Nate's 2002 TJ, Not so simple anymore by gst95dsm

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My Brother in Law made this sweet video of the Sledgehammer trip!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKbaqEzGp1c

3-18-2015

Did a little Hammer's wheeling.... We ran Jackhammer. SUPER FUN, the spot that held everyone up during KOH was the only spot I pulled cable. It's a pretty nasty spot for sure. I had always seen the pics of people on the high narrow ridge but never put two and two together that it was actually ON Jack..... well needless to say that little climb has some pucker factor. Tons of fun though.  

The next day we ran Wrecking Ball, probably my favorite trail to date. I fought with a bad line on the waterfall for a while and ended up bending my drag link. No real big deal, winched up it with a little scraping that I could have done without but all in all very fun! RIGHT after that, I winched up the winch less JermeyG, and then all of the sudden my jeep would NOT start, We ended up dragging it up the hill with my buddies winch, and letting it roll down while I popped the clutch, well on the 3rd try she fired up and we were off..... it was pretty funny / entertaining to try and get that thing started.  

I took it apart today and it's a part of the ignition that actually turns the ignition switch thats broken, no big.  

Hammers Trail completed, remember D30 D35 still, 4cyl. I'm quite proud of this list and can't wait to add some more.  

Choc Thunder X3

Sledgehammer X2

Jackhammer

Aftershock

Wrecking Ball

Upper Johnson

Lower Johnson

Clawhammer

Boulderdash

Sun Bonnet

Tack Hammer (barely a trail)

On to some pics...... 

Some more are uploading.... probably post them tomorrow!

7-10-2015

NEW IAS demonstration video! I get asked all the time how the systems work in the real world, how long it really takes and just how difficult is the system to use. Well here is an uncut video showing my fill procedure after a day of wheeling. This is how I do it every single time. It just can not get any easier.  

10lb Co2 On Board Air System with Quick Fist mounting solution - Instant Air Supply

The video is boring! But if you want to see a real world demonstration, and get some reassurance before you order, that you're going to save time and frustration with an IAS On Board Air system, WATCH IT!

It's my opinion that the IAS Gauged Inflation Chuck makes the system! It makes checking your progress a seamless experience while filling your tires.

Gauged Inflation Chuck - Instant Air Supply

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFAo...ature=youtu.be

9-11-2015

Did some wheeling yesterday! Jeep is working great and holding up well.  

And one last photo of Tate's rig.... it's looking pretty cool nowadays.

12-1-2015

Did some snow wheeling!  







Oh and here is what's caused this thread neglect! Those of you who are on my Facebook already know.....

I bought this...... pile of motorcycle



And now it's this....

1-7-2016

My chopper is just about done so it may actually be time for some jeep wrenching soon.... Tate really needs a front locker!

3-25-2016

Knocked a few more hammers trails off the list recently.  

Current completed hammers trails.....

Jack
Sledge
Chocolate Thunder
Turkey Claw
Tack hammer
Claw hammer
Upper Johnson
Lower Johnson
Boulderdash
Aftershock
Wrecking ball
Sunbonnet
Highways 19,20,21
Spooners

Needless to say over the last 2.5 yrs since I started wheeling JV with this set up, it's taken some abuse. Mechanically it's been sound, no failures. Now out of sheer stupidity and stubbornness I'm feeling a bit of a rebuild coming on......

Focusing on clearance, mainly raising up all my link mounts, fuel tank, body mounts and boatsiding the tub. Along with a new cage, 2 seater style....

Running JV on 35's is already something most don't do, because it's just hard and can be frustrating getting hung up so much, but I really get off on the challenge and feel like these mods will help me pick through these trails with a little more grace.

Anyhow.... This thread will be coming back to life soon and I'm excited to get started!