INSERT INTO `Northern_forum_posts` (`POST_ID`, `AUTHOR`, `ENABLE_SIG`, `ENABLE_EMO`, `IP_ADDR`, `POST_DATE`, `POST_ICON`, `POST`, `AUTHOR_TYPE`, `QUEUED`, `TOPIC_ID`, `FORUM_ID`, `ATTACH_ID`, `ATTACH_HITS`, `ATTACH_TYPE`) VALUES (1, '98-1064233388', 1, 1, '203.40.132.88', 1064234405, 0, 'wow, what an inviting introduction to the other half of the world. we do the same thing on our forums in australia. even though i drive a pommie 4x4, ijust can't relate to their forum. so i thought i'd give you guys a go to see how the other half lives. if you're interested in reading absolute rubbish from the arse (ass) end of the world, have a look at www.overlander.com.au and go to the forums page. i've got a land rover 110 ute with a new 4.0 litre engine, 2" suspension lift, 255/85/r16 BFG muddies on off-set rims. this time last year completed a crossing of the Simpson desert with some friends, 2 other landy's, 2 toyota's and a mitsubishi, 4 weeks, 7500km (1.6km to the mile)', 1, 0, 1, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53085, '115-1034280637', 1, 1, '209.112.213.84', 1080162472, 0, 'hey i guys i trying to talk any crap. tell you the truth i dont really care where you buy your stuff. i make the same amount of money either way. but if you are looking to get a longer sping pack that you can build your own springs out of, go see sid glascock off of king street. He usally has pretty good prices on everything.', 1, 0, 3815, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53826, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1080508583, 0, 'You acn find pleanty of threads and a review on POR.   Just don't be a dumbass and ask stupid questions there ok?', 1, 0, 3866, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50178, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1078871269, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Mar. 09 2004,02:10)
I still build Jeep's and am proud to stay with my customer 110% to keep them happy. 00TJ can bite my pinky toe! \':21:\'

Hey what I do...This is my second drivline in 4 years..both from six slates...I have no problems...So lick my big toe..Ho', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50179, '103-1061886867', 1, 1, '209.193.20.4', 1078871541, 0, 'thanks
i don't even seem like the big 18...i still feel like a kid/teen....probly cuz i'm stuck in high school...well i'm gonna do a deploma program and get this over with...and by the way thanks nate
', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50180, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078871578, 0, 'I have to agree with aktazz, this was circulating through E-mail about 4 or 5 months ago and I did some research, came up with the samething as aktazz. Makes me sick when this type of sh!t is pass around and everyone blindly believes it. I sent back the info I found to everyone that was listed on the E-mail. Just my .02', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50181, '87-1032118562', 1, 1, '137.229.189.116', 1078872114, 0, 'AJ, basically I mean the T got the 3.4 and maintained the torsion bar ifs, better imo than the r&p ifs the Tacomas got.  Also, the oil pan doesn't need to be swapped to go sfa unlike on Tacos.

Dual cases would be ideal.  A high pinion housing would help too, but I don't know which to look for with a passenger side drop - if any. \':39:\'

The caster right now is 1-2 deg negative.  Pretty much perfect.  I don't know either how tipped is too tipped, but it already takes about .25-.5 qt less than I could find a Dana was supposed to take.  How much is that anyhow - anyone?  The Haynes I thumbed through at Schucks said just over 2 - that's probably without a locker also.

I've been considering less lift, too, also would like to get rid of the pinion shims and move the ds perch and grind out the ps - probably before I start removing leaves.  That right there is 3/4" in shims at their highest point.
', 1, 0, 3581, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57622, '107-1081488778', 1, 1, '24.9.196.251', 1081889088, 0, 'thanks for the input.  i havnt had time to go ut and dig through it yet.  but as soon as i can i will post any results.  again thanks fr the help

-wiring idiot \':35:\'
', 1, 0, 4131, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50186, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '12.44.59.211', 1078875162, 0, 'Corey has plenty experience working a stick, let me tell you....well thats what i've heard


Black Betty, what school are you attending down there?
', 1, 0, 3458, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50187, '71-1074800660', 1, 1, '209.112.170.232', 1078875588, 0, 'Does anybody know how hard it is to replace a timing chain on a 300 straight six ford motor?.  I got a free truck and thats what it needs, never done it before and need to know if its worth it. HELP!', 1, 0, 3588, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50198, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078880014, 0, 'Happy Birthday

I'm almost 21 and I've lived on my own for 5 years and I still feel like I'm in high school.  I imagined myself with a kid onetime and damn was that a scary thought.   \':31:\'

Thats crap about high school is your best years.  It only gets better from where I'm sittin, more money, more freedom and more fun (legally).
', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54629, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1080796240, 0, 'The angle of the dangle is better but not quite right. You are more than welcome to try that first. It won't hurt anything to run it for a little while like that. If there is no vibes, consider it fixed.', 1, 0, 3872, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50200, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1078881004, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 09 2004,09:17)
Quote (OneTonCJ @ Mar. 05 2004,22:36)
Chris, I would not go Irok. I think they are more of a rock tire than they are a mud tire. And the trails up here are mud. I presonally think they will suck. But, that is just my opinion. And to me the tread depth is bad shallow. I have seen a set in person. And was not impressed at all....

Ive been following a lot of write ups on the irok, and it appears that they are doing fairly well in a variety of conditions.
i was really interested in what guys around tellico and other east coast places had to say about them since their trail conditions are closer to what we have here. yeah they arent a bogger, but for those of us without 60s and 14 bolts they may be more forgiving on drivetrain components than the old boggerooo.

Or those of us the DD our rigs.  I don't think the Bogger will wear to well on a DD.', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50201, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.112.136.173', 1078881383, 0, 'Happy B-day,  Well I'm going on 24 this year.... got 2 kids but got to feel like a kid again yesterday when all my jeep parts came in..... \':41:\'', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50202, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.223.128.174', 1078881826, 0, 'if you do it with the angle iron then one on the frame should be enough with the one in the crossmember.  I thought you were talking about just using the one on the frame with the existing mount you were going to use.  If that isn't enough you could weld on some square stock and run it up to the underside of the crossmember and bolt it on.  I don't know how to post pics on here or I could show you what I mean.', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50203, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.217.180', 1078881991, 0, 'The spring perches will need to be welded on, of course that's after I get the radius arm mounts torched off.

I think I have a pretty free range with placement of the spring perches as far as rotating the housing, but I also need to figure out the best combination of spring perch placement and knuckle rotation.  I will consult my acquaintances on TTORA for the ideal location for the spring perches, mainly because they have experience doing exactly what I am doing.

I want to get the axle completely setup and rolling before I start the swap, and possibly have the front spring hanger and new crossmember welded on as well, but that's a month or more from now.  
What most people do is have their axle rolling, then once they get the IFS off and the frame smoothed, they throw the leaf springs on the front hangers and swing the springs into place to measure how far back to mount the shackle hangers.

Then you get that stuff welded up, then mount the axle and work on steering box placement.  
Once the truck is drivable, you figure out how tall to make your shock hoops and where exactly to place them.

I guess at that point I will have to make the measurements for the front driveshaft and then send it out to be extended.

Here's where I am now, once I get the steering knuckles and gears out:

Who can rotate the knuckles and cut off the radius arm mounts for me?  Anyone here?

Thanks again everyone
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', 1, 0, 3560, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50163, '83-1077430396', 1, 1, '209.193.41.171', 1078860165, 0, 'I've decided to learn how to drive stick (I know that sounds wrong, but I'll assume everyone knows I mean for a car!) so I can get a TJ (can't find an automatic one anywhere).

I tried learning about 4 years ago, but I got frustrated and gave up. Maybe this time with Corey teaching me, I'll actually be able to do it.... at least I hope so...
', 1, 0, 3458, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50161, '83-1077430396', 1, 1, '209.193.41.171', 1078859776, 0, 'lol I only show my piercings to hot guys, and this weirdo doesn't sound like he's very hot.

Really though, that story kinda freaks me out.
', 1, 0, 3516, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50160, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1078859527, 0, 'My 360 did this to me last summer a few times.  My battery went tango uniform shortly thereafter.  Bought an optima, and it cranks much better now.  Hopefully the underhood heat won't be an issue for me now that I've dumped the headers.  Time will tell.  Good luck man!  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3579, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50159, '56-1073518986', 1, 1, '209.112.197.113', 1078858430, 0, 'spares are always a good thing, i think i am going to look into that thanks phil.', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50158, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078858191, 0, 'You can run the locker and throw it in a Solid D44 if you ever want to run a solid. But I ran for 3 years with really no problems with open front. Just our rigs are so heavy they get stuck where the jeepers don't.. Not often did I run into a time that that 1 more tire would have helped me through somthing.

Oh I have 2 TTB and a bunch of shafts if ya wanna buy some.
', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50157, '83-1032374396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078857905, 0, 'That's too bad.   \':39:\'', 1, 0, 3531, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50156, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078857850, 0, 'I am not bashing anyone. I have had a problem in the past, took it back and it was better. Not perfect. I like perfect personally. Also, I know what bad u-joints are and what angle things need to be at, so that is not a factor. 6 States had a bit of turn-over last year and maybe their was a learning curve that had not been met at the time I had the rear shafts built.
Having a shop in the Valley build stuff is not cost effective.
', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50128, '87-1032118562', 1, 1, '24.237.123.216', 1078849099, 0, 'At Brentt's request.

Maybe it's not altogether tech anymore, but also maybe I can collect some ideas of where to go next, so the driveshaft doesn't hum over 40 mph.  And since the T100 is basically the best of both the minis and Tacomas, maybe it also helps others chopping up their Toys.

Since this was accomplished at Northern I only have before and after, not during shots, but here goes.

Before - an unalignable ifs T100 with cranked torsion bars:



After - a SFA T100 with a Chevy Dana44, Parts Mike flattop and steering arm, 44044s, Rockstomper steering and High Angle adapted 85 front driveshaft.

The front spring hanger is a SOA kit for some Jeep or other.  I can't keep the initials straight.  I'm a Toyota guy; just tell me Wagonneer, Wrangler, Cherokeee not TJ, YJ, CJ, XJ.  It had the middle section cut out and an additional piece of channel welded in to make the width.  Bgreen replaced it with 2" tube this past weekend to serve as bracing for the winch.

Knuckles on the axle were cut and turned 9 deg. and 8 deg shims put in place on the leaf perches.

I stayed low tierod since it's the extra-heavy rock rod and to keep leaf spring clearance from being an issue.  As it is the drag link will just touch under full droop, and I'd have needed a lighter Rockrod to go full hysteer.  FWIW the few other T100 swaps in the country have stayed low tierod.  The Pitman arm is Scott @ Rockstomper's modified ifs arm.



(yes there are fancy lockers f/r)

I'm not sure if these gussets are part of the SOA kit or a TC invention but they give me more confidence than if they weren't there.



At the front, the frame is nicely 31.5", but toward the rear of the springs it outboards, making a through the frame arrangement a trick without offset shackles.  Northern has also typically done a spring under the frame arrangement on minis, so-



I don't have any shots of it, but there are gussets to the inside of the framerail to support the shackle hanger.

The driveline angle was steep, so after many conversations with Jess at High Angle I opted for his D44/Toy adapter mated to an 85 driveshaft.  



Jess put his ag slip on the shaft and Northern further clearanced the CV so that it shouldn't bind under flex, but I'll still be adding a limit strap from next to the pumpkin to the frame.  You can see it's nowhere near a 0 deg angle at the pinion.  Blackjack also ordered up progressive bumpstops which I'll place on top of the spring pads.  From looking at it under flex, they should still hit the frame just fine if placed there.



The rear are scrounged 4.25 blocks - probably marketed at 4" but measure the extra quarter.  I plan to have Alcans with an anti-wrap and Roger Brown shims out back before summer.  Rear shock mounts are stock with 12" Trailmaster SSVs, front are more off-the-shelf Jeep mounts with just 10" SSVs.  If I'm not liking the travel I'll look to replace them with f250 towers.

There you have it.

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', 1, 0, 3581, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50127, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078848546, 0, 'Here is another idea I found. Kurt I Think you may have looked at this one don't know.



I would probably have it boxed all the way back. Not so sure about lateral support but it is small and simple. What do you guys think about that one? I havn't bought my stuff yet to make the track bar. Grant ya wanna make me somthing like that:)
', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50126, '56-1073518986', 1, 1, '209.112.197.113', 1078846173, 0, 'i have been told that having a locker in the front axle of a TTB is bad. i am not contesting this fact i am only curious as to why.....
any help or solutions is great..... Paul
', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50124, '75-1073533035', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078842154, 0, '
Quote (rgrjeep @ Mar. 08 2004,10:59)
Can you get me a price on the ATV Interco Vampire EDL (extra deep lug) 28x10x12.

As you know from the PM.  Largest Vampire our supplier has is the 27x12r12.

Also updated the Group Buy Deposit Deadline:  March 26 (just for you Charlie....lol)
', 1, 0, 3503, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50125, '87-1032118562', 1, 1, '24.237.123.216', 1078845742, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 09 2004,05:31)
Wiley-  your Tierod is on the wrong side of your leave springs.....

Can We get a thread or at least some pictures of your SAS?  I always like to see what the local boys are up to.

\':21:\' That's why I bought a bash-proof tierod.

For obvious reasons I hesitate to say your wish is my command, but yes, you can get some photos.
', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53114, '82-1076208302', 1, 1, '66.223.149.229', 1080181780, 0, 'well everyone seems to have good thoughts on this.  i just ran across a 95 yj i-6 auto, looked like it was already lifted, don't know with what or how much.  it only has 66000 on it which is nice but they want 8799 for it which i think is a little much.  i checked kkb and nada and the both are around that price but i know you can find them cheaper.  so what do you think deal or not? \':16:\'  \':16:\'  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3816, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50218, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1078889081, 0, '
Quote (Country Boy @ Mar. 09 2004,17:47)
Fags......

yep yep FAGS lol \':44:\'', 1, 0, 3458, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50304, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.223.128.174', 1078934850, 0, 'I was thinking the same thing.  With the inside of the crossmember and on the side of the mount but still underneath the frame.  I don't think the wrap around bolt would be necessary with the other four.', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50303, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078934850, 0, 'I've never had an issue.

Man spend an extra $5 and get DSL
', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50302, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078934764, 0, 'I can't get to my superford site to get the pic to photochop it.

But What if I used that rivet to locate the bracket. Ran a peice up to the steering box bolt, across to the bottom spring bolt. And up to 1 of the sit bracket bolts? Plus the one on the crossmember?

SBB
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I know sad but thats I'll I got for now.
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', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50301, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.94', 1078934267, 0, 'Happy Birthday! \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50300, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078934052, 0, 'I hear you, I just turn 26 on 27 Feb, it's all downhill from here on, right? \':24:\'

BTW, happy b-day.
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50294, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078928722, 0, 'First the Front Side.', 1, 0, 136, 2, '2490', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50295, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078928865, 0, 'Now the rear.  I think you can come up with something along those lines.  Simple and Bolts on.  Bolting it on in at least 4 places is best IMO.', 1, 0, 136, 2, '2491', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50296, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078929013, 0, 'Go ahead.  At least then I would have to walk around to find them.  Would make killin em a lot easier that way.', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50297, '104-1058033856', 1, 1, '151.169.205.60', 1078930868, 0, 'Happy birthday Brook \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50298, '87-1032118562', 1, 1, '24.237.129.68', 1078932542, 0, 'Happy Birthday Brook  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50299, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.77', 1078933921, 0, 'hell, at least when I turned 25 my insurance went down. 21 I got to legally drink, 18 I could buy tobacco, 16 I could drive.

Pretty much goes down hill from here right? Next thing you know I'll be 30 something.  \':37:\'


\':21:\'
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50262, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '24.237.140.94', 1078902354, 0, '85lbs

sorv
', 1, 0, 3595, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50243, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1078896569, 0, 'i dont know what it is with most yards up here but they are ass holes on the phone and are way to high \':38:\'', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (77121, '78-1080331264', 1, 1, '24.237.197.223', 1089672350, 0, 'Hard Rock 4x4 Cherokee Spot Cage

This cage is almost exactly like the one I have been wanting to build for my XJ.  They even have the external roof cage that I was thinking about building to tie into a partial exo-cage.  I have never built a cage but I'm thinking that by the time I was done the price of materials and my labor would be way over the $1000.00 they want for this cage.

Now the question for you folks that have more experience with roll cages than I do.  Is this cage any good and is it worth the money?
', 1, 0, 5848, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53387, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1080257656, 0, 'i bet those bolts got cracked/fatigued when that thing got hit a while back.', 1, 0, 3845, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52246, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.123', 1079744974, 0, 'Errrmmm.. You said you didn't know the group, that plays the song.. "Frankenstein", yet you said "Edgar Winters Group", in the same sentence just before you said you didn't know it in the sentence after that! See?  You DO know it.   \':34:\'  \':35:\'', 1, 0, 3740, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50150, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '66.58.202.161', 1078854733, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Mar. 09 2004,09:20)
Looks to me that they have hacked a Warior CJ SRS front mount for your front cross bar/spring mounts.

That`s what it looks like to me too. I dig the supports added to it.', 1, 0, 3581, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50216, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1078888466, 0, '18...you're stuffs gonna be on the porch...
 Happy birthdayday
', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53118, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1080182943, 0, 'Sarge, just keep the Diet Vanilla Coke coming and I am good to go.

I don't drink very often, be lucky to finish one if I start one.  Did it once in AK the last 3 years.  That was with Kurt and Scott at the Tooth.  As many people know, I don't have a filter on my mouth or my actions.  Just part of who I am, well it gets really bad when my judgement is loosened.

I think we were gonna spank some birthday girl and all her friends that night.  And I will say the damnest things.  Alice is great, I have no idea why she puts up with me.
', 1, 0, 3795, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50213, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '153.29.112.34', 1078886864, 0, 'Fags......', 1, 0, 3458, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50214, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '153.29.112.34', 1078887397, 0, 'You are still a kid, and a teen. Thats probablly why you feal that way.', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50211, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '205.188.208.107', 1078885535, 0, 'ahhh propaganda what a wonderful thing', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (56014, '78-1061241202', 1, 1, '209.112.139.70', 1081293441, 0, 'Finished up the back part of my 6" lift (just blocks and new shocks) and my sway bar will barely reach.  This is with the axle dropped down as far as it will go.  The swaybar will work if I jack up the axle alittle bit.  Will I have any problems if I do this?  Any other quick ways to fix this?  I'd like to keep it as I will be on the street quite abit.


Thanks.
', 1, 0, 4007, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50210, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1078884988, 0, 'Ya can accept it Brentt. But it's totally false and a big lye.', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51442, '114-1078180183', 1, 1, '12.215.243.36', 1079409736, 0, '
Quote (RWC @ Mar. 12 2004,17:32)
this wasn't a "farmed" versus "wild" issue, it was a "wild" versus "hatchery-wild" issue.  Hatchery fish are wild.  They're just born in hatcheries before getting tossed into a holding pen in whatever lake they'll call home; then they swim out to the ocean with all the other fish and swim back to that lake/watershed to breed, just like all the other wild fish.  My understanding is that farmed salmon spend their entire lives in captivity, except for the few that escape and spread disease to the wild fish.

What stock do the "hatchery-wild" fish come from?  Given the nature of Pacific salmon, I would say that they would have to be bred from captive stock.  Otherwise, where do the eggs come from?  Also, the reason that farmed fish have the diseases is not from being captive-bred fish, it is from being held in close proximity to each other.  Just like when people  are forced to live in extremely crowded and unsanitary conditions, the spread of diseases and parasites is common and frequent.  Hatchery fish are also subject to similar conditions.  Furthermore, the hatchery fish could be less adapted to survival in the wild.  How many predators are there in a hatchery pond?  How hard is it to find food when they are fed on a routine basis?  Is there any reason for a fish to "learn" or reinforce "instinctual" behaviors when predators are not present and when food just magically appears?  How many generations before the instincts are completely bred out of them and they become just like the goldfish in your fish tank (hypothetical question)?', 1, 0, 3461, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50319, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1078940106, 0, 'Oh HELL NO! That just set us back and has boinked you big time! \':37:\'  The springs are no big deal, but half doors are not cheap and will work on CJ-7'S ALSO. To THE LOW LIFE that has taken the parts please returne them. An ass kicking is a lifelong thorn in your side! \':38:\' Dennis sorry to see you being set back on this project. I will see what I can find for you "again". \':37:\'', 1, 0, 3600, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50317, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078939423, 0, 'If anyone cant get pictures posted e-mail me
ja.hermann@alaska.net
', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50316, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078939225, 0, 'Them are some sexy coveralls...', 1, 0, 3594, 2, '2493', 0, 'image/gif'), (50283, '78-1031629485', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078920727, 0, 'Enjoy!', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50284, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078921491, 0, 'A nice day for some sailing huh?  \':1:\'  Happy Birthday', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50280, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078914737, 0, '\':1:\'  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50282, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '24.174.185.134', 1078918089, 0, '
Quote (StuPidGiRrl @ Mar. 09 2004,10:16)
lol I only show my piercings to hot guys

What in the Hell have i missed in the last couple weeks????', 1, 0, 3516, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50279, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078914119, 0, 'Anyone who might care could tell what I do just by where I work which isn't a secret but I do see your point in not broadcasting it.    \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50275, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078911705, 0, '
Quote (RWC @ Mar. 09 2004,12:02)
Shift-fork I understand, but what's a sliding clutch look like, and can I replace it without tearing apart the tranny?

Gear box has to be torn apart...If you need someone to rebuild call Oddball INC.', 1, 0, 3577, 2, '2488', 0, 'image/gif'), (50276, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078911822, 0, 'I know the rules, I've only had about 500 OPSEC briefings in the couple of years I've been in.  I reread my post and didn't see anything wrong with it what so ever, did I compromise a mission or something?  I assure you that you won't find any classified info in my posts or by hear any when talking to me.  Just out of curiosity who are you and what do you do?  And how might I find you on the global listing, your profile says Mike, I am sure there is more than one Mike in the Military.', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50290, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078926843, 0, 'Tinbender......I would argue but with Both Country Boy and I both having troubles keeping our wheels in contact with tera firma I can't.

racinghoss-  Where did you grow up in Idaho?  North Idaho, myself (Potlatch to be exact).  275...that will require a two man toss I think...

Nak4af-  You are Nubs Nubs friend right?  Who was talking shit?  Probably me about half the stuff that oozes out of my piehole is shit talking.  Just blame it on the Infantry, that is how I cope with it.  I didn't hear anyone talking trash about your rig, but I did hear a fair amount being talked about Alaskan Jack's.....I pulled him out o duh mud a couple times left/came back and he was still trying to get it in 4x4.  No Biggy, I have been there and done that....shoot the next day I rolled over....I am sure I am still being badgered behind my back for that...BFD.

So I guess my advice is to just grow some thicker skin about that stuff.  It is a part of the 4x4 world man.  I have never been in a group of more than 5 wheelers when someone's rig didn't get bagged on pretty bad.  Some can handle it some can't.  If your one that can't step up and say something, most people will recognize that the good natured shit talking is hurting your feelings and stop.

Ask Macro how much I bag on him......It helps fill the hole where my heart used to be.
', 1, 0, 1, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50288, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078924789, 0, 'BTT for you.

You guys actually finalize a spot or is the thumb still sniffin doo
', 1, 0, 3597, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50289, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078925006, 0, '\':21:\' Don't piss me off or I'll tell the bad guys where your drop zone is mr. infantry   \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50287, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078924706, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,00:38)
Alaska Towing and Wrecking..has a guy at the counter that is a total jack off....

werd', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50285, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078924447, 0, 'FU', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50286, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078924651, 0, 'Your both homo's.', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52525, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.208.116', 1079903854, 0, 'As far as I know no.  There is a company called Suburban 4wd that makes one for the ZJ.  They modify an ARB snorkel from something to fit.  I emailed them and they quoted me $600 w/o shipping and they wouldn't tell me what the snorkel came off of.

I was also thinking of maybe just running a hose under the hood to higher grounds, like to the back of the firewall, or maybe to the grilled section right by the wipers.

I don't plan on playing submarine, but where the stock intake is - right by the driver's headlight - it's hard to tell how close I am to sucking in water.

http://akextreme4x4.com/tech/snorkle/snorkle.htm
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', 1, 0, 3773, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50235, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '66.223.150.115', 1078894324, 0, '$450 for a toy front axle, does it have an ARB in it?
Last one I bought I paid $150.
', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52673, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079992555, 0, 'here is the card board bracket in place. think this is strong enough? \':34:\'
', 1, 0, 3794, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50234, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078894084, 0, 'New tread...There is alot of new names and old..But never get all the faces..Post pic so maybe next time I can place a face with a name...Opps dam put under wrong place..please put in general discussion...sorry\n\n

', 1, 0, 3594, 2, '2483', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50094, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1078813713, 0, 'Welding perpindicular to the frame can cause stress risers.  Try to terminate welds at a 30-60 degree angle.  Remember what my frame patch plates looked like phill?  The side ones were 45 and the top ones about 50.

Its worse in the middle of a frame.  Not so bad where the radius arm is, since that part of his frame doesn't have to do much.  The stress from a winch shouldn't hurt it either.  But I assumed phill would make me cut the pieces anyway, so I didn't go into too much detail.  :)
', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50091, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078812258, 0, 'Another good site is ColoradoK5. Geared toward Blazers, but the tech can easily cross to trucks.', 1, 0, 3530, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50092, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078812370, 0, 'Kodiak Off Road colors would clash with the red anyways....A big phalus would be ghey of course Jerry.', 1, 0, 3561, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50093, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078812515, 0, 'We are holding our breaths Jay...please hurry...think of the children...', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50090, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.193.52.196', 1078811417, 0, 'when i got the truck the pain on the hood was chipping off. So i just decided to go with the redbull can, i dont work for them or anything. If my truck would have been black i was gonna go for the pirate flag.  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3561, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50089, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078810927, 0, 'Nice job boys...one of theese days I'll get mine done...lol', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50088, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.193.52.196', 1078810821, 0, 'When i bought mine it was $35 bucks, but a little bit goes a LONG way.', 1, 0, 3573, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50087, '77-1064864010', 1, 1, '66.223.140.168', 1078810786, 0, 'Go with a 350 TH400 205. Of coarse if you dont want to buy a new 205 case get a 700R4 built from Jet or local tranny shop. Shackle flip in the rear with 4-6 inch springs in the front. The 400 tranny is a good tranny except for the numerically high first gear, if you plan rock crawling or other slower 4x4 you want a good solid 700R4 its got the lowest first gear plus overdrive. Most people will say that its a pile  \':42:\'  but a properly built one that is cooled correctly will handle anything that the 350 can put out.

Also a good place to shop for Chevy aftermarket parts is www.offroaddesign.com plus there right there in Colorado!!

good luck and stick with the Chevy  JB
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', 1, 0, 3530, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50085, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078809765, 0, 'Dave Arieno. Cell #230-9838. He stocks it at Northern 4x4 Suppliers off Mountain View Dr.', 1, 0, 3573, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50086, '71-1070691655', 1, 1, '209.112.138.65', 1078810485, 0, 'I should have known, thanks. How much? I got holes in my pockets.', 1, 0, 3573, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50313, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '12.44.59.211', 1078938736, 0, 'I have cable and it has never worked for me either', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50314, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078939085, 0, 'franky, you ever been wheeling out of ak?  have you ever seen any of the trails in the lower 48????  I think youd be surprised at how similar the trail conditions are in some places...', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50315, '106-1068020244', 1, 1, '24.237.192.145', 1078939225, 0, 'well i would like it if everyone could keep their ears and eyes open. some asswipe stole my white half doors with tan soft uppers and my damn seat covers .(not worried about them)they were black with red flames. they stole the recovery gear too. along with the springs i just bought from Curtis. any info would be great Dennis 748-3486', 1, 0, 3600, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50311, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078938504, 0, 'you guys are some ugly bastids........Now me on the other hand..............', 1, 0, 3594, 2, '2492', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50312, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '137.229.190.227', 1078938548, 0, 'have a good one man \':1:\'  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50270, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078909785, 0, 'ZJ your priveledge information is just that,privledged. Should you wish to continue to remain eligible to attain this information, keep your clearance and nature of information to yourself. Should you have any questions on this matter seek myself or even Brent on a military global listing for further education.

Thanks for your continued service.
\':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50269, '89-1061157799', 1, 1, '12.110.74.34', 1078907431, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Mar. 09 2004,02:10)
Thank you \':32:\'  Is Tim Jones still doing good?

I haven't seen him in a couple/few months myself, but he's staying busy  with the shafts and the buggy work. You know Tim, he just kinda goes with the flow.
', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50264, '103-1061886867', 1, 1, '209.112.221.196', 1078905907, 0, 'no   you don't', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50265, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '209.193.41.172', 1078906928, 0, 'Replace the starter then wrap the headder.', 1, 0, 3579, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50266, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078906948, 0, 'Still a little sensitive about it huh?  They didn't violate you did they?', 1, 0, 3586, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50267, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '209.193.41.172', 1078907005, 0, 'Sorry Rob.  Rebuild time \':37:\'', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50268, '89-1061157799', 1, 1, '12.110.74.34', 1078907027, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Mar. 09 2004,10:44)
I am not bashing anyone. I have had a problem in the past, took it back and it was better. Not perfect. I like perfect personally. Also, I know what bad u-joints are and what angle things need to be at, so that is not a factor. 6 States had a bit of turn-over last year and maybe their was a learning curve that had not been met at the time I had the rear shafts built.
Having a shop in the Valley build stuff is not cost effective.

Not trying to imply that you were unaware of these things. I figured that you understood it all. The comments about the causes of vibration were for anyone reading the thread who might not have known it.

