Posts by whatevah

The axle housing rusted out, wow... got any photos to share of this? Those tend to last forever, but the mounts are more likely to rust. Unfortunately the frames and a few sections of the body are prone to rusting, especially for us folks where salt is common in the winter and if it's been a beach Jeep. Hopefully the frame is good, ask your mechanic to inspect it, it'll be obvious to a mechanic if there are issues.

Hopefully the axles are quick swaps so you get to enjoy the Jeep this winter (we're hoping for a lot of snow, right?) and then all year long.

Have neither of you driven to Dover or the beach on Rt 13 before? For the non-locals, it's in Kent County a little north of Dover, a little south of Smyrna. Roughly 45 minutes from Wilmington and an hour from Lewes. The town police regularly run radar along that road, so pay close attention to the 35mph speed limit!

I believe everyone will be pleased to know that they have PLENTY of parking that doesn't require a long walk in the dark like our previous location. They have around 40 spots at the hall and a lot more across the street.

1. Steve Dey (Member Deadfeat) Partner Mako Dey

2. Captain II

3.YJDave & Maggie

4. Swift & Mason or Mike

5. Whatevah + Accamp2470 (Alex)

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Great start! The Mojave comes with a factory 1" front lift so we should have a similar stance, although my steel front bumper and winch probably dropped that a bit. Curious to see how you like that vent light, I've thought about getting that a few times.

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Good morning - new to this forum been a Jeep owner since 1973 had my first CJ7

Now driving a gladiator 2021 and starting to

Add which what I love the most of jeeps customizing it to be your own

Welcome! Do you have a plan for your Jeep or just seeing what happens? I bought a 2" AEV spacer lift for my Mojave 3 years ago but still haven't installed it. I did put on 35" tires though.

Unfortunately, that quote does sound right for a shop to replace the cover. Retail pricing is around $250-430 depending on the brand from the sources most shops use, plus labor. I'd suggest to watch Facebook Marketplace for one to pop up (or buy one from Amazon for $125ish) and then find a local mechanic to install it, should be about an hour of labor time unless your bolts are seized.

The 4-Lo-Down May 2025 Edition

Intro
Happy Mother's Day to all the Jeep moms and welcome to the 4-Lo-Down, our new newsletter for the Delaware Jeep Association. We wanted to help keep everyone up to date on what's going on and connected to events, posts and information. We hope to put out a new newsletter each month. Goal is to keep it simple but informative. Your input and suggestions are welcomed.

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President Steve Dey -- Vice President Jerry Horn -- Treasurer Wendy Horn -- Trail Boss Andy Sheppard -- Administrator Sarah Sheppard

We are on the lookout for BOD positions for 2026. If you want to be part of running the club, please let us know.

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Club Store, New T-Shirt Design! Check out "Geared Different" and other wears including tumblers and Deja Trail badges.

2025 Event Calendar
Jun 7th & 8th Members Appreciation Trail Ride & Campout @ AOAA

Jun 28th Meet-n-Greet @ Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops in Christiana.

Jul 5th Surf Fishing Gathering (CHSP)

July 18 Blue Rocks

Aug 16th Cornhole Tournament (CHSP)

Sep 6th Meeting (LOC TBD)

Sep 13th Trail Ride

Sep 21st Newark Community Days

Oct 25th - Meet-n-Greet-Trunk-or-Treat (LOC TBD)

Nov 8th Club Meeting

Nov 29th Turkey Run @ AOAA

Spotlight Event:
Members Appreciation Trail and Camp out. Camping 6/7-6/8 , (Trail ride only 6/8). Club will cover your trail fee and provide dinner Saturday night. We will split into different groups, Green/Blue , Blue/Black and the big dogs running Reds. Follow the link above for sign up and let us know if you are camping, wheeling and staying for the Club provided Dinner. We have reserved site 146 with a pavilion and the cost will be divided by tent/camper per night and will be way cheaper than getting your own site. There is still room so sign up now. Last, We have an event sponsor! Etenwolf Tools who have generously provided us with 2 Vortex S6 Air Compressors, Digital Tire Gauges and portable Mini Blowers for inflating air beds and duck toys. These and other items will be raffled off to a few lucky members at the event. Thank you to Etenwolf Tools! Please note, This is a members only event, non-members may participate, but will be responsible for their trail fees and meals.

