New to a 4x4 vehicle

I cant wait to hit up URE. I guess it will have to be on a dry day, plus I dont really wanna clean it up.
I got this Jeep magazine/catalogue in the mail, and I didnt see any hooks persay, they were more like bumbers that have hooks on them. I assume they bolt onto the frame. Other then that, I was looking at rope and stuff and I noticed there are like 50 different kinds, and Im guessing the cheapest isnt always the best?
 
when it comes to a tow rope it is not best to go with the cheapest. Not if you plan on it pulling you out of a miud hole anyway. Get something rated at about 20000 to 30000 pounds. Cost will be like 40 or 50 bucks I think. Some of you shop guys correct me if I am wrong.
 
I will go along with the rest who are telling you to wheel it stock for a while first. It will make a better driver out of you and build your confidence in both yourself and your Jeep. You will be amazed at how much you can do in a stock SWB Jeep.

First !!!!
Spend some quality time with your Jeep getting it in good running condition and dependable like it is now. A rig that keeps breaking down on the trail will take all the fun out of it for you.

Then
As you wheel, you will see other people with Jeeps like yours, and get to watch how theirs performs. When you see things you like about other people's Jeeps, ask them about it. You will find that there is not much we like better than telling you about our Jeeps and the mods we make to them. Most people will be only too happy to tell you all you want to know.
Also after you wheel a bit, you will be in a better position to decide the kind of wheeling you like to do and build your Jeep to work best with the kind of wheeling you will actually do most of the time.
A full-on mud bogger, is not a good rock buggy, and a competition rock crawler is no fun to drive on easy to moderate trails.

Something to consider.
Many clubs or other organized rides require certain items.
You may want to think about these items first.

Here are a few (By no means all) of the most common items you will see required on club rides or sanctioned events. I am sure other people will chime in with others that I have forgotten.

Tow points
Recovery Strap (Not w/ hooks)
CB Radio
Fire Extinguisher
Personal First Aid kit.
WORKING seat belts.
Battery hold down.
Full Size Spare tire
Jack (That will actually lift Jeep to change this tire)
Hi-Lift Jack is a good choice


I know these are not as exciting as lifts and bigger tires or chrome bumpers. But they will get you past tech on some rides. And they might just save your hide.

My 3 ¢

Welcome to the off-road community. The addiction begins here.
 
wbcarver said:
I will go along with the rest who are telling you to wheel it stock for a while first. It will make a better driver out of you and build your confidence in both yourself and your Jeep. You will be amazed at how much you can do in a stock SWB Jeep.

First !!!!
Spend some quality time with your Jeep getting it in good running condition and dependable like it is now. A rig that keeps breaking down on the trail will take all the fun out of it for you.

Then
As you wheel, you will see other people with Jeeps like yours, and get to watch how theirs performs. When you see things you like about other people's Jeeps, ask them about it. You will find that there is not much we like better than telling you about our Jeeps and the mods we make to them. Most people will be only too happy to tell you all you want to know.
Also after you wheel a bit, you will be in a better position to decide the kind of wheeling you like to do and build your Jeep to work best with the kind of wheeling you will actually do most of the time.
A full-on mud bogger, is not a good rock buggy, and a competition rock crawler is no fun to drive on easy to moderate trails.

Something to consider.
Many clubs or other organized rides require certain items.
You may want to think about these items first.

Here are a few (By no means all) of the most common items you will see required on club rides or sanctioned events. I am sure other people will chime in with others that I have forgotten.

Tow points
Recovery Strap (Not w/ hooks)
CB Radio
Fire Extinguisher
Personal First Aid kit.
WORKING seat belts.
Battery hold down.
Full Size Spare tire
Jack (That will actually lift Jeep to change this tire)
Hi-Lift Jack is a good choice


I know these are not as exciting as lifts and bigger tires or chrome bumpers. But they will get you past tech on some rides. And they might just save your hide.

My 3 ¢

Welcome to the off-road community. The addiction begins here.
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I agree!
 
That is exactly the kind of things I needed to know before I 4wheel to go out a buy. I would never of known to get any of that stuff.

So here are a few more things I thought up.

Where do I get the tow hooks, and local dealers that want some business?

Also, my tires are M/T, is that good in snow? I have no idea what MT is.
 
and yes mud terrains are good in the snow in most cases

other items you may want to start aquiring for your rig

a good tool box with appropriate tools for your vehicle
some good work gloves
but as mentioned the high lift jack is a cheap upgrade that
can be used in many situations and can even be used as a winch.


a question for you
does you vehicle has a class III receiver hitch on it?

if so they make a slip in unit that slides into the reciever that will work well as a tow point.
 
No, I dont have a hitch. We are already looking into investing into one, and I'll be sure is says Class III

Ok I know this might be getting annoying, but last question I think.

How do you guys get your doors off your Jeeps? I think it looks good, but I have failed to understand the precise mechanics of such a feat ;)
 
Gill2003 said:
No, I dont have a hitch. We are already looking into investing into one, and I'll be sure is says Class III

Ok I know this might be getting annoying, but last question I think.

How do you guys get your doors off your Jeeps? I think it looks good, but I have failed to understand the precise mechanics of such a feat ;)
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What year is your Wrangler? Full steel doors or soft doors? If they are full steel, all you have to do is remove the nut from the bottom of the hinge pin, open door, remove strap from bottom of inside, and lift door. Soft doors are much easier. Same as above except: no nuts to remove and no strap inside.
 
if its after 1997..although im sure CJs and YJs are as easy...all you do is like someone said, remove inside strap unbolt the lil nuts (use an extension to avoid paint damage) and twist and push up...its hard the first time but they get easier. Then open your glove box, remove the lil strap and pull out the fuse that says door jam defeat or something like that...if i recall correctly it is the furthest left on the lowest row of fuses. Then strap your glovebox back on and you are ready to roll. That fuse is pulled to turn off the lights inside the jeep; since the doors are off the jeep thinks they are open and turns them on and that is annoying and drains your battery when you park


you can also ghettorig it and just tape the lil black button...but just pull the fuse
 
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