Just thought someone might enjoy this if they were considering running Pucker Ridge.

http://www.theautochannel.com/cybercast/backcountry/2000/0825/0009.asx

I think the only way a Disco would make it through the section right after the off-camber open area, would be with the aid of a chainsaw. If a Jeep is banging on the trees, I'd be done for.

A for-sure fender remover, alpine windows would be gone also. Some of those trail sections (short and dirty) looked more like a roller coaster ride.

The video is a little bit old now. I wonder what the trail is like right now.

Doug Shipman made it in his 88" Series; at least the Rover name was well represented.
Even If I'll never go on that trail I like the video.

Mike...maybe you could borrow your brothers Samurai. :-) I was actually thinking that this trail is hard enough that your brother and Marc might like running it with you if they ever get out this way. I suppose it is a little tight for a Disco though.

--Craig

the j**ps were only banging on the trees because they don't care, and don't have to, they drive j**ps. While it would be hard, a strap on the other side with 4 guys pulling could get you through. Ummm...maybe a bridging ladder or two, also.
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Gatsby would make it. it would rub on the drip rail, but it would clear w/o much damage.

LOL. I didn't notice Craig put in a filter for je eps
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just testing :-)

i meant to add that, I wonder how many of those j**ps were running open diffs like Doug's '88

Admin humor. I was wondering how long it was going to take to be discovered. There are a couple of other Easter Eggs too. ;)

--Craig

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My brother's sammy would be perfect for some of the body damage type trails out here. The nice thing about a sammy is that you truly don't care if you set it on its side.

http://www.steverupp.phanfare.com/album/42189

Found another link.  This trail scares the crap out of me.  I think I'll stick to "Expedition Style Travel" which is essentially a sophisticated way of saying I don't want to dent my truck or *die*.

http://www.jpmagazine.com/eventcoverage/worst_off_road_trails/index5.html

lift sucks. 

  

That must be why you put the 3" springs on The late Gatsby, right?
Look, lift is fine as long you don't go all "Toyota" on yourself.

I knew you'd bite ... SUCKER!!!  lmao 

Keep in mind, I had a set of 35" MT/Rs in the garage and new offset wheels when i picked up the 3" lift.    It worked well with the pie-cutter 33's.   looking at the pic on 3", i can't imagine those 35's stuffing in there without major surgery.  i ran out of cash to buy the aussie made flares, or I think it would have worked with some extended bumpstops.   3" and 33's ... this is how a proper bush rangie should look:

Ahhh... now its you who is painting yourself into a corner.... ;)

So you're saying a Rangie with 3" of lift and 33s would be better able to do pucker ridge, or more accurately handle side slopes, than a stock rangie?

--C

a rangie on 3" and 33's will do as well or better as any of those jeeps on 6" of lift and 36's

figguring it passes emssions checks and doesn't pop its transfer case out of gear on the way down

all minor issues, peter.  

Just to clarify, Doug Shipman's "Blue 2" is a true 90", shortened early RR, 3.5 w/4spd under a Series body. This is the phoenix that rose from the ashes of his original truck, Old Blue after his daughter rolled it. When this was filmed he still had open diffs.