Orion

TrailHunter · Jan 26, 2018

Forgot to buy a flag for the Sand Dunes.... This Shop Rag should work for now...

Will mounting a flag on the Firestik Screw up my CB reception??

Mike_JK_Houston_711 · Jan 26, 2018

TrailHunter said:
Welded up a Temporary Cover plate for the Evo 1/4 since I don’t have a winch yet... it provides protection to the wire harness etc, creates a good storage area and just looks better for now....

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After:
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My Winch Substitute:
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Love the winch substitute. Next best thing!

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TrailHunter · Jan 26, 2018

Mike_JK_Houston_711 said:
Love the winch substitute. Next best thing!

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It’s a Warn .... and has an impressively fast Free Spool.

black pearl · Jan 27, 2018

TrailHunter said:
Forgot to buy a flag for the Sand Dunes.... This Shop Rag should work for now...

Will mounting a flag on the Firestik Screw up my CB reception??

You should be fine with radio signal, I run a flag on mine when wheeling with no issues.
Build is looking good [emoji106]

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TrailHunter · Jan 27, 2018

black pearl said:
You should be fine with radio signal, I run a flag on mine when wheeling with no issues.
Build is looking good [emoji106]

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Thanks man! Yeah, it’s workin just fine.

TrailHunter · Jan 28, 2018

The Build & Travels of ORION

Had a great weekend with friends at the Glamis Sand Dunes.... This was my first trip in the Dunes with the JK and I was extremely impressed... Airing down to 12lbs, pulling the J6 fuse (disabling the traction controls & ABS) and running in 4 hi, the Jeep went almost Everywhere with relative ease... Extreme long steep climbs were an issue and going fast through the whoops was not an option, but that didn’t stop me from having a total blast and taking on some big stuff.

In our group there were 4 XJ’s, 1 WJ, 1 YJ and the JK.... My XJ buddies drive their Jeeps like Ultra 4 Buggys so it’s sometimes hard to keep up... but very entertaining to watch.

We stopped at “The Swing” to hang out for a bit...

... and at “The Flagpole”.... There were actually 2 flags and both had memorial plaques and signs for fallen friends attached at the base.

At one point we were sitting on one of the highest Dunes that we could see... it literally felt like we were on top of the world.

At times we felt like we were in our own private Jeep Commercial....

Can’t go to Glamis without lining up at the Sand Drags and watching everyone show off their rigs.... caught this Jeep dragster Rippin through the Sand.

There is nothing quite like Glamis.... Another great trip in the books.

black pearl · Jan 28, 2018

Looks like a good time!

I should have pulled that fuse in mine yesterday in the snow, it kept messing with me on a few of the climbs.

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TrailHunter · Jan 28, 2018

black pearl said:
Looks like a good time!
I should have pulled that fuse in mine yesterday in the snow, it kept messing with me on a few of the climbs.

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It worked liked a charm... In climbs, surfing the Dunes & Donuts for Days! Put the fuse back in before I hit the pavement and all back to normal.

WJCO · Jan 28, 2018

I used to spend a lot of time out there. I miss the fun but not the crowds.

TrailHunter · Jan 28, 2018

The Build & Travels of ORION

WJCO said:
I used to spend a lot of time out there. I miss the fun but not the crowds.

Going on non-holiday weekends helps a little.

TrailHunter · Feb 26, 2018

The Build & Travels of ORION

Took a last minute, trip to Gorman with my boys.... Nothing crazy, just some needed dirt therapy and quality time with the kids....

Got to use my homemade alcohol burner for lunch. (I think it’s time for a Jet Boil)

We had a little trail damage...

Playing on the obstacle course....

Great Day of easy trails and escaping the city for a few hours.....

TrailHunter · Feb 26, 2018

The Build & Travels of ORION

Forgot to post up my EVO No Limits install last week..... worked great on the trails today and was awesome to “Set it & Forget it”.... except I forgot to “re-set” it.... and had to pull over on the highway coming home... I have to be careful with that in the future.

black pearl · Feb 26, 2018

TrailHunter said:
Took a last minute, trip to Gorman with my boys.... Nothing crazy, just some needed dirt therapy and quality time with the kids....

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Got to use my homemade alcohol burner for lunch. (I think it’s time for a Jet Boil)

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We had a little trail damage...

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Playing on the obstacle course....

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Great Day of easy trails and escaping the city for a few hours.....

Looks like a great day!

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catahoula · Feb 26, 2018

Looked like a fun trip with the boys!

TrailHunter · Feb 26, 2018

black pearl said:
Looks like a great day!

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catahoula said:
Looked like a fun trip with the boys!

Thanks guys... it was for sure.

wayoflife · Feb 26, 2018

TrailHunter said:
Took a last minute, trip to Gorman with my boys.... Nothing crazy, just some needed dirt therapy and quality time with the kids....

Got to use my homemade alcohol burner for lunch. (I think it’s time for a Jet Boil)

We had a little trail damage...

Playing on the obstacle course....

Great Day of easy trails and escaping the city for a few hours.....

Awesome! Haven't been out there in years. Always a good day when you're out on dirt with your family :thumb:

RESURECTIONJK · Feb 26, 2018

Awesome little trip! Glad you got out to enjoy the day.

TrailHunter · Feb 26, 2018

wayoflife said:
Awesome! Haven't been out there in years. Always a good day when you're out on dirt with your family :thumb:

RESURECTIONJK said:
Awesome little trip! Glad you got out to enjoy the day.

Thanks guys!... When it’s an hour to the nearest decent dirt... you tend to appreciate every chance you get.. Lucky for some others (I won’t name any names.... “Eddie”) it’s right in their back yard. [emoji41]

TrailHunter · Mar 4, 2018

Hawaii 2008

In 2008 on our Honeymoon, is when my Jeep addiction really started. Maui is one the most amazing places I have ever been. We put over 800 miles on a 2 door Wrangler X and it was the best trip of my life thus far..... Here are a few pics I just came across: