What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (92 Viewers)
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RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
its named the green monstah for a reason, I drive it every single days and its been coast to moab 3 times this year, so yea Its well taken care of.
ExpoGeorgia is the king of understatement. What "got stuck" really means is I went down the slope first, started sliding, and then with the assistance of a medium-size shrub, finally stopped, sideways, on the trail. It's kind of a blur now, but I think the sequence from that point forward was: try to get straightened up, slide down the trail backward; try to go back up, slide down the trail backwards again; drive up on the edge of the trail (over several pine saplings), slide backwards a little, to a final stop.
What "[e]ventually" means is: at my request, we spent about three exhausting hours slipping up and down the slope, as the temperature dropped and the wind picked up, to move my cruiser about 15 feet, using my recovery strap, a tow chain, and my hi-lift jack. When we couldn't reach the next tree, I finally admitted that it was time to try and call for help. Expo had stopped on a small ledge toward the top of the incline, where he thought he could easily turn around and drive back up the trail. That is, until he tried to turn around and drive back up the trail.
So, we walked up the trail instead until Expo's girlfriend's phone had a signal (our phones were useless), and I started calling everyone I could think of, including people in Georgia Offroad Ministries (formerly Georgia Jeepers). They have an Emergency Response Team (ERT), and a couple of hours later help arrived.
The yellow arrow is Jeep#1, which was anchored to a tree with a recovery strap. Jeep #1 has his winch cable attached to Jeep#2. Jeep#2 has a recovery strap attached to Expo's Lexus.
Expo and Jeep#2 being pulled up from the very top of the slope.
I was too far down for a cable and straps to reach from the top. So, the plan was that Jeep#2, a JK with one-ton axles, lockers, and 40" tires, was going to come down to me. Then, he'd turn around, I'd strap up to him, and he'd winch both of us back up. However, they wanted me to back (slide) all the way to the bottom just in case Jeep#2 started sliding on the way down.
The last thing I wanted to do was tempt fate with a 3rd backward trip down the trail, but it ended up being the least sphincter-tightening one of the day. When Jeep#2 started down, he didn't go more than 15' before he started sliding. He slid past where I would have been if I hadn't moved, but was able to stop without hitting me at the bottom. He turned around, and then we both drove as far back up the trail as we could, which wasn't very far. From there we strapped up and he had to do five full pulls with his 75' winch cable to get up to where we finally had real traction.
Close-up
As is always the case, the angle was steeper than it appears in the photos. However, the real factor that day was the slickness of the dirt. If you stepped on a bare tire rut (no leaves, sticks, etc.), your feet would slip. Period.
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It's cool to get help when needed, even Jeep help. I've rescued numerous rigs on the beaches with my CJ, it happens. Especially in conditions like you were stuck in, looks like sticky slick mud and leaves, mix in a little snow and you really have a party.
Hey, I give my Jeep buddies, including my younger son, plenty of good-natured ribbing. However, at that point, I was never so happy to see two Jeeps in my life. I told ExpoGeorgia I don't care how many photos/videos they take, or how many people they tell. The bottom line is, those folks had the equipment (winches), but more importantly, took the time to come and help us.
Removed the nasty bubbling purple tint off my back window. Took me much longer than expected. Ammonia trick did not work, too cold I guess, then heat gun, goo be gone, and razor blades. Don't know if the defogger is going to work, the orange coating came off with the tint, might be looking at redoing the whole thing. meh.
Edit, also greased the u joints, slip yokes, and changed a couple of the fittings to see if it would help with the clunk (it did not), not that I'm not suppose to worry about it, still getting used to it.
Edit, also greased the u joints, slip yokes, and changed a couple of the fittings to see if it would help with the clunk (it did not), not that I'm not suppose to worry about it, still getting used to it.
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Bottom line, help is help. Jeeps, especially the old ones, are lighter and narrower, making them really good at east coast off road environments. Love my 80, selling my Jeep because the 80 is just more comfortable, roomy and civilized. Getting old will do that.
We were southeast of Blue Ridge, GA. I thought we were on a different Forest Service Road (FSR), off of FSR 35. However, once we were out, I realized that it was an unmarked side trail. If I had known that at the time, I never would have gone down it.
Just to stir the pot a little......hehehe - please don't ban me for being a wise guy.
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
Great story a video cam or action cam rocks in these situations.ExpoGeorgia is the king of understatement. What "got stuck" really means is I went down the slope first, started sliding, and then with the assistance of a medium-size shrub, finally stopped, sideways, on the trail. It's kind of a blur now, but I think the sequence from that point forward was: try to get straightened up, slide down the trail backward; try to go back up, slide down the trail backwards again; drive up on the edge of the trail (over several pine saplings), slide backwards a little, to a final stop.
What "[e]ventually" means is: at my request, we spent about three exhausting hours slipping up and down the slope, as the temperature dropped and the wind picked up, to move my cruiser about 15 feet, using my recovery strap, a tow chain, and my hi-lift jack. When we couldn't reach the next tree, I finally admitted that it was time to try and call for help. Expo had stopped on a small ledge toward the top of the incline, where he thought he could easily turn around and drive back up the trail. That is, until he tried to turn around and drive back up the trail.
