Trail Repair 101 workshop [Archive]

twstdtj

09-26-2005, 08:07 AM

This will be the first in a series of workshops.
This session will cover basic trail repairs including front axle shaft/u-joint replacement, rear axle replacemnet (both c-clip and standard axles) trail steering fixes/repairs, tire repair / reseating, creative uses for a high lift and any other topics that may be brought up. This will be an open forum and questions will be answered as we go. If anyone would like any content added let me know.

Trail Repair 101 will take place On October 30th (Sun) at Performance Offroad 3110 E. Cactus Rd. (Big Thanks to Nick !!) We will have a BBQ and after the course we may do a trail run to Table Mesa for those interested.

Post up if you would like to attend.

Have a good one and keep the rubber side down! (although that seems to be getting tougher for me:D )

LOST TJ

09-26-2005, 09:10 AM

This should be great!!! I'll be there. Let me know if you need anything to help you out with this. Cya

mingoglia

09-26-2005, 09:16 AM

Count me in. Hopefully the trail run afterwards won't kick my arse too bad as I won't have my new axle/gear ration in by then. I'll be running 3.08 gears/33's/manual tranny. Not a very good combination.

Mike

LKD TJ

09-26-2005, 09:22 AM

I am in, and will be back from Moab by then. Hopefully my rig won't be down from the trip, and if it is then maybe I will be a volunteer. Thank you both Jeff and Nick!!! Look forward to it.
Travis

mingoglia

09-26-2005, 09:31 AM

Just looking back and noticed you didn't have a time. Has one been determined yet?

Mike

paparonbo

09-26-2005, 10:10 AM

Sounds like a great idea. I'm there!!

Ron
00 XJ
87 XJ

Lifes A Jeep

09-26-2005, 11:14 AM

I will be there as well. I'm interested in both the workshop and wheeling afterwards.

John

Crawldit

09-26-2005, 11:18 AM

I will definitely be there

Wind_Danzer

09-26-2005, 12:14 PM

Tenative... need to make sure I get the day off.

tyota

09-26-2005, 12:18 PM

Brian Blum

09-26-2005, 12:43 PM

count me in too, please.

twstdtj

09-26-2005, 05:41 PM

Count me in, oh wait I guess I don't have a choice:rolleyes:
I'll be by the grill eating all the hamburgers and hot dogs, anyone bringing a grill?

Ill bring my grill. Iknow there will be plenty of hot air and gas so I probably wont need propane :D

Dragonfly

09-27-2005, 01:09 PM

I will be there...I'll just consider it my birthday BBQ!:D
Is there a sign up posted somewhere other than here?

twstdtj

09-27-2005, 02:36 PM

We will be starting at 9:00 am. I may post this on the old site as it gets closer. So far it looks like we have quite a bit of interest. We will cover post run inspection also. :D

Have a good one.

Wind_Danzer

09-27-2005, 03:00 PM

Jeff,

You sure you are going to be in town for it?

*ducks for cover* :D :D :D

Curly

09-27-2005, 09:21 PM

Well, I am interested and am making definite plans to come up. I would really like to go on the run, but I am not sure my jeep can take it. It is a BONE STOCK 97 TJ. No skids, lift, nothing. (That will change, just give me time....or money. :D ) I have never done any kind of off roading except for trails rated 1. So, can a newbie and his jeep make it?

Thanks,
Hope to see all of you there.

Curly.

twstdtj

09-27-2005, 11:57 PM

Yep, you will be able to make it and a few of us will be ther to give advice and spotting.

Sedona Jeep School

09-28-2005, 06:23 AM

Unfortuneately, that date isn't going to work for me. Maybe another time. :(

It is a BONE STOCK 97 TJ. No skids, lift, nothing.
Curly, unless a previous owner removed them, a stock TJ has skids on the tranny/transfer case and the gas tank. With a good set of tires, you will be impressed with how much a stocker can do. You will find most of this group to be very responsible and respectful of what you want to do with your Jeep, regardless of all the teasing and fun-taunting we do on this forum.

Happy trails!

tyota

09-28-2005, 09:18 AM

We will be starting at 9:00 am. I may post this on the old site as it gets closer. So far it looks like we have quite a bit of interest. We will cover post run inspection also. :D

Have a good one.

I think it would be a good idea to post it up on the old site and have everyone sign in, so we can get an idea of how many people are actually going to be here, for planning purpose and I'd be embarrassed if I didn't bring enough hamburgers and hot dogs to feed everyone else but my fat arse:rolleyes:

Curly

09-28-2005, 01:04 PM

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Curly, unless a previous owner removed them, a stock TJ has skids on the tranny/transfer case and the gas tank. (snip)

Thanks, I meant that there is no additional stuff like and oil pan skid or diff skid. This TJ is stock right down to factory tires. The dealer must have done a swap, the date code on the tires is feb 05. Uniroyal dealer told me that they were factory tires and had to special order a replacement for me.

