Rausch Creek Wheeling 8/12/2012

[Matt]

Wondering if any TUJ members are up for wheeling at RC on August 12th. (edited. I thought the 11th was Sunday)

Tim (chevelleman4292) and I are planning on heading there for his bday. Anyone interested?

Wheeling Sunday the 12th:
Matt , (Matt), XK, Comfort Inn
Tim (chevelleman), WK or TJ, Comfort Inn
Sean (Matts friend), YJ, Comfort Inn
Chuck (works with Tim) XK, Comfort Inn
Corey? (Core XK) XK, Meeting Sun AM
Adam (07JeepXK), XK, Camping?
Andrew (06JeepXKHEMI), XK, Camping?
Jake (hoaxci5) XK, Camping?




.... that looks like 6 XK's so far. Might be one of the biggest east coast XK meets in a while :cool:

Edit: Campsite info: http://rauschcreekoffroadpark.org/sis/overnight.php

[Sal-XK]

I'll keep my eye on this just not sure what I'll be up to in August.

[07JeepXK]

I'm planning on attending along with my little brother. He will be rocking the TJ.

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[Matt]

Cool. pretty sure Tim will be in his TJ too. I'm actually driving it today... he's fixing a brake line for me.

[07JeepXK]

Nice. I just had to replace my passenger side rear caliper last night.

[Matt]

My right rear brake line got bashed/kinked when my sway bar link hit it. Needed to make a new bracket and put ~8" new line on. The good news is I wont have to worry about tight brake lines while flexing now! Lol

[Sal-XK]

Is this just a one day ride?

[Matt]

Can easily make it a 2 day ride to make it worth your while...

[Sal-XK]

Can easily make it a 2 day ride to make it worth your while...

One day is cool was just curious.

[Matt]

Tim works Saturday so we usually drive out Saturday evening then wheel all day Sunday.

[07JeepXK]

I'll be making a weekend out of it. Arrive around 4pm on Friday setup camp and leave Sunday around 5pm

[Matt]

Maybe ill do a 2 day trip too..

[Matt]

bump

C'mon Northeast members :cool:

[07JeepXK]

Dont expect a big turn out. I used to go all the time to Rausch Creek and adamag25 was the only member from the forum that was always there and he just recently sold his XK for a Dodge Challener.

[Matt]

Im stubborn :p

[07JeepXK]

Ya I hear you.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im going to try and make this, been wanting to for awhile but not sure about a whole weekend. As of now count me in

[Matt]

Sounds good man! Would love to have ya there.

I'm still iffy about the whole weekend too, it depends on how much QT time i get with my kids that week :p. Regardless, we'll get some good wheeling in!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Looks like a 4-4.5 hr drive for me so not to bad, if everything goes as planned Ill be there

[07JeepXK]

It's about a 4 1/2 hour drive for me to. I think one time I made it in under 4.. Lol

[06blkhemi]

Damn! Ill be at my friends cabin in Mexico NY that weekend!Gotta get mine out before we go for another cold day 14deg.Rausch trip! Damn Matt it was a bit nippy that day!!
Frank..

[Matt]

lol damnit dude i just sent you a PM with the thread in it.

Move the cabin date!

[Matt]

Bump. This is gonna come up fast.

Who are definites?

[Sal-XK]

Bump. This is gonna come up fast.

Who are definites?

Im hoping to make it but who knows what will pop up by then.

[Matt]

c'mon Sal, make this one a priority! https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

[Sal-XK]

c'mon Sal, make this one a priority! https://theultimatejeep.com/notfound.png

I am!

[Matt]

Tim works Saturday so we usually drive out Saturday evening then wheel all day Sunday.

Not sure if anyone caught this... but Sunday is the 12th

[07JeepXK]

So what does that mean???

[Matt]

I put 11th in the title because i screwed up the dates. We're driving up after work on the 11th and wheeling all day Sunday.

Were you planning on wheeling both days?

