Rausch Creek February 2013

[Matt]

EDIT: TRIP CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 10th

It's about time for our annual January wheeling trip!!

Best date for me is Sunday January 6th since I'm off on the 7th. I can't do Saturday because two of my friends are coming who still work at the shop.... one of which just lifted his XJ and put 35s on so it'll be his first wheeling trip with that rig.

Anyone from here interested?

FYI I'll be taking it somewhat "easy" with my XK since its a DD and I didnt rebuild the front end yet like I wanted to after the last trip. I actually may hitch a ride in my buddies XJ...

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Id be in but not for Sunday until after football season!!

[07JeepXK]

I'll be in Mississippi for a few weeks in January going through the demobilization process. I'm supposed to leave that weekend. Sometime in February would work better for me.

[Matt]

Id be in but not for Sunday until after football season!!

I was trying to spare you having to experience another Sunday like this past one.... lol

[hoaxci5]

I doubt I'll be able to make this one.. new house pending.. and XJ still in disrepair. I think I have the radiator leak plugged, but it needs a battery and axle seals since it leaks out both sides.. I'm sure from the last trip there is a ton of water in the front diff.. I need some time to sort it all out and make sure it's up to the task since flat towing it sucks, and I don't have a trailer yet.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I was trying to spare you having to experience another Sunday like this past one.... lol

Very funny there guy!!

[Matt]

So is the consensus to move it to February... im good with that.

[07JeepXK]

Yes......

[Matt]

Ok then go ahead and change the title mr super moderator :p

[hoaxci5]

Feb calendar is pretty much open (at least as of right now..) hopefully I can get some quality time with the XJ before then, and maybe even a trailer :)

[07JeepXK]

Ok then go ahead and change the title mr super moderator :p


Done!!!!!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im definitely meeting Adam at Pines before this, Im itchin over here and will be even more when MTRs go on!

[hoaxci5]

So is there a tentative date for Feb? If I get to vote not the weekend of the 22-24, and I guess not superbowl weekend which is the 1-3..

[Matt]

How's the 10th?

[hoaxci5]

I think that works for me.. as much as any weekend does that far out.. It's on my calendar either way.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im good for the 10th as of now, will have to plan after the new year and at least closer to date.. My bday is 3/1 so Id like to keep it far enough away from that date, I may end up in a foreign country this year!

[Erk469]

I will be there in Feb.

[Matt]

Ok we're about a month out.... lets start getting a head count. Copy and paste to add yourself..

1- Matt (ride along if xk not fixed)
2- Tim (TJ or WJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5-

[06JeepXKHEMI]

1- Matt (ride along if xk not fixed)
2- Tim (TJ or WJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5- Andrew (XK)

[07JeepXK]

1- Matt (ride along if xk not fixed)
2- Tim (TJ or WJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5- Andrew (XK)
6- Adam (XK) as long as I'm home from Mississippi by then!

[Matt]

Bump!

[hoaxci5]

I'm on the maybe list still.. in the XJ.

[Matt]

Hope to see you there again man. Would also be fun comparing notes between yours and Brads XJ's.

[Matt]

1- Matt (ride along if xk not fixed)
2- Tim (TJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5- Andrew (XK)
6- Adam (XK) as long as I'm home from Mississippi by then!
7- *maybe Jacob (XJ)
8- John (Hillbilly WJ)

[scottso699]

I'd love to go but with a newborn at home now it will be a couple of months until I get back out there. I will definitely be going to the PA Jeep Show in July - any of you guys go there?

When you guys go - what kind of trails do you hit? I just want to know what I am up against. When I had my 5.9 ZJ I'd go through anything Red/Purple and if I wanted to break something - black - but with this WK being my DD blue trails are the most I could comfortably do.

[Matt]

No problem man. I won't be going to the PA jeep show... my 3rd is due June 2 so i'll have a newborn, 2 yr old and 3.5 yr old in July :eek:

I'm hoping to get one more trip in after this one.... but I also mentor a highschool robotics team, so depending on how well we do when the competitions start my weekends might be shot all the way through May.

As far as trails, I normally have a good route planned that allows everyone to have fun, from stock to highly modified. The main route we travel is all greens that brings us past some fun blue turn offs and black/red obstacles. It keeps the group relatively close and allows the guys who want to stay on greens watch some of the "fun" while others try the obstacles.

