Pics from a little JV testing today

[David Taylor]

Paul Sinclair and I went out to JV today for some testing of new mods.
Paul had a major cage rebuild to test and I was trying out the new boat sides.
Both rigs still have lots of things to finish but we really wanted to get back out on the rocks. No problems with Paul's but ,I managed to kill one
7100 shock with a rock and had a BBCS leak on the back. It was still a great day with good weather and lots of fun on the trails.

Paul driving the top fall on Wreckingball. We both made it today. This was the first time I have ever made it up that damm thing. I feel the boatsides made all the differance on both rigs.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i163744899_35282.jpg

Paul posing for the camera at the exit to W.B.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i159263875_20461.jpg

Next we ran over to Sludge. Me with the poser flex shot.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i160364793_89302.jpg

From sludge we headed back around to Jack. Heres Paul part way up.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i163991753_71520.jpg

After Jack there was still a little daylight so it was off to Backdoor.
This is Paul making the big fall for the first time. I also made it but
no pics since it was getting dark. Paul had so much fun the first time he did
it again.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i159434730_19181.jpg

[Mike L]

Nice pics. Now the only way to tell apart is the color of the hood............................. Both look good though.

-Mike

[David Taylor]

not a good day for shocks
http://pic.funtigo.com/img/i163281207_13180.jpg

[Bryan C.]

Looks like fun. I really need to get back down there soon. Thanks for the pics.

[BrettM]

very cool. if you have any more detailed pictures of the boatsides, in process and finished, please post 'em up!

and did Paul ditch the windshield? doing the goggle thing on the way to the trails now?

[David Taylor]

very cool. if you have any more detailed pictures of the boatsides, in process and finished, please post 'em up!

and did Paul ditch the windshield? doing the goggle thing on the way to the trails now?

The cliff notes version:
Let the sawsall loose.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i162754779_30294.jpg
Bend up the main rail.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i164037562_24827.jpg
Start to connect the dots.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i160409516_7302.jpg
Weld skin on.
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i163279481_46467.jpg
I left the back by the spring hanger undone because I was planning to cut them off. But, after this weekend I think I'm going to try some new packs.
I still need to cut off the back of the rig and redo it as well. It's way to wide right now.

Yes, Paul did away with the windshield.

[FarmerMatt]

Damn... my advantage is gone...

[Andy Steiner]

The cliff notes version:

http://pic.piczo.com/img/i163279481_46467.jpg

Hard to believe that this is the same rig I saw 2 1/2 years ago.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/andysteiner/off%20road/BigBear7-3_0831.jpg

[FarmerMatt]

I left the back by the spring hanger undone because I was planning to cut them off. But, after this weekend I think I'm going to try some new packs.


With the amount of $$$ you guys have waisted in leafs you could have linked up the rear 5 times over... I guess I still have some advantage...:wave::laugh3:

[Porch Puppy]

You guys make me :puke: ...

Looks good.

[Paul S]

With the amount of $$$ you guys have waisted in leafs you could have linked up the rear 5 times over... I guess I still have some advantage...:wave::laugh3:

Keep dreaming Matt. I've only seen 2 cars drive backdoor unassisted, mine & Dave's. The common denominator between all the cars that I've seen drive it is a good set of rear leaves.
Maybe you'll make it without the string next time :laugh3:

Seriously though, eliminating the rockers made a HUGE difference.

Paul

[Paul S]

Here's a few more Pics:

Dave starting WB with a full tank
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={8792F871-6823-41BA-B11C-DD51ED51691E}&exp=f&moddt=38747.7175233102

Davve at the end of WB
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={8464DA20-758E-4D1A-A099-1F5DB6E983E8}&exp=f&moddt=38747.7204553588

Me heading into the 3rd canyon on Sledge
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={685F6201-5F92-4759-ABE5-DAC72CDB02F4}&exp=f&moddt=38747.7194236343

Dave heading down Jack, me loven the dirtless view in the glaring sun
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={360966A3-4AAC-4DEB-9133-859E13ED73CE}&exp=f&moddt=38747.7182441551

Dave starting into Backdoor
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={EDD2AD3D-5A86-4F1C-AB1E-D7574A142686}&exp=f&moddt=38747.7164353356

All in all, a great day wheeling.

Paul

[Jes]

Did someone stack the waterall?
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i163744899_35282.jpg
None of those rocks were down at the bottom last time we were there.

[CRASH]

Here's a few more Pics:

Dave starting WB with a full tank
http://www.fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dll/standard?pictid={8792F871-6823-41BA-B11C-DD51ED51691E}&exp=f&moddt=38747.7175233102

Paul


Dave, this angle makes your ass look fat.

[Paul S]

Did someone stack the waterall?
http://pic.piczo.com/img/i163744899_35282.jpg
None of those rocks were down at the bottom last time we were there.

No, it's actually more dug out & less stacked, if that's even possible. The rocks that you can see are well before the waterfall.

Paul

[KINGSIZE]

Lookin good guys! :wave:

[David Taylor]

not a good day for shocks
http://pic.funtigo.com/img/i163281207_13180.jpg


Shock update:
BBCS free replacment :)
7100 droped off at Bilstein today at lunch. 75.00 for a full rebuild. :)

[Jes]

Shock update:
BBCS free replacment :)
7100 droped off at Bilstein today at lunch. 75.00 for a full rebuild. :)

I blew mine.
You know if they sell a rebuild kit?

[David Taylor]

I blew mine.
You know if they sell a rebuild kit?

1-800-537-1085 Just ask for the rebuild department. They will hook you right up. They seem to like to help when you have the pricey ones.

[David Taylor]

Dave, this angle makes your ass look fat.

I have been feeling a bit bloated lately. I thought it was just water wait. So I went to see the doctor.
He told me to start working out with one of these more.

http://www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/0045242054169_4.jpg

I'm going to take his advice and see how I look in a few months.

[XJJPR]

OMG, You two use to be the last of the full bodied guys who drove their junk, now look at you. You guys just need big tires and you'd fit right in with the Texas rigs!

Looks fun!

hinkley

[CRASH]

OMG, You two use to be the last of the full bodied guys who drove their junk, now look at you. You guys just need big tires and you'd fit right in with the Texas rigs!

Looks fun!

hinkley


It's down to me and Jes still driving our full-bodied junk around!

[XJJPR]

It's down to me and Jes still driving our full-bodied junk around!

The last two you would ever have thought!

OMG, "this is going to get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it!"

A saying from what movie that fits this perfectly?

hinkley

[cracker]

OMG, "this is going to get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it!"

A saying from what movie that fits this perfectly?

hinkley

OMG, The Hunt for Red October?

[FarmerMatt]

Considering who this thread is about... "Dumb & Dumber", but I don't remember them saying it.

[Captain Ron]

Looks like fun.

So which one of you can I send the bill to? :D

--ron

[Goatman]

Looks like fun.

So which one of you can I send the bill to? :D

--ron

Ha! They have their own bills. :D

[Goatman]

So, what happened to you guys running Hwy 21?

[David Taylor]

So, what happened to you guys running Hwy 21?

I killed the front shock at the start of WB. I really didn't feel like driving all the way out there without any front shock action on one side. So we just stayed close.

[XJJPR]

OMG, The Hunt for Red October?


I can't believe someone got that!

hinkley