July 11-14th Harlan Pictures, Videos and Carnage

[Matt]

So in my 2013 wheelin' goals I wanted to get out on a major trip and ride with people and see/do some spotting.  So at Harlan here is what I learned, which may be normal to the veterans but for the junior squad I think this is valuable to put out there.

Airing down 3 pounds more can make a 100% difference in getting through the obstacle
Never lose your momemtum going uphill if you are hooking up
The shady part of a trail and the sunny part of the trail will have completely different traction
Synthetic winch line is awesome
An extension for a winch line is awesome
Winching up a massive hill is going to happen, you can always get up (who knew?)
Snatch blocks are awesome, bring more than one
Undercut rocks are not awesome
The toughest tires can get cut in a second
Need a chain and bolt to strap up your axle when you are hi-lift jacking so the axle doesn't droop
On the trail it would be useful to have more than one type of jack
Spare tires are awesome
TJs are awesome, JKs are comfortable, but also awesome
TJ back seats will break your back!
Bump it, gently
Deep set sockets!

Off camber goes way more off than I ever thought before the Jeep will get unstable
Don't have passengers move/exit when the vehicle is off camber unless they are really in danger
Tie down that off camber vehicle

Deep woods off gets rid of gnats, regular spray doesn't
Maps lie to you
Pork wrapped with bacon is freaking awesome on the grill

JRay has an invincible windshield he took a direct hit from a 2 inch rock off of a dump truck with no chip or crack

And I clearly saw the adage Never Wheel Alone

Valuable info for everyone.  //SLAMIN//

[DOUG]

Love the list!  Basis for a newbie thread.

A ratchet strap also does a great job of holding up an axle when you have to jack it up.

Spare tires are the squeeze, and
RULE #12 for a reason.
12. Spare Tire (on rig or on site)
http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=10671.0

[Krawler00]

Yes, good info Johnathon. Glad you had fun. Next time I will let you ride co-pilot and not in the back seat  //;D//

[Krawler00]

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[tcdawg]

Love the list!  Basis for a newbie thread.

A ratchet strap also does a great job of holding up an axle when you have to jack it up.

we used a ratchet strap to hold the axle in place when we swapped Jareds tire, not a chain.  But in that circumstance, you've got to use something so a chain would work if that's all you had. 

[cru9]

Ratchet straps are the best

[tcdawg]

Ben
Cool vids, thanks!

[tazstoy]

Enjoy... Videos coming later.

http://m1367.photobucket.com/albums/TazandSheDevil/Black%20Mountain%20Off-Road%20Adventure%20Area/

[Danny Kinder]

This is awesome having all of the videos and pictures of everyone wheeling!!

We had a great time!! It is cool to have a group that is not only awesome to wheel with, but awesome to hang out/camp with too //cheers2//

[Krawler00]

This is awesome having all of the videos and pictures of everyone wheeling!!

We had a great time!! It is cool to have a group that is not only awesome to wheel with, but awesome to hang out/camp with too //cheers2//

Exactly! //SLAMIN//

[Kennisau]

Great videos. Glad I made one  //;D//

Definitely agree with Danny. It's great to have good guys to wheel with and have fun at camp with. The location is fantastic, but if the people weren't cool it would still be no fun.   //cheers2//

[Kennisau]

So in my 2013 wheelin' goals I wanted to get out on a major trip and ride with people and see/do some spotting.  So at Harlan here is what I learned, which may be normal to the veterans but for the junior squad I think this is valuable to put out there.

Airing down 3 pounds more can make a 100% difference in getting through the obstacle
Never lose your momemtum going uphill if you are hooking up
The shady part of a trail and the sunny part of the trail will have completely different traction
Synthetic winch line is awesome
An extension for a winch line is awesome
Winching up a massive hill is going to happen, you can always get up (who knew?)
Snatch blocks are awesome, bring more than one
Undercut rocks are not awesome
The toughest tires can get cut in a second
Need a chain and bolt to strap up your axle when you are hi-lift jacking so the axle doesn't droop
On the trail it would be useful to have more than one type of jack
Spare tires are awesome
TJs are awesome, JKs are comfortable, but also awesome
TJ back seats will break your back!
Bump it, gently
Deep set sockets!

Off camber goes way more off than I ever thought before the Jeep will get unstable
Don't have passengers move/exit when the vehicle is off camber unless they are really in danger
Tie down that off camber vehicle

Deep woods off gets rid of gnats, regular spray doesn't
Maps lie to you
Pork wrapped with bacon is freaking awesome on the grill

JRay has an invincible windshield he took a direct hit from a 2 inch rock off of a dump truck with no chip or crack

And I clearly saw the adage Never Wheel Alone

and keep your legs inside while wheeling.