Sand Dunes run Feb 2010?

[xjblue]

Kyle asked me the other day when our Sand Dunes run would be?

I think we can put something together as an unofficial get together down there within the next three weeks. Post up if your interested and when you want to go - looking at weekends of Feb 20th, 27th, or March 6th as suggestions.

For those who are new or don't know, the Little Sahara Sand Dunes in north central Utah have been a tradition with us since the creation of the Intermountain Chapter. The sun always comes out at least for a little bit if not all day down at the dunes and the sand this time of year generally has a firm wet base allowing for some freedom of mobility. Wet years gives you the ability to get around to the upper backside bowls and often you can drive right up the face of Sand Mountain. It's a perfect place to bring your Jeep and do things with it you wouldn't normally think possible at angles that seem to defy gravity. Fun for the whole family and for any rig build stocker to rockcrawler. The better built the rig the more air time you just might enjoy:thumbup:. Enough of my sales pitch, who wants to go?




[Notes] Flags are required to run your Jeep on the dunes, ATV flags work great and there are a bunch of ways to get creative with orange material attached to CB antennas or the like, post up if you have any questions.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Intermountain%20Chapter/Little%20Sahara%20Dunes%2007/P2060069virt.jpg

[Inspiration]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/93%20Cherokee/ps_ls_sand02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Intermountain%20Chapter/jeffjump.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Intermountain%20Chapter/Little%20Sahara%20Dunes%2009/littlesahara09_21.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/xjblue/Intermountain%20Chapter/Little%20Sahara%20Dunes%2009/littlesahara09_13.jpg

[Brad M.]

Definitely interested. The challenge, as always, of course is being able to go. March 6th is the only one of the 3 weekends you posted that I'm free. Have a funeral this Saturday, and a wedding next. Sheesh!

[TooeleXJ]

March 6th is good for me and I want to go bad

[slcpunk74]

We should be out there on the 20th. Everyone is welcome. I wont have my jeep or truck but there might be a couple trucks out there.

[Israel]

I'd love to go if I can get away. The 27th or 6th would be my best bets.

[XJEEPER]

Checking my calendar......March 6th is on my radar.

[DrMoab]

Just remember that the 13th is the chapter run.

It would be nice to see a good turn out for this.

[XJEEPER]

Shouldn't be an either/or scenario, unofficial run is pretty specific.

I'd do both, but I'll be out of town on the 13th.

[DrMoab]

Just sayin.

[ROOK1]

Have a funeral this Saturday, and a wedding next. Sheesh!
What's the didreence? :D


I would think the sooner the better as sand conditions go. Although it doesn't matter for me as I don't have the tires for this trip. I have a flag if someone wants to borrow it.

[DrMoab]

What's the didreence? :D


I would think the sooner the better as sand conditions go. Although it doesn't matter for me as I don't have the tires for this trip. I have a flag if someone wants to borrow it.

Bald tires are just as good as new ones in the sand, maybe better.

[DeweyXJ]

Sounds like fun!! I've never done the dunes in a Jeep!

27th or 6th could work for me:wave1:


Is there a min. size flag req., or will a bike flag tied to the rollbar work??:scottm:


I'm happy with the bare minimum:moon::roflmao:

[TooeleXJ]

If anyone needs a flag, don't buy one, I have about 20 that I can bring with me.

[DeweyXJ]

If anyone needs a flag, don't buy one, I have about 20 that I can bring with me.

Want to sell one?? I should have one of my own anyway!!:moon:

But if you want to be the scoutmaster & provide them for the slackers, thats fine too!:farmer:

[XJEEPER]

http://www.duneguide.com/sand_dune_guide_little_sahara.htm

$8 BLM Entrance fee, flag required. I simply ziptie a flag to my roof-mounted CB antenna.



"All such vehicles will have a whip mast and a 6 X 12 inch red/orange flag. Flags may be of pennant, triangle, square or rectangular shape. Safety flags must be attached within 10 inches of the tip of the whip mast with club or other flags mounted below the safety flag or on another whip.

