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Jury is still out on the Holbrook Specialties Longleaf springs. LOTS of body roll, but much softer than the stock or regular lift springs from most companies.
I spend a LOT of time trying to keep offroad trail systems open. I've replanted trees in San Bernardino National Forest, I'm an active member of my "club's" adopt-a-trail program, and a member of the Blue Ribbon Coalition.
If you love to wheel, I believe you really should do more than just complain that trails are being closed all over the country for no valid reason what-so-ever. Get up - Get involved before we have no public lands left to defend. 03/02/2010 18:45:19
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Well, I've retired from the Marines and now I'm a Military Contractor. Basically I'm still teaching Marines only now I'm getting paid for it like the Military should be paid in the first place.
I like watching people's projects come to life and take shape. I have projects of my own that I need to get my arse moving on. But thus far I've got other issues to deal with. You know, typical life of your average Jeep nut. MY Jeep is a 1974 CJ5. It sits atop Hollbrook Specialties Longleaf springs, D44 rear, D30 front; both open and narrow track. She's in pretty rough shape, but some TLC will produce some great results. I have BIG plans for the old girl. I recently read an article in JP mag about a '73 CJ5 and I like what the owner did with it. Maybe I'll take some suggestions from his build.
 My wife's Jeep (avatar) is a 1990 YJ. Motorcraft Carb and HEI ignition are the only mods mechanically. Maybe fuel injection some day, but I've got my CJ to consider 1st. I put a Super 35 kit from Superior Axle & Gear with a Detroit locker, D30 up front with ARB locker and both geared 4:10. I replaced the Rough Country springs with ones from Rusty's Offroad. What a difference they made.
I've got to get the YJ California smogged...which isn't going to happen without a motor/trans swap. I'm leaning towards a 4.3 chevy with a TH350 trans. Wish me luck.  Just bought a used 2003 Jeep Liberty 4x2. Like it so far. Vast improvement over the Ford Escape we traded in on it.
CJ: Toyota front axle, Ford 9" rear-end. King coil-overs set deep into the frame to keep the lift from being too high. Chevy 4.3L engine (to match the YJ, saves on parts) married up to a GM420 (also called a Muncie SM420) 4-speed.
YJ: 4.3L V6 and TH350 transmission. I need to make this happen sooner than later. Need a vehicle to drive in CA. From: MuddOreo
10/24/2009 02:02:35
Thank you so much for the welcome :) I dont even miss my truck at all....We were actually talking about trading our Trailblazer on another Jeep! Im a Jeeper for life now!From: snwchris
07/18/2009 15:58:57
Yea I saw that in the rules for the Comp. I sent the guy an email since I have front & rear air lockers that are switch activated I don't think it will be an issue, since I typically run with only the rear locker on. It's too difficult to steer with the front air locker on and it tends to bind the u-joint as well. Gawwd it's nice having selectable lockers. Now just need to upgrade to Front CV axle shafts like the D60sFrom: snwchris
06/27/2009 19:11:26
Well since hrs got cut for everyone at work had to pull a couple trips off the table. Atleast theres (2) plcs to wheel within about 2hrs and also there are some local trails here within 5mins of the houseFrom: snwchris
06/27/2009 15:12:31
thanks, Yea I know about the mud... lol wait until we hit the Badlands offroad park, you'll like that place. It's a nice mix of everything. Next sunday will be wheeling at this Jeepskool thing outside of Cleveland.From: BluHellfire_Wrangler
06/26/2009 23:47:05
  Hey darlin--just wondering how things are in that rocky west coast LOL Hope you're finding some great trails out there...From: Kman1983
06/24/2009 21:44:43
Cool Jeeps!From: vtjeepgirl
05/23/2009 18:55:31
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04/24/2009 11:44:53
ya i here ya on the mud thing but rock crawlin has its own problems. hay if you do move back to the area we'll hafta catch up on the trails.From: smosher604
04/15/2009 18:16:17
thanks for the addFrom: snwchris
04/13/2009 19:58:27
Yea was fun time at the Badlands, not as much as there can be at times. Last summer was actually a little dry there. The morning rain made the rock climbs a little interesting. There was one where the water was literal running down the rocks like a water fall, that I had to climb up.
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