Newbie Check-In Thread!!

[sevenslats]

Welcome all Newbies! Please make a post here about yourself, your interests, and your rigs (pic if possible). Arctic Offroad members rigs are HERE if you're interested. Welcome

[cruzer]

my name is bill kinzner and I have a 66 landcruiser. I'll be joining you guys this summer for some fun. I have to wait for the warmer weather since I haven't put a heater in yet. I have a 4" skyjacker lift plus 2" shackles. My cruzer has a 350 in it with headers, mallory ignition, edelbrock carb and intake and a beefy cam, just waiting to be installed with dual flowmasters running out the back. I have a bunch of little stuff to do before I start driving it. It will probably be a couple months until I have my roll bar built and then I can run with you. I posted some pics at http://members.cardomain.com/66cruzer :o

[antifriend]

hi, I'm Eric Johnson. drive a 1990 Toyota Landcruiser, FJ62. going to put a 4 inch lift on it as soon as schools out, and some 33s. it already has some stuff, you might see it driving around fairbanks.
http://www.fairbanksprinters.com/Eric1/Truck/summer123.jpg
It's pretty capable now, just needs some more clearance and some ARB airlockers :?

[greengo]

fawkin sweet, more toyotas. welcome guys, hope to see you this summer...

[ChevyKev]

Bill and Eric - both rigs look sweet! But Bill - who needs a heater? It's supposed to be 30-40 this weekend! :cold: Welcome.

[mousee]

hey,
my name is damien and i live in fairbanks, this is great to finally have a good group of four wheelers in the interior. i have an '89 heep wrangler (better known as mousee or money pit). fresh 4.2l with an rv cam, header,straight pipe,thottle body conversion,sm420 tranny,stock t-case with tailshaft conversion,lockright in rear,and mild lift for 33"ers in summer. looks like shat, but runs good. before summer i will be making the change to spring over with full width chevy axles and dana300 t-case and 35"s.
my wifes name is joanna, she has an '89 heep wrangler thats mostly stock (for now...) except for the 4" pro comp lift with 33"ers.
hope to see y'all on the trails this summer.

[Advent]

Why's everyone wait for summer? It's great to 'wheel in the winter!

[sevenslats]

says the guy who rides along because his "GIR" looky goofy with stock tires! :K:
What's up with that GIR thing, anyway?

[Advent]

says the guy who rides along because his "GIR" looky goofy with stock tires! :K:
What's up with that GIR thing, anyway?

It doesn't look goofy, it just can't do jack! I sink faster than a stock TJ, because my springs (under the axle) shovel snow.

But it's still better than plowing into stuff on the road with the 33's...I've done that enough, thank you. I'll have the 33's back on in a month or so.

GIR...There's this cartoon called "Invader Zim"...Zim is an alien, who's here to conquer the planet earth. But he's not very well liked, so they gave him a helper robot (named GIR) who's made out of spare parts and trash, with a penny and a paper clip for a brain. It's always disobeying, forgetting what it's supposed to do, breaking down, etc, etc, etc. I figured it'd be a perfect name for my rig :ROL:

[cruzer]

Bill and Eric - both rigs look sweet! But Bill - who needs a heater? It's supposed to be 30-40 this weekend! :cold: Welcome.
I backed it out of the garage yesterday and found I had no brakes. There's a nice puddle of fluid by my rf. I have to fix that and get my gas tank plumbed the rest of the way in and I'm game. :!:

[mousee]

if it wasn't for the rear pinion ready to go...
have to make it last... just a few more weeks...
downfalls of the dailey driver.
but yes i agree, winter is awsome wheelin'
this is the first winter i havn't made it out yet. :(

[ArcticJeepN]

Woaaa Nice web site folks.....

Keith and Felicia here..
Been AK residents since 92 and JeepN every year..Mine is a week old Yellow Sport TJ..dana 44 ect... Hers is that Red Rubi without the Sticker you see running around, (Yes it goes offroad).....My old Jeep was that Orange TJ SE that was running around....and before that the Blue 76 Cherokee..

Anyhow I've met some of you allready..so hope to do some trail rides with you..
Happy JeepN

[AZRedRockJK]

Woaaa Nice web site folks.....

Keith and Felicia here..
Been AK residents since 92 and JeepN every year..Mine is a week old Yellow Sport TJ..dana 44 ect... Hers is that Red Rubi without the Sticker you see running around, (Yes it goes offroad).....My old Jeep was that Orange TJ SE that was running around....and before that the Blue 76 Cherokee..

Anyhow I've met some of you allready..so hope to do some trail rides with you..
Happy JeepN

Missy and I talked with Felicia today when we returned the rental car. She filled us in on your many Jeeps and such. Thanks for visiting the site, and maybe we'll catch you guys on a trail run.

[nate379]

Hey. Name is Nathan... Nate for short

I run a 98 Jeep ZJ. Run 33s, TJ D30, Exploder 8.8, 4.56s and ARBs. XJ T Case. ARB bumper with Warn XD9000. RE 4.5" lift plus 2" coils right now, but 4 link rear and long arms coming soon.

Been on the Northern board for a while... back when it was the orignal board a few years ago. Live in Anchorage.

Got some pics here..... http://208.171.83.42/jeep

[holeski]

Hello, nice to hear from ya.

[JohnnyQuest]

Hey guys,
Love the new site. I checked in a few months ago but was so ate up I couldn't figure out how to post pics of my rig. Finally got set up on cardomain.com tho. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys when I PCS to Eielson from Kunsan next March. In the mean time... the juicies say "Hi!" :boobies:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/556000-556999/556810_2_full.jpg

[sevenslats]

Kunsan, huh? Lucky dog ! :ROL:
Whatcha do over there, besides go to Osan and drink? I just left there in Oct '01. Been here since.
Give is some specs/plans for the Rubi. We'll help you prioritize based on the local terrain.
Welcome.

Oh, and to post pics here on this site, you have to be a culb member.

[flytarget]

Hey, I am John Wilber from Ft. Wainwright. I rode Manchu with yall a few months back, but I have been having massive trouble with my truck, and only now am I getting back in the game.

I have a 98 Dodge Ram 1500, 3in Rancho lift, 385 Discover tires, K&N, Flowmaster, and Hypertech chip. There are many many more mods planned for the future if I am ever able to having to repair the transmission and put the money into mods.

Hopefully I will be around alot more, and to know yall. Thats the plan anyway, but as always, its not really up to me, its up to the truck.

My truck
www.cardomain.com/id/flyntarget

[ARMYEOD]

Hello everyone,

My name is Patrick Belle-Oudry, I live in Wasilla, right down the street from the B29/swiftwater creek trail head to be exact. I own two Land Cruisers and a older 4wd Suburban.

My Fj-40 is a Sep 74' it has a 1.5F / 4spd trans / 3 spd transfer, hot ignition, dual lockers, 4 wheel disks, power steering, full roll cage, Warn 8274, Spring over, RS9000 shocks, 35in MTR's soon to be bigger tires and regeared to 4.88, and other stuff.


My Fj-60 is a 85' Very hot 2F with lumpy cam, milled head, header, hot ignition, SM 465 trans mated to a NP203 gear reduction section and a Wardens billet aluminum transfer case total of 137x1 gearing w/ 16 foward gear choices, 4.56 axle ratio, full length roof rack, snorkle, Lincoln locker in the rear, FJ-80 electric locker in the front, 4 wheel disk brakes, LARGE 3 draw tool box in the back, Warn HS9500, on board air compressor, home made rock sliders, back bumper and front winch mount out of 3/16" steel ( a little over kill I think), 37in MTR's, sprung over, RS9000 shocks, on board shower, and other stuff I'm probably forgetting.

My tow rig is a 3/4 ton 89 chevy suburban used in combination with my 18 foot tandem axle trailer to tow my Fj-40. It has a TBI 350, TH400, NP272, cruise, dark tint, uniden cb w/weather band, Tecunsah prodigy brake controller, it pulls My Fj-40 at 60-65 MPH and gets 9-10 MPG doing it and about 14-15 MPG not pulling the trailer, better than some newer trucks with no payments and $27.00 a month for insurance. Gotta love it! and I can get parts from Walmart for it not like My Cruisers.

