Jeep on the Rubicon Trail.

A full size '79 Jeep Wagoneer on the Rubicon Trail. This Jeep has done it twice without failures. It is slightly modified:
'79 wagoneer, 401 w' Holly protronic injection, TH 400 trans, Dana 300 transfer case, Dana 60 front, GM 14 bolt full float rear, 4.56 gears, Detroit lockers both ends, Ramsey 8000 lb winch, full roll cage, 45 gal' gas tank
- John Klopp - work

Below is a 1973 Jeep CJ5. I bought it in 1991 and have done a lot of modifications on it since then:

The power train consists of the following: Stock 304 V8, Ford T-18 4spd tranny with the compound low 1st gear, model 20 transfer case, ring and pinion are 3.73:1, the front axel is a Dana 30 with an added Power-Lok, the rear axel is a Dana 44 with a factory Trac-Lok.

Suspension consists of the following: Rancho 2 1/2" Softride leaf springs, that have been mounted on top of the axel housing for an incresed lift of six more inches, Confer 1 1/2" lift shakles, and a 1" body lift, Rancho RS500 shocks are used on each corner. Tires are 33x12.50x15 BFG Mud Terrain mounted on 15x10 Crager chrome modular wheels.

Accessories contain the following: Custom built over head console that encloses a 40-CH CB-radio, Jeep Limited high output AM/FM stereo cassette, 4 midrange speakers and over-head lighting. The rear fenders hold the 8" MTX full range speakers. There is a full cage roll bar, rear custom built cargo rack, and twin 5 gallon gas can holder. I carry with me at all times a fully charged fire extinguisher, 5 gallons of fresh water, axe, shovel, complete first aid kit, tow strap, full set of needed tools, and a large selection of spare parts.

Future plans include the following: Disk brakes on the front and rear, an air compressor with custom fabricated air tanks under the doors, made from heavy gauge steel, welder, on demand temperature controled shower, --> tilt steering, and a winch.

This picture was taken on the Rubicon Trail in CA. going down "The Big Sluice Box"

- Donald [4/97]

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