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cal
March 16th, 2010, 23:27
March 26-28 in Truckhaven.

Loads of good people. Good wheeling. Good camping. and a potluck.



http://www.luckypotluck.com/potluck/SoCalXJJambo



Turn west on North Marina drive.
Drive slowly past the houses, and wave to people watering their lawns.
Continue after the pavement ends. Turn stereo up.
Drive between the humps. (.. you'll see).
Road meanders right a little, left a little, right some more, and heads northwest ish. Pull up next to other XJ's and camp.

Come out and wheel. Or sit in camp and drink beer.

JESSE A
March 17th, 2010, 00:58
Cal I'm pretty sure I'm in for this one......ill confirm when It gets a little closer and make sure to bring somthing for the potluck, BTW finished one of my boatsides... Ill keep you posted. Checkout advanced tec!

crazyjim
March 17th, 2010, 05:36
I might come down for a day trip here in the MJ. I have to have a passenger seat in someone's rig though as I'm 2wd :D

jeeperjohn
March 17th, 2010, 08:12
I'm almost sure I'm in!

HeepSpeed
March 17th, 2010, 08:27
It's only Thursday through Saturday?

Carol.92124
March 17th, 2010, 08:27
Come on out, it'll be a great time. Look for one of these trailers if the XJs are all out playing... http://album.fiberglassrv.com/main.php?g2_itemId=552 It's tiny, 13 or 14 feet long.

96XJ_4.0
March 17th, 2010, 08:41
Is this in Salton Sea?

I am new to wheeling and don't know these spots locations...

Now if u said Buttonwillow or El Mirage there would be no question. ;)

cal
March 17th, 2010, 08:59
It's only Thursday through Saturday?



I don't know what you're talking about..

:eyes:

HeepSpeed
March 17th, 2010, 09:02
My friends are going to San Francisco for that weekend...I have school to attend to...but perhaps, like this week and last week, I can hit the books until midnight or 1am every night just to make it out with you guys...someone can finally show me how to get a little juice from the sour grape!

Me = maybe + camping isht + round 1 jerry juice.

cal
March 17th, 2010, 09:12
My friends are going to San Francisco for that weekend...I have school to attend to...but perhaps, like this week and last week, I can hit the books until midnight or 1am every night just to make it out with you guys...someone can finally show me how to get a little juice from the sour grape!

Me = maybe + camping isht + round 1 jerry juice.


Of all of the events for the year to come out to, this should be 'the one'. Its just the right crowd in just the right place to be a really good time.

96XJ_4.0
March 17th, 2010, 09:13
My friends are going to San Francisco for that weekend...I have school to attend to...but perhaps, like this week and last week, I can hit the books until midnight or 1am every night just to make it out with you guys...someone can finally show me how to get a little juice from the sour grape!

Me = maybe + camping isht + round 1 jerry juice.Im right there with ya bro.... 8 units till my BA. I got a bad bad case of senioritius...so hard to want to go. But I got to make it the priority!

Hope i can make it!...

P.s I searched dirtopia and found it!

boostamante
March 17th, 2010, 09:14
hmmm... debating on going... i dunno though... i think i have my kid that weekend and i dont know how the GF feels about going. I could always go without her :P

jstgotmyfirstxj
March 17th, 2010, 14:09
I've got a big group of family and friends heading out that way for a spring bloom trip any how that weekend, planned it not knowing about this Jambo. I'm sure we'll stop in and say hello. We've got a couple people that need the extra incentive to get their own XJ's, nothing better than a giant group of done-up XJ's to tease those who don't own on, YET!

Hope ya'll don't mind if I have a few yotas in tow ;)

Can't wait to meet some of ya'll!

scottmcneal
March 17th, 2010, 14:24
I might come down for a day trip here in the MJ. I have to have a passenger seat in someone's rig though as I'm 2wd :D

The wife and i are going..If i don't break mine at bullfrog you can ride with me jim..I'll know more by sunday if i am taking mine..

Calamity
March 17th, 2010, 22:34
hmmm...

HeepSpeed
March 17th, 2010, 22:52
If Julio goes, I'm out cuz I don't like him :P jk. I'm no longer heading to J-tree this weekend and I NEED a dirt fix, so I am hopefully heading out Saturday morning to the event...or Friday if I can swing it.

cal
March 18th, 2010, 10:05
What are you doing Sunday? (3 days from now..).

