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Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:45 pm
by SoCalli V8
Awesome, Wheel Suspension, Tire Combination and > graphic Pictures......

I am always blow away by the 'Diverisity', from our members here ....We :supz:

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:53 pm
by dumb lady
AWESOME pics! Looks like an awesome good time too. :prayer: :prayer: :prayer:

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:25 pm
by LiftedAWDAstro
Do you guys realize the pics were from December 2006? LOL :D

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:09 pm
by Jersey John
#-o #-o #-o #-o =D> =D> :muhaha: I miss PARAGON!! Have ya ever been to roushe creek? :cry:

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:46 pm
by LiftedAWDAstro
We went there last fall for the RCRocs competition but that is all we have been there for. We are hoping to do at least 1 wheeling trip this year but due to the cost of fuel to run the 260 mile (one way) trip, I doubt we'll make it.

Did you wheel your Astro at Paragon?

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:59 pm
by Jersey John
I just got my safari, I used to own a 86 CJ-7 that I would wheel with just about every weekend, and when the wife and kids came with I would take the cherokee. I was a member of BMJA with Kyle & Steph. I spent alot of time in the double black trails. Lots of good time's and broken part's at Paragon. :supz: I have not spent alot of time at Roushe Creek and got rid of my Jeep's :cry: ( family out grew them & they out grew the wallet).

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 1:36 pm
by reaper
LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Do you guys realize the pics were from December 2006? LOL :D
So what.....Still bitchin' pics.
That van of yours has been my favorite van for many years. :heart:

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:43 am
by phr1$k37
Astrophysics wrote: I have 225/70-16 BFG TA KO's and stock 3.42 axles. the van is a bit slow to acclerate from a stop on a steep incline. It would be nice to have 3.73 axle and wow it would be nice to have a 2 speed transfer case....some day...

Once summer comes I will install the 2 inch lift from Overland.

*cough* go more! :D
2" Is good but double think if you want more lol. And if you dont have to deal with underground parking GO HIGHER!

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:03 pm
by outofthebox
Image

Ooops. 8-[

Found a new playground, broke the last few clips holding that bumper cover on. But it still stays on after getting slapped back on. :cheers:

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:44 pm
by WVKayaker
wow...yanked it right off eh!?

I need to check out your new playground sometime

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:46 pm
by phr1$k37
outofthebox wrote: Found a new playground, broke the last few clips holding that bumper cover on. But it still stays on after getting slapped back on. :cheers:

:cheers: I have tears in my eyes and memories of my moment. GET that lift on will ya!? PS I think I am on my fourth rear steal bumper and second for front. :D

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:03 pm
by outofthebox
phr1$k37 wrote:
:cheers: I have tears in my eyes and memories of my moment. GET that lift on will ya!? PS I think I am on my fourth rear steal bumper and second for front. :D
The lift is in the summer plans, just need more time away from school and more time at work to pay for it. Paying for rent sucks. #-o

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:37 pm
by phr1$k37

Ah right rent. So are you staying with 2" Lift? Or just a tad bit more ... say 4"?

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:06 pm
by outofthebox
I'm still not 100% on either the 2" or 4". I'd like the clearance from the 4", but I'm a bit afraid of it being a bit of a dog with such a jump in tire size. Granted shes no speed demon as it is, so lord knows it might not be a huge deal, but with it as my daily I'm still worried about gas. I'm leaning towards the 2" just for ease and cost, also worried about wearing out the CV joints with the 4", they've already got 120kish on them already, and the less driveline wear I can cause the better.

Re: Time for some new wheeling pics!

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:20 pm
by phr1$k37

Well I wont lie that MPG did fall but whatever ... never cared - from stock form it was already drinking more gas than the 383 stroked V8 ;p
If you are that worried about those stuff which I guess my lift is still new so I have yet to see those problems, 2" with a small up to tire size should do you fine. I guess you are not doing anything too crazy and the 2" (even when I had mine) was quite good and I never really had any big problems till I started going where the big boys with the 35" mud tires were going >.<

BTW mine is 1997 as well. It has been about two years now with it lifted. No complaints - I love her as well as others!