For those around the Chattanooga, Tn area

[88XjLaredo]

Does anyone know some good places to ride around the Chattanooga area? I am sick of going to Prentice Cooper, McDowell's Big Fork(about to be closed if not already), and Mt. Etna. I don't really know of any other places besides those 3. I guess I'm going to have to start making my own.

[NOS/86]

Does anyone know some good places to ride around the Chattanooga area? I am sick of going to Prentice Cooper, McDowell's Big Fork(about to be closed if not already), and Mt. Etna. I don't really know of any other places besides those 3. I guess I'm going to have to start making my own.

thats about it . oh , theres some trails on flattop mt. up around soddy daisy . i haven't heard that big fork is closing .... but , i have heard that there going to shut down some of mt. aetna this next year . (hate to see this happen )

[Ghost]

I know years ago there was a ride that use to take place there. It wasn't at any of those places though. I forget the name of it. Was sponsored by a big Jeep dealer in AL I think.

[Chattxj]

Ya ive only been to Big forks, aetna, and prentice cooper, but I dont know my way around PC very well and last time i was there i just ended updriving on dirt trails and never really found anything good. It seems like I hear Aetna is always about to close, does it have somehting to do with the entrance being at cummings cove?
Also anyone got a tc skid plate for sale around here?

[Jess]

Ynu c~wld always come up to Knoxville and ride with us at Windrock!

[88XjLaredo]

Cummings Cove has alot to do with the attempted closings of Mt Etna. I guess all the rich folks(Zach Wamp lives in their) don't want us bringing our "loud, offensive-looking redneck trail rigs" up there. Also, it has become kind of a shady area from what I've seen and heard, with lots of drinking and drug use. Not to mention, all the trash people haul up there and throw all over the place. Hell, I've found tv's, computers, and fridges just to name a few. McDowell's Big Fork is closing I just don't know when. They have paved the main trail road and have started clearing the land to build houses along the side of the mountain. If you haven't seen the sunset overlooking Sequatchie Valley from this area, I highly recommend you do it very soon.

I will come and wheel in Windrock next year when I transfer to UTK.

[MrMom]

never been there to ride but I have heard of folks riding at mount eagle somewhere

[Chattxj]

Zach Wamps daughter used to go to my school, and there is a whole lot of trash on Aetna. Even old trucks that have been lit on fire and have been left there. Last time I was in Big Forks was probably about a month ago and the main trail was still dirt, but is the entrance on the signal mountain side at janies tavern still the same...thats the more fun way anyway.

[choppedxj]

The only problem with riding Monteagle is that it is all private land. If you want to ride, get into contact with the Damn Locals 4x4 Club at www.damnlocals.com and you can ride with them sometime. They are all really cool guys and have permission from the landowners to be there.

[ChuckstrPT]

I know years ago there was a ride that use to take place there. It wasn't at any of those places though. I forget the name of it. Was sponsored by a big Jeep dealer in AL I think.
I think that was the Rosser Roundup's...I was there in '99. Not sure what year they stopped it.

[Harvo]

Coppinger's Cove is a Huge place relatively near-by. Monteagle used to be incredible, but the Rosser Event that was mentioned in an earlier post brought in too many people that tried to come back on their own. Most of those trails are gone because of that. If you know where to look, there are trails in the Ocoee and Hiwassee areas of the Cherokee Forest. Dayton has Hummerland and if you know someone in the Scenic City Club you could go there with them. It's the hardest of Hard Core!

[Chattxj]

Do the Nasa offroad guys go to hummerland(which I have never heard of)...Nasa offroad is in dayton right?

[Racing4funn]

I have nothing to say but that I live in Chattanooga and wheel :greensmok

[dspilot]

I'll be living on flat top at the end of December, and I fully intend to get out and do some exploring.......at least on the ATV if nothing else. I'd like to find some good hunting land up there too.

[Chattxj]

My buddy told me a place that is on mountain creek road (the road that the W road conntects to) but it is a trail that runs along power lines. He says theres a gravel road that you go up that is right next to a big power generator thing.

