Wild Wheeling Pics - Page 14

DanKunz · 12-20-06, 10:04 AM

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...

DTAYLOR · 12-20-06, 10:23 AM

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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?

MARLIN375 · 12-21-06, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DanKunz

Guy in shorts is 6'3" and my truck is on 35"s to give scale to the deepness

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

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-21-06, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MARLIN375

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?

concretejungle · 12-21-06, 04:10 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?

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-21-06, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by concretejungle

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?

)

MDarius · 12-21-06, 07:58 PM

That's cause the 100's are still at the trail head. Better as tow rigs.

DanKunz · 12-22-06, 07:59 AM

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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?

)

Two FJ Cruisers actually. Two pulls.

Waggoner5 · 12-22-06, 08:04 AM

One 105 with a diesel could do it with ease.

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-22-06, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy

That's cause the 100's are still at the trail head. Better as tow rigs.

Naw....they're weak tow rigs too....unless you pull a camper.

They are the best though at keeping liquids inside the cups.

MDarius · 12-22-06, 10:14 AM

It all comes down to the cup holders, doesn't it?

Mikey · 12-22-06, 11:02 AM

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

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-22-06, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy

It all comes down to the cup holders, doesn't it?

Yes.

4 up front
2 middle row
2 rear row

Wild Wheeling!

Squash · 12-22-06, 11:07 AM

Bolivia Hwy...
http://www.4wheelauto.com/file.php?f...d67feb6388fad8

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-22-06, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey

Lets Not Feed Shotts.

OK....too late. I took the bait. Here's a recent shotts shot:

mtnspeed · 12-22-06, 11:45 AM

I second the Houston thing....sux for outdoor activity.

MDarius · 12-22-06, 03:55 PM

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.

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-22-06, 04:07 PM

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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.

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!

NorCalDoug · 12-22-06, 04:23 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?

ShottsUZJ100 · 12-22-06, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalDoug

BTW...that's a cute little section of trail you got there...it does get tougher doesn't it?

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.

PabloVTA · 12-22-06, 05:16 PM

doesn't get any wilder than snow in So Cal!

err...maybe it does.
Gold Coast Cruisers at Bear Camp

markavalenti · 12-22-06, 08:23 PM

Heres a few shots of my runner, its not an 80, but it has an 80 front end

LandCrusher'70 · 01-12-07, 03:57 PM

DanKunz · 01-12-07, 05:06 PM

I made the TT!!! Page 26!

TiredIronGRB · 01-12-07, 06:03 PM

I haven't got mine yet

12-21-06, 07:58 PM	#397
MDarius IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Utah, Roy Posts: 717	That's cause the 100's are still at the trail head. Better as tow rigs. __________________ "That was the best trip EVER!" - most commonly heard phrase from the back seat since getting the 80 -White 95 FZJ80 \| Specs: CDL, OME 2.5'' Med lift, Bridgestone Revos 265/75R16 -Green '94 \| Locked and stock...Sold! -Discovering the West one trail at a time.

12-22-06, 08:04 AM	#399
Waggoner5 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,278	One 105 with a diesel could do it with ease. __________________ Gary Waggoner Golden, Co 1989 FJ62 SOA, 502 Mercruiser, ARBs Sold 1987 HJ61 SOA, Cable Locks, 39k miles Sold 1983 FJ40 sitting broke since 89 1965 FZJ45 Pickup on Slee 80 chassis 2003 Tacoma, ARB, OME, SC, TRD Sold 2007 100 series, ARB, OME, TLCA 10689 LSLC 2000 Rising Sun 2007 www.powerplayracing.net

12-22-06, 10:14 AM	#401
MDarius IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Utah, Roy Posts: 717	It all comes down to the cup holders, doesn't it? __________________ "That was the best trip EVER!" - most commonly heard phrase from the back seat since getting the 80 -White 95 FZJ80 \| Specs: CDL, OME 2.5'' Med lift, Bridgestone Revos 265/75R16 -Green '94 \| Locked and stock...Sold! -Discovering the West one trail at a time.

12-22-06, 11:45 AM	#406
mtnspeed IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 92	I second the Houston thing....sux for outdoor activity. __________________ 97' LX 450, 82k, OME Heavies, Yakima Roof Rack, 285-75-16 BFG's ARB'ed, Superwinch EP 9000, and Hella 4000 Compacts, Ipod'ed, MetalTech Sliders, Dongers set-up...Damn I wish I lived somewhere besides Houston.

12-22-06, 03:55 PM	#407
MDarius IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Utah, Roy Posts: 717	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. __________________ "That was the best trip EVER!" - most commonly heard phrase from the back seat since getting the 80 -White 95 FZJ80 \| Specs: CDL, OME 2.5'' Med lift, Bridgestone Revos 265/75R16 -Green '94 \| Locked and stock...Sold! -Discovering the West one trail at a time.

12-22-06, 11:02 AM	#402
Mikey IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MN Posts: 84	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

12-22-06, 11:07 AM	#404
Squash IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sudbury, Ont. CA Posts: 207	Bolivia Hwy... http://www.4wheelauto.com/file.php?f...d67feb6388fad8

12-22-06, 05:16 PM	#411
PabloVTA beside La Caja China Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ventura Ca. USA TLCA# 15996 Posts: 1,029	doesn't get any wilder than snow in So Cal! err...maybe it does. Gold Coast Cruisers at Bear Camp Attached Images __________________ Pablo '94 FZJ80 215K 6M1, Optima Red Top, Bilstien'd, Mobil 1, DBA DnS front Rotors, 285/75 Revos, George's LED's, MetalTech Sliders, Slee Short Bus Front Bumper, OME 850/863

12-22-06, 08:23 PM	#412
markavalenti IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 47	Heres a few shots of my runner, its not an 80, but it has an 80 front end __________________ 94 4runner: FZJ80 front axle, dual cased auto, 38.5 sx's, and much much more... 95 FZJ80: factory locked, pretty much stock (dailey driver) 89 Mustang coupe: Vortech T-Trim, meth. injection, stand alone comp. pretty much just ridiculous! Sleekcraft Rebel jet boat: 383 Mopar BB... enough said. Last edited by markavalenti; 12-22-06 at 08:36 PM.

01-12-07, 03:57 PM	#413
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01-12-07, 05:06 PM	#414
DanKunz IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Woodstock, GA TLCA# 10893 Posts: 5,319	I made the TT!!! Page 26! __________________ Dan Kunz 1996 FZJ-80 "AV0CAD0" 2000 UZJ-100 "T0WCAD0" Member: TLCA, GA Cruisers, Upstate Cruisers Donate to SAVE TELLICO! _____________________________ Originally Posted by eventhough: "apparently I just need to play with it until it feels right... "

01-12-07, 06:03 PM	#415
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