Organizing for Paragon on July 13th & 14th

[Skorpyo]

Howdy all, finally got on here, so I figure this is the place to start organizing the trip to Paragon for those not able to make the Tellico run. I've already got Stroker, Magoo117, Lawn Cher', Gary92XJ, OLIVE and Nick96. Anyone else interested? I'll be there with Bob Lester so that's a few more. If this gets going big enough, we could probably think about having a BBQ and camping together for multi-day wheelin.
Skorpyo

[Olive]

I'll supply compressed air! I should have a reg for my tank by then hmm 80 cubes of air oooh yeah.

I know of other places to camp too, and it's not that much further away than the one we stayed at last time. We'd have to air up to get there though since the way there is on Rt93 which is a fairly busy highway. I'll check for more too. I'll check my phone books. What do ya say?

[STROKER]

Let's just go already and figure things out later.... :D . Seriously tho it sounds good so far.

[Skorpyo]

$20 a person a night was a bit steep...maybe just me, but for 3 people for 2 nights that $120 and paragon's already expensive enough for a weekend of wheelin. I'd love to be able to camp as close and maybe have less of a backwoods trip to the campground. I'm looking for convenience rather than seclusion. Anyone got any suggestions?

[Lightning]

like the idea of a cheap convenient campground. I havent been to Paragon yet so i'll need directions. Is this Bobster's first trip with the new lift?

[MattBlackXJ]

Wasn't it only $10 per night? Or was that just for the group site. May be. There is another campground in the area, but it is my understanding that they DO NOT allow wrenching on the vehicles. So you don't really have very many options.

Count me in for the run!! need anyone else to help? I will be out of school by then.... hehe
~Joe~

[Lawn Cher']

I'll bring the trailer, we should definitely BBQ at least one evening.

On 2nd thought, maybe I'll put all the kitchen supplies in the MJ and use it to tow the XJ there so i don't get stranded again. Much better idea!

[Olive]

I'll call one in nescopeck. It's not that awful far from Route 93 and I can ask if they'd allow us to wrench if we need. Hell my friend has a garage close by so I could ask him for garage space he might even come for the ride as a passenger. I'll call them tomorrow.

The campground is called Moyer's Grove. Now unless anyone else can come up just some random wooded area that allows free roaming(which would be cheapest out of all) that'd be great we can set up camp there only we'd be SOL for that wonderful thing called electricity. I'll ask about group rates, repairs and other things. Hmm there is also another place near by named Paradise Campground but there was a double murder there a few years back so we might want to keep away from there.

Edit: Looks like I will only be able to attend this shindig on the 13th my dad scheduled my graduation party(jeep fundraiser) on, of course, the 14th. Grrrrrr! Oh well I'll just have to keep thinking about that milemarker winch I want so badly.

[STROKER]

I thought it was $10/15 a night i think thats relatively cheap better then a hotel but hey whatever. So what is this little shinding gonna be called any way NAC-FEST Jr.... :lol:

[Skorpyo]

a name....hmmmm...well, since it's not an official event, lets stray away from any thing NAXJA related and just go with something like Skorpyon Run :D . Can't wait to hit that hill again, but this time with a lil more lift and leverage with a front locker.

[Eagle]

I might make it down IF I have everything on Old Faithful ready for Colorado, but I'd probably not drive -- might ride with someone else. I won't know for sure until I see how much I can get done before then.

[WebTeam]

Hey Eagle.....Sig is working now eh? That is the Text I put in for ya....you can modify it to suit your needs. :lol:

[Bryan]

I'm at least interested. My parents are planning a trip to NC to visit some friends. I might have to dog sit, and I don't think the little guy would be too happy riding along in his old age.

Am I understanding you that Red Ridge upped the rates? Last time I was out there was in October, and I don't think I paid more than $10 for the night. $20 seems a little steep for a patch of grass to pitch a tent on and a bathroom to me.

