Jeep CJ7 Trip to Cleveland National Forest ~ Ep 69 

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I’m waiting on some new suspension parts and I’ll do a video on that upgrade. Trying to improve both off-road and street performance. It’s a little scary on the street right now. But I want to get it off-road more. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!

​@@tcsadventures Sure! Please keep us updated on the suspension rebuild and the upcoming off-road outings! Your CJ-7 makes me wanna bring over my 1981 CJ-5 here to Canada all the way from Brazil! Maybe this year!

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I also have a 1980 CJ7 Laredo, one owner. Love it! Enjoy watching the videos.

Yeah you don’t realize how narrow and how big the drop off is until you see it on video. Have you already moved?

@@tcsadventures not 100% yet, I'll be be in CA for most of th month of May

That’s a great question. You’ll see a lot of forums discussing whether a front or rear locker is best - if you’re only going to do one. Some argue having the front locker helps pull the vehicle over obstacles. I can tell you it can make steering a challenge in some situations. The setup I went with was recommended by my mechanic. I would say that I’ve been fine with it. I’m more concerned with how stiff my springs are and the lack of articulation (and bump steer on the road). I’ll have a video out in a couple of weeks with some steering upgrades. Here’s a link with some pretty good discussion on lockers: www.pirate4x4.com/threads/diff-lock-on-front-vs-rear.761186/

I think a lot of Jeep fans would agree. I’ve heard many Jeep lovers say that the CJ7 was their best civilian design. But I have to admit, I like my JK. It’s boxy for sure, but with the lift and tires I really think the stance looks good. It’s very convenient for all the camping we do and definitely more capable than a Cherokee. With the Rubicon Hard Rock Edition I have heavy duty steel bumpers and not the plastic you get on a Cherokee. Just more beefy all around. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@tcsadventures The Hard Rock edition is great and I can definitely see the many advantages of having one. Someone on the trail had a '17 Rubicon Recon 2 dr soft top. That was the best JK I ever saw in person. I had a '08 JK X 2 dr soft top with that lousy 3.8, I added a front stubby steel bumper and line x the rear bumper and fender flares. But I knew it wasn't long term for me. I found an '05 TJ Rocky Mtn and knew this was the Jeep for me. Great videos, have a good 4th. 🎆🇺🇸

Definitely want to get to the Appalachians! The tires are 33 x 10.5 x 15. The wheels are factory and the gearing is all factory too.

@@tcsadventures awesome! Yeah we camp on Sarah's creek off of warwomen rd in Clayton GA but you can also do camping on earls Ford rd off of warwomen rd as well and there is awesome trout fishing in all the creeks and Chattooga river around that little area pretty awesome place to explore.

Sounds illegal.

Just got cell service... been in Joshua Tree. Are you kidding she’s braver than me by far! Don’t remember an invite lol!

Check out the walk around video I posted for my CJ where I describe all the upgrades.