It looks like I’ll be tying the knot with my gal RIGHT before rubithon, so thanks for joining us on our “honeymoon” haha!
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Congratulations!!!! My wife and I will be hitting our 30th wedding anniversary on this run!!It looks like I’ll be tying the knot with my gal RIGHT before rubithon, so thanks for joining us on our “honeymoon” haha!
It looks like I’ll be tying the knot with my gal RIGHT before rubithon, so thanks for joining us on our “honeymoon” haha!
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don't forget to get something under the belly. this thing took some hits and I was turtled on a rock for a bit and it saved my ass.
Especially now since I had Dom at Valley Hybrids put in the low gears and rebuild the Tcase with Overdrives also last year I really don't want to mess around around.
There are other options out there, but if all your focusing on to get the rig trail ready is lockers, you should really beef up the stock cover.
Getting over the hump mid way up Cadillac Hill never gets easier.
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and start scouring the toy isles for kids raffle prizes.
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Adding to what pablo said... a rear driveshaft might be something worth thinking about. I'm sure I'm going to hit mine hard enough to mess it up at some point. I have some nice pinstripes that could've easily ruined it.
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VIM Tools DPW1417 Extra Long 14mm x 17mm Offset Drain Plug Wrench | eBay
You have to trust me on this, but there is no finer nut checker than this. The offset of the head is just perfect for clearing the top of the stud, and the length allows you to get to 90 foot pounds without undue effort.
I try, but I don't have a nimble little 40. Of course, those photos were taken when I had 33" tires and a lower lift and higher gearing. Funny thing is I currently have 35"s, another inch of lift and lower gearing but I still manage to hit a few rocks.You should still try and miss some of the rocks.
My son John (14) and I will be joining the Wagon run this year. I've run the Rubicon a couple times in my 80 and once in my 40, but it has been eight or nine years since the last trip. Our 80 is set up for overland in Baja, but the 295/75 (~34.5"), 2.5" lift, and armor seem to do okay on the rocks. We will have CO2 and a welder on board and a decent selection of spare parts. Looking forward to a great trip.
Cheers,
Rod
We will come in the next day (Thursday Morning breakfast run) after the wagons have stacked all the rocks for us, doh! Just hoping they save a spot for us in wagon town.
FerkersI never knew about this, so much better than removing the brake shield (and adding a spacer) or struggling with a short box wrench. Ordering now.