[Olive]

Upon looking through the phone books today I can't seem to get a phone number for Moyer's Grove campground. I'll call the place were people were killed to maybe it'll be as close to free as possible because of the murders 4 years ago. Now would anyone seriously have a problem staying at the site with the murders if they will accomodate us better than Moyers? That's if we even go to one of those 2. You can call the Red Ridge again and ask them. I'll check my 2 places out and me and Skorpyo can talk about the camping situation since I'm the local spy type guy.

[PeterBuilt]

Isnt that the same date as the POR Trail Run? But anyway im there if i can figure out how to send this response. Oh yea and ill bring my Jeep too. Well later all

PeterBuilt

Im in.

This will be better in my opinion.
No Naxja Fee.

I just hope everyone can make it out there, plus more.

And I agree with Olive, we should find some other place to camp, that would be less expensive.

Skorpyo, How much lift will you have?
I think with some step by step crawling and evaluating we can get you up that stupid hill.

Olive, Did you get your noslip locker in?

We could go on a monthly ride with other wheelers...
I'd go tommorow.

[XJohnokee]

Lets just find a spot where no cops can get to and camp for free.
:wink:

[Olive]

I'll see what I can do about camping arrangements. I'll be out of the country starting sunday and I'll be getting back sunday so I can continue plans for camping after then.

I'm waiting on Nick96 to send me his instruction booklet for the no slip. I don't want to put a spring in the wrong place and have to do it all over again. Once he sends them I'll be installing the damn thing finally.

Edit:

I just tought to look at a state map for state parks. There is one called Hickory Run. They offer modern/primitive/electrical hook up camping. They have 381 sites to choose from. It's about 20-25 miles away from Hazleton. There are a number of routes to take. Feel free to look into it here.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/hickory.htm

If I'm reading correctly it would cost us $26 total for the night.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/prices.htm#price2

[quote:9bb25f1855="PeterBuilt"]Isnt that the same date as the POR Trail Run? But anyway im there if i can figure out how to send this response. Oh yea and ill bring my Jeep too. Well later all

PeterBuilt[/quote:9bb25f1855]

Don't know about POR, but jonfund has a ride there the 14th,15th,16th....

[PeterBuilt]

Hey Tim, what is the cost per day going to look like? And what kind of trails were you looking to run? I would like to run M-Extension if anyone wants to spot me. And i would like to run Pick your Poisoin, if anyone wants to tag along. STROKER :) Well let me know what you think. Later

PeterBuilt

[RichP]

It's a pretty place and just up the road from me. You'll need to check on reservations, they fill up pretty fast, I used to camp there alot when I used the MC for touring. Paragon also has several camping areas, I've used a couple with Blue Mountain Jeep but I don't know what the rules are for qualifying to use them, maybe give Brian Moyer a shout or Heather from BMJA, she was one of the organizers from the last campout. If anyone gets up here early on Friday feel free to drop by, email me for my phone number and directions, I'll make sure the grill has a full tank and pick up some burgers, dogs, beverages and stuff.

RichP

[STROKER]

Hey pete its you and me on pick your poison and m-trail extension since i didnt get to do it last time.

[PeterBuilt]

My life sucks. So yesterday i went to work on my jeep to put my stock pitman arm back on, to correct my angles for my steering. So when i was all done i want to take it on a little test drive and thats when it went all down hill. when i was climbing this little hill my front driveshaft u-joint went. then when i was going back i came out onto the road and gave it some gas and then i heard bang. not a good bang, so i didnt crack the case of the rear yet but i think i took a tooth off the ring gear, but hopefully i just striped the teeth on the locker. oh yea so im going to work on it today if there is nothing left to do, but i will be there for this trip i dont care if i have to weld my rear together i will be on m-extnsion and pick your poisoin. dam this sucks.

PeterBuilt

[STROKER]

DOH[size=24:55326513d3][/size:55326513d3][color=red:55326513d3][/color:55326513d3]

[gearwhine]

OH yeah, this is the used to be Nick96. Thank Lawn Cher' for the new name. Pete, sorry i wasn't home when you dropped my welding helmet over. That sucks about your Jeep, if you need any help give me a call. I have the best idea out of everyone's!!!!!. Since I helped OLIVE out with some No-slip instructions and a spacing block the least he can do for us is let us allll stay over his hsoue for the paragon trip. Not the closest. But I'm sure its nice. later guys. _Nick_

whine- Poison ivy on your eye lids sucks....a lot!

