Harlan January 20th

[Shoope1]

http://kymc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2566

January 20th: Black Mountain Offroad Adventure Park
Leave Huddle house at 9AM

anyone want to join us?

[TiredIronGRB]

If your going to be there in your truck I wouldn't miss it for the world :wink:

[Hokie_YJ]

I definately wanna try to make this ride. I wanna see that Yota! :smokin:

[BJack]

If your going to be there in your truck I wouldn't miss it for the world :wink:

:lol:
I would really have to see that one too :wink:

[Dino1967]

:lol: it looks good
why does it sag in the rear

[Shoope1]

:lol: it looks good
why does it sag in the rear

63's are not quite the lift as say a 4" lift spring

also i have brand new springs inthe front.
when they settle it may be more level than it is now.
if not then I will adjust the sag.

[Shoope1]

I definately wanna try to make this ride. I wanna see that Yota! :smokin:

If your going to be there in your truck I wouldn't miss it for the world :wink:

As long as I don't have any serious issues (like engine)
I will have it on this ride.
I actually hope to have it on the trail this weekend.

[Dino1967]

kool

[Want2Wheel]

That may be the main crawl for the yota. I am going to SAS, and hopefully will have it together by then.

[crackerjack]

"Black Mountain" Do you mean that big long grade that I smoke my brakes down "18whlr"? haha
I guess...I tell you what I got and how much I love it, then you tell me if I should try or just stay home til I grow up hehe?...

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

I'm trying to scrounge up a trailer/rig to pull the Hillamobile up there. I'm going up a little with some suspension work and will have it tested and ready by then.

[BillM]

Chris I may be able to help with the tow rig and trailer as my Jeep will not be going. Anyway I could ride shotgun with someone???

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

Chris I may be able to help with the tow rig and trailer as my Jeep will not be going. Anyway I could ride shotgun with someone???

:grin: ...wow!
Hope you have carharts....since I have no doors or rear hatch :wink:

I'll have my heater rigged up to hose warm air into a jacket, etc. Crawling is'nt that bad...it's 45mph + that gets ya!

We'll definatly have to work something out with fuel & get your lunch =D>

[Shoope1]

If its as warm as it is right now, you want need a heater.

[crackerjack]

Yeah the lib's keep tellin me....but I just can't bring myself to"not like it being warm in the winter". Guess God is making a way for us to feed more humans.
Went on a run to Windrock New Years Day kinda boosted my confidence,
I'm thinkin I'll come up from Cookeville Friday and stay there in Harlin, got any suggestions for a good place to stay?

[Shoope1]

Yeah the lib's keep tellin me....but I just can't bring myself to"not like it being warm in the winter". Guess God is making a way for us to feed more humans.
Went on a run to Windrock New Years Day kinda boosted my confidence,
I'm thinkin I'll come up from Cookeville Friday and stay there in Harlin, got any suggestions for a good place to stay?

you want to stay close to the trails or in Harlan.

http://www.harlancountytrails.com/area-hotels.php

http://www.blackmountainrentals.com/
these cabins are real close. I have booked one of these for our april fools run.

[crackerjack]

I "probably" will bring my wife along, so 4 star accomidations are in order haha just kiddin.
We're gonna meet at the Huddle House at 9:00 right soooo a motel where I can keep an eye on my rig is all I'm looking for.
I'm open to suggestions though. :grin:

[Shoope1]

holiday inn is the closest to the HH.

[crackerjack]

Cool THX

[TiredIronGRB]

Ok, time to fish or cut bait...who's going :?:

I plan to leave here at 7:00am sharp.

[Hokie_YJ]

I want to go, but I'm not sure if my rig can make it. I think I've got a u-joint going out somewhere. It's making a lot of noise at slow speeds in 4LO. I'm hoping it's just one on the front DS, if it is I'm in. If it's an axle shaft joint, then I'm gonna have to bum a ride. :(

[BillM]

Looks like I will be going and pulling Chris' rig. But, I think I will be riding with George. I don't have the clothing to ride with Chris if it is cold. :D

[TiredIronGRB]

Looks like I will be going and pulling Chris' rig. But, I think I will be riding with George. I don't have the clothing to ride with Chris if it is cold. :D

I've got Dean riding with me but we might be able to squeeze you in :shock:

[Jeep07]

but we might be able to squeeze you in :shock:

Time to cut back on the lunches :grin:

[BillM]

Hmmmm :?

[Jeep07]

Whats wrong with the TJ?

[BillM]

Nothing. I am going to tow Chris' white XJ so he can play. No way he can drive it all the way over there. Are you going Wes?

