That thing is sweet. It's got ARB lockers front and rear, dual air compressors in the cargo area, baja lights that actually pivot up and down. Very clean build, shame he fell into that tree before anyone caught it.
You are killin me! @ 42:15 Side loading that shackle, as well as no cable weight on the wire rope in case it snaps. I realize in that situation there was not much pull needed to get the jeep off the tree but never the less be careful.
The U.O.A. Group is usually quite good about safety, compared to some of the hodgepodge groups I've been where everyone is just all over. We keep bystanders out of the line of fire and take things slow and carefully. For the situation we were it, it was about the only part of the Jeep would could really hook to, and as you mentioned previously, it was only used to nudge the vehicle off the tree so line tension was low. I also run synthetic line for added safety as well in case of any time of failure. Curiously, how would you have hooked to the Jeep for a better approach?
Don't get me wrong, I probably would have done the same. Like I said doesn't look like you needed a whole lot of pull to get the jeep off the tree. If he had the trailer hitch to plug into the receiver that might have been a little better of an attach point. I didn't realize that was a synthetic rope being used. It was mostly the lack of a wire rope weight, ( when I thought it was wire rope.) I'm a crane mechanic so I always have to squawk at side loading a shackle even though it has to be done from time to time. Great video, by the way. It's hard to find good off road vids without annoying music! Out of curiosity it looked like it might have buckled the bumper during that pull... Or is that an optical illusion?? Or previous damage?
Johnny Clark The guy that owns it is in to Baja, functional Baja lights that can be pointed remotely, nice v8, dual air compressors for the air lockers, and I'm sure some other goodies
I don't want to talk smack, but he didn't seem comfortable in his rig. I need to get mine together, and maybe get my son and I to head down that way... so you guys can talk smack about me (it's been ages since I've been offroad).
That's a nice ZJ! Looks like it's running claytons long arms.
Larry's welding tips while putting zip ties on what appears to be Craig's mess.. priceless. LOL
Man that's a sweet ZJ!
Yes it is
Man you need to do a video walk of that ZJ! That's the exact look I want for my 98
That thing is sweet. It's got ARB lockers front and rear, dual air compressors in the cargo area, baja lights that actually pivot up and down. Very clean build, shame he fell into that tree before anyone caught it.
hahaha that tree will forever be known as where "Barno blew his window out" lol
nice set up on that ZJ
You are killin me! @ 42:15 Side loading that shackle, as well as no cable weight on the wire rope in case it snaps. I realize in that situation there was not much pull needed to get the jeep off the tree but never the less be careful.
The U.O.A. Group is usually quite good about safety, compared to some of the hodgepodge groups I've been where everyone is just all over. We keep bystanders out of the line of fire and take things slow and carefully. For the situation we were it, it was about the only part of the Jeep would could really hook to, and as you mentioned previously, it was only used to nudge the vehicle off the tree so line tension was low. I also run synthetic line for added safety as well in case of any time of failure. Curiously, how would you have hooked to the Jeep for a better approach?
Don't get me wrong, I probably would have done the same. Like I said doesn't look like you needed a whole lot of pull to get the jeep off the tree. If he had the trailer hitch to plug into the receiver that might have been a little better of an attach point. I didn't realize that was a synthetic rope being used. It was mostly the lack of a wire rope weight, ( when I thought it was wire rope.) I'm a crane mechanic so I always have to squawk at side loading a shackle even though it has to be done from time to time. Great video, by the way. It's hard to find good off road vids without annoying music! Out of curiosity it looked like it might have buckled the bumper during that pull... Or is that an optical illusion?? Or previous damage?
No worries, I do like to hear people's concerns. The bumper does look a little smashed, but I have a feeling it was there previously.
also can you give me some info on that zj?
Johnny Clark The guy that owns it is in to Baja, functional Baja lights that can be pointed remotely, nice v8, dual air compressors for the air lockers, and I'm sure some other goodies
how is the ne property, i had did a quick ride through last year when it was still free
tommy k it's not bad, every year it gets a little better
tommy k the sliwest ive ever gone through the ne side is like 50 (i stick to the speed track)... Appearently its cool to go slow too lol
looks like a blast!
what trail was that where y'all what going down the rocks in the 1st 14mins of the video
uhhh. you got an exact video time? i've got trail links in the description
Any contact info for the owner of the ZJ? Really digging the bumper.!
would 33's be big enough for this stuff?
They've got easier lines to take and most of the time you can tell if it's a trail you can't take on. You'd be fine out here.
as always awesome video! Have you ever thought about doing a triangulated 4 link? I'm a little intimidated by the whole process.
Haven't really needed it. I'm pretty happy with my rear set-up as it flexes great and rides nice enough. It is quite the process though.
Damn wish I knew you were there. I was there for the last two days
This was back in October
ahh never mind lol
I can't believe that ford fit on trail 39 lol.
@ about 3:30 that guy just earned the nickname McQuiver! Welded a freaking injector line with s road flare!
Is the camera on some sort of dampened gimbal? I'd love to know what you're using if so. This would solve a problem I have.
Precisely, it's a gopro on a 2 axis gimbal, video here: th-cam.com/video/FzRI5B6Nn2M/w-d-xo.htmlm42s
What motor is in the red TJ? It sounds like a diesel.
I think it's just a turbo'd 2.5L with a bad exhaust leak, haha.
is that a turbo 2.5?
Johnny Clark yes indeed, turbo squirrel power
Great video man.. What camera/mount are you using on the front window?
gopro hero 4 on a Feiyu Tech 2 axis gimbal. I talk about it a bit in this video th-cam.com/video/FzRI5B6Nn2M/w-d-xo.htmlm42s
the f150 was impressive.
Was this the FJ driver's first outing?
The FJ has been around before, just got hung up on the line he took, little easier in a flexy jeep, haha
I don't want to talk smack, but he didn't seem comfortable in his rig.
I need to get mine together, and maybe get my son and I to head down that way... so you guys can talk smack about me (it's been ages since I've been offroad).
trusses and lockers are in your near future that's for sure
Gray Goose has lockers front and rear :^)