SteveEgerter
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« on: July 28, 2010, 10:57:12 AM » |
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Hi everyone,
I am new here. I live in Boylston,Ma. I have a '97 Jeep TJ, no mods so far but looking forward to it and to meeting the group.
Steve Egerter
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gorilla_skater
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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2010, 11:03:10 AM » |
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Hi Steve,
Welcome! Check the M&G section for our next public M&G.
What mods are you planning on for the TJ?
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Immature = a word, boring people use to describe fun people  98 Jeep Station Wagon, 6.5" lift, ACOS, RE 5.5" Coils, Clayton Offroad 6.5"Leaf Springs, RE Drop Brackets, , 33" Firestone Destination MT's on Soft 15x8 8's w/ 3.75" BS, Detours Tailbone rear tire carrier, Detours Sliders, Olympic Top Hat Rack, Ultraflo Welded Muffler, Tomken T-case skid, DPG Gas Tank Skid & Hidden Hitch, HP D30 w/ Aussie & D44 w/Detroit Locker, 4.56 gears |
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SteveEgerter
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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2010, 11:19:17 AM » |
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well, if I understand correctly I need to have front a rear tow points for trail rides, I think this means that I need to upgrade my bumpers.
Am I right about that? If there were a way to have the tow points without upgrading bumpers I would consider it, but I want to do it right.
Any comments?
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LambChop
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2010, 11:24:24 AM » |
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Welcome!
But most Wranglers came with front and rear tow hooks. If yours did not they can be purchased on the cheap side and bolt right on.
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gorilla_skater
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2010, 11:30:02 AM » |
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Steve, Lambchop is correct, if you don't have these on the front, you can get them pretty cheap. Post up the need in the Pawn Shop. Do you have a rear tow hitch? That can be used as a rear tow point.  |
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Immature = a word, boring people use to describe fun people 98 Jeep Station Wagon, 6.5" lift, ACOS, RE 5.5" Coils, Clayton Offroad 6.5"Leaf Springs, RE Drop Brackets, , 33" Firestone Destination MT's on Soft 15x8 8's w/ 3.75" BS, Detours Tailbone rear tire carrier, Detours Sliders, Olympic Top Hat Rack, Ultraflo Welded Muffler, Tomken T-case skid, DPG Gas Tank Skid & Hidden Hitch, HP D30 w/ Aussie & D44 w/Detroit Locker, 4.56 gears |
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gorilla_skater
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2010, 11:55:26 AM » |
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Here's the complete list of what we require for Trail rides:
Full Size Spare
Meaning you should have a spare that matches the size of the tires you're running. A full size "stock" spare won't cut it if you are running a larger tire than stock. You should have one for just the street anyway
Fire Extinguisher
It's obvious why we need this. You can get one at Walmart or Home Depot for less than $20. Mount it within arms reach if you can.
CB Radio
This is the way we communicate on the trail, and even on the road
Rear and Front Tow Points Bolted through frame
This is one of the most important to get squared away BEFORE the ride (because you can't borrow them). Fronts are easy/cheap on a TJ, XJ not so much. If you have a rear trailer hitch, it makes a great rear tow point.
Tow Straps (No Metal Hooks)
You can get a cheap one at Walmart or Home Depot. If you want to buy a hefty one local, try Cabelas. I got a 3"x30' for $50 there.
Battery Secure
You don't want it bouncing around, shorting out on the hood, or battery acid flying around. Bad for the environment AND the Jeep
Seatbelts for all passengers
Again, Obvious
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Immature = a word, boring people use to describe fun people 98 Jeep Station Wagon, 6.5" lift, ACOS, RE 5.5" Coils, Clayton Offroad 6.5"Leaf Springs, RE Drop Brackets, , 33" Firestone Destination MT's on Soft 15x8 8's w/ 3.75" BS, Detours Tailbone rear tire carrier, Detours Sliders, Olympic Top Hat Rack, Ultraflo Welded Muffler, Tomken T-case skid, DPG Gas Tank Skid & Hidden Hitch, HP D30 w/ Aussie & D44 w/Detroit Locker, 4.56 gears |
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MasterDrazhar
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2010, 12:13:56 PM » |
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Steve, you want a real screen name or do you really want all the spam yer gonna get from using your email address?
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Nasty and ill-tempered? I'll show you nasty and ill-tempered you old pinworm...
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Marty
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2010, 12:24:49 PM » |
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Welcome to the board Steve!./mc
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JeepMM2
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2010, 01:00:44 PM » |
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Welcome Steve. I have a set of front hooks that aren't being used now since I upgraded my front bumper. $20.
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SteveEgerter
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2010, 01:10:37 PM » |
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Welcome Steve. I have a set of front hooks that aren't being used now since I upgraded my front bumper. $20.
Thanks, maybe you could bring them to the next meet & greet? I've been trying to change my displayname, I didn't intentionally set it to my email address, but it looks like I can't do that. Is there any way to change it? |
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Unquotable-ClusterFucker
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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2010, 01:30:32 PM » |
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What do you want it to be! Ill change it but I get to pick your new name
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MasterDrazhar
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2010, 01:34:04 PM » |
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How's the new name now?  |
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Nasty and ill-tempered? I'll show you nasty and ill-tempered you old pinworm...
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SteveEgerter
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« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2010, 02:32:26 PM » |
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How's the new name now? that's certainly interesting ... could you make it SteveEgerter instead? thanks in advance |
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MasterDrazhar
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« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2010, 02:34:34 PM » |
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could you make it SteveEgerter instead?
THAT may cost you extra. |
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Nasty and ill-tempered? I'll show you nasty and ill-tempered you old pinworm...
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