[R_jeep]

sooo, i recently bought a 98 classic and i want to get more off road time in before i start moddin my xj. i live in cleveland and have only found some construction sites, like behind gray epperson dealer, and in chattanooga behind roadtec on manufactuers rd. im specin. some lift kits and tires what should be on my shopping list. i am really new to "the scene" and i have this addiction to my jeep and getting outside and dirty wit it. some suggestions would definately be appreciated. i just moved to the area from connecticut.

[Chattxj]

I would first suggest not going to contruction sites. But the place on manufacturers road, is that a trail?, becasue i have seen a trail that goes behind a factory but as I went into it I noticed it was very overgrown. Is this what you are talking about?

[R_jeep]

yeah...im def. gonna stay away from them. are you talking about on pineville rd. or manufacturers rd. the place i went to is i think an extension of tenn. rand. the entrance is on hamm rd. near the waste water treatment plant. anyplaces for stock xjs in the area.

[Chattxj]

Im now a pic whore since I have a few pictures of my jeep on my computer. So if you see me creeping around honk or make me pull over..haha
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q208/APXJ/jeep2.jpg?t=1166931902

[ChuckstrPT]

Im now a pic whore since I have a few pictures of my jeep on my computer.
Nuthin wrong with postin a pic or two....I'm partial to Silver myself...
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06007.jpg
:wave:

[Chattxj]

Nice Jeep, Ive been thinking about painting my flares and bumpers black, but im not sure how it would look.

[ChuckstrPT]

Nice Jeep, Ive been thinking about painting my flares and bumpers black, but im not sure how it would look.
Nothing painted there...the ARB and Bulletproof bumbers are powder coated...and the TJ flares on the front were black when I got them.:wave1:

[Chattxj]

What are the specs on yours?

[ChuckstrPT]

What are the specs on yours?
3 inch Skyjacker coils, Deaver/Currie 3 inch leaves, JKS boomerang shackles, as long a RS9000 as I could reasonably fit, JKS BPE, Tom Woods SYE(242) and CV rear shaft, Carolina RockShops tcase/tranny skid, Skidrow gas tank skid, Bulletproof rear bumper with tire mount, ARB front bumper with Thor reinforced mounts, 4xdoctor rear diff guard, RoughStuff front diff cover, custom rock rails, yatta yatta yatta.......oh, 265/75/16's, and I need gears and a rear Detroit!:wave:

[Chattxj]

Nice set up. Im trying to save up for a rear locker too, but im thinking i should get some more armor first.

[ChuckstrPT]

Nice set up. Im trying to save up for a rear locker too, but im thinking i should get some more armor first.
Armor was a good first choice of expenditures...at 3 inches, I think all of mine is well scared, and I really haven't been hitting the trails to regularly at all. I think I might have been on 3 or 4 medium duty trails! I protected it first because I'm not planning on building another truck anytime soon. I need this one to last as long as my last trail ride.....14 years!:viking:
medium duty trail
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06014.jpg
scars
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06022.jpg

[Chattxj]

Ya Im hopefully picking up a free stock tcase skid and front skid from a guy in town, but I dont know how long the stock tcase skid will last.

[ChuckstrPT]

Ya Im hopefully picking up a free stock tcase skid and front skid from a guy in town, but I dont know how long the stock tcase skid will last.
Free is always good! But, I suspect, if you abuse it, it won't last too very long. I've been very happy with the Carolina Rockshops Tcase/Tranny crossmember skid. It's very beefy, and looks well made.

[Chattxj]

How much was the Carolina Rockshop skid? Ive been looking at the warn skid for 100$

[ChuckstrPT]

How much was the Carolina Rockshop skid? Ive been looking at the warn skid for 100$
Not familiar with the Warn skid. The CRS skid covers both the tcase and Tranny pan, both built onto a new cross member. I think it was right around $300.
http://carolinarockshop.com/art/shop/Project_pics/CRSXJSkid/DSC01252.JPG
The skid for the 242 is slightly different with the little depression, see my earlier pic.

[Harvo]

Hey guys... we ought to get together for a ride soon. I'm in Cleveland too. There isn't anywhere close unless you consider the little playground across I-75 from the Fireworks Place (exit 20). The closest big place nearby is Aetna mountain near Tiftonia. (Just 10 minutes from Chatt.)

