What are the best things to do for a stock Jeep on its first Jeep Jamboree
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From: Alton, IL
WOW! This thread keeps on goin. All the info hear is very helpful.
You will love the Jeep Jamborees and don't worry you will have no problem. I went to East Tenn nearly two years ago bone stock and never ran across anything my X couldn't handle. Most JJ trail ratings are on the cautious side, meaning what they rate a 6 is actually a 3. Its still alot of fun and a great way to start but you will soon want more challenge. Your local jeep groups usually have more challenge and cost alot less. MWJT is a great group based out of St Louis, MO and they make the Jamboree I went to look like a sunday drive in the park.
Awesome thread with lots of good info.
I must admit I really want to go to a JJ too, but am a bit nervous about it. I live in south western indiana, so I have lots of options, French Lick, LBL, Cumberland, East TN, Badlands. I am just worried that the 3-4 rated trails will not be rookie enough for this rookie
I have 33"s and the dealer put on a 1.75" spacer lift, I have also put LOD sliders on Blue, but other than that not much else.
If anyone has been to a JJ and could provide more info on what I am likely to run into or across that would be great! I was thinking of going to French Lick this fall and I would like to do one this spring or summer as well...
Thanks,
Melissa
I must admit I really want to go to a JJ too, but am a bit nervous about it. I live in south western indiana, so I have lots of options, French Lick, LBL, Cumberland, East TN, Badlands. I am just worried that the 3-4 rated trails will not be rookie enough for this rookie
I have 33"s and the dealer put on a 1.75" spacer lift, I have also put LOD sliders on Blue, but other than that not much else.If anyone has been to a JJ and could provide more info on what I am likely to run into or across that would be great! I was thinking of going to French Lick this fall and I would like to do one this spring or summer as well...
Thanks,
Melissa
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Brace yourselves for the first of what will surely be many, many dumb questions from a first-time Wrangler owner:
Regarding CB radios - is there a set channel for offroading, or does everyone at the JJ (or whatever) just decide on one channel when the outing begins?
Regarding CB radios - is there a set channel for offroading, or does everyone at the JJ (or whatever) just decide on one channel when the outing begins?
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From: Flowery Branch, GA
Originally Posted by oruacat2
Brace yourselves for the first of what will surely be many, many dumb questions from a first-time Wrangler owner:
Regarding CB radios - is there a set channel for offroading, or does everyone at the JJ (or whatever) just decide on one channel when the outing begins?
Regarding CB radios - is there a set channel for offroading, or does everyone at the JJ (or whatever) just decide on one channel when the outing begins?
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From: Fort Smith, AR
Originally Posted by OIIIIO
Anyone have some advice on what is the best way to prepare a stock JK for a beginer-moderate Jeep Jamboree? I heard you should air down tires. Do I need my own air compressor?
Thanks
Robert
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Robert
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Only been to one JJ last year in West Virginia and ran a stock 2-door Rubicon on a Level 5 trail the first day. I had a Shrockworks front bumper w/e-disco skid, oil pan skid & transmission skid, front & rear diff covers, and lower control arm bracket skid.
I used every one of them crawling through the rocks and deep mud pits there.
At a minimum I would consider adding oil pan and front diff protection, especially if considering a Level 5 or higher trail. That's my experience and advice.
I used every one of them crawling through the rocks and deep mud pits there.
At a minimum I would consider adding oil pan and front diff protection, especially if considering a Level 5 or higher trail. That's my experience and advice.