As for using a valley shop for your driveshafts... That would be the least of the hassle. Catching Tim Jones and actually getting him to work in the shop is getting pretty hard to do these days. I'm actually looking into a deal on a large bed lathe so that I can start making my own. Heavy tubes, Looong travel splines and high deflection/heavy duty ujoints.
', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52243, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079744193, 0, 'Sweet

what kind of camra do you have?
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', 1, 0, 3760, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50240, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.208.80', 1078895484, 0, '
Quote (Overlord @ Mar. 09 2004,17:10)
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 09 2004,09:17)
Quote (OneTonCJ @ Mar. 05 2004,22:36)
Chris, I would not go Irok. I think they are more of a rock tire than they are a mud tire. And the trails up here are mud. I presonally think they will suck. But, that is just my opinion. And to me the tread depth is bad shallow. I have seen a set in person. And was not impressed at all....

Ive been following a lot of write ups on the irok, and it appears that they are doing fairly well in a variety of conditions.
i was really interested in what guys around tellico and other east coast places had to say about them since their trail conditions are closer to what we have here. yeah they arent a bogger, but for those of us without 60s and 14 bolts they may be more forgiving on drivetrain components than the old boggerooo.

Or those of us the DD our rigs.  I don't think the Bogger will wear to well on a DD.

Go with a swamper then. You cannot take somewhere down in the lower 48 and even try to connect the wheeling types. Wheeling up here is just different. The ground is just mud. That is it. Very little rock. Shoot, when we drill in Anchorage, and even out here in the valley you get 30-40ft down and it is just clay. Nothing else. Anchorage is setting on Clay. Some spots as shallow at 10ft. I just would not trust a new tire like that up here. If you dont like them you have wasted your money. And being as shallow as they are I dont think they will last on the road. Just me though  \':34:\' That 35x10 bogger would rip it up  \':34:\' Buy what you have money for, and what you want.  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54565, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1080778697, 0, 'ive got over 500 on disc and a whole photo album too. I need to get more pics this summer!', 1, 0, 3900, 14, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54566, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1080780362, 0, 'Badco - There is definitely something wrong with you but we will get you help.

DNGRRNGR - I rarely run more than 3 miles at a time unless someone is making me, so if you run 4 miles in -23 temps you definitely deserve a cold beer or maybe you would prefer it warm.

Brentt -  I get your point, I watched Band of Brothers and the interviews with the guys who were really at Bastogne and one guy said something like anytime his wife would ask if he was cold he would answer  "It could be worse, I could be in Bastogne" many said they would remember those cold nights the rest of there lives.

Trigger - Last year when I played soccor on the squadron team was the first time I played since I was about 12 and its a damn good workout if you play alot.  All the sprinting and stoping and sprinting somemore is harder on me than just going on a 3 mile run.  I thought I was in pretty descent shape until I went up against some of the guys who play year round and then it got a little embarrassing.

Badcop - you still continue to have one of the ugliest mugs on the board and your thread has been successfully pirated  \':21:\'
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', 1, 0, 3899, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50277, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078913191, 0, 'I took the liberty of deleting my post for the sake of national country.   \':37:\'', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50237, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.23', 1078894741, 0, 'jerry you are one sexy bitch \':33:\'', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50238, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078895207, 0, '
Quote (85toyflatbed @ Mar. 09 2004,20:59)
jerry you are one sexy bitch \':33:\'

You needing more man-milk baby?', 1, 0, 3594, 2, '2484', 0, 'image/gif'), (50278, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078913865, 0, 'There was no informatin leak, however being the miltary individual you are, it would be in best interest to not brodcast your security clearance or accessable information. Of these briefings you attended, I can only hope that your briefer mentioned this.

Also I am not a securtiy manager, just know my place.

Gotta need to know, is the only question one should be asked.

under Global at Elmendorf :Samuel Maglio
', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50151, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078855428, 0, 'tyler is good people, and is the one who taught me the trade. he knows his shiat.
Driveline building is by no means rocket science, but it does require a certain amount of patience and attention to detail.
 I have seen drivelines come in that have a huge amount of weight tacked onto them in what appears to be random places. When i send out a driveline i like for it to have the least amount of weight on it that is possible.
 When you go to balance a driveline .003 runout is acceptable. Obviously, the closer you get the runout to .001, the less weight you will have to put onto the driveline to get it to balance.  Maybe i should do up a tech article with pictures about how a driveline is built.
', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50207, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078882749, 0, '
Quote (aktazz @ Mar. 09 2004,08:36)
At those prices I might just get another one in case mine breaks, I would rather do that than sit on the trail repairing mine.

You guys are right about the tree saver idea. I was confused. I was thinking of the extension idea. We all have our retard moments.

In your case it is called a "senior" moment...... \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3527, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50205, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078882475, 0, 'No thanks I will gladly accept this bit of propoganda....Have a Nice day and Fuck Bin Laden!', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50204, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078882239, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Mar. 09 2004,12:58)
That seems kinda stupid. Are you really wanting to shove a mud and rust covered shaft into your diff housing? Put the things inside and keep them clean. I just ubolted mine to my tool box.

that is what I was thinking....not like you are lacking interior space in those big fat rigs.', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54621, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1080794180, 0, 'Sorry to hear this.  My condolences to the family.', 1, 0, 3923, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50976, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079178779, 0, 'Hick's Lake.

Seeing Curtis run likle a scured girl when the "bear" attacked.  \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50977, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079179016, 0, 'haha.. that's funny.

edit: must be the 4 or 5 hours worth of sleep I've gotten in the past few days.  Anyhow, everyone at work though it was funny.
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', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50553, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1078988331, 0, 'wow only 25, yea down hill from there.

have a great b- day man.
\':1:\'




aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50554, '103-1061886867', 1, 1, '209.112.222.88', 1078988761, 0, 'maybe its just me but from what i saw it looks like the liftgate won't open due to the bumper being too high...buy chances are i just got a bad look at it', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (59676, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.213.220', 1082756052, 0, 'i can say it was interesting to watch. I have to come over and look at your jeep to see how you cut for you fender flares.', 1, 0, 4332, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50557, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1078989948, 13, 'Thanks guys, I'll try those places tomorrow.  

I was showing the truck to my roommate a little while ago and I noticed this; whoever hit me pushed the truck hard enough forward to move the truck against a parking barrier.  (row of 6x6 posts with a 2x12 bumper high)  So now my front bumper has a flattened spot and is pushing against the fender and factory wheel flare on the drivers side.  Someone definitally hit me hard.  Grrrr.  

\':15:\'
', 1, 0, 3614, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50709, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079064863, 0, 'With all the native bums that Alaska has Shemya Island would be over populated in about a week.  Tell them to find a job or we'll give them one...  slave labor  \':15:\' work you lazy shitbags', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50707, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079064220, 0, 'Gas Station on base.', 1, 0, 3620, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50708, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079064594, 0, 'Isn't the Sammy joint a 1210?', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50701, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '66.58.211.41', 1079063023, 0, 'and 1 1/2" sch 80 is even closer to 2"s... 1.90"  ;)', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50702, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079063516, 0, 'I'll let Charlie do the talking.  I am just posting', 1, 0, 3628, 2, '2510', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50703, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079063680, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 3628, 2, '2511', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50704, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079063859, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 3628, 2, '2512', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50705, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079064007, 0, 'last one for now', 1, 0, 3628, 2, '2513', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50700, '116-1078526785', 1, 1, '24.237.215.172', 1079062959, 0, 'These distributors just order it off the net and then ship it to me right?  I was wondering if anyone knew of any store or shop that carries it on the shelves where I can just walk in and grab whatever I need?', 1, 0, 3620, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50699, '78-1073496581', 1, 1, '66.223.135.81', 1079062895, 0, 'Here I am!
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', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50697, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '205.188.208.107', 1079062632, 0, 'well we could start the test program here in alaska and make Shemya Is.  a prison colony', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50696, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079062467, 0, 'Backlash?  I agree to many blood suckers (not you in this case Misbehavin).  Cut welfare 100% and start shippin people to Greenland if they are not activly pursueing work.', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50576, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079008972, 0, 'It's called outside hosting... like a server.. or image station in this case.

That pic of the duece is bad ass  \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50570, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078996315, 0, '

Me, wheelin' on the Govt's dime! \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50571, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078996378, 0, '

Me payin' back the dime for damages. \':37:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50572, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078996675, 0, 'Hey, I'll be workin' in there after the ORI.  I'll see what I can do.  Unfortunately, I think it's all up to the freaks up at the PACAF level.', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50573, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '153.29.112.34', 1078999330, 0, 'Well you have to deal with it. I own a 99 for a DD. It had the same problem. Pulse Vacum Hubs suck bad. I got some hubs from Darranger that he jammed the inner plastic piece into the outer so they are always locked. Their is a company in brazil who is selling a manual hub conversion who Superwinch is marketing. They havent started selling them as of yet I think. But I am not in the loop anymore. But contact superwich to see. As for the conversion you canibalize the CV shafts and hubs from a 95 or newer explorer or late 01 to now ranger I believe. I dont see any problem other than fuel milage will go down because you will always be in 4 wheel. I have thought about the route if I cant get manuals.', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50575, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079007806, 0, 'Damn you've already got pic posting capabilities?  You've only been on the site for like a week you basterd.    \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50881, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1079141557, 0, '
Quote
I think I can add to this -- I am in my senior year studying wildlife biology.


You needed to read that article more closely; this wasn't a "farmed" versus "wild" issue, it was a "wild" versus "hatchery-wild" issue.  Hatchery fish are wild.  They're just born in hatcheries before getting tossed into a holding pen in whatever lake they'll call home; then they swim out to the ocean with all the other fish and swim back to that lake/watershed to breed, just like all the other wild fish.  My understanding is that farmed salmon spend their entire lives in captivity, except for the few that escape and spread disease to the wild fish.

Either way, that has nothing to do with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or this case.  Based on that press release, my read on this is that the agency is required to take into account the numbers of successful hatchery-born salmon (which can and do reproduce in natural streams) in deciding whether a species is endangered; they can't just look at the naturally-born salmon.

RWC
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', 1, 0, 3461, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50435, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078967412, 0, 'I vote military should be exempt from state and federal taxes. It almost like paying yourself to work.... \':41:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50418, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '64.12.116.84', 1078964796, 0, 'I don't have a problem with taxes really , just feel pissed and left out when everyone else gets a refund ....there I said it OK , now can i go back to being angry and sullen? \':35:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50415, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '64.12.116.84', 1078964610, 0, 'must not have a house payment I guess. not the fact of being in debt that bothers me just that I had that money dog eared for tires and a lunchbox locker', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50416, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078964633, 0, 'Your right, id rather not pay taxes and still be living in medevil times. There is a reason the US is a superpower you know.', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50417, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1078964722, 0, 'Happy b-day man...

You going to machine yourself some kinda cool birthday present?  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (66946, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1085507376, 0, 'If your looking for that many rigs you better set a date ASAP.

LF has a overnight run planned the 10th. So we wouldn't be able to make it that weekend. So.. Rest of July is open. Unless I run with AKX(they'd prolly try to off me on a run though:)) So probably should hurry.:)
', 1, 0, 4934, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50760, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.219.146', 1079078528, 0, 'Yea I think it's called Roll-Over hill..', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (66948, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1085507673, 0, '
Quote (BirdMan @ May 25 2004,09:25)
I was originally using the unloader port with my setup, but I had my colescing (SP?) filter after the check valve/presure switch setup and it would make a mess with the oil from the compressor, so I disconnected it.  For an engine driven compressor I dont think you really need one, and the line from the check valve to the compressor should bleed off on its own through the compressor.  

Heres a few pics of my setup


Your kids called....they are missing thier Jenga Blocks.... \':21:\'', 1, 0, 4948, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50758, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079078035, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Mar. 08 2004,22:04)
I recommend using a aluminum hawse with winch rope

Pimp over to AKFabShop, you can get Brooke to make a good selection of choices.....The alluminum is def the shoice, there usually close to the same price of a new roller and will make the rope last alot longer.  Kurt are you still doing Amstel?

Brian
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', 1, 0, 3527, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (66947, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1085507422, 0, 'Sleddy, your a idiot.', 1, 0, 4896, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50665, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1079054013, 0, 'Although I have never personally used the Howell kit, I have two friends in D.C. who both think it came straight from hell and were inclined to send it back there.  I don't believe either one of them got their engine to run right, and Howell only allows you to send chips three times before it gets expensive.  If you have your own chip-burner it might be a different story.

RWC
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', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50684, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079059787, 0, 'Did my center limit straps...errr...chains today.

Simple.  3/8 bolts slip nice through links cut in half.  I did it this way so I could easily play with leangths while on the trail.

Front is because it unloads a bit on big power accents (like the far right line up the Z turn on Ruby)  Not bad but I feel that my new wheeling ground here in the rocks might exploit it even more.  So I added it in with the ability to adjust as needed.  It allows the center to drop 4 inches but allows the axle ends full movement.
', 1, 0, 3627, 2, '2508', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50860, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1079132067, 0, '
Quote (Blackjack @ Mar. 12 2004,12:54)
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,00:02)
Yea I think it's called Roll-Over hill..

Its Cherokee hill goofball.  \':21:\'

I know it was cherokke hill..asslips..I was trying to mess with Brentt..Man dan everything shoots right by you dont it.. \':42:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50856, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079130891, 0, 'Make sure you drag him into your house first then make sure you kill him! Or you'll get in trouble.', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50857, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079131238, 0, 'Here I am at the top secret B.A.C research facility.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2518', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50858, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079131329, 0, 'A better view', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2519', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50859, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079131437, 0, 'Asctually Phill you just have to be able to prove that you were in fear of your (or someone elses) life and that you had no other option but to use deadly force.  The house thing just makes it easier to do.', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50659, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079051770, 0, 'Warn rules...Someone on the board uses a milemarker and will defend it's honour...Go Warn

 Ramsey is SSSLLLOOOWWW.
 However if you don't want to spend warn $$ I got a 5k ramsey I'll sell ya for $100. It's too small...too slow and won't free spool, but it works nice with a snatch block...and it's better than NO WINCH.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57620, '83-1077430396', 1, 1, '24.237.168.139', 1081888708, 0, 'I don't think my car has that child lock thing.  I'm starting to think that it's a short or something not grounding right. But I'm just a girl, what do I know? lol', 1, 0, 4137, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57621, '68-1036804735', 1, 1, '209.193.54.226', 1081889002, 0, 'actually he even kinda looks like Brian!  \':42:\'  Lay off the Donoughts buddy!', 1, 0, 4168, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50657, '52-1065045909', 1, 1, '143.213.132.69', 1079049137, 0, 'Thanks for the compliments.  I wish I could make a somewhat of an easy trip just to give it a test. I have never taken it off road. I'm getting ready to PCS to Georgia. I don't want to brake shiot before leaving.', 1, 0, 66, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50855, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079130664, 0, 'You're a nice guy Jerry.  i would have given him the bat so I could shoot him.   " It was self defense ocifer.  I coulda been killed...or even worse"', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50656, '52-1065045909', 1, 1, '143.213.132.69', 1079048635, 0, 'I have a buddy that is a distributer. I dont have his new # yet. I will post it as soon as I get it.', 1, 0, 3620, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52242, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.126.92', 1079744125, 0, 'Sledneck...thats my skidoo...its for sale. Rolling chassis. Has a ton of new parts. If interested pm me.

Badass...not much lift right now. Hopefully putting the lift on this weekend. Gonna end up with around 7" at the most. Hopefully wont have to go much bigger than that. I do have a sawzall  \':34:\'

AlaskaToy...no more backorder.

Tim
', 1, 0, 3759, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50655, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079047497, 0, 'one word......WARN!!!!....and buy them locally, 5-star, northern or six states.

I can get you pricing  if you would like.
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', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50653, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '152.163.252.71', 1079047003, 0, 'ok so i get my new quadratec catalog and it has ramsey , mile marker , warn, superwinch , my question is how are any of these the mile markers are pretty affordable but no idea ,', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50652, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '12.44.59.211', 1079044151, 0, 'lmao', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55884, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1081224386, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ April 05 2004,16:51)
Quote (Bad-Ass Creations @ April 02 2004,18:15)
Only 20" tall! But holds and amazing 640gal of compressed CO2 gas!

so how many psi is in the tank.

I'm guessing Nuclear Warhead sized numbers.  IMHO this is a great idea, but what about the safety factor.  If this thing ruptures on the trail for any reason, will half of the rig go with it?   \':31:\'

I'm not trying to knock on the product, just curious about it.  I'm sure it's safe, and I'm missing the picture.  \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3956, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50651, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079043005, 0, 'Sorry scott, i tried to make it descent. Yeah, you and me fighting would be like two china plates getting thrown at each other. smash...arms and legs everywhere.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50649, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '24.237.3.15', 1079042631, 0, 'Not really a pic, but I found it funny as hell....

Dont think about it, just stand over there.
', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50648, '111-1058428175', 1, 1, '24.237.40.150', 1079042373, 0, 'yeah I think that is what he meant when he mentioned the 4.7. Although after weighing the options and looking at some of the kits available and doing a little research I think that I will probably be going with a Howell kit... I guess we will have to see how this all goes. Too badd for me I will have to run seasonal tags.. At least the tags will be good during the seasons that the trails are open right??

Anbody ever installed or ran a howell kitt?

Thanks for the input from everybody!
-Joe
', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50647, '103-1059239610', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1079041915, 0, 'lmao, that video clip is some funny shite...', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50635, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079035926, 0, 'From the yellow pages

Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants
Direct Jobber Staten Richard    
2949 Sunflower St
Anchorage, AK 99508-4749
Phone:(907)333-3844

Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants
Don Nusbaum Dealer    
2080 Dimond Dr
Anchorage, AK 99507-1359
Phone:(907)563-2274
', 1, 0, 3620, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50636, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079036565, 0, 'Well I came back from getting my new Hellas from Nick over at Northern, Curtis, can you post a pick of the modified 8274 mount you have on the XJ, Nick was saying its a pretty easy and useful set up and suggested I copy yours by using a modified Warn TJ mount in the same manner.', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50637, '83-1048580683', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079036577, 0, 'That is fricken hilarious Frosty.....We love you Scott.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50638, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079036865, 0, '
Quote (Steph @ Mar. 11 2004,12:22)
That is fricken hilarious Frosty.....We love you Scott.

Ditto....except the love part...men should NEVER love men! \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50640, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079039341, 0, 'for the curtis version you need some 3x3x3/8th angle iron and an 8274 mount. very simple. good approach angle, but needs some added protection for lights..', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50642, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079040000, 0, 'Holy Shit I think I am gonna piss myself.....', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50643, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.47.251', 1079040377, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 11 2004,10:44)
ah ha. i found an add in the for sale section. maybe it will help.

Okay, that's over the line Frosty.  I'm asking my boss for the afternoon off.  I'll see you three hours.  I'm not a fighter, but pretty sure I could take you.

(of course Frosty and I fighting would look like the 10th round of one of those feather-weight boxing matches you see on ESPN at 3am.)

PS.  No price on the ad?  Does that mean you found it in the Freebies?
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50644, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1079040576, 0, 'The hubs just don't engage anymore.  The front tires won't move while the back just spins.  I've gotten it stuck in mud, snow and sand with these same results.  Happens in 4hi/4lo, forward and reverse.  My truck is an automatic, with 4.10 gears and a limited slip in the back.  All the hoses, parts and stuff going to the hub and wheel are intact.  With tires off the ground and 4wd engaged, the front tires will spin and the front driveshaft will not.  So the transfercase is engaging, but the hubs are not.  

My road down in Homer will flood over during breakup and during the night, freeze the tires to the ground in our driveway.   \':37:\'
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50645, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '24.237.3.15', 1079041405, 0, 'Your fight description reminded me of this....

The fight
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50646, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.112.209.28', 1079041719, 0, '\':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':24:\'
Oh shit I'm still laughin... \':32:\'
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', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50978, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079179075, 0, 'Happy Birthday shrek  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3647, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50830, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '66.223.150.213', 1079115270, 0, 'I am looking to skin my daily driver.  F150 supercrew 4x4 with no lift. What is a descent AT or MT that some have experince with. I will need a 32X?X16. Any ideas? \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3633, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50829, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079115139, 0, 'That`s what we are doing with mine...I`ve had the straps for 5 years!  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50828, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '66.223.150.213', 1079115037, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 12 2004,05:28)
and something that I can afford to fire just for fun as well.  

Personal experience: If your desire for range time and plinking is as addictive as mine, then the only way to afford shotting on our salary is to reload. It may seem like a big investment upfront but when you crunch the numbers even over a few months you save ALOT of money. Plus its an excellent way to learn your firearms and accurize the hell out of them. It can become as addictive as shotting itself.  \':15:\'

Plus if you get a progressive setup you can turn out rounds almost quicker than you can shot them out a semi.
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50826, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079114738, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,09:52)
Well I could not sleep last night..so I got on pc..messing around on the web..My door goes right to the deck..which goes to my garage. I was sitting there was really quite..I kept hearing something outside, so I peeked out the curtin and saw this guy at my garage door. I went to get my baseball bat and opened the door really fast and yelled (What the fawk you doing ) he looked white as a ghost...(BUSTED) he started to run so I got to steps and swung bat and hit him in the back of neck.he fell and hit the nice ice patch and he got some nice ice burns on face  \':24:\' ..Well he turned out to only be 17 yrs old..I told him he's lucky I did not shoot his ass. He was begging not to call cops so I talked to him a little and told him to go and count your blessings. I told him this shiz (life of crime will never pay off) Lol the kid said thank you so much..Im not gonna try this again..Kept on saying ohh Thank you ..Thank you..Quess Im to much of a nice guy..I think the kid learned his lesson..

Go find him and beat him hard...words don`t cut it!! Better yet...drag him over to me....I would love to break some sticky fingers!!! \':38:\'', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50827, '106-1068020244', 1, 1, '24.237.192.145', 1079115004, 0, 'no shit did you ask him if he had any yj doors for sale jerry? fawkers will pay(yes im still pissed)at least you wacked him with the bat', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50825, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079114470, 0, 'Alright....
As you all can see by the pics the RK Tri-Link mount does not fit worth a shit...reminds me of Rusty`s parts! After carefully cutting the diff cover so it didn`t act like a can opener...all seemed to line up well except for the large area of the housing that has no protection. Furthermore, I had to grind the tube welds down to get the plate to rest flat on the mounting surface....sad really.
On to the coil buckets....picked up a bunch of D35 brackets from Sevenslats in Fairbanks...nice cuts by the way.:) The buckets received a set of PC upper bumpstops mounted to the them with a large 3/16 grade 8 washer to make contact with the upper stop....which usually pushes of the bumpstop during compression and also serves as a retainer.
Birdman finished up the bracket and busket welding last night so all we have left is some brakeline routing.
Ryan and Dan sent out the parts to me yesterday and it will be regeared and spooled.
There will be a couple more pics coming Brentt.
Stay tuned....should be real pretty and stout when done!
\':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 3628, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50824, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079113972, 0, 'Well I could not sleep last night..so I got on pc..messing around on the web..My door goes right to the deck..which goes to my garage. I was sitting there was really quite..I kept hearing something outside, so I peeked out the curtin and saw this guy at my garage door. I went to get my baseball bat and opened the door really fast and yelled (What the fawk you doing ) he looked white as a ghost...(BUSTED) he started to run so I got to steps and swung bat and hit him in the back of neck.he fell and hit the nice ice patch and he got some nice ice burns on face  \':24:\' ..Well he turned out to only be 17 yrs old..I told him he's lucky I did not shoot his ass. He was begging not to call cops so I talked to him a little and told him to go and count your blessings. I told him this shiz (life of crime will never pay off) Lol the kid said thank you so much..Im not gonna try this again..Kept on saying ohh Thank you ..Thank you..Quess Im to much of a nice guy..I think the kid learned his lesson..', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50823, '104-1058033856', 1, 1, '151.169.205.60', 1079113720, 0, '\':16:\' Damn nice Curtis.  I was looking at one of those over at Sportsmans warehouse.  My brother is going to get one for birds.  I like the 12 for bears as well I have and 870 espress that shoots three inchers.  I really like my marlin guide gun in the 45-70 with a ported barrel and 325 grain buffalo bore rounds.  Nice thing about ashot gun is you can put the first two rounds in as slugs for a little distance then 00 buck and you don't have to get everysingle one on the critter although it helps \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50822, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079113698, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 12 2004,06:11)
Nice weapon Oddball.  You will not be sorry.  Good aftermarket support.  I leave my rifle stock on my mossy most of the time but if I know I am gonna be backpacking with it I will put a shorter fluted barrel on it and a fold down tactical stock.  even with the extended tube and full load of 000 and Sabot rounds it is pretty light.

Check out the Safari sling if you plan on packing it on your person.  Or do like me and get a Camel Back Hydration system and pack the heat across your back.

Mosseberg 500A.  Light, when composite equiped and you can dip them in the mud and they will fire every time.  That is my bear gun.  They are also cheap so if I have to through it at the bear I am not out much..lol.

Charlie put together a nice shotty gotta respect a tactical safety.  What is it Charlie 500A barrel, 870 action......and something else right?

Yep its an 870 Express action w/Mosberg barrel, parkerized mag tube, tactical safety, trigger work, and a rough coat finish...don`t want to blind the bears ya know! It`s a very good shooter. I`ve spent alot of time w/Benelli guns and have to say they don`t make them much finer in stock form. Now ODDBALL...let`s take that thing out and we can discuss some tactical uses as well as some diff ammo performance....nothing but 600 grains for me! It really matters what the gun likes to shoot....mine hates certain ammo.
Call me and we can kill some targets this weekend.
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50821, '84-1079111665', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079113233, 0, 'TrailToyz.com     \':16:\'
subsidiary of Trailtunes Custom Soundbars
AK Lic #715760
3186 FairChild Ave Unit G
Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506
Owners: Erik & Amy Paul
929-0953
350-9573 cell

support@trailtoyz.com

TrailToyz.com
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', 1, 0, 3380, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53279, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.125.164', 1065164247, 0, 'Damn dude, I can hear the whip crack from here...', 1, 0, 3842, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50819, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '65.74.2.100', 1079112589, 0, 'I also prefer the 12 gage over anything else for bear, but I also carry the trusty old Single Action Ruger Super Black Hawk 44. 3 5/8" Barrel for protection against everything else.', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50820, '84-1079111665', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079112606, 0, 'Nice gun ODDBALL! I pack old faithful myself...Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag with 320 GR Corbon loads and hogue grips. With that hoss you got though you could paint yourself with honey and walk down the Kenai in the middle of fishin season', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50543, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078986130, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ Mar. 10 2004,20:52)
Quote (nate379 @ Mar. 10 2004,20:46)
Mmmm, she sure's got a purdy mouth.. mmmm.

Damn i have such a good come back for this but i wont say it \':21:\'

Let hear it.  I promise I won't kick you in the nuts.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50544, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1078986529, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Mar. 10 2004,21:22)
Quote (sledneck @ Mar. 10 2004,20:52)
Quote (nate379 @ Mar. 10 2004,20:46)
Mmmm, she sure's got a purdy mouth.. mmmm.

Damn i have such a good come back for this but i wont say it \':21:\'

Let hear it.  I promise I won't kick you in the nuts.

no no it might offend some one \':40:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50973, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079171431, 0, 'Did Frosty give you the lap dance yet? Dont drink more than you can handle & have a good one. \':21:\' Your still my best biatch!', 1, 0, 3647, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50974, '102-1067844422', 1, 1, '66.223.143.177', 1079172008, 0, 'i just carry my REM 300 ULTRA mag. and if that dont work smith and wesson 44. if that dont get them then ill just throw the dam guns and run like hell. \':21:\'


oddball nice gun, like them alot just to much out of my price range \':16:\'  \':16:\'
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', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50972, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079171157, 0, 'We all have had one that tops all! Speak now or forever hold your peace.  \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3646, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50971, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079170983, 0, 'I know a few of you DO get out and have good trips to tell about so lets hear them! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52278, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.192.45', 1079750253, 0, 'Man. If I was got to pick the lights I wanted. Northern has this kick ass set of lights. They're like $1000 each. Greg runs them on his Jeep, and I'm sure Ed does as well. Those things kick ass!', 1, 0, 3762, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52279, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1079751663, 0, 'I don't have any 3/8" steel.  Check with alaska steel and see what they've got.  My supply of 1/4 is also out too.  1500lbs of plate steel didn't last too long building those rims.', 1, 0, 3760, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54598, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '153.29.112.34', 1080788536, 0, 'Hey I am not too dumb it was the jeeps fault....Ok maybe a little. Hey its awn here in about three more months. Round two of the drunk endeviour.....', 1, 0, 3870, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50968, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079170634, 0, 'Your funny. \':24:\'  I sleep ok at times but feel more safe in the XJ if I have no heat. I feel better knowing I have a chance to bite back! \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50969, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079170756, 0, 'Make some arms or get some RE JUNK and enjoy the ride. \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50712, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079065901, 0, 'I was very impressed when you pulled out the burban.  My ZJ was strapped to the back of Gary's and it was dragging both with little trouble.

I like my XD9000.  Was just over $700.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50711, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1079065715, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Mar. 11 2004,19:03)
Gas Station on base.

Unless he's military, the base service station doesn't do him any good.', 1, 0, 3620, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50710, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079065396, 0, 'I paid about $100 more that that for my M-8000 but I think it was worth getting the 125 ft of cable and the roller fairlead.  I haven't had any problems with mine and am surprised with what it will pull out.   Pulled out an 86 suburban buried to the doors in mud and pulled out Rowdy's Red yj buried in mud over his front bumper.  Thats quality  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50367, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1078952685, 0, 'All I can comment on is my own experience thus far...

I ordered a kit from Customefis.com back in July of 2003.  I gave payment in full around thanksgiving 2003 (I had been told that it would ship in a couple of days, so it was appropriate to send the full payment then).  I am still waiting for my kit to arrive.