Thanks for letting Me ramble Hope to see you guys in the future.
Pat

[Advent]

I can get parts from Walmart for it not like My Cruisers.

So, so true.

Welcome!

The more 'Cruiser and Toyota people in this state, the better! 8)

Sounds like you've got a couple of fun rigs there...I'd like to see that Warden's case...I've heard they're quite nice.

[sevenslats]

I can get parts from Walmart for it not like My Cruisers.

So, so true...

Hey, don't knock it 'till the 28th. You never know, they might carry Pig parts.

[antifriend]

the 55s are the iron pigs, he doesn't own one.... :?

[Advent]

the 55s are the iron pigs, he doesn't own one.... :?

Woohoo! Another person with the same pet peeve as I!

Though, I do hope some day to become a Knight of the Iron Pigs 8)

[antifriend]

Iron pigs are cool, but my wagon isn't one :) I own a pre-soccer mom SUV :ROL:

[oddjob]

howdy, been lurking on your site for a while, pretty spiffy. I wheel my junk on Wainwright whenever I can, need some cash before I go big > 94 GMC 33's 4.10's 14blt rear I'd go SAS w/ leaves if I found a decent d44.

[holeski]

Good to hear from you. Sounds like we are hearing from more people form FT.W.W and Fairbanks area. We need more on this side to go spur of the moment wheeling.

[ChevyKev]

I'd go SAS w/ leaves if I found a decent d44.

44's are nice, but full size Chevys can eat them pretty quickly. If you are waiting to spend money to swap in a 44 wait a bit longer and make it a 60. Guarentee you won't regret it. I "upgraded" to a sim strength axle and now am upgrading again! would have saved a lot in the long run if I had found a 60 first.

Just my opinion based on experience. Glad you checked in to say hello. 8-)

[ARMYEOD]

the 55s are the iron pigs, he doesn't own one.... :?

Not yet!! but the Iron Pig is high on My list of cruisers in my future, probably after I get back up to Alaska. and what makes it even better is the First Knight of the Iron Pigs shop is only 15 miles from where My property is. (Mark Whatley's shop Cruisers Only)

[ARMYEOD]

Iron pigs are cool, but my wagon isn't one :) I own a pre-soccer mom SUV :ROL:

Thats what I told the insurance company its a soccer mom station wagon because my title says STATION WAGON right on it she believed me until she saw it parked outside but I still only pay $17.00 a month

[deebow]

hello every one

my name is tony minter ive lived in north pole for 13 years and ive done a little 4x4 from time to time now i finaly have my own truck so ill be out there more often im running a 76 chevy with a 7"lift and 35"super sport tires and a brand new 350 out of a mud bogger i use to own with headers that run into straight pipes other than that my rig is pretty well stock im still looking for a locker and some other goodies but its a great running truck and im yet to get her stuck! :) i hope to meet all of you and hit some trails for some fun!

tony!

[FixIt]

if ya haven't gotten it stuck yet you haven't tried hard enough ! and welcome they are a great bunch to wheel with . hope see you all on the trail and swap stories .

[Advent]

im yet to get her stuck! :)

Heh, heh, heh. :F:

Famous last words.

Welcome! Come to the next meeting!

[Matt]

Doh, I forgot to post here first.

Matt
89 cherokee. Nothing fancy except the K&N that came with it.
Just moved to Fairbanks < a month ago. I've got a few years leaft in college before I get paid to mess with computers as I do with my free time now.

[holeski]

Where did you move from?

[ChevyKev]

Tony, is the 76 a 1/2 , 3/4, or 1 ton? ie: what axles do you have? also what tranny and t-case? Just wondering. The heavier axles the less chance for carnage!

[deebow]

hey chevykev

its a 76 3/4 ton chevy with a dana30 in my front axel,rear axel is just a stock axel i imagine i haven't been able to realy go through my truck only thing ive done is a engine swap and a tranny rebuild other than that im still a lil shaggy on my truck but i hope to change that soon!

tony
:)

[TBone]

My name is Dan and my family and I are due to pcs up their in 11 months. I am currently stationed in Heidelberg Germany. No wheeling here period!
I have a 96 XJ with the typical minor mods. I dont think it will come with me to AK. I will report with a stock Rubi(and a winch).
I am not into rock crawling and breaking stuff but I do love a good trail ride and the outdoors with no stinkin +++ europeans! Sorry, I dont want to offend anyone I am just fed up with germany.
My question's if you all dont mind anwering them are:
1. Is a hard top mandatory?(probably a stupid question)
2. Do you think a stock Rubi will be capable enough in your area for my son and I to enjoy some wheeling without massive carnage?(I hate to sound like a #%^*&!)

I love your site and you seem like a respectable club. I look forward to wheeling with ya!http://jeepboard.com/UBB/avatars/custom/2369.jpgHey administrators will you make this pic my avatar?

[sevenslats]

Welcome Tony, Matt, and Dan.

Dan, no, hard top isn't a necessity. Several of our members only run soft in the winter. Obviously it will be more insulating, and there's not the same chance of shattering a window, but run what ya got!
31's can do some of our trails. See "Trail Reviews" for trail ratings amd pics. Lockers will be a help.

[TBone]

Thanks for the reply!
Of course I will be upgrading in the future.
This is a very helpful site. Untill I found this site there was nothing but ATV's and snow machines.

[sevenslats]

Gotta pimp the Anchorage guys too.
Alaksa Extreme Four Wheelers (http://www.wheelingadventures.com/Northern4x4/ikonboard.cgi)

[holeski]

You would be surprised I have seen the cold brake as muck stuff as playing on rocks. We have seen a lot of carnage this past winter. Look forward to wheeling with you.

[ChevyKev]

We have seen a lot of carnage this past winter.
Hey :wupped: quit talking about me! :ROL:

[holeski]

Hey I just lost my transmission :cry2: on one of the easiest trails I know of. :angryhell:

[Matt]

I moved up from Albuquerque, New mexico. We had some pretty good wheelin out there but all the good stuff was desert area. The mountain trails kinda sucked. My jeep isn't exactly what I would consider trail worthy right now but I hope to change that little by little. I look forward to hitting the trails with you guys sometime soon.

[holeski]

Yah, watch the site and just let us know when you what to go and will give you a heads up on what the trails like. :rockin:

[Nico]

Well i just signed up so...

My name is Nico, I've been a mudaholic for a little over a year.

My poison is a 1968 chevy stepside, with 4 inch lift (front spring rear blocks), I have 33" BFG M/T with 25-35% tread. I have a dana 44 front axles, and a 14 bolt rear. 4 speed manual tranny out of 76 3/4 ton, and a rockwell t-221 t-case with. I have a 27 gallon gas tank in my bed. I'm looking to run 36" tires soon but can't find a good used pair to use for the saeson.

I am looking to find people to wheel with the reats of the month and later in the fall. I will be out of town from about may 26 till august first, with a few 3 day periods while in town.

Heres a pic

http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/421491474/2.jpg

[83Broncinator]

how is everyone doing. i am going to be moving from Anchorage to Fairbanks. going to be working in North Pole actually, so if anyone knows of a good place to rent i am all ears. i am going to be up there on the 12 of may. i am gonna try and bring my Bronco, but if it is not ready i might have to put it on a hauler. hope to see everyone when i get back up there. i just got home today from working up there. and yes i am the same one that no one likes on the northern board.

[antifriend]

nico, I was going to ask you about it at school, haven't been able to make my way to hamlins in a while though. saw you posting on akoffroad and northern earlier.

[sevenslats]

Nico, I was wondering howq long it'd take you to post.
As far as looking for tires/rental house, watch the classifieds in the newspaper, or newspaper online (www.news-miner.com). Keep an eye on the upcoming rides forum, and come out and wheel with us!

