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This winter Jeep camp was meant to be a couple of nights and a few days solo snow wheeling in deep snow and soaking up some time in the wilderness. Unfortunately it was cut short by some challenging conditions in the form of compacted snowdrifts, a broken U joint and a bad storm with record high winds that almost took my tent off at one stage.
Floatation was very difficult with my setup, especially with the granular sugar snow underneath the snow pack.
In my stupidity I neglected to change the cheap U joints on the front chromoly shafts, and I didn't make sure I had spares with me prior to going out. So a relatively simple fix in the field turned into more than It should of. You live and learn.
I cut my losses on this one and returned home early to repair the Jeep and get back out when the storm has passed. Despite the issues it was a good outing and its always nice to be humbled by these things and have an excuse to upgrade the Jeep!
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Jeep Spec:
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ 2.5TD RHD.
Summer Tire - 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Winter Tire - Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX Por Studded 35x12.50r15 BFG KM3's with 15x8 3.75" backspacing (-19 offset).
Lift Front - RC 4.5" Coils and N2 Shocks (3" Coil Spacer).
Front Shock Bar Pin Eliminator.
Dana 30 High Pinion with Artec Industries Lower Control Arm Mounts with modified upper mount and modified Track Bar mount.
Front RC Control Arm Drop Bracket.
Ruff Stuff Short Arm Single Himes.
RC Extended Sway Bar Links.
Dana 30 Rock Crusher Diff Cover.
Ruff Stuff One Ton OTK Steering.
6" Lift Drop Pitman Arm.
Ruff Stuff Front and Center Frame Stiffeners.
Rear DIY Frame Stiffener and Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
6" x 2" Box Rocker replacement with Tube Slider.
Modified Factory Bumper with Side Sliders.
Rear Tow Hitch Tire Carrier that bolts into Rear Frame Tie in Kit.
Modified upper Shock Crossmember for Rear Shocks
Rear Axle Chrysler 8.25 29 Spline with modified High Clearance Shock Mounts.
Rear Shocks 6.5" Trailmasters.
Rear Leaf Springs 5.5" Rubicon Express
Rear RC Shackle Relocation Bracket.
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines front and back.
Warrior 9500lb Winch.
Front Bumper - Ebay Custom Made.