[quote]GERRY.P.SHARMAN wrote:
Nothing wrong with that to my knowledge But my 95 ZJ is riding on 44 inch boggers with drivetrain parts donated from chevy and ford 1 ton trucks .
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That’s what I’m talking about - in order to make a decent jeep, you have steal from REAL vehicle makers.
To make a decent Jeep all you need is the Jeep, some dirt, and a lead foot. They don’t gotta be lifted to make it through some rough territory. I will never be without a Wrangler…just to much fun to own.
[quote]rainjack wrote:
GERRY.P.SHARMAN wrote:
Nothing wrong with that to my knowledge But my 95 ZJ is riding on 44 inch boggers with drivetrain parts donated from chevy and ford 1 ton trucks .
That’s what I’m talking about - in order to make a decent jeep, you have steal from REAL vehicle makers.
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Since when did American Axle Corp And Dana Spicer start Making VEHICLES ? I think you have a missconception of what was done as I took axles that are available on all 1-ton trucks not just FRAUD And CHEESY And swapped them in (FAR FROM A BOLT ON SWAP) my jeep in place of the LIGHT DUTY DANA SPICER axles that were in it factory this would need to be done to any LIGHT DUTY truck/Suv to handle 44’s not just a Jeep I don’t think you grasp how seriously big and heavy a 44 Bogger is were not talking 31-33 rubber .
[quote]DAN C wrote:
BluePfaltz wrote:
ironbat wrote:
I agree, this “jeep thing” is corny. Like when jeep drivers wave to one another in passing. WTF is that about?
Am I missing something???
…I think thats what they’re talking about.
“Its a Jeep thing…You wouldnt understand” -Full Trademark Quote.
Just another Cult Marketing success. Mac. Volkswagen. Starbucks. You name it.
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Never been to Moab have you .
Nope - I don’t have a clue. Nor do I want to.
I was just trying to give the jeep lovers some shit.
I’m Corey, I’m in Springfield Ill. I’ve got a Jeep T.J. with a 6in. lift and 35in. tires. I got plenty of land to wheel on and love to get dirty. If ya ever make it this way just look for the big green jeep. I’m always looking for a new wheeling buddy so come on over. Start looking at Golds Gym.
[quote]rainjack wrote:
Nope - I don’t have a clue. Nor do I want to.
I was just trying to give the jeep lovers some shit. [/quote]
Well you need to watch your step As I’M TRAINING TO BA A CAGE FIGHTER !
You still ahve a hairdressers car though *)!
[quote]GERRY.P.SHARMAN wrote:
rainjack wrote:
GERRY.P.SHARMAN wrote:
Nothing wrong with that to my knowledge But my 95 ZJ is riding on 44 inch boggers with drivetrain parts donated from chevy and ford 1 ton trucks .
That’s what I’m talking about - in order to make a decent jeep, you have steal from REAL vehicle makers.
Since when did American Axle Corp And Dana Spicer start Making VEHICLES ? I think you have a missconception of what was done as I took axles that are available on all 1-ton trucks not just FRAUD And CHEESY And swapped them in (FAR FROM A BOLT ON SWAP) my jeep in place of the LIGHT DUTY DANA SPICER axles that were in it factory this would need to be done to any LIGHT DUTY truck/Suv to handle 44’s not just a Jeep I don’t think you grasp how seriously big and heavy a 44 Bogger is were not talking 31-33 rubber .
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aren’t you a bit worried about stabilty there?
The biggest tire I’d put on a jeep would be 38.
And I think 35’s might be the best.
To each his own though!
[quote]BluePfaltz wrote:
…I think thats what they’re talking about.
“Its a Jeep thing…You wouldnt understand” -Full Trademark Quote.
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I dont mind riding in a jeep, but its not the vehicle for me. @ 6’6" I dont fit in them. I hate folding my legs up to get under the wheel.
