TSF run Mar.28th

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

There's a thread already on this, but i wanted to go ahead and make it "official"

so far the plans are

When: Mar 28th, saturday. 9-10am?

where: TSF, meet up at the staging area?

what: Mostly easy trails for a few noobs&stock rigs , archers/ Hogs back / Cedar tree etc....

Who's in? :cheers:

[BigDog]

Well I'm in, now where is the staging area? lol I have no idea where this is.

[mojojojo]

we can meet at the gales creek station at around 830 if you guys want. then you can just follow to the Rogers staging area.

[bhmike]

Can't wait to go. For those in the Gresham area if you would like we can meet up at some place close and head up there in a pack. just a thought, let me know. I'm on 202nd and Powell.

[BigDog]

Can't wait to go. For those in the Gresham area if you would like we can meet up at some place close and head up there in a pack. just a thought, let me know. I'm on 202nd and Powell.
I'm at 122 and divsion so not to far from you would be good to meet up and go out together that way I won't be the only one lost if we loose our way lol

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

im comin from the gresham area aswell, we can all meet up out here instead if preferred?

[BigDog]

All I can say is where and when?

[juniorXJ]

ill be there. gales creek shell 8:30.

[ajbroullett1234]

i wanna go, where is everyone meeting (where is the staging area the first rock pit parking lot?) Is anyone coming from marysville or in the general vascinity of marysville?

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

uhh, marysville? as in, North of Everette? just did that drive last weekend, If you wanna go you are more then invited!

its about 260miles each way, you might wanna leave friday night?

Personally. TSF is fun, its awesome, its spectacular, but.. its still not worth THAT drive..

:-)

[mojojojo]

how bout all the gresham folks that wanna meet up. . . . we can meet at the round table parking lot on 181st between hasley and glisan at 730. its right off I-84 ?

[mudxj92]

sounds great we will be there for sure. we went up today and the snow was coming down, hogsback is getting pretty nasty!

[bhmike]

7:30 me and the lady will be there. :scottm:

[BigDog]

I will be there at 720 lol

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

i'll be there at 9:15? hahaha

[juniorXJ]

i'll be there at 9:15? hahaha

hay now, im the late one in this chapeter. ill be there at 9:30, hehe. not realy. probly 8:45-8:50 gales creek shell.

[nightfoam]

Hmmm I think i may just camp up there the night before. Regardless, I'll meet at the staging area.

[BigBlueBeast]

Im trying to get the day off.

[juniorXJ]

I WANNA GO WHEELIN!

[GlueNTape]

I am in!.. there are no sporting activities that Saturday. :)

[bhmike]

I cant wait for this.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

it better get warm soon, or im gonna be Deathwobblin the whole way up there and back.

hmm.. maybe i'll just take the track bar out and use rope...

nope, still to cold for that

[bhmike]

it better get warm soon, or im gonna be Deathwobblin the whole way up there and back.

hmm.. maybe i'll just take the track bar out and use rope...

nope, still to cold for that

What do you mean?

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

What do you mean?
its too cold to get down hands and knees to throw a new track bar and Bracket on:scared:

rope was a joke:rtm:

[TORX]

Sounds like a fun trip wish I could be there, but the snow is calling

For a good easy run I would run Powerline, Hood Raiser, backside of Hogsback, and then Archers from Can Opener to Waterfall.

Very similar to the NWF 06 Saturday Pre-run. I think Mojo would be the only one who would remember that.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Sounds like a fun trip wish I could be there, but the snow is calling.
heh? your on 35"s who cares about snow?

[bhmike]

Hope to get alignment done before we go, have a wobble at 45-50 then goes away at 60-65. hope an alignment takes care of it.

[GlueNTape]

Hope to get alignment done before we go, have a wobble at 45-50 then goes away at 60-65. hope an alignment takes care of it.



I would wait and get the alignment done afterwards if you can. I usually need one after a good trip. Especially bumping your tires and jeep around on the trails.

[TORX]

Hope to get alignment done before we go, have a wobble at 45-50 then goes away at 60-65. hope an alignment takes care of it.

Save yourself some money, and do it yourself.

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm

I've used this method numerous times and it works well.

[bhmike]

Thanks TORX

[88manche]

so i might be in if i get my new tires on and my back stops hurting. i cant get off the couch at all.

