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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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Ouray
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
Copied from Aubreyanna's post on the FB page
July 17th - July 23rd
Our KOA contact, Ilka has been kind...
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:36 pm
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:36 pm
Huh??? Ruty's lift on an 87 FSJ???
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Shuboxlover »
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:40 pm
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What the heck is going on.
LOOOOOOOOOONG story short.
I am putting a 3.5-4 lift on our 87 FSJ from Rusty's. I started on the rear, got everything...
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From the factory they are chromed steel.
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Last post by Stuka
Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:27 pm
quadratrac ? thinking problem solving(or making worse)
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husker77 »
Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:49 am
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Didn't know where to put this, but I had this idea/question rattling around in my head regarding the quadratrac transfer cases. My understanding is...
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Also, I think the main problem seems to be chains. A new cone with no quality chain would still be pretty costly and useless.
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Last post by nc wagoneer
Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:03 pm
What are some GOOD front springs?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:26 pm
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For the Honcho?
I've ran 2 BJ's springs SOA for the past few years and finally broke one of 'em. Then I threw some junkyard stockers on there and...
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If I eventually go SOA, I will see what I can do about finding some full military wrapped springs. The hold up WAY better.
There's a lot of used...
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Last post by Atla
Wed Jul 03, 2013 5:57 am
What gear ratio should I get?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:48 pm
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I'm swapping a 4.3L V6 into my '88 Waggy. It's running a 700R4, Atlas 2sp 3.8, 14bolt rear axle (with disks) and front HP D44. The waggy is my DD...
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5.38's ordered.
Now I have the lovely task of swapping in the 14 bolt this week....
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Last post by AwesomeJ10
Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:53 am
Axle Swap - spring spacing matches?
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dueselfabrication »
Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:09 am
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I've slowly begun getting serious about putting new axles on my '73 Wagoneer. (This battles new suspension for the LJ in my dream book) I think the...
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The Chev and Ford axles bolt right in to '74 and newer J rigs. 5 wider than WT/Jtruck IIRC
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Last post by carnuck
Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:47 pm
Roof rack options? Home-made?
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ShawnQ »
Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:08 pm
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What kind of cargo racks are available? I've seen a few that mount to the pinch welds.
Has anyone made their own?
Looking for something that can...
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An idea: I used to know a guy who would make low-impact items, like roof racks, from electrical conduit. Easy to bend, weld, and more than strong...
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Last post by dueselfabrication
Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:49 am
Winch or Strap?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:43 am
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Which do you prefer and why?
Say your buddy is stuck and needs assistance. Will you winch him out or strap him out? I guess it depends on the...
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Yes Sir, that's why i like my 7/16th wire cable........by the way, the shirt is a last resort....:lol:
Sent from the middle of nowhere.
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Last post by Mean_Green_401
Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:40 pm
Spring Over Axle help
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Jeffsj »
Thu May 30, 2013 6:50 pm
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I have a problem that I'm sure other guys are having with the SOA swap. I can't get a hold of the high steer knuckle I need to complete it. I have...
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tag for future use
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Last post by wewillsurvive
Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:21 pm
york based OBA system?
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muddy »
Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:30 am
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for those of you that have converted your AC to OBA (with york compressor), did you leave the compressor laying down, or did you turn it vertical?...
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I run my York upright for filling the 38 s. Works great and quick. No oil mod yet and may never get around to it for as much as its used. Dont forget...
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Last post by MT1
Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:11 pm
Anyone running Fox shocks?
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AwesomeJ10 »
Fri May 17, 2013 9:02 am
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I picked up a set of Fox 2.0's from Down South Motorsports and put them on the Lexus. 12 front 10 rear. OMG what a difference they make!! It's rides...
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yeah, Fox shocks are GREAT!
I ended up moving the reservoirs over (per Stuka's advice), but I failed to think about the reservoir hose. I didn't...
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Last post by AwesomeJ10
Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:49 am
Sanden based OBA set up?
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jaber »
Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:19 am
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OK, so the debate on the york is going on, but, my Caddy came with a Sanden style.
Does anyone have a link to a layout for using it? I guess my main...
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In the middle of the Sanden upgrade here.
There is a sticker on my compressor that says it came with 6.09OZ
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Last post by Dusty
Fri May 31, 2013 11:46 pm
NP208 bolt pattern?
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4x4Dad »
Fri May 03, 2013 11:32 am
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Hey guys,
My NP229 just grenaded. Sounds like a can of rocks in there.
I've searched here and the mothership for this specific answer, but I can't...
