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Off Highway Staging Area => Open Trail Rides => Topic started by: Gluktar on October 15, 2021, 09:44:46 AM

Title: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Gluktar on October 15, 2021, 09:44:46 AM
Hey there. I’m pretty new to this group and haven’t actually been on any trips with you all yet. Spent the summer car camping with the family and didn’t get out at all in the jeep. I would love to take a trip to wiaperous next weekend. Anybody heading out for a chill day wheeling?
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: YJGUY on October 15, 2021, 02:55:14 PM
We might be up for that. Maybe go to Margaret lake or something. I've only been there once and it looks like I didn't save the GPS track. Anyway, I'm free to poke around and explore. Maybe I'll roast some hot dogs on the trail or something.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: MattMan on October 16, 2021, 04:01:41 PM
Hmmm. Definite maybe at this point but will firm up later this week. Just awaiting new parts to arrive  8)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: MattMan on October 16, 2021, 04:03:55 PM
Come join us at Cravings Wed night!
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Gluktar on October 16, 2021, 11:05:52 PM
Sounds good. I should be able to make it out Wednesday night.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: YJGUY on October 17, 2021, 04:56:50 PM
What kind of Jeep do you have? Mods?
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Gluktar on October 17, 2021, 08:21:56 PM
Many years ago, pre wife and kids, I had an 86 4Runner that got me hooked. Had to let it go as the sum of broken / rusted parts was just too much. A few years ago I  Sold the most reasonable, cost effective, comparatively comfortable but 100% boring car ever, a 2010 Hyundai Elantra wagon, and got a well upgraded Cherokee. I will be able to make it out this Wednesday and I guess we can chat more and make plans for Saturday.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Vinman on October 19, 2021, 07:36:34 AM
Sounds good. I should be able to make it out Wednesday night.

Not sure if you saw the other post regarding this months meeting but the location has changed from Cravings to the A&W at Deerfoot Circle, Glenmore Tr just east of Deerfoot Tr.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Gluktar on October 19, 2021, 03:25:30 PM
Oh, thanks for that, I didn’t see!
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: hps4evr on October 21, 2021, 09:42:02 AM
Hey there. I’m pretty new to this group and haven’t actually been on any trips with you all yet. Spent the summer car camping with the family and didn’t get out at all in the jeep. I would love to take a trip to wiaperous next weekend. Anybody heading out for a chill day wheeling?

What is the game plan? Was thinking I might bring my ZJ out for a run:)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: YJGUY on October 21, 2021, 01:04:51 PM
The more the merrier!

So we talked about meeting up at 9am on Saturday and departing at 9:30. We can meet at the A&W in Cochrane (the location just off Cowboy trail). With the days getting shorter it's good to leave a bit earlier. There is a Tim's and Subway right down the street if anyone needs to grab something for lunch etc.

Map where we can meet up: 23 Westside Dr, Cochrane, AB T4C 1M1 https://goo.gl/maps/SoTFYMguQDxh6XYd7 (https://goo.gl/maps/SoTFYMguQDxh6XYd7)

I have no idea what trail we can do but I'm up for anything. I'll bring a map and we can see where everyone wants to go.

Vince: these are the seat risers I was talking about last night. Lets you angle the front of the seat back and gives the legs some relief. I ordered the Seat Slammers so I can get my big butt 2" lower so my head doesn't rub on the roof. Canada Post has been taking their sweet time delivering them. They've been on a truck and out for delivery every day this week, hopefully they actually deliver them today. [/b]]https://desertdoesit.com/products/2019-jeep-wrangle-jl-and-gladiator-front-seat-jackers (https://desertdoesit.com/products/2019-jeep-wrangle-jl-and-gladiator-front-seat-jackers[b)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Vinman on October 21, 2021, 01:32:00 PM

Vince: these are the seat risers I was talking about last night. Lets you angle the front of the seat back and gives the legs some relief. I ordered the Seat Slammers so I can get my big butt 2" lower so my head doesn't rub on the roof. Canada Post has been taking their sweet time delivering them. They've been on a truck and out for delivery every day this week, hopefully they actually deliver them today. [/b]]https://desertdoesit.com/products/2019-jeep-wrangle-jl-and-gladiator-front-seat-jackers (https://desertdoesit.com/products/2019-jeep-wrangle-jl-and-gladiator-front-seat-jackers[b)

Thanks for the link Aaron, I’l either going to buy or build a set for the Heep to see if they will help with comfort
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: MattMan on October 21, 2021, 08:40:23 PM
The more the merrier!