JW (the guy running customefis.com) is a nice guy, very helpful to talk to, and seems to know his stuff.  He has had a few things come up that delayed my kit, but he has also given me numerous days when it would be finished.  All have come and gone, and I am still waiting.  I talked to him a week and a half ago on the phone, and he said it would ship "tomorrow".  I still haven't received a tracking number (that I requested from him) or a kit in the mail.   \':37:\'

All I can say is if you decide to go this route, be ready to wait a LONG time.  Good luck.
', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50366, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '207.19.62.210', 1078952599, 0, 'missed a good game Corey....', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57535, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.193.49.229', 1081835983, 0, 'While your at it look for a different tranny \':15:\'', 1, 0, 4138, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50399, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078963116, 0, 'Pillow biters??? i prefer the term spooningly challenged......thank you.', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50363, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '24.237.138.40', 1078951970, 0, 'seems expensive to me.  but they don't exactly grow on trees.', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50404, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1078963450, 0, 'Here's me:







and me again 'cause I'm just that cool:






And here's evidence of me in my daily-wear uniform (old picture):
http://www.petroleumnews.com/pdfarch/030112.pdf
', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50359, '75-1035339162', 1, 1, '136.226.254.148', 1078951743, 0, 'that was a "from one toy freak to another" special, speaking of which is it under your ride yet?', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50360, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078951745, 0, 'Here ya go here is what I had in mind.

Back a steering box brace included in the bracket.
', 1, 0, 136, 2, '2495', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50353, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078950805, 0, 'Whats this thread have to do with tech?', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50354, '78-1066538535', 1, 1, '209.165.179.192', 1078951003, 0, 'Happy Birthday \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50355, '103-1059239610', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1078951078, 0, 'heres the only pic i have of me.
', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (59701, '108-1058927339', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1082770485, 0, 'I thought on rocks you were suppost to use less go pedal.', 1, 0, 4331, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50398, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078962953, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,15:44)
Me and Frosty are not disfunctional ..We are Unique..!!

Is that what you call it?   \':21:\'  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50351, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078950252, 0, 'Homolope...', 1, 0, 3594, 2, '2494', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50352, '103-1059239610', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1078950631, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Mar. 10 2004,11:24)
Homolope...

LMAO.... \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50344, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.223', 1078949685, 0, 'I want to see what my insurance will be when I hit 25.  It was cut in half when I turned 21!', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57552, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1081853802, 0, 'Again.....nice....thanks...great.

Now where are the pictures for those of use that don't read so good.
', 1, 0, 3768, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50397, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1078962921, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,15:44)
Me and Frosty are not disfunctional ..We are Unique..!!

Pillow Bitters!!', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50346, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.112.216.177', 1078949825, 0, 'I was just thinking about it for a lil while, but would their be any downside if I decided to add 2" coil spacers and 2" lift blocks in the rear.  I know the lift blocks will cause the springs to wear quicker but other then that would this be a good idea.....  I'd really like my XJ to sit at around 6".    So I figure these in combination with my 4" coils & spring packs I'd be sitting right about where I want to.', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50347, '100-1056133572', 1, 1, '209.165.141.254', 1078949850, 0, 'Ah, to worry about turning 30, those were the days. \':24:\'

Happy Birthday - yer' a nice guy, yet not finishing last.

Erik
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50348, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.223', 1078949874, 0, 'Sounds like to need to make a trip to Anchorage.', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50349, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.223', 1078949987, 0, 'I'm sure you want all the pictures Jerry....  \':33:\'', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (59695, '70-1034710482', 1, 1, '65.239.41.197', 1082767713, 0, 'Nope but the gears are still good.', 1, 0, 4232, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50343, '65-1064265368', 1, 1, '208.151.96.129', 1078947667, 0, 'Also, keep in mind that if you need to pass an IM test, you won't be able to do it with fuel injection. For some reason, the greenies have convinced the people in this state that if you can modify the engine to run better, use less gas, and emit less pollutants, it should be illegal \':37:\'.

I can't even do it on my '76 'Cruiser. I called the referree station, and the dickwads there actually told me to "Buy a 74 or earlier, and swap some body parts around" so that I'd only have to pass a sniff test, and not an under hood. \':39:\'
', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50341, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078947502, 0, 'Happy B-Day!
Now go make me a set of dimple dies bitch! \':33:\'
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50342, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.97', 1078947588, 0, 'Hmm, I think that I might go with IROK. \':43:\'', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50340, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078947397, 0, 'It is exactly what he needs and it's a fair price for a complete solid toy front in good condition.  that being said I paid $100 for an '85 and got a tranny and T-case with it. \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50338, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.97', 1078946798, 0, 'That is bullshit!!!!  Was this at your house?  I know that there is a group of shady kids in that neighborhood, I could help you find them, but I never knew them to steel anything. \':37:\'', 1, 0, 3600, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50339, '111-1058428175', 1, 1, '24.237.40.150', 1078947044, 0, 'Thanks for the input CJ5 and RWC, I know that I have seen both of you post pervisouly concerning this topic, and I was looking for REAL feedback not a sales pitch, you know?

RWC- As for "special tools" I was reffering to like a laptop and stuff like that... should have been more specific I guess. What all did you gain when you had your DUI setup to be run through your ECU? Was there a night and day difference between before and after? Is this something that you would recommend?

Has anyone heard of any kits to stay away from? You know like you hear the horror stories about Pro Crap and Rockcrawler sus. Any turds like that in the aftermarket fuel inj. world?

Any other insight or recoendations would be appreiciated, time is not limited I just want to order this stuff up before I come back to the US.... Thanks again

-Joe
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', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50336, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.97', 1078946600, 0, 'Yep, just tried it at work, and everthing comes up fine.  So I know that it isn't opperator error.', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50337, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078946714, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 09 2004,04:29)
I bet I buy and destroy another entire vehicle before Jay finishes his bumper.....

Is this bad on me...or you???
Probably both..lol
', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50733, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079069989, 0, 'I have seen a few pics and BlackJack has said that the front will unload quite a bit when you try to climb steep hills. Good idea B. Those chains will be harsh if you unload fast! Let us know how all works out. \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50732, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.123', 1079069819, 0, 'Edit: OK frosty, I will see what I can come up with tomorrow. That pic was only 3 years old. But, I can get a little more recent  \':34:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50731, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.21.201.11', 1079069796, 0, 'Is that a BOLT welded to your track bar? Why yes, yes it is. Bet there's a story behind that one. A video maybe too...\n\n

', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50730, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079069559, 0, '
Quote (OneTonCJ @ Mar. 11 2004,19:26)
Those are little  \':21:\'



 Of off a drill we use  \':34:\'

Try again Frank.  The top left is a Dana 60 joint.  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50727, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079069103, 0, 'frank that an old picture, c'mon', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50728, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '24.237.141.59', 1079069306, 0, '
Quote (sevenslats @ Mar. 11 2004,21:17)
Okay, I understand why you need a limiting [strap] in the rear.  It's not for the springs or shocks, but for the driveshaft.  What I don't understand is the front.  Usually the [strap] is to retain the coils or prevent the shocks from over-extending.  If your [strap] is in the center, it's not gonna help these situations.

Just like he said, for steep ascents.  keeps the front from "pushing off" the hill sending you over backward.  If you look close in a mag at some rockcrawlers on coilovers, you'll see some of them doing the same thing using their winch hooked to the center of the front axle.', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50726, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1079068657, 0, 'Okay, I understand why you need a limiting [strap] in the rear.  It's not for the springs or shocks, but for the driveshaft.  What I don't understand is the front.  Usually the [strap] is to retain the coils or prevent the shocks from over-extending.  If your [strap] is in the center, it's not gonna help these situations.', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50725, '83-1032835348', 1, 1, '144.106.202.7', 1079068625, 0, 'We just burnt out 2 milemarker winches trying to pull a Hummer out of a draw...Crapola

The real questions is: Which winch will winch best to pull wenches with.......
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50723, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.119.55', 1079068424, 0, 'Me, hard at work in my midtown fortress.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2514', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50724, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.21.201.11', 1079068515, 0, '
Quote
(shhhh don't tell my troops thier LT is a dumpster Diver)


I have a feeling they may allready know a few things about you...

If they've seen the ZJ that is...
', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50612, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.217.130', 1079027352, 0, 'where is the cheapest place to get 1.5 to 2 inch black pipe?', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50610, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.217.130', 1079027145, 0, 'its not pretty. it will beat replaceing lights and lenses again. It will also keep the next person (stupid chick) from busting my grill up.', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50609, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.217.130', 1079026895, 0, 'do you ever move from that chair badcop?', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50608, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079026732, 0, 'If it doesn't bolt up right.... I'll just have to borrow someones welder and fab up some new brackets for it.....  Sorry badcop.....', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50607, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079026615, 0, 'As long as your not adding on to the red wall steve \':42:\'', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50632, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079034251, 0, 'ah ha. i found an add in the for sale section. maybe it will help.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2503', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (101340, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.241.78.190', 1099432936, 0, 'Tank, get that 14 bolt.....do it now!!!!!   GO!', 1, 0, 7034, 7, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50634, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079035547, 0, 'LMAO - Steve you suck, and Kurt swallows....

Frostman thats **cked up...

Scott doesnt have hair number one to throw downa nd whoop your a$$
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50628, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079033789, 0, 'Ridin high girl. Only answer to the married question is-

Hi my name is scott and i havent been  (fill in the blank) in a while, and (fill in the blank). I am (fill in the blank) and ready for a relationship of some sort.

Good luck....
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50630, '116-1078526785', 1, 1, '24.237.215.172', 1079033908, 0, 'Anyone know of any shops here in town that carry Amsoil on their shelves?  

Thanks.

-tibim
', 1, 0, 3620, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50631, '75-1035339162', 1, 1, '136.226.254.148', 1079034156, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 11 2004,10:49)
That is some good info. Why is it that the sutton area is so highly watched?

supposedly the 4x trail runs through private property. one of the two legs', 1, 0, 3619, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50627, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1079033362, 0, 'Nate, my point is that while oddball is the man, he is not the only person in the world capable of fixing this situation.  Rob can wrench just fine.  Just because he hasn't torn down a tranny before, doesn't mean that he needs to put his jeep on the ferry and come to Anchorage.  Think outta the box bud... \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50626, '82-1071789724', 1, 1, '65.74.0.6', 1079033134, 0, 'Damn, you guys are mean...Lol...

Just for FYI, who all is married?

\':33:\'

lmao! \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50625, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.193.49.151', 1079032708, 0, 'thanks frosty', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50624, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079032319, 0, 'What are the hubs doing? we've owned a 99 Ranger since 2000 and have never once had an issue with the 4wd. Other then I wish it was a manual TC to go with the Manual tranny.

Only real issue we have is that every so often the back right brake will freeze up if it's been warm then freezes over night.
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47964, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1077554155, 0, 'Looks like that bumper will never get done.', 1, 0, 3420, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50413, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078964465, 0, 'I like them, they gave me enough to pay off about half my credit card dept and I should be able to kill the other half before long.  Ahhh, dept free is nice.   \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47968, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1077556969, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Feb. 23 2004,07:46)
fabricating a new x member is easy man.  Don't let it scare you.  look at Bgreen engine x member.  Simple and super effective.  20-30 dollats in bushings, 10 bucks in tubing and a afternoon and your in business.

True not to hard. I just don't have the skills right now.

I'm also looking into needed a tranny crossmember as well.
', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50412, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1078964389, 0, 'I've got a 4.0 from a 2000 TJ. I don't want to miss getting anything from the donor vehicle. The swap needs to be IM safe.
  I have.
  1. Motor w/intake,exhaust manifold and fuel rails.
  2. Wire harness from engine compartment.
  3. Computer. (under the hood by the battery)
  4. Power steering pump.
  5. Alternator.
  6. Air filter box.
  7. Fuel pump.
  8. Starter.
 I'll run new exhaust pipe from the manifold. If I'm missing anything please respond.

                                        Thanks
                                         Keith
 PS( any tips on the swap would greatly apprecaited)
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', 1, 0, 3608, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57553, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1081856675, 0, 'Your crazy, I would have took the 10 grand and run.  You can always build a better Jeep.  \':34:\'  You should go knock on his door and see if he's up to check if the offer still stands, it is 3:40am \':24:\'', 1, 0, 4156, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (74006, '71-1066601687', 1, 1, '66.58.159.208', 1088145637, 0, 'As I was at Oddball's today doing a gear swap *go see ODDBALL INC for your 4x4 needs* we were talking and wondering why people smoke.  I figured hey, it was just probably something for them to do.  So whats your reason for smoking... why did you start and why the hell haven't you quit yet!?!', 1, 0, 5539, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50385, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078958132, 0, 'Rear view will be how it is in the the old picture.', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50386, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078958212, 0, 'ya ya. I will when I get home.', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (59696, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1082768252, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ April 23 2004,16:04)
Is that some kinda fancy go-cart axle? look at how tiny it is!

Man that sucks.. Time to go get some ford axles

That diff is larger than a Ford 9. 10+ inch ring gear...nothing wrong with the size of those AMC center sections...just the tubes bend.', 1, 0, 4334, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50406, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '64.12.116.84', 1078963563, 0, '\':38:\' anyone else hate these blood sucking idiots?   I was expecting a return but NOOOOOOOO I owe them freakin money ..almost 500 bucks ..arrgghhhhhhh there goes parts I had lined up to buy . Dam them  \':15:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50407, '75-1035339162', 1, 1, '136.226.254.148', 1078963717, 0, 'doing soa on my fj40  will be running Q78's cant wait for summer, ya know how them projects are never enough time or money', 1, 0, 3593, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50408, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '12.17.190.22', 1078963978, 0, 'Have a good one, Brook!

Need some work?  

I need a front crossmember and spring hangers sometime this spring...
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50409, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078964128, 0, 'I was expecting a comment such as that from you  \':15:\'  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50410, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1078964274, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 10 2004,06:30)
Go ahead.  At least then I would have to walk around to find them.  Would make killin em a lot easier that way.

True Fighter..!!!! True American...!!', 1, 0, 3582, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57529, '71-1070691655', 1, 1, '209.112.141.133', 1081833137, 0, 'Why not try to make some revolver shackles from a tried design or purchase some?', 1, 0, 4146, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54145, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '66.223.148.233', 1080614368, 0, 'Up on the plateau at the end of Ruby Lake is pretty nice, and Boulder has some great scenery too. Hicks is pretty butt-ugly until you hit Caribou, where it improves dramatically. Seems like once you get a ridgeline between yourself and the highway the view just keeps getting better.

I'm a little partial to Gunsight, but that's just me.
', 1, 0, 3900, 14, NULL, NULL, NULL), (58806, '83-1077611328', 1, 1, '12.17.140.33', 1082359303, 0, 'Cool got to learn something new!! Glad to know that they went to a one piece axle.

Used to have a AMC AMX with a 401 and a 4 speedwith a 3.90 ratio model-20...  
Used to beat on it all the time, never did break the rear end.
', 1, 0, 4232, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57534, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.193.49.229', 1081835637, 0, 'Have done road test... "holy acceleratiuon Batman".
The 4.0 is a very different creature than the old carbed AMC 258. All the intruments work, except the speedo... no VSS. The VSS sensor was damaged and was not part of this swap. I have put prolly 20 miles on the YJ since the swap and the only code we got was for INOP VSS.
  I am going to call the Referee Station this week. I want to make sure there is NO PENALTY for going in before my tags expire. If I can can go in and get feedback without having The YJ inpounded or the tags imedaitly revoked... Well then I will go in and see what they say \':43:\'

  The only down side to this swap (OBDII) is that you might have to change the whole electrical system. Harness computers sensors etc. Curtis and I did not try to out smart
OBDII we merely transplanted it.
 We took it from a vehicle the same size and length so the harness really lined up nicely. In my case the dash was badly rusted. Fortunautly that was the only bad rust I found. So building a new dash around an OBDII intrument cluster is a win, win situation.
  The POWER that this 4.0 puts out is a little scary for a dana 35 and Curtis has predicted that I'll grenade it on asphalt. Soooo... I'll be cautious and gather the other parts I need for my axle swap, Just in case.
', 1, 0, 3768, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50526, '83-1048580683', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078982829, 0, 'Here's a picture of me getting ready for work.......

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', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50527, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078983061, 0, 'Damn Kurt you better cut your losses and get out while you still can.  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50528, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078983209, 0, 'I think he pounded the snot out of his bumper to fit around the hitch....very nice fix... \':35:\'', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50529, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.52.222', 1078983602, 0, 'yup.... that would be the fix.........  I kept pounding away and almost had it to where I wanted it..... then the auto shop guy told me I was too loud......  I just told him that I was making sure everyone was awake for work.......  So he went ahead and took the bumper to the hydraulic press for me........  damn auto shop guys..... I told them to give me a big fuckin hammer and they gave me a small sledge.....', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (61613, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '132.58.234.102', 1083619101, 0, 'Good god nate, what have you been doing all winter!', 1, 0, 4531, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (61614, '66-1082052454', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1083619209, 0, 'JP,  
First off, I have a TJ not a CJ.  I think I might have some nice 31" 10.5" 15's BFG AT for you.  We'll put on your new shocks.  They should help.  We'll get to work on your bumper and tow points when you have an Idea of what you what.  Start looking at pix and Mag's to get good Ideas.  Then we’ll take a look at what else you might need.
Scott
P.S.
You need to drop the sandwich and swing by KFC.

\':1:\'
', 1, 0, 4524, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50838, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079118943, 0, 'I'm not saying I would have handling it different. I think he deserved what you gave him. I'm just saying with the way criminals act these days it wouldn't suprise me if he pressed charges againsted you for hitting him with the bat.

Can you prove that he wasn't just looking at your Jeep, and that he was planning to steal stuff? Just cause he ran doesn't mean anything I would have run if I say your ass running at me with a bat.

I personally would have called the cops on his ass. But I'm 3 mins. from a police station.
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50837, '114-1032462701', 1, 1, '143.213.132.69', 1079117630, 0, 'I pack a 454 casull short barrel with 330g lead cast bullets.  It takes practice to shoot double action 5 times in a row accurately but I do shoot alot.  That gun is some serious whoop a**.
I also pack a shotgun alot and am very proficient.  I am not sure how you pack it but this is my recommendation for all people packing shotguns as a defense weapon.  Always leave it on fire but with no round in the chamber.  It is much quicker to pump a round in the chamber as opposed to searching for the safety, especially with gloves on.  Most shotguns can be awkward to thumb the safety and it causes slower reactions to aquire your target.  If I only shoot once I leave the empty cartridge in the chamber.  You can pump the shotgun as you bring it up on target.  Benneli's are excellent shotguns!
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50836, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1079117526, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Mar. 12 2004,10:31)
Better hope he doesn't press charges against you for assult.

Phildo Phildo Phildo....I would hope he would press charges on me for assult.. \':32:\'..I would love to spend some time at APD
Take me a little vaction from work. Im glad I clubbed the little bastard but i think the ice burns are hurting him more then the bat smack. All I got to say ..I think he lessoned was learned and he is not hurt from getting shot..Next time it happens I hope he comes to your house..Lets see how you handle situation \':32:\'
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', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50835, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079116364, 0, 'Me milemarker hell no it's warn all the way.

But If I sell the warn grant has first  chance unless you are offering more then he did:)
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50834, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079116268, 0, 'Better hope he doesn't press charges against you for assult.', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50832, '84-1079111665', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079115738, 0, 'BFG All terrain all the way.. Great summer/winter tire. $168/ea.

Or you could go with their generic brand - Trivant Sport Kings @ $120 ea. for 285/70R16 ... the M/T models are $133/ea

I'll hook ya up cheap if you need tires. Shoot me a PM if I can help.

Erik
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', 1, 0, 3633, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50831, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079115520, 0, 'I dont know whats scarrier, Jerry with a bat or Jerry at 3am in his drawers....', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50694, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079061756, 0, 'Top left to right:  1480 wheel joint, 1410, 1350, 1310 wheel joint (5-760x), 1310 (5-153x), Sami.

Bottom L to R:  RPL 25, 1810, SPL 250.
', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50695, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.36', 1079061985, 0, 'Those are little  \':21:\'



 Of off a drill we use  \':34:\'
', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50693, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079061687, 0, 'Yah I bet they are gonna be noisy.  I built the mounts so I could easily convert to straps once I get the proper working leangth figured out.  If this idea fails I am out nothing since I picked up the chain out of a dumpster (shhhh don't tell my troops thier LT is a dumpster Diver)', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51012, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079207328, 0, '
Quote (ranger @ Mar. 13 2004,10:36)
Now all you need is a Toy to wheel in and your set!

you mean like my FJ40?  Um no wheeling for that thing thank you.  Much to nice.

I don't have pics of it anymore since my old comp is dead.  But I know that Bgreen or Birdman or Badco might....I know I put it's picture up somewhere.

it is a late 74.  With the 4 speed tranny and the 73 Tcase.  Was a community college body shop project vehicle for 3 years.  No rust.  New 2F.  It is just sitting at the Farm collecting Dust.  Mom starts it every month and drives it to town once a year to have all the fluids changed.

I am saving it for a special build present.  Little Bro gets out of the Army in 6 months.  He was in love with the old FJ and will get this one with a few mods.....Why may you ask?  Well the fact that he spent a year in Afganistan and is the only person other than the wife to occupy both Family and Friend catagories in my hierarchy.....
', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51011, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079206920, 0, '
Quote (Rowdy Red @ Mar. 13 2004,10:20)
What kind of freespool trouble does the 8274 have?

Go use one.

Damn things just don't like to disengage the braking mechanism all the time.  And why you do get them to reliase the drum and all those gears tunring is heavy.  BlackJack will most likely and hopefully give a better explanation since he is the winch guru around these parts.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51007, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079205261, 0, 'Another', 1, 0, 3648, 1, '2525', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (51008, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079205333, 0, 'Last one.....ohhhhhhh', 1, 0, 3648, 1, '2526', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (51009, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.123.218', 1079205618, 0, 'What kind of freespool trouble does the 8274 have?', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51010, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079206561, 0, 'Now all you need is a Toy to wheel in and your set!', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51006, '106-1068020244', 1, 1, '24.237.192.145', 1079205252, 0, 'well one of my best trips was in colorado. but it didnt include my jeep. my freind and i were on a mission to climb all of the 14,000 ft and higher mtns we got to the top(14,500 about), and then lihning started to strike. at 14,000 lightning is a whole differnt story. we had to hall ass down,  but the climb and the veiw were unbelievable. that mtn has claimed over 49 ppl do to lightning strikes over the years.', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51004, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079205128, 0, 'Woke up with this in my driveway.', 1, 0, 3648, 1, '2524', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (51005, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1079205164, 0, '8274-50
I paid $350 for mine. (worked fine looked ruff, rebuiled it and though $100 in paint on it, but thats me.)
In the last year or so, I've seen at least 6 8274-50 go for lesss than $500.  One was in the paper for $200 and looked practicaly brand new.
they are everywhere.  Lots of comercial use with then around here and then the company's dump then for cheap.  Just keep your eyes open and have cash available for it.  (if you see one for $400, don't himandha over it, get it.)


aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51003, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079204969, 0, 'Up to the point of Rob Losing his finger that was one of the best trips I had ever been on.  As soon as the digit hit the dirt the run sucked and will forever go down as one of my worst.

Oh and wheeling alone and overturning your Jeep and having to wait two hights for a pair of Horses to help right it sucks as well. NEVER WHEEL ALONE.
', 1, 0, 3646, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54619, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1080792921, 0, 'Pretty sweet.  If it was me, I would have put MOGs under it. \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3830, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51002, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079204738, 0, 'My 9.5ti is no slouch in the speed department.  Not as fast as the 8274 but you definetly are not gonna wait around all day for it.

Personally I like my 9.5ti better than my old 8274 on the FJ.  It blocks a shitload less air than the 8274, mounts conventionally (as you know the 8274 has a unique nounting system) and mine freespools with no trouble (You can't say that about the 8274, that is half the reason you see guys with a bunch of cable wrapped around thier bumper with the 8274, don't let them lie to you)

But the 8274 wins the roughneck award.  That bastard will take a licking and keep on ticking for sure.  I have seen the OLD 8274's still pulling with the best of them.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51000, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.169', 1079202867, 0, 'Thats fine Phill, but I'll use my hi-lift before I let you put that POS on my truck. (J/k dude, I'd be honored to have you winch me out of a nasty hole. But you'd have to get there first \':21:\' ) You have a great winch, that makes up for its lack of speed with raw power, and its not all that slow either.


Im not saying that ANYONE should go out and get a new winch because the one they have is slow. What Im saying is that if they are in the market for their first winch, they should save up some money and buy a Good one. One good winch is gonna be better in the long run, than two cheap ones. A person can usually pick up a good used 8274 for about 400-500 dollars.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50999, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1079202602, 0, 'Best trip was gunsight mountain 2002. Was Eriks last run. Trail was pretty easy that day perfect weather great company, learned new extraction techniques and just how slow the mega winch really was. And great dinner, Kaye made us all a home made dinner at the cabin saturday night..', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50998, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1079202389, 0, 'Well Sorry if my slow winch will annoy you Brook. But if you run with me you'll have to deal with it. You may need my POS winch to pull your ass out some day.

But I think every aspect of this sport is fun. Thats why I do it.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50997, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1079202196, 0, 'Worst Camping/Wheeling trip was last year on Sheep Creek. Bone ass dry. About an hour down the trail, I stripped the splines on the passanger side shaft going into the diff on the TTB. 2 hours later We where running again all is good, having fun again.

Then Greg smilied is tie rod going threw a mud hole that took about 20 mins. to fix... And we where off again.
Then hit a Rut going up a hill bounce in the air come down with wheels spinning. Threw out both OEM shims, bested both spring center pins, blew a ujoint cap in half, busted both ubolts on diff. Had to cut off the spring ubolts on recenter everything and put new center pins in. No blocks cause they where trashed. Searched threw everyones spare to get the correct ujoint(Didn't have mine for some reason) ended up putting a hose clamp around a cap from gregs ujoints. 3 or 4 hours later, and we where running again. REally slow cause the fenders where really close to the tires.

Got stuck or had to winch about 15 times(Prolly less but I was tired) to get to camp for the night.

As we got to camp really late we all turned in for the night.

Next morning I had a 2 new ubolts and a new ujoint sitting on my hood. Ed had come up that night and brought me spares. Next morning We notice greg's tierod was bent again, so him and Ed pulled it off to try to fix it. Meanwhile me and my dad where changing my ujoint and ubolts. Chrome moly bends easy unless you want it too. they decided to hit it against a tree to see if it would be. But forgot to take a bolt out oops.  Got that fixed and we where on our way.

I got crap in the bead of my tires near the end of the trail so I decided to air up at that point. Opps. Busted threw some mud puddles I came down hard and stripped some gears in my tilt column...oops.
', 1, 0, 3646, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50995, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079201659, 0, 'Here's Dan....Hint Hint...LOG', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2523', 0, 'image/gif'), (50996, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.169', 1079202068, 0, 'I'm running old, used, and slightly abused 8274's on the Freak, and they have never let me down. It may only be an "8000 lb" winch, but it has always been enough for me, and anyone else I have been on the trail with. If an 8274 is enough for trucks like mine and Speedo's, its enough for any other rig I've seen on this board.

I love the line speed, loaded and unloaded, it just hauls ass. There are times where that line speed is necessary, because if you go any slower you start to break through and dig in. Two 8274's hooked end to end really hauls ass  \':34:\'

I personally do not have time to wait around for mega slow winching operations. Its aggravating. If I'm out on the trail, I want to be enjoying the trail, not sitting around waiting for a pos winch to spool in. Yes, I do agree that any winch is better than no winch, but do yourself and everyone else you run with a favor, and get the best winch you can afford.

Bottom line.... I have never met anyone that was unhappy with an 8274 because of its performance on the trail.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50994, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079201572, 0, 'Happy B-Day...Dan the MAN....iF ffROSTY DON'T GIVE YOU TABLE DANCE..I WILL BABY....
Oh yea Dan he is new Avatar for ya \':34:\'
', 1, 0, 3647, 1, '2522', 0, 'image/gif'), (50993, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079201333, 0, 'My worst was when we went to boulder..was like my 2nd trip ever..that last mud hole before we got onto riverbed flats..
Me, cloud & noah..Man what freaken deep ass holes there where that night \':37:\' ..Lets just say we where in mud all into the night....I was 3in lift with 32 MTR's
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', 1, 0, 3646, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50991, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.169', 1079201055, 0, 'Happy B-day man, see you in a few \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3647, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50992, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079201130, 0, 'Weiner fest 2003...Wishbone  ..oh yea we had the hulk visit us
Watching Frosty walk..when he meets Jack ..Homestead Trail
Hicks...With Odddball,Nick,Keith & GhettoRed

Man we had some good camping trips..Ohh yea cant forget Chainman...Man watch him when you get around the camp Fire \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54596, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '66.223.150.115', 1080788098, 0, 'Sounds like a porn site! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3883, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50986, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.239', 1079190787, 0, '8274/8274-50.... The ONLY true winch to have.... And dont go by "looks" Taco... The 8274 would pull that Toyota in half.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50987, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079190875, 0, '
Quote (fatpaulie @ Mar. 13 2004,01:00)
i just carry my REM 300 ULTRA mag. and if that dont work smith and wesson 44. if that dont get them then ill just throw the dam guns and run like hell. \':21:\'


oddball nice gun, like them alot just to much out of my price range \':16:\'  \':16:\'

I'll pay money to see you run....', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50985, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079190737, 0, 'Purches last year.  Even though Fat Bastard is a retard it all added up to the best trip I ever had in AK.

Anything with Frosty is good too.....specially if it involves Badco hitting me with a Sledgehammer....TWICE.

Got Bonespur.
', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50984, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079190602, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Mar. 13 2004,02:57)
Happy Birthday shrek  \':32:\'

Happy B-day Srhek....wow I am still giggling.', 1, 0, 3647, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50982, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.239', 1079190528, 0, 'I would have to say Hicks Lake with Last Frontier. Another good one was Lower Hatcher Pass with Last Frontier. But, we didnt camp. They did though. Both were fun runs, and envolved lots, and lots of mud  \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50490, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078939423, 0, 'If anyone cant get pictures posted e-mail me
ja.hermann@alaska.net
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50491, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078939225, 0, 'Them are some sexy coveralls...', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2493', 0, 'image/gif'), (50492, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078894084, 0, 'New tread...There is alot of new names and old..But never get all the faces..Post pic so maybe next time I can place a face with a name...Opps dam put under wrong place..please put in general discussion...sorry\n\n

', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2483', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50493, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078938504, 0, 'you guys are some ugly bastids........Now me on the other hand..............', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2492', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50494, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.23', 1078894741, 0, 'jerry you are one sexy bitch \':33:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50495, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078895207, 0, '
Quote (85toyflatbed @ Mar. 09 2004,20:59)
jerry you are one sexy bitch \':33:\'

You needing more man-milk baby?', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2484', 0, 'image/gif'), (50496, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078963116, 0, 'Pillow biters??? i prefer the term spooningly challenged......thank you.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50497, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1078963450, 0, 'Here's me:







and me again 'cause I'm just that cool:






And here's evidence of me in my daily-wear uniform (old picture):
http://www.petroleumnews.com/pdfarch/030112.pdf
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50498, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078950805, 0, 'Whats this thread have to do with tech?', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50499, '103-1059239610', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1078951078, 0, 'heres the only pic i have of me.
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50500, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1078962953, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,15:44)
Me and Frosty are not disfunctional ..We are Unique..!!

Is that what you call it?   \':21:\'  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50501, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078950252, 0, 'Homolope...', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2494', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50502, '103-1059239610', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1078950631, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Mar. 10 2004,11:24)
Homolope...

LMAO.... \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50503, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1078962921, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,15:44)
Me and Frosty are not disfunctional ..We are Unique..!!

Pillow Bitters!!', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50504, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.223', 1078949987, 0, 'I'm sure you want all the pictures Jerry....  \':33:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50505, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078958212, 0, 'ya ya. I will when I get home.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50506, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1078953202, 0, 'Here I am right after dropping the engine on my leg...



00TJ, why are you sitting on that sicko's lap? \':42:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50507, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1078962296, 0, '
Quote (FireMedic @ Mar. 10 2004,15:39)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 10 2004,12:44)
Homolope....that is classic.

Even funnier is that he was out playing with his dead animal parts instead of helping us cut firewood with two disfunctional chainsaws and at least as many disfunctional operators.   Lazy ass..... \':39:\'

Me and Frosty are not disfunctional ..We are Unique..!!
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50508, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078965907, 0, 'Here is a whole shitload of us.



Left to right

Standing-Gary (95ZJ aka Meatgazer, can't drive for shit but is funny to have around), Rob (RWC, who would later purposly chop a finger off to test Ryans Driving and direction ability.  First one Ryan passed, second he failed miserably), Scott (Little Giant aka Half Mast Hala), Lilly (Stephs HellChild), Steph (Got Hood?), Colton (short kid whose Giants hat I stole later that evening and am still holding as ransom Go Skins!), Kurt (Badco aka Homolope), Kennedy (Badco's ankle biter), Alice (Woman who puts up with my ass and keeps me straight),

Seated-  Dog (forget its name but its not a pitbull so who cares anyway), Denise (Frosty's Girl Nothing bad to say about her cuz she hooked my rucksack up), Ryan (Frosty who ate a MRE and never replaced it), Cyrus (my youngest and For Sale), Marvin (My oldest and comes free with the purchase of his little brother)
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50509, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078961979, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 10 2004,12:44)
Homolope....that is classic.

Even funnier is that he was out playing with his dead animal parts instead of helping us cut firewood with two disfunctional chainsaws and at least as many disfunctional operators.   Lazy ass..... \':39:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50510, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078955084, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Mar. 10 2004,11:33)
Whats this thread have to do with tech?

Quote
Opps dam put under wrong place..please put in general discussion...sorry


Jerry posted in the wrong forum...BFD.

Now post a picture of your mug Phildo.


Homolope....that is classic.
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50511, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.156', 1078978925, 0, 'Most recent of me....

why IS this in tech? Oh wait. ITS NOT ANYMORE  \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2496', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50512, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1078979043, 12, 'I discovered this morning that someone had run into the back of my truck (1998 Ranger) sometime last night while it was parked in my apartment lot.  I got no information on who it may have been.  

Damages - Middle of tailgate pushed in about two inches, top to bottom.  Two seperate dents, gouges, scratched and splintered paint.  Handle is crooked and the opening mechanism is messed up.  Tailgate won't close now.  One license plate light and it's housing got sheared off.  Small bend in the license plate.  The bumper got a small dent in one side, and a slight twist in it.  The brackets got bent, and the bumper is now pushed against the back of the bed, making a small dent in the very back of each bedside.  

I imagine whoever hit me must have had a little speed going to bend the bumper and brackets like this.  My reciever hitch didn't move, probably helped to make the damage less.  

I'll probably just take a BFH to the tailgate and maybe make it work again, and do some drawings tonight for a new rear bumper.  

I need to call my insurance company and file a report with APD, in the meantime does anyone have some reccomendations for a good body shop?  I just need an estimate for now.
', 1, 0, 3614, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50843, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.119.83', 1079120381, 0, 'Man, that must have felt good to hit him.  \':15:\'

Glad you caught the fawker, I hope that it taught him a lesson.
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50842, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1079120327, 0, 'yea your right about them bastards having rights..somtimes more then the victim..', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50850, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079124860, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,00:02)
Yea I think it's called Roll-Over hill..

Its Cherokee hill goofball.  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50841, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079119685, 0, 'Well ya gotta get into the garage to look at the jeep. \':42:\'

Maybe it's just me but it seems like criminals have more rights in cases where they get hurt by people they where trying to rob then those what where protecting their house...

anyways. Enough said. Next time let him in the house and shot his ass!
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50839, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1079119323, 0, 'The jeep is in the garage..which leads into the bottom part of my house..He was trying to stick screwdriver into lock to get into my garage..', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50785, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1079092289, 0, '
Quote (smikey2 @ Mar. 12 2004,02:44)
Yeap its a rifled ass kickin slug!!
Rottweilers is the name of the round!!!
I get mine from Boondocks inEagle RIver for @7 a box of 5
and packem full


Or how about this Remington BuckHammer slug.  Though you'll need an rifled barrel.

1oz slug is nothing to sneeze at either @ 437.5 grain.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50784, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '66.223.150.213', 1079091874, 0, 'Yeap its a rifled ass kickin slug!!
Rottweilers is the name of the round!!!
I get mine from Boondocks inEagle RIver for @7 a box of 5
and packem full
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50783, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1079091621, 0, '
Quote (smikey2 @ Mar. 12 2004,02:29)
As far as rounds go Check out the rottweiler's they are 600 grains of pure donkey punch!!!!!!

I assume the rottweiler is a slug, right?  Is it a brand?  Never heard of it/them.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50772, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079079938, 0, 'Sweet. Gotta luv a hot lead tosser.
 My side arm...44 mag. 300 grain, solid brass load.
 Nothin, but nothin, beats a 12 g. pump.
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50773, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079080503, 0, 'That work of art is a Benelli H2O NOVA 12 GA PUMP SHOTTY. Nickel plated inside & out and made for the wilderness. I had a good time cracken off a few last sunday and will be at it again this weekend.:D I can load 6 shot now and extend the mag to hold 3 more. 2 3/4 -3"-3 1/2 shells. \':16:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50774, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079081213, 0, '

Homie Hot Rod  \':16:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50775, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079081313, 0, '

Wheel Chock.  \':32:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50776, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079081392, 0, 'Although I to will carrying a sidearm for the hell of it (better than nothing) I still think that if a Grizz is close enough to shoot with a pistol and hit then it probably won't do you much good since they can run like 30mph.  I would prefer an autoloading rifle or a shotgun such as Oddballs there.  Now a small black bear or some wolves on the other hand, a pistol would probably be just fine.  I'm sure I'm gonna piss off someone with that comment since I know alot of people like there huge caliber pistols but thats just my opinion.

Awesome piece of equipment ODDBALL.  I plan on getting a benelli next month but mine will have a 26 in. barrel and shoot 3 1/2's for the ducks and other waterfowl.   \':15:\'
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50777, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079081424, 0, '

Not too much articulation.   \':43:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50778, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1079082284, 0, '\':16:\' , very nice DNGRRNGR.

I have never heard of just removing the hubs for 2x operation, that's a great idea!  The gears in my head are really turning now, I'll probably bust out the tools tomorrow morning.  

I'll save the solid axle swap for a dedicated trail rig.  I have to say that a Ranger has far better clearance than a minivan.  I've had the thrill of driving a Ford Windstar, \':33:\'
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50779, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '153.29.112.34', 1079084384, 0, 'My ranger sucks dirty dick but it was really and I mean REALLY cheap for what it is. But its ok for DD driving. Actually I like it alot for that. But the 4x4 system is like a STD. Every time you think its fixed that bitch pops back up......

Hey jon hows shit comming with project Airborn Ranger? I need pics of the progress. Oh drop me a line I got some cool shit to tell you.
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50780, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '153.29.112.34', 1079084901, 0, 'Nice ODDBALL. I love bear protection firearms. Lets see I have the 45-70 guide gun, a 870 tactical shot gun, a .375 H&H mag, my little grocery getter 12 guage..Remeber Ruby....LMAO..But nice piece you have their. Benellis are nice weapons. Bust a cap in that bitch if need be.  \':15:\'', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50781, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1079087113, 0, 'What are you going to use, buckshot or slugs?  I think a combo would be good, 1 shell 00 or 000 then a slug round.  Bucksot, slug, buckshot, slug and so forth.

How long is the barrel?

The Beretta A391 Xtrema 3.5 is my dream shotgun.  I want a 28" or 30" barrel though cause I like to hunt waterfowl.  They do make a 24" barrel too.
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50782, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '66.223.150.213', 1079090989, 0, 'Beautiful piece of iron!!!! You even have the hand jesture right(see the right hand). That right hand grip show in picture is what we call the come get some bear hold.

As far as rounds go Check out the rottweiler's they are 600 grains of pure donkey punch!!!!!!

Congrats again on the new baby!!! \':1:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (58805, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.112.147.164', 1082359208, 0, 'I can see them..... if they don't come up for you soon.. I'll put them on my website...', 1, 0, 4256, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (77009, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.205', 1089622512, 0, 'I've had bad experience with that tranny shop off Boniface.  Very poor workmanship.', 1, 0, 5829, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (88616, '78-1061241202', 1, 1, '66.230.89.146', 1094528020, 0, 'Yup.  Freshly rebuilt 302 V-8.', 1, 0, 6796, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (88617, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.126.194', 1094528077, 0, '
Quote (muddyalaskantoy @ Sep. 06 2004,20:26)
My vote goes towards some kind of wintergreen or spearmint scented.

Youre ghey', 1, 0, 6833, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (77011, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1089622938, 0, 'Hey John, sounds like you have short to ground. First thing you should do is trace the wiring from all the lights. Then check all the harnesses where they pass though the firewall. I would start with the tail light where the bed is torn up on the drivers side. It sounds like you had a loose harness and it rubbed though somewhere. If you don,t find it that way you can take a multimeter to each light and check each wire for continuity to ground, there should be one ground per bulb hook up. If you find more, then that is more than likely where your short is. These problems are sometimes easy to find and at other times become nightmares, good luck and keep us posted.

Edit: I though about it some more and if all the blinkers are working it is probably the parking lamp wires or with the dash lights out too, it may be up in the dash lighting. It is hard to tell with all that your truck has been through in the last year. I hope that I have helped a little.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 5825, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50520, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.52.222', 1078981398, 0, '
Quote (Fix-It @ Mar. 10 2004,20:33)
i got 259.16 cents back this yr . if it wasn't for my school loans and child care credit i would be owing this yr . i hate the irs ... if i owe them they take it right then and there but if they owe me they take there sweet time .... i would like a print out of every dime i ever gave them and how it was used . i have too!
 why shouldn't they ?
 after all they work for us right ?once we see were all the money goes maybe we will stand up for ourselves . i hate socail programs that don't work but we keep paying for ...

sorry enough ranting i just finished our taxes monday still mad ...i go back into my corner ...

your starting to sound like Dennis Miller....... \':42:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50792, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079098512, 0, 'I used it for bear protection, not much else that it was good for considering it had an 18" barrel, not gonna hit much waterfowl with that.  Unfortunately I never saw any bears and got to test it out before I sold it to buy my Remington Model 700, 30.06 I will get more use out of the 700 then I would have out of the shotgun so it was worth it IMO.

  I'm considering making my next purchase a mini 30 (synthetic & stainless), I know it is a pretty small round (7.62x39) by Alaskan standards but with a 20 round clip I think it should work out pretty good for toolin around the woods.  Any opinions?
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50791, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.225.227', 1079096016, 0, 'None of the pics on this page 9 show up.. in fact the three MSN ones keep promting me to sign in to MSN!! Screw that.

Anyway... These three go together good.





', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50790, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.225.227', 1079095330, 0, 'This is what I assume the "Nate3/16th trail look" is..


And the obligatory middle finger pic..


I'm a sexxay beast! \':33:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50789, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1079094136, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 12 2004,03:10)
Yeah those rifled rottweilers are what I carried in my Wichester model 1300 Defender before I sold it, good stuff.

What did you use them for?  Bear protection or just hunting?

I need a shotgun myself.  My .338 isn't the best gun for bear protection.  Granted 250-300 grain bullets will take care of a bear, but it's hard to get a lot of rounds off fast. \':24:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57592, '115-1079421239', 1, 1, '198.81.26.15', 1081876523, 0, 'BS dusty!  that's not yours.  but if it is, i'm glad you've seen the light.', 1, 0, 3911, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57594, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1081879361, 0, '
Quote (sevenslats @ April 13 2004,05:29)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ April 13 2004,02:54)
you talk a aweful lot of shit for a dude with one eyebrow.

WTF does that have to do with anything?  And BTW, my eyebrows are evenly spaced.

Unibrow.......', 1, 0, 4127, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53105, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '205.188.116.68', 1080174003, 0, 'speaking of odd stuff that is creepy and harmfull , ask houseing how old your house is and if they are tearing into stuff when was it tested for Asbestos ? When i lived on bulleard )lemon) ave all those little 3 bedroom ranch things had hot drywall in them , hell untill 1996 they still had lead 2 " water lines as supply lines ...just some stuff to ask if you are dealing with the dolts at houseing be prepaired for lots of stalling ...anything built or completely remodeled after 79 you;re ok . Ahh the wonderful world of asbestos abatement rears it's head', 1, 0, 3802, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53104, '71-1038727799', 1, 1, '66.58.190.141', 1080173730, 0, 'Thanx Frosty.', 1, 0, 3819, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50613, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079027675, 0, 'Just do it! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50614, '75-1035339162', 1, 1, '136.226.254.148', 1079028502, 0, 'My friends, friend works for the BLM, nothing in writeing but supposedly enviornmental groups are going to be flying around with people from evergreen resources ( coal bed methane drilling) and seeing how much OHV are running thru the countryside in sutton area. This means that if anybody goes to eska and tears it to all hell ( atv's,  4x's, whatever) we might have a war on our hands keeping that area open, because they are pushing this drilling thing to be more on public land not private. In short and this is all not offcial stuff just talk in the office stuff, they have a lease on that area already but if evergreen does put there stuff in that area, they could shut down the trail for "environmental reclamation". if i can get more info i will definitly post. we seen the evergreen helo's flying over the cabin out there week before last, and they have been doing that all summer. and im not saying anybody on this board is doing this just giving all a heads up\n\n

', 1, 0, 3619, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50771, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.119.55', 1079079847, 0, 'Saweeet Oddball! That pic belongs in Jerry's name to face thread!. \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50770, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079079689, 0, 'SWEET what are the specs?

my bear protection is a 44 mag with 300 graner.

FAWK Pepper spray!!!!
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50768, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1079079291, 0, 'you mean there is a choice in what winch to get?


go Warn.

8274-50 is about the best there is imo.

aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50767, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079079217, 0, 'sounds to me like any winch is better than NO WINCH \':41:\'', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50766, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079079194, 0, 'As some of you may know I love to camp/hike in the hills and have been in some unforgettable spots without backup! \':37:\'  To a griz I would look like a tasty treat (230LBS OF JERRKY!) and im sure I have no chance in the hand to claw department! So the wife has put the love on me once again! YES! \':16:\' aaahhhhhhh OOOOHHHHH.......', 1, 0, 3631, 1, '2516', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50765, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079079078, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 11 2004,23:02)
Yea I think it's called Roll-Over hill..

lol \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50764, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079078934, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 11 2004,17:32)
Milemarkers are cheap because you get what you pay for.  JUNK.  And that is coming from first hand experiences with them.  Save a couple extra months and get a Warn.  You will never be sorry.

Hey dammit Ill stand up for the MM, there sturdy little bastards, ask Nate.....  Hell I ran the one that Rowdys runnin now for good number of pulls and it never failed, I do remember it helping to pull a TJ from the depths of metal creek.  Now on the devils advocate, the new XD9i, has the speed beat hands down.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50861, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079132128, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,14:54)
Quote (Blackjack @ Mar. 12 2004,12:54)
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,00:02)
Yea I think it's called Roll-Over hill..

Its Cherokee hill goofball.  \':21:\'

I know it was cherokke hill..asslips..I was trying to mess with Brentt..Man dan everything shoots right by you dont it.. \':42:\'

Then you should have called it Grand Cherokee hill numbnuts.  \':40:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50615, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079028876, 0, 'Hehe..... yup... I had a little inspiration after lookin under you jeep yesterday...', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50616, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079028941, 0, 'You may need to install a new longer trackbar then you have now. Lots of people do the budget boost without installing a new trackbar and they limit their droop and their axle cant be centered.', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50617, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079029095, 0, 'It's not installed yet but in all that stuff I bought is a heavy duty adjustable Trac Bar..... already sittin in my basement...', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50618, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079029167, 0, 'remnents at the steel places. alaska steel, greer tank, etc etc....', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50619, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1079029620, 0, '
Quote
Maybe I need to spell it out??  Last time I checked Oddball is in Anchorage.


Nope, this is the most useless reply ever.
', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50620, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1079029918, 0, 'You could also consider stroking the 4.0 by using the 258 crank (maybe that's what Kurt meant by the 4.7L?).', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50621, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079030967, 0, 'That is some good info. Why is it that the sutton area is so highly watched?

Its funny that the "eska trail committee" stopped watching the trail so much when they started talking about looking to drill for gas in the area.

Definitly something to watch for.  id say wait to run eska until late summer. it was almost bone dry when we ran it last year on the Rob run.
', 1, 0, 3619, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50622, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079031578, 0, 'Badcop, you look like you are in a wheelchair. And, you have gotten a lot uglier than the last time I saw you.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50623, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1079031729, 0, 'Country Boy;
Superwinch has kept pushing back the release date for the Brazilian hubs for a long time.  They were supposed to be avaliable late last summer.  Warn makes a version for the International version for the Ranger, but not domestic.  When I called Warn to check on it, the customer service was really cool.  The man said he gets about 2-3 calls a day for this Ranger hub, and would send another note down to research and development for me.  He had no idea why Warn wasn't making these hubs.  Cool guy.

If this fix doesn't work, I'll swap the axleshafts out for that hubless design on the newer Rangers and 1995+ Explorers.  Fuel mileage will go down, but with the transfercase disengeaged it won't be in four wheel drive.  It would be like driving a vehicle with the hubs locked constantly.  If manual hubs do become available, I can always swap the Ranger axleshafts back in.  

Nate379;
Up to 1997, Rangers had a twin traction beam setup, manual hubs available aftermarket (maybe from factory too).  In 1998 the Ranger got an entirely new front suspension, IFS.  On 4wd models this included autohubs that were engaged by a small burst of air, Pulse Vacuum Hubs.  This was not a good hub and by during the late 2000 model year, Ford stopped using the PVH system and instead used the hubless design like the 1995 or newer Explorers.  Of course they never recalled the PVH hubs.  The PVH hubs are made of plastic, and are said to not be rebuildable.  Cal just qouted me $289 for a new set of PVH hubs.  (just hubs, not installed)
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50567, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1078994688, 0, 'Newbie2000TJ, what are you claiming on your W4?  

My brother and his wife have to pay every year.  His wife claims 9 or whatever the max is.  They wonder why they have pay instead of getting a refund.
', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50568, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078995881, 0, 'I personally don't mind "loaning" them my money.  God knows I'd just blow it on stupid $hit.  At least this way, I can blow it on bigger things.  This year I paid cash for my Bronco, and had about $5600 left over.  I claim zero dependants, and then get a huge chunk back at the end of the year, 'cuz I have a wife and 3 youngin's.  With all the tax breaks, I pretty much get back more than I pay in.', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50564, '103-1061886867', 1, 1, '209.112.222.88', 1078992452, 0, 'good deal...my custom bumper i made for old xj is bent up due to the unibody and i had to grind a lil bit of the  hatch bottom off...but i'm glad to hear that works', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50565, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078992745, 0, 'I hear ya on that one, I'm at work and everytime I try to open it here I get the "WARNING THE SITE YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCESS IS PROHIBITED" message.    \':38:\'', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50566, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078992951, 0, 'Hey Gary... just call up the NCC and tell them you want to unblock that site so you can chat....... \':42:\'', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57746, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1081597773, 0, 'Ive never heard a good thing about dakotas.  I have heard alot of people having transmission problems.', 1, 0, 4184, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50563, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.225.227', 1078991929, 0, 'Damn check all your neighbors vehicles for damage yet?  Sounds like a corner hit from another truck probably.  Sucks that they weren't big enough to leave a note. World's goin to Hell..  \':38:\'', 1, 0, 3614, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50560, '68-1036804735', 1, 1, '208.151.99.47', 1078991588, 0, 'I'm with Gazer works for me about 95% of the time or so........ just double check your security settings make sure java script is enabled, and that cookies are too. Now if the damn Gov't computer's would stop blocking it then I would finally having something constructive to do at work!', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50561, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078991793, 0, 'Well I put the bumper on there and hand tightend all of the bolts......  I checked the hatch and it opened and closed perfect.  But when I tightend all the bolts down the turning of the bolts pushed it up just a tad.  So it is difficult to open for now.... but I'm going to loosen the bolts a bit and push it down and hold down while I re-tighten the bolts.....  I figure once I do that it should be just perfect.  I can open and close the hatch as it is though... but it is scratching the paint a little bit off the bumper.', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50559, '68-1036804735', 1, 1, '208.151.99.47', 1078990493, 0, 'Happy B-Day Brook!  \':1:\'  \':35:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50848, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.161.171', 1079123480, 0, 'You don't sound like someone who wants a metal bronco.  :P   \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50753, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.119.44', 1079076902, 0, 'King river...Ruby ....people call it both', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50752, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1079076837, 0, '
Quote (Chainman @ Mar. 11 2004,22:32)
That pic is coming up the first good hill at King River...right.

No.  That's Ruby.  First hill after the mud bed.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50751, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.119.44', 1079076826, 0, 'Yep....the hill right after the first little mud pit.

Tim
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50750, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079076729, 0, 'That pic is coming up the first good hill at King River...right.', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52674, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079992812, 0, 'Nate, the bottom brackets should be strong where you have em in the last pic.  Your pic fifth down, you should move that angle iron down a little to incorporate another bolt to the bumper, instead of just one.  First thaught on it is, "What happens if your winching at a down angle"?  The top will need just as much support as the bottom or its going to roll the bumper down on you.', 1, 0, 3794, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (49834, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078623818, 0, 'IMHO unless the guy turns himself in or talks about it and someone else turns him in then I don't see them catching this guy.  It's already been a while and whatever evidence there was on this a-holes vehicle is probably gone by now unless he's retarded.  Who knows maybe the cops got some evidence up there sleeve that we don't know about.', 1, 0, 3531, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (49835, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1078624977, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 06 2004,06:19)
Badco's 36 TSl and my Q78's mounted on the same Rockcrawler 8 inch rims.  Only way to tell the difference was the width.  the 36 TSl is about 1 inch wider (half a inch on each side).  AND the tread depth.  (Q is significantly deeper)

Height wise they looked the same to me.

Oh and I bet the Iroks are gonna change the way tires are made.  I took a lot longer look at the set here on base.  Very well constructed.  I bet they do better in the mudd than most will give them credit for.  Rounded shoulders and scooped lugs= Good Go Go Juice IMO.

yea i understand that but was wondering the mesurement was.  Swampers are generaly at least an inch off from there listed size. Doesn't matter much, I'll have the room (not much tub is left in that area), mostly just wondering.
thanks

aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (49833, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1078623517, 0, 'Unless there are two crazy VA guys that have been banned from base recently then I know who your talking about.  We had to evacuate the SCIF last week cause that guy sent us a package and it was suspicious as hell.  It was wrapped all crazy with writing on it that made no sense.  When the bomb squad opened it it was from that guy to our commander wanting his help to get his base restriction removed.  It contained some really weird stuff like a used kleenex along with the crazy letter.', 1, 0, 3516, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52415, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079822410, 0, 'Good job Dan. \':32:\'  The I-roc tire should do ok on most ground. The Bogger is a good tire for ground that will let you dig in or contains well planted rock/roots. I still think that SX's will be my tire of choice for years to come cause they have taken all that I can put on them. We all know what the bogger will do on the trail& road  so the Q is how well will the I-roc do in ALASKA? Soon to see \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3755, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (49831, '78-1073496581', 1, 1, '66.223.135.81', 1078622819, 0, '
Quote (Sarge @ Mar. 03 2004,15:25)
Now I must admit, though, I didn't take the time to try researching it, but what the hell is ttb?  

Here are a couple of pics for you Sarge!

Ford TTB from my Explorer! Notice the axle pivot points below the frame.  The passenger axle pivot is behind the diff.

Here is a SAS Explorer.  Its a D44 from a older Bronco but the same concept.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 1, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (49828, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078619662, 0, 'What happened to the blazer??', 1, 0, 3500, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (49829, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1078619833, 0, 'My Ford isn't an F250 or F350 but it fits the description that was giving. Minus the SX part. And the fact that it hasn't moved(exept up and down) for over a month now.

This is going to be some really bad MoJo if this bastard turns out to be in one of the clubs.!!!!
', 1, 0, 3531, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50748, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1079076217, 0, 'Last Year at this time:


This year at this time, same toy.  Thanks kurt.  ;)


Somewhere on brooks board there is a picture of me hiding under the travelall, and somewhere in here is a picture with red antlers.

Here is someone else from here:
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50746, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.123.250', 1079075592, 0, '95 ZJ - I have a TJ, no biggie though.

I would go with a Warn 8274.  I have a Milemarker, and it gets me out, but it does it waayyy to slow.  It is better than no winch at all....
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50743, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079073847, 0, '
Quote (SnowMan @ Mar. 11 2004,20:17)
We just burnt out 2 milemarker winches trying to pull a Hummer out of a draw...Crapola

The real questions is: Which winch will winch best to pull wenches with.......

iv seen is some mags were milemarker is saying look the millitary is using our winch you should to. to bad  they probly gave them all thoes winches and that the only reasone they used them. \':39:\'', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55883, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1081223639, 0, 'From what I understand, longer plenum length means more horse power, not necessarily more torque. At least at the bottom end. For low-end torque, you want the air/fuel mixture to get in quickly, do its thing, and get out. Tunnel ram and super long runners don't do much for bottom end. The amount of air volume readily availible just off idle is kind of irrelevent for off-road rigs.
Ultimately, the only thing that gives reliable power is a larger or more effecient engine. Got a 4 popper that isn't cutting it? Swap in a 6. Carb sucks at idle to 2500, time for fuel injection. Stuffing $1000 worth of bolt on parts under your hood in no way garuntees that you will see much increase in power, much less reliability.
And, yes, I think a lot of aftermarket parts as BS.
', 1, 0, 3962, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50745, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079074648, 0, 'When you wheel in a cummunitys back yard expect the heat. I hope that things work out for the better.', 1, 0, 3619, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50739, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079072240, 0, 'Fit! Why go NV4500? I think you can get more life out of a T-18 + trust it. It dont take much to make a NV start shifting funny and I have seen quite a few come in to the shop all busted up. Most are out of Dodge trucks. NOW, I hope this was a little help. Tell you what- Get into that gear box/pull it out and apart then send me some pics of what you see wrong and I will get you a complete service manual so you can rebuild it your self. \':16:\'  I think you should have no trouble. FlapJack should be able to get a rebuild kit for you.', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50740, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079072463, 0, 'Thats a first milly! Good job mate \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50741, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079073304, 0, 'Chain,What time you off from work durring the day? I could find the time to go up to the yard with you so we get all the goods. \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3608, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50738, '68-1036804735', 1, 1, '208.151.98.122', 1079071341, 0, 'ok....... for once something that I am a subject matter expert on! I too have a 98' Ranger, been having the same vacume hub disengagement issues for about 2 years or so...... basically the cold weather up here fawks up the vacume pressue to the hubs, notice the vacume line running to the steering knuckle, there is a vacume solonoid that pushes vacume through that line causes the axle shafts to push out locking the hubs in 4x4, hit the switch to 2wd and the axle shafts push out again to unlock the hubs... Well that whole system is a big giant POS. The vacume always fails, don't bother trouble shooting it, the solonid is just a stupid design and fails, it's a ghost problem and a pain in the ass to track. Like CountryBoy said, I just pushed the hubs into a locked position and had no problems, put them on and whalla 4x4, when I didn't need 4 wheel drive like in the summer on the road I just removed the hubs. Easy fix.

As for Warn not making a manual hub conversion for the 98' and new Rangers....... They are NEVER going to. I contacted Warn when I 1st started having this issue. Turns out Warn is sub contracted in the manufacturing of these POS vacume hubs. They know they suck and have informed Ford of the issue. Basically it is not cost effective for either company to change the desgin, although not for lack of trying on Warn's part. Similar deal with teh vacume issues on the newer Chevy trucks and their failure at cold temps.

If you guys need any other info or have question drop me a PM and I'll be happy to help. On a side note I got so sick of the 4x4 problems and ground clearance like a minivan on my Ranger, that I'm doing a SAS with an EB44..... solves ALL my problems!  \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50737, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079071301, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 11 2004,13:09)
for the curtis version you need some 3x3x3/8th angle iron and an 8274 mount. very simple. good approach angle, but needs some added protection for lights..

No protection needed if you can steer good! \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50736, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079071122, 0, 'SPill it hos! I had the first ones made here! \':38:\' You have those made?', 1, 0, 3626, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50735, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079070999, 0, 'more! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3628, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50734, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079070857, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaToy @ Mar. 11 2004,21:13)
My Warn HS9500i shit the bed on the forst day out, third or fourth pull.  Best guess is too much muck got inside.  It just quit.  The solenoids were working fine, no motor engagement.  Warn sent me some shims to shim back the motor endcap; they apparantly already knew of a rather common problem on my winch.  I couldn't stop dicking with it while waiting for the shims and it started working again.  when the shim showed up I decided to install them anyway.  Here's what I found in the endcap:


My guess is the mud dried enough over the period of a few days, so whatever it was shorting out when wet was not an issue once it dried enough.  Form my experience with warn the 8274 I used at work are all but bombproof, but I'm sorely disappionted with the lack of protection form the elements on the HS9500i.  I have since RTV'd the motor endcap to the housing to keep muck form getting in there.  There are drain holes where the motor meets the drum housing I left open.  Soon I am going to pot the integrated solenoid housing with reenterable encapsulent to keep moisture out of there as well.

If you buy a warn, buy one of the new high dollar sealed units, or spend some time sealing it up before you hit the muck.

The reason I will stay with the 8274! Not as compact as the others but the best out for years to come. Now the new latdown style stuff WARN has been putting out are said to be sealed better so no more GUNK in your JUNK! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51032, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079223176, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 13 2004,11:48)
Quote (ranger @ Mar. 13 2004,10:36)
Now all you need is a Toy to wheel in and your set!

you mean like my FJ40?  Um no wheeling for that thing thank you.  Much to nice.

I don't have pics of it anymore since my old comp is dead.  But I know that Bgreen or Birdman or Badco might....I know I put it's picture up somewhere.

it is a late 74.  With the 4 speed tranny and the 73 Tcase.  Was a community college body shop project vehicle for 3 years.  No rust.  New 2F.  It is just sitting at the Farm collecting Dust.  Mom starts it every month and drives it to town once a year to have all the fluids changed.

I am saving it for a special build present.  Little Bro gets out of the Army in 6 months.  He was in love with the old FJ and will get this one with a few mods.....Why may you ask?  Well the fact that he spent a year in Afganistan and is the only person other than the wife to occupy both Family and Friend catagories in my hierarchy.....

Now that is an awesome build present!
Your brother has picked his passion well, wise man!
', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51030, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079222782, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 13 2004,14:45)
You could probably put 33's on that thing stock.  

yeah i didnt think of that.', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51031, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079223009, 0, 'happy b-day man have a good one \':1:\'  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 3647, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57549, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '66.223.175.139', 1081849476, 0, 'Revolvers on the front are fine.  I have a couple friends from D.C. who ran these on CJ-7s without any problems (yes, on the street too).  They actually had more serious problems with Revolvers on the rear while on trails.  Going down steep hills and tapping the brakes made the Revolvers unload as the Jeep threatened to endo over the front.

Blackjack is right about the lack of caster on that axle though, and generally extending shackles beyond 3/8 or 1/2 over stock is a bad idea.  This is amplified on the Scout axle which has no caster from the factory.  If you're planning on doing anything much more than a spring lift, I'd suggest rotating the yokes/knuckles.

RWC
', 1, 0, 4146, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51024, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.158', 1079215726, 0, 'My worst trip...


Every trip out.


My best trip...


Every trip out, after its over  \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 3646, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51025, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079217127, 0, 'Gotta Respect the turbo.', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51027, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079219721, 0, 'Happy B-Day Dan....you are still young...enjoy it!! \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3647, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51028, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1079221536, 0, 'You could probably put 33's on that thing stock.  The wheel wells on those aren't like cherokee.   \':34:\'   Anyway good lookin truck.  The wife went and bought it without tellin you or what?  It's ok if your wipped as long as you can admit to it.', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51021, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079214112, 0, 'Any run that Nate showed up for......', 1, 0, 3646, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51022, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079214492, 0, 'the freespool is only of the only things i dislike about the xd9i, it moves alot faster when powering out.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51023, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079214797, 0, 'i am now dumber than i was one min ago.....', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50793, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079098618, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Mar. 11 2004,20:58)
SPill it hos! I had the first ones made here! \':38:\' You have those made?

Didn't have them made in AK.  Sorry man, just to much of a PIA to get the machine shops to do it and they are way high in price.

These are 10 bucks each signed sealed and delivered.  

Oh and I am fairly certian I made a TJ rear swing out prior to you having those made (I specifically remember you asking about the design at the old Pizza joint on Muldoon).  Although my version used 2 tubes pressed together.
', 1, 0, 3626, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53278, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1065054220, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Oct. 01 2003,15:45)
...stock 6cyl cleaned and close to running...

WOW', 1, 0, 3842, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50817, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '24.237.3.15', 1079112249, 0, 'hehe I know the secret supplier  \':43:\'', 1, 0, 3626, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53277, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064964159, 0, 'No, Throw it in the trash... It is worthless. The RE 4.5 lift instructions even tell you to remove and discard.', 1, 0, 3842, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50813, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '137.229.190.79', 1079111567, 0, '
Quote (rgrjeep @ Mar. 12 2004,08:10)
Cheapest bidder everytime for the military.  I have used ramsey, warn, and milemarker hydraulic.  You definately need to do a good pre-inspection to make sure warn and ramsey are sealed tight.  I have no experience with the milemarker electric.  Bronco85 if you want to sell that milemarker shoot me an email.

Bronco85 doesnt have a milemarker hes got a warn m12000 \':43:\'', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50606, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.217.130', 1079026342, 0, 'you should swing by look at my bumper i am building', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57747, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1081612991, 0, 'tyrd.', 1, 0, 4184, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57748, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '66.223.148.233', 1081630774, 0, 'It just depends on what level you want to take the vehicle to. As a mild wheeler, you can probably build the truck to perform fairly well. A good winch and 32" or smaller tires probably won't put you in the poorhouse for mods and upkeep. You'll still be able to run most of the trails up here. Axles are probably going to be the weak link, so keep your dreams small and you can have a great low-buck rig. If you really want to do the project, instead of trying to keep up with the big boys go another direction. Build a safari rig- you know, racks and extraction devices just oozing off of the sides.

Jeeps, Toyotas, and Broncos are just easier (and cheaper) to make into extreme trail rigs. However, it doesn't mean that they're the only rigs that can wheel.
', 1, 0, 4184, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50604, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079026284, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 11 2004,00:12)
I hear ya on that one, I'm at work and everytime I try to open it here I get the "WARNING THE SITE YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCESS IS PROHIBITED" message.    \':38:\'

Damnit.... I forgot about the stupid proxy server....and I went to go chat...... I hate work computers........', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50749, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1079076591, 0, 'That's me, on the right in the brown shirt.
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', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50721, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079068384, 0, 'Similar to a 1210 but not identical.', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50722, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '24.237.141.59', 1079068416, 0, 'My Warn HS9500i shit the bed on the forst day out, third or fourth pull.  Best guess is too much muck got inside.  It just quit.  The solenoids were working fine, no motor engagement.  Warn sent me some shims to shim back the motor endcap; they apparantly already knew of a rather common problem on my winch.  I couldn't stop dicking with it while waiting for the shims and it started working again.  when the shim showed up I decided to install them anyway.  Here's what I found in the endcap:


My guess is the mud dried enough over the period of a few days, so whatever it was shorting out when wet was not an issue once it dried enough.  Form my experience with warn the 8274 I used at work are all but bombproof, but I'm sorely disappionted with the lack of protection form the elements on the HS9500i.  I have since RTV'd the motor endcap to the housing to keep muck form getting in there.  There are drain holes where the motor meets the drum housing I left open.  Soon I am going to pot the integrated solenoid housing with reenterable encapsulent to keep moisture out of there as well.

If you buy a warn, buy one of the new high dollar sealed units, or spend some time sealing it up before you hit the muck.
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', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50742, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079073740, 0, 'Off sat/sun/mon. I'm going to the yard for the stuff sat maybe 10-11 am. I work late swing shift so I gotta sleep in \':35:\' It would be cool if you could come with.', 1, 0, 3608, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50720, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079067814, 0, 'Not to mention, blackjack is the official warn repair guy up here.  You break, he fix, and if its under warranty, you only pay for gas to get it to six states and back (anchorage).  since november, of all the winches i have seen come through here, only one was an m8000 or bigger. and that one had been "kniked"..', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54622, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.124.150', 1080794232, 0, 'Very sorry to hear that. My deepest condolences to you and her family.', 1, 0, 3923, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50872, '66-1077090345', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079136121, 0, 'Now, I need to find out who is interested in getting a set.
Specific applications will vary but for example if we can get four or five people to all buy wheels at one time you are looking at about $175 each for a 15x10 shipped to your door!
Please feel free to post back, PM, or E-mail for more specific info.
', 1, 0, 3634, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54623, '82-1076208302', 1, 1, '66.223.149.229', 1080794414, 0, 'sorry for the poor description.  it's not the brakes, i do leave the e-brake on overnight but the noise happens after i get goings sometimes.  meaning i'll leave the house and it won't do it backing up, hmm never thought of that it doesnt' do it backing up i don't think, anyhow, then when i get to the light on base it does it sometimes.  my only thoughts are the lift kit that was put on something is wrong, maybe a worn drive mount somewhere.  like on trans or something. or my frame is messed up.  it's hard to say all i know is it bugs the shit out of me and i want to find the problem.  the sound is a loud clunk, creek type noise. only lasts a second, just as you start to move.  other then that i can't think of anything \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3921, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50692, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079060944, 0, 'Nice pics.', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50691, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079060848, 0, 'Good idea. I like idea of using a strap type though. Less sudden, more progressive. Let us know how it works. Or if you hear a new noise on the trail.', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50690, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '205.188.208.107', 1079060832, 0, '[QUOTE]folks back home will not work because they make more on welfair than actually working .plus get get free college and medical . i worked my ass off to go through school and worked full time  now with a 19,000 debt . i still have to pay for my medical and child care .they get for free . my aunt got a house from the state all she has to pay is 135.00 month because she qualified as a poor single mom with 3 kids ! who paid for that ? the state don't make money we give it to them .

\':31:\'  \':31:\'  \':31:\'  \':31:\'
Oh no look out for the backlash on this one , Remember the Newb didn't go there
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Quote
FYI warn m8000 with 80ft cable and hawse fairlead is selling for $519.00.


I just bought this winch from Six States and i love it, plus they had it in stock.  Trust me you will not find a better price once you get it to alaska because i looked.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50688, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.172.242', 1079060349, 0, 'i do not get a print out of the federal budget and the money that ear marked for "special spending " they won't tell because of national security well anything any more is national security ..sorta like the $300.00 toilet seats .

 it's like this every year my unit has so much to spend ie ..training , bullets , maintance , supplies  and every yr  they tell us to spend every dime . if not, they will not be able to get more next year . and this is just my unit. now take that to a bigger level  like the city or state even... never mind federal . i have yet to see my taxes ever go lower in all the yrs i have paid into it .
 if they don't spend ever dime they are affraid of not being able to get more the next fiscal yr . last yr my unit bought 45 makita flashlights because it would finish off their budget not because we needed it but they had to spend it .
  and its the same else where .

  they will drop one tax to higher or make 2 more and once you forgot that one in 5 or 10 yrs they will make a new tax and your actual pay out has never really dropped . i want my money broken down to every sent like i have to to them .
 keep them accountable . why should you work the first 4 months of the yr to pay just taxes ? only to have folk s who don't work collect my money .
  folks back home will not work because they make more on welfair than actually working .plus get get free college and medical . i worked my ass off to go through school and worked full time  now with a 19,000 debt . i still have to pay for my medical and child care .they get for free . my aunt got a house from the state all she has to pay is 135.00 month because she qualified as a poor single mom with 3 kids ! who paid for that ? the state don't make money we give it to them .
', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50687, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1079060068, 0, 'Now all we gotta do is get Grant to get a picture of this Rockwell next to a Sami axle:)', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50686, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '209.193.41.172', 1079060053, 0, 'Hmmm...I think I've seen something like that at that Kodiak Off Road place....they are pretty nice.', 1, 0, 3626, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50685, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079059996, 0, 'Rear.  Did this one because I am still running that POS slip joint at the Tcase.  If I unload the suspension fully with both wheels there is not enough slip in the joint and it pulls apart.

This is just a bandaid for the problem really.  I am planning on a new Tcase sometime soon and don't want to waste the $$ on a whack and tap. (they are 180 bucks for my 242).
', 1, 0, 3627, 2, '2509', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50666, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1079054357, 0, 'This thread is hilarious \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50667, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079055002, 0, 'Im glad badcop shaves his head. here is a picture i found of him in high school....', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2505', 0, 'image/gif'), (50851, '70-1034710482', 1, 1, '65.239.6.68', 1079124875, 0, 'You should have called the cops because he will be back to teach you a leasson for hitting him the the back...

Never the less good for you for getting some.
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50664, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1079053571, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Mar. 11 2004,09:59)
Badcop, you look like you are in a wheelchair. And, you have gotten a lot uglier than the last time I saw you.

I was thinking the same thing.  Brian, you one ugly SOB. \':24:\'  \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57536, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.124.66', 1081836008, 0, '
Quote (Gr8cjScrambler @ April 12 2004,21:12)
Why not try to make some revolver shackles from a tried design or purchase some?

Huh? Revolver shackles on the front of a rig with front shackled leaf springs? You took a bad idea and made it worse. \':37:\'
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', 1, 0, 4146, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (68559, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '66.223.138.27', 1086156317, 0, 'I got a bunch of wood.  I bunch for a fire if there is gonna be one.  I also have a long piece of plywood thats about 2' tall and 10' long or more.', 1, 0, 5005, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50481, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.156', 1078977196, 0, '
Quote (98Taco @ Mar. 10 2004,15:12)
Have a good one, Brook!

Need some work?  

I need a front crossmember and spring hangers sometime this spring...

I do, just let me know a few weeks ahead of time so I can make sure I will be able to fit you in.', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52266, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.126.92', 1079747505, 0, 'You mentioned in another post that Kurts supply was backorderd...not sure if fourwheel parts is Jerking him around. They seem to be untruthfull when I dealt with them. You should be able to get yours whenever the group order goes in.

Tim


Edit to reword comment about the backorder from Fourwheel parts.
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', 1, 0, 3759, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (77002, '97-1063781353', 1, 1, '209.161.169.142', 1089618171, 0, 'thanks for the info... but I got lucky this time.... my parts cruiser had brake lines that I was able to rig in with a coupler to do the trick....:;): !!

Steering is all thats left.... I'll be back as ???'s arise!!!

Aaron
', 1, 0, 5797, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (78622, '65-1080195208', 1, 1, '206.96.61.3', 1090336134, 0, 'If you scroll through those crossing pics at the right speed it looks like a video clip...or your folks are working on a little brother for you... (joking)', 1, 0, 5956, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52268, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1079747776, 0, 'I like my Swampers...Im gonna see how the I'cocs do on other peeps rigs this year', 1, 0, 3755, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53412, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '207.19.62.210', 1080263602, 0, 'I just called 1-800-423-5514 and talked to some one there.  I would just ask about the unlimited plan.  The guy I talked to was really helpful.', 1, 0, 3843, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53410, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1080263487, 0, 'hehehe', 1, 0, 3849, 1, '2652', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50370, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1078953202, 0, 'Here I am right after dropping the engine on my leg...



00TJ, why are you sitting on that sicko's lap? \':42:\'
', 1, 0, 3594, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54628, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1080796123, 0, 'It very well could be the slip yoke in the rear of the t-case. I have an 81 Chevy that made a "bonk" noise when you hit the brakes hard, then accelerated. Almost sounded like someone honking their horn at you. The fix is to remove the driveshaft and lube the slip with some teflon grease. Works for a year or so. Just a thought.', 1, 0, 3921, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50026, '83-1032374396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078783081, 0, 'What would be good is if AKX or one of the members in our Off-Road community found this guy, or at least got mentioned in the paper, it would take this negative heat off the Off-Road Community.  I don't know for sure but wasn't it some giant, lifted truck that killed someone back in the 80's, thus making every state enact these lift laws, etc.  Again, I don't know the details but years ago that's what i heard.  It took one person screwing up to get everyone penalized.  I hope they catch the guy, for the man's families sake.', 1, 0, 3531, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53135, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1080185271, 0, '
Quote (sevenslats @ Mar. 24 2004,01:08)
That's ghey.  

Did you mean thats GREY...cuz if you did, well, you missed spelled GRAY aka: GREY a color. A mix of black and white making the colour gray.
 If you meant "homo", as in lets go pick out curtians together, well, OK.
 I am secure enough in my manhood (I hope i'm not turning you on) to have "dick head" intrument cluster. Provideing that it is attached to a good running IM-able 2000 TJ 4.0. The MIL is in the instrument cluster and passes information back to the OBDII computer(s). From all the reseach i've done it doesn't seem like you can just "find" the check engine lite output from the computer and install a little red lite.
 Besides if a vehicle is merely an extinsion of the p&n!$...
 Wel at least I've got a BIG ONE.
  \':42:\'
', 1, 0, 3768, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (73545, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '66.223.175.139', 1087974444, 0, 'FYI, Congressman Young is Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  The House version of the bill was actually named "TEA-LU," with LU standing for "a Legacy for Users."  He wanted to name a bill in honor of his wife, Lu.  Either way, Alaska is in a very powerful position regarding this bill.

RWC
', 1, 0, 5487, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50054, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078794043, 0, 'They were on the ZJ for about a year.... 3-4000 miles on them.', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53126, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1080184326, 0, 'The carb issue is resolved. Carbed 258 is an IM nitemare. MPI gives more power and better runnability. 4.0's are MPI so thats that...2.5 is injected so thats that.
 An old CJ w/258 or v8 with carb and seasonal tags is your choice.
 Fuel injected motors idle good at any angle.
 Get a Mopar kit for a 258 and it's $2500+.
 Get a Jeep with a 4.0 and good tranny /T-case combo. That gives you a good start. My .02
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', 1, 0, 3816, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50044, '75-1073533035', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078789099, 0, 'Our intermidiary supplier has footed the bill for the big spools in a miriad of sizes.  So custom leangths are easily doable.  Heck I think that there are 2000 feet on a spool or something like that........

But the rope is "finished" and "Ready to install" to you the customer.  There are no hidden parts to buy/video's to watch or abrasion guards to make.  Just unspool your old cable and put the rope on in it's place.
', 1, 0, 3527, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50045, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1078789720, 0, '
Quote (98Taco @ Mar. 08 2004,14:26)
Yeah, that's what the goal is: 4-6* of caster, basically pointing the pinion towards the t-case rather than at the rear axle.  
Should help with the front driveline geometry.

Do you already have a double cardon joint?  If not you'll need one if you're going to point the pinion at the t'case.', 1, 0, 3560, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50046, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '24.237.160.78', 1078790240, 0, 'i haven't looked at my d-shaft in a while, but i remember it being a single cardan at the t-case end and a slip yoke at the pinion end.  I will have to have the front shaft lengthened so I might have a cardan worked into the extension.  
If I can, I might pull the front d-shaft before the swap so I can have it worked on while the truck isn't drivable, rather than having a 2wd SAS truck while the shaft is worked on after the swap.

I have to go back and look at what the other guys are running and refresh my memory.
', 1, 0, 3560, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50047, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078791667, 0, 'That rope also makes a good tree saver. Any chance of you (Kodiak) making up some tree savers?', 1, 0, 3527, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50048, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.193.52.196', 1078792195, 0, 'The picture was taken in the parking lot of Goldenview Middle School, its right by my house so i was just messin around. Dan Green is the the one who built my bumpers, they turned out nice.', 1, 0, 3561, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50050, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '12.44.59.211', 1078792744, 0, 'snowboarder Dan Green?', 1, 0, 3561, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50051, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.193.52.196', 1078792818, 0, 'bumper looks nice.  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (53121, '82-1076208302', 1, 1, '66.223.149.229', 1080183239, 0, 'hey no one said anything about carb or not so what's the thoughts \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3816, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50053, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '24.237.3.15', 1078793850, 0, '
Quote (Kodiak Off Road @ Mar. 08 2004,14:38)
Just unspool your old cable and put the rope on in it's place.

I would do a little more than that, cause that is what I did the first time.  When you first use it, it will slip on the drum and pull the little crimped end off.  Not really a big deal, what I did was tie the line to the drum using a constrictor knott.  I also thought about lining the drum with grip tape, but I never had issues after I tied it on.
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', 1, 0, 3527, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50717, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.219.146', 1079067544, 0, 'WARN', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50718, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079067585, 0, 'Damn, you look like you just caught some dude in bed with your wife or something!', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55907, '78-1073496581', 1, 1, '66.223.135.81', 1081230129, 0, '
Quote (deepmud @ April 05 2004,13:48)
If you air down, and therefor never sink to the axle or frame.........
Isn't that the point? Not airing down leads to that "sinking feeling"..........
IMHO, anyway.

More to the post - isn't airing down done to keep from sinking in soft terrain?

But evertime I get burried, its a hole from nowhere that gets me when I'm not expecting it.  Usually when I'm on a nice backwoods trail and the ground goes soft under me without warning.  Plus having an onboard air would make it easier.

Heck I might air down on this trip and be totaly sold.  Then I'll have to install on board air.

Dang...There goes another project!
', 1, 0, 3796, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50716, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '66.223.148.233', 1079067048, 0, 'Warn 8274 or 8274-50.

I've owned the M8000 (upgraded motor), and the only problem I had with it was cable binding with the longer cable. A great winch, but nowhere near the winch an 8274 is.

I would also say that I am not impressed with the lower priced Ramseys or Superwinches. Milemarker hydraulic winches are pretty decent, but if your motor dies your winch dies (without an electric hydraulic pump). I haven't dealt with their electric winches, but their hydraulic stuff is pretty well made.

Don't try to be different with your winch. Most people up here run Warns for a reason, and it's not just the name. Save your money and buy the right winch the first time.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50713, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '172.195.54.127', 1079066357, 0, 'I love my HS 9500. Hasn't failed me yet.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50714, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1079066582, 0, 'Well I gotta do it. I love my M12,000 But am actually thinking of selling it and replacing it with the new TI9500 or what ever 9500 is the new one.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50552, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1078988076, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 10 2004,16:45)
Here is a whole shitload of us.



Left to right

Standing-Gary (95ZJ aka Meatgazer, can't drive for shit but is funny to have around), Rob (RWC, who would later purposly chop a finger off to test Ryans Driving and direction ability.  First one Ryan passed, second he failed miserably), Scott (Little Giant aka Half Mast Hala), Lilly (Stephs HellChild), Steph (Got Hood?), Colton (short kid whose Giants hat I stole later that evening and am still holding as ransom Go Skins!), Kurt (Badco aka Homolope), Kennedy (Badco's ankle biter), Alice (Woman who puts up with my ass and keeps me straight),

Seated-  Dog (forget its name but its not a pitbull so who cares anyway), Denise (Frosty's Girl Nothing bad to say about her cuz she hooked my rucksack up), Ryan (Frosty who ate a MRE and never replaced it), Cyrus (my youngest and For Sale), Marvin (My oldest and comes free with the purchase of his little brother)

I should have been in that pic as well.  Unfortatly I was on the on the hill trying to find a replacement for two sheard off centering pins on the rear leafs.  Was hell of a way to extend the weelbase.  Dave A. was even there, no really he was.

aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50549, '70-1064902524', 1, 1, '209.165.189.18', 1078987148, 0, 'Happy B-day Brook !!

Have you had a chance to fire up your new gray toy ??
', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50550, '66-1034906903', 1, 1, '153.90.114.227', 1078987718, 0, '
Quote (Trigger @ Mar. 09 2004,15:32)
Corey has plenty experience working a stick, let me tell you....well thats what i've heard


Black Betty, what school are you attending down there?

Montana State University. Hey guys i will be back in town tomrrow night for spring break! hope to see some of you around!', 1, 0, 3458, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50551, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.156', 1078987957, 0, 'I did fire it up. and even welded some 14 ga together, but havent had time to really mess with it at all. I need to get another regulator first. Gonna try alum this weekend I hope.', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50548, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078986875, 0, 'Got a bunch of silly detail work done to the bumper today.  Nothing exciting to post a picture of but I'll get it done before next winter...I promise \':41:\'', 1, 0, 93, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50453, '78-1073496581', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078970136, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 10 2004,05:54)
Nak4af-  You are Nubs Nubs friend right?  Who was talking shit?  Probably me about half the stuff that oozes out of my piehole is shit talking.  Just blame it on the Infantry, that is how I cope with it.  I didn't hear anyone talking trash about your rig, but I did hear a fair amount being talked about Alaskan Jack's.....I pulled him out o duh mud a couple times left/came back and he was still trying to get it in 4x4.  No Biggy, I have been there and done that....shoot the next day I rolled over....I am sure I am still being badgered behind my back for that...BFD.

So I guess my advice is to just grow some thicker skin about that stuff.  It is a part of the 4x4 world man.  I have never been in a group of more than 5 wheelers when someone's rig didn't get bagged on pretty bad.  Some can handle it some can't.  If your one that can't step up and say something, most people will recognize that the good natured shit talking is hurting your feelings and stop.

Ask Macro how much I bag on him......It helps fill the hole where my heart used to be.

If by Nub Nub you mean Alaska Jack, Yes.  Like I said earlier, it was those guys that broke down before I got there that did me in.  Since it was the 3rd Explorer that had arrived, I guess naturally it was going to break down as well.  You were'nt even around during that!  One of the guys seen me at 5 Star later and apoligized for talking like he did in front of the wife.  All is cool!', 1, 0, 1, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50448, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.10.200', 1078968921, 0, 'I don't hate the IRS..... hell I got 4500 bucks ..... I think I only paid like 200 bucks in federal this year......  man it's great to be military.....  you get paid so little.... that uncle sam gives you lots of money when you have 2 kids.........  and get approved for earned income. \':41:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50870, '66-1077090345', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079135731, 0, 'We are pleased to announce that we are now a local supplier of High Impact Bead Lock Wheels.  These are the real deal folks just like the ones that many pro rockcrawlers use.  No streatlocks here!  Please visit Their website for details on what all they offer and to see why I believe that High Impact represents one of the best values availible in true beadlock wheels.  Here are just some of the wheels they offer.






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', 1, 0, 3634, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50869, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079135367, 0, '
Quote (rgrjeep @ Mar. 12 2004,10:53)
I pack a 454 casull short barrel with 330g lead cast bullets.  It takes practice to shoot double action 5 times in a row accurately but I do shoot alot.  That gun is some serious whoop a**.

I was looking at a lever action Puma 1892, old cowboy gun.
It was chambered for a 454! Held something like 8 or 9 rounds in the tube. I was real tempted. Yipee ki yeah m*&%# \':15:\'
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50581, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079011123, 0, '
Quote (Nak4af @ Mar. 10 2004,17:36)
Yeah, I guess your right!  Since the vehicle I'm talking about was an old CJ.  It had axle shafts on both sides of the frame.

Now a Cj is lacking for room.  I can see that.', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50582, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079011434, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 10 2004,08:18)
franky, you ever been wheeling out of ak?  have you ever seen any of the trails in the lower 48????  I think youd be surprised at how similar the trail conditions are in some places...

DIng DIng.', 1, 0, 3518, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50583, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079011673, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 11 2004,03:23)
Damn you've already got pic posting capabilities?  You've only been on the site for like a week you basterd.    \':21:\'

Dat's cuz I rule!', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50584, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079012394, 0, 'I bet that pic will stir up some Shiz............ \':21:\'

I guess I can't really talk smack about Jeeps, since I'm gonna be runnin' Jeep wheels, not to mention, My BII is about the biggest POS right now.   \':42:\'

Hopefully by the end of summer she'll be presentable. \':34:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50586, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079017412, 0, 'No shortage of room in my grocery getter   \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50585, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079016482, 0, '
Quote (Sarge @ Mar. 11 2004,04:27)
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 11 2004,03:23)
Damn you've already got pic posting capabilities?  You've only been on the site for like a week you basterd.    \':21:\'

Dat's cuz I rule!

You know that pic might be the truth....Only thing to come out of a Bronco II that a jeeper Might want is a good Ol golden shower......', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50603, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079026107, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Mar. 11 2004,08:14)
Dont weld d-rings to the bumper. they are the most annoying noise in the world on the trail.
You dont need any 1/4 either--way over kill. I would use 3/16 plate to completely box the end of the unibody framerails. Run it back far enough on the sides to include the steering box bolts.(make sure you install a steering box brace before you wheel it. trust me).
use some 2x4x3/16 for the center section and make the sides out of tapered 2x4x 1/8. then throw a little hoop over the winch for added protection.
Did you say 6.5 inches of lift? You even got drop down brackets on that thing????  that thing must ride like a tank.

drop down brackets?  for the LCA's? nope if thats what your talking about.....  Put the rustys fixed LCA's on, havnt done anything with the front sway bar yet, so it drives like a caddy...', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50602, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.217.130', 1079026083, 0, 'frosty is right min was lifted a little over 5 inches and without dropp down brackets it sucked to drive. I got lower control arm drop down brackets, what a diffrence. Next on the list is a drop pitman arm,drop track bar bracket,and a steering kit with brace.', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50601, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079025798, 0, 'Go to gary's truck supply or another place that has the old 2.5 and up military trucks. And get the D-ring brackets off of one of those. Drill 3 holes each and be done with it.', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50598, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '12.44.59.211', 1079025389, 0, 'This is the same Idea I have for the Bronco', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54634, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1080797790, 0, '
Quote (AkWhtBst @ Mar. 31 2004,17:26)
Yes it grew very fast. Hopefully in the next couple weeks I'll have most of the smaller stuff done. Should be ready to wheel in a month at the most. Just gotta be easy on that little front axle.