[BigDog]

so i might be in if i get my new tires on and my back stops hurting. i cant get off the couch at all.
If your back is still sore in any slite of bit then you need to sit this one out. Nothing is worth making a back wores then it is. There will be plenty more to come but I think you know that already.

[juniorXJ]

dude im going to have to agree. remember what happend to me in july? tree+gravity ring a bell? anyway i went on the 12th not 2 weeks after the incedent and it wasnt good for me.

what did you do by the way?

[BigBlueBeast]

What is the official time and where?
8:30 Gales Creek?

Anyone have a free drivers seat i can put in for the run. Still looking for matching seat to buy.

[nightfoam]

I'm aiming for 9am at Rogers. So, I reckon 830 at the shell would about add up to that.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

What is the official time and where?
8:30 Gales Creek?

Anyone have a free drivers seat i can put in for the run. Still looking for matching seat to buy.
ah crap, i forgot about that! :gee:

[BigBlueBeast]

ah crap, i forgot about that! :gee:
common I know you have one I can use for a day

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

common I know you have one I can use for a day
i do! its grey leather, that wont match at all. Its badly bent, and you lean back like a cholo in it.

Not Ideal for wheelin, But neither is that Milk cart your usin now:scared:

[SoreRunner]

That seat worked just fine for me! I used it for almost a year. Then one day... a long long time ago...it broke! Then it went south from there. Still works! Grab it, install it, and I even bet he will sell it to ya!:cool:

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

he has a large stick supporting his drivers seat for now, if he takes that wheelin, he's likely to turn into shishkabob-rob

[nightfoam]

So, I think I've got a guy in a lifted ZJ and possibly my cousin in a stockish XJ coming with me

[BigDog]

So, I think I've got a guy in a lifted ZJ and possibly my cousin in a stockish XJ coming with me
Wait a ZJ this is a XJ run here thats it I'm not going :nono::twak::smsoap::bawl:
Ok just playing hey I think the more the better. (more people to pull my ars out of trouble lol)

[mojojojo]

lets not forget this is a noob run. or at least i thought it was. my plan was to do more teaching and taking it slow, than hard core hallin' ass on the hard trails.

we may need to split into 2 groups if you guys wanna hit waterfall etc... with more than a handfull of rigs.

just my $0.02

[nightfoam]

Yeah, they're noobs. It kinda sounds like both are doubtful now though...
I understand the teaching aspect and intend to keep it that way.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

come anyway. there possibly could be 3 ZJ's in the crowed.

[SoreRunner]

OK, this may be a dumb question, but if your driving a ZJ with a 5 inch lift...is there enough flex...that it could break the stock (non-extended) brake lines or abs lines when treading lightly?

Scott...wait your turn on this please...at least 24 hours!

I'm new to the ZJ realm and if it were my old XJ...I'd wheel the poo out of it, but this rig cost me 8 times more than the XJ.

The trip is the 28th...I'm buying a Rubicon Express lift to fix the hack of a lift it has now the following Monday. I don't want to hurt something when its getting replaced a week later and could handle this with no problems in the future.

Just wondering if I should wait this out at least a week. Kinda like counting your chickens before they hatch...in a sense!

[SoreRunner]

Scott I hope you know I was joking! :laugh2:

[BigDog]

Yeah, they're noobs. It kinda sounds like both are doubtful now though...
I understand the teaching aspect and intend to keep it that way.
If your talking about the noobs being doubtful nope not this one lol.

[GlueNTape]

I don't know that we plan on running any trails that would cause you to flex... really.

Cedar tree, hood raiser.. Parts of archers.. Depending on how tight your lines are.



I have been debating on if I should put on my bumpers N Stuff before the Run. I am finishing up my reartire carrier, and changing some thing on the front. I am a little concerned if I put the bumpers and winch on.. I will be riding pretty low.. I am still hoping to get it lifted by the 28th.. although it will look silly without new tires :) but oh well.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

with this run, Overextending a breakline could easily be avoided. because flexing is easily avoidable, unless you run something like FB5 and purposly screw around, the only time i ever really "flex" on Cedar tree is when im puposly "Stump humping"

[nightfoam]

.. although it will look silly without new tires :) but oh well.

I think Dustin wouldn't agree. How much are you lifting it?


