Table Mesa 3/24/07 [Archive] - Virtual Jeep Club

scully

03-21-2007, 10:13 PM

Trail run: Table Mesa

Meeting time & place:For the east side folks, meeting @ the Circle K at Dobson & Guadalupe at 8:45. Depart at 9:00.
Or you can meet us at the trail head at 10:00. Depart around 10:15.

CB Channel:4

Trip length: All day. Bring food and water. Temps should be in the low 70's and partly cloudy.

There will be kids on this run ages 3 and up, just an FYI.

Don't forget to sign up on the poll.
See you guys in the morning!

Looking to run some trails in Table Mesa this Saturday, but need someone that knows the area.
We'll have kids with us, so if you've got some, bring them with!
I'll post more details when I get them.

Thanks

HighlandRubicon

03-22-2007, 12:32 PM

Hey Scully,
Would love to go on this run with you, but just found out I've gotta work. Have a great run and say "Hello" to the kids for me. I'm on a corporate run, not as much fun as with you!

NJSurfCowboy

03-22-2007, 12:59 PM

was supposed to go to moab but the finances wont let me.....what do u think ull be running?

scully

03-22-2007, 01:16 PM

Hey Scully,
Would love to go on this run with you, but just found out I've gotta work. Have a great run and say "Hello" to the kids for me. I'm on a corporate run, not as much fun as with you!

Dad, if you have to work, can I borrow your jeep? I promise I won't scratch it!:D
Have fun on your trip!

NJsurf, we're thinking of hitting Raw Deal and at least Lower Terminator. It's not set in stone though.
We were looking for a change of pace from FJ, so if you have some trails in mind, we'd be more than happy to run them.

NJSurfCowboy

03-22-2007, 01:18 PM

ive never run TM so i anything i can handle would be fine with me....33s front locker, winch, skids...full cage.....theres my resume...lol

-Keith

scully

03-22-2007, 01:52 PM

ive never run TM so i anything i can handle would be fine with me....33s front locker, winch, skids...full cage.....theres my resume...lol

-Keith

You'll be fine with what we're planning on running. TJ's got some gps cords, so if we don't get a trail leader we can fumble our way through.:)

John92YJ

03-22-2007, 05:51 PM

what time are you guys planing on heading out to TM

scully

03-22-2007, 05:57 PM

what time are you guys planing on heading out to TM

I was thinking of meeting at the Circle K on Dobson & Guadalupe @ 9:00, trailhead at 10:00-10:15.

Cave Gimp

03-22-2007, 07:23 PM

You'll be fine with what we're planning on running. TJ's got some gps cords, so if we don't get a trail leader we can fumble our way through.:)

Isn't that the way you guys always wheel? :D

Wish I could go but I'm sure our 3 month old would complain. :)

John92YJ

03-22-2007, 09:21 PM

I don't get off until 2:30 or 3:00 so maybe next time have fun and keep it on all fours.

VIVIsectI

03-23-2007, 09:55 AM

I'll be there. Hoping to run Raw Deal as an appetizer and then Predator.

jwohl

03-23-2007, 06:13 PM

I am interested in this, can we run more of the 3.5ish trails like Lower terminator
or Predator. I will meet you at the trailhead at 10:00.

John

nodnar

03-23-2007, 07:11 PM

I may join you @ 10

scully

03-23-2007, 08:16 PM

Isn't that the way you guys always wheel? :D

Wish I could go but I'm sure our 3 month old would complain. :)

Glenn, you sound like your speaking from a first hand experience!:D

John, I'm game for Terminator!

I'm going to edit the first post with a more formal trail posting.

azcharlie

03-23-2007, 09:30 PM

Wish I could make it.:( Have fun !!:)

NJSurfCowboy

03-24-2007, 12:12 AM

see you at 10

Black Hole

03-24-2007, 08:07 AM

Scully, I'll meet you at the K at Dobson and Guadalupe if you're still meeting there. It's 8:45, correct?

scully

03-24-2007, 08:10 AM

WOW! I think I may make it out of the house on time!
The jeeps loaded up, I just need to get the kids in it.

Blackhole, we'll be @ the Circle K by 8:45, departing by 9:00.
See ya there!