[LawsonEOD]

Glad to see some new faces. Lokk forword to meeting you all in person on a trail. 8-)

[JohnDeere]

John Deere FORD here. I am Rob Madgar, work with AJ at Det 460. 1979 Ford F-100 Ranger. 6 inch susp lift, 3 inch body lift, 38.5 inch boggers, spooled front and back, 44 up front, 9 inch out back, 4.88 gears, 351 clevland with 4V heads bored .30 over, C-6 tranny with NP205. I will put either 1 ton or rockwells under it probably next year. I am trying to figure out how to hook up the duece and a half winch sitting in my garage sometime. I had a great time on the run I tagged along before. I'll try to break, I mean do some stuff next time. Thanks for letting me ride out there with you guys. Maybe I can get my wife to let me fix up her '03 f-150 supercrew 4x4 next year, it's still stock (BOOOOOOOOOOO).

[sevenslats]

Very impressive rig you have, Rob. It performed better than I expected on that Banner Creek run. Did you ever get your exhaust fixed? That thing was loud at idle!

[JohnDeere]

yep. Went to good 'ol NAPA and picked up the "expensive bling-bling" flex pipe. I am either tooooo cheap or a redneck. I've been looking at the posts about Fairbanks Radiator for a real exhaust, but nobody makes headers for a '72 or '74 torino to fit a '79 truck. The ones I have are made by a friend in ohio. I'll figure something out.

[Mudzilla]

Hello my name is Tom Martin. My mud truck is a 1981 Toy called Mudzilla. It has evolved into a race rig. I do, however, enjoy trail riding, but I am currently hooked on the rush of kicking butt in the mud. My tow rig is a 1971 GMC, you may have seen it around, it has custom plates that read DADS71 and is painted 1995 Dodge Emerald Green. Yes, I do have a thing about naming my rigs. If anyone has or needs info about area mud races please feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Tom

[ChevyKev]

Howdy MudZ - and welcome!

[Phil]

Hi,

My name is Phil. I have been in the area for about a month now. Just pcs'd up here form little rock. I drive an 88 toy pickup with a four inch lift and 33's, locked in the rear with a winch up front. Future plans inlcude full floater rear end with disc brakes in the next couple of months. Next summer is the SAS and Dual t-cases. Looking foward to comein out to play with you guys.

[holeski]

Sounds like you can hold your own. Look forword to meeting you.

[sevenslats]

Kory, you're really gonna miss out when you leave. There's been an influx of toys on the board recently.

Glad you guys are enjoying the forums here. Watch the upcoming rides forum, and come introduce yourself on the trails!

[K20]

Hi, i'm Erik Johnson (hehe saw the other Eric Johnson on first page). I'm 15, going on 16 (learn to drive this year) and i've liked 4x4 trucks since i was a kid. I also recently just got a 1984 Chevy k20 3/4ton pick up, bone stock. I dont live in Alaska, or any arctic area, the reason i found these forums is cause i was looking for a place that sells hummer military bead locks, but came across those beadlocks AlaskaToy had. Anyways, I'm hoping to start fixing my truck soon, and then lift it 4" and put 35's on it.

Well thats pretty much it. Its nice to see you guys made a thread like this for the newbies to introduce themselves.

Oh, heres my ride:
http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/02/11/05/35_1.JPG
Not much to look at.

[holeski]

Well hello. So where are you if not here in Alaska?

[K20]

ahh yes forgot that. I'm in Roselle Illinois. About 20-30min from Chicago, and about 2 hours from wisconsin (which there is plenty of wheeling in wisconsin)

[holeski]

Cool, I used to live in Columbus Ohio for a few years. Well keep in touch and come up and visit Alaska sometime.

[K20]

if i can afford the trip ever i will :)

[ChevyKev]

I saw your call sign and got excited - another CHevy!!! but then you have to be in Illinois!! Looks like a nice truck to start with. WHen I bought mine it was stock - but the paint never looked that good! :ROL:
Welcome to the forum!

[K20]

thanks, i dont like anyother trucks but chevy's :)

[ChevyKev]

It's not that I don't like other trucks, but I know Chevy's, and do prefer them. It is easier to modify and fix what you have always worked with rather than learning a new vehicle and it's quirks!

...besides, they rule! 8)

(and yes, Gary, they're for the cheap man! :lol: )

[K20]

thats right, got my truck for 1650 :)

and they're so much cheaper to build too. (minus the newer trucks, damned IFS)

[AlaskaToy]

thanks, i dont like anyother trucks but chevy's :)

Hehe, I say the same about Toyotas, but truth be told, there's not a rig out there that doesn't need some help from an upgraded part from a rig with a superior trait. The best thing about AO is we are not a brand specific club. It brings knowledge and diversity to fend off evil, ignorant paradigms.

Welcome to the board. How far away is Wright Patterson AFB from you?

[K20]

well ok i wouldnt exactly say i only like chevys. i am a sucker for tacomas, and red XJ (Skyjacker's XJ *Drool*) but the 73-87 fullsize chevy's are my absolute favorite trucks.

[eraven]

What's up, my Arctic Brothers?!?! Thought I'd get on and say Hello. Looking forward to having some of you come down to the Rock in September. Everyone is welcome!

Eric

P.S.- Oh, it looks like I'm the 100th registered member! Do I win the $1 Million prize?

[holeski]

Good to hear from you. Don't be a stranger and post up. Looking forward to visiting and know your always welcome in our neck of the woods also. 8-)

[00TJ]

Sup Ladys... 8-)

[sevenslats]

Hi Jerry. Glad to see you finally found us up here. Post a few pics of your ride.

[AK20]

Another newbie here 8-) , been lurking for a few days and finally decided to register. Check the sig for my rig, tires and lift have yet to go on....been doing a few other things with the truck, but should be ready in a week or two :cheers: As you can see I'm out at Eielson, been up here for four years...getting out in 07 and staying in state :) Anyway like I said been here for awile and have seen the AO trucks running around for a few years and finally decided to see what it was all about....

[00TJ]

Hi Jerry. Glad to see you finally found us up here. Post a few pics of your ride.

Sup dude...Never knew you guys had web board.....Sweet!!!
Here is couple pic..

Ohhh wait..Got to be member to post pic?[/img]

[00TJ]

http://www.akextreme4x4.com/images/vehicles/jerry2.jpg

[00TJ]

Well Ok maybe I dont....

http://www.akextreme4x4.com/images/vehicles/jerry1.jpg

[00TJ]

...

http://210.10.49.162/albums/Alaska/Hicks_lake_poser_pic.jpg

[00TJ]

..K last one..
Posing over..

http://210.10.49.162/albums/Alaska/Side_view_of_TJ.jpg

[sevenslats]

...Got to be member to post pic?

I swear, if this wasn't already a sticky, I'd have to make it so. :troutslap:
Paying club members may upload pics in the gallery. Anyone may insert a pic hosted elsewhere on the web.

[00TJ]

Got Milk :K:

[sevenslats]

Sorry. That wasn't directed at you, soley. It just seems I answer that question everyday.

[holeski]

As you can see I'm out at Eielson, been up here for four years...getting out in 07 and staying in state :)
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about! Here to stay. I'll tell you it's folks like us that need to keep the club going. Are you going to stay in/around Fairbanks or somewhere else?



Sup dude...Never knew you guys had web board.....Sweet!!!
Here is couple pic..
00TJ where you at? I'd guess south due to the Northern 4X4 decal?

Any why it great to here from both of you. Hope to see you both on the forum and on the trails. 8-)

[00TJ]

Anchorage...Might make it to fairbanks.

[holeski]

What axles are you running, looks like 8 lugs?

[00TJ]

3/4 ton Hp D44 front with chevy ends...rear 3/4 ton GM14 bolt with disc brake conversion

[madmax]

Where did you pickup your disc brake conversion from and are the axles full width or cut down?

[Steele]

I'm Henry Cole... I'm a newbie at this, which you all would have noticed anyway even if I hadn't told you. ;)

My 1989 Isuzu LS is near stock, but still pretty capable as an off-roader. She has a 2.6L I-4, 31" Kumho tires, a K+N air filter, a Jacob's ignition, 4-wheel disc brakes, a wooden rack over the bed, and a compass on the dash, yet she was still able to pull a friend's Bronco out of a mudhole.

