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The folks at NAXJA ColoradoFest will get some goodies tomorrow

JohnJohn — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:22:21 +0000

I’ll be heading out late morning to Buena Vista, Colorado to drop off some product to the ColoradoFest Group. They are using the UBADGEs to identify trail worthy XJs. Using the badges as a sign the vehicle has been inspected was Tom’s idea, brilliant. I will also be delivering the long and shirt sleeve shirts that were ordered by attending members. See you soon.

Do you need magnetic badges for an event you have coming up? —-> drop us a line

SEMA | Thursday Update

JohnJohn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:47:26 +0000

Thursday morning was rough. I caught what I call “The SEMA Flu”. There is no vaccination for this strain. However, there is a cure. Advil, lots of water, maybe a chili dog for breakfast. I’ll have to try the chili dog thing next time.

Other than being hung, Thursday was pretty awesome. I spent the day with the guys from White Roof Radio. We saw new products, Minis, old friends, new friends, and of course booth babes. If you don’t know about White Roof Radio click on over to iTunes. In the podcast catagory “Automobile”…their show is consistently top 10 in the US. Todd and db(Don Burnside) are great down to earth dudes.

The three of us spent the day meandered our way through North Hall, Central Hall, and Wheels and Tires. The booth babes were clamoring Todd all day. “Todd can I have a picture with you?” Todd was a good guy about it, but I could tell by the end of the day it was wearing on him. Folks, celebrity status is not all it cracked up to be. db on the other hand did a nice job of “dressing himself down”. A few recognized him, and he was gracious to those fans.

Seriously fellas thanks for hangin with me. I feel like I made some life long friends yesterday.

SEMA | Wednesday Update

JohnJohn — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:24:51 +0000

Matt Adir(Master-Pull) got me trashed Wednesday night…sorry no updates yesterday. Well other than the headache lasted all day, and my inner thighs are raw(from the walking to perverts)

I am uploading some more pictures now. Some of the photos are a buddy who has a podcast about Mini Coopers called “White Roof Radio”. Consistently in the top 10 in the Auto category in iTunes. He has a thing about pictures with the booth babes. You guys don’t mind, right?

I’ll be reviewing a new product just released this week called GoPro. Full 1080P resolution sport camera. LINK There are some pictures in my photo galleries. That thing is almost as cool as boobies.

Current Jeep Update

JohnJohn — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:59:42 +0000

I finally got around to updating the “Current Jeep” Page on the LUVMYJP page. Here is a break down and a link.

Current Jeep: 2008 Jeep Wrangler JK

MOPAR: Red Rock, Unlimited, Rubicon, Hard Top, Soft Top
TeraFlex 2.5” Standard Kit
TeraFlex 1” Spacer
Fabtech PreRunner Bumper
SmittyBuilt 8000lb Winch
SmittyBuilt Synthetic Winch Cable
(5) BFG MT KM2 35×12.50R17
AEV ProCal Module
ForMatt Fab CO2 Tank
Warn Winch Plate
BullDog Tow Strap
PowerTank Roll Tube Mounts
(2) Riddler Dif Covers
Best Top Hard Top Cart
AEM Silver Air Intake System
DayStar JK Dash Panel
Entry Handles
Fire Extinguisher Holder

[Link]

The now famous Mike, Rick & Jes Video

JohnJohn — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:11:23 +0000

FMR | Bestop Hard Top Cart

JohnJohn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:50:45 +0000

Our very first FMR (Four Minute Review).

Storing your Jeep’s hard top can at times be challenging. In the past I have tried everything.

The pulley systems that pull the hard top off the Jeep and then suspend it in the rafters was ok. However it never seemed to pull it high enough. It was still “in the way”. This method lead to some sleepless night wondering if I tightened everything. I was afraid it was going to fall.

More recently I have it sitting on some cinder blocks at one end of the garage. While this was the easiest and cheapest method it was not free of worry, and was still taking up a ton of space.

A few days ago I ordered what has turned out to be a great solution. BIGoffroad mailed me out a HOSS™ Hardtop Cart for my JK Unlimited. Here is link to the installation guide.

It’s pretty straight forward. Putting it together was simple. The top now just rolls around the garage when I need it out of the way.

Fabtech Front Bumper

JohnJohn — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:10:24 +0000

Anyone running this bumper?

It’s painted blue in these photos, but comes in Black normally. I’m digging it.

Any thoughts from you fellas? Thanks.

pics from [4wd]

TRAIL: Jenny Creek

JohnJohn — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:16:18 +0000

UPDATE: added some more pictures

Thanks to Chris and all the guys and gals with Edge Offroad. I’ve known Chris for years and it was really nice to get out with him and his crew.

We all ran Jenny Creek backwards today. I had never run it that way before. Great change of scenery. The JK did great, only used the lockers once. At the end of the day I got a little high centered on the exit/entrance. I pushed the locker button and was off.

This was the first trip for me on rig with 17″ wheels. I’m use to 15″ rims. They get aired down to 15psi or so. The BFGs on the JK worked very well at 22psi.

On the way back down Rollins Pass I developed a knocking noise…NOT FROM MY HEAD, from the Jeep. I could not for the life of me figure out what it was. It would only knock during suspension movement. After I got home I aired up and pulled out the “creeper” to try and find the knock. It sounded like a rock had gotten in the frame and was bouncing around in there. I looked everywhere, nothing. I am chalking it up to the D-ring in in the rear receiver hitch. i was probably getting more noise than i am use to out of it. The knock has a huge frame to reverberate the sound. In my unibody XJ I never heard it. I guess the fast speeds on the way down the dirt road loosened up the screw and allowed it bang. I hope that was it.

All in all the JK performed excellent. It is so nice to trail something that doesn’t creak, squeak and smell like diff oil. The JK is very capable and comfortable.

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