Masts will be either minimum of six feet in height/length or industry standard height/length. "

[Gravesdiggerxj]

Oh oh baby I haves a set of 31's to throw on the TJ! I just need a new Dana 300 since.I cracked. Mine last week in St George...

[XJEEPER]

Oh oh baby I haves a set of 31's to throw on the TJ! I just need a new Dana 300 since.I cracked. Mine last week in St George...

How do you crack a D300......never mind.

[DeadEyeJ]

I'm in for March 6th. I have existing plans for the two weekends prior.

Here are a few more teaser shots for your viewing pleasure!

Jared:patriot:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/Airborne.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/DSC08046.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/NAXJADunesFeb2004015.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/NAXJADunesFeb2004029.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/NAXJADunesFeb2004012.jpg

[Brad M.]

I'm in for March 6th.

I thought you were tired of bending D30 housings? :D

[DeadEyeJ]

I thought you were tired of bending D30 housings? :D

I am tired of it. But after you've done it a few times, they straighten about as fast as they bend.

Jared:patriot:

[XJEEPER]

I am tired of it. But after you've done it a few times, they straighten about as fast as they bend.

Jared:patriot:

TRUSS

[DeadEyeJ]

TRUSS

Truss... PFFT!

5.9 Durango with D60's!

[XJEEPER]

Truss... PFFT!

5.9 Durango with D60's!

Some tells me you could bend a D60....better truss it. :D

[Gravesdiggerxj]

How do you crack a D300......never mind.

landed on a rock really hard :explosion...pssshh... duh

[XJEEPER]

landed on a rock really hard :explosion...pssshh... duh

Bummer, I would have thought you had fabbed up some killer belly armor?

[DeadEyeJ]

Some tells me you could bend a D60....better truss it. :D

I hate it when you're right and then it ends up being more work for me.



Sooo... I'm hearing a lot of folks say they could make it on March 6th. Is it officially unofficial for the 6th of March?

Jared:patriot:

[Brad M.]

I hate it when you're right and then it ends up being more work for me.



Sooo... I'm hearing a lot of folks say they could make it on March 6th. Is it officially unofficial for the 6th of March?

Jared:patriot:

I say we call it unofficially official for the unofficial... er, something like that. :D

[xjblue]

6th sounds good, Though I may be riding shotgun again.

[XJEEPER]

I'm planning on March 6th.

[TooeleXJ]

March 6th for me...



and I will bring extra flags for those that might not be fully prepared

[slcpunk74]

We are most likely going out next weekend to tune my buddies truck. Maybe I will see some of you guys there.

[XJEEPER]

The White Ranger? "We're still rockin in Jerico....aw yah, all right......" :spin1:

Tune up on CH 34 if you don't get a visual.

[TooeleXJ]

Here is a slide show from last year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbQEu2kif0I

[slcpunk74]

The White Ranger? "We're still rockin in Jerico....aw yah, all right......" :spin1:

Tune up on CH 34 if you don't get a visual.

Which white ranger? Hehe I know three guys with white rangers.

I am going to ride and my buddy brian will bring his truck.
http://www.borracing.org/images/fbfiles/images/truck_at_little_sahara.jpg (http://www.borracing.org/images/fbfiles/images/truck_at_little_sahara.jpg)

and Doug might bring his truck

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/troopdiggin87/201002211557203.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/troopdiggin87/201002211557203.jpg)

[XJEEPER]

Which white ranger? Hehe I know three guys with white rangers.

I am going to ride and my buddy brian will bring his truck.
http://www.borracing.org/images/fbfiles/images/truck_at_little_sahara.jpg (http://www.borracing.org/images/fbfiles/images/truck_at_little_sahara.jpg)

and Doug might bring his truck

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/troopdiggin87/201002211557203.jpg (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/troopdiggin87/201002211557203.jpg)

I was thinking of Doug's......but now I need to drive Brian's.

[Brad M.]

Dug Fab? Is that the Doug who used to be here on NAXJA couple years ago with a white XJ and pre-runner bumper? We hung out with him and his wife a couple times and then they moved and we lost contact with them.

