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  1. Steve Williams

    What was done to your rig this week?

    Probably true, I added 3.5 inch RK springs right before the trip, up from 2.5. Modded the RK arms but didn't touch the links. Lesson learned. How many guys use limit straps to avoid over travel?
  2. Steve Williams

    What was done to your rig this week?

    While on Cliff Hanger last week I munched one side of my front antirocks on the first major obstacle coming up out of the creek. Wrapped it around the tie rod from over centering it. Good to see they sell the components so an easy fix. Parts are on the way.
  3. Steve Williams

    "You’re on fire! Get out of that Jeep!”

    I do recommend two in different locations, the fire was boiling up under the front seat so made the one there impossible to get to. Luckily my guys were with me. I’ll check out the struts idea, Hadn’t considered that, thanks.
  4. Steve Williams

    "You’re on fire! Get out of that Jeep!”

    The shop pulled the mess out. I wasn’t there. It isn’t the cleanest look for sure.
  5. Steve Williams

    "You’re on fire! Get out of that Jeep!”

    Sure partner, crawl under your rig and check the gas line.
  6. Steve Williams

    "You’re on fire! Get out of that Jeep!”

    It was October 2023 on the Trail Dust Days run to Redfield Canyon with the Tucson Rough Riders. My buddy Rich Weirick jumped over flames to clear the passenger side. We didn’t know it then but the JK’s plastic gas line had worn through and sprayed on the exhaust igniting a fire that burned under...
  7. Steve Williams

    What was done to your rig this week?

    After my engine fire in Oct 2023 we rebuilt the engine, transmission and installed a 4 to 1 transfer case. To celebrate, we drove from Tucson to Moab and had a great week. We installed Ruby's new decals on her new hood to run Rusty Nail. They seemed appropiate.
  8. Steve Williams

    BUST - Part 2 : The California Emigrant Trail / The Great Platte River Road

    Thank you guys so much for doing this. The whole concept is amazing and I’m loving the videos. I grew up in the Independence area and spent a lot of time hunting in Kansas and Nebraska in my youth. It was great to see the area from your eyes. Keep them coming, I can’t wait to see the Rockies...
  9. Steve Williams

    Need some help with my crappy exhaust

    I know the info is on here somewhere but I can't find it. Could use some help before my exhaust drives me nuts. I have a Magnaflow Performance system exhaust on my 2011 JKU and I love not having the muffler in the back but the drone is not good. It's starting to seriously suck. It really...
  10. Steve Williams

    VIDEO : CALAMITY JANE - OLD SCHOOL COOL / Snow Wheeling a Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Topless

    Beautiful Jeep on a beautiful day, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that pats my Jeep lovingly and talks to her like the lady she is. Fun stuff,
  11. Steve Williams

    Jeep Comms

    In the groups I run with out here in the Southwest a CB is required comms. Everyone has one. The Cobra 75 is a great unit for the Jeep. You just have to make sure the antenna is properly grounded and you use a small six speaker so you can hear the thing. I also carry a GMRS and have had the...
  12. Steve Williams

    What problems does your Jeep have this week?

    I cleared the code by straightening the wheel just like you said and found the problem. One of the drag link adjustment sleeve bolts has damaged threads so the bolt will appear to be tight but the sleeve will still rotate allowing the drag link to adjustment to wander all over the place...
  13. Steve Williams

    Bottle Jack

    Agree, I went with just the accessories, and I’m really glad I did. The universal lift pad that just fits our axles up to 3.5 in. dia. should be in every Jeep with a bottle jack. $29 is cheap insurance that says your axle is not going to slip off the jack. Made in the USA. Great customer...
  14. Steve Williams

    Some (probably) Noob Beadlock Questions

    Some XD 232 info I just swapped my old wheels for the XD 232's you were asking about. I was impressed with the apparent quality and workmanship. The XD 231 like Eddie is running is polished with a 4.5 inch backspace. The XD 232 is power coated black and has a 3.5 inch backspace. Here is a...
  15. Steve Williams

    Mounting Beadlocks?? Need some help

    I’m struggling getting the tire over the rim to get started. I’m trying to install new Cooper 37x 13.5 x 17 STT Pros onto new KMC 232 17 x 9 wheels. Can’t even get to first base. I’ve tried Eddie’s method of jumping/standing on the wheel to get it to go down inside the tire. Doesn’t look like...
  16. Steve Williams

    JL-EXPERIENCE : REUNION - PART 2 | Rock Crawling Fun in Arizona

    Damn, so that’s why JLs kept the flat sides, wonderful video! It’s like a graduate program in Jeepin. It should be required watching. Watching you and Mel help get those guys out was brilliant. I never would have thought of using tire pressure and the Hi lift to turn. Super job on capturing...
  17. Steve Williams

    JEEP TRAIL OFFROAD GPS: What GPS is everyone running?

    I second the Dual receiver, it works extremely well. Sent from my iPad using WAYALIFE mobile app
  18. Steve Williams

    Need some advise on new wheel install, wheel locks? Valve stems?

    I have finally bitten the bullet and ordered new KMC beadlocks for my 2011 JKU. Planning to put new 37 in. Cooper SST Pros on a set of KMC 232's. What is the hot setup for lugnuts? I know there are a couple different ways to make it harder for thieves to roll them away. Do you guys use...
  19. Steve Williams

    Fuel tank vapor port cracked/broken!

    Same problem- slightly different fix I found the gas tank vapor fitting broken on top of the gas tank as you guys have described. The tell tale sign was the gas tank cap light coming on and staying on. The brake cable does pull down on the line as described by thombull above and the plastic...
  20. Steve Williams

    VIDEO : TRADITION - A Rubicon Trail Adventure in Our Jeep JL Wrangler

    Awesome video of a great trip. It’s amazing to see what you guys can do to capture the fun and adventure of it. We just ran the Rubicon in August and it was great to see how you documented a trail I’ve run. We even stayed in the same spot at Rubicon Springs. I learn something every time I...
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