What did you do with your DII today?
Three Wheeling
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 96
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From: Atlanta, GA
Spent the afternoon (yesterday) at the junk yard... found all kinds of goodies. Pulled a set of 04' roof rails, 2 center console cup holders (and half of a third one in case I ever come across the other half), horn buttons, visor clips, headliner clips (that hold the headliner to the roof in the cargo area), rain gutter rails (mine were damaged after installing a D1 rack on my D2. had it on there for about 7 years), extra set of lug nuts, an interior fuse box with all fuses/relays, front door window trim, extra pollen filter clips, passenger side arm rest that looks brand new (still looking for a good driver's side one to match), a set of rubber rear seat floor mats, a bunch of misc screws/fasteners in case I'm ever in need and probably some other things that I'm not remembering at the moment. Still looking for a good front windshield cowl, but thinking I'm going to have to find another source for a used one as I just can not justify what they are selling these big pieces of plastic for new. It was a hot and muggy afternoon, but all in all a good times at the junk yard!
Got my cheap-o Amazon light bar installed last night... 40" just barely squeaks in between the 04 rails. Used the empty ACE relay and fuse in the under hood fusebox along with a factory aux light switch. Light output is excellent to say the least. 
I added some weather-pack style connectors
My other 04 came with this switch but it was a right side binnacle switch, so Im dealing with it being upside-down for now so I can have all my light switches on one side. The fuel door switch wiring is just long enough to reach the other side of the binnacle. Also upside-down though...
I added some weather-pack style connectors
My other 04 came with this switch but it was a right side binnacle switch, so Im dealing with it being upside-down for now so I can have all my light switches on one side. The fuel door switch wiring is just long enough to reach the other side of the binnacle. Also upside-down though...
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: dallas texas
Last few days my d2 let me explore/drive Poughkeepsie gulch, black bear pass, cinnamon pass, engineer pass, Yankee boy, governor basin, Imogene pass, eureka gulch, hurricane, California pass, corkscrew pass, alpine wellness pass, blue lakes, and many other areas. Visited ouray, silverton, lake city, motrose, and a bunch of little ghost town abandoned mines. Stayed in mountain village, it is the ski resort town area of telluride. Saw a bear, a lot of elk, many a beaver, and beautiful mountain wild flowers. The truck took me fly fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. My girls, each, got to catch their first trout and see a bear in the wild.
Driving, I liked Poughkeepsie, black bear then Yankee boy, in that order. Did Poughkeepsie and black bear twice. I think Yankee boy was exciting because it was raining on the single track slick rock and it was already pretty narrow. Poughkeepsie had a couple of fun spots and black bear, while not technically challenging, had the white knuckle effect on the blind steep grades…..that was fun.
All of the trails had something to see. Water crossings flanked by picturesque waterfalls, over looks of valley towns, abandoned mines, amazing vegetation, wild life, to name a few. The most scenic trails, imo, was first Imogene pass. It was crowded with tours, but had pass by areas. The summit between telluride and ouray was 13.5k and the trail had amazing views. Ouray, itself, is a beautiful town. Nestled tightly between the mountains, that lush backdrop would make even a ghetto look delightful. Black bear, drops down to telluride alongside Bridal Veil Falls. Amazing, views of both the water falls and the beautiful town of telluride. The falls are accessible from below, as well as, atop from black bear. The trail, from the town direction, is a good hike, bike, or drive, in any vehicle (your ground effects will survive) So there is no excuse to miss the beauty.
We took a neat detour on the return journey. Visited some off road trails, led by a couple of locals, on ktms, near bloomfield NM. Met them at a gas station. From there we ended up near Alamogordo. So, of course, I had to go see the trinity testing site. Then we ventured over to the white sands missile testing monument. Very cool. We went sand sledding, on what was a desert oasis minus the cool watering hole. Amazing time, never the less. today,on the road back to Dallas.
Driving, I liked Poughkeepsie, black bear then Yankee boy, in that order. Did Poughkeepsie and black bear twice. I think Yankee boy was exciting because it was raining on the single track slick rock and it was already pretty narrow. Poughkeepsie had a couple of fun spots and black bear, while not technically challenging, had the white knuckle effect on the blind steep grades…..that was fun.
All of the trails had something to see. Water crossings flanked by picturesque waterfalls, over looks of valley towns, abandoned mines, amazing vegetation, wild life, to name a few. The most scenic trails, imo, was first Imogene pass. It was crowded with tours, but had pass by areas. The summit between telluride and ouray was 13.5k and the trail had amazing views. Ouray, itself, is a beautiful town. Nestled tightly between the mountains, that lush backdrop would make even a ghetto look delightful. Black bear, drops down to telluride alongside Bridal Veil Falls. Amazing, views of both the water falls and the beautiful town of telluride. The falls are accessible from below, as well as, atop from black bear. The trail, from the town direction, is a good hike, bike, or drive, in any vehicle (your ground effects will survive) So there is no excuse to miss the beauty.
We took a neat detour on the return journey. Visited some off road trails, led by a couple of locals, on ktms, near bloomfield NM. Met them at a gas station. From there we ended up near Alamogordo. So, of course, I had to go see the trinity testing site. Then we ventured over to the white sands missile testing monument. Very cool. We went sand sledding, on what was a desert oasis minus the cool watering hole. Amazing time, never the less. today,on the road back to Dallas.
Last edited by dusty1; Aug 12, 2014 at 11:20 AM.
