Lowdown on Off-road parks

[dsrtuckteezy]

why the small flares? looks odd

[Chili]

Trying to put together some video from Colorado and these pics are just making me want to keep it more..

[Chili]

Damn, Craig, that interior mud has to suck!

So when you get out and all muddy, do you slip on mud boots first, then sit inside and toss em in the back so the floors don't get covered in mud? I was thinking of getting some cheap boots for just that reason.

So in the summer drought/heat, does that park dry out a lot and just have huge ruts where it's all mud/trenches now, or do they fill some with water?

So, in theory yes, and on trips I usually have a pair of mud boots with us. I didn't bring them on this trip. I should note, I got stuck in mud holes 3-4 different times, 3 of which required getting pulled out (was right on the edge but the slipping transmission killed me). Normally I would not have gotten in and out in the mud and would not have had to carry the tow strap and get mud all over myself. I also slipped and fell in the mud 2-3 times. lol

Also, keep in mind I have very small 'fenders' that in in no way cover the tires. So when I am spinning in mud, it's inevitable to get it around the window area. Lea has asked "why don't you just roll up the windows?" The problem there is then you cannot see out of said window..

So this much mud inside is not typical.

It rained a lot mid week so there was a lot more mud than when it's been dry for a while. The bigger holes will always be there, and a couple of the trails require you go through them but there is plenty of areas without mud.

[yellowstang]

Damn, Craig, that interior mud has to suck!

So when you get out and all muddy, do you slip on mud boots first, then sit inside and toss em in the back so the floors don't get covered in mud? I was thinking of getting some cheap boots for just that reason.

So in the summer drought/heat, does that park dry out a lot and just have huge ruts where it's all mud/trenches now, or do they fill some with water?

[fordracing19]

I will say that I was able to drive it all the way home, to and from the dealer, and to the transmission shop today. All in second gear (limp mode), unfortunately.

It got you home! Better than a Land Rover.

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[bcoop]

Oh, I definitely participated in it's demise, but this is just one of many nut kicks that I have dealt with.. Of course, I could have just gotten that one.. Let me see if I can think of what all I have done. And this is aside from mods, just things that needed repair (granted, some just tune up stuff or things that made sense). It has just under 98,000 miles:

• Front rotors
• Thermostat Housing
• Starter
• Water Pump
• Upper and Lower Ball Joints
• Shocks
• Oil Cooler / Oil Filter Housing Assembly
• PVC Valve
• Upper / Lower intake gaskets
• plugs
• Various Fluids (cooling system flush x 3 with water pump, thermostat housing, then oil cooler which coolant also flows through.
• Transmission

Seems like I'm forgetting something but that's all I can think of. And I have done quite a few mods, so it blurs some.

Things it needs / issues I still have:

• Burns oil with alot of high RPM driving (cyl 1 and 5 plugs fouled, 5 is worse)
• Roof leaks / drivers side roof panel fills with water
• Belt Tensioner (whining, according to dealer is that)
• Gears (on 35's w/ 3.73 - Planned 4.56)
• Excessive under-hood temps (need a vented hood or add vents to hood)

The biggest concern is the oil consumption / blow by these are known to have head gasket / head issues, so I fully expect that if I keep it I will need to do a rebuild or something big soon.



Lmao! I will say that looking back I wish I had gotten a Rubicon.. That said, at the time a 12+ (had to have the 3.6) Rubicon just wasn't in the budget.

I love your 4runner..

Yeah, that’s a lot of shit.

[Chili]

Sucks that you had so many issues. That is one thing good about my 4runner. 135k miles and not scared to take it anywhere.

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I will say that I was able to drive it all the way home, to and from the dealer, and to the transmission shop today. All in second gear (limp mode), unfortunately.

[Chili]

I was able to drain and clean out that light, btw, and it works. But that is how deep the shit was.. And how much earth is in that mud (you can see the settled mud). That stuff is / was in all of my frame rails and everything..

[Chili]

More.. Was muddier than I had hoped!

[Chili]

Some pics of the aftermath (didn't take any at the park). This was after pressure washing the bulk of the mud off in Bridgeport, and a second hose down, mostly of underneath, before going to the dealership.

I have since cleaned all of the inside except the carpet, which I will pull out and pressure wash. I also spent 3 hours washing the exterior this weekend, and getting the rest of the mud out of the nooks and crannies underneath.

[fordracing19]

Sucks that you had so many issues. That is one thing good about my 4runner. 135k miles and not scared to take it anywhere.

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[Chili]

Man, I know a LOT of people with Jeeps that have few to no issues. Is it possible you killed the tranny by getting stuck?

Oh, I definitely participated in it's demise, but this is just one of many nut kicks that I have dealt with.. Of course, I could have just gotten that one.. Let me see if I can think of what all I have done. And this is aside from mods, just things that needed repair (granted, some just tune up stuff or things that made sense). It has just under 98,000 miles:

• Front rotors
• Thermostat Housing
• Starter
• Water Pump
• Upper and Lower Ball Joints
• Shocks
• Oil Cooler / Oil Filter Housing Assembly
• PVC Valve
• Upper / Lower intake gaskets
• plugs
• Various Fluids (cooling system flush x 3 with water pump, thermostat housing, then oil cooler which coolant also flows through.
• Transmission

Seems like I'm forgetting something but that's all I can think of. And I have done quite a few mods, so it blurs some.

Things it needs / issues I still have:

• Burns oil with alot of high RPM driving (cyl 1 and 5 plugs fouled, 5 is worse)
• Roof leaks / drivers side roof panel fills with water
• Belt Tensioner (whining, according to dealer is that)
• Gears (on 35's w/ 3.73 - Planned 4.56)
• Excessive under-hood temps (need a vented hood or add vents to hood)

The biggest concern is the oil consumption / blow by these are known to have head gasket / head issues, so I fully expect that if I keep it I will need to do a rebuild or something big soon.

I have a 4runner and wish I had a JLUR on 37's.

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Lmao! I will say that looking back I wish I had gotten a Rubicon.. That said, at the time a 12+ (had to have the 3.6) Rubicon just wasn't in the budget.

I love your 4runner..

[fordracing19]

Dropped the Jeep off at the transmission shop today, hopefully it will be ready tomorrow but may be Wed.

And I'm sitting here watching stupid Jeep videos thinking about keeping it after all, lol. I mean, we already have a Moab tripped planned in less than 2 months and I won't have a 4 runner ready for the same trails by then.. That's how they get so many suckers to keep buying these damn things.

Does your JK have 3.21 or 3.73?

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[bcoop]

Man, I know a LOT of people with Jeeps that have few to no issues. Is it possible you killed the tranny by getting stuck?

[fordracing19]

Dropped the Jeep off at the transmission shop today, hopefully it will be ready tomorrow but may be Wed.

And I'm sitting here watching stupid Jeep videos thinking about keeping it after all, lol. I mean, we already have a Moab tripped planned in less than 2 months and I won't have a 4 runner ready for the same trails by then.. That's how they get so many suckers to keep buying these damn things.

I have a 4runner and wish I had a JLUR on 37's.

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