I hate you and your Jeeping adventures. :-)

 

In anticipation if relocating to AZ for work, I took one last trip out to NorthRidge.
I had them install the artec front truss, gussets, and skids. While there, we discovered my plastic factory ball joints were done with me. I pulled in at 10am and left at 9pm. Another big thanks to David's crew for doing outstanding work, and staying late to get the job done.
Now I'm on my way to Jeremy's house to mount my 37" MTR'S.

 

Spent a half a day out at Jeremy's house mounting the new rubber. I owe him big time for all the help. If any of you guys need help turning a wrench or mounting wheels/tires, hit him up as he is a genius
A few observations... Wow, these boys are a lot bigger than the 35" grapplers. They balanced like a charm




Driving down the road, I wondered why the coilovers were so much squeakier. Then I realized, it's not that the c/o's are louder... The new tires are whisper quiet compared to the nitto's. I'm going to miss the hum (a little bit).
Unless I add bump stop length, my factory flares are on their death bed. I think I'll gamble on this and upgrade to Evo long arms before I do anything else.
Other than an oil change, I am ready to hit the road in 2 weeks for my move to Phoenix.

 

Looks great Alex, good luck in AZ.

Keep us posted on the build still up here in the northwest, I'm always intrigued.

 

Thanks man, will do. The hemi is coming up pretty soon (this year), that and long arms are the last 2 items for awhile.
If you head to Cali or Moab in the next year, lemme know and I'll wheel with you.

 

Might be up for an easter trip to moab next year and possibly a rubicon trip this summer if all goes as planned. I'll definitely keep you posted if either pan out.

 

The Great Pumkin looks kick ass Alex.

 

For sure, thanks!
Thanks man!

Well, today is packing day....what an awesome adventure this has been. Over the last couple of years, i've met a lot of great people, and wheeled a lot of cool spots. Its with a little sadness that I load things up right before wheeling season in the PNW kicks into high gear. For all of you planning overnighters on Naches, road trips to Tillamook, day runs to Evans Creek, I salute you! Take lots of pics and post them up for me.
Even though i'll be exploring native ruins, reservations, abandoned gold mines, Sedona Red Rock, and random desert adventures, i'm still a NW JK'er at heart. So, i'll leave this thread here and keep folks updated on the adventures available down in the 4 corners.
Wheel safe and have a great time out there!

 

We will cross paths again Alex. We seem to always show up unannounced and ready to wheel.

Bob K.