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Dodge kept the 208 through '89
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Last post by carnuck
Tue May 07, 2013 9:23 pm
Shock lengths
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RamJetFSJ »
Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:39 pm
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Need some input on my shock lengths. I have the following: 80 Wag 4 Rusty springs, 1 lift shackle front, 2 block rear. Ford F250 shock towers in...
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So just to sum up this thread, I am swapping out the 2 rear blocks for a 1 zero rate add a leaf (steel block that bolts to the spring pack), and went...
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Last post by RamJetFSJ
Tue Apr 30, 2013 9:27 am
Thinking about twin sticking my j20...
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nc wagoneer »
Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:02 pm
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So, I've been reading up on twin sticking a bunch and since I plan on running a Mercedes om617 putting out 150/200 hp/tq I'm thinking twin sticking...
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Towards the end of the page, I did a home brew twin stick. ;)
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Last post by jaber
Sun Apr 28, 2013 8:23 pm
FSJ cage pics
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wewillsurvive »
Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:51 pm
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Anyone caged (internal) their GW?
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I designed it, someone else built it for me, I never wheeled the Jeep, someone else is now giving it the attention it deserves...
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Last post by Dmntxn77
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:16 pm
Minor upgrades...
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Gumby »
Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:34 pm
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I just wanted to post what I have been doing on my waggy in regards to offroad capability. I came across these LED lights and wanted to try them...
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I hope not too Flint. It has been doing pretty good since I put in a new starter, the lights are good enough for me. I plan on using something...
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Last post by Gumby
Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:35 am
Flat Spotted Bias Plys
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RamJetFSJ »
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:01 pm
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Well, I have no experience w/ bias ply tires. Ive got a set of Maxxis Bighorns that were brand new when I put them on 8 years ago, but they have sat,...
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I bought the tires/rims on my J20 from a guy on CL. He had them on a 60's 3/4 ton dodge for like 6-8 years while he restored it. Same story - he...
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Last post by AwesomeJ10
Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:10 pm
adding height to a lift
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skunkape87 »
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:59 pm
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hi i recently bought a 87 GW that already had a 4 inch lift and 31s im looking to put 33s or 35s under it and wanted to get some opinions on which...
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Biggest you can buy is 1 lift (which is actually a shackle 2 longer than stock). I used XJ rear lift shackles on mine, since it was done before...
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Last post by RamJetFSJ
Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:56 pm
Body Lift Question
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Mr. Goatman »
Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:32 pm
The directions from BJs are somewhat vague. The other mounts are pretty straightforward but the front core supports do not look right. There is an...
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Last post by Mr. Goatman
Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:32 pm
something different fails in block lift
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fulsizjeep »
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:42 am
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I have never seen this before so tossing it out to general audience. These 2 blocks were installed in Oct 98 with 2 AAL for the Black Diamond lift I...
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I would ream that bigger hole out enough to accept a sleeve for teh alignment pin and make sure the next set of Ubolts was super tight. Some guys use...
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Last post by carnuck
Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:21 am
Mild Wheeler Rear Axle options
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RamJetFSJ »
Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:42 pm
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Im building a mild wheeler, more of a expedition/camping rig, than a wheeler, but I want the rear to be pretty bullet proof, so I dont get stranded...
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Check the full size vans for D60 rears.
Those are the widest D60's made. Typically around 71 .
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Last post by Stuka
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:17 am
D60 Truss
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AwesomeJ10 »
Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:04 pm
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Well the J10 Honcho has a broken/bent front axle. :banghead: I think the tubes bent right where they go into the diff cause it's leaking right...
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yeah so long story short.... the GM D60 king pin front axle has been abused.
I've recently replaced all of the TRE's and the steering links and set...
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Last post by AwesomeJ10
Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:12 am
Off Road Tool Kit Suggestions...
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MT1 »
Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:05 am
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While I tend to have good intentions on a tool selection for off roading trips it seems that I always have a need for the one tool I failed to pack....
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I've come to realize the best preparation comes from practice. If you wrench on your Jeep often, you can get a sense of the tools you need and put...
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Last post by shimniok
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:15 pm
Flipping a pitman arm
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j20brett »
Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:48 am
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Is this possible? Are the splines tapered on teh arm itself? I would like to run a 2 or 4 dpa upside down to give the steering a little more...
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Well poop. Thanks for trying it for me!!
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Last post by j20brett
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:03 am
Lift Kit 101 Questions.
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kirk »
Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:55 pm
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Im still a ways off from lift. But, I cant find what I'm looking for. Remember, Im a fSJ newb. XJs and TJs, no FSJs. I want to run a 3 or 4 lift on...
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There is a local shop here that sells BDS. I have riden in a BDS lifted rig and it was pretty nice. I think I'll use them if I ever do another one.
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Last post by Mr. Goatman
Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:07 pm
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