Feb Chapter Trail Run, Little Sahara Feb 28th

[XJEEPER]

OK Ladies and Gents......and the rest of you.......where do we want to wheel in Feb? How does the 28th sound?
I'm making the suggestion to take a daytrip to the Little Sahara Rec. Area for some dune running and trail exploration, those that wanted to camp overnight could do so as well. Looks like about a 2hr drive from SLC to the dunes.

This is an open discussion so let's hear your thoughts........if you have another destination in mind, let's hear about it.

[ACE]

I'm up for it, let's do it.

[DrMoab]

OK Ladies and Gents......and the rest of you.......where do we want to wheel in Feb? How does the 28th sound?
I'm making the suggestion to take a daytrip to the Little Sahara Rec. Area for some dune running and trail exploration, those that wanted to camp overnight could do so as well. Looks like about a 2hr drive from SLC to the dunes.

This is an open discussion so let's hear your thoughts........if you have another destination in mind, let's hear about it.
Yeah, Its about two hours. I used to go down there all the time when I was younger and had fourwheelers. Its alot of fun.
Just for your FYI you have to have a flag on a whip to go out on the dunes.

[xjblue]

Know a good place to get a sand dune style flag on a whip? 4 wheeler shop?

:piratefla

:patriot:

xj(dunewagon)blue

[DeadEyeJ]

Yeah, any 4 wheeler shop will sell them to you. If you head down I-15 to go to the dunes, get one at www.rockymountainatv.com in Payson, just west of the freeway exit. They were like $7-8 there last time I checked. They mount thru about a 1/2" hole drilled on a horizontal surface. This is how most ATV's are set up. Maybe they'd fit in one of the stock fog light mounting holes on the bumper. Sometimes during the summer, they sell flags right at the pay booth at the dunes, but no guarantees this time of year...

For you cheapies, go to Fred Meyer and get a bicycle flag, they're next to the training wheels :D .

Jared

[xjblue]

Fred Meyer :rolleyes: thats not even cheap enough for me!
I think my CB whip is above 8' off the ground, all I guess I really need is to see if mom has some solid red or orange flag material left over from her 80's era sewing projects! ;)

[XJEEPER]

Fred Meyer :rolleyes: thats not even cheap enough for me!
I think my CB whip is above 8' off the ground, all I guess I really need is to see if mom has some solid red or orange flag material left over from her 80's era sewing projects! ;)

Here's some more 411 on Little Sahara......

http://www.ut.blm.gov/recsite/little.html

http://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/sahara.html

[climbon]

I would go to Little Sahara but would like to put a twist into it. Here is my two cents. There is a 4WD road that you access north of the Recreation area that run east crossing Cherry Creek to Desert Mountain (6482'). From there you go in a North west direction towards the Simpson Mountains (8402') and wrap around the base of them until you come to the Pony express trail or Simpson Springs station. You take this back up and over Lookout Pass down to 5 mile pass and then into Lehi. This can be a very challenging road depending on the time of year, (mud & snow) GPS is highly recomended with all the spider roads out there. But, it very senic and has lots of history markers to teach us all those things we missed when we slept through history class. We can head out early to Little Sahara or do an overnighter? and then I would like to take that road back to what we call "reality" or home and work. So in other words, we would be doing a big, wet, muddy loop. Feedback please

[DrMoab]

I would go to Little Sahara but would like to put a twist into it. Here is my two cents. There is a 4WD road that you access north of the Recreation area that run east crossing Cherry Creek to Desert Mountain (6482'). From there you go in a North west direction towards the Simpson Mountains (8402') and wrap around the base of them until you come to the Pony express trail or Simpson Springs station. You take this back up and over Lookout Pass down to 5 mile pass and then into Lehi. This can be a very challenging road depending on the time of year, (mud & snow) GPS is highly recomended with all the spider roads out there. But, it very senic and has lots of history markers to teach us all those things we missed when we slept through history class. We can head out early to Little Sahara or do an overnighter? and then I would like to take that road back to what we call "reality" or home and work. So in other words, we would be doing a big, wet, muddy loop. Feedback please
Sounds fun but if you want to do a day trip to the dunes it might be alittle much. I would be way up for that if you were to say, Play on the dunes on a Sat and camp then do that on Sun.

