Windrock Pics 6-27-09

[orangecherokee]

GaWag and I went to Windrock this weekend. We had a blast. It was nice to have good weather and good folks to wheel with. I hit Trail 16 and Atomic Ridge on Friday with another group of guys and met up with Steve Saturday for Rail Trail and Upper Rattle Rock.

Damage report was an outer stub and hub from a buddy of mine and I burnt my battery cable in two on Friday. Saturday, the power steering pump blew up and I had to steer a full hydro system with 42s all day on Rail Trail. I also flopped.

Here's the pics I have. Hopefully, Steve will post the others up later. We also have video that I'll work on getting together at some point.

http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/DSCN0202.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/DSCN0127.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/DSCN0139.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/DSCN0176.jpg
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/DSCN0186.jpg

[Slick Willie]

:thumbsup:

...Saturday, the power steering pump blew up and I had to steer a full hydro system with 42s all day on Rail Trail...

I feel your pain. Dang it sucks, huh? Had to do that in Las Cruces for who knows how many miles, just to get back to camp.

[orangecherokee]

It didn't just give up the ghost. I smashed into a log beside the trail and when I landed it quit working. So I think that's what's wrong. I hope so anyway since I had a spare back at the house.

Anyway, my arms are sore and shoulders too. When we get the vids up you'll see how I was straining on some of the obstacles. I had to keep rocking back and forth to get the wheel to turn. Not the best time for it to crap out but not many can say they've ran that trail under those conditions :D

[billyrb]

looks like a hella-fun trip :)

[orangecherokee]

hope Steve posts soon. I think he's got some of the best of the trip :thumbsup:

[orangecherokee]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/th_NickRailTrail09.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/?action=view&current=NickRailTrail09.flv)

[billyrb]

who fell? ;)

[orangecherokee]

Steve's wife. She was a trooper. I'll hopefully get more vids up tomorrow.

[jeeping1974]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[billyrb]

I couldn't help but laugh, as I've done the same thing myself. Got into watching what I was filming and lost my footing. First thought afterwards was "hey, I didn't drop the camera....WOOHOO!"

[Stuka]

Great picts, looking forward to more vids.

However, how do you steer a full hydro system without a pump? :confused:

[duncanstives]

How do you steer a REGULAR setup without a pump? I was annoyed by my GW on 31s ON ROAD when the pump went out... Offroad it would have been next to impossible and with 42s I can't even imagine how you would steer it.

Also thanks for sharing.. More video please!

[rockjeep44]

Great picts, looking forward to more vids.

However, how do you steer a full hydro system without a pump? :confused:

Most orbitals have a fail safe valve that will move fluid manually as long as your system is still intact. It's similar to non-power steering in feel, maybe harder to turn. It's not fun but works. My danfoss does this.

[Stuka]

Most orbitals have a fail safe valve that will move fluid manually as long as your system is still intact. It's similar to non-power steering in feel, maybe harder to turn. It's not fun but works. My danfoss does this.

Ahh ok.

[newtojeeps]

Cool:thumbsup:

[fireman91186]

Looks like alot of fun.

[orangecherokee]

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/th_SteveRailTrail09.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/?action=view&current=SteveRailTrail09.flv)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/th_NickUpperRattle09.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/?action=view&current=NickUpperRattle09.flv)

[Slick Willie]

:thumbsup:

[orangecherokee]

Last one that I have.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/th_SteveUpperRattle09.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee46/orangecherokee/Windrock%20June%2009/?action=view&current=SteveUpperRattle09.flv)

[GaWag]

Sorry I don't get over here often. My pics are few but the vid is up. It is an awesome vid too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvAqlQ1nxGc

[orangebike]

didnt see much bulge in those tires...what were u guys aired down to?

[orangecherokee]

I was at 7 pounds front, 5 pounds rear.

[GaWag]

8 and 5

[Michael]

Great videos, I think it may be time to see the east coast.....

[orangecherokee]

Call me when you roll out :thumbsup:

[Michael]

Is windrock private land? Basically an offroad park? Just curious if it is something you can wheel on anytime or does it have set hours? I would really like to check it out...... I think that would be a good place for some of the other built fsj's to run together. Looks like it maybe just a very full day drive for me.

[orangecherokee]

Windrock is owned by the Coal Creek Mining Co. and can be wheeled anytime. The problem with Windrock is that it has a few moderate Jeep trails and the rest can be ridiculous. You can definitely get three full days of riding. There are some cool places to visit there and see too. Such as the waterfall, caves and of course Buffalo Mtn with the wind turbines.

The only downfall is the cost for camping and wheeling. The tent camping is $20 per night and goes up from there. Then it's $17/day to ride. I'm cheap so that might be ok in some other wallets. If you do decide to ride, let me know. I'm currently trying to replace a few things on my ride before October.

[Michael]

Oh no worries, I was thinking next year maybe....it will have to be a vacation for me or a long weekend. As far as cheap. If I drive all the way there I guess it does not matter at that point. If it is close to me....the cheaper the better.