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uncc civilengineer

June 26th, 2007, 07:31

17 Days and counting... Who's ready to go?

I still need to go out and beat on my XJ a little before I drive it all the way to Tellico...

Also, just curious but how do you usually breakdown groups (how many vehicles per group?)

Finally, we'll be up there before dark on Thursday... and we're planning to take a night run anyone else want to tag along?

Chris

Rambo

June 26th, 2007, 07:42

Im down for a night run thursday!

Right now my 8.25 is open and awaiting a new 456 ring and pinion:repair: ! should be done by thursday or friday! Then i have about 14 days to make sure its working properly before i drive up.... Also i might trim my rear qtr panels a little. oh and add a few spacers to my tranny skid, the front d/s is making contact with it on good droop.

Kudzu

June 26th, 2007, 08:04

Might be up for a night run just have to see...what happens?

We usually get started in the morning and divide up. Try not to get more that 6 to 8 rigs in a group.

Ghost

June 26th, 2007, 08:22

Might be up for a night run just have to see...what happens?

We usually get started in the morning and divide up. Try not to get more that 6 to 8 rigs in a group.
What she said! Rock rails is all I have left to do. uncc when and where you doing your shakedown? Going to URE anytime soon?

uncc civilengineer

June 26th, 2007, 08:45

Ghost

June 26th, 2007, 09:12

Ghost,

??? I dont know maybe Uwharrie but I'm also going to PM the mud devils and see if I can beat it a little on their private playground (DPG). It's in Lexington, NC... Uwharrie is OK but I want to really test it out and Devil's PlayGround can really test it...

We've even considered heading up to Callalante (Mt. City, TN)..

Interested?

Chris
I like to run URE when shaking down a new build bc they have lots of trails to run on and can spend a day there easy and not see the same thing. I have been to DPG and know a couple of the guys there mainly Greg, Bigwoody. I need to test it out for heating issues. I was planning on URE this weekend If I get the rock rails built this week.

uncc civilengineer

June 26th, 2007, 10:30

I like to run URE when shaking down a new build bc they have lots of trails to run on and can spend a day there easy and not see the same thing. I have been to DPG and know a couple of the guys there mainly Greg, Bigwoody. I need to test it out for heating issues. I was planning on URE this weekend If I get the rock rails built this week.

Glenn,

I'd be up to meeting you down there Saturday morning.. I just have to be up to the Winston-Salem area by 3 or so for my Grandmother's B-day party....

Chris

Ghost

June 26th, 2007, 12:02

Glenn,

I'd be up to meeting you down there Saturday morning.. I just have to be up to the Winston-Salem area by 3 or so for my Grandmother's B-day party....

Chris
Well I may not get up there this weekend like I wanted. I just found out about an hour ago my parents are coming up to Aiken for the week tomorrow and if I don't take the boys over there I may not get a key to the house over there when it is done remodeling. LOL!

uncc civilengineer

June 26th, 2007, 12:15

10-4, if you change your mind let me know.. Jim from the Mud Devils gave me permission to ride at DPG saturday so we'll probably end up there..

Ghost

June 29th, 2007, 12:51

12 days

uncc civilengineer

June 29th, 2007, 19:27

Well, did a little fork lift testing today and decided to cut/fold the rear quarters... With the front driver's tire at about 45-48" off the round the rear leafs were starting to arch the other way and rub...

Still need to cut more ARB but we'll see just how much after tomorrows test...

Can't wait!

Rambo

June 29th, 2007, 22:14

just drove my XJ back home. rear 456 gears now have 10 miles on them, i hope i can break them in before my drive up.

uncc civilengineer did you happen to take a snapshot if the rear panels yet? I will probably do mine b4 the crawl.

uncc civilengineer

June 30th, 2007, 14:02

Havent yet but i'll get some pics / video up from today tomorrow evening.

I still need to cut about 4" off the ARB up front and some of the fender... also Im going to either move my rear axle back 1/2" inch or cut a little more up front b/c it rubs a little....

uncc civilengineer

July 3rd, 2007, 16:30

9 Days....

Ghost

July 4th, 2007, 08:10

6 days and I leave!

Tim88XJ

July 6th, 2007, 19:08

4 Days till I start leaving...

Kudzu

July 6th, 2007, 19:15

4 to 5 days for me...see how much I get done tomorrow...Exhaust on Monday...

uncc civilengineer

July 6th, 2007, 19:44

Well I "re-cut" the jeep today and no more rubbing up front w/ the 36's...

Now I need to figure out something about brake lines... they're just a little too short.. may just go w/ it for Tellico and be careful.

Anyways, who's actually driving their beast up there like me?

MrMom

July 6th, 2007, 19:49

I drive my junk 2.5 hr there! how are the LEDs?
pick up some YJ brake lines for a 95 they are 3-4 inches longer
LOL " drive to Tellico and be careful" did you actually read that before you hit submit

Rambo

July 6th, 2007, 20:49

I am driving from Fort Lauderdale! So if anyone needs to be a little careful its me. :cheers:

R_jeep

July 7th, 2007, 06:23

my drive should be only an hour and a half. literally, from my front door.

RedHeep

July 7th, 2007, 09:53

Why is it you plan for a trip 3 months in advance and you end up working on the thing all week before you leave because you're not done?

Someday I'll figure this time management thing out . . .

uncc civilengineer

July 7th, 2007, 10:51

I drive my junk 2.5 hr there! how are the LEDs?
pick up some YJ brake lines for a 95 they are 3-4 inches longer
LOL " drive to Tellico and be careful" did you actually read that before you hit submit

LED's are great... and Im running extended lines from RE they're just still a little too short... I guess it'll be cheaper to just pick up some limiting straps...

Ghost

July 7th, 2007, 11:21

3 days

Georgia Mike

July 8th, 2007, 21:03

Why is it you plan for a trip 3 months in advance and you end up working on the thing all week before you leave because you're not done?

Someday I'll figure this time management thing out . . .
Would it be any fun any other way?!?!?! :confused1

RedHeep

July 9th, 2007, 08:53

Would it be any fun any other way?!?!?! :confused1

Yes.

I could watch television and look out in the driveway and say "Man, I'm glad I got all that done two weeks ago, it's damn hot outside."

:cheers:

87manche

July 9th, 2007, 13:42

no bull there, it's freaking 95 here and I've got to remake the legs on my rock rails tonight.

welding in 95* weather=teh suckage.

Tim88XJ

July 11th, 2007, 09:09

Leaving here in 15min or less...

spazzyfry123

July 11th, 2007, 10:27

I'll be leaving EARLY Saturday morning. I was planning on leaving after work Friday, but I don't think that will be happening.
I finished getting my fenders cut out yesterday. And tomorrow I will be getting my tube fenders done, but unfortunately no rock sliders for this weekend...I guess I can't go too extreme since I won't be having those...Well that and I've got to drive it a few hours back home! I was also thinking of getting the rear locker done as well, but I'm just too short on time at this point. Looks like I'll just be doing some fun trail riding and watching the big dogs on the gnarly stuff. I'll see y'all Saturday at some point!
-Tyler
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