[climbon]

I was planning on camping saturday night, so if any one else is interested let's take the long way home.

[TRNDRVR]

Desert Mountain (6482').......Simpson Mountains (8402').......(mud & snow)......Feedback pleaseFeb Chapter Trail Run, let's plan it!
Although I'm new to the state of Utah, I wouldn't even want to venture a guess as to how deep the snow will be at 8400'+ in elevation. :dunno:
Sounds like an awesome run though. Loops are my favorite kind of ride. Especially with an overnight stay.
That's just me though.
Thanks,
Dan.

[XJEEPER]

Feb Chapter Trail Run, let's plan it!
Although I'm new to the state of Utah, I wouldn't even want to venture a guess as to how deep the snow will be at 8400'+ in elevation. :dunno:
Sounds like an awesome run though. Loops are my favorite kind of ride. Especially with an overnight stay.
That's just me though.
Thanks,
Dan.

Good thoughts on playing at the dunes Sat and then exploring on Sunday......although I will have to bail for SLC on Sat night. If a loop run over an 8400 pass is attempted in late Feb, plan on backtracking if the snow/mud gets too much to handle, as Dan has mentioned. Got a map link of that route?

[ACE]

I could play at the dunes on the 28th but will have to leave for home that evening also.

[xjblue]

lookout pass elev. 6,100 thats not too high, And 8,200 is as high as the Simpsons get so circling the base.... :dunno:



http://www.ut.blm.gov/saltlake_fo/Recreation/Back%20Country/pony_express_trail.htm

"There are no vehicle restrictions, but four-wheel drive vehicles with chains, tow rope or winch are recommended after heavy rain or snow."

sounds like winter is the best time for this epic loop trail!

[mbryson]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm........I'll keep it on the radar screen. Just put an offer in on a house over here and I bet we close near the end of a month. I'll be there if I can. I haven't used 4low for fun for quite a while.........

[climbon]

Alright here is the scoop. I just got back yesterday from the Simpson Springs campgound photographing Pronghorn in the area. My brother-in-law and I stayed the night and awoke to 2-3' deep drifts all the way back to Lookout pass, (wind blows like hell out there). Was it impossible? no, was it challenging? oh yea! but fun too. I think the whole loop can be done but will require rigs that are set up well, and at least one winch present. The fog was so thick I ran off the road and got stuck in a 6' ditch that required winching by my brother-in-law's CJ. If the weather is sunny and no cold front arriving I would like to try it. Like XJblue said the highest point is Lookout pass and the BLM runs a grader across it. It's the drifts that become a bear. I think it could be a very memorable moment for our club. Hey, worst case? you pick your rig up in the spring run off.

[utahxjer]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm........I'll keep it on the radar screen. Just put an offer in on a house over here and I bet we close near the end of a month. I'll be there if I can. I haven't used 4low for fun for quite a while.........
Anyone ever been to Desert Mtn. down there? I here it's like a huge Little Moab.

[climbon]

Anyone ever been to Desert Mtn. down there? I here it's like a huge Little Moab.
There is only one way to find out, run the "winter loop". We need to get a date for this fast, I can do the 21-22nd?

[Gcb17]

i'm up for camping friday night at wherever we will meet, wheeling saturday, camping again, and wheeling sunday. count me in wherever it's at. -grant

[XJEEPER]

There is only one way to find out, run the "winter loop". We need to get a date for this fast, I can do the 21-22nd?

Any reason why the 28th weekend won't work? This was the original target date because of the club wrenching session that was scheduled for the 21st at Box Elder High School. There are those that will be there on the 21st that also want to go to Little Sahara on the 28th. We could flop these dates, but we need to clear it with Jerry Harrison first, who is hosting the shop day.

