September 5/6th at Rausch Creek Offroad Park

Last year was a great event and I would like to get everyone's input for this years Uni-body Run.

Last year the event was on Labor day weekend at Rausch Creek. Once again we will be having a raffle with all contributions going to a charity. This years charity is The Four Diamonds Fund (childhood cancer).

Pipehitter got everything together last year but since he is moving into a new place and getting hitched I am going to take over and try to get everything in order (raffle prizes, T-shirts, and so on)

Like last year we are going to need some help getting everything together.

Post up if you guys can help; vendor support and general support.

Here in this years shirt design
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Timmay822/Random%20stuff/2nd_annual_logo_final1111.jpg


Here are the shirts from last year.

I do my damnest to make it...

Date depending, I'd really like to make this one. I know a few others around here that will be up for it as well.

what is the date... i figure you all would let me partake in the fun???

Bring it!

Let me know what you need help gettin' done, I've got most of the month of August free.

The date is up to you guys. Since this trail ride is for you.

How about I put a couple dates up and you guys let me know what is best for you.

8/22 - 8/23
8/29 - 8/30
9/5 - 9/6

And if any of you guys own or are in good graces with a fab shop or anything along those lines. Let me know if you can help out with donations for the raffle. We had a good raffle last year with a couple pretty nice prices and I would like to do as good if not better this year. PM me or throw up a post.

i like 8/22 - 8/23, simply b/c further from my wedding date....and i know she's gonna start freaking out in sept...

And if any of you guys own or are in good graces with a fab shop or anything along those lines. Let me know if you can help out with donations for the raffle. We had a good raffle last year with a couple pretty nice prices and I would like to do as good if not better this year. PM me or throw up a post.

I'm in for this. I'll probably toss an installed cage in the raffle. I won't have details till we are much closer though.

For dates, September would probably work the best. The 22nd is the 3rd RCrocs comp.

i like 8/22 - 8/23, simply b/c further from my wedding date....and i know she's gonna start freaking out in sept...

:stirthepot:

I vote for = 9/5 - 9/6

For dates, September would probably work the best. The 22nd is the 3rd RCrocs comp.

Yep. And I'll be at Big Dogs that same weekend for the Summer Slam & Virginia Tech memorial run, forgot about that.

September would probably work best because there's two weeks on either side for me to fix stuff from the Big Dogs run and also get ready for the next one (sept. 18-20). :laughing:

I get married the weekend of the 19th and i will be heading to cancun the week after til sunday....so i'm out from there...

SWEET!

I just picked up an XJ, and hopefully :eek::laughing: it will be trail worthy by then.

And I'm "close" to RC too... only an hour and twenty drive! :D

i like 8/22 - 8/23, simply b/c further from my wedding date....and i know she's gonna start freaking out in sept...

What? women don't do that! :laughing::laughing::laughing:


My VERY chill wife to be turned into a MONSTER the night before the wedding.

I ALMOST had second thoughts... :(

9/5-9/6. I need all the time I can get to get mine finished enough for a solid shakedown run.

9/5-9/6 works best for me also

As of today. Raffle/door prices are coming from:

Rausch Creek Offroad Park
Truck Stuff and More
Liquid Iron (if Timmay getting everything worked out)

I am working on a bunch more.

I might need a little help when it comes to the shirts. The company that got them for us last year went under. So if anyone knows a good place to get them let me know.

I'd definitely like to make this. I can go if it's in september. I'm going to OBX the last week in August, so my Jeep will probably still be full of sand.

I am in for whatever dates.

Looks like Sept 5/6th is the date.

And we have another vendor for prizes.

I have a lot more PM's to send to vendors so we should have some legit stuff to raffle off.

Good, September works best for me. I will put it on the work calender tomorrow!

So we are going back to Rausch Creek huh? I'd like to get an even bigger group out there this year. Last year was a blast, I cant wait to get out there. Look for me, I will be the guy who is upside down.

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x42/BrassMunkey4/flip005.jpg

If you miss this event, you are absolutely crazy

If you miss this event, you are absolutely 3000 miles away

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I was gonna say...

As far as charities....well we need to pick one.

http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org/
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/fourdiamonds/home
http://www.woundedeodwarrior.org/

These are the three people have asked me about.

Pipehitter has worked with the Wounded OED Warrior Fund and I have worked with the Four Diamonds Fund.

Down-n-Dirty Offroad is making stickers in commemorate the event so we need to figure out the charity so they can design them.

What do you guys think?

personally i just raised a bunched of $$$ WEODWF, unless you guys are gun-ho about the idea...Ashman lost a close friend (Josh) earlier this year and definitely hit home for me (guy w/ yellow FJ) to cancer, how bout giving it to a cancer research foundation in Ash's friend Josh's name...personally i would definately be game for that as i lost a father to skin cancer, almost lost an aunt and grandmother to breast cancer...just my suggestion...

edit: didn't read above links: totally down for Four Diamonds...

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So? I made it to KOH. :flipoff2:

I missed last trip because of stupid stuff because of stupid people.. I dont want to let it happen again. The weekend of sept 5/6?? that is it???

Sept 5/6th

Seems like what everyone is asking for, so that is what it is going to be.



If I pull in some funds I might have the tons and 4d's under my junk by then. We will see, last thing I need is to not be done my rig for the event that I am putting together. :shaking:

I'm hoping to make it this year. Last year I missed it cause I was still fixing broken parts from the second rcrocs.

Sept 5/6th

Seems like what everyone is asking for, so that is what it is going to be.



If I pull in some funds I might have the tons and 4d's under my junk by then. We will see, last thing I need is to not be done my rig for the event that I am putting together. :shaking:

Can be any worse than me last year...what a cluster fawk...:shaking:

If I pull in some funds I might have the tons and 4d's under my junk by then.

Please do, I want my tires before you destroy them.

i really want to go to this but iirc its 9 hrs away....

i really want to go to this but iirc its 9 hrs away....

I drive seven hours, suck it up and go

Can be any worse than me last year...what a cluster fawk...:shaking:

:laughing:

Still a good time though.

Can be any worse than me last year...what a cluster fawk...:shaking:

Our last trip to Rausch we were at the shop until 3-4am from Monday until Thursday night putting together my XJ and a CJ. So I know what you mean. I just don't feel like doing the last minute thing to that extent AGAIN.

If No_Bs is going to buy my SX's I think I will have the coin for the ton swap and new tires.



We now have Zach from A to Z Fabrication on board for the event. Zach got me hooked up with a shirt vendor too.

If we are going to go with the Four Diamonds Fund for our charity I can start designing the shirts.

Any objections?

Sounds cool, I have family in Carilsle.. I can stay with them.
I won't make it this year, but NEXT year my rig will be done and
I'm gonna be trailering around as much as possible
and this sounds liks a great excuse to come east to RC.

Would this be open to say a little guy on 33's? Sounds like a good time.

Would this be open to say a little guy on 33's? Sounds like a good time.

Yes, There is going to be different groups based on vehicle/driver capability.

Some people are ok with roling their vehicle some aren't. Some gays have comp rigs and some will be open with 33's.


So for you guys that are worried you are going to get left behind, don't. You will have a group of your skill level.

I know of a ZJ on 31" AT's that should be coming. So don't let the crazy rigs scare you.

Would this be open to say a little guy on 33's? Sounds like a good time.

If my rig is not done ill lead a group and wheel my MJ on 33's with ya.

Should have a couple of guys from up my way coming. We'll probably try to run with the "big boys". Key word "try".

Our last trip to Rausch we were at the shop until 3-4am from Monday until Thursday night putting together my XJ and a CJ. So I know what you mean. I just don't feel like doing the last minute thing to that extent AGAIN.

If No_Bs is going to buy my SX's I think I will have the coin for the ton swap and new tires.


If bank drops out, and you need tires to run on i could bring up 4 beat up 38.5x16x16.5 tsls for you?? They are shot but they hold air..

i really want to go to this but iirc its 9 hrs away....

I'm going and it's 8 away from me!

im thinking about coming...my parents live only 2.5 away so it gives me a reason to see them as well... 2 questions though... how much?? and is it stricktly unibody's?? really dont want to come by my self so far away but might have a few other ppl that might want to go, i.e wranglers, sammi's

I think Rausch is $35 a day to wheel until dusk. And if you want to get involved in the Raffle or buy a shirt that will be up to you.

All the info is on their website
http://www.rauschcreekoffroadpark.com/

I have a bunch of friends coming up that don't have unibodys but they will be running trails in there own group.

We try to keep the Unibody guys together but you can always go out on the trails with your friends and hang out with all of us after the trail. We will be camping and having the raffle on Saturday night.

Besides, at the end of the day we always hit the comp course. You are bound to see one of us barrel role down one of the obstacles.:D

I am going to tell you now, you will not regret coming. Rausch is an amazing park and these are some great guys. Besides wheeling, it helps put a face to a screen name. (you will get a laugh when you see some of us)

Yes, There is going to be different groups based on vehicle/driver capability.

Some people are ok with roling their vehicle some aren't. Some gays have comp rigs and some will be open with 33's.


So for you guys that are worried you are going to get left behind, don't. You will have a group of your skill level.

I know of a ZJ on 31" AT's that should be coming. So don't let the crazy rigs scare you.

Sounds good! I will certainly put this on the calender. I have never been to RC. Been to PAP to watch comps though. Same Idea?

Sounds good! I will certainly put this on the calender. I have never been to RC. Been to PAP to watch comps though. Same Idea?

Yes, it is the same idea. Rausch is more accommodating though.

I feel like we are going to need to put our SN's on our foreheads.

Hey guys, I am going to be designing and ordering the shirts within a week or so. I just need an idea of how many to get.

I will post up the design as soon as it is finished.

Yes, There is going to be different groups based on vehicle/driver capability.

Some people are ok with roling their vehicle some aren't. Some gays have comp rigs and some will be open with 33's.


So for you guys that are worried you are going to get left behind, don't. You will have a group of your skill level.

I know of a ZJ on 31" AT's that should be coming. So don't let the crazy rigs scare you.


Good to hear, I feel like my rig is small as hell compared to most guys in the thread lol. Only at 4.5", locked rear and 32's (hopefully 33's by this event). But I've been to RC twice before and ran with TJ's, YJ's and CJ's on everything from 33's to 37's, so I should be fine for the slightly less-built group.

Oh, and I'm not fine with rolling my XJ, gotta drive the sucker home! I'd gladly sit at the comp course and watch you guys roll em though! Last time I was at RC in feb/mar, I saw Vetteboy damn near tumble his down a big rock face in the comp course. Luckily he drove out of it.

I just talked to the Four Diamonds Fund and they are more then happy to work with us. They are going to ship me out a bunch of stuff about the charity so you guys can get a real grasp on what they are doing.

I am still working on the T-shirt stuff. Looks like the min order is 50, so lets see if we can get enough people out to take all of them. I need to incorporate their stuff into the shirt design. Let me know if anyone has any ideas.

sounds awesome, i will definitely try to make it if i can get my lift and 35s on by then.

seen this on the RC forum. could prolly help ya in the design of the shirts. as i said over there i will do my best but i am all game on this one. i'm just a little mighty xj on 32's but she is locked front and rear. lol

as for the design why not put the outlines of jeeps on the left and right side of the 4 diamonds looking like they are climbing up on it??? just an idea. will sit down tomorrow and do a design to show what i mean.

Last time I was at RC in feb/mar, I saw Vetteboy damn near tumble his down a big rock face in the comp course. Luckily he drove out of it.

:laughing:

Shoulda come by and said hello.

I'd gladly sit at the comp course and watch you guys roll em though! Last time I was at RC in feb/mar, I saw Vetteboy damn near tumble his down a big rock face in the comp course. Luckily he drove out of it.

Forgot I had a picture of that.

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/43896/2791550310064759854S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2791550310064759854ztAsXU)

Passenger side tire 3 feet in the air.
http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/35315/2158157950064759854S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2158157950064759854msRsqh)

Very possible I'll be making this assuming the funds are still in place to go to the Main Jambo a couple weeks after this. Was planning on going to Houston that weekend, but I think I'm gonna push it off a couple months after my friends have their baby.

are we allowed to invite one of those jeeps with a frame to come along?:D

are we allowed to invite one of those jeeps with a frame to come along?:D

I have a group of 5 CJ's coming up with me. I am going to wheel with them one day and wheel with the Unibodys another day. I intended on doing the same thing last year but I broke 5 minutes into the second day.

The way I see it. We are going to have a good amount of rigs. So we will have a couple groups going out. If there is one of those weird frame guys in the mix, I don't see a problem. All are welcome when it comes to the raffle. The more money going to the kids the better in my book.

This event is to get us all together and put a face behind the screen name and fab work. And to show that the unibodys can get it too.

If I can make it money wise I will be there. Need to wheel with some unibody guys, always stuck with them darn topless guys.

When it comes to getting into the park and $$$.

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Membership

Rausch Creek Off Road Park is a membership-based facility. There are no pre-requisites or waiting lists. All drivers and passengers must sign a membership application & liability waiver. Drivers and passengers age 16 and up are required to become members of the park which costs $10 per year and is good for one year from the date you join. Membership cards are given out when you join.

Children age 15 and younger are free, however, we require a parental waiver. All members under the age of 18 also require a parental waiver.

The daily entrance fee is $35.00 for the vehicle and driver. Passengers age 16 and up are $5.00 each (When a passenger joins the park, the $5.00 fee is waived that day). We offer free primitive camping for our members.

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And for more info http://www.rc4x4.org/index.php

are we camping at raush or some other place?

Camping at Rausch. They have plenty of room for us. Fire pits and park benches at each site with plenty of room for tents. Also plenty of room for tow rigs and what ever else you will be bringing. Hopefully we can get a couple people with Easy-ups so we can make a little area for the raffle and place to hang out if the weather gets nasty.


Rausch knows we are going to be there with a descent number of people so we will be accommodated.

Feel free to ask any question if you have any.

I just talked to the Four Diamonds Fund and they are more then happy to work with us. They are going to ship me out a bunch of stuff about the charity so you guys can get a real grasp on what they are doing.

I am still working on the T-shirt stuff. Looks like the min order is 50, so lets see if we can get enough people out to take all of them. I need to incorporate their stuff into the shirt design. Let me know if anyone has any ideas.

If you need a different shirt supplier with a smaller minimum let me know. I just got some Liquid Iron shirts done and the minimum was 12.

I will have my graphic designer whip up a logo as well and see what you guys think.

If you need a different shirt supplier with a smaller minimum let me know. I just got some Liquid Iron shirts done and the minimum was 12.

I will have my graphic designer whip up a logo as well and see what you guys think.

That would be great. Could you get some prices for me too?

Only a month away so I really have to get these T-shirts done.

That would be great. Could you get some prices for me too?

Only a month away so I really have to get these T-shirts done.

Yup.

Just an fyi, the ones I got for LII are white on a black shirt, single color. They are priced as follows:

Qty. 12 - 100% Cotton Hanes Beefy Tee Shirts, printed 1 color full front and full back - $12.35. XXL's add $2.00, XXXL's add $4.00.

If you go with a single color logo on a plain shirt, which is what last year's were, it should be the same price.

I can get that logo designed for you along with some thanks to sponsors (LII, AtoZ, etc) on the back. Sound good?

If you guys have any more logo ideas let me know.

I am trying to make this event this year. Gotta check the calender. I can take on some guiding duties if needed.... prefer blacks/reds, but if I NEED to guide a green/blue group I can do that too.

A.

I spoke to my wife about the run last night and we are going to try and make it since it seems out trip to Callantee is being cancelled. I haven't been to Rausch Creek in about 5 years or so.

I spoke to my wife about the run last night and we are going to try and make it since it seems out trip to Callantee is being cancelled. I haven't been to Rausch Creek in about 5 years or so.

Wow, you are in for a treat then. RC has changed a lot since then. For the better that is.

I spoke to my wife about the run last night and we are going to try and make it since it seems out trip to Callantee is being cancelled. I haven't been to Rausch Creek in about 5 years or so.

DAM! its been 2.5 years for me

Well she just did a mapquest of driving time then figured fuel I might not be able to go unless I can trade trucks with a friend of mine for the weekend since my Ram gets really bad gas mileage(I need a diesel). I'm going to see what I can do maybe talk him into going(split fuel costs) with his YJ if he won't mind being with us uni-body guys.

I freak out when I don't go for 2 months. I start to get the shakes. :p

I miss wheeling up there I wish I was able to make it for the last ride at Paragon.

:laughing:

Shoulda come by and said hello.

I did stop by your group on that saturday around like 2pm or something. I was the big buy asking about the alternaor for my jeep that I sunk in slushie. :D

I also remember listening to the theme songs all day long untill the CJ's battery died. Hope the music is there again this time.:smokin:

I freak out when I don't go for 2 months. I start to get the shakes. :p

I wish I could go that often. I still need to do work to the jeep from last time I went (mentioned above with vettes rollover) I am a poor mother F***er for sure.

I will call off work when I go in tomorrow. How much are the raffle tickets and any other fee's other that RC's?

No fee's other then the RC park entrance fee.

Ticket will probably be $1 for 5 tickets or $5 for an arms length. Doesn't have to be your arm. Just have to find someone with a long arm.

I did stop by your group on that saturday around like 2pm or something. I was the big buy asking about the alternaor for my jeep that I sunk in slushie. :D

I also remember listening to the theme songs all day long untill the CJ's battery died. Hope the music is there again this time.:smokin:


Ya, I remember talking to you. Most of the time I bring a spare Jeep but I had just replaced my alternator so the spare was already in the Jeep.

As for the music. We start to get rowdy and start playing the Brave Heart sound track. Makes for a good night.

