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Post by jpnjim on Mar 5, 2006 12:01:50 GMT -5
I joined BSJ in 1999. My Trail Jeep is a Comanche (MJ). I started building it a couple years age to replace the old MJ trail truck that was pretty beat. It's not done yet, but here's the specs so far: 92' 4.0L HO adapted to use Renix engine controls 01' NV3550 82' D300, flipped over, HD rear output, stock gears for now 87' high pinion ft D30, Alloy USA shafts, Lock Right, vac disconnect deleted, LCA mounting points raised up, 4.56's 69' Hemi' Charger D60 rear, Moser shafts, Detroit, 11" drums, 4.56's Mostly RE lift: RE arms & track bar, RE 4.5" ZJ coils, Rugged Trail & RS9000 shocks, SOA rear. WNC ft bumper, Warn M8000, home built rear bumper & skids (still working on skids). 2001 XJ nose, doors, interior, etc. Q78 TSL's/ Allied beadlocks I've been wheeling my DD XJ while building the MJ, so here's the specs for that: 98' XJ stock 4.0L/auto/D30/8.25"/3.55's 4.5" RE, with uppers/lowers, HD track bar & 3.5" leafs/shackles. 32x11.5" BFG MT's (currently 31x10.5" TrXus's on for the winter) on Eagle alloys BPI ft bumper, homebuilt skids & rock rails. My first wheeling Jeep was a J4000 pickup I bought ~1990. (3/4 ton, 360/4bbl, 6.32:1 1st gear T-18/D20, D44/D60 w/4.10's on 33's). It was a tight fit on most trails, so I went with an XJ on 32's in 1994. Owned a couple more XJ's, MJ's, and YJ's since then, some daily drivers, some for parts. For future mods, I hope to finish the MJ's T-case/skids, and get it up, and on the trail soon, If I ever get the time, I'll wake up the XJ a little with 4.10's (using an old Mopar 8 3/4" rear), and either a full Detroit, or a Powerlock set up tight. old MJ:   Current MJ: 65.42.106.152/forums/showthread.php?t=62308265.42.106.152/forums/showthread.php?t=68252165.42.106.152/forums/showthread.php?t=675004 |
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Post by johnsxj on Apr 5, 2006 20:34:34 GMT -5
Soon as I learn how to post a photo I will. If you look at the photos of the April cut+wheel in the members board, mine is the red XJ with the grey hood.
Vehicle: '88 XJ (mostly '88 anyhow)
Mods: '96 4.0 with '91 electronics, AX-15, NP231 w/SYE, Disc Ford 8.8 4.56 w/Powertrax, non disconnect D30 4.56 w/OX, RE 5.5" short arm lift front, 3" BDS springs TeraFlex revolvers 1" block rear, 35-10.5/15 Swamper SSRs on Soft 8 rims, '97 XJ mirrors, TJ rear fender flares on all 4 corners, homebuilt diamond plate quarter armor, RockRatz rocker armor, homebuilt hand throttle, Tomkin rear bumper w/homebuilt tire carrier, eBay front bumper reworked for winch mount and sealed for air tank, AC converted to OBA, Superwinch ep9000 w/in-cab control, more gauges than an airplane.
Future mods: Heavy crank 4.7 stroker in the works, possibly a granny low 4 speed, install the front and belly skids that are sitting in the garage, continue the diamond plate along the doors and front fenders, and possibly get the body painted all one color (GASP!!!)
I just joined Baystate this year.
Been wheeling for about 18 years now.
This is my 3rd Jeep and 4th 4x4:
'83 CJ w/2.5" lift and 31 AT's
'87 XJ w/1" boost squeezed 31 AT's
First 4x4 was an '82 Subaru GL wagon that even had a factory low-range!!!
Hope to keep my current XJ until it rots away or breaks in half.
John
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Post by smileyfish on Apr 6, 2006 12:46:51 GMT -5
i also can't figure out how to add a picture. curently have a 03 tj sport with 4" lift, tereflex quick disconects in front, re front trac bar, ox locker in stock dana 30,re sye, cv shaft, power trax lunchbox in rear, 33 x10.5 bfg muds, superwinch epi 9,000, psc rocker guards, skid row engin skid, other than that she is stock for now. john and i have been wheeling together since 91 (give or take) my first rig was 87 toy,second 89 yj, now this one.
mark
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Post by nvdave on May 5, 2006 17:59:11 GMT -5
Hmmm, lets see. I currently drive a grey/black 2000 TJ sport. It's got a 2" spacer lift and 32" BFG All-terrains on it. Sway bar quick-disconnects.(cause I kept breaking the oem ones), a 48" High-Lift jack, and 4:10's. I'm not yet familiar enough with this site to post a pic, but will as soon as I can. This jeep has been across the country 4 times, has 115k on it, and runs perfectly. I've been wheeling in Maine, Colorado, Nevada, California, and New Mexico. Obviously not the extreme trails, but I'd like to think my off-road skills are improving just the same. No serious body damage yet.
