New Member Check In (Sudbury)

New to BSJ? We're glad to have you! Drop a line and introduce yourself to everyone here!
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Please post a pic of your jeep.

Tell us about the mods you have made.

Tell us about the mods you hope to make in the future.

How long have you been a member of Baystate?

How long have you been offroading?

Is this your first jeep?

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Al Czervik
BSJ 101 Planning Commitee
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Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:08 am
Jeep Year: 2017
Jeep Model: JK Wrangler
Real Name: Dave

New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by Al Czervik »

Hi All,
Just became a member and looking forward to getting my JK Rubicon out on the trails. First Jeep and new to offroading.
Mostly stock for now. I put side steps on, but will be putting back the rock rails for the trails.
See you soon,
Dave
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RandyCarol
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Jeep Year: 2013
Jeep Model: JK Wrangler
Real Name: Randy
Location: Dracut, Ma

Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by RandyCarol »

Welcome! You will be pretty capable as you are. I would recommend at least an engine skid, and trans skid if auto, as a first mod. I ignored that advice last year and it cost me an oil pan.
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JeepAddict
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Jeep Year: 2016
Jeep Model: JK Wrangler
Real Name: Gary L.

Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by JeepAddict »

Welcome Al, I'd agree with Randy and consider skids especially if you're not going to lift or relocate anything right off the bat. Lots of good into and great people to be found in here. Are you thinking about going to the Jeep 101?
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Al Czervik
BSJ 101 Planning Commitee
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Joined: Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:08 am
Jeep Year: 2017
Jeep Model: JK Wrangler
Real Name: Dave

Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by Al Czervik »

Thanks for the recommendation. Yes, I plan to be at the 101.
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ASauer17
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Location: Hubbardston ma

Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by ASauer17 »

Hey! I'm next door in Marlborough!
(And i don't have skids...)
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pirahnah3
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Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by pirahnah3 »

Welcome to the forums! Skids are a great idea if your staying smaller, but something that you need to investigate and see what your going to want to do and what your needs will be.
'97 thats been chopped up and put back together, and ready to take on the trails.
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Marky
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Jeep Year: 2013
Jeep Model: JK Wrangler
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Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by Marky »

*Skids are a great idea if you're going offroad.

Fixed it for ya.
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Frank
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Re: New Member Check In (Sudbury)

Unread post by Frank »

If your thinking that skids might be important , lay on the ground and look under the Jeep. Thats where they hide the most expensive parts , That may bump into something harder . Staying short makes for a great wheeler , but you tend to rely on the skids to do their job. Two doors have a big advantage over the 4 door. It will come down to what you want to try . The end ! FjR68
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