Calgary Jeep Association
Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: TJ54 on June 17, 2005, 09:37:56 PM
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If any one is interested Sunday June 26, Smitty's 8 leave at 9
I am thinking Lost knife, 4 corners, margaret lake, then on to the falls, Start up a fire, roast some hot dogs
This would be an easy run, perfect for the first timer, but could make it little more challenging depending on who shows up..
Regular CJA rules, tow hooks etc. Not an official cja run, so open to everyone,
Post here if you're interested.
Ian
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Hmmmm :lol:
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You will never make the falls........unless your'e planning on a KAYAK :shock: There is so much water out there right now, and have you seen all the snow up at the higher elevations !! We have not had this much rainfall in 10 years !! But ........I'de sure like to get out and play in the mud. Snorkel and fins may be manditory. I'll keep watching the posts , cause I'de like to get out again with you Ian, maybe I can repay the couple of pulls you gave me to get outta the mud :oops:
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Being that June 26th is next weekend... might have a chance of drying up by then if the sun in the forecast for tomorrow and on holds out. That being said if this weekend's fun goes well I might be in.
4" lift and 33x12.50 TrXus MT's here I come.... woooohoooo.
Fug
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Robin.....did you start your lift install, or are you already finished ??
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Nope haven't started yet... I like to live on the edge. Starting tomorrow morning and hoping to drive the Jeep to work Monday ;) Nothing like a little pressure to motivate!
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:roll: I know this is REALLY short notice.......but I gotta get out of the house. Thinking, maybe goin out for a little jaunt out to Waiporous and see how much water is out there...............ANYBODY ??
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What time? You mean tomorrow right? Name the time and ill see if I can make it
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K......so to little to late, not enough peeps for a ride. Conditions like this out there , one would need to have at least several rides.......preferably with winches, or at least a good set of MUD tires :wink: Thinking I'll just wait till Sunday when Ian is headed out .
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Yeah ok
kayaks are optional. :)
My idea was to put on a run for those of you lurkers that have thought about coming out to see what your jeep could do. I have talked to quite a few people in parking lots and stores who know about the CJA but just haven't made it out yet.
I would like to make it a fun run, avoiding mud and difficult sections as much as possible. If you have decent AT's or mud tires come on out, Since it will be muddy, all season tires such as GSA's will not work so well, and it could be a frustrating day of getting stuck for you, but I certainly don't mind giving you a tug to get unstuck
I have several frs radios I will bring along, so if you don't have a cb that will be ok for this run. But again you must have front and rear tow hooks.
The route we take will depend on the conditions when we get out there. With the warm temp's expected it should dry up some.
Ian
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I'm in! Looking forward to this run a lot. I can't wait to show off my new shovel!
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I'll be there!
Seeyas at Smitty's at 8!
Cheers
Chris
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Can I come?
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I'm interested but I put my stock tires back on to move out here and sold the 31s back east. There is raind in the forcast for saturday and sunday. If that changes and it drys up some I come along. Never been wheeling with stock tires though. I'd like to meet some locals though.
Well maybe I'll have a job by then and I'll buy some new shoes.
Cheers
Ryan
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Love to go on sunday Ian, and meet some of the new folks around here. But for once I have a good reason NOT to go wheelin - I'll be in Las Vegas on sunday. (ok, ok, I usually never post if I can't make a certain event, but I just wanted to rub it in a little)
Have fun, be safe and stay on the trails!!
Darren :twisted:
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I'll be in Las Vegas on sunday.
Boooooooooooo
Take it from one who knows, never play Roulette at the 4 Queens Casino downtown. Especially if the dealer has a limp, and the pit boss has an eye patch. Lets just say the wheel was against me that night.
Have fun, stay safe, and here's hoping you come back with both kidneys! Cause from the sounds of things, you still need them! :lol:
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Thanks for the advice Chris, but why were you in a place called "The Four Queens". I plan of staying far away from that place. I'll be in New York, New York blowing my rear-locker money on Muay Thai's and Roulette. Have a fun trip in Waiparous, and yes, I definitely need BOTH of my kidneys, because the LIVER IS EVIL, IT MUST BE PUNISHED!!