Just like it’s a Jeep thing, I have the Bronco thing. I loved my 79, but after that year I dont fit in them well because they made everything smaller.
Feel lucky that they are still making the Jeep as my beloved Bronco is no longer made. I now go out wheeling in my 2001 Excursion which is nice because I can take all 5 kids and my wife where as in a Bronco someone had to stay home.
[quote]Chris Shugart wrote:
Seen the new Jeep pick-up concept?
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Cool truck, but its more fun to build one.
[quote]Joe Weider wrote:
GERRY.P.SHARMAN wrote:
rainjack wrote:
GERRY.P.SHARMAN wrote:
Nothing wrong with that to my knowledge But my 95 ZJ is riding on 44 inch boggers with drivetrain parts donated from chevy and ford 1 ton trucks .
That’s what I’m talking about - in order to make a decent jeep, you have steal from REAL vehicle makers.
Since when did American Axle Corp And Dana Spicer start Making VEHICLES ? I think you have a missconception of what was done as I took axles that are available on all 1-ton trucks not just FRAUD And CHEESY And swapped them in (FAR FROM A BOLT ON SWAP) my jeep in place of the LIGHT DUTY DANA SPICER axles that were in it factory this would need to be done to any LIGHT DUTY truck/Suv to handle 44’s not just a Jeep I don’t think you grasp how seriously big and heavy a 44 Bogger is were not talking 31-33 rubber .
aren’t you a bit worried about stabilty there?
The biggest tire I’d put on a jeep would be 38.
And I think 35’s might be the best.
To each his own though![/quote]
I’m probably running less lift than most of the guys you see with 38s you know the ones who run a 10 lift to clear 38’s And with the trak width I have from 19.5 wide tires And rims with very shallow back spacing attached to full width axles I would say I’m no less stable than most guys running bolt on lift kits and 35’s on a basicly stock jeep .But I’ll be doing an EXO cage when I get my bender so I’ll be able to flop it without much care .
[quote]Donzi wrote:
Chris Shugart wrote:
Seen the new Jeep pick-up concept?
Cool truck, but its more fun to build one.[/quote]
The old J-trucks are sweet And can be had with a nice d-60 rear and amc 360 motor stock . .
NofearNopain,
Fellow Jeeper here. Go to Raingler.com or Jeeperman.com and you will see my blue TJ under the “Action” section. “Moab 2002” Look for the Big Blue one.
A great site to talk Jeeps, ask questions, and find parts FOR EVERY KIND OF JEEP MADE is:
Over 30,000 members there.
GG
I remember years ago in 4wheeler magazine there was a hot pink jeep with 44 inch buckshots on it…now there was a 4 by!
are you jeep fanatics only a fan of the wrangler or also the liberty, grand cherokee, etc
Hell yeah Shug! That JEEP concept looks just like my old '51 Willy’s Pick Up!
I have had more than my share of big ugly 4x4s but Jeeps are the most fun to drive hands down!
I finally got the '76 CJ7 I have always wanted last year and when I get back from the Coast in April the top is coming off for sure!
-Boj
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[quote]rainjack wrote:
You know, that no matter how much you love your jeeps, they are just a Dodge.[/quote]
Hey I resent that here is just another dodge for you!!
the whole “its a jeep thing…” is pretty weak… a real 4x4 is built not bought and many people get an elitist attitude when they own a jeep.
Jeeps arent a bad platform for a fourwheeler, expecially if your not going to extreme.
However my tastes are a bit more extreme and the initial investment of a Wrangler is way to much for me, seeing as I would swap out or highly modify damn near everything except the engine/tranny/electrical
[quote]chtdrmn wrote:
are you jeep fanatics only a fan of the wrangler or also the liberty, grand cherokee, etc
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My 44’s are on a ZJ that is the 93-98 model grand cherokee and I’m a fan of anything heavily modified I’m not brand or model specific But I built my ZJ because I was partial to it because it was my first 4x4 .
