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[XJ Stryker]

OK this will be my first official wheelin trip. So I will really be testing my rig. I will also be camping out there.

So my question is from all you vets.

What are some important Parts I should make sure I have!

Also what are some things for camping out there that you found very useful and make life a lil more bearable outside in the cold.

I know you can never have parts for every thing so I will scrounge what i can and hope.

Thanks!

[FlexdXJ]

OK this will be my first official wheelin trip. So I will really be testing my rig. I will also be camping out there.

So my question is from all you vets.

What are some important Parts I should make sure I have!

Also what are some things for camping out there that you found very useful and make life a lil more bearable outside in the cold.

I know you can never have parts for every thing so I will scrounge what i can and hope.

Thanks!

If you are like me and use it to DD, I'd say u-joints and maybe some spare shafts if you are wheeling it hard! I don't intend to wheel mine hard since i'm driving 1.5 hours each way. i know Nick(hanaxj87) will drive his and wheel the piss out of it! :D Make sure you have tools too. I'm sure there will be plenty of extra parts lying around at WF so if you don't bring it you can get a part if absolutely necessary!:cheers:

[seanR]

Bring basic tools.
I have seen so many things break, that there is no way to plan for everything.
There are auto parts stores in town, and there will be spare parts available.
We won't leave you in the park over night.

[XJ Stryker]

Thanks I got plenty of tools, Will look into the U-joints definitely. Mine will be a DD coming from what 6 hours away so I have to drive it safe also.

[Pat]

"Luckily, I brought this spare joint!"

[BRIANHO13]

Thanks I got plenty of tools, Will look into the U-joints definitely. Mine will be a DD coming from what 6 hours away so I have to drive it safe also.

4 hour drive at the most, its 3 for me from my driveway to the parking lot with a quick fuel stop.

[XJ Stryker]

4 hour drive at the most, its 3 for me from my driveway to the parking lot with a quick fuel stop.

Woo Hoo only 4, Well that is better than 6 I wasn't sure and I have drove through In once and remember it taking a while.

[Fore Wheeler]

if you're sleeping in the back of the jeep, or a tent for that matter, bring an electric heater to plug in at the campground.


or you can always pick up one of the local skank to keep you warm... :D

[XJ Stryker]

if you're sleeping in the back of the jeep, or a tent for that matter, bring an electric heater to plug in at the campground.


or you can always pick up one of the local skank to keep you warm... :D


Ok great Wasn't sure if they had elec, camp grounds I rekon I need to read a lil more on there site.

[macgyvr]

"Luckily, I brought this spare joint!"

"anyone got any d30 ball joints?"

mac 'former napa store on wheels' gyvr

[GRIMUS99XJ]

bring plenty of freakin warm clothes cause its cold cold cold. That is all

[HaleYes]

Just common sense stuff. Just make sure your basic maintenance is taken care of. Check all your joints, make sure you're fluids are full and look good. Bring basic tools, if you have something oddball tool wise that may be handy and doesn't take a lot of space, I'd throw it in. Odds are that if you need something that you don't have.....someone else will. Sean is right, you can't plan for everything.

Make sure you've got a couple of extention chords. I recall in years past that some of the electric outlet posts are a bit finicky. We had our tent set up right next to a post that wouldn't work, so we daisy-chained a couple to get power.

[IllianaXJ]

Odds are that if you need something that you don't have.....someone else will.

Yep. I carry enough junk that I've supplied several different people over the years with parts.

[seanR]

Don't come to camp with a D44 in the back and expect a bunch of help putting it in after a day of wheeling!

[HaleYes]

Don't come to camp with a D44 in the back and expect a bunch of help putting it in after a day of wheeling!


Bwahahahahaha!

I had forgotten about that!





Oh, yeah. Listen to your spotter too!

[macgyvr]

Oh, yeah. Listen to your spotter too!

Unless its sean rose...

mac 'he spots for entertainment purposes only' gyvr

[mcnamaag]

BEER!!!!!!:D

[XJ Stryker]

Got It!!!

[Fore Wheeler]

Unless its sean rose...

mac 'he spots for entertainment purposes only' gyvr


that aint no shit!!

[kunaji]

Oh, yeah. Listen to your spotter too!

Don't listen to Rev if there's any stumps nearby. Be doubly wary if he says to just gun it.

[GoSlowGetStuck]

I misplaced my sleeping bag years ago, so picked up a new tent and sleeping bag the other day. I am kind of new to this, so any suggestions on the camping front would be great. I am hoping to have some vehicles sold and a Tahoe acquired by WF so I can trailer my XJ. I didn't realize they have electric so easily accessible out there, I may just bring the electric heater and sleep in there.

Or is a tent the only way to get the legitimate Winterfest experience?

[HaleYes]

Pansy! You don't need a sleeping bag for WF! You roll yourself up in a tarp and sleep under the Jeep......that's how the hardcore guys do it!

(says the guy that made hotel reservations.):D

[GoSlowGetStuck]

Hey, I have no problem sleeping out in the freezing cold, I'll just need to prepare for it. Let me run to the liquor store real quick...

[IllianaXJ]

If you have a heater and a decent bag, you will be fine. Air mattress or foam pad helps also.

[Fore Wheeler]

Hey, I have no problem sleeping out in the freezing cold, I'll just need to prepare for it. Let me run to the liquor store real quick...

well, I have problems sleeping in the freezing cold. fuk the cold, I'll have enough of that wheeling cuz I can't turn off the a/c.

fore 'it's okay to be a puss' wheeler

[lesslimited]

The wife and I will be nice and warm in our tent...

http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/parks/kauai/index.cfm?park_id=5

:D

[boost_fr3@k]

I'm wanting to register for this...but my concern is much the same as XJ Strykers concerns. My rig is:
1) not much of a rig, (a 4.5" lift and 31's)
2) going to be driving there and hopefully driving it back :D

so, I'm a little wary of actually attending.

[GoSlowGetStuck]

I'm wanting to register for this...but my concern is much the same as XJ Strykers concerns. My rig is:
1) not much of a rig, (a 4.5" lift and 31's)
2) going to be driving there and hopefully driving it back :D

so, I'm a little wary of actually attending.

Ah, come on now... (says the guy who is only 30 minutes away from the Badlands...)

I've managed to go out there half a dozen times and not break anything so far. I think you'll be around people who are experienced enough to know your rig's limits. And from what I've gathered, I don't think anyone will leave you broken and stranded... right guys? ...right? :D

I would say that you could drive out just to be social and ride along with someone, but you know once you get out there you're going to want to see what your rig can do...

[lobsterdmb]

I drove all the way out from Jersey (13hours) a few years ago, wheeled the piss out of my Jeep and drove all the way with only a minor hiccup a few years ago. Don't miss Winterfest! In fact, I may just happen to show up a for this years event :cheers:

[Fore Wheeler]

you need to come. my first naxja event was Tellico in 01, I had 3" and 31 thornturds. Only a rear locker. I wheeled with Ron S with his MASSIVE XJ on 35's and had a great time.

(start music from dirty dancing)

there's alot of us that have big rigs now, but we all started small, Gene MJ is a great example, Pat is another. It's like being a father again, seeing 'your boys' grow into men. If you love to wheel, love your jeep, you need to attend events to see what others are doing and I can promise that you wont be left to fend for yourself, you will learn to wheel and the biggest promise is that you will have the time of your life.

see you there.


(sorry for getting emotional, pass the tissue please)

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

you need to come. my first naxja event was Tellico in 01, I had 3" and 31 thornturds. Only a rear locker. I wheeled with Ron S with his MASSIVE XJ on 35's and had a great time.

(start music from dirty dancing)

there's alot of us that have big rigs now, but we all started small, Gene MJ is a great example, Pat is another. It's like being a father again, seeing 'your boys' grow into men. If you love to wheel, love your jeep, you need to attend events to see what others are doing and I can promise that you wont be left to fend for yourself, you will learn to wheel and the biggest promise is that you will have the time of your life.

see you there.