We are bringing a big neon sign up this year so you guys will have no problem finding our camp. For all you guys that know the Quadratec guys, we will be bringing their pride and joy. A couple gallons of Apple Pie. If you have to ask, you are just going to have to find out.

Ya, I remember talking to you. Most of the time I bring a spare Jeep but I had just replaced my alternator so the spare was already in the Jeep.

As for the music. We start to get rowdy and start playing the Brave Heart sound track. Makes for a good night.

We are bringing a big neon sign up this year so you guys will have no problem finding our camp. For all you guys that know the Quadratec guys, we will be bringing their pride and joy. A couple gallons of Apple Pie. If you have to ask, you are just going to have to find out.


I remember you saying that you blew yours already. The soundtrack was great listening when I had to fix my jeep. I will be there for sure and I have a very long arm so bring the tickets.

4 weeks or so left, and rig needs to be built.. My GF is going to hate me after this LMAO!!!

4 weeks or so left, and rig needs to be built.. My GF is going to hate me after this LMAO!!!

I don't have that problem anymore. :(

For all you guys that know the Quadratec guys, we will be bringing their pride and joy. A couple gallons of Apple Pie. If you have to ask, you are just going to have to find out.

:eek:

:p

Ready for some Apple Pie Pong? :laughing:

Well I should have my 1971 Lawn tractor there to do whatever. Its being modified to have a collapsible light tower, mounted tool box, and a parts bin on it. It should make a good portable station for anyone who breaks something.

:eek:

:p

Ready for some Apple Pie Pong? :laughing:

That is going to be dangerous. We can play across the goose again. We could play 5 games wide. :laughing:

Well I should have my 1971 Lawn tractor there to do whatever. Its being modified to have a collapsible light tower, mounted tool box, and a parts bin on it. It should make a good portable station for anyone who breaks something.

The lights will be key.

Shirts are ordered.

Lets see if we can get rid of 50 shirts... medium all the way up to 3XL.

Right on!

For those interested, here's the shirt designs we put together. I believe they'll be white writing on black shirts again. Is that correct Andy?

Front on the left, back on the right.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Timmay822/Random%20stuff/2nd_annual_logo_final1111.jpg

This open to anyone or just forum regulars?

That is going to be dangerous. We can play across the goose again. We could play 5 games wide. :laughing:



The lights will be key.

I am going to be wiring those lights so I can swing the pole down for under vehicle lighting. Should prove usefull.

Shirts are ordered.

Lets see if we can get rid of 50 shirts... medium all the way up to 3XL.

Count me in for 2 shirts in the XL flavor.

Right on!

For those interested, here's the shirt designs we put together. I believe they'll be white writing on black shirts again. Is that correct Andy?

Front on the left, back on the right.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Timmay822/Random%20stuff/2nd_annual_logo_final1111.jpg

Isnt that your jeep in the picture? :flipoff2:

Right on!

For those interested, here's the shirt designs we put together. I believe they'll be white writing on black shirts again. Is that correct Andy?

Front on the left, back on the right.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Timmay822/Random%20stuff/2nd_annual_logo_final1111.jpg

Yes, they are going to be black with white text. I wanted to keep the shirts dark because I know plenty of us would destroy them within days if they were white. Stains don't show on black. :D

This open to anyone or just forum regulars?

All are welcome. The more we can get the better.

And if you haven't seen it in past posts, we will have trail guides for every level of vehicle and driver. So don't be scared away by some of the more intense rigs.

And if you want to see some good action from the big boys. We will be on the comp course at the end of the day thrashing our rigs.

Isnt that your jeep in the picture? :flipoff2:

Ya that is Timmay's rig. :smokin:

All are welcome. The more we can get the better.

And if you haven't seen it in past posts, we will have trail guides for every level of vehicle and driver. So don't be scared away by some of the more intense rigs.

And if you want to see some good action from the big boys. We will be on the comp course at the end of the day thrashing our rigs.


Good deal. Ill try to make it.

Isnt that your jeep in the picture? :flipoff2:

:laughing:

I didn't have much time to search around for a suitable XJ picture. I had that one saved on my desktop and just forwarded it to my marketing director.

Maybe next year we can plan shirts a little better. :smokin:

:laughing:

I didn't have much time to search around for a suitable XJ picture. I had that one saved on my desktop and just forwarded it to my marketing director.

Maybe next year we can plan shirts a little better. :smokin:


We didn't have all that much time to throw them together. Deadline was next week for the artwork. But I think they are going to turn out great.

Thank you to everyone for all the effort so far.

This event should turn out to be a wild one.

I never said I didnt like the picture I just commented on the fact that it was his jeep. :D

I was doing some towing today and happened to notice that my transmission (94 f250 IDI turbo diesel) likes to piss out fluid when it warms up. I Know the problem and there is only one thing I am willing to do.... Swap a manual in it:flipoff2: Im going saturday to find a trans and all the goodies that I need for it. Towing the jeep should be a piece of cake with the swap.

Oh and on the tractor I have the basic design for the light tower and I am going to build it next weekend. It will be there for whoever breaks down and needs to work at night.

Oh and on the tractor I have the basic design for the light tower and I am going to build it next weekend. It will be there for whoever breaks down and needs to work at night.

If I get my new trailer in time, it has swing out boom lights at the back to work on rigs as well. :smokin:

If I get my new trailer in time, it has swing out boom lights at the back to work on rigs as well. :smokin:

Sounds good.

So do we have an idea about how many people are going for each day?

If you dont have a list started Ill start one now.


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Most likely i will be there, loading up with Scott on his new beast of a trailer...:D:smokin:

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There is a couple guys from NAXJA and RC forum that will be coming too but I don't know 100% if they are coming for not.

I am going to try to get there as early as I can Friday night to setup camp and block of a bunch of spots for the rest of you guys.

I will be helping you on friday night providing I dont work late. I might even be able to get ahold of some caution tape if you want it. I take it we are going to set up on the same corner of the property as in april? Timmay knows where Im talking about.

One thing you might try and convince RC to let us do is a bonfire. I can get my hands on some pallets if we are allowed to do a bonfire.

One thing you might try and convince RC to let us do is a bonfire. I can get my hands on some pallets if we are allowed to do a bonfire.

That's not going to happen. RC is in a pretty strict area when it comes to fires in the woods. Anything outside the burn ring is too big.

Kinda sucks, but at the same time, do we really need a huge fire when it's 90* out? :laughing:

That's not going to happen. RC is in a pretty strict area when it comes to fires in the woods. Anything outside the burn ring is too big.

Kinda sucks, but at the same time, do we really need a huge fire when it's 90* out? :laughing:

Your talking to a florida raised redneck who was involved in many many bonfires that looked like either of these. (in the middle of 100% humidity 99* summers) :flipoff2:

YouTube - 100FT Bonfire on 11th July Belfast Bonfire Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKM7yaKjeJY&feature=related)

YouTube - Bonfire (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijnFRjKXPRE)

I understand what your saying though.

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
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I don't have that problem anymore. :(

Ive spent the past 2 weeks under the rig. Dont even have time to post up build pics.. Ill do that after. I twittle my thumbs at day job than 5pm-2am im under the rig..

Ooo anyone have a 39 or 38 x 16.5 spair?? Dont care what condition as long as it holds air. I need spair tire??? Otherwise i got a 36 for a spair lol

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6.
7.
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Keep the list going guys. This will help me and the park out greatly.

How good are the spotters that are going? I want to take my rig on blue/black trails and a good spotter would help. last time I went to RC I ran alot of blues and I didnt have much problem until I hit the mud and blew an alt.

How good are the spotters that are going? I want to take my rig on blue/black trails and a good spotter would help. last time I went to RC I ran alot of blues and I didnt have much problem until I hit the mud and blew an alt.

I have one of the other guys in my group spot me. Him and I work perfect together. It all depends on how fast we are moving on the trails though. Moving fast on the trails means I don't need to spotter. I only tend to use a spotter when I am in high level black or on the comp course when I think I am going to role or am just blind over a ledge.

Bring a friend, hope that he/she is good. If not, body damage. Not a big deal. :D

I have one of the other guys in my group spot me. Him and I work perfect together. It all depends on how fast we are moving on the trails though. Moving fast on the trails means I don't need to spotter. I only tend to use a spotter when I am in high level black or on the comp course when I think I am going to role or am just blind over a ledge.

Bring a friend, hope that he/she is good. If not, body damage. Not a big deal. :D

LOL my spotter junked his rig and is not going to get a new one on the road for a wile... Ill see if i can teach the women... HA

Man, I can't remember the last time I had a spotter in a non-comp situation. Vette and myself have really deteriorated our "proper" wheeling style.

Anyone bringing kids? That'll be the determining factor for me.

Oh Im not worried about body damage (not a single straight piece of metal) Its just the size of my rig compared to the ones I like to follow (3in 31's) But I can pick my lines pretty well so I should be fine.

If there is interest I might (maybe) be able to talk a local BBQ guy to come out for one day.

http://www.texssmokinbarbq.com/index.html

Oh and As far as I know kids are always welcome.