[STROKER]

Hey if no one wants to camp i have a house 45min-1 hr away from paragon in stroudsburg. Let me know ahead if anyone wants to crash.

[Skorpyo]

[quote:bdfba56be8="STROKER"]Hey if no one wants to camp i have a house 45min-1 hr away from paragon in stroudsburg. Let me know ahead if anyone wants to crash.[/quote:bdfba56be8]

I'll talk to my gal about that, though we'll be a crowd of 3, can ya fit us? Thanks for the great offer bro!
Skorpyo

[Lawn Cher']

I'm back! Internet access was down at home, and I've been reprimanded at work for using it there.

Pete, sorry about the bad luck... sounds like it never ends for you, eh? BTW, I may need my welder back soon.

Nice handle, Nick.

I'm all for camping at Red Ridge... I figure the more we go there, the better they get to know us nice gents, the more receptive they are to us ripping up their grass and disturbing the neighbors. The group site is only $10 per night.

Now, if only I can find the time to get my fuel pump installed (thanks for the discount, Brian!)

[STROKER]

i dont mind camping either but if a couple of people want to save a buck ot 2 call 1800-collect....lol :lol:

Seriously tho it is an open invite and yes Tim I can fit three.

[CountryXJer]

I make no promises, but it does sound like a nice way to unwind for a weekend! :wink:

[Andy in Pa.]

Someone post where "homebase" is going to be, and Leah and I will be there. Got the airline re-drilled and fixed, so I am good to go again. Gotta wire my elec. fan for full time running though sometime before then. Shouldn't be too time consuming.

A. 8)

[STROKER]

A couple of people are looking into different camp sites, i have offered my house up there for a few if they dont want to camp....me, it doesn't matter either way works

[JHKolb]

I'm not sure I can make the 13th, but the 14th looks good. With the number of people going someone should look into getting the group site at red ridge.

[Olive]

Nick,

You're welcome to stay at my house. I can't fit many though, unless we want to break out tents in the back yard lol. The police might not like since they are just behind my house.

antiwhine: Bermuda was awesome too bad they have such horrible gas prices, I only saw one jeep and it was a TJ with low profile tires and like 20" wheels. Wish it would have parked so I could take a picture. The biggest tires down there are like the size of most donut spares in the US. Makes my 31s look huge that's for sure. Ooh and Ford Focus well it looks like a full size family sedan there. I do have thirteen cuban cigars though!

[STROKER]

alright so who is camping and whos not, whos going for that fact......

[Olive]

Well if Nick stays with me I'm not camping. Otherwise I'll be at the site.

[PeterBuilt]

[size=24:545c985db5][/size:545c985db5]Me Campo at Red Ridgeo

[XJohnokee]

8)
Red Ridge was nice.

I had fun @ Nacfest especcially with all the Sami folks. :D

I don't know if I want to wheel though, I just want to watch you guys and help out.

Although Id love to test out the new bumpers.

Skorp, you should start a head count.

[magoo117]

I will be camping.I dont know who is coming with me but I will be there!

[gearwhine]

I'm not sure what I'm doing yet with camping or staying at your house Adam. My dad may actual come along this time. My brother and a friend will probably be coming also. I wouldn't want to barge in with 3 others at your house. I still have quite a bit of things I want to do to my jeep until the trip, but I'll be ready. Anyone want to help me make a rear tire/hi-lift carrier to mount on my tomken bumper? I need a good, nearby source for metal as well. Fazzio's seems a little too far Mark, but I may be able to get things together and take a run down there. Later _Nick_

[magoo117]

Should we make reservations for Red Ridge?how many people are camping?

[Lawn Cher']

I'll be camping, with a co-pilot. My Buddy Ian is planning on coming as my guest as well, so that is 2 tents right there. I think we should try to get the group site at Red Ridge if at all possible. BBQ on Saturday night will be as per NAC-Fest... except that since there is no registration fee to cover the costs, I'll need ~$5 per head.

