WJ - first trail ride
 

I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html

It was Gavin's first experience jeeping and he was thrilled. He couldn't
stop laughing he was so excited. No bump was too big and no mudhole was too
deep for this little guy. He really wanted to "get stuck really bad", "blow
out all four tires", and "roll over"!

Despite having 'soccer mom' highway tires (Goodyear Eagle LS), the jeep was
unstoppable. The H.O. 4.7 V8, Quadra Drive transfer case, and progressive
locking axles are a great combination. We encountered lots of melting snow
and huge mudholes on top of the mountain. No problem for this jeep!

The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.

After dinner, Gavin's father asked me to read him a book at bedtime. Tossed
aside the kiddy books and pulled out Foster's "The Story of Jeep". Looks
the future of jeeping is secure, with another fanatic joining our ranks.
--
Best regards,
Dave Rose
Cactus Cowboy
Big Wonderful Wyoming
'49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
'62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
'98 XJ Sport
'04 WJ Limited 4.7 H.O.
O|||||||O

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:45:06 -0600, "cactuscowboy"
<cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote:

>I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
>nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
>north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
>southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
>within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
>http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html

Nice link - I think I would like to visit that area. See any horses?

>The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
>gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
>totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.

Not really smart, especially with a little kid along.

ALWAYS investigate a significant mudhole with a stick or by wading if
you are unsure of how deep it is or what lies beneath. Hitting a
"sippy hole" or submerged rock or log at speed will ruin your truck
and your day.

ALWAYS proceed at a reasonable (slow) speed so the water does not
drown the engine electrical system or cause major hydrolock
destruction. The Jeep commercials do not represent correct offroad
driving, as fun as they are to watch.

Glad you had a good time tho. Keep the kid interested. Maybe he'll
want to restore a beater Rubicon when he becomes a teenager.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:45:06 -0600, "cactuscowboy"
<cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote:

>I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
>nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
>north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
>southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
>within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
>http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html

Nice link - I think I would like to visit that area. See any horses?

>The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
>gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
>totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.

Not really smart, especially with a little kid along.

ALWAYS investigate a significant mudhole with a stick or by wading if
you are unsure of how deep it is or what lies beneath. Hitting a
"sippy hole" or submerged rock or log at speed will ruin your truck
and your day.

ALWAYS proceed at a reasonable (slow) speed so the water does not
drown the engine electrical system or cause major hydrolock
destruction. The Jeep commercials do not represent correct offroad
driving, as fun as they are to watch.

Glad you had a good time tho. Keep the kid interested. Maybe he'll
want to restore a beater Rubicon when he becomes a teenager.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:45:06 -0600, "cactuscowboy"
<cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote:

>I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
>nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
>north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
>southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
>within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
>http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html

Nice link - I think I would like to visit that area. See any horses?

>The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
>gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
>totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.

Not really smart, especially with a little kid along.

ALWAYS investigate a significant mudhole with a stick or by wading if
you are unsure of how deep it is or what lies beneath. Hitting a
"sippy hole" or submerged rock or log at speed will ruin your truck
and your day.

ALWAYS proceed at a reasonable (slow) speed so the water does not
drown the engine electrical system or cause major hydrolock
destruction. The Jeep commercials do not represent correct offroad
driving, as fun as they are to watch.

Glad you had a good time tho. Keep the kid interested. Maybe he'll
want to restore a beater Rubicon when he becomes a teenager.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:45:06 -0600, "cactuscowboy"
<cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote:

>I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
>nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
>north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
>southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
>within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
>http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html

Nice link - I think I would like to visit that area. See any horses?

>The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
>gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
>totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.

Not really smart, especially with a little kid along.

ALWAYS investigate a significant mudhole with a stick or by wading if
you are unsure of how deep it is or what lies beneath. Hitting a
"sippy hole" or submerged rock or log at speed will ruin your truck
and your day.

ALWAYS proceed at a reasonable (slow) speed so the water does not
drown the engine electrical system or cause major hydrolock
destruction. The Jeep commercials do not represent correct offroad
driving, as fun as they are to watch.

Glad you had a good time tho. Keep the kid interested. Maybe he'll
want to restore a beater Rubicon when he becomes a teenager.



John Davies
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

Fun eh!

You should check where your air intake comes in before too many water
crossings.