We'll never get everyone out to every run, but we need to nail down the date this weekend so all that who are interested can plan for it.

[dbdproductions]

I spoke to a couple of you guys in Salt Lake During the 4X4 turkey run. I'm from the TV show At Your Leisure. Well shortly after the Turkey Run my jeep was totaled (not offroad). Anyway I've got it back together, and I'm excited to get out to some of these events. If a stock jeep can make it out there count me in, although I'll probably only be able to make the sunday drive.

[utahxjer]

As long as it's in Feb. I can make it.

[XJEEPER]

I spoke to a couple of you guys in Salt Lake During the 4X4 turkey run. I'm from the TV show At Your Leisure. Well shortly after the Turkey Run my jeep was totaled (not offroad). Anyway I've got it back together, and I'm excited to get out to some of these events. If a stock jeep can make it out there count me in, although I'll probably only be able to make the sunday drive.

I remember you......we had lunch together with poomba, ACE and bigjoe. Sorry to hear about the XJ but glad it's back together and you're OK. Look at the thread on "Shop time".........you can bring your rig and some parts and we can help adjust the altitude a little. :)

[climbon]

Any reason why the 28th weekend won't work? This was the original target date because of the club wrenching session that was scheduled for the 21st at Box Elder High School. There are those that will be there on the 21st that also want to go to Little Sahara on the 28th. We could flop these dates, but we need to clear it with Jerry Harrison first, who is hosting the shop day.

We'll never get everyone out to every run, but we need to nail down the date this weekend so all that who are interested can plan for it.
28th is fine with me, i'm just trying to get a committed date by all so we can start planning for it. 28th everybody?

[DeadEyeJ]

Just FYI -

I was at the Little Sahara Recreation Area yesterday, right as the big snowstorm came in. There was about 4-10" of snow everywhere! The sand underneath was soaked and hard. We were riding ATV's, but there were a few guys there with 4x4's.

There was a YJ with 35" SSR's going right up the less-steep face. We saw a 'yota nearly roll as it slid sideways and out of control down the mountain. Super agressive tires will be the key in the sand with it this wet. Lot's of fun stuff to do, and lot's of places to wheel at the dunes. If most of the snow melts off of the sand - which it should barring any more huge snowfalls - then we should be able to get some serious traction there.

Entrance is $8/rig which includes campers until 2pm the next day. Yes, flags are mandatory. Only the 2 holer stinkhouse is open for restroom facilities and there is no running water. There is a dumpster for our broken equipment and other refuse.

I'm going to really try to make it down for the Saturday part (28th) which I assume will be the dune ride portion. I just applied for a sales position at 4-wheel parts in Riverdale, and I know that Saturday is a big day for them. So, we'll see what I can do. As a side note, some of us guys who work in retail have a difficult time planning everything on Saturdays. This is often the most difficult day of the week to get off. Needing 2-3 per month off is simply not a possibility.

Jared

[TRNDRVR]

As a side note, some of us guys who work in retail have a difficult time planning everything on Saturdays. This is often the most difficult day of the week to get off. Needing 2-3 per month off is simply not a possibility.

JaredThere's always Sunday!!! I've got nothing against wheeling on a Sunday.
Dan.

[bigjoe]

Any reason why the 28th weekend won't work? This was the original target date because of the club wrenching session that was scheduled for the 21st at Box Elder High School. There are those that will be there on the 21st that also want to go to Little Sahara on the 28th. We could flop these dates, but we need to clear it with Jerry Harrison first, who is hosting the shop day..
Jeff,
I think I seen where you mentioned flowmaster. I assume that it means flowmaster mufflers? If so will there be someone there to assist in a muffler swap. Mines got a hole in it. It would be nice to change it out while we're up there.
Let me know,
Joe

[XJEEPER]

Jeff,
I think I seen where you mentioned flowmaster. I assume that it means flowmaster mufflers? If so will there be someone there to assist in a muffler swap. Mines got a hole in it. It would be nice to change it out while we're up there.
Let me know,
Joe

Yes indeed......just get ahold of Jerry ahead of time to make sure he has the model you want to run in stock. I'll melt it on if you like, but I may have a few projects of my own going that day so plan on getting there early, shop opens at 11am..............

