Memorial Day Weekend in Moab 07

[RuggedH2]

The Memorial Day weekend started on Thursday for me. I worked a graveyard shift Wednesday night, got home packed the truck and drove to Moab Thursday morning. We got down there had lunch, aired down, and ran Poison Spider with my friends Jeeps. Not a bad way to wrap up a 40 hour day!

[RuggedH2]

I didn't get too many pics from Poison Spider, we just kept going till we got to the top.

[RuggedH2]

;)

[RuggedH2]

:beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

Top ;)

[RuggedH2]

Jeep pic. :shhh:

[RuggedH2]

Every one of these Jeeps is lifted, with lockers front and rear, and at least 488's (most are lower). Very capable machines. :cool:

[RuggedH2]

Friday, Neo and I ran part of Metal Masher with them, then met after lunch to run Hells Revenge. We took an alternate route on Hells in order to run through some rocks rather than over the domes.

Here going into a narrow rocky wash. Neo's line was better than mine, I dragged several large rocks down through it with me. :D

[usetosellhummer]

Very nice (jeeps not stock) I will be up in Sept. and can't wait for my first time to moab

[RuggedH2]

One of the Heepers left Metal Masher to meet his friend and they hooked back up with us on Hells. His little "Bummer" rig was running (bullet-proof) Rockwell military axles with 46 inch tires on 15 inch wheels. :eek:

He ran the rest of the day with us too. Heres Neo standing next to it.

[RuggedH2]

His breakover angle was pretty good. :giggling:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

One of the Heepers left Metal Masher to meet his friend and they hooked back up with us on Hells. His little "Bummer" rig was running (bullet-proof) Rockwell military axles with 46 inch tires on 15 inch wheels. :eek:

He ran the rest of the day with us too. Heres Neo standing next to it.

good photo...

[RuggedH2]

I even got one with a couple Hummers in it (kinda). :beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

Hells was a great time, but getting out was a BITCH!

"The squeeze" at the end will be stuck in my memory for awhile. Neo has good awareness of his rig or he would be missing much of the top of it! That got a little bit technical. :eek:

[RuggedH2]

My kid (11yo) took the pics so they're not all in focus, but here's Neo following the "Bummer" out of the squeeze. The Bummer just drove OVER the whole obstacle.

[RuggedH2]

My rig, same place.

[RuggedH2]

Another, further down. Look at the rock to the left, many rigs "touch" here. :giggling:

[RuggedH2]

Friday Hells group.

[RuggedH2]

Watching Neo through the windshield and waiting for my turn. :beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

:)

[ChiHummer3]

AWESOME PICS!!! :clapping:
Thanks for sharing!
:beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

Saturday morning, the Hummers arrive! :dancingbanana:

[RuggedH2]

;) 7 Mile Rim

[RuggedH2]

:beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

More 3's jumping in. :beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

;)

[RuggedH2]

Thanks for the comments.

I'm sick of messin with computer pics for now, I'm done. :beerchug: :D

[Steve - SanJose]

Great pics, even the ones with all the heepers!

[RuggedH2]

It sure is nice to have a friend in Moab when everyone else you know is running Heeps!

Thanks Neo! :beerchug:

[Hummer23]

Sweet pics :clapping:

[Mr_Pat]

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[Mr_Pat]

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[Mr_Pat]

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[Mr_Pat]

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[Mr_Pat]

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[Mr_Pat]

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[Mr_Pat]

Those are my good ones....

[frenzy1]

AWESOME PICS !!

[SR1355]

Looks like you guys are having a blast... keep up the good work with the pictures....

[deserth3]

Here's a few more..

[deserth3]

..

[deserth3]

:D

[deserth3]

:excited:

[deserth3]

How can you tell if a H3 has been to Moab?;)




The rear license plate will look something like this...:giggling:

[deserth3]

Sunday we Ran Hells Revenge. Didn't get too many pictures. Took less than 4 hours.

[deserth3]

Neo took up the tail position. Made sure we all made it.

[deserth3]

Cactus in bloom. Doesn't happen often....

[deserth3]

Close up..

[deserth3]

OK. One more close up of the local flowers, Then it's someone elses turn.
I had a great trip.

[NEOCON1]

it was a great trip , glad to see your all making it home . i got a few pix ;)

[NEOCON1]

rollin with some jeepers :shhh:

[NEOCON1]

:jump:

[NEOCON1]

widow maker

[NEOCON1]

:giggling:

[NEOCON1]

:beerchug:

[HCUBE]

Great photos 03H3!!! Do you have torsion keys up front? Or did you adjust the T-Bars? Thanks!

[RuggedH2]

T-bars. Had to crank some to compensate for the weight of the winch.

Keys end up doing the same thing. I plan to upgrade the front shocks for longer extension. I'm looking at a few things involving that including new t-bars. Long story, search Bebe's posts.

Thanks for the comments guys. :cool:

[deserth3]

Just checked my rear diff. No new leaks. Tightening up the drain plug on the bottom took care of things.
I also just ordered rocker protection from Rocky Road.

Next...Have to get the tires rotated and rebalanced. :jump:

[SR1355]

How can you tell if a H3 has been to Moab?;)




The rear license plate will look something like this...:giggling:

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

Looks like fun....

[fourfourto]

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif It must be great to live out there. :beerchug:

[CrisB]

Great pics guys & gals, looks like a great run!!!

Who's got the green H3 with one of my winchmounts, Alaska plates? Boy those H3's look good with a winch on the front end...
:beerchug: :jump: :beerchug: :jump:

[Mr_Pat]

Hey Chris that?s mine. Its the mount you mailed to Cheyenne WY.... It does look awful nice in my H3 doesn?t it?:jump: :jump: :jump:

[CrisB]

excellent, dude! it does look great! Glad you guys had a fine time, looks like the weather was perfect.

For the life of me I couldn't remember sending one to Alaska...

[CrisB]

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

Looks like fun....

Hey Paul, sweet new avatar!

[stagger_lee]

widow maker

Hey Neo, you ever attempt that? Can our rigs make that?

Pics are awesome, all you guys! :beerchug:

[westhillsat]

Glad you all had a good time!!! :beerchug:

It rained here most of the weekend.

[NEOCON1]

Hey Neo, you ever attempt that? Can our rigs make that?

Pics are awesome, all you guys! :beerchug:

no we cant make that ;)

[RuggedH2]

I know a guy that says he's seen it done (H3), but I'm not convinced he knows what he's talking about.

:jump:

Pictures do not do it justice, that Jeep dragged his spare all over the dirt behind him. Our departure angle would not provide enough clearance.

[RuggedH2]

:)

[Sewie]

Great pics! :cool: I miss teh Moab. :crying:

[Mr_Pat]

excellent, dude! it does look great! Glad you guys had a fine time, looks like the weather was perfect.

For the life of me I couldn't remember sending one to Alaska...
Hell man my H3 have never been to alaska.... just has Alaska plates:popcorn:

[RuggedH2]

Great pics! :cool: I miss teh Moab. :crying:

Well hell Sewie, whenever you're ready - roll on out again! We'll meet ya there! :beerchug:

[Hummer23]

Badass pictures, looks like a blast.

:perfect10s:

[usetosellhummer]

H1 could?

[stagger_lee]

I know a guy that says he's seen it done (H3), but I'm not convinced he knows what he's talking about.

:jump:

Pictures do not do it justice, that Jeep dragged his spare all over the dirt behind him. Our departure angle would not provide enough clearance.

Well from that angle...Damn! thats steep. Yeah, probably not. nice pics guys! :beerchug:

usetosellhummer - I dont think an H1 would make it either. That is strictlly a short wheel base obstacle. Looks like H1 would get hung up in the middle on the top edge. Looks like you would need lots of clearence if you had a long wheel base.

[RuggedH2]

That is definitely something Jeep has that we don't. A real aftermarket.

With Jeep, the sky's the limit. We can't even get a lift that works off road. We should write FABTECH and tell them we want one (I already did).

I'm an optimist, the H3 has only been around a couple of years, I'm hopeful the manufacturers will see the $ and build some actual off road products for these trucks in the near future.

The rig is very capable from the factory, but we have nothing available to take them to the next level. :rant:

[Mr_Pat]

That is definitely something Jeep has that we don't. A real aftermarket.

With Jeep, the sky's the limit. We can't even get a lift that works off road. We should write FABTECH and tell them we want one (I already did).

I'm an optimist, the H3 has only been around a couple of years, I'm hopeful the manufacturers will see the $ and build some actual off road products for these trucks in the near future.

The rig is very capable from the factory, but we have nothing available to take them to the next level. :rant:
I really think in the next 2 years we should see more options for mods

[stagger_lee]

We will just have to see how the new front ends hold up, and I bet we see a lot of hardcore 06-07'ers going to the alpha front end. That seems to be our kryptonite. The best thing jeep has done is keep a straight axle up front. Its a lot easier to throw gussets on there and some bigger axles and youre bullet proof. Out of the box, I am stoked on the H3. I'll tow a trail rig when I make one thats ridiculous, go anywhere, status. Who wants to drive that on the road? :beerchug:

[RuggedH2]

I like that I don't need a dedicated trail rig. I drive my truck down, wheel, and then drive it home. I like wheeling with air conditioning, lumbar supporting leather heated power seats when it's cold, satellite radio, CD changer, DVD players for the kids. :giggling:

I did my time as a grunt in the Marines, I understand the "hardcore attitude", I just prefer a little luxury for the family, ya know. :giggling:

I would like a real lift for additional clearance though. It would also improve the angles.