Scott do you have a belly skid yet? Andrew is selling his brand new 4XG. My buddy Tim was going to buy it but it looks like they're going to focus on their TJ instead of the WK for wheeling now.... If you don't have a skid you should buy it from him; i can bring it back from Rausch for you.

[The_War_Wagon]

Dang... my every Sunday in February is booked! :(

[scottso699]

No problem man. I won't be going to the PA jeep show... my 3rd is due June 2 so i'll have a newborn, 2 yr old and 3.5 yr old in July :eek:

I'm hoping to get one more trip in after this one.... but I also mentor a highschool robotics team, so depending on how well we do when the competitions start my weekends might be shot all the way through May.

As far as trails, I normally have a good route planned that allows everyone to have fun, from stock to highly modified. The main route we travel is all greens that brings us past some fun blue turn offs and black/red obstacles. It keeps the group relatively close and allows the guys who want to stay on greens watch some of the "fun" while others try the obstacles.

Scott do you have a belly skid yet? Andrew is selling his brand new 4XG. My buddy Tim was going to buy it but it looks like they're going to focus on their TJ instead of the WK for wheeling now.... If you don't have a skid you should buy it from him; i can bring it back from Rausch for you.

ok it looks like I am able to go! put me on the list! Do you all go up on Sunday or the night before? Do you ride up as a group or just meet up there? Matt - I know you live near me so we could convoy there?

Matt - which skid is it? Do you have a link by chance? what is he looking to get for it?

Scott

[Matt]

Awesome man!

I drive out there Saturday evening and stay at the Comfort Inn. You're more than welcome to convoy with me but you'll have to meet me in Hamilton. I mentor a highschool robotics team and we meet every Saturday 8am-3pm.

I dont think he ever made a for sale thread... its a brand new 4xguard belly skid that protects the catalytic converters and trans pan.

[Matt]

1- Matt (ride along if xk not fixed)
2- Tim (TJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5- Andrew (XK)
6- Adam (XK) as long as I'm home from Mississippi by then!
7- *maybe Jacob (XJ)
8- John (Hillbilly WJ)
9- Scott (WK)

[scottso699]

Awesome man!

I drive out there Saturday evening and stay at the Comfort Inn. You're more than welcome to convoy with me but you'll have to meet me in Hamilton. I mentor a highschool robotics team and we meet every Saturday 8am-3pm.

I dont think he ever made a for sale thread... its a brand new 4xguard belly skid that protects the catalytic converters and trans pan.

Because of my 3 month old I will probably drive up Sunday morning - what time do you guys usually meet up on Sunday?

[Matt]

Around 8:30. Goal is to be heading out on the trails by 9:00.

To be completely honest man, you might want to consider leaving around 6-7PM Sat night. It's not a very long drive so you'll be at the hotel by 10:00... have a beer or two and then go to bed. It'll make waking up & wheeling the next day a lot more enjoyable.

I've done the 1 day trip before... figured it'd be no worse than the 1 day trip skiing at Hunter Mtn (3.5 hr drive). For some reason, even though skiing take a lot more energy than wheeling, there's just something about "sitting" in a vehicle from 5am to 10pm that's even more exhausting. Hence I always drive up the day before now.

[scottso699]

Around 8:30. Goal is to be heading out on the trails by 9:00.

To be completely honest man, you might want to consider leaving around 6-7PM Sat night. It's not a very long drive so you'll be at the hotel by 10:00... have a beer or twofold and then go to bed. It'll make waking up & wheeling the next day a lot more enjoyable.

I've done the 1 day trip before... figured it'd be no worse than the 1 day trip skiing at Hunter Mtn (3.5 hr drive). For some reason, even though skiing take a lot more energy than wheeling, there's just something about "sitting" in a vehicle from 5am to 10pm that's even more exhausting. Hence I always drive up the day before now.

