Anyone up for a Mid-January Run? [Archive] - The Illinois Jeep Authority

RangerPaul

12-28-2006, 03:07 PM

Anyone up for a Mid-January Run? My rig should be done by Jan 8 and I need to get it (and me) out on the trails. The Badlands would be cool, but The Cliffs would do as well. The choice might depend on participant preference and the weather (TSL's don't like snowy or icy roads).

If we do The Badlands, I'd like to go out the night before and sleep over. The Attica Inn will allow four in a room and gives discounts to park users.

Waddya think?

RangerPaul

01-02-2007, 04:00 PM

btt

Smirty

01-05-2007, 08:42 PM

I am up for a trip to the Badlands...its been a while since I have been there. Looks like the first weekend would have open would be the weekend of the 20th or 21st? How does this look for everyone?

missouri

01-05-2007, 09:44 PM

I'll check the family schedule, I would prefer a Saturday.

missouri

78cj7

01-06-2007, 08:20 AM

I would love to go but if it is later like around the 21 I may be out of town for work. I was actually hoping to go next weekend, maybe the 13th or so. I will have to head out somewhere that weekend because I have the new axles in the cj and now I will hopefully not be snapping shaft joints :D , but I am desparitly in need of a jeep fix :rolleyes: .

78cj7

01-11-2007, 08:44 PM

anyone going out this weekend? The cj is ready and I have the itch, gotta try out these scout d44 axles I just installed with ausies front and rear.:D

RangerPaul

01-11-2007, 08:53 PM

missouri and I are doing motor mounts on my junk Saturday and we have a meeting Sunday, so no for the two of us. I'm hitting The Badlands on the 21rst, but it sounds like you won't be in town for that. :(

78cj7

01-12-2007, 05:08 AM

Oh contraire my friend I just found out this week the job in MI won't start till the 29th, so yes I will probably be there. Hope we get to see a few harder trails though :rolleyes: .

RangerPaul

01-12-2007, 06:30 AM

Oh contraire my friend I just found out this week the job in MI won't start till the 29th, so yes I will probably be there. Hope we get to see a few harder trails though :rolleyes: .GREAT! :D Let's count on it. Say start on Orange to warm up and go to Pink after that? I'll know how ready the beast is by Saturday night, and I'll post up again after that.

RangerPaul

01-14-2007, 08:45 AM

I'm ready to wheel, so the plan is Sunday Jan 21 at The Badlands. I want to see who's going so we can plan what we're gonna do. I know 78CJ7 and I would like something somewhat difficult to try out some new equipment, (altho there is Rockface in The Creek as well as The Quarry), and missouri is stock and what's to try out something drier, (like White, now that I've found it, it's like green, but without the mud). I'd like to see the Lemonhead clan come coz they've never been there and the Misses is stock and likes it dry.

SO, post up and let's see what we can get going.

RangerPaul

01-14-2007, 08:46 AM

RangerPaul - Moderately difficult

LemonHead

01-14-2007, 10:53 AM

I may be working this weekend but not sure, I will know for sure by Wednesday so I will let you know for sure by then.

missouri

01-14-2007, 03:05 PM

Easy trails.

missouri

78cj7

01-14-2007, 08:21 PM

78cj7 moderatly difficult to difficult

heck i will hit anything with an incline :D

RangerPaul

01-14-2007, 10:03 PM

RangerPaul - Moderately difficult
missouri - Easy trails
78cj7 moderatly difficult to difficult

Smirty

01-14-2007, 10:40 PM

4. Smirty - White, Green, maybe Orange.

RangerPaul

01-15-2007, 10:27 AM

We're going to meet at Badland's lower parking lot by The Hideout (burger stand) around 10:00 AM (eastern time). If you don't see us, try to raise us on channel 4 or 14 on CB. missouri and I are meeting at the OHare Oasis on I-294 South at 6:00 AM, so if you want to tag along on the way down, you can find us there.