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo :shaking:
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Keep the list going guys. This will help me and the park out greatly.

Anyone bringing kids? That'll be the determining factor for me.

As long as you don't mind a bunch a grown men being MEN in the woods...

Man, I can't remember the last time I had a spotter in a non-comp situation. Vette and myself have really deteriorated our "proper" wheeling style.



You and Vette spot each other all the time. Of course it is trying to get each other as stuck or screwed in anyway possible.

You and Vette spot each other all the time. Of course it is trying to get each other as stuck or screwed in anyway possible.

my kind of wheeling... :smokin:

i dont mind spotting or trail leading with what ever rig i can get done...

I just got the quote back from the T-shirt company. It looks like we are going to get these things for a great price. The less I shell out for the shirts the cheaper you guys are going to get them.

I just got the quote back from the T-shirt company. It looks like we are going to get these things for a great price. The less I shell out for the shirts the cheaper you guys are going to get them.

so does this mean if you don't shell out anything, we get them for free???

so does this mean if you don't shell out anything, we get them for free???

Alright funny guy. If i don't shell out any money we don't get shirts.

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8.
9.



Hopefully my GF doesnt break to much at RCrocs this weekend so I can spend some time on my xj from last years comps. If not I'll just bring one of my lesser destroyed xj's.

I'm hoping to get a chance at the v-notch on crawler if it's dry.

Alright funny guy. If i don't shell out any money we don't get shirts.

:laughing:

I assume the shirt issue is resolved now?

:laughing:

I assume the shirt issue is resolved now?

Ya, I just got off the phone with the girl from the company. She needed 300 dpi and the file to be 12" tall and what ever wide. When stretching the file a bit some of the logos got a little blurry, which we can't really control since our sponsors logos are only so big. She wants to make everything perfect for us, and I couldn't give her exactly what she needed. It sounded like she was going to cry when I got off the phone with her. I just said "don't worry about it, just do what you can. It doesn't have to be in High Def or anything."

But anyways, they are making prints and took my credit card info. So the shirts are getting done.

Now I just have to worry about getting my Jeep running for the event. :shaking:

Ya, I just got off the phone with the girl from the company. She needed 300 dpi and the file to be 12" tall and what ever wide. When stretching the file a bit some of the logos got a little blurry, which we can't really control since our sponsors logos are only so big. She wants to make everything perfect for us, and I couldn't give her exactly what she needed. It sounded like she was going to cry when I got off the phone with her. I just said "don't worry about it, just do what you can. It doesn't have to be in High Def or anything."

But anyways, they are making prints and took my credit card info. So the shirts are getting done.

Now I just have to worry about getting my Jeep running for the event. :shaking:

:laughing:

I just picked up my hats and shirts today. They look killer! Hopefully these turn out as good. :p

I just cross-posted this to the RightCoast4x4 board and let them know whats up...also what day and time is everybody arriving...Scott are we leaving Friday when you get off work....or driving through the night....i don't care either way....

:laughing:

I just picked up my hats and shirts today. They look killer! Hopefully these turn out as good. :p

Joe and I want shirts and stickers. 2 larges please. :D

I just cross-posted this to the RightCoast4x4 board and let them know whats up...also what day and time is everybody arriving...Scott are we leaving Friday when you get off work....or driving through the night....i don't care either way....


Most of my crew will be going up Friday after work. It takes me about 2 hours to get there. Realistically I will be there around 8. But I am going to try to get out of work early.

Joe and I want shirts and stickers. 2 larges please. :D


Most of my crew will be going up Friday after work. It takes me about 2 hours to get there. Realistically I will be there around 8. But I am going to try to get out of work early.


I have a limited number of shirts. I'll see what I can do. I'm going to order more asap.

Myself and the balducci buggy will be there Friday around 5. I'm going to try to get out of work early. I'll have to ask my boss. :flipoff2:

I will try and make it to the event.... notsure if the girl with let me go 2 weeks in a row..

They way im going i may be down a guest... 5 hours sleep for the past few weeks... I am starting to lean on taking the DD mj instead of the new rig.. But that needs some TLC also LOL

I have a limited number of shirts. I'll see what I can do. I'm going to order more asap.

Myself and the balducci buggy will be there Friday around 5. I'm going to try to get out of work early. I'll have to ask my boss. :flipoff2:

Talk to your boss. :shaking:

I will try and make it to the event.... notsure if the girl with let me go 2 weeks in a row..

If she only knew how crazy this is going to get, she will let you come.

They way im going i may be down a guest... 5 hours sleep for the past few weeks... I am starting to lean on taking the DD mj instead of the new rig.. But that needs some TLC also LOL

I haven't really even started yet. So I am going to be doing the same thing.

I haven't really even started yet. So I am going to be doing the same thing.

Im stripping my old rig peace by peace and as i go bolting it up to the new one. I need the front axle out and ill have everything needed... Now that a hurricane is comming up this way this weekend.....:flipoff2:

What does it look like how many out of this short list so far will be looking to do what trails??
IF i go with the DD mj ill be going real light.. blues..
IF i finish the other im out for blood...

Either way im going. I will be up there friday night staying at the pine grove comfort inn..
What time sat morning we starting?

Im stripping my old rig peace by peace and as i go bolting it up to the new one. I need the front axle out and ill have everything needed... Now that a hurricane is comming up this way this weekend.....:flipoff2:

What does it look like how many out of this short list so far will be looking to do what trails??
IF i go with the DD mj ill be going real light.. blues..
IF i finish the other im out for blood...

Either way im going. I will be up there friday night staying at the pine grove comfort inn..
What time sat morning we starting?

I will be doing black and reds.

Who knows when we will get started on Saturday morning. It all depends on when we wake up. I would love to be on the trail by 8:30 or 9 but that just doesn't happen some times. And we have to all get together and setup some groups. So that will take time. If everyone is signed in by 8:30 we will be good to go.

As for the small list. That is the Pirate regulars that are coming 100%. There are a bunch more that are coming that don't get on here much. People from Naxja, RC forum and Right Coast Forum will be coming. So we should get a good amount more.

I will be doing black and reds.

Who knows when we will get started on Saturday morning. It all depends on when we wake up. I would love to be on the trail by 8:30 or 9 but that just doesn't happen some times. And we have to all get together and setup some groups. So that will take time. If everyone is signed in by 8:30 we will be good to go.

As for the small list. That is the Pirate regulars that are coming 100%. There are a bunch more that are coming that don't get on here much. People from Naxja, RC forum and Right Coast Forum will be coming. So we should get a good amount more.

If we can get some idea?? Like out of thoes listed, all are doing blacks/ reds, OK trail leader is for that bunch?? Figure that out before we show? max per bunch, 5-6 people per group for the hard core??? Maybe a few more in a lighter group? We get something close to 20+ rigs or more, 2 groups of 5-6 for some reds/blacks. Than ya need 2 trail leaders. One group of ten doing lighter trails, there trail leader is " " than ya find thoes people, find the trail leader, off ya go..Maybe make it a little quicker to get groups on the trails? The new people, greens/blues may take longer. A group already figured out for the more hardcore once all together and ready can get on the trails a littel faster?

Just an idea??
I like it in a group of 4 or so doing black/red trails. Everyone knows what to do, just wheel. Doing lighter stuff, bigger group is fine??

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9.

If we can get some idea?? Like out of thoes listed, all are doing blacks/ reds, OK trail leader is for that bunch?? Figure that out before we show? max per bunch, 5-6 people per group for the hard core??? Maybe a few more in a lighter group? We get something close to 20+ rigs or more, 2 groups of 5-6 for some reds/blacks. Than ya need 2 trail leaders. One group of ten doing lighter trails, there trail leader is " " than ya find thoes people, find the trail leader, off ya go..Maybe make it a little quicker to get groups on the trails? The new people, greens/blues may take longer. A group already figured out for the more hardcore once all together and ready can get on the trails a littel faster?

Just an idea??
I like it in a group of 4 or so doing black/red trails. Everyone knows what to do, just wheel. Doing lighter stuff, bigger group is fine??

It is kinda hard to really set anything in stone before we get there. Since a good amount of us with be there Friday night, I think we will talk about it then.

I was up at Rausch on Saturday for the RCrocs Finals and I got a lot of our prizes from our sponsors.

- Adventurous 4x4 gave us a bunch of recovery stuff and a Rockcrusher diff cover.
- Zach from A to Z gave us some gift certs
- Truck Stuff and More gave us some shop equipment

The Down and Dirty will be at the event to give us a bunch of stuff. Rausch will be throwing in a bunch of stuff from the park. And Tim(Timmay) from Liquid Iron will be throwing in some gift certs as well.

Everything is coming together. (except my Jeep :laughing:)

[QUOTE=hdcherokee;10214709]1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest

Everything is coming together. (except my Jeep :laughing:)

Well thank you for the hard work!!!! Now get to work on your junk!!!

Well thank you for the hard work!!!! Now get to work on your junk!!!

