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Title: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on January 03, 2011, 08:51:10 PM
Here's the place to post up your pictures for the 2011 Zukiworld 'Zukfari... Build up, on the way, wheeling, night life in town.... All of the experience! :) Please share here.

Thanks, Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on January 06, 2011, 03:31:16 PM
Here is the Samurai that I will be taking; mi El Diablito.  >:D

It was a tough choice between all of my Samurais, but this is my most expendable one.  It has a rusty, beat up body so any additional body damage will be nothing to get upset about.

Here are the current specs:
Stock engine/trans
4:1 t-case
5.12 hybrid rear with spool, 5.12 open diff
Sky Stage I OTT Steering (Won at the 2005 Zukiworld raffle!)
SPOA lift
Smittybuilt front bumper (a beauty eh?)
31" SS TSL tires on reversed stock rims

Here are the mods I want to complete before I take it to Moab:
Front steel carrier with 5.12s, locker
Sky Stage II Steering
Rocker Protection
Front Cage
Tow Bar
etc etc
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on January 06, 2011, 06:29:38 PM
Looking good!

You'll be able to tackle a lot of trails with that set up.

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: meach4x4 on January 24, 2011, 09:01:24 PM
Hopefully, I'll be taking the "Tortus" to its (and my) first Zukfari:

96 Tracker 4 dr
5 spd
5.12:1 open diffs
4.24:1 rockmonster
sky 1.5 coil and strut spacer kit
30x9.50x15 BFG AT KOs
15x8 Alcoas

Mods I hope to have done by Zukfari:
Toyota axles f & r
5.71:1 diffs w/elockers
4 wheel disk brakes
hi steer kit
4 links
custom tube bumpers f & r

Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on February 04, 2011, 08:13:37 PM
Im planning on taking the ZR3 project for a spin in the rocks.

Mods so far...
http://www.zukiworld.com/month_110110/feature_project-zr3-the-way-a-tracker-should-have-been-built.htm (http://www.zukiworld.com/month_110110/feature_project-zr3-the-way-a-tracker-should-have-been-built.htm)

Mods to complete before I get there are:
Front and rear lockers
rear long arm
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on February 23, 2011, 08:36:53 PM
I am now planning on being there.  First Time.
93 Tracker 2 door
2.7L w/5 speed auto
5:12
Locker in rear, ARB in front
30 X 9.5
4 link in rear
Taller springs in front, 4 door springs & 2" spacer in back

Need to do list:
install 3/16" skid pans - still waiting on one piece
install limiting straps
install strut braces
Modify hood to fit

I think this was the last trail run.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/Sf5t7MA6nzI/AAAAAAAADdQ/AgdY5qw3pr8/s800/CIMG3384.JPG)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on February 28, 2011, 06:59:49 AM
Good to see that your going to make it Brd Hntr Steve. Is Kris coming with you?

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on March 02, 2011, 02:19:42 PM
Good to see that your going to make it Brd Hntr Steve. Is Kris coming with you?

-Eric
His reply was:  "Sadly, that isn't an option this year.  We would have to stop racing so I could have the time off. "  :)

Not working has its benefits!


Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on March 11, 2011, 08:02:45 AM
Well I've decided that I will not be taking Diablito.  It simply needs to much work and I don't have the time to complete it prior to the Zukfari.  I will be taking my #2 Samurai, aka GI Zuk, to the Zukfari instead.  It's a 1988.5 model that has been all over the US and even to Germany.  Here are its spec deviations from stock:

1.6 FI 16-valve
6.5 t-case w/bucket & twin sticks
26-spline front axles
RRO Full High Steer
Sidekick Power Steering
Gusseted Axle Housings Front/Rear
EZ Lockers front/rear
SPOA lift
32" tires on 2.5" BS rims
Shrockworks bumpers front/rear
Warn 8000
Shrockworks rocker protection
Davesport Front Cage
Fold Down Windshield


Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on March 11, 2011, 08:15:03 AM
Well I've decided that I will not be taking Diablito.  It simply needs to much work and I don't have the time to complete it prior to the Zukfari.  I will be taking my #2 Samurai, aka GI Zuk, to the Zukfari instead.  Here are its spec deviations from stock:

1.6 FI 16-valve
6.5 t-case w/bucket & twin sticks
26-spline front axles
Gusseted Axle Housings Front/Rear
EZ Lockers front/rear
SPOA lift
32" tires on 2/5" BS rims
Shrockworks bumpers front/rear
Shrockworks rocker protection
Davesport Front Cage
Fold Down Windshield



Sounds nice! See ya there!

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on March 16, 2011, 12:06:06 PM
One month to go and my rig is still torn apart in the garage... I did get the front ARB fixed and installed a new electric fan for the radiator...

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on March 19, 2011, 05:01:40 PM
One month to go and my rig is still torn apart in the garage... I did get the front ARB fixed and installed a new electric fan for the radiator...

-Eric

Im still rockin open diffs... :-X  allong with all the other odds and ends that need wrapped up. I figure Ill wait till 3 days before I leave to start! :laugh:

Mike
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on March 19, 2011, 07:43:16 PM
One month to go and my rig is still torn apart in the garage... I did get the front ARB fixed and installed a new electric fan for the radiator...

-Eric

Im still rockin open diffs... :-X  allong with all the other odds and ends that need wrapped up. I figure Ill wait till 3 days before I leave to start! :laugh:

Mike

Nice!

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Drew 4.0 on March 20, 2011, 02:30:13 PM
Is anyone going from Oregon Washington with extra space on a trailer?  I'm pretty broke after the engine swap but would really like to try and make it down there, if there was some space available at the right price I might be able to swing this.  Let me know, I would also be able to help with driving if interested, otherwise I could probably find other transportation down there if the tow rig is full.

Thanks Drew
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Shadow on March 29, 2011, 08:08:07 AM
One month to go and my rig is still torn apart in the garage... I did get the front ARB fixed and installed a new electric fan for the radiator...

-Eric

Im still rockin open diffs... :-X  allong with all the other odds and ends that need wrapped up. I figure Ill wait till 3 days before I leave to start! :laugh:

Mike

How do you plan to lock the XL7 diff? I'm considering one for my gv if you figure out how to do it :D. Would be nice to have 28 spline axles. I don't trust the 26 spliners being locked. Works good open so far.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on March 31, 2011, 07:05:54 PM
One month to go and my rig is still torn apart in the garage... I did get the front ARB fixed and installed a new electric fan for the radiator...

-Eric

Im still rockin open diffs... :-X  allong with all the other odds and ends that need wrapped up. I figure Ill wait till 3 days before I leave to start! :laugh:

Mike

How do you plan to lock the XL7 diff? I'm considering one for my gv if you figure out how to do it :D. Would be nice to have 28 spline axles. I don't trust the 26 spliners being locked. Works good open so far.

I dont know yet. If I cant get it worked out Ill weld it and figure it out when I get home.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 05, 2011, 12:08:49 PM
I think I've got the Sidekick ready to go... On a rig that has seen so much trail over the years, there is always a lot of wear items to service... I replaced some more first gen 'johnny joints', fixed the air pump, air locker, packed, greased, serviced, and cleaned... We're ready! :)

...and

We are pleased to announce that we'll be leading some of the trails during 'Zukfari with the ARB equipped Suzuki Equator. Should be a blast! This'll be a cool new experience and we plan to take it out and see just how well it can do. With the factory locker, suspension mods, sliders, and gearing, I think it'll do quite well. We'll also have it on display at the Dinner/Raffle.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on April 05, 2011, 12:22:45 PM
COOL!  8)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 05, 2011, 03:31:16 PM
COOL!  8)

Hey Mike, do you recognize the wheels?

