Fordyce Creek, California (Renamed: Hell's Halfacre)
 

Here are some pics from my trip to California last week. I made last minute plans with HummBebe (H3) and Sewie(H3) to go on a wheeling trip before the season got to cold. We decided to run a trail known as Fordyce which is located North of the Rubicon, on the north side of I-80.

We left on Wednesday morning, planning on being back to the trailhead by Thursday evening before a snow storm was predicted to hit. That was the plan anyway......

Here's some pics of the first day:

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did you say a snowstorm, its still 90 degress down here!

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More of the first day...

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The creek is beautiful! We crossed it 4 times in all. We only planned to run half the trail, apparently after the last crossing called Committee crossing, there is a squeeze that is impossible for full size rigs to fit thru. Not that other parts of the trail aren't tight, especially for an H2.:giggling:

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Have you ever picked up a rock in your tire? Wow! Those new KM2's really have a lot of grip. Phew! This thing weighed about 10 lbs and was wedged in between the wheel well and the tire. I had to use the 2" air suspension lift to get it out!
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We kept going until late in the night because it started snowing right at dark. Bebe had made the river crossing that night and got high centered on a rock on the other side of the river. She freed herself from the rock but couldn't make any progress. This pic is at sunrise the next morning after Sewie went over to help her out. Her winch was jammed and she couldn't get the cable free by herself.
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I took the lead and snapped this pic.
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This is when her winch gave up the ghost for good.:rant:
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At this point, Sewie had broken his front diff. Bebe made one phone call and we had help on the way. The WeBuilt 4WD club came to the rescue! They were headed out to the trail anyway, and turned it into a recovery run. What a great group of guys! They were even nice enough to ask if my kids had food and clothes. (we did but it was very generous of them to ask)

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These are the last pics I took of the trip. It was the last river crossing and it was the only time I had to take any pictures.

Thanks Gawd for WeBuilt 4WD Club :clapping: and WARN winch!:jump:



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What a trip!

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WOW! Sounds like a bigger adventure than our Rubicon trip Roxs! SNOW? WOW! We need MORE PICTURES!!

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P/S: How come you never visit me here at SoCal, huh? HUH?? :rant::D

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I thought of you! I had my kids with me, and they had to spend the last day in the car. I bribed em bad. I told them if they stayed in and let me work, I'd let them eat wherever they wanted when we got out. I found myself at the pizza place and the cheeseburger place later that night.:D They did awesome!:beerchug:

The Rubicon was easier.:o

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Excellent pics, Rox!!!

Sorry to hear you guys had trouble. Glad you made it out OK.











Now............Do I have have say something again about the POS H3 diff? :D

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OK, yes I do.

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You never asked!:fdance:

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Send that to GM would ya?

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OK now,

When Rox doesn't break anything, it must have been an easy trail. That jammed rock tried to break her, but in an H2, it's just a pebble.:jump::jump::jump::jump:


Is ther ANY run where an H3 does not break something?:OWNED: & Nagged.:D


Looks like you guys had fun though! Great job Rox!:beerchug:

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I didn't break anything until I was off the trail LOL. Winch was a T-max.....it's going back.:rant:

here's some more pics


Rox on the first water crossing


E aho la Ula :giggling:



Our campsite the first night:



Tree roots can sometimes be your friends...

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It's steep, up and down

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CO, DRTY, And Dennis....

Can you do one of your gay pride chops with this guys rig....his name is Luigi



I owe him one:D

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Looks like fun! I can't remember the last time that I went wheelin'. I'm ready to take a trip somewhere.

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Cool pics! Thanks

quick question - what usually causes a front diff to break? too much gas applied with the wheels really turned?

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WOW WOW WOW...

Killer pics... Wish I had been there...

We have nothing (that I know of) like that here in TX...

As far as H3 vs. H2 offroad, since I have owned both, I found the H3 to be a little more nimble offroad and just as capable. It was on the highway that I hated the H3! :twak:

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Congratulations on running another of the mythical Pirate trails. This is going to cause major butthurt for the Pirates.:giggling: :jump:
Beautiful pictures, too.:beerchug:

Bebe, I TOLD you about that winch. :OWNED:

Is that pic of Rox on the water crossing where she almost sank it?

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I've been hearing so many I told you so's the last couple of days. I was a great trip!!!

Yes, that is where she almost sank it.....no worries, a wet fsan belt, a little noise. Dried her out fout for a little bit and kept on motoring.

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It really depends. Sewie did the exact thing I did, he broke, I didn't.

Any sort of torque applied when either of the front wheels have to climb. If both wheels a climbing at the same time it's usually fine. Housing flex causes the ring gear to ride up on the pinion. Then, Kablewie.

It really needs to be fixed so that those of us who do wheel are not being left stranded in the middle of nowhere. Having to be strapped and winched off the trail.

The H3 should be able to do what the other models can do, albeit differently, without the risk of complete failure.

Sometimes you earn it, in the case of the H3 front diff, you usually don't. And that's sad.:(

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You've been hanging around with HiHummer too much.:D


How did the Yotas do?


Not a fan of them front D-ring recovery points Bebes. Take em off!:rant::D

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looks like a great trail...fantastic pics thanx...

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Thanks Beebs

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Uh, all H3's have em, unless I'm missing something.

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Personally, I'm glad they are on there.:D

This was a great trail! Did anyone get a pic of Winch Hill 1? :eek:

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I tinkled, I'm sure. I think I sucked all the air out of the cab too. No time to hyperventilate I just gave it the GAS!

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The drumroll has started........ Time to announce your switch to the 2? :D

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No,

I'm just not a fan of them.:D

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Sweet pics...looks like a great time(and quite the adventure).

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Oh, I get it. Because you like me you want me to be cooler than th other h3's:clapping:

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Are you trying to sell me yours?:p


Uh no. I'll keep banging my head against a wall till I've had enough of the H3 thang.

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The more I talk about this trip, the funner it WAS.....:D :D

I just saw a couple of friends tonight that asked about my trip and if it turned out okay. By the end of the night, sleeping in the H2 with the heated seats and blasting hot air was like staying at the Hilton! :giggling::D ;)

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Tellico plus snow?:D :beerchug:

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Great pics Rox! Love the new treads!