Dirty Turtle, Saturday the 22nd

[WrenchMonkey]

We had such a blast at DTOR last week that we all decided to head back.

It seemed to work pretty well, meeting at the Union KY reststop (MM177) about 8. Even with my flat and the group gas-up, we hit the park about 9:30.

Current list:
Me, Robert - WrenchMonkey
Nick - Coppertop
Tom - ComancheDude
Chris - GotHodgie
Camden - BlackCJ
Luke - LukesTJ
Jim - BeerGoggles
Kevin - 93Krawler
- RunOverU2

And maybe:
TonyV - BrokeAgain
Nick - NoMods
- Underpowered
- SonnyBob

Chime in and I'll update!

See ya!

Robert

[Coppertop]

I'll have a new tailpipe..:thumbup: Goodbye to all the big 4.0 noise.

:beers:
Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

I'll have a new tailpipe...

Cool! Installing the the one you "found" on the waterfall? :D

I got my new bottlecap on, and a spare in the toolbox.

The winch solenoids I ordered didn't fit at all, so I have to rework the mounting box. But I'll manage...

[Coppertop]

Cool! Installing the the one you "found" on the waterfall? :D

I got my new bottlecap on, and a spare in the toolbox.

The winch solenoids I ordered didn't fit at all, so I have to rework the mounting box. But I'll manage...

Heck no that's a yota exhaust..:D Good to hear your rig is good ,I bet you cleaned a bunch of mud from the radiator.

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

I actually cleaned the whole rig. I think that's the first time since the CORE Tour in November.

You know it's a helluva car wash when you have to SHOVEL your DRIVEWAY afterwards! :cool:

Robert

[underpowered]

put me on the maybe list. i'd like to go but not sure if i will have time to do what i want to my junk before then....mainly re-do the exhaust.

[cincygman]

Hhmmmmmm.......... well if the cobra show plans fall through........ I'm a possible maybe :D

[xj joey]

I got to fix my out put shaft bearing on the transfer case. Won't get it done by then.

[67fastback]

Rob, i will not be there for 22nd ride but will be going back there on july 11-14... I can show you how to wheel some of those hills then if you like... :thumbup: :eek::D

[Sonnybob]

Tryin to find another trailer after the last attempt to meet you guys. But i may go.

[WrenchMonkey]

Rob, i will not be there for 22nd ride but will be going back there on july 11-14... I can show you how to wheel some of those hills then if you like... :thumbup: :eek::D

Sorry, CORE's July Run is still the Main Event at BadLands. Guess my tutorial will have to wait... :D

Tryin to find another trailer after the last attempt to meet you guys. But i may go.

Don't know if your buggy will fit on a UHaul, but you can get one for $50 a day...


Looking like another really good group! See y'all next week!

Robert

[gothodgie]

So who all is planning on going and is anybody going to camp saturday night? I will be camping if anyone else decides too... unless it's to hot...

:beers:

[Coppertop]

I'm not camping.Just wheeling on saturday...

:beers:
Nick

[93 Krawler]

If I can finish grooving my tires and fix my cooler fans, I will go. I should be able to get it done. :sweatin:

[gothodgie]

If I can finish grooving my tires and fix my cooler fans, I will go. I should be able to get it done. :sweatin:

get it together knucklehead... smileypoke

[itbrokeagain]

Its still up in the air. I will be there Sunday if I am able to go

[cincygman]

Going to the car show, have fun wheeling!

[WrenchMonkey]

Its still up in the air. I will be there Sunday if I am able to go

That'd be great, but we're all going Saturday...

:confused:

[93 Krawler]

get it together knucklehead... smileypoke

:p :p :p I got this. :thumbup: See ya'll at the rest stop Saturday.

[itbrokeagain]

That'd be great, but we're all going Saturday...

:confused:

Hmm guess I can't read very well. Thought some were camping and.wheeling Sunday?

[WrenchMonkey]

Some mentioned camping. Guess I assumed they were heading down Friday night.

I dunno...

[Sonnybob]

Took a vacation day today to go get a new gatormade trailer. Hopefully it will last longer than the last one that got hit. 100 miles. Lol.
I got a new orbital valve to replace an im ready. Im very much a noob to the area (from moab) so i'd love to meet up with you guys somewhere an tag along if yall dont mind. Also may camp so ill bring plenty of beverages for everyone. Im the new guy right? My turn to buy. Lol. Im 20 miles north of lexington off 27. Thanks

[tjjeepjeep]

Im the new guy right? My turn to buy. Lol.

you will fit in just fine with this crowd. :hugegrin: :beers:

[Coppertop]

you will fit in just fine with this crowd. :hugegrin: :beers:

For sure,a newbie who buys...Heck yeah.

:beers:
Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

Heck yeah, we need more friends like that!

So are you guys going down tonight-tomorrow, or Saturday-Sunday?

[Coppertop]

I'll see ya at the rest area in the mourning.

Nick

[beer_goggles_009]

Robert,

I am going down Saturday morning. Never been to DTOR, so I'm planning on meeting you at the rest stop Saturday at 8:00. I will be heading home saturday night.

