Any Jeepers in here?

[lovemachine]

If you want to take your Volvo to the badlands, I'll go with you.
I know of a few 'easy' trails there. Some of them I'm sure you could handle.

Just let me know. We can have a lot of fun just driving around.

 

[terrehautian]

Mounting a flag isn't hard. I did jam mine down into some side moldings and then put a bunch of zip ties around my roof rack to keep it on. It works most of hte time. You can also just stick it out the rear window and roll up the window until it stays.

 

[lovemachine]

I've seen guys use duct tape...

 

[Caleb]

I understand those trails that require high ground clearence is a no go but I just want to have some outdoor fun too.

 

[terrehautian]

Thinking about it now, even the road going to the trails probably wouldn't work. It has many water filled holes that unless we get another extended dry spell, they will be filled with feet of water. Best bet would be to find a dirt road after a rain storm.

 

[lovemachine]

Getting stuck could be fun too.....

There are trails at the badlands where you could go thru, but considering the clearance a Volvo has, you would most likely get stuck on an easy trail. But that could still be fun for you.

 

[Caleb]

Getting stuck could be fun too.....

There are trails at the badlands where you could go thru, but considering the clearance a Volvo has, you would most likely get stuck on an easy trail. But that could still be fun for you.

For kicks and giggles, I searched "lift kits for Volvo xc70" and found out they DO have lift kits for my Volvo...hmm...

 

[eldirector]

For kicks and giggles, I searched "lift kits for Volvo xc70" and found out they DO have lift kits for my Volvo...hmm...

Now THIS would work!

I'd wheel it....

 

[Hookeye]

Need a hatchback to store all the torn off plastic (littering on the trail a no-no)

 

[Caleb]

Now THIS would work!

I'd wheel it....

Ditto...where did you find that?

 

[terrehautian]

Need a hatchback to store all the torn off plastic (littering on the trail a no-no)

I have had to take off my right rear fender flare from rubbing, hate to see what would happen to a low clearance vehicle considering how low my XJ sits now compared to TJ's and other "trail rated" rigs.

 

[eldirector]

Ditto...where did you find that?

Volvo retires ipd's XC70R All Terrain to the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg

Looks like it was a one-off concept car.

And here is a lift manufacturer:
BAD Swede Auto Systems XC70 and XC90 lift kit systems - THE 01-07 XC70 52mm KITS ARE AVAILABLE!
Looks like they make a 52mm spacer, and a 110mm spacer/spring kit.

 

[lovemachine]

I'm really liking this..

Rokmen SWB Stryker Full Corner Armor

 

[Caleb]

Volvo retires ipd's XC70R All Terrain to the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg

Looks like it was a one-off concept car.

And here is a lift manufacturer:
BAD Swede Auto Systems XC70 and XC90 lift kit systems - THE 01-07 XC70 52mm KITS ARE AVAILABLE!
Looks like they make a 52mm spacer, and a 110mm spacer/spring kit.

52mm and a 110mm option? Dang!!

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

Meh I beat and banged my Toyota through tight jeep trails.

Then I got a little smarter and started wheeling this.

A buggy will be coming soon. I am not the type that can have sheet metal on a wheeling rig!

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

Anybody on here have a junk NP231 tcase laying around? I need the planetary gear out of the front half or I can buy the whole low range box.

 

[Caleb]

How much do you guy invest into your budget jeep? I always wanted to pick up an old cj

 

[kludge]

Volvo retires ipd's XC70R All Terrain to the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg

Looks like it was a one-off concept car.

And here is a lift manufacturer:
BAD Swede Auto Systems XC70 and XC90 lift kit systems - THE 01-07 XC70 52mm KITS ARE AVAILABLE!
Looks like they make a 52mm spacer, and a 110mm spacer/spring kit.

I liked the Volvo wagon on portals better.

 

[terrehautian]

How much do you guy invest into your budget jeep? I always wanted to pick up an old cj

Prepare a lot for a CJ. You could get away with anywhere from 1500 to 3500 for a budget XJ including the XJ. My XJ cost me 2k when I bought it. The lift I want is 700-900 (4.5" and new leaf springs). Then tires (maybe 800? for 31's)?

 

[eldirector]

How much do you guy invest into your budget jeep? I always wanted to pick up an old cj

You can't say "budget" and Jeep" in the same sentence!

Old CJ's still demand decent money, and usually need a LOT of work to get on the road (trail), and then keep running. They are all at least 25 years old, now. To build mine as it sits today would take $10K-ish.

For "budget" fun, I'd snag a gently used TJ (1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler), throw on a budget lift (2-3") and mud tires, and go have a blast. They are quite capable, even without extreme lifts, huge tires, lockers, and what-not.

Actually, there is a really nice TJ for sale in the INGO classifieds for $5500, which is a STEAL.