Rolled Abandoned XJ Cherokee on Lefthand Canyon

[Max]

http://www.reddit.com/r/Jeep/comment...efthand_canyon

To continue from the other thread, I did not get the VIN from the Jeep.

• LOCATION: 40.125275 -105.354627
• It's on a narrow, unmarked, dead end trail between FS 288 and 287
• Pictures were taken 31 March 2013

[Jim]

Should we think about hauling it out and setting it at the trailhead and notifying the police?

Would it use the same wheel bolt arrangement as my YJ?

[Max]

Original post edited for more information.

[Jim]

Depending upon terrain, it'd be nice to get approval from the homeowner nearby to haul it north, across their property, and onto the roadway for a (city/county sent) flatbed to pick it up.

[Hypoid]

Jim previously posted:

[Jim]

Hypoid previously posted:

[Beefy]

Has anyone notified the Forest Service? That'd be the first step....

[Hypoid]

"No idea public/private. It's close to private property but I do not know where the line is at."

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"Has anyone notified the Forest Service? That'd be the first step...."

Yup, there are rules to follow, regardless of jurisdiction...

[Jim]

I could see taking a drive up to it Sunday as I return from the recovery job with Kaleb and group. Anyone want to run up to get a vin sometime Sunday afternoon? No idea when I'd be available from the first project but I'd be in the area (and find this stuff a fun and good project to tend).

[Max]

Jim previously posted:

[Jim]

I just re-read my posts - yes, from the sound of them, it sounds like I could drag it out Sunday afternoon.

Not the case.

The first goal is to get a VIN and then talk to authorities.

[Max]

Jim previously posted:

[Jim]

I hear you and understand.

I'll also check to see if I can find property lines and will compare them to your GPS coordinate to ensure it's on public property vs. private.

[Brad]

I am happy to lend a hand if I have the day off, provided the owner is present!

[Beefy]

The Forest Service may already have all this information and be working on a way to get it out and/or charge the owner. Unless you just feel like wheeling, I wouldn't go up there just for a VIN unless you talk to them first.

[Max]

I always feel like wheeling.

[Jim]

...and I'm curious to see Max's new ride!

[Java]

sounds like a stolen vehicle to me, but even if it's just abandoned it looks like a total drag out / winch fest that is going to be hard on your vehicles and a whole lot of work... but I don't see any harm in getting the VIN. I'd probably defer to Jeff's judgement on this one. Post up if you go, if I'm around I'd be into some recon.

[xaza]

the thing is a total loss anyway, why not cut it into pieces and haul out in the back of a couple pick ups, take it to scrap yard to pay for a little gas. Of course would have to get thumbs up from proper authorities first. Would also be the least damaging way to get it out for vehicles and environment.

[Max]

If we go to check it out tomorrow it will be a decision tomorrow afternoon probably, so we won't be able to post it up as a run. Also, it will just to see if is still there, and to see if we can get some information off of it.