491 on 10-3!

[WrenchMonkey]

After what feels like 40 days and 40 nights of rain, we decided to move our 491 trip back a week.

The early roster is Nick, Jamie, Ryan from TORC and me.

The more the merrier!

Robert

[Coppertop]

Yep I'm in...I think we made the right decision. Now bring on the nice dry weather for next saturday...

Nick

[jmb8813]

the older guys are scared of the mud

[Coppertop]

You know what mudd means spelled backwards???:D

It was a muddy mess last trip.. Got the video to prove it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGP0snt-nQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCJN_xFx0oY

Course certain wheelers with brand new winches may want to go muddin'..:D

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

You know what mudd means spelled backwards???:D

Okay, it's probably because I'm thoroughly lit, but that just struck me as funny as hell...

See ya!

[carwash]

you guys are pussies. the only thing 491 has to offer is mud... therefore rain makes 491 "better"... go wheel you fags.

[Coppertop]

Theres a big difference in wheeling and muddin'.... I'm for wheeling in the mudd and in all weather conditions.

I don't like Muddin'.... It's not fun to me. You spend more time winching and hours of cleaning the mudd off the jeep. ( Last time I had 6 hours of cleaning)

Thats not to say I never go muddin' Just not today.:evilgrin:

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

Huh, I guess I'm just the opposite.

I didn't mind the mud. We've done it sloppy as hell, and had a blast.

I just didn't want to wheel/winch/recover in the rain.

I'd rather wheel in the snow than the rain...

Robert

[tjjeepjeep]

the older guys are scared of the mud

still laughing....

[jmb8813]

you guys are pussies. the only thing 491 has to offer is mud... therefore rain makes 491 "better"... go wheel you fags.

no chit.....

[WrenchMonkey]

The more the merrier!

Ahh, scratch that! You guys can all pucker my pickle.

We mudophobic, rain-hatin' old fogies'll wheel by ourselves!

:D :D :D

Robert

[Coppertop]

It's been a good day..
Changed a gas tank in a car.
Made some mudflaps for the jeep.(Go ahead I know what your thinking)
Cleaned up the garage.
Cut the grass.

Now I'm kicking back with a margarita..

Oh Yeah,almost forgot my jeep looks pretty clean right now.....:D :D

Nick

[KargoMaster]

I'd rather wheel in the snow than the rain...


Completely agree, snow wheeling is awesome...

And if you have heat it's even better...


Man I miss wheeling.

[jmb8813]

we still on and meeting at the rest stop?

[WrenchMonkey]

we still on and meeting at the rest stop?


Nick n I will be there about 8:30, with our walker and hoveround.

Be sure to bring your booster seat. :D

Robert

[Flxratd]

Nick n I will be there about 8:30, with our walker and hoveround.

Be sure to bring your booster seat. :D

Robert

thats funny you mud maniacs

do you use soccer balls instead of tennis balls on the walker legs for better floatation just curious

[94Dodge Truggy]

Will it be drier than last weekend down there? :rolleyes:

[jmb8813]

ill have to put my coat on the puddles so they can drive over them

[Coppertop]

Heard chicks dig muddy jeeps. ;)

Bring on the mudd!! :D

See ya at the rest area at 8:30am..

Nick

[94Dodge Truggy]

Good luck and be careful! Lets get a report at the meeting.

[comanchedude]

the only thing 491 has to offer is mud... therefore rain makes 491 "better"....

True so True the place is weak and boring... Haspin next time Rob

[Coppertop]

The rig is loaded .

Should be a muddy good time and worth a mention at the meeting...
Based on the temperature you all won't see my swimming shorty-shorts. :D

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

Had a blast!

Just enough mud to keep it interesting, and just enough carnage to show we were there.

Helluva weekend!

Robert

[Coppertop]

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/491OCT09015.jpg

Da Rockies got muddy..:D

It was a blast guys .. Thanks for the bail out on the mud hole that swallowed me...

It took three winches to get me out . Mine to pull me forward,Robert's to pull me side ways away from the swamp, and Ryan's to pull me out... Jamie's was on stand by...

Awesome time at the 491:evilgrin:

Nick

[NKYJEEPSTER]

Good thing only your boots got muddy.:beers:

[kb9qdi]

Looks like a fun time. I'm trying out the TJ next weekend at Haspin. It's getting the 8.8, 4:88's and Aussie's front and rear in it this week.

I can't wait to try out the new goodies :D

[Coppertop]

Looks like a fun time. I'm trying out the TJ next weekend at Haspin. It's getting the 8.8, 4:88's and Aussie's front and rear in it this week.

I can't wait to try out the new goodies :D

Nice set-up... what size tire???

Mike, thanks for posting them pics. The mud hole from hell looks way better in the pics...
You know like maybe a jeep can cross it...:D

Pics and vids to come.

Nick

[kb9qdi]

Nice set-up... what size tire???

Mike, thanks for posting them pics. The mud hole from hell looks way better in the pics...
You know like maybe a jeep can cross it...:D

Pics and vids to come.

Nick

33's for now. It will be a tad steep but I do have a 6 speed to help with that. My 33's are going to a good friend in a month or so (when he's wife lets him buy them from me :D ) then the 35" KM2's will go on with a tad more lift.

[jmb8813]

when you get the 35s are you getting a lift also?

[WrenchMonkey]

...the 35" KM2's will go on with a tad more lift.

when you get the 35s are you getting a lift also?

You better work on your reading comprehension, or you're never gonna get out of junior high!

:D

Robert

[kb9qdi]

You better work on your reading comprehension, or you're never gonna get out of junior high!

:D

Robert

:D My TJ clears 35's now but I will be swapping in larger coils when I swap in the 35's for good.

[jmb8813]

lol my bad

[NKYJEEPSTER]

Who know I guess the XJ just wasn't meant to go into a hole like that, when I get my clutch put in, we'll see if the YJ can do it.

[Coppertop]

33's for now. then the 35" KM2's will go on with a tad more lift.

Nice set-up.. Thats a nice tire.

Who know I guess the XJ just wasn't meant to go into a hole like that, when I get my clutch put in, we'll see if the YJ can do it.

I did put some good ruts in to follow...:D

Nick

[jmb8813]

nick post up the pics you got

[Coppertop]

No problem..

The vid.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR64pPKhQWw

The pics.. http://s529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/491%20oct%2009/?albumview=slideshow

Nick

[kb9qdi]

Nice set-up.. Thats a nice tire.



I did put some good ruts in to follow...:D

Nick

Thanks. If all goes well I'm heading to Haspin Sunday morning to try it all out. If anyone wants to roll with me let me know :beers:

[chris_dishmon]

i wouldn't mind taggin' along in the next trip but open diffs and 31" some-terrains aren't helping me any. :rolleyes:

[WrenchMonkey]

Long as you've got something solid front and rear to throw a tow strap on, you're more than welcome!

:beers:

Robert

[jmb8813]

we should plan another trip soon

[kb9qdi]

Haspin in the morning. There's 4 in our group so far. Will be there 10:15 ish and wheel till?? Channel 12 if anyone wants to meet up. Leaving Harrison Biggs at 9:30.

[Ryan91]

i wouldn't mind taggin' along in the next trip but open diffs and 31" some-terrains aren't helping me any. :rolleyes:


That is exactly the way I was running and even went up a hill or two that Nick (coppertop) bypasses. lol. 491 was great on 31s and open diffs. Except for the one mud pit. lol

[Drivermod]

Diggin' the flat black Robert.:beers:

Now that racing season is over, maybe I can get out to the trails with you guys again.

[jmb8813]

Diggin' the flat black Robert.:beers:

Now that racing season is over, maybe I can get out to the trails with you guys again.

what do you have?

[WrenchMonkey]

Diggin' the flat black Robert.:beers:

Thanks, I've decided I really like it, too.

Tomorrow morning I'ma start on the wheels, I finally decided on a dark metallic grey.

I like the color so much I think I'm gonna do the wheels on the tow rig and trailer to match.

Robert

[Coppertop]

That is exactly the way I was running and even went up a hill or two that Nick (coppertop) bypasses. lol. 491 was great on 31s and open diffs. Except for the one mud pit. lol

Really!!! I've been to 491 several times. Can't recall anytime I've bypassed a hill or two..Wished I woulda bypassed the mudd hole from hell that eat me.:D

I finally decided on a dark metallic grey.

I like the color so much I think I'm gonna do the wheels on the tow rig and trailer to match.

Robert

I like the color choice.. Can't wait to see it.

Please tell me,after you get it all pretty.
Your not gunna turn into a mall crawler.:D

Nick

[tjjeepjeep]

Please tell me,after you get it all pretty.
Your not gunna turn into a mall crawler.:D

Ah man, competition for curbs...Macy's is getting so crowded....:D

[WrenchMonkey]

Really!!! I've been to 491 several times. Can't recall anytime I've bypassed a hill or two...

I think he was pokin' fun, when you went down the creekbed and we all sorta ditched you and went up the next hill instead... Sorry!


I like the color choice.. Can't wait to see it.

Please tell me,after you get it all pretty.
Your not gunna turn into a mall crawler.:D

Nick

I got the rears done this morning. It's a LOT darker than I expected. At first glance it looks like really glossy black, and I'm sure that's how it'll look in pics.

But it catches the light really nice, and kinda looks like the mirrored glass in the side windows.

I've decided I like it a lot.

I'll try to get pics tomorrow, when I do the fronts, but like I say, it'll probably just look black.

Robert

(And a mall crawler? Really? You have seen my rig right?!? :D)

[Ryan91]

I think he was pokin' fun, when you went down the creekbed and we all sorta ditched you and went up the next hill instead... Sorry!


Robert ya hit the nail on the head there.

[Coppertop]

It's all good...:) I was just joining in on the fun..

Figured that was the hill in question.For the record ,I wheeled back up the creek and climbed the hill. I remember it well because, I just about got sideways sliding down into the creek.

No worries bout the mall crawler.. Till I see ya cruisin' a Macy's . :D

Nick

[Drivermod]

what do you have?

To wheel or race?

98 TJ on 35's blah blah blah...

I don't race my own car anymore (Jeep's more fun with the family) but I crew chief for a couple guys who drag race in the NMRA (National Mustang Racers Association). We travel all over the eastern half of the US about once a month. It's a good time but uses up alot of it.

[Coppertop]

what do you have?

To wheel or race?

98 TJ on 35's blah blah blah...

Hey lan, How ya been???

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/491%20offroad%204-09/81500010.jpg

Nick

[Drivermod]

That looks familiar:cool: Thanks Nick, I've been good. It now has a Superwinch EPI9000 mounted on the front and an Aussie locker in the Dana 30. Dying to get out again. Probably wont have a chance till Thanksgiving weekend. Might be able to sneak in a trip to 491 before then if anyone else is going.

[Coppertop]

Nice mods... I should be ready to wheel mid nov. I trashed a wheel last weekend on the way back from Badlands. The dang thing is back ordered .

Thanksgiving weekend wheeling sounds good too...:D

Nick