Wabujitsu
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After years of wheeling, I FINALLY sustained some damage to my Jeep last Friday. It’s not terrible damage that will entertain y’all, and many have had far worse. But it’s also not just trail rash, either.
We were at Jeepin’ With Judd, on an “advanced” trail. It was pretty gnarly and surprisingly technical in spots - for Florida. While going up a steep obstacle with a muddy, off-camber, tight turn between trees, and large exposed tree roots, we were solidly bounced into a tree trunk. Because of the steepness and very poor traction, it required high wheel speed. I knew there was a good chance it would happen - and I did it anyway, like many of you would.
Upon seeing the damage, my wife just shrugged and said “It’s a Jeep. When you do Jeep stuff, Jeep crap happens. Besides, that’s why we have a savings account. Looks like you are shopping for a new bumper and fenders when we get home.”
She’s cool; definitely a Jeep wife. I may keep her for awhile longer.
If any of y’all have recommendations, I’m all ears! I am going to replace all of the fender flares with steel ones, and the front bumper. If I see a good deal on a front and rear bumper, I may do that, but the rear will have to have a plate holder in the stock location for the license plate. Also, I don’t want a rear bumper with a tire carrier; I don’t want to lose the use of the rear camera, and I already have a good spare carrier/reinforcement.
We were at Jeepin’ With Judd, on an “advanced” trail. It was pretty gnarly and surprisingly technical in spots - for Florida. While going up a steep obstacle with a muddy, off-camber, tight turn between trees, and large exposed tree roots, we were solidly bounced into a tree trunk. Because of the steepness and very poor traction, it required high wheel speed. I knew there was a good chance it would happen - and I did it anyway, like many of you would.
Upon seeing the damage, my wife just shrugged and said “It’s a Jeep. When you do Jeep stuff, Jeep crap happens. Besides, that’s why we have a savings account. Looks like you are shopping for a new bumper and fenders when we get home.”
She’s cool; definitely a Jeep wife. I may keep her for awhile longer.
If any of y’all have recommendations, I’m all ears! I am going to replace all of the fender flares with steel ones, and the front bumper. If I see a good deal on a front and rear bumper, I may do that, but the rear will have to have a plate holder in the stock location for the license plate. Also, I don’t want a rear bumper with a tire carrier; I don’t want to lose the use of the rear camera, and I already have a good spare carrier/reinforcement.
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