Baja
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 5,845
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From: Near Bordeaux, France
Now that's what I call a good adventure trip. Real sights and sounds in the wild. Magic, pure magic, I also envy you Dusty. The girls will never forget their trip - they are very lucky. It certainly beats watching the TV and playing with a games console like so many kids do.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 471
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From: Tulsa, OK
Last few days my d2 let me explore/drive Poughkeepsie gulch, black bear pass, cinnamon pass, engineer pass, Yankee boy, governor basin, Imogene pass, eureka gulch, hurricane, California pass, corkscrew pass, alpine wellness pass, blue lakes, and many other areas. Visited ouray, silverton, lake city, motrose, and a bunch of little ghost town abandoned mines. Stayed in mountain village, it is the ski resort town area of telluride. Saw a bear, a lot of elk, many a beaver, and beautiful mountain wild flowers. The truck took me fly fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. My girls, each, got to catch their first trout and see a bear in the wild. Driving, I liked Poughkeepsie, black bear then Yankee boy, in that order. Did Poughkeepsie and black bear twice. I think Yankee boy was exciting because it was raining on the single track slick rock and it was already pretty narrow. Poughkeepsie had a couple of fun spots and black bear, while not technically challenging, had the white knuckle effect on the blind steep grades…..that was fun. All of the trails had something to see. Water crossings flanked by picturesque waterfalls, over looks of valley towns, abandoned mines, amazing vegetation, wild life, to name a few. The most scenic trails, imo, was first Imogene pass. It was crowded with tours, but had pass by areas. The summit between telluride and ouray was 13.5k and the trail had amazing views. Ouray, itself, is a beautiful town. Nestled tightly between the mountains, that lush backdrop would make even a ghetto look delightful. Black bear, drops down to telluride alongside Bridal Veil Falls. Amazing, views of both the water falls and the beautiful town of telluride. The falls are accessible from below, as well as, atop from black bear. The trail, from the town direction, is a good hike, bike, or drive, in any vehicle (your ground effects will survive) So there is no excuse to miss the beauty. We took a neat detour on the return journey. Visited some off road trails, led by a couple of locals, on ktms, near bloomfield NM. Met them at a gas station. From there we ended up near Alamogordo. So, of course, I had to go see the trinity testing site. Then we ventured over to the white sands missile testing monument. Very cool. We went sand sledding, on what was a desert oasis minus the cool watering hole. Amazing time, never the less. today,on the road back to Dallas.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 46
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Last few days my d2 let me explore/drive Poughkeepsie gulch, black bear pass, cinnamon pass, engineer pass, Yankee boy, governor basin, Imogene pass, eureka gulch, hurricane, California pass, corkscrew pass, alpine wellness pass, blue lakes, and many other areas. Visited ouray, silverton, lake city, motrose, and a bunch of little ghost town abandoned mines. Stayed in mountain village, it is the ski resort town area of telluride. Saw a bear, a lot of elk, many a beaver, and beautiful mountain wild flowers. The truck took me fly fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and hiking. My girls, each, got to catch their first trout and see a bear in the wild.
Driving, I liked Poughkeepsie, black bear then Yankee boy, in that order. Did Poughkeepsie and black bear twice. I think Yankee boy was exciting because it was raining on the single track slick rock and it was already pretty narrow. Poughkeepsie had a couple of fun spots and black bear, while not technically challenging, had the white knuckle effect on the blind steep grades…..that was fun.
All of the trails had something to see. Water crossings flanked by picturesque waterfalls, over looks of valley towns, abandoned mines, amazing vegetation, wild life, to name a few. The most scenic trails, imo, was first Imogene pass. It was crowded with tours, but had pass by areas. The summit between telluride and ouray was 13.5k and the trail had amazing views. Ouray, itself, is a beautiful town. Nestled tightly between the mountains, that lush backdrop would make even a ghetto look delightful. Black bear, drops down to telluride alongside Bridal Veil Falls. Amazing, views of both the water falls and the beautiful town of telluride. The falls are accessible from below, as well as, atop from black bear. The trail, from the town direction, is a good hike, bike, or drive, in any vehicle (your ground effects will survive) So there is no excuse to miss the beauty.
We took a neat detour on the return journey. Visited some off road trails, led by a couple of locals, on ktms, near bloomfield NM. Met them at a gas station. From there we ended up near Alamogordo. So, of course, I had to go see the trinity testing site. Then we ventured over to the white sands missile testing monument. Very cool. We went sand sledding, on what was a desert oasis minus the cool watering hole. Amazing time, never the less. today,on the road back to Dallas.
Driving, I liked Poughkeepsie, black bear then Yankee boy, in that order. Did Poughkeepsie and black bear twice. I think Yankee boy was exciting because it was raining on the single track slick rock and it was already pretty narrow. Poughkeepsie had a couple of fun spots and black bear, while not technically challenging, had the white knuckle effect on the blind steep grades…..that was fun.
All of the trails had something to see. Water crossings flanked by picturesque waterfalls, over looks of valley towns, abandoned mines, amazing vegetation, wild life, to name a few. The most scenic trails, imo, was first Imogene pass. It was crowded with tours, but had pass by areas. The summit between telluride and ouray was 13.5k and the trail had amazing views. Ouray, itself, is a beautiful town. Nestled tightly between the mountains, that lush backdrop would make even a ghetto look delightful. Black bear, drops down to telluride alongside Bridal Veil Falls. Amazing, views of both the water falls and the beautiful town of telluride. The falls are accessible from below, as well as, atop from black bear. The trail, from the town direction, is a good hike, bike, or drive, in any vehicle (your ground effects will survive) So there is no excuse to miss the beauty.
We took a neat detour on the return journey. Visited some off road trails, led by a couple of locals, on ktms, near bloomfield NM. Met them at a gas station. From there we ended up near Alamogordo. So, of course, I had to go see the trinity testing site. Then we ventured over to the white sands missile testing monument. Very cool. We went sand sledding, on what was a desert oasis minus the cool watering hole. Amazing time, never the less. today,on the road back to Dallas.