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Well, I was stressing there for a while. I was moderatley stuck and then started sinking 
That pic is actually with a hi-lift pulling the nose out a bit. It was further in.
Two FJ Cruisers and some LONG straps with repeated popping got me out backwards.
Time to fix the drum on my winch, fix the remnants of the rope, and get back to the trails on Saturday
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Originally Posted by e9999
well, at least you could still open your doors...
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Originally Posted by eventhough:
"apparently I just need to play with it until it feels right... "
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12-20-06, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanKunz
Well, I was stressing there for a while. I was moderatley stuck and then started sinking
That pic is actually with a hi-lift pulling the nose out a bit. It was further in.
Two FJ Cruisers and some LONG straps with repeated popping got me out backwards.
Time to fix the drum on my winch, fix the remnants of the rope, and get back to the trails on Saturday |
So this goes to show that Avacados really do ripen in the mud, don't it?
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12-21-06, 01:55 PM
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Guy in shorts is 6'3" and my truck is on 35"s to give scale to the deepness
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Hammer and duct tape are not going to get you out of that........I would have left my tool kit in the back of the truck 
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12-21-06, 03:02 PM
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Hammer and duct tape are not going to get you out of that........I would have left my tool kit in the back of the truck |
Damn. I bet that took three 80's (or two 100's) with straps to get this freed? 
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12-21-06, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ShottsUZJ100
Damn. I bet that took three 80's (or two 100's) with straps to get this freed? |
 
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Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".
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12-21-06, 03:13 PM
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Absolutely. It was a totally hellacious wise-axx comment.
Damn though....it must have taken a few S/C 80's in tandem to free that sucker. (How's that instead? )
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12-21-06, 06:58 PM
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That's cause the 100's are still at the trail head. Better as tow rigs.
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12-22-06, 06:59 AM
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Absolutely. It was a totally hellacious wise-axx comment.
Damn though....it must have taken a few S/C 80's in tandem to free that sucker. (How's that instead? ) |
Two FJ Cruisers actually. Two pulls.
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Originally Posted by eventhough:
"apparently I just need to play with it until it feels right... "
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12-22-06, 07:04 AM
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One 105 with a diesel could do it with ease.
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12-22-06, 09:08 AM
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That's cause the 100's are still at the trail head. Better as tow rigs.
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Naw....they're weak tow rigs too....unless you pull a camper.
They are the best though at keeping liquids inside the cups.
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12-22-06, 09:14 AM
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It all comes down to the cup holders, doesn't it?
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12-22-06, 10:02 AM
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Lets Not Feed Shotts. By The Way Going Though That Was Pretty Daring Dan. You Have More Faith In The 80 Than I. Glad To See You Got Out With No Breakage Or Injuries From The Recovery. Also how did the 80 do? Could the motor keep up or did it bog? I don't think the MTR is the greatest mud tire in the world but it is awsome in the rocks how did they clear the gumbo for you? Just wanted to know how she fared before it got stuck. Thanks
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12-22-06, 10:02 AM
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It all comes down to the cup holders, doesn't it? |
Yes.
4 up front
2 middle row
2 rear row
Wild Wheeling!
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12-22-06, 10:07 AM
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12-22-06, 10:16 AM
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Lets Not Feed Shotts.
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OK....too late. I took the bait. Here's a recent shotts shot:
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12-22-06, 10:45 AM
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I second the Houston thing....sux for outdoor activity.
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12-22-06, 02:55 PM
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Shotts, I see you sent the 80's in first. Is that like on Star Wars when they send the probe in to do the dirty work? If the 80 survives then you'll give it a shot?
By the way, that's a great pic. Nice articulation. Beautiful area for wheeling.
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12-22-06, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy
Shotts, I see you sent the 80's in first. Is that like on Star Wars when they send the probe in to do the dirty work? If the 80 survives then you'll give it a shot?
By the way, that's a great pic. Nice articulation. Beautiful area for wheeling.
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Me no dummie. You are right! I heard this trail was a real tough one. The LX450 did awesome. While running it I figured the 100 could do it too. Two 100's had tried already. One failed and the other got damage. I went back with the 100 to give it a try because mine's outfitted a little more aggressively.
It was this trail that I learned of some limitations on the 100. It's changed my "overall" mind about the differences. The 100 was just so big, wide, and the front shocks are too soft for the rock-crawl type of stuff. I had a blast in the LX and was concentrating 24/7 in the 100. It wasn't anywhere near as fun which is why we do this stuff any how. Hail to the 80. I'd never bring my 100 to the Rubicon. No fun factor!
I will say the trail was tougher from recent rains when the 100 went. No excuses but the 100 made it (bent rear arm in two directions, dented driveshaft, re-located slider). The rock on the PS made this 4-ft ledge climb much harder. Ya slip off the rock ya in trouble. One Discovery II owner took damage here. Oh, and there's BIG rocks on the driver's side here too you must avoid. If visiting AZ you must visit Pyeatt Draw!
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12-22-06, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ShottsUZJ100
Absolutely. It was a totally hellacious wise-axx comment.
Damn though....it must have taken a few S/C 80's in tandem to free that sucker. (How's that instead? ) |
R I F
Reading Is Fundamental.
2 FJ Cruisers -- 2 tugs.
BTW...that's a cute little section of trail you got there...it does get tougher doesn't it?
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12-22-06, 03:51 PM
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BTW...that's a cute little section of trail you got there...it does get tougher doesn't it?
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That's actually an easier spot though that rock sets you up for trouble if you take the wrong line. Poor Rover. Mangled ARB and front quarter panel.
It's was the larger rocks and the dual ledges that were trouble.
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12-22-06, 04:16 PM
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doesn't get any wilder than snow in So Cal!
err...maybe it does.
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12-22-06, 07:23 PM
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01-12-07, 04:06 PM
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I made the TT!!! Page 26!
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Originally Posted by eventhough:
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01-12-07, 05:03 PM
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I haven't got mine yet 
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I made the TT!!! Page 26! |
Got mine the other day and noticed your rig right away. Congrats.
Jack
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01-12-07, 07:14 PM
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Wife last year at Southern Cruiser Crawl coming up Buzzards Roost.
At this point she leans out the window & says "should I keep going" 
I luv her. 
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Best thread EVAR!!!!
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You're right. This thread has surpassed my expectations. What a tribute to the legacy of the 80-series rig. Thanks for all of your submissions, folks. I wonder if we've maxed out the server drive(s) yet??
Keep it going....
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01-15-07, 04:33 PM
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Thought I'd come out from my lurking hole and post a shot or two..... truck is still open diffed and has done quite well.
Moab Rim
Coming out of Cliff Hanger. Only one unlocked to make this line.
One more nice shot from Cliff Hanger
Not really a wheeling pic but getting ready to leave for a wheeling trip to the Rubicon.
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01-15-07, 04:40 PM
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Them's some purdy wheels on that thar fawty
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