Pics from a little JV testing today

David Taylor · Jan 29, 2006

Paul Sinclair and I went out to JV today for some testing of new mods.
Paul had a major cage rebuild to test and I was trying out the new boat sides.
Both rigs still have lots of things to finish but we really wanted to get back out on the rocks. No problems with Paul's but ,I managed to kill one
7100 shock with a rock and had a BBCS leak on the back. It was still a great day with good weather and lots of fun on the trails.

Paul driving the top fall on Wreckingball. We both made it today. This was the first time I have ever made it up that damm thing. I feel the boatsides made all the differance on both rigs.

Paul posing for the camera at the exit to W.B.

Next we ran over to Sludge. Me with the poser flex shot.

From sludge we headed back around to Jack. Heres Paul part way up.

After Jack there was still a little daylight so it was off to Backdoor.
This is Paul making the big fall for the first time. I also made it but
no pics since it was getting dark. Paul had so much fun the first time he did
it again.

Mike L · Jan 29, 2006

Nice pics. Now the only way to tell apart is the color of the hood............................. Both look good though.

-Mike

David Taylor · Jan 29, 2006

not a good day for shocks

Bryan C. · Jan 29, 2006

Looks like fun. I really need to get back down there soon. Thanks for the pics.

BrettM · Jan 29, 2006

very cool. if you have any more detailed pictures of the boatsides, in process and finished, please post 'em up!

and did Paul ditch the windshield? doing the goggle thing on the way to the trails now?

David Taylor · Jan 30, 2006

BrettM said:
very cool. if you have any more detailed pictures of the boatsides, in process and finished, please post 'em up!

and did Paul ditch the windshield? doing the goggle thing on the way to the trails now?

The cliff notes version:
Let the sawsall loose.

Bend up the main rail.

Start to connect the dots.

Weld skin on.

I left the back by the spring hanger undone because I was planning to cut them off. But, after this weekend I think I'm going to try some new packs.
I still need to cut off the back of the rig and redo it as well. It's way to wide right now.

Yes, Paul did away with the windshield.

FarmerMatt · Jan 30, 2006

Damn... my advantage is gone...

Andy Steiner · Jan 30, 2006

David Taylor said:
The cliff notes version:

Hard to believe that this is the same rig I saw 2 1/2 years ago.

FarmerMatt · Jan 30, 2006

I left the back by the spring hanger undone because I was planning to cut them off. But, after this weekend I think I'm going to try some new packs.

With the amount of $$$ you guys have waisted in leafs you could have linked up the rear 5 times over... I guess I still have some advantage...:wave::laugh3:

Porch Puppy · Jan 30, 2006

You guys make me

uke: ...

Looks good.

Paul S · Jan 30, 2006

FarmerMatt said:
With the amount of $$$ you guys have waisted in leafs you could have linked up the rear 5 times over... I guess I still have some advantage...:wave::laugh3:

Keep dreaming Matt. I've only seen 2 cars drive backdoor unassisted, mine & Dave's. The common denominator between all the cars that I've seen drive it is a good set of rear leaves.
Maybe you'll make it without the string next time :laugh3:

Seriously though, eliminating the rockers made a HUGE difference.

Paul

Paul S · Jan 30, 2006

Here's a few more Pics:

Dave starting WB with a full tank

Davve at the end of WB

Me heading into the 3rd canyon on Sledge

Dave heading down Jack, me loven the dirtless view in the glaring sun

Dave starting into Backdoor

All in all, a great day wheeling.

Paul

Jes · Jan 30, 2006

Did someone stack the waterall?

None of those rocks were down at the bottom last time we were there.

CRASH · Jan 30, 2006

Paul S said:
Here's a few more Pics:

Dave starting WB with a full tank

Paul

Dave, this angle makes your ass look fat.

Paul S · Jan 30, 2006

Jes said:
Did someone stack the waterall?

None of those rocks were down at the bottom last time we were there.

No, it's actually more dug out & less stacked, if that's even possible. The rocks that you can see are well before the waterfall.

Paul

KINGSIZE · Jan 30, 2006

Lookin good guys! :wave:

David Taylor · Jan 30, 2006

David Taylor said:
not a good day for shocks

Shock update:
BBCS free replacment

7100 droped off at Bilstein today at lunch. 75.00 for a full rebuild.

Jes · Jan 30, 2006

David Taylor said:
Shock update:
BBCS free replacment
7100 droped off at Bilstein today at lunch. 75.00 for a full rebuild.

I blew mine.
You know if they sell a rebuild kit?

David Taylor · Jan 30, 2006

Jes said:
I blew mine.
You know if they sell a rebuild kit?

1-800-537-1085 Just ask for the rebuild department. They will hook you right up. They seem to like to help when you have the pricey ones.

David Taylor · Jan 30, 2006

CRASH said:
Dave, this angle makes your ass look fat.

I have been feeling a bit bloated lately. I thought it was just water wait. So I went to see the doctor.
He told me to start working out with one of these more.

I'm going to take his advice and see how I look in a few months.

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