davidp14
SILVER Star
Smoke screen. Keeping that Jeep at bay!! (He was actually a cool guy).
SAS SAS #9 Official Page 08/04/25- 08/08/25 (10 Viewers)
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When I got stuck in that area last year @Beastiethe70 set up a winch line from the top of the hill to drag my a$$ up. I was almost to the top, probably just about where the photo was taken. Maggie knows what the hell she's doing and had the whole rigging set up and was actively pulling when a "Jeep dude" parked, ambled over near her, and stood about 2' from a winch line under tension. He then proceeded to tell her how she should be doing things. The fact that he was standing so close to a winch rope with 5000+lbs of tension said it all.
So yeah, Lake Como sometimes has uncool Jeep guys too.
Apparently that hill is the max limit for a 2F carb. Same thing happened to four of us in one day on that same little stretch - conked out from fuel starvation. The pump could send just enough to keep my truck idling but couldn't build up level in the float bowl. Any amount of throttle would hoover up the dregs of fuel in the bottom of the bowl and cause a stall.
RevISK
SILVER Star
That same section was where I may have seen the need for a rear locker.
As for the fuel issues, 3FE for the win!
As for the fuel issues, 3FE for the win!
Quit braggin'!
And yeah, one of the turns on that short stretch was pretty dang rutted out last year. It's also the steepest 20' of the trail. I can see a locker there.
RevISK
SILVER Star
I did make it the second stab, just got cocky on the first.
Mike Shull
Let’s go…
I got mine a lot going up loose steep hills just out of comfort and as attempt to not rip stuff up.
I'll probably eventually regret that when a solenoid craps out prematurely. Which now makes me think I should have a spare.
Rear axle delete
@RevISK I got up that rutted twisty thing on the first shot, but with no locker I have to carry momentum. It's a bouncy ride.
Ditcherman
SILVER Star
We aim to serve.
Also, I didn't notice any carb issues at all going up that hill. Must be doing something right.
If I get a Rig with no lockers and a carb can I run with the big Dogs 
If I get a Rig with no lockers and a carb can I run with the big Dogs
With enough speed, prayer, and willingness to wreck stuff, you can do anything.
