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Offline MyfirstJeep

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will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« 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

Offline Jrama

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2013, 03:55:23 PM »
You will be fine, common sense applies of course

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #2 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.
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Mike


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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #3 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


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Offline MyfirstJeep

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #4 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

Offline cupar

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #5 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.

Offline EEP

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #6 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.
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline MyfirstJeep

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2013, 09:27:26 PM »
Baby Wheeler

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


Offline EEP

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2013, 04:24:23 PM »
Okay, but my forum name is EEP, LOL.
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline MyfirstJeep

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #9 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


Offline EEP

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #10 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.
« Last Edit: September 27, 2013, 06:14:35 PM by EEP »
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline MyfirstJeep

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2013, 06:54:53 PM »
EEP
11:30'sh

See you then

Offline MyfirstJeep

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2013, 06:56:38 PM »
EEP

Yes, to McLean Creek

See you at the store


Offline EEP

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2013, 06:58:01 PM »
Okay see you then, I will be in the green XJ.
01 XJ, RE 3.5" lift, Smittybilt XRC front & rear bumper, X2O 8,000 lb winch, 33" MT/R's
, ARB snorkel, lockers and a bunch of other stuff
06 TJ, 2" lift, 31" Goodyear Territory's.
14 JKU, wife's urban 4X4.

Offline Donnie

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Re: will my stock Jeep handle the easy trails at Mclean Creek
« Reply #14 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