[magoo117]

I will call and make a reservation if you want for RedRidge.Do I need to know how many or can I just tell them it's for a group?

[BrokenXJ]

Are you guys meeting at the Paragon staging area?, and what time?
How does this work with Paragon guides etc? If my XJ is still running after the NAC Mohawk Trail, and a camping trip in the Alligash, I'll see if I can make it.

[STROKER]

you only need 3 trucks to go into the park, but have to be out by 5 PM.

[BrokenXJ]

So what time are you meeting at the Paragon staging area?

[STROKER]

the park doesn't open till 9 but i dont know what time everyone is meeting up.....

Hey Mr. Coordinator where ya at.....

[CHW]

The park opens at [b:86f1ce3743][color=red:86f1ce3743]8 am [/color:86f1ce3743][/b:86f1ce3743]and you must be out by [b:86f1ce3743][color=red:86f1ce3743]6 pm[/color:86f1ce3743][/b:86f1ce3743].

[STROKER]

EXCUUUUUUUUUSE ME... :lol:

Your excused.

With all the different groups up there that weekend I would suggest being ready to head into the park as close to 8 as possable, that way you won't get behind everyone on the trails.

[CHW]

Damn, forgot to log in again.

[MattBlackXJ]

Is this ride a go? I may jump in one of the days.

[PeterBuilt]

This ride is a go Matt. Lots of jeepers are going to be there. Saturday and Sunday. I will have to to agree with chris on getting to the park early. Maby everyone meeting at the staging area around 8:30 or 9. How does that sound to everyone else? And Mitch did you happen to call RR lodge about the group site yet? Its getting kinda close to the event so everyone speek up.

PeterBuilt

[magoo117]

Pete,I made a group reservation under my name.I reserved for Friday and Saturday.She asked how many and I told her maybe 6-10 vehicles????

[PeterBuilt]

Sweet Mitch Thanks Allot!!! I guess thats a good number to tell her. I dont know. Well got to party harty.

PeterBuilt

[STROKER]

Mitch u da man. :)

[OverlandXJ]

Not gonna make this one...again.

I just put in for the 12th off from work to wheel at Paragon, i'll be taking a friend who's never seen the park.

If i could i'd stay over on friday but i have too damn much to do.

[gearwhine]

Hey guys. I am in need of some 6 degree axle shims. I have aluminum ones but they're all chewed up, and making my u-bolts come loose. If anyone has them, I would love to take them off your hands. I could pick them up at paragon next weekend as well if you do have them. Thanks and I'll see you all soon. _nick_

[PeterBuilt]

Hey what time are you guys showing up at the camp ground. Mark and I will be there around 9 or 10. And who is camping? Just want to know who i will be partying with. :lol:

PeterBuilt

[Lightning]

For those of us who've never been to paragon. How do i get there?Where is the staging area?Where is the campsite?Was all this answered in pieces in previous posts.

Gary(not missing this one) 92xj

[Olive]

Well if everyone is camping then maybe I'll stay over and head home in the morning. Might as well hang out for the night.

gary: I'd try and give you directions, but I got lost as all hell last time, so I wouldn't want to do the same to you. I'm sure someone can help ya.

[STROKER]

im camping....seeing as tho everyone else is to.

you can goto www.paragonap.com for the directions

[Bob Lester]

[quote:f0026e7965="gary92xj"]For those of us who've never been to paragon. How do i get there?Where is the staging area?Where is the campsite?Was all this answered in pieces in previous posts.

Gary(not missing this one) 92xj[/quote:f0026e7965]

Gary!
Maybe you can follow Tim and I. When are you leaving?
Let me know. It will be fun :D
Bob Lester

[Lightning]

I havent decided when to leave so let me know and i'll work with your schedule. I'd like the chance to run up together as a group.

