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  1. TJDon

    US West China Springs road, Gardnerville NV

    We did this weekend trip 2nd week of December ‘18 I left my home town of Galt and made the 3 hour road trip up highway 88 to 395 and met my buddy in Gardnerville. Had a killer burger at Ham Dogs for lunch and made our way to China Springs/Leviathon mine road. A unmaintained muddy trail down...
  2. TJDon

    Project “shoestring”. A Jeep TJ build

    So I’ve finally got to drive the Jeep around a little bit since I put the 44’s in. The alignment was WAY off. Had it aligned today and asked them to put in as much caster as possible. Steers and handled much better now. But I put 4.88 gears in with the Dana 44’s and man, I think I chose...
  3. TJDon

    Project “shoestring”. A Jeep TJ build

    The dirty 30 and 35 are gonzo! 44’s are installed!
  4. TJDon

    Project “shoestring”. A Jeep TJ build

    I really don’t notice much stability difference. But I also haven’t gotten into any real bad off camber situations either. I have a 4” lift also It definitely doesn’t help the fuel mileage If I were you, I would highly consider removing the body lift if you can. My experience with body lifts...
  5. TJDon

    Project “shoestring”. A Jeep TJ build

    My attempt at wood working. I think I’ll stick to Mechanics lol
  6. TJDon

    Project “shoestring”. A Jeep TJ build

    Hey guys. Thought I would share my build up with you guys. (Long story) Little history of myself. I’ve been an avid off-roader more of the rock crawling type. I have built a few rigs to concur the infamous Rubicon trail, Barrett Lake trail and a few other rock crawl trails. I’ve been a...
  7. TJDon

    Beginning Trails in Central California

    Kent, could you message me your trail also? El dorado forest is my backyard also. (And good to see in your pic standing with Del, him and Stacy are good people)
  8. TJDon

    Hello from Galt CA!!!

    Hey. Nice to see you’re just down the street!
  9. TJDon

    Hello from Galt CA!!!

    Thank you. There is still a few things to get done, but it’s gettin there. Dana 44’s to install. Just gotta get the front built once I source some needed parts.
  10. TJDon

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    For sure. I’ll post or follow any possible trips in the region forum
  11. TJDon

    Hello from Galt CA!!!

    New to the forum and would be cool to know if anyone is local to me.
  12. TJDon

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Hello all. My name is Don and I live in northern CA, just south of Sacramento area in cattle country. I have had a lot of off-road rock crawlers, but my current is the first “overland, light off-roading vehicle I’ve built. It’s been fun and challenging so far. My goal was to build it very...