Some have a ram air scoop just below the headlight. This means if water
comes that high, the engine will ingest it.

If you are running at high rpm and the engine takes in water, BLAM, no
more engine. If you are running at low rpm and the engine takes in
water, it will just hydrolock and stop hopefully without blowing any
pistons out.

This Jeeper was running at low rpm and only got hydrolocked, no damage
once we emptied the water out.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292076845

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cactuscowboy wrote:
>
> I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
> nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
> north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
> southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
> within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
> http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html
>
> It was Gavin's first experience jeeping and he was thrilled. He couldn't
> stop laughing he was so excited. No bump was too big and no mudhole was too
> deep for this little guy. He really wanted to "get stuck really bad", "blow
> out all four tires", and "roll over"!
>
> Despite having 'soccer mom' highway tires (Goodyear Eagle LS), the jeep was
> unstoppable. The H.O. 4.7 V8, Quadra Drive transfer case, and progressive
> locking axles are a great combination. We encountered lots of melting snow
> and huge mudholes on top of the mountain. No problem for this jeep!
>
> The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
> gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
> totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.
>
> After dinner, Gavin's father asked me to read him a book at bedtime. Tossed
> aside the kiddy books and pulled out Foster's "The Story of Jeep". Looks
> the future of jeeping is secure, with another fanatic joining our ranks.
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> '04 WJ Limited 4.7 H.O.
> O|||||||O

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

Fun eh!

You should check where your air intake comes in before too many water
crossings.

Some have a ram air scoop just below the headlight. This means if water
comes that high, the engine will ingest it.

If you are running at high rpm and the engine takes in water, BLAM, no
more engine. If you are running at low rpm and the engine takes in
water, it will just hydrolock and stop hopefully without blowing any
pistons out.

This Jeeper was running at low rpm and only got hydrolocked, no damage
once we emptied the water out.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292076845

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cactuscowboy wrote:
>
> I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
> nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
> north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
> southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
> within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
> http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html
>
> It was Gavin's first experience jeeping and he was thrilled. He couldn't
> stop laughing he was so excited. No bump was too big and no mudhole was too
> deep for this little guy. He really wanted to "get stuck really bad", "blow
> out all four tires", and "roll over"!
>
> Despite having 'soccer mom' highway tires (Goodyear Eagle LS), the jeep was
> unstoppable. The H.O. 4.7 V8, Quadra Drive transfer case, and progressive
> locking axles are a great combination. We encountered lots of melting snow
> and huge mudholes on top of the mountain. No problem for this jeep!
>
> The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
> gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
> totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.
>
> After dinner, Gavin's father asked me to read him a book at bedtime. Tossed
> aside the kiddy books and pulled out Foster's "The Story of Jeep". Looks
> the future of jeeping is secure, with another fanatic joining our ranks.
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> '04 WJ Limited 4.7 H.O.
> O|||||||O

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

Fun eh!

You should check where your air intake comes in before too many water
crossings.

Some have a ram air scoop just below the headlight. This means if water
comes that high, the engine will ingest it.

If you are running at high rpm and the engine takes in water, BLAM, no
more engine. If you are running at low rpm and the engine takes in
water, it will just hydrolock and stop hopefully without blowing any
pistons out.

This Jeeper was running at low rpm and only got hydrolocked, no damage
once we emptied the water out.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292076845

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cactuscowboy wrote:
>
> I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
> nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
> north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
> southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
> within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
> http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html
>
> It was Gavin's first experience jeeping and he was thrilled. He couldn't
> stop laughing he was so excited. No bump was too big and no mudhole was too
> deep for this little guy. He really wanted to "get stuck really bad", "blow
> out all four tires", and "roll over"!
>
> Despite having 'soccer mom' highway tires (Goodyear Eagle LS), the jeep was
> unstoppable. The H.O. 4.7 V8, Quadra Drive transfer case, and progressive
> locking axles are a great combination. We encountered lots of melting snow
> and huge mudholes on top of the mountain. No problem for this jeep!
>
> The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
> gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
> totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.
>
> After dinner, Gavin's father asked me to read him a book at bedtime. Tossed
> aside the kiddy books and pulled out Foster's "The Story of Jeep". Looks
> the future of jeeping is secure, with another fanatic joining our ranks.
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> '04 WJ Limited 4.7 H.O.
> O|||||||O

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

Fun eh!

