thanks for the quick responses
about tow points...
I have these in the front but nothing in the rear. will that work, or no?
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| Author: | Gris [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:48 am ] |
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I have some general opinion questions I wanted to run by the local folks before I post elsewhere. Here they are... 1. I have an AEM Brute Force cold air intake. I'll post a pic late rif needed. Is this thing going to screw me in the water? The K&N cone sits about 4 inches above the passenger side wheel well/strut mount. 2. Do I need a battery tie-down for Paragon and/or other offroading adventures? The stock battery has a small tie-down at the bottom, but nothing like the tie-downs I needed when racing my stratus. I also see no posts anywhere about tie-downs. 3. Is there a preference to the tow-strap I get? I read somewhere that metal hooks are bad and the loop-end nylon straps are better. any comments? 4. Can anyone reccomend a orange saftey flag solution? I can't find one any any auto stores near me. 5. How important is the breather tube extending for a 5-spd manual? I think that's it. thanks peoples. |
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| Author: | uvalax236 [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: General questions... |
Gris wrote: I have some general opinion questions I wanted to run by the local folks before I post elsewhere. Here they are... 1. I have an AEM Brute Force cold air intake. I'll post a pic late rif needed. Is this thing going to screw me in the water? The K&N cone sits about 4 inches above the passenger side wheel well/strut mount. Keep your stock airbox. I use my CAI for driving around and going to events but use the stock airbox for wheeling. Quote: 2. Do I need a battery tie-down for Paragon and/or other offroading adventures? The stock battery has a small tie-down at the bottom, but nothing like the tie-downs I needed when racing my stratus. I also see no posts anywhere about tie-downs. When I went to Paragon, I didnt have any alterations to the battery at all (from stock). Quote: 3. Is there a preference to the tow-strap I get? I read somewhere that metal hooks are bad and the loop-end nylon straps are better. any comments? Metal hooks = bad. Go to Tractor Supply Company and get a strap on the cheap. Quote: 4. Can anyone reccomend a orange saftey flag solution? I can't find one any any auto stores near me. Paragon or any OHV park sells them if required. Quote: 5. How important is the breather tube extending for a 5-spd manual?
I havent extended the breathers for any of my components. I have done some deep water crossings and no issues since then. I would recomend extending them though. |
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| Author: | WV(0)IIIIIII(0) [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: General questions... |
Gris wrote: I have some general opinion questions I wanted to run by the local folks before I post elsewhere. Here they are...
1. I have an AEM Brute Force cold air intake. I'll post a pic late rif needed. Is this thing going to screw me in the water? The K&N cone sits about 4 inches above the passenger side wheel well/strut mount. 2. Do I need a battery tie-down for Paragon and/or other offroading adventures? The stock battery has a small tie-down at the bottom, but nothing like the tie-downs I needed when racing my stratus. I also see no posts anywhere about tie-downs. 3. Is there a preference to the tow-strap I get? I read somewhere that metal hooks are bad and the loop-end nylon straps are better. any comments? 4. Can anyone reccomend a orange saftey flag solution? I can't find one any any auto stores near me. 5. How important is the breather tube extending for a 5-spd manual? I think that's it. thanks peoples. (1) You won't need to worry about water to much at Paragon. They have a little bit of water to play in but nothing deep enough to affect you if you go slow. Also the vent tubes: I have had my Libby almost floating and never made any adjustment to their length. (2) The factory tie-down, as long as you have not removed it or upgraded to a bigger battery, will do just fine. (3) No metal hook tow straps are allowed at Paragon. (4) Like Richard said you can buy it at Paragon (I think it is $5 for the window flag. Recovery points are mandatory for the park. You need at least one up front and one in the rear. I use a shackel attached to the hitch since I did not have a rear tow hook due to having a hitch. You can find these at most 4WD shops and tractor supply stores.Shackel |
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| Author: | Gris [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 12:08 pm ] |
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thanks for the quick responses about tow points... I have these in the front but nothing in the rear. will that work, or no?
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| Author: | Guyute1210 [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:11 pm ] |
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Gris wrote: thanks for the quick responses
about tow points... I have these in the front but nothing in the rear. will that work, or no? As long as you can tow from them, they will work. 
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| Author: | WV(0)IIIIIII(0) [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:57 pm ] |
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I think you also need a rear recovery point |
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| Author: | WV(0)IIIIIII(0) [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:00 pm ] |
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Found some good info from the Paragon website Quote: All SUV/4x4 must have at least one tow point (example: tow hook or receiver hitch). Front and rear tow points are mandatory for trails rated 3 and above.
You will not be on a level 3 trail so you will be fine. |
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| Author: | Gris [ Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:17 pm ] |
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Thanks Chris. The first point of failure on those things in the Jeep. The frame will rip before they break. |
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| Author: | speleorelic [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:03 am ] |
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I left the stock airbox in to protect the CAI from water,, no problems 
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| Author: | Gris [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:00 am ] |
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That's not a bad idea at all! The AEM is shaped a bit different, but it might still work. I have to try that. |
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