I know just what you mean - I usually go up friday afternoon, wheel all day Saturday and then head home Sunday morning. My situation changed dramatically in the fall though - my wife gave birth to our twin boys 10 weeks premature and I am sorry to say only one of the boys survived. He is doing very well but is very needy at bed time. So unless he becomes a better sleeper i'll have to drive up very early Sunday. At this point even doing that is worth it. Starting over with my wife's WK was hard enough after selling my ZJ that was the ultimate trail machine. So one way or another I will be there even if I have to meet you guys out on the trails. I know that place now like the back of my had so if you say "meet us at snake bite "I'll say see you at the end of the trail!" My jeep's not high enough or armored enough (yet) to do that trail!

[Matt]

Hey man i completely understand. I'm sorry to hear about your boy not making it, but glad the other is doing well. My friends had their twins this past summer at just 24 weeks.... both still have some battling to do but they're doing well.

If you can't leave until Sunday morning I can make sure I set up a route that'll make it easy for us to meet up when you get there. So just keep me informed what your plans are as the date gets closer and we'll work it out.

[07JeepXK]

I received a picture of my jeep the other day from the old lady and apparently my water pump is leaking coolant everywhere. I'll have to take a look at it when I get home from Mississippi. Other than that I should be able to make this trip.

[Matt]

1- Matt (xk)
2- Tim (TJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5- Andrew (XK)
6- Adam (XK) as long as I'm home from Mississippi by then!.... and jeep is fixed
7- *maybe Jacob (XJ)
8- John (Hillbilly WJ)
9- Anthony (kj)
10- Scott (wk)

[xk2006]

Where is Raush Creek at?

[Matt]

Tremont PA

[hoaxci5]

Remove the maybe, I'll be there.. driving the XJ though so hopefully no issues :)

XK got traded in today, so I'll be offering parts from it to RC people first to save on shipping and convenience.
So the list.. everything is obviously used, could use paint or whatever..

12 Bolt Differential 4xGuard $75
Belly 4xGuard $100 (***EDIT*** missing the special J hook bolt thingy, I used a longer bolt with out threads on the end so I could put a box end wrench and vise grips on at the same time to tighten it $2 worth of hardware needed/not included)
Front 4xGuard $125
Flashpaq 3875 $100 *XK was flashed back to stock, I think you have to pay superchips to take ownership or something though*
Aux Input thingy (RECNAV 2006/7) $35 - This replaces either the sat input with 2 aux rca inputs
Rear cargo area brackets to hold cover (XK Specific) $5 -home made nothing special but opens a lot of storage space up (mostly only want the $5 so it goes to someone who plans to use them..)
Crap Carriers (XK Specific) $priceless - my mommy made them for me :p fabric panels with a couple of pockets and "molle" type loops to attaching crap to, they cover the 3rd row seat windows and attach with factory screws - $10

[hoaxci5]

Also anyone camping? (cold I know..) or can I share a room/crash on a floor in the hotel?

[pjmjr508]

I want the front guard if the people @ RC don't want it.

Enjoy the RC trip

[Matt]

Also anyone camping? (cold I know..) or can I share a room/crash on a floor in the hotel?

Let me check with the guys coming with me... I might have a bed for ya if its just me/tim in a room.

[scottso699]

Remove the maybe, I'll be there.. driving the XJ though so hopefully no issues :)

XK got traded in today, so I'll be offering parts from it to RC people first to save on shipping and convenience.
So the list.. everything is obviously used, could use paint or whatever..

12 Bolt Differential 4xGuard $75
Belly 4xGuard $100
Front 4xGuard $125
Flashpaq 3875 $100 *XK was flashed back to stock, I think you have to pay superchips to take ownership or something though*
Aux Input thingy (RECNAV 2006/7) $35 - This replaces either the sat input with 2 aux rca inputs
Rear cargo area brackets to hold cover (XK Specific) $5 -home made nothing special but opens a lot of storage space up (mostly only want the $5 so it goes to someone who plans to use them..)
Crap Carriers (XK Specific) $priceless - my mommy made them for me :p fabric panels with a couple of pockets and "molle" type loops to attaching crap to, they cover the 3rd row seat windows and attach with factory screws - $10

I'll take the front guard! I'll be there!

I am not sure yet if I am driving up the night before or the day of but that will determine if I get a room or not - if I go the night before we can split a room...