[bigjoe]

Yes indeed......just get ahold of Jerry ahead of time to make sure he has the model you want to run in stock. I'll melt it on if you like, but I may have a few projects of my own going that day so plan on getting there early, shop opens at 11am..............
Jeff, I appreciate that and will be there early.
Do you have a number for Jerry so I can call him?
PM me.
Thanks,
Joe

[TRNDRVR]

Jeff, I appreciate that and will be there early.
Do you have a number for Jerry so I can call him?
PM me.
Thanks,
Joe
Number would be great. I sent him an email and never got a response. :dunno:
Dan.

[XJEEPER]

Number would be great. I sent him an email and never got a response. :dunno:
Dan.

Here's Jerry's info:

Jerry.Harrison@besd.net
Call between 11:30 and 1:15 Mon-Fri or after 3:00pm just call 435-770-1906 or after 5:00pm call 435-563-3065.

[kirby]

Have you started at 4 wheel parts yet deadeye? I'm in there atleast a couple of times a month. It'd be nice to talk to someone that deals with xj's instead of other vehicles.

[grandpaxj]

Number would be great. I sent him an email and never got a response. :dunno:
Dan.
I never got your e-mail. Try again or call me 435-770-1906 Jerry

[DeadEyeJ]

Sorry Kirby, I called Brandon, the store manager today and he said that business is still in the slow season. People haven't gotten their tax returns back yet, so nobody out there spending money on their real priority - their rig. I'll be in for an interview as soon as business picks up. When I'm hired, I'll let you local guys know. We'll have to set up a NAXJA discount - basically as cheap as they will let me sell stuff.;) I also have a good connection on most tires for cheap. Just lemmie know.

Jared

[Popeye]

So is it the 28Th where are we meeting? cause I can be there,(Little Sahara) but not till late morning :firedevil

[XJEEPER]

So is it the 28Th where are we meeting? cause I can be there,(Little Sahara) but not till late morning :firedevil

We'll nail down the details at the meeting next week (2-21-04) and post them on here, plan on the 28th for sure.

[utahxjer]

Now Little Sahara, are we gonna be doing sand wheeling or what kind of wheeling? Cause I've never done that, and I'm afraid of getting stuck every 10ft.

[mbryson]

Now Little Sahara, are we gonna be doing sand wheeling or what kind of wheeling? Cause I've never done that, and I'm afraid of getting stuck every 10ft.


With wet sand, you should be fine.....

[XJEEPER]

Now Little Sahara, are we gonna be doing sand wheeling or what kind of wheeling? Cause I've never done that, and I'm afraid of getting stuck every 10ft.

Airing the tires down a little and cold wet sand make a good combo, aggressive, mudder type tires work better to.....paddle effect. There's a lot of trail area to research out there so running dunes isn't the only option either. And don't forget sand boarding and toboggin runs......... ;)

[DeadEyeJ]

Seriously, have you guys ever gone sledding at the dunes? Yeeowza! With the dry fluffy sand that you get all summer, you can really get cruisin on one of those plastic saucer sleds. If you don't mind getting a handful of sand up your crack, it's a blast.

Personally, I think that cruisin the dunes in Jeeps with wet sand would be a blast. Of course, I'm more of an "enjoy the journey more than the destination" kind of guys.

Jared

[XJEEPER]

Following the discussion at our Chapter meeting on the 21st, here's the plan for the 28th.

Meet at the Little Sahara Entrance parking lot at 9am, Saturday the 28th. We'll stage here until approx 9:30am so everyone can pay fees, attach flags, and we'll decide as a group on which areas we want to explore.
Sand condition should be ideal with the southern part of the state getting rain/snow during the week.

