New from West Jordan

[79Ford]

Hey everyone, just a quick introduction. My name is Mat and currently I am living in West Jordan, UT. I have been off roading since I was born (my dad had to put my mom in the Jeep and go for a ride in the hills to put her into labor with me, and almost didn't make it to the hospital in time!). Anyways, fast forward 33 years and here we are. I currently have a 1979 Ford F-150 short bed running on 35" tires, and recently purchased a 1983 Jeep CJ7 which has eaten up every spare minute and penny I've had in the last 5-6 months. It's good to be on here and I look forward to meeting new people and learning from each and every one of you. Hopefully I have some knowledge and input that can help some of you as well. Happy trails!

 

[Jinx]

Welcome,

you will find about every kind of wheeler on here from buggies, to JKs and yotas, and there are even guys like you and me who run "old iron".

 

[Kevin B.]

Love the F series. More pics?

 

[blznnp]

Welcome, both rigs look good. Cool to see you wheelin the fullsize

 

[ricsrx]

welcome to rme

 

[jackjoh]

Welcome on behalf of RME and the U4WDA.
Be sure to read all the instructions in "Introductions & using the Forum".

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1. Education thru the use of classes, pamphlets, and films to teach responsible conservation.
2. Use Auto Dealerships and suppliers for the distribution of information.
3. Support Utah Counties in obtaining Quiet Claims to roads within their jurisdiction.
4. Stays informed and work closely with all Government Agencies and local law enforcement.
5. Where practical uses peer pressure to keep OHV use within the law.
6. Inform local agencies and law enforcement of illegal OHV use.

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BRC:- National legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
Usa-All:- Local legislation, action alerts, lobbying, etc
U4WDA: On the ground actions. Service projects, education, club training, broadcasting the needs of Usa-All & BRC to its member clubs. Require clubs to be members of Usa-All & BRC, tie it into dues.
Member Clubs: Rides, education, hats, jackets, newsletters, raffles, etc. Require membership in U4WDA
Individuals: Join a club and promote responsible use amongst fellow travelers.
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[TJDukit]

Welcome, you've got a good looking rig there and also a Ford. Maybe we'll see you on the trails.

 

[jentzschman]

Welcome

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[jinxspot]

Welcome to the board... nice rigs, hope to see ya out wheeling some time!

 

[monsteryota]

Welcome nice Ford. I to occasionaly wheel my 78 ford 1/2 ton step side. But she is to nice to really beat up and can't afford the gas for it any more

 

[79Ford]

Thanks everyone for the welcome. I was bummed all weekend that we didn't make it down to Moab for the labor day safari, so we decided to go somewhere closer to home to make up for it a little. We hadn't had the jeep off road since we got it back in April, and my cousin wanted to show us Rattlesnake, so we decided to head out there on Monday. It didn't go too bad considering it was our first time out, but not quite as good as i had hoped for. The weber carb decided to flood out on the slightest of inclines, requiring the use of a tow strap twice to get me over areas that should have been a cake walk. It wasn't until I had the jeep flexed pretty good that I realized I had a broken motor mount (which I am assuming is the reason for my throttle linkage binding up when the suspension is flexed). On the way back down I couldn't keep it on the trail, it was like trying to steer a toboggan. Turns out one of the bolts had come all the way out of my steering box and the second was half way out. Luckily I keep a bag of old nuts and bolts, which my wife constantly gives me crap for picking up every nut and bolt I see on the ground, and we were fixed in no time. Add to that the fact that I broke the aluminum step on the passenger side on a rock and it's no wonder I was throwing out some curse words by the end of the day, but its nice to know what work I have yet to do to get her where I want her to be. And it's equally as good for the wife to see first hand what work needs done so she doesn't get quite so frustrated at me spending the $$ for parts.

 

[blznnp]

so she doesn't get quite so frustrated at me spending the $$ for parts.

I just told my wife that I just bought some parts for my dana 60 axle, locker and steering arm, she didn't care at all, I was expecting some smart remark but nothing, might have to order some more parts. I made a stupid move when we got married and told her whatever I put into my truck, she can have the same amount for whatever.......not smart. Luckily she has only held it against me one time. Course it helps out that I am the one that manages the money.