I'm on it. This is the way it sits right now.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WHTTviahpQU/SpPWGVcBtcI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/C4DZXI95njM/s912/P1010573.JPG

After the XJ is done I have to worry about fixing the tow rig and trailer. Fawk.

How is everyone else coming along?

I'm on it. This is the way it sits right now.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WHTTviahpQU/SpPWGVcBtcI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/C4DZXI95njM/s912/P1010573.JPG

After the XJ is done I have to worry about fixing the tow rig and trailer. Fawk.

How is everyone else coming along?

Got maybe 56 hours of work left on this thing LOL and the tow rig needs some attention also..
Rausch creek or bust!! (http://solofabworks.com/pages/project_mj.htm)

http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG_0483.JPG

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest[/QUOTE]
10. Eric Schaefer (ZJunderconst)
11. Dennis Michaels (Cazs_98)

Got maybe 56 hours of work left on this thing LOL and the tow rig needs some attention also..


I'm not so worried about my project now that I see your stuff.

Tow rig is what I am worried about. Nothing a couple all nighters can't fix. :mr-t:

I'm not so worried about my project now that I see your stuff.

Tow rig is what I am worried about. Nothing a couple all nighters can't fix. :mr-t:

LOL why ya think i may be down a guest.. She is going to rip my head off...
But i think worth it in the end right??:shaking:

And if i dont finish that one ill take my DD and forget about towing just drive it.

I'll be there to drink beer and heckle, if nothing else.

Anyone have a mill & lathe I can borrow for a weekend?

Im still up in the air at this point. Im trying to work on a few things and gather some parts.


Anyone else coming with smaller rigs? Im only sitting on 33's. Id hate to be the smallest and hold anyone up.

I'll be there to drink beer and heckle, if nothing else.

Anyone have a mill & lathe I can borrow for a weekend?

Have a Lathe but no mill. Even though I am waist deep in my own crap, if you need any help let me know. I should be at Timmay's shop on saturday. So I won't be to far.

Im still up in the air at this point. Im trying to work on a few things and gather some parts.


Anyone else coming with smaller rigs? Im only sitting on 33's. Id hate to be the smallest and hold anyone up.

Don't worry, your not going to hold up anyone. There are rigs with 31's coming.

Have a Lathe but no mill. Even though I am waist deep in my own crap, if you need any help let me know. I should be at Timmay's shop on saturday. So I won't be to far.



Any chance your lathe can chuck up & section 8" solid stock?

I'd need a mill and rotary index to finish the project, but just getting the pieces bored thru and the shoulders/OD cut would save a ton of time & money at the machine shop.

For now I'm putting together another one of these fuckin things. :shaking:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs136.snc1/5812_576543495299_24800499_34106187_4953925_n.jpg

This'll be #3...

Any chance your lathe can chuck up & section 8" solid stock?

I'd need a mill and rotary index to finish the project, but just getting the pieces bored thru and the shoulders/OD cut would save a ton of time & money at the machine shop.

For now I'm putting together another one of these fuckin things. :shaking:


This'll be #3...


:laughing:

I may have a machine shop connection. I'm sending him the prints right now.

Any chance your lathe can chuck up & section 8" solid stock?

I'd need a mill and rotary index to finish the project, but just getting the pieces bored thru and the shoulders/OD cut would save a ton of time & money at the machine shop.

For now I'm putting together another one of these fuckin things. :shaking:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs136.snc1/5812_576543495299_24800499_34106187_4953925_n.jpg

This'll be #3...

I think we can only do 3 1/2 to 4".

Do what it takes. Get that bad boy to the park.

It it breaking because you are landing on the driveshaft? Extra support help?

I think we can only do 3 1/2 to 4".

Do what it takes. Get that bad boy to the park.

It it breaking because you are landing on the driveshaft? Extra support help?

One broke from landing on the driveshaft, the other broke from crashing into a tree to a dead stop at Line Mountain doing 30 mph through the woods. I'm sure 'support' somewhere would have helped, but I have no idea where you'd put it for that kind of situation, and I have no interest in cobbling up a bandaid fix for something with such day-ending potential.

Both broken ones cracked through the same exact portion of the case, the same bolt holes, identical fracture line. I'm willing to chalk one up to shitty luck but with two failures that are so similar I'd call it a definite weak point.

To give you an idea of the impact...

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs136.snc1/5812_572134500959_24800499_33872709_234743_n.jpg

...which is something else I need to address before this run. :)

Any chance your lathe can chuck up & section 8" solid stock?

I'd need a mill and rotary index to finish the project, but just getting the pieces bored thru and the shoulders/OD cut would save a ton of time & money at the machine shop.

For now I'm putting together another one of these fuckin things. :shaking:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs136.snc1/5812_576543495299_24800499_34106187_4953925_n.jpg

This'll be #3...

Dam???:eek:

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs136.snc1/5812_572134500959_24800499_33872709_234743_n.jpg

...which is something else I need to address before this run. :)

I just noticed that the bottom of the stinger is busted too. Damn that must have felt nice when you hit.

Worst case you could run it like it is for a weekend. The front end that is. Can't exactly wheel without the doubler case.

I just noticed that the bottom of the stinger is busted too. Damn that must have felt nice when you hit.

Worst case you could run it like it is for a weekend. The front end that is. Can't exactly wheel without the doubler case.

Either way I still have to either pull it back forward or cut it off and start over. I may try just hooking the winch to it and pulling, we'll see what happens. I took this Friday off so I should get a bunch of stuff done.

And yeah, I had some nice marks from the harnesses and some stiff muscles for a few days after that. Can't wait to try again. :D

I looked at the front more tonight, it should be easy enough to pull it back.

Got 1 new Timbren bump from the local truck supply today to try a new bumpstop configuration in the rear; one of my Timbrens was completely shot. As hard as the rear was bottoming in this thing because of that I'm surprised the rear shocks are still in one piece. Should be a big improvement with the new style Timbren if it all works the way I think it will.

Case is ready for welding, there's either a local guy who's gonna do it thurs or fri if he has time, if not I'll do it friday. I'm pretty sure the blockoff piece could just be JB welded in there and it wouldn't make a shit bit of difference anyway.

So Friday night we should be rollin again and 90% ready to hit the trails. If that's the case I may load it up on Saturday and go bomb around at RAC for a few hours to make sure.

I'm not so worried about my project now that I see your stuff.

Tow rig is what I am worried about. Nothing a couple all nighters can't fix. :mr-t:


If you need help let me know (484 264 8534c) and I might be able to give you a hand. And If you happen to know anyone with a t18-19 or a zf5 trans for a ford 7.3l IdI diesel I need one so I can take my jeep.

If you need help let me know (484 264 8534c) and I might be able to give you a hand. And If you happen to know anyone with a t18-19 or a zf5 trans for a ford 7.3l IdI diesel I need one so I can take my jeep.

I will look around for you. I know we have a zf5 but that is spoken for. We normally have a couple T18's sitting around but I will have to look. What else do you need to make it happen? bellhousing, clutch setup?

And where are you located? If it came down to it, I could hook my Ram up to your trailer and bring it up.

Got a call about the Super Duty last night. My buddy said that impeller in the turbo is a bit on the sloppy side. So he has to figure out what he is going to do between now and Rausch.

Last night was a waste of a night.. GF is about ready to walk out and if i can have someone sit outside with a shotgun to keep the pests away i can get done... Scraping the old rig tomorrow to get the front axle out and the rest of my suspension. Screwed up one bar last night, have enought to redo it but 2 hours of plating, cutting, trimming, only to find out i had to move the halo back 2 inches screwed up one down bar.. Rear suspension is all figured out just have to weld it all up.. I may be taking the DD mj... Ill know this sat night if i can make up time on it. Tonight i have to get out the shop and see the women.... :shaking:

I will look around for you. I know we have a zf5 but that is spoken for. We normally have a couple T18's sitting around but I will have to look. What else do you need to make it happen? bellhousing, clutch setup?

And where are you located? If it came down to it, I could hook my Ram up to your trailer and bring it up.

Got a call about the Super Duty last night. My buddy said that impeller in the turbo is a bit on the sloppy side. So he has to figure out what he is going to do between now and Rausch.

Thanks for keeping an eye open.

For the trans I would Ideally need the cross member, bellhousing, and clutch. I can get all the pedal assembly, lines, and master/slave from the JY's for under $50.

I live outside of allentown about 30-40 mins north of you. Town of Macungie (rt 100). As far as a trailer goes I need to talk to a guy at the golf course about borrowing their trailer (~21' beaver tail dual axle deck over)

By the way if you need help today I have off so give me a call.

Thanks for keeping an eye open.

For the trans I would Ideally need the cross member, bellhousing, and clutch. I can get all the pedal assembly, lines, and master/slave from the JY's for under $50.

I live outside of allentown about 30-40 mins north of you. Town of Macungie (rt 100). As far as a trailer goes I need to talk to a guy at the golf course about borrowing their trailer (~21' beaver tail dual axle deck over)

By the way if you need help today I have off so give me a call.

I have physical therapy after work today so i'm really not going to be able to really work on it.

As for the trans and everything, we don't have any that are together. Your best bet is to go to Joe's EZ pull in New Ringgold. Last time I was there they probably had 5 or 6 trucks with a T18 in them. There was a IDI truck there with a 435 which would have the bellhousing you would need. It was a Green Reg cab dually. It is a great "you pull it" yard.

http://www.joesusedautoparts.com/EZPull.html

Come to think about it. I don't have a brake controller so I wouldn't be able to pull anything. Crap.

I have physical therapy after work today so i'm really not going to be able to really work on it.

As for the trans and everything, we don't have any that are together. Your best bet is to go to Joe's EZ pull in New Ringgold. Last time I was there they probably had 5 or 6 trucks with a T18 in them. There was a IDI truck there with a 435 which would have the bellhousing you would need. It was a Green Reg cab dually. It is a great "you pull it" yard.

http://www.joesusedautoparts.com/EZPull.html

Come to think about it. I don't have a brake controller so I wouldn't be able to pull anything. Crap.

I was up there about a week ago and I didnt see any diesel manuals. I saw a couple of IDI's though. I might have to make another trip up if you say there are some up there.

I was up there about a week ago and I didnt see any diesel manuals. I saw a couple of IDI's though. I might have to make another trip up if you say there are some up there.

I saw it about 3 weeks ago. So I am guessing you where there between when I was there and now.

Will anybody be there friday? I'm coming from MA and will be comin in a bit early.

I think Im going to have to throw in the towel. Having some new problems and just too much to try and get worked out with not enough time.

Take lots of pics, Ill be there next year.

Pulled (winched) it into the shop tonight. I took Friday off so this weekend should be pretty productive.

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I should be there by 7-7:30 on Friday, not planning on wheeling that day, but I'm planning on camping thru Monday morning.

Will anybody be there friday? I'm coming from MA and will be comin in a bit early.

You bet. A bunch of us will be there late afternoon. We are bringing a Neon sign that says OPEN.

I think Im going to have to throw in the towel. Having some new problems and just too much to try and get worked out with not enough time.

Take lots of pics, Ill be there next year.

NOOOOOOOO. You have a week left. You cant give up now. I have a good 30 hours of work left on mine. haha

Believe me, IF I thought I could get it all done, I would be burning the midnight oil. I really dont want to miss this but I think Im going to have to. O well, next year I probably wont be asking if Ill be slowing everyone down. :)

Check these bad boys out. Picked up all 48 of them at lunch today.

I'm out...$$$ just isn't there...and the shit missile isn't cooperating...sorry:shaking:

I'm out...$$$ just isn't there...and the shit missile isn't cooperating...sorry:shaking:

Dropping like flies.

Sorry Eric, really wish you could be there. You put on a great event last year. Hope I can live up to what you put together for the last run.

Lookin a lot better. Got the tube all done today, fixed the rear bumpstop, the new timbren idea is gonna work great.

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Don't think the t-case is getting done today, got all day tomorrow to mess with that.

Kick ass Vette.



Lynn from Rausch Creek has announced that the park is open on Labor day so the park does not close on Sunday at 5pm. On Sunday we will be able to wheel until dusk and if anyone likes they can camp sunday night and wheel on monday(if some how your rig is still together).


Now everybody get back to work on your junk. :D

I am definitely in for the day on Saturday, and possibly a few more with me too.... but gotta roll for home that evening. I'll probably stay for the festivities. I don't think I'll have the XJ though (won't have a tow rig available), but I'll be in the wifes MJ. Its locked f/r with 4.56's on 33's, so blacks aren't an issue.

Andy

Jeep moves again. Timmay took some time out of his new shop preparations to weld up the blockoff plate for me.

Quick recap:

Ouch.
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Cut that shit out.
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Make new stuff.
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Rear bumpstop, guess this is why the rear was bottoming out hard.
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I made this little piece out of a chunk of 2" UHMW round stock and a 3/8 stud.
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3869420030_dd02b9d57a.jpg

Semi-bump. The new Timbren lower piece will compress to 7/8" before it becomes solid; that's roughly 7500 lbs. Should be a nice improvement over the old ones which bottomed nearly under the weight of the jeep.
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Ride height:
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I also have six worn out heim joints, the lower kingpin bearing on the passenger side is pretty much shot, and two out of three bolts going into the block for the pass. side engine mount are gone. One cracked the boss off the block and one sheared off. I'm just going to pretend I haven't noticed any of this stuff until after labor day.

Can you tell it's been a hard year of wheeling? :laughing:

Bummed to hear Pipehitter won't make it. Looking forward to trying to keep up with the big boys. This should be a good time. Shirts look great by the way.

Here is how mine sits right now. I have a couple more hours of work and it will be on the trailer.

Okay just for the sake of getting there I am going to drop an auto in my truck. Im going wednsday to get one. Ill be the guy with the blue/teal/black/green ford with the uhaul trailer. :flipoff2:

I just need to figure out whats going on with my jeep. Its acting like the drive shaft is too short but its the stock shaft??? Never had this problem before but I have a few ideas about it. other than that its just general trail prep and parts gathering (Especially an alternator this time):grinpimp:


edit: Change of plans with the tractor, I am going to be bringing my golfcart instead (utility body) and I am going to try and rig a light setup on that.

also does anyone happen to have a set of 33's laying around? or want to trade worn 35 Goodyear MT's for something in the 33 range?

also does anyone happen to have a set of 33's laying around? or want to trade worn 35 Goodyear MT's for something in the 33 range?

What size wheel? My buddy has some Pro Comp A/Ts that have been sitting around since he switched over to boggers.

Dropping like flys LOL. Im not out, BUT not looking to good on finishing up the tow rig and the new rig.. SOO, Ill take the DD MJ.. locked, 33's, I got atleast 2 others comming for this trip.. Unless the women lets me burn all day and night and i get my hydraulic lines in, floors and cross member, The new rig is out.

im in, me and a couple buddys with rigs are coming from long island fri night for the weekend.

Lets bring this list back up to the top for people to fill out.

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest[/quote]
10. Eric Schaefer (ZJunderconst)
11. Dennis Michaels (Cazs_98)
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Fill it in if you can. I want to give Rausch a rough number of how many we have coming.

What size wheel? My buddy has some Pro Comp A/Ts that have been sitting around since he switched over to boggers.

The only rim I have is a 16 its the silver and gold snowflake rim on the grand cherokees.

The only rim I have is a 16 its the silver and gold snowflake rim on the grand cherokees.

the 33's we have sitting around are 15" rim

guess I missed this.

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest[/quote]
10. Eric Schaefer (ZJunderconst)
11. Dennis Michaels (Cazs_98)
12. Chris Macock (vetteboy), flying solo
13.
14.
15.
16.

My rock rings should be done by Thursday, so I should be in for this.

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest[/quote]
10. Eric Schaefer (ZJunderconst)
11. Dennis Michaels (Cazs_98)
12. Chris Macock (vetteboy), flying solo
13. Jared Holsopple (SirFuego)
14.
15.
16.

im in, me and a couple buddys with rigs are coming from long island fri night for the weekend.

Who this???

the 33's we have sitting around are 15" rim

If I can get my hands on some 15in rims could I borrow your tires? I just want to have a little bit more meat than a bald 30" tire.

If I can get my hands on some 15in rims could I borrow your tires? I just want to have a little bit more meat than a bald 30" tire.

Not sure, they are my buddies tires. He is trying to sell them.

Woops I missed this too, but I'll be down friday late afternoon

1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest[/quote]
10. Eric Schaefer (ZJunderconst)
11. Dennis Michaels (Cazs_98)
12. Chris Macock (vetteboy), flying solo
13. Jared Holsopple (SirFuego)
14. Eric Janhunen (justpunchit) + 1 guest
15.
16.

Now that i dont have to scramble to get my trail rig done, Im taking my time and going over my other rig... Wish i didn't... Finding all sorts of crap just about to brake or fall apart.....

How is everyone else???

I'll make it but won't have everything done that I wanted. It should work ok though. I should probably look over the tow rig, we'll see about that.

How is everyone else??? Here is a picture of how mine sits as of today. Steering is a little limited but it will work for this weekend. I have a couple more hours to button stuff up but it is pretty much ready. The stuff I need to do is just the little things that will make the weekend more enjoyable.

I'll make it but won't have everything done that I wanted. It should work ok though. I should probably look over the tow rig, we'll see about that.

Our tow rig is fixed and the trailer is finished. Up-pipe got replaced and EGR got deleted on the super duty. :mad3:

Gotta do the other side timbren on mine. Also I found two of my anti-rock rod ends were shot so I ordered replacements from McMaster ($9.60) instead of Currie ($29.99). Same exact part too.

