Big Rock wheeling labor day weekend

[Coppertop]

Heading to Big Rock on saturday sept 4th ....Wanna climb some of those killer hills..

Hope ya can make it:)

Nick

[comanchedude]

sounds good

[WrenchMonkey]

Looks lke the wheels fell of my run on the 11th.

Assume you won't mind if I join you on the 4th?

See ya!

[tjjeepjeep]

FYI Looks like after the holiday weekend, they move to a 7pm close

[WrenchMonkey]

Yeah, I saw something about the "summer hours" running through laborday, but not exactly what that meant.

Thanks!

Robert

[comanchedude]

Glad you can make it Robert. so far we should have 5 jeeps going

[Coppertop]

Glad you can join us on the 4th, Robert... To be honest ,I was worried about me wheeling two back to back Big Rock weekends.Then heading to Harlan for four days.Heck,now I should have no problem finishing my roll cage in time for the Harlan trip.

Lisa ,thanks for the FYI

Nick

[Flxratd]

is this a jeep only run or are you willing to drag a somewhat stock suzuki around if needed

[BigRock]

We had a dozer working last weekend, and he reworked the entire right side trail (along the creek), and Sleepy Hollow!
We will also have our newly redesigned T-shirts and new stickers. The weather looks to be PERFECT!

[WrenchMonkey]

is this a jeep only run or are you willing to drag a somewhat stock suzuki around if needed

Hey, you know our rules: Anything with a tow hook!

Hope to see ya!

:beers:

Robert

[94Dodge Truggy]

can i come too? :(

[tjjeepjeep]

can i come too? :(

Believe there is a no smurfs policy....:D

[94Dodge Truggy]

Believe there is a no smurfs policy....:D

Please :(

[tjjeepjeep]

Please :(

Maybe if you're bringing Cheezits

[WrenchMonkey]

Mmm, Cheezits.

Robert

[began]

I might be in to go too...if you dont mind a JK tagging along....ill avoind the mud this time lol

[WrenchMonkey]

I might be in to go too...if you dont mind a JK tagging along....ill avoind the mud this time lol

Okay, but you either have to hook up your own tow straps, or bring Scott a belt...

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/forum/showpost.php?p=38044&postcount=3

Robert

[began]

deal.....ewwwwwww

[Flxratd]

Okay, but you either have to hook up your own tow straps, or bring Scott a belt...

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/forum/showpost.php?p=38044&postcount=3

Robert

you have that as your screen saver dont you :D that sure is a mighty fine smile that guy has :eek:

[Coppertop]

Everyone is welcomed....Robert said it best bout havin' a tow hook.Guess I'm bringing extra money for a tee shirt and stricker.

Cheezits are optional.:D

Nick

[Flxratd]

i went back and reread but did not see a time that everyone is arriving. they open at 9 correct and would that be the time ???

[WrenchMonkey]

Yep, we shoot for opening at nine. I'm usually early, but somebody's usually late, so we hit the trails when we hit the trails, and not a moment sooner. :D

Nick, I did manage to get the GPS fired up tonight, so I'll have it Satiddy.

Will anybody recognize "Widowmaker" when and if they see it?

Robert

[94Dodge Truggy]

I know how to get to widowmaker and widowmaker 2. u running them?

[tjjeepjeep]

Guess I'm bringing extra money for a tee shirt and stricker.

Their special is a Tshirt and two of their new stickers (two different styles) for $20...sharing from Facebook post.

[WrenchMonkey]

I know how to get to widowmaker and widowmaker 2.

Cool.

u running them?

I have no idea. I'd sure like to see em, and get them logged on the gps.

But I definitely want to see them before I make any predictions!

:beers:

Robert

[94Dodge Truggy]

Theres alot of metal and plastic pieces at the bottom of both widowmaker and widowmaker 2. I conquered it in the rain with a YFZ450 yamaha and truggy but my jeep would make the name live up to its self.