Jim

[BlackCJ]

I'll meet you at the rest stop tomorrow morning.

Are we meeting on the car side again?

[no mods]

Gonna be a close call for me.. Waiting on parts. I about 70% sure I can get all my stuff installed by tom am. Anyone wanna help ?

[gothodgie]

So are you guys going down tonight-tomorrow, or Saturday-Sunday?

I was thinking about camping saturday night and just heading home early on Sunday... If there is some interesst in wheeling a little while on Sunday i could probably be talked into it... :D

[Coppertop]

I'll meet you at the rest stop tomorrow morning.

Are we meeting on the car side again?

Car side works for me....How was the trip??Get the bug home?

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

Gonna be a close call for me.. Waiting on parts. I about 70% sure I can get all my stuff installed by tom am. Anyone wanna help ?

Wish I could, but I'm at work wil eleven.. What are you trying to get done?

Car side works for me...

Yeah, car side. The truck side is usually packed.


Last call:

Park opens at nine. Those that want to convoy, we'll meet at the Union KY reststop (MM177) about 8.

And again, for those driving separately, don't try to go through Carrollton. KY511 says Rt 36 is still closed just west of town due to construction on the bridge over Locust Creek.

Take I-71 down to 421, Exit 34. Back up to 42 and 3176.

See y'all in the morning!

:beers:

Robert

[xj joey]

Take some pictures for those of us that are to lazy to fix their heeps and won't be able to make it.

[WrenchMonkey]

Funny you shuld mention that... I changed the solenoids on my winch two weeks ago. Finally remembered to check that it works, today, right before loading it onto the trailer!

:rolleyes:

[Coppertop]

Jeep is loaded.Weather looks awesome....Think I'll leave the doors and side glass at home.:D

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Jeep is loaded.Weather looks awesome....Think I'll leave the doors and side glass at home.:D

Nick

Yep, gonna be hot and dry. I left my doors in the garage. I'll be there at 8.

[WrenchMonkey]

Hell, my doors have been in storage since we beat the crap out of em in Harlan...

[comanchedude]

Had good time today , trails were quite good.. and great group of wheelers.

[WrenchMonkey]

Hey, at least I limped it back to the trailer under its own power this time...

[93 Krawler]

Hey, at least I limped it back to the trailer under its own power this time...
I ended up 3 wheeling it after you left. Twisted the ears off the front inner axle shaft. :eek:

[Coppertop]

Had a great time. With no doors and side glass,Me and the jeep got a shower(Scattered Rain Shower) going through Cincy on the way home.

Damn shame,it wasn't enough to wash all the mud off...:D
Nick

[93 Krawler]

Had a great time. With no doors and side glass,Me and the jeep got a shower(Scattered Rain Shower) going through Cincy on the way home.

Damn shame,it wasn't enough to wash all the mud off...:D
Nick

Should have seen me trying to reach across the van and roll up the window when it started pouring... :eek: Power windows should be standard on any vehicle. Especially one that wide.

[Sonnybob]

Sorry guys had a death an had to stAy closeby. But got another trailer an a bigass cooler!! Nxt time.

[Coppertop]

Should have seen me trying to reach across the van and roll up the window when it started pouring... :eek: Power windows should be standard on any vehicle. Especially one that wide.

Bet you was at full stretch....:D How'd the steep hill decline go?

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

I ended up 3 wheeling it after you left. Twisted the ears off the front inner axle shaft. :eek:

See? A guy can break anything if he tries hard enough! :D

[Coppertop]

See? A guy can break anything if he tries hard enough! :D

It was a good climb,with the hammer down.

Nick

[93 Krawler]

Bet you was at full stretch....:D How'd the steep hill decline go?

Nick
Yep. The people behind me probably thought I was drunk. That hill was no problem. It was definetly harder to get up it.

See? A guy can break anything if he tries hard enough! :D
That's right... I had the tires spinning pretty fast to make it up this one spot on the hill when I got traction and heard a pop. At least I made it up. :thumbup:

[WrenchMonkey]

Outstanding! What hill?

[itbrokeagain]

Well....... Next time. I thought it was a weekend thing

[93 Krawler]

Outstanding! What hill?

The giant hill getting in the place. I barely made it up, so I was worried about the 17,000 lbs pushing me down... :sweatin:

[93 Krawler]

See? A guy can break anything if he tries hard enough! :D

I also broke the rear TC mount I made last year. :eek:

6811

[93 Krawler]

Took my axles out Thursday and replaced them with 4340 ones. I was amazed the other ear was still intact after the beating I gave it. I guess the factory inners had about enough abuse.

6823

[Coppertop]

Good to hear your making progress....:thumbup:

I found my tick.

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

The giant hill getting in the place. I barely made it up, so I was worried about the 17,000 lbs pushing me down... :sweatin:

Ha! No, I meant what hill did you pop your shaft...


I know Nick NoMods posted a few pics on facebook (Thanks Nick!)

Did anyone else get any?

[93 Krawler]

Ha! No, I meant what hill did you pop your shaft...


I know Nick NoMods posted a few pics on facebook (Thanks Nick!)

Did anyone else get any?

It was just a little wash out next to a tree. It was slick as snot...