My club is going to Coppenger's Cove the first weekend of Feb. Come with if you want.

me
http://www.axletwisters.com/archives/images/kxj.jpg

harder stuff
http://www.axletwisters.com/archives/images/Uppertwo.jpg

[caglezxj]

Give me some dates about the ride, I live near Huntsville. I would be interested in going.

[NOS/86]

Hey guys... we ought to get together for a ride soon. I'm in Cleveland too. There isn't anywhere close unless you consider the little playground across I-75 from the Fireworks Place (exit 20). The closest big place nearby is Aetna mountain near Tiftonia. (Just 10 minutes from Chatt.)

My club is going to Coppenger's Cove the first weekend of Feb. Come with if you want.

me
http://www.axletwisters.com/archives/images/kxj.jpg

harder stuff
http://www.axletwisters.com/archives/images/Uppertwo.jpg

what club are you with ?

[Chattxj]

It seems like Aetna is getting kind of sketchy with the front being paved and all. But its a good idea for us chattown guys to get togethor. Im thinking meet and greet?

[NOS/86]

It seems like Aetna is getting kind of sketchy with the front being paved and all. But its a good idea for us chattown guys to get togethor. Im thinking meet and greet?

aetna sketchy ? you just drive right up the road and to the trails . county road can't stop you if your trucks legal .

but , anyways i'd like to meet a few more xjer's and do a ride . most guys around chatt.with xj's arn't hardcore offroaders like myself . but i'd like a meet and greet trail ride if others want too .

my email is (rjse13@comcast.net) i could /would be willing to trail lead a trip to aetna . and i'd lead a trip to bigfork .

eric

[Racing4funn]

aetna sketchy ? you just drive right up the road and to the trails . county road can't stop you if your trucks legal .

but , anyways i'd like to meet a few more xjer's and do a ride . most guys around chatt.with xj's arn't hardcore offroaders like myself . but i'd like a meet and greet trail ride if others want too .

my email is (rjse13@comcast.net) i could /would be willing to trail lead a trip to aetna . and i'd lead a trip to bigfork .

eric

You might have more if you invited more :D

[NOS/86]

You might have more if you invited more :D

when ya wanta ride ? i got some things going on here at the house this weekend . was planing to ride saturday . but , i got a chance to get a group of helpers together and i got to get this extra room built . if i get a chance to ride this weekend i'll holler at the "show jeep" .

ps i'm ready to ride .

[Racing4funn]

I was thinking about yall riding two sundays ago. I used that day to work on my X show jeep. I need another work day on it before Im ready to go again. I still need to install the 9" axle yoke straps and install the rock sliders.

What do you think about this?
http://www.dandcextreme.com/product_template.asp?pkID=126

[Harvo]

Axletwisters.com is the club. Ya'll are probably more hardcore than I am in the XJ. It's my lighter duty trail rig. I have a CJ7 that I do all the whack stuff in. But I would like to get all the local XJs together for an Aetna run.

Pick a date a month or two out there and lets make a Mini Chattanooga XJ event.

[hackedxj]

I be interested in riding, I'm 40 minutes north of chat. It woud be nice to see more rides happening in this section.

[Chattxj]

Ya my XJ is still a work in progress. My next stage is armor which im hoping ill be able to get full skids and sliders by the end of January. Im also looking for a rear tow point, if anyoine has a hitch or armor for sale holler at me.

[NOS/86]

I was thinking about yall riding two sundays ago. I used that day to work on my X show jeep. I need another work day on it before Im ready to go again. I still need to install the 9" axle yoke straps and install the rock sliders.

What do you think about this?
http://www.dandcextreme.com/product_template.asp?pkID=126

nice / looks good .... buy it chad and myself will be glad to put it in for you . my new trail rig will have a exo and fullwidth axles .

[caglezxj]

I will have to trailer mine, is there a place to park. That is safe! I am free after new years. I am going to Wheelininthecountry Summertown,TN last new years 2500 people came through the gate. A lot of nice rigs and a lot of fun.

[NOS/86]

Axletwisters.com is the club. Ya'll are probably more hardcore than I am in the XJ. It's my lighter duty trail rig. I have a CJ7 that I do all the whack stuff in. But I would like to get all the local XJs together for an Aetna run.

Pick a date a month or two out there and lets make a Mini Chattanooga XJ event.
pick a date and lets try to get something together .

i'll have to check into the axletwisters . at this time in my xj's life i'll/it/we'll try just about anything . it was my daily driver till about a year ago . now it is trailered everywhere and ready to hit the trails . this happened from its 1st roll over . most xjers i've meet around the area arn't into the harder trails or beating there ride up .

clubs ....i not really not into them . most don't like me . (i'm not a drunk ) i am a member of (WEROCK ) aetna mtn. . i have a group of 5 to 6 trucks that ride at least 3 times a month with me . but we do not call ourselfs a club .

[NOS/86]

I will have to trailer mine, is there a place to park. That is safe! I am free after new years. I am going to Wheelininthecountry Summertown,TN last new years 2500 people came through the gate. A lot of nice rigs and a lot of fun.

i can hook you up with a safe place to park . i park there every weekend just about . i like the exo on that cherokee . i guess its yours ? TORC your shop ? i'm trying to open a shop here in chatt. now . nothing big , but will be good work .

[caglezxj]

i can hook you up with a safe place to park . i park there every weekend just about . i like the exo on that cherokee . i guess its yours ? TORC your shop ? i'm trying to open a shop here in chatt. now . nothing big , but will be good work .

Yes my shop. It is all home based now, I work at the toyota motor plant in huntsville. If I retire or when I decide to stop working for them I will go into offroad fabbing full time. However I do it on the side for now, and make most parts for xj's.

Thanks for offering me a place to park. My rig is not street legal as you can tell. The full hydro makes it harder to steer at fast speeds. I have been thinking about putting flow controls on it for when I have to drive faster. I work a bad shift. 1st 2nd 3rd and it rotates every week. Most weekends I am free, just make a date.

[NOS/86]

Yes my shop. It is all home based now, I work at the toyota motor plant in huntsville. If I retire or when I decide to stop working for them I will go into offroad fabbing full time. However I do it on the side for now, and make most parts for xj's.

Thanks for offering me a place to park. My rig is not street legal as you can tell. The full hydro makes it harder to steer at fast speeds. I have been thinking about putting flow controls on it for when I have to drive faster. I work a bad shift. 1st 2nd 3rd and it rotates every week. Most weekends I am free, just make a date.

i hear ya ....mines not safe above about 40mph . i trailer everywhere . its about a 8th mile from the trails were we park . were (my brother-in-law and myself) are doing some work on the side too . i think thats best . do a little , have fun , make friends .

i was a big cj guy till i got this xj ....now its a xj or a buggy . my brotherinlaw is a buggy /yota /cj guy . its bad when you play with all brands ...but helps with knowing parts and finding stuff .

[caglezxj]

It is all about the fun and making friends while doing something you enjoy. Hope to meet some of you guys soon.

[Chattxj]

clubs ....i not really not into them . most don't like me . (i'm not a drunk ) i am a member of (WEROCK ) aetna mtn. . i have a group of 5 to 6 trucks that ride at least 3 times a month with me . but we do not call ourselfs a club .

Ive seen a few trucks with the WEROCK aetna stickers on them. The one ive seen the most is a diesel Ford (i think).

[Jed]

Yep, I've seen the WEROCK stickers as well. I was planning a trip to Aetna this Saturday but since I bent my tie rod end bar I may not make it.

[Harvo]

NOS/86... do you know Steve Roach? He's on that lease. He rides with us.

[NOS/86]

NOS/86... do you know Steve Roach? He's on that lease. He rides with us.

yelp i know who steve is .

[Racing4funn]

OK, who is in the Ooltewah area running up and down Snow Hill Rd in a green XJ setting on 33s with a bumper and roof rack. I know you have seen me and my XJ parked. You were on Snow Hill yesterday (Friday). I thought you would stop and say hi. You should have and make sure you do next time you see me out (probably working with the cows) :greensmok

[Chattxj]

How are the cops around here about fender flare laws? I went to prentice cooper with a buddy to shoot guns and ended up hitting a trail and ripped off my passenger side flare, so I think ill just take all for of em off.

[Harvo]

I see trucks around here with tires stickng out from the fenders completely all the time. (Typically black or baby blue Z-71 pickups with wide rims and worn out Mickey Thompson tires) You have probably seen a few of them. I don't think the cops care.

Where in Prentice Cooper did you find something hard enough to rip off a flare?

[Chattxj]

On Haley road. I got new wheels so that is what casued it, but atleast my tires dont rub on my sway bar and control arms anymore.

[Chattxj]

Harvo, whats the playground off of exit 20 like?...is it just a few small mud holes or something?

[Harvo]

Yup. Just some mud holes and a few short hills to climb. Only something you would go to if you could drive your rig there and wanted to test out new parts or a new setup.

[88XjLaredo]

The cops don't care about any modified vehicle around here. As a matter of fact, I think driving any kind of modified Jeep around here you are less likely to get pulled over. Cops go off-road to ya know...Besides, if you haven't noticed, Chattanooga is an XJ town. They are everywhere. I see more and more modified XJ's around town than alot of other cities I visit.

[J. Hall]

NOS86, lets get a date set for this meet n' greet ride on Aetna, sounds fun.
I just heard that after this weekend that the cummings cove entrance will be closed, posted, and anyone trying to enter will be cited. Im hoping its just another rumor.

What about Signal Mt? I havent been there, anything good?

J. Hall

[NOS/86]

NOS86, lets get a date set for this meet n' greet ride on Aetna, sounds fun.
I just heard that after this weekend that the cummings cove entrance will be closed, posted, and anyone trying to enter will be cited. Im hoping its just another rumor.

What about Signal Mt? I havent been there, anything good?

J. Hall

haven't heard that its closing at the cummings cove side ...i'll ask around .(glad i'm on the "we rock lease") signal mtn is pretty good , just not real big .

[dspilot]

If you all wouldn't mind having a noob along, I would love to come see what its all about. Depending on when ya'll go, I may have the BB installed. I am fairly new to the area, and would love to have someone show me some places to wheel. Would it be a family type event? My crew would love to come along.

[NOS/86]

haven't heard that its closing at the cummings cove side ...i'll ask around .(glad i'm on the "we rock lease") signal mtn is pretty good , just not real big .

side note .....i talked to a few guys tonight and they ride that side of the mtn. just about every day (hunting/wheelin) and they haven't heard anything about it closing . only thing i can think of is that people are parking on the pavment ...try to park at the end of the gravel . the road up the mtn . is a county road . you CAN NOT BLOCK A COUNTY ROAD !

i'm going to ride aetna this sunday the 14th .... i'll check it out . anyone want to ride sunday morning ? i'm just going to cruz the mtn. and play . it'll be about 10am .

if you'd like to tag along PM me .

eric

i'll be glad to ride and or meetup with anyone that wants to ride aetna , you just set the date .

[Chattxj]

Ill see if I can make it, if you dont mind pulling me out every now and then...but i might have to help my dad out with some stuff. Also the cummings cove sid eis the only side ive been up, where is the other entrance?

[NOS/86]

Ill see if I can make it, if you dont mind pulling me out every now and then...but i might have to help my dad out with some stuff. Also the cummings cove sid eis the only side ive been up, where is the other entrance?

i don't mind you going ....just let me know so i can be looking for you . or not . i'm not going to be with my normal group of guys ... most are down rebuilding /going bigger . i'll have one or two trucks with me .

theres a few entrances on the wildwood exit . i'm on the werock lease and its on the wildwood exit too .

[J. Hall]

We'll be riding tomorrow for sure. Prolly be up there Sunday too.

[Chattxj]

I ended up going up on aetna on saturday night, on a spur of the moment kinda thing, but as I was heading down towards cummings cove there were some police at the bottom but I just rolled up the windows and waved on by...I think they were arresting someone but im not sure...just a heads up

[J. Hall]

I was there too and heard the same thing. I broke and didnt make it off till about 11:30 and they were already gone by then. I heard they were there Sunday too checking registration, lights, bumpers. I dont know if it was true. Anybody gonna be up there this weekend?

