A how to wheel meet

[mrmikey32]

So, I was very happy to attend winterfest for the first time. It was even my first time wheeling ever too.

So, I know that this discussion came up in the winterfest thread, but I would love to see it happen.

Maybe its possible to put a meet together to teach people(like me) the basics of wheeling. Such things as gears to use(im manual), how to recover people, how to use a winch properly, how to strap to trees, how to do basic trail fixes, how to do the hole clear thing when over a hill, and I am sure that I missing things.

I am just tossing this idea out there, but I would love to do this.

Maybe even offer an advanced course too.

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

This is a great idea and I would like to see it come together. After we get through the rest of our Winterfest dealings etc, I would be in favor of seeing something like this come together. Date and location to be determined at a later time.

[mrmikey32]

I have plenty of experience planning meets, so let me know if you guys even want help.

[bmyohn]

mrmikey buy a NAXJA membership! its that time of the year

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

haha! good call Brendan :D

[WB9YZU]

The local Sports car club puts on a yearly "How to autocross" Course. It is an evening of class room instruction.

Something like that would be the bee's knees.

Ron

[FlexdXJ]

The local Sports car club puts on a yearly "How to autocross" Course. It is an evening of class room instruction.

Something like that would be the bee's knees.

Ron

Macgyvr got a Noob Run together not too long ago. I think we need a couple of those every year.

[rehberg79]

Macgyvr got a Noob Run together not too long ago. I think we need a couple of those every year.

I think this is a great idea. I'm a noob and I will take all the advice and information I can get.

Mat

[95' heep]

I wont mind to go there to lend some hand but am willing to learn more stuff.

My XJ wont see trail anytime soon so its possible no XJ so I'll just a strapper bitch

[FlexdXJ]

I feel i can help out some noobs since I am getting decent at driving on the trail. This may not be a good time for me to do it though. I am unemployed so i gotta save those unemployment checks and hope i get my job back soon.

[mrmikey32]

once the jeep can drive, i will join

[XJ-ARNIE]

im game for something like this. Ill help with whatever you guys need. Ill also keep my eyes peeled for a good spot to do this. I can show basic trail fixes....for those of you who may know me, I only use a few tools...:flame: but thing usually turn out in good working order.

[Fore Wheeler]

i'd be more than willing to help w this. i'd bring my dd that has a bb, open f&r and wheel it. i enjoy seeing the faces of people when they realize that their jeep, and themselves, can do it.

fore 'i was new once too' wheeler

[XJ TESS]

I like this idea too! I just went with the flow this time and prayed I did everything right. I was going to ask for someone to ride with me but I am way to shy to ask. I hope no one thought I was being snobby or anything I am just extremely shy.

[XJosh95]

I thought you did great! Well, at least I knew you got over the obstacle because you always radioed back to me that you were clear...

[jakeWI]

i think this is a great idea. i would be in as well.

[shawnhancel]

im up here for another month so if it happens soon enough im game. im experienced but only in the sense of driving down the road and saying "hey lets see whats down there, somebody pass me a beer" and always end of hung up....

[SAMSET]

I have been out a few times but really taught myself what to do. i don't even know if what im doing is the smartest way to do it. so in others words i would be very willing to learn new things.

[REWSTER]

I hope no one thought I was being snobby or anything I am just extremely shy.

Like when you told us to stop laughing at your XJ sticker on your fuel door :D we didn't think you were being snobby :thumbup:
it looked like you handled the trails very well

i had no idea what i was doing when i first met up with a NAXJA group but one guy just kept saying "just drive up that rock" "just drive up that hill" and thats kinda my mind set

in our group a couple people would have been fine it they just stuck the skinny pedal down :D

[FlexdXJ]

Like when you told us to stop laughing at your XJ sticker on your fuel door :D we didn't think you were being snobby :thumbup:
it looked like you handled the trails very well

i had no idea what i was doing when i first met up with a NAXJA group but one guy just kept saying "just drive up that rock" "just drive up that hill" and thats kinda my mind set

in our group a couple people would have been fine it they just stuck the skinny pedal down :D

They'd have been fine if you didn't hammer it through a mudhole and toast their alternators. I was that guy at WF09!

[REWSTER]

Maybe thats why me and sam were siting on the side of the road on the way home, damn hammer foot

[XJ Stryker]

I would be willing to ride with a newb and help them out. I was always out of my jeep on the trails this past winterfest trying to help as many people as I could. I bet I could do even more if I wasn't wheelin.

[shawnhancel]

haha, heavy foot is how i ended up on two wheels against a tree when i was young. so where would this happen, is there any wooded areas in between chicago and milwaukee for wheelin' ive asked around but to my understanding everything has been leveled for housing plans.

[HaleYes]

I don't see the need.
Looks like 95% of the folks interested already know it all.
I mean after all, 1-2 wheeling trips is all it takes to know what you're doing.
:D

If this happens it needs to be taught by the old-timers of the MWC.

