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Then post up some pics or videos!
Seems like alot of us have off-road rigs, so show it off. Done anything memorable with it?
Nothing hardcore; trail rides, hunting, ect....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/STA72289_zps2cec078b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/STA72293_zpsb97b3080.jpg
My dad passed away a coulple years back and I inherited a couple of his trucks. Because of this I retired from hunting and sold the ZR2.
This was his 1971 GMC. I've got a little bit of work to do on it then it will be my new off-road ride.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/AMMOTECH/GMC1_zpsd6c9a2ba.jpg
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ICANHITHIMMAN
04-21-13, 08:54
I wish but where?
Black Bear, Colorado, 3/4 ton 6 cyl '69 Ford, 1976; same truck, Dempster hwy to Inuvik, NWT, 1979.
Love the stickers that say "It's A Jeep Thing--You Wouldn't Understand".
After 40+years and 3 Jeeps (one complete rebuild from a total), a 1952 Land Rover, and a Toyota, maybe I DO understand. Twits. :jester:
This is my last rig and last time out wheelin' near Lake Tahoe. 90 GMC Jimmy, Dana 44, Dana 60, TBI 350, 35"x16" Boggers with 11" lift:
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh429/a1fabweld/Blazer_zps8247d51c.jpg (http://s546.photobucket.com/user/a1fabweld/media/Blazer_zps8247d51c.jpg.html)
Here's my first 4x4, a 1995 Land Rover Discovery with 3" lift and 33s. I've done some great riding locally and at Uwharrie National Forest. I love this truck!
http://imageshack.us/a/img194/1316/imag1357.jpg
I actually enjoyed it so much I decided to get another land rover, a 2008 LR3. Unfortunately it doesnt see too many trails.
I wheeled my Wrangler once, found it very boring, so I bought a Honda CRF450X, sold that before my up coming PCS, but now buying a Honda XR650L in Costa Rica.
A little...
Jealous. That have the new 3.6 in it?
Jealous. That have the new 3.6 in it?
The green one is a 2010, I traded it in on the red one, a 2013 with the 3.6. We only had it 2 weeks when we took nit wheeling:D
The 3.6 has a lot more balls than the 3.8 did.
Jealous. That have the new 3.6 in it?
My boss has a 2012 and he LOVES the new 3.6. It's his 4th Jeep and he said it compares very well against the old 4.0 straight 6. He did say that he noticed a little less low end torque which requires a little more gas/clutch when in 4H, but that the new engine more than makes up for it with much more upper end power.
I went wheeling with him a week ago. Only mods to his, a bare bones Sport, is a 3 inch lift and 33 inch tires. The Jeep had no problem on some steep hills and ate up rocky trails like it wasnt there.
A few days ago I went wheeling with another friend of mine who has a modified Toyita FJ Trails Teams edition. He had a 4 inch lift (complete with new shocks and whatnot) and 33 inch tires, some new skid plates and a few other things. We went to a different spot and went back deep into the mountains north of Phoenix. That truck has some faults, outward vision being the biggest, but it was an absolute animal on the trails. My buddy had me driving it and was purposely telling me to take the hard/bad lines up and down several hills. The FJ really impressed me.
I don't have any pics of my current rig offroad, but here's a little oops I had with my old XJ...
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/tuckinauster/jeep%20stuff/IMG00094.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/tuckinauster/media/jeep%20stuff/IMG00094.jpg.html)
It was lifted 4 inches and had 32" tires.
Is that a frozen lake or something ?
I don't have any pics of my current rig offroad, but here's a little oops I had with my old XJ...
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa215/tuckinauster/jeep%20stuff/IMG00094.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/tuckinauster/media/jeep%20stuff/IMG00094.jpg.html)
It was lifted 4 inches and had 32" tires.
Is that a frozen lake or something ?
Yep. Obviously, that trip would have went better if the lake was more frozen.
whoah, did you get her out all right?
whoah, did you get her out all right?
Yep. Thank god the insurance covered the recovery though. It was an $1800 bill IIRC. They ended up totaling the jeep out due to water damage. I bought it back and fixed it and then drove it for another year and a half before I finally got rid of it.
I wheeled my Wrangler once, found it very boring . . . .
I can understand that. Driving around at turtle speed getting knocked around in the cockpit. WOW!! :D
For me, I like exploring. I rarely go to the same trails/seasonals. I like seeing new places and driving through the woods where everything is a surprise. That's the best part, the exploration.
