Superdawg,
First, I want to say what great fun it was to visit your shop, yesterday! I want to thank you and Jerrime(sp?) for taking the time to explain differential gears and limited slips to me; I now have a better understanding. The stuff you guys are doing to those rigs in the shop is fantastic! I guess it's true, all you need is money and a mechanic like you to have a super-rig! That Cherokee you're building is going to be great. I really like how you've added the frame to address the unitbody twisting and bending offroad. I wouldn't have guessed how simple it is to beef up the Cherokee for rockcrawling!
Yeah, I thought I would get your attention with the post above! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Actually, I have great respect for mechanics, probably because it's something I have an interest in and know so little about. So, don't take my comments about "mechanics" too seriously. But, it does seem to be true in general that mechanics never carry tools, never finish upgrades on their own rigs, and always need trail repairs on rides! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
You made my point about boonie box gear perfectly: "I'm just now figuring out what I need to carry in it." Let's see . . . you've been wheeling almost all your life, so . . . you've been wheeling for 20 to 25 years! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> I agree, that over time we get better at packing our rig's boonie box and almost everyone attempts to go prepared the best that they can. No one knows what will break, and even if a break will occur. But, over time, we all learn what is more likely to occur on certain type trails.
Jeepete, I'm glad you made that point about fluids for the rig. Over the past ten years, I would say that tranny, diff, brake, and engine fluids have been the more common needs on the trail. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
Christain, I certainly would encourage you to carry a pair of vise-clamp type pliers in the tool box, so many applications for this item, such as, clamping off the torn brake line, etc. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