Unfortunatly, her uniqueness is a problem in itself. It is ++++ hard to find aftermarket parts for Isuzus, especially the pickups. There are a few companies, but they charge a lot of money. I can't just walk into a shop and pick something out, I have to order it by freight (like my new bumper, currently on it's way from SoCal, for $200 in shipping!). I ought to stop complaining, though. I'm sure there are many people worse off than myself, I just haven't seen them.

My plans... (mostly in order)
CalMini exhaust header
self-built cold-air intake (a poor man's intercooler)
2 PIAA 80 Fog lights on aformentioned bumper
2 PIAA 80 Driving lights on aformentioned rack
2 KC 100W lights also on rack
2.5-3.5" lift
33" tires
ARB air-locker or Powertrax No-Slip in rear axle
Headlight flashers
Turbo from an Isuzu Impulse (very similiar engine)
High-output alternator
TeraFlex Low-er range transfer case gears (3-1 instead of 2-1)
An air conditioner (I'll be going to grad school at U of Arizona in a couple years)
And lots of other stuff, but money and time are the big shortfalls here, and without much of either right now, things don't look so good.

Sorry for rambling... and I'll try to upload a pic soon... just have to find my camera.

Steele

[holeski]

Nice to have you on the board. Are you here in Fairbanks and if so how long have you been here and is it short or long term. Sounds like you have a good plan on the continuation of your trucks build up. Hope to see you out on the trails.

[Steele]

Thanks for the welcome. I am in Fairbanks, and for the long term, most definitly. I am planning on going to grad school in Tuscon the year after next, but after that, I will be returning, and I will probably come back here for the summers while I'm in Arizona. Summer heat there is unbearable for me. No mosquitos, though...

The way it seems now is that my goals for my truck are something of a 75-year plan. I just don't have any time during the summer, or any money during the winter. I'll figure it out, though.

EDIT: Found my camera... Now to figure out how to post an image...

http://asuaf.org/~steele/IMGP1737.JPG

Doesn't seem to be working... have I got the tag wrong or what?

Steele

[sevenslats]

Welcome, Henry. I believe yours is the first Isuzu on the forum!

I'm curios as to how well it will perform on the trails. I hope you make it out with us soon.

Your upgrade list seems doable. We all have a poor want vs $$ ratio in this area. And most of us are short on time as well. Best advice: Wheel it, decide what you need to upgrade soonest, save up for it, buy/install it, rinse & repeat.

[K20]

I dont know if this is true with your year truck, but the Isuzu pickups tend to be the same thing as an S-10 just with different grille and taillights. So you might want to find a local S-10 and compare suspensions, if they match, you can use S-10 lift kits/parts.

[sevenslats]

Take another look at the pic, Erik. 1989s were slighhtly different than S-10/sonomas. But, yes, the newer body style are compatable. Good thinking.

[Steele]

Well, she is quite different from the S-10 and Sonoma trucks. Because of the close relationship with GM, there are some parts that cross over, but for the most part, everything is specific. In 1995, Isuzu started releasing a re-badged version of the S-10 as the 'Hombre' which never sold well, and was scrapped a few years ago. That must be what you are thinking of.

That is a good idea about the suspensions, though. Since both trucks had a common ancestor, they may be similiar enough that something for the S-10 might work.

I'm looking forward to "showing her off" with you guys. ;)

Steele

[holeski]

Well we're looking forward to seeing it.

[K20]

well i knew there was some Isuzu truck that was the same thing as S-10, but wasnt quite sure. Hope my idea helps anyway though.

And welcome to the forums. :)

[00TJ]

Where did you pickup your disc brake conversion from and are the axles full width or cut down?

sorry took me so long to reply..did not know i could not reply while i was on Ak Extreme site :)

Those disc brake conversion come from backing plates from a D44 front chevy..then mounted chevy calipers 8) ..Or you could buy some other KITS out there..What ya think :shock:

Ohh the axles are FULL WIDTH...

[TopherGZ]

What's up everyone, I finally got my new Rubicon, I've been watching the site pretty often, and sorry I wasn't able to do any summer trailing (then again, it's still not too late!) maybe I can get out for next trip :) I'm looking forward to getting some real off-road time!

[holeski]

Nice. Great to have you aboard. We have a few runs going up hope you can make one.

[rckcrwlr87]

Well I guess I should play by the rules too and post up in the newb check in post, eventhough I have been posting for a few days now. My name is Kyle Schumann, and I'm getting ready to move to Fairbanks in about a week now for college, from Sacramento California. The rig that I have in California is an 87 YJ. I have some pictures up on cardomain http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/488427 and before anybody starts to give me a hard time about how nice it looks I have had it for about 3 years, and in those 3 years I have been fighting with it to make it a reliable rig/DD and really didn't trust it too much to take it wheelin. Besides wheelin I'm also an avid fly fisherman.

[Moose4x4]

Many of you know me as AKBearMoose from down Wasilla way...have been coming to this board as a guest for about 2 years. Finally had to register to post in Sammi's thread. 76 CJ-7 slightly modified and mildly unique...does awesome in snow, even better in mud, soon to start working on some flexibility. The 79 Bronco Chassis and drive train were built for stamina...not flex...LOL. Married w 3 daughters (I now know I can out shoot most teenage boys)...Take care all, and thanks to the administrators for providing this service for the 4wd community.

Moose

[moosebgy]

Hello all, my name is Jeff Town and I'm down here on Kodiak. Currently I just picked up a 1978 CJ5 that I'm planning on making into my trail rig. Right now just waiting on some Firestone 33x12.50x15 tractor tires to put on it. Hope to have it ready for when some of you come down over Labor Day weekend. Also have a 86' 1 ton dodge that was my "moosebuggy" in Tok. It has a 360, 727 tranny, 205 t-case, dana 60 front and 70 in the rear with 21.5x16.1 suregrip goodyears (42 tall 22 wide). Still not sure what I'm going to do with that but ya never now. No good pics yet of the CJ but they are coming shortly.

[sevenslats]

Jeff, is your buggy that zebra-striped one? If so, that was a sweet truck. Is your buggy still in Tok? Look forward to meeting you in a few weeks.

[moosebgy]

Yep, that is my buggy. I have it on the island now cause nobody seemed too interested in it. Winterraven (Fred) has got me thinking to do the full width axle swap with the CJ I just picked up and put those suregrips on it! The only problem would be that it would float if the stream crossing was too deep. Now I'm just getting the CJ ready for when you guys get down here.

[troll]

hi my name is mike.i have a 1981 nissan patrol hence the name troll.thats what we call the oddity.i have done a spring over and have 35s on it now.hopefuly this winter i can install the 94 LT1 in it with full size axles that i have for it.time will be the deciding factor seeing as i have most of the parts.

[greengo]

welcome troll. man that sounds bad... so you have a patrol, those are cool rigs, havent seen any up here though. i like the full width/LT1 idea. you got any pics? if so post them, i love seeing unique vehicles being built. tired of all these bolt on junkies and their jeeps. well anyways, welcome, and good luck on the building of the chevysan patrol.

[troll]

thanks.there are a few pics of it before the 35s were put on in the napa show and shine thread on northern 4x4s forum.when i figure out how to post pics i will.

[Mr_Xray]

Names Jeremy. Moved here a couple of months ago. I'm not a hard core wheeler. (Not yet anyways). I have a '96 Chevy Burb 1500. And shes stock. Looking for some ideas. I want to put a lift on it, but not extreme. Maybe 3", with some decent tread under it. I do go out exploring. And have been stuck good. Do you guys trail on a lot of tight trails? Or can I get back there with ya'll, too?

[sevenslats]

Hi Jeremy. Yes, most of our trails are tight. We've got a couple full-size rigs in our club, but we try not to pick on the fat kids. Any width rig is gonna get "pinstriping" on the local trails. You should be fine as far as being able to make the tight turns. Your breakover angle is what worries me. 'burbs are looong.
3" is a good start. People will tell you to go bigger. don't get in over your head. Wheel what you got, learn what your weaknesses are, and fix those. If it's clearance, lift it higher. If it's maneuverability, buy a shorter wheel-based rig. If it's traction, get more aggressive tires or a locker.
Welcome. Feel free to ride along with someone to get an idea of the trails we run. PLease visit our Gallery as well.

[holeski]

The trails are not as tight as they are overgrown. The trails we had in Washington where tight with big trees, no working through them. The trails here have wide bases but are so overgrown that even the Samis are a tight fit, but your rig will just push back the thin bush branches. Nice to see you posting on the board and hope to meet you soon. 8-)

[LawsonEOD]

Some trails are smaller and tighter than others. If you bring out the Burb it'll be "EDIT" the SECOND time for a rig that long. We have a couple of full size rigs in the club just nothing that long. Glad to see you on the forum and we are more than happy to help where ever we can. Check out the rest of the site and you can see the trails we run normally. See Up coming rides for the next trail. Hope to meet you out on the trail. We rate all the trails on the site also to help people select one to try or you can post up questions about a trail you want to try go let us know about one to check out. Thanks for checking in. Have fun wheeling just don't do it alone.

[sevenslats]

John, John, John. You've been away too long. :(
Twice on runs I've been on a suburban has rode the trail. On one they lost a running board (clearance or breakover angle, tough call. You'd have to see the obstacle they lost it on.), and twice they lost a bead (full-width axles attempting to navigate Jeep-width ruts).

[LawsonEOD]

My bad, the whole war thing keeps getting in the way of my wheeling.

[naturalbornmudder]

I was there for the Burb carnage with the step. Ya, I never saw a Suburban almost get air before. That was some go-pedal action.

[holeski]

Stop You all are going to scare him off before we even get him to the trail.

[Overlord]

Hi, my name is Sean. Been stationed at Elmendorf for 2 years now. I frequent the Northern board and decided to check out this site. I drive a '87 FJ60 Land Cruiser on 33" TSLs and front/rear factory cables lockers.

http://img46.exs.cx/img46/2166/CruiserAfter.jpg

http://img28.exs.cx/img28/1933/FJ60Crawling3.jpg

[naturalbornmudder]

what's up Southern brother! 8) Nice looking Toy.

[sevenslats]

Welcome, Sean. Thanks for checking us out.

[ChevyKev]

Welcome. Sweet ride! hope to see you on a trail sometime.

[LawsonEOD]

Nice rig and even nicer wheeling pics, gotta love those rocks. :Sun:

[Overlord]

Thanks guys! Rocks are fun, but need more armor. I hate rock rash.

[BANDIT175]

How's it goin. I've been stationed at Wainwright since Jan. I registered here back in Feb. and blew up my motor in Mar so I kinda lost touch with the site. My name is Josh. I drive a pretty much bone stock '86 K5. I have plans for it but I'm recovering from the chunk of change I had to put in it for a new engine. Look forward to meeting everyone and having some fun.

[ChevyKev]

Cool! Not that you had to spend $ on the new engine, but... Need some one ton axles for that baby!?! I have several parts rigs and spares of things laying around if you need something - I'm cheaper than parts stores and bone yards! Glad to have another Chevy around!

[LawsonEOD]

Welcome to the site, look forward to meeting at one of our events. Sorry to hear about the motor.

[naturalbornmudder]

aahhh... :!: another full size guy to hide in the shadow of on the trail. I need lift!

Welcome to the forum. Come out and play.

[DNGRRNGR]

Hey, thought I'd check in as well, seeing how Holeski wanted to leave me a stalker card. I've been up in Ft. Wainwright little over 2 years. PCS'd up here from Ft. Rich. I'm a member of Alaska Extreme Four Wheelers. I'm also on the Northern Web Board. Drive a 98' Ranger with a Solid Axle Swap D44. Details in my sig line. Hope to catch up with you guys on some trail runs this winter.

[sevenslats]

'Bout time, Jon. Now that you've introduced yourself, you have no excuse not to hit the trails with us.

[LawsonEOD]

Welcome to the board, and ditto on what Geoff said. See you on the trail soon I hope.

[ChevyKev]

Welcome - I posted on the other thread - seeing as you have tree induced body modifications, it looks like we have more in common than simply wheeling and hockey! :ROL:

[PolishX]

Hoooray .
8-)
Just joining this one , didn't know the fairbanksians had a page , figure now I am well covered on brooks board and the dead next year northern board... look foward to being taught more stuff

[LawsonEOD]

Glad to see you on the forum the more people the more we all learn. Enjoy

[sevenslats]

Welcome. What's your name, and what do you drive?
:usa:

[PolishX]

Thought it was in the sig already

I'm Rick

(newbie2000TJ on the northern board)

82FJ60 under construction

[AZRedRockJK]

Hoooray .
8-)
Just joining this one , didn't know the fairbanksians had a page , figure now I am well covered on brooks board and the dead next year northern board... look foward to being taught more stuff

Dead next year Northern Board???

.

[PolishX]

Due to too many people acting like tards the board is being shut down bu ToyDozer . someone might take it over who knows

[LawsonEOD]

Everyone should migrate to this board. :Sun:

[ChevyKev]

Everyone should migrate to this board. :Sun:

Except for these:


too many people acting like tards

8)

[LawsonEOD]

Good point. I will start looking for a TARD Blocker but, I think it might keep me out. :ROL:

[Moose4x4]

Good point. I will start looking for a TARD Blocker but, I think it might keep me out. :ROL:
LOL...does Bill Gates have those...Tard retardant...LOL 8O

[Advent]

LOL...does Bill Gates have those...Tard retardant...LOL 8O

So THAT's why my computer crashes!

[letemeatpete]

hey guys, here is my rig. http://www.cardomain.com/id/letemeatpete i try to keep the website up to date. Shes got 33x12.50 claws 3.5 rubi express, soon to be 4.5 superflex. custum rear bumper, optima battery, intake. i just ordered a three piece bra, 12v heater, and a new hi lift jack. future mods... hard upper doors, dual battery tray wires etc. front bumper, winch, and 4:56 gears with lockers. i hope she survives AK. I might be selling her to get a rubi. Cant wait to meet you guys and hit the trails! pete

[sevenslats]

Hmmm. Interesting pics.
Welcome to the forum. :?

[AlaskaToy]

hey guys, here is my rig. http://www.cardomain.com/id/letemeatpete i try to keep the website up to date. Shes got 33x12.50 claws 3.5 rubi express, soon to be 4.5 superflex. custum rear bumper, optima battery, intake. i just ordered a three piece bra, 12v heater, and a new hi lift jack. future mods... hard upper doors, dual battery tray wires etc. front bumper, winch, and 4:56 gears with lockers. i hope she survives AK. I might be selling her to get a rubi. Cant wait to meet you guys and hit the trails! pete

Welcome! Cancel the order on the bra unless you are trying to (Edit: MESS) up your paint. Redirect that cash to the lockers gears and winch. That bra will do nothing for your jeep's survival in AK, only the drive in or out on the alcan. Are those the rdial or bias claws? Sure looks nice!

Sevenslat, you be nice. Just because his looks nicer than yours doesn't mean you have to be snide. Leave that to me. I'm changing your name to BlingHater.

[LawsonEOD]

Welcome to the board.

AJ, I can not believe you used that word. Must be the MEDS.

Radial, you can read it in one of the photos on his site.

[AlaskaToy]

1. oops, my bad. "Family site, AJ! Family site."
2. who has time to read the suff at cardomain? I'm too busy wasting my life on PBB, AO, Northern, AKfabshop forums, 4x4wire, and Ebay.

[naturalbornmudder]

I like the yellow color on Jeeps.

[83Broncinator]

well hello everyone, my name is Paul Johnson. i was up here for a few months in the summer time. some of you i have met, others i have not yet had the pleasure of saying hello to. i now have 3 Broncos. i have a '79 Bronco with a 351M, C6, NP205, 9" rear, and solid 44HP front. this rig i am thinking i am going to use for parts tho. i have not yet made a final decision on that. i have an '83 Bronco with a 302 that has a laundry list of mods on it, NP435, NP208, 8.8" rear, and a TTB HP44 front, 3" body lift, 4" rancho lift, 35" BFG MT's, custom front bumper(C-channel steel). my daily driver is a '90 Bronco with a 5.8L, E4OD, BW-1356, 8.8" rear, TTB HP44 front.

i have a 9" at my parents' house that has a detroit and 4.88's waiting to be assembled. i also have 4.88's for my front axle but i am waiting for eaton to come out with the E-Locker so i can be locked front and rear. i hope to get together with you guys this winter. i think i am going to be going solid this winter.

- Paul

[sevenslats]

Welcome back, Paul. Are you in town again? Look forward to wheeling with you, someday. :troutslap:

[AZRedRockJK]

1. oops, my bad. "Family site, AJ! Family site."
2. who has time to read the suff at cardomain? I'm too busy wasting my life on PBB, AO, Northern, AKfabshop forums, 4x4wire, and Ebay.

Welcome...

Everyone should have CarDomain sites.
.

[AKJeeper]

1. oops, my bad. "Family site, AJ! Family site."
2. who has time to read the suff at cardomain? I'm too busy wasting my life on PBB, AO, Northern, AKfabshop forums, 4x4wire, and Ebay.

Welcome...

Everyone should have CarDomain sites.
.

I find it much easier to put everything up on my UAF website. No need to have CARDOMAIN all over my pics. :P Now I just need to find the time to update my website...

[83Broncinator]

Welcome back, Paul. Are you in town again? Look forward to wheeling with you, someday. :troutslap:


I am up here for good this time. i have a place on Yak rd. just offo f Chena Ridge Rd.

[sevenslats]

We've got several runs planned in the near future. Keep an eye on the forums...

hey, im brandon, live in fairbanks... im currently working on a 1981 Chevy 3/4 ton standard cab long bed. it has a 6 inch bds lift kit, 35 inch cooper discoverer tires and stock engine and no tranny.. future plans for it this winter are, sand and dupliline the frame, add 3 inches of lift by way of rear blocks and front add a leafs, bigger tires, swampers preferably:), 454 big block instead of the tree fitee... puttin a manual transmission in it to take care of the slopomatic, dual warn 16.5 Ti winches front and back... new bumpers, bucket seats instead of the worn out bench, and axles front and back... i also have a 1963 chevy belair wagon, that, yes, pulls wheelies... but she has a truck tranny in her and that low gear can be a bearcat;).. and my daily driver is a 1997 chevy 2500. stock until i got sick of the quiteness and hacked off the exhaust:D happy face... http://pics.montypics.com/anarchist1111/2004-11-24/1101287899_Old_Stuff_On_Cam_Card_0022.jpg
my baby:) mmmm and anyone with chevy stuff that could help me out, it would be appreciated.... and if anyone in town needs anything, cb radio channel 30 come spring time...

[ChevyKev]

Welcome to another Chevy guy! Like the looks of your truck!

PM'd ya about the axles.

Do you have the tranny yet? Someone has an SM420 listed in the for sale thread - 7.13:1 granny low! Just a tad lower than the SM465!

Will adding add-a-leafs to an already arched spring kit for lift work? Usually add-a-leafs are to re-arch stock springs that have sagged and are negative arched to begin with, so they won't work with other than stock arched springs; plus they limit flexibility. Would you have to get add-a-leafs that are arched for your spring palck? Not doubting, just asking with my limited knowledge.

I would say that if you like the way your springs are flexing and just want to clear larger tires go with a 3" body lift and or cut-out fender flares that add room. Just a thought.

Again, Welcome!

ya know i thought about a body lift, but they just dont please me :? so i was gonna experiment, i might do a shackle lift of somesort in the front, pull out the el plasma cutter and cook somethin up... as for the tranny i doo have one... im just trying to figure out how to get the top back on the case right so she shift gears :AF: itll just about make your nose bleed

[ChevyKev]

The rear of the front spring already has shackles, so just getting some thick metal and making longer ones might work... Might need to re-align the pinion angle with 9" of lift - I assume you did that - prob with shims for the 6"...

8-O should start a tech formum on your build up so we quit hijacking the newbie thread! :mrgreen:

[sevenslats]

Welcome Brandon. Big plans, I see. Good luck, that'd be a nice rig when you're done.

[K20]

cool truck! i like it. welcome to the forums :F:

i do thank you guys much, been looking at the trail pics, cant wait to get the truck done and go out on some with you, looks like its a major F'ing blast!!

[LawsonEOD]

Weclome and we too look forward to seeing you and others on the trails.

[crazy4ink]

Hey, Rob here. Newbie checking in. Vehicle stats as follows:

4" Pro Comp lift, RockKrawler triangulated 4-link rear, adjustable front track bar, Dana 44 rear with 4.56s, Truetrac, Superior axles and Teraflex rear discs, 4.56 in front, 1" BL and MML, Jeep Medic Fab belly up skid, Kilby gastank and steering box skid, Safari Gard front bumper with 8K pound winch, TBT front sport cage, Rockhard4x4 rear cage bar, thinulate headliner, Shrockrocks rocker sliders with step bars, Banks cat back, SYE with Tom Woods DS, extended front driveshaft, Hella lights, in-dash winch control, RE throttle body, Teraflex adjustable lower arms, Pro Comp x-terrains 33x12.50x15 on Eagle Alloy 15x10 street locks and Hypertech Power Programmer.

Still tweaking and changing things around, but I'm thinking that once it's all setup, it'll wheel.

Look forward to the next meeting.
Rob

[Jamakeit]

wow that sounds like a great rig, hope to see you on the trail soon, welcome aboard. 8-)

[crazy4ink]

Thanks! Looking forward to trying it out and seeing how it does.

[ChevyKev]

Sounds like you have done extensive mods! Welcome to the area and club!

[crazy4ink]

Thanks. I'm planning on being at the meeting next weekend. Gotten quite a few stares, chuckles and compliments so far. We'll see how she does on the trail. (hopefully as good as she looks!)

[frosty]

Im new here.

some of you probably know me from the other web sites.

Just thought Id poke around the northen most offroading website in the state.

frosty

[sevenslats]

Howdy Ryan.

When you coming up to wheel?

[frosty]

I dont think that is gonna happen.

[sevenslats]

Aww. C'mon. It's been -40 for a week, but honestly it does get warm in the summer. Sometimes...

[frosty]

-20 here this week. Heatwave compared to you folks.

[Trickflo]

Hi all
i live in fairbanks, lived her e for bout 12 years or so. i seen this url on the back of a jeep about 1.5 years ago. been reading and following along the forum now since then. just never took the time to register till now. since ive seen some of your rigs around town. Ive got a 93 chevy 1/2 k1500, very mild, bout the only thing it excels in , is getting stuck. i enjoy fishing during the summer, with what time i have, construction work can leave little time for play. during the winters, i have an abundance of time off, to get stuck. meanwhile, ill work to get a pic of my truck on here.

[ChevyKev]

Welcome, glad you posted up. We can fix that "mild" description! :lol:

[sevenslats]

Hello!
Always good to get more fullsizes, right Kev?

[Nate]

While goin' through the Forum topics it says to check in here if you're new to the site. I'm hoping to join the club soon. I have met a few of your members this past summer, driving around town, Delta mud boggs (third place in 4 and 6 cylinder class). Guess I should formally introduce myself. My name is Nate Lawson and I'm a summer laborer in North Pole. I own two great 4x4's and use them as much as I can.