:)

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on April 05, 2011, 07:43:43 PM
I think I've got the Sidekick ready to go... On a rig that has seen so much trail over the years, there is always a lot of wear items to service... I replaced some more first gen 'johnny joints', fixed the air pump, air locker, packed, greased, serviced, and cleaned... We're ready! :)

...and

We are pleased to announce that we'll be leading some of the trails during 'Zukfari with the ARB equipped Suzuki Equator. Should be a blast! This'll be a cool new experience and we plan to take it out and see just how well it can do. With the factory locker, suspension mods, sliders, and gearing, I think it'll do quite well. We'll also have it on display at the Dinner/Raffle.

That should get the bidding going.                                        ;D
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on April 06, 2011, 08:09:21 AM
COOL!  8)

Hey Mike, do you recognize the wheels?

:)

-Eric

Let me guess... walker evans. Do you want a golf clap too?
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 06, 2011, 08:18:03 AM
I think I've got the Sidekick ready to go... On a rig that has seen so much trail over the years, there is always a lot of wear items to service... I replaced some more first gen 'johnny joints', fixed the air pump, air locker, packed, greased, serviced, and cleaned... We're ready! :)

...and

We are pleased to announce that we'll be leading some of the trails during 'Zukfari with the ARB equipped Suzuki Equator. Should be a blast! This'll be a cool new experience and we plan to take it out and see just how well it can do. With the factory locker, suspension mods, sliders, and gearing, I think it'll do quite well. We'll also have it on display at the Dinner/Raffle.

That should get the bidding going.                                        ;D

Good one man... You know, these are available at your local Suzuki dealer! :)

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 06, 2011, 08:18:38 AM
COOL!  8)

Hey Mike, do you recognize the wheels?

:)

-Eric

Let me guess... walker evans. Do you want a golf clap too?

He he he... golf clap away!

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on April 08, 2011, 06:18:32 AM
I think I've got the Sidekick ready to go... On a rig that has seen so much trail over the years, there is always a lot of wear items to service... I replaced some more first gen 'johnny joints', fixed the air pump, air locker, packed, greased, serviced, and cleaned... We're ready! :)

...and

We are pleased to announce that we'll be leading some of the trails during 'Zukfari with the ARB equipped Suzuki Equator. Should be a blast! This'll be a cool new experience and we plan to take it out and see just how well it can do. With the factory locker, suspension mods, sliders, and gearing, I think it'll do quite well. We'll also have it on display at the Dinner/Raffle.

That should get the bidding going.                                        ;D

Good one man... You know, these are available at your local Suzuki dealer! :)

-Eric

But "won at a raffle" is so much better.  And think of all the tickets you could sell, I would buy at least a couple,one for me and one for Peggy (she would like to win it).
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on April 10, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
Well im locked front and rear as of tonight!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on April 12, 2011, 06:17:38 AM
Need to do list:
install 3/16" skid pans - still waiting on one piece
install limiting straps
install strut braces
Modify hood to fit

Going to have to run with the beat up hood, the rest is done.
Installed an ARB in the rear, now have it in both ends.  Have to say driving with an open rear end is a lot better than the ez locker.
Installing new larger radiator today.  Then hit the road tomorrow.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on April 13, 2011, 07:16:46 AM
Got one slider installed, now to start the passenger side tonight. 

Heading out Sat morning and flat towing the Samurai all the way from Tulsa, OK to Moab.  I should be there by Sunday afternoon and I will be camping out at Slickrock Campground.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 13, 2011, 10:07:18 AM
Got one slider installed, now to start the passenger side tonight. 

Heading out Sat morning and flat towing the Samurai all the way from Tulsa, OK to Moab.  I should be there by Sunday afternoon and I will be camping out at Slickrock Campground.

Good looking slider. Is that home built? If you get there early enough on Sunday and are up to it, come join us/Mike for the Moab Rim trail. It'll be a hoot!