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im in for the diff guard and if you want to split a room or something thats cool or get a cot and split 3 ways.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Also for those going, Ive got a 4xGuard belly guard brand new for sale.. Scottso699 I know you said you may be interested let me know..

[scottso699]

Ok looks like as much as it will make for a VERY Long day, I will be driving up Sunday Morning... my new little (he's tiny) 3 month old Son is requiring too much team work at night between my wife and I right now for me to come up the night prior to the run. I will just leave my house at 6 am and meet at the Park or worst case out on the trails. Come hell or hi water I will be there. At this point I will do what ever I need to do to get there!

On another subject though...

What do you guys do for lunch out there on the trail? Whether this sounds corny or not the group I used to go with would bring a loaf of bread and a container of peanut butter and Jelly and eat down at the bottom of the quarry. Do you guys just bring sandwiches or do you starve and eat after?

[Matt]

We normally bring food/sandwiches and stop on the trails for lunch.

[hoaxci5]

Should I bring the grill again? :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Do we have a date yet?

[scottso699]

Do we have a date yet?

February 10th right?

[Matt]

Should I bring the grill again? :)

Could you? I'll be happy to bring a pack of dogs/burgers


Do we have a date yet?

Sunday Feb 10th

[scottso699]

I can Bring food too. (I don't drink but boy do I eat!)

[hoaxci5]

I'll bring the grill and a small cooler of condiments and such..

[Matt]

Sounds good!

I'll see if chuck can bring his grill too.... get two going. :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Hey Jacob, since Ill be getting that CB ant mount from you whats a good cb cable I should buy and install with it? Also I know you said you were having some issues with the ground I think? You ever figure out how to fix it.

[hoaxci5]

I'll bring what I have from the CB setup, I'm not sure if it was a crappy radio, or the antenna cable (which has a pretty good bend in it so maybe it's damaged inside?) and the cheap antenna.. and then wish you luck :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

hahaha well Ill have a new antenna from my Dad so Ill grab a new cable anyway they arent expenisve..

[Matt]

1- Matt (xk)
2- Tim (TJ)
3- Brad (XJ)
4- Sean (YJ)
5- Andrew (XK)
6- Adam (XK) as long as I'm home from Mississippi by then!.... and jeep is fixed
7- Jacob (XJ)
8- John (Hillbilly WJ)
9- Anthony (kj)
10- Scott (wk)

Quick update.... any changes?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea as of now I'm still in, however I have a strange noise when braking. It's almost like the sound ABS makes or metal on metal. Sounds like the rear but It's not the brakes, they are near new. I'm hoping It's nothing to do with the diffs it only happens under normal braking under 10-15 MPH. Any thoughts on what this could be?

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[Matt]

Rust on the brakes from all the recent moisture/salt? Could also be a suspension creak or bushing noise.... spray some silicone lube on the sway bar bushings, control arms, strut piston..

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea my dad said the same thing on the inside of the rotor may have rust and the pad rubs it when breaking.. Ill spray those things down and see what happens, could water in the diff make that noise or similar issues?

[Matt]

Doubtful..... its easy to change the fluid though if you've been through deep water recently and wanted to be safe.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I havent changed the fluid since I got it 10k miles ago.. Im getting the rear diff guard off Jacob at RC, do you have to change fluid when you install it or no?

[hoaxci5]

I was able to install and uninstall the guard without breaking the seal on the diff cover.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ok cool, should be fun installing that on the cold ground! Hopefully its dry for that time at least

[hoaxci5]

If you have a small tarp bring it to lay down on to install skids, I'm going to try to find one but having just moved I can't find anything..

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Great idea, luckily I only have to install the guard and cb mount, everything else will be done.

[hoaxci5]

Matt which hotel are you guys staying at?

Who needs to room mate? (Andrew anyone else?)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea I could certainly use the savings on cost if you want to split up a room.. We have a time frame Saturday everyone wants to meet?

[hoaxci5]

I'm game for a floor spot even, I have camping gear that is more comfy than most hotel beds :p and after a few beers I REALLY won't care

[06JeepXKHEMI]

hahaha Ill text Adam and see what his plan is, havent heard from him lately..

[Matt]

Matt which hotel are you guys staying at?

Who needs to room mate? (Andrew anyone else?)

