WiscoHR’s JL Adventures

WiscoHR · Sep 2, 2018

On my way out of CO yesterday we ran Saxon Mountain. This trail brought back some great memories of wheeling my stock JK Rubicon there right after I got it. It made me appreciate everything that Jeep taught me about choosing lines and the abilities of a stock vehicle. It was definitely a different trail being able to climb the larger rocks that the JK had to scrape and use the sliders to get around. Saxon Mountain is not a difficult trail but it can be intimidating since you are on the edge of a steep drop on an extremely narrow trail at points.

This large boulder was definitely a challenge to get around with the width of the JL.

Now it’s time to start planning the next trip and figure out what I want to upgrade and change on my current set up.

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WiscoHR · Sep 7, 2018

Been a busy night but got a few things done. New air filter, new rear shocks, fixed the rock in fender issue, took off the muffler, and repainted my front bumper.

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WiscoHR · Sep 10, 2018

Decided it was that time of the year and put the hard top on today.

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OverlanderJL · Sep 10, 2018

Looking good!

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wibornz · Sep 10, 2018

Great adventure, great photos, great looking JL. Great thread.

WiscoHR · Sep 16, 2018

Got a little work done on the JL today. Rotated the tires and added EVO rear shock skids. Install would have been easy if I hadn’t beat the shit out of the passenger side mount in Colorado. Had to grind the inside back flat to get it to fit.

From that to this.

And decided to repaint the rear stinger before winter in WI

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GrayBeard · Sep 16, 2018

Great updates [emoji106][emoji106]

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wayoflife · Sep 17, 2018

Awesome! I think I might need me some of those skids :yup:

WiscoHR · Sep 18, 2018

wayoflife said:
Awesome! I think I might need me some of those skids :yup:

I just wish I put them on sooner. That spot is a rock magnet.

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WiscoHR · Sep 24, 2018

Hit 10,000 miles today and at the same time found the mythical 8th gear. Had to get my wife to snap a pic of it.

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Cwalters2002 · Sep 24, 2018

WiscoHR said:
Hit 10,000 miles today and at the same time found the mythical 8th gear. Had to get my wife to snap a pic of it.

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Congrats! And thanks again for the new shoes!! They give the Jeep a totally different look!

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doubletapdaddy · Sep 24, 2018

WiscoHR said:
Hit 10,000 miles today and at the same time found the mythical 8th gear. Had to get my wife to snap a pic of it.

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I noticed stuff like that too and always get a charge out of it. Pretty cool you got a pic.

Maxcustody · Sep 24, 2018

Wow great pics, look like you had an awesome trip. A couple of battle scars adds character. Great looking Rig..........

WiscoHR · Sep 25, 2018

Started getting the JL ready for salt season in WI. Washed it and put on another coat of sealant. Also added so hinge protectors. Think they look ok, and definitely look better than rusted rock chips.

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doubletapdaddy · Sep 26, 2018

WiscoHR said:
Started getting the JL ready for salt season in WI. Washed it and put on another coat of sealant. Also added so hinge protectors. Think they look ok, and definitely look better than rusted rock chips.

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Those hinge protectors look pretty nice.:thumb:

OverlanderJL · Sep 26, 2018

What is a hinge protector?

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WiscoHR · Sep 26, 2018

OverlanderJL said:
What is a hinge protector?

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Just a plastic cover over the door hinges. Got them off Amazon. My tires have beat up the paint on the hinges and trying to slow down rust a little bit. On my old JK it was a losing battle so I thought I’d try to get ahead of it. Not sure how they will last.

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WiscoHR · Sep 28, 2018

Got a new windshield today!!!! The crack I’ve had for over a month is finally gone.

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drhcobra · Sep 28, 2018

WiscoHR said:
Started getting the JL ready for salt season in WI. Washed it and put on another coat of sealant. Also added so hinge protectors. Think they look ok, and definitely look better than rusted rock chips.

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Don't look bad at all, Do you do anything underneath to protect from salt? Any value to under coating?

WiscoHR · Sep 28, 2018

drhcobra said:
Don't look bad at all, Do you do anything underneath to protect from salt? Any value to under coating?

On my JK I would repaint the frame and axles every spring and fall. I use Rustoleum Rust Reformer on the rusted spots then top coat with Satin Black. I’ll probably put a coat of paint on in the next couple weeks. I don’t believe in the undercoating products because the usually trap water against the metal as they wear down.

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