[philagony94xj]

This is a GREAT idea! I've only been wheeling for about 2 years. Out on the trails 10-15 times, and I can guarentee that I still dont have the knowledge of it all.

I still consider myself a newb. There are sooooo many more people in the talented group of NAXJA that know soooo much more than I do. And if there were to be one of these "Training"/ "Learning" events I would absolutely be there!

[turtlexj]

I would be interested too. hoping to be able to make winterfeat next year I'll sill be mostly stock and it'll be my first time wheeling

[mrmikey32]

I would be interested too. hoping to be able to make winterfeat next year I'll sill be mostly stock and it'll be my first time wheeling
get a gas tank skid!!!

[FlexdXJ]

get a gas tank skid!!!
I have never needed one but yeah if you wheel like Mikey its a good idea! :D

[mrmikey32]

I have never needed one but yeah if you wheel like Mikey its a good idea! :D
im thinking i did a lot i should have not done. but thats ok. gotta break stuff so i can upgrade it

[FlexdXJ]

im thinking i did a lot i should have not done. but thats ok. gotta break stuff so i can upgrade it

Now you're thinking. I think thats what Brendan Keeps doing. He grenaded his front axle and bought a Cummins as soon as he got home.

[CherBear]

Id really like to see a how-to: trail fixes sort of thing. That would be interesting.

[XJRN]

I feel i can help out some noobs since I am getting decent at driving on the trail. This may not be a good time for me to do it though. I am unemployed so i gotta save those unemployment checks and hope i get my job back soon.


Except your fat pig doesn't tread so lightly on the ice....enjoyed pulling you out. ;)

[BOB]

Except your fat pig doesn't tread so lightly on the ice....enjoyed pulling you out. ;)

LOL....and I enjoyed hooking you up!
I forgot about that!

BOB

[FlexdXJ]

Except your fat pig doesn't tread so lightly on the ice....enjoyed pulling you out. ;)

The other 4 jeeps cracked the Ice, I just finished it off! :D Getting stuck comes with the territory so I'm glad you got enjoyment out of it!

[87manche]

Id really like to see a how-to: trail fixes sort of thing. That would be interesting.

that would be interesting. I knw a few people were amazed in the quarry when I bypassed the stock fan relay. Simple things like relay pinouts and such are good basic knowledge to have.
Maybe something that can be done around the campfire, rather than taking up wheeling time during the day.

[philagony94xj]

that would be interesting. I knw a few people were amazed in the quarry when I bypassed the stock fan relay. Simple things like relay pinouts and such are good basic knowledge to have.
Maybe something that can be done around the campfire, rather than taking up wheeling time during the day.


Luckily we had a person in our afternoon Green trail group that knew which pins to jump to get the electric fan to stay on. We used it to keep mrmikey's truck cool the rest of the trail..........until the ghost rock that ripped into his gas tank. Then it was all down stream from then on......literaly :eyes:

[mrmikey32]

Luckily we had a person in our afternoon Green trail group that knew which pins to jump to get the electric fan to stay on. We used it to keep mrmikey's truck cool the rest of the trail..........until the ghost rock that ripped into his gas tank. Then it was all down stream from then on......literaly :eyes:
the new gas tank is in. i replaced both front brake lines. and now my front brakes wont work at all, and im afraid to bleed them. I know it will snap

[bmyohn]

You're gonna need to bleed them to work. Have fun!!! PB Blaster is your friend!

[mrmikey32]

You're gonna need to bleed them to work. Have fun!!! PB Blaster is your friend!
im at the point im going to spend 50 bucks and replace them

[XJosh95]

Either way, its gotta be bled. If you use a box end instead of open end on the bleeders, you're more likely to crack them open without snapping or rounding them off. Even if you replace everything, you'll need to bleed the system to get the air out. It usually takes a buddy and a six-pack each.

[87manche]

Luckily we had a person in our afternoon Green trail group that knew which pins to jump to get the electric fan to stay on. We used it to keep mrmikey's truck cool the rest of the trail..........until the ghost rock that ripped into his gas tank. Then it was all down stream from then on......literaly :eyes:
believe me, I know what it's like to have a damaged fuel tank...



I like to use a socket to crack open the bleeders for the first time. A deep well goes a long way towards not stripping them.

[Rev Den]

Flare wrench....get it, learn it, use it, live it.

Rev

[mrmikey32]

i normally like to go the socket route, then the route to napa, then stop for a bottle on the way back home

[87manche]

Flare wrench....get it, learn it, use it, live it.

Rev
to be honest, I have better luck with visegrips. The curved jaw ones so you can grab four corners of the fitting.

but I'm a hack in the garage:gee:

[browncountyxj]

I have always had better luck with a deep well socket also ..Lightly tap on the caliper by the bleeder will help break loose the corrosion DO NOT BEAT ON IT! Lightly tap

[mrmikey32]

its still sitting outside in the rain enjoying this free carwash. haha

[philagony94xj]

I thought you weren't allowed to wash your vehicles in your driveway?! Whats the deal? :D

Oh I guess when mother nature washes it for you its ok, right!?