I just joined BSJ this week (5/5/6) and look forward to making a handful of trail runs each year with a great group of people.
This is my fourth jeep. I've had a 87 YJ, a 97 XJ sport, and a 97 TJ.
I've probably been wheeling 12-15 yrs, though the early years were with vehicles like a 76' gremlin, 76 VW Rabbit, and a 80 Datsun B210. They're not 4WD but each cost me under $100 and with the exception of the Datsun lasted more than 6 months before succumbing to harsh conditions. The Datsun, well, it lasted about 90 minutes out in a field before being swallowed by a ditch that just jumped out in front of me.
Hope to see you all at the southern Maine invitational trail run.
Oh yeah, there is a pic of my jeep next to my name. It was taken near Gold Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains June 25, 2005. Even at that time of year we had to turn back due to the snow being too deep up above 8500ft.
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Post by Scott on May 14, 2006 19:02:42 GMT -5
 Tell us about the mods you have made.Teraflex 3T (3") lift, M.O.R.E. MML, M.O.R.E. 1" BL, Teraflex Shocks, Teraflex Steering Skid, RE Hand Throttle JKS Adjustable track bar, JKS Quicker Discos, Bassett 15x7 w/3.5bs wheels, 32x11.5 Interco SSR's, Curry HD Tie rod system, OME Steering Stabilizer, 1 1/2"Seat Risers, Poison Spyder Rocker Knockers, Fumoto oil drain valve, Skid Row Engine Skid, Rock-It CB Antenna Mount, Firestick, Cobra 75WXST CB, Best Top Soft up/lower doors, El-Cheepo Mirrors for soft/no doors, Herculiner'd Tub,Kilby Gas Tank Skid Tell us about the mods you hope to make in the future.SYE! w/Belly-up upper/lower CA's...The list goes on  How long have you been a member of Baystate?Nov2005 How long have you been offroading?Had several Toyotas years ago, Mostly did Sand or Gravel pit type 4wheeling. Never did the "Rock" thing... Is this your first jeep?Yes in Deed, wont be my last ;D I may look into getting a Military type jeep in the future as a project. |
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Post by karl on May 17, 2006 10:00:52 GMT -5
 Tell us about the mods you have made.Uhm.....IPF H4 conversion headlights, silverstar bulbs for fogs, and removed the shade from them as well, 31x10.5 tires on black steelies by the end of the month Tell us about the mods you hope to make in the future.armor, armor, armor. How long have you been a member of Baystate?The check is in the mail! (really!) How long have you been offroading?If offroading includes the midwestern time honored tradition of slopping around in cornfields, then i've been doing it since about '86. If you mean something that might require some skill...i've been a few times over the last 4 years, but not a lot. I'm a novice for sure. Is this your first jeep?yep |
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Post by jayr on May 17, 2006 11:31:05 GMT -5
Hey y'all thought I should introduce myself since I havent been able to make it to any BSJ runs yet this year.
Rig: 05 LJ softop 4L, 6spd, D30, D44 w/ stock LSD
Mods to date: 3" Full Traction susp lift, Full Traction steering stabilizer, 33 x 10.5 x 15 BFG MTs on stock Ravines, Jeep Medic engine/oil skid, Kilby steering box skid, Cobra CB, Wilson 3ft flex, fire ext., 48" red hi-lift, Jeeperman rear bumper/tc/third brake light (to go on as soon as its delivered any day now), no carpeting with rubber floor mats, Manik nerf bars for the wife/kids, Mobil 1 5W-30
Mods to come: lockers and/or Detroit Tru-tracs, gears, rocker guards (when I wreck those low hanging nerfs!), gas tank skid, belly up, anti-rock, HD steering, black steelies (when I wreck my stockers), Herculined tub (as soon as I buy it), trail corners, LED rears, BL/MML or long-arm upgrade so someday I can fit 35s, Redline MTL and gear oil, and on and on!
I have been a member at BSJ since March 06.
Home: Adams, MA
I wheel about 1/month (wish I had time for more) with my rig so ~1 yr experience driving, but have been passenger/spotter in friend's rigs for about 4 yrs (= novice). Been on a Jeep run earlier this year with another club.
This is my first jeep and I do/have done all the work on it myself
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Post by extremeex1 on May 17, 2006 14:05:40 GMT -5
Rocker knocker on pritchett canyon in moab  mods to my jeep include: 3" rustys springs, 1" body lift, medic tummy tuck and engine skid, TJ Fab front and rear bumpers and rocker guards, Rokmen corner gaurds, Lou's custom cat back, 33x12.50 truxus mts on steelies. winchline synthetic trail line and pro spotter lines, and some other stuff i am sure i am forgeting. plans for the future: 4" springs in the front, Nth degree spring relocators for the rear, TNT longarm kit, 35" tires not sure what ones yet, tube fenders front and rear, and atleast a trail cage, Been a member of baystate for a year or so and been really wheeling for 2 years give or take. this is the first jeep i have been able to mod and have alot of fun with but i have had and XJ and a WJ TJ Tanner |
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Post by LJScott on May 25, 2006 14:27:16 GMT -5
- My name is Scott Jones
- I joined Baystate in May of 2006
- My first off-road driving experience was at Jeep 101
- This is my first Jeep
 - My Jeep is a 2006 Rubicon Unlimited with a 4.0L, automatic and Dana 44s with locking hubs.
