banshee Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 35x12.5 mudrovers, d44 with eaton in front, d44 with spool in rear both 4:11 gears, rough contry long travel 6" lift front, costom 3 linked in rear, aw-4 trans with dana 4 under trans, O yea complete DOM rolecage with 12,000 winch? if I'm not ready what else do i need? my plan is to go around March, so has anyone already been? and what kind of luck did you have? looking for feedback??? :huh???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 pics of your rig?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Closed or open cooling system? Storage for LOTS of water? Air compressor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I went there last summer. I have traveled to Kauai (the most natural island of Hawaii). If you have ever seen the movie Six Days, Seven Nights with Harrison Ford. Indiana Jones, Jurrasic Park. All of those were filmed there. Toured it by helicopter. Cruised the Caribbean numerous times. Moab is by far the most beautiful place I have ever seen. Bring the best camera you have and know how to use it. don't go without buying the book "Moab, UT Backroads & 4-Weel Drive Trails" by Charles A Wells. Get it before you go and study it long before you leave. The more challenging trails require as much skill as they do sturdy equipment. But there are some that are very easy. I drove a fairly easy trail with a rented stock JK rubicon. I was with another group and once I was finished, I felt I could do something much more difficult. I went on Hells Revenge on a tour. I didnt drive it. It was beautiful. Had I gone with experienced drivers and had my own JK, I would have driven Hells Revenge. The slick rock in Moab is anything but slick. I have a stock JK Rubicon and if I had the axles locked on a steep piece of slick rock, I have no doubt it would flip backwards before it slipped. My stock Rubi could do HR and so could your MJ. A couple of tidbits: On hells revenge, you will see fossilized dinosaur tracks. 27 oceans have came and went during the earth's history in Moab. don't go out alone. I don't recall how big it is but imagine the northern half of Indiana and that is how big it feels. You may be out all day long and not see anyone. Cell phones are useless in most places. A CB wouldnt hurt. If your rig breaks down on you, it could be days before you run into someone. People die out there. Two died while we were there. I can post some trip photos if you wish. Oh and there is a pizza resturant in downtown Moab. I can't remember the name but it sucks beyond imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Oh and there is a pizza resturant in downtown Moab. I can't remember the name but it sucks beyond imagination. Zax. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche12 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 i always want to go to moab someday but I'm still scared... my mj is not even ready for this trail.... yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreman1063 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 2 words......Moab Diner! Can't beat it. Like stated before, your equipment sounds fine. I've been on my TJ on 35's, TJ on 42's and drove a stock Ruby JK for a day. The rock has so much grip that generally, if you don't hang up, you can go over it. Just about any obstacle you don't feel comfortable on will have a bypass. And I agree, some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the world. Take lots of pics. Also, unless you like huge crowds, stay away during Easter Safari week. We usually go mid April and the weather is great and crowds are non existent. Be prepared for any kind of weather, that time of year you're likely to encounter everything from temps in the 80's to snow, hail and freezing temps. Have fun! :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreman1063 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 BTW, the above referenced book is very useful. Study it before leaving and Youtube the obstacles your interested in trying. You can get good idea of the difficulty and study different lines. A programmable GPS is very useful as well, the trail coordinates are all listed in the Appendix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody4359 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I can post some trip photos if you wish. id like to see a few snap shots. also ive read somewhere there is 4 or 5 jeep rental places down there goin stock to like 33 and locked f/r from 150-250 a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Can we get pics of your truck banshee?! and yes please post some pics of Moab :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreman1063 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I can post some trip photos if you wish. id like to see a few snap shots. also ive read somewhere there is 4 or 5 jeep rental places down there goin stock to like 33 and locked f/r from 150-250 a day. At least 4 Jeep rental places in Moab. On our last trip a buddy rented a slightly modified Ruby JK for around $175 a day. He had a blast with it. Not a bad way to go if you don't want to tow your rig cross country. A few pics of our last trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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