ESOF!!!!!!!!!
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ESOF!!!!!!!!!
There's been a lot of "discussion" around here (though not as much lately it seems) about all the problems with the ESOF system and the merits of manual vs. ESOF 4X4 systems.
I sure as heck don't want to start the debate again, but I just felt like I needed to post a positive experience.
I just got back from a hunting trip (successful!) where I spent about 50% of the time plowing through snow up to the bumper, 40% on snowy/icy gravel roads/trails, and 10% on pavement. Never once did I get stuck, and there were a lot of half tons that needed tows over the 2 days.
The ESOF worked flawlessly, and I must have engaged and disengaged it at least 25 times. Hubs alway unlocked (surprised me actually, ALL hubs tend to freeze in those conditions) and the transfer case shifted into both 4X4 and 4X4 Low without fail.
Just a
to the ESOF system and to the 4X4 capabilities of the SD.
Waxy
I sure as heck don't want to start the debate again, but I just felt like I needed to post a positive experience.
I just got back from a hunting trip (successful!) where I spent about 50% of the time plowing through snow up to the bumper, 40% on snowy/icy gravel roads/trails, and 10% on pavement. Never once did I get stuck, and there were a lot of half tons that needed tows over the 2 days.
The ESOF worked flawlessly, and I must have engaged and disengaged it at least 25 times. Hubs alway unlocked (surprised me actually, ALL hubs tend to freeze in those conditions) and the transfer case shifted into both 4X4 and 4X4 Low without fail.
Just a
to the ESOF system and to the 4X4 capabilities of the SD.Waxy
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Three (between three of us) nice young bucks (spikes to 6 pointer), not trophies, but they sure are gonna taste good.
I could write a book on the wildlife we saw.
At least 100 Antelope, ~200 pheasants (I saw more in two days than in my entire life combined, including TAME ones), 100's of Partridges and Sharp-tail Grouse, rabbits (Jacks and Cottontails), porcupines, badgers, Mule and White-tail deer, etc...
It's been cold, and there's lots of deep snow, the couple days we were hunting was the first warm weather in weeks, so everyone was out making an appearance and getting a bite to eat.
Waxy
P.S. About as specific as I'll be about the location is - Somewhere in Alberta.
I could write a book on the wildlife we saw.
At least 100 Antelope, ~200 pheasants (I saw more in two days than in my entire life combined, including TAME ones), 100's of Partridges and Sharp-tail Grouse, rabbits (Jacks and Cottontails), porcupines, badgers, Mule and White-tail deer, etc...
It's been cold, and there's lots of deep snow, the couple days we were hunting was the first warm weather in weeks, so everyone was out making an appearance and getting a bite to eat.
Waxy
P.S. About as specific as I'll be about the location is - Somewhere in Alberta.
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hey waxy...
glad to hear everything worked like it is "supposed to". Sounds like you had a great hunt...congrats...I've still yet to make it out for the deer hunt yet...I'm hoping this weekend
glad to hear everything worked like it is "supposed to". Sounds like you had a great hunt...congrats...I've still yet to make it out for the deer hunt yet...I'm hoping this weekend
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Originally posted by Yeti
Are us lever guys gonna have to start posting every time we have no problems with our 4x4??? or is that just a given?
Congrats on the take, archery just opened here.
Are us lever guys gonna have to start posting every time we have no problems with our 4x4??? or is that just a given?
Congrats on the take, archery just opened here.
No Yeti! It's like this .
They always have to worry if ESOF is gonna work !!! We Don't!!!!!
He He HE !!!!!!
Dang bambi killer's
you guys can kill the deer I'll catch the Fish!Rich
Last edited by FortyFords; Nov 10, 2003 at 07:18 PM.
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ESOF rocks.... if you don't have ESOF you're living in the old days when all manufacture's engagement systems were the same..... when you old timers ever going to learn??
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I'm not too worried, we don't have Starbucks out there, and anyone that says the word "dude" would fall under immediate suspicion. 
The plan would be to slowly back away while maintaining eye contact! Maybe I'll keep some pink panties in my pocket in case I need a quick diversion.
You're right on one thing though abendx, ESOF DOES ROCK!!!!
Waxy
The plan would be to slowly back away while maintaining eye contact! Maybe I'll keep some pink panties in my pocket in case I need a quick diversion.
You're right on one thing though abendx, ESOF DOES ROCK!!!!
Waxy
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dude..... i am going to bring you a pound of starbucks.... you tell me after brewing a pot and having a cup if you won't be on the phone and begging the starbucks corporate office to open a shop on every other corner.
pink panties are always a deversion..... in fact, i think i will run over to starbucks right now to find me a new pair!!
lol.
pink panties are always a deversion..... in fact, i think i will run over to starbucks right now to find me a new pair!!
lol.
