Was running with the Jeeps from the MIJC again, and had a great time. We went to Washita Offroad Trails, and this was my first time there. The place is great. A lot of rocks, boulders and gravel. It rained both nights, but the trails were great even after the rain. Lots of challenges and I look forward to returning. We started with 6 Jeeps and my M. We ended with two Jeeps, and my now noise M. One of the Jeeps went home after one day of wheeling, and three of the Jeeps suffered difficulties, one Fuel pump, one blew both front axle U-Joints, and one a broken front spring. My M suffered another broken exhaust manifold, this time the drivers side. Came down on a rock again, and smashed the exhaust flat to the frame and snapped off the end of the manifold. I've got to find a better way to route the M's exhaust outboard of the frame rails, as there is no way to get them both past the transfercase. Perhaps my truck needs taller tires to get better boulder clearance?
In the third Photo, you will see the "base camp" in the distance between the two guys on the rocks. That's about 1.5 miles away as the crow flies.
Pictures 7 and 8 are of the Creek Trail where I busted the exhaust (Video 08)
Pictures 9 through 12 are of the Waterfall where Jim broke his front axle U-Joints (Picture 13)
I've uploaded a few videos as well they are below this text. 09/05-06//2009
