Idaho Springs Rescue needed (non-emergency)

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I'm with u shotshell, one has mini truck engine and the other is chevy Tahoe with roof top tent. They'll be lucky if they don't get stuck too :p
 

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I'm with u shotshell, one has mini truck engine and the other is chevy Tahoe with roof top tent. They'll be lucky if they don't get stuck too :p

Ha! This literally made me LoL.

But, turns out they did have success. Looking forward to reading the report.
 
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It happened. I tagged along for emotional support.....and had to give Kevin a tug or two now and then :)
 

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I'm with u shotshell, one has mini truck engine and the other is chevy Tahoe with roof top tent. They'll be lucky if they don't get stuck too :p

It was easy as no Dodge Raiders or 20 lug nut Lincoln Navigaters constipated the trail.
 

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North side prevails once again. Strong work UB.
 

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That was fun

The video of UB in WR Making it around the chevy is cool..
without him being able to pull that off it would have been way harder

That razr is pretty unreal

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Did he ever get the 4WD working?
 
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We got it! Words cannot express the gratitude I have for everyone that helped on this!! I've met some really cool guys in the last two days and I'm amazed at how quickly you all have responded to this. Your trucks are insanely badass! I dream about trucks like yours and I can't wait to meet up again and go for a ride. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
 

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Well done men! I had faith in UB, but it's probably good that he took wild rice and not the snow sinking 80!
 

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Did he ever get the 4WD working?

Doesn't sound like it. From what UB was describing, it seems like the truck tried to drive before the actuator moved fully and the shift fork or the engagement splines are messed up, or both. They just towed him out in 2wd.

I'm not positive on the actuated tcases, but on the manuals, the 4wd light comes on when the ADD activates, rather than the tcase being shifted, so the actuator could be gone, but that shouldn't make a grinding noise when trying to drive.
 

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been out of touch last couple days, just catching up. great thread, and outstanding efforts all around. :cheers:

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Awesome, nice work everybody! Can't wait to see the video
 

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Nice job and well done! Looks like a fun recovery effort! Dodge raiders are not worthy. :)
 

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