I plan on installing the new CI axle, with an E-locker when available. If I could get all this, and maybe some H3 H.D. Fabtech tie rods, I think I would be content for awhile. :D

[HummBebe]

I like that I don't need a dedicated trail rig. I drive my truck down, wheel, and then drive it home. I like wheeling with air conditioning, lumbar supporting leather heated power seats when it's cold, satellite radio, CD changer, DVD players for the kids. :giggling:

I did my time as a grunt in the Marines, I understand the "hardcore attitude", I just prefer a little luxury for the family, ya know. :giggling:


:perfect10s: :perfect10s::perfect10s: :perfect10s::perfect10s:

[RuggedH2]

I forgot to say that I would like to ditch those shocks placed under the rear axle. I bent the crap out of those skid plates I got from Hunner (I am glad they were on there).

[RuggedH2]

Also while I'm thinking about it, Bebe your truck is not safe around me, I'm very tempted to steal your H2O rear bumper and side pieces. The additional clearance in the back would be nice! :D

[stagger_lee]

I like that I don't need a dedicated trail rig. I drive my truck down, wheel, and then drive it home. I like wheeling with air conditioning, lumbar supporting leather heated power seats when it's cold, satellite radio, CD changer, DVD players for the kids. :giggling:


:giggling: I thought I was the only one that wheeled with the AC on. I agree 100%. Rockin the AC, kids playing PS2 and Im flying through the desert chasin my brother on the sandrail or crawling through the hills. Love it!

Hey and thanks for serving our country! :beerchug:

[Sewie]

Well hell Sewie, whenever you're ready - roll on out again! We'll meet ya there! :beerchug:

I wish it were that easy. :( I can't make the June trip so I probably won't make it back out there til next year.

[TINKED]

Very Awesome pics....looks like you all had a great time !

[HummBebe]

Also while I'm thinking about it, Bebe your truck is not safe around me, I'm very tempted to steal your H2O rear bumper and side pieces. The additional clearance in the back would be nice! :D

Bring it....we'll see how far you git :jump:

[Sewie]

Also while I'm thinking about it, Bebe your truck is not safe around me, I'm very tempted to steal your H2O rear bumper and side pieces. The additional clearance in the back would be nice!
Bring it....we'll see how far you git :jump:

I'll distract her with Easy Cheese while you go after the bumper. ;) :giggling:

[deserth3]

I hope Noe sells tickets to this show. Because I wana watch:jump:

[NEOCON1]

Also while I'm thinking about it, Bebe your truck is not safe around me, I'm very tempted to steal your H2O rear bumper and side pieces. The additional clearance in the back would be nice! :D


do you have a pic of TANK ??? we gotta show Beebs the newest 4 legged wheeler :jump:

[RuggedH2]

I'll distract her with Easy Cheese while you go after the bumper. ;) :giggling:

:jump:

I don't know, Sewie with the easy cheese might be just the ticket to getting this thing done. :D

[deserth3]

Maybe if you put one of these in it's place she won't notice her H3 is gone and you'll have all the time you want to remove parts.

[RuggedH2]

do you have a pic of TANK ??? we gotta show Beebs the newest 4 legged wheeler :jump:

Here he is hanging in the shade at Uranium Arch. ;)

[deserth3]

Love the Tank!!

[RuggedH2]

Thanks Desert.

That was taken before he took his dirt bath and turned all brown. :rolleyes:

[brutusbuckeye]

Oh man, I used to have an english bulldog named "Chester" but had to give him away as my wife was allergic to him. It was a tough choice as he liked to wheel with me. Love "Tank"

[HummBebe]

:jump:I heart teh TANK!!!:jump:

[NEOCON1]

Here he is hanging in the shade at Uranium Arch. ;)



the Tank rules :clapping: :jump: :jump:

[Sewie]

Here he is hanging in the shade at Uranium Arch. ;)

Good looking pooch!! :D Where was he on the first trip?

[RuggedH2]

Sewie, Tank's a FNG. ;)

[RuggedH2]

:)

[RuggedH2]

;)

[RuggedH2]

:dancingbanana:Radiator hose.

[RuggedH2]

:p

[RuggedH2]

:eek:

[RuggedH2]

:excited:

[RuggedH2]

:beerchug:

[NEOCON1]

SQUEEEEEZZZZZZZZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) :giggling:

[RuggedH2]

:)

[RuggedH2]

:popcorn: Home from Moab.

