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warbi
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Postby warbi » Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:23 am

Hi, I am Warren Biggs. I just recently bought a 2010 Jeep Rubicon 2-door, 6-speed manual transmission. I have been driving Jeeps for 15 years and Wranglers for 9. In fact the black Jeep at the photo is my '01 Jeep Sahara. I had an '06 Rubicon, but I totalled it in the mountains. I was hitting one of my favorite areas to hike. It was my first time out for that season. I had driven the road plenty of times so I was drifting and taking a little air on the puny bimps. I was coming around a corner and saw a washout... too late!!! I broke the axle, FLIPPED (not rolled) the Jeep, and totalled it! :oops:
As you can see the poor old '01 is not the most suited for off-road. I have done a bunch of drifting on dirt and snow. I have also taken air a few times. I have not done any rock crawls or hill-climbing. The Rubicon has a 4" Superlift, Panther Incubus wheels, Hankook 315/70 17", and Dana axles, but I can't find the numbers on the axle. I am looking forward to learning a lot about off-roading and also fixing up my ride. I already have ideas on upgrading my vehicle slowly but surely. I will be setting aside $200/month. It's not the most money, but it will let me upgrade some. First, I want to get a new front bumper and D-rings (if necessary), then a winch, maybe a front skid plate, eventually an onboard air system. lol Anyway, look forward to seeing you guys. I might even make it out for Sunday's Sandfest!

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warbi
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Postby warbi » Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:41 am

Oops... and how could I forget beadlock wheels?!?!? lol
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Grumpy
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Postby Grumpy » Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:27 am

Welcome to the nuthouse! I think you'll find things a mite entertaining around here, particularly if WT and OG are feeling ornery :roll:
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Roman
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Postby Roman » Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:32 pm

Starting points should be recovery and safety! Tow hooks, shackle mounts, upgraded roll cage/reinforcement, recovery gear (straps, shackles, shovel, hi-lift)

None of these items are the most fun, but you can't have any fun without them! YOU WILL GET STUCK!!! If you don't, you're not trying hard enough 8)
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Postby OldGreen » Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:27 pm

Roman points out the biggest "problem" with a Rubicon.. .they are capable enough to get you DEEP into trouble. . .safety and recovery should come stock on them. :lol:
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Postby iaccocca » Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:58 pm

OldGreen wrote:Roman points out the biggest "problem" with a Rubicon.. .they are capable enough to get you DEEP into trouble. . .


Oh I don't know about that, or do I :oops:
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