Need to get out!

[XJumpmaster]

Anyone interested in getting out this weekend? or over the thanksgiving weekend? I don't care where, just need to get out. I'm re-installing my front d/s tomorrow and need to test it! LOL:cheers:

[ROOK1]

I may be interested.

[GSequoia]

There's always JV.

[stewie]

I may be interested.

x2

ive been cooped up for a while. maybe i can con the wif and baby to tag along. then again maybe not

[SCW]

I'm roofing.

Plenty of fresh air on the roof.... Lots of elbow room too......

[XJSpencer]

I'd be interested in Thanksgiving weekend. I'm replacing my steering box, pump, lines, filter, etc. on staurday.

[Geepfreak]

I'd be interested in Thanksgiving weekend.


X2

[XJumpmaster]

This weekend has gotten screwed. I forgot that we're doing Thanksgiving early because Tamara is on call on Turkey day. She is also on call most of that weekend so she won't go out. But I'm still feelin the need.

Any ideas where to go? Snakes, Little Moab, something different?

[Geepfreak]

Any ideas where to go? Snakes, Little Moab, something different?


Both places are going to be CROWDED that weekend !

[XJumpmaster]

Both places are going to be CROWDED that weekend !


I'm not really all that familiar with anything else up here. I'm definitely open for suggestions!( wanted to do somethin different any way) LOL

[Flash]

I would be interested in Thanksgiving week end........espesally if i get my wheel wells opened up and flairs back on!!!!

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=101158

Got the fronts almost done but don't now if i will be able to get the backs done before then:rolleyes:

[XJumpmaster]

I used that write up to trim mine. I tried to re-use the stock flares but they flew off the first time I got on the freeway! I ended up using TJ rear flares.

[Flash]

Mine haven't fallen off but at 60 it starts :twak: Knocking!

I think once i get the inter fender back in the air won't be able to do that any more.:D

IN the end i may need to go the tj fender way

[stewie]

when i trimmed, initaly i relocated the stock flares. my 95 didnt turn out very well. i sucked at trimming the actual flares and made them too small. i was able to get them to stay on the body of the jeep with self tapping screws. they held on pretty well even on the free way. i think the post 97 flares are the ones that have a hard time staying on when relocated.

in the end i went with some TJ flares. and i needed more trimming to get those to work right. just make sure you fold down the seam in the front wheel well.

[Israel]

Both places are going to be CROWDED that weekend !


I'm not really all that familiar with anything else up here. I'm definitely open for suggestions!( wanted to do somethin different any way) LOL

There is a dirt road that goes from Squaw Peak (up Provo Canyon) over to Maple Canyon that might be a lot of fun with snow on it. AF canyon might also be a possibility.

[stewie]

im out. used my gas budget to go to job interviews. if i find some of the people that created some of those computerised personality tests, they will be a red puddle in the street. PITA!

[Flash]

when i trimmed, initaly i relocated the stock flares. my 95 didnt turn out very well. i sucked at trimming the actual flares and made them too small. i was able to get them to stay on the body of the jeep with self tapping screws. they held on pretty well even on the free way. i think the post 97 flares are the ones that have a hard time staying on when relocated.

in the end i went with some TJ flares. and i needed more trimming to get those to work right. just make sure you fold down the seam in the front wheel well.

Ya i took a dye grinder to my seam in the wheel well and a air nibbler the the fender.

[SCW]

if i find some of the people that created some of those computerised personality tests, they will be a red puddle in the street. PITA!


I'm guessing that means you failed them? lol.

Get any offers?

[Flash]

There is a dirt road that goes from Squaw Peak (up Provo Canyon) over to Maple Canyon that might be a lot of fun with snow on it. AF canyon might also be a possibility.

I have been up to Squaw Peak many time, but never on the dirt roads
would a stock jeep with street tires make it or will i need to get my mods done and and some better tires?

[Israel]

I have been up to Squaw Peak many time, but never on the dirt roads
would a stock jeep with street tires make it or will i need to get my mods done and and some better tires?

With no snow, it can be driven easily by most vehicles. It could be tough depending on how much snow is up there when you try it.

[XJumpmaster]

Israel, that mean you're in for next weekend? That sounds like a fun trail!

[Israel]

Israel, that mean you're in for next weekend? That sounds like a fun trail!

Definite maybe :D We're going down to Zion N.P. for Thanksgiving and I'm not sure when we'll be back. I did the trail last year on Thanksgiving day while the women-folk were making the feast and it wasn't too hard at all. From the valley below where I live, it looks like there is more snow on the road this year. It would be fun either way.

