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[AJ]

sweet rig! how do you build your rig for alaskan wheeling? what sort of terrain do you encounter?

[nate]

Jeez, I just wrote a long post describing the conditions and it disappeared when I tried to submit it

I shouldn't say that my Jeep is setup just for Alaskan wheeling, but it is taylored more to it than let's say rock crawling. Alaska trails are usually muddy and fairly narrow, traction is often hard to find. I've got a few dents from sliding into trees.

The challenge on most trails is not so much making it to "trail's end" but making it there without breaking parts, so people are normally more concervative with the skinny pedal. You break something 75 miles from no where and it starts to suck. Most trips people are packing just about their garage into the back of the rig, 10-15 gals of gas, food for several days, camping gear, guns (bear protection), cold weather gear in the winter, etc.

There's alot of water crossings, some deep/swift enough to carry vehicles downstream... We had a guy loose his Jeep a few years back when the water took it. Here's an F-250 on 38s from a trip I did in Fairbanks:

[gripguru]

Originally Posted by nate

Hi my name is Nate. Just moved to Mountain Home from Anchorage, Alaska a few weeks ago. I have to say this neck of the woods sure is different.

Welcome Nate. Another Nate Jeeper here. You are in for a treat. Keep posted for upcoming events, get that rig here quick so you can hit some trails. You will like it.

[thescoutmandan]

HI my name is Danny Im from payette just found the sight here are a few pics of my 79 scout 2.. Custom exstended frame custom syspention custom bumpers custom axles and full cage. Lots of goodies that i built.

[Raven]

Name's Eric. I grew up in Tri-Cities Wa, but am a transplanted Alaskan and have been living in Kodiak for a few years now. I ran across this site when Nate posted the link on the Alaskan4x4.net. I enjoyed seeing the pics of desert wheeling. I miss it, but not quite enough to leave Paradise to come home just yet. There's some interest up here in getting together an event similar to ya'll's "TTC", and I was hoping to get some insight into the "What, How, & Where" from some of you. Here's a couple of pics of my Chevy CJ7, aka-"Cheep".




And here's the latest version....

[Custom]

I like that heep....i mean jeep or cheep if you prefer

[MtnHome 4Runner]

Hi everybody! My name is Ron and my wife is Sandy. We have 2 kids, James and Amanda, but only Amanda is still at home. I am a new member of WWOR and I am in Mountain Home. I am new to off roading, only been out on 2 trail rides and a couple of trips up Featherville way on the dirt roads and I am already hooked. I come back from each trip already thinking about the next one. I am still trying to talk my wife into going out sometime, but for now it's just me. Here are a couple of pics of my stock 2001 Ford Ranger. I added Rancho RSX shocks and BFG All-Terrains (stock size) tires so I can be taken somewhat seriously (I hope :) ) Future plans are for 3-4" lift, tires as big as I can fit, and some sheetmetal protection. See ya on the trails.

[hevymetl]

My name's Scott, I'm married, and have 2 kids.
I live in Boise and am a member of Wild West Offraoders.
This is my mostly stock '78 Bronco, for now a daily driver.

[rednecknation4x4]

my name is jim and from vanouver, wa across the river from portland, or. i have a 85 ranger that some day it will be on fullsize axles. all it has is a 3" body lift and a bumper someone made before i bought it. here a pic.

[Soul]

Hello..My name is Dave and I am from Blackfoot originally, but I'm in Moscow doing the school thing. I drive an 87 jeep wagoneer..a woody! :-)
I will post pics later..

[swiss]

Hey guys, names Andreas Ponti. Some of you guys may know me from before. I used to live in Nampa with wildgoose. Got stuck with a Bronco II so now I'm on my second one. It currently sits on 35" Wrangler MT/R's, D35, Ford 8.8, 5.13's and ARB's F/R. Also got a 4.0 instead of the 2.9. Currently working on a doubler. It's also my daily driver so I do need to be a little nice to it. I currently live in Bozeman, MT for school, but plan on visiting every now and then .

[toy4$4]

I have an 87 Toyota 22r, SAS, Hi-Steer, flatbed, 35 BFG M/T's, lockers F/R
I've also got a bone stock 66 bronco back in Texas
but my all time favorite was my right hand drive 84 Hi-Lux surf in Japan(RIP)...rust in peace.

I have lived here in Mountain Home for a few years never joined a club...figured i better get off my A$$ and get to know some people here into the same stuff as me

[JoshH]

Hey, do you work at bldg 1224 on base? I think I've seen that rig in the parking lot there. You should come to a Wild West meeting. They are having one this tuesday at 7:00. I'm pretty sure they have them at Carlos, which is right across the street from albertsons.

[toy4$4]

I work in 1229 (crash recovery/tire shop) That parking lot will be the death of my truck, thats the only place I have had it breakdown on me (shelled out the rear 3rd member, and had to pull it in the parking lot; and killed my electrical system...that was on friday)

[nate]

Nice rig. I've seen it on base and I was wondering who's that was.

[poland]

Hi,

Does nobody here drive the greatest offroader - the Land Rover Defender 110!?!

If you'd like to learn something about offroading in Poland have a look at our website:

www.4x4Poland.com

Regards,

Simon

[Splinter Freelance]

Hey guys. My name is Sam. Im from Evergreen, CO

I used to 4wheel bout 95% of the time till wrecked my truck...

Here is my old truck:



And my new one:

[S.O.D]

My names Tony, From Alaska, and run a 90' F250, cut in half, locked, on 44 boggers.... new to this site, but a member of a few others.... Nice board though, I look forward to meeting you

[kartracer15]

well i drive a 250 ford pickup, and it is pretty nice........

[Chevycrew]

Im steve...for those that know custom...I own the house he lives in....
99 chevy crew cab short box, 454, 4l80e, sas dana 60, 14 bolt, 37 bfg's
85 toyota 4runner, tbi 350, nv4500, 241 sye, hp dana 44 front, ford 9, 4.88 tru-trac up front, spool in rear, crossover steering, full width, chevy spings front and rear......I am almost done!!!!!

Big thanks to Foothill Motors for my steering, gears and priceless knowledge