chave is the newest member...and looking for an offroad club in the
Twin Cities area...check the MN4WD association for a list of clubs in
this area, would be my suggestion. Welcome to the community....

Recent pictures now added to the photos section.

--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, jeepsterdave <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> 6 cyl.
> 143,000 miles.
> $3,000 or best offer.
>
> located in Hudson, WI.
>  contact Jeepsterdave@...
>

Posted a picture of when I first bought it in the group photo section
(Jeepsterdave - Jeep for sale). I don't have a current photo yet but
will try to get one added before the end of the week.

Chrome bumpers and steps are badly rusted.  Windshiled is cracked (go
figure)  Rear tires are bald.

6 cyl.
143,000 miles.
$3,000 or best offer.

located in Hudson, WI.
  contact Jeepsterdave@...

Welcome to the world of Jeeps....

There's a more active group in Minnesota than we are here.  Check out
http://www.mn-jeep.com

Originally from Texas, but did my last trails in New Mexico & Colorado.

On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 9:30 PM,  <kirbykingabc@...> wrote:
> West virginia
>  Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: Techniker der überholten Systeme : arbeitsloser <yahoo@...>
>
>  Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:45:27
>  To:minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com
>  Subject: [Minnesota Jeep Club] Re: new to minneapolis
>
>
>  Howdy !
>
>   Where ya from?
>
>   The MN DNR has a tag for your license plate, and, I've heard there are
>   a couple of OHV parks in the north-central.
>
>   --- In minnesotajeepclub@ <mailto:minnesotajeepclub%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com, "kirbykingabc"
>
>  <kirbykingabc@...> wrote:
>   >
>   > my wife and i are new to eagan mn and are looking for some people to
>   > show us some trails we would love to learn were we can go off road
>   and
>   > have some fun in our jeep please help us will and annie
>   >
>
>
>  ------------------------------------
>
>  Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

West virginia
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Techniker der überholten Systeme : arbeitsloser <yahoo@...>

Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:45:27
To:minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Minnesota Jeep Club] Re: new to minneapolis


Howdy !

  Where ya from?

  The MN DNR has a tag for your license plate, and, I've heard there are
  a couple of OHV parks in the north-central.

  --- In minnesotajeepclub@ <mailto:minnesotajeepclub%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com, "kirbykingabc"
  <kirbykingabc@...> wrote:
  >
  > my wife and i are new to eagan mn and are looking for some people to
  > show us some trails we would love to learn were we can go off road
  and
  > have some fun in our jeep please help us will and annie
  >

Howdy !

Where ya from?

The MN DNR has a tag for your license plate, and, I've heard there are
a couple of OHV parks in the north-central.


--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, "kirbykingabc"
<kirbykingabc@...> wrote:
>
> my wife and i are new to eagan mn and are looking for some people to
> show us some trails we would love to learn were we can go off road
and
> have some fun in our jeep please help us will and annie
>

--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, "kirbykingabc"
<kirbykingabc@...> wrote:
>
> my wife and i are new to eagan mn and are looking for some people to
> show us some trails we would love to learn were we can go off road and
> have some fun in our jeep please help us will and annie
>

I'm in the same boat as Will and Annie.  I'm new to Minnesota, moved
up from Albuquerque which has some of the best rock crawling trails
I've seen.  So what kind of offroading is around here?  I would love
to join in on the next jeep run or learn of some trails.  Thanks!!

Valerie

my wife and i are new to eagan mn and are looking for some people to
show us some trails we would love to learn were we can go off road and
have some fun in our jeep please help us will and annie

Hi everyone!

My name is Kevin and I'd like to say hi to everyone. I currently own a 74 Cj5,
99 Ranger 4x4
and a 98 Explorer 4x4. If you check out my photos, you can see my old 77 F-150
and 97
Cherokee. I pretty much do all my own work. I just bought a welder last winter
and that's the
new thing I'm trying to master.

Please feel free to email me or message me anytime. I love to talk cars (by that
i mean 4x4's!)
and am always looking for new contacts/friends in the 4x4 world for ideas,
trading tech help,
parts connections and just talking cars or outdoors. I appreciate advice from
people and
don't mind sharing my .02 when I can.

Thanks for your time and hope to hear from you!

Kevin

I will 2nd that welcome and add HAPPY 4 WHEELING IN THE SNOW!


-- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, "Rick" <rick90yj@...> wrote:
>
> There are a few new members here, and I'd like to welcome them.
>

There are a few new members here, and I'd like to welcome them.

I am interested,
Please contact me at bosivian@... or 714-420-7558


Heath Nelson
Otsego, MN


--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth"
<notalizzerd@...> wrote:
>
> I wish I had the means to fix it up and get it back on the road, but
> I
> don't. I can't tell you much about it other than it has been sitting
> outside for almost 10 years ever since we needed seating for 5.
>  I don't think the frame is rusted beyond hope, nor the body/tub. I
> might be wrong. It will need some welding or ? as well as some
> parts replaced.
>  The tires have been periodically topped up with air.
> It has a full soft-top (needs rear window repair and attention to the
> zippers) and I had aircraft insulation panels made for the interior
> which made it very quiet and kept the heat in nicely.
>
> I believe the engine was rebored? and is a 305 not a 258. It has a T-
> 5
> transmission. The starter was replaced but the new ring gear has not
> been installed yet and is still in the box.
>
> There is also a set of add-a-leaf springs.
> Plus there are two sets of soft doors that came with the current roof
> as well as the first one. It had solid doors on it now.
> The seats are in good shape...both front and rear.
>
>
> It is not running and would need to be hauled on a trailer or flatbed.
>
> I am asking $700. or best offer. I need to have it go soon, like
> while
> we don't have to move snow to get at it.
>
> Thanks.
> Liz in Shorewood,MN
>

After repeatedly posting this for sale, it is now sold... and of course
now evryone is asking to see it. oh well....

Liz

I wish I had the means to fix it up and get it back on the road, but
I
don't. I can't tell you much about it other than it has been sitting
outside for almost 10 years ever since we needed seating for 5.
  I don't think the frame is rusted beyond hope, nor the body/tub. I
might be wrong. It will need some welding or ? as well as some
parts replaced.
  The tires have been periodically topped up with air.
It has a full soft-top (needs rear window repair and attention to the
zippers) and I had aircraft insulation panels made for the interior
which made it very quiet and kept the heat in nicely.

I believe the engine was rebored? and is a 305 not a 258. It has a T-
5
transmission. The starter was replaced but the new ring gear has not
been installed yet and is still in the box.

There is also a set of add-a-leaf springs.
Plus there are two sets of soft doors that came with the current roof
as well as the first one. It had solid doors on it now.
The seats are in good shape...both front and rear.


It is not running and would need to be hauled on a trailer or flatbed.

I am asking $700. or best offer. I need to have it go soon, like
while
we don't have to move snow to get at it.

Thanks.
Liz in Shorewood,MN

Alright, so the 4" Skyjacker lift isn't too much more expensive than the 2.5"
lift, so I figured that I might as well go for it. I'm starting at zero, so why
not? I might as well do it now if ever. I also picked up some hockey pucks for a
body lift, maybe two per mounting point.
I kind of assumed that I'd need to lengthen some brake lines and cables. Any
ideas, suggestions or criticism?




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This is a loaded question...
If you install a body lift, you'll definitely have to lower the fan
shroud.  Possibly the shift linkage, but I didn't when I lifted mine.
I only added a 1" body lift.  More than an inch, and you'll have to do
something with the steering column, if I'm not mistaken.  If you add a
lfit kit to the suspension, then you have to do more...you'll have to
lower the t-case ro  get it in alignment with the rear axle, to
prevent vibration from the driveshaft.   You'll possibly have to do
something to correct the steering, also.  I'm not real well versed in
that part, so maybe somebody else can fill in the blanks there.  I
guess if you gave some more specifics about what you're planning, it
might make this easier.


--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, "tchcore" <tchcore@...> wrote:
>
> When installing either a body or suspension lift is there anything
> that I need to extend or drop? Any linkages or cables?
>

When installing either a body or suspension lift is there anything
that I need to extend or drop? Any linkages or cables?

Or am I just being foolish? It seems that there are some parts that
are not available for my CJ(belts, right now). I cannot find V-Belts
for my Buick 225 V6 anywhere. Any help with these smaller parts?

Alright. So this is my first 4x4 project and, now that it's in my
yard, I may have been a bit over zealous this time.
It's a 1971 CJ-5 with the Buick Dauntless 225 V6, t14 transmission.
I'm in the process of stripping it down to asses everything it
needs...which is a lot. If anyone has any parts resources it'd be
appreciated.
So far...engine is seized, sheet metal for front of cab, needs new
carburetor, new tires, new clutch and clutch linkage, new brakes all
around, basic tune-up stuff and a real thorough cleaning....then we'll
see if the transmission and 4x4 and electrical work out.
Entertaining the idea of an engine and transmission swap as well as a
switch over to 4-wheel disc brakes and power steering. Suggestions?
Comments? Insults?
I'm looking forward to hearing everyones experiences on their rebuilds
and trail rides.

Welcome the two newest members to the group...if you're looking for
places to go wheeling, check the links area and find the MN-Jeep link
and check the "TRAIL RIDES" forum there.  You'll probably want to join
that group also.

Hello, all! My wife just bought me a 2004 Grand Cherokee Special
Edition, and I'm really excited! My Jeep is my daily driver, so I
probably won't take it off-road (on purpose, anyway) - we need this one
to last for a good long while. My brother-in-law has a 1992 GC that he
still drives (250K+ miles), and I'm hoping to get the same kind of
reliability and longevity from mine. I'm interested in hearing about
your experiences, and things to watch out for as a Jeep owner. Any and
all comments or suggestions are welcome; thanks!

Not as impressive as some pictures posted here but I will get some
better ones in one day.

There are basically no trails in the metro area...probably only a few
in the whole state.  If you check out this link:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/minnesotajeepclub/message/683
and look up the trail ride section, it can direct you to some closeby
wheeling.  The member there named GIMPY is from Dresser, WI and he has
a few events planned for this summer, over by Dresser.

--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, jonsgtrpc76 <no_reply@...>
wrote:
>
> I live west of Minneapolis in farm country and I want to know if anyone
> knows of any good trails or legal places to check out how the jeep
> handles. I just bought a 2006 Jeep Wrangler last summer and this id my
> first one. Just want to have some fun without destroying my jeep since
> I need it to get to work.
>

I live west of Minneapolis in farm country and I want to know if anyone
knows of any good trails or legal places to check out how the jeep
handles. I just bought a 2006 Jeep Wrangler last summer and this id my
first one. Just want to have some fun without destroying my jeep since
I need it to get to work.

Welcome to the newest member of the group.  jonsgtrpc76.

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--- In minnesotajeepclub@yahoogroups.com, "Call me DJ"
<got_jeep2005@y...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone swapped out the Carter BBD carb for a Webber conversion? Is
> it better? worth the effort for the swap?
>
I haven't done a Weber swap, but I did do a carb swap.  Used a Ford
carb, off an F-150.  I think if you look back in the archives here,
there is a posting about this swap.  I ran that carb for almost two
years.  Never had a single problem with it.  Do a search for "Autolite
2100" or "BBD replacement"