Darren :twisted:
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Thanks for the advice Chris, but why were you in a place called "The Four Queens".
Its kiddie corner to Binions. On Fremont Street.
NY-NY is cool, damn good rollercoaster too. The Piano Bar is fricking amazing.
Have fun!
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Thanks for the advice Chris, but why were you in a place called "The Four Queens".
:lol: :lol:
Yes,CJ-7 you are welcome to come along.
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Looks like I got a great chance of making this one 8) . Will have to let ya know later this week :wink: .
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I should be there also.....
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Have fun ill be campin in waiparous
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I might be able to come for this. Ive only got one tow hook on the back and two up front if thats alright?
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I might be able to come for this. Ive only got one tow hook on the back and two up front if thats alright?
It's all good. I do too... :D
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I should be able to make it down for this one. The heep should be shod with 33's by then, so I'll be itching to bring it out. It's been too long.
Kris
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I might be able to come for this. Ive only got one tow hook on the back and two up front if thats alright?
Yes, that will work (since that is what I have too)
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Hey guys its the wife here(spyder), Billie is on a stag weekend at McLean so im in. I dont have the winch on yet but i hope to by sunday, i have 1 hook in front and back and i have a cb. I know my rig is good to go but im fairly new. :P See ya @ smitty`s for 8:00.
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So, depending on who shows up and with what kind of set up they are running.............would you say we may split the group up ?? Just curious, as I was kinda thinking about maybe splitting off at Marget lake , then heading back in on Cabin Creek towards Hunter Valley way. Last time we were out that way it was a pretty good run , but probably to much for a stock rig :roll: I'de like to plan on stopping for a proper lunch......build a fire, cook some steaks, sit down and relax for about a hour or so.....this is what I come out for R & R and some good wheelin !!! :wink:
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That sounds fine to me, Rubi, fire for lunch, Should we bring along our own wood, the wood out there will probabaly be prettty wet., if every one brought along a chunk of dry wood, that would help start the fire quicker, what do you think?
We could split into 2 groups at lunch, if we need too. I am fine staying with the stockers.
Ian
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I'm with ya Ian. I'll roll with the stockers. See you all at Smuttys... err... Smitty's.
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i would gladly be out there again to be a big chevy boat anchor i need in the mud again. It was wicked getting out with you guys had a lot of fun but it is looking like next time unless i can convince my family that family pics arent important lol. Nice meeting everyone last time, got my shackles on and hopefully by next time my bl will be installed.
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8) COOL........I don't like to step on peoples toes, some have bigger feet than mine !! :roll: As for the fire thing.....I carry a chain saw with me at all times and can start a fire under water if need be ( gasoline + match = instant fire ) So, anyways any and all that are planning on heading out from Airdrie, or there abouts, we are planning on meeting at Tim Hortons (West ) @ 7:30 , then heading for Cochrane from there.............SEE YOU THEN. DO we have a head count yet ???
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If you guys could let me know where you are planning on staging (the gravel pits preferably), then I'll just meet you there at 9:30ish. I'm coming in from Red Deer and it adds about an hour to my drive if I meet with you in Cochrane.
Kris
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Where is Smitty's?
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Count me in...
I might make it for breakfast unless I head out camping for the weekend, then look for me at the gravel pit.
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Where is Smitty's?
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Cochrane&state=Alberta&address=2%20West%20Side%20Drive&country=Canada
there is only one in Cochrane
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Some food for thought:
http://www.4wheeler.ca/index.php?showtopic=17942
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Good call!
I would personally say "Lets play it by ear"; head out, see what conditions the trails are in, and make our decision then. I don't want to go into a spongy mud field. But some higher elevation trails that get lots of sun would be pretty good.
Anyhoo, lets see how the weather cooperates, and keep an eye on the bridges.
Cheers
Chris
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Im in for sure now. Be good to meet some new people, ill roll with the stockers as well eventhough im not stock i just hate being the guy being pulled around all day due to lack of skill or good tires
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Cochrane Smitty's at 8 for breaky , leave at 9 sharp, gravel pit by 10 am for those that want to meet us there.
