I went wheeling - Page 9

Cobound · 11-09-2020, 04:42 PM

Nice, something the Gladiator could do w/o damage, or more for the JK?

nblehm · 11-09-2020, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobound

Nice, something the Gladiator could do w/o damage, or more for the JK?

You would be fine with the truck most everything had a bypass. I saw 2 gladiators on 35-37s up there. No damage to my truck and i have no skid plates or sliders

Cobound · 11-10-2020, 12:49 PM

Hoofmann · 11-11-2020, 05:58 PM

New treads.

nblehm · 11-13-2020, 08:02 AM

Sweet!

I need to get new tires for mine. Think i will wait til winter os over and get a fresh set for summer wheelin.

xj_man_646 · 11-13-2020, 09:06 AM

Posted this in the COVID thread too, but I forgot that I can contribute to this one for the first time in awhile

I lost my wedding ring in the woods over Halloween weekend while out wheeling with some friends in the UP. Re-visiting a spot the following week, after the snow melted, and my friend found it! My guess was that it fell off my hand while washing my hands with snow after dicking around with a winch cable. Took him about 2 minutes to find it...luck was finally on my side for once!

Somewhere around this spot

This ring was my paternal grandfather's, who I had never met. If anyone knows me, you know I am not a small person. His wedding ring was a full size larger than my ring finger....I guess he was about 6'6". Also not a small dude...who happened to drive tanks in WWII

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Could not believe my buddy found it. After looking at the pictures, I do not think I would have found it had I been in his shoes. I generally suck at looking for / finding things I'm actively trying to look for / find...so I don't think it would have gone well

. Sure am glad its found though...I usually take it off for wheeling. Forgot this time.

Short winch video too.
https://imgur.com/PSSduco

Cobound · 11-13-2020, 10:32 AM

Nice shoes, dude...bet that feels real good!!! Just something about that first run you make w/ them that flat out kills.

Dayum, that is an awesome story, James!!!! Your buddy has some eagle eyes

Glad to hear you not only got out wheeling again, but that they made you work for it

And you found your lost ring!!

Hoofmann · 11-13-2020, 11:05 AM

I’m working out some loose ends tonight and I will be heading down to Penrose, CO with some friends this weekend. Going to test out them new meats!

Hoofmann · 11-16-2020, 11:52 AM

A friend of mine and I made a big push (okay not so big) to get my new ARB wired up and plumbed, and then I bolted up my new modded skid and sent it on Saturday. Freerider was planning on going, so we joined him.

Pics:

At the trail head, aired down to ~10 psi.

Steve coming down bunker hill:

Same bunker hill, just a little farther down. This is a screenshot from a video, so the quality isn’t as good.

The crew

Same spot, just me and Freerider

As always, I didn’t take enough pics. I drove the whole trail without being towed and I even drove the exit!

Getting back to the trailhead, I was the only one jumping back in their rig and driving home.

Having an auto made a huge difference in maneuverability, along with an ARB. Also, 39s FTW!

:cheers:

nblehm · 11-17-2020, 08:57 AM

Hell yeah man

points added for driving it to and from the trails. Was that your first go at indy?

Hoofmann · 11-17-2020, 10:27 AM

That was the third time I’ve been there. The last time I went is on page 2 of this thread.

The first time I had D30/8.8 and 36” TSLs. That trip was a disaster.
Edit: first time was in 2009.

Cobound · 11-17-2020, 05:31 PM

Saweeeeet

Yes, super bad ass you drove there, hit it and drove it home

Blue XJ · 11-18-2020, 08:24 AM

Anyone can build a offroad crawler, but to get one that can go 70mph down the highway to and from the trail brings it to a whole new level.

Cobound · 11-18-2020, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue XJ

Anyone can build a offroad crawler, but to get one that can go 70mph down the highway to and from the trail brings it to a whole new level.

Ffff'n right!!!

I actually enjoy that part of my recent move...drive from MN to CO or UT and wheel, drive home. I didn't run what they did, but have put it through some pretty stout runs, and made it home over 3k miles round trip.

Gives you a bit of a different perspective when you see what is in front of you and how you're going to tackle it, knowing full well you need to get home in it, too

nblehm · 11-18-2020, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue XJ

Anyone can build a offroad crawler, but to get one that can go 70mph down the highway to and from the trail brings it to a whole new level.

Penrose is about 2 or 2.5 hrs from denver too. Not like its a 30 min drive.

Hoofmann · 11-18-2020, 03:50 PM

One of the reasons I built this rig on tons is so that I could follow my friends around. I don’t take the same lines as my friends who have trailered their junk to the trail, but it’s definitely a good feeling to finish a trail, unlock the hubs, throw it in 2 wheel drive, and drive home. Especially a trail like Independence.

As happy as I am with my rig now, there’s still a lot of mods I want to do. Cage, fuel cell, beadlocks, and hydro steering are at the top of that list. I’ll never be done modifying my Jeep cause then you know I’ll want a V8.

Cobound · 11-18-2020, 04:49 PM

Good to know your limits...and let's be honest, the bypasses on that trail aren't exactly cakewalk

freerider15 · 11-18-2020, 05:03 PM

Mmmmm I'll take my comfy tow rig thank you very much

Michael, one of the guys with us who I did Indy with a little over a month ago has a little video. Not much of the rest of the group, but you can watch me drop in and run Indy backwards (and the empty talent tank of mine apparently)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qLb...KHwwJZa01zzgR4

Cobound · 11-18-2020, 10:29 PM

Oh, that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy my tow rig setup...I just don’t have the space or use for it at this juncture...do what ya gotta do!

