Hoser - Canadian imported TJ

Jheapr

New member

• Dec 28, 2017

• #1

Turns out my new rig was built in Canada, and was imported here a couple of years ago. So I find it proper to be nick named “Hoser.”

Those of you that are hockey fans will get it.

Notice the “TJ” badging in the side.
The wrangler name couldn’t be used by jeep in Canada, so the sold them as Jeep TJ’s instead.





Its a good start. Lots of room to play on the jeep still, and I couldn’t pass up the deal.

 

AZ Explorer

Caught the Bug

• Dec 28, 2017

• #2

Jheapr said:

“Hoser.” Those of you that are hockey fans will get it.

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Or fans of Bob (Rick Moranis) and Doug McKenzie (Dave Thomas).

Strange Brew!

 

2007 JKU CANADA

Hooked

• Dec 28, 2017

• #3

I like the name you came up with eh! and nice find on that TJ it looks pretty clean for a Canadian jeep . ( rust free)

 

Gbint

New member

• Dec 28, 2017

• #4

Yep. We lived with the YJ and TJ. Was never sure why we couldn’t use wrangler until the JK model. BTW all west coast vehicles are rust free. I did come from the rust belt (Ottawa) and couldn’t believe the pristine condition of vehicles on Vancouver Island. I live on an island in the Pacific Ocean, with a palm tree and bamboo in my backyard, and I live in Canada. WTF! I


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Jheapr

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• Jan 10, 2018

• #5

I just ordered my new Motobilt stubby bumper. Great quality, American made, and superior customer service. Very excited to get this in and installed!





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Snboarder113

Hooked

• Jan 10, 2018

• #6

Holy crap that thing is clean, nice find

 

Jheapr

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• Jan 10, 2018

• #7

Snboarder113 said:

Holy crap that thing is clean, nice find

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Thank you sir! I’ve got a thread I post more scenic shots in called “wheeling the 4 corners”, give it a look!

 

Gbint

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• Jan 13, 2018

• #8

Great machine


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Jheapr

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• Jan 25, 2018

• #9

Cleared and installed my new Motobilt bumper yesterday! Love the quality.

Poser pics to show off the new product

 

Jheapr

New member

• Feb 19, 2018

• #10

The clear coat ended up not sticking too well, and after a serious snow storm some surface rust was showing on the bumper. So I re-shot it over the weekend with a can of Hammered Flat Black spray paint.


Re wired the winch, tightened some bolts. Moab this weekend!


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Jheapr

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• Mar 3, 2018

• #11

Moab baby!! First time out here, decided to show my better half the pretty side of Moab and take her on Hells Revenge. We had an awesome time with a great group.

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And then the phones died. It was an awesomely me experience out there, especially for being a quick day trip. We were able to be back home by 9pm after getting an early dinner in Moab.

 

Jheapr

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• Mar 15, 2018

• #12

Some new 35x12.50 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx’s mounted up on the TJ! Love them so far.






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Jheapr

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• Mar 22, 2018

• #13

Opinions needed:

I am running 35’s on my TJ now, and want to the ability to run 37’s in the future if / when I get bored.

I’m stuck, should I just build up my Dana 30 with a truss, gussets, chromoly shafts, and re-gear to 4.88?

Or should I try and locate a Rubi front and re-gear to 4.88?

I do some crawling, but mostly just mountain passes and snow wheeling.

What would you do?


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Jsouder53

Hooked

• Mar 22, 2018

• #14

Jheapr said:

Opinions needed:

I am running 35’s on my TJ now, and want to the ability to run 37’s in the future if / when I get bored.

I’m stuck, should I just build up my Dana 30 with a truss, gussets, chromoly shafts, and re-gear to 4.88?

Or should I try and locate a Rubi front and re-gear to 4.88?

I do some crawling, but mostly just mountain passes and snow wheeling.

What would you do?


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I would suggest to try and locate a rubi axle.


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Snboarder113

Hooked

• Mar 22, 2018

• #15

I know a lot of guys that are running 37s on Dana 30 with lockers that beat on them harder than it sounds you will be doing. You’ll be fine building it


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Jsouder53

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• Mar 22, 2018

• #16

Snboarder113 said:

I know a lot of guys that are running 37s on Dana 30 with lockers that beat on them harder than it sounds you will be doing. You’ll be fine building it


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How do they beef them up? And what gears do they run? I might just have to get 37s next then lol


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Snboarder113

Hooked

• Mar 22, 2018

• #17

One runs 3.73 , heavy duty u joints. He has more power though others do shafts and 4.56. 4.88 I think is the line that pinion gear becomes smaller than the shaft.


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Snboarder113

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• Mar 22, 2018

• #18

4.88 pinion is pretty small as you can see.


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Jheapr

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• Mar 23, 2018

• #19

4.56 it is. When I go out wheeling I usually always challenge myself to some of the harder lines... but I am very easy on my jeep overall, and definitely don’t go crazy with the skinny pedal.

I think the Dana 30 will do me just fine, if / when it breaks I have no issue with swapping it out for a 44... maybe even just go to tons if I’m bored.


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