[TiredIronGRB]

Drive the TJ

[BillM]

:shock:

[Jeep07]

I wish. But I will have all the parts to finish up the X this weekend. I'm hoping saturday I can finish up if possible. The only thing I haven't thought thru yet is the trackbar. You all staying the night or 1 day trip?

[TiredIronGRB]

One day trip, if it snows I'm not going.

[Derrickalda]

really wish i could be there

[TiredIronGRB]

I wish you were here to :cry:

[Hokie_YJ]

Well I guess my rig won't be up for the trip. I've got a driverside u-joint gone bad, and there is some serious slop in the front output shaft on my TC. I guess it's a bearing gone bad. :x I won't have the money to fix it for a couple weeks.

Soooo, anybody got an open seat? :grin:

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

Well I guess my rig won't be up for the trip. I've got a driverside u-joint gone bad, and there is some serious slop in the front output shaft on my TC. I guess it's a bearing gone bad. :x I won't have the money to fix it for a couple weeks.

Soooo, anybody got an open seat? :grin:

GOT CARHARTTS?

I have a seat open :grin:

Bill...I PM'd you :!:

[Shoope1]

I think it is suppose to be in the 50's saturday.

[Matt07FJ]

Okay guys...I think I may try to be in on this one....I'll let ya know later on in the week....

[TiredIronGRB]

That would be great, you could tell all the guys on the FJC forum how good it is.

[Matt07FJ]

That would be great, you could tell all the guys on the FJC forum how good it is.

haha...I can definitely ralley them up....they're a good group of guys....and I know several of them.....I'll try to go this weekend and get some awesome pics...and see if I can't build a fire under them and get a huge FJC turnout.....

[crackerjack]

I'm still planning on making the trip...I broke my E Fan this weekend but have another enroute to be replace one I have on now with 2 blades left.
I'm nagotiating with this fella to buy a Ford Bronco as a tow vehicle.
I'll check back Friday after my run to Fl. to see if trip is still on.

[BillM]

So it looks like These are the ones going so far:

SolarTJ passenger
Hilla-GO-Rilla XJ
TiredIronGRB FJ80
Dean passenger
crackerjack Driver
Matt07FJ FJ
Shoope1 Yota
hokie_yj passenger

Anyone else???

[Jeep07]

I'm not sure if my parts are going to be here in time for this weekend. So I might drive up in the rubi. However I'm not up for body damage with my DD. So if all the trails are tuff then I might not go.

[Shoope1]

I'm not sure if my parts are going to be here in time for this weekend. So I might drive up in the rubi. However I'm not up for body damage with my DD. So if all the trails are tuff then I might not go.

You would be fine.

[Jeep07]

I'm not sure if my parts are going to be here in time for this weekend. So I might drive up in the rubi. However I'm not up for body damage with my DD. So if all the trails are tuff then I might not go.

You would be fine.

I think so as well... Delayed shipping might be a blessing in disguise. ;)

[Country Boy]

Thinkin about it :wink:

[BillM]

I might try to bum a co pilot seat off one of you guys, Rick or Wes.

[Hokie_YJ]

I'm riding to Harlan with George, I'll ride shotgun with Chris or somebody when we get to the park.

[TiredIronGRB]

I plan on pulling out at 7:00 am sharp, and meeting MattFJ07 at Hardee's around 7:45. What's everybody else planning?

[TiredIronGRB]

Here's what we've got...

SolarTJ (passenger)
Hilla-GO-Rilla
TiredIronGRB
Dean (passenger)
Crackerjack
Matt07FJ FJ (has free seat)
Shoope1
Hokie_yj (passenger)
Country Boy
Andy01

There's several from KYMC coming with Shoope.

[BillM]

I'll ride with Matt if he don't mind. I am going to meet Chris at 6:00 in Jonesborough then we will head down 26 and meet up with George at the Food City in Weber City at 7:00ish. Sorry Chris. I don't have the cold weather gear to ride with you.

[Jeep07]

We are planning on going. I dont have a CB in the jeep so george can you bring one of your extras? We will be at Foodcity at 7:00, if not just start driving and I will catch up since i'm not towing and just driving. Have your cell phones on so i can call ya.

I wont have an empty seat this ride.

Cya tommorow :)

[TiredIronGRB]

You can use my handheld.

[BillM]

Sounds good Wes. I will have my phone on.

[crackerjack]

I didn't get in from Fl. till just a little while ago....Don't want to make excuses BUT Just too many things to do tonight and still drive "5" hours after turning 1750. ( my son has an all night thing with his Cub Scout Pack and I've got to go be a part of that )
Please fortgive me I'm not one of those that doen't make it to runs so Hopefully I can take a R check and make the April Fools run ?

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

Bill ...see you in Jonesborough.

Let the cold winds blow!

[DJRobB]

I wish i could go :(

[TiredIronGRB]

Pictures are in the gallery and here's a couple of videos.

Chris in lower Rock Garden (http://www.4x4grace.com/tiredirongrb/Harlan_012007_Chris.WMV)
GRB in lower Rock Garden (http://www.4x4grace.com/tiredirongrb/Harlan_012007_GRB.WMV)

[Gubni]

Pictures are in the gallery and here's a couple of videos.

Chris in lower Rock Garden (http://www.4x4grace.com/tiredirongrb/Harlan_012007_Chris.WMV)
GRB in lower Rock Garden (http://www.4x4grace.com/tiredirongrb/Harlan_012007_GRB.WMV)

There might be a problem with the chris video.

[Country Boy]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q31/countryboyn/harlan117.jpg

[TiredIronGRB]

There might be a problem with the chris video.

It works for me, try it again.

[chaser]

its grb vid wont open

[TiredIronGRB]

I'm replacing them with a higher quality version. Give it 3 more minutes.

[Gubni]

There might be a problem with the chris video.

It works for me, try it again.

It's good now.

BTW- looks like you are getting hardcore with the rocks.

Also nice to see Chris's XJ on the trail. How'd it do?

[Monstero]

Both vids worked for me just now. Good vid and pics.....and the best thing....they were Promptly posted :!: :wink: :lol:

[Shoope1]

sorry I didn't get to wheel with you guys.

I had a great time and we was blessed with a beautifull day!

[Dino1967]

looks like a great ride :!:

[Derrickalda]

george by now you should be able to do that lower rock garden blindfolded

wish i was there

[TiredIronGRB]

george by now you should be able to do that lower rock garden blindfolded

wish i was there

Yea, but I still enjoy it...never gets old.

[Gordon]

Looks like ya'll had fun. Shoulda gone.

Chris, need to hunt up a Kevlar clutch disc. I always preferred straight drive, but not so in recent years, especially on the trail. How'd the XJ do?

[88yotapickup]

how far did the fj go through the rock graden

[BillM]

All the way to the end.

[TiredIronGRB]

All the way to the end.

I think he was asking about the FJC, which needs a little more tire to make it over the first section (there's three sections to the RG).

[88yotapickup]

yeah i should have said fj cruiser

[Matt07FJ]

yeah I def. need a bigger tire before hitting the rock garden again....33s are in my future.....

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

There might be a problem with the chris video.

It works for me, try it again.

It's good now.

BTW- looks like you are getting hardcore with the rocks.

Also nice to see Chris's XJ on the trail. How'd it do?

On the trail...it rocked!
In the rocks...I was so excited to finally be in garden that I was beside myself. It was my first rock ride EVER with a manual trans...smoked the clutch some(still works fine). The clearance and articulation walked right through the garden...need to work on my stop & start without fanning too much.
Had fun...Ben was the only volunteer to ride in the open air :grin:
Wes,Matt, Andy, & Country Boy it was good riding - got to do it again soon!

[crackerjack]

Glade to see you guys had fun. A friend and I headed up to Windrock Saturday. My E Fan broke again (taking it out and going to mech fan) Hope to make a run and meet you guys :)

[TedsOffroad]

Looks like ya'll had fun. Shoulda gone.

Chris, need to hunt up a Kevlar clutch disc. I always preferred straight drive, but not so in recent years, especially on the trail. How'd the XJ do?



Clutch and Brake supply in JC can build heavy duty clutches with the Kevlar linning, and build a heavy duty pressure plate. They built the one in my Blue YJ I had a couple years back. It had a 350 chevy and a 465 trans. I got it hot plenty of times, but it never slipped a bit. The prices there are sometimes cheaper than the auto stores. And well worth it.

[BillM]

Thanks for the info Ted.

[TedsOffroad]

Gordon
Posted: Sun 21.01.2007, 13:56 Post subject:

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Looks like ya'll had fun. Shoulda gone.

Chris, need to hunt up a Kevlar clutch disc. I always preferred straight drive, but not so in recent years, especially on the trail. How'd the XJ do?


I didn't get the quote right, above,, oops, I'm still learning all the buttons.
This one may not work either,
But Gordon, started the Kevlar suggestion

[TiredIronGRB]

Fixed it for you :wink: You have to type below all the quote.

[Gordon]

Yup, Clutch & Brake is the place. I personally have not used them since all my junks are automatic, but my brother-in-law has used them many times on stuff going thru his shop.