BLM entry fee will be $8.00 and everyone will be required to run an orange flag. If you don't bring one, you can buy one at the Fee station, but you don't get in without one.
UPDATE Looks like the flag must be at least 8 feet from the ground, so you can hook one on the top of your CB whip if it meets this requirement.
If you plan on staying over night and running on Sunday as well, then it is recommended that you bring an extra 5 gals of fuel just in case.

Check back here for updates during the week and hope to see ya'll there!

[DeadEyeJ]

Those with gas guzzlers like mine may want to bring 10 gallons of fuel. The nearest gas is in Eureka, which I think is about 30 miles from the dunes. Mine takes 2-3 gallons just to go those 30 miles, and 2-3 gallons to go back. Aired down tires and snow/sand suck a lot of fuel too.

Lookin like I can make it. Should we do a headcount?

Jared

[Tom R.]

Unfortunately I won't be able to go.......not that my Heep is in any condition to wheel anyway. :looney:

[ACE]

I'll be there. I'll only be able to do Saturday. So where is the closest place to top off fuel before you get there. Just want to be ready.
About the flags, can I just hook one to my CB antenna?

[XJEEPER]

I'll be there. I'll only be able to do Saturday. So where is the closest place to top off fuel before you get there. Just want to be ready.
About the flags, can I just hook one to my CB antenna?

Scroll up to see update.

[dbdproductions]

Unfortunately I won't be able to join you guys this time. I'm working Saturday, but I'll be close (Delta Ut.) If you GUys know where you're camping let me know I'll try tocome say hi Saturday Night. I'd like to go on the Sunday Run but my jeep is totally stock and I don't have chains or anything. I'll most likely me stock the whole trip, unless the snow is mostly gone. Let me know what you guys think, or if someone has a set of chains that will fit a 235 r75 15 tire that they wouldn't mind lending to me.

[DeadEyeJ]

If you're taking Hwy 6 off of 1-15 (at Santaquin) then Eureka is the last town you go thru on your way to Little Sahara. If you are taking SR 36 from I-80 thru Tooele, Eureka is still the closest gas - but you have to backtrack like 5 miles to get it. SR 36 merges with Hwy 6 about 5ish miles south of Eureka.

http://maps.rmservers.com/map?r=IMAG%7C%25PD%3D465,275%25LL%3D39%2E926525,%2 D112%2E066170%25ZM%3DM125984%2E00%25LLICON%3DIcon1 0,41%2E221729,%2D111%2E970352,Ogden+UT,Font11,R%25 LLICON%3DIcon8,39%2E352348,%2D112%2E582687,Delta+U T,Font11,R%25LLICON%3DIcon4,nan,nan,,Font11,R%7C%2 5MINP%3D3%25MS%3DE%7C%7C&s=977165&d=75&t=on&z=5&id=RMC&tid=1855519344.1077569012.90996&fix=3&h=C651927BEB48B1564A5C495E3F4EFE1A

This map shows where the 2 roads merge and where Eureka is. Hope this helps. Like I mentioned above, I think that Eureka is about 30 or so miles from the actual dunes.

Jared

[XJEEPER]

Unfortunately I won't be able to join you guys this time. I'm working Saturday, but I'll be close (Delta Ut.) If you GUys know where you're camping let me know I'll try tocome say hi Saturday Night. I'd like to go on the Sunday Run but my jeep is totally stock and I don't have chains or anything. I'll most likely me stock the whole trip, unless the snow is mostly gone. Let me know what you guys think, or if someone has a set of chains that will fit a 235 r75 15 tire that they wouldn't mind lending to me.

Have you started collecting any lift parts at all? I know where some RE good used 1463 leaf springs are (4" lift, 5.5" with a 1.5" shackle) and I'm sure we could come up with some used 4" coils, not this week of course. Let us know what you need to get your rig a little more trail ready, the Moab run is 8 weeks away............