The comfort inn at pine grove.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im going to reserve a room today.. Matt what time are you getting in?

[Matt]

I'll probably get there around 7-8pm

[07JeepXK]

I'm waiting to hear from a new job on Monday to see if ill be able to make this trip. NY state is broke so there is no more money for Active Duty through the national guard like I have been doing the past three years. If I dont get the job unfortunately I won't be able to make this trip because I have to budget my money till I get new job. I'm currently on leave right now and will only receive one last pay check through the Army on the 15th.

[Matt]

I hope everything works out man. Consider riding along?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ill have to install the diff guard and cb mount at some point before we wheel, guess early morning since everyone is getting in later Saturday night

[07JeepXK]

You know me. If my jeep goes to RC ill wanna wheel it.

[hoaxci5]

Ill have to install the diff guard and cb mount at some point before we wheel, guess early morning since everyone is getting in later Saturday night

You didn't ask me what time I'm getting there, and I'm the one bringing the parts :p

[06JeepXKHEMI]

HAHA point. What time you getting there?!!?

[hoaxci5]

I dunno what time are you getting there? :rolleyes: I can be there whenever, I'm in no rush to get there we have tons of stuff around the house to still take care of, but nothing that would stop me from leaving at any time.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I figured I roll in around 5 get in the room then grab some dinner and figure it out...

[hoaxci5]

Sounds good I'll plan to get there around 5, did you get a reservation? Where? Am I splitting the room with you?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Not yet will do that after work in about an hr.. I was going to book it at the same place Matt is

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im showing a rate of $90 on their site Ill shop around to see if I can find it cheaper but yes if youd like to split the room thatd be cool. Adam is on the edge of going if he goes we can split it 3ways

[Matt]

Im showing a rate of $90 on their site Ill shop around to see if I can find it cheaper but yes if youd like to split the room thatd be cool. Adam is on the edge of going if he goes we can split it 3ways

Call them up!

They have a discounted rate if you tell them you're offroading at Rausch Creek. I think its around $70

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Perfect Ill call them in a bit to set reservation

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Done. Rausch Creek discount is $65+tax for anyone else who is going to book a room..

[RobMart]

Hope to join you guys there some time in the future. RC is a lot of fun. Scraped my JK's skids pretty good there.

-Rob[

[Matt]

Hope to join you guys there some time in the future. RC is a lot of fun. Scraped my JK's skids pretty good there.

-Rob[

Lol you gotta see some of the videos of what I did to my xk skids last year on my 6 weekends there. :)

[RobMart]

A view from my dashboard...http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ojFHWAK6HUI
Not sure if that'll work since it set up a mobile link.

[Matt]

Jacob are you still planning on bringing your grill? If so we should probably get a head count for what people are going to bring.....we have a good sized group.

[scottso699]

Jacob are you still planning on bringing your grill? If so we should probably get a head count for what people are going to bring.....we have a good sized group.

Let me know what you want - I can bring food.... I live at Costco most weekends... (oh god the samples are so good!)

[Matt]

Let me know what you want - I can bring food.... I live at Costco most weekends... (oh god the samples are so good!)

Cool man I wouldnt mind throwing some cash your way towards burgers/dogs/buns

[hoaxci5]

Yes I plan to bring the grill and some condiments.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Im in to throw down for food or bring some either way is fine..

[Matt]

Cool.

I'll ask the people coming with me if they're bringing sandwiches or want to be included.

Everyone else please add yourself so we can get a head count.
Grilling:
Jacob
Matt
Scott
Andrew
.
.
.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Grilling:
Jacob
Matt
Scott
Andrew
.
.

[scottso699]

Cool man I wouldnt mind throwing some cash your way towards burgers/dogs/buns

I figure I'd get a sleeve of Burgers (the big kirkland ones) and big package of hot dogs and buns are dirt cheap so I'll pick that up. Sound good?

[hoaxci5]

Matt did Anthony get some lift under the KJ?

[Matt]

I figure I'd get a sleeve of Burgers (the big kirkland ones) and big package of hot dogs and buns are dirt cheap so I'll pick that up. Sound good?
Sounds good. :)


Matt did Anthony get some lift under the KJ?
Yeah man he has 3" OME and some nice new MTRs

[hoaxci5]

Good deal, we'll be able to move a little quicker though the easy stuff :cool:

[06JeepXKHEMI]

We are projected to get 3-6" up here, any idea what Rausch is looking like..