Get some longs.  I plan on getting a set as spares.  If I break, I'll swap the longfield in.  When I get home I'll swap in the other.

BTW, looking good. \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3759, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50596, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079025289, 0, 'Dont weld d-rings to the bumper. they are the most annoying noise in the world on the trail.
You dont need any 1/4 either--way over kill. I would use 3/16 plate to completely box the end of the unibody framerails. Run it back far enough on the sides to include the steering box bolts.(make sure you install a steering box brace before you wheel it. trust me).
use some 2x4x3/16 for the center section and make the sides out of tapered 2x4x 1/8. then throw a little hoop over the winch for added protection.
Did you say 6.5 inches of lift? You even got drop down brackets on that thing????  that thing must ride like a tank.
', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50594, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079023136, 0, 'Anyone have any ideas???  I was thinking using a square channel for the main bumper, some 1/4" for a deck where the winch will mount and welding some D rings to the front.  If anyone has a better idea jump in, Kurt, Jay, Ill be coming with beer in stock looking for a hand, the wife and I decided the XJ will be the full time wheeler.  It has better gearing than the TJ without putting a hoop of work into it, already running 6.5", the TJ isnt, and Brentt kinda helped talk me into trashing the paid off vehicle instead of the new one.', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50593, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.219.47', 1079022393, 0, 'I better go find a trail so I can take a picture of the look I get  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50592, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079022122, 0, 'Rob if the front bumper doesnt fit your newer X, lemme know I have an older X it would fit on perfectly........', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50589, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079021456, 0, 'here yah go...', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2502', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50590, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079021591, 0, 'You 2 are Ghey...', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50591, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079021739, 0, 'So Jay when your done we can duplicate it for the XJ right???  By the way Im back in town if you and Steph still want to get together....', 1, 0, 93, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50587, '83-1032835348', 1, 1, '144.106.202.7', 1079018432, 0, 'This is where I spend at leat 30% of my time....Damn Army chow,,,Not married but might as well be...\n\n

', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2501', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50588, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.219.47', 1079020588, 0, 'Especially if it's a 2 seater  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3580, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50979, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079190170, 0, 'Fuck the proportioning valve.  I am running the 8.8 brakes (damn near the same as your 9") and stock front disc's.  I don't have a proportioning valve.

The front to rear engagement aspect is reduced to almost nothing but in my world I like that.  I had no ill effects on the street (remember I was still driving the street when I did the swap).  Offroad I love just pressing the brake and POW there they are.

TG here is a little writeup with some pictures I did.  I know you are using a different MC but that desn't matter.  Look at the last picture.  It is of a T union.  Well that is where the old Proportioning valve went.  Just connect the one line that goes to the rear to the rear of the MC and then split the line that to the front two lines like I did.

KUNG FU!!!

Oh yah and take this from me.....BLEEDERS UP!!!!
', 1, 0, 3640, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50580, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079010848, 0, '349-2629.  5 Star has a bender.  handful of dies.  Stop buy and talk they could whip out a bend or two I am sure.

If your needing something more complex Brook (bgreen) is in Kenai.  Look at what he did for Wiley's bumper.
', 1, 0, 3611, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50030, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.223.142.178', 1078785718, 0, '
Quote (Kodiak Off Road @ Mar. 08 2004,07:54)
Yes we can easily accomidate Leangths up to 500ft.  Pm me for a pricequote on those leangths.  I would also like to know the application just out of curiosity.

KORE

It's for a pto winch.

Not 100% sure about the 225ft, could be closure to 250ft. \':34:\' Need to double check my math first.
', 1, 0, 3527, 18, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50029, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '24.237.160.78', 1078785047, 0, 'Thanks for all the help everyone.  I don't have a BFH on hand, and the ones at Schmuck's were puny.  I will see what my neighbor has in his arsenal.
If the hammer fails, I will have to try the fork.

I have zero time to work on this though, since I got to school from 7:30AM to 11:30AM, then work from 1PM to 6PM, then I have to eat dinner and do my fawking homework.  Oh, well.

BTW: Curtis, can you rotate the knuckles on axles, or can you recommend someone who does?  
I need the D44's knuckles rotated to adjust for pinion angle.

Thanks
', 1, 0, 3560, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50028, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.223', 1078784604, 0, 'If they don't work, I have some Old Man Emus that are for a 4.5" lift.  You'd be able to use them until you got whatever you want... or I'd sell them.  $60 ea new.
Not sure if XJs use the same shock as a ZJ, but worth a shot.
', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50965, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.8', 1079168637, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,09:52)
Quote (Bronco85 @ Mar. 12 2004,10:31)
Better hope he doesn't press charges against you for assult.

Phildo Phildo Phildo....I would hope he would press charges on me for assult.. \':32:\'..I would love to spend some time at APD
Take me a little vaction from work.

we know why you want to get locked up jerry it is so you can hone your man sex skills very nice of you.  phildo will love the  new moves you  learn in prison.  GOT MAN MILK?', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50963, '106-1068020244', 1, 1, '24.237.192.145', 1079168339, 0, 'what the hell??', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50964, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1079168622, 0, 'Brook's right.  I checked my API 1104 chart and 5 is not smaller than the rest.  One of my steel pamphlets from a lower 48 company has been messing with me!

I bend .5" black gas pipe with a little bit of torch and an old rigid pipe stand.  Makes wonderful remote water spigots.   \':34:\'

21 feet of 1.5sch80 weighs 76lbs and sells for $45.73 at Alaska steel.

Round metal is more expensive than flat metal.  Last time I checked flat metal was about 48.7 cents per pound.
', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50980, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079190273, 0, 'Maybe we shoulda just watched you play turtle.....that way you wouldn't have to worry about that pesky windshield....lol.', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50981, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079190510, 0, '
Quote (98Taco @ Mar. 12 2004,23:13)
The 8274 looks kind of ungainly.  
Is 8000 Lbs enough for my truck plus the solid front axle and 36" tires, and other crap?
I heard somewhere that 1.5 times your vehicle's gross weight rating was a safe place to start with the winch's rating, so that brings me to around 7,300, but if you add on a vehicle I might be winching, at 9000 to 9,500 looks better.
I really don't know much about this stuff, just the safety and basic use of the winch.

8274-50

What happened to the HS9500?  No longer in production?

1.5 times is a good rule of thumb.  But there are things such as mire factors/ gradients and a slew of other thing.

Personally I would say that a 8274 is pleanty for your Toy.  That being said I have the 9.5ti I have stalled it once but I am dumb.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50788, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079093456, 0, 'Yeah those rifled rottweilers are what I carried in my Wichester model 1300 Defender before I sold it, good stuff.', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50787, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079093165, 0, '

Nice heater, ODDBALL!!

', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (74148, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1088199577, 0, 'Hey this window is coming in handy...
The air show rehearsal is going on.
Not bad...
A couple of squads jumped but they sure were high, probably don't want to get in too low and freak everyone out with the 130's.  But they got in low to drop the guns... LOL
Those can't be steered I guess... Wouldn't look good explaining to the Col. "Sir, sorry you have a howitzer in your office..."
Gotta love it.
I guess the blue jays will play around here in a bit.
It takes the edge off of the boredom, thank god it is too nice to be in a office today!

Chaz
', 1, 0, 5541, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50070, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078803033, 0, 'Sup with the redbull colors?', 1, 0, 3561, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50071, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.33', 1078804760, 0, 'Thanks guys. I wanted to make something that looked good and functioned even better. I think this design will offer much better strength than the typical pre-runner bumper. (due to the 5 frame tie in points, and beefy front cross member)

Note that the winch cradle is not AKFabshop work. Its a piece that Adam brought down. After we got the job done, we both kinda wondered if it would have been quicker to make one from scratch, rather than try to build around it. Its a good design, but 1/4" is too heavy IMHO. 3/16 would have been better since the strength was added from all the tubing.

Thanks for your patronage Adam, it was a fun weekend
\':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50066, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078801787, 0, 'Killer..Another TJ..Welcome..First mode go full width and 40's', 1, 0, 1, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50068, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078802299, 0, 'Excellent work, of course. If Brook made something that was less than top notch, I would be shocked. Fab skills were in full effect for that setup. Good job boys.
Personally, I like the winch mount. Smooth looks and well intergrated. The bracing is fairly standard for Toyotas, but looks plenty stout.
', 1, 0, 3564, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50069, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.214.76', 1078802541, 0, 'Killer work..looks great', 1, 0, 3564, 1, '2480', 0, 'image/gif'), (50065, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1078801703, 0, '
Quote (racinghoss @ Mar. 08 2004,18:55)
Hi all.  I guess I am the latest FNG.  I will be moving to Anchorage in May or June this year.  I grew up in Idaho and have lived the last few years in Illinois (hate this place).  Looking forward to getting up there.
I drive a 2000 TJ Sport.  Haven't had it long so I am just starting to build it.  Big plans...little money.  Never been "recreational wheeling" but I have a fair amount of experience driving off road (hunting, fishing, sightseeing, research, etc).  Looking forward to meeting you and learning from you.  I will just monitor the boards for now.  I'm a biggin' -- 275 lbs.

welcome to the board.

All I can say is another one from Idaho, how long before he puts it on his lid?

I have a brother in illinois right now, really hates it.


aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 1, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57551, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1081853640, 0, '
Quote (sevenslats @ April 12 2004,22:41)
That fairy-purple color matches your Type-R seat covers and "keepth my thenthitiff handth thoff" steering wheel cover!
\':21:\'  \':21:\'

you talk a aweful lot of shit for a dude with one eyebrow.', 1, 0, 4127, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50962, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.8', 1079168301, 0, 'i have never had a bear problem ever and i am out and about in the summer more than most of you.  got to remember i dont work in the summer. i do alot of fishing mostly from a boat but i take my .338 with most every were i figure if i am ever stuck out there for days i can kill somthing with it and i like the gun sorta a good luck charm to me. i have gotten sheep and moose and cariboo and deer and elk with it.  i am sure any of you know what i mean that have had a gun that has treated them well.  no matter what i have ever gotten into when i had it have always gotten out. and when i dont have that i have may ruger super blackhawk 44 mag.


oddball i see not reason you need a gun you never leave your XJ you how are they going to get ya in it. \':24:\'   how you sleep in there i do not know
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50960, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.8', 1079167805, 0, '
Quote (RWC @ Mar. 12 2004,16:32)
[quote]  They're just born in hatcheries before getting tossed into a holding pen in whatever lake they'll call home;
RWC

i am just a fisherman and i know Coho dont go to lakes  \':21:\'  






















just givin ya shit \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3461, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57771, '56-1073518986', 1, 1, '209.112.197.49', 1081919552, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ April 13 2004,19:14)
30 of you looked and 1 has the balls to say he fell for it \':24:\'

well i think that we all saw that and had to have a peek \':21:\'
\':33:\'


you have to admit that is funny as hell tho. \':16:\'



- Paul \':1:\' \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 4179, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50957, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.8', 1079167102, 0, 'my 8274 pulles my toy out of most anything and it has a very heavy bumper and 38.5x11 boggers so when it is stuck is really stuck. you can always snatch it once and double it. that winch pulls like no other', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54618, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1080792765, 0, 'Scott, I will be in tha house just to see if this is true also! If she is real  \':16:\' We are GEEKS!  \':37:\'', 1, 0, 3922, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50955, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1079165660, 0, 'huh.  I never knew anything but the bolt was graded.', 1, 0, 3628, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50954, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.208.104', 1079165627, 0, 'The 8274 looks kind of ungainly.  
Is 8000 Lbs enough for my truck plus the solid front axle and 36" tires, and other crap?
I heard somewhere that 1.5 times your vehicle's gross weight rating was a safe place to start with the winch's rating, so that brings me to around 7,300, but if you add on a vehicle I might be winching, at 9000 to 9,500 looks better.
I really don't know much about this stuff, just the safety and basic use of the winch.

8274-50

What happened to the HS9500?  No longer in production?
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50953, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.8', 1079165585, 0, 'i figured it out for me i have a pop up blocker that was blockin it so that might help others', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50542, '78-1046760946', 1, 1, '205.188.208.107', 1078985968, 0, 'Just aintmy day , sorry didn't mean to piss off any IRS workers , I'm going to bed now if tomorrow isn't better I'm going to set myself on fire like one of those monks', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50540, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.210.207', 1078985015, 0, 'Posting for old man Charlie.... \':32:\'
Aka.......AK2AZ
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2500', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50539, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1078984783, 0, 'My 1998 Ranger's autohubs are not working, this is a common problem for Rangers with the pulse-vacuum hub(1998-2000 models).  Manual hubs are sadly not available.  

I saw this on another forum and might try it;
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10357

I'm not really seeing how it works or what exactly it does, but I think it just prevents the hub from being disengaged.  Doing this would make the four wheel drive engage at just the transfercase, the hubs would be constantly locked.  This is actually the same way that 2001 and newer Rangers are set up.  

Anybody see any problems or concerns with this?  I might try it since it's free and I'm not that worried about breaking already broken autohubs.
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50537, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078984727, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,00:41)
Quote (RWC @ Mar. 09 2004,12:02)
Shift-fork I understand, but what's a sliding clutch look like, and can I replace it without tearing apart the tranny?

Gear box has to be torn apart...If you need someone to rebuild call Oddball INC.

Maybe I need to spell it out??  Last time I checked Oddball is in Anchorage.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50683, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079059266, 0, 'Gotta Respect the Rock....

What are all the rest?  Makes for a nice comparison.
', 1, 0, 3625, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50682, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079059171, 0, 'Look what showed up on my doorstep today.

Machined Hinge Tubes for swing out tire carriers and such.  Quality is top notch.  Beef.

I will be posting measurements as soon as the shop warms up...lol.
', 1, 0, 3626, 2, '2507', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50680, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '209.193.41.172', 1079058762, 0, 'What Forsty said, very clean and realatively simple.  You must reinforce those sheet metal frame rails!', 1, 0, 3617, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50681, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '209.193.41.172', 1079058929, 0, 'Yep, what they said.  But...if you decide you want a Ramsey I have a REP 8000 that I'll let go for $350.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50536, '65-1045478876', 1, 1, '12.110.74.12', 1078984487, 0, '
Quote (Newbie2000TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,16:06)
\':38:\' anyone else hate these blood sucking idiots?

I don't really care too much for the IRS as an agency, but the people who work there are mostly not idiots, and in the 20+ years I have worked for the IRS, I have yet to suck anyone's blood.  No doubt you meant to word that a little differently.

And for those who pointed out that it is better to pay a bit at the end than get a refund, they are generally correct as long as the little bit at the end is not so much as to warrant a penalty, otherwise there is no reason to loan your money to the government one paycheck at a time.  Done right, you should just about break even at the end of the year.
', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50533, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078984198, 0, 'Damb Gary raking in the money.  That's more than I made.\n\n

', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50541, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078985499, 0, 'That was just a guess on my pay Nate, I don't really know what I make in the whole year.  I think with if you include our "benefits" like free chow, room, and medical we are supposed to get somewhere around 21,000 but that is guestimation.  I can't really complain to much no matter what it works out to.', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50535, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1078984373, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Mar. 10 2004,20:46)
Mmmm, she sure's got a purdy mouth.. mmmm.

Damn i have such a good come back for this but i wont say it \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50873, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.197.11', 1079137012, 1, 'Good choice on the brand Curtis.
One of these days when I get rich I plan on picking me a Benelli M4 up.

I like the idea of being able to click the safety off and just pull the trigger.  Seen too many buddies forget to cycle the pump when the fever kicked in.  They all said they thought they were but I sat there and watched as bird flew away and only the ones I'd shot hit the ground...
My Browning O/U just isn't a good bear gun though.  2 shots just aint enough.  But my dad did give me a little something to help out...  

45 Long Colt with 265gr should do a damn damn on whatever I find threatening self and family...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50579, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079010692, 0, '
Quote (FireMedic @ Mar. 10 2004,21:34)
Got a bunch of silly detail work done to the bumper today.  Nothing exciting to post a picture of but I'll get it done before next winter...I promise \':41:\'

without pics we don't care.', 1, 0, 93, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50484, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.156', 1078977928, 0, 'I just got one of our cnc lathes running today, so I might be able to get some dimple dies to you guys on a very limited basis. Kurts gonna get his fairlead first though. Getting tired of listening to him whine.  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3599, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50878, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.225.227', 1079140876, 0, 'Actually it's a Jimmy Shine baseball cap, (he's a hotrod designer) I turned it backwards in the second shot.. \':34:\'  

http://www.est1946.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=499
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50879, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1079141086, 0, 'BLM is federal, not State.  The State isn't selling mineral rights to federal land (but wouldn't it be awesome if we could?).  Are you sure your friend's friend doesn't work for DNR?

Either way, anything having to do with Evergreen Resources and environmental groups, especially if they are in bed together to get trails shut down on State land, should be brought to the attention of the media, the legislature, and probably DNR.  The local community taking action is one thing, but having an energy company and greenies doing it will ruffle some feathers down here.

RWC
', 1, 0, 3619, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50886, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079147868, 0, 'Ever see fight club?

When they drag that kid out of the pet store and take his ID.  Tell him that you are going to check up on him in two months if he is fucking up your gonna kill him......

Good for you Jerry.  I prolly woulda killed him and be in the clink.  Anyone that wants can check my record in Washington and see what I was on probation for.....very similar to Jerry's incident xcept it took my wife and old man to get me off the guy.  The dude called the cops on me and I recieved two gross misdemenors (oh yah I forgot to say he had a friend with him as well and he got a little smack as well).

SO my point would be that if you fear life, limb or property.  Kill.  Deadmen don't call the cops.
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50877, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '12.17.190.22', 1079140243, 0, 'Problem solved.  I borrowed a BFH from my buddy and gave the knuckle one good smack and "CLANK!" it hit the floor.  Now I need to get the ball joint nut off the other knuckle and then pull the gears.

Thanks for all the advice everyone!
', 1, 0, 3560, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55269, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1080968962, 0, 'My cheapo timing light works fine on mine.  The wire clip on my timing light is even half melted from sitting on the headers once.', 1, 0, 3937, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55270, '65-1045478876', 1, 1, '12.21.209.213', 1080969500, 0, '
Quote (Overlord @ April 02 2004,06:51)
Does Jim's Muffler have a mandrel bender?  Maybe I should call. \':33:\'

All of the work I have seen from that shop is standard crimp bend stuff.  I know of no shop in Alaska that has a mandrel bending outfit for exhaust.  Makes no real difference anyway, as correctly sized tube will pass al the exhaust you need whether or not mandrel bent.

I've had two dual-exhaust systems built at Jim's, both were excellent work, both times had to deal with Vern who is a first-rate jerk, even by my standards.  The Allied mufflers they push are fully welded turbo shorties and are durable.  The technicians are quite willing to build to suit.
', 1, 0, 3438, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54594, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '66.223.150.115', 1080787936, 0, 'Hard to say, could be a lot of things. very vague description. Do you put your e brake on overnight? Cable might be freezing and when you start forward it releases. Worn suspension part, spring bushings, loose u-bolts, caliper sticking???', 1, 0, 3921, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54595, '115-1034280637', 1, 1, '209.112.213.110', 1080787968, 0, 'Hey 98taco are you on crack? those headlights are hella sick, they make the buggy look mean. it seems to me like you talk alot of crap about everything. I dont know you or what you drive but from your avatar it looks like you drive a stock tacoma, so how much can you really know about off-road vehicle's that you haven't read in a magazine.sorry for talking crap but i just cant stand people that sit around and talk sh!t about everyone else stuff.\n\n

', 1, 0, 3830, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50934, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.112.136.200', 1079162382, 0, 'I just thought about something now..... If I go 6".... my 4" kit still uses the stock uppers... so with 6" I would for sure have to replace the stock uppers wouldn't I.........', 1, 0, 3556, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50933, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.225.227', 1079162376, 0, 'My axle finally exploded on my Nissan, it's been coming for over a year and half, but now it's making a terrible noise, and I can't turn right without excessive force. I don't have the Chilton's yet for my truck (I'm a cheap sumabitch), but I'll buy it tomorrow.   I bought a new axle, and it looks like it just unbolts from the diff side.  And the rest I can figure out, not to mention I'll have the manual too.  

Basically looking for any tips/tricks, and the basic process to remove it and replace it, to make the job go nice and quick if anyone has ever done one on a Toy/Nissan/Isuzu/Chev, or whatever.

I've never had to do one on an IFS 4x truck before.
', 1, 0, 3641, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50931, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.225.227', 1079162063, 0, 'Works for me sometimes, but not often, I just left, it was working fine.', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50932, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.104', 1079162332, 0, 'ok!

Black pipe is fine for bending if you get the right stuff. I wont buy anything but A53E, but that happens to be the most common, and readily available from Alaska Steel and even home depot. It bends great, and is approximately the same strength as most common grades of HREW tubing.

Most Pipe is sized by its NOMINAL Internal Diameter. For all sizes that you would ever want to use on a 4x4 this is the case. SO... all commonly available 1.5" pipe has an OD of 1.9", regardless of its schedule. All the schedule (wall thickness) does is reduce its Internal Diameter.

For all the common pipe sizes, sch 80 has an internal diameter closest to its Nominal diameter. IE 1.5" sch 80 has an I.D. of approximately 1.5", but 1.5" sch 40 has and I.D. of something like 1.6"

Clear as mud?


Edit: man my spelling has gone down hill.
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', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50930, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079161416, 0, 'Yea..No shiz..Im glad I listened!!', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50929, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079161274, 0, 'Funny how I just had told you a day befor you should keep your side door locked!  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50928, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079161220, 0, 'Now thats cool..Bring them fawkers back to say sorry to wife.. \':16:\' Little bastards!!! Hope they learned also!!', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50927, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.104', 1079160261, 0, 'Good job man, your my new hero  \':32:\'


My uncle saw two young adults throw a rock at his wife one night. Almost hit her in the head..

He was on the second floor of his house when he saw it go down. He jumped off the deck, hit the pavement (still in his slippers and tighty whities) and chased after the kids. He finally caught up to them about 3 blocks away, in (amaizingly enough) a dark alley. LOL. Bad place to be for two little punks. LOL.

He cracked some heads, and drug the kids back to his place to appologize to his wife. The parents called the cops, but they pretty much sided with my uncle \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50920, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079157455, 0, 'can i have that 20 seconds of my life back...', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50921, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '68.96.96.222', 1079157568, 0, 'I'm in the process of putting in a new rear axle (9") that has discs brakes. In the front is a HP 44 with Ford 1/2 ton brakes. I currently have my stock master cyliner and TJ (97) proportioning valve for the drums in the rear. Will a ZJ's proportioning valve work or would a Rubicon's work? If I did go with the Rubicon's, do I need a "T" adapter (like in the ZJ) or will it bolt right in?', 1, 0, 3640, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50922, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079157681, 0, 'lol.no kidding..', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50924, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079158125, 0, 'I been gathering parts and info for that same swap. From what I've gathered...you can use the stock Jeep master cylinder, but read the ford F-150 master cylinder was a good cost effiective upgrade.', 1, 0, 3640, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50925, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1079158639, 0, 'Pleasure doin' business with ya, but AlaksaToy did the plasma work.

Just curious, what makes a washer grade 8? \':43:\'
', 1, 0, 3628, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50926, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1079158894, 0, '
Quote (Bob @ Mar. 12 2004,20:28)
True, the 8274 is a bit small for your Bronco, but it is the best winch available for smaller/lighter trail rigs. You can't tell me you wouldn't want one if they made a 10K version.

Nope I wouldn't want one in a 10K version. I'd wait till they came out with a 12K version \':16:\'

The smallest I would go with my bronco is the 9500. I would just like somthing that was a little bit faster. So that I'm not spinning my tires as much while trying to pull myself outta the holes. But I guess as long as The Mega Winch is still alive I'm not the slowest winch in the club \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50918, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079155716, 0, 'Try again...', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50919, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1079155848, 0, 'It worked for me.  I saw something similar to that a couple months ago.  Silly ricers \':37:\'', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50916, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079155584, 0, 'K, try this.  For some reason it didn't take the whole address.   \':38:\' honda', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50917, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '66.223.148.233', 1079155699, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Mar. 12 2004,08:08)
Isn't the new 9500 supposed to be faster then the 8274? I read that somewhere...

Check the Warn website for the specs. It all depends on load. The only time the 9500 used to beat the 8274-50 was under max load, which it when I usually don't want lightning speed, just constant pulling power. Check the no-load and low line speed ratings (like when you're re-spooling) and you'll see the difference. The 8274 is just plain faster in most common winching sceneros.

True, the 8274 is a bit small for your Bronco, but it is the best winch available for smaller/lighter trail rigs. You can't tell me you wouldn't want one if they made a 10K version.
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50914, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1079154697, 0, 'oh yeah,

Project Airborn Ranger??  I'd love to see that.
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57541, '65-1045478876', 1, 1, '12.21.208.233', 1081841114, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ April 12 2004,09:54)
what does Greg have to do with any of this?

I just pointed out to Ernie that his details were largely askew and that he should probably credit you guys for the photos.  Otherwise, it's up to you all what he does or doesn't do with the story.', 1, 0, 4109, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50913, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1079154602, 0, 'SCH 5 through at least Double EH are 1.9" OD.   \':43:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50912, '78-1077324422', 1, 1, '66.58.138.150', 1079154565, 0, 'It took two screwdrivers, a leatherman and about ten minutes.   \':16:\'  Four wheel drive is working again!  

The truck drives great now and I have traction again.  I only wish I knew about this mod two years ago when the 4x4 started having problems.  But I'm very happy now.   \':32:\'

I would like to find a hub removal tool for when I decide to freewheel the front, Ford doesn't sell them, anybody know where I can buy one?  I may get creative and try to make one.  Seems the right diameter of tube with a few notches in the end would work, hmm.  I'll have take some measurements.
', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50909, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079154488, 0, 'Yep...that didn't work \':39:\'', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50908, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079153962, 0, 'My head lights and grille have spatter spots on them from that trail fix. You need to send my new IPF H4 conversions...', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50906, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079153731, 0, 'Honda generation

Enjoy!
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', 1, 0, 3639, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50907, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.223.128.174', 1079153738, 0, 'yes, it is cast.  Would not bend.  Does crack pretty nice and can be cut easily.  I guess if he wants an onboard toilet then no hub is what he needs.', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50904, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079153528, 0, 'No hub? Stupid plumbers...speak english! Either way, isn't it cast? No bendy?', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50905, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079153625, 0, 'HUB? Is that like DOM? Hauled Under Buttocks?', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50902, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.223.128.174', 1079152793, 0, 'Black pipe is gas pipe buddy.  Kurt, poop pipe is no hub.', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50903, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079152968, 0, 'Man the kid was scared shizless..he wont be back....
Im putting cameras up this weekend ..picked up a set at sams for $200.00 \':32:\'
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50900, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1079151453, 0, 'Black pipe? Isn't that cast poop pipe? Good luck bending that...', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (78621, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1090335918, 0, 'HAHAHA Ya well atleast my Truck makes it to the trail \':21:\'

No actually I just happened to stop that way. Good thing too becaues my tranny popped out of park a couple of times when I was parked on the hills... \':38:\'
', 1, 0, 5956, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (77008, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1089621993, 0, 'Have you tried an air impact? Sometimes this will work or maybe a little heat to the nut.', 1, 0, 5836, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50899, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079151004, 0, '
Quote (BirdMan @ Mar. 11 2004,18:43)
and 1 1/2" sch 80 is even closer to 2"s... 1.90"  ;)

um nope Kelly...that would be Sch40 that is 1.90 OD \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55881, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1081222869, 0, 'Buffalo Mine Road is not the same as Buffalo Mine trail. Big difference between a maintained gravel road and a winding uphill two-track. I doubt you'd find the trailhead without being shown it, and even then you shouldn't be on that trail at this time of the year. Late April is the earliest I'd hit it, and even then it will probably be too soft. Go for Wishbone instead. Hardpacked trail.', 1, 0, 3796, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (59665, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1082751684, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ April 23 2004,13:11)
we came to discover that we couldnt use the rubberized spacer on a zj in the rear, theres not enought post for the spring to stay seated.  when we measured it with a measuring tape, its level in the front and rear.  It just looks off because of the body shaping.  Similiar to a for 6/4 lift, raise the front a little more than rear to level it out.  Nate go look at it in person, doesnt look nearly as off as a picture makes it appear.

Edit:  Nate I see the picture your talking about, the one with the hood up, my driveways slanted towards the street.....

Were you using a bumpstop spacer in the rear?? It will extend the post and stop the spring fall-out problem....also make sure during full compression that the coils winds don`t touch each other.', 1, 0, 4332, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55878, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1081222518, 0, 'Hicks Lake a couple years ago:
Floating my CJ-5 over a couple waterfalls down Caribou Creek before getting jammed sideways against a boulder. The rig was at a 20 degree angle and water was still coming through the passenger side door. There's a trip report that describes the trip on the LF4W site.
', 1, 0, 3987, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55877, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1081222035, 0, 'HEY! I really am doing a survey. This is extremely important research for Anchorage. We are insearch of the perfect rack. Thanks Stupidgirl, you are a top contender...but much, much more research needs to be done. Thanks for you continued support and cooperation. BBIA, Inc. (Best Boobs In Alaska).

P.S. If I just ask if your refrigerator is running, then you need to have some augmentation.
', 1, 0, 3993, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55876, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.21.201.35', 1081221408, 0, 'In answer to the mini-monsters, "no". That will voilate the agreement we have with the fairgrounds. The only way we could get this venue was to agree to no ATV's in any form. No competition, no "displays of horsepower", no driving "exhibitions" in any form. While that would indeed be fun for the children, it is just not do-able this year. We need to establish a track record of safety to eventually add these things in.  

