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David and Julie - Intro
August 13, 2022
11:40 am
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David and Julie
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Hey everyone,

Julie and I are new to the Posse, we've attended a couple of meetings and are planning to help out with the trail sign weekend of the 20th.  Anywho, we have traditionally run Fordyce trail exclusively, dabbled on the Rubicon and explored French meadow are, etc.  Our jeep morphed from a stock 1004 TJ to a completely modified rig running 42's.  We are looking forward to getting more involved, and getting back on the trails - our group dissolved over the last several years due to illnesses, etc.

 

Our rig - still running the straight 6, other than that everything has been broken, upgraded and or replaced.  We have an Atlas 5:1 transfer case, 42's with bead locks, Sterling 1 ton in the rear, Dana 50 in the front with 538 gear ratio.  Fuel cell, custom roll cage, on board air and continuous hot water capability running through a heat exchanger (old man trail comfort).  The frame was stretched 7" in the rear and 9" in the front.  The long arms are made from spring steel (old drilling rods) with Heim joints. Also have hydro-assist steering.  Needless to say - its now a trailer queen.

It's definitely a fun rig, looking forward to getting on the trail!

 

David and Julie

August 13, 2022
1:09 pm
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Welcome!  Very nice set up!  

August 13, 2022
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Welcome to the Posse Forum. Look forward to wheeling together. It's so cool that your running the straight 6. thumbs-up

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August 13, 2022
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Welcome.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 13, 2022
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Welcome to the posse!

August 14, 2022
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Welcome! My YJ I had for 20 years had the straight 6. Good engine. Sold it 10 years ago and got my JKU. 20 + 10 = 30 years?! crying2

August 14, 2022
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TJ's are always welcome! So, welcome!!!

August 14, 2022
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Folsom4Rnr (Brian)
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Welcome! 

August 14, 2022
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Gilbert & Betty
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Welcome hope see you on the trail soon. 

August 15, 2022
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It was a pleasure meeting both of you at the other meeting & look forward to hitting trails. welcome to the club!

August 15, 2022
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Welcome! My TJ envies yours.

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