All Utah XJ's: Mineral basin run

[climbon]

Alright we have a fall run up to Mineral basin September 6th @9:00 am Tibble fork res. parking lot. We will meet in the same place as before, bring a lunch and some ideas on developing our new Utah NAXJA chapter. I will have all the info regarding the process we need to go through to make this happen. There will be a drawing for those who show up and participate. Last time we had 11 Jeeps I hope for more this time, so spread the word. Also, this will be a good time to meet new people and figure out where we want to meet in Moab for the 20yr event. See you all there Thanks Keith

[TRNDRVR]

:confused:

Very debatable. I would almost hate to break my chit bad enough that it would put me out of commission for the big event in Oct. What are your plans for the day? I've never been to where you're talking about.
Dan.

[David B]

I'll plan on it.

[xjblue]

I'm planning on it as well.

I would just add a reminder that if you are not a member of NAXJA as of yet and you are serious about participating in this local chapter organization then it will help a ton to send in for your membership! That is the first step, besides your $$ goes to important organizations such as the Utah Shared Access Aliance!

trndrvr I'd be suprised if you broke anything getting to forest lake and if you don't try to drive up on the biggest rocks in Mineral Basin (like some people I know coughmarccough) then you shouldn't break anything there either.

Keith, wasn't there some video shot as we came down from forest lake last time?

[XJEEPER]

Dan, you should have no problems on this trail with your rig setup. Once we get those LCA skids welded on then you're set. Just don't let Marc "betcha I can bend this tierod" Bryson spot for you and you'll be fine;).......wish I could make it. I'll be spending the weekend with my wife in Park City, we'll see who has the most fun:D

[mbryson]

Originally posted by xjblue
..................(like some people I know coughmarccough) .................



Hey now!!!!;) ;) .........it's just a tranny pan, and bent tie rod. Nothing serious......( the tricky part was getting off the rock ) I'll see what I can do......

[climbon]

I have bought a few new things for the ol' XJ since I last saw you boys so I am looking forward to this one. See you bright and early

[itzak]

I'll be there looking forward to meeting all you guys

[bretto]

hmmmmm...........maybe.....I have to see tough.

[johnnyc]

Hey guys,

Don't mean to hijack this thread...but I figured this would be where all the Utah guys are.

Does anyone know of any good 4X4 trails in SW Utah near St. George? I'll be there next week on a mountain bike trip. Hope to do some off-roading while I'm there.

Thanks.

[mdwatkins]

Man, been away from the board for awhile and miss everything. What finially got decided on the Utah chapter? I should have my membership in by the end of the next week or so, so and I am deffinitely interested in getting things going.

I wish I could make it that far North for this run...but that's the weekend I've got to pick up the new CJ in Idaho and won't be able to make that large of a side trip.



Xjohnnyc...

Are you familiar with Gooseberry mesa? great mountain biking and a pretty good 4x trail goes through it all, out to the point...notihng major, but can still give you some fun on a lot of slick rock and sand. There's also the honeymoon trail...not real challenging but great views of the desert and some pretty interesting off camber sections that will make you think twice. Aside from these there isn't much other than just head out into the Arizona strip district and find some places to play on your own....lots of jimbob's redneck roads that you can usually find something to climb on.

Matt

[ACE]

I'll try and be there but it will depend on the weather. If the weather sucks that day (cloudy, overcast, possible rain), I will be there. If the weather is nice, I will be with my girls enjoying one of the last weekends that Cherry Hill is open. :cool:
We'll see.

[johnnyc]

Hey Matt, thanks for the info. Yes, I'm familiar with Gooseberry Mesa...that is my favorite trail of all. Is there slick rock to drive on out there? And where is the Honeymoon Trail?

Thanks again.

[mdwatkins]

Xjohnnyc...send me a pm and I'll give ya the details...don't want to hijack this thread any further...and your pm is turned off so I can't send you one.

Matt

[bigjoe]

Would like to hook up with you all but as I've posted before I work on Saturdays. You all should hook up a Sunday meeting to include all of us working folks. I know Jeepzz would be up for it as well as a few others.
Just a thought.
If not then we'll catch up to you in October!

[XJEEPER]

BTW, I still have about 70 tickets for the NAXJA Cherokee Giveaway drawing.......any locals that need some, let me know. Deadline for tickets stubs and money to be sent into NAXJA is Sept 27th. so don't delay.:)

[mbryson]

Originally posted by mbryson
Hey now!!!!;) ;) .........it's just a tranny pan, and bent tie rod. Nothing serious......( the tricky part was getting off the rock ) I'll see what I can do......


I'm out. I've got a PBX install (yes, that's a new phone system folks) on Sat.

[utahxjer]

I'll be there. And if your worried about breaking stuff, I went up to Forest Lake in 2wd a few weeks ago. Not that tough.

[byu_xj]

Sounds like fun. I should be there as well. Dave B we can talk about some of the trails we will be running in October.

[bretto]

Originally posted by mbryson
I'm out. I've got a PBX install (yes, that's a new phone system folks) on Sat.

Ah, PBX=Private Branch Exchange the customer end of my work. Do you ever work with Qwest testers?

Hope I can head up the trail with you guys.

How much are the member dues anyhow? What are the benefits?

Thanks,
Brett

[David B]

BYU XJ (My brother in law) and I are planning on being up there, but have decided to go up a little earlier than y'all. We'll probably head up to Forest Lake around 7:30 - 8:00, so we'll meet everyone on the trail.

[mbryson]

Originally posted by bretto
Ah, PBX=Private Branch Exchange the customer end of my work. Do you ever work with Qwest testers?

Hope I can head up the trail with you guys.

How much are the member dues anyhow? What are the benefits?

Thanks,
Brett


Yes......I do work with Qwest Testers. Most that I've worked with have been pretty decent guys.

[moabxj01]

I'm interested in going. I am not a NAXJA member(yet,) but would love to attend this ride. If someone could email me some details that would be great. I have a 2001 w/ 4" lift 31" tires. No lockers or anything like that and would prefer not to do any damage...haha...

Please email me because I do not check the forums as often as I should.

Thanks,
Ryan

moabxj01@relia.net

[climbon]

I am glad you asked about what things are included in joining NAXJA, hence the purpose of this meeting in the mountains. I will have all the information that will be handed out to you. Remeber to be on time please 9:00am @ Tibble fork parking lot so we can air down and blaze on up the hill. For those who are comming for the first time here are directions: Take the American Fork exit #287 (hwy 92) and go east up into the canyon. Then as you get to little mill camp ground go left at the intersection (if you go right you will end up at aspen grove) just follow the road to the Tibble fork parking lot and look for the XJ's mine is a white 99 XJ with a Wilderness rack. See you all there, remeber to check your rigs including vital fluids and such. Thanks

[utahxjer]

The fork in the road is at the end of Little Mill campground. Go up the canyon 7miles, then take a left, go 2 more miles, and wall-ah your at Tibble Fork!!! yea:D

[climbon]

One last note, I picked up the thing I will be giving away for our little drawing, it's no Loaded XJ but it is pretty dang cool so I feel sorry for those who blow this off. See you tomorrow Oh, I hope it rains like hell just to put a twist into things.

[moabxj01]

I wanted to go so bad but I'm not going to be able to now... Hopefully I can make it to moab in october... Have fun guys!

[bretto]

not going to be able to go, Mrs. doesn't want to go and I can't leave her all day with the kids.....have fun!

brett

[utahxjer]

you guys missed out! Here are some pics...

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[utahxjer]

Oh, and a few of us are going to Rattlesnake and Constrictor next Sunday 14th. I'll start a new thread. So if ya wanna go let us know.

[mbryson]

HEY there's NO PICS of my rig!!!! {looks like you guys had A LOT more fun than me}

[utahxjer]

Were you working?

[bigjoe]

What about tomorrow?
You sure know how to pick the weekends. I'll be out of town next weekend.
Give me a call,
Later,
Joe

[mbryson]

Originally posted by utahxjer
Were you working?

I am.......(still)

[utahxjer]

hey BigJoe, and I are going to Little Moab tomorrow around noon, you or anyone wanna go?

[mbryson]

Originally posted by utahxjer
hey BigJoe, and I are going to Little Moab tomorrow around noon, you or anyone wanna go?

I gotta go back. I'll probably only get 3-5 hours tomorrow, though. I've got to put my front suspension back together. Moab wasn't really very nice to it. Nothing serious, but some adjustments are necessary.


PICS are REQUIRED

[brian r]

I cant tell you how much it sucks that i missed the trail ride up mineral basin,i love that canyon,and have never wheeled it with other xjs i would like info on joining naxja,could i get the same package that was given out that morning i dont get enough time to check the forum as much as i should, if you could email me that would be great rdi2roc@yahoo.com


our specs
85 xj red
4.3 vortec 700r4
dana 44 front and rear
5.38 gears
front detriot rear spool
custom leaf spring suspension
sping over with reverse shackle up front
coming soon atlas 2 transfer case 3.8
custom bumpersfront & rear
rock sliders& half doors

[utahxjer]

dude, I emailed you about the trail run and you didn't reply. You just need to check the forum, it isn't that hard. If you set up your things right it will email you w/ a link whenever someone replies to a thread you have responded to.

[xjblue]

Had a good time! Thanks to Kieth for organizing it and for taking charge of NAXJA chapter discussion. Thanks for the drawing prizes, the watch and bumper step given away were sweet and the compressor I got is pretty cool. Having so few show up really made the odds great! But it would have been fun if more could have made it. :(
I've got my photo's online, follow the link.
http://community.webshots.com/user/xjblue

[TRNDRVR]

I had to go to Rawlins, WY. :(
Sorry I missed it.

[ACE]

Looks like a lot of fun!

[climbon]

I had a great time, even though I didn't win anything. I had an air compressor to give away to NAXJA members who showed up, but since there was only one there including myself well there was one lucky winner by a land slide. Everyone committed to join NAXJA by the time we meet again. We will have two trail runs a year which includes drawings for those who show up with a MJ or an XJ. I will be posting these dates for spring and fall and will be on the same date each year. I hope we can all get together in Moab, so I will see you then. Oh , I broke my rear right shock mount, I was driving home and heard a real bad noise as I went over bumbs. Later all

[utahxjer]

bummer Keith. Looks like your not going to Moab now huh? ;)

[climbon]

Already fixed never would miss an event as big as this one.