Helping out the little guys.

[andersonbc]

I ran across these guys this weekend. They got stuck in a mud pit after they broke the rear axle and steering linkage all at once.

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[chaz0_man0]

very nice of you! lol... First time putting the winch to the test?

 

[Marlon_JB2]

\/ LOL. Nice of you to help them out, hehe, they'll never admit to it.

 

[andersonbc]

First time putting the winch to the test?

Close, I got stuck myself 5 minutes prior. The combination of a muddy creek, steep incline (and one big ass tree root) got the better of me

\/ LOL. Nice of you to help them out, hehe, they'll never admit to it.

Maybe I could use it as blackmail

 

[Marlon_JB2]

First time putting the winch to the test?

Close, I got stuck myself 5 minutes prior. The combination of a muddy creek, steep incline (and one big ass tree root) got the better of me

\/ LOL. Nice of you to help them out, hehe, they'll never admit to it.

Maybe I could use it as blackmail

hehe, hopefully they won't twist the story around...

"I broke my axles and steering linkage strapping this Liberty out that thought it could offroad."

:-s

Go KJ!

 

[grogiefrog]

This needs to get posted on JU! =D>

 

[jpjeeper2000]

Well he cant what was behind him when he broke his axle and other stuff!!I also think that he said that he used his winch what five times?

 

[chaz0_man0]

hehe, hopefully they won't twist the story around...

"I broke my axles and steering linkage strapping this Liberty out that thought it could offroad."



Go KJ!

ITs a likely story... LMAO...

 

[grogiefrog]

So what did they do with the busted Jeep? How far in where you guys?

 

[andersonbc]

The guy seemed to really know his stuff. He had just finished a frame-up restoration (5 years total). This was actually the first time he had taken it out, so I guess it's normal to have a few problems. As I was leaving I heard him say something about using a wheel lug nut to fix the steering.

We were pretty far in. I wouldn't be surprised if he made it out before I did! Those guys saved my ass shortly thereafter when my vehicle started sliding sideways in a muddy spot. They ran over, in the middle of fixing their Jeep, and kept my Libby from sliding into a tree as I backed out. It took me about an hour to get back to an access road. I guess that is to be expected when you have to use a winch to get into an area

The good thing about this whole experience is when my wife, who admitted to having tons of fun, told me we should fast-track the wheels, tires, and rear locker. It's a great when your wife (translation: financial officer) gives you the OK to spend a couple grand!

 

[dnm45227]

Did you thraten to leave her out there unless she signed a blank check?

 

[grogiefrog]

The guy seemed to really know his stuff. He had just finished a frame-up restoration (5 years total). This was actually the first time he had taken it out, so I guess it's normal to have a few problems. As I was leaving I heard him say something about using a wheel lug nut to fix the steering.

We were pretty far in. I wouldn't be surprised if he made it out before I did! Those guys saved my ass shortly thereafter when my vehicle started sliding sideways in a muddy spot. They ran over, in the middle of fixing their Jeep, and kept my Libby from sliding into a tree as I backed out. It took me about an hour to get back to an access road. I guess that is to be expected when you have to use a winch to get into an area !

That was cool of them. That must have been some mud! Good post!

The good thing about this whole experience is when my wife, who admitted to having tons of fun, told me we should fast-track the wheels, tires, and rear locker. It's a great when your wife (translation: financial officer) gives you the OK to spend a couple grand!

Funny! I know what you mean!

 

[andersonbc]

Did you thraten to leave her out there unless she signed a blank check?

Ha, lol! I think that would have gotten me in trouble ](*,)

Funny! I know what you mean!

Yeah, it's better to have her on my side!

She still rolls here eyes when I buy parts for my Nitro RC hobby. She told me that at least she can ride inside this truck