Although, a good hill-climb is fun too. Just put it into Lo-range, point the nose at the sky, and give it the beans.
xjustintimex
04-22-13, 01:59
all the time!
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b431/davisjustin10/DFDF78AA-926A-4A1C-9070-8455E2B6C873-593-0000005ED554C57E_zpsb25e4630.jpg
oh you said 4x4 :p
camping
https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=16441&d=1366629198
helping out a two truck that got stuck on the river :)
he was pulling out some chick in a volvo that got stuck and he got dug in trying to pull her out
funny though he said no way will you be able to pull me out with that think :) told him I had lockers and such and might as well give it a try before he called in for other two truck
he was quite blown away :) I should have said that will be $250 :) hahahaha
https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=16442&d=1366629210
The_War_Wagon
04-22-13, 07:25
THE War Wagon! :cool:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Muddin_zps4aa2956b.jpg
Should be getting a re-gear (from 3.55 to 4.56), armored diff covers, transmission band adjustment and B&M Transpak installed, armored transmission pan, Borgeson steering gearbox and HD steering shaft installed, and winch mounted, either later this week or early next week.
And THEN I can wheel it! :D
camping
https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=16441&d=1366629198
helping out a two truck that got stuck on the river :)
he was pulling out some chick in a volvo that got stuck and he got dug in trying to pull her out
funny though he said no way will you be able to pull me out with that think :) told him I had lockers and such and might as well give it a try before he called in for other two truck
he was quite blown away :) I should have said that will be $250 :) hahahaha
https://www.m4carbine.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=16442&d=1366629210
You should have charged him as I have never heard of a tow truck pulling anyone out of a jam without wringing there wallet dry...:shout:
I can understand that. Driving around at turtle speed getting knocked around in the cockpit. WOW!! :D
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I need speed and adventure. Here's my "new" Costa Rica bike.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e130/toddgriffin00/3Ge3K13Lb5Ld5N65J8d4f3f69d412679a1edd_zpse8219be7.jpg
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:15
I go off roading whenever I get the chance. I like to camp out too.
Towing broke Jeeps...
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/towingjeeps_zps14c09039.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/towingjeeps_zps14c09039.jpg.html)
Trails through the woods.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/7894cd14-f4f6-4f42-a57c-d9a80ff8e9b8_zps62b1bc39.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/7894cd14-f4f6-4f42-a57c-d9a80ff8e9b8_zps62b1bc39.jpg.html)
Snow wheeling.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/Snowtrail_zps92c548e5.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/Snowtrail_zps92c548e5.jpg.html)
Went out this past weekend to the Badlands Off Road Park in Attica IN. Lots of terrain to choose from.
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:17
Broke through the ice.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/brokethrough3_zps3ce5825f.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/brokethrough3_zps3ce5825f.jpg.html)
My best friend is always with me.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/023_zpsee078f67.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/023_zpsee078f67.jpg.html)
Camped out.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/Camped%20out%20at%20Hoosier%20National%20Forrest_zpssrlpcblg.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/Camped%20out%20at%20Hoosier%20National%20Forrest_zpssrlpcblg.jpg.html)
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:23
Cleaned up for the parade on Independence Day.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/In%20back%20yard%20red%20wheels%20-%20Cropped_zpsf8uj9oon.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/In%20back%20yard%20red%20wheels%20-%20Cropped_zpsf8uj9oon.jpg.html)
Sand.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/026_zpsivsy3vod.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/026_zpsivsy3vod.jpg.html)
Poser shot.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/on%20slabs%201%20-%20Copy_zpsjdd4dgsq.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/on%20slabs%201%20-%20Copy_zpsjdd4dgsq.jpg.html)
Up the step.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/step%20up%201_zpsfkfoyksn.png (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/step%20up%201_zpsfkfoyksn.png.html)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/step%20up%204_zpslpjkouux.png (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/step%20up%204_zpslpjkouux.png.html)
More easy trails.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/on%20the%20trail%202_zpsxwtjc6z7.png (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/daddyusmaximus/media/Truck/on%20the%20trail%202_zpsxwtjc6z7.png.html)
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:24
Short video of a steep hill with pretty slick sandy mud. Right after you hear "Not gonna happen." I hit the air lockers and made it happen.