[Coppertop]

Nick, I did manage to get the GPS fired up tonight, so I'll have it Satiddy.
Robert

Sweet,Maybe I'll have time to get mine figured out.:confused:

I know how to get to widowmaker and widowmaker 2. u running them?

Excellant,can't wait to check them out...I agree with Robert,gonna have to see it before wheeling it.

Nick

[SixFtUnd]

maybe someday/year i'll beable to make a run with you guys :(

[WrenchMonkey]

maybe someday/year i'll beable to make a run with you guys :(

All you need is a couple of $20 tow hooks; You've even got a big fancy frame to bolt em to!


I've been searching for pics or vids of widowmaker, and finding bupkis.

A few guys claim to have done it on quads and the like, but I guess getting my daily driver up it would be, um, noteworthy? Optimistic? Friggin insane? Or just stupid?

Can't wait to see it...

Robert

[Drivermod]

I'm gonna try to make it but we just had a baby on Tuesday so not sure if I can sneak away. I drove my Jeep up one of the hills at Widowmaker earlier this year. There is a couple different ways up. It was long and steep but fairly smooth. Shouldn't be a problem unless it's wet. There are some really good trails on that side of the park.

[Coppertop]

I'm gonna try to make it but we just had a baby on Tuesday so not sure if I can sneak away.

Congrats on the little one.:beers: Hope you can join us...I wanna climb that hill we walked up.If , I remember where the heck it is...:D


Off to the garage to load up

Nick

[Red Dog]

I'm gonna try to get to the next one day run; gotta work this weekend. Lookin' forward to seeing the pics.:(

[Red Dog]

I totally understand the daily driver thing; i've been kinda chicken, hopefully soon i'll be able to get out there

[Drivermod]

Congrats on the little one.:beers: Hope you can join us...I wanna climb that hill we walked up.If , I remember where the heck it is...:D


Off to the garage to load up

Nick

Thanks. I'm out. Little one is back in the hospital. Nothing major. Just needs a dosage of UV light. If you stay along the left side of the big creek we played in you will eventually come to that hill. It's past where the Tacoma broke. Have fun. Catch ya next time.

[began]

red dog....dont stress i take my daily driver out all the time...same as yours...JKs and beast

[D4mm1t]

Heading to Big Rock on saturday sept 4th ....Wanna climb some of those killer hills..

Hope ya can make it:)

Nick

I'll be there @ or about 9am and dragging those 4 up country ZJ springs with me U wanted.

Prolly not gonna hit anything hard, will be following the stockers most of the time as usual.

[Coppertop]

I totally understand the daily driver thing; i've been kinda chicken, hopefully soon i'll be able to get out there

red dog....dont stress i take my daily driver out all the time...same as yours...JKs and beast

You all bring up a great point....Most wheelers start with their daily driver.The only way to get experiece, is to get out there and do it..I've stressed out, and at the same time learned more from extreme wheelers and their well built riggs.So, just join in.I promise, we will show you a good time....

Ian ,thanks for the info.

See everyone around 9:00am

Nick

[Coppertop]

I'll be there @ or about 9am and dragging those 4 up country ZJ springs with me U want

Hey Jerry,Will forty dollar buy'em??

Can't wait to see them on the wife's ZJ

Nick

[D4mm1t]

Sure can...

[D4mm1t]

Hey Jerry,Will forty dollar buy'em??

Can't wait to see them on the wife's ZJ

Nick

They will only give U like 1" of lift from what I have read, I have before pics of the ZJ if U wanna see it first, send me a PM with your email address in it and I'll send all the pics of it in stock form that I have.

[Coppertop]

They will only give U like 1" of lift from what I have read, I have before pics of the ZJ if U wanna see it first, send me a PM with your email address in it and I'll send all the pics of it in stock form that I have.

Perfect..Anything more, she'll want bigger tires...:p

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

GREAT time today, guys!