HeepSpeed
March 18th, 2010, 10:34
What are you doing Sunday? (3 days from now..).

uhhh - hopefully not homework and maybe some FUN like riding my motorcycle and junk...so basically I'm hopefully not doing anything? Looking to reschedule our meetup from Saturday?

cal
March 18th, 2010, 11:20
uhhh - hopefully not homework and maybe some FUN like riding my motorcycle and junk...so basically I'm hopefully not doing anything? Looking to reschedule our meetup from Saturday?


karstic wants to do a snow run up to Naxja's adopt-a-trail on Sunday.

Carol.92124
March 18th, 2010, 14:38
karstic wants to do a snow run up to Naxja's adopt-a-trail on Sunday.

Cal, you just hijacked your own thread!! D'oh!! :twak:

Have fun. I'll be hanging with my visiting brother & niece (which is good, as I don't meet the run requirements for the snow run anyway :bawl:

See you all at the Jambo, though!!

mikedashg
March 18th, 2010, 15:54
If anyone wants customizable directions, I've got a Google map setup. If you don't know what means, this is for you:

1. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/truckhavencamp
2. Click once on the blue flag/dot. A bubble will pop up with the GPS Coordinates (for those of you with them, just use these coordinates)
3. Click the link "Directions" in the bubble window.
4. On the left hand side of your screen in the green "A" box, type your home address.
5. Click "Get Directions" and you are Done!

These may not be the BEST directions to Truckhaven, and the final destination may not be 100% exact but it will get you in the general area of Truckhaven. Pretty sure this spot is the location of the past Jambo Truckhaven Camp.

cal
March 18th, 2010, 15:57
http://www.bsdgeeks.net/~cal/temp/SoCalXJ2008.kmz

thats the exact spot of the 2008 jambo at truckhaven. :)

mikedashg
March 18th, 2010, 15:57
Just a quick note on the Jamboree. Everyone is welcome. If you haven't been to Truckhaven, it's dry camping, no hook-ups. There are no fees for the event or to stay. Come one, come all. Stock to heavily modified. Proper tow/recovery points required for runs.

Saturday the 27th is THE big day for runs. If you can only make it for a day, come on Saturday morning.

http://www.socalxj.com/article14.html

HeepSpeed
March 18th, 2010, 16:50
It better be awesome after 177 miles for me...of course I better make it before I start mouthing off! :D

cal
March 18th, 2010, 23:17
awesome is what you make of it. for me, every truckhaven trip is awesome, even the ones where i drive my pickup or civic out there.

we will have a good sized group of friends and family, a fire, and a lot of aggressively getting our chill on.

there will be some wheeling in there too.

cal
March 18th, 2010, 23:17
awesome is what you make of it. for me, every truckhaven trip is awesome, even the ones where i drive my pickup or civic out there.

we will have a good sized group of friends and family, a fire, and a lot of aggressively getting our chill on.

there will be some wheeling in there too.

Carol.92124
March 19th, 2010, 10:33
What Cal said (twice). Everyone has fun, regardless of what they choose to do.

There's always the possible need for some empty Sobe bottles, too, for a little bit of excitement around the fire. :explosion:flame:

Friends, family, kids and dogs are welcome, as long as they're either pretty good at playing with others or properly restrained :D.

djblade311
March 19th, 2010, 10:53
I'll be there!

HeepSpeed
March 19th, 2010, 10:54
I'll be there!
sweet, you'll be able to see my hackjob on the fenders I'm cutting this weekend based on our past PMs...LOL

scottmcneal
March 19th, 2010, 11:47
This sounds like i'll meet a few more people on here..Can't wait..

HeepSpeed
March 19th, 2010, 13:49
What's the deal with this potluck thing? Am I supposed to bring something? I can bring some mac n cheese or somethin...

grandrunner
March 19th, 2010, 18:20
i may be headin out to play for saturday

djblade311
March 19th, 2010, 21:29
sweet, you'll be able to see my hackjob on the fenders I'm cutting this weekend based on our past PMs...LOL

Body saw! :)

crazyjim
March 19th, 2010, 21:31
There's a 99% chance I'm in for this, but I'll be in my 2wd MJ. However I'll probably take my bike out there so I can follow along and watch all you be idiots :D

HeepSpeed
March 19th, 2010, 22:09
Body saw! :)
ha! Just got done removing the fender hardware...every single bolt broke. So now the debate begins on whether to get new hardware, leave it flareless or get some other type (Fiberglass or Bushwacker).

hmmm - this is all your fault Josh.

souske
March 20th, 2010, 09:39
If you get the proper sized socket and a punch the old bolts will pop right out of the strips. Then you can just tack new ones on.

jeeperjohn
March 20th, 2010, 12:25
I vote TJ flares!