[stewie]

I'm guessing that means you failed them? lol.

Get any offers?

yah i failed them. the BIG question the computer didnt like was
"in the last three years how many shouting matches were you involved with at work?
A. none
B. 1-2
C. 3
D. 4 or more."

my answer, c. try explaining to someone in a cool, calm, compassionate voice, "hey Mr trying to gain unauthorized access to US war planes. stop please. now put you hands up and turn away from my voice." all this while holding him at machine gun, M4, and granade launcher gunpoint.

fawk no! you make your presence known and take control of the situation. even if it means a well placed shove with said machine gun(M249 for those wondering- persuaded subject to move faster with weapon at port arms.)

the test is totaly flawed. its designed for those whom enjoy the ZZZZZZZZZ of a desk job. that just aint me. i need to fell like im doing good for the world. oh well i need to get off my :soapbox:.

no offers yet. save for the guy at Brinks. he was gonna give me the job until the stupid computerized test came back. hey maybe i can be a Mall rent-a-cop!

[DrMoab]

Stewie...gotta learn to stretch the truth there buddy.

[stewie]

Stewie...gotta learn to stretch the truth there buddy.

yah. thats exactly whats gonna happen as soon as i can reaply. clear in MAY! oh well. live and learn.

[soarhead25]

So is there a consensus on this (thanksgiving) weekend???

I'd like to keep it local because I have work sat & sun night-
I'd go if we start early and I could bail early.

Hopefully the wife will go so I can get stuck in the snow to convince her that I need air lockers.....

"see honey, if I had lockers, you wouldn't have to push"

[THE BUSS2006]

Hopefully the wife will go so I can get stuck in the snow to convince her that I need air lockers.....

"see honey, if I had lockers, you wouldn't have to push"[/QUOTE]

That's funny Soarhead, I'm been having that exact same discussion with my wife the last few weeks, except I need to do gears as well, ouch! Let us know how it works out for you! :cheers:

[XJumpmaster]

I've tried that too many times and now she doesn't want to go! LOL

Yes, Thanksgiving weekend, early Sat around 8 ish. Just need to figure out where to go! Israel has a cool trail, but if he can't be there, it would be tricky to find it? Maybe Clint has some ideas, whenever he gets back.

[XJumpmaster]

I wish Corner Canyon was open, then we could do Jacob's Ladder. That's where I used to go all the time!

[Geepfreak]

I've tried that too many times and now she doesn't want to go! LOL

Yes, Thanksgiving weekend, early Sat around 8 ish. Just need to figure out where to go! Israel has a cool trail, but if he can't be there, it would be tricky to find it? Maybe Clint has some ideas, whenever he gets back.


If Israel can't be there, and you guys want to do it, I know the trail and could lead it..

[XJumpmaster]

That could be a plan! I like it!

[Flash]

I wish Corner Canyon was open, then we could do Jacob's Ladder. That's where I used to go all the time!



What area is Corner Canyon and Jacobs Ladder?

[Israel]

If Israel can't be there, and you guys want to do it, I know the trail and could lead it..

I just went up there this morning and the gates have been closed early so I guess we're looking for another option.

Diamond Fork Canyon (up Spanish Fork Canyon) doesn't have a gate, but it's just a paved road. Although if you can get far enough up it, there are dirt roads that branch off it, but I've never explored them so I couldn't say if they were worth while or not. I'm thinking AF canyon might the best bet locally.

[XJumpmaster]

Corner Canyon is down here in Draper and Jacob's Ladder is a 4+ trail that goes up the side of the canyon towards Lone Peak. It has been closed to OHV use for two years now.

[XJumpmaster]

If the gates are open up AF, that would work for me!

[Clint]

If I can get my Junk moving this week, I might be up for this.

[Mrs Moab]

If I can get my Junk moving this week, I might be up for this.

Too bad Ryan is working this weekend, might be fun to go and play.

[XJSpencer]

I'll try to find out about the gates up AF Canyon.

[soarhead25]

I've tried that too many times and now she doesn't want to go! LOL

Now that's funny....you actually made her push!!:gee:

[stewie]

Too bad Ryan is working this weekend, might be fun to go and play.

so, go anyways. im sure someone could pull the trailer for you if he has the bus. better yet have him take your wind up toy- i mean car.


























just dont tell ryan i sugested it.

[Clint]

Damn, I just remembered that I'm missing the straps and bolts to hook up my driveline. So unless anyone has a few spares.. I'm out :( :(

[stewie]

Damn, I just remembered that I'm missing the straps and bolts to hook up my driveline. So unless anyone has a few spares.. I'm out :( :(

you just got back. you should of had your wheeling fix for now. darn wheeling addicts!



































hi. my name is James and im addicted to wheeling.

