Originally Posted by JK-jeepit

It's a hard call sometimes but even to back up is better then rolling off the mtn. One thing about the Ouray area is there are so many rental jeeps that a lot of these guys don't understand these trails.
We are headed to Schofield Pass today where backing up is the only option for a big part of the trail.

Originally Posted by Mark Doiron

No problems with the hood mount, and it's been on there quite a few years now, and through all you may have seen in my videos (plus way more, LOL). The tools are actually quite a bit lighter than the Hi-lift, which I had on that mount until I installed the Shrockworks rear bumper (where the jack is not located). There is no issue with hood hinge strength. I bought the red handled axe at Lowes. I have painted it black and red--it did have a shiny finish on the head of the axe, and the handle faded over a period of time. The shovel is a Craftsman. Ditto on the fading and painting.