[slcpunk74]

Dug Fab? Is that the Doug who used to be here on NAXJA couple years ago with a white XJ and pre-runner bumper? We hung out with him and his wife a couple times and then they moved and we lost contact with them.

Yep thats the same Doug. He is a chill dude. I can get you his email if you would like.

[xjblue]

What time are people planning on being there?

[XJEEPER]

I'm planning on hitting the Sand Mtn Parking area about 10-10:30am. I seem to alway think it's just over a 2 hr drive from my house.....Google maps says 2hr 38min from my house to Little Sahara, via I-15 to Santequin, Hwy 6 to Jerico Junction.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+weber+utah&daddr=Jericho,+Juab,+Utah&geocode=%3BFVOKXgIdQuFP-Sntb9vaxR9NhzFZS8rqwNA_vw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=40.709792,-112.197876&sspn=2.981297,4.883423&ie=UTF8&z=9 (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+weber+utah&daddr=Jericho,+Juab,+Utah&geocode=%3BFVOKXgIdQuFP-Sntb9vaxR9NhzFZS8rqwNA_vw&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=40.709792,-112.197876&sspn=2.981297,4.883423&ie=UTF8&z=9)

[DeadEyeJ]

I'll be there driving who-knows-what around 10:00-10:30AM as well.

Jared:patriot:

[slcpunk74]

Pretty sure I'm going to be waking up about the time you guys get there but come over and say hi anyway. I should be camped with Doug, who has a toy hauler with a big DF on the back. I am just going to ride my bike and hang out but I am excited to see some xjs out havin fun.

P.S.
Don't be afraid if you see snow on the ground when you show up. A couple weeks ago there was about 1.5" on the ground and it was all gone by noon.

[TooeleXJ]

[QUOTE=XJEEPER;244827787]I'm planning on hitting the Sand Mtn Parking area about 10-10:30am. I seem to alway think it's just over a 2 hr drive from my house.....Google maps says 2hr 38min from my house to Little Sahara, via I-15 to Santequin, Hwy 6 to Jerico Junction.

It's 85 miles from Stansbury Park to the MTN. I think it is closer/faster to go the back way through Tooele for you Northern peeps.

[XJEEPER]

[QUOTE=XJEEPER;244827787]I'm planning on hitting the Sand Mtn Parking area about 10-10:30am. I seem to alway think it's just over a 2 hr drive from my house.....Google maps says 2hr 38min from my house to Little Sahara, via I-15 to Santequin, Hwy 6 to Jerico Junction.

It's 85 miles from Stansbury Park to the MTN. I think it is closer/faster to go the back way through Tooele for you Northern peeps.

Google says it's 20 minutes longer to take the Tooele route coming from the North. FWIW I've driven both routes, but never really tracked the time on either.

[XJEEPER]

Pretty sure I'm going to be waking up about the time you guys get there but come over and say hi anyway. I should be camped with Doug, who has a toy hauler with a big DF on the back. I am just going to ride my bike and hang out but I am excited to see some xjs out havin fun.

P.S.
Don't be afraid if you see snow on the ground when you show up. A couple weeks ago there was about 1.5" on the ground and it was all gone by noon.

Snow on the ground and clear skies will be perfect. Wet sand just means better traction. Weather.com says tomorrow will be mostly sunny and 50 degrees at Little Sahara.

[Brad M.]

Yep thats the same Doug. He is a chill dude. I can get you his email if you would like.

Cool. Yeah I like Doug, good guy.

Well, looks like I'm out for this run. Too much to do to get the heep ready for next weekend. Gotta win that ARB bling! :D

[DrMoab]

Gotta win that ARB bling! :D

:thumbup:

[DeadEyeJ]

It's 85 miles from Stansbury Park to the MTN. I think it is closer/faster to go the back way through Tooele for you Northern peeps.

This will be eternally debated... the route through Nephi vs. Santaquin vs Tooele vs Saratoga Springs.