6DoF · 11-19-2020, 01:40 PM

maybe this vid link will work?

https://www.facebook.com/6603667/vid...1506108109137/

11-09-2020, 04:42 PM	#161
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,188	Nice, something the Gladiator could do w/o damage, or more for the JK? __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

11-10-2020, 12:49 PM	#163
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,188	__________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

11-13-2020, 09:06 AM	#166
xj_man_646 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: MN Posts: 27,752	Posted this in the COVID thread too, but I forgot that I can contribute to this one for the first time in awhile I lost my wedding ring in the woods over Halloween weekend while out wheeling with some friends in the UP. Re-visiting a spot the following week, after the snow melted, and my friend found it! My guess was that it fell off my hand while washing my hands with snow after dicking around with a winch cable. Took him about 2 minutes to find it...luck was finally on my side for once! Somewhere around this spot This ring was my paternal grandfather's, who I had never met. If anyone knows me, you know I am not a small person. His wedding ring was a full size larger than my ring finger....I guess he was about 6'6". Also not a small dude...who happened to drive tanks in WWII . Could not believe my buddy found it. After looking at the pictures, I do not think I would have found it had I been in his shoes. I generally suck at looking for / finding things I'm actively trying to look for / find...so I don't think it would have gone well . Sure am glad its found though...I usually take it off for wheeling. Forgot this time. Short winch video too. https://imgur.com/PSSduco __________________ - James I like diesels

11-13-2020, 10:32 AM	#167
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,188	Nice shoes, dude...bet that feels real good!!! Just something about that first run you make w/ them that flat out kills. Dayum, that is an awesome story, James!!!! Your buddy has some eagle eyes Glad to hear you not only got out wheeling again, but that they made you work for it And you found your lost ring!! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

11-16-2020, 11:52 AM	#169
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,865	Independence 11/14 A friend of mine and I made a big push (okay not so big) to get my new ARB wired up and plumbed, and then I bolted up my new modded skid and sent it on Saturday. Freerider was planning on going, so we joined him. Pics: At the trail head, aired down to ~10 psi. Steve coming down bunker hill: Same bunker hill, just a little farther down. This is a screenshot from a video, so the quality isn’t as good. The crew Same spot, just me and Freerider As always, I didn’t take enough pics. I drove the whole trail without being towed and I even drove the exit! Getting back to the trailhead, I was the only one jumping back in their rig and driving home. Having an auto made a huge difference in maneuverability, along with an ARB. Also, 39s FTW! :cheers:

11-11-2020, 05:58 PM	#164
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,865	New treads.

11-13-2020, 08:02 AM	#165
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785	Sweet! I need to get new tires for mine. Think i will wait til winter os over and get a fresh set for summer wheelin.

11-13-2020, 11:05 AM	#168
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,865	I’m working out some loose ends tonight and I will be heading down to Penrose, CO with some friends this weekend. Going to test out them new meats!

11-17-2020, 08:57 AM	#170
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,785	Hell yeah man points added for driving it to and from the trails. Was that your first go at indy?

11-17-2020, 10:27 AM	#171
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,865	That was the third time I’ve been there. The last time I went is on page 2 of this thread. The first time I had D30/8.8 and 36” TSLs. That trip was a disaster. Edit: first time was in 2009. Last edited by Hoofmann; 11-17-2020 at 10:37 AM.

11-17-2020, 05:31 PM	#172
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,188	Saweeeeet Yes, super bad ass you drove there, hit it and drove it home __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

11-18-2020, 08:24 AM	#173
Blue XJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,857	Anyone can build a offroad crawler, but to get one that can go 70mph down the highway to and from the trail brings it to a whole new level.

11-18-2020, 03:50 PM	#176
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,865	One of the reasons I built this rig on tons is so that I could follow my friends around. I don’t take the same lines as my friends who have trailered their junk to the trail, but it’s definitely a good feeling to finish a trail, unlock the hubs, throw it in 2 wheel drive, and drive home. Especially a trail like Independence. As happy as I am with my rig now, there’s still a lot of mods I want to do. Cage, fuel cell, beadlocks, and hydro steering are at the top of that list. I’ll never be done modifying my Jeep cause then you know I’ll want a V8.

11-18-2020, 04:49 PM	#177
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,188	Good to know your limits...and let's be honest, the bypasses on that trail aren't exactly cakewalk __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

11-18-2020, 05:03 PM	#178
freerider15 shoplifter fail Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,725	Mmmmm I'll take my comfy tow rig thank you very much Michael, one of the guys with us who I did Indy with a little over a month ago has a little video. Not much of the rest of the group, but you can watch me drop in and run Indy backwards (and the empty talent tank of mine apparently) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qLb...KHwwJZa01zzgR4

11-18-2020, 10:29 PM	#179
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 49,188	Oh, that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy my tow rig setup...I just don’t have the space or use for it at this juncture...do what ya gotta do! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

11-19-2020, 01:40 PM	#180
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,901	maybe this vid link will work? https://www.facebook.com/6603667/vid...1506108109137/