[kirby]

Hey xjeeper how much would those rear springs be. I just have a huge block under there with a 2 in add a leaf and wanted to get a better setup. Let me know.

[dbdproductions]

Have you started collecting any lift parts at all? I know where some RE good used 1463 leaf springs are (4" lift, 5.5" with a 1.5" shackle) and I'm sure we could come up with some used 4" coils, not this week of course. Let us know what you need to get your rig a little more trail ready, the Moab run is 8 weeks away............

Last Weekend My brother and I stripped down a 99 WJ, so now I have new axels with discs front and rear (dana 44, dana 30) This week I'm hoping to order the lift from rubicon express, if you know someone local that has 4.5" springs I would be interested in them. (according to the RE Magazine the 4.5" are RE1462 3.5" are RE1463). If you know of someone who is upgrading from 4.5" and wants to sell me some parts, I would probably be game for that. I'm planning on ordering soon though.

[XJEEPER]

Last Weekend My brother and I stripped down a 99 WJ, so now I have new axels with discs front and rear (dana 44, dana 30) This week I'm hoping to order the lift from rubicon express, if you know someone local that has 4.5" springs I would be interested in them. (according to the RE Magazine the 4.5" are RE1462 3.5" are RE1463). If you know of someone who is upgrading from 4.5" and wants to sell me some parts, I would probably be game for that. I'm planning on ordering soon though.
Sweet score on the WJ parts. BTW, the RE springs may not be available now. Right on the advertised lift height, I was giving actual install heights. RE stuff tends to measure out higher than advertised, not that it's a bad thing. Go with the 1462's, you 'll be happy.

[dbdproductions]

Thanks for the help Xjeeper, I've got the lift all figured out, and I'm ordering tomorrow. Sweet!!!

[XJEEPER]

Thanks for the help Xjeeper, I've got the lift all figured out, and I'm ordering tomorrow. Sweet!!!

Another thing to consider, where you order it from. I'd recommend that you use one that is NAXJA friendly and has a good rep for customer service. I've been happy with www.bigoffroad.com ,(NAXJA member owned) email them for a quote, we also have some local vendor listed here on our chapter forum, check them out.

[climbon]

There is a small town 30 min. before you get to the dunes if you are coming down from alberta over the pass. They have gas on the left.

[DeadEyeJ]

Another thing to consider, where you order it from. I'd recommend that you use one that is NAXJA friendly and has a good rep for customer service. I've been happy with www.bigoffroad.com ,(NAXJA member owned) email them for a quote, we also have some local vendor listed here on our chapter forum, check them out.


Dirk at www.DPGoffroad.com took good care of me too. His prices were great and his service would be tough to beat. I was buying Rubicon Express stuff, I don't know what else he sells.

Good luck with the lift, and welcome to a new world of offroading!

Jared

[climbon]

Just a thought, there is to be a 60% chance of snow on Saturday. I was out at Little Moab yesterday and the road getting out there was 6 to 12 inches deep with mud, it rained all day. I was lucky to have the new BFG M/T's that barley got me through some spots. Don't get me wrong I had fun but it was real messy. So I am going to make it a day trip only if this thing is still on, even if it snows?

[xjblue]

Just a thought, there is to be a 60% chance of snow on Saturday. I was out at Little Moab yesterday and the road getting out there was 6 to 12 inches deep with mud, it rained all day. I was lucky to have the new BFG M/T's that barley got me through some spots. Don't get me wrong I had fun but it was real messy. So I am going to make it a day trip only if this thing is still on, even if it snows?

It's on!! rain snow or shine right? snow wheelin on the sand dunes sounds like a great time, 6 - 12 inches of mud doesn't, my AT's are much less than ideal anyway.... We should plan to do that loop later in the year!

