What Did You Do To Your Roxor This Weekend?

[CJ2Rox]

More exploring to get out if the heat

 

[OffRoad709]

More exploring to get out if the heat

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Beautiful

 

[OffRoad709]

Me and my buddy out on the trails in Newfoundland. N.W. river Terra Nova National Park.

 

[us17094]

I figured out that I can actually start my 2018 in second gear - even on a somewhat steep incline.

 

[CJ2Rox]

I figured out that I can actually start my 2018 in second gear - even on a somewhat steep incline.

I never start off in 1st. I also don't use the clutch after I get going

 

[Colderweather86]

I figured out that I can actually start my 2018 in second gear - even on a somewhat steep incline.

That a quick way to needing a new clutch.

 

[CJ2Rox]

That a quick way to needing a new clutch.

Actually that's incorrect. It will extend the life of the clutch if done properly. Float shifting can reduce clutch wear because it is used so much less (only for starting from a standstill). I've gotten almost a Million miles out of my clutch in my semi by floating. I've had a clutch blown up on my W900 and got it back on a 600 mile drive pulling doubles without it, only had to turn truck off 5 times. As a truck driver you want your equipment to last longer between repairs, floating does that. If it was so bad it wouldn't be common practice in the trucking world. Give floating a try, I don't force it, I do it without even thinking. Im just as smooth getting into gear just like using the clutch.

 

[Eyellgeteven]

The only thing that makes me question doing that, is years ago I had a 1981 GMC pickup and I got into the habit of just pushing it out of 4th gear when I came to a stop without using the clutch. It was fine for a couple of years, but then it started popping out of 4th all the time on its own. I don't know if doing that caused it to start popping out, or it was just a coincidence, but I'm not taking chances with my Roxor, lol.

 

[Colderweather86]

Actually that's incorrect. It will extend the life of the clutch if done properly. Float shifting can reduce clutch wear because it is used so much less (only for starting from a standstill). I've gotten almost a Million miles out of my clutch in my semi by floating. I've had a clutch blown up on my W900 and got it back on a 600 mile drive pulling doubles without it, only had to turn truck off 5 times. As a truck driver you want your equipment to last longer between repairs, floating does that. If it was so bad it wouldn't be common practice in the trucking world. Give floating a try, I don't force it, I do it without even thinking. Im just as smooth getting into gear just like using the clutch.

Starting off in 2nd is not floating. It also isn't a heavy duty clutch designed for 2000 ft lbs of torque. The clutch is a weak link with even a stock engine. Very little pressure force. In 2nd gear, the engine requires more torque to get moving. More torque=more slip. I'm not a truck driver. I am a career diesel mechanic. I would fix what truck drivers and operators would break.

 

[Tonopah]

Added Rotopax diesel and water to roll bars.

 

[us17094]

Starting off in 2nd is not floating. It also isn't a heavy duty clutch designed for 2000 ft lbs of torque. The clutch is a weak link with even a stock engine. Very little pressure force. In 2nd gear, the engine requires more torque to get moving. More torque=more slip. I'm not a truck driver. I am a career diesel mechanic. I would fix what truck drivers and operators would break.

Interesting. It never seems like it slips any more starting in second than first, but I don't have your mechanical background. I guess I'll lay off this technique until I can install a heavy duty clutch.

 

[CJ2Rox]

I start my semi off in 3rd daily for years. Yes these roxors aren't HD but they are built like a tractor. I only use 1st on hills. 2nd I use the clutch to get going then never have anymore issues. A HD clutch just isn't a nessasary expence for these little jeeps. Floating will extend the life and will continue as I have done for years. Great advice from the diesel mechanic. We depend on you guys to keep us on the road, but personally never want to ever see you so we take steps prevent breakdowns. I will continue to not use my clutch since it comes naturally. Roxor on!

 

[CJ2Rox]

Went camping, been down many ATV trails. Once again the Roxor is a tank. Love using 4lo creeping up a hill that my tilt gauge won't read anymore. Playing in the sawtooth MTN range.

 

[BoxofRox]

Rotated tires and greased all the fittings this evening. This will be the final rotation of the 32x9.50s

I scored a pair of 5.38 diffs off of a wrecked 2021, and I've had a set of 1.5" spacers and CJ flares new in box since right after I got the roxor. Lift kit and 35s coming in the somewhat near future!

 

[Roxasuras]

Rotated tires and greased all the fittings this evening. This will be the final rotation of the 32x9.50s

I scored a pair of 5.38 diffs off of a wrecked 2021, and I've had a set of 1.5" spacers and CJ flares new in box since right after I got the roxor. Lift kit and 35s coming in the somewhat near future!
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Nice

 

[G.Tallant]

Nice

You sell the 373 axels ?

 

[G.Tallant]

Rotated tires and greased all the fittings this evening. This will be the final rotation of the 32x9.50s

I scored a pair of 5.38 diffs off of a wrecked 2021, and I've had a set of 1.5" spacers and CJ flares new in box since right after I got the roxor. Lift kit and 35s coming in the somewhat near future!
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You selling the 373 axels ?

 

[BoxofRox]

You selling the 373 axels ?

I will be selling them, but not immediately. I'll probably use it the rest of the season and do the axle swap and lift over winter.

 

[G.Tallant]

I will be selling them, but not immediately. I'll probably use it the rest of the season and do the axle swap and lift over winter.

No problem Cuz, keep me in mind. I’m not in any hurry. I’m still working on my roxor cruiser. These 538’s eventually have to go. Thanks Greg 918-839-1840

 

[BoxofRox]

Did a little over 300 miles yesterday on a road trip through WV, stopped along the Elk River, Summersville Lake, Webster Springs, and lots of other places. Even spotted an 18 or 19 Roxor with a hard half cab passing through Diana, WV.