(sorry for getting emotional, pass the tissue please)

You could not have said it better. My first NAXJA event was WF08 and it is what hooked me. I had been wheeling for years before that, but it was one of the best structured events and great group of guys and gals that one could ask to wheel with. This year I am going to make sure and get in as much camp fire time as possible. :D :cheers:

[GoSlowGetStuck]

there's alot of us that have big rigs now, but we all started small, Gene MJ is a great example, Pat is another. It's like being a father again, seeing 'your boys' grow into men. If you love to wheel, love your jeep, you need to attend events to see what others are doing and I can promise that you wont be left to fend for yourself, you will learn to wheel and the biggest promise is that you will have the time of your life.

I got goosebumps...

[boost_fr3@k]

well...yall convinced me...my co-pilot is checking dates, but, I'll be there, co-pilot or no co-pilot. :D

[92XJT]

lol -well I have no heat so probably won't matter if we go with top on vs off.

[jjchgo]

my first winterfest was 01 or 02 and i had to sleep in a gay guys front yard the first night...no shit. the second night some girls from town were nice enough to take a few of us in.

cheers,

jj

[FlexdXJ]

This will be my first WF. I was at carnagefest 08 however and had a hell of a time with Big Hank, Pat, Rev, Hale, Brian, adam , Les, Nick(hanaxj87), and a couple other guys. Bunch of good dudes! and Brian and Adam cooked us up some good burgers!

[macgyvr]

you need to come. my first naxja event was Tellico in 01, I had 3" and 31 thornturds. Only a rear locker. I wheeled with Ron S with his MASSIVE XJ on 35's and had a great time.

(start music from dirty dancing)

there's alot of us that have big rigs now, but we all started small, Gene MJ is a great example, Pat is another. It's like being a father again, seeing 'your boys' grow into men. If you love to wheel, love your jeep, you need to attend events to see what others are doing and I can promise that you wont be left to fend for yourself, you will learn to wheel and the biggest promise is that you will have the time of your life.

see you there.


(sorry for getting emotional, pass the tissue please)


yer killin me...btw the first time i met you was at tellico in 01...its been downhill ever since...

remember tellico was the matt and nate brought their fathers with them? drank all of woody's beer...

i guess we did kind of wheel with ron s...or at least his tires wheeled down the hill...

mac 'was at attica the weekend of the original winterfest' gyvr

[Fore Wheeler]

yer killin me...btw the first time i met you was at tellico in 01...its been downhill ever since...

remember tellico was the matt and nate brought their fathers with them? drank all of woody's beer...

i guess we did kind of wheel with ron s...or at least his tires wheeled down the hill...

mac 'was at attica the weekend of the original winterfest' gyvr


you were there too? er, I mean yes that was when i met mac too!

did you wheel with the group that did guardrail and heli? when I made guardrail only with the help of my warn? and when woody went up heli and the shit in the back of his mj went flying too?

that was a great time. like being in the back seat of my oldsmobile for the first time all over again.

down hill? I'll take that as a compliment.

btw, is your pass seat taken per our ph conversation?

[macgyvr]

you were there too? er, I mean yes that was when i met mac too!

did you wheel with the group that did guardrail and heli? when I made guardrail only with the help of my warn? and when woody went up heli and the shit in the back of his mj went flying too?

that was a great time. like being in the back seat of my oldsmobile for the first time all over again.

down hill? I'll take that as a compliment.

btw, is your pass seat taken per our ph conversation?

i missed the woody flying tire, nate and i were in town getting a windshield put in his commanche...

i'll get back with you on the pass seat...but i think i'm probably in either way :)

mac 'super secret squirrel stuff' gyvr

[Fore Wheeler]

...but i think i'm probably in either way :)

mac 'super secret squirrel stuff' gyvr



now THAT sounds like a good deal!

