YJ front locker?
#121
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Re: Re: YJ front locker?
If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
Earle
"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
> cars.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> > I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> Wrangler
> > in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> places,
> > even with open differentials.
> >
> > Earle
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>
pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
Earle
"L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
> cars.
> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>
> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> > I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> Wrangler
> > in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> places,
> > even with open differentials.
> >
> > Earle
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>
#122
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Re: YJ front locker?
It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
like that doesn't it.
I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
parking lot come first snow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
> pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
> the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
> pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
> there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
>> cars.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
>> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
>>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
>> Wrangler
>>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
>> places,
>>> even with open differentials.
>>>
>>> Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
like that doesn't it.
I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
parking lot come first snow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
> pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
> the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
> pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
> there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
>> cars.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
>> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
>>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
>> Wrangler
>>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
>> places,
>>> even with open differentials.
>>>
>>> Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
#123
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Re: YJ front locker?
It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
like that doesn't it.
I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
parking lot come first snow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
> pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
> the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
> pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
> there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
>> cars.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
>> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
>>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
>> Wrangler
>>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
>> places,
>>> even with open differentials.
>>>
>>> Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
like that doesn't it.
I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
parking lot come first snow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
> pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
> the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
> pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
> there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
>> cars.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
>> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
>>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
>> Wrangler
>>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
>> places,
>>> even with open differentials.
>>>
>>> Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
#124
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Re: YJ front locker?
It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
like that doesn't it.
I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
parking lot come first snow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
> pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
> the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
> pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
> there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
>> cars.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
>> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
>>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
>> Wrangler
>>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
>> places,
>>> even with open differentials.
>>>
>>> Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
like that doesn't it.
I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
parking lot come first snow.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Earle Horton wrote:
> If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could have
> pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer with
> the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack is
> pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water and
> there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
>
> Earle
>
> "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
>> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most passenger
>> cars.
>> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>
>> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
>> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
>>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
>> Wrangler
>>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
>> places,
>>> even with open differentials.
>>>
>>> Earle
>>
>>
>> --
>> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>>
>
>
#125
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Re: YJ front locker?
I "practiced" in a 1962 Volkswagen sedan with five people in it, wow
thirty-five years ago or more. Lost it halfway down a long icy hill in
Western Massachusetts, women screaming in the back, guy in the middle
saying, "Easy Earle, you've got it now". Steer with the skid and you are
OK. The first time trying to slow with engine braking in a front drive car
was a surprise.
Cheers,
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:461c19b9$0$4000$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
> like that doesn't it.
>
> I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
>
> I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
> up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
> snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
> parking lot come first snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could
have
> > pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer
with
> > the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> > Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack
is
> > pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water
and
> > there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> >> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most
passenger
> >> cars.
> >> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> >> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> >>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> >> Wrangler
> >>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> >> places,
> >>> even with open differentials.
> >>>
> >>> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >>
> >
> >
thirty-five years ago or more. Lost it halfway down a long icy hill in
Western Massachusetts, women screaming in the back, guy in the middle
saying, "Easy Earle, you've got it now". Steer with the skid and you are
OK. The first time trying to slow with engine braking in a front drive car
was a surprise.
Cheers,
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:461c19b9$0$4000$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
> like that doesn't it.
>
> I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
>
> I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
> up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
> snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
> parking lot come first snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could
have
> > pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer
with
> > the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> > Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack
is
> > pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water
and
> > there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> >> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most
passenger
> >> cars.
> >> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> >> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> >>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> >> Wrangler
> >>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> >> places,
> >>> even with open differentials.
> >>>
> >>> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >>
> >
> >
#126
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: YJ front locker?
I "practiced" in a 1962 Volkswagen sedan with five people in it, wow
thirty-five years ago or more. Lost it halfway down a long icy hill in
Western Massachusetts, women screaming in the back, guy in the middle
saying, "Easy Earle, you've got it now". Steer with the skid and you are
OK. The first time trying to slow with engine braking in a front drive car
was a surprise.
Cheers,
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:461c19b9$0$4000$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
> like that doesn't it.
>
> I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
>
> I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
> up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
> snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
> parking lot come first snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could
have
> > pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer
with
> > the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> > Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack
is
> > pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water
and
> > there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> >> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most
passenger
> >> cars.
> >> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> >> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> >>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> >> Wrangler
> >>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> >> places,
> >>> even with open differentials.
> >>>
> >>> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >>
> >
> >
thirty-five years ago or more. Lost it halfway down a long icy hill in
Western Massachusetts, women screaming in the back, guy in the middle
saying, "Easy Earle, you've got it now". Steer with the skid and you are
OK. The first time trying to slow with engine braking in a front drive car
was a surprise.
Cheers,
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:461c19b9$0$4000$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
> like that doesn't it.
>
> I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
>
> I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
> up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
> snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
> parking lot come first snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could
have
> > pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer
with
> > the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> > Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack
is
> > pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water
and
> > there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> >> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most
passenger
> >> cars.
> >> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> >> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> >>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> >> Wrangler
> >>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> >> places,
> >>> even with open differentials.
> >>>
> >>> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >>
> >
> >
#127
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: YJ front locker?
