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Back from a 4x4 trip in snow

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#9 ·
Hi again,
The tires were great in the snow but on the road they are a little bit noisy, nothing really loud but still noisy compared to the 20 inch Michelins I use in town and for daily driving.
Here are a few more pics and as soon as I get a chance I'll try and upload a few more videos.
Rgds.





 
#10 · (Edited)
Nice videos.

How well did the door seals do keeping water out on the water crossing when it was up over the lower doors?

The air intake on the GC appears to be more than high enough for that run (about as high as it can get without a snorkel, and the water trap really helps keep overflow out), but I'm curious as to how water tight the cabin is when the level gets well up on to the door surfaces.
 
#11 · (Edited)
Hi again...not a single drop inside the cabin, very nice seal, on our way back in that same river we spent some time in the river as the truck ahead of us had some trouble climbing out..and it was all good and dry.
Rgds.
Here is a video from a different trip (summer time), you can see water running quite fast and again cabin was completely dry all the time...see minute 1:08 aprox. and you can actually see the water kind of pushing me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdpn3HoJa34
 
#13 · (Edited)
Hi everybody,
Just back from a trip in the Andes (South America), its winter down here, got some nice pics and videos, will post more soon..but here are the first 3.
Rgds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Iq_jRijPQ
The first video I was wondering if you had converted your Jeep into a boat. It's good to see the Jeep make it through. How did the other vehicles do?

Thanks for sharing.
 
#15 ·
The other vehicles did allright too, the crossing was not that hard as it was quite firm, the problem was when reaching the exit point, it was a steep angle and there was a small Suzuki that didnt make it on its own so we had to attach a towing rope...and...the Suzuki ended with water in the cabin, it was funny when they exited, opened the doors and water came out of the doors.
 
#16 ·
Thanks, and no major modifications, for offroad trips I use AT tires, take out the lower fascia if not sure there would be damage in the front end, I also have the protection plates underneath and a "lower guard" which is not as good as Bill's from Chiefs products but it was made locally and so far so good, we'll see how long it lasts.
Rgds.
 
#21 ·
Nice, Victor, thanks for sharing these.

You keep saying, "Have a great day", but I have to go into the office after watching your videos when I'd rather be out on the trails in my JGC. How is that having a great day? :D

Also, I can see how front and rear lower protection would be great to have. I'll have to save my pennies up for those.

Thanks again, looks like fun!
 
#23 ·
So how difficult to remove and reattach the lower facia, since you have done it a few times and do you have the QL suspension?
 
#25 ·
Hi Turbozcs,
First time its kind of tricky...but nowadays after a few times it doesnt take me more than 4-5 minutes either to remove or to install. What would be nice would be to be able to remove the lower BACK fascia, that is not easily removable and gets damaged often, when going thru deep water, or mud, or whatever it basically works like a huge shovel and the lower plastic doesnt resist, i had to fix it a few times and still looking for a way to take it out for offroads trips and then install when back in town.
Rgds
 
#34 ·
Great post! I just took my Summit offroading the other day and came away pretty well, largely because of the Off-road II mode on the air suspension. Does your jeep have that or did you do all of this on stock ride height?

Also great to know that the front valance can be removed fairly easily. This has been a great post....
 
#35 ·
Hi Kegs, I also have the Off Road mode II.
As far as the front fascia, its in the manual, first time its kind of hard, after a few times it takes less than 2 minutes to take out or to replace when you get back.
Now the question is...you went offroading right ?..so when do we see the pics ?..like they say : if we dont see it it never happened..:D:D
Have a great day
Rgds
 
#36 ·
I don't have all of the pics and vids you have, just went up with my GF and her kids. These photos don't do the terrain much justice, and I did admittedly take it easy. Truck only has 3k miles. But DAMN capable offroad. I feel like it can do 85% of what a Wrangler can do while being a hell of a lot more luxurious.
 

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Inspiring Videos! Thank you

My question has to do with a 5000 miles trip Im getting ready for. Most of the 2 weeks is for work but I plan a few days of fun. Im not sure what to do with the lower bumper?
When do you remove the lower front bumper, right before you head offroad & then store it in the jeep?
Or do you remove it before you start your entire trip & store it at home?

Thanks
 
#43 ·
Thanks Diggum !...:D...lets hope nobody cuts warranty, here in the local and only Jeep dealer they asked for my pics and videos to promote the brand and use them when a person asks about the Jeep and what it can do, etc.

LJS8510 - My suggestion ?, remove the lower bumper BEFORE you go, your GC wont look as nice as with the bumper on...but if you go offroad in sand, mud, rock or whatever you will most probably damage it as its very low.
Its easy to take off after you do it a couple of times, takes less than 2 minutes, and...if you take it down during your trip where will you keep it ?, in the car it doesnt look big but once you take it out you realize its very big, and if you've been driving i dont think you will want to get that piece inside the car, most probably its dirty, etc.etc.
So going straight to the point...remove it before you go.
Have fun and share your pics when you get back.
Rgds.
 
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