Almost lost it
- Thread starter macleanflood
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Wow what an adventure! Hats off to your lady who really knows the ropes (no pun intended). I love the way she retrieves the gear from your Jeep then casually kicks the tailgate shut!
OP
I really need a better tire carrier. Although I'm not sure I'd be able to crawl through a 35 on the tailgate either. Maybe add a lift strut?
I didn't trust my brakes at all to hold the Jeep. They probably were fine. Sure feels a lot more sideways from inside the cab than outside on camera.
-Mac
I didn't trust my brakes at all to hold the Jeep. They probably were fine. Sure feels a lot more sideways from inside the cab than outside on camera.
-Mac
OP
There was one in my Jeep and one in my wife's JK.
I was holding the brake and trying to let her run the recovery.
It's interesting how the situation looks inside the Jeep vs outside...what from the inside looks like a quick tug out from the outside, objectively...you can see exactly how the Jeep pivoted off the side.
Why I paused as we were putting away gear to talk about lessons learned...you might always be the one running the recoveries...but other folks in your party need to know what to do and how to understand the physics too.
-Mac
OP
Still working for me, Jerry did you do something to piss You Tube off?
OP
So, question: did I do the right thing staying in the Jeep keeping the brake pedal depressed?
Or should I have set the emergency brake and gotten out?
Generally it seems the rule is the driver stays put and everyone else is responsible for the recovery. Jessica did a great job stepping up and taking charge.
Want to learn and improve.
-Mac
Or should I have set the emergency brake and gotten out?
Generally it seems the rule is the driver stays put and everyone else is responsible for the recovery. Jessica did a great job stepping up and taking charge.
Want to learn and improve.
-Mac
Getting in and out can be dangerous, so it's a good idea for the driver to stay put when that's an option.
I don't have a great parking break either, but it's always held in conjunction with low range and 1st gear.
I was watching yall cruise along and was thinking "dang it sure looks like they're going a lot faster than I can in snow that deep" and then I see people running off the road left and right 
Looks like fun! I'm usually running alone so I don't push it that hard.
What's the lowest you've gone on tire pressure? I've gone down to 4.5 but was still dragging axles. Little nervous about going much lower.
Looks like fun! I'm usually running alone so I don't push it that hard.
What's the lowest you've gone on tire pressure? I've gone down to 4.5 but was still dragging axles. Little nervous about going much lower.
OP
I was watching yall cruise along and was thinking "dang it sure looks like they're going a lot faster than I can in snow that deep" and then I see people running off the road left and right
Looks like fun! I'm usually running alone so I don't push it that hard.
What's the lowest you've gone on tire pressure? I've gone down to 4.5 but was still dragging axles. Little nervous about going much lower.
Yeah I got in trouble trying to keep up with my wife!
We ran around 28 psi...then she dropped to 18 and went down to 12. I think that low pressure, our high speeds,my low vehicle weight and ice under the snow contributed. Ultimately I was driving.
I've done down as low as 3-4 psi. Both with 33" KO2s and my current 35" KM3s. I've debeaded twice...both times while winching out of getting stuck (let me know if you want video links...or maybe I should edit some footage together?) Which is why when winching sideways I got out the shovel and spun the tires to get the side load off the tires. That worked perfectly.
No idea whether or not this airing down "success" can be attributed to BFG tires or the 15" American Racing wheels.
We've never debeaded my wife's JK... she's running 18 inch wheels with D rated Mickey Thomas. But she's also not aired down as much as I have.
All food for thought. I'm not an expert. I just try and document my experiences, learn from mistakes and have fun.
-Mac
You are awesome man- you get out and do all sorts of cool stuff-
Love to hear more about you -
Willow loved it!
One hell of a drop hitch on the strangers rig.
My son got off camber like that on gravel. There was really no other way to do it than pull him sideways at about the angle y'all used. Any other idea is too risky.
Glad y'all had fun and everyone came out unscathed!
Had a similar one recently. Not a good feeling when you slide over the ledge
OP
True but I have a better idea of how stable my Jeep is (or I'm being desensitized...)
As I tell Jessica, do all the stupid stuff you want just please get it on video! =)
-Mac
A dedicated set of studded tires ($$$$) would be nice for the ice.
Or chains with cleats (less $$$ and opening a canoworms for some naysayers.)
Both items that are rarely 'needed' but great when you do. Can't say for sure if either would have prevented this.
Great video and always fun when it's done.
Or chains with cleats (less $$$ and opening a canoworms for some naysayers.)
Both items that are rarely 'needed' but great when you do. Can't say for sure if either would have prevented this.
Great video and always fun when it's done.