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Day 3 Outing

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:52 am
by DiscoDino
Well, after getting my new 35x10.5x15 ETs on, I decided to go test them and push the limits of my truck before I justify any Maxi-Drive components (that are going to be my X-Mas gift to me).

Highlights are great articulation allround with the 2" OME lift, 2" body lift, and Rangie Spares flares...however, I need to extend my rear bump-stops some 2-3" more.

The tires are a MASSIVE improvement over the 32" TSLs I was running.

Here are Some pics:

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:54 am
by DiscoDino
Good Approach/Departure angles to boost:

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:56 am
by DiscoDino
Got to a sweet looking pond. This is September, so if there is still water in this, that means the ground is STICKY! Needless to say, we got stuck (no front ARB)

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:58 am
by DiscoDino
After trying to drive out and breaking a front short-side axle, then using the pull-pal which got bent, we tried to hammer a steel pole we found lying loose into the ground as an anchor:

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 2:00 am
by DiscoDino
The "home-made" anchor before and after.

FYI: I had to call a friend of mine that is working in construction to get a 6 wheel drive truck to recover me. When that was not able to find traction, we had to use my M8274-50 with a snatch block to get me out. Great Winch.

Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 7:46 am
by HSV Rangie
Looking good.
Michael.