[gearwhine]

I'm leaving saturday morning. I've been there twice but have follwoed people each time. I know my way fromt the camp site to the staginfg area and back though.:) if anyone is in the central NJ area and wants to caravan, I'm up for it. Later _nick_

[Bob Lester]

I will be seeing Tim on sat. And I will let you know what's up.
Bob

[Lightning]

[quote:841aaeb98c="Bob Lester"]I will be seeing Tim on sat. And I will let you know what's up.
Bob[/quote:841aaeb98c]

Thanks bob. I'll be trying to get my bushwacker flares on this week,hoping they dont show up too late in the week or i might be still working on them on friday. Should have bought a locker first but the tires are hitting the fenders and got the first shot at my money.

[Skorpyo]

Gary,
drop me an email, Bob and I are arranging our departure on saturday so I'd like you to join us and follow us up. email address is tk@tkigd.com

[Lightning]

Okay Tim. I'll do that.

[Bob Lester]

[quote:9d024d33c1="gary92xj"][quote:9d024d33c1="Bob Lester"]I will be seeing Tim on sat. And I will let you know what's up.
Bob[/quote:9d024d33c1]

Thanks bob. I'll be trying to get my bushwacker flares on this week,hoping they dont show up too late in the week or i might be still working on them on friday. Should have bought a locker first but the tires are hitting the fenders and got the first shot at my money.[/quote:9d024d33c1]

Hope you get them soon. I just put on the rockerguards, Still need to put on the skid plate. What size tires do you have?
Bob

[Lightning]

i have the 31 inch tires but for some reason i'm cutting the left front tire. i have two hockey pucks for stops now and dont want to limit the stuff more than that so i decided to do the fender cutout thing but didnt want to leave it raw metal. i'm thinking of going bigger on tires anyhow and if i open the wheelwells up i wont have to lift it as much. i need to get get going on my rocker skids also before i catch a rock.

[Skorpyo]

Gary, we're actually trying to leave on Friday, my apologies. Bob and I will be departing from my office in Falls Church around 4ish on Friday so we can get there and have time to setup camp. Talk to ya soon

[Lightning]

[quote:0336ffde00="Skorpyo"]Gary, we're actually trying to leave on Friday, my apologies. Bob and I will be departing from my office in Falls Church around 4ish on Friday so we can get there and have time to setup camp. Talk to ya soon[/quote:0336ffde00]

Hey,no problem,i'll see you there.

Gary

[MattBlackXJ]

I'll be coming up friday, anyone know how late check-in at Red ridge is open? Not sure if i'm staying until sunday or not.

[Joe R.]

Sorry guys.. i cant make it. I now have a girlfriend so you know how that goes. :) Yea, i guess there are some good fireworks out this way on the 13th.. maybe next time guys.
~Joe~

[Skorpyo]

[quote:d92421d0a0="gary92xj"]
Hey,no problem,i'll see you there.
Gary[/quote:d92421d0a0]

So does that mean you can't join us on Friday for the trip up?

[Lightning]

[quote:33839f237a="Skorpyo"][quote:33839f237a="gary92xj"]
Hey,no problem,i'll see you there.
Gary[/quote:33839f237a]

So does that mean you can't join us on Friday for the trip up?[/quote:33839f237a]

actually i could pack the jeep up and leave from work on friday at three if you have a place we could meet on the way. i'll be leaving from southeast dc but i'd have an hour to reach you whereever that is.i have easy access to the beltway/95/66 where i am.

[Bob Lester]

[quote:d3da15d155="gary92xj"][quote:d3da15d155="Skorpyo"][quote:d3da15d155="gary92xj"]
Hey,no problem,i'll see you there.
Gary[/quote:d3da15d155]

So does that mean you can't join us on Friday for the trip up?[/quote:d3da15d155]

actually i could pack the jeep up and leave from work on friday at three if you have a place we could meet on the way. i'll be leaving from southeast dc but i'd have an hour to reach you whereever that is.i have easy access to the beltway/95/66 where i am.[/quote:d3da15d155]

Gary!
I work in N. W. DC. so that sound like a good idea. Hey Tim let us know.
Bob

[Skorpyo]

