Big Bend National State Park / November 9-13, 2011

[superacerc]

Last Chance to join in everyone.
The bulk of our group is leaving on Tuesday afternoon (8th) with the goal of just staying past San Antonio. StrokeZ will meet us there in the morning and we'll continue up to Big Bend Via State HWY 90 which is more senic than I-10. We're going to do some camping, hiking, and 4 wheeling of course (which is the only way to get around the park). There are natural Hot Springs to swim in which should be nice now that the weather is cooling. There are canyons galore, old mining towns/ghost towns to explore, waterfalls (if there's enough water), indian villages, rare species of fauna, and some animals (about half of which we will prefer to only see at a distance). The longest continuous primitive road in the park has a suggested time it takes to complete of almost a full day (51 miles of 4x4 required to pass fun).

We'll be sure and take some photos/videos.

[pjmjr508]

have a blast guys & looking forward to the pictures

[strokeZ]

Well it was a great trip - should be a bunch of pic soon. I will load mine when I am back from out of town (again but for work this time). Just as we hit civilization the front axle coupling failed (or at least I hope that is all it was). Had the XK towed to San Antonio for diagnosis. Got a ride back in a really nice JK Rubicon so not all that bad. Ryan did a great job of coordinating and setting things up! Can't wait til the next trip.

[Sal-XK]

Well it was a great trip - should be a bunch of pic soon. I will load mine when I am back from out of town (again but for work this time). Just as we hit civilization the front axle coupling failed (or at least I hope that is all it was). Had the XK towed to San Antonio for diagnosis. Got a ride back in a really nice JK Rubicon so not all that bad. Ryan did a great job of coordinating and setting things up! Can't wait til the next trip.

Let us know what broke bro that stinks and I'm looking forward to the pics...

[superacerc]

The part that broke was the front drive shaft coupling coming out of the transfer case. If you look at it it's perfectly round with 5-8 small bolts in it and a rubber boot coming out that attaches to the shaft. The bearings went out. First one i've ever heard of. Pictures will come soon. I have to get home to up load them maybe tonight. No casualtys occured while on trails.

[strokeZ]

Update - well the front drive shaft is shot and is being replaced in San Antonio. This also blew out the front coupling. It is all being covered under the extended warranty. I will find details out when I pick it up.

[superacerc]

Lucky!