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WrenchMonkey · 09-11-2009, 02:06 AM

<Edit> Rescheduled for 10-3...

I thought Nick was going to post up, but since he hasn't, I guess I will.

(B'sides, I've been recently criticized for insufficient chattification...)

Anyhoo, we're planning a nice casual run to the Critter-den, if anybody'd like to join us!

Robert

(For reference, the fun we had back in April: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21F0ncytAG4 )

HumminNBoatin · 09-11-2009, 10:06 AM

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough?

jmb8813 · 09-11-2009, 10:54 AM

im in

WrenchMonkey · 09-11-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumminNBoatin

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park?

Well, you're more than welcome to try!

When we were first there in March, the trails were really tight. They've opened up a lot since then, but I think it'd still be quite a challenge to get an H2 through there.

I'd love to see it, though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb8813

im in

Sweet!

Bring that fancy new winch!

Robert

Coppertop · 09-11-2009, 03:40 PM

I'm in... Can't wait to try out my new snorkel in the creek.

Nick

tjjeepjeep · 09-11-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coppertop

Can't wait to try out my new snorkel in the creek.

Well that sounds like a photo opp...

94Dodge Truggy · 09-11-2009, 04:22 PM

Why not go with us to WV

that weekend you CORE members? Sceered?

Coppertop · 09-11-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

Well that sounds like a photo opp...

We can only hope..Think I'll wear my swimming trunks under my camos.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

Why not go with us to WV

that weekend you CORE members? Sceered?

Wish I could join you guys. But ,the wheeling funds are low for this month.

Nick

Flxratd · 09-11-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumminNBoatin

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough?

you know eric if you go this time the next time the trails will be wider

boomhauer · 09-11-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HumminNBoatin

Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough?

if you are going to wheel a hummer you are gonna have to kiss a few trees and rocks sooner or later!!!

HumminNBoatin · 09-11-2009, 11:09 PM

My rock tubes know all about kissing trees and rocks. But I really don't like them kissing my body panels lol. Anyway I will be dying to get it offroad ASAP and try out my new front locker that I started the install on tonight. However Rubberduck4x4 may have my truck on that date to be building a prototype over the hood H1 type brush guard for th H2. So I will do my best to make it.

jmb8813 · 09-15-2009, 09:32 AM

NICK.....if you still have them d35 shafts w/ the clips bring them and ill take them off your hands....THANKS

Coppertop · 09-15-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb8813

NICK.....if you still have them d35 shafts w/ the clips bring them and ill take them off your hands....THANKS

PM Sent

Coppertop · 09-18-2009, 10:57 PM

Got the rest of my parts today.. So a long day(sunday) in the garage and I'll be ready to wheel!!

Nick

WrenchMonkey · 09-19-2009, 02:04 AM

The winch is mounted, should be wired and operational by showtime...

Pics to follow. (I'm pretty proud of it...)

Robert

Coppertop · 09-19-2009, 09:32 AM

Sweet! Can't wait to see it...

Nick

WrenchMonkey · 09-19-2009, 01:00 PM

For the time being, I skipped the sideplates I showed you I was thinking about, and just used the mounts I already had.

It's not quite done yet... The angled faceplate is just mocked up with cardboard, and I still plan to modify my old grill guard to fit.

And I think I'm going to separate the remote plug from the solenoid pack, so I can stuff the solenoids under the hood. The owners manual says that if you submerge the sol-pack, you need to replace it, for a cool $311.

I can't imagine they're really that delicate, but I would like to keep it dry.

And since I'll have to rewire everyting to make it work, I'll eventually tap into it for an in-cab controller...

More pics here:

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...chmount%20909/

See ya!

jmb8813 · 09-19-2009, 01:22 PM

i got my winch on last night also

Coppertop · 09-19-2009, 10:42 PM

Looks good Robert.Looking forward seeing yours and Jamie's...

Looks like you still have a good approach angle.

Nick

WrenchMonkey · 09-20-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coppertop

Looks good Robert.Looking forward seeing yours and Jamie's...

Looks like you still have a good approach angle.

Nick

That's what I was going for. The winch is right up against the crossmember. The only way to get the angle better would be to move the winch up about 4", to clear the crossmember, then you could push it back about 2", right up against the radiator. But then you'd be completely blocking it.

Or, I guess you could just throw the thing in the back, out of the way, and just whip it out when you need it!

See ya

WrenchMonkey · 09-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmb8813

i got my winch on last night also

Oh, you can't just throw that out there without pics!

Robert

Coppertop · 09-20-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Or, I guess you could just throw the thing in the back, out of the way, and just whip it out when you need it!

See ya

Dang wish I thought of that.

Mine is ready to wheel.. Wait till you see the carnage on the rear.( Harlan Rocks) I used flat washers to angle the rear bumper down for now . The hatch now closes without catching. I'm gunna have to do some rear crossmember reinforcement. (Winter Project)

Nick

Coppertop · 09-23-2009, 07:11 PM

Just watched the weather forecast for saturday 70% chance of rain..:mad:

Well they have been wrong before.

Nick

WrenchMonkey · 09-24-2009, 01:06 AM

Yeah, I feel awful...

You guys were going to go last week, and it was beautiful, and rescheduled for me...

Sorry!

Robert

WrenchMonkey · 09-24-2009, 02:33 AM

For what it's worth, Sunday looks a lot better -- 10% instead of 70.

Would that work for you two?

Robert

09-11-2009, 02:06 AM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	491 on 9-26... <Edit> Rescheduled for 10-3... I thought Nick was going to post up, but since he hasn't, I guess I will. (B'sides, I've been recently criticized for insufficient chattification...) Anyhoo, we're planning a nice casual run to the Critter-den, if anybody'd like to join us! Robert (For reference, the fun we had back in April: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21F0ncytAG4 ) __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger Last edited by WrenchMonkey; 09-25-2009 at 11:39 AM.

09-11-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
HumminNBoatin Like Nothing Else Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 109	Hmmmm How HUMMER friendly is this park? I have been told its very similar to Haspin and better for ATV's. I am not really Too concerned about terrain but more so is it all mudholes and are the trails wide enough? __________________ The Hummer Club Inc. Director - Events Planning/Ambassador Program Eric@TheHummerClubInc.com www.thehummerclubinc.com

09-11-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	I'm in... Can't wait to try out my new snorkel in the creek. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

09-11-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Why not go with us to WV that weekend you CORE members? Sceered? __________________

09-11-2009, 11:09 PM	#11
HumminNBoatin Like Nothing Else Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 109	My rock tubes know all about kissing trees and rocks. But I really don't like them kissing my body panels lol. Anyway I will be dying to get it offroad ASAP and try out my new front locker that I started the install on tonight. However Rubberduck4x4 may have my truck on that date to be building a prototype over the hood H1 type brush guard for th H2. So I will do my best to make it. __________________ The Hummer Club Inc. Director - Events Planning/Ambassador Program Eric@TheHummerClubInc.com www.thehummerclubinc.com

09-11-2009, 10:54 AM	#3
jmb8813 01 jeep tj Join Date: May 2009 Location: the city that offers nothing Posts: 153	im in

09-15-2009, 09:32 AM	#12
jmb8813 01 jeep tj Join Date: May 2009 Location: the city that offers nothing Posts: 153	NICK.....if you still have them d35 shafts w/ the clips bring them and ill take them off your hands....THANKS

09-18-2009, 10:57 PM	#14
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Got the rest of my parts today.. So a long day(sunday) in the garage and I'll be ready to wheel!! Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

09-19-2009, 02:04 AM	#15
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	The winch is mounted, should be wired and operational by showtime... Pics to follow. (I'm pretty proud of it...) Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

09-19-2009, 09:32 AM	#16
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Sweet! Can't wait to see it... Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

09-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#17
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	For the time being, I skipped the sideplates I showed you I was thinking about, and just used the mounts I already had. It's not quite done yet... The angled faceplate is just mocked up with cardboard, and I still plan to modify my old grill guard to fit. And I think I'm going to separate the remote plug from the solenoid pack, so I can stuff the solenoids under the hood. The owners manual says that if you submerge the sol-pack, you need to replace it, for a cool $311. I can't imagine they're really that delicate, but I would like to keep it dry. And since I'll have to rewire everyting to make it work, I'll eventually tap into it for an in-cab controller... More pics here: http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/b...chmount%20909/ See ya! __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

09-19-2009, 01:22 PM	#18
jmb8813 01 jeep tj Join Date: May 2009 Location: the city that offers nothing Posts: 153	i got my winch on last night also

09-19-2009, 10:42 PM	#19
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Looks good Robert.Looking forward seeing yours and Jamie's... Looks like you still have a good approach angle. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

09-23-2009, 07:11 PM	#23
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Just watched the weather forecast for saturday 70% chance of rain..:mad: Well they have been wrong before. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille ..

09-24-2009, 01:06 AM	#24
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Yeah, I feel awful... You guys were going to go last week, and it was beautiful, and rescheduled for me... Sorry! Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

09-24-2009, 02:33 AM	#25
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	For what it's worth, Sunday looks a lot better -- 10% instead of 70. Would that work for you two? Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger