JeepThing's '97 Teraflexxed TJ
"TJ2GO"

A few years back, In a mud-life crisis, I bought a Jeep TJ, and it led me into a whole new life style.... the lifestyle of a Jeeper.... A lifestyle I'll surely never leave.

Getting DEEP into the woods, deserts, and mountains, and finding adventure around every corner can hook a person quicker than even the most addictive drugs.... and it can be way more expensive if your not careful.

I'm sure you all know what I mean... I know I'm not alone... I know too many other Jeepers.

I have been into off roading since childhood... I've had many vehicles for offroading through the years.... Blazers, Broncos, P/Us, ATVs, Motorcycles, Rail Buggies... even Remote Control off road vehicles (lol)...

But this Jeep TJ... Well, I fell in love.... With a chunk of steel.

I am still amazed and thankfull that Chrysler found it in themselves to stick by what Jeep Stands for as much as possible when they booted up their autocad and redesigned the new Wrangler. The end result, out of the box, the TJ... pretty damn amazing for a new Jeep revival!

If you have to have a brand new vehicle, and you want to go off road with it every weekend... A Jeep TJ is the only thing I would recommend. I'm not that biased either.

TJ2GO started out as a stock 97 TJ SE (yah, 4 banger) with full doors and a softop. I left most of the options and conveniences with the Jeep Dealer because I knew what I wanted to do with this Jeep already..... And Chrysler just didn't offer many options I was willing to pay for. I drove this thing home with the donut tires.

I started out by adding a Teraflex Lift Kit, 33X12.50 BFG MTs, Rancho 9000's with In-Cab Adjust (nifty little feature). Those were the things that I thought were neccessary to do the kind of Jeepin I wanted to do with TJ2GO. Nothing major... just a lift, shocks, tires and wheels. About two grand is all it takes to turn a TJ into a super trail machine that will take you anywhere.... anytime.

Some of the things I've added as time on the trails grew.... Tomken Rear Bumper System, Stereo (for highway use only), Midland CB (junk), Killer Alarm, Integrated Notebook Computer with GPS system, On Board 120Volt high amp, KC 100w Classics, etc... and.... LOT's of natural pinstriping.

Shortly after I became addicted to Jeeping ( I live in Missouri), I discovered that the Midwest had some of the best kept secrets in the world of off road adventures, but the attitude of the Forest System here was extremely non-receptive to recreational use of public lands for off roading. I thought that was the stupidest thing I had ever discovered about the region I live in, because most of the Jeepers I knew were very responsible with tread lightly issues, and after all, we are entitled to use of our public lands.

SO.... I started a club that followed the Tread Lightly attitude. I built a web site for the club, gathered up a few friends to help start the ball rolling, and the rest is history. The Midwest JeepThing club grew quickly, and now has over 150 members, most of which are within hours of St. Louis, Missouri..... The gateway to the west...... We have trail runs almost every weekend.... Turned out to be a great club, and I'm havin the time of my life!

Well, any way, two Jeeps and a few years later.... here I am... Hopelessy addicted to Jeeps and well versed in everything Jeep. I guess you could say, I'm deep into Jeep.... And lovin it!

If you would like to know more about my TJ, and our adventures..... visit www.jeepthing.com