HeepSpeed
March 20th, 2010, 12:43
Why didn't anyone tell me this was so fun! grind grind grind...I can see why people like building buggies...

HeepSpeed
March 20th, 2010, 15:13
I just realized I can't go to the event. I have a final Tuesday March 30 in my difficult class! =(

Carol.92124
March 21st, 2010, 16:53
What's the deal with this potluck thing? Am I supposed to bring something? I can bring some mac n cheese or somethin...

That's a bummer you can't go now, Garrett! Not even for Saturday???

Anyway, anyone that wants to participate in the Potluck on Saturday night, you can sign up for a dish here:

http://www.luckypot luck.com/ potluck/SoCalXJJ ambo (http://www.luckypotluck.com/potluck/SoCalXJJambo)

That's being organized by Markw's wife Belinda, who was kind enough to take it on.

HeepSpeed
March 21st, 2010, 22:29
That's a bummer you can't go now, Garrett! Not even for Saturday???
Nope - not even Saturday :(. Bummed you missed today's Big Bear Adopt A Trail run! It was awesome!

boostamante
March 22nd, 2010, 06:52
Nope - not even Saturday :(. Bummed you missed today's Big Bear Adopt A Trail run! It was awesome!


Sweeet! that means i an go now that Garrett isnt. :p

Actually, i wont be able to make it. Have fun guys!

Carol.92124
March 22nd, 2010, 12:52
Nope - not even Saturday :(. Bummed you missed today's Big Bear Adopt A Trail run! It was awesome!

Sorry you can't make it, Garrett! It'll be a lot of fun (not to rub it in or anything!!)

And yeah, I would've loved to do the AAT run, but my brother & niece were in town visiting from WA and I wanted to spend time with them. And Sunday was the only day we could get me, all 3 of my kids, my brother & niece together with my dad & stepmom so they could see both "kids" & all 4 grandkids at once.


Sweeet! that means i an go now that Garrett isnt. :p

Actually, i wont be able to make it. Have fun guys!

WTF, Boost??? GF forbid you? Why can't you make it? I can kinda understand Garrett's sadass excuse, but what's your excuse?

dirtbagXJ2103
March 22nd, 2010, 13:40
this sounds so fun i have to drive out just to chill, see you guys this weekend

boostamante
March 22nd, 2010, 15:14
Money and my kids has a Bday party 2 his best friends place. Sometimes i gotta do stuff he likes. :P

Sorry you can't make it, Garrett! It'll be a lot of fun (not to rub it in or anything!!)

And yeah, I would've loved to do the AAT run, but my brother & niece were in town visiting from WA and I wanted to spend time with them. And Sunday was the only day we could get me, all 3 of my kids, my brother & niece together with my dad & stepmom so they could see both "kids" & all 4 grandkids at once.




WTF, Boost??? GF forbid you? Why can't you make it? I can kinda understand Garrett's sadass excuse, but what's your excuse?

jeeperjohn
March 22nd, 2010, 16:22
Looks like it's gonna be me + wife and munchkin.

scottmcneal
March 22nd, 2010, 16:36
Money and my kids has a Bday party 2 his best friends place. Sometimes i gotta do stuff he likes. :P

Time to find a new kid...:D

Sorry you can't make it..

lamula
March 22nd, 2010, 18:27
This is a must do! I am going to head out Friday with some friends,is any one going to be there mid day friday?
Also, I would like to bring something for the potluck,I see Chili,Burgers,Potatos etc.
I could bring brauts or hot dogs. Carne Asada maybe. Chime in if you want It could be anything needed.
See you there.

JESSE A
March 22nd, 2010, 19:13
ya i have no idea on what to bring to the potluck either? possibly some brews and dessert?

crazyjim
March 22nd, 2010, 19:19
Same here, I won't have an oven or anything to cook in? I'll be tenting it Friday night.

Jump This
March 22nd, 2010, 19:28
Looks like it's gonna be me + wife and munchkin.