If we get another day or two like today, that should dry it up quite a bit by sunday, forecast looks good.
If it rains much, we will re-evaluate the run on sat. night.
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Hey guys its the wife here(spyder), Billie is on a stag weekend at McLean so im in. I dont have the winch on yet but i hope to by sunday, i have 1 hook in front and back and i have a cb. I know my rig is good to go but im fairly new. :P See ya @ smitty`s for 8:00.
Right on Denise...see ya for breaky 8) :D
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i wont be able to make it sunday because i have a flight but i might be in the area tomorow. I'll do a quick recon and let you know what conditions are like so you'll get a good idea for your run. Maybe even snap a few pics.
Jon
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hello all, i would like to come out and join the trip on sunday if thats ok, i have a 89 yj that i just did the lift, and am running 33 a/t i have straps and shackles and front tow hooks but i dont have any in the rear, is this a prob? and is their anything i can do before sunday if i need the rear hooks?
What smitties do you meet at, i live in the sw? and what kinda of stuff should i be bring
Cheers Craig the newbie
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hello all, i would like to come out and join the trip on sunday if thats ok, i have a 89 yj that i just did the lift, and am running 33 a/t i have straps and shackles and front tow hooks but i dont have any in the rear, is this a prob? and is their anything i can do before sunday if i need the rear hooks?
What smitties do you meet at, i live in the sw? and what kinda of stuff should i be bring
Cheers Craig the newbie
if yeah got a hitch yeah should be fine
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hello all, i would like to come out and join the trip on sunday if thats ok, i have a 89 yj that i just did the lift, and am running 33 a/t i have straps and shackles and front tow hooks but i dont have any in the rear, is this a prob? and is their anything i can do before sunday if i need the rear hooks?
What smitties do you meet at, i live in the sw? and what kinda of stuff should i be bring
Cheers Craig the newbie
You can get a stock rear hook from jeepstuff and mount that in. They are cheap and tough. If yours doesnt have one, you'd have to drill one hole in the frame.
Really simple to do.
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were is jeepstuff???? And I dont have a hitch, can i still come
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Sry the recon couldnt happen. With thunderstorms all around the city i didnt see a point in heading up into them today so your gonna have to wing it.
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If you don't have hooks ....Just bring gum boots and a shovel..... :D :D :D :D
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were is jeepstuff???? And I dont have a hitch, can i still come
http://www.jeepstuff.8m.com/
Since it will be muddy, there is a good chance you will get stuck, if you don't have a tow point. How will we get you unstuck.?
If the person behind you gets stuck how will you help him get out, sometimes the trails are narrow and no one will be able to get by to help.
Safe front and rear tow points are a must.
gum boots and a shovel are a good idea too :D :D
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tow hooks are cheap too. At princess auto right now there on sale for like 5 bucks for the chrome ones. Comes with teh grade 8 bolts and everything. U just need to figure out where to mount them.
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Safe front and rear tow points are a must.
gum boots and a shovel are a good idea too :D :D
True ...very true... bring them gum boots!!!! :lol: :lol: (100% precip. forcast on Sunday ... enough!!! :evil: )
.. you must have tow hooks front and at least one in the back. 8)
I have spare XJ tow front hooks but i don't think they fit on TJ or YJ.
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We should look for a rocky trail... MUD IS EVIL!!!!! :twisted:
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We should look for a rocky trail... MUD IS EVIL!!!!! :twisted:
Awwww. Is Dom afraid of a little mud? Muffin. Maybe you should stay on the ashphalt?
Just f'n with you man!
Greg
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Yah .....and how bout those trees that sneak up on you :roll: when ones Jeep starts to slide sideways on hills :wink: I seem to remember that happening to someone a while back !!!
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Yah .....and how bout those trees that sneak up on you :roll: when ones Jeep starts to slide sideways on hills :wink: I seem to remember that happening to someone a while back !!!
I'm tellin' you Darcy the damn trees... They seems to hit you when you don't expect it!!! :lol:
Apex:Awwww. Is Dom afraid of a little mud? Muffin. Maybe you should stay on the ashphalt?
