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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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When should we expect some 35s on that thing?
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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When should we expect some 35s on that thing?
hopefully around summer time. Need to get the long arms, no lift relocators, and 2" shackles beforeI even think about running them lol. Alot's going to happen to it: SYE, stiffeners, custom rock sliders, etc.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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All set and ready for Winterfest! Leaving in a few hours

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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Break a shaft!
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 12:27 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Break a shaft!
Haha! We'll see, first time out with the lockers
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Break a shaft!
Broke a bit more than just the shaft...
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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aww snap!
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 03:19 PM
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Ouch....
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 05:06 PM
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I appreciate the enthusiasm and following orders. Move on!
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Broke the driver side axle shaft, which ripped the lower ball joint in half and bent the upper's stud.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 07:01 AM
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Are there videos of you wheeling? I feel like that would be entertaining to watch.

Did you fix it on the trail, or get it towed? How'd you like the locked/locked life? Empowering, isn't it?
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Battle
Are there videos of you wheeling? I feel like that would be entertaining to watch.

Did you fix it on the trail, or get it towed? How'd you like the locked/locked life? Empowering, isn't it?
Unfortunately I'm the "camera man" in our group. So there isn't much of me actually wheeling. Not really any videos either, I've posted all I have on Facebook and am slowly posting them on Instagram.

We fixed it there on the trail, actually had to leave it overt night because I had to get ball joints (which were still under warranty and saved me $100). Slapped a new shaft in and pounded the ball joints in with a hammer because my stupid *** forgot the rental press. Didn't do anymore wheeling to be safe and drove home fine going 70.

I'm liking the lockers. Front really doesn't do anything, but I'm use to the rear now with the tight turns and the spinning of 2 tires lol.
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Break a shaft!
Originally Posted by Doove
Broke a bit more than just the shaft
LOL!!! Way to jinx him, that was good!
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Old Mar 28, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Default Winterfest2017 Pictures Day 1

It's been a minute, never uploaded the pictures I took.
About to head out with Bub and his V8 swapped XJ.
Met up with Mike and his ZJ. AWD locked F&R is not fun in turns


Left to right: AresFab, Brandon, Jon, and Mike Mid-trail stop


Picture doesn't really do it justice.


We got lost in the dunes



Sam's poor Explorer


4x4 stopped working, uphill climb, bald center tires, pissing tranny fluid... this was fun

Used a tree as a pivot.
He didn't get much farther, I had to winch him up eventually.
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