RangerPaul

01-15-2007, 10:41 AM

FYI:

This is an open run NOT a TIJA sanctioned event thereby TIJA assumes no liability for injury or vehicular damage - you run at your own risk
THESE (http://tija.org/active_forums/showpost.php?p=5680&postcount=1) trail requirements will apply - I'm checking and if you don't pass inspection you can't run with us

IntrepidXJ

01-16-2007, 10:04 AM

altho there is Rockface in The Creek

i finally made Rock Face on Sunday :D

.......but I am helping Brian install a Detroit this Sunday, so I can't make it

RangerPaul

01-16-2007, 10:57 AM

i finally made Rock Face on Sunday :D
I am helping Brian install a Detroit this Sunday, so I can't make it

HEY HEY!! Good going Randy!

missouri

01-16-2007, 11:39 AM

i finally made Rock Face on Sunday :D

Dang I wish I could have seen that:cool:

missouri

RangerPaul

01-16-2007, 07:39 PM

RangerPaul - Moderately difficult
missouri - Easy trails
78cj7 moderatly difficult to difficult
Smirty - White, Green, maybe Orange.

RangerPaul

01-17-2007, 12:58 PM

In light of a cer-ten playoff game, a rar-ity indeedt, feet-churink a cer-ten fut-ball teem knowen as "Da Bearsss!" people is askin if we ken run on Satra-day insteda Sunday. Were youse plannin on comin' andt if youse were, ken you come on Satra-day? Post up willya?

Smirty

01-17-2007, 01:15 PM

I am good for either day. Saturday or Sunday. I am flexible.

RangerPaul

01-17-2007, 03:43 PM

Saturday it is!

missouri

01-17-2007, 07:04 PM

Saturday is out for me,I already had plans with the family,it's a busy day.
I'll catch you'uns next time no biggy.:)

missouri

RangerPaul

01-18-2007, 06:29 AM

RangerPaul - Moderately difficult
78cj7 moderatly difficult to difficult
Smirty - White, Green, maybe Orange.
At this point it looks like The Three Amigos. Brian, will you be OK with the level of difficulty? We can always hit the quarry and you can do Purgatory.

78cj7

01-18-2007, 08:36 AM

Paul I am fine with whatever we run, I am just running a shakedown anyway so a variety would be good.

Smirty

01-18-2007, 09:32 AM

If you guys want to go on Pink in the afternoon, I would be inclined to right seat with one of you. I think it would be fun to go on the hard stuff without worrying damaging my Daily Driver. We can play it by ear but I am game to going on pink with one of you.

I still want to drive on Orange though.

RangerPaul

01-18-2007, 10:06 AM

Works for me. Don't know if I'll have a rider at this point but it's looking doubtful. How about you Brian?

78cj7

01-18-2007, 08:41 PM

Works for me as well, I am not sure if I will have a rider or not as I have been unablr to get in touch with Cooter, so unles he wants it it will be open.

78cj7

01-19-2007, 04:30 AM

I got a pm from john this am Paul please call him and let him know when you will be by to pick him up or pm him he will ride down with you ok ;) it also looks like flip flop and maybe eddie and budman will be there as well

Smirty

01-20-2007, 10:06 PM

Had a great time at the Badlands. It was a good group to wheel with. Of course Ranger Paul was there along with Cooter, Flip Flop, 78CJ7 and myself. Here are a few pics I took. I know others had pics as well and will hopefully post up soon.

Ranger Paul Invitational (http://smirty.com/paul_invitational/)

missouri

01-22-2007, 09:31 AM

Looks like you guys had a great time.

Nice Pics and video.

Great flex 78CJ7 check out 027.jpg

missouri

78cj7

01-22-2007, 05:32 PM

Looks like you guys had a great time.

Nice Pics and video.

Great flex 78CJ7 check out 027.jpg

missouri

Thanks, I had just finished putting my scout axles under it and slapping the boggers on as well:D . Over all the jeep did really well, pics just don't do it justice of how well it was breaking through the 4" ice. I did however discover that the stock axle location for the rear brake line union will not survive the rocks and it must be moved higher especially with the pinion rotated up like mine is. I had front discs only through the last 1/4 of the trail :eek: and in the pic you mentioned as well but hey I was out to wheel as long as it would hold up;) , I can always wrench in the garage afterwards right:rolleyes: .