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Originally Posted by nightfoam http://www.naxja.org/forum/skorpyoimages/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=244313107#post244313107)
Yeah, they're noobs. It kinda sounds like both are doubtful now though...
I understand the teaching aspect and intend to keep it that way.

If your talking about the noobs being doubtful nope not this one lol.


Nope, my friend and cousin, friend is eyeing a front axle replacement that weekend and my cousin is very bad at checking his messages.

[GlueNTape]

I am going with the Full Traction 6" kit. I won't have tires and gears done by then. The lift will be close.. but I am hoping with Spring break I can make it happen.

[TORX]

I am going with the Full Traction 6" kit. I won't have tires and gears done by then. The lift will be close.. but I am hoping with Spring break I can make it happen.

Awesome choice, Dave!

If (read when) I build another Jeep, that's the setup I would run.

Also, I would know nothing about running 30" tires on a 5.5" lift. :gag:

[juniorXJ]

i have photographic evedence.

[juniorXJ]

one week away. time for a sticky. my fuel funds are dry so i might not make it.

[BigDog]

one week away. time for a sticky. my fuel funds are dry so i might not make it.
Oh don't want to be hearing that. I'm looking forward to meeting as many people from on here as I can. Can't you ride shotgun with someone or something?

[BoringDave]

I have no front tow points other then raping a sling around the front axle. On an official noob run would that be acceptable? There are no plans of deep mud or big up hills that I would have to be pulled very hard? I have had my Jeep off road 1 time so fare with Terry and redjeep3 and did very well (I thought) since I am only running 31" A/T's.

Dave

[juniorXJ]

you shouldnt need a tug all day unless you end up having too much fun. wich i normaly do.

[mojojojo]

I have no front tow points other then raping a sling around the front axle. On an official noob run would that be acceptable? There are no plans of deep mud or big up hills that I would have to be pulled very hard? I have had my Jeep off road 1 time so fare with Terry and redjeep3 and did very well (I thought) since I am only running 31" A/T's.

Dave


i got a buddy with tow hooks with brackets etc... if you want em. lemme know asap and i can get em cheap for ya.

[88manche]

Ok, so backs feeling ALOT better, im starting physical therapy, and i've been doing everything just about normal after i stretch in the mornings and take a pain pill, so i might be on this. Im down to takin one pill a day, and not hurting at all the rest of the day.

Plus, i gotta test out the new tires.

[BigDog]

Ok, so backs feeling ALOT better, im starting physical therapy, and i've been doing everything just about normal after i stretch in the mornings and take a pain pill, so i might be on this. Im down to takin one pill a day, and not hurting at all the rest of the day.

Plus, i gotta test out the new tires.
If you still need a pill to get you through the day you might want to think hard if your going to go or not. If you do decide to go better take it easy your really don't want to get jard the wrong way and make thing go back to how they were with your back, as I think you have learned now that the back is no fun when it is acting up.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

screw it, Manche' hope to see ya there! It'l be nice to wheel with ya in the daylight this time!

[88manche]

If i go, i'll be taking it easy.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

If i go, i'll be taking it easy.
i think we'r all taken it easy? haha

[BigDog]

I know I'm going to play safe this is my DD at this time and it is about bone stock so don't want to be breaking stuff.

[bhmike]

are there any river crossing spots at tsf ? just wondering

[nightfoam]

are there any river crossing spots at tsf ? just wondering

No
Appearantly there used to be a creek that was crossed but the trail has been closed

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

No
Appearantly there used to be a creek that was crossed but the trail has been closed
I think it was the 3rd section of Cedar tree, and it was rebuilt?

[bhmike]

does anyone know of any river crossings ?

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

does anyone know of any river crossings ?
not sure of the legalities, but run the Oregon trail, its a long (50mile ish) trail that takes all day (very scenic) and there are places along the way that you can turn off and cross the (i think its the) white river..

[juniorXJ]

now that sounds like a fun little adventure.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

now that sounds like a fun little adventure.
Its actually quite a trip. it starts about 2 miles se of Timberline lodge road on hwy 35. and goes all the way to the town of ..maupin???