Wife?

djblade311
March 22nd, 2010, 20:15
Wife?

Congrats John and Rick for tying the knot! :D

scottmcneal
March 22nd, 2010, 20:28
Hey when did they do this? I wasn't invited:smsoap:

Carol.92124
March 22nd, 2010, 22:28
I'll be out there from Thursday night on. six19 six54 nine758.

For potluck stuff-- Snacks? Salad makings? Desserts? Veggies? There should be a couple RVs out there that might have microwaves and/or ovens. And there's an (not tested anytime recently, to the best of my knowledge) oven in the Egg.

Carol.92124
March 22nd, 2010, 22:31
Looks like it's gonna be me + wife and munchkin.

Cool. At least you can keep an eye on credit card usage!! :D Just don't let her know about you & Rick...

Same here, I won't have an oven or anything to cook in? I'll be tenting it Friday night.

Aww, CrazyJim's gonna pitch a tent...:wierd:

jeeperjohn
March 23rd, 2010, 07:42
Looks like it's gonna be me + wife and munchkin.
Pissed off the wife, now just me and munchkin.

jeeperjohn
March 23rd, 2010, 07:44
Wife?
I offered the old olive branch in the interest of preserving domestic tranquility but then we had an argument and now she's not going, Woot!

scottmcneal
March 23rd, 2010, 08:08
Pissed off the wife, now just me and munchkin.

It is so easy a cave man can do it...:D

HeepSpeed
March 23rd, 2010, 08:24
I offered the old olive branch in the interest of preserving domestic tranquility but then we had an argument and now she's not going, Woot!
Dude...Dylan is gonna be there? Now I'm really sad I'm missin' out. :lecture:

boostamante
March 23rd, 2010, 09:25
hmmm.... gonna have to see if my kid wants to do this instead of a BDay party... Credit cards here i come! :P

Jump This
March 23rd, 2010, 10:15
I offered the old olive branch in the interest of preserving domestic tranquility but then we had an argument and now she's not going, Woot!

It sure as hell sounded kinda'.....(looking for proper word here).....peculiar.
We all deal with psycho bitches, but.......

Skwerly
March 23rd, 2010, 11:15
It is so easy a cave man can do it...:D

LOL! Now that's funny.

Carol.92124
March 23rd, 2010, 21:04
Pissed off the wife, now just me and munchkin.
Change the CC numbers before you pack!! Or are they still maxed? :shhh:

Glad you & Dylan will make it!

markw
March 23rd, 2010, 22:59
Hey, I'm getting pestered about people signing up. I've already done a million reminders (3) on socalxj. So if you plan on attending and participating in the potluck, please sign up.

http://www.luckypotluck.com/potluck/SoCalXJJambo

JESSE A
March 24th, 2010, 09:08
just added mine, ill see you guys there!

Carol.92124
March 24th, 2010, 17:51
Sweet!! I am leaving tomorrow from work, about 3pm... can't wait! Neither can the dog... he knows something is up...

scottmcneal
March 24th, 2010, 18:08
I know i am forgetting something, HMMMMM but what

91blackbox
March 24th, 2010, 19:39
i know i said that i was planning on going but due to a death in the family i have lots of stuff to handle around here so i'm not gonna make it

jeeperjohn
March 24th, 2010, 20:57
i know i said that i was planning on going but due to a death in the family i have lots of stuff to handle around here so i'm not gonna make it
Do what ya gotta do bro, there will be plenty of next times.

Carol.92124
March 24th, 2010, 21:18
i know i said that i was planning on going but due to a death in the family i have lots of stuff to handle around here so i'm not gonna make it
Sorry to hear it. Do what must be done, and we'll see you on the dirt another time.

Carol.92124
March 25th, 2010, 14:36
I should be on the road (from Carlsbad) within the hour.

Need to stop for a tank of gas & something to replace the baling wire that's on the trailer tongue to keep it from popping the lock bar up off the trailer ball (It's not holding the trailer ON, it's "just" the safety :wow:; the Masterlock went AWOL).

See whoever makes it out there when they get there!! :party:
Don't forget to sign up for the potluck... :cheers:

HeepSpeed
March 25th, 2010, 16:12
...must...resist...urge...to call in....sick....tomorrow....and not do....homework....until Saturday....

scottmcneal
March 25th, 2010, 16:16
I GOT IT ..........Carol i am to bring this/these to you...LOL...You are alot of help, NOT.

