Superstition run

[some_odd_girl]

Oh... well, I'm still learning what to watch for. And it looked like an all-around dangerous thing to attempt.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Well this sport is inherently dangerous and I think one thing to keep in mind is that we all voluntarily choose this sport time and time again when we go out. It's always easy to blame a spotter, or a bad driver, or this or that. What it really boils down to though is that its your personal decision to go out, with your rig modified the way you have it, and knowing that this is a dangerous sport it is our responsibility to make sure our trucks are safe for use on the type of trails we plan to attempt. Am I saying that everyone should build a full rollcage in a rig before they take it out to the bunny trails? Absolutely not. Just a reminder to keep it safe out there, and to always keep in mind what you and your truck are capable of, and the safety needs for each class of trail. Also don't be afraid to be a jerk, if you don't trust the person spotting for you, don't be afraid to get someone up there whom you do trust. I know down here in the slick and wet spotters are often a must, and I will let just about anyone spot me (due to my rollcage and a lack of concern over body damage) but when it comes to the safety of others in my rig or a serious obstacle, there are only a few people I trust in the really sticky situations.

Jim, sorry about the truck buddy, but am super glad you made it out without any major injuries, I witnessed a similar roll at River Rock a few years back in a non caged pickup, and he ended up chopping off the roof and putting in a cage and driving it as is. Good luck with whatever direction you decide for the truck!

[RobT2K]

That video is crazy!! I'm very glad Jim made it out of that ok. Why did the passenger door fly open? Good thing there wasn't a passenger in there with him.

[Smiling_Jim]

Yea, It was definitely not the line I wanted. Russ's line may have worked, if I had taken it earlier. Glad I had him spot instead of ride. I usually do better by squaring up before steep climbs or descents, and I wanted to go left and then right to square up before the notch, and that did not happen. The Jeep before me made then same line and rolled as well. I was trying not to duplicate his stunt, but oh well. The trail-boss ahead of the Jeep two wheeled it as well, but made it somehow.

I learned a few things from this, even after wheeling for decades: Just cause the trail-boss made it, does not mean you can or should try it. If the run is super steep, and the rocks roll downhill when kicked, then take a bypass. Lastly, 'Mall Tires' are not for level 4+ runs. I will go back to IROKS if I can ever afford them again.

Anyway, the rig is in the driveway, and I have jacked the roof back in place, pulled the seats, fenders, radiator, and am ready to cut the old top, and weld on a new one. Gonna buy some DOM tube, and add more metal to the rig. Gonna get a helmet, too. I'm not planning on doing that again, but I will be better prepared, if it does happen. The All Pro roll bar, and BigRocks bumper bar (and the Grace of God) saved my butt this time... Be Safe Guys...

[Crinale]

nice to hear from you Jim. much better than just speculating from a video. Glad all is well!

[Tankota]

I'm glad to hear that your keeping the truck Jim, its going to be crawling machine when you get it all back together. I was bummed that I didnt get to wheel with you this trip. Instead I spent the whole time chasing a certain little baja bug all over the desert, haha.

Speaking of that bug, here is a video that Isaac put together of his VW blasting around.

Baja Bug Playing at Superstition Mountain

[Tankota]

Way late, but here's a couple of pictures of the event.


On the trail.
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/Superstition2011013.jpg[/img]

Typical gearhead pose...
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/Superstition2011011.jpg[/img]

VW and Dodge trying to sneak in with the Toyotas.
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/Superstition2011044.jpg[/img]

Isaac took Anthonys wife (cant remember name) for a ride in the punch buggy, and almost lost a shock in the process.
[img width=800 height=449]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/Superstition2011041.jpg[/img]

Stuck Bug
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/Superstition2011023.jpg[/img]

Its hard to get out when you cant open the door!
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/Superstition2011048.jpg[/img]

My trans pooped out on the drive home, proabably from bombing around the sand dunes all weekend. So I went and got a longer/stronger W56 from the junkyard.
While I was at it, this and another reduction box, somehow mysteriously appeared....
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/IMG_20110126_212150.jpg[/img]

WHat the hell. TWO transfercases!
[img width=800 height=600]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh85/dieselzee/IMG_20110126_212058.jpg[/img]

[Smiling_Jim]

Mmmm, 6" driveshaft?

[some_odd_girl]

Nice pics! I like the bug

[Seanz0rz]

image completely unrelated:




yo dog, i heard you like low gears so we put a low range box on your low range box so you can crawl while you crawl!


or something like that...