[DeadEyeJ]

I put on the swampers again yesterday. Today I'm installing 2 front tow hooks and a CB. I'm going even if I go alone! See you guys Saturday morning, 9am sharp at the pay booth parking lot. :cheers:

Jared :patriot:

[XJEEPER]

Here's the forcast http://weather.ksl.com/phputil/weather/weather_parse.php?place=little+sahara&submit.x=12&submit.y=9&submit=submit

The run is on, rain snow or shine.....just turn on the heater, it's not like we're driving topless, doorless rigs, right? We're gonna have some fun in the sand, even if it is frosted.
Drive safe and I'll see you there at 9am.

[utahxjer]

Here's the forcast http://weather.ksl.com/phputil/weather/weather_parse.php?place=little+sahara&submit.x=12&submit.y=9&submit=submit

The run is on, rain snow or shine.....just turn on the heater, it's not like we're driving topless, doorless rigs, right? We're gonna have some fun in the sand, even if it is frosted.
Drive safe and I'll see you there at 9am.
I drive doorless :viking:

[climbon]

Man I must say you guys sure know how to motivate, So I AM THERE!!!

[XJEEPER]

Man I must say you guys sure know how to motivate, So I AM THERE!!!

I haven't heard from the 3 Amigo's.........Ryan, Todd, Bryon.....are you out there? Get your junk ready to get gritty!!

[Big Bear]

I haven't heard from the 3 Amigo's.........Ryan, Todd, Bryon.....are you out there? Get your junk ready to get gritty!!
I think you forgot someone. It's Ryan, Mike , & Bryon. You see we still haven't actually seen Todd's rig go off road. :smsoap:

[bigjoe]

Here's the forcast http://weather.ksl.com/phputil/weather/weather_parse.php?place=little+sahara&submit.x=12&submit.y=9&submit=submit

The run is on, rain snow or shine.....just turn on the heater, it's not like we're driving topless, doorless rigs, right? We're gonna have some fun in the sand, even if it is frosted.
Drive safe and I'll see you there at 9am.
I drive topless but I'm still going. :wow:
See y'all at 9.
Joe

[XJEEPER]

I think you forgot someone. It's Ryan, Mike , & Bryon. You see we still haven't actually seen Todd's rig go off road. :smsoap:

Ya, but we're gonna have a show-n-shine at noon on the sand.........
:D

[XJEEPER]

Here's the forcast http://weather.ksl.com/phputil/weather/weather_parse.php?place=little+sahara&submit.x=12&submit.y=9&submit=submit


I drive topless but I'm still going. :wow:
See y'all at 9.
Joe

But you have a built in fur coat so you'll be fine..................

[bretto]

Wish I could go...installing a locker tomorrow.

Brett

[JEEPZZ]

4th Amigo here. I got rid of my loose LCA heim joints today so I'm one step closer to making out to the show-n-shines. LCA brackets are next on the short list so I'm on the sidelines for this one, ...again. :looser:

I think you forgot someone. It's Ryan, Mike , & Bryon. You see we still haven't actually seen Todd's rig go off road. :smsoap:
It's an urban legend.


Bretto, I never heard back, how'd my D44 drums work out for you?


btw Dan, thanks for the 'supplies'. :D

[DeadEyeJ]

I just installed the front receiver today, but didn't manage to reinstall the modified front bumper. But, missing my front license plate is probably the least of my legal worries :nono:

Also got the CB going (hopefully). I have a HUGE whip antenna to put my flag on too. Hope all this crap works...

Jared:patriot:

[DeadEyeJ]

Well, since nobody else is on the ball, I guess I'll post twice in a row. The trip was a success. Well, the part I was there for anyway. Hungry 7 week-old and fried throttle position sensor were the welcome to my trip. I arrived about an hour and a half late and missed everybody starting the trails. After searching for an hour or so, they found me eating lunch by Sand Mountain. We quickly got ready for more trails and spent the next hour or so goofing off in the foothils of the larger dunes.

