"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
10/16/2016 at 03:21 • Filed to: None
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"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
10/16/2016 at 03:21 • Filed to: None | 5
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I took my new jeep to play in the sand today. A bunch of friends came out, including the new owner of Statutory Grape (also known as the Purple Submarine). Many shenanigans were had, and I finally realized my life-long goal of seeing a Geo Tracker get mad air. Seriously, it flew. We were all pleasantly surprised that it didn’t come apart on landing. I would have felt pretty bad if it broke, since I’m pretty sure Frank only brought it out so I’d quit nagging him to bring it out. Frank’s a good sport.
Rock Bottom likes doing jeep things, like waving at other Jeep drivers and talking about how “sick” the new Pennywise album is... if that’s a thing...
Little Willy hanging out with Statutory Grape (now under new management), and a couple other hunyucks
FLASHBACK: The last time I went off roading, things went south because I make bad choices... choices that fill the cup holders with swampy water. Pic included because it’s fun to pick on stupid people, even if those people are us.
FLASHBACK: Classic 2015 picture of Das Rommel, which is currently disassembled for Mercedes diesel swap. I love this machine more than life itself. Pic included because Das Rommel is fantastic and everyone loves a rust-free XJ.
Today I learned that bone stock Wranglers can get several feet off the ground without being damaged. I also learned that old Cherokees can do things new Wranglers cannot because mass is bad.
Got any pictures of your jeeps trucks/cars/dogs/horses/wife doing dumb stuff? Post ‘em up!!
FunkyHatch
> Rock Bottom
10/16/2016 at 06:51 |
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Statutory Grape is not a cute name. It’s sad.
Jobjoris
> Rock Bottom
10/16/2016 at 09:54 |
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Seems you had fun. Pictures of my jeeps trucks/cars/dogs/horses/wife doing dumb stuff? I let my wife drive my car last week, does that count? Or what about driving an F150 in Europe?
What Mercedes engine are you using in that XJ?
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Rock Bottom
> Jobjoris
10/16/2016 at 14:10 |
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An F150 in Europe is impressive! Is it practically impossible to park?
The XJ is getting an OM617, turbo 5 cyl. They’re said to be immortal at stock power levels. Unrelated: anyone want to buy an engineless Mercedes?
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Jobjoris
> Rock Bottom
10/16/2016 at 14:41 |
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You’ll have to do some reconnaissance. Around town it was easy after a while. When you went for new places it was... difficult at the least! Our parking spaces usually are 5 meters. The F150 is... not! (5.80)
Wow, good luck with that! That engine is older than the car? Keep us posted!
StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
> Rock Bottom
10/17/2016 at 10:00 |
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Silver Lake is awesome. Took my ‘95 XJ 5 speed there with some friends this spring. Was only able to make it up Test Hill if I was alone in the car, downshifting to first at the top. Beat on that thing for 2 days and drove 3 hours home like it was nothing.
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Rock Bottom
> StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
10/17/2016 at 12:22 |
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5 speed XJ is best XJ! And my experience tells me that a 4 liter XJ is about the best thing to run in the sand. Light-ish and powerful-ish!
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StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
> Rock Bottom
10/18/2016 at 00:38 |
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It was a ton of fun. Needs gears though. Stock is like 3.08 with 31's doesn’t help.
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Rock Bottom
> StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
10/18/2016 at 10:25 |
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Auton 4.0 XJs had 3.55s stock, I bet it’d be easy-ish to source some locally! What rear end to you have? Dana 35 or Chrysler?
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StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
> Rock Bottom
10/18/2016 at 15:09 |
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Probably could.
I have the 8.25
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Rock Bottom
> StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
10/19/2016 at 10:57 |
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Lucky dog
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StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
> Rock Bottom
10/19/2016 at 13:11 |
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yup. Its a good winter beater. 3" lift, 31's and a 5 speed.