See you sat with the COIL SPRINGS.. PLus next week i'll have 1.5 spacer here to..PLus i can help you with shocks too, we had to get new for the wifes jeep..Yep it is going higher by a 1", i want hers to flex like mine does..

jeeperjohn
March 25th, 2010, 16:56
...must...resist...urge...to call in....sick....tomorrow....and not do....homework....until Saturday....
Don't fight it!

djblade311
March 25th, 2010, 16:58
REsistance is Futile!

scottmcneal
March 25th, 2010, 17:03
...must...resist...urge...to call in....sick....tomorrow....and not do....homework....until SUNDAY....


FIX it for you :D

Jump This
March 25th, 2010, 17:20
FIX it for you :D

He has finals next week, DO NOT tempt him to slack on his studies!
Although..... he is only working on his MBA.....heck, forget the classes!

scottmcneal
March 25th, 2010, 17:23
He has finals next week, DO NOT tempt him to slack on his studies!
Although..... he is only working on his MBA.....heck, forget the classes!


LOL

crazyjim
March 25th, 2010, 20:01
I'll be down late Friday night, someone better be ready with a beer in hand :D

scottmcneal
March 25th, 2010, 20:07
You mean i get to meet you finally... I don't drink, but i do have pepsi for you..

crazyjim
March 25th, 2010, 20:17
You mean i get to meet you finally... I don't drink, but i do have pepsi for you..
Haha yep, I'll take it! I might steal an extra seat in your XJ once or twice for Dawn. I'll have the bike too, so I'll be able to follow along.

scottmcneal
March 25th, 2010, 20:23
No problem, the wife will have hers too..I have a day to finish hers up so we are good to go..See ya there

HeepSpeed
March 25th, 2010, 21:34
Hey guys, just won't make it. With my mom's birthday having happened tonight, we had a bunch of wine and no studying is being done which puts me that extra day "behind". I'll make it next year, but know this...I'm trying my damndest to make the SoCalFest...

djblade311
March 25th, 2010, 22:15
I'll be down late Friday night, someone better be ready with a beer in hand :D

it will be ready for you!

crazyjim
March 28th, 2010, 12:27
it will be ready for you!
This man kicks ass!! He indeed had a beer in my hand by the time my foot hit the dirt :D

Thanks everybody! I had a blast. Justin (DirtbagXJ) your XJ does VERY well in the go fast stuff, was fun to hang out with some other people going faster these days :D

crazyjim
March 28th, 2010, 12:27
Yea 2wd's can flex too ;)

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/digitalc0nvict/Comanche/2wdflex.jpg

GrimmJeeper
March 28th, 2010, 12:56
thanks for the game call at 11pm you ass bags .!. :D .!.

wish I could have made it, I'm dealing with major computer issues right now that I need to fix ASAP.

Jim every time you post a pic of the MJ it brings a tear to my eye lol. she's come a looooong way bro.

last time I had it in the dirt:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/grimmpics/blacksheep/CIMG3833.jpg

:D

dirtbagXJ2103
March 28th, 2010, 13:56
yeah that was fun, you can be my wingman anytime. how did the motor mounts and wires turn out?

Brendan_91XJ
March 28th, 2010, 16:41
yeah that was fun, you can be my wingman anytime. how did the motor mounts and wires turn out?

We got them installed, but there was a bit of a gap. The wires were secured with electrical tape for the time being.

JESSE A
March 28th, 2010, 16:57
had a great time guys, cant wait to get out there again.

Jump This
March 28th, 2010, 16:59
One thig is for sure, I've never seen that many youngin's at an event before.
I though it was GREAT!

And the food was awsome too!

I wish I had a rig to drive...

:bawl:

Brendan_91XJ
March 28th, 2010, 17:18
Great times, Great wheeling, Great people :D

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z305/bpking_42/SoCalXJ2010Jamboree008.jpg

djblade311
March 28th, 2010, 18:21
had fun and my daughter was puckered out! She loved having so many kids to play with. I'll get my pics up later tonight or tomorrow. Im beat

crazyjim
March 28th, 2010, 19:03
thanks for the game call at 11pm you ass bags .!. :D .!.

wish I could have made it, I'm dealing with major computer issues right now that I need to fix ASAP.

