Vixen Two months ago when I last left the Vixen, it would start and run well. Well, to be honest, it just ran. There were several issues that needed fixed before attempting to drive it anywhere. First, the air ride suspension system would not hold air, which allowed the air bags to drain and cause …
The Vixen Back when my dad was fighting off his liver cancer, he had wanted to take the Vixen on a trip to the annual Vixen convention. Luckily, the proton therapy had done a good job with no side effects and he was feeling very well. The Vixen just needed a bit of work from …
On Christmas Day, Goldilex and I decided to run the Barracks Trail on the east size of Zion National Park. It was a snowy good time.
Homer & The Deuce With colder temps preventing daily commuting in either Jeep, my boredom leads me to contemplate the suspension. Both CJs ride like a 2×4. I find a company close by that carries the kits I’m contemplating. This is where I decide to philosophically separate the two Jeeps. Homer will have a small …
Meet the Vixen. This was my dad’s pet project. He really enjoyed working on it, or at least I hope so, because he did that a lot. Considering that he found it in a farm field in New Jersey, reserected it during winter under a tarp in the farmer’s barn and drove it across the …
Homer With the electrical mostly buttoned up, I shifted my attention to the shifty things, namely the transmission and transfer case. I was worried about the transmission ever since I pulled the drain plug and 1.5oz of fluid came out. It was mostly fluid metallic bits. The rear half of the t-case leaked fluid like …
Homer So, he runs. Well enough for the moment, at least. Time to knock off a few items before the first drive. This shouldn’t take long, right? Let’s start with the fluids. I manage to perform an oil change without coating myself, the floor, the ceiling or either CJ with used dino juice. I’m actually …
Homer By now, you’re probably wondering about the second half of this story; the Trials of Homer. He isn’t forgotten, just been a slow process waiting for parts and a poor experience with a mechanic. The last time I drove Homer was down the incredibly steep “paved” road down from the cabin mesa, the lack …
The Deuce So, the Deuce runs now, but with a few concerns. I decide to take her on another shakedown run… to work. It is only 15 or so miles. What’s the worst that can happen? You know how well that worked out last time. Yes, I am using one of the most human abilities: …
The Deuce That night after work, we grab the tow bar from home and drag the Deuce back to its garage spot. It is now 3 to 1 on towing versus driving home. Assuming that the hose that was crushed developed a leak, I grab some fuel hose while in town. The old hose ends …