Incredible journey for a new build! - Page 2

YJ60 · 01-23-2010, 12:20 PM

Did something similar earlier this year. Picked up a roll Rubi and have no regrets. I was debating over one tons and lift etc...wheeled it instead.

Surprised how well...already had short arm kit on it. I beat out some the damage and replaced couple things to make legal to inspect. Made a cage, trimmed the flares, added some alum. beadlocks on 36's. Family vehicle with heat, cd player, air...life is good. Already roll tested and dented from being street jeep so what the harm. We passed each other at Toys for Tots Haspen, black Rubicon.

Teach

kingchango · 01-23-2010, 05:53 PM

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Picked up a roll Rubi and have no regrets

i think you got screwd in that deal.... paid too much for it, that's just me

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Already roll tested

upsise donw?? like a turtle??

all jokes aside
unlimited rubi 04-06 is my dream jeep. I love TJ's and in those you get the extra room (wheelbase) aswell as the 44's, lockers and 4:1.... great platform to start with.
good luck, post more pics.

YJ60 · 01-23-2010, 10:33 PM

Ninja Turtle, Biatch.....

I am gonna take you off the christmas list.

chris_dishmon · 01-25-2010, 04:08 PM

dana 60's and 39.5's sounds good.

94Dodge Truggy · 01-29-2010, 07:09 AM

Weather looks good for Nashville Tn. and Charlotte Nc. today and tomorrow! Should be an exciting drive!

Trigger · 01-29-2010, 07:31 AM

Good luck, drive safe.

8UP · 01-29-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

Build one of these

Brutes are cool. That looks like the Park on one of the side streets in Moab.

hardluck · 01-29-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trigger

Good luck, drive safe.

x2

94Dodge Truggy · 02-01-2010, 02:12 PM

35 hours in or atleast next to the truck with it running the full duration. 150+ cars, semi's and trucks seen stuck or smashed. Trees down and power out in southern Tennessee and North Carolina. Few really nasty wrecks witnessed. Lost brakes on trailer rented from smith trailers early on in the journey (which by the way stay away from rental trailer # 3).

Detour around I-40 rock slide on 25 was mountainous and twisty as hell with ice and snow and the truck racing up the steep hills sideways. Had to stop 4 times to clear ice from wheel wells so that I could steer once again. Here is a list of events starting from beginning to end on the incredible journey.

1. Trailer rental pick up started with them trying to raise their rates on me after I was quoted a firm price before hand.

2. Jeep becoming unstrapped on trailer from sudden stop on highway causing trailer surge brakes to fully engage in a bad location. I tuned the tuner up and hit 51lbs. of boost until the smoke from the trailer brakes quit.

3. Strapped trailer to guard rail and pulled surge brake assy. out. Repositioned jeep on trailer and forgot to remove bag wrapped tightly around outer filter. Didn't run too well.

4. Diesel fuel pumped extremely slow down south.

5. Texans arrived 4 hours late in 2wd ford.

6. Stopped 4 times to clear ice from windshield and wheel wells and trailer.

7. Had cheez-its for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

8. North Carolina fella gives me directions to wrong location and liked to text me while I was trying to drive and expected me to text him back.

9. Prayed a couple of times and thought methodically about ditching the truck and flying home with an excuse for the insurance company.

10. Hit snow 3 hours into the trip and got out of it 2 hours from home.

More to come.

tjjeepjeep · 02-01-2010, 02:17 PM

Shoot I'm glad I didn't passenger....Glad you're safe

cheapthrills49 · 02-01-2010, 02:30 PM

sounds like a helluva weekend!

gothodgie · 02-01-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapthrills49

sounds like a helluva weekend!

x5... glad you made it home safe..

I have rented trailers from Smith before and had the price change issue a couple of times...

Rubi06 · 02-01-2010, 11:10 PM

sounds like a hell of a trip. Glad to hear you made it back safe. Why didn't you take the barn? And how is the turbo doing after hitting 51psi? They say anything over 44 and your almost certain to blow the head gasket and blow the turbo into pieces.

94Dodge Truggy · 02-02-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lilbluexj

sounds like a hell of a trip. Glad to hear you made it back safe. Why didn't you take the barn? And how is the turbo doing after hitting 51psi? They say anything over 44 and your almost certain to blow the head gasket and blow the turbo into pieces.

I do not have the stock turbo on the truck. I read somewhere that the head on the 06 trucks is rated for 50 psi or so. The programmer alarmed when it went over 50psi. which is probably the only reason that I noticed it.

Rubi06 · 02-02-2010, 11:19 PM

I didn't know you had upgraded the turbo. What turbo and programmer are you running?

94Dodge Truggy · 02-03-2010, 06:47 AM

I can't give out the workings of my truck! Just kidding. I have a larger garrett and the Edge attitude unlocked with a main computer flash as well. Trans does not hold it and fuel can not compensate yet.

Rubi06 · 02-05-2010, 04:53 PM

I had the fuel problem and i noticed my fuel pressure at about 3psi. Put an Airdog II 165 adjustable on and have a constant 17 psi. No more CP3 problems and i have no problems with the smarty on 9 with the rail pressure up. I liked it better that the fass if your looking for one.

kyrel69 · 02-05-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lilbluexj

I had the fuel problem and i noticed my fuel pressure at about 3psi. Put an Airdog II 165 adjustable on and have a constant 17 psi. No more CP3 problems and i have no problems with the smarty on 9 with the rail pressure up. I liked it better that the fass if your looking for one.

were did you get your air dog from and for how much. I am in need a new lift pump for my cummins

Rubi06 · 02-06-2010, 12:17 PM

This is the link for what I bought and where I got it from. I've had good luck with Thoroughbred Diesel. http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/airdog/2.htm

94Dodge Truggy · 02-25-2010, 11:28 AM

Project incredible journey is finished! All taken care of! Pulling her out of the garage tonight for the 1st time!

kyrel69 · 02-25-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Project incredible journey is finished! All taken care of! Pulling her out of the garage tonight for the 1st time!

