FallibleXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Rochester, NY
Well this weekend I flopped my beloved XJ at Rausch Creek. Everyone was okay, which is all we can really ever ask for, and the jeep still runs perfectly.
I was on a green trail of all things, but I was being dumb and tried going up a rock I shouldn't have (seen on the left). Rolled it Passenger -> Roof -> Driver then a tree saved me the rest of the damn hill. I never realized just how much work it can take to right a flopped rig.
Now, it would appear that it is time the heep became a dedicated trail rig. I am thinking of not bothering to replace the broken glass, just give it a roll cage and tow it around. What kind of prices am I looking at for a basic exocage. Most likely take off the doors and fenders the fenders are pretty damn bent up. I do not have any welding skills but I do know people that can most likely cut me a deal on the labor.
I was on a green trail of all things, but I was being dumb and tried going up a rock I shouldn't have (seen on the left). Rolled it Passenger -> Roof -> Driver then a tree saved me the rest of the damn hill. I never realized just how much work it can take to right a flopped rig.
Now, it would appear that it is time the heep became a dedicated trail rig. I am thinking of not bothering to replace the broken glass, just give it a roll cage and tow it around. What kind of prices am I looking at for a basic exocage. Most likely take off the doors and fenders the fenders are pretty damn bent up. I do not have any welding skills but I do know people that can most likely cut me a deal on the labor.