Curly

twstdtj

09-28-2005, 02:45 PM

I think it would be a good idea to post it up on the old site and have everyone sign in, so we can get an idea of how many people are actually going to be here, for planning purpose and I'd be embarrassed if I didn't bring enough hamburgers and hot dogs to feed everyone else but my fat arse:rolleyes:

I will do it (Best Arnold voice):D

xjkid99

09-28-2005, 09:49 PM

Room for one more?

aklars1

09-30-2005, 08:45 PM

I come back from Glamis that day.. maybe I will just leave a bit earlier to try and make it:)

N7TX

10-01-2005, 07:35 AM

You can count me in.

twstdtj

10-03-2005, 01:44 PM

Hi ALL,

Dont forget to post up on the old site. We will use this to track whos going to attend.

THANKS

JEFF:D :D

Curly

10-03-2005, 07:53 PM

I come back from Glamis that day.. maybe I will just leave a bit earlier to try and make it:)
Lets wave as we pass each other.:D

Bradley

10-04-2005, 01:54 PM

twstdtj

10-04-2005, 02:20 PM

I am new here(to the site) I am in Prescott but the info and comradare sounds to good to pass up. Is there a cost involved? did not see one posted.
How long is the run afterwards? have to drive back to Prescott.

There is no cost involved. Other than the gas to get you here and home. The plan for the run is to be done about 6:00 pm. The area we will do the run is just off I-17 North of PHX about 5 mile North of Anthem, before Black Canyon City.
Hope to see you there
Jeff

Crawldit

10-04-2005, 06:09 PM

Good thing I saw this, I almost forgot about it. I just signed up on the other site and it looks like we're going to have a BIG turnout. I can't wait to meet more of you.

aklars1

10-05-2005, 08:17 AM

Lets wave as we pass each other.:D
you going to be in Glamis that weekend?!? If so we should hook up and do some wheelin :)

tyota

10-11-2005, 12:14 PM

I've just recieved my big order of master overhaul kits, bearing and seals kit that will be on sale for a special price during the workshop

Dragonfly

10-11-2005, 07:40 PM

What are the cross streets at your shop Nick? Are you off the 51 or I17?

Thanks
Karen

Devil Man

10-11-2005, 08:36 PM

What are the cross streets at your shop Nick? Are you off the 51 or I17?

Thanks
Karen
the 51 :D :D

tyota

10-11-2005, 08:37 PM

What are the cross streets at your shop Nick? Are you off the 51 or I17?

Thanks
Karen

right off the 51
32nd st and Cactus are the cross streets

Dragonfly

10-11-2005, 10:18 PM

So that's west of th 51...what corner are you on?

Devil Man

10-12-2005, 04:51 AM

So that's west of th 51...what corner are you on?
N.W. Performance Offroad
3110 E. Cactus Rd
Phx, Az 85032
602-971-6300

twstdtj

10-15-2005, 11:21 AM

Ok guys and gals,
Looks like were gonna have a full boat over at Nicks!!! 38 tentative so far. So heres what Im gonna need Some Help!!! Anybody Interested shoot me a PM or post up. I also think were gonna need somebody to bring another grill. Mine is big but cant handle 38 + people :D So let me know.

Thanks,

Jeff

LKD TJ

10-16-2005, 01:56 PM

Jeff, I am more than willing to help, I have a grill but I don't have a truck to get it in to get it over there. Let me know what I need to or can do to help with whatever.
Travis

Tirith

10-17-2005, 02:20 PM

Count me in... I signed up on the old site. I figure this is a good point to quite lurking and join the fun! :D This will be my first official event. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

Lifes A Jeep

10-17-2005, 03:12 PM

Nick

Have you given any thought to the parking situation? It will be tough finding places for everyone especially if there is a large turnout as expected.

John

mingoglia

10-17-2005, 03:46 PM

Jeff, I am more than willing to help, I have a grill but I don't have a truck to get it in to get it over there. Let me know what I need to or can do to help with whatever.
Travis

What side of town are you on? I have a truck. Was planning on doing the wheeling afterward but can tow the Jeep with the tow bar or borrow a trailer.

I wish my grill wasn't plumbed into the house... my grill has 902 sq/in of cooking area.... oh well, hopefully we can get enough volunteers.... I suppose I could bring my charcoal grill if need be.