[07JeepXK]

Oh i see. Cant youu change the title? When we go we usually drive up friday night and wheel the weekend. Im almost positive that my little brother wont be attending due to a recent motorcycle accident. So if there is no one else wheeling saturday id just come up saturday night and wheel sunday.

[Matt]

I dont have the power to change the title like you :p

I think Sal wants to make a weekend out of it if he comes. And 06JeepXKHEMI if he's cruising along with you.

Hope your bro's alright man.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea Im not sure what Im doing exactly, I take it you guys will be camping?

[Matt]

Yea Im not sure what Im doing exactly, I take it you guys will be camping?

Depends on who's coming with me and the weather. We normally split a room at the comfort inn (~$70 split 2-4 ways aint bad).

I haven't re-built my camping gear (used to camp a lot in highschool and dont have my equipment anymore) so id have to sleep in my jeep if we camp.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ok I dont have camping gear either so would probably get a room as well.. Im pretty flexible that weekend, coming down Saturday night might work even better, I can put some work in Saturday AM

[07JeepXK]

I dont have the power to change the title like you :p

I think Sal wants to make a weekend out of it if he comes. And 06JeepXKHEMI if he's cruising along with you.

Hope your bro's alright man.

Thought you did for some reason. Im surprised your not a modorator over here. Well I fixed the date for you. As it gets closer i'll have a better idea if im going to wheel both days or just sunday.

[Matt]

I like being a peon. :)

[hoaxci5]

I'm going to try to make it, but can't commit right now since we still haven't figured out housing..

(Jake)

[Matt]

Ya know they have free camping there if you wanted to pull your camper and stay like that. :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Looks like we may get a good showing for this, looking forward to meeting everyone..

[Matt]

Hell yeah if everyone shows this is looking to be a great gathering. .. likely to have 5+ xk's on the same trip!

[hoaxci5]

Is anyone planning on camping?

Who's bringing the family?

(Just trying to decide how to sell this to the wife :))

[Sal-XK]

Is anyone planning on camping?

Who's bringing the family?

(Just trying to decide how to sell this to the wife :))

My familiy usually don't go with me except my daughter she goes. But if you or anyone else is bringing there family I'll see if mine wants to go.

[Sal-XK]

Never mind my kids are back to school by then so I'll be solo I guess. I'm coming as long as nothing pops up thats unforeseen I got the ok from the boss :)

[Matt]

My kids are still too young.

I'm currently planning on getting a room at the comfort inn but my friend is pushing for camping....

[Sal-XK]

My kids are still too young.

I'm currently planning on getting a room at the comfort inn but my friend is pushing for camping....

If you guys want to camp I'm down with it.

[hoaxci5]

Do they allow fires? Nothing better than sitting around a camp fire drinking beer...

[07JeepXK]

Do they allow fires? Nothing better than sitting around a camp fire drinking beer...

Normally yes you can have fires in the camping area. But if PA is like NY right now they have a ban on fires until October due to lack of rain.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

As I said before Im up for whatever, worst case a sleeping bag in the back of the XK is all good with me, not like its to small!!! No family here for me either so Ill most likely be solo or bring pops along for the ride..

[Sal-XK]

Normally yes you can have fires in the camping area. But if PA is like NY right now they have a ban on fires until October due to lack of rain.

How do you ban fires? National and state forest I get but private property I don't get that one.

[Matt]

Some slightly bad news for me. I have a Monday morning flight for work travel the day after wheeling. (Though I'm keeping my fingers crossed it gets delayed)

Worst case, I'm still wheeling but will have to stay with the guys on the easier trails.

[hoaxci5]

I'm in 99%, just me no wife and kids, so I'll plan to camp (ie sleep in the Jeep it makes me feel like a man :)) Unless no one else is going to join me around the fire.. in which case I'll share a room..

[Matt]

I have a feeling that me and my two friends are going to end up camping. It'll be nice to wake up and already be there! lol

[Sal-XK]

I'll plan on camping then!

