Concerned about how built your rig is?

Lowrange2 · May 9, 2017

I've heard from multiple potential attendees this year and previous years that they've been hesitant to attend because Harlan is a big bad wheeling park and they're afraid their Jeep just won't be able to keep up. I assure them that there's something for everyone in Harlan but I'd like to put some pictures of rigs here to refer folks to.

Truly, there's something for everyone. If you aren't worried about body damage then you can likely follow the big boys through most of the tougher stuff.

Last year I brought my average built XJ on 33's and did 70% of what I normally do in my locked trail rig on 35's.

I'll be in the YJ this year. I spent several years ago following around my friends on 40's in my XJ on 35's, so don't be concerned. There's usually a bypass around the hard stuff and folks will let you know what you're getting into before you're past the point of no return.

So, post a photo of your rig and of it on obstacles in Harlan from previous years for the new guys.

Ghost · May 9, 2017

Here is one from 2015 of Wade and I going up Fish Fossil.

chuck619120 · May 10, 2017

Well this is what I am planning on driving down with:

No pics but done a few trails with 29" tires before. A few dents, so no worries about that. Not gonna tear it up bad, just wanna have a good time. I am sure some one will run moderate trails with me, who knows I may try some harder ones LOL. Can't wait to do this.

31" tires, aussie lockers front and rear, stock gears(lol), and not much else

043500 · May 10, 2017

There's plenty to do for with your rig up there.

No one will put you where you'd get into danger.

IllianaXJ · May 10, 2017

Yep. I had a blast a couple years back on 31s and a front locker. Harlan in a small rig is more about making sure you are mechanically squared away, the mountain can be unforgiving on cooling systems and brakes.

043500 · May 10, 2017

My MJ is on 37's and locked at both ends. Red YJ (Carmine) is on 33's and locked at both ends and he follows me pretty much everywhere. This is our once a year trip (Florida folks).

Ghost · May 10, 2017

The little YJ that could.....

043500 · May 10, 2017

Carmine has new springs and has rock sliders this year. I think he wants revenge on Fish Fossil.

Ghost · May 10, 2017

I want revenge on the exit.... I also would like to actually get in Lions Den when there is a crap ton of people already in it or broke in it.

043500 · May 10, 2017

I want the exit too. One of us should have made it dammit!

cabjeepster · May 11, 2017

33's locked front and rear.

Cottontail · May 11, 2017

I've never left Harlan with anything less than a smile on my face.

About 5.5" and 32" tires.

Sure there are places I can't go, but the places I want to go - I can. I've run both upper and middle rock gardens and pretty much all the main roads. A good part of going to Harlan is as much the scenery and the access trails as it is the obstacles. Pretty much anyone can do the bottom 3rd of lower rock garden. Once you've made the trip to the train shed, to Helicopter Pad for the view, and to Hawkeye Overlook for the sunset, you'll understand why Harlan is attractive.

Cottontail · May 12, 2017

chuck619120 said:
http://s463.photobucket.com/user/yjchuck/media/000_0259_zpsrbwqvbjf.jpg.html

31" tires, aussie lockers front and rear, stock gears(lol), and not much else

That was my set up for the first 4 trips to Harlan (except I had 4.10s). No worries at all!

Cottontail · May 12, 2017

Just a couple more- from about 5 years ago, when I was on 31s and open/open and only lifted 3 1/2"

Start of lower rock garden

Getting ready to come out of middle rock garden

cabz · May 13, 2017

043500 said:
Carmine has new springs and has rock sliders this year. I think he wants revenge on Fish Fossil.

Damn skippy!:rof:

UNCC_99XJ · May 19, 2017

4.5" lift, 33's and locked front.

Run this setup at Harlan for several years now and have a blast every time.

wheelin99s · Jun 6, 2017

UNCC_99XJ said:
4.5" lift, 33's and locked front.

That's the same setup as me, did u bash your rock sliders or anything like that with only 4.5" lift?

Run this setup at Harlan for several years now and have a blast every time.

Ghost · Jun 6, 2017

Depending on the trails an lines yes.

UNCC_99XJ · Jun 6, 2017

Ghost said:
Depending on the trails an lines yes.

It's like you were watching me or something

I've definitely put the sliders through their paces. Haven't really beat on the front and rear skids though, always manage to miss those.

Oddly enough, I don't have a t-case skid. I should probably change that

Ghost · Jun 6, 2017

UNCC_99XJ said:
It's like you were watching me or something

I've definitely put the sliders through their paces. Haven't really beat on the front and rear skids though, always manage to miss those.

Oddly enough, I don't have a t-case skid. I should probably change that

Maybe not you but I have seen a few built like yours on the trails you know.....

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