SledgeHammer 1-31-09

[paulhead]

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

what's up booger, I was gonna' call you today about this run, I forgot, sorry. you sure you wanna' take your jeep? it's gonna' get scratched. unless you wanna' ride shotgun with me, you know we've been waiting to hit the hammers

[paulhead]

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 :-)

you'll be ok, nothing we'll happen to her jeep, I promise :bart::devil::bart::devil::bart::devil::devil:

[Ol Man]

A vehicle on 35s is pretty much the minimum tire size for Sledge and locked both ends, with low gears. You have to expect some body damage. A good attitude is required. There are a couple of places that have gotten more "interesting" over the last year.

I would also recommend keeping some distance between vehicles in some of the tighter sections, so that better equipped rigs can pass. People travel the trails in both directions.

Have fun. Looks like it will be a nice weekend.

[nikos]

you'll be ok, nothing we'll happen to her jeep, I promise :bart::devil::bart::devil::bart::devil::devil:

Ha Ha!! So thats how you are! Ok, I'll remember that!LOL

[RAT]

Ya'all have fun now, ya hear? Looks like I struck out. The weather is getting muy crappy out here (VA) and looks like I won't make it home in time to join ya. Take lots of pics. Paul, be nice to Nathan, his, er, HER Jeep is still shiney...

[womb raider 940]

I saw some buggies come down when we were there and it was awesome. I see why people like this place. A great area to go to. I wanna go on some other trails as well.

[100dollarman]

A vehicle on 35s is pretty much the minimum tire size for Sledge and locked both ends, with low gears. You have to expect some body damage. A good attitude is required. There are a couple of places that have gotten more "interesting" over the last year.

I would also recommend keeping some distance between vehicles in some of the tighter sections, so that better equipped rigs can pass. People travel the trails in both directions.

Have fun. Looks like it will be a nice weekend.

Words of wisdom-- thank you.

We should listen to the Ol man.

Are you gonna make it out?

[Ol Man]

Words of wisdom-- thank you.

We should listen to the Ol man.

Are you gonna make it out?

No. I belong to D37 and my club, 4 Aces, is putting on a National Hare and Hound the following weekend out at Spangler Hills near Ridgecrest. This weekend we are putting up the final ribbon and such.

I am the guy in the hat in Tonmb's last picture above.

[DriverJC]

Well, I'm sorry to say that I will not be attending this event. The Wife has a few honey-Dos for me to accomplish this weekend.

Sorry.
Joel

[womb raider 940]

what time are we meeting on saturday. I would go Friday night but have plans.

Also what's the plan for sunday. I would like to try another trail claw or something

Will take about 3 hours from where I live to drive.

[100dollarman]

what time are we meeting on saturday. I would go Friday night but have plans.

Also what's the plan for sunday. I would like to try another trail claw or something

Will take about 3 hours from where I live to drive.

I'd like to be on the trail by 10am on Sat.

We will be camped out there Friday-Sunday on the west side of the road down when you get on the drylake. Look for my 40' Weekend Warrior pulled by a white Dodge Dually. And some JKs!

My cell is 760 964 5123

I plan to do some wheeling on Sunday too!

[nwoods]

Sadly, my wife's grandfather passed away yesterday, the funeral is on Saturday. I'll catch Sledgehammer next time around.

Have fun guys!

[100dollarman]

Sadly, my wife's grandfather passed away yesterday, the funeral is on Saturday. I'll catch Sledgehammer next time around.

Have fun guys!

Dude- Sorry to hear about Grandfather. Our condolences.

We'll catch you next time.

[womb raider 940]

sorry to hear that.


I will looks for the gay k's when I get there

[Ol Man]

There should be plenty of neat rigs out there every weekend through King of the Hammers on the 27th of Feb. My group of buddies will be out there. They are the two yellow XJ buggies you will see camped on the lake bed (with a white one not in the race). You will want to make sure to spend some time at Back Door watching people try different lines for the Last Chance Qualifier and the race.

One of the things to look at when looking at all the rigs for the race this year is suspension. That technology is really improving.