Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
07-05-2005, 11:59 PM
#91
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Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
I'm not worried about scratching mine either. Destroying the axles, bending
the frame, and causing other problems that may total it in one move, that's
another.
That being said, I've got plenty of scratches, gouges, dents, and even broke
an axle (although not destroying a tube by jumping it...) last weekend.
Really, I just know someone said "hey, hold my beer and watch this!".
;-)
Eric
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
> a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
>> Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
>> in
>> the world... wow...
>>
>> Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
>> what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
>> bank.
>> I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
>> something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
>> risk.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
>>> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
>>> Rubicon.I
>>> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
>>> MTRs.
>>> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
>>> oil
>>> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
>>> it,
>>> I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
the frame, and causing other problems that may total it in one move, that's
another.
That being said, I've got plenty of scratches, gouges, dents, and even broke
an axle (although not destroying a tube by jumping it...) last weekend.
Really, I just know someone said "hey, hold my beer and watch this!".
;-)
Eric
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
> a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
>> Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
>> in
>> the world... wow...
>>
>> Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
>> what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
>> bank.
>> I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
>> something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
>> risk.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
>>> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
>>> Rubicon.I
>>> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
>>> MTRs.
>>> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
>>> oil
>>> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
>>> it,
>>> I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
07-05-2005, 11:59 PM
#92
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Posts: n/a
Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
I'm not worried about scratching mine either. Destroying the axles, bending
the frame, and causing other problems that may total it in one move, that's
another.
That being said, I've got plenty of scratches, gouges, dents, and even broke
an axle (although not destroying a tube by jumping it...) last weekend.
Really, I just know someone said "hey, hold my beer and watch this!".
;-)
Eric
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
> a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
>> Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
>> in
>> the world... wow...
>>
>> Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
>> what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
>> bank.
>> I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
>> something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
>> risk.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
>>> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
>>> Rubicon.I
>>> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
>>> MTRs.
>>> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
>>> oil
>>> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
>>> it,
>>> I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
the frame, and causing other problems that may total it in one move, that's
another.
That being said, I've got plenty of scratches, gouges, dents, and even broke
an axle (although not destroying a tube by jumping it...) last weekend.
Really, I just know someone said "hey, hold my beer and watch this!".
;-)
Eric
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
> a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
>> Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
>> in
>> the world... wow...
>>
>> Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
>> what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
>> bank.
>> I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
>> something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
>> risk.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
>>> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
>>> Rubicon.I
>>> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
>>> MTRs.
>>> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
>>> oil
>>> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
>>> it,
>>> I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
07-05-2005, 11:59 PM
#93
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Posts: n/a
Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
I'm not worried about scratching mine either. Destroying the axles, bending
the frame, and causing other problems that may total it in one move, that's
another.
That being said, I've got plenty of scratches, gouges, dents, and even broke
an axle (although not destroying a tube by jumping it...) last weekend.
Really, I just know someone said "hey, hold my beer and watch this!".
;-)
Eric
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
> a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
>> Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
>> in
>> the world... wow...
>>
>> Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
>> what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
>> bank.
>> I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
>> something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
>> risk.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
>>> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
>>> Rubicon.I
>>> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
>>> MTRs.
>>> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
>>> oil
>>> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
>>> it,
>>> I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
the frame, and causing other problems that may total it in one move, that's
another.
That being said, I've got plenty of scratches, gouges, dents, and even broke
an axle (although not destroying a tube by jumping it...) last weekend.
Really, I just know someone said "hey, hold my beer and watch this!".
;-)
Eric
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
> a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
>> Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
>> in
>> the world... wow...
>>
>> Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
>> what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
>> bank.
>> I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
>> something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
>> risk.
>>
>> Eric
>> 99 TJ SE
>> "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
>> news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
>>> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
>>> Rubicon.I
>>> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
>>> MTRs.
>>> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
>>> oil
>>> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
>>> it,
>>> I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
07-06-2005, 07:46 AM
#94
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Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
Was in at the dealer to get the first oil change on my new Rubie.
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
07-06-2005, 07:46 AM
#95
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Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
Was in at the dealer to get the first oil change on my new Rubie.
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
07-06-2005, 07:46 AM
#96
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
Was in at the dealer to get the first oil change on my new Rubie.
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
07-06-2005, 07:46 AM
#97
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
Was in at the dealer to get the first oil change on my new Rubie.
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
I metioned the video to the salesman who sold the Rubie to me.
He laughed and said "that's not the type of "Off"....roading were're
talking about.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Love the screen shot!
>
> I think most of us who off road have been tempted to do that once or
> even twice...... ;-)
>
> Trick is to goose it hard as you launch so you have maybe half a chance
> of not nose diving too bad...
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> swbell wrote:
>
>>in article BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net, swbell at kerygma2@swbell.net
>>wrote on 7/4/05 6:58 PM:
>>
>>Video is here:
>> http://www.kerygma.org/nelson/Gilmer/video
>>
>>
>>>While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03 Rubicon.I
>>>was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31 MTRs.
>>>From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
>>>
>>>After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
>>>inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear oil
>>>leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
>>>
>>>However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
>>>
>>>Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into it,
>>>I'll check the axle, etc.
>>>
>>>
07-06-2005, 11:55 AM
#98
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Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
A bent axle shaft is not the same as a scratch. If you are interested in
jumping, more power to you. But before you do much more take a tour of the
supermarket magazine rack, and find out what the Baja racers use...
Earle
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
> > Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
in
> > the world... wow...
> >
> > Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
> > what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
bank.
> > I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
> > something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
risk.
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> >> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
> >> Rubicon.I
> >> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
> >> MTRs.
> >> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
> >>
> >> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
> >> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
oil
> >> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
> >>
> >> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
> >>
> >> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
> >> it,
> >> I'll check the axle, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
jumping, more power to you. But before you do much more take a tour of the
supermarket magazine rack, and find out what the Baja racers use...
Earle
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
> > Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
in
> > the world... wow...
> >
> > Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
> > what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
bank.
> > I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
> > something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
risk.
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> >> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
> >> Rubicon.I
> >> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
> >> MTRs.
> >> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
> >>
> >> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
> >> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
oil
> >> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
> >>
> >> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
> >>
> >> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
> >> it,
> >> I'll check the axle, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
07-06-2005, 11:55 AM
#99
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
A bent axle shaft is not the same as a scratch. If you are interested in
jumping, more power to you. But before you do much more take a tour of the
supermarket magazine rack, and find out what the Baja racers use...
Earle
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
> > Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
in
> > the world... wow...
> >
> > Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
> > what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
bank.
> > I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
> > something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
risk.
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> >> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
> >> Rubicon.I
> >> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
> >> MTRs.
> >> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
> >>
> >> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
> >> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
oil
> >> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
> >>
> >> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
> >>
> >> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
> >> it,
> >> I'll check the axle, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
jumping, more power to you. But before you do much more take a tour of the
supermarket magazine rack, and find out what the Baja racers use...
Earle
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
> > Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
in
> > the world... wow...
> >
> > Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
> > what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
bank.
> > I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
> > something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
risk.
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> >> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
> >> Rubicon.I
> >> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
> >> MTRs.
> >> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
> >>
> >> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
> >> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
oil
> >> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
> >>
> >> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
> >>
> >> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
> >> it,
> >> I'll check the axle, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
07-06-2005, 11:55 AM
#100
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thought my Rubicon could fly - oops
A bent axle shaft is not the same as a scratch. If you are interested in
jumping, more power to you. But before you do much more take a tour of the
supermarket magazine rack, and find out what the Baja racers use...
Earle
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
> > Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
in
> > the world... wow...
> >
> > Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
> > what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
bank.
> > I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
> > something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
risk.
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> >> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
> >> Rubicon.I
> >> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
> >> MTRs.
> >> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
> >>
> >> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
> >> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
oil
> >> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
> >>
> >> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
> >>
> >> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
> >> it,
> >> I'll check the axle, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
jumping, more power to you. But before you do much more take a tour of the
supermarket magazine rack, and find out what the Baja racers use...
Earle
"swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
news:BEF01097.33CB5%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> in article RGoye.100499$6g3.65760@tornado.texas.rr.com, Eric at
> gymrat@baileyscorner.com wrote on 7/5/05 12:14 AM:
>
> How much do you worry when driving off road? I admit that what I did was
a
> little extreme, but I've got a Jeep to enjoy it - not to worry about
> scratching it.
>
> > Really wish I had so much money I could just jump a Rubi without a care
in
> > the world... wow...
> >
> > Jeeps aren't rally trucks... that said, take it to the dealer, tell them
> > what you did, and see how much of a dent (or not) that'll put in your
bank.
> > I really wouldn't drive it around not knowing what you've done. If
> > something gives on the highway, it isn't just going to be your life at
risk.
> >
> > Eric
> > 99 TJ SE
> > "swbell" <kerygma2@swbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:BEEF374B.339F3%kerygma2@swbell.net...
> >> While driving Saturday, I tried to see how high I could jump my 03
> >> Rubicon.I
> >> was aired down to 18 lbs, and had my sway bar disconnected. Stock 31
> >> MTRs.
> >> From the video, it appears I leveled out at 5 feet.
> >>
> >> After hitting the ground, my right front wheel was missing about eight
> >> inches off the inside rim. Later that day, I noticed that I had gear
oil
> >> leaking from my right front axle. Seems the seal is bad (at least).
> >>
> >> However, the Jeep drives fine, with no steering problems at all.
> >>
> >> Can anyone provide an outline for changing the seal? After I tear into
> >> it,
> >> I'll check the axle, etc.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>