Letters & Stuff
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The Family That Off-Road’s Together — Garden’s Together
I have been receiving your magazine for over two years and have enjoyed every issue. I currently own a 1993 F350 diesel that I have converted for long range hauling with a 45-gallon rear fuel tank. My wife and I use it for off-road shopping for rocks and dirt for her gardening projects, so I added a dump bed option using the original 8-foot bed. What I am writing about is what I have seen when I went to England last month. I saw lots of the big rigs with a large off road lights installed on a bush bar type add-on. I have enclosed a picture of one of these trucks in case anybody on your staff knows where I can find these here in the states. I personally would think that would look really cool on my own truck.
— David Burke
David, the image of the truck is pretty blurry, but we think the lights are probably Hella’s. Your dump bed conversion looks like a worthy rig for rocks and dirt shopping.
A Case Of Transfercase Transference?
FYI, I was reading the March 2005 issue on the Unlimited Rubicon by Bruce Smith. The article stated, “The standard Jeep Rubicon transfercase has a ratio of 2.27:1, the Unlimited’s gearing is 4:1.” If I’m not mistaken, the standard Jeep Wrangler transfer case is 2.27:1 and any standard Rubicon transfer case is 4:1 ratio. I own a 2003 Rubicon with the Rock-Trac transfercase 4:1 ratio. I have been enjoying the magazine.
Thanks, Britt Peterson — Via email
Britt, You are correct. I miss-stated. Wranglers indeed have the 2.27:1 transfer case while the Rubicon’s, both regular and Unlimited, share the 4.0:1 ratio NV241 Rock-Trac unit. Thanks for keeping me on my toes. See you on the trails! — Bruce Smith
Correction Long Overdue
I realize you all are very busy there, but when we last spoke, when you listed my father as being deceased, you said you would run a retraction and correct the info in your Letters & Stuff or something like that. I've been waiting and watching anxiously... If it were anything else… I wouldn't have even bothered you, but my husband Jess completely restoring my brother’s old Monster truck in memory of him and his son [who] we also lost was a big deal, to not just us, but to everyone in this town. It was a "Memorial/Tributary Exhibition Run" for Jeff and Ty, for all who loved and still miss them. I don't know if you realize this, but the average turnout for the Core 4x4 Challenges is 500 people at best, and that day over 3,500 people came, most, to see that Big ol' red beast make its run through the pit again (the whole town was waiting with glee when they heard Jess was restoring it) in memoriam. Some cried, some screamed with delight. It was bitter sweet for all and we were so excited to see The Sasquach in the magazine, but that wrong statement listing my Dad as deceased, well it kinda ruined it for everyone.
Kim Fischer — Via email
Ora Acknowledged & Acknowledges
Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate Off-Road Adventures and its consistent efforts to spread vital outdoor ethics through the TreadLightly! public service announcement campaign. We have recorded thousands of dollars in ad space donations and consider your magazine one of our most valued links to OHV enthusiasts. Thank you!
Monica Clay & the TreadLightly! staff.
Monica — Thanks for the kind words. We are happy to support TreadLightly! and other organizations that promote responsible use of our outdoor recreational resources. We are seeing a significant increase in the efforts of many 4WD clubs who are doing the same, and we ‘tip our hats’ to them for their commitment.
Accolades To Dr. Allen; Of Dinosaurs & Donkeys; Trashing ORA; Muscle Relaxants; A Gift From The Heavens; And Treadling Lightly!
As they say on the radio, long time reader, first time writer. Just read the “Letters and Stuff” section and was highly amused by the fellow angry about “Dr.” Allen’s (I say Dr. because if there were a doctoral degree in fourbyology you sir, would certainly have it) comment about Scouts being dinosaurs. What an (insert synonym for donkey here). That guy needs to lighten up. I realize that he is going to “Put further ORA mags he receives in the TRASH” but here is a small lesson on dinosaurs. They ruled the earth for several thousand years, were fast and very strong, and could go just about any place they wanted to. SO, it would seem to me that calling something a dinosaur (in the right context) would be a compliment rather than an insult. I would also like to point out that this guy should probably actually look at a Jeep. This is in reference to the comment “... the new plastic Jeeps...” um, the only plastic on a Jeep’s exterior is the fender flares, oh and hey, they come off, how about that! Also if not by “credit card” how does he maintain his precious Scout? Bill, do you have a fabrication shop where you can make parts, you know, lighting, manifolds, brake pads, housings, etc.? If so let me stand in awe of you, bask in your glory and say WOW! Take a muscle relaxer Billy and calm down.
I really enjoy your mag., though I have no idea how I got the subscription (it just showed up one day. A gift from the Heavens perhaps). I look forward to the next issue as I do every issue. Maybe I’ll submit a photo of my “plastic Jeep” when I’m done with it, still waiting for the model glue to dry. Tread lightly.
Will, Ventura, CA. — Via email
Will — We appreciate you writing us. And do send in a photo and description of your Jeep, plasticized, or not. BTW — your subscription is not from the Heavens, but thanks for the compliment. It more than likely came from you either buying product from 4 Wheel Parts or you possibly entered one of our giveaway drawings. Speaking of drawings and the like — be sure to check out the Jeep Rubicon Unlimited giveaway and the JB Weld promotions in this issue.