I have to work :( but I might be home by 1 if I'm really lucky. What did you have in mind?
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I have to work :( but I might be home by 1 if I'm really lucky. What did you have in mind?
Not a jeep but I'll throw my Nissan Frontier in the mix. It has a Jeep axle shaft if that counts. ;-)
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Holy articulation batman. I really don't care what you drive if you like to wheel. [thumbs]Quote:
Originally Posted by nissanclay
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Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been up that run with my STOCK Nissan Titan. We didn't go to the very top, but that rock section was fun. Sam with a little higher up the hill - needed a spotter with the non-lifted trucks.
I would be down for a run Saturday but I also work. I am doing some wrenching today with an oil change and removing that rear sway bar to try it out. I wish someone had caught my first wheelie on camera!
Me too man, I was nervous when that happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Giv
FLy - A rear locker and set of 35s or better makes all the difference.
That pic of me going up that rocky section shows the crazy limited articulation with the sway bar connected! My front driver wheel is off the ground and barely any articulation. My Rock Krawler lift is so great but not when it's connected.
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Why did you not disconnect again? brake lines? Speaking of, all done............
I bet they came out sweet! I, on the other hand, just went through the worst car experience of my entire life. Went to pull the rear sway bar today and change the oil. Sway bar came out in about 10 minutes while the oil drained, no big deal. Put the drain cap back on and went to pull the oil filter and it didn't even budge. So, gave it a wrench with a filter wrench and nada. Tried the drastic screw driver through the filter and the filter tore in half. I have never in all of my life seen a filter that tight. The one time I don't change the oil myself because we were in the process of moving and look what I get. I swear they must have used some form of locking solvent on it! It took me SIX HOURS to get it off. I shit you negative on the six hours. I had to use every tool in my arsenal. Believe it or not the Reciprocating Saw ended up pushing me through to the end. By the time I got it off the entire filter had been removed and all that was left was the threaded on portion. I am aching all over and my fingers are black and blue. I am beyond pissed and exhausted. [Mad]
Pics to come tomorrow of the oil filter that I will never be getting rid of. I also drove the rig to Chick Fil A after to calm my nerves with a Sweet Tea and I noticed no difference in handling without the rear on, even on the highway. Go figure. Goodnight fellow Jeepers. Additionally for those who care, Alamo made it through his ball chopping and he is on the road to recovery. He is somewhat fussy and whimpers a lot but he should make a full recovery.
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Alamo was in our prayers today! Pour guy is a gal now..... Ha! Sucks on the filter man, looking forward to pic's...... Going out at 7am tomorrow on a run. If anyone reads this and want to go we will be at Plumb creek and I-25 in Castle Rock at the walgreens. or call me at 720-213-6016
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If there is one positive thing that came from yesterday it's that I got to use my new impact sockets, air tools, and Powertank.
Poor doggy. Our male just started chemo this week. :(
6 hours! Fuck. I spent the entire day in the simulator hungover. How was the run? Any pics?
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Ahhhh pore Alamo they took him man Hood away- My son said
What were you flying?Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
ICBM capsule
I want to sim it! How long was the sim time? Thought those things were programmed.................[fag]Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
How is the dog holding up after chemo?
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Originally Posted by 10mm-man
5.5 hours, tough one too. I was spent afterwards; and you have no idea how [fag]it is.
Bubba's doing well so far. He's on steroids and got his first shot this week. Next week is the pill that might make him sick.
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Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
What's it like in one of those? Solo or with others?
Crew of two. Suspended floor, side by side workstations with four screens, comm stations, lots of classified materials/documents, big metal racks holding comm gear, an emergency air conditioner, two chairs on rails that slide or can be locked in place. 80 feet underground behind two giant blast doors.
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You sure it's a simulator? ha
I thought you meant the actual capsule.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10mm-man
That has gotta actually be pretty B.A.Quote:
Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
I'm in one right now. It's not bad ass to me. I wish I was at home in my bed. It's 0425 and I've been awake for the last 23 hours.
T-Giv going at it! This hill is steeper than it looks and contrary to what we say; we believed he could do it!
Glock 21
Videos are private.
Give me a min...Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Should be GTG
Great vids! Where was this?
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Originally Posted by USAFGopherMike
To get to those type's of trails you will have to be willing to travel farther south than Boulder.......... Can't tell you until you commit to a run further south than say, Golden!
This will take some planning... but I'm down.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10mm-man
She is stuffed and stretched.....
In this video this Toyota had to winch up about 3 different times- 1 1/2 hours later, he is up!
This is how you do it with out a winch:
Here's a pic of my recent Jeep purchase. 2003 X w/Softtop. Hoping to get some trails in soon.
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What kind of trails are you wanting to hit? If your looking at wanting to do the majority of the ones in Colorado you will need; lift, tires, winch, lockers, etc. Right now you can do the majority of the dirt roads, but getting off road will be challenging stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevew
I hear that a lot but then I see people posting trail reports on the various 4x4 forums hitting the mid level difficulty trails with their Isuzu Rodeos and Nissan Exterras. I'm sure a modified Jeep will do a bit better and would be necessary on the serious rock crawling trails, but there's plenty of trails out there that don't require a purpose built buggy.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10mm-man
Yeah, figured I would have to lift it some to get larger tires under it to go over some of the stuff in the pics. I'm not opposed to doing that part. I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on getting some of that done somewhere besides my garage. I have the tools for the most part, air and so on but don't have a lot of time. Winch I may have, have to check the rating on it, still in a box. Not sure if stock bumper would handle a winch though. Probably going to say no aren't ya :)
When I first got it I went searching for video's showing what a stock X could do and some of it was pretty amazing. Especially the one where it goes under water to about 6" from its top and keeps going. Some of the vids showed the guy didn't know how to get it in 4x4 though too so didn't really count those :)
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Might want to watch my video of the Toyota winching his way up a very EASY trail..... here is a very easy trail and the rigs needed lockers. Shoot even the ones were T-Giv and Gofer hit were fairly easy, and there rigs were still built a bit.
yes there are easy trails through out Colorado and you will have fun the way it is...... Just was asking what you wanted to do? leisure drives through Colorado or some fun 4x4 trips?
This is the one the Toyota had to winch up
I would do the lift yourself, not very hard and will save you $$$.... Have a build party and invite some guys over off the forum here and join JKOwners.com. I did my lift my self and it's not to hard...Quote:
Originally Posted by stevew
Yeah a Toyota had to winch up maybe but I have a Jeep! :-P
Jeep probably has more weight in the back (oh wait, I can touch the back from the front if I lay down).
I had gone tire shopping and found some kevlar ones that a couple of the tire guys had on their Jeeps and swore by them. Said they would do everything but ice and nothing really helped on just plain ice but studs or chains.
That will be fun to get on the trail with!! Nice bike too!Quote:
Originally Posted by stevew