I "practiced" in a 1962 Volkswagen sedan with five people in it, wow
thirty-five years ago or more. Lost it halfway down a long icy hill in
Western Massachusetts, women screaming in the back, guy in the middle
saying, "Easy Earle, you've got it now". Steer with the skid and you are
OK. The first time trying to slow with engine braking in a front drive car
was a surprise.
Cheers,
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:461c19b9$0$4000$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
> like that doesn't it.
>
> I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
>
> I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
> up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
> snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
> parking lot come first snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could
have
> > pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer
with
> > the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> > Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack
is
> > pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water
and
> > there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> >> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most
passenger
> >> cars.
> >> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> >> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> >>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> >> Wrangler
> >>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> >> places,
> >>> even with open differentials.
> >>>
> >>> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >>
> >
> >
thirty-five years ago or more. Lost it halfway down a long icy hill in
Western Massachusetts, women screaming in the back, guy in the middle
saying, "Easy Earle, you've got it now". Steer with the skid and you are
OK. The first time trying to slow with engine braking in a front drive car
was a surprise.
Cheers,
Earle
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:461c19b9$0$4000$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> It 'sure' takes practice to be comfortable 'on the gas' in situations
> like that doesn't it.
>
> I grew up in an ice storm central area so learned young. :-)
>
> I used to take out groups here to the local mud pits come first freeze
> up to learn how to feel comfortable running pit walls up and down in
> snow and ice. I recommend that to all. At least practice in an empty
> parking lot come first snow.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> > If I had had the nerve to goose the accelerator a little I know I could
have
> > pulled right out of it. What I did was stay off the brakes and steer
with
> > the skid. But it over-corrected three or four times on me. San Juan
> > Mountains are not suitable for four wheeling yet, heh, but the snow pack
is
> > pretty light. Look for a good year, but you might have to pack water
and
> > there may be camping restrictions like there were five years ago.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "L.W. (Bill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:461c005f$0$16263$88260bb3@free.teranews.com.. .
> >> Yes, but you are a zillion time closer to control than most
passenger
> >> cars.
> >> God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
> >> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> "Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
> >> news:SNWdnVkTQPPDP4bbnZ2dnUVZ_qOpnZ2d@comcast.com
> >>> I hit a long downhill stretch of semi-frozen slush Sunday with the
> >> Wrangler
> >>> in four wheel drive. Amazing how the front and rear want to switch
> >> places,
> >>> even with open differentials.
> >>>
> >>> Earle
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >>
> >
> >
#128
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: YJ front locker?
I have a detroit in the rear, and a lunch box up front on my TJ. I like it a
lot. In 2wd, the front isn't noticed, in 4wd, it still turns fine.
John in Vegas
Carl S wrote:
> Sno,
>
> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it
> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone is
> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great.
> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can
> afford.
>
> Carl
>
> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
> > <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >
> >>if want to see eyes light up
> >>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker:
> >
> >
> > This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and
> > try to drive and manuver it.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
lot. In 2wd, the front isn't noticed, in 4wd, it still turns fine.
John in Vegas
Carl S wrote:
> Sno,
>
> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it
> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone is
> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great.
> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can
> afford.
>
> Carl
>
> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
> > <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >
> >>if want to see eyes light up
> >>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker:
> >
> >
> > This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and
> > try to drive and manuver it.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
#129
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: YJ front locker?
I have a detroit in the rear, and a lunch box up front on my TJ. I like it a
lot. In 2wd, the front isn't noticed, in 4wd, it still turns fine.
John in Vegas
Carl S wrote:
> Sno,
>
> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it
> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone is
> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great.
> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can
> afford.
>
> Carl
>
> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
> > <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >
> >>if want to see eyes light up
> >>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker:
> >
> >
> > This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and
> > try to drive and manuver it.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
lot. In 2wd, the front isn't noticed, in 4wd, it still turns fine.
John in Vegas
Carl S wrote:
> Sno,
>
> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it
> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone is
> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great.
> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can
> afford.
>
> Carl
>
> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
> > <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >
> >>if want to see eyes light up
> >>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker:
> >
> >
> > This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and
> > try to drive and manuver it.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
#130
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: YJ front locker?
I have a detroit in the rear, and a lunch box up front on my TJ. I like it a
lot. In 2wd, the front isn't noticed, in 4wd, it still turns fine.
John in Vegas
Carl S wrote:
> Sno,
>
> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it
> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone is
> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great.
> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can
> afford.
>
> Carl
>
> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
> > <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >
> >>if want to see eyes light up
> >>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker:
> >
> >
> > This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and
> > try to drive and manuver it.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com
lot. In 2wd, the front isn't noticed, in 4wd, it still turns fine.
John in Vegas
Carl S wrote:
> Sno,
>
> I agree that the lunchbox is a poor choice for a front axle when it
> comes to the ability to turn the jeep while in 4x4. However, if someone is
> looking for a cheap way to get locked up in the front, it works great.
> Sometimes you must compromise to get a trail-capable machine that you can
> afford.
>
> Carl
>
> "SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
> news:rfdk1393c8f3711nemg3efv42d00sa7okb@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:07:34 -0700, "L.W. \(Bill\) ------ III"
> > <----------@***.net> wrote:
> >
> >>if want to see eyes light up
> >>as you crawl passed them, go Lincoln Locker:
> >
> >
> > This is the absolute poorest choice for a front axle. Just do that and
> > try to drive and manuver it.
> > -----------------
> > TheSnoMan.com