[quote:9ca57686bf="Bob Lester"][quote:9ca57686bf="gary92xj"][quote:9ca57686bf="Skorpyo"][quote:9ca57686bf="gary92xj"]
Hey,no problem,i'll see you there.
Gary[/quote:9ca57686bf]

So does that mean you can't join us on Friday for the trip up?[/quote:9ca57686bf]

actually i could pack the jeep up and leave from work on friday at three if you have a place we could meet on the way. i'll be leaving from southeast dc but i'd have an hour to reach you whereever that is.i have easy access to the beltway/95/66 where i am.[/quote:9ca57686bf]

Gary!
I work in N. W. DC. so that sound like a good idea. Hey Tim let us know.
Bob[/quote:9ca57686bf]

Sounds fine by me, I work just off of 395 & King Street in Falls Church, so we can meet up at my place as Bob, myself and my Gal are planning. Drop me an email tk@tkigd.com with your phone and I'll call ya to arrange plans.
PS. I'll be in Woodbridge with Bob tonight to work on the Jeeps if you wanna stop by.

[quote:f2af7f3aae="Joe R."]Sorry guys.. i cant make it. I now have a girlfriend so you know how that goes. :) Yea, i guess there are some good fireworks out this way on the 13th.. maybe next time guys.
~Joe~[/quote:f2af7f3aae]


So, Joe....whipped already? Go offroading....you'll see her on monday. Later -Nick

[Joe R.]

lol.. I'll be around.. will definately make it for the BBQ in august.. hopefully there will be another ride before then...
~Joe~

[Lightning]

[quote:c5bed40329="Skorpyo"][quote:c5bed40329="Bob Lester"][quote:c5bed40329="gary92xj"][quote:c5bed40329="Skorpyo"][quote:c5bed40329="gary92xj"]
Hey,no problem,i'll see you there.
Gary[/quote:c5bed40329]

So does that mean you can't join us on Friday for the trip up?[/quote:c5bed40329]

actually i could pack the jeep up and leave from work on friday at three if you have a place we could meet on the way. i'll be leaving from southeast dc but i'd have an hour to reach you whereever that is.i have easy access to the beltway/95/66 where i am.[/quote:c5bed40329]

Gary!
I work in N. W. DC. so that sound like a good idea. Hey Tim let us know.
Bob[/quote:c5bed40329]

Sounds fine by me, I work just off of 395 & King Street in Falls Church, so we can meet up at my place as Bob, myself and my Gal are planning. Drop me an email tk@tkigd.com with your phone and I'll call ya to arrange plans.
PS. I'll be in Woodbridge with Bob tonight to work on the Jeeps if you wanna stop by.[/quote:c5bed40329]

would have stopped by but started working on my bushwacker flares tonight.
sending you an email with my number.

[Olive]

Bring her with. I might have a woman with me. Now what's more romantic than sitting around a camp fire while conversing about the day's breakage and stucks? If she doesn't enjoy that you got the wrong girl. :mrgreen:

I'll definitly have a guest, and they won't be scared because my brakes are going to REALLY work this time.

[XJohnokee]

Damn, I won't be able to come along.
I have an extra finance class on Sunday, and Im going to the Tom Petty concert at Montage on Saturday.

I'd like to come down Saturday morning and take a bunch on pictures, but Im not sure.

Is Harrys open saturdays? Id like to pull a d30 and a d44 (or d35) from a 4 banger with a tow package, with 4:10's.

Make sure you guys take lots of pictures and video if possible.
For us that arent goin to make it.

Have fun guys.

We should have another club meet at Pap before the summer is over.
later
XJohn

[img:5df993be48]http://jeeps.worldvoter.com/images/frntbumper.jpg[/img:5df993be48]

[magoo117]

I won't be able to camp friday nite.I need to know what time I can meet up with y'all on sat. morning,either at the gas station or staging area?I called the campgrounds and told her I won't be there fri. nite but the rest of the group will.The reservation is under my name(Mitch Bodine) or NAXJA.I will see everybody sat. morning and I will be ready for some cold beer and cookin out sat. nite!!!.

[Olive]

Maybe I'll go camping friday night with everyone too. Hmm.....