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[hoaxci5]

Looking like maybe 2" but wunderground is calling some of it "ice pellets"

http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:17981.1.99999

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Well that sure makes thing interesting

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[Matt]

Weather's looking really good for Sunday though...

Also just an FYI it looks like most of my friends are still bringing up subs/hoagies for lunch. So we won't be overworking Jacob too much on the grill lol.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ok so I have an issue, small one at that.. I ordered a CB coax and antenna but order was cancelled from being out of stock. Main reason I ordered is I cant find any CB equipment in this area, not even radio shack carries anything. Anyone have a suggestion on where I can get cable and antenna before wheeling Sunday?!? I guess I could just rely on the shorty antenna with battery pack the CB comes with...

[hoaxci5]

I have a magnetic one I'll bring with me you can use for the day if the other cable/antenna I have for the mount doesn't work out.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

nice thanks! I guess CBs are really a dying technology, not sure why NO ONE carries anything

[Matt]

Looks like 1-3" at Rausch. Should be a nice day.... we'll stick to some of the easier greens pending trail conditions.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea I was going to ask what we were planning on doing to keep carnage at a minimum!

[07JeepXK]

Yea I was going to ask what we were planning on doing to keep carnage at a minimum!

Blues and Blacks!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Says the guy who's bitchin out!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ive got my new video camera mounted inside the Jeep on the windshield, I can take pics, videos and everything, not a GoPro but it will get the job done, specifically made for in-car videos and has the anti-shake setting and night modes, its pretty cool..

[scottso699]

I got lunch!1820

[Matt]

^^ Now if that doesn't deserve a +1 to your rep power, I don't know what does!

So is Adam out?

We might be losing my buddy in his KJ....has a grinding noise in his front end. Not sure i'm going to have time to do anything with it tomorrow before heading out.

[07JeepXK]

Yeah I'm jobless at the moment and need to conserve money until I find new employment

[hoaxci5]

Well you boys that make it might be in luck.. I made some beef jerky and it's delicious, I'm not sure if there will be any left by the time I get there to share though.

[Matt]

Yeah I'm jobless at the moment and need to conserve money until I find new employment

Understand man. Was looking forward to hanging out with you again but can take a raincheck


Well you boys that make it might be in luck.. I made some beef jerky and it's delicious, I'm not sure if there will be any left by the time I get there to share though.

Don't break my heart Jacob!


.....I just cleaned out all the marshmallows and crushed cookies out of my jeep. Just gotta load up the tools and ezpass and i'll be ready.

[scottso699]

I did all my prep last night knowing it was going to really crappy out. I disconnected my rear sway bar and loaded up my spare. Also packed my 1/2 inch ratchet, extensions and 18mm socket to disconnect the front sway bar.

[Matt]

Luckily my XK still squeezes into my garage lol.

Tomorrow i'll pack up my toolbox. Normally i bring enough tools to take apart just about anything on a vehicle. Though I dont think we'll need anything this trip, i'd rather have it and not need it :)

[hoaxci5]

You never know with a beat ass XJ I might need every tool known to man to make it home :)

[Matt]

You never know with a beat ass XJ I might need every tool known to man to make it home :)

Good point.... i'll bring more!

[hoaxci5]

Now that I have all my tools out of storage I'm in a much better situation than I was in, but extra tools never hurt anyone.

I'm still rolling with my damaged radiator, so if you have a magical fix better than the RTV that has the hole mostly plugged, I'm all ears :)

[Matt]

....extra tools never hurt anyone.

Truer words have never been spoken



I'm still rolling with my damaged radiator, so if you have a magical fix better than the RTV that has the hole mostly plugged, I'm all ears :)

Damn man.... drain some fluid out, squish some JB weld in those fins, refill before you leave and you should be golden.