Mike

twstdtj

10-25-2005, 04:03 PM

Hi All,
Just A reminder about this Sunday. If anybody would still like to help please send me a PM. Nick will be open for business on Sunday for club members and will be offering special discounts for some items. Will leave it up to Nick what he wants to post.

Thanks to all,

Jeff

Than

tyota

10-25-2005, 05:58 PM

what I'll have available for this sunday is basically
bearings and seals
carriers
lockers

all super super super cheap, I actually ordered extra stock just to make sure I'd have plenty for all of you this sunday

twstdtj

10-26-2005, 03:28 PM

Hi all,
Just another reminder about Sunday. If anyone needs any repair to their driveline. We would be able to help you out by using your vehicle as a demo vehicle and get you repaired at the same time. Please send me a PM if you are interested.

Best Regards,
Jeff

PS if any of you are planning to work on your rig during the class please try to bring whatever tools you can. Guidance will be in abundance and if you have any questions Fire Away.

jeremy rice

10-28-2005, 07:35 PM

If anybody that is going has any extra azvjc decals laying around I could use two.

Devil Man

10-28-2005, 08:00 PM

If anybody that is going has any extra azvjc decals laying around I could use two.
Purchase A Pair of AZVJC DecalsPurchase A Pair of AZVJC Decals
PLEASE include the address you'd like the decals shipped to. If you don't use Paypal, simply mail a check to: Joe West, C/O AZVJC Decals, 649 South 30th Circle, Mesa Arizona 85204

Devil Man

10-28-2005, 09:52 PM

IS ANYONE GOING TO COVER HOW TO CHANGE OIL :confused:

Stu Olson

10-29-2005, 11:16 AM

Don't tell me after all of these years, you've decided to change your oil? :rolleyes:

Devil Man

10-29-2005, 11:24 AM

Don't tell me after all of these years, you've decided to change your oil? :rolleyes:
I was hoping to get someone to change it for me wile I sit & watch :rolleyes:

tyota

10-29-2005, 02:46 PM

I was hoping to get someone to change it for me wile I sit & watch :rolleyes:

I'm sure you'll be over by the beer cooler w/ me and rick

tyota

10-29-2005, 02:47 PM

I think it may be time for me to grease "something" on my Jeep...Do you think you will be covering these points? and if so, what should I bring in order for myself to do this right?

grease would be a good start!:rolleyes:
j/k kidding, really if thats all you want to do, just come on by we'll see about getting it done

Wind_Danzer

10-29-2005, 07:38 PM

Ok, printing the directions now and will be there.

Should I bring anything food wise or drink wise or something to wrench on? I think my Jeep is ok now as it stands.

BTW, we wheeling afterwards?

Stu Olson

10-29-2005, 08:42 PM

I was hoping to get someone to change it for me wile I sit & watch :rolleyes:
Sounds like a plan.....let me know who you get to change it. Maybe they will do mine too! :D

RickBeer

10-29-2005, 09:15 PM

I will be bringing A special quest on Sunday
Can anybody quess who it will be ????
-

Hint
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Fun noodles :p

Devil Man

10-30-2005, 12:42 AM

I will be bringing A special quest on Sunday
Can anybody quess who it will be ????
-

Hint
-
Fun noodles :p
Sharky:eek: :D

Devil Man

10-30-2005, 12:31 PM

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Hackle

10-30-2005, 12:31 PM

I had a good time talking to everyone. This class was handled very well and should be very informative to everyone that showed up. I did some video of it and will have it soon and link it to this thread. To all the organizers you should be very proud of a job well done.
Jim F.

Devil Man

10-30-2005, 12:38 PM

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Devil Man

10-30-2005, 12:42 PM

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1eagle

10-30-2005, 03:02 PM

Thanks to Nick for sponsoring the event. I got some useful trail tips, which is what I was looking for.

Stu Olson

10-30-2005, 04:47 PM

Many thanks to all that helped make a great day for everyone!

If you missed this workshop, you missed a good one!

The above pics are great....here are a few more. :)

http://www.stu-offroad.com/others/other50-1.htm

Sharky

10-30-2005, 04:51 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to Rick Beer for making get out of the house and go to this, I had a great time and met alot of new people and even re-met a few hehehe
It feels good to be getting back into it, thanks to everyone

Devil Man

10-30-2005, 04:58 PM

Hackle

10-30-2005, 06:05 PM

This is the video I shot today.
trail repair 101 (http://www.hacklesjeep.com/Trail%20101.wmv)

k7mto

10-30-2005, 06:13 PM

Sorry I missed it - looks like a good time was had by all. Gotta wonder, though, how may folks carry pneumatic tools and bearing presses for "trail repair" :D

Dragonfly

10-30-2005, 06:14 PM

Thanks to Nick, Jeff and Dan for all the great info...I hope I will never have to use it on the trail..;) Thanks for the great day!

