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Die Hard
Nope....not the battery, the trail.
It was an undertaking that I probably won't do again anytime soon (not with my current tire/axle setup). I was nervous, on too many situations, wondering if the loading of the drive train was going to find a weak spot. I swear I heard the D30 say "Uncle" a couple of of times. http://www.stu-offroad.com/others/other53-1.htm |
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All I can say is WOW Stu, that was a great writeup on a trail that I'd hate to find myself on. Glad you and Lady made it out relatively unscathed, your description sure got my heart pounding a few times.
Probably should post the link to that over on JF too and let them see it. Probably be a real eye opener to most of the members... it sure was to me. |
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Nice pictures and write-up. Thanks for sharing.
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that looks like a fun trail Stu
And it means you're just preparing for the 'nastier' work in Moab during the next run ... right?
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Whoa That first obstical looks scarry/fun.
Sweet write-up, thanks for sharing. Hmm, perhaps I'll add Die Hard to my future trail run list. |
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The scariest thing I read was you having to get up before 3:00 a.m. for the run.
Nice writeup Stu! I can see how that would be a bit initimidating being the little Jeep out there ... and probably the only one who doesn't particularly care to trash the sheetmetal. Way to represent.
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I thought you were going to post about how Bruce Willis signed on to make Die Hard 4, "die harderest with a vengeancitude" this weekend.
Lo and behold to my disappointment... another offroading thread. Bummer. |
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Awesome looking trail, Stu! Makes me wanna wheel in AZ again...after it cools off.
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Thanks all......I was told afterwards (while we ate some burgers at the local bar/cowboy palace) that I lost it near the end....when that rock broke out of the bank and slid down into the front of the TJ, I probably would have done one of those "postal" things but all I had was a knife.....and it was too frickin' hot to run around and stab everyone.
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I spent some time today under the TJ on a creeper, looking around. The guards did their job. I need to pressure wash the bottom side to get a better look, but I saw no damage.
Blaine and Robert.....for what it is worth, the front engine skid worked great. That 6061 held up just fine. At one point, I had the front end sitting on the engine skid....front tires were scratching the dirt a little bit, barely enough to make dust. I will classify that as a success. Also, there were plentfy of new rock rash on the leading edge of the skid plate.....but the engine skid's matching edge, which is about an 1/8" higher, had but a tiny nick in it. Using those bolts to attach it worked very well. I would recommend it to anyone assuming they wanted to take the time to drill and tap the 5 holes. Thanks again for the idea and getting me pointed in the right direction. I'll be dropping the front skid in a week or two for an oil change and that will give me a chance to fully inspect it. |
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I think our wheelin' weather is a lot like JVs....it sucks in the summer. After that, it is great....except we don't get the crazy cold wind blowing across the camp at night in the middle of January. |
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I checked to make sure the bolts were OK....none sheared.
I'll be able to give you the complete facts when I pull it for the oil change. I want to be sure that the welds inside held OK, etc. And to think I ran that trail with my aluminum repair kit (thanks RON!) laying at home in the family room. I guess I was just plain lucky! |
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so in this case you were not aluminum challenged and it seems you also didn't challenge the aluminum too much
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Stu, I can see where the auto likely helped you out a few times....
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