John Harry's is open on saturday but only until 4:00. I was just there last saturday when I got my double brake booster(which is getting installed right now). Anyhow they don't have and D44s, and you definitly wouldn't find one behind a 2.5 4 popper XJ. They only came in 4.0s. You'll have to go with a D35 that has 4.10s, and may I suggest you get a non-clip axle? If you do I'll give you a spare set of shafts for real cheap. I have mine to part out.

[Skorpyo]

Howdy all, I've counted anywhere from 10-17 trucks on this trip. I figure groups of 5-7 at the most. We'll try and divide into moderate and Hardcore since there don't seem to be any stockers coming along.

Lets all meet at the staging area at 8am so that we can beat the crowd out. Paragon charges $35 per day, and $5 per passenger, if you don't have an orange marker flag, you can get one for $2.

I'll be arriving at Red Ridge Campground around 7:00ish tonight, we can pick groups and leaders then, I'm guessing that we'll have 2-3 groups, so 2-3 leaders. If Andy or JohnB would like to volunteer for the Hardcore group, that would be great :D and if we can find a volunteer to lead the Moderate group, we should be set.

I beleive the BBQ will be around 5ish on Saturday, and I'd like to see if we can get a group or two for Sunday Wheeling.

Can't wait to see everyone there!

[XJohnokee]

[quote:aba8fb92f2="Olive"]
John Harry's is open on saturday but only until 4:00. I was just there last saturday when I got my double brake booster(which is getting installed right now). Anyhow they don't have and D44s, and you definitly wouldn't find one behind a 2.5 4 popper XJ. They only came in 4.0s. You'll have to go with a D35 that has 4.10s, and may I suggest you get a non-clip axle? If you do I'll give you a spare set of shafts for real cheap. I have mine to part out.[/quote:aba8fb92f2]

Great thanks for the heads up on the D44.
I was going to run around and try to find one there, but a D35 would do the job, cause Im only going to 33 inch tires.

Now I just need to find a 4 banger to get the 4:10's.

So you'll be running your no-slip for the first time in the D44 eh?

You guys have fun, AND take A LOT of pictures/video. :)

Skorp: Did you lift any higher for that obstacle you wanna eat?

[JHKolb]

Someone posted on Blue Mountain's (www.bmja.org) message board that Harry's had 5 XJ D44's last week and wanted $50 each for them.

This sounds like a fairy tale to me, can anyone confirm this, if so I'd like to get one for a spare.

[Andy in Pa.]

Yeah, at that price I could use a spare too!!

I can't make it up to Paragon this weekend. I ran out of time in getting the tires changed and a few other odds and ends I wanted to get done before coming up. Besides, I was wheeling all weekend last weekend up in N. Pa. and want to spend a weekend at home for a change.

I'll catch up with you guys next time,

Andy

[Olive]

Couldn't tell you whether that $50 a piece D44 thing is a fairy tail or not. I got mine for $40 and pulled it myself. I don't believe it.

On a side note. I will not be attending tomorrow. When I went to check my oil tonight and fill my washer bottle I noticed a blown fuse in my flexalite fan. Well I put anohter fuse back in, and the fan started to spin. Only it spun with only 4 blades on it somehow. However something similar happened to my last one(maybe it's a sign to get rid of it), and I might have a spare fan set. I really hope I still have it someplace.

Edit: Forget all that crap about me not going. I found my spare fan, and it's on, and it works. Yippie. Soooooo I'll be there in the morning. I'll show you guys what my fan blade looks like right now lol. I have no idea how it lost 6!!! blades.

[Olive]

Okay my 2 blades from flexalite must have been defective or something! This one lasted 2 blocks. There is no knicks in the blades that broke off(being evidence that something hit them). There is no plastic rubbed on the edges indicating they were really close to something and rubbing. I'm sick and tired of this goddamn fan. I need to figure out some better mounting methods maybe. Who knows?

Count me out. :evil:

[XJohnokee]

[quote="Olive"] I need to figure out some better mounting methods maybe. Who knows?
[quote]

How come you can't bolt it on?