Recent content by offroadxplr

I'm back :) Picked up this 98 Limited for $1000. Needs a t belt and axle seals, but I think I did well.

Looks a lot like mine, except you’ve got the best year!

This one was taken on the Elephant Hill trail in Canyonlands N.P.

Took the top off, spring is finally here :) Also shows off my new 4x4 Labs rear bumper and Trail Gear sliders.

I didn't get a swing out, but the company does offer one that can be added at a later date. Its structural rigidity is mostly from a square crossmember, to which the hitch, recovery points, and frame plate mounts are tied into. The wings have a support which bolts to the frame.

Built my 4x4 Labs bumper kit. Went together great, and looks sweet! Just needs some paint and I will install it. Next person who rear-ends me won't be having a good time...

Washed and waxed the old girl. First time it got over 50 degrees in a while! Prepping for 4x4 Labs rear bumper and Sliders installed in the next few weeks. But first, Moab this weekend!

Semi-relevant: I went from a 3rd gen to a 1st Gen. I like the simplicity of the 22RE and 5 speed. I like the classic styling and removable top. I actually get better gas mileage DDing it. I miss the power and being able to cruise at 75, even up hills. I also miss the coil rear suspension. With...

The glass is fine. And the dent didn't even chip the paint, so I could probably find someone to PDR the dent. I have thought about an aftermarket bumper. I just don't know whether I want to stay mostly stock or go down the built road. As it sits:

Definitely no plans to let them total it, or if they do, I will buy it back. I figure I can fix it for $500. The tailgate isn't really that dented even. This is the extent of the damages: (Also, sorry the pic is sideways, shows correct on my computer?)

Got rear-ended by a Tahoe :( Thankfully damage is light, but shop wrote a $1500 estimate for the bumper replace and tailgate dent. Hope it doesn't total.

I bought it with a Yakima rack on it. I'll have to figure out how to fill the holes, since they drilled right through the fiberglass.

Sold my 3rd Gen for a 1st Gen. 1988 DLX, 22RE 5 speed. Looks good from 5 feet away, but needs some cleaning up and sorting. First on the list is a set of new front seats. The vinyl is torn and the seats are uncomfortable.

Sold it :( I'll be over in the classic section now with my new 1st gen :)

Got mine detailed to sell :(