In my experience, Tooele is the longest but has the fewest long hills to pull (for ease of towing), Nephi is the 2nd longest and has the 2nd easiest hills to pull, Santaquin is 2nd fastest but is tied for the worst hills, and I-15 to IKEA, then down Redwood and through Saratoga Springs is the fastest (now that construction is done) but is tied for the worst hills to tow up.

I nearly always take the last route, unless I just want to change it up for new scenery once in a while just because it's fastest. Transmissions and fuel economy be damned! Really, there's no more than 20 minutes difference between all 4 routes. Sometimes just the stop at American Burgers in Tooele is worth the extra time. Mmmmmm......

Jared:patriot:

It looks like I'll be there in the DURANGO!! Of course, it's still stock. I'll also be bringing my dad down with his new Honda 450R quad on the trailer to test it. Should be fun to mix up the two different hobbies a bit again this year. Of course, I'm most excited to see you guys' desert trucks! I love that stuff!

[DrMoab]

The only reason I like going through Tooele is because I avoid driving through Utard county that way. It could be double the distance and time and in my mind it would still be the better way to go.

The fewer miles on I-15 the better.

[xjblue]

I won't be there after all- take good pics.

[XJEEPER]

Whaaaaat?? Sorry to hear that Jared.

[DrMoab]

Whaaaaat?? Sorry to hear that Jared.

He caught your bug.

He didn't get it all the way though because he didn't come up with some fantasitcal excuse. :D :D

[XJess98]

Wish I could have been able to go this weekend....Hope you all have/had fun and bring back lots of pictures.

[kirby]

Made it down there a little late and was unable to find anybody, but we had fun anyways. I did see one xj with the front axle broke in half. I hope it wasn't any of yours

[DrMoab]

Made it down there a little late and was unable to find anybody, but we had fun anyways. I did see one xj with the front axle broke in half. I hope it wasn't any of yours

What did it look like?

[kirby]

What did it look like?

Green w/ what looked to be 33" bfg mud. Some sort of long arm suspension up front.

[XJEEPER]

Sorry we missed you Kirby, I had my CB on Channel 34 all day long, never heard a peep. We were there until about 5:30pm. Fortunately, no broken axles on this outing from our group......btw, no built Ford Rangers were spotted during the day either. :dunno:

[kirby]

I couldn't remember for sure if it was 34 and every time I turned it on it was just static so I gave up. Were you guys by sand mountain?

[DrMoab]

Where are the pics???

[XJEEPER]

We were on the front side of Sand Mountain, right side of the face. We could see the parking lot from the ridge where our Jeeps were parked, while not glaringly obvious, we were in view from below. We were out of the Jeeps quite a bit in the morning so, we may have missed your calls.

The kids were sliding down the hills on saucers and we rode Jared's quads around til about 1pm, then we dropped over the backside and played in the big bowls til about 4.

[XJEEPER]

He caught your bug.

He didn't get it all the way though because he didn't come up with some fantasitcal excuse. :D :D

!!!1

[DeadEyeJ]

Where are the pics???

This is pretty much all I got.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/Little%20Sahara%2003-07-2010/LittleSahara-March6th2010093.jpg

Jared:patriot:

[XJEEPER]

Yup, weak links will be broken......good reminder to finish my upper shock X-member.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3104.jpg

I'm guessing a shot of a stuck Durango will surface eventually......sucka!

[XJEEPER]

Fun was had by all, it was good hang with Deadeye and family and the kids had a blast in the XXXL sandbox.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3028-1.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3006.jpg


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3016.jpg


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3101.jpg


It was also good to meet TooeleXJ (Dave...thanks for the bar pin!) and Turbo, the Altitude Impaired Hounddog.

The sand was a little sticky in the morning, but was just about right by afternoon. We did a lot of bowl running and even found a few places to catch some air.......even in the stock Durango.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3026-1.jpg

Teaser
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3032.jpg

[XJEEPER]

We found a nice little roller that made for some fun airtime......

