We call him Mr Riggish

[Dave]

Safe travels Dan. 

Sounds like an awesome trip, but watch your six.  Are traveling in a group?

 

[KevinG]

Sounds like it will be a fun trip!  Have fun and be safe!

[Jetlau3]

10 hours ago, Dave said:

Safe travels Dan. 

Sounds like an awesome trip, but watch your six.  Are traveling in a group?

 

There are 6 of us in 2 vehicles . Me in the Jeep pulling the trailer and Marco in the cruiser .  I think we will be okay . Going straight down to La bufadora on day 1 so skipping the border towns . 

[Jetlau3]

towed the Xventure XV-2 over 1200 miles through Baja over the last 8 days .  Didn’t get to properly shake down the Jeep or use the lockers but the alignment, handling , 5.38 gears are awesome . 
 

put a new heavy duty jockey wheel on the trailer and it’s a beast . 
 

Now just need to set aside a weekend in 2023 for some wheeling !   Happy new year y’all 

 

 

[AJK]

Jeep looking good Dan!

[Jetlau3]

Looking to pick up a set of chains after borrowing Greers today.  Anyone have recommendation on a decent affordable set and where to purchase ? 
 

What’s typical price I should expect ? 

[Jetlau3]

[fiend]

9 hours ago, Jetlau3 said:

Looking to pick up a set of chains after borrowing Greers today.  Anyone have recommendation on a decent affordable set and where to purchase ? 
 

What’s typical price I should expect ? 

Check out these guys. Prices range from $275-400 a set, depending on model/style. 
 

https://qualitychaincorp.com

[Jetlau3]

Thanks Greer . I checked them out and got confused by the different options . I just picked up a set of 37x12.5 r17 titan chains off etrailer with a retainer for about $220 shipped 

 

didn’t want to spend more since I’m not 100% staying at this tire size or going up to 38s . Wonder if there is a big quality difference given some are in the $350-400 range . 
 

Figure will use these 1-2 times a year best:  good to have in the Jeep for when they just check if you have them on the way to BB regardless 

 

[Jdofmemi]

That looks like a good deal Dan. 

 

Also, it's easy to add a few links to make them git 38s if you go to them later. 

[Jetlau3]

What kind of mileage do you all typically get out of your tires before performance starts to degrade . My coopers have 33k miles on them and are at between 12-13 32nds . Seems like there is more life left .  
 

since tires are so expensive, gonna run them for a bit longer 

[Jdofmemi]

Not counting mud, they are good for a while still. 

 

One Moab trip, a guy had the same Coopers as you, and maybe half the tread you have, or even less. 

 

He had plenty of grip, and zero issues. 

[AJK]

On 1/8/2023 at 11:27 AM, Jetlau3 said:

What kind of mileage do you all typically get out of your tires before performance starts to degrade . My coopers have 33k miles on them and are at between 12-13 32nds . Seems like there is more life left .  
 

since tires are so expensive, gonna run them for a bit longer 

LOL, I just turned 34k miles and going on my 5th set of tires and 2nd set of 40s, so I am no help.

[Jetlau3]

14 minutes ago, AJK said:

LOL, I just turned 34k miles and going on my 5th set of tires and 2nd set of 40s, so I am no help.

. Thought I was bad when I went from 35s to 37s after like 1000 miles . 5th set of tires in 35k is impressive haha 

[Jetlau3]

New shoes . Finally pulled trigger on some 38s . Decided to have shop mount and balance for $50 a rim. 

 

Almost new spare is going on the trailer after I get a tire carrier and a spare wheel 

 

Rig went back to shop to fix leaker inner axle seal and front locker . Can we please go wheeling soon once this is all done ? Ready to hit some trails in March / April . Hopefully we can make Moab work. 

 

[fiend]

Looking good.  I see maybe an inch clearance to get that jeep into the garage.  

[Jdofmemi]

Looking good Dan!

 

The 38s seem like a good compromise. I'm sure you will be happy with them. 

 

I took an hoping to get some local runs in before Moab. 

[Jetlau3]

Fun weekend camping with the Jeep and trailer up in the eastern sierras . Hit a few alpine lakes and did some dispersed camping up on Owen’s Gorge Road .  Jeep feels great . Looking forward to the rubicon / fordyce in august 

 

[AJK]

Glad to see you out using the new setup!

[Jdofmemi]

Looks like a fun time Dan! 

[Weebz]

Set up looks great.   Jealous you have all that at your finger tips.  

[Jetlau3]

Guilty of not posting here as often as I should .. favoring the WhatsApp . 
 

some updates . 
 

got the hepta mnf sliders welded on.  First impression these are super beefy .  The poison spider sliders I got used from Don did their part for 3 years but if it wasn’t for the skins, I bet I would have damaged the body since they were bent and touching on both sides .  Pup (Fury) approves 

I also found a crack on the inside of my integrated hitch after towing the trailer on the last trip 

 

I knew I wasn’t supposed to be towing on this thing and was just playing with fire .. was checking it every time out of the car . So ordered up a hepta mnf bolt on rear bumper that allows use of the oem hitch receiver .  Looks like this

 

Brian’s and stand up dude and because I missed the July 4th discount, he is powdercoating this and shipping it to me free . Won’t get here until after the rubicon / fordyce.  Need to figure out chase light mounting on the evo tire carrier (Jim checking your set up out ) , and how to mount the 7 pin trailer connector .  So far best I’ve found is this Pollak adapter from a photo from that other forum . So that’s my plan . 

headed to monache meadows this weekend then rubicon with some of y’all the week after . Hell ya California summer 

 

 

 

[Jdofmemi]

1 hour ago, Jetlau3 said:

Guilty of not posting here as often as I should .. favoring the WhatsApp . 
 

some updates . 
 

got the hepta mnf sliders welded on.  First impression these are super beefy .  The poison spider sliders I got used from Don did their part for 3 years but if it wasn’t for the skins, I bet I would have damaged the body since they were bent and touching on both sides .  Pup (Fury) approves 

I also found a crack on the inside of my integrated hitch after towing the trailer on the last trip 

 

I knew I wasn’t supposed to be towing on this thing and was just playing with fire .. was checking it every time out of the car . So ordered up a hepta mnf bolt on rear bumper that allows use of the oem hitch receiver .  Looks like this

 

Brian’s and stand up dude and because I missed the July 4th discount, he is powdercoating this and shipping it to me free . Won’t get here until after the rubicon / fordyce.  Need to figure out chase light mounting on the evo tire carrier (Jim checking your set up out ) , and how to mount the 7 pin trailer connector .  So far best I’ve found is this Pollak adapter from a photo from that other forum . So that’s my plan . 

headed to monache meadows this weekend then rubicon with some of y’all the week after . Hell ya California summer 

 

 

 

Dan

 

I would recommend mounting the plug up behind the bumper somewhere. 

 

I guarantee you will smash it at some point if you put it where it's pictured. 

[Jetlau3]

24 minutes ago, Jdofmemi said:

Dan

 

I would recommend mounting the plug up behind the bumper somewhere. 

 

I guarantee you will smash it at some point if you put it where it's pictured. 

Yah I like where mine is on top now but this one isn’t deep enough on top . Not sure how to mount it behind the bumper but maybe when I see the bumper mounted I’ll have better idea 

[AJK]

That crack almost looks like its just the cheap paint they wrap it in and not the metal.