Guess I should probably paint the front tube so it's not patches of primer red, and I'll see about attaching the passenger headlight again so it looks less retarded. :ogre:

Gotta make another tow rope, my last one got picked up by the sweepers at Line Mtn after I left it in the woods. :(

Other than that...it crawls, digs, gets it, stops, and sounds like a trainwreck going down the trail. We'll see what happens. :)

as long as i can get a trailer i will be there early Sat.


1. Matt Dickens (93xjcowboy) 1 Guest
2. Scott Decker (BrassMunkey4) 1 guest + 1 other rig
3. Tim Diekmann (Timmay) 1 guest + 1 other rig
4. Andy Burns (XJcrawler736) 1 guest + 7 other rigs (at least 1 guest in each rig)
5. Dan W (Havoc319) +1 guest + atleast 4 other xj's
6. Eric Stoneking (Pipehitter155) + his MFing entrourage yo
7. J.T. FitzGerald (blackglass)
8. Jonathan Lovallo (hdcherokee) + 1 guest
9. Jon Longo (XJLONGO) + 1 guest[/quote]
10. Eric Schaefer (ZJunderconst)
11. Dennis Michaels (Cazs_98)
12. Chris Macock (vetteboy), flying solo
13. Jared Holsopple (SirFuego)
14. Eric Janhunen (justpunchit) + 1 guest
15. Brad Klock (moneypitxj) +1
16.[/QUOTE]

I think we should put a run together after this one??? make it the unofficial run for people who could not make it because we all wait for the last min to get our junk fixed or finished??? Call it, "done in time run".. :smokin:

Proceeds going to the GF's or wives that made it through the long long nights in the shop working on our junk just to NOT finish in time to spend MORE time getting something else going?????? And to he guys who lost someone/maybe girls too, to the endless hours we put in to get things done and allow us to wheel?? and than the guys who needed ONE more pay check to make it.. ONE more week, NOW can make it for the next run and not wait another year :)

I haven't even started to make a list of what needs done on the rig. Hopefully it isn't too much. First I need to get my 67 pontiac running and moved so I can get one of my xj's out of the driveway.

I'm waiting to hear from a friend to see if he has fixed a motor mount in his grand. If not then he is taking his zuk and we will just prerun some for the race the following weekend and join ya'll around the camp fire in the evenings.

What time is the latest everyone should be there in the morning? So we can pick what group we're going in and stuff?

Well today was productive. I took the trans out of my truck and got a trans out of the same year same engine same truck. ITS THE WRONG F***IN TRANS!!!!!:mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3::flipoff:

I am going to call ex pull tomorrow and see if I cant exchange this trans for the right one. This probably means I cant tow my jeep out to RC. Does anybody have room on a trailer for a second jeep? Ill split fuel with you if you can.

Other than the truck issues I am taking time thursday night and friday morning to get the jeep ready and pulling spare parts.

Andy if your still awake give me a call tonight about those tires. 484 264 8534

What time is the latest everyone should be there in the morning? So we can pick what group we're going in and stuff?

I am thinking between 8 and 8:30. It all depends on how hard we party Friday night.

Well today was productive. I took the trans out of my truck and got a trans out of the same year same engine same truck. ITS THE WRONG F***IN TRANS!!!!!:mad3::mad3::mad3::mad3::flipoff:

I am going to call ex pull tomorrow and see if I cant exchange this trans for the right one. This probably means I cant tow my jeep out to RC. Does anybody have room on a trailer for a second jeep? Ill split fuel with you if you can.

Other than the truck issues I am taking time thursday night and friday morning to get the jeep ready and pulling spare parts.

Andy if your still awake give me a call tonight about those tires. 484 264 8534

Something was messed up with my phone last night. So feel free to give me a call anytime today and I will make sure we get the tire situation worked out. I am at work until 5 so I will either be in my garage working on the Jeep or at the shop (where the tires are) loading up.

I have 2 possibly 3 rigs showing up late friday and camping. Im with the women and going to be in the hotel... yeah..
Ill be there at 8? Think im going to do just light blues maybe more..

So ill probably stick with the 2 other rigs and they want to do the same.. So a group of 3 maybe 4, anyone else??

I have 2 possibly 3 rigs showing up late friday and camping. Im with the women and going to be in the hotel... yeah..
Ill be there at 8? Think im going to do just light blues maybe more..

So ill probably stick with the 2 other rigs and they want to do the same.. So a group of 3 maybe 4, anyone else??

My cousin will be there with his ZJ and he is looking for a group to do the same sort of trails. I'm sure he will chime in.


Well my rig is just about ready. Have to put in the new CB, prep my spares and load it on the trailer.

Game on. :evil:

My cousin will be there with his ZJ and he is looking for a group to do the same sort of trails. I'm sure he will chime in.


Well my rig is just about ready. Have to put in the new CB, prep my spares and load it on the trailer.

Game on. :evil:

I wish i had put my ass in gear more and got my tral rig done... . The hydro lines will be in sometime next week. Than ill finish it.. lol

Ill be there sunday morning between 8 and 830 . i plan on sticking to greens and some blues. Anyone planning on the same trails that i could hook up with ?

There was a little mix up in my rock ring order, but I'll be there with mismatched front and rear wheels (fronts will have unpainted rock rings, rears won't). I looked over the ZJ the other night and she should be ready to rock.

I probably won't be getting there until after 10 on Friday night.

Ill be there sunday morning between 8 and 830 . i plan on sticking to greens and some blues. Anyone planning on the same trails that i could hook up with ?

sunday, sure. look for a gray/black MJ
Dan

For everyone that is worried about finding a group for their level of trails we will have a couple groups for each level. Whether it be greens, blues, blacks or reds.

I should be at the park on Friday night between 7 and 8.

What time will you guys be rolling in on Friday?

For everyone that is worried about finding a group for their level of trails we will have a couple groups for each level. Whether it be greens, blues, blacks or reds.

I should be at the park on Friday night between 7 and 8.

What time will you guys be rolling in on Friday?

Im rolling into the hotel sometime afternoon friday, maybe 5pm?? check in, than maybe ill roll over there and see whats up.

sunday, sure. look for a gray/black MJ
Dan

Ok sounds good ill be in a teal xj.
Jon

Sometime between 7 and 8 most likely.

I'm trying to be up there around 7-8, with traffic tho, who knows.... Leaving the DC area on a holiday weekend, might be a little slow going for the first 50 miles....

My jeep is mostly back together. Anyone have an extra TCU that they arent using? Maybe from a parts jeep? It has a long, two row, white connector. I think that may be why my jeep doesnt shift on its own....

I'm all back together, ready to load on the trailer. Got the other Timbren installed, changed out the swaybar link, got the front clip back together.

Zip ties and duct tape make the world go round. :)

Jeeps are on the goose and ready to go. A couple things are not 100% done but it will do for the weekend.

Scott, you just going to rough it out if you can't get a TCU?

Woot! My buddy is going to haul my ass back from RC and if needed up there tomorrow. Tomorrow I go to my local JY/hangout and pull some spare parts for the trail rides and prep the jeep. I head to work and when I get out we leave.

The weather is looking beautiful for wheeling This should be a great run.
http://www.accuweather.com/us/pa/tremont/17981/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&metric=0

I hate all of you. Have a great time. Take lots of pics and vids. Ill be looking forward to next year.

I think all the major stuff is good enough. I hope my drag slicks work ok this weekend. There's a ton I didn't get done but it'll wheel. Should get in late Friday night. I'll be in the white, bobbed XJ. Black Dodge dually tow rig with a redneck truck camper in the bed.

For everyone that is worried about finding a group for their level of trails we will have a couple groups for each level. Whether it be greens, blues, blacks or reds.

I should be at the park on Friday night between 7 and 8.

What time will you guys be rolling in on Friday?

We'll shoot for before 7 then. Look for my truck with a 26' white enclosed behind it, and my rig will probably be outside. I'll try to get our usual corner spot so we can get rowdy again.

Got the ZJ up on the trailer tonight and most non-food stuff packed. I gotta run to the grocery store tomorrow after work, but I don't think that will set me back much so I'm still expecting to get in late friday (possibly with zjunderconst if we end up leaving around the same time).

I'll be towing this contraption with a red Ram 1500:
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We'll shoot for before 7 then. Look for my truck with a 26' white enclosed behind it, and my rig will probably be outside. I'll try to get our usual corner spot so we can get rowdy again.

Outstanding.

BTW, do you still have a MiniDV camera that works? Mine's dead. I sort of wanted to do a video from this run, like old times. :laughing:

I won't be rolling in till around 11:30, I am sure everyone will know when I pull in since my tow rig sounds like a school bus.

Outstanding.

BTW, do you still have a MiniDV camera that works? Mine's dead. I sort of wanted to do a video from this run, like old times. :laughing:


Now that you say that, I have to remember to bring my video camera. The digital SLR and my spare camera are all packed up. 8gb of memory to use up. So there will be plenty of pictures.

Tim if you could get the corner spot that would be great. Some of my guys will be rolling in around the same time as you so I will let them know to get spots around that area.

Outstanding.