Black Hole

03-25-2007, 07:38 AM

Sorry folks for being that guy who held up your trip. Thanks for all your help and patience. I got my junk home. I'll be trailering it to the shop as soon as I can.

Thank you Bryan and TJ for towing me up to the staging area and waiting with me until a truck arrived. With my cell phone dying, it was a real life saver.

I hope to have a successful run with you guys some time in the future. If I need a new engine; that will probably be awhile...

VIVIsectI

03-25-2007, 08:09 AM

Had a little trouble on WhiteLine running Lower Terminator. Please review and comment:

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0015.JPG

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0016.JPG

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0017.JPG

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0018.JPG

But to be honest with you, here's where our troubles began:

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0007.JPG

We just should have stayed home.

Another set of problems initiated itself earlier in the day:

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0011.JPG

It was all this little guys fault, I swear.

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0012.JPG

So does anyone know where I can get a new hood, fender, windshield frame and some bondo for real cheap? :o

Black Hole

03-25-2007, 08:23 AM

It was all this little guys fault, I swear.

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0012.JPG

Jake: Protecting his domain even when it's not going anywhere...

Damn, TJ. That sucks. Body damage isn't all that bad when done a little bit at a time, but, damn...

For me, getting a new engine will prolly be more expensive, but yours looks more painful. I feel for you, man...

YGOHOME

03-25-2007, 08:44 AM

http://www.tonto4x4.net/Trail%20Runs/PHOT0018.JPG

ouch! sorry man. was it just really wet and slippery or did you enter the obsticle too high?

scully

03-25-2007, 08:48 AM

Kit, heres a link for you. http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/jeep_off-road.html
They cost a bit more than I thought, but if you blocks toast, upgrade!

TJ, since your not sleeping on my couch, I'm assuming Marcine took it ok?:o

It was one of those days, maybe we should take up knitting!:eek:
Let me know if you two need help with anything.

VIVIsectI

03-25-2007, 08:55 AM

I started on the right line but tapped my tranny skid and that caused the front tires to whip down into the crack, the rear end just shimmied right around with it no matter what kind of pulling we did in the opposite direction. Ended up just totally off kilter with a big rock blocking my exit, the pulling out is what destroyed the front end.

We've done this obstacle before, I think we've even done it wet, but it had my arse yesterday. I think it might have gotten somone else yesterday too because their was a whole bunch of fresh glass on the rocks and some pretty red paint on the wall. Looked like a few people took the bypass too.

RokNRich

03-25-2007, 09:35 AM

It should just buff out :eek:

So what's the scoop with Kit's motor ?? Did it seize mid obstacle ? Flop ? Just die ?

mingoglia

03-25-2007, 10:04 AM

That really sucks TJ. What's this trip have in common with the Upper Ajax trip? Oh, Bryan that's right. :p

Jason has a red hood for sale but really you could probably get it looking reasonable with a couple whacks from the back side of your hand or a rubber malet on the backside of the hood.

Mike

NJSurfCowboy

03-25-2007, 10:58 AM

damn TJ that sucks......i took the bypass for that while trying to catch up with the other group...I'm not sure how they traversed that becuase they were way past it when i got up to them....Kit, good luck with the engine, and like always....if u have to fix it, might as well upgrade in the process

Keith

jpotts

03-25-2007, 11:12 AM

Since the destacking/cleanup trip, White Line is way tougher. There used to be a big rock to use on the way down the obstacle. It's a lot more dangerous now.

Black Hole

03-25-2007, 05:41 PM

So what's the scoop with Kit's motor ?? Did it seize mid obstacle ? Flop ? Just die ?

It seized mid obstacle. I beleive because of the angle of the rig at the time (as in the pics). Normally, there should be enough oil in the block in that situation, so there's something else wrong. It'll be looked at next week. Made it a real b*tch to get it off the rocks...

HighlandRubicon

03-26-2007, 08:12 AM

TJ, sorry to hear about the Jeep. I've got some rubber mallots handy, I'm sure the kids would love to help you pound out the "dents";) Wish I could have been with you, but I was taking some city slickers who had a great time going through little mud holes and some small bumps. If I can be of any help, just let me know.

jwohl

03-26-2007, 09:43 AM