Jim every time you post a pic of the MJ it brings a tear to my eye lol. she's come a looooong way bro.

last time I had it in the dirt:



:D


Awwww :) Thanks Mike, the offer is still open, ANY time you want to drive her when we're in the dirt you're more than welcome.

yeah that was fun, you can be my wingman anytime. how did the motor mounts and wires turn out?


Haha yea, side x side @ 65 sliding through a berm felt all initial D style.
Motor mounts turned out ok, we couldn't get rid of the gap, so the engine can slide up to 3/8" forward... it hasn't yet. However I'm leaking gear oil like a SIB out of my tailcone. Not sure if it's because of the broken motor mounts or because the engine/trans is too far back now (it shouldn't be this) but I get to take my tailcone off, AGAIN and most likely replace seals. Such is life I suppose...

The wires WERE the problem, we taped 'em up and she ran like a champ again.

We got them installed, but there was a bit of a gap. The wires were secured with electrical tape for the time being.

Thank you SO much Brendan for your help, I can't tell you what I would have done without ya! Hell thank you to everybody for pitching in, made for a nice drive home.


had a great time guys, cant wait to get out there again.

Same, was Blue as tired as Toby on the way home? He couldn't keep his eyes open.

crazyjim
March 28th, 2010, 19:04
had fun and my daughter was puckered out! She loved having so many kids to play with. I'll get my pics up later tonight or tomorrow. Im beat
Nice guitar work out there last night. If I wasn't so drunk I might have remembered the line I was going to use in my sig.

dirtweazle
March 28th, 2010, 20:03
Had fun all. Thanks Jesse for the ride on sat. The night ride was awesome too. Too many names to remember.. Glad I got to meet you all!!

djblade311
March 28th, 2010, 20:29
Nice guitar work out there last night. If I wasn't so drunk I might have remembered the line I was going to use in my sig.

what? I played the guitar? :)

scottmcneal
March 28th, 2010, 20:35
The wife and i had a great time..It was nice to meet some new people that like to have fun and offroad.. Hope we get to see you guys again..I never did get over to say hi JIM, sorry about that..

JESSE A
March 28th, 2010, 20:51
Had fun all. Thanks Jesse for the ride on sat. The night ride was awesome too. Too many names to remember.. Glad I got to meet you all!!

no problem any time it was fun.


Jim, blue was super tired, slept all the way home a hole 4hrs!!

Rick thanks again for welding up the truss.....and thanks for the new shocks too!! very excited to put them on!

jeeperjohn
March 29th, 2010, 08:12
Motor mounts turned out ok, we couldn't get rid of the gap, so the engine can slide up to 3/8" forward... it hasn't yet. the engine/trans is too far back now (it shouldn't be this) .
Jim, does this have anything to do with the mounts? If they aren't fitting well I will make you new mounts or whatever is needed to make them fit better, just let me know.

2stix
March 29th, 2010, 08:28
looks like everyone had a great time. had i known this event was stocker friendly, i might have tried to come out for the day. glad it went well. next time for sure.

djblade311
March 29th, 2010, 08:44
looks like everyone had a great time. had i known this event was stocker friendly, i might have tried to come out for the day. glad it went well. next time for sure.

it was announced that it was stocker friendly so that's a poor excuse :D
:

Just a quick note on the Jamboree. Everyone is welcome. If you haven't been to Truckhaven, it's dry camping, no hook-ups. There are no fees for the event or to stay. Come one, come all. Stock to heavily modified. Proper tow/recovery points required for runs...

Hope to see you at SoCalFest (which WILL be stocker friendly)

crazyjim
March 29th, 2010, 09:07
Jim, does this have anything to do with the mounts? If they aren't fitting well I will make you new mounts or whatever is needed to make them fit better, just let me know.
I was gonna contact you back channel, but yea the mounts are too narrow. Not sure if they varied from year to year or not. I'm SUPER grateful you were out there, they still worked bitchin to get me home! I'll hit you up and send some pictures off your way. And eventually get it down to your pad so you can get some measurements.

dirtbagXJ2103
March 29th, 2010, 09:12
just want to say that was the best group ive camped with must be a jeep thing, thanks everybody

HeepSpeed
March 29th, 2010, 09:21
less talky, more picture-y

dirtbagXJ2103
March 29th, 2010, 09:42
i didnt take any

Kevin3151
March 29th, 2010, 09:51
Haha yea, side x side @ 65 sliding through a berm felt all initial D style.
Motor mounts turned out ok, we couldn't get rid of the gap, so the engine can slide up to 3/8" forward... it hasn't yet. However I'm leaking gear oil like a SIB out of my tailcone. Not sure if it's because of the broken motor mounts or because the engine/trans is too far back now (it shouldn't be this) but I get to take my tailcone off, AGAIN and most likely replace seals. Such is life I suppose...