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on April 13, 2011, 07:11:52 PM
Installing new larger radiator today.  Then hit the road tomorrow.

New radiator was a lot of work.  It will now idle at 185, should be good to go.  Start pushed to early tomorrow morning.  Will be a nice easy drive going down to Idaho then through eastern Nevada, to Moab on Saturday.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 13, 2011, 08:24:29 PM
Installing new larger radiator today.  Then hit the road tomorrow.

New radiator was a lot of work.  It will now idle at 185, should be good to go.  Start pushed to early tomorrow morning.  Will be a nice easy drive going down to Idaho then through eastern Nevada, to Moab on Saturday.

Good luck Steve - See you there!

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on April 13, 2011, 10:11:10 PM
Well its as done as its gonna get. Im heading out in 4 hours.  ;)



sleep you say? whats that? ???
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on April 14, 2011, 06:25:44 AM
Got one slider installed, now to start the passenger side tonight. 

Heading out Sat morning and flat towing the Samurai all the way from Tulsa, OK to Moab.  I should be there by Sunday afternoon and I will be camping out at Slickrock Campground.

Good looking slider. Is that home built? If you get there early enough on Sunday and are up to it, come join us/Mike for the Moab Rim trail. It'll be a hoot!

-Eric

Nah, it's an old Shrockworks set that I've had for 6 year or so.  Just now installing them.  ::)

I don't think I will be there until the afternoon on Sunday.  Not going to try to push it, just take a leisurely drive as I will be towing my Samurai with a 1993 Ford w/270k miles on it. :o  The old straight six and 5-speed manual.  Not a lot of power, but it pulls the Samurai well at 60-65mph.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 14, 2011, 09:41:29 AM
Got one slider installed, now to start the passenger side tonight. 

Heading out Sat morning and flat towing the Samurai all the way from Tulsa, OK to Moab.  I should be there by Sunday afternoon and I will be camping out at Slickrock Campground.

Good looking slider. Is that home built? If you get there early enough on Sunday and are up to it, come join us/Mike for the Moab Rim trail. It'll be a hoot!

-Eric

Nah, it's an old Shrockworks set that I've had for 6 year or so.  Just now installing them.  ::)

I don't think I will be there until the afternoon on Sunday.  Not going to try to push it, just take a leisurely drive as I will be towing my Samurai with a 1993 Ford w/270k miles on it. :o  The old straight six and 5-speed manual.  Not a lot of power, but it pulls the Samurai well at 60-65mph.

I like those old 300 straight sixes. One of the best engines Ford ever made... IMO.

Yeah, it's a good idea not to push it too hard. There's plenty of trail riding opportunities during the whole week.

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on April 15, 2011, 05:49:38 AM
Weve been stranded in ocallala nebraska for the last 16 hours because a blizzard has come through and the hwy patrol has closed the roads. I thought it was april?
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: wildgoody on April 16, 2011, 06:42:52 AM
That sucks you are stuck there, at least you got caught up on sleep.

I'm heading out this morning late, going to my brothers a little north of
St. George and then hitting it again tomorrow, hoping to get off in time
to make the Moab Brewpub for the meet and greet.

My trucklet is in pieces but this year looked like it was going to be too
much fun to pass up, lots of ZW members that I haven't seen in years
like you Mike, and what I think are new members showing up for the
first time to Zukfari is I think going to make this a year to remember.

Wild
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 19, 2011, 07:31:11 AM
Having a great time in the Suzuki Equator... We ran Gold Bar Rim and part of Rusty Nail and it's working really well...

Stay tuned for more... :)

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: bbagwell on April 19, 2011, 08:42:12 AM
Here is a couple teaser shots  8)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/bbagwell/Moab%202011/Moab2011004.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/bbagwell/Moab%202011/Moab2011048.jpg)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Drone637 on April 19, 2011, 10:46:21 AM
They let you play with an equator out on the trail?  Nice!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: joeson93.com on April 19, 2011, 08:53:28 PM
Found the Easter Bunny...Wheeling in moab this week!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on April 19, 2011, 10:10:32 PM
Found the Easter Bunny...Wheeling in moab this week!

