French Tickler Buggy
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paulevans76
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- Mar 21, 2005
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- York, SC
Wow! thanks for more than doing your part out there.
Bent the light bar a few rides ago. Had to drive out of Tackett Creek with no light which was a lil sketch.
Removed it and swapped it for some pods. As much as I loved the big bar and the look it gave the buggy, it also turned me into “that asshole” every time I’d turn it on and blind everybody around.
I’m hoping the pods will be more protected and the light output will be enough for what we do around here.
Everything is done with half decent wire and Deutsch connectors as usual.
Removed it and swapped it for some pods. As much as I loved the big bar and the look it gave the buggy, it also turned me into “that asshole” every time I’d turn it on and blind everybody around.
I’m hoping the pods will be more protected and the light output will be enough for what we do around here.
Everything is done with half decent wire and Deutsch connectors as usual.
BigSouth
Doesn't play well with others!
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- Jun 8, 2011
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- Shelby, NC
I’ve always considered the lightbar the equivalent of a princesses tiara. Big improvement if you ask me.
I am a princess.I’ve always considered the lightbar the equivalent of a princesses tiara. Big improvement if you ask me.
Now I want to put another light bar back on just so I can flaunt my tiara.
77GreenMachine
Phillip Talton
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- Mar 30, 2010
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- Trinity, NC
If the pods aren’t quite enough, a little 12” or so would go nicely right here.
I had one on my XJ and it was so bright I never had any want for more. And it was just a $20 cheapo from the Zon.
I had one on my XJ and it was so bright I never had any want for more. And it was just a $20 cheapo from the Zon.
gslander
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- Aug 13, 2021
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- Hickory, NC
I have some pods like that basically in the same spot and height on my Tacoma and they light up the trail like daylight while not being a complete prick. I think you will like them a lot better there.
Left line on Lion'sDen
Gave it hell, caved the rocker, didn't work.
So I turned around and made it through the normal line, just all the way up the rock.
Took the right line up the boulders on Mason Jar.
Didn't work so I front dug my way out of there and got it real twisted in the process. Tires never left the ground. She got long legs.
Gave it hell, caved the rocker, didn't work.
So I turned around and made it through the normal line, just all the way up the rock.
Took the right line up the boulders on Mason Jar.
Didn't work so I front dug my way out of there and got it real twisted in the process. Tires never left the ground. She got long legs.
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Taco&XJ
New Member
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- Oct 2, 2021
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- Burlington, NC
Man I was wanting to make it out to that ride and clean up day. I'm going to be looking out for more of them since Marvin said he's going to start doing more.
rcalexander105
JV Wheeler
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- Nov 3, 2017
- Location
- High Point
You got real twisted up there on Mason Jar! Looks like you were pointed down the line I come up
Same lines @77GreenMachine hit on Lion's Den and @DannyH on Mason Jar earlier this year unsuccessfully.
No idea if you can see this but here was my front dig in mason jar after failing at going over the two big rocks.
Link to the forum post with the video:
I just turned around there and came up the second rock easy peasy.
The Mason Jar line is definitely doable. The Lions Den one is very hard.
Link to the forum post with the video:
Sept 30-Oct 3 Hardline Memorial Ride Harlan,KY
That would be Don ;) Donny had some unfortunate engine troubles that kept his rig from riding. Well then i will show Enzo Shenanigans :tc
www.hardlinecrawlers.com
I just turned around there and came up the second rock easy peasy.
The Mason Jar line is definitely doable. The Lions Den one is very hard.
NCJeeplover
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- Jul 25, 2009
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- Claremont, NC
I made and entire thread about that line because it really intrigues me. I would love to be able to do it one day.
I need to study the line better. But I’m pretty sure my wb/width makes the smooth approach impossible.
Replaced my P-Pump that died last ride with a new RD steering system (CB-X pump, filter and fancy resi). Moved the pump to pass side, way higher than previous setup. Everything is located the way it is in order for maintenance to be easy.
I chopped the steps that were bent to fuck because of my left line attempt on Lion's Den and replaced them with a 4ft piece of solid rod to help distributing the impacts and hopefully let it slide better on the rocks. I also added a .188 wall kicker going to belly.
Went to Stony Lonesome for testing last weekend. Rode with Jake Burkey and the BK crew.
Didn't have to turn a wrench once. This rig impressed all day and made everything his biotch.
RD setup delivers ! (I'll write a more detailed report about that in the future). My face had a shit eating grin all the way back home.
Got it done before end of May as I wanted. I'm ready for the ride I can't miss, next weekend at AOP. Friends graduation !
Next mods will be a few tubing changes, adding some lights for a night ride and a chase bar, and eventually I'll replace the rear axle that's on its last legs. After careful consideration, I will not be going rear steer. I've pondered biting the bullet and building a rear Fab10 axle with gearworks center-section, but can't justify the added cost. 14 bolts are so damn cheap and readily available, I'll go this route again.