[Matt]

Updated the first post.... I'm getting really excited about this trip. Hell if my trip gets delayed I may have to drive out there Friday night if you long-er distance guys are coming for the whole weekend :cool:

[Matt]

Guys, by the end of next week i'll need a final list of everyone who wants to camp. Was just reading the rules and it looks like a "group leader" has to give advanced notice.

Rules/info here: http://rauschcreekoffroadpark.org/sis/overnight.php

[hoaxci5]

I could go either way, show up friday or saturday. Just depends on what everyone else is doing. I would prefer to camp, but again I'll go with what the group is planning.

It will just be me sleeping in the Jeep.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im going as of now, if everyone is camping Ill camp, if not Ill get a room.. As far as what day Im coming down, not really sure probably Saturday and wheel thru Sunday.. This is getting exciting with the turn out!!

[07JeepXK]

Guys, by the end of next week i'll need a final list of everyone who wants to camp. Was just reading the rules and it looks like a "group leader" has to give advanced notice.

Rules/info here: http://rauschcreekoffroadpark.org/sis/overnight.php

We always just gave Lynn a heads up that we were coming, and that we planned on staying there. I'll be camping, there no such thing as a paratrooper staying in a hotel...haha

I edited 06JeepXKHEMI's name in first post

[Matt]

Cool, I've never camped there so wasn't sure what to expect. Do you want to take lead in letting them know we're camping since you've dealt with Lynn in the past?

And yeah.... please let me know if there are errors in the first post; I often try doing 10+ things at the same time and will mess up names or something.

[07JeepXK]

Yeah i sure can. I'll give her a call about a week prior, once we have better numbers and everyone gets a little better idea if they are camping or getting a hotel

[Sal-XK]

as long as there is at least one person camping I'll be camping to keep costs down at least. Some of us paratroopers like comfy beds :p

[hoaxci5]

I'm a solid in for camping.

Next part do I show up Fri or Sat? I don't want to be solo Fri so same thing if anyone else is planning to be there Fri night I will be also, otherwise I'll come up Sat.

[Sal-XK]

I'm a solid in for camping.

Next part do I show up Fri or Sat? I don't want to be solo Fri so same thing if anyone else is planning to be there Fri night I will be also, otherwise I'll come up Sat.

Same for me I have to wait and see if I can I want to come up Friday because its a long drive. I should know more by the end of this week or the beginning of next week. I might just bounce Friday evening if I have to but that means getting in around 0100 Saturday.

[07JeepXK]

I'll be camping for sure. Not paying the extra money for a hotel. And I plan on being there Friday night.

[Sal-XK]

I'll be camping for sure. Not paying the extra money for a hotel. And I plan on being there Friday night.

At some point add some instructions/directions to where your camping to the first post in case we get in real late. A few days prior we might want to swap numbers as well. How's the cell coverage out there?

[07JeepXK]

The camping area isnt all that big and its first come first serve. You will see where the XK is parked so will have no issued finding me. I'll save room for others to setup there tent. I have Verizon and never had a problem getting service. Even on the trails I get full signal.

[Sal-XK]

Ok will do. I have Verizon and never had a problem getting service. Even on the trails I get full signal.

Ok cool! at URE there is almost no signal so when people are showing up late in the dark getting a hold of each other to guide them into camp is difficult. Remember this will be a first visit for some of us and getting there at night won't help. :cool:

[07JeepXK]

Not a problem. I edited my last post too

[Matt]

The hardest part for getting there at night will be seeing the entrance to the park.... but if you pass it, you really can't go that far away without knowing that you missed it.

One you turn in to the driveway, you can't miss the camping area.

You guys better not over-wheel on Saturday; save the good stuff for when we're all there :p

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Is anyone bringing their dogs?!? Im thinking about bringing mine since I always leave him home when Im on trips.. Still thinking Im coming down Saturday, after to work extra hrs to complete my next purchase(s) for the XK!!

[Core XK]

Is anyone bringing their dogs?!? Im thinking about bringing mine since I always leave him home when Im on trips.. Still thinking Im coming down Saturday, after to work extra hrs to complete my next purchase(s) for the XK!!

I will be only 20 minutes away from RC because I will be up my uncles mountain house in Mt. Carmel, PA. I plan to drive over Sunday morning so ill need to know whats a good time to get there since its my first time.

I will have my dog up the mountains with me. I don't mind bringing him but how would they be in the back of the XK while on trails? :P

[Matt]

We like to be on the trails no later than 9. Normally we've hit most of the park by 4 pm depending how quick our group is moving.

Since we'll have a large group, it will really help if everyone has a CB so we can keep check on everyone while we're moving along. If you have to stop or need help, no one will know unless you're able to communicate.

A handheld CB is a cheaper / easy solution.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Matt, any advice on handheld cb's? Ive seen some decent Cobra ones for $100..

[Matt]

I'm running the Midland 75-822 for the best of both worlds. Put on the battery cartridge to use as handheld, or hook up the car adapter for use with a full scale antenna. Well under $100.

[Core XK]

I'm running the Midland 75-822 for the best of both worlds. Put on the battery cartridge to use as handheld, or hook up the car adapter for use with a full scale antenna. Well under $100.

I guess a cell phone won't help? lol I wasn't planning on getting a CB but I will if its not that much $$ (Just bought tires)

[hoaxci5]

If you plan to keep wheeling you will want one eventually. I have one installed in my Jeep and I have a handheld, so I can loan you the handheld for the day if you want to wait on buying one.

[Core XK]

If you plan to keep wheeling you will want one eventually. I have one installed in my Jeep and I have a handheld, so I can loan you the handheld for the day if you want to way on buying one.

I appreciate that and depending on how much I like wheeling that weekend will depend on my list growing larger for mods lol

I don't mind buying a CB w/ maybe a magnatized antenna for now? it would just depend on the cost

I suppose I will look at the CB thread to get an idea of how to work these things as well

[Matt]

Cell phone really doesn't help.... by the time you call someone to tell them what's going on And then they relay to everyone else....

No to mention you can't hear all the other discussion... like the leader saying "hey be careful off this drop" or "there's a big rock in the middle of this puddle I just hit"

[hoaxci5]

Cobra HHROADTRIP 40-Channel CB Radio - $75 from amazon is the handheld that I bought for my wife's van when we drove cross country. Comes with everything you need. Magnetic antenna or short hand held antenna, can run on batteries or 12 volt in the vehicle (without batteries in it even)

Works better than my cheap midland cb with cheap 2' antenna and custom built antenna mount. (I think the mount/antenna are the problem...)

[Core XK]

Cell phone really doesn't help.... by the time you call someone to tell them what's going on And then they relay to everyone else....

No to mention you can't hear all the other discussion... like the leader saying "hey be careful off this drop" or "there's a big rock in the middle of this puddle I just hit"

Yeah that makes a lot of sense actually :P




Cobra HHROADTRIP 40-Channel CB Radio - $75 from amazon is the handheld that I bought for my wife's van when we drove cross country. Comes with everything you need. Magnetic antenna or short hand held antenna, can run on batteries or 12 volt in the vehicle (without batteries in it even)

Works better than my cheap midland cb with cheap 2' antenna and custom built antenna mount. (I think the mount/antenna are the problem...)


I will look into purchasing this CB it seems like a good deal. I have an Amazon credit I could use. Thanks for the info

[Matt]

Hey guys, updated the first post again.

Tim and Sean's wives are coming with up. While both of them enjoy camping, they're not up for "primitive camping" (as RC calls it) which involves no bathroom fascilities, only port-o-pots and no running water. So looks like we're going to get some rooms at the comfort inn.

Also, since it looks like a good bunch of you guys are coming up for the weekend, I'm going to see about leaving here earlier Saturday afternoon and maybe we can meet up for dinner Saturday after you guys are done your first day of wheeling? (If my trip gets delayed, im not ruling out leaving 5-6 AM Sat morning and wheeling with you guys both days..... maybe even drive out Fri night and just sleep in the XK)

[07JeepXK]

Do they know that when were out on the trails there is no place to go to the bathroom besides behind a tree...lol

[Matt]

Oh yeah, they've been wheeling before... that's not a problem.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

So are the guys camping still or are we doing rooms? Im sure my plans are definite to come down Saturday afternoon, its about 4 hrs so Id get there around dinner time if everyone up for a dinner run

[07JeepXK]

I'm camping for sure.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Are you still going Friday night?

[07JeepXK]

Are you still going Friday night?

Trying to figure that out now. I forgot that I work Friday which means I wouldnt get to RC until about 10pm. Its not fun setting up a tent in the dark. Maybe I'll just put in for leave on Friday. Unless no one else plans on being there Friday night. I'll have to play it by ear. Is anyone definitely wheeling all day Saturday?

[07JeepXK]

Well I've got some bad news guys. Unfortunately it's not looking like i'm going to make it this time around. The trip to Whispering Pines today was a test for my Jeep and lets just say that my Jeep didn't pass the test. I'm still experiencing some crazy driveline issues that I thought I had pin pointed to being the front differential. After having Andrew's father witness the noise today, he seems to think that it might be coming from the transfer case. Without knowing what is the exact problem is im going to be forced to rip out both the front differential and the transfer and tear them both apart. This issue, on top of a leaking rear main seal, is going to put the XK out of commission for a couple weeks while it goes under the knife.

[Matt]

NNooOOOOOOooooooooOoooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooo oooooooooooooOOOOOoo

[Matt]

..... drive down with Andrew and be his spotter!

[07JeepXK]

..... drive down with Andrew and be his spotter!

That I could do.....but that would be totally up to him.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea if you want to ride down and still go I have no problem having a passenger..

[Matt]

Or..... work like hell and dont miss the biggest east-cost XK meet every!

Drain the tcase fluid. If it looks good, refill with fresh fluid and focus on the front diff. Do the same with the front diff. If one of them have a lot of clutch material in the fluid you'll know where to focus your energy.

[07JeepXK]

Well there shouldn't be any clutch material in my front diff. I don't have QD II. Id like to pull the cover and see if any teeth are missing from the ring gear. As far as the t-case I'll drain it this week and see what the fluid looks like.

[Matt]

For some reason I keep thinking you have QDII... i guess the awesomeness of the snorkel and bigass 33s always leads me to that conclusion! lol

What kind of noise are you getting? Missing/chipped teeth will normally result in an annoying whine sound

[Sal-XK]

It's not that loud ass pop us QT2 guys get when those spydr gears cut loose is it? Anyway I think you should come and just not push it to much. I know being that far from home still dealing with rubbing issues myself I won't be going crazy either. As looks right now I should be free to leave Friday anytime I want :) so far anyway it's looking good.

[07JeepXK]

It's not that loud ass pop us QT2 guys get when those spydr gears cut loose is it? Anyway I think you should come and just not push it to much. I know being that far from home still dealing with rubbing issues myself I won't be going crazy either. As looks right now I should be free to leave Friday anytime I want :) so far anyway it's looking good.

It's funny cause I didn't really have any rubbing. The bump stops fixed that. Andrew rubbed more than I did with his 32s.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I rubbed on all 4s but that is cause of my lift, I will have the OME by months end, Im about done with this spacer lift!!! Adam I know we have been weighing heavily on the transfer case but when you are in 4lo your wheel speed is higher and if you're missing teeth on the pinion gear thats what that noise could be. Discussing it with pops for awhile today, if it were the chain we wouldnt still be talking if its happening as much as you say. Id like to hear what Sal is referring to about the spydr gears cut loose, maybe thats a route you can take.

[Sal-XK]

Id like to hear what Sal is referring to about the spydr gears cut loose, maybe thats a route you can take.

On the qt2 when the brake grabs the spinning wheel to force the power to the other side it makes this horrible popping noise in some situations. Pretty much at the higher wheel spin this happens. The brakes just stop the tire cold so all that power has to go somewhere and that's the noise we here. But after thinking about it I know he runs with his traction control off pretty much so thats probably not what he is hearing.

[07JeepXK]

When ever my XK goes into 4 low I push and hold down the traction control button until it reads ESP disabled on the dash. However I know that doesn't totally disable the traction control because I do the same method at Rausch Creek and can get two wheels on the opposite axles up in the air and still climb rocks no problem. So the traction control is still kicking in and applying the brakes to that tire in the air. The only way to totally disable the traction control is to pull the fuse, or flip the switch I built in to the fuse box to disable it. But then the jeep sucks off road because of the open differentials and getting power to only one wheel on each axle. If I had a rear ARB it would be a different story.

[Matt]

BUMP

This weekend! Going to update first post. Let me know what i screwed up

[07JeepXK]

I'm definitely bringing the XK!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Tmrw is a big day as the final pieces to the OME arrive and Adam's coming in town to install... Cant wait to get this off road again and looking forward to finally meet everyone, should a great time

[Matt]

We're going to have a great group.... everyone from first time wheelers, first time jeep owners, westerners moved east, brand new lift installs, etc.

[07JeepXK]

Can't wait to meet you guys! I think Andrew is the only one that I've met before. Tomorrow night is going to be a long night installing his new lift

[Core XK]

Yeah I am very excited to test this new lift and tires out as well as meeting everyone. However, I am extremely!! paranoid about not having any skids!! :mad:

[Matt]

Dont worry Corey.... here's my buddy driving his FIANCE's WK, NO skids, and ONE WEEK before their wedding

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/08/RauschCreek61720125-1.jpg

Have faith :cool:

[Core XK]

I can't say I am as brave as him but we shall see!

I guess its good our wedding is not next week? and I am under the 36k warranty? LOL (Trying to comfort myself)

[Core XK]

Tmrw is a big day as the final pieces to the OME arrive and Adam's coming in town to install... Cant wait to get this off road again and looking forward to finally meet everyone, should a great time

What happen with the RC lift? Matt just installed mine so I don't want to hear bad news! lol :confused:

[Matt]

Well, look at it this way.... you'll be there with a group of guys that can fix just about anything :cool:

[Matt]

Not sure what route you guys take home.... BUT my tradition has been to stop at Ol'West BBQ in Annandale NJ (1316 State Route 31 N) on my way home from RC.

If it's not too far out of your way, you're more than welcome to join!

[Core XK]

Well, look at it this way.... you'll be there with a group of guys that can fix just about anything :cool:

This is very true.

[07JeepXK]

What happen with the RC lift? Matt just installed mine so I don't want to hear bad news! lol :confused:

The lift he has on his XK ended up not being and RC lift. I'm not exactly sure which brand it is but both front and rear spacers are a rubber/poly?? type spacer. Neither are metal. So Andrew purchashed a used OME lift that I'm installing for him tomorrow night. He will gain about 3/4 of an inch in the rear and well over an inch up front.

[Core XK]

The lift he has on his XK ended up not being and RC lift. I'm not exactly sure which brand it is but both front and rear spacers are a rubber/poly?? type spacer. Neither are metal. So Andrew purchashed a used OME lift that I'm installing for him tomorrow night. He will gain about 3/4 of an inch in the rear and well over an inch up front.

aah okay. I do plan to switch to OME lift one day as well....but maybe I'll have the $$$ for a SL by then lol

[Sal-XK]

As Matt said on FB I'm going to have to cancel this weekend. I had three tests Thursday and a lot of studying to do before Monday and I need to ace these tests so the company I want to work for will pick me up there really picky to say the least. So make sure you guys take lots of pics and video so I can live threw you LOL

[Core XK]

As Matt said on FB I'm going to have to cancel this weekend. I had three tests Thursday and a lot of studying to do before Monday and I need to ace these tests so the company I want to work for will pick me up there really picky to say the least. So make sure you guys take lots of pics and video so I can live threw you LOL

I am sure there will be a lot of pictures just as long as Matt doesn't save them incorrectly.

Good luck on the tests. I know how you feel....just finished up my summer semester final.

[Matt]

Lol Corey you jerk!

Matt on CB: "hey Corey stay right in that puddle"
Corey on CB: "okey dokey"
Corey's front crossmember on rock: "BAMMM!!!"

[07JeepXK]

Anyone going to have OBA?

[Matt]

Anyone going to have OBA?

Ill have OBA, xjack, and a bunch of tools.

[07JeepXK]

Cool, I'll have to air my tires back up before I leave Sunday night

[Matt]

Not a problem. They have air stations setup there as well.

Actually heading out to the garage now to start packing my tool kit.... and my RC :D

[07JeepXK]

Andrew is on his way to my house now so I can install his OME lift!!

[Core XK]

Andrew is on his way to my house now so I can install his OME lift!!

Nice!! post pictures!

[07JeepXK]

Of course!!

[Core XK]

Since I don't know where I am going I plan to arrive at RC around 8 am? or should I wait until later? I guess I have to go directly to the officer to register? I already completed the required form to speed the process up.

[Matt]

It's easy man. Once you pull into the lot you basically drive straight ahead to the office building (trailer). Go in there and register. If you're the first one there, tell them you're with The Ultimate Jeep group. They might take your phone number and mark you down as the group leader.... thats no big deal. Basically means they'll call you at closing time if we all havent checked out yet.

[Core XK]

It's easy man. Once you pull into the lot you basically drive straight ahead to the office building (trailer). Go in there and register. If you're the first one there, tell them you're with The Ultimate Jeep group. They might take your phone number and mark you down as the group leader.... thats no big deal. Basically means they'll call you at closing time if we all havent checked out yet.

Okay not a problem. I will text you once I get to the "office"

[Matt]

Na don't wake me up that early!!!


j/k :D

[Matt]

For anyone else that's going.... in case you need my number it's six-zero-nine-eight-zero-two-eight-eight-nine-zero.

I'll be at the comfort inn around 6. Probably grab some dinner at Arby's across the street, then play with the r/c commander, tune my friends CB and kick back some drinks

[Core XK]

I have the handheld Cobra. Will I need to tune as well?

[Matt]

nope, you're good to go.

[07JeepXK]

I just finished Andrews OME install and he's heading back home to Rochester. See you guys at RC

[Matt]

Wow late night!

[Core XK]

Wow late night!

Yeah definitely a late night but probably well worth it! lol

See you guys tomorrow! I am leaving now to get the flowmaster on :)!!!!!

[07JeepXK]

Yeah we ran into a little issue during the install that set us back several hours. Note to self: when you have your brother install the new coils on the new struts using the spring compressor at his work, make sure the top strut plate is aligned with the strut fork properly before you leave!! That is all.

[Matt]

Oh man that sucks!!

[Matt]

Just checked the weather. Looks like we're going to have a beautiful day tomorrow!!!

Morning wheeling will be interesting since they just got a lot of rain and the days going to start off wet & dreary. We'll find a few places for Adam to play with his snorkel!

[07JeepXK]

Yup! ...and the best part is I tried to call him back so we could go back to the shop and fix it but he didn't answer his phone. I Had to a locate a set of spring compressors at 11pm and compress the springs enough to get everything lined up properly. Not fun at all. It put us back about 2 1/2 hours..

[07JeepXK]

Leaving right MEOW!

[Matt]

Leaving in 20 minutes!

[Sal-XK]

Leaving right MEOW!


Leaving in 20 minutes!

Ahhhh I'm so jealous :(

[Core XK]

Hope you guys had a nice drive (I sure did with the new flowmaster on!)

I am having a some beers at my uncles. I will be driving over to RC in the morning which according to the gps it will be 15min :)

[07JeepXK]

Andrew, Jacob and I are drinking beer right now hanging out at the camp fire!