[DaveW]

Damn, I just remembered that I'm missing the straps and bolts to hook up my driveline. So unless anyone has a few spares.. I'm out :( :(

What do you need. I may have a few spares.

[Clint]

What do you need. I may have a few spares.

I need the bolts and straps, but I think I can try and get them local. What I really need is the 4 bolts that go to on the tcase yoke side.

[Flash]

Corner Canyon is down here in Draper and Jacob's Ladder is a 4+ trail that goes up the side of the canyon towards Lone Peak. It has been closed to OHV use for two years now.



I have been up on top were you can see draper (SLC VALLEY) from the Lehi side Manny time, but i didn't not that you could fallow it into draper!
I new that there was a soup bowl up there some were that every body got stuck in all the time. Mind you, these are memory of at least 10 years ago!

as far as i know that,.... a..............computer company has seal that trail up a long time a go!:passgas: :dunno: That's a close to a bran fart that i could find:laugh3:

The computer place that you drive by when your head to AF canyon!

I though that area was all sealed up by now with all the widow maker homes an all. or, should i say the X widow maker Hill climes in draper/point of the mountain area.

[XJSpencer]

AF Canyon is out. All the state and Forest Service gates are closed now. I talked to a forest service guy today. He said the roads above Wallsburg and Strawberry don't have gates.

[Clint]

AF Canyon is out. All the state and Forest Service gates are closed now. I talked to a forest service guy today. He said the roads above Wallsburg and Strawberry don't have gates.


Jeremy has mentioned wallsburg many times. Hopefully he can offer some input? I'm trying to get it rolling, I want to wheel this weekend!

[Geepfreak]

Jeremy has mentioned wallsburg many times. Hopefully he can offer some input? I'm trying to get it rolling, I want to wheel this weekend!

As Spencer could attest to this, There is NO way were getting through Wallsburg this time of year..:D

[DrMoab]

so, go anyways. im sure someone could pull the trailer for you if he has the bus. better yet have him take your wind up toy- i mean car.

Dude...she doesn't need anyone to drive the truck for her. She pulls the trailer just fine.

She would only need help backing it up.

[Flash]

Well I'm out! Plans have changed, going to panaca Nevada for the turkey day. And then to Moab to visit the rest of the family......No jeeping allowed! :nono: :bawl:
Evan if there was time, it wouldn't be any fun. road tripping in a exploder "sport track"
I have tried to take a fue, mild trail, with this thing, but it gets stuck every time there is any articulation.....like climbing over a pebble!:rolleyes:

[XJumpmaster]

Bummer! We'll get ya on the next one!

So where does this leave us for Saturday?

[Geepfreak]

So where does this leave us for Saturday?

We could still do the Sqaw Peak to Hobble creek canyon trip, or we could take a drive over Lake Mountains, both would snow dependent, as they are higher elevation...

[XJumpmaster]

I'm downs wit dat, yo! I mean, that sounds like it could be fun even with the snow and great scenery!

[Clint]

Jeremy, have you been OK'd for this trip? :D I don't care where we go, just somewhere fun. I think I can get my parts with a trip to Fastenal today and some work tomorrow.

[Geepfreak]

Jeremy, have you been OK'd for this trip? :D I don't care where we go, just somewhere fun. I think I can get my parts with a trip to Fastenal today and some work tomorrow.

I thought we voted you as the event coordinator? :D

[XJumpmaster]

Yeah Clint let's get this coordinated! LOL

[Clint]

I'm trying, but I don't know the lake mountains, so if you can go Jeremy, I was going to use my Event Coordinator powers to assign you trail leader. :roll:

[Geepfreak]

I'm trying, but I don't know the lake mountains, so if you can go Jeremy, I was going to use my Event Coordinator powers to assign you trail leader. :roll:

Ok then, Smith's at the crossroads in Saratoga Spring(sr73 and redwood) 9am, we will see if we can get over the pass.. Not too much 4x4'ing but a great view over Utah county and Rush Valley and some great scenery, we will end up south of Eagle Mountain, could run over to Little Moab, or RattleSnake, depending on time and conditions..

What'dya all think?

[XJumpmaster]

cool

[soarhead25]

Ok then, Smith's at the crossroads in Saratoga Spring(sr73 and redwood) 9am, we will see if we can get over the pass.. Not too much 4x4'ing but a great view over Utah county and Rush Valley and some great scenery, we will end up south of Eagle Mountain, could run over to Little Moab, or RattleSnake, depending on time and conditions..