Which brings me to another point that I almost hate to bring up now. This event is being geared towards the theme of "Once you are here, park your rig untill Sunday (except RTI ramp)." There cannot be nor will there be allowed any excessive driving, coming or going. There will be a parking lot outside the gate that you can use if you insist on leaving frequently from the event. This will be heavily enforced. Please have all that you need when you arrive the first time.  We want this to be a fun and very safe event. If we all co-operate and adhere to the guidelines then this thing is going to ROCK! (and ensure the future of the event)
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', 1, 0, 3946, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55875, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1081221302, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ April 05 2004,18:17)
 They gave me percoset and some other stuff.  I never took any.  That stuff makes me feel funny and I am kinda sick and figure if I am hurtin I am healin....

I'm the same way.  Hate taken that stuff.  Does funny things to my head.  It's only pain, it'll go away eventulaly.

aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3998, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55874, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1081221042, 0, '
Quote (Toyminator @ April 05 2004,17:52)
I'll definitely check out the blue stuff at the Parker store.

blue stuff \':16:\'


aktinbneder \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 3990, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (55873, '82-1071789724', 1, 1, '24.237.126.222', 1081221018, 0, 'Had just my bottom was taken out, gave me 8 shots of novcane(sp) and had me take a vicodin before i went in and gave me gas, i could still feel him drillin and hammerin.... Ended up with dry socket in one and bruised jaw.. couldnt eat solid food for bout a month. I would suggest u tell them to put you OUT! everyone i know that got put out, was good to go the next morning.', 1, 0, 3998, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50798, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079099714, 0, 'I reposted mine, with a new host.  The other web hosting service sucked A$$! \':21:\'', 1, 0, 30, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50797, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079099690, 0, '
Quote (Chainman @ Mar. 11 2004,22:32)
That pic is coming up the first good hill at King River...right.

Yes and my choice of driving lines is possibly the worst.  All because Kris called me a pussy.  Damn my testosterone!

Slats I didn't realize you had such a good view of the roll.  Possibly the best seat in the house.
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50796, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079099325, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ Mar. 11 2004,21:44)
Quote (SnowMan @ Mar. 11 2004,20:17)
We just burnt out 2 milemarker winches trying to pull a Hummer out of a draw...Crapola

The real questions is: Which winch will winch best to pull wenches with.......

iv seen is some mags were milemarker is saying look the millitary is using our winch you should to. to bad  they probly gave them all thoes winches and that the only reasone they used them. \':39:\'

We use thier shit because they were the lowest bidder.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50795, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079099031, 0, 'Yah if that sucker unloads at speed I am gonna feel the pain I bet.

Slats.  get yourself a set of long arms and run one radius arm on one side and just a lower control on the other.  Now go climb the far right line on Ruby lake at the next M&G (about a half hour 45 minutes past the lake).  While that shot is not long enough to present any real problems you will feel the front get light.  Now imagine that same gradientmade from super sticky rock and three times as long.  You will put a limit on your front as well.

I am not limiting the springs.  That is what my shocks are for....lol.  (to tell the truth I am gonna do limiters on the rear springs as well but I gotta get outside and stretch her out first)
', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50794, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079098728, 0, 'No, really your not   \':21:\'  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54591, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1080787561, 0, 'I hope he likes getting dirty, or fabbing some lexan panels....', 1, 0, 3830, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50952, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '66.58.202.161', 1079165518, 0, 'I install restraint systems for wheelchairs and occupants so I have to work with high quality stuff....those washers are VERY hard to bend. \':24:\' Inside story=bit of pain trying...they didn`t look that strong! \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3628, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (101327, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1099428008, 0, 'I want your nuts Frosty!
That sounds bad `eh?
', 1, 0, 7815, 7, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50950, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.8', 1079165125, 0, '8274 all the way  i got mine off of a tracked rig and has always done me well.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50947, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.208.104', 1079164613, 0, 'There is the new Thermometric 16.5K Warn.  Now that's a pig of winch.

I would be happy with a HS9500i, but I can't imagine myself needing a winch in Utah.  Maybe I will get one anyways...
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54625, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1080795294, 0, 'Sorry to hear.
 I'm speechless...
 Too young to go...not fair.
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', 1, 0, 3923, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54588, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.124.159', 1080786382, 0, 'Yes it grew very fast. Hopefully in the next couple weeks I'll have most of the smaller stuff done. Should be ready to wheel in a month at the most. Just gotta be easy on that little front axle.', 1, 0, 3759, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (62760, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.110', 1083991289, 0, 'I'll post more detail as soon as you compress and resize your avatar.  \':42:\'', 1, 0, 4628, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50938, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079162944, 0, 'do you have torsin bars? are they on the bottom A arm? get back in chat and ill talk to you more about it there.', 1, 0, 3641, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50940, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '24.237.139.86', 1079163211, 0, 'on an IFS toy:

remove the locking hub and take off axle retaining bolt and large washer

get some serious muscle/impact and extension and remove six nuts from studs disguised as bolts holding inner cv flange to stub shaft flange.

use a jack under a-arm to compress suspension and tweak turn, twist, cuss, turn red, jack some more then gently pull the cv assy right out of the knuckle

easy as pie (the second time)
', 1, 0, 3641, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50812, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1079111558, 0, 'All good. You have to ship some up.  \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3626, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50810, '114-1032462701', 1, 1, '143.213.132.69', 1079111403, 0, 'Cheapest bidder everytime for the military.  I have used ramsey, warn, and milemarker hydraulic.  You definately need to do a good pre-inspection to make sure warn and ramsey are sealed tight.  I have no experience with the milemarker electric.  Bronco85 if you want to sell that milemarker shoot me an email.', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50807, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '65.74.2.100', 1079110866, 0, '[QUOTE]Uncle has a .375 H&H set up in a Contender in the Pistol Configuration.  He elk hunts with it and using his aiming sticks can hose a target out to 150 or so.  But you are only gonna shoot that fucker 2-5 times before you can't feel your arm. [QUOTE]

I love those Contenders! I owned a Contender in the 45-70 and that thing was awesome! You are right tho, didn't want to shoot it more than a couple times in a row. Jar'd your fillings loose.
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', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50808, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079111171, 0, 'I welded that bolt and a few others on his trackbar at dave churchill trail...wait a minute i think there is gay porn footage from that trip, hell of that repair if i remember right!', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50809, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '137.229.190.79', 1079111263, 0, 'if you wrap the chains in duct tape that might make as much noise when on the trail. just my .02', 1, 0, 3627, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50804, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079102177, 0, 'I agree that Glock is a nice piece of equipment but I didn't like either of the two I shot, just didn't have a feel I liked.  My next handgun will be the Springfield XD, either 9mm or .40 I haven't decided yet.  I shot one at an indoor range in California and after I shot it I knew I had to get one, very nice gun IMO.', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50805, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079107713, 0, '
Quote (aktinbinder @ Mar. 11 2004,23:14)
you mean there is a choice in what winch to get?


go Warn.

8274-50 is about the best there is imo.

aktinbender \':1:\'

Ya the 8274-50 is a great winch but it's only rated at what 8500 pounds?

Isn't the new 9500 supposed to be faster then the 8274? I read that somewhere...
', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50803, '83-1078333557', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079102104, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Mar. 12 2004,05:24)
But if your not a Native...I am all up for Greenland.

Can we add all the "Rainbow Flag" fliers in Claifornia to the list of those to be deported?  \':34:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50802, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079101689, 0, 'I'm no expert but I consider myself to have a descent knowledge of weapons and I've never heard of a 25-06, what is that?

And I know the .308 is an awesome round but I want something that is auto loading and lightweight that I can get high capacity mags for, and something that I can afford to fire just for fun as well.  Do any of you own a Ruger Mini 30?
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50868, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079134973, 0, 'Good on you Jerry.
 Grown man + bat % = less theives.

  \':43:\'
', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50864, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079133835, 0, 'i bet cow could pull some ass. he looks pretty harmless....you got any time off next weekend (sunday)', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50865, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079133897, 0, 'I'm gonna throw in one of those "I would haves". I would have gotten his ID in case he did try to come back for a little payback. I bet he will be back, most thieves do come back.', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50866, '57-1058859024', 1, 1, '24.237.154.65', 1079134098, 0, 'Maddening...I see you are wearing an AK-49 beanie in your pic, where'd you get it?', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50862, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1079133053, 0, 'jay, thats that damn cow thing that hung out with us at your house!', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50863, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1079133402, 0, 'Why yes Frosty...it is.  Cow uses my account quite often and apparently posted his picture.  He's probably trying to pull chicks!', 1, 0, 3613, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50547, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078986856, 0, 'Get that on tape firemedic, that would be some funny shit, I mean it would be a real tragedy  \':24:\'.', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50546, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.1.129', 1078986745, 0, '
Quote (Newbie2000TJ @ Mar. 10 2004,21:19)
if tomorrow isn't better I'm going to set myself on fire like one of those monks

COOL!!!   Do it downtown tomorrow will ya?  I'm at Station 1 \':32:\'', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50577, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1079009083, 0, 'I know you can go with manual hubs for the mid 90s Rangers... Did they change the setup for the 96-97 and up?', 1, 0, 3616, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50578, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079009803, 0, '
Quote (Fix-It @ Mar. 10 2004,19:33)
i would like a print out of every dime i ever gave them and how it was used .

You Do.   It's called the federal budget.', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50518, '48-1044646774', 1, 1, '24.237.163.193', 1078979815, 0, 'Just got my truck back from Alaska Custom Refinishing, owners name is Robbie, does good work. Down off Boniface', 1, 0, 3614, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50515, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.156', 1078979447, 0, '\':16:\'', 1, 0, 3461, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (66954, '48-1044646774', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1085511604, 0, 'I can bring my Dodge and my Jeep. My aunt owns 2 Napa Auto parts in Ca ill talk to her and find out what the deals are with the sponsorships..', 1, 0, 4934, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50517, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.179.168', 1078979602, 0, 'i got 259.16 cents back this yr . if it wasn't for my school loans and child care credit i would be owing this yr . i hate the irs ... if i owe them they take it right then and there but if they owe me they take there sweet time .... i would like a print out of every dime i ever gave them and how it was used . i have too!
 why shouldn't they ?
 after all they work for us right ?once we see were all the money goes maybe we will stand up for ourselves . i hate socail programs that don't work but we keep paying for ...

sorry enough ranting i just finished our taxes monday still mad ...i go back into my corner ...
', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50513, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.52.222', 1078979163, 0, 'The Reciever is not even hooked to the bumper at all frosty...

Does anyone know if the 97 front bumpers mount any different from the earlier bumpers.  Cause I think the ARB I have came off of an older cherokee then mine, and I just noticed the other day that ARB makes a bumper for the 97+ and a different one for 96 and below.....  Anyone know what the difference is..... if it mounts different I guess I'll just have to get ahold of a welder and make me some new mounting brackets......  f no one knows I guess it's no big deal.... I'll just find out when I get time to pull the front bumper off.
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', 1, 0, 3612, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50514, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1078979245, 0, 'Hamilton's Customs. 6614 Lake Otis Pkwy. 345-4267. Ask for Kevin...', 1, 0, 3614, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50897, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1079150407, 0, 'Damm...2 guys gettin a Lil scuffed up after testing your perimeter...Yeah OK... but thats was the "old" you...', 1, 0, 3632, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50896, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1079149740, 0, 'Anybody own a Ruger Mini 30?  Or have any input from firing one?', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (54620, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.86', 1080793351, 0, 'A very close friend of mine died in a plane crash this Monday. She was one of four siblings, all of whom were great friends. My heart goes out to her family, as I lack the words to express my sorrow.

http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=77905

I will miss you, but will always have great memories of all the time our families spent together. See you in Heaven.
', 1, 0, 3923, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52280, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079752318, 0, 'My bad should have said I had to stay with the Hella brand.  If it were any at all the IPF 300 series are super cool.', 1, 0, 3762, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50889, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079148715, 0, 'rgrjeep,  good point.  I take that for granted, good to know your hear to pump out the truth.

CB- you should go meet rgrjeep.  You will not be disapointed and neither would he I bet.  Backwoods Mofo's gotta stick together.....lol.

25-06 is perhaps the best deer gun ever made.  Little hole with little shock area that destroys very little meat from a long way off.  Good penetration.  Only downfall is that it will deflect a bit but not like a 22-250 or anything.

Match barrel on a 22-250.....and I am in fricking groundhog capitol of the Universe......
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50891, '70-1064902524', 1, 1, '209.165.189.18', 1079149025, 0, 'Greer tank is a great place to pick up steel, if you purchase something ask for a structural steel book, they will give you a handy little book that has almost everything you need when deciding what type of steel to buy. Id of pipe for identification wall thickness of different channels and so on. Very handy addition to any toolbox. As far as I know the best prices in town, they also take the time to talk about different materials. Have had good luck with them.', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50892, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.213.113', 1079149145, 0, 'Utchaz..they have that shotgun at Sportsman Warehouse....

$1490.00..was smooth shot gun
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50893, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1079149456, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 12 2004,19:39)
Utchaz..they have that shotgun at Sportsman Warehouse....

$1490.00..was smooth shot gun

I used one for a year and it misfired 3 types of ammo....SOLD....it`s a funkin pile with the swing over style stock....which has finally changed.

Edit: It was an M3...Not the M4.
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', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50894, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1079149639, 0, 'Alaska steel is the cheapest in town for both student discounts and walk in cash accounts.

The Greer Tank student discount on a sheet of 1/4" plate is $15 more than the walk in cash price at Alaska steel.

At alaska steel you buy remenants by the going pound rate.  If you buy a new length under the full length, they charge $10 for the cut.  If you buy the whole thing, they cut it in half for free.
', 1, 0, 3618, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51020, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079214059, 0, 'B-29 in 03' with all the guys long gone now.  Listening to Brentt yell at Chaz all day on the FRS damn near made me roll of the mountain due to tears in my eyes.  Or on the dare "it doesnt look that deep" Brentt took and found that 100 year old bog mud really does smell like ass.', 1, 0, 3645, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52277, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.192.45', 1079750212, 0, 'Man. If I was got to pick the lights I wanted. Northern has this kick ass set of lights. They're like $1000 each. Greg runs them on his Jeep, and I'm sure Ed does as well. Those things kick ass!', 1, 0, 3762, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51018, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.223.136.249', 1079213896, 0, 'mmmmm, diesel, I smell Banks power in the future, nothing like a turbo deisel whine when you mash the gas.......', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (51015, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.59', 1079211678, 0, '3 inch lift and some 33 ats would make it looking even sweeter. none the less that is a bad ass truck!!! \':16:\'  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 3648, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (52276, '51-1079749182', 1, 1, '68.6.122.120', 1079749430, 8, 'Hey guys im new here and im ususally on fullsizechevy.com/forum, but anyway i see that on the suspension icon at the begging of this website it has my lift. I was wondering if anyone on this site knows what size shocks come with this lift, scroll to 2 1/2" GM IFS.
I am getting bilsteins for the front and need some measurements.

Thanks a lot  \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 3765, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50853, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1079128839, 0, 'I already have 2 metal broncos..:) But I would like one that wont bend when it hits a rock:)', 1, 0, 3621, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50846, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1079122464, 0, 'Look at this scary mofo....AKA...Oddball
He looks way to happy with that Shotgun..Looks like he just had sex or somthing... \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 3613, 1, '2517', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (50847, '111-1058428175', 1, 1, '24.237.40.150', 1079123179, 0, 'You know I was just looking at that same shotgun last weekend \':16:\'  hella nice....... I am sure you know, now how are you going to mount it?  I was thinking on the cage somewhere have't decided as of where yett.... got other priorites.

95ZJ- GET THE XD!! I have the .40 and love it to death!! Like you I shot a few glocks and was just more impressed by the XD. I probably put 200 rounds through a .40 Glock and a friends XD before making sure that I had my final decision. There is more aftermarket for Glock though, although the XD will fit in an in the pants glock holster.

-Joe
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50852, '119-1065471759', 1, 1, '55.95.210.10', 1079125183, 0, 'I agree the Howell is junk. I put one on my 401, never got it to run right. Every time they try to make a new chip for there mistakes THEY CHARGE YOU. I finally sent it back and still run a motorcraft 2 barrel. I rock crawl this a lot. If I had the money I would like to try the Edlebrock multiport FI. Check out there new AMC heads.', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47423, '65-1077082579', 1, 1, '24.237.150.157', 1077166499, 0, 'Brentt, the fist step is to go to full hydro. Then you need to build a light tube structure and tie the suspension into that, along with some new motor mounts and an xmember... Once that is done carve away.

Im sure thats exactly what you were thinking, but some times you need someone else to kinda spur you into it. You got the bender, the welder, and the time. So whats your excuse?


Spur, spur.....  \':34:\'




Jay, well said, and for now, those are my exact intentions as well. At some point fabrication will be make 100% of my income, but until then this auxilary income/hobby to my regular day job.
', 1, 0, 91, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47422, '100-1056133572', 1, 1, '66.58.191.80', 1077166291, 0, 'My passenger checked it out before I went in - he went out, looked, and said, "6 inches deep! Go for it!!"



Terra testing



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', 1, 0, 3367, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47420, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1077165504, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Feb. 18 2004,20:03)
5th gear 70 to 80 mph

\':31:\'', 1, 0, 3387, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47418, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1077165041, 0, 'I DID NOT GO BY MY SELF!!!!', 1, 0, 3382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47419, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1077165291, 0, 'i have only gone wheeling by my self once and i told some people where is was going and when i was going to be back, i had lots of gear and was using my head and nothing happend to me. the only reason i posted this was i thought someone might want to go to knik and they wanted to know what the trail was like.', 1, 0, 3382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47416, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.116.196', 1077164352, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Feb. 18 2004,12:51)
Cole Buried
', 1, 0, 3367, 1, '2324', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (47415, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.186.3', 1077163419, 0, '5:13 with 38's...

Highway speed around 65 to 70 mph I run about 2900 to 3100 Rpm in 4th

5th gear 70 to 80 mph I run about 2100 to 2400....EST
', 1, 0, 3387, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47414, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.186.3', 1077162856, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Feb. 17 2004,22:43)
Shouldn't be doing solo runs PEROID It's just STUPID

Better watch it Phildo messing with Chainmain..He can bodyslam your ass.Chainman is bigboy', 1, 0, 3382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47408, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1077162260, 0, '
Quote (gabes_jeep @ Feb. 18 2004,14:07)
that chart is way different than what mine is at..
i got 34s with stock 3.54 and i'm running at 2000 rpms at 60-65mph

This chart is based on 65 MPH and a gear ratio of 1:1, on a manual transmission in 4th gear. Please NOTE: If you have an automatic transmission your RPM will higher due to slippage in the transmission and the torque converter. With an overdrive transmission your RPM in overdrive will be 15% to 30% less than indicated.', 1, 0, 3387, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47407, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1077162203, 0, 'check out nagca.com.  Lots of ZJ info there.', 1, 0, 114, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47406, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1077161729, 0, 'Your XJ weigh just a little less I'd guess  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 3367, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (47405, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1077161663, 0, 'I have a standard pinion D30 on my ZJ with ~6.5" lift.  He's just got to dial in the pinion angle.  Have to find the spot were vibes aren't too bad and your not getting death wobble from the castor change.', 1, 0, 3384, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50801, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079101499, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Mar. 11 2004,19:14)
With all the native bums that Alaska has Shemya Island would be over populated in about a week.  Tell them to find a job or we'll give them one...  slave labor  \':15:\' work you lazy shitbags

The Native culture is the one culture I have sympathy for.

Not to turn this into a big debate or anything but the whiteman has fucked the native pretty hard.  Just within the last 50-75 years we brought thousands of years of problems to the Native culture.

Alcholol, Drugs, Money, Employment, Capitolism, Nonsubsistence Work and a slew of other things that the whiteman has had thousands of years to develope coping mechanisms for were all forced on the Native Populations in a matter a years.

I grew up smack dab bordered by two Native Reservations in Idaho.  My wife is Cherokee.  In my scout platoon I was the only person to be able to speak and write english in any real capacity.  So my opinion is to cut them some slack and give them time to adjust to what is now a new reality for them.

But if your not a Native...I am all up for Greenland.
', 1, 0, 3606, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50800, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079100968, 0, 'Meatgazer- 25-06 or 308.  Both are fine rounds and my choice if you do not already own one in that range.

I have a 444 marlin lever action.  love that thing.

For a pistol....Go Glock or go home also the .40 or 10mm.  Unless it is the .50 desert eagle.  that thing is just cool.

Uncle has a .375 H&H set up in a Contender in the Pistol Configuration.  He elk hunts with it and using his aiming sticks can hose a target out to 150 or so.  But you are only gonna shoot that fucker 2-5 times before you can't feel your arm.
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50799, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1079100698, 0, 'Nice weapon Oddball.  You will not be sorry.  Good aftermarket support.  I leave my rifle stock on my mossy most of the time but if I know I am gonna be backpacking with it I will put a shorter fluted barrel on it and a fold down tactical stock.  even with the extended tube and full load of 000 and Sabot rounds it is pretty light.

Check out the Safari sling if you plan on packing it on your person.  Or do like me and get a Camel Back Hydration system and pack the heat across your back.

Mosseberg 500A.  Light, when composite equiped and you can dip them in the mud and they will fire every time.  That is my bear gun.  They are also cheap so if I have to through it at the bear I am not out much..lol.

Charlie put together a nice shotty gotta respect a tactical safety.  What is it Charlie 500A barrel, 870 action......and something else right?
', 1, 0, 3631, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50569, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1078995931, 0, 'yeah I'll give that a shot  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 3596, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50327, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1078942669, 0, 'AKb2-  Your probably right.  but it never hurts to add another.

Phildo-  I have no fucking clew what your talking about.  Post a picture.
', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50328, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1078943399, 0, 'Oddball, Inc., doesn't do housecalls to Juneau.  So then my next question is what will it take to upgrade to a 5-speed which can take my engine (I'm thinking NV4500)?  I don't want to move to a hydraulic clutch if I can avoid it.', 1, 0, 3577, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50329, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1078943462, 0, 'I would be happy to but the Pile o shit server is down. I'll email it to ya. If you can post it for me.', 1, 0, 136, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (50330, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '146.63.113.39', 1078944281, 0, 'You have two primary options:  TBI or some variation of MPI.  TBI is significantly cheaper.  All the issues you listed are certainly concerns that you should investigate before purchasing any particular kit.

In my experience all the sensors that the companies use end up being off-the-shelf parts that they run with their particular ECU.  What you're willing to do with tuning is certainly an issue, but it's a personal choice.  You'll just have to examine each kit individually and decide what is right for you.  They run the board from complete interactive software packages, to analog knobs on a box, to burn-your-own-chip kits, to we-burn-the-chip-for-you-but-only-three-times kits, etc.  What you define as "limp home" mode can mean different things to different manufacterers.  Ultimately the only thing the ECU needs to do to make the engine run is just dump in some fuel; as long as your ECU is functioning and your sensor aren't too f'd up, you're good-to-go, but if your ECU craps out there's nothing you can do.  I haven't found any "special tools" needed for fuel injection (at least, not yet, but I haven't tried to rebulid an injector or anything).

I'm running a Holley Pro-Jection 4Di which I purchased new from Summit in 1999.  It fit my needs then and has the flexability to continue meeting my needs now.  I'm also running a DUI, which I had Performance Distributors customize so that I can run my timing advance through my ECU.  This isn't something you'd need to do; the EFI can be run totally independantly from the ignition (depending on the system you choose you can upgrade the ignition like I did).  I ran a stock Motorcraft ignition with my Holley kit for two years before going with the DUI.

RWC
', 1, 0, 3598, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (101206, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1099366047, 0, '
Quote (RTCUL8 @ Nov. 01 2004,18:44)
00ram, you NEED to have this thing out at the Meet and Greet next year, for those of us who wont see it till then!

I doubt it will last that long, he will probably run it into a tree and blow it up within the first week \':24:\'

70 mph \':31:\'
', 1, 0, 7731, 7, NULL, NULL, NULL), (101204, '65-1080195208', 1, 1, '24.237.151.176', 1099365658, 0, '$124 for just the shocks...that thing better have it's own mini trailer and a tent at meet n greet...LOL', 1, 0, 7731, 7, NULL, NULL, NULL), (101205, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '64.4.224.85', 1099365690, 0, 'We drive around 42" swampers all the time. Not a problem. Just take you time like Frosty said. Cole LOVES his swampers on the road...', 1, 0, 7804, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (101203, '65-1080195208', 1, 1, '24.237.151.176', 1099365257, 0, 'Damnit...a week late...LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Larry, you are in trouble... \':24:\'

Welcome to the board and good luck selling...
', 1, 0, 7805, 7, NULL, NULL, NULL), (101202, '102-1072231857', 1, 1, '152.121.33.65', 1099365097, 0, 'I have parts for a early Ford Bronco that I have parted out. Parts include Tail Lights, Rear Window, both sides of the top windows, Both door windows and wing windows, Tailgate hinged supports ect ect... Drop me a line and lets see what you need and I'll see if I can save it for you. I'll take offers on all parts + shipping. Hope to get rid of this stuff here in Alaska.', 1, 0, 7807, 7, NULL, NULL, NULL), (75378, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.161.171', 1088719796, 0, 'Wait, that's stupid.  Of course the difference is your axle assembley weighs a few times less.  Never mind...', 1, 0, 5663, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (75376, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.161.171', 1088719190, 0, 'Obviously if the chain is ever needed something went wrong.  I'm worried about what a 1600lb axle will do rolling end over end down a hill.  :(

I guess I could use bushings on the chain mounts to keep the frame a little bit happy.  Your shocks limit your travel, so how is that any different?
', 1, 0, 5663, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57650, '71-1070691655', 1, 1, '209.112.141.221', 1081895102, 0, 'As mentioned rip the auto device out, start with the easiest things first before you spend money or do things you dont need to do.

The auto thing dont work anyways "pull it out".
', 1, 0, 4137, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57648, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.216.226', 1081894933, 0, 'sad part is i bet brain can dance like that.', 1, 0, 4168, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (57649, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.216.226', 1081895008, 0, 'thats funny', 1, 0, 4169, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (76253, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1089261712, 0, 'Well I've been putting the Ready Welder to use over the past week and I'm having trouble doing vertical welds.  I can get a decent bead going, but a good bit of the the puddle forms on the wire, and drips off, instead of transfering to the material I'm welding.
I've welded vertical with a regular mig setup without trouble, so I'm not too sure what I'm doing wrong.  Any help?

Running 0.35 ER70S6 wire, 75% Argon/25% Co2 gas.  Running the bead uphill.
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', 1, 0, 5769, 2, NULL, NULL, NULL), (75389, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '68.96.114.148', 1088721698, 0, 'Are the guys at the Elmendorf hobby shop enlisted, or civilain?  The guys here on Dyess are civilain and sometimes they are jerks, but have never got overcharged on anything and usually only pay for a hour worth of stall charges, even it I use it all day.

They are a lot nicer if they think you know what your doing,  im good at pretending. \':34:\'
', 1, 0, 5435, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (75388, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '66.223.150.213', 1088721560, 0, 'No shit!
Any idea what the guy paid for them? Only ask out of curiosity of what they were worth to the guy.
', 1, 0, 5664, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (80729, '68-1036804735', 1, 1, '143.214.160.68', 1091123363, 0, 'Brentt, to add fuel to the fire.... Did you read up on how and why Kerry got his 3 purple hearts?? Man that shit is fawking classic, he pretty much wrote up his own shit..... fucking douche bag!

I was in during the Clinton years as well.... ugh dark times.... I shudder to remember.... I was an Army Brat during the Reagan times, I remember my father going off on how good it was. Bush has made it nice to be in the military again. He's a good Commander and Chief!
', 1, 0, 6139, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (75387, '114-1042432543', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1088721500, 0, '
Quote (87bronco @ July 01 2004,15:18)
I wasn't trying to start shat with anyone sorry to ruffle feathers....  and my DOS is supposed to be Oct,2006 but im getting booted under the force shaping program...

Force Shaping is vouluntary, why do you feel you are getting booted?', 1, 0, 5435, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (78089, '98-1070268387', 1, 1, '12.12.200.26', 1090038153, 0, 'hope ya have a nice trip and enjoy it down there.... be sure to explore all the trails down there that we would all love to hit... and keep us posted on how the trails are.... who cares if your not in ak... you can always stay on here and in touch... nice meetin ya... thanks again for that cable...', 1, 0, 5913, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (75384, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1088720945, 0, 'It was sold. Ed sold a pair of them to the same guy for about $1000 more than he was asking.', 1, 0, 5664, 1, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5247, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.135', 1050313495, 0, 'Ok sorry about the last on. This one will not be sideways', 1, 0, 371, 10, '763', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5248, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.135', 1050314491, 0, 'Last one of mine.', 1, 0, 371, 10, '765', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5249, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.135', 1050314892, 0, 'This is one of the chevy getting winched up a hill', 1, 0, 371, 10, '767', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5250, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.135', 1050312323, 0, 'Headed up on Sat. night. Stayed at the cabin on that new trail you guys found. Got up in the morning and headed back just a little farther than you guys made it last time you went. Going back next weekend and gonna take another chainsaw so we can cut back some of the overgrown trees on the trail. This trail has lots of potential this summer.

This is just a shot of my toy
', 1, 0, 371, 10, '762', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5251, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.135', 1050314195, 0, 'Another of the toy', 1, 0, 371, 10, '764', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5252, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.135', 1050314711, 0, 'Ok my buddys toy', 1, 0, 371, 10, '766', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5253, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.248', 1050330562, 0, 'Where we stopped there was a series of large fallen down trees. the chainsaws that we had with us were just to small to keep going.  The trail looks to be a lot of fun, it just needs some work. i dont know what that marsh will be like when it gets warmer though.  We have other trails that needs to be cleaned up before the meet and greet anyway. glad you guys had fun.', 1, 0, 371, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5254, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.114', 1058847907, 0, '\':13:\'', 1, 0, 372, 10, '1249', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5255, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.94.37', 1058856875, 0, 'Great writeup brook... Damn nice to see frosty stuck.  He was getting pretty cocky up here. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5256, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.224', 1058886485, 0, 'I had a good time. It was pretty cool to finally get stuck this year, and stuck I GOT! Ha!

Frosty was the man with the winching assist. I forgot how nice it was to have someone help with all that.

Thanks guys.
', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5257, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.36.117', 1058915190, 0, 'Man MTR"S rock..thanks for taking them off my hands FROSTY..lol..Frosty let me know next time you go down there I wanna tag along.. \':1:\'', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5258, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.114', 1058847798, 0, 'my first stucks of the year.....


CCP  07-19-03
', 1, 0, 372, 10, '1248', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5259, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1058848061, 0, 'wow....looks like a fun and exciting trip.  Nice pics Brook', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5260, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.126.213', 1058885467, 0, 'Fantastic write up brook. Funny how you neglected to mention all the times the cherokee pulled you through the holes!.......Oh wait, there werent any. Thanks for the great time and the gracious use of your repair facilities... \':24:\'', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5261, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.210', 1058892834, 0, 'Sweet.   \':50:\'

I wanted to go play in those bogs but we ended up not doing it.  Kinda glad - one winch between 4 rigs isn't usually a good combo.  That ocean mud was some bad shit though.

Brook, when you say "stall pull", you mean that the winch stalled?

What do they call those MTRs..... Oh, Maximum Traction Removed  \':1:\'
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', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5262, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.158', 1058929437, 0, 'Nate, ya. Pulled untill the winch stalled.', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5263, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.35', 1059374261, 0, 'MTR Maximum Tractionless Radials  \':22:\'', 1, 0, 372, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5264, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.218.12', 1058056682, 0, '???, no picture Jerry...', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5265, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058116607, 0, 'Here are the pics that I took.  Jerry send me the pics bamblair@gci.net I have access to the clubs domain now and can easily put them on our server for all to enjoy.  Ofcoarse this applies only to AKX members.

The Group as they approach



Badco saying Hello.  I couldn't even hear the Hell Child...



Country Boy sporting the latest trail fashion.  Feathers Just look right on Airfoce guys......



Dave was able to secure his testacles for a couple hours and joined us.  He was also the only one dressed for the 50's theme......ofcoarse he had no idea it was a 50's theme.



Frosty's Better Half.  Driving the Manch.  Sporting a Huge Flag and Maximum Traction Reduction Tires......I think Denise looks like she was born to drive a Jeep....



Fatbastard Himself.  He wa able to hobble his junk together and pull himself away from the Bushco Catwalk long enough to make the entire Parade.....Got FuelPump?

', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5266, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1058121582, 0, 'great pictures..ill send them to when i get home..thanks\n\n

', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5267, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058318609, 1, '
Quote (88bronco2 @ July 15 2003,13:53)
nice pics Brentt...Dan was crackin me up and lookin good in that boa....lmao

You know you want him Jeremy...
He'll be your Cutee Boy... LOL
\':13:\'
', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5268, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.194.57', 1058049799, 0, 'Trail head', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5269, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.10.7', 1058108725, 0, 'I tried to post pictures but It wont let me?
That option is not there for me..
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', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5270, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058116730, 0, 'Sorry I had to break it into two post's the board only allows so many pics per post....

Another of the Group.



Look it's Jerry's Kids!  Sorry man I just could not resist.  Your lookin kinda sexy in those sunglasses......



Manch and D driving away waving the Largest Flag in the Parade.  Good show.  Oh and for all interested that is Staypuff's XJ!  That is the one that was stolen and then recovered minus a few parts....



Oddball Sportin Perhaps the Longest Dredlocks in the 4x4 community.  Oddball your ugly mug got a few looks but the 5 got more comments than you did.....



Paco trying to apease the kid and not run anyone over.....Thank GOD nothing fell off the 4Skin...That woulda sucked.....


We were the very last entrants in the parade.  Gotta save the Best For Last!
', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5271, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1058306030, 0, 'nice pics Brentt...Dan was crackin me up and lookin good in that boa....lmao', 1, 0, 373, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5272, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.128.253', 1055669404, 0, 'Looks like fun Frank!  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5273, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.84', 1055784753, 0, 'Dave was on 33"ers, and did just fine. We let him lead the way. And he did just that. 33's are just fine. As long as you have a winch, you can go any where, with any size tire.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5274, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '24.237.198.20', 1055819773, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 16 2003,17:56)
Well I played football for 4 years. That probably helped alot. \':50:\'

especially at Chugiak...lol', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5275, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.110', 1055652654, 0, 'Well, I call Dave (Topgun) up last night. And told him that no one was interested in running Sheep. So, with a small group, it would probably not be smart to go up there. And with the rain coming. So, we both decided that Eska would be fun and dry....


Well on the way in, of course the trail was DRY. I mean, dust every where. As we were getting higher in the mountains, we noticed a HUGE cloud closing in fast. SO we decided to head to the rocks, play and little, and then head out. Well, as we just start to get to the rocks. It starts raining hard. Dave played for awhile on the rocks, while I video taped him. And them we got on them with the Black Jeep. By then, we all decided that it was best to get out of there. Has we just reached the Y in the trail, we ran into the Bronco Boys. They joined us from then on. All I can say, is those hills get slick fast! It was a ball though. We all had fun. And we followed the signs they had up there. Here are the pics I took, I have about 20 minutes of video also. I will make you a copy Dave \':1:\'

Those 39.5 boggers still have yet to find a hole that will stick it. They are just a awesome tire.


Cole showing how we followed the nice signs they put up.


Checking the rocks out. We did go across them, I have it on tape. We just did this one for a picture \':1:\'


Warn?


Dave getting use to the rocks, he will be in rock heavin' this fall \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5276, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.187', 1055673699, 0, 'NOW I know why your guys are always trying to get me to run eska \':7:\'  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5277, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.48', 1055692473, 0, 'Oh yah, Eska is a awesome trail. One reason, is because it has hills, mud, and then the rocks at the end. It was looking like a pretty boring day, until it started down proing rain \':1:\' That ol' swamp mud is TERRIBLE to clean off!!!


You cant see it there, but the windshield is busted on the far left corner, in the bottom.  \':10:\'
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5278, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1055788917, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ June 16 2003,08:21)
I'm starting to get the impression that my 33s aren't all that big anymore  \':5:\' \':11:\'..... Hey guys.... guys... I'm down here!! \':1:\'


What ever happened to the days when 31s where the shit??

33's where never big. And 31s where the shit back when I was in Highschool. Now I know better and wonder when the day will come that I get to have some 39" boggers too \':50:\'', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5279, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1055821996, 0, 'Hell what is there at chugiak? You either play sports or get high and drunk every weekend. Or in the case of some people all 3:)', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5280, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.110', 1055652948, 0, 'More pictures!


Coming out


Cole


Slick side hills+boggers=sliding  \':1:\'


Cole


Bronco Guys


1TonEB \':1:\'


Dave trying to run me over \':4:\'


Dave heading towards the boggs
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5281, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.91.37', 1055659345, 0, 'The greenies are coming!  As you can see from the pic of the sign, looks like they are already here.  Actually, it's a good idea IMO to put up those signs and close that part of the trail.  It should keep everyone on the established part of the trail and discourage people from making their own paths.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5282, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055702080, 0, 'I thought that trail was off limits for a little while? Or is just part of it off limits? I thought we where working with the local folks on this?', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5283, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.143', 1055746631, 0, 'Yah, those signs looked pretty tuff. They had the paper wrapped in plastic, and stuck in the ground with solid steel post.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5284, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.208.44', 1055794082, 2, 'more!



', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5285, '83-1032374396', 1, 1, '24.237.164.25', 1055801603, 0, 'The old guy is Jon.  He legs are paralyzed but his rig gets him everywhere he needs to go.  All hand controls.  The camo bronco is devon.  Both really good people.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5286, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.203.42', 1055809568, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 16 2003,14:06)
I graduate in 2000.

With your spelling and grammar Phil exactly how did you graduate?? \':22:\'  \':23:\'', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5287, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '24.237.198.20', 1055822231, 0, 'most of the guys that I know that went to Chugiak, skateboarded, or played football.  I think getting drunk is just part of high school. \':50:\'  \':24:\'

Drinking is bad and you shouldnt do it...
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', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5288, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1055862749, 0, 'I figured ya was trying to make a Joke. I'm 22. So ya that would make me 2 years older then you.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5289, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.110', 1055653455, 0, 'More!


Playing in the mud \':1:\'


 


\':4:\'


\':1:\'


Dave found a nice little hole for us to play in \':1:\'


1TonEB


Deep Mud \':1:\'


Cole getting it!!!! \':50:\'


In Daves pit \':5:\'


Winching out.


Now, on that last hole, I dared my Dad to bring the black Jeep back threw it. And (I have this on tape now) believe it or not it went right across. The dang thing will float. We went threw, and then back threw it. Was just a fun day of wheeling! And my new windshield is not new any more. Out of now where a stick came stabbing threw the edge of it. That is the only damage that happend. Till next time, enjoy the pics, and if you want a copy of the tape just ask please.
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5290, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.32', 1055660578, 0, 'was the guy the the early bronco not have use of his legs', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5291, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1055703753, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ June 15 2003,10:34)
I thought that trail was off limits for a little while? Or is just part of it off limits? I thought we where working with the local folks on this?

The Sutton Trail Committee's biggest concern was with a particular stretch of trail near the top.  I assume that is the portion that has been signed off now.  But are also concerned with the trail as a whole.

Basically their plan at this time is that two trails are designated, one for hikers and one for atvs & jeeps.  I guess there is already an old trail route and a new one.  But the section of trail at the top will remained closed to motorized use.  And it sounds to me from a number of people who are familiar with the trail that its hard to argue that portion of the trail (tundra) could withstand continued motorized traffic.  Unfortunately they have not completed the map of the area with their proposal yet, so its hard to visualize or explain what's going on.  But the map was a high priority.

I do not know the latest status of the map/plan since to my knowledge no one made it out to the meeting last week.

In general, AK Ex decided to stay off the trail until we felt there was a good resolution to the situation, mostly out of courtesy for the committee.
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5292, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.113.130', 1055780485, 0, 'I'm starting to get the impression that my 33s aren't all that big anymore  \':5:\' \':11:\'..... Hey guys.... guys... I'm down here!! \':1:\'


What ever happened to the days when 31s where the shit??
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', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5293, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.115.147', 1055802773, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 16 2003,09:41)
Quote (nate379 @ June 16 2003,08:21)
I'm starting to get the impression that my 33s aren't all that big anymore  \':5:\' \':11:\'..... Hey guys.... guys... I'm down here!! \':1:\'


What ever happened to the days when 31s where the shit??

33's where never big. And 31s where the shit back when I was in Highschool. Now I know better and wonder when the day will come that I get to have some 39" boggers too \':50:\'

To fit anything bigger than a 33, it would be pretty expensive and/or time consuming. I would need to run at least 7" to get 35s to fit, and I can't see that happening with short arms. I guess I could always bust out the trusty sawzall though.  Who needs fenders?? \':11:\'  

Aren't you still in High School Phil?  I thought you were anyway.
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', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5294, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1055815008, 0, 'Well I played football for 4 years. That probably helped alot. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5295, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1055824767, 0, 'Yes Mom I'll try not to drink anymore \':23:\'', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5296, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.88', 1055826748, 0, '
Quote (OneTonCJ @ June 16 2003,12:08)
more!




Take this however you want...

Its trucks like this that do the most trail damage. Completely unprepared for a trail like this. No tires, no winch. no lockers. has to use momentum and excessive wheel speed to complete any obstacle.
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', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5297, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1055655315, 0, 'Just wondering here(NOT TRYING TO START SHIT).

Was that stretch in the last part the main trail or the bypass? Prime example of why we need bypasses. Would have been hella fun to get that blazer through that if you didn't have a bypass \':7:\'  \':7:\'

Man I wanna go play in the mud. I havn't see any good mud such Wishbone at the meet and greet, and even then it wasn't deep!!!
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5298, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.208.104', 1055730514, 0, 'Well, the trail that we run has not been signed up. If there would have been a sign, we would have turned around, but there wasnt. I know which trail they have planned for hiking on, and that trail was not touched by anyone in our group. There was signs on it. If they leave it like they have it now, I see no problem with the trail.

Jerry, you should have went with us. I tried to call yah at Shell, but you were gone. Maybe next time.
', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5299, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1055804767, 0, 'I graduate in 2000.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5300, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.90', 1055827440, 0, 'Jason's truck is in the building process. He did a good job at guiding that thing threw the mud. And when there was a bypass for vehicles around obsticles he took them. And in spots were he did go down, we winched him. I know one of the next things on his list is a winch.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5301, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.229', 1055656220, 0, 'The mud that you see Dave in, and Cole, and everyone else is the trail. Were you see the blazer pointed in the pic were Cole is getting it, he is taking the bypass there. So yes, there is a nice bypass around all of that mud.', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5302, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.105', 1055740878, 0, 'Sounds like all of you had a good time.  That mud struck again though.  With the wieght to power ration and the width of those tires its no wonder that CJ does so well.  Those Bronco's look like they weren't hurting for tire size either...  I've been kicking around 37's when I get the new rear end in there, if anything just for some trail tires seeing I still have to drive it as a daily rig.  
Hope those signs hold up through the weather and all.  Its a good idea, lets hope that it remains benificial to all those involved.  
Looks like Dave might have done some winching... LOL  \':50:\'

Chaz
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Quote (Bronco85 @ June 16 2003,14:06)
I graduate in 2000.

Wow, wasn't that such a long time ago... LOL
Just messing with ya.

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Quote (Bronco85 @ June 16 2003,14:06)
I graduate in 2000.

Ok.  Your actually older than me I guess.  I graduated in '01. (Yeah I'm only 20)...

I wasn't trying to be an ass Phil, I just was thinking that you were still in High School.

Nate
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', 1, 0, 374, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5305, '83-1032374396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1052784013, 0, 'I can't wait to go out!', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5306, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.69', 1052809551, 0, 'That first pic makes it look like Cole cut out every other lug from his rear boggers', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5307, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.131', 1052837118, 0, 'Sledneck-you dont need big tires and lockers and all the fancy stuff to run the trails up here. Old blackjack runs all the same trails we do with 31's and an 8274.  A winch, some good tires, and a little skill is all you need.  Learn to drive a near stock rig and how to run a winch properly and the bigger tires and lockers will just add to the ease in which you can traverse a trail.  Just get out, go prepared and do it!

Thanks to Cole, Joey, and Franky for helping to make a local trail better!
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Quote (frosty @ May 13 2003,06:45)
Sledneck-you dont need big tires and lockers and all the fancy stuff to run the trails up here. Old blackjack runs all the same trails we do with 31's and an 8274.  A winch, some good tires, and a little skill is all you need.  Learn to drive a near stock rig and how to run a winch properly and the bigger tires and lockers will just add to the ease in which you can traverse a trail.  Just get out, go prepared and do it!

Thanks to Cole, Joey, and Franky for helping to make a local trail better!

what he said sled, thats all you need.  learn to get through the trails with that s-10 you have, then the mods latter will anly make it easier, and allow you to get further back.  Really the first thing you need to look at getting is a winch.

You already have limit-slip (posi) right?
I ran for couple of years in my jeep open diffs and 32's swampers.

you coming to the M&G?

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5309, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1052901276, 0, 'Lockers are not necessary. If you have them and no winch, all that will happen is that you will get REALLY stuck. By a winch and install tow points. There are plenty of folks who can pull people out.', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5310, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.54.134', 1052985623, 0, '
Quote (aktinbinder @ May 14 2003,20:21)
Do hit the trails with out them.

I believe he meant do NOT hit the trails without them... \':1:\'  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5311, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.207', 1052782921, 0, 'We headed up Baldie today. Since it was mothers day yesterday, we decided to put it off till today. Here are the pics I took. Those 39"ers are GREAT! I love them. They will idle threw anything we took it threw up there. We also did some trail cleaning. There is still a ton of trash up there. I think we need to get a group and clean it further more. Anyways here are my pics. It was amazing, we were able to do circles in the mud pit up there. I also have vidoes. I will post them later. There are also a couple of stupid bypass that need to be blocked off as well.

At the trail head


S-Hill


Picking up trash


Mud pit pictures








All in all, the trail had a lot of just slime on it. Not really muddy. If we wouldnt have played in the pit testing the tires out we would have come off the trail with hardly any mud on us. The trail itself is in great shape though. Not really tore up at all... Which is good....
', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5312, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.207', 1052784239, 0, 'Wait till I get my videos up \':1:\'', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5313, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.63.189', 1052813545, 0, 'would 33s have made it as far as you guys did?
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', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5314, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.5', 1052842065, 0, 'With 33"ers on Baldie yesterday, there would have been a lot of places were you would have been stuck. Most every trail is like that this time of year, BUT if you were to head up there say late June early July, you could drive a stock 4x4 truck up there. Baldie is a trail that dry's out quick, because of it's southern exposer.  Bigger tires, locker, and other stuff just make it so the Jeep drives itself. All you have to do is steer.


Yah, no problem on the clean up Frosty. We like to go up there early and do so. Man, we need to get back up there though. The problem with Baldie is that it is so close to town. Punk kids in there stock Chevys can get up in there when it is dry.... And they trash the place. I mean at the top, past the mud pit there are 3 trees that have been cut down. And just left there. And the bypass around the mud pit is going to get someone in trouble. It is like \, and a 90* turn. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to that trail. Not much maintenece though. The trail is in good shape in that department.
', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5315, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1052880988, 0, 'a winch really helps out, it was the first thing i got and it allowed me to have lots of fun in my truck even tho it was stock hight on 31s. plus durring the winter it will pay for it self a little i made aroudn 100 dollars for pulling people out,i could of made more but i ussaly dont accept money for pulling people out. Later Josh', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5316, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.63.189', 1052894740, 0, 'Yeah im coming to the M&G but i dont think my truck will be there \':8:\' if it is it wont be trail worthy so i think ill be taking a passanger seat with some one.

No i dont have posi or limted slip \':8:\'  \':9:\'
the really sad thing is i think that i have like 3.07 gears  \':9:\'
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', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5317, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1052976084, 0, 'Ah, yes the all importand tow points.  Very first thing you need to have.  Do hit the trails with out them.


aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5318, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1053148357, 0, 'uh \':24:\' , yea,  \':24:\' , don't with out \':24:\'  them.


oops.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 375, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5319, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.161', 1054506015, 0, 'I wonder if some nice steel educational signs would help. You know, like road signs. But with information on preserving the trail and how to tread lightly, drive safely, and a warning of some sort as to what not following the rules will lead to. I feel like most of the problem is lack of awareness.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5320, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1054510711, 0, '
Quote
I often see different lines that seem much less traveled because they are seemingly more difficult, and think that is the real trail. Often the bypass seems to be more commonly traveled, and therefore looks to be the main trail.

Brook,
I total agree with you. These bypasses have been used so much that they look like the trail now. There are sections of Ruby that have degraded so much in just the last year. At one section where we blocked off all of the bypasses we even cut the hill down on the original trail a little bit to make it a little more appealing to go that way (since it was a 90 degree bank) and to help build it back up, but they still refused to go that way. I think the signs will help with those that do have some common sense, but as for the rest, we know that only a lesson of closed trail signs will show them the light.
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', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5321, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1054533557, 0, 'Very little glass left.  I shovled most of it out (along with a guy from fairbanks I believe?) and hualed it back to town.  What was left was mostly glitter type pieces.  

Had to tripple bag it, the sharp glass kept ripping the damn bag.


I like the idea of the posts.  Have a ready welder (beings how the welds don't have to be perfect, I should be able to handle it.)

If you hit home depot at the right time, they get ripped bags of concreat mix they sell cheap.


aktinbender \':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5322, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1054566685, 0, 'Who ever ends up going up there needs to get pictures of the trouble spots.  This way we have pictures to refer too.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5323, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054655652, 0, 'I betcha you don't.....I am the master flipper offer.....I must nail Nubs Nubs at least twice a week...... \':22:\'', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5324, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054852827, 0, 'Man that sucks.

Was it a AKX member?  Please gimme a call and we can talk about it.  I think I know who it was but wanna talk before I start any shit.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5325, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1054490097, 0, 'Well,
I missed out on the Boulder run, so I decided to see if I could get some trail repairs done on Ruby. Two of us headed out early saturday and got to the trail around ten. Trail has really dried out nicely since last week. The mud pit a the bottom of the first hill has even shrank in size considerably since last week. We drained a couple of the really bad holes near the rock section. Spent about an hour blocking off bypasses after the rocks where all of the controversy was about last week. Winched several large trees across all of the bypasses. Went on to the end of the trail. Nice uneventful but beautiful ride. Saw several 4 wheelers along the way. On our return trip we found all of the trees we had put out had been removed by these 4 wheelers that we had passed. We decide we are going to need some more brains and brawn to figure out how to get these damn people to stop making new paths every where and we headed home. We did get some drainage going on in some of the mud pits, so the day was not a total loss. Trail looked good, could not really tell our group had been back there last week, except a little bit of glass from Brentt's connection with the hill \':7:\' . Maybe we can try another trip later before the bypasses get any worse. Still wished I could have seen Brook on those rocks.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5326, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1054501937, 0, 'Bgreen- I think that there will be some conflict with ATVers in the future. The ones I have seen have no patience. If we stop, they immediately head into the brush to get around. I will voice my concerns to all I see. STAY ON THE TRAIL! The last guy I saw jamming through the woods wasn't wearing a helmet and was riding doubles with his young daughter on the back. Unsafe and destructive are 2 words to describe some of the ATV riders I have seen. Time for signs and firm action to preserve the trails from other users I'm afraid.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5327, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1054506567, 0, 'Man I can't beleive ATVer would do that shit man. You take your time and energy to protect the land out there and they go and pull stuff off so that they can take the bypass. What was the terrian like where you put the trees next time snap some pictures of before and after. Maybe this will help some of those understand what your trying to block off.

Oh I was in The X that you honked at you guys. We was coming back from boulder. Pretty boring trip this time:( Man Thought my axle was bent. But come to find out I'm a dipshit and it was sitting in the hole in the driveway:) OOPS. Thats what happens when your so tired ya can't think straight.

Brook: As for the signs I think that would be a good idea. But whos going to foot the bill for these signs? Only club I know of that has near the money is Extreme. Maybe if we could get the city to help fund some of this stuff, or even some of the offroad/parts/performace places to help fund it or what ever. They will probably just get shot up anyways though.

I'm up for the whole boulder thing. I'd love to try out my winch under a full load:)
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5328, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.66', 1054510043, 0, 'Get some 1/2" plate, bring it to the house, and we can write in hard facing STAY ON TE TRAIL \':1:\' Nobody could hurt those signs \':1:\'', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5329, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054521017, 0, 'So has anyone been to Eska?  Wonder if that is soon to shed some light?

JeepinAK-  THank you for your time.  There was glass still on that hill?  Man we shoveled up a full gabage bag and thought we had it all.  Damn.

I think that trying some signs would be nice.  Or how about some 2x2 Steel Tubing?  Cut it into 10 foot leagths and 5 foot leangths.....haul in a post hole digger and some bags of dry concrete.  If we spread that over say 10 rigs we could easily do that.  Lets get this going.

Brook-  How about Alaska Offroad volunteering the concrete?  (or money for) and looking for some of those "grants/donations"

Xploder, Phildo, Bob-  How about LFW4 get together and get some quality vinyl stickers that are about 8x11 with a description of what this is all about.

Oneton- can you gather up some steel tube (round or square but big enough that it will not get hammered real easy)  Doesn't need to be more than 1/4 I would imagine.

AKX-  How about we kick around the idea of providing the majority of the workforce and the plate steel to stick the stickers to?  Maybe help oneton's crew out with gathering steel?  How about we gather all the boulders?  Little Giant, will you post a interest query with your 4wheeler contacts?

I personally will install each and every one of those that we gather material for.  As long as someone gives me a ride out there.

Would be nice if someone with a Zena Welder (cough Henry cough) and a readywelder (cough Badco cough Oddball cough) would volunteer to help weld that shit together out on the trail.

Ruby Lake is in need of some SERIOUS help this year folks.  Lets ALL direct our efforts to this trail.  This year and preserve it for future use.

My number is 644-4473 and email is bamblair@gci.net.  I will gladly be the pivot man on this.

Purches is scheduled for AKX next weekend.  But two weeks after that we have a Boulder/ruby split.  Might be a good weekend to do some maintence on it.  Would make for a kick ass camping trip as well.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5330, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.161', 1054521431, 0, 'I'll make some calls, but it will likely be a one man show on this end. If anything I'll personally donate to the cause in some fasion.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5331, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.81', 1054528310, 0, 'you might tlak to some of the property owners up there they did a few years ago for a little while have signs up i am sure that they would be up for some sorta signs', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5332, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.67', 1054536215, 13, 'It seems that the ATV crowds opinion of us is less than enthusiastic.  A good portion of the ATVers we ran into on M&G were no so happy to see us.  I have had several conversations with a few different Atv owners and some just have the opinion that we dont belong on "their" trails.  We are either in the way, or make the trail worse for them.  I thought this was funny, as we are not the ones creating bypasses or tearing the shit out of the softer portions of the trail.  I am not sure what we can do about the attitude towards us, but I know what we can do about the trails and that is keep fixing them until they have no choice but to stay on them.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5333, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1054564421, 0, 'Bob,
I agree, that ledge is really bad and soft. The work that we did to it pretty much packed down after only one pass through it. The pass to the left of that as you are going in is probably the best path as of right now, but it is very loose soil and will deterirate very quickly. We need to get that small creek to drain off like it used to instead of pooling up at the bottom of that hill also. If we could just fill in the original trail where the drop off is with something a little more stable I think the trail would mend it self. The really scary thing about that whole section is if you look way off toward the hill, say 15 yards off of the trail, you can see where a jeep or truck has tried to start cutting another bypass. It is even farther off of tral than the 4x4's had cut it out. I think the signs may help to detour some people from going through all of the bypasses as long as we improve the quality of the original trail.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5334, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054569439, 0, 'Bob-  I agree we need to address thier needs.  I am all for multi-use.  I am thinking of building a few gates to stop some of the bypass's but not all of them.  Designate one bypass for ATV only use and One for Fullsize use.

Your right the signs are gonna get shot up and destroyed.  I am in no way trying to kid myself or others that they are not.  Sledneck is donating the steel plate for the signs (thanks).  And if your club puts together some vinyl stickers we can hand them out to both AKX and LF4W allowing us to replace the stickers as they are destroyed.  For the ATV/Fullsize designation we can just as easy use the 4" letters your talking about.  ATV with a arrow and JEEP with a arrow would work nicely.

Brook- Do what you can.  Kenai is a long way away, but I know you care.  I don't know if the kenai is suffering like we are but your involvement here will prepare you for it if and when it does.  Thanks man.

Philldo-  You are the official photographer/ photo collector for the project.  Do what you can to aquire/take and organize recent photo's of Ruby.

So basically we are trying to get this all rounded up and ready for a work party BY THE 20th of this month.  That gives us a couple weeks people.

JeepinAK-  I will take you up on that offer I am sure.  I have family up from the 9th to the 19th but I am down like a clown after that and I can do the organizing until then.

Frosty-I will be calling you today.  Basically I want to ask you to head up the work party.  Ofcoarse I will be there but we will need someone out on the trail that can make decisions quickly to keep everyone gainfully employed.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5335, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.55.45', 1054599850, 0, 'Sorry about that I have never seen you in your suburban.  I will get you next time', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5336, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1054709343, 0, 'They just never see it coming. Still, they expect him to wave! BAH! Even the kids will give you the finger...Lil Bastids ALL OF THEM!', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5337, '114-1032462701', 1, 1, '143.213.132.68', 1054842108, 0, 'While my jeep has been down for repairs I have been doing a little wheeling on my ATV.  I always wait for the big rigs while they are doing their thing because I like to watch.  Now for story time.....Several weekends ago my wife and I went to the Knik Glacier because she had never been there and I wanted her to see it before Metl creek became uncrossable again.  On our way back as we were putting along my wife was almost ran over by an xj on 36" (or somewhere in that arena).  About 2 feet closer my wife would have been in the hospital and someone would have a pissed off infantryman to deal with.  I know it was a member of one of the clubs that post on this board.  The driver nor any of his fellow wheelers even stopped or slowed down to apologize.  There is alot of talk about staying on the trails but while you are driving around in a full sized rig be aware that you are not the only one on the trail.  Some Alaskans think they own everything and act before thinking.  Infantrymen act before others have the chance to.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5338, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.161', 1054495666, 0, 'What if we towed in some large rocks to block off the bypasses? I cant imagine a 4wheeler having a big enough winch to move a rock just barely small enough a jeep can tow it. Or I could bring up the Freak and tow some slightly larger rocks in.

I can see this becoming a nasty relationship between the 4x4's and 4Wheelers already. They are prolly thinking the same thing we are, "those damn jeepers keep messing up our trails", "They dont want us here, just look at the way they tow trees over our parts of the trail".
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5339, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.161', 1054509464, 0, 'I was kind of thinking that the State might donate the signs. Ruby is on state land isnt it? Even if its not, Id bet that they would donate atleast one sign. Also, there is a very good possibility that there are some grants available for this type of thing. Take up a public donation, get the Sutton Trails Committie involved. I know the clubs themselves dont have the capital, but I think that the memberships do. I'd throw in a couple dollars. I dont know really, just trying to brain storm some ideas. I dont think signs at each individual hole would last too well, but one at the trail head might.

In the caribou hills there are some small steel reflective signs that the Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers have posted at trail intersections, to direct traffic. They are small enough that they are prolly fairly cheap, and easy to replace if they were damaged. I wonder if something like this could be placed around the sutton trails to help the people that "Want" to do the right thing. There is no doubt that there will always be people that will leave the trail no matter what you do, but to use myself as an example, some dont just plain dont know. I often see different lines that seem much less traveled because they are seemingly more difficult, and think that is the real trail. Often the bypass seems to be more commonly traveled, and therefore looks to be the main trail.

Oh, I guess Im rambling.  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5340, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1054521718, 0, 'Brentt,
Glad to help any where I can. