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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: MyfirstJeep on September 23, 2013, 02:58:45 PM

Title: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 23, 2013, 02:58:45 PM

hey guys

I just bought me a 1995 YJ, all stock. I am new to off roading, and can't wait to get out there to get a taste. I am wondering about my tires, would the stock 235/75- 15" be good enough to try some of the easy trails? I will be joining a friend who's been there once or twice before, I just want to make sure before I head out this weekend.

thanks

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: Jrama on September 23, 2013, 03:55:23 PM

You will be fine, common sense applies of course

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: BUKI on September 23, 2013, 07:05:06 PM

You already are modified;). If you've got 235/75/15s you are already 1" higher. Stock tire for a yj was 205 or 215. Back to the topic at hand. Yes you'll be just fine. There are bypasses around most of the really hard stuff. Report back when your nerves are shot and you have become addicted.
Enjoy
Mike


Sent from my iProne

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: BlackYJ on September 24, 2013, 07:15:29 AM

Just make sure you have solid tow points secured to the frame.  There is a second bolt hole for tow hooks underneath the plastic cover in the front if you have not found them already


Buki, my YJ came with 225s

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 26, 2013, 10:49:07 AM

Thank s boys, I am reassured.
Will stick to what I am going to feel comfortable with as a newbie, and Will report back,

Cheerios

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: cupar on September 26, 2013, 07:58:09 PM

make sure you have the ability to shift your transfer case into 4wd. It sounds funny but I went with a stock jk rubicon and they got stuck. I was so confused since a rubi can obv go farther then my stock f350. Nope they just didn't know how to put it in 4wd. They kept shifting from 2wd into neutral and back.

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: EEP on September 26, 2013, 08:09:08 PM

Myfirstjeep,
 What day are you and your friend going? If you don't mind I would like to join you. It doesn't matter to me what trails you want to do, I just like getting out.

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 26, 2013, 09:27:26 PM

Baby Wheeler

We are talking Sunday, will confirm timings and post'm

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: EEP on September 27, 2013, 04:24:23 PM

Okay, but my forum name is EEP, LOL.

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 27, 2013, 05:33:04 PM

EEP
Sorry, :-[
So, actually, plan changed, we are headed out tomorrow , hope that works for you
We could meet at 10:30 at the big stop on TCH by Cochrane Exit

Will be a red Jeep YJ with black top and a dark green KJ

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: EEP on September 27, 2013, 06:12:01 PM

Where are you heading to? If Maclean I will meet you at the store parking lot. Let me know what time. I live in Okotoks so it's easier for me to meet u at the store.

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 27, 2013, 06:54:53 PM

EEP
11:30'sh

See you then

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 27, 2013, 06:56:38 PM

EEP

Yes, to McLean Creek

See you at the store

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: EEP on September 27, 2013, 06:58:01 PM

Okay see you then, I will be in the green XJ.

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: Donnie on September 27, 2013, 07:23:15 PM

I'll be out there as well, taking the family out for some light wheelin. We'll be in a white XJ.

Donnie

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: MyfirstJeep on September 27, 2013, 07:52:49 PM

Alright Donnie,
Me and my buddy are taking the kids too, for a quick, light first 4x4ing experience for me, it should be fun.
See you there

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: EEP on September 27, 2013, 08:27:24 PM

See you all at store at 11:30

Title: Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
Post by: GigaPig on December 16, 2013, 07:24:03 PM

How did your run go?

I've got a '95 YJ as well; it's not quite stock any more but it's not modded up hugely either and has been having lots of fun in the snow. :)