What'dya all think?

Any run is fun. It's just in the neighborhood of where the noob run was, isn't it?
I was looking forward to something different, but given the time of year....I may not get that wish granted. DAMN! just realized I haven't put in a cb yet!
I for one would like to see little moab just to see something new and different.

[XJumpmaster]

I think Ive done this one years ago. It was mild but fun! About the same type of conditions, and lots of mud! It'll be a blast!

[Clint]

Ok then, Smith's at the crossroads in Saratoga Spring(sr73 and redwood) 9am, we will see if we can get over the pass.. Not too much 4x4'ing but a great view over Utah county and Rush Valley and some great scenery, we will end up south of Eagle Mountain, could run over to Little Moab, or RattleSnake, depending on time and conditions..

What'dya all think?

Sounds good. I got my driveline parts. Hopefully I can get it rolling tomorrow. Fastenal is a cool store, they gave me my stuff for free :)

[Clint]

I think I'd rather do the "Sqaw Peak to Hobble creek canyon trip". I have no clue where it is, so it sounds like fun. :) What you think Jeremy.

Jeremy, so you get the XJ driveable again??


Also who is planning on making this run??

[XJumpmaster]

You know I'll be there! LOL

[XJSpencer]

I think I'd rather do the "Sqaw Peak to Hobble creek canyon trip". I have no clue where it is, so it sounds like fun. :) What you think Jeremy.

Jeremy, so you get the XJ driveable again??


Also who is planning on making this run??

Squaw Peak is closed.

I'm planning on coming and So is Calvin.

I just need to get my new box and pump hooked up and test it out.

[Clint]

OK so then Lake mountains? Seems the majority of you are coming from Utah county. Are there any other wheeling destinations down there? I really need to try and get a driveway alignment done to hopefully get it half way decent, hoping I can get it done tomorrow.

[JEEPZZ]

About 6 or 7 of us are taking quads out to 5 Mile early on Sunday. If anyone wants to join in, you're more than welcome. :cheers:

[XJSpencer]

Sounds good. I got my driveline parts. Hopefully I can get it rolling tomorrow. Fastenal is a cool store, they gave me my stuff for free :)

I got mine rolling. I may do some more tweaks tomorrow. The steering feels great. It had this wierd starting issue where I had to floor the gas to get it to start. Is that an air sensor or TPS problem?...

Jeremy How long do you think we'll be?


Clint, What was that noise in your front end in Moab? Was it just normal Aussie break-in?

[Clint]

Spencer, I totally tore down the Aussie and reassembled. It didn't really make the noise on the newbie run but I haven't run it since to test.
Mine did the same starting thing yesterday. I've had it parked for about the last month now with a half tank of gas, pretty sure I had some condensation in there. A bottle of HEET cured that issue.

I'm still 50/50 on wether I'm coming or not. I couldnt find a 2" hole saw yesterday (damn holiday!) so my interior is still apart.

[XJumpmaster]

Clint, I've got one! I may not be able to go now as my t-case decided to start spewing oil! I am trying to find someone who is in the know to try and fix it, or rig it until I can get it to T-flex. I cracked the the speedo sensor on my sye, I am pretty sure that is where it is leaking from!

Ahem, paging Jeremy! Paging Jeremy!

[ROOK1]

What do you need a hole saw for?

[DrMoab]

To cut a hole in something....Duh!

[Clint]

I need to cut a hole for my air pressure gauge up front. My dad is getting me one, I just couldn't find one local on the holiday when I was working on it.

[XJSpencer]

Well, Jeremy may be leading from my passenger seat. If he can't make it, We can run down to Little Moab if nobody knows another trail. We could also run Rattlesnake/Constrictor.

Please post up if you're coming. We won't wait long if we don't know you're coming.

I will be there.(passxj)
Calvin will also.(Paintchecker)

[ROOK1]

I will be there.

[Clint]

I'm still questionable. If he cant make it, there are always plenty of things to do on the other side of the sheeprocks, would'nt be very technical wheeling though.

Well, Jeremy may be leading from my passenger seat. If he can't make it, We can run down to Little Moab if nobody knows another trail. We could also run Rattlesnake/Constrictor.

Please post up if you're coming. We won't wait long if we don't know you're coming.

I will be there.(passxj)
Calvin will also.(Paintchecker)

[soarhead25]

Planning on coming..
Lehi Crossroads at 9am right??

[Clint]

Planning on coming..
Lehi Crossroads at 9am right??

Yes, 9am. I will try and remember to bring my handheld CB for you.

