SA Wheeling Trip

Same for me, I had an absolute blast. I'm glad the xj was able to drive home. The trails were a lot tougher than before. I'm ready to go back again. Marshall and I ran all of midnight run and that was great, would have been good pics if we took more. I know Naomi took a few. Next time I want to hit up bodyshop with a spotter.
For all the first timers, hope y'all can make it out again (me included). I've always had a great time with the jeep nation group and everyone is always more than willing to help with anything that happens on the trail to get you home. Let's go back soon!!!

Thax every one for helping! Jeff thanx for being the parts runner! I owe you a TRIP BACK OUT TO Clines. Decon thanx for the axle we"ll square up later! Had a great time! And yes I MADE IT TO THE TOP OF THROTTLE UP HILL! YEHAA!

We had a blast!! I never understood the addiction to crawling over rocks, but now I get it. Let the addiction begin!!!!

We would just like to thank everyone for their help and awesome team work out there!

I can't wait for my baby (the jeep) to grow up!!!!!!

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Proof that Stacy does offroad the driveway queen...
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here are some more pics
https://s1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/scorpio079/Jeep%20Nation%2010-25-10%20Clines%20Ranch/

x2 on the smash burgers!

My wife and I had a great time out there. After the incident at Throttle Up hill we followed another jeeper until he came to a ledge I just couldn't do. To be honest throttle up scared the crap outta me. Seems I like downhill more than uphill. My daughter took a good spill on throttle up when she was goofing around. Scraped her head, arm and thigh. We wanted to meet up at the top of throttle up so we made a go around .38 special but I think my 4lo wasn't working right...that or its just the newb factor but there was a longer rock strewn hill that my jeep couldn't do. Got the "HOT OIL" chime and said that was it. We went to the lake after this and my daughter got to ride for the first time on a jet ski from some friendly folks.

It was great meeting some of you and we will be out again!! We also took a few pics and will post them up soon!

Reagan, Marie and Mandy

Hope your daughter is ok she took a pretty hard fall and hit her head.

We saw a "HOT OIL" light in our group as well.

My skid plates did some skidding. I got a little sun.
I got to use 4Lo for the first time (when I actually needed it). Figured out my e-lockers and which way to push the buttons to get front, rear locked in and how turn them off. Figured out how big a rock I can crawl over and how big a rock I cannot crawl over. Witnessed the awesome driving of Renee up and out of a gully and Richard crawling under jeeps placing rocks for added lift and traction. Saw an XJ almost lose a wheel. Thank goodness they stopped before that thing came completely out. I took a ton of pictures as well, need to find a way to get them posted.

Sounds like I missed out on a great trip.
Hopefully you guy's don't mind making a trip out there again very soon.

The first pic is Robert flexing out at Bloody leg, the next is everyone getting ready, then the top of Throttle up hill were my axle snapped. Top of hill after getting rear end back together.

Breakage!

Man that XJ would look sweet with full with axles!!

Chris wrote:

Breakage!

Stock Dana 35?

Looks like you guys had fun! I will try to make it next time you guys go!

Here a few more...














Doing Reps Richard...? I counted 3 pull ups!

More to come check back later...just need to rotate them all on photobucket before i link them.

r_unda wrote:

Chris wrote:

Breakage!

Stock Dana 35?

Ya these are stock axles. Just ordered a new set of Alloy USA axles. So Deacon, you'll be getting your axle back for a spare, or I'll buy it if you don't want it. Just let me know. Again THANKS!

I'd like to take this time to thank all my sponsors: Cooper STT tires for super traction, Hi lift jack inorder to push axle back in place, Ramsey Winch to get me up and out of the way, and Hanes for keeping my poo stationary when i lost all brakes and started rolling back.

REally? Is it a d35? or a Chrysler 8.25?

D 35

Chris wrote:

r_unda wrote:

Chris wrote:

Breakage!

Stock Dana 35?

Ya these are stock axles. Just ordered a new set of Alloy USA axles. So Deacon, you'll be getting your axle back for a spare, or I'll buy it if you don't want it. Just let me know. Again THANKS!

Ok good I was worrying a bit. I have Alloy USA 30 spline axles on my locked D35. Its yours locked? Also look into the c-clip eliminator kit by superior axle, this is the one I wish I had. Same as Alloy USA but eliminates the c-clip so if you ever brake it (you shouldn't) your wheel wont come off like yours did.

It's not locked, but does has a good factory posi. Thought bout the C clip eliminators, but don't think I wanna spend that much $$$ on this rear end.

What really "could" have caused the break was that tire got caught under the rock ledge. My tires are only 31"

Chris wrote:

It's not locked, but does has a good factory posi. Thought bout the C clip eliminators, but don't think I wanna spend that much $$$ on this rear end.

Yeah, I forgot about the cost difference. They cost way more. You should be fine with the alloy USA one. I haven't read any bad reviews. I just like the peace of mind of the c-clip eliminator. Alloy USA axles are 4140 vs Superior 4340, where 4340 has better toughness due to the nickel content but both alloys have very similar properties. They might even have the same strength depending on the heat treatment each company uses. Superior doesn't state what type of heat treatment they use or at least I cant find it.

IntenseBlue wrote:

Here a few more...


Doing Reps Richard...? I counted 3 pull ups!

Naw... Military pressing Renee's Jeep.

Chris wrote:

Ya these are stock axles. Just ordered a new set of Alloy USA axles. So Deacon, you'll be getting your axle back for a spare, or I'll buy it if you don't want it. Just let me know. Again THANKS!

What about a ford 8.8 swap? 31 spline alxes and from '97 & up they had disc brakes too, or this one even better : http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/1997470579.html

was just a thought...

rlogan wrote:

We saw a "HOT OIL" light in our group as well.

Are you supposed to pay attention to those lights?