Summer Tire Maintenance Reminder Be sure to replace that old winter air with less dense summer air ! You will see the difference at the pump!

Posts of the Month
See Steven MacKenzie's Post about a CJ-8 being pulled out of a friend's backyard after sitting for 20 years! Would be great to see a Junkyard Digs style revival and update! Steve, please keep us posted on this beauty.

See Sara Shepard's New-to-her, classic Wagoneer Limited. This iconic Jeep was scooped up on FB marketplace and is getting the loving restoration it deserves.

Photo Contest
Share a photo clearly including your 2025 member sticker. Prizes will be provided for 1st and 2nd place. Photos will be submitted via the FB link. No FB ?, Email your photo to bod@delawareja.com and we will add it. Good luck everybody!

Andy's Corner
Words of wisdom - If you're married keep your Jeep nice enough your better half will ride in it but not nice enough they want to drive it without you. If you cross this line you will find out how fast "your Jeep" becomes "our Jeep"

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Great photos!

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When?

I updated the original post, it's Sept 21st.

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How many rigs can fit on the group site? It looks like I can make the member ride but might need to book my own site if my truck with camper doesn't fit. As of now the site next to the group site is available.

deadfeat is best for this question... But, here's a photo I took last year, I believe there were 2 power hookups (one by the tire tracks, one on the right corner of the pavilion) but room for probably 4 trailered rigs plus several more vehicles. The tire tracks are from Andy's bus, everything from the pavilion to the 146 sign should be our site.

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I have a tuffy console.

does it have the radio compartment? It can be a little hard to read the display there but might let the radio last longer.

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I need something that can get wet. I"ve been through 2 or 3 radios. Actually thinking of something I can just hook an IPOD or play Pandora through.

I sold a lot of Sony marine stereos at Quadratec, but the reviews on the current models seem to be hit and miss as to their moisture protections. The Tuffy consoles have an option for a stereo, it's intended to prevent theft but they do a decent job of keeping them dry too. Of course, that's $300 to mount a $80 headunit. https://www.quadratec.com/products/14026_XX_PG.htm

updated the list, I'll be out of the country.

1. TheDarkSide and Nutrijeeper, camping at group site Friday & Saturday, will participate in dinner.

2. Solidaxleminivan who doesn't follow directions for adding to the list, camping at group site in the bus, yes to dinner, blue/black trails

3. Astape will share the group site for at least fri night, sat night is a maybe, running the hard stuff

4. SpankyC5, camping at group site Fri & sat night, yes to dinner, first run with the group

5. Deadfeat camping 2 nights Group Site Dinner and all the fun stuff.

6. Captain II will be camping at Group site Friday and Saturday and yes to dinner

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Tomorrow! Be there or be square!

Welcome back! Happy to see another TJ in the club, rust has killed too many of those. As you can tell, the forum has gotten a bit slow thanks to Facebook, but we're trying to bring some life back here this year.

1. TheDarkSide and Nutrijeeper, camping at group site Friday & Saturday, will participate in dinner.

2. Solidaxleminivan who doesn't follow directions for adding to the list, camping at group site in the bus, yes to dinner, blue/black trails

3. Astape will share the group site for at least fri night, sat night is a maybe, running the hard stuff

4. SpankyC5, camping at group site Fri & sat night, yes to dinner, first run with the group

5. Whatevah, camping for sure, possibly at the group site if a 30A plug is still available. green/blues

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Location update: Grottos of Middletown

Oh I forgot about that! Hehe well, I'm in the same boat, currently with my 2nd round-headlight Jeep.

I guess you've left the Dark Side, eh? I'll see myself out.

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lol yes it’s a jk, I like them for the bigger screen option. But I saw the reviews, and apparently the wiring install is horrible. But she doesn’t want to upgrade jeeps, but she needs sound and a back up camera. Was hoping an all in one kit would be easier to deal with. thank you for the info sir!

The wiring itself isn't a big problem unless you ordered a kit without the plug-n-play adapters, but tearing the dash apart is a pain! lol I tore my JK apart a few times to replace my base-model radio with the 730-series touch screen radio, add a mic for the phone, add a remote start kit, etc. The Stinger kit has decent instructions with their plug-n-play kit though, https://www.quadratec.com/p/st…ver-wrangler-jk-rb10jk11b