:lol: Greg....yes... my wallet is totally affraid of the mud!!! :wink: :lol:
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Dom, I'm not sure if anyone's told you this yet, but mud is soft, rocks are hard. Hitting hard stuff=breaking expensive stuff. ;)
Glad to see you've finally got your winch mounted. Bigger tires=Bigger stuck, so I'm sure we'll be using it.
Unless the 579 re-opens, I'll likely see you guys at Smitty's for breaky at 8:00.
Kris
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sorry guys i am out gonna be in lac la biche. the guys from zed are plannign a night run here soon if anyone is interested down to maclean. i will keep you up to date if you want
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So again, everyone thats meeting in Airdrie( Tim Hortons West Side)...........lets try not to be any later than 7:30 am. Taht way , for those that want to grab breaky at Smitty's, will still have time. :wink:
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Dom, I'm not sure if anyone's told you this yet, but mud is soft, rocks are hard. Hitting hard stuff=breaking expensive stuff. ;)
Kris ....don't underestimate the sneakyness and Dirtyness of the Mud... :twisted:
Like Yoda would say ... In the wheel bearings & alternator the mud will sneak then empty your wallet will be. :lol: :lol: :lol:
see ya on Sunday!! 8)
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I'm out.
I'm pretty fumed off that I have to cancel this trip, but I do. Hopefully, I'll make it out with you guys later this summer.
Kris
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I'm out.
I'm pretty fumed off that I have to cancel this trip, but I do. Hopefully, I'll make it out with you guys later this summer.
Kris
awww crud. Sorry to hear this Kris. Catch ya next time
cheers
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Looks like I'll be bringing the family out with me....hopefully this will be a stockish type outing 8) .
How 'bout a roll call on entries :wink: .
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O.k. I'm in unless it's pouring down rain.
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IN :!:
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me = in
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Me In - I know Spyder is in.
I invited a guy from work in a brand new stock Rubi.
so that makes three
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Im in.
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I'm out.
I'm pretty fumed off that I have to cancel this trip, but I do. Hopefully, I'll make it out with you guys later this summer.
Kris
Better fumed off than fumed on :lol:
thats too bad Kris we will seeya later, I am usually in red deer once a month or so I will call you when I head up next.
I am in for sure rain or shine
Slight change in plans, since the Airdre group is coming into Smitty's due to the water valley closure and Kris can't make it, Lets air down and group up at the south loading station instead of the gravel pit. that will make it easier to do lost knife.
8:00 breaky at smitty's
9:00 leave Smitty's
10:00 south loading station
If there are enough of us, we will probably do the morning together and have lunch then split into two groups one for the easier run and one group for a more challenging afternoon run.
Talking to people at National today it sounds like there could be a large group of us, my count is at least 12.
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Im in if I can get the cessna finished up tonight. :?
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Can anyone give me a ride to smitty's? i have a ride if i can get there
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Can anyone give me a ride to smitty's? i have a ride if i can get there
Jeez, I thought we would have a peaceful day :wink:
If you get here, you can ride with me too Doug, my winch wench backed out.
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hahaha nah gotta raise a lil hell lol :lol:
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I think I've got all the issues with my lift sorted out so I"m in.
Fug
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Just checked gas in Cochrane Saturday night
83.9 posted, minus 3 1/2 = 80.4 cents litre
at both Shells and Safeway
How do you get an elephant into a safeway bag?
First take the "f " out of "safe"
Then take the "f" out of "way"
:)
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This looks like its going to be a pretty good run. I'm in 2 :D
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i dont see me comin guys dammit :evil:
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C me there
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hey Rubi what ure Email i made u a sig Banner
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[email protected] :wink:
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Can anyone give me a ride to smitty's? i have a ride if i can get there
hey man, I'm in the NE. Going through NW to get out to Cochrane. If you are in/near/along the way, I have an empty seat.
Greg
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damn im in the SW im allowed to go just cant find a ride
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Does anyone that is going have the technological knowhow to do a quick tuning for my CB :?:
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Turn the dial
:D
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Be nice to Ian I think he's got the know how and the gear.
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Be nice to Ian I think he's got the know how and the gear.
