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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/06/17 04:01 AM
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CollinCountyCab
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Woodsman
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finally got this beast running without any issues. Just have to keep my fingers crossed now!
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/06/17 04:00 PM
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GUTIT
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finally got this beast running without any issues. Just have to keep my fingers crossed now! Time to unload it. You do not seem too mechanically inclined and it is going to eat you up in repair bills to shops. But, to each their own.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/06/17 08:23 PM
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CollinCountyCab
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Unload it...just got it running good. It does not have a skid plate underneath and the brush keeps pulling out plugs. I've ziptied everything up the best I can so..... With $3100 total to date invested in it...we're going to run it till, till, ..... well till I have to buy another part.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/08/17 06:21 AM
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SouthWestIron
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I don't think you did bad, good ongoing mechanical experience for your son and something that will work on your lease. I still can't bring about in my mind the justification for a UTV specially when they they are 10-20 grand.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/08/17 06:36 PM
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TEXASLEFTY
THF Whiskey Sommelier
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If you need help, PM me I can walk you thru the repiar or do it for you...
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: TEXASLEFTY]
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02/08/17 09:31 PM
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CollinCountyCab
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If you need help, PM me I can walk you thru the repiar or do it for you... Another member came out to the woods with me and assisted big time. Thank for reaching out....pm me if you ever want to go shoot pigs. Kevin
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/08/17 10:01 PM
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unclebubba
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Interesting...I just bought a 74 CJ5 for the same reason last night! Now, when I bought it, I knew it needs new brakes, and I know the steering box leaks like a sieve. Other than that, it seemed off road ready. I really hope I don't find a whole bunch of issues too!
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/08/17 11:04 PM
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CollinCountyCab
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The one I have was lifted and welded with 35" tires. Didn't realize that certain parts have to be reinforced and everything has to be lengthened (driveshafts) I learned all this on a jeep forum. Good luck with yours for sure!! I've had one whole weekend with zero issues since it was dropped off at our lease. This upcoming weekend hopefully will be the same.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/08/17 11:52 PM
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unclebubba
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It looks to be the stock suspension. I was a previous jeep owner, so at least I'm already familiar with a lot of the mechanics. the stock suspension on those old jeeps already sits fairly high. High enough that I can fit 32's without any mods, 33's if I feel like breaking out the sawzall.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/12/17 05:02 PM
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CollinCountyCab
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Another trouble free weekend with Jeep....there's my new hog lights
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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02/12/17 08:13 PM
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jhenderson
THF Trophy Hunter
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Another trouble free weekend with Jeep....there's my new hog lights Don't ever admit that about a jeep. Doomed next time now.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
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02/12/17 11:41 PM
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TEXASLEFTY
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Another trouble free weekend with Jeep....there's my new hog lights Don't ever admit that about a jeep. Doomed next time now. That's ANY older vehicle that's getting used like this one most likely is...
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Just couldn't pass this up over an ATV...
[Re: CollinCountyCab]
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05/10/17 01:06 PM
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CollinCountyCab
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Worry free....till the fuel pump went out yesterday! IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WOODS OF COURSE. UGH..
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