Curly

10-30-2005, 06:20 PM

Have to agree, a good a day. Long trip up and back, but worth it.

Curly

DsrtJeeper

10-30-2005, 06:25 PM

I noticed Devil Man flexed out between two poles. Was this to prevent a flop? :D Looks like the class was a success. :)

jim0352

10-30-2005, 07:36 PM

Thanks to all who put this on and were around to answer questions. I got a lot of good info and feel a lot better about about handling any trail mishaps.

Jim

jeepin_in_az

10-30-2005, 07:41 PM

Mark this on the calender...there is NO Bud Light can on Devil Man's JOOP!!!:eek:

Stu Olson

10-30-2005, 08:13 PM

This is the video I shot today.
trail repair 101 (http://www.hacklesjeep.com/Trail%20101.wmv)
Jeez Jim.....ever thought of compressing the video a bit....370 MB is kind of a big download. :D

Edit: Its a 40 minute download with a DSL connection.

Devil Man

10-30-2005, 09:27 PM

Mark this on the calender...there is NO Bud Light can on Devil Man's JOOP!!!:eek:
it was in the cooler with the ice :D

tyota

10-31-2005, 01:07 AM

Looks like I'm first out of the group that went wheelin after the workshop to post something, I'd like to be the first one that mentions, Jeff (twstdtj) put the workshop on and myself hosted it at my shop, guess who rolled their jeep on terminator and who broke a front axle u-joint on raw deal:eek:

Jeff<---flippy:eek:
nick<---in the middle of upgrading front axle shafts:eek:

P.s. THANK YOU EVERYONE THAT CAME, I HOPE YOU REALLY ENJOYED IT, AND IF YOU HAVEN'T MADE IT TO MY SHOP, IT'S WORTH CHECKING OUT ATLEAST ONCE, AGAIN THANK YOU STU OLSON FOR THE WRITE UP, AND EVERYONE THAT CAME

Wind_Danzer

10-31-2005, 01:37 AM

Look, I'm still awake. Freaking showers always wake my rear up.

Anyway.....

Thanks to all for putting on the awesome workshop and to those that wheeled Raw Deal and Lower Terminator after the event. This was my first time on Lower Terminator and boy did I have a blast. Still squealing like a little girl when it comes to what feels like off camber stuff but the boys made me feel comfortable getting my wheels off the ground today. Thanks Nick for riding with me and to all those that helped spot me through stuff.

Here are a few of my pics from today's events:

http://tinypic.com/f4l950.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4l9ac.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4l9bm.jpg

He's a pimping pic for you Nick:

http://tinypic.com/f4l9g3.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4l9hu.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4l9w3.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4l9xh.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4la2w.jpg

http://tinypic.com/f4la4o.jpg

And my extremely cool pic of the day....

http://tinypic.com/f4la9d.jpg

Yea a little blurry but I think it works. Poor Nic didn't like visiting with my new friend though and every little slight finger touch on his shoulder or back after seeing it caused him to scream like a little girly man. hehehehe..... He almost didn't want to ride with me because he thought that I had it hidden in my Jeep. LOL

atomicpunk

10-31-2005, 06:30 AM

What a great workshop! I greatly expanded my drivetrain knowledge. :)

Thanks to Nick for hosting, Jeff for teaching, Tom for letting me help him put my Lock-Right together :), Richard for spending too much of his day off working on my rear axle, and various other people who contributed to the experience but whose names I can't remember! :)

twstdtj

10-31-2005, 07:47 AM

Im OK and TWSTD is OK too. will be getting a little more protection for future rock light alignments. :D

Lifes A Jeep

10-31-2005, 07:56 AM

I need to resize the pics and upload.

TWSTDTJ - I'll email you some pics throughout the day. I have some good ones.

DsrtJeeper

10-31-2005, 07:56 AM

Is it just me or is the eye protection missing here?

http://tinypic.com/f4l9ac.jpg

twstdtj

10-31-2005, 08:00 AM

BIG THANKS to all who showed up on Sunday. It was a good turnout. Got to put some faces with names, and had a great time. Thanks to Nick for hosting the event. Thanks to Dan, and Travis for helping with the Demos and thanks to all who donated time and knowledge to answer, and ask questions. For those of you that didnt make it out on the trail with us last night. It was quite a bit of fun. I got to align my rock lights, and inspect my driveline without putting it on a lift, tested the strength of my roll cage :eek: , and still save a bunch of money on my car insurance. :D :D :eek:

mingoglia

10-31-2005, 08:19 AM

Geez, I'm tired. After leaving Denny's after the trail run (and of course night time recovery 101, or 401 perhaps), making it back to Gilbert, taking a shower.... I didn't get to bed until 3:30 and now I'm at work....errrrrr....