[nightfoam]

Yeah, that section is called the Barlow Road. The river crossings are actually illegal, big ole ticket if you get caught. Now go down to SE Oregon, head for a place called Owyhee Forks, there are plenty of river crossings, the roads go right through the river...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Keegans%20Owyhee%20Expediton/Rmiddlefork.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/1995425282_0a097e9e62.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii269/pelewanabesega/Keegans%20Owyhee%20Expediton/Dfording.jpg

[bhmike]

great pics thanks

[mojojojo]

there is also a cool place in Washougal that we went to a few years back. have no idea about legalities but it was part of the main road there. Dustin may know more about this place.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/rodman6905/Washougal%20November/th_100_0677.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/rodman6905/Washougal%20November/?action=view&current=100_0677.flv)

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/rodman6905/Washougal%20November/100_0682.jpg

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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/rodman6905/Washougal%20November/th_100_0679.jpg (http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/rodman6905/Washougal%20November/?action=view&current=100_0679.flv)

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whatever happened to Jeff anyway ?

[ati2ude]

hey everyone i havent seen you all since last summer at TSF for 3 days but i am gonna come up in my wrangler if nobody minds
Chris

[nightfoam]

Ooh yeah, Washougal and also the Skamania area. You can find fun places like this

http://www.northwestoverlandsociety.org/desktopmodules/ntforums/viewer.aspx?portalid=4&moduleid=546&attachid=2344

(the road goes from the left edge of the picture, upstream then comes out where the Landy is)

There are also a few small stream crossings along the east side of the Cascades, generally west of the Cascade Lakes highway.

I think this thread has been officially hijacked :)

[BigDog]

hey everyone i havent seen you all since last summer at TSF for 3 days but i am gonna come up in my wrangler if nobody minds
Chris
Well I know I don't and i'm pretty sure no one eles does as well. The more the better I say.

[TORX]

there is also a cool place in Washougal that we went to a few years back. Dustin may know more about this place. whatever happened to Jeff anyway ?

Wow, talk about a blast from the past! You were open/open on stock gears, and that was probably my second time wheeling ever. I've never really checked out those places since then. Not sure what happened to Jeff or Brian.

[juniorXJ]

evedently there are some pretty good spots out by washougal area. i hear the people i know from the radio up there all the time. eventualy ill go with them.

[88manche]

Wow, talk about a blast from the past! You were open/open on stock gears, and that was probably my second time wheeling ever. I've never really checked out those places since then. Not sure what happened to Jeff or Brian.


OOOhhhhh come on. i wanna see some pics of the MOJOmobile when it was just a wee little jeepy.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

OOOhhhhh come on. i wanna see some pics of the MOJOmobile when it was just a wee little jeepy.
im sure we'v all seen it, without recognizing it because of the lack of stickers..:gee:

[bhmike]

Three more days, can't wait to go play in the woods. looks like where going to get some rain on sat. are we still meeting up at the pizza place on 181st ?

[mojojojo]

Three more days, can't wait to go play in the woods. looks like where going to get some rain on sat. are we still meeting up at the pizza place on 181st ?


yup yup. see ya there

[nightfoam]

one week away. time for a sticky. my fuel funds are dry so i might not make it.

So? What's the word? (besides ba-ba-ba-bird) You in?

(I am)

[BigDog]

Good grief how much fuel money do I need for this lol

[juniorXJ]

i can go out on a full tank wheel all day and come home with a qwarter tank left. i have a 20gal tank though. and hay ryan, yes we will be there.

[BigDog]

Well crap I only got a twelve hhhhmmmm
Well you two better be there you just got through telling me you were lol.

[nightfoam]

12? eesh... Fill up at Gales Creek and you'll be fine.
Good to hear it Terry

[BigDog]

Yeah I think its twelve never really check to see how much it took when got done filling it just gave the gready gas people the money lol

[BoringDave]

i got a buddy with tow hooks with brackets etc... if you want em. lemme know asap and i can get em cheap for ya.

Sorry for taking so long I was trying to find a way to come up with some peddy cash. Kinda tight now I just spent my Jeep savings on new shocks.

On another note, can I bring my 6 year old son? He's potty trained and will not bite but he will talk a lot. I can't find a sitter on Saturdays when my wife works.

Dave

[mojojojo]

fine with me. i may bring my daughters. they are 9 and 11. i will try and get the tow hooks also. might be able to pay him later for them. i will ask him. . . .

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

im bringing one of my boys. he's 5.

[bhmike]

im bringing my son he's 6 weeks

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

im bringing my son he's 6 weeks
6 week old? i have two of those:cheers:

wouldnt take them wheelin yet tho:scared:

[BigDog]

im bringing my son he's 6 weeks
Why do I gdet this feeling you are not talking about a human son lol

[ati2ude]

so where and when is everyone meeting at just to make sure? me and mopar are going to come up from salem

[mojojojo]

Why do I gdet this feeling you are not talking about a human son lol

Actually i believe he does have a new baby boy.

as for meeting. . . .

the gresham folks will be pulling out of the round table on 181st at 730 sharp. (so be there before that, gassed up and ready to roll)

i think the plan for the rest is to meet up at the gales creek gas station at 830, and then everyone else meet at Rogers staging area at 9. and hit the trails around 930 or so.

Just a reminder to come prepared. this shouldn't be to hardcore of a run, but i would still plan for the worst (you never know, trust me). bring food, water, tools, spare parts, recovery gear, extra clothing etc... a short day can become a long weekend real quick when folks don't have what they need to solve problems on the trail.

see ya'll there ! lookin forward to meeting and wheelin' with some new faces.

:cheers: Mojo

[BigDog]

Well I have as much as I can get t be ready for this trip. Not fully prepared but as close as I'm getting this time. Still trying to figure out how to get some cb cable lol thats sad something so cheap and I can't get it lol

[mojojojo]

Well I have as much as I can get t be ready for this trip. Not fully prepared but as close as I'm getting this time. Still trying to figure out how to get some cb cable lol thats sad something so cheap and I can't get it lol

radio shack

[Smittty9785]

DAMMIT i want to go. Whose got a extra seat my FAT A$$ can sit in????

[BigDog]

Oh I know where to get one lol its just I have fifty dollars left to my name right now and only a 1/4 tank of gas lol so I need that fifty to go on this run I'm not missingout on this run for anything lol I have a cb and all that in there on the next trip believe that.

[Smittty9785]

Oh I know where to get one lol its just I have fifty dollars left to my name right now and only a 1/4 tank of gas lol so I need that fifty to go on this run I'm not missingout on this run for anything lol I have a cb and all that in there on the next trip believe that.

what do you need? if you can give up a seat for the trail ill let you have the cb wire

[juniorXJ]

i wish i could help you with your coax issue. all i have in stock is 1/2" comscope solid core solid shield. a little too much for a wheelin rig. id love to run it in mine, if i had ends for it.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

Bigdog, got your back. not just the CB but the whole enchilada. Check your PM's

Alright guys, got some much needed work done. worked from 10am till 10pm. still gotta throw in a New master cyl tomorrow, along with a few little things and im good to go.

I'll be at the Round table around 7:15ish.

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

so where and when is everyone meeting at just to make sure? me and mopar are going to come up from salem
mopar440? keith?

[BigBlueBeast]

Mojojo, What CB channel we need to be on.

[mojojojo]

Mojojo, What CB channel we need to be on.

Ch 4

[ati2ude]

ya mopar is keith lol and i'm chris. we camped with you guys last summer at TSF for that 3 day weekend. keith is driving my white wrangler i drove last year and i am driving my other wrangler so we might not have xj's but we like to play still

[GlueNTape]

I will be out there. Not taking the XJ though, I will be riding with my buddy in his TJ. We will see you guy at the gas station or Rogers definately.

[juniorXJ]

Bigdog, got your back. not just the CB but the whole enchilada. Check your PM's

does that mean we get to do a trailside radio install?

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

does that mean we get to do a trailside radio install?
Nope, he stopped by my place and picked it all up. hope it works well for him tomorrow.

[mojojojo]

Nope, he stopped by my place and picked it all up. hope it works well for him tomorrow.


dude, go to bed !

don't you have to be up in a few hours to go wheelin' ? :dunno:

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

dude, go to bed !

don't you have to be up in a few hours to go wheelin' ? :dunno:

lol to meet up with you at the same time? yes!

cough cough, hypocrite:looser:

[BigDog]

does that mean we get to do a trailside radio install?
Oh hell no its in and it works to so should be good to go. :clap:

[BoringDave]

Hope you guys are having fun today. I have been sick the last few days and was hoping it would clear up by now but it didn't so I am on the couch today.

POST UP PICS!!!!!!