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3088-1.jpg


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3089-1.jpg


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3090-3.jpg

The Prothane coil inserts worked well to cushion the landings, now that I have then dialed in, they are a nice, progressive bumpstop.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3092.jpg

[kmboren]

Nice Jump. I have always been afraid to jump for it is ususally hard on rigs. Wish I could have made it. I think I pass you on the freeway on my way to work. I was in a white lifted cherokee. Were you towing it? If so I am pretty sure it was you. I wave as I passed. It looked likeyou may have just come from the dunes. Hope to see you out at 5 mile this weekend.

[XJEEPER]

Nice Jump. I have always been afraid to jump for it is ususally hard on rigs. Wish I could have made it. I think I pass you on the freeway on my way to work. I was in a white lifted cherokee. Were you towing it? If so I am pretty sure it was you. I wave as I passed. It looked likeyou may have just come from the dunes. Hope to see you out at 5 mile this weekend.

Thanks, and you're correct, jumping is not good if you haven't beefed up your rig and/or you fling it off stuff with a flat, hard landing zone.


Must not have been me that you passed, mine is a driver. I'll be out of town this weekend, but have fun without me at 5 Mile.

[Jes]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3090-3.jpg




You are a stud. :greensmok

[Brad M.]

We found a nice little roller that made for some fun airtime......

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3088-1.jpg


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3089-1.jpg


http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3090-3.jpg

The Prothane coil inserts worked well to cushion the landings, now that I have then dialed in, they are a nice, progressive bumpstop.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3092.jpg

Sweet shots Jeff! Wish I could have made it.

[Gravesdiggerxj]

I was stuck cleaning the garage for my crazy land lady. obviously I did not get my new dana 300 put together

[kirby]

Nice Jump. I have always been afraid to jump for it is ususally hard on rigs. Wish I could have made it. I think I pass you on the freeway on my way to work. I was in a white lifted cherokee. Were you towing it? If so I am pretty sure it was you. I wave as I passed. It looked likeyou may have just come from the dunes. Hope to see you out at 5 mile this weekend.

That was me you passed.

[kmboren]

Cool! Were you at the dunes also? Hope to see you Saturday.

[kirby]

Cool! Were you at the dunes also? Hope to see you Saturday.

I was there I just never found anybody else so we just played on our own.

[DeadEyeJ]

It's almost embarrassing to post this photo now... but I didn't want anybody to think I was too big of a pansy. Even the "lead sled" Durango had a little fun out there.

Jared:patriot:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/Little%20Sahara%2003-07-2010/LittleSahara-March6th2010091-1.jpg

[Handlebars]

Bad @ss photo Jeff! What did you have your white balance set to?
http://www.fototime.com/86DA4B24ACD7D1E/orig.jpg

[slcpunk74]

btw, no built Ford Rangers were spotted during the day either. :dunno:

We had a bbq the night before and decided to just go hit up delle. My buddy ended up stripping the sparkplug threads on his bike and we didn't even get out of b-town till 3 anyway. Try to find a 10mmx1.0 helicoil on a saturday...:wierd:

[slcpunk74]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/XJEEPER1/Trail%20Shots/IMG_3092.jpg

Glad to see you like the prothanes. I am very fond of mine too.

[TooeleXJ]

Well, here is a link to my photo's. I used the wrong camera for the videos I took which puts them in a .mov format and I can't find a good converter yet so I'll post them up soon.

http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/sandahauler/3-6-10%20Jeep%20Little%20Sahara%20Dunes/


I can only post 2 pix so here ya go...

[XJEEPER]

This is pretty much all I got.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/DeadEye123/Little%20Sahara%2003-07-2010/LittleSahara-March6th2010093.jpg

Jared:patriot:

:laugh3:

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/sandahauler/3-6-10%20Jeep%20Little%20Sahara%20Dunes/100_5720.jpg

[DrMoab]

I see photobucket is making all your images big as crap too. I had to start uploading all my stuff too Flickr to get them to work. I wonder whats going on?

[XJEEPER]

No mine, I can post up a smaller photo from photobucket. I copied and pastedthis from TooeleXJ's PB album.