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by matt4wheels
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Other Events & Outings
Topic: Moab - Oct 12-19
Replies: 2
Views: 7354

Re: Moab - Oct 12-19

Definitely, will do! Things are still a go for these dates. If anyone else is considering this or just as a public service announcement, United is now flying direct into Moab (CNY) from Denver.
by matt4wheels
Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Other Events & Outings
Topic: Moab - Oct 12-19
Replies: 2
Views: 7354

Moab - Oct 12-19

Headed to Moab October 12-19 if that’s of interest to anyone. Meeting a group from Michigan (38s-42s) that I’ve ridden with once before. Lisa, her parents and our 2 girls will be flying out. Would likely need to come up with your own sleeping accommodations as we’re at 7 people now including Clint B...
by matt4wheels
Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:03 am
Forum: Technical - All Jeeps
Topic: Jeep TJ Skid Plate
Replies: 3
Views: 9889

Re: Jeep TJ Skid Plate

These may work for you. If the stand height is a little too much, perhaps you could grind or face them down.

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R1746.html
by matt4wheels
Sun Jan 28, 2018 6:17 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: Big Trip Dates
Replies: 37
Views: 65766

Re: Big Trip Dates

With the hope of getting things together in time, we'll more than likely be retreating to the grandparents in Knoxville as we'd have both girls in town with us.
by matt4wheels
Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: Big Trip Dates
Replies: 37
Views: 65766

Re: Big Trip Dates

Interested and following. Please keep me in the loop.
by matt4wheels
Wed Jun 17, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: Colorado 2016
Replies: 41
Views: 109832

Re: Colorado 2016

Lisa, Allie and I are interested in the CO trip. I was there in 2013 for a 'dual sport' type trip comprised of camping, scenic and moderate trail riding. I think winch cable was only pulled 2 or 3 times in total amongst the whole group. On the moderate trails such as Chinamans Gulch, a locker wouldn...
by matt4wheels
Mon Mar 02, 2015 1:51 pm
Forum: Technical - All Jeeps
Topic: 42RLE Opinions
Replies: 5
Views: 10389

Re: 42RLE Opinions

Matt/Dave, great thoughts and insight. I've been kicking around the idea of an LJ but the majority I seem to find are autos. That and the price on these seem to be climbing. But I was also surprised to find so many built LJ's running the auto. Crawl Magazine's Larry Nickell ran his in KOH with the s...
by matt4wheels
Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Technical - All Jeeps
Topic: 42RLE Opinions
Replies: 5
Views: 10389

42RLE Opinions

Curious what the opinions are on this transmission or running an automatic in general for fairly serious offroad use (3/4 - 1T, 37-40s)? Vehicle in quesiton is a 04 LJ. Curious about things such as overheating, engine braking, water intrusion/susceptibility, crawl ratio considerations/feedback, upgr...
by matt4wheels
Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: The Back Room
Topic: No Trespassing
Replies: 6
Views: 9284

Re: No Trespassing

Not my side business!?!?!! These 'Duke's Season Passes' have been selling like hot cakes. Not to mention the beer can scrap value. Perhaps the whole QVC infomercial pushed things over the top.

Sorry to hear this. Hopefully things can be brought under control quickly.
by matt4wheels
Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: The Back Room
Topic: Serious Loss of Power Dodge Diesel
Replies: 21
Views: 24420

Re: Serious Loss of Power Dodge Diesel

How many miles out of curiosity.
by matt4wheels
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:28 pm
Forum: The Back Room
Topic: 4WD Hardware Gift Card
Replies: 0
Views: 4439

4WD Hardware Gift Card

I took advantage of this today on a set of tires and wanted to share the information. I can say that in my case, this worked in conjunction with their more competitive club pricing and the free shipping offer that is currently in effect. I would talk to Don directly (x917). Under these circumstances...
by matt4wheels
Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: The Back Room
Topic: Serious Loss of Power Dodge Diesel
Replies: 21
Views: 24420

Re: Serious Loss of Power Dodge Diesel

I would start with the fuel filter. Several winters back when still living in Peoria I was forced to change mine out at Thortons there off of 116 as my power went to crap and to the point of "I need to get this off the road". The temp was -15F or so. Popped the new filter in which I happen...
by matt4wheels
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Technical - All Jeeps
Topic: Automatics and crawl ratio? (I'm planning my 8.8 swap)
Replies: 7
Views: 11395

Re: Automatics and crawl ratio? (I'm planning my 8.8 swap)

You can find gen 2 explorer 8.8's with 4.10s stock. Usually found in explorer sports.
by matt4wheels
Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:03 am
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: Moab Utah 2014
Replies: 40
Views: 113477

Re: Moab Utah 2014

Thanks everyone! Should be an interesting transition but we're both excited.
by matt4wheels
Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: Moab Utah 2014
Replies: 40
Views: 113477

Re: Moab Utah 2014

Bonjourno! Unfortunately (sigh..., I know..I know) Lisa and I didn't do a very good job of scheduling things around this trip but we have a 'life event' on the way due June, 8th. There's really no other place I'd rather be than Moab but duty calls. Facetime from Moab probably won't cut it with the M...
by matt4wheels
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.
Replies: 33
Views: 35236

Re: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.

Sorry for the late change of plans but were going to respectfully bow out of this years big trip. Was a no brainier previously but after months of trolling the waters, a reasonable offer showed up the other week and the TJ now has a new home in Virginia. It was really a situation of me now wanting l...
by matt4wheels
Thu May 02, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.
Replies: 33
Views: 35236

Re: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.

Most definetly. Scheduling looks good for the both of us so we plan to meet you guys for Hot Spring. Now I need to blow the dust off of the jeep. My clutch hydraulics seem to have given up the ghost. Need to pickup a pre- bled master/slave. In other news, we both finish grad school next week. Can't ...
by matt4wheels
Thu May 02, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Technical - All Jeeps
Topic: Trans Rebuild HELP, Snap Ring Pliers
Replies: 5
Views: 11102

Re: Trans Rebuild HELP, Snap Ring Pliers

I think mine came from sears but here's another source.

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-44900-Lock- ... B0009OR974
by matt4wheels
Wed May 01, 2013 8:13 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.
Replies: 33
Views: 35236

Re: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.

Duke, I'm leaning towards meeting the group for the Hot Springs portion only. This could change though but those are my initial thoughts. Myself and possibly Lisa wouldn't be opposed to the offer of a place to crash. This may trade off well with the others utilizing a duplex at HS only. I'll respect...
by matt4wheels
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.
Replies: 33
Views: 35236

Re: 2013- THE BIG TRIP.

Curious if 8/23 is a wheeling day or travel day?
by matt4wheels
Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Technical - All Jeeps
Topic: Air bags
Replies: 10
Views: 13347

Re: Air bags

I'm assuming mine are still enabled. Clint Biederman here on the forum may have dealt with his in the past but he's currently skiing in WV. Perhaps he'll chime in when he returns.

Matt
by matt4wheels
Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: The Back Room
Topic: surprise
Replies: 9
Views: 10830

Re: surprise

Congrats Al & Kat. I wouldn't mind an LJ myself.
by matt4wheels
Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: The Back Room
Topic: Chinese Cop Car
Replies: 0
Views: 3201

Chinese Cop Car

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by matt4wheels
Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: MIJC Events & Outings
Topic: January Banquet
Replies: 22
Views: 24334

Re: January Banquet

I was hoping our school schedule overlapped the annual banquet but it ended up being a week off. I think I'll be stuck with pasta for dinner tonight here in GA. Regardless, bon appetit and cheers to another great year with MIJC.