Originally Posted by Triathlete
hmmmm Billy, then how come the "easy" trail (formerly known as VX only on Tuesday) was never that easy? You spotted me great on the end of Hell's Revenge that first year I went, and that was a frikkin' mini boulder mine field. I never heard anybody suggest Hurrah Pass. But LaSal mountain was truly "easy" and a gorgeous view, it's a great starter trail.
This was Top of the World....previously "easy"...now difficult for undercarriages!
A few good examples where the e-brake worked great....first spinning tire in soft sand...then e-brake and up I went!3) I was looking at the Rocky Road sliders unless I make my own. I prefer to have them bolt on. I really don't want to weld to the frame if I can help it and according to Rocky Road theirs bolt on. (Like your idea on the hitch Joe but I'm going to fabricate my own hidden hitch style).
I forgot to mention....I ALSO had the Rocky Road Super sliders....bolt on, and really gave good protection. Can see they really got chewed up! Highly recommend them!
4) It looks like the opinion is split on the hand brake. I want to confirm the concept though. My understanding is that the rear left wheel is the drive and the rear right is the slip? In other words, if all four wheels are stuck in the mud then the left rear will spin and the front right one? Then, if the left rear experiences "resistance" the diff engages the right rear? I know that's a bit simplified and obviously depends upon good clutch packs and components.
It works, and it works fantastic! Doesn't really matter how it works....and whether it's left or right...if spinning a rear wheel, grab the e-brake and work it gently, one or two clicks usually does it.
Got high centered here, stock height, before bigger tires. Luckily Moncha (in the hat) came over and told me how to use the e-brake here...we leaned to the left and e-braked a few clicks and it worked.
Hell's Revenge "boulder mine field"...this was also when I was stock, before slightly larger tires. Had to carefully tip toe through this, WITH THE HELP OF A GREAT SPOTTER! Thanks Billy! (in the light blue shirt)
AND COME ON, YOU GOTTA WANT TO DO THIS! . YOU'VE GOT TO COME TO MOAB!! IT'S AWESOME!
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yeah, since I don't have a VX anymore, maybe I should change my screen name to that! 
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