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Folsom N00b
September 15, 2011
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Hey there.

Found you folks via searching around. Was a bit hesitant to say hello given all the jeeps. But then I saw this thread.... and was slightly relieved. Although that rig is so much more stout.

I'm a really a novice at offroading and want to get a little more involved. Mostly light stuff as my ride is the DD. Also, wouldn't want to hold up the pro-train b/c of the oversized. I have done a little offroading from when in Colorado a few years back. Witnessed a Cherokee flip over...pics to prove it too.

But here are a few pics of my rig:

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My goal is to learn more, become a better driver, and have the etiquette in all respects for the hobby. I'm not the rock garden, mostly the fire/mining type roads. Would love to tackle some mud even. Currently I have some maintenance tasks to do, such as front axle ujoints and seals. 😯 I'd love to find a trail in the back country and do some fly fishin....

This looks like a group that could help me out, so I'm a sponge ready to soak up the heckling if I meet the aims around here.

Sorry for the long post, but thanks for the read.

September 15, 2011
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Rig looks good!

Remember that everyone here started where you are. Don't be worried - Welcome!

September 15, 2011
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Welcome...there are a lot of non jeep drivers here too. mr-green

September 15, 2011
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Nice lookin rig

I used to wheel a lot. . .

September 15, 2011
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Welcome to the board... And nice looking Dodge.

September 15, 2011
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"GonZo" wrote: Welcome to the board... And nice looking Dodge.

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September 15, 2011
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Thanks for the welcome and compliments. Looks like I just recently missed a member meeting and that next outing is 9/24. I will poke around here more on the site for information and such. Just learned today that only ujoints and track bar need RLC (rugged loving care).

Any recommended stores for good quality parts of these? I'd like a step above OEM. I think I'm going to prefer non-greasable ujoints just purely based on my activity level. I've done a little bit of research and would love to do the job this weekend, but ordering parts won't get here in time. So if there are Sac area stores that I could be pointed to...much appreciated.

Thanks!

September 15, 2011
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I'm not an expert on Dodge parts, but I know 4-wheelparts sells stuff. For the u-joints, I just run the Autozone gold brand because they have a lifetime warranty. On my jeep, I run the larger u-joints because I have 60 up front.

September 15, 2011
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"Justin" wrote: [quote="GonZo"]Welcome to the board... And nice looking Dodge.

x2

x3 wink

September 16, 2011
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Poor Alex. Too late for a x2! I thought you had that action licensed!

September 16, 2011
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Welcome!!
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September 16, 2011
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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: Poor Alex. Too late for a x2! I thought you had that action licensed!

lol your so funny i could kiss you! :girly:

September 17, 2011
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Well, I stumbled upon PartsMike up in Newcastle. http://www.partsmike.com/

They carried the Spicer Ujoints I was keen on. Anyone else use them for anything?

September 17, 2011
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I haven't used Parts Mike for a while. They were very good but recently switched owners. I haven't shopped there in a while, so I can't tell you what they are like now. Hopefully Rob or Justin will chime in, maybe they have used them recently.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

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