We got word from a large ATVer that one of our own was stranded with mechanical problems about a mile back, so we went over as a group to rescue him. After fiddling under the hood of BrianR's Vortec XJ for an hour or so, we gave up and deciced to tow it out. I, being the manliest of the bunch, was given the honors of towing it out to the ranger station. I left him there to wait for someone with a trailer to pick him up. Then I went to find the other guys and run one last trail before heading back. I regrouped with the other guys pretty quickly and we blasted along the smaller dunes for a while. This was a whole lot of fun for all. XJEEPER got some mad air with his Cherokee in front of the video camera. We'll have to get that made into digital soon so you other guys can learn from the master.

When we headed out to meet BrianR, he was waiting for us at the end of the trail, with his Jeep fixed. Turns out he had it running within 5 minutes of when I left him. Go figure...

As usual, I got a pretty poor mix of pictures. Sorry for those that aren't in them. You other digital guys feel free to chime in with your pics too.

http://community.webshots.com/user/deadeyej

Enjoy!

Jared

[ACE]

Thanks for posting pics Jared! It was a great time. Let's see, in attendance were:
Bigjoe and family
DeadEye and family
XJblue
XJEEPER and son
Itzak
Brian R. and family
Climbon

and myself.
Xjblue and I were thinking this ought to be an annual February event.
Deadeye seemed to have the best traction and was doing just about everything in 2wd while the rest of us needed 4wd.
BigJoe broke a rear shock mount off the axle. Brian R. had engine problems but fixed them by the end of the run. Myself and Itzak got stuck once. One of my mudflaps disappeared.
It was pretty nice for most of the run but got hella cold near the end there.
Hope everyone got home safely. Can't wait to see Xjblue's pics.
Next year, XJEEPER will go for a distance, sand dune jumping record so you all will have to be there. :peace:

[brian r]

hey guys just so you know i did post but opened a new thred (cuse im a moron ) any way if your interested it titled Was it worth it,Check it out
thanks again we had a ball(considering)
see ya Brian R

[xjblue]

Had an excellent time! my little goodyear at-d's didn't dig in too bad at all, only droped tire pressure 5 lbs. Good thing we didn't stay to do the loop with all this snow coming down. will post link to pics on the "was it worth it" thread because that sounds appropriate!

[TRNDRVR]

I just had to do it!!! :D (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=161751#post161751)
Jeff, if you're offended, I'll have it removed. I just thought it was worthy of sharing.
Sorry I missed out on yesterday. My garage is clean though. :thumbup:
Dan.
PS Thanks for the awesome pic xjblue

[XJEEPER]

We had a great time at the dunes and hope to get back there again with an even bigger NAXJA IC turnout.
The sand conditions were perfect, the company was great and we only had a couple of stucks that were short lived.
BigJoe lost a rear axle shock mount, BrianR was sidelined with a fuel delivery problem that wound up being a simple fix once discovered (who'd have thought to check the fuel pump electrical connection IN THE TANK!!) and the weather cooperated with us too.
I got to try out my new 285 MTR's which worked well, but really worked out my tired ol' motor in the sand too, I NEED MORE HP!!

Thanks to those it attendance and for supporting NAXJA IC........and thank you for flying XJ Airlines.......... :laugh:

[bigjoe]

hey guys just so you know i did post but opened a new thred (cuse im a moron ) any way if your interested it titled Was it worth it,Check it out
thanks again we had a ball(considering)
see ya Brian R
Brian, If I'd known that was you out there I would come over and said Hi.
I figured whoever it was there was enough gearheads there that they could get the jeep up and running. :repair:
Sorry we missed you guys.
I'll be off on Monday to relocate my shock mounts and find some shorter shocks......Dan, some of us have to learn the hard way.
Looks like I missed the best part of the trip but still has a great time!
Later,
Joe

[brian r]

It's all good Joe, if you hadnt made that phone call i would have missed out on all the fun. :yelclap:
See ya on the trail :wave1:
Brian R.

[xj4moab]

Wow wish i could have made it looks like you had a great time.

Bryon

[itzak]

It was a great time weather was ok sand was great. Even the stucks were minor (Thanks Dead Eye For the tuggs). I'm ready let's go again .

Itzak