[bmyohn]

where are the NAXJA min-requirements, im afraid ill have to find some sort of rear recovery before i can go, i just wanna make sure im all set to go! (well convince the g/f to come with me for her birthday/one year anniversary) lol

[GoSlowGetStuck]

where are the NAXJA min-requirements, im afraid ill have to find some sort of rear recovery before i can go, i just wanna make sure im all set to go! (well convince the g/f to come with me for her birthday/one year anniversary) lol

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

Check the end of the page, Section 3 + Equipment List. I'm assuming it's pretty well enforced, I still have a variety of requirements to meet before March...

[HaleYes]

http://www.naxja.org/html/bylaws.htm

Check the end of the page, Section 3 + Equipment List. I'm assuming it's pretty well enforced, I still have a variety of requirements to meet before March...

Thanks!
Those are the correct requirements and yes, they are well enforced.

It's also posted in the Winterfest forum. Any questions anyone may have pertaining to any particular requirements can be fielded there.

[FlexdXJ]

where are the NAXJA min-requirements, im afraid ill have to find some sort of rear recovery before i can go, i just wanna make sure im all set to go! (well convince the g/f to come with me for her birthday/one year anniversary) lol

Just tell her there will be a nice cozy campfire involved..................oh and apparently something about sheep! :gag:

[Rev Den]

Fire Extinguishers will be DOUBLE checked.

:D

Rev

[IllianaXJ]

Fire Extinguishers will be DOUBLE checked.

:D

Rev

Mine is getting refilled right now :D

[jester1084]

Just be reasonable and you'll be fine. I went to WF at the badlands 2 years ago with 4.5", 32's, open front and rear, and overheating issues. Oh yeah, I also drove it there and back about 6-ish hours through Chicago traffic (Racine, WI). I got through just about every trail there, I can't remember exactly. I never got seriously stuck and only need a couple little pulls. The only thing different if I get out there this year will be a trailer, and possibly a lunchbox locker or two. I still have a D44 and a D60 waiting to be built in the garage which is moving insanely slow... stupid money.

Brit's Driver - Mike


I'm wanting to register for this...but my concern is much the same as XJ Strykers concerns. My rig is:
1) not much of a rig, (a 4.5" lift and 31's)
2) going to be driving there and hopefully driving it back :D

so, I'm a little wary of actually attending.

[FlexdXJ]

Fire Extinguishers will be DOUBLE checked.

:D

Rev

Good thing i got one. After Les' fire at CF i decided it was a good idea

[BOB]

OK this will be my first official wheelin trip. So I will really be testing my rig. I will also be camping out there.

So my question is from all you vets.

What are some important Parts I should make sure I have!

Also what are some things for camping out there that you found very useful and make life a lil more bearable outside in the cold.

I know you can never have parts for every thing so I will scrounge what i can and hope.

Thanks!


take a look here...

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60458

BOB

[boost_fr3@k]

Just be reasonable and you'll be fine. I went to WF at the badlands 2 years ago with 4.5", 32's, open front and rear, and overheating issues. Oh yeah, I also drove it there and back about 6-ish hours through Chicago traffic (Racine, WI). I got through just about every trail there, I can't remember exactly. I never got seriously stuck and only need a couple little pulls. The only thing different if I get out there this year will be a trailer, and possibly a lunchbox locker or two. I still have a D44 and a D60 waiting to be built in the garage which is moving insanely slow... stupid money.

Brit's Driver - Mike


Thanks man. I'm definitely gonna come out for this WF. I'm hopin for a locker or two before WF as well. I think my 31's are gonna be my biggest handicap.

[99SJ_Ex]

Okay guys, I am trying my best to make it to this event, however, I am completly stock. I was hoping I could catch a ride(s) with someone else. Since I don't plan on runnig with my rig, I was thinking I will load up all the tools I can fit in the thing and kinda be a "supply/work" site for anyone lookings for tools..... I'm driving 10hrs starting Friday Morning to get there.

