MattScott
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Here's a little photo from a trail run today.
and here's a video!
You can read the full trip report here.
Jeep Wrangler: Converting a Rock Crawler to a Fun Adventure Vehicle
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Here's a little photo from a trail run today.
and here's a video!
You can read the full trip report here.
MattScott
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I'll be sure to let you know about future trail events! Are you on facebook? Add me.
thebrassnuckles
Explorer
those tube bumpers were made by Rev111.
they made them for a couple of years, and had plans to make all kinds of awesome stuff like rocker guards, bumpers, and tire carriers that all bolted to each other to made a continuous wrap of protection around your jeep.
the used some very hi-tech stuff to design everything. they had a robotic arm that was linked to a cad program, wherever they moved the arm it plotted 3d points in the program.
after some quick research, they company is now called metal cloak, so perhaps they are back in business.
i wanted those fenders for my jeep so bad. I was saving up mu money when i was in the air force forever to get them, and when i finally had the funds, the company was no longer around.
and now that i find them again.... i no longer have the jeep. hahaha
they made them for a couple of years, and had plans to make all kinds of awesome stuff like rocker guards, bumpers, and tire carriers that all bolted to each other to made a continuous wrap of protection around your jeep.
the used some very hi-tech stuff to design everything. they had a robotic arm that was linked to a cad program, wherever they moved the arm it plotted 3d points in the program.
after some quick research, they company is now called metal cloak, so perhaps they are back in business.
i wanted those fenders for my jeep so bad. I was saving up mu money when i was in the air force forever to get them, and when i finally had the funds, the company was no longer around.
and now that i find them again.... i no longer have the jeep. hahaha
MattScott
Approved Vendor
I have been having a problem with oil pressure.
It all started while replacing a serpentine belt, I noticed immediately after that I had no oil pressure.
Everything with the belt checked out fine, so I attributed it to a sensor, or a sending unit; because a day later, the gauge was pegged as high as it would go.
More research ensued.
All signs pointed to the sending unit.
I had my oil changed today (A luxury, I know)
It turns out the fram filter was causing the issue. I believe it was clogged, either due to a slightly overdue oil change, or due to the paper medium breaking down.
I replaced it with a factory Mopar filter.
Moral of the story, even if Fram is literally all that is available when you're changing your oil, don't use it.
Here's a great resource visually seeing the differences in oil filters.
http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=58887
It all started while replacing a serpentine belt, I noticed immediately after that I had no oil pressure.
Everything with the belt checked out fine, so I attributed it to a sensor, or a sending unit; because a day later, the gauge was pegged as high as it would go.
More research ensued.
All signs pointed to the sending unit.
I had my oil changed today (A luxury, I know)
It turns out the fram filter was causing the issue. I believe it was clogged, either due to a slightly overdue oil change, or due to the paper medium breaking down.
I replaced it with a factory Mopar filter.
Moral of the story, even if Fram is literally all that is available when you're changing your oil, don't use it.
Here's a great resource visually seeing the differences in oil filters.
http://www.rubiconownersforum.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=58887
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jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
For $6 at Walmart, the Mopar filter can't be beat.
Oil Filter
+1 on the Mopar filter. I was at O'reilly Auto the other day getting a new starter for my '06 LJ. 50k and it got a bad spot in it, possibly attributed to the rather deep mud/water hole I hit the other day, I digress. While the guy was checking my charging system a mechanic rolled up in a customers newer chevy pickup (V8) that was knocking quite loudly. He said that it was the wrist pin and that the truck had Mobil 1 its whole life. However, this was the first time the owner changed the oil and used a Fram filter. This is now two stories within one week that a Fram filter has failed. Makes me a little nervous as I currently have said filter in my beloved LJ.
+1 on the Mopar filter. I was at O'reilly Auto the other day getting a new starter for my '06 LJ. 50k and it got a bad spot in it, possibly attributed to the rather deep mud/water hole I hit the other day, I digress. While the guy was checking my charging system a mechanic rolled up in a customers newer chevy pickup (V8) that was knocking quite loudly. He said that it was the wrist pin and that the truck had Mobil 1 its whole life. However, this was the first time the owner changed the oil and used a Fram filter. This is now two stories within one week that a Fram filter has failed. Makes me a little nervous as I currently have said filter in my beloved LJ.
Azrunner27
Observer
MattScott....Awesome Thread! Super Inspiring and has made me decide to keep my TJ and make it a little more practical for the Expo World. A lot of my fam is up in Prescott, hope to see you around up there!!
Black_ZJ....still able to get any of the ZJ V8 steering components? Thinking on doing this soon as I am running 35's with stock steering components and its time to find a solution. PM me if so.
Black_ZJ....still able to get any of the ZJ V8 steering components? Thinking on doing this soon as I am running 35's with stock steering components and its time to find a solution. PM me if so.
MattScott
Approved Vendor
I've found generally favorable feelings towards the Trucklite LED Headlights since I've installed them. They're bright, they have a wide beam of light; while still maintaining good distance, and they're durable.
I've just found my first drawback to the lights. They don't run very hot. Just hot enough for snow to stick, but not melt.
This is after a 15 minute drive during a snow shower.
The wide light array also means that the headlights reflect off any snowflake in front of you, causing near blindness in a snowstorm, and causing increased driver fatigue.
I've just found my first drawback to the lights. They don't run very hot. Just hot enough for snow to stick, but not melt.
This is after a 15 minute drive during a snow shower.
The wide light array also means that the headlights reflect off any snowflake in front of you, causing near blindness in a snowstorm, and causing increased driver fatigue.
AmericaOverland
Explorer
This sounds like a classic example of technology getting ahead of materials science, which is a common thing with emerging technology before the bugs get worked out. I'm just glad that it's not like the Titanic, though. That mistake was deadly.
MattScott
Approved Vendor
I'm hoping that some rain-x will help the issue.
But still, I don't want to have to rain-x my lights all the time.
