NAC-Fest 2011!

[mini=man]

When I was driving my XJ on the street, there were times that I just wished I had a spool in the rear. At least then you KNOW its locked all the time, so its predictable in all cases. My rear detroit would sometimes unload when I was going straight down the road, and it would be enough to make the rear of the Jeep jump out sideways at times.

My aussie does this to me a lot. It'll pop and the Jeep will almost change lanes. If I could find a spool for a 8.25 I would probably buy it and sell the aussie.

 

[rweaver138]

My aussie does this to me a lot. It'll pop and the Jeep will almost change lanes. If I could find a spool for a 8.25 I would probably buy it and sell the aussie.

In one year DD'ing my Jeep with Aussies front and rear I've never had that issue.

 

[XJLI]

In one year DD'ing my Jeep with Aussies front and rear I've never had that issue.

never had one either, two years with a lock right and two more with an aussie in two different axles.

 

[MrShaft696]

In one year DD'ing my Jeep with Aussies front and rear I've never had that issue.

Ive been driving the aussie now for a long time & its very predictable, I would never trade it for a spool. Its even more sensitive with a 5sp, but if I don't want it to chirp into parking spots I can drive it so it wont. Sometimes if you shift hard you will get some left to right action but "it is what it is".

 

[RoyalXJ]

I love my spools. I never have to worry about a locker not working. Once I got use to driving on the street it was great.

 

[Andy in Pa.]

My aussie does this to me a lot. It'll pop and the Jeep will almost change lanes. If I could find a spool for a 8.25 I would probably buy it and sell the aussie.

I have never heard of a "lunch box variety" locker doing this, especially an Aussie as they seem to be one of the smoothest. It is very common with the full case detroits though, especially the old ones. Anyone that has driven on-road with one of these lockers has experienced the "tail wagging the dog" episodes assoc. with the full case Detroit lockers/soft lockers.

One of the most white-knuckle moments I had with this was when I drove out to Moab back in 01. I set the cruise control in my Jeep at 75+ mph on Rt 80 going across Iowa. I was noticing how I could let go of the wheel on the Jeep, and the crown built into the road would keep the jeep in its lane. I didn't touch the steering wheel for like 20 miles, and I was talking on my CB to my buddies traveling in the Jeeps behind me about it..... then my Detroit unloaded and right across the crown of the road I went!!!! Talk about an instant white-knuckle moment, and in the middle of nowhere no less... I almost became one of the "Children of the Corn" that day.

 

[ZipperheadXJ00]

That can't be good!

and Holy Crap! How far of a drive is it from you to MOAB?

 

[XJLI]

moab isnt that bad of a trip.. can be done in two days if you rush it. i enjoyed the drive

 

[ZipperheadXJ00]

I love to do it in the next 5 years! Do yall just end up camping there? or are there hotels around?

 

[ktm racer 419]

my detroit locker sucks.

its an older one i think

has so much backlash in it that it feels like a very bad u joint.

after a long highway run it sometimes makes a loud bang on an offramp

my old front detroit was amazing. didnt even know it was there.

 

[mini=man]

Mine only does it after corners. I just get used to it, and carry on my merry way :dunno:

 

[Hackmeister]

So actually about NACfest instead of lockers...


On the off chance I can't get my Jeep together in time (working too much / cant get the transmission together, etc)...

Does anyone have 2 extra seats my g/f and I can ride in? I really am hoping to get my junk together in time, but as a backup?

 

[xj88RoKK]

I'm a Newer member and was wondering about NACfest.

-I wont have my jeep road legal by then and was wondering if it was a spectator friendly area. I want to go but wont be able to participate in trail runs.

-Think it's too late to find a camping area already? I would like to attent this one to be "some-what familiar" with the area for next year.

Thank You

 

[MrShaft696]

I'm a Newer member and was wondering about NACfest.

-I wont have my jeep road legal by then and was wondering if it was a spectator friendly area. I want to go but wont be able to participate in trail runs.

-Think it's too late to find a camping area already? I would like to attent this one to be "some-what familiar" with the area for next year.

Thank You

we, get a group campsite at the pine grove koa so you can camp with us all there..a the only spectator area that i know is the comp course, but im sure you could find some seats to ride with someone for the day...

 

[xj88RoKK]

we, get a group campsite at the pine grove koa so you can camp with us all there..a the only spectator area that i know is the comp course, but im sure you could find some seats to ride with someone for the day...

Thank you very much! I am putting everything except the xj on the back burner, in hopes to at least do some of the easier trails. Let's see how this goes, Haha.

Does the camping have to be reserved, or did rent the whole place out, every tent site is booked on the website and I'm assuming that is why?

 

[RCman]

Does the camping have to be reserved, or did rent the whole place out, every tent site is booked on the website and I'm assuming that is why?

There is an entire section of the campground reserved for us. $10/person/night. Swing on by!

 

[xj88RoKK]

That is awesome. I am going to be heading down with just my girl riding shotgun, It is good to know that this is a welcoming environment.

 

[lobsterdmb]

That is awesome. I am going to be heading down with just my girl riding shotgun, It is good to know that this is a welcoming environment.

I will most likely have an empty seat plus an empty backseat if you want to jump in.

 

[JeepingDan]

I'm out. :nosmile:
Business crap came up.

 

[90XJay]

silly question but will our site have an electricity to charge phones/cameras? If not I may bring my extra battery to run my power inverter on overnight lol