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Hell Hole run 3.0

  1. huck271 Subscriber
    #1265 May 2013, 9:01 PM

    Was there water running down the trail while you were running it? I assume the "2nd" water crossing is at the lake bed. How full was the lake? I didn't get to go this weekend so I was thinking of running up there in a week or two.



    Huck

  2. scoped Subscriber
    #1275 May 2013, 10:54 PM

    Lake was way low compared to last year

  3. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #1286 May 2013, 5:53 AM

    Sounds like fun. That trail is a long ways out there, takes forever to drive to it.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  4. Guest former user
    #1296 May 2013, 7:37 AM

    The time adds up with all 10 vehicles getting to the last crossing. 6 of the 10 not having done the trail before. Extra patience along with that.



    F = mu*M*a*10



    Big pluses to be proud of and is a testament to Trail Leader and the group:



    Great support and collaboration on obstacles

    Most of the group needed rock stacking

    Most ran the winch or received a hook, as mentioned by Brian

    Alot of new things learned (e.g., I'm not running that trail with 35s ever again.) 😀

    Hi Lift jack is your friend





    Hey Ray, sorry that SAR was about to go out and find you. :? I can relate....if you find one of snow run threads here. lol

  5. Guest former user
    #1306 May 2013, 9:09 AM

    We need to work out a Posse wives support group (aka don't panic, they're fine) if you guys keep making these late runs!

  6. BLTJeep Member Joined: March 2012
    #1316 May 2013, 9:26 AM

    $314 and change for the gear set from 4 Wheel Parts. It is on order and according to ARB who I already talked to, they are on backorder for at least a week or two... 😢



    I was lucky that my wife was at a small group meeting and only called when she got home at 1:00am to find me not home. By then I had cell service and told her I was on my way... Otherwise, she would have been on the phone having the sherriffs dept. looking for me 🙄

  7. Guest former user
    #1326 May 2013, 9:55 AM
    "Bender" wrote: We need to work out a Posse wives support group (aka don't panic, they're fine) if you guys keep making these late runs!



    This the third time in less than a year (that I know of) that posse members have been late getting off the trail. All of which were very close to sar activation. I agree with Bender we need a Posse wives support network. I have already told my wife not to hit the pannic button until 24 hours after I was supposed to be home.

  8. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #1336 May 2013, 10:47 AM

    I always tell my wife that I'm not sure when we will be home. You never know 4wheeling.



    Something dumb can stall you for hours. I tell her it's all part of the fun.



    But yes, a support network would be good.

    Um...what?
  9. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #1346 May 2013, 10:48 AM

    As late as you guys were, I figured something had happened for sure, ie. break down.

    Um...what?
  10. Guest former user
    #1356 May 2013, 10:52 AM
    "finder_87" wrote: I always tell my wife that I'm not sure when we will be home. You never know 4wheeling.

    Something dumb can stall you for hours. I tell her it's all part of the fun.



    I'm with you on this.



    I also reassure her that I always try to be prepared for the worst and the people that are with me are also prepared. It shouldn't be a big deal to spend a night in you rig on any run that you go on.

  11. Josh started this Subscriber
    #1366 May 2013, 4:05 PM

    We did not have a set exit time for this run. The main goal was to make it fun for all. I think we did that. Plus our pace kept it safe for both man and machine.

    Semper Fi
  12. Guest former user
    #1376 May 2013, 5:09 PM

    was a great run Josh

    would not hesitate to go again

    i think instead of a snorkel im goin with under armor

    was under jeep today OMG

    steering box

    lower control arm

    belly pan and

    gas tank skid will all be getting gaurds of some sort

    nothing major just scrapes and dents

  13. Guest former user
    #1386 May 2013, 7:03 PM
    "Wh1t3Nukle" wrote: The time adds up with all 10 vehicles getting to the last crossing. 6 of the 10 not having done the trail before. Extra patience along with that.

    F = mu*M*a*10

    Big pluses to be proud of and is a testament to Trail Leader and the group:

    Great support and collaboration on obstacles
    Most of the group needed rock stacking
    Most ran the winch or received a hook, as mentioned by Brian
    Alot of new things learned (e.g., I'm not running that trail with 35s ever again.) 😀
    Hi Lift jack is your friend


    Hey Ray, sorry that SAR was about to go out and find you. :? I can relate....if you find one of snow run threads here. lol



    Carl my wife is a seasoned wheeler and knows what can happen. My buddy Gregs wife on the other hand, not so much. She was frantic. I felt so bad. So my better half basically called it in to relieve her.. All is well, but there was a milk carton with a missing persons posting... lol, I'll post a pic.

  14. Guest former user
    #1396 May 2013, 7:34 PM
    "Rayzor" wrote: was a great run Josh
    would not hesitate to go again
    i think instead of a snorkel im goin with under armor
    was under jeep today OMG
    steering box
    lower control arm
    belly pan and
    gas tank skid will all be getting gaurds of some sort
    nothing major just scrapes and dents



    I kept hearing something rattling around on the way home, I'm thinking it was something to do with my E brake. I'm with you on the body armor, this trail is a great justification for it.. Guess I'll add it to my growing list of must haves lol..

  15. Guest former user
    #1406 May 2013, 9:57 PM

    lol nice one Ray. Bummer about Greg. Hope he comes again though! He helped alot.



    A few of you may need to check that E-brake.... 😛





    Here's a couple pics I took. I'm working on some video, but it's mostly of Richie taking of me and Rick. I mean, you guys just left us in the dust. 🍺



















    Rick decided to take drag b/c he wanted to be sure he would see the sliders hold (his welds) hold up to all the trail clearing I was doing. 😁

  16. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #1416 May 2013, 10:22 PM

    I'm glad you guys had fun!! That's all that matters.

    Um...what?
  17. scoped Subscriber
    #1427 May 2013, 3:58 PM

    Well hell hole may have got a piece of me - after a bad vibration on the way home in the 45-60mph range- I tightened up a rear driver shock that was loose and a passenger front LCA that was loose and that took away all the extra noise - I got all my tires balanced today and no fix - I'm thinking my rear driveshaft which at this point puts me at a maybe for the strawberry as I'm not getting a new driveshaft before then.

  18. Guest former user
    #1437 May 2013, 5:50 PM

    I've been holding out. I took a zinger in my rear DS. Pulled it out tonight and got a good retube quote from SAC Driveline services (65.5" of 4" OD .085" tk) $200.



    Thanks to Jeff for finding it BC I ignored it driving. Lol





    BTW John and Rayzor did good by bringing their wives. Hahah

    Attached files

  19. Guest former user
    #1447 May 2013, 7:23 PM

    Wow...I'm impressed. Lots of carnage on this run!

  20. scoped Subscriber
    #1457 May 2013, 7:54 PM

    Ive still got the stocker on the rear so im do for an upgraded unit - probably get a coast to match the front - although i have not gone through the front ujoints yet. I feel it in the steering wheel and it kinda changes when throttle is applied (dissipates some). Though my rear is pretty thrashed and i think it is now missing a weight so im about 95% sure thats the problem

  21. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #14722 May 2013, 7:58 AM

    Where's Kevin for a clean up on aisle 3?



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    Kathleen and Brad
  22. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #14822 May 2013, 12:03 PM

    I fixed it!! VP to the rescue!!!

    Um...what?

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