[Mr_Pat]

Hey good shots.... looks like neo just squeezed through there....:clapping:

[RuggedH2]

SQUEEEEEZZZZZZZZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) :giggling:

Neo,

I have a bunch more but they're out of focus bad. The kid is still learning to work the camera. :giggling:

[Mr_Pat]

Hey I just broke down today and bought a set of 5 BFG MT 35" they wll be in this wendsday. I also got a set of 5 16" H3 rims on ebay for 100 shipped, so I SHOULD be all set for the next trip to MOAB :jump: :jump: :jump:

[RuggedH2]

Hey Pat was that E-bay seller out of SLC?

I'm thinking of painting an off road set black like Neo's. I would powder coat them, but eventually they are gonna get chipped. It would be easier to keep them looking decent with paint. Neo's still look great and he's had to touch them up a few times.

[Mr_Pat]

Hey Pat was that E-bay seller out of SLC?

I'm thinking of painting an off road set black like Neo's. I would powder coat them, but eventually they are gonna get chipped. It would be easier to keep them looking decent with paint. Neo's still look great and he's had to touch them up a few times.

nope, he was in Kansas I believe. I am at work for the next 3 days and these damn Govt computes have eBay blocked but I did s search for "Hummer H3 Rim" and it popped up there. I really think the shipping price is a mistake (15 per rim and 25 TOTAL shipping for all 5 rims= 100.00) that?s to low. The guy had like 30 rims for sale said they were dealer take offs. Who knows, I'll just wait and see....:popcorn:

[NEOCON1]

my newest favorite obsticle :jump: wipeout hill

[NEOCON1]

:beerchug:

[NEOCON1]

:giggling: we called this pic " green with envy "

[NEOCON1]

:clapping:

[NEOCON1]

:giggling: dont hit your camera ;)

[RuggedH2]

Damn Neo,

I knew after you watched Alec run up Wipe-out on Memorial Day, that you would run it also - from now on! You were looking at it like it was possible before he made it up (kinda looked like you were weighing the risk versus the reward in your head. Once you saw that it could be done, I knew you'd run it!) :D

That run almost looks suicidal when you're standing in it checking it out! The Hummers just crawl right up it! Cool! Now I want to run it myself. :beerchug:

[Mr_Pat]

Neo, those shots came out awsome!!!

:jump:

[NEOCON1]

Neo, those shots came out awsome!!!

:jump:


i love our green with envy pic :giggling: :giggling: :giggling:

[Mr_Pat]

Hey can you send me the full res pics you took that day of me.... I'll PM you with my email. Looks like no more trips for me to Moab till this fall. We are heading to the North East for aug. and for the whole month of Sept we have a huge inspection at my base. So hopefully I'll be back over in Oct with Simian.

Thanks
Pat

[RuggedH2]

You guys and your green trucks.

I like the look..... you know, Desert Sand has a green to it. Think I might just fit in with you guys. Maybe even do away with the chrome and go with the HOABie look too. :cool: :D

Neo, My buddy with the black YJ Wrangler sold it and bought a new JK unlimited. He's putting a long arm kit with 37's on it. He's talking about September back in Moab (after we get back from Sturgis in August).

It's been a lot of wheelin this summer for ya, but if you're up for it, we gotta keep going through the fall (it's not so damn hot). ;) :)

:beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

[DRTYFN]

You guys and your green trucks.

I like the look..... you know, Desert Sand has a green to it.
:jump::jump:

[CrisB]

i love our green with envy pic :giggling: :giggling: :giggling:

Sweeeeet green H3 pic...gotta get one of mine posted up, it's HOAB complete now, the rims got blacked out. All that's left is the "H3" emblems!

[RuggedH2]

We are gonna do this again in September, anybody ready for moab around the 21-28th?

[Mr_Pat]

might be doable... I am off the 21-25th

[RuggedH2]

Cool, did you get your rig all repaired yet?

Sucks to read about your A/C goin bad on a road trip.

[Mr_Pat]

Nope parts are back ordered still.... Which is fine cuz I am at work and wont be home till Sept 3 Hopefully they will be in by then... AC better be fixed by Moab time:crying:

[tower]

:perfect10s::perfect10s::perfect10s:Damn, I got the Moab jones again!:excited:

[RuggedH2]

Road trip!!

Anybody else in? Pat? I have some more Jeeps including a new JK Rubi from Colorado coming (never met this guy before). I'm gonna run the H2.

Blacksheep Outpost Moab, September 21-28.

[Mr_Pat]

I am def in for 21, 22 and 23. I havent had any time to post here or any of my other boards I hang out at. It will be me and my 8 year old

:jump: :jump: :jump:

[RuggedH2]

Scanning through this pic forum......too many driveway pics all up in here! Come on..new hood handles? Really?

So BTT.