[mrmikey32]

well, im not allowed to. soooo, if mother nature happens to do it. i did not do it.

[XJ-ARNIE]

Flare wrench....get it, learn it, use it, live it.

Rev

im with you rev...my brother refuses to use them, and he payed for it last week.

[Curtis_H]

I would love a newb training day, I could use it! Heck, even if there was someone in iowa that wanted to go wheelin for a day somewhere and show me the ropes I would be grateful, I would like to get some experience before next winterfest.

For brake bleeders I like to place a socket over the bleeder then tap all around the sides of the socket with a hammer to get them broken loose. The socket protects the bleeder from damage and allows you to smack it just a little harder. I have also put a small piece of dry ice on the tip of the bleeder for just a bit to shrink it a bit then soaked it with penetrating oil and gotten it loose.

[mrmikey32]

i snapped off the bleeder valves. all new calipers, and stainless lines on the way

[Rev Den]

How about this:

There will be a trail cleanup at Redbird announced soon. After the trail work (it goes really quick) I will be more then happy to spend some time instructing those interested on wheeling, safety, recovery, and basic first aid.

The best part? As part of the clean up, your Redbird entry is free! Of course I will not charge to instruct you, and the campground is really nice.

Rev

[mrmikey32]

i just saw a local club is hosting a newbie how to wheel meet.

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

I would love a newb training day, I could use it! Heck, even if there was someone in iowa that wanted to go wheelin for a day somewhere and show me the ropes I would be grateful, I would like to get some experience before next winterfest.

For brake bleeders I like to place a socket over the bleeder then tap all around the sides of the socket with a hammer to get them broken loose. The socket protects the bleeder from damage and allows you to smack it just a little harder. I have also put a small piece of dry ice on the tip of the bleeder for just a bit to shrink it a bit then soaked it with penetrating oil and gotten it loose.


Curtis,

send me a PM and there are a few of us that could set something up for ya in the Iowa/Missouri area. It may be a few hours of a drive for ya, but would be a good time for sure.

Cheeseman-OUT!

[87manche]

How about this:

There will be a trail cleanup at Redbird announced soon. After the trail work (it goes really quick) I will be more then happy to spend some time instructing those interested on wheeling, safety, recovery, and basic first aid.

The best part? As part of the clean up, your Redbird entry is free! Of course I will not charge to instruct you, and the campground is really nice.

Rev
this would be a good time.
WHen is the redbird cleanup? I would like to bring my junk to be a trash hauler.

[Rev Den]

Details to be announced soon.

Rev

[FlexdXJ]

How about this:

There will be a trail cleanup at Redbird announced soon. After the trail work (it goes really quick) I will be more then happy to spend some time instructing those interested on wheeling, safety, recovery, and basic first aid.

The best part? As part of the clean up, your Redbird entry is free! Of course I will not charge to instruct you, and the campground is really nice.

Rev

You will, However, have to wear Rev's loincloth! :D

[bpm4x4]

I would love a newb training day, I could use it! Heck, even if there was someone in iowa that wanted to go wheelin for a day somewhere and show me the ropes I would be grateful, I would like to get some experience before next winterfest.

For brake bleeders I like to place a socket over the bleeder then tap all around the sides of the socket with a hammer to get them broken loose. The socket protects the bleeder from damage and allows you to smack it just a little harder. I have also put a small piece of dry ice on the tip of the bleeder for just a bit to shrink it a bit then soaked it with penetrating oil and gotten it loose.

I am in central Iowa and so is king colon, but he only wheels at the mall with his GF He claims he wheeled at WF (I wish I could have gone).

[FlexdXJ]

I am in central Iowa and so is king colon, but he only wheels at the mall with his GF He claims he wheeled at WF (I wish I could have gone).

Colon wheeled the hell out of it!

[87manche]

You will, However, have to wear Rev's loincloth! :D
the bad part is not wearing the loncloth, they're pretty comfortable, however, watching Rev take it off first....

[FlexdXJ]

the bad part is not wearing the loncloth, they're pretty comfortable, however, watching Rev take it off first....


Haha, try not to :puke:

[mrmikey32]

not sure if anyone is interested. this is being put on by a local club

http://ddoffroad.com/forum/events-trails-trips/newbie-run-april-24/

[Rev Den]

Ummm....this is a local club. :D

Rev

[mrmikey32]

Ummm....this is a local club. :D

Rev
i know... but its something else local... am i allowed to post links to it?

let me know

[Rev Den]

Sure.


Rev

[mrmikey32]

Sure.


Rev
sweet. well, im going to attend this one. i can learn how to break more shit.

Ill post up some pics after. I know they will not come close to my first meet with naxja. I dont think anything will ever come close to that actually.

[XJosh95]

Sure it will. Next year.