I never thought I needed rock lights because I was always able to get off the trail before dark. And then I started wheelin’ with Victor….
Arizona Rock Crawler
- Thread starter starkey480
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I never thought I needed rock lights because I was always able to get off the trail before dark. And then I started wheelin’ with Victor….
OP
Another super fun day today on No Limits with @gasiorv . Unfortunately with more carnage too. I’ll let Victor report on his rig 
First - If you like rock gardens and tight technical trails like I do, then Garrett is your man. Not only is he a great tour guide and knows the great trails in the are, but the kid can wheel. Watching him work that TJ on 35s is pretty amazing. Kudos!
Second - I am 2 for 2 with breaking when wheeling with Garrett, so keep that in mind. I think I heard him and my wife talking about how they have trauma bonded due to wheeling with me and she is now going to add him to the Christmas card list.
Summary of my wheeling with Garrett story-
Day 1 -
Never let me pick if we are going to run another trail, if you do I guarantee you are missing dinner.
OR
5x4.5 wheel pattern is not adequate.
Day 2-
Well I guess the BFG Reds actually do bite.
Second - I am 2 for 2 with breaking when wheeling with Garrett, so keep that in mind. I think I heard him and my wife talking about how they have trauma bonded due to wheeling with me and she is now going to add him to the Christmas card list.
Summary of my wheeling with Garrett story-
Day 1 -
Never let me pick if we are going to run another trail, if you do I guarantee you are missing dinner.
OR
5x4.5 wheel pattern is not adequate.
Day 2-
Well I guess the BFG Reds actually do bite.
OP
Fun video going up the gatekeeper to No Limits yesterday.
No more hopping! Very nice!
Once you learn what actually to see, many things become quickly clear.
Do you have a side gig writing fortune cookies?
OP
Some pics of the week. It was so much fun to get out and wheel again with some great people. Really glad to get to know and become friends with @gasiorv and his family as well as Scott (the TJ on tons and 42s). All good people and I hope they come out again. Something to note is Victor is an amazing driver. I couldn’t believe how well that guy can wheel a manual. Especially in a new type of terrain. I think those 37” stickies got the best of his axles, but it made for some good memories and trauma bonding 
You should see it in person. And it flat out works.
Victor and Scott are both good people.
OP
Yep. Learned that. Storm blew in on Thursday and I had no top or doors. On the way back Victor lent me his soft doors and some extra warm clothes and followed me and my Jeep back to my house just so I could stay warm. Good people
You take your TJ on 35s places other's wouldn't think possible. Watching your Jeep evolve, it seems like the formula for success is relatively simple, which includes:
- a well built and sorted out platform, using the correct parts;
- a willingness to accept and accumulate battle scars; and
- a good eye for picking lines, along with an acquired set of driving skills.
That said, your build, and use, is my absolute favorite on this forum. It's always fun and educational. Keep up the great work of inspiring us!
- a well built and sorted out platform, using the correct parts;
- a willingness to accept and accumulate battle scars; and
- a good eye for picking lines, along with an acquired set of driving skills.
That said, your build, and use, is my absolute favorite on this forum. It's always fun and educational. Keep up the great work of inspiring us!
Great way to put it, and I agree x100. This isn't the biggest or baddest build out there, but it's the most fun/educational one I've followed.
OP
Thanks guys I really appreciate that. Getting this Jeep has been one of the most fun educations I’ve ever gotten as well. I knew next to nothing about turning a wrench or wheeling before I got it.
Good times were had and I learned a few lessons.
1. Don't change anything on your Jeep right before a long distance trip. Make sure any changes (including different tires) are shaken down near home first. A ruined day 3 hrs from home is much better than being 20 hrs from home.
2. Any thoughts that I had on my build being strong enough for stickies was bogus. Need to put the stickies in the shed until I make some changes. Bummer, but true.
3. Arizona is way, way over there but worth the trip!
Colorado crew, it is your turn to get down to AZ and wheel with Garrett he is anxiously waiting your arrival!
1. Don't change anything on your Jeep right before a long distance trip. Make sure any changes (including different tires) are shaken down near home first. A ruined day 3 hrs from home is much better than being 20 hrs from home.
2. Any thoughts that I had on my build being strong enough for stickies was bogus. Need to put the stickies in the shed until I make some changes. Bummer, but true.
3. Arizona is way, way over there but worth the trip!
Colorado crew, it is your turn to get down to AZ and wheel with Garrett he is anxiously waiting your arrival!