Jeff Strickland

The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse.




"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse.




"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

The size and weight of the lumber is proportional to the expanse you want to
traverse.




"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

The danger is proportional as well.





"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

The danger is proportional as well.





"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

The danger is proportional as well.





"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com...
>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

The danger is proportional as well.





"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com...
>
> Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support a YJ
> safely?
>

Jeff Strickland

"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support
> > a YJ safely?
>
> This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or
> a
> spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go
> pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the
> ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you
> have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the
> like.
>
> Earle

Earle,

Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be
done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s
head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is
just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches
can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being
used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get
jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in
Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap.


There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here
has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure
that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you
wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need
modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search
the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around
an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of
obsticles as you come across them or fall into them.

Jeff Strickland

"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support
> > a YJ safely?
>
> This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or
> a
> spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go
> pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the
> ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you
> have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the
> like.
>
> Earle

Earle,

Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be
done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s
head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is
just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches
can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being
used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get
jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in
Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap.


There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here
has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure
that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you
wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need
modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search
the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around
an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of
obsticles as you come across them or fall into them.

Jeff Strickland

"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1178899240.852494.127900@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
On May 11, 9:43 am, "Earle Horton" <e...@angloburgues.usa> wrote:
> "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1178893445.469004.79750@e65g2000hsc.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > Does anyone in this group have experience using wooden or metalic
> > planks to get over tough obstacles? This would be a possible way to
> > get a stock jeep deep into tough trails without the cost of major
> > modifications (and not having to move rocks and ruin the fun for tall
> > lifted jeeps). I've heard of this being done for desert and jungle
> > expeditions. How thick a wooden plank would be needed to support
> > a YJ safely?
>
> This is an insane idea. What are you going to do when the plank breaks or
> a
> spinning tire sends it straight at someone's head? A stock Jeep can go
> pretty far too. "Desert and jungle expeditions" implies a convoy and the
> ability to carry lots of recovery equipment too. I suspect that what you
> have heard of consists of building a plank bridge over a sink hole or the
> like.
>
> Earle

Earle,

Point well taken. There are dangers or course but I think it can be
done with the right equipment and safety precautions. About someone´s
head, just make sure nobody is close and about a plank breaking, it is
just a matter of making it strong enough so it won't break. Winches
can be pretty dangerous too. I've read about metal sand planks being
used in sandy deserts and planks are used all the time as ramps to get
jeeps onto flat trailers. Also, Mark Smith crossed the Darien Gap in
Panama using 5 stock CJ7 jeeps using planks, for a bit on this see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_Gap.


There is no set answer to your quiry. I'm certain that almost everybody here
has had to find a log or board to put under a tire, but I'm also pretty sure
that the goal was only to get the respective tire out of a hole. If you
wanted to carry enough lumber to get you through everything, you'd need
modifications to your Jeep. You may as well install a lift kit and search
the local area for remedies when you get stuck. Better than hauling around
an assortment of boards, install a winch that can pull you off of or out of
obsticles as you come across them or fall into them.