June 16th Evans Creek trip

98CherokeeSport · 06-18-2009, 10:27 PM

So this last tuesday i headed up to Evans with another cherokee and a jeep rubicon. i have a front locker, the other cherokee had a front locker, and the rubicon had dual. there was absolutely no snow anywhere except for one spot..which i will later get to..

we started on the first trail (102) where Brian broke his winch cable. we headed up that and i got a dent in the drivers side rear quarter panel right by the tail light. that was the only damage on that trail. after the 102 we drove down the road a ways to the infamous 197. this is rated the hardest trail in Evans creek and i was itching to try it. the trail was very short and had two technical uphill rock sections. after a few different lines we all finally made it with no carnage. after that trail we were on a mission to find the rock slide somewhere in evans. we drove the 519, 520, 198, and 196 trails trying to find the rock slide but had no luck. we played around on some different stuff for a while then found the three step. the three step is three rock steps with a cliff on one side. the rubicon tried it and succeeded but i did not wanna try it at all because it was kind of sketchy.

all in all it was a great trip! i got one bigger dent and a few smaller ones on the rocker panels. on my way home i started feeling a vibration in the front end. when i got home i took the front tires off and found out that i blew the drivers side hub.

98CherokeeSport · 06-18-2009, 10:36 PM

here are some more...

98CherokeeSport · 06-18-2009, 10:43 PM

and more...

tampaviking · 06-19-2009, 07:00 PM

I don't even recognize that place.

98CherokeeSport · 06-19-2009, 11:46 PM

ya its a lot different without the snow. and we didnt run the trail that we ran when you and brian came. that trail is super boring when its dry. we found some better trails.

BuckB91XJ · 06-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Man that place don't look nothin like the winter wonderlaqnd I went to last time. Can't wait to go back down there now that it's snowfree. Brandon, was that kid in the other XJ with us on the snow run? Did you break aq front outer axle shaft, u-joint or what? Nice pics.

98CherokeeSport · 06-21-2009, 12:03 AM

ya that was the green cherokee we pulled everywhere. i broke the hub and thats it.

tampaviking · 06-21-2009, 10:22 AM

I need to get some bigger tires. So your buddy got some new tires and a front locker, and some recovery points. Must have been nice for him to make it everywhere on his own.

BuckB91XJ · 06-21-2009, 12:35 PM

Yeah, Bobby and I took turns pulling him up that whole first trail.

98CherokeeSport · 06-21-2009, 01:40 PM

ya it took him a little while longer than me and the rubicon but he made it everywhere we did. i was the only one who had to be pulled lol we found a tiny patch of snow way up high and i thought i would be cool and go through it in two wheel drive. i didnt know how deep it was and i got stuck lol the green jeep had to pull me out

BuckB91XJ · 06-21-2009, 01:59 PM

Is your winch still broke?

98CherokeeSport · 06-23-2009, 01:58 AM

yes it is but i am in the process of getting a new solenoid for it.

06-18-2009, 10:27 PM	#1
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	June 16th Evans Creek trip So this last tuesday i headed up to Evans with another cherokee and a jeep rubicon. i have a front locker, the other cherokee had a front locker, and the rubicon had dual. there was absolutely no snow anywhere except for one spot..which i will later get to.. we started on the first trail (102) where Brian broke his winch cable. we headed up that and i got a dent in the drivers side rear quarter panel right by the tail light. that was the only damage on that trail. after the 102 we drove down the road a ways to the infamous 197. this is rated the hardest trail in Evans creek and i was itching to try it. the trail was very short and had two technical uphill rock sections. after a few different lines we all finally made it with no carnage. after that trail we were on a mission to find the rock slide somewhere in evans. we drove the 519, 520, 198, and 196 trails trying to find the rock slide but had no luck. we played around on some different stuff for a while then found the three step. the three step is three rock steps with a cliff on one side. the rubicon tried it and succeeded but i did not wanna try it at all because it was kind of sketchy. all in all it was a great trip! i got one bigger dent and a few smaller ones on the rocker panels. on my way home i started feeling a vibration in the front end. when i got home i took the front tires off and found out that i blew the drivers side hub. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-18-2009, 10:36 PM	#2
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	here are some more... Attached Thumbnails Attached Images __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-18-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	and more... Attached Images __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 776 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	I don't even recognize that place. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

06-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#5
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	ya its a lot different without the snow. and we didnt run the trail that we ran when you and brian came. that trail is super boring when its dry. we found some better trails. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-20-2009, 10:01 PM	#6
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Man that place don't look nothin like the winter wonderlaqnd I went to last time. Can't wait to go back down there now that it's snowfree. Brandon, was that kid in the other XJ with us on the snow run? Did you break aq front outer axle shaft, u-joint or what? Nice pics. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-21-2009, 12:03 AM	#7
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	ya that was the green cherokee we pulled everywhere. i broke the hub and thats it. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-21-2009, 10:22 AM	#8
tampaviking Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Wa Posts: 776 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: dana 30 Rear Axle: dana 44 Tires: 35" BFG Muds Lift Specifications: 5" Misc Accessories: fixed lower control arms, HD trackbar and mount	I need to get some bigger tires. So your buddy got some new tires and a front locker, and some recovery points. Must have been nice for him to make it everywhere on his own. __________________ 87 30/44 with 4.88 gears, Aussie, Drop brackets too many junkyard upgrades

06-21-2009, 12:35 PM	#9
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Yeah, Bobby and I took turns pulling him up that whole first trail. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-21-2009, 01:40 PM	#10
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	ya it took him a little while longer than me and the rubicon but he made it everywhere we did. i was the only one who had to be pulled lol we found a tiny patch of snow way up high and i thought i would be cool and go through it in two wheel drive. i didnt know how deep it was and i got stuck lol the green jeep had to pull me out __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

06-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#11
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Is your winch still broke? __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

06-23-2009, 01:58 AM	#12
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	yes it is but i am in the process of getting a new solenoid for it. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

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