The easter bunny better be heading to the midwest pretty soon or my kids wont be very happy. Hope you plan to join us tomorrow.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on April 20, 2011, 10:18:51 PM
Going downhill at Hells Revenge -
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/Ta-19IVcv_I/AAAAAAAAIfc/NHhYF0oFSZ8/s640/DSCF0468.JPG)
More photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/CrawlersNW/Moab4192011?authkey=Gv1sRgCLuzxazdkKSKogE#5597503260560258082 (https://picasaweb.google.com/CrawlersNW/Moab4192011?authkey=Gv1sRgCLuzxazdkKSKogE#5597503260560258082)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Zukipilot on April 21, 2011, 09:15:25 AM
Nice pics... I'm jealous...
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Drone637 on April 21, 2011, 01:53:18 PM
So am I.  Next year I'll make it down.  :)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on April 22, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
Some pics on Hell's Revenge....
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 22, 2011, 10:39:08 AM
Here's a couple of photos from Arnold, Bagwell, & Mikkelson

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: meach4x4 on April 23, 2011, 09:45:17 PM
So, are you lovin' that Equator now, Eric?

I'm lusting after it, you know!

Gil
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Warn Industries on April 25, 2011, 08:18:41 AM
Great to meet you guys at the Zukiworld BBQ! Travis and I had a great time. Thanks for the hospitality, food, and good time.

- Andy
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 25, 2011, 08:59:11 AM
So, are you lovin' that Equator now, Eric?

I'm lusting after it, you know!

Gil

Hey Gil - Yeah, I do love the Equator! It did a lot more than I thought it would and is very comfortable. The factory rear locker really helped out on every trail.

You know... your neighborhood Suzuki dealer has these on their lot AND ARB sells all the goodies that are on it for a bolt on adventure machine.

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 25, 2011, 09:00:46 AM
Great to meet you guys at the Zukiworld BBQ! Travis and I had a great time. Thanks for the hospitality, food, and good time.

- Andy

It was great to meet you and Travis. Funny how we work probably 30 miles apart but traveled 2,000 miles to finally meet up. Let's go do a trail ride soon.

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on April 25, 2011, 09:16:45 AM
Andy, Glad to see that Warn is still making their winches in the USA-even the new economy line.

I had a lot of fun with the Zukiworld crowd too.   :)

Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Zukipilot on April 26, 2011, 07:57:46 AM
OK, you slackers have been home for a few days now.... Where are the pics?

Zig
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: goodyz on April 26, 2011, 10:58:09 AM
Hey, give us a break! When we get back we have to do 2 weeks worth of work in 1 week to catch up. OK here's a few pix.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: goodyz on April 26, 2011, 11:03:14 AM
On Tuesday we went with our friend Stan who drives a Dodge 6X6 (look in the background of the arch picture) and explored some caves, mines, and mining shacks about 30 miles out of town on hwy 128.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: goodyz on April 26, 2011, 11:50:39 AM
You've heard of technophiles right? Well I'm not one so I hope this works. I uploaded these vids to youtube and I'm putting the links here.

Blake hops up double whammy on the first try.

vid 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwBFTAHKb1I#ws)

Mr Quigly van deposits his license plate holder on double whammy

Quigly attempt 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2bL5XeBfs#ws)

Then he makes it on the second try.

Quigly attempt 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVS-_RIXmQ#ws)

Biker wipes out on "the crack" Gold Bar Rim

vid 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTIzY96F_ME#ws)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Zukipilot on April 26, 2011, 12:03:22 PM
 8) Cool, thanks  8) That direct impact into the crack looked painfull...  :o
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: meach4x4 on April 26, 2011, 09:16:10 PM
Hey Gil - Yeah, I do love the Equator! It did a lot more than I thought it would and is very comfortable. The factory rear locker really helped out on every trail.

