New Years Day Run, Walker Valley

[XJOFFROAD]

well sounds like a good day! So wheres the pics? :rattle:

 

[Ba-Riedo]

No pics, my d44 contacted in a place I didn't think it would. Oops.

-Alex

 

[2xtreme]

Sorry guys for the major delay today. I was "that guy" who had to spend WAY too long blocking the top of Upper Mainline making it completely impossible to get by, all due to a really lousy mistake. Apparently I got distracted when putting my wheels on and didn't torque them properly when it was back down on the ground.

There was NO warning signs at all but I sheared 4 of the studs and probably destroyed the lug nuts on that wheel. What made it worse is I had taken my spare shafts out of the car in the morning while waiting for everyone else to arrive and put them on the trailer. But due to where I had the issues Scott and Rich had to drive all the way down Lower Mainline to get the parts for me (THANK YOU guys, I really appreciate the help). We got it all fixed up pretty quick but it was getting dark and cold. At least we had plenty of conversation :twak:

Other than that, I had a great day.
I hope to get a few more things done on the Jeep shortly, so that I feel a little more comfortable with it.

We also got 111.5 hours of service recorded for the day!
Michael

 

[PNW_JesseJames]

well I ended up goin out to walker any ways. almost got stuck but I pushed my jeep up to some pretty insane points totally supprised the hell out of me for a stocker. wish i had some pics or some video of my trip up.

 

[XJOFFROAD]

no pics? :eyes:

 

[Shane_92-XJ]

no pics? :eyes:

X2

 

[jonesinxj]

glad to hear ya'll had fun! Did you guys run into a guy that had a bad arse old bronco?

 

[Ba-Riedo]

glad to hear ya'll had fun! Did you guys run into a guy that had a bad arse old bronco?

Like a EB? I talked with a few EB guys, I think they were from NW Classic Broncos, one had a LS1 and one had a twin turbo cummins.

-Alex

 

[jonesinxj]

yeah a EB, but I dont think he is part of any club. I just know my buddy was up there with his on new years day too. its black, 35 boggers, custom cage and bumpers.

 

[Sideshow]

Sorry guys for the major delay today. I was "that guy" who had to spend WAY too long blocking the top of Upper Mainline making it completely impossible to get by, all due to a really lousy mistake. Apparently I got distracted when putting my wheels on and didn't torque them properly when it was back down on the ground.

There was NO warning signs at all but I sheared 4 of the studs and probably destroyed the lug nuts on that wheel. What made it worse is I had taken my spare shafts out of the car in the morning while waiting for everyone else to arrive and put them on the trailer. But due to where I had the issues Scott and Rich had to drive all the way down Lower Mainline to get the parts for me (THANK YOU guys, I really appreciate the help). We got it all fixed up pretty quick but it was getting dark and cold. At least we had plenty of conversation :twak:

Other than that, I had a great day.
I hope to get a few more things done on the Jeep shortly, so that I feel a little more comfortable with it.

We also got 111.5 hours of service recorded for the day!
Michael

No worries Michael. Like I said, it was you this time but could be me next time. Thanks again for being a good trail leader. I don't want to speak for Scott but I had fun running back for your parts. It probably felt like an eternity but we we made really good time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSrjVbAhXW4

 

[Sideshow]

 

[Muddy Beast]

Great pics!

~Scott

 

[XJOFFROAD]

wow that zj is huge :scared:

 

[Shane_92-XJ]

wow that zj is huge :scared:

X2

 

[Muddy Beast]

wow that zj is huge :scared:

I thought you guys would enjoy seeing his rig. :rof:
You should have seen Ben trying to maneuver thru the trees... :laugh:

~Scott

 

[FullsizedNWZJ]

yeah it's Ben scott, it was a bit of a doozie, but it wasn't bad for its first time out. I was pleased I made it there and back ha.

 

[Sideshow]

Yeah, you can tell from the pics that my buddy Lars really liked that ZJ.

 

[JBweld]

Did you make this line? Just curious.

 

[XJOFFROAD]

yeah it's Ben scott, it was a bit of a doozie, but it wasn't bad for its first time out. I was pleased I made it there and back ha.

where are you from? whats the spec. on your ZJ?

 

[Ba-Riedo]

No he didn't make the hard line on the rock face, with no front locker he stood no chance of climbing the first part.

-Alex