How about some pic of it. I know that is asking a lot :)

Flxratd · 02-25-2010, 12:17 PM

wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;)

tjjeepjeep · 02-25-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Flxratd

wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;)

x2

94Dodge Truggy · 02-25-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Flxratd

wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;)

It went amazingly smooth! So smooth that it makes me a little nervous but we will see how it does now that it is in good hands.

I will have to see about the pics KYREL69.

It is a good day and a sad day but it had to be done! ;)

Hope Springs Hauler · 02-25-2010, 04:05 PM

I saw the project and I have good news!

The problem is not electrical

01-23-2010, 12:20 PM	#26
YJ60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 52	Cool.... Did something similar earlier this year. Picked up a roll Rubi and have no regrets. I was debating over one tons and lift etc...wheeled it instead. Surprised how well...already had short arm kit on it. I beat out some the damage and replaced couple things to make legal to inspect. Made a cage, trimmed the flares, added some alum. beadlocks on 36's. Family vehicle with heat, cd player, air...life is good. Already roll tested and dented from being street jeep so what the harm. We passed each other at Toys for Tots Haspen, black Rubicon. Teach

01-23-2010, 10:33 PM	#28
YJ60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 52	$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Ninja Turtle, Biatch..... I am gonna take you off the christmas list.

01-25-2010, 04:08 PM	#29
chris_dishmon "let's fab some $h!t up!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mt. Healthy Posts: 95	dana 60's and 39.5's sounds good. __________________ I understand the Jeep thing.......that's why i drive a Toyota. '91 Toyota truck(3.0 to 3.4 swapped) "F@#k vacuum lines my truck sucks enough!"

01-29-2010, 07:09 AM	#30
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Weather looks good for Nashville Tn. and Charlotte Nc. today and tomorrow! Should be an exciting drive! __________________

02-01-2010, 02:12 PM	#34
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	35 hours in or atleast next to the truck with it running the full duration. 150+ cars, semi's and trucks seen stuck or smashed. Trees down and power out in southern Tennessee and North Carolina. Few really nasty wrecks witnessed. Lost brakes on trailer rented from smith trailers early on in the journey (which by the way stay away from rental trailer # 3). Detour around I-40 rock slide on 25 was mountainous and twisty as hell with ice and snow and the truck racing up the steep hills sideways. Had to stop 4 times to clear ice from wheel wells so that I could steer once again. Here is a list of events starting from beginning to end on the incredible journey. 1. Trailer rental pick up started with them trying to raise their rates on me after I was quoted a firm price before hand. 2. Jeep becoming unstrapped on trailer from sudden stop on highway causing trailer surge brakes to fully engage in a bad location. I tuned the tuner up and hit 51lbs. of boost until the smoke from the trailer brakes quit. 3. Strapped trailer to guard rail and pulled surge brake assy. out. Repositioned jeep on trailer and forgot to remove bag wrapped tightly around outer filter. Didn't run too well. 4. Diesel fuel pumped extremely slow down south. 5. Texans arrived 4 hours late in 2wd ford. 6. Stopped 4 times to clear ice from windshield and wheel wells and trailer. 7. Had cheez-its for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 8. North Carolina fella gives me directions to wrong location and liked to text me while I was trying to drive and expected me to text him back. 9. Prayed a couple of times and thought methodically about ditching the truck and flying home with an excuse for the insurance company. 10. Hit snow 3 hours into the trip and got out of it 2 hours from home. More to come. __________________

01-29-2010, 07:31 AM	#31
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Good luck, drive safe.

02-01-2010, 02:17 PM	#35
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Shoot I'm glad I didn't passenger....Glad you're safe __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

02-01-2010, 02:30 PM	#36
cheapthrills49 VANILLA GORILLA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blanmolester, ohio.......stonelick lake Posts: 192	sounds like a helluva weekend! __________________ I EAT BURRITOS ON EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!

02-01-2010, 11:10 PM	#38
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	sounds like a hell of a trip. Glad to hear you made it back safe. Why didn't you take the barn? And how is the turbo doing after hitting 51psi? They say anything over 44 and your almost certain to blow the head gasket and blow the turbo into pieces.

02-02-2010, 11:19 PM	#40
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	I didn't know you had upgraded the turbo. What turbo and programmer are you running?

02-03-2010, 06:47 AM	#41
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I can't give out the workings of my truck! Just kidding. I have a larger garrett and the Edge attitude unlocked with a main computer flash as well. Trans does not hold it and fuel can not compensate yet. __________________

02-05-2010, 04:53 PM	#42
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	I had the fuel problem and i noticed my fuel pressure at about 3psi. Put an Airdog II 165 adjustable on and have a constant 17 psi. No more CP3 problems and i have no problems with the smarty on 9 with the rail pressure up. I liked it better that the fass if your looking for one.

02-06-2010, 12:17 PM	#44
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	This is the link for what I bought and where I got it from. I've had good luck with Thoroughbred Diesel. http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/airdog/2.htm

02-25-2010, 11:28 AM	#45
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Project incredible journey is finished! All taken care of! Pulling her out of the garage tonight for the 1st time! __________________

02-25-2010, 12:17 PM	#47
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	wow that was fast i curious also as to how the project went ;) __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

02-25-2010, 04:05 PM	#50
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	I saw the project and I have good news! The problem is not electrical Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

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