HOLIDAY FOREST SERVICE ROAD RIDE DECEMBER 27TH

[DOUG]

After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill.  The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual.  It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill.  I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed. 

My Rubi auto stayed in 4 wheel low and 1st.   ;D

[Trailabite]

After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill.  The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual.  It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill.  I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed. 

My Rubi auto stayed in 4 wheel low and 1st.   ;D

Yea and you are only almost stock

[RotorHead]

1st gear for me too, but I only have 4.10 gears with 37's. I would say maybe second otherwise. Oh yah, it's an auto.

[DOUG]

After some research, I realize my mistake on the hill.  The Rubicons with automatics hit 3rd gear on the hill which is equivalent to 5th gear for the manual.  It would be impossible to shift in the middle of the hill, so I should have been in 4th when I hit the base of the hill.  I made it up in 3rd but barely because I couldn't generate enough speed. 

My Rubi auto stayed in 4 wheel low and 1st.   ;D

Yea and you are only almost stock

My mods didn't really make the difference other than the tires.  They are almost new and big tread depth and lugs.  Not very wide though, and I am very heavy at 5500 #'s +.  5.38 gears. 

There was a spot about 2/3 up that would stop you if you didn't have big tread and lockers or a lot of speed.

So good tread and lockers, or hit it hard! 

[Hilldweller]

I have 4.56's, auto, and open diffs; I was in 4-low and my wheels just spun.
I think I would've gone right up if I aired-down.  I was running full street pressure though.


Anybody want to get out and play on Saturday (the 2nd)?

[pilotjimmy]

If anybody wants to come up to Rabun Co. I'm game.

[Hilldweller]

If anybody wants to come up to Rabun Co. I'm game.

Are you on ExPo at all?
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36528
We're getting a ride going on Saturday and most of the Atlanta gang hasn't been up there.  Stumpxj is a member on here but rarely posts; you'll like his rig...

[Alpha4x4]

I didn't get to make the Holiday Run, but I was just on YouTube and searched GATR and found this video someone posted of the River Crossing...maybe this has already been shared, if not...enjoy!

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Bryan