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I've ran both on my wrangler, I went with the 8274 for the additional cable, almost twice as much. I've been in a position where the winch cable was 20' to short, I got around the problem with a snatch strap. Have you figured out the date code? It would add to the value of your CJ. Ron

Without bead locks, I've ran as low as 10 psi. Normally I run 12-15 psi.

I'm running 8oz of ceramic beads(used in semi truck tires) in 35' goodyear MTR's. I get a little vibration for the first 100 yards getting on the freeway. They work great after a trail ride when there's mud on the wheels. I know people that have ran steel BB's, the problem is rust. If you...

I used the same fender, I cut them for more length and shortened the ends. Pic's available.

welcome from Ohio, Thanks for your service, Ron.

Thank you, Sir. I'll do that, Ron

I questioned an old off road racer while stationed in San Diego,(Navy) about this very question. He told me to research how many vehicles won the Baja 500 with steel wheels. Well, I at that time I couldn't find any(1980ish). I believe you should always carry a spare, at least one, Ron

Another point, nothing against the zip locker. But the ABR air locker is rebuildable, at least internal parts are available, Ron

I tend to lean towards reliability. Air compressors are nice, I've ran master flow and a viair. The MF is still running and the viair failed. When I air down, I don't go below 12 psi, without bead locks. When I'm lazy, I go to 15 psi, I can drive home on 15 psi. Off roading in a full size...

I 'm running Detroit lockers front and rear, but I do a lot of off road travel. But I'm old and like less moving parts. I've installed several different traction devices, If I had to do it again I'd install a selectable locker. Weather it be electric or air locker, it would drive better than...

Welcome aboard, Ron

Welcome aboard, Ron

OB 3644 in Newark

Please upgrade my account, 3644. Papa john, I saw your Camaro at national trails before you got it back, small world, Ron

I've had the unfortunately had the chance, by fate, to use my trailer brakes to make it home twice, after a brake line failure. The first was on my truck towing my trailer and my jeep(approx. 15K#), brake line failed, after the down hill run. I pumped the pedal, then added more trailer brake...

That's a perspective I hadn't considered, I thank you for your input Sir, Ron

As I'm getting older(60+) I can sleep on the ground, but it takes longer to recover. I prefer to sleep in a tent on a cot, or in the back of my truck on a raised platform. old age sucks, I won't quit, Ron

That's a great start to an off road rig. I'd recommend concentrating on reliability, heavy vehicles are hard on parts. From the pictures it looks like you have a 9.5", non floating rear axle. I'd upgrade to a 10.5" full floating rear axle. The 10.5 will support more weight, and if you break...

I have an 82 basket case, Id start with these sites. Ron http://jeep-scrambler.com/index.asp http://www.cj-8.com/

With the absence of a winch(even with), I'd recommend a recovery strap, shackles, tree saver. The high lift jack can be a dangerous tool, but a useful tool, replacing a winch when needed , manual labor will be involved. Many clubs and members have videos on safe operation of a hi lift for use...