So, we walked up the trail instead until Expo's girlfriend's phone had a signal (our phones were useless), and I started calling everyone I could think of, including people in Georgia Offroad Ministries (formerly Georgia Jeepers). They have an Emergency Response Team (ERT), and a couple of hours later help arrived.
The yellow arrow is Jeep#1, which was anchored to a tree with a recovery strap. Jeep #1 has his winch cable attached to Jeep#2. Jeep#2 has his winch cable attached to Expo's Lexus.
Expo and Jeep#2 being pulled up from the very top of the slope.
I was too far down for a cable and straps to reach from the top. So, the plan was that Jeep#2, a JK with one-ton axles, lockers, and 40" tires, was going to come down to me. Then, he'd turn around, I'd strap up to him, and he'd winch both of us back up. However, they wanted me to back (slide) all the way to the bottom just in case Jeep#2 started sliding on the way down.
The last thing I wanted to do was tempt fate with a 3rd backward trip down the trail, but it ended up being my smoothest one of the day. When Jeep#2 started down, he didn't go more than 15' before he started sliding. He slid past where I would have been if I hadn't moved, but was able to stop without hitting me at the bottom. He turned around, and then we both drove as far back up the trail as we could, which wasn't very far. From there we strapped up and he had to do five full pulls with his 75' winch cable to get up to where we finally had real traction.
Close-up
As is always the case, the angle was steeper than it appears in the photos. However, the real factor that day was the slickness of the dirt. If you stepped on bare tire rut (no leaves, sticks, etc.), your feet would slip. Period.
Boring, snowing and cold here in Missouri so snugged up a wheel bearing and cleaned up the threads on the drive flange studs and nuts. They had gotten gunked up over the years. 70’s by Thursday!
Boring, snowing and cold here in Missouri so snugged up a wheel bearing and cleaned up the threads on the drive flange studs and nuts. They had gotten gunked up over the years. 70’s by Thursday! Good deal for a snow day. Is that the 72' GMC in the background? Very cool that your grandparents bought it new, and you still have it. More valuable than all the other vehicles with family history like that. Nice job. Thanks for your service.
Better day to day. 7 for 0 on the brake lines. I popped out and bought another brake flare wrench and between that and the PB blaster the all came off with no problems. I have given the system a cursory bleed but will do it again in the morning after I find a dirt road so I can activate the ABS.
Yep, that’s it!
I did list it for sale back in 2012ish when I was going through a stressful point in life and not acting reasonably. Sold off a lot of my awesome toys unnecessarily but thankfully not my 80.
malteserunner
Dr Evil
ExpoGeorgia is the king of understatement. What "got stuck" really means is I went down the slope first, started sliding, and then with the assistance of a medium-size shrub, finally stopped, sideways, on the trail. It's kind of a blur now, but I think the sequence from that point forward was: try to get straightened up, slide down the trail backward; try to go back up, slide down the trail backwards again; drive up on the edge of the trail (over several pine saplings), slide backwards a little, to a final stop.
What "[e]ventually" means is: at my request, we spent about three exhausting hours slipping up and down the slope, as the temperature dropped and the wind picked up, to move my cruiser about 15 feet, using my recovery strap, a tow chain, and my hi-lift jack. When we couldn't reach the next tree, I finally admitted that it was time to try and call for help. Expo had stopped on a small ledge toward the top of the incline, where he thought he could easily turn around and drive back up the trail. That is, until he tried to turn around and drive back up the trail.
So, we walked up the trail instead until Expo's girlfriend's phone had a signal (our phones were useless), and I started calling everyone I could think of, including people in Georgia Offroad Ministries (formerly Georgia Jeepers). They have an Emergency Response Team (ERT), and a couple of hours later help arrived.
The yellow arrow is Jeep#1, which was anchored to a tree with a recovery strap. Jeep #1 has his winch cable attached to Jeep#2. Jeep#2 has his winch cable attached to Expo's Lexus.
Expo and Jeep#2 being pulled up from the very top of the slope.
I was too far down for a cable and straps to reach from the top. So, the plan was that Jeep#2, a JK with one-ton axles, lockers, and 40" tires, was going to come down to me. Then, he'd turn around, I'd strap up to him, and he'd winch both of us back up. However, they wanted me to back (slide) all the way to the bottom just in case Jeep#2 started sliding on the way down.
The last thing I wanted to do was tempt fate with a 3rd backward trip down the trail, but it ended up being my smoothest one of the day. When Jeep#2 started down, he didn't go more than 15' before he started sliding. He slid past where I would have been if I hadn't moved, but was able to stop without hitting me at the bottom. He turned around, and then we both drove as far back up the trail as we could, which wasn't very far. From there we strapped up and he had to do five full pulls with his 75' winch cable to get up to where we finally had real traction.
Close-up
As is always the case, the angle was steeper than it appears in the photos. However, the real factor that day was the slickness of the dirt. If you stepped on bare tire rut (no leaves, sticks, etc.), your feet would slip. Period.
I'd consider a set of mud service tire chains, if I were wheeling in your neck of the woods.
Made them a few years back. I do prefer my unique one of two (made a set for my dad's 80), so I will only share teaser pics. All the parts are available out on eBay. They dim with the parking lights, auto on/off and are affixed to additional aluminum to dissipate heat inside the original housing.
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