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Been doing much research and reading to make some decisions on next upgrades. Here is the list. Goal is to improve rough road ride, eliminate some shimmy, gain more tire clearance and upgrade... of course. I am currently running a 2.5 RC spring lift. I added a .75 spacer in the rear for...

Awesome idea and build so far. I have agreement with my wife that when some of our more "adult responsibilities" are completed (2 more to go through college) I will be able to do something similar. That is years away so for now I will be vicariously following along with your build. Great work...

This gave both me and my wife a chuckle... with one kiddo just graduated with college, one still in and a four year old to boot... our build is moving slowly also :) Keep at it... slow and steady wins the day... and NICE FLASHLIGHT!!!!!

We have packed it away wet and set it back up when we got home several times. It does take paying attention to. My wife is fanatic about mold and mildew, so she will spend time once it is dry wiping the spots that have shown themselves to be prone to mildew... Same thing when we used a tent...

We are quite happy with our Rockwood 1640. We are into it less than $3k It is a base model and weighs in at approx. 1100# empty. No AC ( we thought this would be a problem here in NC, but so far so good... embrace the heat of summer...) No stove, no toilet (a;thought he wife is pushing me on...

Tell us more... plans, building, etc? How does it tow behind the JK?

Having been a jeeper for 20+ years, I have never regretted selling a Cherokee (I have had three) and I have regretted each cj/wrangler based vehicle that somehow I have let go. 82 Scrambler (duh... my worst vehicle move ever) 89 YJ, 03 Rubicon (my best jeep ever... vehicle fire... RIP). trust...

This is a great description and really well thought out. I am digging that Kiarfu tipi. My oldest son and I spent many camping trips living out of our TJ when he was younger. Half the fun was planning, packing and having him make the decision, "Do we really need xxxx?" As the wife and I are...

Think I found the source of my shimmy. The passenger side LCA frame side mount was a bit loose. I swear I had checked it before and also the shop did when they balanced my tires... I guess that one was missed by us both. Actually now that I think if it, I doubt the shop checked it, since I...

Got the boy a new rear bumper for his 2000 TJ for Christmas. This is the second smittybilt item to go on his jeep. I have heard all kinds of negative things about them, but the soft top he got for graduation and the rear bumper were both of excellent quality. He and I spent a short evening in...

On my previous rig I ran 3.5" lift, trimmed flares and 33x10.50 tires. Worked like a charm and I think suits the xj for the style of driving/trips you are discussing. When I sold the xj, those tires came off and went on my son's 2000 tj. When my 33x12.50's give up the ghost (got them at an...

Thanks Jim. I believe the tires are contributing to the issue, but not the whole issue. I have some free time this weekend, so hope to continue the search for an answer. I am right with you on how fast the kiddos grow up. We have a 22 year old daughter who just graduated college (double...

Wait and see, right? Clearly Spec had a system in place for hunting down and going after abusers, and it ran amuck. Wonder how they are going to change the system? Is it going to stay with the "outside attorney" or is Spec going to bring it in house and have a personal hand in deciding when...

Yes. I am now considering picking up another 357 carbine, as I sold my Winchester a while back. we'll see. Would love to hit up a hog hunt at some point, just have never had the opportunity. John

Well... my meat doesn't come from a store wrapped in plastic. This shot was news for me, since I have not hunted with a handgun before... wimpy? Not sure where you are coming from there, but with any experience you know that regardless of breed... coyote, bobcat, man, etc... you are better off...

While I have taken small game with a .22 revolver before, I never used a handgun on deer until yesterday. I had not really planned on it, but an opportunity arose as I was out and about on the farm early yesterday morning before heading to work. 6 deer were browsing through the edge of the...

I was thinking the same thing. I know the stock rear leaves a lot to be desired, but it does look different and for that I say congrats, if it is something he fabbed up himself or designed and had someone fab up for him. Beauty of jeeps... make it your own.

Great videos for diagnosing wobbles/shimmy. JK but still appropriate for my LJ http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/diagnosing-death-wobble-and-fixing-non-dw-shimmies-and-wobbles-78034.html John

Nope. Shimmy still there. Took it to my regular tire guys and they balanced the tires and double checked everything for tightness in the steering system. They did not find anything, although they did have to add some weights to one of the front tires. I specifically asked them to evaluate...

Tell us about that rear bumper? Who makes it, etc...