Uh oh, did the leak start after the mount change? Did you deform the oil pan jacking it up? I did that once, it likes to leak right near the rear main area. or is this unrelated?

KH

korda
March 29th, 2010, 13:00
Not a ton of great pictures but here's the ones Holly took:

http://www.kordatron.com/gallery/socalxj_jamboree

http://www.kordatron.com/gallery/albums/socalxj_jamboree/IMGP7009.jpg

http://www.kordatron.com/gallery/albums/socalxj_jamboree/IMGP7015.jpg

http://www.kordatron.com/gallery/albums/socalxj_jamboree/IMGP7033.jpg

crazyjim
March 29th, 2010, 14:26
Haha yea, side x side @ 65 sliding through a berm felt all initial D style.
Motor mounts turned out ok, we couldn't get rid of the gap, so the engine can slide up to 3/8" forward... it hasn't yet. However I'm leaking gear oil like a SIB out of my tailcone. Not sure if it's because of the broken motor mounts or because the engine/trans is too far back now (it shouldn't be this) but I get to take my tailcone off, AGAIN and most likely replace seals. Such is life I suppose...



Uh oh, did the leak start after the mount change? Did you deform the oil pan jacking it up? I did that once, it likes to leak right near the rear main area. or is this unrelated?

KH
I don't think it was from the jack. It's definitely gear oil from the rear tailcone section of the trans. I'm not sure if my yoke pushed too far forward and damaged a seal or what. I gotta get the tailcone off and check out the seals.

Jump This
March 29th, 2010, 14:28
I don't think it was from the jack. It's definitely gear oil from the rear tailcone section of the trans. I'm not sure if my yoke pushed too far forward and damaged a seal or what. I gotta get the tailcone off and check out the seals.

It was from the motor mounts. Whenever you allow the engine to move forward and back like that, its bound to start leaking...

































:D

Carol.92124
March 29th, 2010, 19:11
http://tinyurl.com/SCXJ2010Jambo

I am really glad a lot of you made it out there. It was a great weekend, and I think Kevin or Josh counted 36 rigs at one point. Kids, dogs, and (sort of) adults all playing together, and having a great time.

Eddie was laying around camp Sunday (in between us doing mini runs), with the nod nodd noddd zzzz thing going on. Cracks me up to watch a dog nod off while trying to keep his head up & pretend to be awake.

scottmcneal
March 29th, 2010, 19:19
She will never listen to me again...LOL
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk283/CarolHorsley/SoCalXJ%20Jambo%202010%20in%20Truckhaven%20Hills/SCXJJamboTH3-2010084.jpg
Nice pics CAROL..

stockerwithalocker
March 29th, 2010, 21:11
Here are just a few pictures:

http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj296/cuda273/xj%20Jambo/

It was nice getting to meet everyone,

Parker

Carol.92124
March 30th, 2010, 10:12
Nice pix, Parker! Glad you guys made it out!

dirtweazle
March 30th, 2010, 16:01
Pics are up!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48873875@N03/

-Troy

scooter89
March 30th, 2010, 16:15
good pics everyone looks like you all had a good time :cheers:

Carol.92124
March 30th, 2010, 20:04
Yes, we most definitely did. Sorry you missed it!

cal
March 30th, 2010, 22:06
Pics are up!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48873875@N03/

-Troy


You took a couple of really good pics.

scooter89
March 31st, 2010, 17:47
Yes, we most definitely did. Sorry you missed it!

me to bro but there's always next time i want to make it to out to socal fest just need to get a few things fixed on my heap so hope to meet you out there if your going.

dirtweazle
March 31st, 2010, 17:55
Thanks Cal. Guess my dads talent rubbed off on me ( like he wanted). NASA photographer for 15 years. (Mercury, Apollo, Gemini, and some Saturn). He was good friends with those 7 ... guys...

I was the one talking with you about the Barnett Track bar bolt being vertical Vs. horizontal on my heep limiting flex.