Austin

[GoSlowGetStuck]

Okay guys, I am trying my best to make it to this event, however, I am completly stock. I was hoping I could catch a ride(s) with someone else. Since I don't plan on runnig with my rig, I was thinking I will load up all the tools I can fit in the thing and kinda be a "supply/work" site for anyone lookings for tools..... I'm driving 10hrs starting Friday Morning to get there.

Austin

Like others are saying, you CAN, no, SHOULD, run some trails with a stock rig. My first time out was with my stock ZJ, and I had a blast. I did end up with some paint scratches from branches, as I wasn't as careful as I should have been. I was on some trails I really shouldn't have been on, and all I broke was a sway bar link (cheap/quick to fix).

Of course you'd probably have fun riding along with somebody, looking at some of the rigs people on here have, I think I'd have a lot of fun riding along on the white/pink trails.

[99SJ_Ex]

Well if I do run it, I need to get some sort of front end recovery... I really dont like the idea of tow hooks.. .(bad past experiences...) So that pretty much narrows it to a new bumper, which i'm not sure i could get in time....

Austin

[GoSlowGetStuck]

Well if I do run it, I need to get some sort of front end recovery... I really dont like the idea of tow hooks.. .(bad past experiences...) So that pretty much narrows it to a new bumper, which i'm not sure i could get in time....

Austin

I'm debating between tow hooks and a front receiver, which would at least tie the frame rails together, plus if you get a winch later you can get a 2" hitch mount for it. Most designs look like they will hurt your approach angle a bit, though. What was your bad past experience with tow hooks, I'm kind of worried now...

[99SJ_Ex]

Well I grew up in a Farm setting and between the cousins and neighbors, seen a lot of hooks ripped out, or slicing the strap, stuff like that.... I just don't perfer them.... I'd rather save the money and wait to get a bumper.... I thought about front hitch, but would again rather keep the money an get a bumper with hitch built in...

Austin

[92XJT]

Heck the first time I went with my old dodge, I had a guy in a stock s10 blazer follow me most of the day. Stock rigs, especially jeeps will do fine in a good portion of the terrain.

[99SJ_Ex]

Well the issue is more or less no front tow points atm....

[FlexdXJ]

Well the issue is more or less no front tow points atm....

That is farm equipment though! if you get a set of tow hook brackets and tow hooks you won't have to worry. My Jeep is nearly stock and I'll be running the green trail. Make sure you get a fire extinguisher too if you plan to run a trail. Trust me a Stock XJ will surprise you with what it can do! I do want to catch a ride on a harder trail though!

[randyf]

Mine is stock except for 235/75 tires and I am going to do the green trails. I have been to The Badlands many times in my old trail rig. It was a 2001 Xterra :doh: with a 3" lift and ARB, Shrock Works sliders and rear bumper and ARB skidplate, ect. It had a factory LSD and some good flex, but the center links wear out on them because of the weirdo IFS and the 4WD sucks compared to the XJ straight axle. The thing that I always came away with every time was tree pinstripes __________________. I agree that the sliders or rock rails are probably the best thing for a stock rig there. Just be careful and be aware of what is around you.

[GoSlowGetStuck]

Mine is stock except for 235/75 tires and I am going to do the green trails. I have been to The Badlands many times in my old trail rig. It was a 2001 Xterra :doh: with a 3" lift and ARB, Shrock Works sliders and rear bumper and ARB skidplate, ect. It had a factory LSD and some good flex, but the center links wear out on them because of the weirdo IFS and the 4WD sucks compared to the XJ straight axle. The thing that I always came away with every time was tree pinstripes __________________. I agree that the sliders or rock rails are probably the best thing for a stock rig there. Just be careful and be aware of what is around you.

My buddy runs an 05 Xterra with just skid plates, but he is getting ready for a suspension+body lift and some 35s. He definitely gets weird looks out there, but it's way more capable than I would have expected. And yea the pinstripes look great on his previously untarnished black paint.