Hey 80CJ, i guess you haven't been on the recieving end of Ian's recent sqeually-squak transmissions. It was joy on the mapping run. :)
It's all good.
See you tommorow.
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see yall at smittys im so happy now :lol:
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Hey 80cj
I guess u got your seal in your Tcase
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I'm bringing the BBQ!!! and the cheese sliders... :twisted:
Everybody is welcome to use it!
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mmm cheeze slider hahaha
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mmm cheeze slider hahaha
Hey junior, isn't it past your bedtime ?
:) :)
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nah if i was to go to bed now i would be up at 3
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Be nice to Ian I think he's got the know how and the gear.
Hey 80CJ, i guess you haven't been on the recieving end of Ian's recent sqeually-squak transmissions. It was joy on the mapping run. :)
It's all good.
See you tommorow.
Why do you think I mentioned FRS radios :)
I tried fixing mine, but it still seems to squawk, I am thinking it might of got some mud in it somehow.
I am bringing my cheap meter,( don't want the expensive one bouncing around all day) but tuning cb antennas can be a tricky business and can take a while, so I might not be able to do too many.
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Nope I wasn't there. Yep got the seal it. I'm not sure it was the seal. I think it might be the output. For some reason it looked kinda worn where the seal is supposed to seal on the yoke. Either way I don't think it will be any worse.
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Not sure if they make one or not.........but I know you can get speedy sleeves for crankshafts and such.........so maybe ?? Slides over existing shaft end and restores to original dimension or slightl larger. (READ) cheap fix :wink:
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Well I was gonna come but after the emergency vist to the dentist Saturday evening and the removal of 4 wisdom teeth and the fact that the pain killers aren't working I don't think I could handle bouncing around in the jeep all day :cry: :cry:
Steve
Anybody wanna go next Sunday :?:
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FUWKKKKKKKKKK
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Sorry I couldn't make it
Well ...I shouldn't rush this repair, peoples lives are at stake. :wink:
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DAMMMMNNN
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Sorry I couldn't make it
Well ...I shouldn't rush this repair, peoples lives are at stake. :wink:
You didn't miss anything it was stupid slipery. The mud was like wet clay... very sticky.
I roadted my second alternator in less than a year, I had to go home early and it cost me $22 of car wash. :evil: :evil: :evil:
BUT... it was nice to see everybody out there.
I HATE MUD!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Till next time!!!
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DAMMMMNNN
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Sorry I couldn't make it
Well ...I shouldn't rush this repair, peoples lives are at stake. :wink:
You didn't miss anything it was stupid slipery. The mud was like wet clay... very sticky.
I roadted my second alternator in less than a year, I had to go home early and it cost me $22 of car wash. :evil: :evil: :evil:
BUT... it was nice to see everybody out there.
I HATE MUD!!!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Till next time!!!
DOM....ya missed the majority of the mud :P :P Holy smokes was it an eventful afternoon. Wait till ya see the pics :shock: :shock: What ya managed to cover while you were with us was a caked walk compared to what we went through in the afternoon. Talk about a severe test for my so called 'poser' XJ :wink:
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Long Muddy Wet day
19 Vehicles
120 pics from today posted in the gallery
www.offroadcalgary.com
Some good shots
Cheers all :lol:
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DOM....ya missed the majority of the mud :P :P Holy smokes was it an eventful afternoon. Wait till ya see the pics :shock: :shock: What ya managed to cover while you were with us was a caked walk compared to what we went through in the afternoon. Talk about a severe test for my so called 'poser' XJ :wink:
It was nice to see your XJ in action Rob!!! You did a really good job on it!!!
I hope the familly liked it too!!! :D See ya out there again or at the garage for a beer :wink: .
Dava ,... thanks for the pics!!! They look nice and dirty. :lol: :lol: Don't worry fellas it's only mud... no porno here!!! It was nice to meet you man!
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Anymore pictures out there? surely there was more than two camera out there (TJ54 and Calltrex)
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Anymore pictures out there? surely there was more than two camera out there (TJ54 and Calltrex)
Still working on getting mine set up for viewing :oops: .