Anyway, thanks to Nick, Jeff, Dan, etc for the event. It was a blast and allowed me to also match names with faces. I don't know who I owe thanks to for the burger and hot dog, but I truly appreciated that limited amount of food I ate during the day as we spent a little longer on Terminator than expected. :p I believe if we spent any longer on the trail we may have resorted to cannibalism....so the food earlier was appreciated.

Too bad we didn't get a picture of me almost flipping backwards as we were close to having 2 recoveries. I also greatly greatly thank Jason for the spotting to get me through there. It's hard enough it being my first time, but having the smallest tires in the group and being opened front/rear with 3.07 gears and a manually tranny didn't help matters. The extra patience was very much appreciated.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the pictures.... hopefully there's a few of me in there somewhere so I can justify to my wife the early removal of driver side Sahara side cladding.... oh well, it was coming off this weekend anyway.

Mike

LKD TJ

10-31-2005, 08:42 AM

Ok, I am pretty sure 3 hours of sleep is not enough for me. I wanted to say thanks to all, yesterday was an incredible (long :D ) day. Workshop was great and learned a lot, thanks Jeff and Dan. Nick, thanks for being a great host. Hope everyone else had fun.

Now to the fun stuff. To everyone that made the run with us last night, thanks. Nick and Jeff, hope you guys get up and going quickly so we can do it again. Also glad to see you got home alright last night Jeff. Jeff, Jason and Travis Lost TJ or AZTJ (I think he is having issues with multiple personalities ;) ), thank you for the spotting. Raw Deal was a good time with the group we had out there. Hope the newer wheelers had a good time. Terminator was a blast!! :eek: !! Mike (Mingoglia) what a first trail to wheel on, you kicked ***.

Can't wait to see more of the pics come in.

Have a Happy Halloween!!

Wind_Danzer

10-31-2005, 08:48 AM

Oh yea, Travis thanks again for dinner!!!! :)

LKD TJ

10-31-2005, 08:55 AM

I missed Jeff's FLIP!? I new I should have gone, darn it! I hope he is ok...

Danzer, looks like you got a great pic of my Jeep getting a few helping hands!

I just wanted to say thnaks to Jeff and Nick, the whole 101 thing was very cool, it was super informative (at least I think I could change an axle now!)

Also, I would like to thank the folks who bought the food. mmm good.

See you all on the trails.

Yeah, not just a flip but a good roll!!:) We didn't get to Denny's until about 1:00. Nick started talking about Moons over my hammy (sp?) and it was over from that point, Denny's at Deer Valley and I-17 didn't know what hit them.

About the helping hands, anytime and at least it looked a little better than the pic she took of Jason when he was putting in his rear axle shaft :D .

roger

10-31-2005, 08:55 AM

http://tinypic.com/f4l9ac.jpg
Is it just me or is the eye protection missing here?

I almost posted the same comment but didn't want to sound like the "shop police". In that picture, I particularly like the spark that shot through his nose and out the back of his head. I bet that smarted! :p

-Roger

LKD TJ

10-31-2005, 08:56 AM

Oh yea, Travis thanks again for dinner!!!! :)

Not a prob, thanks for wheeling as always it was a blast. I am always impressed with what you can do with your rig!!!!

mingoglia

10-31-2005, 09:03 AM

Yep, I forgot, thanks for dinner Travis and dessert.... I might of gotten the french silk in addition to the cheese cake if I knew you were paying. :D

Mike

Wind_Danzer

10-31-2005, 09:04 AM

About the helping hands, anytime and at least it looked a little better than the pic she took of Jason when he was putting in his rear axle shaft :D .

Actually it was a video of him but it didn't come out all that great (not nearly as much humping action that got all our attention) and he made sure not to hump his tire back on again so I couldn't get a good shot anymore. :(

Damn you Jason for ruining a great humping video. :mad:

tyota

10-31-2005, 10:56 AM

I'm feeling alittle left out:( , I had some carnage, it wasn't a rollover:rolleyes: n e one got pics of my carnage:(

:D :D

live24wheel

10-31-2005, 10:57 AM

Hey Jeff I just wanted to thank you for lettin me roll with you last night:rolleyes:

mingoglia

10-31-2005, 11:08 AM

Hey Jeff I just wanted to thank you for lettin me roll with you last night:rolleyes:

Have a head ache this morning from getting hit in the head with that high lift base? Next workshop we need to include a "securing your load" presentation. :D

Mike

live24wheel

10-31-2005, 11:53 AM

Haha yeah i do but I dont think it was the base, I think it was the blood that rushed to my head because i WAS buckled hint hint there flippy! haha

Wind_Danzer

10-31-2005, 11:54 AM

I just saw Russ' pics, they are pretty sweet!!!!! I'm sure he'll pst a link here in a few, if not then maybe I'll do it later. I don't want to take all his glory. :D

RussChung

10-31-2005, 12:47 PM

I'm feeling alittle left out:( , I had some carnage, it wasn't a rollover:rolleyes: n e one got pics of my carnage:(

:D :DNick, here is a picture of the hole that ate your Jeep:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Raw%20Deal%2010-30-05/P1000903.jpg

And here is a shot of the left front u-joint (or what WAS the left front u-joint)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Raw%20Deal%2010-30-05/P1000904.jpg

Here is a link to the rest of the photos of the Raw Deal trail:

Raw Deal trail pictures (http://photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Raw%20Deal%2010-30-05/)

And a link to the photos of the Lower Terminator trail (night run):

Lower Terminator (night) pictures (http://photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Lower%20Terminator%20-%20Night%2010-30-05/)

And we don't want to miss this poser shot of Wind_Danzer on Lower Terminator:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Lower%20Terminator%20-%20Night%2010-30-05/P1000974.jpg

Or this picture of the new way that Jeff discovered to park on the trail:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Lower%20Terminator%20-%20Night%2010-30-05/P1000985.jpg

tyota

10-31-2005, 01:02 PM

Nick, here is a picture of the hole that ate your Jeep:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Raw%20Deal%2010-30-05/P1000903.jpg

And here is a shot of the left front u-joint (or what WAS the left front u-joint)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Raw%20Deal%2010-30-05/P1000904.jpg

Here is a link to the rest of the photos of the Raw Deal trail:

Raw Deal trail pictures (http://photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Raw%20Deal%2010-30-05/)

And a link to the photos of the Lower Terminator trail (night run):

Lower Terminator (night) pictures (http://photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Lower%20Terminator%20-%20Night%2010-30-05/)

And we don't want to miss this poser shot of Wind_Danzer on Lower Terminator:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Lower%20Terminator%20-%20Night%2010-30-05/P1000974.jpg

Or this picture of the new way that Jeff discovered to park on the trail:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/UF92134/Lower%20Terminator%20-%20Night%2010-30-05/P1000985.jpg

thanks, I don't feel so left out:rolleyes:

LKD TJ

10-31-2005, 01:06 PM

Russ,
Thank you again for the pictures, they turned out awesome!!!

Nick, I know you broke on purpose so that you had to switch out the axles and do your chromolies.

tyota

10-31-2005, 01:14 PM

Russ,
Thank you again for the pictures, they turned out awesome!!!

Nick, I know you broke on purpose so that you had to switch out the axles and do your chromolies.

:rolleyes:

Wind_Danzer

10-31-2005, 01:15 PM

Russ,

You are awesome with that camera!!!! Nice night shots, I wish I had that eye for night shots.

At least now I can check out my undercarrage with all the tire raising pics everyone got of me. :D

live24wheel

10-31-2005, 01:33 PM

Hey those pics look great. I wish we coulda got one of me trying to strangle my legs with a seat belt! haha Hey those of your runnin open diffs, GREAT JOB!! I was very impressed and you guys did excellent!

twstdtj

10-31-2005, 01:33 PM

Great Shots Russ, Had a blast!!!! Ill post up some of what I got in a few.

Sharky

10-31-2005, 01:37 PM

If a 97 TJ frame will fit I have one you can have...let me know
Sharky 623-869-6030
or 480-252-7094

LOST TJ

10-31-2005, 03:42 PM

I had a great time. The class was awesome and i got to learn alot of new tricks to fix my rig on the trail. Danno that plastic bag trick rocks. Jeff thanks for being the Jeeper you are and helping to make us all better Jeepers. Nick thanks for making it all possible to happen and you can bet that thanks to Jeff giving us some extra entertainment i'll be stopping by soon to order up that cage. Stu it was great to get to chat with you for awhile. The whole freeking day/night just kicked arse. The Terminator obstacle in the night was a blast and i can't wait to get out and do it again.
Cya

tyota

10-31-2005, 03:53 PM

Wind_Danzer

10-31-2005, 04:28 PM

I'd have to say I did do a good job on his rollcage, I never thought I'd ever get to see a rollcage that I did in action:eek: , jeff did a great job demostrating the quality of my work! thanks Jeff!:D