I will probably be going with only tow hooks, and just not get stuck. As if I have any control over that.

[FlexdXJ]

and just not get stuck:roflmao: Isn't that what we all say?

[99SJ_Ex]

Some Extras I will be bringing, for the "what if" factor:
Tap/Die set w/drill bits
Electric Drill
Extension Cords
Pulley Puller Set
Easy Out for nuts 21mm-8/9?mm
Crow bars
DVOM (for electrical checks)
Some other odds and ends....

I figure I will be a repair area if/when I am not on the trail... What re some other things ppl are bringing that are odd?

[Prepmech]

What re some other things ppl are bringing that are odd?

I'm bringing my friend Dusty. :gee:

[99SJ_Ex]

I'm bringing my friend Dusty. :gee:

Well, we can't all bring our odd friends, otherwise the campground will be overrun with people looking for the campfire, like moths circling a flame.... :flame:

[Prepmech]

Well, we can't all bring our odd friends, otherwise the campground will be overrun with people looking for the campfire, like moths circling a flame.... :flame:

Thats the fun part! What would the 2006 Winterfest campfire have been without "two-speed"?!

[HaleYes]

I'm bringing my friend Dusty. :gee:
....and he IS odd.

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

I am bringing basic hand tools and might throw on the tire spoons and bead breaker. I am sure as hell not hauling out the welder/generator again this year :D (long story)

[FlexdXJ]

What are some other things ppl are bringing that are odd?

My buddy Tim that uses his XJ for Db Drag comps!:bawl: Sitting on 37's and never leaves the garage anymore! It's a damn shame. I wish he didn't roll his last one so he would wheel!

[99SJ_Ex]

My buddy Tim that uses his XJ for Db Drag comps!:bawl: Sitting on 37's and never leaves the garage anymore! It's a damn shame. I wish he didn't roll his last one so he would wheel!


Lol before I got into offroading, I competed with my "Creep" in Db Drag racing and Bass Race. I won a lot in class B, but now I have a smaller system an occasionally compete in class A.... I've won a few in A.....

XJ = Natural Bass Tube :attom:

[Fore Wheeler]

I'm bringing extra beer.

No tools or extra parts.

I'll be much warmer if I break.

[FlexdXJ]

Lol before I got into offroading, I competed with my "Creep" in Db Drag racing and Bass Race. I won a lot in class B, but now I have a smaller system an occasionally compete in class A.... I've won a few in A.....

XJ = Natural Bass Tube :attom:

He got 5th in the world finals this year in superstreet 5+

Here is a pic but the box has been rebuilt since then
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/GLi8v/thewall.jpg

and the whole Jeep
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/GLi8v/TimsJeep.jpg

[XJ Stryker]

Picked up my Orange flag from walmart today. Only 4.96 on a long pole.

Where do yall mount these though? Bumper? That is where I am thinking!


Front? or Back?

[99SJ_Ex]

Yes, inquiring minds would like to know where one would mount an Orange flag on a pole....

[Rev Den]

Make a hole.

Bolt it in.

Done

Rev

[IllianaXJ]

Zipties.

[FlexdXJ]

Picked up my Orange flag from walmart today. Only 4.96 on a long pole.

Where do yall mount these though? Bumper? That is where I am thinking!


Front? or Back?

Nice i know where i'm going tomorrow! :D

[92XJT]

Picked up my Orange flag from walmart today. Only 4.96 on a long pole.

Where do yall mount these though? Bumper? That is where I am thinking!


Front? or Back?

I put mine on the back bumper since it was easier for me - lol. Use to have it on the roof, but it whacked too many trees, and I eventually lost 1/2 my flag somewhere.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Off_Road_Ram_01/Cherokee%20Project/100_2895.jpg

[boost_fr3@k]

I LOVE your back bumper! :D

Anyways...yaay for expensive $14 plastic window mount flags!http://photos-c.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2129/89/45/56903326/n56903326_32333826_2734.jpg