SledgeHammer 1-31-09

[1 Bad F N Z]

I'd love to make the pilgrimage to Sledgehammer, but I don't think my Jeep will be ready by then... mainly because I can't rely on 1st gear not popping out.

Bungee strap works wonders. Don't get home till Sunday morning, will try to make it out there if anything is going on? Kevin.

[Mitch]

Kevin,

that brings back some High School memories. I had a friend that used a bungee cord to keep his VW van shifter in gear. Long ago...

Mitch

[womb raider 940]

Kevin,

that brings back some High School memories. I had a friend that used a bungee cord to keep his VW van shifter in gear. Long ago...

Mitch

they had cars then in your high school.

:omg:


you going mitch?

[pdw]

agreed. I wouldn't want to try it.

Fair enough, I thought it best to ask. I don't know the trails in that area, but I want to get out and give it a try. I guess it'll have to wait.

[paulhead]

Fair enough, I thought it best to ask. I don't know the trails in that area, but I want to get out and give it a try. I guess it'll have to wait.

If I roll I'll leave sat morn for the run then maybe camp out sat night, maybe not. But' I'll have an open seat if you wanna' get to know the trail.

[100dollarman]

I was out at Glamis for the long weekend--- back now and starting to get ready for our SledgeHammer run!

I didnt post any 'requirements' because I am generally a "no Rules" kinda guy! I know that Sledge has been run on 33s before, but I dont recommend it from what I have seen. It just depends on how hard you want to work, and also how experienced you are, or how "adventurous" you are!LOL

I am trying to decide whether I am going to run my 37s or my 38s. I like the 38s better, but when they stuff real hard, they rub a bit. And they are harder to turn in the tight spots. But they give me more clearance which I will really need with the long WB of the 4dr. Any thoughts?

As far as requirements go- Probably shouldnt be taking a 4 dr up there, BUT... my plan is to winch, strap, push, drag--- whatever I need to do to make it. I am bound and determined!

I just installed Chromo front shafts for this run (I exploded one stock shaft on BullFrog 2 weeks ago). I hope the weather will be good--- plan to take the top and doors off too to lighten up the rig a bit.

I am going to concentrate on SledgeHammer on Sat as this is my main goal. But we will def do some wheelin on Sunday too if our junk runs. I would like to do some exploring and at least take a look at the other trails out there so I will know where they are. It would be nice if someone that knows all the trails shows up.

[womb raider 940]

plan to take the top and doors off too to lighten up the rig a bit.


good idea!!

[100dollarman]

plan to take the top and doors off too to lighten up the rig a bit.


good idea!!

Maybe I should remove the A/C, the cruise control, the stereo, electronic disco, the back seats, etc. etc.!!!

LOL!

[womb raider 940]

naw I just would take them of cuz of body damage

[nwoods]

Tomb, you've seen my rig. How likely am I to survive this trail without sacrificing some sheet metal?

[womb raider 940]

ummm.I made it thru with no damage.

but some guys taco'd both front fenders tj's. and got corners on it.

I have done sledge and loved it. I am sure your jeep is capable but I guess the I dont care factor has to come in.

[paulhead]

...........but I guess the I dont care factor has to come in.

now that sounds like a good time :devil:

[nikos]

now that sounds like a good time :devil:

Your back! Whats up? You going?

[nikos]

I might be able to make this one. Sounds like fun.

[nwoods]

Okay, I know most all the trails in the Hammers are hard, but are they ranked? Is there one that is a good stepping stone into insanity? I've not run Rubicon and the recent photos of Isham Canyon were pretty intimidating. I'm a decent driver, but still kinda new with it, and it's my wife's Jeep and she likes it the origional shape :-)