Pulled off my running boards yesterday and installed some Demello Hybrid rock sliders. Pretty straight forward installation on these trucks - already has factory threaded holes in the frame rails so they just bolt right up. The only pain point is the KDSS unit bolted to the driver side frame which needs to be held out of the way before the sliders go on. I'm a little skeptical of the strength of the slider mounting bolts though as it's only ~8 M8 bolts holding it on along the bottom - I question whether that will hold up to the full weight of the truck smashing down on a rock. I may track down someone with a welder and add a few welds as well just to give me peace of mind.
I climbed a similar route up Arrowsmith several years back also in August and there was snow in the saddle then as well. The climb wasn't very long as I remember, maybe a few hours to that first summit. I tent camped right on the top and it was cold as hell overnight, but a great time nonetheless! The view from up there is amazing.
Glad you got out ok - I just got stuck in the snow yesterday as well and it took quite a bit of shoveling and pulling to get out. I could see that being difficult or impossible if solo without gear.
Welcome to vioffroad - That sounds like it was an awesome trip. I'd love to go do some more exploring up island.
btw, regarding the sideways photos - if you upload them here they will auto rotate.
Pulled off my running boards yesterday and installed some Demello Hybrid rock sliders. Pretty straight forward installation on these trucks - already has factory threaded holes in the frame rails so they just bolt right up. The only pain point is the KDSS unit bolted to the driver side frame which needs to be held out of the way before the sliders go on. I'm a little skeptical of the strength of the slider mounting bolts though as it's only ~8 M8 bolts holding it on along the bottom - I question whether that will hold up to the full weight of the truck smashing down on a rock. I may track down someone with a welder and add a few welds as well just to give me peace of mind.
I climbed a similar route up Arrowsmith several years back also in August and there was snow in the saddle then as well. The climb wasn't very long as I remember, maybe a few hours to that first summit. I tent camped right on the top and it was cold as hell overnight, but a great time nonetheless! The view from up there is amazing.
Hey welcome to vioffroad - you've got a pretty unique vehicle there!
Glad you got out ok - I just got stuck in the snow yesterday as well and it took quite a bit of shoveling and pulling to get out. I could see that being difficult or impossible if solo without gear.
Where abouts is your jeep stuck?