So we talked about meeting up at 9am on Saturday and departing at 9:30. We can meet at the A&W in Cochrane (the location just off Cowboy trail). With the days getting shorter it's good to leave a bit earlier. There is a Tim's and Subway right down the street if anyone needs to grab something for lunch etc.


Sounds good to me but probably still a little early for Eric  8)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: hps4evr on October 22, 2021, 08:22:07 AM
I’ll survive ;D
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Gluktar on October 22, 2021, 12:17:09 PM
Sounds good everybody. I will see you all tomorrow!
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: MattMan on October 22, 2021, 06:11:50 PM
Thanks for the link Aaron, I’l either going to buy or build a set for the Heep to see if they will help with comfort

Uhh it’s a JL… you HAVE to buy and bolt on… it’s the Chapter 8 in your owners manual.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Vinman on October 22, 2021, 10:29:55 PM
Thanks for the link Aaron, I’l either going to buy or build a set for the Heep to see if they will help with comfort

Uhh it’s a JL… you HAVE to buy and bolt on… it’s the Chapter 8 in your owners manual.

Yup, my bad. Rule number 8 in the mininvan owners manual clearly states “If it don’t bolt on, it don’t go on”
That reminds me, I have to book it into the dealership his week to have the washer fluid topped up and windshield wipers rotated.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: MattMan on October 23, 2021, 07:01:17 AM
Ugh I hate to say it but this rain isn’t supposed to let up until mid afternoon… that being said I won’t be in attendance today sorry  :-\
There’s always tomorrow?
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: YJGUY on October 23, 2021, 08:15:40 AM
Ugh I hate to say it but this rain isn’t supposed to let up until mid afternoon… that being said I won’t be in attendance today sorry  :-\
There’s always tomorrow?

Who knew JK's were made of sugar? Should take it in to the dealer to get it checked out.  ;D
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Vinman on October 23, 2021, 08:52:07 AM
Who knew JK's were made of sugar? Should take it in to the dealer to get it checked out.  ;D

Bada Ding!
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: MattMan on October 23, 2021, 11:43:50 AM
Bada Ding!
Nice!
More like driver than the vehicle  ;)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: hps4evr on October 23, 2021, 06:20:05 PM
Awesome day guys! The rain made the trails a little more interesting and fun. Rain stopped at about 2pm and was a nice cool fall day.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: YJGUY on October 23, 2021, 07:23:16 PM
For sure, fun day out. Just enough greasy mud to make if fun but not too much.

Stewart, sorry I sent you to the wrong car wash. It’s the one in Nolan Hill just north of the Costco. They don’t care if your Jeep is super muddy.

Nolan Hill Car Wash
https://goo.gl/maps/drcpzsMRxygeg51FA (https://goo.gl/maps/drcpzsMRxygeg51FA)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: hps4evr on October 24, 2021, 10:18:51 AM
Anyone get any decent pictures from the day?
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: YJGUY on October 24, 2021, 04:01:28 PM
I only took a few pics.  https://photos.app.goo.gl/KqLtAoWDnwuPeHC99 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/KqLtAoWDnwuPeHC99)
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Adam82 on October 25, 2021, 01:56:37 PM
Thanks for the run, next time I might even bring my Jeep... Once it has tires that don't sound like they're coming apart at highway speeds.
Title: Re: Oct 23 trip
Post by: Gluktar on October 25, 2021, 07:32:32 PM
Ya, that was a great trip. More exciting then I expected but not scary. And no worries on the car wash, I needed to get home so used the hose at home. But I need to figure out how to make my fender flares not collect mud. They stick into my wheel well about an inch on the underside and make a nice platform for mud.  Will try and post a few pics I have.