Popped the cherry

motox-010 · #1 01-26-2007, 10:16 PM

Well, I popped the off road cherry tonight. Went up with a few other trucks (chevy 1500, chevy s10, ford ranger) to the trails up here in the Black Hills. Me and the 1500 are stock except some aux lights, and the S10 has a 3 inch lift while the Ranger has a 4 inch. I feel that I did as good or better than the S10 and Ranger. The S10 kept a distance behind me, and I was keepin up with the front two. A few minutes in though, the 1500 popped the tire off the bead and we had to change that.
I was really impressed on how this thing did. I could pull people out of stuff the others couldnt even drive out of. So I feel pretty good that I have some good use for all this power. Not once did I need to put it in low or use the lockers. And the stock suspension (in its slightly clapped out state) did pretty decent. I dont think that I will need to lift it for these trails up here. Havent inspected for any damage though, so I hope I dont find any unwanted damage when I crawl under it tomorrow.
What should I look at for damage? The diffs, and what else?

Heavy_Metal_Thunder_81 · #2 01-26-2007, 10:21 PM

So yer gonna keep it??? Hope so.

motox-010 · #3 01-26-2007, 10:25 PM

Well this is one very large point towards keepin this bad boy.

bowtieman55 · #4 01-26-2007, 10:27 PM

Check the diff covers, gas tank skid (if it still has one), and make sure you didn't crimp your tailpipe anywhere.

Also, be sure to check the rocker panels for any love taps

bowtieman55 · #5 01-26-2007, 10:29 PM

btw-

KEEP THE WAGGY! How many other kids in the 10th grade have FSJs??? Who wants a vehicle that EVERYBODY and their brother has? Keep it cool

...it shows personality

motox-010 · #6 01-26-2007, 10:43 PM

Im pretty sure I didnt bottom though, there was on small thunk, but i think it was a branch that got kicked up from my tire. But I will check all those. Better safe that sorry

bowtieman55 · #7 01-26-2007, 11:09 PM

have you ever posted a pic of this rig? i'd like to see it

motox-010 · #8 01-26-2007, 11:15 PM

Enjoy!

I might have some pics of how it looks in the morn. Dont think its to bad though.

bowtieman55 · #9 01-26-2007, 11:27 PM

holy crap man! that Wagoneer is super nice! I definitely say keep it...but I ask of you not to cut the dash to install a CD Player or anything. that just wouldn't be right at all. I've never seen a 70's Wag with that kind of wood trim. Man, I LOVE that interior. Keep it nice, bro!

motox-010 · #10 01-26-2007, 11:30 PM

Ya, if I am going to change the audio at all, it will just be some bigger door speakers. And it was re-wooded about 10,000 miles ago.
Thanks for the kind remarks.

aerocorey · #11 01-26-2007, 11:33 PM

Do not sell that Jeep. You will kick yourself in the a** when you're older. I had a beautiful YJ I had when I was in high school. 30,000 miles, clean as a whistle, owned by a little old lady with a garage before me, and PAID OFF. I sold it because I was making an impulse decision and now I have pictures of it in my garage and on the fridge. It's been gone for about 9 years and I still kick myself.

motox-010 · #12 01-26-2007, 11:38 PM

I spose that I dont really need a truck though. I mean, my step-dad has a 2500 long box. And the truck I might get is a reg cab short box (IMO that is such a pointless truck it should have never been made) which will have close to no real use when I want to haul somethin.

drlocke · #13 01-27-2007, 07:02 AM

WOW--NICE!

That one is a definite keeper. You would only go downhill trading that for anything.

scantar · #14 01-27-2007, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motox-010

Well this is one very large point towards keepin this bad boy.

As much as I'd love to have this I have to tell you you'll look hard and long to find better off-road capabilities than what you've got. And in the end, if it's off-road fun you want, you'll come full circle back to a Full Size.

But if you're still thinking of getting rid of it...remember I'm first in line.

motox-010 · #15 01-27-2007, 11:22 AM

I think Im gonna have to wait till it doesnt run anymore to give it up. And even then I might track down a low miles 401 and throw it in there.

Kali · #16 01-27-2007, 11:24 AM

That thing is in nice shape. Keep it dent free on the trails, run it til the motor needs a rebuild, and then sell it. You could probably use that thing for 10 years and then make some money back on whatever you paid for it.

motox-010 · #17 01-27-2007, 11:48 AM

Why sell it once it needs some TLC? I figure I will run it till it needs a re-build, then re-build it and repeat untill no one stocks the parts needed for a re-build. I could sell it now and triple my total investment in it

But I will keep it mostly original and make all you haters jealous.