- I have added Hela off road lights, Bulletproof bumpers, and a Warn winch. I have a Skid Row steering box skid plate still to be installed.
- Planned future upgrades include a lift kit, 33" tires and additional skid plates.
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Post by provfirescott on Jul 31, 2006 16:29:32 GMT -5
Hi my name is Scott. I live in Norton My first 4x4 was a Toyota FJ40 with a 350 Chevy This is my 2nd Jeep This is my 06 Red Rubicon My Jeep next to Jeffs when stock     ![]() Mods so far as follows: Nth 6"LA Rockhard rollcage Nittomudgrapplers 35x12.50x16 on Moabs Rokmen Sliders RockCrushers Front and Rear UTurn Steering Electric Compressor on board Besttop soft doors 2 Fire Extinguishers Rock Lights Locker Mod Fog Light Mod hood Lock Arm Rests Black Headlight Rings Clear marker lights Grab Handles Small Misc stuff Future Mods Expedition One bumpers front and rear(on order) Trail only beadlocks Axles AirRock Exoskeloton winch Onboard air Will think of more !!!! |
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Post by gus310 on Aug 1, 2006 21:38:03 GMT -5
1994 yj 4.0 5spd
cheap chrome intake for relocation of airbox...
(hydrolocking=no fun)
throttle body spacer
b&m ripper shifter
4" rustys sua
33 9.5 15 bfg mt on ar767 15x8
custom highline fender mod...(see american expedition vehicles)
custom pipe stinger on narrowed bumper
custom swaybar discos
stereo
Cb radio w/ 107" whip antenna
removed rear seat for tools and excuse not to carry more than one passenger
Soon to come
Ford 9" rear with lock right and 4.86 gears
4.88's in dana 30 front (and even later, upgraded shafts)
sye and cv ds (maybe a belly pan)
35" mud tires and crager soft 8 black steelies
Front wheel spacers4.5 lp to 5.5
drop front track bar, or make it quick disco(well see how it rides)
more plans to come
being on the forum doesnt make me a member does it??
ive been wheeling since i had a mountain bike , got my dl and an s-15 jimmy, and wheeled it, had a couple of rigs but never wheeled much, nevermind legally until this jeep( i had a 92 wrangler a few cars ago) i now wheel with my brother and the guys in ttora and ne4roc. Names Asa and im 23 in groton MA btw
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Post by ratmloud on Sept 22, 2006 7:50:32 GMT -5
Post a pic of your jeep here.  Tell us about the mods you have made. So far franken lift 2.5 lift and al's upper a-arms, moab wheels and MT/R's, full skids, warn winch, fr. and rear hitches Tell us about the mods you hope to make in the future. boulder bars, rear locker, I am sure more will follow. How long have you been a member of Baystate? just found this forum How long have you been offroading? just started Is this your first jeep? yes |
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Post by ratmloud on Oct 31, 2006 9:13:54 GMT -5
heres a pic from sunday, incase you didn't think I would really take it in the woods.  |
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Post by 88jeepxj on Dec 14, 2006 9:28:44 GMT -5
Newbie here  Actually I've been a JU member for about 6 years and a NAXJA member for over a year...but I was looking for a local club and I found you! I think I saw you at Sylvan St. Grille a couple months ago. I drove through the parking lot but didn't stop. Anyway... This is my fourth XJ, and she is bone stock! Exciting, I know! ;D  My OME 2" springs are in my basement and I'm searching for a good set of 30" AT tires now. I guess I'll also need tow hooks and a CB radio if I want to join the club. I offroaded my '88 XJ a bunch of time but I haven't been off pavement since I sold her 4 years ago...it is time to get back out there! I hope to meet you all soon. -Jeff 1999 XJ Classic P.S. Someone posted about a 4.0L for sale on Craigslist. Ironically it is mine. If anyone needs a motor in a pinch or a good basis for a rebuild let me know...I'll sell it cheap to BS members. |
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Post by ChrisD2008 on Jan 24, 2007 20:07:32 GMT -5
Post a pic of your jeep here. Tell us about the mods you have made. Tell us about the mods you hope to make in the future. How long have you been a member of Baystate? How long have you been offroading? Is this your first jeep? KEV   about it :4.5" lift longer lca homebrew roof carrer/light mount/hi-lift jack homebrew front bumper winch homebrew rear tire carrer bumper homebrew rock sliers 31" swamper tsl twin batterys second question : not sure yet hubby does all the work. third question: since 2006 fourth question:a few times with this club as of today 10/24/07 fifth question: nope not our first jeep |
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Actually I've been a JU member for about 6 years and a NAXJA member for over a year...but I was looking for a local club and I found you! I think I saw you at Sylvan St. Grille a couple months ago. I drove through the parking lot but didn't stop.