[Matt]

For future reference... Oneals pub has GREAT food.

[lekmedm]

Not sure what route you guys take home.... BUT my tradition has been to stop at Ol'West BBQ in Annandale NJ (1316 State Route 31 N) on my way home from RC.

If it's not too far out of your way, you're more than welcome to join!

Really??? I live 5 min from there and drive by all the time.

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[Matt]

Wow had a great time today. We had an awesome group of guys/girls/corey's. Finally got to meet Adam after a few thousand forum posts lol. Also happy that we got Jacob over here to the east coast.... very chill dude, glad we got ya!

Uploading those pics now (mostly Jacobs that I stole off his SD card... and saved properly this time!)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Great day awesome meeting everyone and putting faces to names.. Definitely saw the advantage of the OME this weekend and when the skids get installed, I will be hitting those blue/blacks like Matt, Adam and Jacob did.. Looking forward to the pics Ill load mine up tmrw.. Ready for the next TUJ take over!!

[hoaxci5]

Great meeting everyone, I had an awesome time for sure.

I'm on pretty poopy internet, so it took me like an hour to upload these photos for facebook, it should be a public album, so tag and do as you wish...
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4095109748261.157307.1598361114&type=1&l=89c6a89418

I'd usually go through and attach the photo's but I'm tethered to my phone and don't even have 3g service.. old school crap service so way too much time :P

[Matt]

Andrew, that blue trail looks a bit more "serious" in person doesn't it? lol, pictures never show the whole story!

Jacob, currently uploading 170+ pics to photobucket, a lot of which are yours.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea that blue trail is pretty serious thats why I wish my skids showed up on time, definitely want to hit trails like that next time!! Looking forward to the pics didnt get many on my camera..

[Matt]

Did you get a video of that climb i did?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea its an awesome 6 min video of that climb!! Again, another trail I want to hit after skids are on, officially an addict

[Matt]

Damn it took that long? lol time went by a lot quicker in my seat.... then again I think I argued with adam for a good 30 seconds when he said "back up a foot" and I was like "a foot?!?!?! i try to back up 1 inch and I slide 2 feet!" hahaha

[07JeepXK]

Damn it took that long? lol time went by a lot quicker in my seat.... then again I think I argued with adam for a good 30 seconds when he said "back up a foot" and I was like "a foot?!?!?! i try to back up 1 inch and I slide 2 feet!" hahaha

Haha you were fine! I've done this off road thing a few times in my past..

[Matt]

lol I have a few miles under my belt as well. i just didnt want to slide back down that rock that took a few attempts to pop over :p

[07JeepXK]

I know. I'm just messing with you! Where are all the pics?

[Matt]

taking foooooorever to upload. its on like #80 of 175

[Sal-XK]

Sounds like you guys had fun.

[Matt]

Sal... the only reason im awake right now is because i HAVE to post one of these pictures when they're done uploading.... for you

[Sal-XK]

Sal... the only reason im awake right now is because i HAVE to post one of these pictures when they're done uploading.... for you

LOL I'm sure I can guess what that is going to be.

[Matt]

Oh im sure you do!

http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showthread.php?2016-Rausch-Creek-8-12-2012-Picture-Video-Post

[Core XK]

It was awesome meeting all of you guys/girls/some guy w/ a Commander RC??

definitely a great first wheelin' experience and it is very true that pictures do it no justice. I'd confidently say I am addicted and can't wait for the next trip w/ skids (Maybe an OLD MAN EMU!)

[Sal-XK]

Ya having the skids and being able to relax a little and not have to worry about destroying something expensive is much nicer.

[Core XK]

Ya having the skids and being able to relax a little and not have to worry about destroying something expensive is much nicer.

Yeah it took me a little bit to get use to it....I learned pretty quickly you don't need to be on the gas, aim for rocks, and let the xk do the work! lol

But yes with skids I will feel better

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Matt, video will be up in 15 mins!