Thanks for coming out!

:beers:
Robert

[comanchedude]

The wife and I had a blast at big rock today everyone was a lot of fun . thanks for the great time

[BigRock]

Good to see all of you C.O.R.E folks out today. What a perfect day!

[Coppertop]

Freakin' awesome wheeling...It was a struggle to keep up with Scott's stock sami. ;) My eye seems to be getting better,just a little double vison.One eye wheeling is a first for me.:D My front locker is history,when I turn right it sounds like someone is hitting it with a big az hammer.I'm blamming it on the Widowmaker climb.

Ian, we spanked that hill we walked up.Even gave it a name(BYPASS)

Pics and vids to follow

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

WrenchMonkey's Wisdom of the Day:

It's hard to tell how deep mud is, just by looking at it...


:rolleyes:

Robert

[WrenchMonkey]

So the NAXJA guys showed up first:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR01.jpg

By the time we got all the doors off and stacked on my trailer, it looked like a flea market...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR02.jpg

Headed down the trail
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR03.jpg

With the CORE hangers-on :D
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR04.jpg

Until... Trouble!
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR05.jpg

So we all got out to watch...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR06.jpg

As Nick got to work clearing the way and saving the day:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR07.jpg

And we were off again.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR08.jpg

By the way, look at the damn sexy XJ...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR09.jpg

Jerry nosing down the waterfall:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR10.jpg

And El Presidente following:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR11.jpg

Then heading back up the other side, CattyChick in tow.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR12.jpg

With a hulking blue Yota hot on his heels.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR13.jpg

Meanwhile, the NAXJA guys were busy breaking stuff...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR14.jpg

[WrenchMonkey]

Here I'm missing a bunch of pics. I buried mine up to the rockers, trying to help some kid on a quad. Nick busted a D30 shaft, too, so we took turns running up and down "Jeep Hill" while he changed it.

We finally made our way back to the gnarley creekbed/hillclimb that Nick has dubbed "Bypass." It was rough enough that I didn't get a chance for any pics, til this group shot of the ones who made it:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR15.jpg

Coming back down was gutentite, especially for Tom's MJ
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR16.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR17.jpg

Shameless poser flex shot while I waited my turn:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR18.jpg

[WrenchMonkey]

Then back into the creek, where we promptly put Nick back to work.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR19.jpg

And finally up to the lookout, for another pretty poser shot...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR20.jpg
Before the neighborhood went straight to hell...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb201/rmhull/BR100904/BR21.jpg

Yes, I think Scott is picking his nose.

:beers:
Robert

[Mudstud]

Had a great time at Big Rock yesterday. Trails were great. WidowMaker, well , that was something else. My knees shook for an hour. Thanks All!

[Coppertop]

WrenchMonkey's Wisdom of the Day:

It's hard to tell how deep mud is, just by looking at it...


:rolleyes:

Robert

I see what you mean.:D

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Big%20Rock%20sept%202010/BigRock9-4-10004.jpg

The top of Widowmaker,way steeper than it looks .

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Big%20Rock%20sept%202010/BigRock9-4-10053.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Big%20Rock%20sept%202010/BigRock9-4-10052.jpg

The rest of my pics.. http://s529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Big%20Rock%20sept%202010/

Nick

[D4mm1t]

Thanx Comanchedude for saving my ass on the way home, would not have made it the rest of the way without your help..!! Hope U made it home on time..

Sorry I stole your bottle jack Robert (or tried too), if it wasn't for my 2nd blowout I'd prolly still have it..

I had no fluid left in my X-fer case, may have boiled out from making the viscus coupler angry, not a drop came out when I pulled the drain plug.

Gonna dump the 6 BFGs I have left as I lost all faith in them.

I'm gonna be down for a while, have to find out why my front gears pop too (mostly in reverse), everything looked fine and no metal came out when I changed the gear oil so bearings may be worn or..??

Big Rock kicked my ass hard, I had a blast, definitely in my top 3 places to wheel.. :D

[WrenchMonkey]

Sorry about your tire luck, Jer.

I've split one BFG sidewall in four years of wheeling, and Sams gave me a new KM2 to to replace it. The "2" is supposed to be a lot tougher, I'll get a whole set when I can afford em, tax return maybe.

What happened on the way home? Just the Tcase?


Pulling the stuff off the GPS this morning, it looks like Widowmaker climbs about 175 feet, in less than a hundred yards.

I'm glad I did it, but I still don't think I'll do it again!

Robert

[Drivermod]

I see you guys found the back way into the hill you were talking about Nick. Did you guys go up it as well? I agree with you on Widowmaker Robert. I've been up it but not sure if I'd do it again (I could probably be talked into it ;)). My leg was shaking pretty good when I got to the top (see roll bar cam video http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo140/drivermod/th_2010-05-04223304.jpg (http://s369.photobucket.com/albums/oo140/drivermod/?action=view&current=2010-05-04223304.flv) )

Looks like you guys had fun. Wish I could have made it.

Ian

[Flxratd]

widowmaker was a rush. great day of wheeling and awsome weather. good bunch of people too.

robert if you look close that is actually chatty girl picking my nose :D

[D4mm1t]

Sorry about your tire luck, Jer.

I've split one BFG sidewall in four years of wheeling, and Sams gave me a new KM2 to to replace it. The "2" is supposed to be a lot tougher, I'll get a whole set when I can afford em, tax return maybe.

What happened on the way home? Just the Tcase?


Robert

It's all part of the hobby man, I had allot of fun and that's what matters most, it's not my DD so can set for a while.

My TC was pissed off cuz of different sized tires all around, the VC heated up then locked both diffs at same RPM (all wheel drive sux), had to remove my front DS to get home and I didn't have the proper tools to do it, Tom saved me a long walk home for sure.

I got my BFGs off Craigslist so have no warranty, I only paid like 250 bux for the 4 so was a good deal as they have allot of tread left. I rolled 32" BFG Mud terrains from brand new and not had that problem, still have them in the basement but pretty bald now. I poked a hole in one rolling over a metal fence post but other than that those 32s held up great.

[BigRock]

Great pictures and videos!

[WrenchMonkey]

Damn. We talked about that as you were pulling out of the lot, that you had said you were gonna pull the shaft, and nobody saw you do it.

Oh well, glad you got home okay.

(If something worse hits next time, Nick and Tom have my cell, and I'll drag it home for you if need be. Hell, 513 256 5968, now EVERYBODY's got it. :D)

Robert

[KennyTJ]

Thanx Comanchedude for saving my ass on the way home, would not have made it the rest of the way without your help..!! Hope U made it home on time..

Sorry I stole your bottle jack Robert (or tried too), if it wasn't for my 2nd blowout I'd prolly still have it..

I had no fluid left in my X-fer case, may have boiled out from making the viscus coupler angry, not a drop came out when I pulled the drain plug.

Gonna dump the 6 BFGs I have left as I lost all faith in them.

I'm gonna be down for a while, have to find out why my front gears pop too (mostly in reverse), everything looked fine and no metal came out when I changed the gear oil so bearings may be worn or..??

Big Rock kicked my ass hard, I had a blast, definitely in my top 3 places to wheel.. :D

That is why I won't run a radial "street tire" for offroading! It gets way too expensive to replace $400 in tires all the time! TSL-SX all the way!:beers:

[WrenchMonkey]

robert if you look close that is actually chatty girl picking my nose :D

That's kinda what I thought, but Lisa didn't really strike me as that much of a "Full Service" co-pilot! I'm impressed!

That is why I won't run a radial "street tire" for offroading! It gets way too expensive to replace $400 in tires all the time! TSL-SX all the way!:beers:

I've split one BFG sidewall in four years of wheeling, and Sams gave me a new KM2 to replace it.

:beers:

Robert

[D4mm1t]

TSL-SX all the way!:beers:

Those are damn good tires, I been wanting a set of boggers, if I wasn't so poor I would have gotten then from the get go, now I'll save up to get what I really need and be happy for a couple few years.

[D4mm1t]

Damn. We talked about that as you were pulling out of the lot, that you had said you were gonna pull the shaft, and nobody saw you do it.

Oh well, glad you got home okay.

(If something worse hits next time, Nick and Tom have my cell, and I'll drag it home for you if need be. Hell, 513 256 5968, now EVERYBODY's got it. :D)

Robert

Thanks for the offer man but I hate to put other people out like that, I have to be seconds from death before I ask for help unfortunately.

The guy I do some work for has a car hauler and I may just borrow it for wheeling trips from now on. My rig is all junk and truthfully I've been lucky to get from point A to point B and back since I switched over to that ZJ, the woman that had it before I got it off Ebay knew nothing about preventative maintenance, it was ready for the junkyard way back then.

[Coppertop]

I see you guys found the back way into the hill you were talking about Nick. Did you guys go up it as well?
Ian

Yeah we climbed it first..Just didn't stop for pics..Very cool trail actually gave it a name(BYPASS)

First vid is posted..Ladies and gents heres Widowmaker.

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

Nick

[tjjeepjeep]

Way cool place. Whole lotta great people. Superfantastic day!! Had a great time. Passenger on Widowmaker was crazy...glad I wasn't driving.. Here's a few pics. You can tell time of day by what Pater is in...

[tjjeepjeep]

Few more

2796
Rare time he's not trying to break the sound barrier
2797

2798
Widowmaker - pics do not do it justice
2799

2800
Bob on widowmaker...much to Marylin's dismay
2801

[tjjeepjeep]

Fun ones..
Duke has kittens, if anyone wants one...
2802
Cheezits...go figure
2803
Absolutely beautiful day
2804
George nappin in the sunshine
2805
Serious discussion...
2806
Happy girl...with really muddy shoes (how do I NOT have a pic of those)
2807

[WrenchMonkey]

Smiles and kittens and midmorning snacks,
Sunshine and clouds and afternoon naps!

What's not to love?

Robert

[Coppertop]

Great pics Lisa,you got my good side...:D

Nick

[Coppertop]

Got it apart...

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Big%20Rock%20sept%202010/frontlocker001.jpg

Nothing is broke ,just alot of wear and tear.(Driver Abuse)

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd335/xjwheeling/Big%20Rock%20sept%202010/frontlocker003.jpg

Guess I can't complain...The locker is four or five years old.

Nick

[began]

Here's some pics from Saturday. If you want to see the rest here's the link: http://s137.photobucket.com/albums/q209/wareaglechck/BIg%20Rock%20%20Sept%202010/

We had a blast. Can't wait to go again!!!
~Mandi (the happy girl who lost her shoes)

[jlynch]

Looks like a neat place. I would like to go there someday. Does anyone know why the rules state that your vehicle must be insured and do they enforce this rule?

[WrenchMonkey]

Looks like a neat place. I would like to go there someday. Does anyone know why the rules state that your vehicle must be insured and do they enforce this rule?

The official reason was to satisfy the insurance companies, I think the unspoken goal was to limit the Haspin-style, barn-built jalopies.

If you showed in something really obnoxious, it might draw attention.

But no, he doesn't check for insurance cards.

Robert

[Coppertop]

The rest of my vids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2zgMTVSeLs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoQz91UCHbc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVDjCDDDY2g

I had a great time wheeling with everyone.Hope to do it again.:beers:

Nick

[WrenchMonkey]

I wanna try that ledge again.

I gave up to quick...

Robert

[Coppertop]

I wanna try it too....Wish I would've stayed down in the creek and gave it a shot..Well,theres always next time.

Nick