A little mud at Paragon

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:36 pm

1 Pic ISN'T enough, keep them coming! :wink:

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 11:35 pm

Sapien · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 11:17 pm

Jeez that's rugged.

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:14 am

seriously or sarcastic?

If serious, THANKS!

Sapien · **Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:35 am

nope, not sarcasm. I'd love to give that a try. Is there anything I have to do to waterproof the Liberty before tackling a small stream like that? How about disconnecting the accessory belt until reaching the other bank, is that necessary?

BTW, I wouldn't even attempt that until I had rock rails, skid plates, a 2.5" lift, some MTR's wrapped around my wheels, front and rear recovery points, and somebody else there to pull my butt out when I get stuck.

Anyway, sweet rig, when I'm finished building my liberty, it's going to look alot like that, minus the wheels and light bar. Later. -Nate

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Jul 19, 2005 8:29 am

Sapien,

You don't need to water proof for a water crossing that size. We did a few like that in Moab. No problems. You are right about the armor, rails, and lift but you can still do those rocks with the stock tires. I did Moab rocks with my SR/A's with no problem. Besides, if you destroy the stocks, you have an excuse to get those MTR's.

If you need recovery points, I have a rear tow hook I can sell you.

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Jesus Levy · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:13 pm

Sapien wrote:

nope, not sarcasm. I'd love to give that a try. Is there anything I have to do to waterproof the Liberty before tackling a small stream like that? How about disconnecting the accessory belt until reaching the other bank, is that necessary?

BTW, I wouldn't even attempt that until I had rock rails, skid plates, a 2.5" lift, some MTR's wrapped around my wheels, front and rear recovery points, and somebody else there to pull my butt out when I get stuck.

Anyway, sweet rig, when I'm finished building my liberty, it's going to look alot like that, minus the wheels and light bar. Later. -Nate

Have a look at this water crossing (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/845243). Not a drop came inside my 2005 Sport 4X4, and though some water came into the air filter housing, it has drainage holes, so there were just a few drops inside when I opened it !!

Go out, have fun. And yes, always bring someone who can pull you out of trouble if the need arises.

Sapien · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:51 pm

crazy... did you keep going in after that picture? Looks like you were still heading deeper...

Jesus Levy · **Posted:** Thu Jul 28, 2005 8:34 pm

Yep, I kept going. You can see more pictures following the link below. And no, it was not deeper, but hell, I felt like throwing some ballast (me included!) out of the window.

Thrilling, though

A little mud at Paragon

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