First one...
'88 Suzuki samurai. SPOA, 31x12.50 15R Mud Rovers, 5.14 Transfercase gears, stock axles, '95 1.6L Sidekick motor with Dual Webber sidedraft carbs. and more smaller things. Those are the big improvements.
Check it out here - http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/734808
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/734000-734999/734808_5.jpg
Second one...
'95 Hummer H1 Truck. Just bought it in February so I'm still getting to know her. 37x12.50 17R All-terrains (need more aggressive soon) H2 wheels, 6.5 (nonturbo) Diesel, 4speed auto, and HEAVY as HELL, but a BLAST to drive.
Check it out here - http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/795405
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/795000-795999/795405_1.jpg
Anyway, I hope to be wheeling with you guys this summer. Later.

[sevenslats]

Sweet. Welcome to the board Nate. Look forward to seeing you at an upcoming ride. I'm anxious to see both your rigs!

[STOMPR]

Nice rides, you got both ends of the spectrum covered Flyweight and Superheavyweight. I saw that H2 setting at Affordable a couple months ago. If you wheel that thing you should definately get the "Fat Kid" award unless someone steps up and gets that duece and a half off web tradio.

ive been looking at that stompr :rockin: :twisted:

[Nate]

Thanks guys. I can't wheel the Hummer on my old trails since it's way too heavy. Only place I've been able to play is climbing snow berms at the movie theater and around town. Any suggestions to where I can really flex my stuff I would appreciate it.

[AlaskaToy]

Thanks guys. I can't wheel the Hummer on my old trails since it's way too heavy. Only place I've been able to play is climbing snow berms at the movie theater and around town. Any suggestions to where I can really flex my stuff I would appreciate it.

A summertime fairbanks creek run or a redmond/banner creek run would be a good one with the hummer. I repeat; summer; like July/August..

[Advent]

That hummer looks suspiciously like the one a guy I knew in high school drove. He traded it into Anchorage Chrysler on a new maroon 4 door, and I saw it driving around Anchorage quite a bit afterwards.

welcome!!!

[Nate]

I bet it probably is the same one. My brother in Anchorage saw a guy driving this same Hummer around down there and I even thought I'd seen it here in Fairbanks once or twice. I bought it from Affordable here, after they had bought it from an auction (at least that's what they told me). But now that baby belongs to me. :rockin:

[LawsonEOD]

Welcome, See you out on the trails.

[Jamakeit]

welcome, it sure would be cool to see a non-mil hummer on the trail. Which motor and axles do you have in it?

[Nate]

It has a 6.5 Diesel (nonturbo) about 170hp and 270lbft torque. As for the axles I'm not too sure, if anyone knows or wants to look at it let me know. I believe that the rear is a type of limited slip, but the front I don't know. I climbed this rock slab yesterday at s-cushman and the rears were always diggin' in, but only one of the fronts would at a time, unless I snaked the wheels back and forth. If anyone has any information on these (supposedly just like the military ones) mine's a '95 and I'd really like to know more. Thanks.

[ChevyKev]

Nate, sweet new ride! I met you at the mud drags inthe Zuk! Good to se eyou on the board.

[AlaskaToy]

I believe that the rear is a type of limited slip...If anyone has any information on these (supposedly just like the military ones) mine's a '95 and I'd really like to know more

It is a Zexel (formerly Gleason) TorSen differential. It is a torque biasing diff. Invisible on the street unlike clutch type LS diffs. Very good units. If a whee starts to slip, a little brake pressure will help by changing the torque bias, and both wheels will start tuning again. It's not a true locker but it is the best LS you can get.

[Mudzilla]

Welcome aboard. It's good to have another bogger in the mix. I thought your Zuki was sweet but man I have always wanted a hummer.

[74blazerboy]

hi im carl van wagner. i heard about the site from a buddy at work. i own a 99 ram sport. if you live in fairbanks or ft wainwright i have probly seen it.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL682/3388947/6958405/90070053.jpg
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL682/3388947/6958405/90070045.jpg
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL682/3388947/6958405/90070040.jpg
since the pic i have added 265/75/16 bfg ats and western nerf bars

[LawsonEOD]

Nice to meet you and welcome aboard.

[crazy4ink]

Nice looking Dodge pickup and it would definetely seem you aren't afraid to get it muddy! Welcome!

[Jamakeit]

Welcome to the site 8-) hope to see you on the trail.

[ChevyKev]

I like the paint scheme - but the mud looks better! Welcome.

[ziggy]

:Sun: nice cruzer bill

[sluggo45acp]

Hi, My name is Butch Johnson and I live in Collinsville, Texas. My wife and I are planning on relocating to Alaska in a couple of years. My rig is a 75k5 with 4" lift, 35" bfg/mt's, superior shafts, rear powertrax, and other stuff. I found your site while researching wheeling opportunities in alaska. Looking forward to wheeling with ya'll someday.

[PoorBoy]

Welcome to the site 8-)

[ChevyKev]

Hi, My name is Butch Johnson and I live in Collinsville, Texas. My wife and I are planning on relocating to Alaska in a couple of years. My rig is a 75k5 with 4" lift, 35" bfg/mt's, superior shafts, rear powertrax, and other stuff. I found your site while researching wheeling opportunities in alaska. Looking forward to wheeling with ya'll someday.

That's my kinda rig! Welcome.... 8-O need any parts! :ROL:

[Mudzilla]

That's my kinda rig! Welcome.... 8-O need any parts! :ROL:
Your are shameless Kev :P

And welcome aboard sluggo.

[sevenslats]

Welcome aboard, Butch. When are you thinking of coming? I'm only here for 2.5 more years, but I'd be glad to help you out in your information hunt.

[wheelman]

Mostclub members know me, Andy, ChevyKev's brother. This is a new computer, and I'm slow, so be patient! My truck is a 76 Blazer 4"lift, 35" BFG AT's, 454/400/blown 205 case :Mad: I am working on rebuilding a 205 with ORD's twin stick. You know where I am.

[sevenslats]

'Bout time!
Hope to see you on the trails soon.

[STOMPR]

'Bout time!
Hope to see you on the trails soon.
Ditto I saw your Rig outside Dons shop its NICE, hope you get it goin soon.

[Mudzilla]

Welcome Andy it is good to have you on the site. Finally :ROL:

[05ToyTaco]

Hows it goin everyone. My name's Dan Sperry, i've only been up here in Alaska about a year now. I've been into wheelin ever since i can remember, but it was mostly in the deserts of the southwest. Don't have much experience wheelin in the snow or mud, but it looks like you guys have a blast. I just got a new rig, a '05 Tacoma 4X4 TRD and I can't wait to get it dirty. Not many parts available for it yet, but a lift and 33" rubber is in the works, hopefully by the end of July sometime.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/830000-830999/830022_1_full.jpg

[AK20]

Welcome aboard, very nice truck...almost looks to nice to take offroad...almost!

[AKJeeper]

Nice truck there Dan! I was looking at getting one of those to replace my '99 Dakota someday...

[sluggo45acp]

That's my kinda rig! Welcome.... 8-O need any parts! :ROL:

Sure im always on the lookout for that $100.00 Dana 60 with free shipping. :ROL: And thanks for the welcome

[sluggo45acp]

Welcome aboard, Butch. When are you thinking of coming? I'm only here for 2.5 more years, but I'd be glad to help you out in your information hunt.

Right now it looks like we'll be heading that way in about 18 months ( it only took me 17 years to talk my wife into going).
And thanks for the offer on the info. Questions to follow 8)

[Mudzilla]

Welcome aboard Dan. My daily driver is a 04 Double cab trd taco. I sometimes wish I had waited for the 05. Your rig looks great and I envy the extra hp.

