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New guy in the western burbs

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10:07 pm
August 13, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

Hey guys…

 

My name is Pete, I come from Wheaton. I've been wheelin for about 12yrs. I started with two Ford Explorers, left the sport and came back about 5yrs ago with a early bronco and traded it for my YJ. My YJ is nicely built with d44's out of an F250 and a Waggy. I've got 35in km2. Locked front and rear, winch, cage, and a bunch of lil stuff. I haul all this around with my Dodge 2500 CTD and 16ft car trailer. I've wheeled attica plenty of times and trailered to Moab twice which is normally a late spring trip for me. I'm more into the rocks because everything stays cleaner.

 

Just lookin for local people to wheel. Here's a few photos since everyone loves photos.

 

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/100_0831-edit.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/100_0895-edit.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/100_0660-edit.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/100_0963.JPG

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500

10:25 pm
August 13, 2010


JeepMan97

Chicago IL

Kickass Moderator

posts 358

Hey Pete,  Welcome to the Forum!  Nice setup on the YJ.  The D44s gotta come in handy.  We wheel a lot in the midwest, but Moab is definitely a trip we'll be planning for the near future.

 

We've got a meet and greet tomorow.  It'll be a good time to meet the group and find out more about our upcoming events.  Hope you can make it.  If not, see you on the trails.  Smile

**DDO Club Manager** 97 XJ, Rusty's 4.5" Lift, Banks "look-a-like" header, Custom exhuast (2.5" piping, Manaflow cat & Flowmaster 40 series muffler), HIDs, 31" Mud Retreads wrapped around hyper-silver 5.9 rims… Enjoy!

10:29 pm
August 13, 2010


oddball

Mud Slinger

posts 1190

Welcome Pete.  Nice YJ.  I will second, you should stop by our meet & greet tomorrow afternoon.  More info can be found on the Forum's Home Page here.

6:22 am
August 14, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

Post edited 6:30 pm – August 14, 2010 by rfr2212


Thanks guys. Looks like I won't be able to make it. I do spend quite a few weekends working so my weekends come and go. I'm gonna keep my eye on mid October to get some wheeling done either the 10th, weekend of 16-17 or the 23rd. I'd like to get one more trip in. Also, typically my Jeep does sit in storage. The gutless 4cyl wonder with the 5sp and 5.38 gears does get old. So, when it comes out, it comes out! Hopefully this fall, I'll be able to get together and we can do some wheelin.

 

Pete

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500

11:19 am
August 14, 2010


Electric Stooge

DDO West/Platteville

Moderator

posts 835

Cool YJ! And glad to see another guy with a winch join up!

 

Mitch(1 of 3 stooges)

 

00' XJ, 5.5" Long arm, 32×11.5×15, 4.0l

If something electrical doesnt work right, throw a relay or 2 on it!

11:28 am
August 14, 2010


SchlingBlade

Rockford, IL

Mall Crawler

posts 321

Nice setup! Cool

1994 Jeep Wrangler "Barbie edition", 4-cyl, 5-speed, NP231, D30 w/Spartan locker, D35 w/Spartan locker, Rough Country 4" lift, 31"x10.5" Cooper Discoverer STT tires.

6:32 pm
August 14, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

Thanks guys. I edited my above post. I was a bit sloppy in my rush out the door. I work lots of weekend but definately want to get out one more time before winter!

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500

1:05 pm
August 17, 2010


Weeeee

West Chicago, IL

Admin

posts 912

Welcome, nice looking Rigs.

 

What year is your RAM?  I have an 06 2500 Mega Cab CTD and love it.

Doug – 2000 TJ

Work in Progress

11:14 am
August 18, 2010


TheSecretary

Elgin, IL

Mall Crawler

posts 369

Love the pictures of Moab! Welcome, hope to meet you sometime soon.

2003 Jeep Wrangler—3" Skyjacker Lift–32×11.5 BFG All Terrains

7:12 pm
August 18, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

Thanks… I've got an October weekend in mind to do some wheeling. I've got an 06 quad cab Laramie. Super plush. I may be selling it to my parents and downgrading to either a 97 ram CTD or an 02 F350 with the V10. I'm looking to lower my payments and overhead as in the next year, I'll hopefully be a home owner. I'll be doing more wheelin around here for sure then. No more long hauls for awhile then,

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500

8:46 pm
August 18, 2010


Weeeee

West Chicago, IL

Admin

posts 912

Mine is the Laramie as well, but it's paid for so no payments.  Sorry to hear you may have to sell it but at least it's in the family.

Doug – 2000 TJ

Work in Progress

7:51 pm
August 19, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

A week from now, it all may be done. I love my dodge but don't need the luxo truck and the payments that go with it. At that, I'll still have plenty of power in a v10 and a nice interior. Both tow rig and jeep will be on 35's. Shell is gonna love me frequenting them! However, the dodge will still always be available to haul with. So, it's almost getting my cake and eating it too.

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500

2:51 pm
August 20, 2010


Tony M

Grand Rapids, MI

Mud Slinger

posts 546

I want a new truck.  How much do you need for it?

79 CJ 7 – Stock

10:49 pm
August 27, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

Sorry Tony

 

My parent's bought my dodge. They went for 25k which was under the value, but alot more than owed. It's fair considering, I'll still be using it to haul west. It's got more power and a 10 times better ride than my leaf sprung ford. So, it works out!  I'll say, find an 03-04 CTD and you'll be happy! Less power, better milage.

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500

11:38 pm
August 29, 2010


rfr2212

Wheaton

Grocery Getter

posts 29

Since people like photos and this truck sticks out (you may see me around), here's the new F350. It's a nice truck! Definately stiffly sprung and loves the fuel!

 

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/138.jpg

 

 

At that, due to some training, looks like I'll have weekends off from October-December.  So, I should be able to make a meet and greet and get some wheeling in with you guys!

95 YJ on 35's
06 Dodge 2500



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