Snowbird with a '16 JKU Sport

[Snowbird Tom]

Wheeeeeee! Good times!

First wet and deep gully checked off. (waiting on the video to be shared with me) We had a couple other interesting multiple off camber washouts to play in. Like a rear wheel off the ground off camber. Thought I was gonna drag the hard top on one. The big girl played well with the front sway bar links removed. Never did air down from my 28 PSI and got thru everything without issue. The Arturo XTs are damn good tires IMO.

Entire weekend alternated between cold, DAMN cold, wet and sunny. I broke camp and left at 5am this morning because my air pad failed spectacularly and the ground had me shivering. Little mutt was in his poly filled bed wrapped up in a really warm blanket. Home safe, sound and smiling.

 

[Danarch]

Wheeeeeee! Good times!

First wet and deep gully checked off. (waiting on the video to be shared with me) We had a couple other interesting multiple off camber washouts to play in. Like a rear wheel off the ground off camber. Thought I was gonna drag the hard top on one. The big girl played well with the front sway bar links removed. Never did air down from my 28 PSI and got thru everything without issue. The Arturo XTs are damn good tires IMO.

Entire weekend alternated between cold, DAMN cold, wet and sunny. I broke camp and left at 5am this morning because my air pad failed spectacularly and the ground had me shivering. Little mutt was in his poly filled bed wrapped up in a really warm blanket. Home safe, sound and smiling.

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Looks like fun! Sometimes the air down is only for a softer ride.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Another Jeeper in our group in the offcamber fun.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

^ THAT is finally happening. Jeep’s scheduled in for new gearing March 2. After some serious mind smoke was released, went with the Revolution 4.88s because I occasionally tow a trailer. My freeway time is limited to the twice annual Michigan to Texas relocation.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Dropped the Jeep off after picking up a rental. A bloody Prius. How can people tolerate these little trash cans???

 

[tJKrider]

Dropped the Jeep off after picking up a rental. A bloody Prius. How can people tolerate these little trash cans???

Out of curiosity and potentially for future reference, where are you having the work done?

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Out of curiosity and potentially for future reference, where are you having the work done?

Since I’m in Houston for the winter, it won’t help ya. Elevation Jeeps in Katy, TX. lol

But Unlimited Offroad in Fenton can hook ya up.

 

[tJKrider]

Since I’m in Houston for the winter, it won’t help ya. Elevation Jeeps in Katy, TX. lol

But Unlimited Offroad in Fenton can hook ya up.

Ha! It feels so much like Spring today I forgot what date it actually is...

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Ha! If feels so much like Spring today I forgot what date it actually is...

Be back home in 30 days. Stuff’s getting aligned and reserved for the 1350 mile drive. Last trip to Texas for winters. Hauling a 6x12 trailer load home.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

OMG! Jeep axles are all regeared. Had a wheel speed sensor failure on test drive, but they ordered a new one and will replace in morning. It gits like nobody’s business.

 

[Dirty Dog]

OMG! Jeep axles are all regeared. Had a wheel speed sensor failure on test drive, but they ordered a new one and will replace in morning. It gits like nobody’s business.

Wanna race against my 25 year old shitbox?




Many people don't realize how important proper gearing is.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Speed sensor replaced and all is good once again. Break in is now complete, gear oil will changed before the drive home 4/1.

 

[Dlcain]

Wanna race against my 25 year old shitbox?
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Many people don't realize how important proper gearing is.

I already know what your running Dog so no lol. Maybe run against my 18yr old shitbox haha

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Wanna race against my 25 year old shitbox?
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Many people don't realize how important proper gearing is.

Kin I use my kid's non-stock Focus RS? I'm way past the go fast phase. BTDT, finally got the tickets off the driving record.

 

[Dirty Dog]

@Snowbird Tom, @Dlcain I'm game. Just for the sake of bench racing, what's been done to those?

 

[Snowbird Tom]

@Snowbird Tom, @Dlcain I'm game. Just for the sake of bench racing, what's been done to those?

Honestly, I haven’t a clue, but he gets my undivided attention occasionally from the passenger seat. Little blue box goes like stink in a hurricane.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Honestly, I haven’t a clue, but he gets my undivided attention occasionally from the passenger seat. Little blue box goes like stink in a hurricane.

If I recall correctly, the RS is AWD, so he's likely to beat me off the line. Most people do.

 

[tJKrider]

If I recall correctly, the RS is AWD, so he's likely to beat me off the line. Most people do.

For the sake of the bench racing spectators observing this competition, what type of venue is being used for comparison? Dragstrip, road course, other??

 

[Dirty Dog]

For the sake of the bench racing spectators observing this competition, what type of venue is being used for comparison? Dragstrip, road course, other??

Drag strip, 1/4 mile or longer, or road course would work for me. No 1/8 mile drags; I don't have the traction.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

Headed home. Three days, no stress driving. ~450 miles a day.