[hoaxci5]

The rtv had it handled until just the other day, then it sprung a small leak, so I hit it with some more rtv. Eventually when it warms up I'll put a new radiator in it, but for now it is what it is, and I have more rtv with me.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

I should be good to go, I bought some header wrap to wrap around the mid pipe so I wont have anymore rattles, went out cruisin in the 10" of snow we have and she performed more then perfect, definitely pissed some neighbors off under full throttle, she definitely sounds more like a HEMI car than a Jeep!!! Tmrw before hitting the road fluids will be checked, al easily accessible suspension bolts and skids will be checked as well as those problematic transmission lines which miraculously have stopped sweating fluid.. Should be an easy trip down 81 about 2.5hrs, lets see wht mpgs I can bring tmrw, hoping for 16, last trip to Rochester was 15.8...

[07JeepXK]

I'm going!!!! See you tonight ladies!!!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Battle of the MTRs!!!

[cabledog25]

ill be waiting for pics and videos!!! so upload asap

[07JeepXK]

Can't find any skid plate bolts. Anyone know all the sizes for transfer case skid and 4xguard skid. Gotta get these on.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Ive got extra bolts to!!!

[Matt]

First tow of the trip!!!!!!


...... buddy ran out of gas in his TJ on 476. Towed him to an overpass and am sitting here while he walks to wawa lol

[Matt]

Wow we had one helluva group yesterday! 10 vehicles total and covered a lot of ground.

Andrew.... exhaust sounds awesome and I really want some aggressive tires again!

Scott, nice to finally meet you and thank a lot for the lunch!!

Im trying to get pictures from everyone in a dropbox folder. Anyone who wants to join the folder pm me your email and ill send am invite.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Thanks man! I had a good time to bad we had some down time due to tires, etc but glad we hit that J lots of potential over there looking forward to next trip on that side.. I will be getting new rear shocks soon they were making a lot of noise so the Fox ones are next after headers.. I've got mostly videos which I will make one big one tonight and put on YouTube.. Looking forward to others pics and videos

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[hoaxci5]

I only took a couple pics, but here you go

Group Shot
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Matt
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Scott
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Flex!
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[Matt]

Ill get the videos of you guys going through that pit at the end too...... Andrew had one hell of an exit!

[06JeepXKHEMI]

That I want to see!!

[hoaxci5]

My tire...

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

I didnt get that video of going through the mud pit so I definitely need that when you have it! The DropBox is full Matt let me know if you want me to delete it or if you want to remove the pics for yourself..

[Matt]

What do you mean the dropbox is full? We exceeded the allowance?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Nope my mistake..

[Matt]

I am getting close to my allowable space though... so when I get home late tonight im going to pull the previous trips pictures out and save them to my hard drive. Just an FYI in case you wanted to copy them on your drive before I delete from dropbox.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

No I removed them from my folder awhile ago since I wasnt there I didnt really need to keep the pics..

[Core XK]

Pictures so far looks awesome guys...I am sure it was a blast! I hope to make another trip soon!

I'll be looking out for vids/pics

Andrew I can't wait to hear your exhaust....

[06JeepXKHEMI]

How she looked after
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2013/02/7a6a2u7e-1.jpg

And after a quick wash at lunch
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2013/02/evuba5ar-1.jpg

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[06JeepXKHEMI]

Great pics so far, Scott got some great shots of the Quarry!! Matt are your friends going to be adding pics/videos to that dropbox?

[Matt]

Yeah they'll be adding theirs too. :)

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Sweet! I went through the videos unfortunately they are pretty boring since they are mostly of driving down the trails and me in the Quarry so I figured what Id do is make it an accelerated video and real time during fun stuff.. Looking forward to seeing everyone else pics and videos, especially that last mud pit!

[hoaxci5]

Every time I bend over, I get this throbbing pain towards the front of my head.. any idea what could have happened to my head?

[06JeepXKHEMI]

That post sounded like it was headed in the wrong direction.... hahahaha

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Anybody interested in going again next month???

[hoaxci5]

There was some facebook talk about going March 9th I think it was.. some of the MA guys coming down I think, along with a few from MD headed up.. I'm not sure yet still no tires, and another coolant leak.

[06JeepXKHEMI]

Yea there is a thread on jf.com talking about it, between that weekend and the following.. I really want to go back and explore those last trails we hit and without the snow/ice we can hit a lot more trails.. Ive got the itch even more now!!!

[Matt]

Next month is shot for me.... every weekend is loaded