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Project Jersey X
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cdsl227
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That's in Jersey???
I didn't know there was anyplace to wheel that wasn't out past like Pa.
I can't even recall anything for upsate NY...unless my memory is fading in my old age...
I didn't know there was anyplace to wheel that wasn't out past like Pa.
I can't even recall anything for upsate NY...unless my memory is fading in my old age...
mdlrvenom
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DOUG N RAT
HEY FELLAS THANKS FOR THE PICS, I WISH IT WAS THAT GREEN BACK THERE... DOUG I'M NOT GONNA MAKE IT TO PARAGON THIS WEEKEND I HAVE TO WORK FRI AND SAT NIGHT...
HOWEVER....
IT IS SUPPOSED TO SNOW TONIGHT SO MAYBE DURING THE WEEK OR WHATEVER WE CAN GET TOGETHER AND HIT SPLIT ROCK...
ITS NICE RIGHT AFTER IT SNOWS THEN THE MORE TIME THAT GOES BY THE MORE YOU GET SNOW MOBILES UP THERE (WHY I HAVE NO CLUE THE BASE IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH). AND THOSE DAMN THINGS CAN CHEW UP A TRAIL LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE... SO ONCE THEY GET GOING THE TRAILS END UP ICY....
TALK TO YA LATER
ANTHONY
HEY FELLAS THANKS FOR THE PICS, I WISH IT WAS THAT GREEN BACK THERE... DOUG I'M NOT GONNA MAKE IT TO PARAGON THIS WEEKEND I HAVE TO WORK FRI AND SAT NIGHT...
HOWEVER....
IT IS SUPPOSED TO SNOW TONIGHT SO MAYBE DURING THE WEEK OR WHATEVER WE CAN GET TOGETHER AND HIT SPLIT ROCK...
ITS NICE RIGHT AFTER IT SNOWS THEN THE MORE TIME THAT GOES BY THE MORE YOU GET SNOW MOBILES UP THERE (WHY I HAVE NO CLUE THE BASE IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH). AND THOSE DAMN THINGS CAN CHEW UP A TRAIL LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE... SO ONCE THEY GET GOING THE TRAILS END UP ICY....
TALK TO YA LATER
ANTHONY
As far as wheeling this week I have class and work... i might be able to head up the next friday.cdsl227
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I'd love to go wheeling, only problem is I'm running Open Diffys front/rear.
I'm going to have the PowerTrax installed in about a month...then I'll be ready to go!
I've been in the sand and all my Baby could do...was dig a hole!
I'm going to have the PowerTrax installed in about a month...then I'll be ready to go!
I've been in the sand and all my Baby could do...was dig a hole!
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Just another guy from Jersey...with a 97 EB, 4" Superlift, 33 MTRs and Powertrax No-Slip on the way. I need to get in on this thread b/c so much hits home.
1. Last year around this time. while looking for my lift, I called Meadowlands 4wd. Just like Lizard, I was told in no uncertain terms NOT to lift my X b/c if I did, it would roll, I would die and my fiance and family would be miserable. Needless to say, they haven't gotten any of my business since.
2. A friend of mine with a stock 2000 TJ and I got up into Charlotteburg, off of Jacob's Rd, back in November. We easily made it to the Tee-Pee, continued on the trail and ran into trouble just down the hill past the "Caution Danger" sign. I love the look and on-road performance of my X with the 4" lift and 33s, but IMO the IFS - lift or no lift - is just not off-road worthy. To make a long story short, with open diffs and not much front-end clearance over stock, I got hung-up - on an extremely narrow trail, in a section of stumps / rocks. I ended up leaving my mark on a tree while giving the back of X the crinkle treatment. The X has been fixed since, but its made me a little gun-shy. Now, only a few months later, the off-roading itch is back - but given my mechanical expertise (nil), the economy, and the fact that I'm getting married soon, I've got to keep body damage and breakage to a minimum. This brings me to my next point / question....
3. I grew up in Rockaway riding 3-wheelers and quads at the flats, Bobcat Mountain, Split-rock and Charlotteburg. Now, in my old age, I can't remember how the hell to get onto the fishing access roads and trail system in Split-rock. Looks like those trails are made for trucks as opposed to quads, have a few midly challenging sections and would let me do a little off-roading, but for the most part, won't result in much damage. Can someone post directions, or at least the access points to Split-rock because until my pockets get deeper, I've got to stick with the milder terrain.
Thanks all.
1. Last year around this time. while looking for my lift, I called Meadowlands 4wd. Just like Lizard, I was told in no uncertain terms NOT to lift my X b/c if I did, it would roll, I would die and my fiance and family would be miserable. Needless to say, they haven't gotten any of my business since.
2. A friend of mine with a stock 2000 TJ and I got up into Charlotteburg, off of Jacob's Rd, back in November. We easily made it to the Tee-Pee, continued on the trail and ran into trouble just down the hill past the "Caution Danger" sign. I love the look and on-road performance of my X with the 4" lift and 33s, but IMO the IFS - lift or no lift - is just not off-road worthy. To make a long story short, with open diffs and not much front-end clearance over stock, I got hung-up - on an extremely narrow trail, in a section of stumps / rocks. I ended up leaving my mark on a tree while giving the back of X the crinkle treatment. The X has been fixed since, but its made me a little gun-shy. Now, only a few months later, the off-roading itch is back - but given my mechanical expertise (nil), the economy, and the fact that I'm getting married soon, I've got to keep body damage and breakage to a minimum. This brings me to my next point / question....
3. I grew up in Rockaway riding 3-wheelers and quads at the flats, Bobcat Mountain, Split-rock and Charlotteburg. Now, in my old age, I can't remember how the hell to get onto the fishing access roads and trail system in Split-rock. Looks like those trails are made for trucks as opposed to quads, have a few midly challenging sections and would let me do a little off-roading, but for the most part, won't result in much damage. Can someone post directions, or at least the access points to Split-rock because until my pockets get deeper, I've got to stick with the milder terrain.
Thanks all.
mdlrvenom
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Project JerseyX continues!!!
Ok, sorry i haven't been able to do much with the X; midterms, mad cold weather
, having to work , and not having any $$$$$ ....
But i finally got the reverse indiglo gauges in. They look awesome at night (by the time i'm done writing this it should be dark enough to get a good pic of them).
I also purchased a new Cold Air Intake from www.Kustomz.com
The install was pretty straight forward. It took me less than a half-hour, taking my time...
Stock
What comes out>>>>
Gutted Out
New!!!
I was lucky enough to get a set of used Front/Rear 3:73 gears off a member of this site for $140.00 with shipping... i didn't take a pic of them but i will when i do the install... i haven't decided whether to put a posi or a powertrax locker in the rear???? but i won't have to worry about that until i get around to doing the gears.
i also recently purchased this chrome diff cover off of Ebay for $11.00 , shipping included and the service manual from Ford... the manual is awesome it has every nut, bolt, torque spec, tool etc, you will need to work on your truck... you can get yours from www.helminc.com for around $175.00... trust me its well worth the money.
Well, that's about it for now... i still have the body lift sitting next to me along with new skyjacker shocks, and the new gears waiting to go on... so .... when i do the install i'll take some pics for you guys and post..
Enjoy:exp:
Anthony
Ok, sorry i haven't been able to do much with the X; midterms, mad cold weather
, having to work , and not having any $$$$$ .... But i finally got the reverse indiglo gauges in. They look awesome at night (by the time i'm done writing this it should be dark enough to get a good pic of them).
I also purchased a new Cold Air Intake from www.Kustomz.com
The install was pretty straight forward. It took me less than a half-hour, taking my time...
Stock
What comes out>>>>
Gutted Out
New!!!
I was lucky enough to get a set of used Front/Rear 3:73 gears off a member of this site for $140.00 with shipping... i didn't take a pic of them but i will when i do the install... i haven't decided whether to put a posi or a powertrax locker in the rear???? but i won't have to worry about that until i get around to doing the gears.
i also recently purchased this chrome diff cover off of Ebay for $11.00 , shipping included and the service manual from Ford... the manual is awesome it has every nut, bolt, torque spec, tool etc, you will need to work on your truck... you can get yours from www.helminc.com for around $175.00... trust me its well worth the money.
Well, that's about it for now... i still have the body lift sitting next to me along with new skyjacker shocks, and the new gears waiting to go on... so .... when i do the install i'll take some pics for you guys and post..
Enjoy:exp:
Anthony
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