You know... your neighborhood Suzuki dealer has these on their lot AND ARB sells all the goodies that are on it for a bolt on adventure machine.

-Eric

Hahaha... My "neighborhood Suzuki dealer" is about 300 miles north.  In my price range, I'll have to settle for something with a few (tens of ) thousand miles more.  Unless, of course, you decide to let me be the party responsible for disposal of yours?   :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 27, 2011, 09:16:48 AM
Hey Gil - Yeah, I do love the Equator! It did a lot more than I thought it would and is very comfortable. The factory rear locker really helped out on every trail.

You know... your neighborhood Suzuki dealer has these on their lot AND ARB sells all the goodies that are on it for a bolt on adventure machine.

-Eric

Hahaha... My "neighborhood Suzuki dealer" is about 300 miles north.  In my price range, I'll have to settle for something with a few (tens of ) thousand miles more.  Unless, of course, you decide to let me be the party responsible for disposal of yours?   :laugh: :laugh:

Hey Gil! Thanks again for letting us crash at your pad... Driving through LA to get to Moab was a long haul for sure.

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ZUKI191 on April 27, 2011, 11:47:15 AM
Hey Everyone ! We had a great time wednesday. Wish we could have gone with you thursday and friday too, But I had a serious overheating issue. Thanks for everything Eric... And everyone else also. See you next year.

Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on April 27, 2011, 12:24:22 PM
Hey Everyone ! We had a great time wednesday. Wish we could have gone with you thursday and friday too, But I had a serious overheating issue. Thanks for everything Eric... And everyone else also. See you next year.



Glad you could make it... we had a great time too!

See ya next year..

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: goodyz on April 27, 2011, 03:20:44 PM
I just want to post a few more pictures and say thanks to everybody who worked hard and spent time making this year's Zukfari a wicked fun time!


Pictures are:


1) All lined up on Hell's Revenge Wednesday waiting for Jeeps to get outta' the way.
2) Thursday at Historic Dewey Bridge about 30 miles out of town on Hwy. 128. Built in 1916-restored in 2003-burned in 2006 (+/-)
3) Top of the world trail overlook
4) Top of the world overlook
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on April 27, 2011, 03:33:04 PM
I really like the last two pics.  ;D
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on May 03, 2011, 08:13:43 PM
Here I am attempting the Golden Crack on 30X9.50's, I thought I heard that I needed BIGGER tires!
http://sharing.theflip.com/session/ade2f06fcb1d6e9f09b3a491422219a2/video/85366011 (http://sharing.theflip.com/session/ade2f06fcb1d6e9f09b3a491422219a2/video/85366011)

Hells Revenge
https://picasaweb.google.com/CrawlersNW/Moab4192011#5602709598214243282 (https://picasaweb.google.com/CrawlersNW/Moab4192011#5602709598214243282)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: bbagwell on May 03, 2011, 11:09:29 PM
I really enjoyed the videos  8).  Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Zukipilot on May 04, 2011, 06:09:32 AM
Nive vid's... Awesome job conquering the crack....  8)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on May 04, 2011, 06:20:17 AM
Thanks, Co-pilot deserves most of credit as I was TOO Busy enjoying the ride.  I have stitch together a Video of the Poison Spider-Golden Spike-Gold Rim run.  And then there is the CLUSTER f**** where everything didn't work on Moab Rim.  Thanks to ZW group I got to the top, but should have been pushed over the edge then, cause they had to drag me back down.  Even the Co-Pilot stopped taking videos of the Non-event.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 04, 2011, 10:56:41 AM
Thanks, Co-pilot deserves most of credit as I was TOO Busy enjoying the ride.  I have stitch together a Video of the Poison Spider-Golden Spike-Gold Rim run.  And then there is the CLUSTER f**** where everything didn't work on Moab Rim.  Thanks to ZW group I got to the top, but should have been pushed over the edge then, cause they had to drag me back down.  Even the Co-Pilot stopped taking videos of the Non-event.