It's all about you isn't it? :rolleyes: :p

azrubyman

11-01-2005, 06:47 AM

I also want to say thanks to everyone that put the WorkShop on. It was well run and very informative. Job well done!
My only bummer was i got called away due due to a minor emergency.....around 11:30 so I missed the CV DS maintenance part. :(
Anyway...thanks again and it sure was nice seeing folks again and meeting new ones!
Ken

twstdtj

11-01-2005, 12:24 PM

Heres a couple more pics from the run.

me sunny side up!!:D
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2765&stc=1&d=1130876050

LKD TJ and me being posers :cool:
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2768&stc=1&d=1130890479

Danzer Dancin!!
http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2769&stc=1&d=1130890542

Wind_Danzer

11-01-2005, 03:05 PM

Jeff,

I can only see the first pic the rest are "X"'s

LKD TJ

11-01-2005, 03:24 PM

Jeff,

I can only see the first pic the rest are "X"'s

x2, only red x's

LKD TJ

11-01-2005, 03:47 PM

x2, only red x's

But, I guess that is the one I really wanted to see :D

mingoglia

11-01-2005, 04:01 PM

I figured we could memorialize the before and after photos:

BEFORE

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2741&stc=1&d=1130704428

AFTER

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2765&stc=1&d=1130876050

twstdtj

11-01-2005, 04:17 PM

x2, only red x's

Do you see em now???

twstdtj

11-01-2005, 04:17 PM

jason

11-02-2005, 01:06 PM

hey guys, sorry for the delayed post. had an awesome time wheelin and fixing my junk ( at least half way).

a big thanks to nick and the guys at performance. once again, going above and beyond to help me get back on the road. cant thank you all enough.

another big thanks to jeff?:o adams for all the help on sun. who im sure is not what he had in mind when he said he wanted to meet new people.

i had a helluva time on the trail.even if i only had 2wd:D . you all did great. especially the noobies and stockers.. not a single rock stacked (:mad: pet peeve of mine:mad: )
the way you all wheeled proves the fact that it always comes down to driver skill and not how many mods you have. keep it up and remeber before you stack, try another line.

i really enjoyed getting on the trail again. if it wasnt for the help of true friends like nick and the guys, jeff adams, i wouldnt have been able to. thanks again guys. if ya ever need a hand, dont hesitate to call.

jason

11-02-2005, 01:07 PM

hey guys, sorry for the delayed post. had an awesome time wheelin and fixing my junk ( at least half way).

a big thanks to nick and the guys at performance. once again, going above and beyond to help me get back on the road. cant thank you all enough.

another big thanks to jeff?:o adams for all the help on sun. who im sure is not what he had in mind when he said he wanted to meet new people.

i had a helluva time on the "moons over my hammy" run.even if i only had 2wd:D . you all did great. especially the noobies and stockers.. not a single rock stacked (:mad: pet peeve of mine:mad: )
the way you all wheeled proves the fact that it always comes down to driver skill and not how many mods you have. keep it up and remeber before you stack, try another line.

i really enjoyed getting on the trail again. if it wasnt for the help of true friends like nick and the guys, jeff adams, i wouldnt have been able to. thanks again guys. if ya ever need a hand, dont hesitate to call.

LKD TJ

11-02-2005, 01:52 PM

Do you see em now???

Yeah, thanks.

I figured we could memorialize the before and after photos:

BEFORE

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2741&stc=1&d=1130704428

AFTER

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2765&stc=1&d=1130876050

Mingoglia that is freakin' hysterical!! I just about peed my pants.

Thanks for the laugh Jeff.

LKD TJ

11-02-2005, 01:54 PM

hey guys, sorry for the delayed post. had an awesome time wheelin and fixing my junk ( at least half way).

a big thanks to nick and the guys at performance. once again, going above and beyond to help me get back on the road. cant thank you all enough.

another big thanks to jeff?:o adams for all the help on sun. who im sure is not what he had in mind when he said he wanted to meet new people.

i had a helluva time on the "moons over my hammy" run.even if i only had 2wd:D . you all did great. especially the noobies and stockers.. not a single rock stacked (:mad: pet peeve of mine:mad: )
the way you all wheeled proves the fact that it always comes down to driver skill and not how many mods you have. keep it up and remeber before you stack, try another line.

i really enjoyed getting on the trail again. if it wasnt for the help of true friends like nick and the guys, jeff adams, i wouldnt have been able to. thanks again guys. if ya ever need a hand, dont hesitate to call.

Jason, it was nice to get to meet you and have you out on the trail as well. Hope the gear swap in the front goes a little easier. If there is anything I can do to help just pm me.

jason

11-02-2005, 02:27 PM

Jason, it was nice to get to meet you and have you out on the trail as well. Hope the gear swap in the front goes a little easier. If there is anything I can do to help just pm me.

thanks travis, nicks gettin er done as we speak. appreciate the offer tho.
thanks again for the best damn dennys meal ive ever eaten. :D

hey jeff, think its time to update your sig again:D

LKD TJ

11-02-2005, 02:33 PM

thanks travis, nicks gettin er done as we speak. appreciate the offer tho.
thanks again for the best damn dennys meal ive ever eaten. :D

hey jeff, think its time to update your sig again:D

My pleasure - on the Denny's although it was rough on Monday!

I was going to mention to Jeff about the sig, but I think we have razzed him enough.

mingoglia

11-02-2005, 02:39 PM

LKD TJ

11-02-2005, 02:53 PM

I think he had his base removed from the jack to make it easier to store. The base of the HiLift makes it difficult to mount on the bumper like he has his.
I think.

twstdtj

11-02-2005, 03:07 PM

Hey Jeff, I don't recall was your high lift mounted to the back when you rolled? I know what the fate was of the highlift base, but I was curious if it broke that mount?...or if perhaps the actual jack was in the back of the rig at the time.

Mike

It was and still is mounted. The base was next to the passenger on the floor, because we used it earlier.

mingoglia

11-02-2005, 03:13 PM

twstdtj

11-02-2005, 03:15 PM

so the mount on the Heep didn't get bent when you flopped? I know of course the highlift was intact because we used it. What I'm getting at is I'm planning on picking up a highlift soon and I was debating whether to mount it vertically like you or mount it in the Heep in the event of a rollover. Figured in a rollover with it sticking straight up in the air it would probably break?

The only thing that got bent was my fenders (getting replaced anyway), and my windshield. The only thing to watch for when mounting vert. is height especially if you have a garage :eek:

LKD TJ

11-02-2005, 03:18 PM

The only thing that got bent was my fenders (getting replaced anyway), and my windshield. The only thing to watch for when mounting vert. is height especially if you have a garage :eek:

How did your hood look after you got all the dirt cleaned off?

It was hard to tell in the dark.

twstdtj

11-02-2005, 03:18 PM

jason

11-02-2005, 09:30 PM

I updated it!! kiss my arse :D :eek:

just bustin yer chops.:D

hurry and fix your rig so we can hit the tanks. still some good trails out there that you actually have to shift to 4lo on:D

twstdtj

11-03-2005, 07:52 AM

just bustin yer chops.:D

hurry and fix your rig so we can hit the tanks. still some good trails out there that you actually have to shift to 4lo on:D

:D :D Should have it back on Monday!!!!!

twstdtj

11-03-2005, 07:55 AM

How did your hood look after you got all the dirt cleaned off?

It was hard to tell in the dark.

Hood is not bad at all. I dont wash it so that helps too!!!!!

RussChung

11-03-2005, 11:22 AM

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2765&stc=1&d=1130876050In the spirit of Treading Lightly, I wish to point out for the record that Jamie had a container of oil absorbent (Peat Sorb?) with her, and she cleaned up the spilled fluids. :)

Wind_Danzer

11-04-2005, 07:59 AM

Y'all are just lucky I bought it that day. :D

Jostaman

11-23-2005, 06:22 AM

She Cleaned it? a womans work is never done, but for some reason I like that LOL:D

Wind_Danzer

11-23-2005, 09:32 AM

She Cleaned it? a womans work is never done, but for some reason I like that LOL:D

Don't make me beat your arse boy. :D :p It wasn't so much helping Jeff :D it was because I'm eco-friendly. :D

twstdtj

11-23-2005, 12:35 PM

WTF!!! you dont like helping me!!!! I seem to remeber a parkinglot covered in pig pads that looked like the exxon Valdiez. and I crawled under your rig, then went dumpster diving :D :D :D

Wind_Danzer

11-23-2005, 02:32 PM

WTF!!! you dont like helping me!!!! I seem to remember a parkinglot covered in pig pads that looked like the exxon Valdez. and I crawled under your rig, then went dumpster diving :D :D :D

Geeze a bit sensitive aren't we. :D I thought that was supposed to be a woman's emotion. :p

You know speaking of the Valdez... that space still has that crap on the ground. :mad: I had offered to clean it up that day if the maintenance guy would have brought me a shovel or broom. He said he'd take care of it. :rolleyes: