Ry Guy
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My name is Ryan and I just recently purchased a 2004 Libby 4x4 with the 3.7L off of my grandmother. Sadly my grandfather passed away about 6 months ago and this was his vehicle...he LOVED Jeeps. He always wanted a wrangler but settled with this Libby as it was the most practical at the time.
First thing I did to it was get tint, as I like my privacy.
Second thing I did was baptize it in some nice southern mud holes.
I was actually VERY impressed with what these are capable of. I underestimated these big time. But then I got a little too cocky with it and tried a little bit of a deeper hole....
My buddy tried pulling it out with his Xterra but unfortunately the cross-member was hung up on the high center pretty good and I had nothing to hook it to in the rear. (Gotta love how tow hooks were an option on the Libs. No, mine doesn't have them.)
The hardest part was trying to find a spot to put the strap around. With me practically laying down in the puddle and him on top of the engine bay, we were able to squeeze it in around the front-most support (the one the steering is bolted to) but that was a big pain in the ass. After several attempts of him trying to pull me out, we gave up and sat around thinking... I was going to go get one of our HMMWV's from work to try something with a little more torque but right at that moment, a bunch of special forces' guys that were screwing around on the trails in rhinos and atvs rolled up and offered us a hand. They had pullies and nylon rope. We hooked to an anchor (tree), the pulley attached to the load (Libby), and then to a power source (the xterra), and tried again. The xterra at about 1200 rpms pulled it out slow and steady without even trying. Special Forces is good for more than just being badass killers and what not, they were all very knowledgeable in off roading and very friendly. We all chatted a bit and after about 3 hours of being stuck, I was on my way again.
The pictures I posted are the only ones I took unfortunately. I wish I had some of the 14 guys standing around the Libby chatting. One guy specifically said "You bought the wrong Jeep." And all I did was laugh.
And yes, I am in the Army. I am airborne infantry (M249 SAW gunner) and I am currently stationed in Fort Bragg, NC.
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First thing I did to it was get tint, as I like my privacy.
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Second thing I did was baptize it in some nice southern mud holes.
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You must be registered for see images
I was actually VERY impressed with what these are capable of. I underestimated these big time. But then I got a little too cocky with it and tried a little bit of a deeper hole....
You must be registered for see images
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My buddy tried pulling it out with his Xterra but unfortunately the cross-member was hung up on the high center pretty good and I had nothing to hook it to in the rear. (Gotta love how tow hooks were an option on the Libs. No, mine doesn't have them.)
You must be registered for see images
The hardest part was trying to find a spot to put the strap around. With me practically laying down in the puddle and him on top of the engine bay, we were able to squeeze it in around the front-most support (the one the steering is bolted to) but that was a big pain in the ass. After several attempts of him trying to pull me out, we gave up and sat around thinking... I was going to go get one of our HMMWV's from work to try something with a little more torque but right at that moment, a bunch of special forces' guys that were screwing around on the trails in rhinos and atvs rolled up and offered us a hand. They had pullies and nylon rope. We hooked to an anchor (tree), the pulley attached to the load (Libby), and then to a power source (the xterra), and tried again. The xterra at about 1200 rpms pulled it out slow and steady without even trying. Special Forces is good for more than just being badass killers and what not, they were all very knowledgeable in off roading and very friendly. We all chatted a bit and after about 3 hours of being stuck, I was on my way again.
The pictures I posted are the only ones I took unfortunately. I wish I had some of the 14 guys standing around the Libby chatting. One guy specifically said "You bought the wrong Jeep." And all I did was laugh.
And yes, I am in the Army. I am airborne infantry (M249 SAW gunner) and I am currently stationed in Fort Bragg, NC.
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