Jan 31: 2nd dirt trip, Rohwer Flats

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by qwiksilver

I took the hard way up. There is a rutted way on one side and an easier side on the other. At one point I decided to run on the looser, harder side...didn't work out...I need more drive time.

Brian....like I said...or it's me. I just backed up and took a different line. Again, I tried something my Jeep didn't like under my driving skill. Live and learn.

sounds to me more like an "open" diff issue. Great that you tried it though.

for the record... the first time I went up that, on 30s, I took the line to the right as well.

[Sully]

Great pics!I was up early this morning and my uncle was interested in going, but we just didnt get it together in time.We missed out, looks like it was a great run.

[qwiksilver]

Originally posted by paulhead
2 weeks, Gorman

Two weeks, Gorman? Nope....Dumont Dunes for me. Terez and I (and maybe a couple of others) are going up for a Sunday overnighter.

[cajeepgirl]

I'm down with Gorman! =) Looks like you guys had an awesome trip, GREAT pictures!

[qwiksilver]

Originally posted by blkTJ
sounds to me more like an "open" diff issue. Great that you tried it though.

for the record... the first time I went up that, on 30s, I took the line to the right as well.

I think it's more of a foot issue. I am learning my throttle and what it likes and doesn't like. But it might be the diff. I will to learn how to live with it.

It's not as easy as it looks. The dirt will give way under you very quickly. I was on the right on that section and it got very deep in scree. I had to back up and move over to the left where there was hardpack.

The bulldozers have been through there. And although there was that deep scree, it was probably pretty tame compared to what you went through. It will be very interesting after the next big storm. Then I might need a strap.

[Iceman97tj]

Well, I'm home! Going after the jeep tomorrow. The TC is stuck in neutral and wont engage:confused: looks like I'll be pullin it apart to find out whats wrong monday. Thanks Larry, for the trailer ride. I had a tent and supplies.......but didnt feel like missing the superbowl! Just PM me and I'll set you up with some space on my new site for you to host some images!

Sorry for makin it a short trip..... I'll get fixed and we can try again!

[igofshn]

Originally posted by qwiksilver
I think it's more of a foot issue. I am learning my throttle and what it likes and doesn't like. But it might be the diff. I will to learn how to live with it.

It's not as easy as it looks. The dirt will give way under you very quickly. I was on the right on that section and it got very deep in scree. I had to back up and move over to the left where there was hardpack.

The bulldozers have been through there. And although there was that deep scree, it was probably pretty tame compared to what you went through. It will be very interesting after the next big storm. Then I might need a strap.

What air pressure are you running? It should be around 10-12lbs.

[Iceman97tj]

She went to 15lbs ..... I recomended less too! I run 10lbs whenever off road!

[igofshn]

That's her problem........

[paulhead]

Originally posted by igofshn
That's her problem........

She kept up with the big dogs.

[NAILER341]

nice pics! sounds like you all had fun.. sory about your troubles, alan...

[Iceman97tj]

I'm not worried! I got an excuse to get a better TC

[sarah]

Originally posted by qwiksilver
I hate my tires. They slip. Or it may be me

census says it's you.

[blkTJ]

Originally posted by Iceman97tj
I'm not worried! I got an excuse to get a better TC

if your gonna get an atlas... talk to erik... then talk to me... we might be able to get a better deal on 2.

[NAILER341]

Originally posted by sarah
census says it's you.

agreed! those tires are great.... i guarantee you it is the drivers inexperience, and not the tires. they have done virtually every trail in the area with no problems with another driver behind the wheel. rubicon, john bull, mojave, rowher [when it WAS difficult] and just about every other trail within 500 miles of here. chris had a set of those, and ran them everywhere from sunday, and had no problems either. they arent rated as "best" on the trail, but there is NOTHING wrong with the set you have.:confused: