- Location
- Middle Tennessee
We had this trip planned for a long time but unfortunately LBL was closed due to the recent snow and ice storms that happened earlier in the week. Since LBL was closed, a change was made at the last minute to go to Wooley's OHV Park. This report will be from my perspective of events.
My (PacificEd) day began at 4am getting the XJ packed and ready. I haven't been trail riding in a rig of my own in years so I got a little behind in my packing. I was supposed to meet Mark (high2by) and family at the I-24 and 840 intersection. I was a little late and he was cold so he took off ahead of me.
We caught up with each other at the Cracker Barrel at exit 46. We were early by 30 minutes. Matt (mbogosia) and Eric (trail rate this) arrived shortly. We all had a good breakfast (you can't go wrong at Cracker Barrel).
In all, we had 4 XJ's show up. Mark's built-to-the-hilt '89, Matt's nice '99, Eric's slick '98, and my bone stock '88.
We were the first group to arrive at Wooley's. It was about 20* out and the ground was partially frozen but the sun was beginning to warm things up at bit. We aired down and headed out.
The first thing we noticed is that is was greasy. The sun was beginning to melt the frozen ground and it was pretty soft. By afternoon the trails had begun to dry out and we had even more fun. It ended up being in the 50's by lunch. A beatiful day for sure.
Everyone had limited slips or some type of locker in the group.....except me. My XJ is a DD driver so I didn't want to tear it up. At the first challenge I realized wheel speed was my best friend. My previous wheeler had lockers front and rear and I just pointed and went. Today was different. After learning to "give it some mojo", the day was pretty great.
Everyone had a great time and we covered all kinds of trails from rock gardens to hill climbs and everything in between. Some trails everyone did and some watched while others attempted.
I had to be tugged a few times after getting sideways. I threw a lot of rocks for Mark. Matt isn't afraid of trying anything. Eric had a LS in the rear and walked everything.
Things I learned:
Mark needs to slow down going down slick sheets of mud.
Car keys are found in pockets.
Eric has the coolest English Bulldog.
When you have a stock XJ, be in the middle of the pack.
I need lockers, skids, lift, tires, etc.
I think having a D35 is what made my stock XJ so capable.
When you fall (not once but twice), muddy ground eases the blow.
I like Rubber Duck not Rubber Ducky.
Trail carnage was minimal considering how slick it was. Matt busted a pass side mirror. Mark dented his driver door and broke his drivers tailight (on the same obsticle) and his alternator quit charging (maybe from all the muddy water). I hit a log so my steering wheel is crooked now (I know...boo hoo). I can't remember anything else.
I had a great time and can't wait until next time.
Mark has some pics so we will wait for him to post them up. He also has some video.
My (PacificEd) day began at 4am getting the XJ packed and ready. I haven't been trail riding in a rig of my own in years so I got a little behind in my packing. I was supposed to meet Mark (high2by) and family at the I-24 and 840 intersection. I was a little late and he was cold so he took off ahead of me.
We caught up with each other at the Cracker Barrel at exit 46. We were early by 30 minutes. Matt (mbogosia) and Eric (trail rate this) arrived shortly. We all had a good breakfast (you can't go wrong at Cracker Barrel).
In all, we had 4 XJ's show up. Mark's built-to-the-hilt '89, Matt's nice '99, Eric's slick '98, and my bone stock '88.
We were the first group to arrive at Wooley's. It was about 20* out and the ground was partially frozen but the sun was beginning to warm things up at bit. We aired down and headed out.
The first thing we noticed is that is was greasy. The sun was beginning to melt the frozen ground and it was pretty soft. By afternoon the trails had begun to dry out and we had even more fun. It ended up being in the 50's by lunch. A beatiful day for sure.
Everyone had limited slips or some type of locker in the group.....except me. My XJ is a DD driver so I didn't want to tear it up. At the first challenge I realized wheel speed was my best friend. My previous wheeler had lockers front and rear and I just pointed and went. Today was different. After learning to "give it some mojo", the day was pretty great.
Everyone had a great time and we covered all kinds of trails from rock gardens to hill climbs and everything in between. Some trails everyone did and some watched while others attempted.
I had to be tugged a few times after getting sideways. I threw a lot of rocks for Mark. Matt isn't afraid of trying anything. Eric had a LS in the rear and walked everything.
Things I learned:
Mark needs to slow down going down slick sheets of mud.
Car keys are found in pockets.
Eric has the coolest English Bulldog.
When you have a stock XJ, be in the middle of the pack.
I need lockers, skids, lift, tires, etc.
I think having a D35 is what made my stock XJ so capable.
When you fall (not once but twice), muddy ground eases the blow.
I like Rubber Duck not Rubber Ducky.
Trail carnage was minimal considering how slick it was. Matt busted a pass side mirror. Mark dented his driver door and broke his drivers tailight (on the same obsticle) and his alternator quit charging (maybe from all the muddy water). I hit a log so my steering wheel is crooked now (I know...boo hoo). I can't remember anything else.
I had a great time and can't wait until next time.
Mark has some pics so we will wait for him to post them up. He also has some video.
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