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What are the best things to do for a stock Jeep on its first Jeep Jamboree

Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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WOW! This thread keeps on goin. All the info hear is very helpful.

Originally Posted by MVines
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...

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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.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 03:48 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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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?
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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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?
Groups just decide on a channel. Not really a set one. Except channel 16, 4x4
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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The organizers assign a channel for each trail, they will make sure everyone is aware before you before you hit the trail. The trail guides I've had also did radio checks beforehand.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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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?

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Robert
Id definitely air down and learn when you need 4hi and low. Also most ohv parks have an air station somewhere on the park.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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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.
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