame: :D

[85xjwoody]

I say bring the tools. Seperate what YOU need to fix what could possibly break. I don't bring everything I have on the trails. Tools I need for replacing an axleshaft, driveshaft, hub assembly, tierods, and such. I pack a small craftsman tool bag and that is usually all I need. If it is a time consuming problem, try to get it back to camp and get it done.

Everybody is different in what they pack for the trail. I pack more than most but I have seen some with ALOT more.

[macgyvr]

at the badlands you are so close to the parking lot from almost anywhere in the park, that i keep the tools on board these days to a minimum. usually you can limp out or have someone run back to get what you need...in moab i bring the kitchen sink and a tent where getting help is a LONG ways away...

mac 'used to carry a NAPA store on board, now, not so much' gyvr

[vincepru]

Do you carry an obscene amount of tools?
i usually have a 180 or something piece craftsman toolset with me, and a rubbermaid box with the other junk one might need (big hammer, pipe wrench, couple vise grips ect...)

its the spare parts that i usually dont have :doh: but ill be sure to get spare u-joints. right now im not too worried about my rig, i have to fix a few things on it but it should be in good running condition my WF. except for the fact that i have a twiglike rear axle, and it scares me to think it might go :explosion and leave me stranded. so im looking for an 8.8 d44 or 8.25.

[99SJ_Ex]

I understand the part thing... I have OEM steering spare set up im bring, spare fuel injector, some otehr odds and ends... Im looking for axle shafts atm... trying to sell/trade some of my parts for other parts...

[FlexdXJ]

I do.:D Right along with spare leaf springs. I am not going to travel that far and break to not be able to put myself back together again!:D The welder is always at Winterfest.:thumbup:

Oh I know How you roll Kim. I am surprised you didn't bring a trailer with a Machine Shop in it! :D

I usually carry a big Plastic box full of spares/ fluids and what not along with my 150something peice craftsman kit. I will have a couple spare u-joints and maybe a spare shaft in the back too. The Jeep I am looking at already has ZJ Steering and 760x u joints in it so I am good there.

[85xjwoody]

At Winterfest, if you don't have the part, someone usually has it. If not the parts store usually stocks pretty good. What gear ratio do you have? I have a couple c8.25 laying around.:D That d35 will hold up fine with a lighter foot on the pedal. Just take it easy. It has lasted through your past wheeling trips.

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

I understand the part thing... I have OEM steering spare set up im bring, spare fuel injector, some otehr odds and ends... Im looking for axle shafts atm... trying to sell/trade some of my parts for other parts...

I have a few extra 29 spline 8.25 shafts FLASH. I will have them along and if you need one we can work somehing out then so you can save your hard earned college kid money for booze and hookers.

[85xjwoody]

I will have lots of spare parts in the van if others need them. Axleshafts, starters, alternators(flex:D) and more. I don't want to sell them, as I will use them in the future, but if someone needs one it is there to keep them going or get them home.

[FlexdXJ]

I have a few extra 29 spline 8.25 shafts FLASH. I will have them along and if you need one we can work somehing out then so you can save your hard earned college kid money for booze and hookers.

MIght have to get one from ya Tyler. After WF I hope to have a 4.10 d30/ 8.8 combo to swap in on my next rig.

[FlexdXJ]

alternators(flex:D)



SHHHH, Does that battery still work? :D

[85xjwoody]

I honestly cannot remember which one was your. I have about four good ones in the corner of the garage and I can't remember what yours looked like.:D

[vincepru]

At Winterfest, if you don't have the part, someone usually has it. If not the parts store usually stocks pretty good. What gear ratio do you have? I have a couple c8.25 laying around.:D That d35 will hold up fine with a lighter foot on the pedal. Just take it easy. It has lasted through your past wheeling trips.

i have 3.55's right now but i figured once i get a new axle for the rear i will probably go 4.88's. PMed about the axles though

and thats the thing lol the wheeling that i have done hasn't necessarily been the most challenging ( took my mom and sister, they freak out easily). so who knows how the d35 will hold up once i get off the mean green trail.

[85xjwoody]

We had a jeep follow us on pink trail with a d35 and 31" or 33" at's(I can't remember) he did just fine. Lucky maybe, but still never broke.

[FlexdXJ]

I honestly cannot remember which one was your. I have about four good ones in the corner of the garage and I can't remember what yours looked like.:D


Kim, You just might have a Problem! :D

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

MIght have to get one from ya Tyler. After WF I hope to have a 4.10 d30/ 8.8 combo to swap in on my next rig.

if ya break and need one I will have extras, as well as all the internals for an 8.25. I have a couple of D30 shafts w/ the big joints as well. Multiple extra front drive shafts and one 231/8.25 rear drive shaft

[FlexdXJ]

if ya break and need one I will have extras, as well as all the internals for an 8.25. I have a couple of D30 shafts w/ the big joints as well. Multiple extra front drive shafts and one 231/8.25 rear drive shaft

Well, It looks like It'll be open/open on the rig I am looking at so I am not too worried about breaking a shaft but you never know! Plus, I will probably wheel green again because of the open/open combo.

[99SJ_Ex]

if ya break and need one I will have extras, as well as all the internals for an 8.25. I have a couple of D30 shafts w/ the big joints as well. Multiple extra front drive shafts and one 231/8.25 rear drive shaft

If you decide to get rid of those d30 shafts.... I may be interested...

[XJosh95]

i have 3.55's right now but i figured once i get a new axle for the rear i will probably go 4.88's. PMed about the axles though

and thats the thing lol the wheeling that i have done hasn't necessarily been the most challenging ( took my mom and sister, they freak out easily). so who knows how the d35 will hold up once i get off the mean green trail.

GoSlowGetStuck had his rig on 33's with open/open 30/35. I don't recall him ever breaking a shaft. Being open helps that a lot. I wouldn't worry about it too much until you get locked. But, by then, I'd have something to replace it with anyway as it sounds you will.

[GRIMUS99XJ]

I voted none since I have been two years and both times I brought a TJ and both times they were different as well hahaha

[ILLXJ]

I voted 2, but my first XJ was never at an offical WF. It was at WF02 & 03. JIM.