Long Island, NY
08-20-2009, 09:32 AM
#1611
JK Junkie
Adam, I have been in a Ram Power wagon on the beach. With the rear locked, the thing constantly wanted to dig. Especially when you turned the wheels at all. As soon as we unlocked it, it floated right across the sand. Pretty sure the way it works is with the rear or front locked, when you turn, since the wheels are turning the same speed, one side is proper and the other is spinning at an incorrect speed actually digging down into the sand.
If I air-down (12 psi) I don't need 4x4 at all. Aired up, I put it in 4-lo and have no issues either. The last time out, I yanked a diesel f-250 out and aired down to do it.
As of yet, no having lockers has never been an issue with the 4x4 I have done. Ground clearance has always been an issue. (the jk's BLD works wonders)
If I air-down (12 psi) I don't need 4x4 at all. Aired up, I put it in 4-lo and have no issues either. The last time out, I yanked a diesel f-250 out and aired down to do it.
As of yet, no having lockers has never been an issue with the 4x4 I have done. Ground clearance has always been an issue. (the jk's BLD works wonders)
08-20-2009, 09:54 AM
#1612
JK Junkie
Adam, I have been in a Ram Power wagon on the beach. With the rear locked, the thing constantly wanted to dig. Especially when you turned the wheels at all. As soon as we unlocked it, it floated right across the sand. Pretty sure the way it works is with the rear or front locked, when you turn, since the wheels are turning the same speed, one side is proper and the other is spinning at an incorrect speed actually digging down into the sand.
If I air-down (12 psi) I don't need 4x4 at all. Aired up, I put it in 4-lo and have no issues either. The last time out, I yanked a diesel f-250 out and aired down to do it.
As of yet, no having lockers has never been an issue with the 4x4 I have done. Ground clearance has always been an issue. (the jk's BLD works wonders)
If I air-down (12 psi) I don't need 4x4 at all. Aired up, I put it in 4-lo and have no issues either. The last time out, I yanked a diesel f-250 out and aired down to do it.
As of yet, no having lockers has never been an issue with the 4x4 I have done. Ground clearance has always been an issue. (the jk's BLD works wonders)
Interesting. makes sense. I just figured I'd better air down cause if I got stuck in a Rubi I'd be mighty embarrassed!
What's "BLD"
08-20-2009, 09:56 AM
#1613
JK Junkie
Bld is brake lock differential.. Basically when in 4lo, if the jeep notices a wheel spinning fast then the other it apples the brakes. Essentially a make shif locker.
08-20-2009, 10:12 AM
#1615
JK Junkie
08-20-2009, 01:09 PM
#1616
JK Super Freak
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Im not sure where everyone else is maybe ill send out some pm's to see if we can get anyone else.
I also prefer sore thumb as I live in nassau county lol
I also prefer sore thumb as I live in nassau county lol
08-20-2009, 01:38 PM
#1618
JK Super Freak
Sayin hi!
I did my best to read all 170-some-odd pages of this thread... skipped some of 2007 and a few other gaps..
I'm a local Long Islander.. have my JK about a year and just started to gain some momentum and direction with mods. Lord knows I have been bitten before.. Coming from a 2001 Audi S4 modified to the gills. I remember a conversation out at OBI and said, $500...that's my budget for mods.. that all I need. $50k later and the Audi is a 500hp driveway queen. I enjoy the JK much more!
That said, looking forward to connecting with you locals once we get to know each other! Sounds like you have a nice group of people here!
JK is mostly stock now, other than some cosmetic and ergonomic mods. Gotta get out on the beach and put those permits I bought to use!!
Cheers!
I'm a local Long Islander.. have my JK about a year and just started to gain some momentum and direction with mods. Lord knows I have been bitten before.. Coming from a 2001 Audi S4 modified to the gills. I remember a conversation out at OBI and said, $500...that's my budget for mods.. that all I need. $50k later and the Audi is a 500hp driveway queen. I enjoy the JK much more!
That said, looking forward to connecting with you locals once we get to know each other! Sounds like you have a nice group of people here!
JK is mostly stock now, other than some cosmetic and ergonomic mods. Gotta get out on the beach and put those permits I bought to use!!
Cheers!