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/th_Concrete%20hill_zpsaaqapkz4.mp4 (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc306/daddyusmaximus/Truck/Concrete%20hill_zpsaaqapkz4.mp4)
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:28
Older video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osDb6s8hOFM
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVQRVRcA36E
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:32
As you can tell, I enjoy off road driving. Fun, challenging, peaceful, good SHTF practice. I'm no rock crawler, but I can go a lot of places for a fat old cripple in a nine thousand pound daily driver.
daddyusmaximus
10-05-15, 22:45
From this past weekend. Just cruising around the woods chatting with my son.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPdl3y8XPNM
wilson1911
10-05-15, 22:45
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc171/jeep4tw/flex_zps247b8c69.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/jeep4tw/media/flex_zps247b8c69.jpg.html)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc171/jeep4tw/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/83D64857-0D7A-46B3-BCF6-FE6C00E075ED.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/jeep4tw/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/83D64857-0D7A-46B3-BCF6-FE6C00E075ED.jpg.html)
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc171/jeep4tw/jeep1_zpsd01a23b7.png (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/jeep4tw/media/jeep1_zpsd01a23b7.png.html)
2011 JKU Sahara
Custom 4" lift made from heavy dom tubing
Currie Rock Jock 60's w/538 gears ARB and detroit lockers
King triple bypass & coilovers
Genright tube fenders/sliders/ front bumper w/ winch and tire carrier
PSC hydro steering
Supercharger
Custom rollcage
That is one badass jeep.
I cannot wait to get the time to take my truck off road after throwing on this new suspension. It is hard to find time.
This is my last rig and last time out wheelin' near Lake Tahoe. 90 GMC Jimmy, Dana 44, Dana 60, TBI 350, 35"x16" Boggers with 11" lift:
http://i546.photobucket.com/albums/hh429/a1fabweld/Blazer_zps8247d51c.jpg (http://s546.photobucket.com/user/a1fabweld/media/Blazer_zps8247d51c.jpg.html)
This picture really takes me back. Totally made my day. My son's will never appreciate how cool thornbird super swampers used to be.
Everyone and their dammed radial nittos these days....lol...
Eurodriver
10-06-15, 06:18
Back before I had an education....
TriggerFish
10-09-15, 15:32
http://i.imgur.com/kzfRBvA.jpg
Picked up Jeep #5 Wed. Plan to dirty it up shortly.
http://i.imgur.com/ynudS4z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/A96sJpD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kzfRBvA.jpg
Picked up Jeep #5 Wed. Plan to dirty it up shortly.
I wanted the Cherokee Trailhawk and no one had one around here. :-( Lease was comming to an end so I just got a SantaFe Sport 2.0T. It may be AWD and it may have 272hp of Korean fury, but it ain't doin' much off-roadin'. Oh well.
This picture really takes me back. Totally made my day. My son's will never appreciate how cool thornbird super swampers used to be.
Everyone and their dammed radial nittos these days....lol...
These are boggers not thornbirds.
These are boggers not thornbirds.
Thanks for the correction.
Took the Tundra on her maiden adventure. Went with a buddy and his new F150 and another buddy with his modified off roading Subaru Outback which did surprisingly well.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/killerchase2000/1360_zpsgechqytk.jpeg
Our destination was an old dam along a creek from an old gold mine in the 1800s.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm229/killerchase2000/FB_IMG_1445201467695_zpsmxcq4xb7.jpg
Short video I shot of my buddies F150 climbing out of the creek where the dam is. The video doesnt do the trail any justice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im9jRzqF4zI
I have, found it boring because of how slow it usually is. I'd rather take a dirt bike into the woods.
This is my go-to-town Ranch Truck. A Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4, gas 6.2L engine.
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Four Wheel Drive is the norm out in this part of the world, especially when it's wet. My ranch house is 4 miles off of two lane blacktop and 70 miles from town. No neighbors for many miles, and that's a feature, not a complaint.
This is my go-to-town Ranch Truck. A Ford F250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4, gas 6.2L engine.
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Four Wheel Drive is the norm out in this part of the world, especially when it's wet. My ranch house is 4 miles off of two lane blacktop and 70 miles from town. No neighbors for many miles, and that's a feature, not a complaint.
I came really close to buying one of those. I like them a lot. If I hadn't received the deal I did on my Tundra it would be a 6.2L F250.
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