[ziggy]

Ok so my name is Ziggy and I have lived here in Alaska for 27yrs
havent left yet :( don't clown, I am currently biulding a "nasty" no way 2 describe it "thing". 75 fj40 frame, very well biult smc, sm465,205tcase,dana 44's,38"ground hawgs,8k lb winch,articulating rear spring purches,fully caged,Custom motor mounts,custom tcase mounts,drive shafts,cross members,bumbers,NASTY 1972 Datson 2wd pu.
:F:

[ziggy]

Ok so my name is Ziggy and I have lived here in Alaska for 27yrs
havent left yet :( don't clown, I am currently biulding a "nasty" no way 2 describe it "thing". 75 fj40 frame, very well biult smc, sm465,205tcase,dana 44's,38"ground hawgs,8k lb winch,articulating rear spring purches,fully caged,Custom motor mounts,custom tcase mounts,drive shafts,cross members,bumbers,NASTY 1972 Datson 2wd pu.
:F:

[ziggy]

Ok so my name is Ziggy and I have lived here in Alaska for 27yrs
havent left yet :( don't clown, I am currently biulding a "nasty" no way 2 describe it "thing". 75 fj40 frame, very well biult smc, sm465,205tcase,dana 44's,38"ground hawgs,8k lb winch,articulating rear spring purches,fully caged,Custom motor mounts,custom tcase mounts,drive shafts,cross members,bumbers,NASTY 1972 Datson 2wd pu.
:F:

[ChevyKev]

welcome, Welcome, Welcome! :lol:

Another American tire connection!

[sevenslats]

Thanks for finally introducing yourself. When can we expect to see your project on the trails?

[ziggy]

if all goes well June 1st...

[sevenslats]

Push it. We've got a 30 May run.

[akcj5]

Just saying hi. I recently moved back up to FBX from Ketchikan. I have a 77CJ with a few minor mods. Am trying to get it up here this summer. Hope to meet/wheel with some of you guys in the future.

Will try and get a pic of the jeep soon.

[ChevyKev]

welcome!

[sevenslats]

Ketchikan, huh? Pretty town. But too much rain for a Jeep. Why did you move?

[akcj5]

I love southeast, but there not much in the way of year round keep food on the table type of work... THeres lots of work up here, and not to mention lots of jeepin too!

[mousee]

lots of jeepin too!


:rockin:


welcome 8-)

[LawsonEOD]

Welcome 8-)

[holeski]

Hello. Now to get you out one the trails! 8-)

[akcj5]

http://web.acsalaska.net/~cvandor/77cj5.jpg Here is a somewhat recent pic (all I have at the moment) of my jeep. This is before I got the bumper and tow hooks back on the front of it.

[holeski]

http://web.acsalaska.net/~cvandor/77cj5.jpg


Nice. I like a lot!

[akcj5]

Its a work in progress, gots lots of litte stuff to do yet, and the body is hosed, but its fun!

Thanks

[akram]

Hello just wanted to say hi. I'm new to the area. I don't get much wheelin' in anymore since I got the 3500 ram ctd, Just not a good wheeling rig. But do enjoy the easier trails. I've only been out cushman and on ft wainwright. Nothing too fun. Also wondering if anybody here knows when the mud drags are in delta.

[ChevyKev]

Welcome!

Under the Open Forum and Testing there is info on the Delta drags - here's the link.

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=1189

should come with us Memorial Day - Banner creek is easy enough to a point and beautiful scenery as well.

[akram]

i know this is a late reply but can't make it. I'm sitting with a broken clavicle right now. witing for surgery thurs. Thanks for the info on the drags. If you do any easy rides anytime let me know. I'm always up for it if I am off.

[holeski]

Broken clavicle, :( Sucks hope you get better soon.

[ChevyKev]

I'm sitting with a broken clavicle right now.

OUCH! Sorry to hear. Good luck and a speedy recovery!

[akram]

yeah i should be up and at it before too long. I have surgery on thursday and will be off for about a week. But like I said If you all do any easy rides let me know. Truck is sitting stock for now. Just not enough $$$$$$ to do much right now.

Plus I'm interested in meeting some ppl up here that like the outdoors like I do.

Oh and thanks for the welcome

[Bronco85]

Fix it asked me to sign up for this board while he was on a run with LF4W over the weekend. So here I am.. And for those of you that don't know who I am here is my rig.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/209828/fullsize/IMG_2498.JPG

Couple little specs on the beast

'85 Bronco XLT
'69 351W w/ '93 EFI - pushing 300+ HP
38x12.5x15 Bias TSLs
'77 Solid D44 w/ 4.56 gears and Lockrite
'85 9" w/ 4.56 gears and Mini spool
M12,000 Warn Winch
and a few other cool mods.

[AlaskaToy]

Fix it asked me to sign up for this board while he was on a run with LF4W over the weekend. So here I am.. And for those of you that don't know who I am here is my rig...

...Couple little specs on the beast

'85 Bronco XLT
'69 351W w/ '93 EFI - pushing 300+ HP
38x12.5x15 Bias TSLs
'77 Solid D44 w/ 4.56 gears and Lockrite
'85 9" w/ 4.56 gears and Mini spool
M12,000 Warn Winch
and a few other cool mods.

Hi Phil 8-)

[holeski]

Hey whats up. Nice Looking Bronco 8-)

[ChevyKev]

Very Nice!

[sevenslats]

Howdy. When are you gonna make a trip up here to wheel?

[Bronco85]

I will come up as soon as I find a truck and trailer to tow the beast up there on.

I would like to hit a trail up there this summer if time permits...

[holeski]

Your wecome any time, just give us a heads up so we can set some runs up for you.

[Subie_GT]

Hi another new guy, my name is Steve and I work out at Eielson. I mostly drive my Subie, but I drive the Jeep for the real fun. I haven't done anything with the Jeep yet but hopefully soon. Look forward to meeting you guys sometime.

[holeski]

Sweet. I have a 03 wrx. :drive: Wife wants to put the sti suspension on. :hilift: It's her DD until I get her Cherokee back together. Hope to see you out on the trails.

[Subie_GT]

Yeah I put the STi suspension on my legacy a couple a months ago. Good buy only bummer is that I have to ship the parts in from Japan.

[sevenslats]

Welcome Steve. We have a shortage of XJs in the club. Come on out!

[TJVigilante]

Heyyyy, I'm new to the site, Just picked up a used 2000 TJ Sport 4.0l 5MT, I know just enough about offroading to actually get offroad and get back on safely, I've taken a quick jaunt up by murphy dome and out down south cushman in Fairbanks, and I'm still getting the hang of it. As for upgrades, the rig came with 31x10.50/15 Goodyear MTR's, so I've got the beginner look and feel. I browsed the forum a bit, found the M&G thread but I can't make it to Palmer this weekend. Hopefully I'll find some times that I can meet up with some experienced people up here and get the feel for the area. I mean come on, this is Alaska, what better place is there for offroading? :yes1:

[holeski]

Welcome, we have a short run near town tomorrow if you would like to join us. Hope to see you around.
8-)

[ChevyKev]

Welcome to the board! Hope to see you on the trail soon.
And you are right - not too many places have better wheeling in general than up here.

[Spartacus]

Hey everyone, just joined today. I live on Eielson and have a blue '02 Wrangler TJ Apex. Looking to do some trail riding, but am thinking I will have to beef up the rig a little from the stock setup to stay within sight of the big boys. Also looking for advice on a good 3" body lift. This is my first jeep, so any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and I look forward to making it out to a meet and greet.

[ChevyKev]

Welcome Spartacus! There are certain trails we run you could take your stock Jeep and do fine. Not trying to get you to not modify your rig - just saying don't let "stockness" stop you from joining in!

[sevenslats]

... Also looking for advice on a good 3" body lift. This is my first jeep, so any input would be greatly appreciated...

Welcome! We should probably start a new thread on this topic, but here's my advice.
Don't do a 3" BL. 1.25" max. If you want inexpensive, get a "budget boost" spring spacer lift. Much more effective, IMO.
Take your stock Jeep out, and see where it needs help. Most likely, it'll be in the ground clearance area. You can either get it in the air a little with a suspension lift (BL won't help with ground clearance), or just put some heavy duty skid plates on it. The advantage of skids before lift is that the skids will always be beneficial. You'll always want to go with taller springs, and outgrow your first lift very quickly.

[Rescue]

Hello Im Erik, Rescue on the Anchorage board. Thought I'd say hello . I've been wheeling a 02 TJ for about a year. Now Im working on an 89 Chreokee. I'm putting a 6" full traction lift on it plus 2 more inches. Full width 9" and HP D44 in the front. As time and money permit.