[ROOK1]

OK it looks like we have.

Xjumpmaster
soarhead25
passxj
Paintchecker
Geepfreak
Clint
ROOK1

Any others planning on this run?

[ROOK1]

A little taste of what we are in for. These are some really old pics.

Me

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9107/dscf0720sgd6.jpg

Jeremy

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/5038/imgp0517sjn9.jpg

Clint

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/6905/imgp0556smr1.jpg

[stewie]

i was planning on going and draggin the wife with, but alas, no. she kindly reminded me that we need to go apartment hunting as our lease is up the last day of this year. so its apartment hunting i shall go.

have fun without me. :bawl:

[XJSpencer]

We had a fun time.

Six XJ's showed.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/passxj/Little%20Moab%2011-25-06/2006_1125013.jpg



We had fun.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/passxj/Little%20Moab%2011-25-06/2006_1125004.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/passxj/Little%20Moab%2011-25-06/2006_1125001.jpg


It was a really nice day.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/passxj/Little%20Moab%2011-25-06/2006_1125012.jpg



I got a little leak started.:D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e389/passxj/Little%20Moab%2011-25-06/2006_1125015.jpg


I left with Jeremy(soarhead) after Little Moab. The others went somewhere else afterwards. I took some pretty cool pics with Calvin and Chris' cameras. I hope they post up.

[Clint]

Well after Spencer and Jeremy bailed, Chris, Calvin, Josh and I all went on the alternate route that was planned for the newbie route into Eureka. We checked out a few mines then headed into Eureka. Before we could get to Eureka, I had a weird feeling of Deja Vu with a horrible grinding sound in the front. After inspection and removing the tire, we found a huge rock stuck in my brakes. (see pic) After removing that, we continued into Eureka to fuel. After fueling Chris and Calvin both bailed leaving just Josh and I. Not wanting to head home, we decided to see what scenery we could find in the west high desert. We went west out of Eureka, across highway 6 and the rail road tracks. Then we went west and south about 15 miles ending up at Vernon Reservoir. From there we drove west again up into Harker Canyon. After a short stop in the canyon it was getting dark so we went back to Vernon, aired up and headed home. For the guys that bailed on us; you missed a great time and wonderful scenery.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2569.jpg?t=1164510649

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2570.jpg?t=1164510695

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2574.jpg?t=1164510717

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2587.jpg?t=1164511203

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2576.jpg?t=1164510732

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2585.jpg?t=1164510771

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2589.jpg?t=1164510788

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2596.jpg?t=1164510854

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2603.jpg?t=1164510880

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/DSCF2609.jpg?t=1164510900


Rest of my pics http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/clintyoung/Gettin%20Out/

[ROOK1]

Thanks for the run Clint. I wish I could have stayed and ran the second part, but I left in the nick of time. I puked three times on US 68 on my way back. I ended up going to the in-laws and I spent all of my afternoon in bed. I just now got home. I will post pics tomorrow.

[SCW]

I puked three times on US 68 on my way back. I will post pics tomorrow.

Um, I think I can speak for us all when I say that I'll take your word for it. :)


Looks like a good time, nice pics Clint.

[DaveW]

Sounds like you'll had a good time. (except maybe Chris)

Wish I could have gone, but no such luck.

[ROOK1]

Afew pics.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/681/imgp2029jw3.jpg

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/2320/imgp2032ei5.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/1659/imgp2048ef5.jpg

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/8024/imgp2025tx6.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4448/imgp2041md8.jpg

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6880/imgp2028vw9.jpg

My favorite.

Sorry guys no puke pics but, I will describe on reqiest.

Click HERE (http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=139668966/a=48105434/t_=48105434) for the entire album. Let me know if you need me to send you any high res pics.

[DrMoab]

Nice pics guys. I wish I could have gone but I was in Altimont or wait...was that Opal or no...maybe it was Vegas.

Hell I can't remember.. 1600 miles in two days and I'm not even sure where I am now.

[JeeperG]

I'm not even sure where I am now.
Your webwheeling with the rest of us. :D

[luv2offroad]

Looks like you guys had fun. Still looks a little more hard core than I'm used to though. So I'm still going to be nervous ever making a run with you.

[Clint]

The obstacles that the pictures are from, were totally optional. Little Moab is a playground where everyone does what they want. The pictures I posted were all of flat dirt road. No need to be scared :)

[luv2offroad]

That's very nice of you, Clint.

Maybe in the spring when there isn't any snow. I definitely do not off-road in the snow!! I hate snow with a dire passion. :( (I know, why do I live in Utah? Raised here, kids' friends are here.)