2 Good 2 B True?

[wayoflife]

Okay, this rumor isn't specifically about the new Jeep JK Wrangler but it is regarding a piece of equipment that we all could use.... What if I told you there's a product out there coming our way that could get you out of a sticky situation and give you a bit of fresh air all at the same time? Anybody care to take a guess at what I'm talking about? :D

[Cesar]

:confused: I love riddles WOL, too bad I stumped on this one:confused:

Don't let me know yet. I want to be in suspense.

[luna95]

dude, that's easy...a parachute.

[wayoflife]

dude, that's easy...a parachute.
Hey, now that's a good answer but unfortunately, not the one I have in mind and not exactly something that your new JK can use :D

[luna95]

I had something like this in mind (http://brsparachutes.com/default.aspx)...

picture this: cruising along the cliff edge, a big bull moose comes along and broadsides you right off the edge...:P

[wayoflife]

:eek!: No way, is that thing for real?! I have seen something like this for ultralights but never an airplane.

[jdrogers]

Maybe something like this:

http://www.********.com/winchcomp.jpg

[wayoflife]

BINGO - We have a winner! :D

To bad they cost so much :sad:

[DREDnot]

To bad they cost so much :sad:

And block the ENTIRE radiator:naw:

[TJ Frank]

What :eek!: no welder :naw:

[wayoflife]

And block the ENTIRE radiator:naw:
No doubt!! This thing would act like a wall in front of your radiator :naw:

[wayoflife]

What :eek!: no welder :naw:

LOL!! :o Don't be giving them any ideas now :D

[sincityrubicon]

What :eek!: no welder :naw:

Still looks like a good product even w/o a welder:yup:

[bLITZ]

well there goes my theory... i was hoping for gorgeous naked ladies... they "blow" and are often involved in "sticky" situations :D

[Ge99ne]

And block the ENTIRE radiator:naw:

Maybe they will fit between the frame rails ala the pure jeep stubby bumper ad.

[CJ2a]

UGH. Way too much plastic. Gimmie a simple all metal winch any day.

[joss097]

At first, the idea is good if a bit pricey but you don't have to find place underhood for a compressor. Looks like 5cfm@90psi is pretty good and the performance of the winch is about the same as xd9000 + some nice touch of the 9.5ti. I'm not sure I will put 1400$ on this but consediring that a compressor that powerful isn't cheap (at least 500$), maybe it worth it + you don't have to crash your head for place and wiring.

[sincityrubicon]

And block the ENTIRE radiator:naw:

Airflow might not be bad with PureJeep or Kilby bumper since it looks like winch sits between the frame rails instead of on top of them like on YJ's, TJ's & LJ's

Its a chunk of change but not out of line if you price a high end winch plus kilby type OBA

[SpudRacer]

Or the Expedition One front bumper which integrates it inside the bumper between the mounts... IF it ever gets into production. I personally can't wait to a pic of a real one, not a CAD drawing.

Tom
Bryson City, NC

[evolution]

Looking forward to testing this new product We will have Ours Warn power plant any day, it will be on the EVOLUTION JK for SEMA, stop by the shop or check it out in the TOYO tire both at the show.

[Tjen97]

I want one! or two

[mac]

:naw:

doubt many will purchase.

blocked airflow is always a concern in the desert
:yup:

[bw1128]

i want one!!!!!!!!!!

[wayoflife]

I saw one yesterday over at Off Road Evolution and let me just say this thing is HUGE!! But, the new JK's have e-fans and there's still enough room to allow air to get sucked in. I'm sure time will tell for sure but if I had to guess, I think this thing won't do too much from keeping air flowing in.

[HappyCurmudgeon]

Aww hell, I thought it was deodorant soap.

[Trail Bud]

BINGO - We have a winner! :D

To bad they cost so much :sad:

I just received mine. :D Now if I only had a something to put it on. :sad:
I paid $1190.00, no tax, no shipping. See most for $1450.00, plus shipping and sometimes tax.
My logic: When you figure out that you will pay aroung $300.00 for a air compressor and more for the winch it makes it more attractive.

[joss097]

Keep us inform on how well it perform. I'm very interrested to buy one. As for air flow as many states, it was suppose to have some type of grill to let air pass trought and with all new bumper that let us install the winch low between the frame rail, it shouldn't be an issue.

[HUMONGO]

I want one. Have to put it on a removable mount so the radiator can breathe.

[wayoflife]

I want one. Have to put it on a removable mount so the radiator can breathe.

Or, you can always get a new bumper with a recessed winch plate that has been specifically designed to fit one like this...

http://www.jk-forum.com/uploaded/PJ1000-PP.jpg

Now you can have your winch and have a radiator that breaths too :D

[HUMONGO]

That's just freaking sweet!

[Beel_MT]

That's just freaking sweet!

I agree completely. I really like that PJ bumper, when I have a Jeep to mount it on, that is what I'm ordering.

Beel

[Trail Bud]

Or, you can always get a new bumper with a recessed winch plate that has been specifically designed to fit one like this...

http://www.jk-forum.com/uploaded/PJ1000-PP.jpg

Now you can have your winch and have a radiator that breaths too :D


That's the way I'm going. I'll let you know how it works out when it gets installed.

[AZCA jeeper]

I was close, REALLY close. :yup:


I was thinking a Helicopter, ya know, it can lift you out of a sticky situation, AND give you fresh air.:grinnyeyes:

[Nefarious]

That's an ideal setup right there. Now my wheels are turning. :D

[Robar]

Now my wheels are turning. :D

I bet they are with as much ICE that fell on ya'll, the last couple of days.