Also, I fucking love America !
I chopped the steps that were bent to fuck because of my left line attempt on Lion's Den and replaced them with a 4ft piece of solid rod to help distributing the impacts and hopefully let it slide better on the rocks. I also added a .188 wall kicker going to belly.
Went to Stony Lonesome for testing last weekend. Rode with Jake Burkey and the BK crew.
Didn't have to turn a wrench once. This rig impressed all day and made everything his biotch.
RD setup delivers ! (I'll write a more detailed report about that in the future). My face had a shit eating grin all the way back home.
Got it done before end of May as I wanted. I'm ready for the ride I can't miss, next weekend at AOP. Friends graduation !
Next mods will be a few tubing changes, adding some lights for a night ride and a chase bar, and eventually I'll replace the rear axle that's on its last legs. After careful consideration, I will not be going rear steer. I've pondered biting the bullet and building a rear Fab10 axle with gearworks center-section, but can't justify the added cost. 14 bolts are so damn cheap and readily available, I'll go this route again.
Also, I fucking love America !
Went to AOP yesterday for a ride and celebrating the Graduation of my friend Abigail.
We had a blast and ran some hard shit.
Area51
Then right before loading up I decided today was the day to try Riot Hill. Got some pointers from Roger King and was able to make it out the top.
After spanking the hill, feeling like I knew WTF I was doing, I decided I was a racecar driver. Then proceeded to Ultra4 my way into a tree. The ol' "click third and eat shit" like Burkey put it !
Managed to break both high steer arms at the same time. SMH.
I also think I hurt the orbital in the process.
Good thing, the knuckles are completely fine and I was able to extract the bolts easily.
Time to reassess the situation and see what I will do about this. Multiple options are available, I just haven't decided which avenue I'll take.
We had a blast and ran some hard shit.
Area51
Then right before loading up I decided today was the day to try Riot Hill. Got some pointers from Roger King and was able to make it out the top.
After spanking the hill, feeling like I knew WTF I was doing, I decided I was a racecar driver. Then proceeded to Ultra4 my way into a tree. The ol' "click third and eat shit" like Burkey put it !
Managed to break both high steer arms at the same time. SMH.
I also think I hurt the orbital in the process.
Good thing, the knuckles are completely fine and I was able to extract the bolts easily.
Time to reassess the situation and see what I will do about this. Multiple options are available, I just haven't decided which avenue I'll take.
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paradisePWoffrd
Recovering Project Junkie
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- Nov 5, 2005
- Location
- Newton, NC
Did that front bolt on the arm shear off or had it come out/loose at some point?
Would be interesting to see how a welded arm would hold up in that situation. My guess is broke with a broke knuckle.
Would be interesting to see how a welded arm would hold up in that situation. My guess is broke with a broke knuckle.
drkelly
Dipstick who put two vehicles on jack stands
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- Mar 21, 2005
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- Oak Ridge/Stokesdale, NC
That arm needs more meat on the bone. What about another mounting stud too?
adamk
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- Nov 20, 2010
- Location
- Burlington
Or the driver should avoid hitting trees
Front bolt sheared off.
I'm not a fan of welded HSA for that very reason.
Agreed 100% on all counts.
8.75x2.5 PSC XR double ended ram
Or the driver should avoid hitting trees
I know the guy... he's pretty bad at driving...
Chris_Keziah
Joe Dirt @ Rev Limit Fab
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- Dec 1, 2010
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- Winston-Salem
Or the driver should avoid hitting trees
paradisePWoffrd
Recovering Project Junkie
- Joined
- Nov 5, 2005
- Location
- Newton, NC
Id consider grinding/machining the caliper arm back some, to gain more beef around those middle holes. The section that @drkelly drew would help, but looked like it sheared in the thin wall around the middle hole. Not sure that any of that would have prevented it from bending though, from the hit. Maybe having it in double shear with the stock arm would have helped, but it could have also just caused the knuckle to break.
Because I hate money and I didn't want to wait forever on a shop that could cut me some arms.
Also, I found 1 stripped hole in the factory knuckle that hit the tree so that helped make the decision easier.
I had to get new ball joint eliminators too, and new heims since the others ones became kinda sloppy. Yeayyy...
Those are Reid 05+ knuckles that have been machined by BKOR for the RCV Big Bells. They also add a custom keyway and their arms key into the knuckle.
Also, I found 1 stripped hole in the factory knuckle that hit the tree so that helped make the decision easier.
I had to get new ball joint eliminators too, and new heims since the others ones became kinda sloppy. Yeayyy...
Those are Reid 05+ knuckles that have been machined by BKOR for the RCV Big Bells. They also add a custom keyway and their arms key into the knuckle.
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- Mar 24, 2005
- Location
- Stanley, NC
Wait a sec! Did you paint them black?!?!?!? Now how are people going to know how much money you spent!?!?!?!
