SQRLPWR Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 sounds like a challenge to me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Eugene isnt that where you broke your old axle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yes, that was the first time I broke a GM 10-bolt 1/2 ton semi-floating axle. When the weight of the Suburban and 33s ended up trying to be driven by one rear wheel with good traction, (it had a factory installed Eaton Gov-Lok Limited Slip), it was too much for that small shaft! I changed the axle in the field, eventually having to lift the entire rear of the vehicle on uneven ground and having to remove both wheels and axle shafts to get the broken pieces out, by shoving a bar through one side and out the other. The Gov-Lok never worked right after that, acting like a spool, and squaeling the tires in parking lots! And not learning from that, it happened again a year later. Luckily both times were during warm weather! The first time it took a day to find an axleshaft. And then I went with a 14-bolt full-floater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I think the weight of all the spares in the back of the 'burb is the straw that broke the camels back LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 This is the kingswood entrance. windows 7 screen shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Oh! I think that may be different than what we used years ago. We had to turn off the power line and squeeze through some trees. We left the power line and hit pavement as soon as we could on Lakeshore Drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Looks like they have had some heavy machinery through there. If you stop for coffee tonight Sam we can discuss a bit of a discovery run through there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 This is the kingswood entrance. That looks good. I think I could make the hill in the Corolla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 well, from that angle, it really doesnt look bad at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 That is the easy spot. The fun starts back awayd from there ;)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 thats what skid plates and winches are made for :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Freak Bill Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Im up for this as when I break the shop is just around the corner lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72LandRover88 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 So... when are we trying it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 thats what skid plates and winches are made for :) lol skid plates will not help you past that hill... you need a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Whats this hill you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 the big-*** one in your photo :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 that s what James said too, there is a pretty big river there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72LandRover88 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I don't think my engine can handle too much more water passing through it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I can do u a good deal on 2" ABS ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72LandRover88 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Then it's a question of making that work with my stock oil bath air filter... really not keen to make that go away and it does not lend itself well to the snorkel idea... I have a plan thought, on the list along with diesel engine rebuilds and making a new bulkhead, rock sliders, better bumper, sand blasting and galvanizing my rims, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 If one.looks closely on google maps it looks as if there is something crossing the river... Thats why we need to go look!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Sounds like they have already looked Sam. Can someone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram5.9 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I would be interested in exploring that area but I think its in or pretty close to a protected area. Not a100% sure so I'm trying to find the answer before I go play. If its not, I'm going exploring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram5.9 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Blue mountain and birch cove wilderness area :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 That makes sense, I wouldn't go in there with a motorized vehicle of any sort then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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