Ballin' on a budget TJ crawler

[Jheapr]

More recon work at Purgatory Resort today



Fortunate for me, it wasn't a solo mission. My Texas twin decided to come along.



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[Strodinator]

More recon work at Purgatory Resort today
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Fortunate for me, it wasn't a solo mission. My Texas twin decided to come along.



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Looks like a lot of fun! I didn't read your caption at first and did a double take like "did he rip his fenders off midway through?"

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[Jheapr]

Looks like a lot of fun! I didn't read your caption at first and did a double take like "did he rip his fenders off midway through?"

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It was quite cool to get to wheel all of the ski/board runs I got to do all winter, thank you!


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[Jheapr]

Got a good deal on a set of aluminum wheels. they have seen better days, so I decided to give them a re-furb and paint job.

Just a few coats down, I've got a few weeks until my new tires get here so I'll be taking my time with this. Maybe clear coat them? Let me know what you think.


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[Jheapr]

Sorry, accidentally attached a blurry picture, here's the clear one.


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[Jheapr]

I put a few more coats on, what do you think? Clear coat or no?

 

[Clutch]

I'd probably clear coat them.


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[Jheapr]

I'd probably clear coat them.


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That's what I was leaning towards, thanks


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[AZ Explorer]

Look for a matte clear to keep that look. Otherwise they'll shine so much you might as well have left them silver.

 

[Jheapr]

Made the trip from Durango to Ouray yesterday to do Poughkeepsie Gulch, but we ran into a closed and locked gate about 40% through. We decided to turn around and do Engineer Pass instead. Not a bad alternative.


Figured a few of you would enjoy the pictures, cheers!

 

[WJCO]

Awesome photos.

 

[BananaJeep]

Loved Engineer pass.

I absolutely HATED the drive from Silverton to Durango. If I never make that drive again, I will be happy. Can you tell I'm not a fan of heights? lol

 

[Jheapr]

Loved Engineer pass.

I absolutely HATED the drive from Silverton to Durango. If I never make that drive again, I will be happy. Can you tell I'm not a fan of heights? lol

The drive from Silverton to Ouray is crazy coming down Red Mountain..

It feels weird saying this, but you get used to it over time.

 

[AZ Explorer]

Really good pics, looks like a nice time of year to be there.

 

[Jheapr]

Oh snap! Santa dropped off some fresh rubber for me today. 33x12.50R15 on 15x8 wheels.

 

[Clutch]

Oh snap! Santa dropped off some fresh rubber for me today. 33x12.50R15 on 15x8 wheels.View attachment 269148View attachment 269149View attachment 269150

Looks like you had room for some more!


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[Jheapr]

Looks like you had room for some more!


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Yeah, I would have gone 35's if I had the gears. I'm still on factory 3.07's. I want to build some axles and go 37's after these tires.

 

[Clutch]

Yeah, I would have gone 35's if I had the gears. I'm still on factory 3.07's. I want to build some axles and go 37's after these tires.

Sorry my comment came out wrong...it looks awesome! I wasn't making a dig. I love TJs with fenderless fronts.


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[Jheapr]

Sorry my comment came out wrong...it looks awesome! I wasn't making a dig. I love TJs with fenderless fronts.


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You're good! I know what you meant through, wish I could go bigger on my current set up, but commuting and crawling would become pretty difficult with my 3.07's.


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[Jheapr]

Alright so have any of you put a ZJ tie rod on your TJ? If so did you get yours at a junk yard or auto parts store? If there are any heavy duty tie rod kits that are affordable let me know.