Everybody has good days and bad days.  ;)  Besides if it was easy, everybody would be doing it, and what fun would that be?
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on May 04, 2011, 07:53:41 PM
Thanks, Co-pilot deserves most of credit as I was TOO Busy enjoying the ride.  I have stitch together a Video of the Poison Spider-Golden Spike-Gold Rim run.  And then there is the CLUSTER f**** where everything didn't work on Moab Rim.  Thanks to ZW group I got to the top, but should have been pushed over the edge then, cause they had to drag me back down.  Even the Co-Pilot stopped taking videos of the Non-event.


Everybody has good days and bad days.  ;)  Besides if it was easy, everybody would be doing it, and what fun would that be?
You are right Mike, instead of my ride limping up here are some of the fun we had.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/TcIMouzX6FI/AAAAAAAAIyE/7CGMMdg0Vik/s800/DSCF0368.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/TcINxBbG5oI/AAAAAAAAIy4/5CRXbs3LvoA/s800/DSCF0381.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/TcINrJGicHI/AAAAAAAAIyo/pv-jtmdgR_Y/s800/DSCF0384.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/TcIMYg9SueI/AAAAAAAAIx8/mMuXlxV7hp0/s800/DSCF0398.JPG)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_86HP5-adsWc/TcIPQh3QSmI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/arPnAgfH8sA/s800/DSCF0407.JPG)
Everyone up here looks like they are having fun!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on May 17, 2011, 07:00:40 PM
Here's a video.. The first one is a Greatest Hits of the week.

ZUKIWORLD Online - 2011 Zukiworld 'Zukfari (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0lioUiHITE#ws)

Thanks to DonkeyWorx (Bigzook) for helping with the editing.

...more to follow.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on May 17, 2011, 08:02:14 PM
Great video editing DonkeyWorx!  I took lots of those videos but haven't even taken the time to sit down and watch them all.  They are way better when nicely edited and put to music!  :)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: goodyz on May 23, 2011, 09:22:03 AM
A lot of people were wondering what exactly I did to my truck on Top of the World trail. I'm sure that I did it on a previous trail and it just broke the rest of the way on Top of the World. So the left rear axle shaft twisted and then snapped, the busted end knocked the keeper off of the bearing adjuster, the adjuster backed off and the back lash went from about .008" to about 1/2" the pinion gear started jumping on the ring gear thrashing both (keep in mind these are the ultra rare 5.62:1 gears) and somewhere along the line all the pins in my locker snapped in half. Basically the whole rear axle is junk. I was so disgusted that I went and bought a pair of Toyota axles, and with any luck I'll be running those next year.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on May 23, 2011, 11:47:36 AM
Ouch!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Foot on May 23, 2011, 06:04:35 PM
Thats a nice new paint job Eric, like the wheels too. And am I seein double or is Mike's hair shorter?
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on May 24, 2011, 11:21:33 PM
Finally got some video clips up on my youtube page:  (click on "uploads" to see them all)

http://www.youtube.com/user/darnold87?feature=mhee (http://www.youtube.com/user/darnold87?feature=mhee)

Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Zukipilot on May 25, 2011, 06:12:46 AM
Finally got some video clips up on my youtube page:  (click on "uploads" to see them all)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/darnold87?feature=mhee[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/darnold87?feature=mhee[/url])



Nice save!!!  8)
Zig
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on May 25, 2011, 10:26:51 AM
Finally got some video clips up on my youtube page:  (click on "uploads" to see them all)

[url]http://www.youtube.com/user/darnold87?feature=mhee[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/user/darnold87?feature=mhee[/url])



Nice save!!!  8)
Zig


Thanks Zig - you must be talking about the video on the front page of my youtube page. :)  That was a close one!  Good old Sami stayed rubber-side down though! 
The Moab videos are in the recently uploaded section on the right...
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Zukipilot on May 26, 2011, 05:30:12 AM
Yea, that's the one I was talking about... So how did you like Moab on the bikes. I had a blast when I flew out there and rented some....

