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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Out with the local Jeep club...
 
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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You appear to have impressed all of the jeep folks lol!! I'm guessing a few of them had issues getting thru that spot?? Nice driving for sure!
 
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what the HECK!??!?! locker in the front? i thought that the passenger side tire was the drive tire.... do tell your secrets Diaita! or is it just because you changed out the axles?
 
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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that looks like some really sticky mud , is it clay ?
sounds like they didnt expect you to make it
 
Old Mar 14, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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The jeep guys were struggling a bit. I brought the Blazer because it isn't nearly as capable as the jeep, but it turned out to be a better choice for the trails we were on anyway. No secret...the solid axles seem to keep the tires on the ground better than the IFS. Oh, and lockers.
 
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Nice video! Thanks for sharing, and post more! I have to live vicariously through you guys right now. Working too much to go have fun anywhere.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Nice pictures. Looks like a lot of fun. I wish Alberta was that green right now. We just got another foot and a half of snow, and it's still coming down.
 
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By the end of the day most were in t-shirts.
 
Old Apr 21, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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I'll take some more when it's light...
 
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