Driving techniques and mods in High Elevation off roading ??
02-18-2013, 10:47 AM
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The highest I've driven was ~2,200 meters, ~7,217 ft... that's half of what you're talking about…
In addition to what others said –
Before the last section, to help the engine, I'd reduce the weight of the Jeep – remove everything that's not essential, even the back seat, spare wheel and most of the fuel.
And yes, the widest AT tires you can fit on.
GOOD LUCK !
In addition to what others said –
Before the last section, to help the engine, I'd reduce the weight of the Jeep – remove everything that's not essential, even the back seat, spare wheel and most of the fuel.
And yes, the widest AT tires you can fit on.
GOOD LUCK !
Last edited by GJeep; 02-18-2013 at 11:25 PM.
02-21-2013, 07:10 AM
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Here is the thing, im planning a visit to a the third highest mountain in North America called Pico de Orizaba in Mexico..... The current 4x4 vehicle record climbing that mountain is around 4,400 meters / 14,500 feet .....
Since we are ina JK forum
I ask your help and advice on how should I prepare my JK and what techniques I must apply to get try to beat to the record.
Since we are ina JK forum
I ask your help and advice on how should I prepare my JK and what techniques I must apply to get try to beat to the record."45 views but no replies, I m starting to believe most of you guys are beach lovers".
You got replies, and disappeared...
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02-22-2013, 06:04 AM
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I've been to 12,800 with 1 passenger, rear full if gear, climbing steeply. Plenty of power in 4lo with pentastar, though my digital gauges froze and the coolant temp was rising at times.
02-22-2013, 07:20 AM
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14,000ft
We went over quite a few 14,000ft+ peaks in Colorado this summer 3.8 had no problems. The first day we topped 14,000ft. I started showing signs of altitude sickness we took pictures and headed down, after that no problems.
02-22-2013, 08:11 AM
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If you want to set a record... Check this out!
http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsre...d=6788&mid=147
Two JKU's at 21,804'. It's a pretty good article on the Jeep's capability. I freeking love my Jeep!!
http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsre...d=6788&mid=147
Two JKU's at 21,804'. It's a pretty good article on the Jeep's capability. I freeking love my Jeep!!
02-22-2013, 09:15 AM
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We went over quite a few 14,000ft+ peaks in Colorado this summer 3.8 had no problems. The first day we topped 14,000ft. I started showing signs of altitude sickness we took pictures and headed down, after that no problems.Attachment 425373
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02-22-2013, 09:27 AM
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If you want to set a record... Check this out!
http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsre...d=6788&mid=147
Two JKU's at 21,804'. It's a pretty good article on the Jeep's capability. I freeking love my Jeep!!
http://www.media.chrysler.com/newsre...d=6788&mid=147
Two JKU's at 21,804'. It's a pretty good article on the Jeep's capability. I freeking love my Jeep!!
Regular oils would have become too viscous at such a temperature.
02-22-2013, 10:03 AM
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I live in Colorado and regularly wheel at 12k+ when it is not buried in snow. The highest I have been is the summit of mount Evans, which is 14k+ (as previously pointed out in this thread.)
I have made that Mt Evans trip probably 5 or 6 times over the years. This last summer I did it with a recently added supercharger on my 3.8 at it makes a huge difference at altitude.
Steve
I have made that Mt Evans trip probably 5 or 6 times over the years. This last summer I did it with a recently added supercharger on my 3.8 at it makes a huge difference at altitude.
Steve