You should check where your air intake comes in before too many water
crossings.

Some have a ram air scoop just below the headlight. This means if water
comes that high, the engine will ingest it.

If you are running at high rpm and the engine takes in water, BLAM, no
more engine. If you are running at low rpm and the engine takes in
water, it will just hydrolock and stop hopefully without blowing any
pistons out.

This Jeeper was running at low rpm and only got hydrolocked, no damage
once we emptied the water out.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292076845

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

cactuscowboy wrote:
>
> I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year old
> nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
> north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
> southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
> within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
> http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html
>
> It was Gavin's first experience jeeping and he was thrilled. He couldn't
> stop laughing he was so excited. No bump was too big and no mudhole was too
> deep for this little guy. He really wanted to "get stuck really bad", "blow
> out all four tires", and "roll over"!
>
> Despite having 'soccer mom' highway tires (Goodyear Eagle LS), the jeep was
> unstoppable. The H.O. 4.7 V8, Quadra Drive transfer case, and progressive
> locking axles are a great combination. We encountered lots of melting snow
> and huge mudholes on top of the mountain. No problem for this jeep!
>
> The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
> gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
> totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.
>
> After dinner, Gavin's father asked me to read him a book at bedtime. Tossed
> aside the kiddy books and pulled out Foster's "The Story of Jeep". Looks
> the future of jeeping is secure, with another fanatic joining our ranks.
> --
> Best regards,
> Dave Rose
> Cactus Cowboy
> Big Wonderful Wyoming
> '49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
> '62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
> '98 XJ Sport
> '04 WJ Limited 4.7 H.O.
> O|||||||O

Re: WJ - first trail ride
 

We did see about 20~30 wild horses, including some frisky newborns running
around. It's always fascinating to watch them.

The big mud puddle was shallow and predictable. Hit it at the right speed
and water sprays over the top of the jeep. No worry about choking the
engine and destroying it.

My brother-in-law (a very uptight and overly serious individual) was
definitely freaked out during the entire trail ride. My nephew was thrilled
beyond words. Lots of fun!

Gavin has spotted the '62 Willys pickup in the garage. He's insistent upon
helping me "take apart Willy" tomorrow night. I'm sure his little fingers
will be stained with grease by the time we're done.

Best regards,
Dave Rose
Cactus Cowboy
Big Wonderful Wyoming
'49 Willys Pickup (parts truck)
'62 Willys Pickup 4WD 226
'98 XJ Sport
'04 WJ Limited 4.7 H.O.
O|||||||O

"John Davies" <saab95aerowagon@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:5idrc0d6dvjo5e1nbptgdh17qvito10jta@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:45:06 -0600, "cactuscowboy"
> <cactuscowboy@bresnan.net> wrote:
>
> >I took my new WJ out 4-wheeling on Sunday for the first time. My 6 year
old
> >nephew Gavin and his father came along. I choose the Sykes Ridge trail
> >north of Lovell, WY for the maiden voyage. This trail climbs up the
> >southern flank of East Pryor Mountain in Montana. The entire route is
> >within the Pryor Wild Horse range. See this link:
> >http://www.kbrhorse.net/wclo/blmdak01.html
>
> Nice link - I think I would like to visit that area. See any horses?
>
> >The grand finale was a giant 100' long mudhole on the Sage Creek road. I
> >gunned the engine and roared through it with a huge wave of muddy water
> >totally enveloping the jeep. Couldn't see a thing out the windshield.
>
> Not really smart, especially with a little kid along.
>
> ALWAYS investigate a significant mudhole with a stick or by wading if
> you are unsure of how deep it is or what lies beneath. Hitting a
> "sippy hole" or submerged rock or log at speed will ruin your truck
> and your day.
>
> ALWAYS proceed at a reasonable (slow) speed so the water does not
> drown the engine electrical system or cause major hydrolock
> destruction. The Jeep commercials do not represent correct offroad
> driving, as fun as they are to watch.
>
> Glad you had a good time tho. Keep the kid interested. Maybe he'll
> want to restore a beater Rubicon when he becomes a teenager.
>
>
>
> John Davies
> http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
> '96 Lexus LX450
> '00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
> Spokane WA USA