[NOS/86]

i was there sunday . never saw any cops , but heard rumors . but i couldn't find anyone that had been stopped .

i'm down and out this weekend . i just ordered motor mounts and trans mount . since i broke all of the above sunday .

[Racing4funn]

Me trying to pass emissions would be funny

[95ckee]

yall might wanna try going up on the marion county side on aetna up by the old wall and the pond. heard that the hunting club lost there lease after this last hunting season. i went that way a few times before hunting season and i had a guy with me that lives on aetna on the marion co. side and they let him go that way without any problems before hunting season. im also on the WE ROCK lease like nos/86 so i go 3 different ways up the mtn. i usually just go up the subdivision side. i havent been out big fork since last september i guess and didnt know they were closing it. yall outta go up to sequatchie cove sometime lots of good riding in there.

[caglezxj]

I am all game after Feb 2,3 weekend. Maybe give me 2 weeks to get repairs done if needed. I would love to come up and ride your trails.

[NOS/86]

I am all game after Feb 2,3 weekend. Maybe give me 2 weeks to get repairs done if needed. I would love to come up and ride your trails.

we can do it . at the rate parts are coming in it might be that long before they all get here .........

[Chattxj]

What are the other ways to get up on aetna without having to be on the lease other than cummings cove? Ive got a buddy who wants to take his pretty much stock truck up there, and I guess there has to be an easy way up there.

[95ckee]

on the marion county side. its paved all the way up. i think it called aetna hill rd. its about 1 or 2 miles down from where the lease land is. i can give you better directions if you need them you can take a pretty much stock truck that way. what kinda truck does he got?

[J. Hall]

Hey, kinda off topic but does anyone in the Nooga area have a good 4.0 auto transfer case for sale?

[NOS/86]

Hey, kinda off topic but does anyone in the Nooga area have a good 4.0 auto transfer case for sale?

i sent you a PM .

[wizardPC]

Hey guys,

I

[wizardPC]

Hey guys,

I'm from nashville but I just started dating a girl in Chattanooga. I'm in town this weekend, anyone want to meet up for coffee or something Saturday afternoon?

My rig is a police package 93, but other than some Cragars and 235 ATs its stock with no recovery points. I want to talk with some of you guys about the trails around here and maybe get together for a ride after I get my recovery points.

[saybye]

NOS/86 its good to see a familier face on here off SCF. anyways we def need to get a ride together soon. i live here in Soddy and know of several good places around here, flattop, bakewell and salecreek. is there anyone on here that lives on Cagle mtn? i used to see trucks with trailers parked at the gas station off highway 8 all the time when i was going to school at mtsu. anyone know of any good places to wheel up there?

[dspilot]

Hey saybye, I live up on flat top. Where are there places to wheel up here. I would love to find somewhere. We could get a ride up.

[saybye]

Hey saybye, I live up on flat top. Where are there places to wheel up here. I would love to find somewhere. We could get a ride up.

most the time we go to harvey road over off lewis chapel... theres a few good places off jones gap and several places on mowbray mtn too. we were just up off harvey rd this past weekend, there were some nice rigs up there.

[dspilot]

Let me know next time ya'll are gonna be up. I would like to tag along. I just got some towhooks, and I'll be installing them when I can. Other than that, I should be able to do some wheeling.

[Harvo]

most the time we go to harvey road over off lewis chapel... theres a few good places off jones gap and several places on mowbray mtn too. we were just up off harvey rd this past weekend, there were some nice rigs up there.

When you are parked behind the house in the gravel at the top of Lewis Chapel, what is that trail that drops off the side of the mountain on the right? We have been down the mountain on the trail that comes out near Dunlap on that farm, but I have never been down the one right off the gravel area.

Does that description make sense?

[saybye]

kinda sorta but not really? im comming from soddy, i get off at lewis chapel and turn right off the exit, two roads down on the right is harvey rd. follow that out til it turns to gravel... thats where im talking about.