BTW, do you still have a MiniDV camera that works? Mine's dead. I sort of wanted to do a video from this run, like old times. :laughing:

Shane has one with a hard drive. I'll see if I can borrow it. He's going to be fixing his 4500 all weekend. :laughing:

I will be bringing my little camera that has some decent video capability.

Look for a doorless cherokee that looks way to small to be running with this group that is missing a tow rig and trailer. (Ill be towed up and back but cant keep the trailer.) I am aiming for leaving here at 6ish so Ill be at Rausch with any luck at 7:30-8

Shane has one with a hard drive. I'll see if I can borrow it. He's going to be fixing his 4500 all weekend. :laughing:

I have my laptop, bring a cable and we can dump the video to it.

Shit, I forgot to get back to him on the 4500. :laughing: He sent me a PM asking how to work on it. :laughing:

I will be there. Running green and blue trials. First time out so ill keep it down but who ever is doing the some trials find me because I need guys to wheel with. I will be in my green ZJ and I will be getting down there around 730 or so tonight.

Scott, you just going to rough it out if you can't get a TCU?

No worries, I've been driving it this way since April. I just miss 2nd gear when we get to running around the park. Puttin my jeep on the trailer and hittin the road!! Cya homos up there!

Well it feels like its 3:30 am with how tired I feel right now. I took a shower first thing when I got home and I instantly felt worn out.

For those who didnt get to go or didnt finish their rigs in time it was a great weekend, No It was F***in perfect! :flipoff2:

I am uploading my pics as I type but I mostly got pics of my rig on the comp course.

Matt

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Stupid hummers Everyone was tripping over them all day on saturday.

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The lesser of 6 drive shaft breakages It was cracked all the way down inside.

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Yes I ran hoodless all day. It was to clear the jumper cables connecting my truck battery in the back seat to the cables under the hood.

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Then I decide to try and roll it. Look at the videos too when they come up.

Fail!

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Videos are uploading now.

Ive been waiting for pics! Thanks for sharing!

Ive been waiting for pics! Thanks for sharing!

No problem Im a little pic whore. :grinpimp:

If you notice I only really got pics of the comp course because when I was a passenger most of the time was spent watching people fix the rigs on trail 20. :flipoff2:

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/93xjcowboy/th_P9050082.jpg (http://s458.photobucket.com/albums/qq304/93xjcowboy/?action=view&current=P9050082.flv)

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and the flop

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Hahaha nice. The first video is epic. Three wheels in the air and it sat down.

please tell me you had a seat belt on....nice roll...

Not a bad weekend I guess. I did manage to break a Yukon stub in the 60 and then give away quite a bit of merchandise.


Andy did a great job putting on the event. :smokin:

I had a great time. Here are a few of my pics. I broke a axle shaft, upper and lower bj, grade 8 bolt in my crossover steering, and rear drive shaft.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/67temp/xj%20beater/beater%20wheeling/pirate%20unidbody%209-5-09/DSCF0016.jpg

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Rest of the pics are here.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v354/67temp/xj%20beater/beater%20wheeling/pirate%20unidbody%209-5-09/

Hahaha nice. The first video is epic. Three wheels in the air and it sat down.

that was very interesting trying to roll the jeep. I went over to the back of the horseshoe and tried again but failed again before I barrel rolled it.

And pipehitter yes I had my seat belt on and thanks.

Just got back today. It was great meeting everyone and I definitely had a blast wheeling with everyone for the first day until my radiator started leaking. Put in some stop leak and it didn't leak for the rest of the weekend.

I thought the popping up front was my CV shafts, but apparently it was a busted crosspin hitting the pinion, so that took me out of commission part way through Sunday.

I just wanted to thank everyone for a great event. I put a lot of time and effort into putting this on. And a quick thanks to the companys that helped us out.

Adventurous 4x4
Liquid Iron Industries
A to Z fabrication
Truck Stuff and More
Down N Dirty Customs

And Rausch Creek Offroad Park

Also Andy from NAXJA that gave us the 6 Tom Woods gift cards the day of the event.

As many of you had already said I had a great time this weekend. Although my rig has had better weekends of wheeling.

Broken 1310 yolk on the D300
Driveshaft
two passanger side D44 shafts

Here is a couple pictures until I get all of them uploaded. I have to convert the RAW files over to .jpg so that is going to take a little time.

Here is me and one of the other guys on the Trail 5 hillclimb. And one of Timmay telling 93cowboy he will give him 2 LII stickers if he barrel roles his rig. As you guys have already seen. He got the stickers. :laughing:

Plenty more pictures to come.

Thanks again guys.

:laughing:

That picture of Scott is PRICELESS.

Thanks for takin the lead and getting this event together, Andy. I think it went off pretty well. Any idea how much we ended up getting for the charity?

I had a bitchin day of wheelin on Saturday, but Sunday got cut short when my doubler cracked in half (#3) haulin ass down the trail to the west property. I tore it all apart today and found out that the slip yoke on the front driveshaft was packed full of mud & grease and was basically 'hydrolocking' on the last 3/4" of travel. I'm about 90% sure that somewhere along there I took a hard hit on the passenger side and bottomed out the front driveshaft on that mud/grease/shit blockage, which cracked the doubler case.

I still had an awesome weekend though, and it was great meeting a bunch of new XJ guys. Can't wait to wheel with y'all again, hopefully I'll have my stinkin drivetrain issues figured out soon.

looks like a great time sorry i missed it...but i guess i better get used to that kinda stuff not being single anymore...:shaking:

Thanks for putting the event together and thanks for all the vendors giving so much swag away. Sorry that I kept winning.

Thanks for taking us wny guys out on Saturday. I think air bumps might help keep up with the group on the greens!

Great time, now I guess i have to register for big dogs.

I counted on the way home and it looked like we were in the ballpark of $500. I still have 10 shirts left but I think I can sell them all off. So that will be another $100.


I will have to recount tonight, I was counting when I was just about falling asleep so I am guessing my counting was not all that accurate.

I will buy a shirt... Email me: bucksideways at hot mail dot com.

Did anyone get pics of us on Otter's? I think my driveshafts and tranny pan were the only things on the underside that didn't hit a rock at some point during that trail...

Thanks again for setting this up. It was good to get out with Vette, Timmay, brassmonkey Saturday morning. I would have liked to run with you guys more, just didn't work out that way. We got to cover a lot of ground, ran everything I wanted and more. I was very happy with the way my pile ran for it's "first" time out really working it since the new drivetrain and axles.

Hopefully some of the crew I went with got some good pics and video of all the climbs on trail 5 and shoot the moon.

It was good meeting everyone. I'd be more than happy to run with you guys again sometime, maybe we can meet up at Big Dogs. I think we are at camp 1.

looks like a great time sorry i missed it...but i guess i better get used to that kinda stuff not being single anymore...:shaking:

I popped the wheeling cherry of my GF that weekend!!! lol First time back in 2.5 years! SWEET time even if i had my DD mj... But still a fun time!!!:flipoff2:

X2 what Vette said, it was good to meet some other XJ folks for a change. We had a small group of 3 with VERY capable rigs, and covered a BUNCH of ground in the park running blacks. It was a fun day. Sorry we missed the raffle, had to get home Saturday evening due to early plans on Sunday. No prob. on the gift certs, I had a few extra and they went to a great cause.

Hey... if you folks have any interest, we are doing an event at RC called Rocktober-Fest on Oct 9-10th... It will be based out of a local campground (no, not Echo Valley), and they will be catering a Saturday German feast...

Check out this link for info....
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1003554


See you on the trails!!
Andy (from NAXJA)

Second annual uni run (http://solofabworks.com/secondunirun.htm)

Some of the pics we got.
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG00164-20090905-1149.jpg
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http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG00143-20090905-0911.jpg
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG00169-20090905-1533.jpg
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG00194-20090905-1635.jpg
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG00189-20090905-1555.jpg
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG_0511.JPG
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG_0531.JPG
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG_0534.JPG
http://solofabworks.com/images2/IMG_0528.JPG

If you have any 3X shirts left I will buy one, Andy.

Congrats on the success of the event. Sounded like a great time!

If you have any 3X shirts left I will buy one, Andy.

Congrats on the success of the event. Sounded like a great time!

Zach, I have two of them. Send me a PM and I can get them over to you.

I had a blast. Even though I don't have a xj I always have a good time with you guys. There are always some bad ass jeeps there. Andy I would def wheel in your group again!! :smokin:

X2 what Vette said, it was good to meet some other XJ folks for a change. We had a small group of 3 with VERY capable rigs, and covered a BUNCH of ground in the park running blacks. It was a fun day. Sorry we missed the raffle, had to get home Saturday evening due to early plans on Sunday. No prob. on the gift certs, I had a few extra and they went to a great cause.

Hey... if you folks have any interest, we are doing an event at RC called Rocktober-Fest on Oct 9-10th... It will be based out of a local campground (no, not Echo Valley), and they will be catering a Saturday German feast...

Check out this link for info....
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1003554


See you on the trails!!
Andy (from NAXJA)