Zig
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on May 26, 2011, 09:43:50 AM
Moab on bikes was amazing.  Sure, I missed having a cup-holder, and a big comfy seat, and snacks within reach at all times (like in a 4x4 rig).  But everything else made up for it.  You can really make time on bikes and see so much more.  About the 3rd day of riding, your body has gotten over the soarness and pain from the first 2 days, and is ready for trail-battle! :)  You actually get less thrown around on the bikes than in rigs, since you're on 2 tires, can stand up, and can really pick any line... You only need like a 4" pathway!  It's amazing what you can ride up.  I tackled way more than I thought I'd be able to.
I hope that I am able to drag my bike along anytime I go back... It was just too dang much fun!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on May 30, 2011, 08:25:11 PM
Another fine video release by the folks at DonkeyWorx.

ZUKIWORLD Online - 2011 Zukiworld 'Zukfari part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMTIylWlpao#ws)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: jamoffroad on June 13, 2011, 07:54:24 PM
Here is a couple teaser shots  8)

([url]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/bbagwell/Moab%202011/Moab2011004.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/bbagwell/Moab%202011/Moab2011048.jpg[/url])
who owns this zuk??? the yellow one want the specs of the front suspension mod look like frame drop and the wheel base looks odd ????? people want to know ....
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on June 14, 2011, 11:24:09 AM
The yellow one is a two-door body on a 4-door frame.  Not sure of all the suspension mods though.  I was behind it on Hell's Revenge and it did the trail pretty darn well.
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: ebewley on June 14, 2011, 03:18:51 PM
It's a frame dropped 2nd gen chassis with the 1st gen body on top.

-Eric
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jonny Rash on June 15, 2011, 07:18:03 AM
Eric clearly knows more about it than I do.  Now that I think about it, I do remember it had the 2nd Gen rear bumper with the spare cutout. 
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: bbagwell on June 19, 2011, 12:48:23 AM
Eric clearly knows more about it than I do.  Now that I think about it, I do remember it had the 2nd Gen rear bumper with the spare cutout. 

It worked really well!  He put it all together a couple months before leaving for Moab  8).
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on June 23, 2011, 02:54:53 AM
Newly uploaded video of Blake successfully tackling Escalator...

Moab Escalator - Blake Sidekick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVDJ_gL8pGo#ws)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: darnold87 on July 16, 2011, 02:05:42 AM
A nice video from GreggyPooh / Greg / Ghmikk00 (he was on the black Suzuki DRZ400).
I'm posting this for him as he is down in Reno for the desert racing.  He finished this Moab video just before leaving.
Video clips: Davey Arnold (me)
Pics: GreggyPooh, Bagwell, and me
Editing: GreggyPooh

Enjoy!  :)

Moab2.mpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWRcrtVxaSY#ws)

Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: Jluck on July 19, 2011, 09:21:19 AM
thats awesome! I could watch that every day of my life!
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: BRD HNTR on July 24, 2011, 01:14:14 AM
I met up with a group doing Poison Spider, Golden Spike & Gold Rim trails that was led by another Tracker.  He had a stock 1.6 8v, with 33x12.5x15, an automatic, locked on both ends, 4 door springs, cutout wheel wells modified with a hammer.
Moab Poison Spider 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6-em0hUXXM#)
Title: Re: 'Zukfari picture thread - Getting ready, Getting there, Getting it done
Post by: mrhawk on July 24, 2011, 09:42:17 AM
Nice video! ;D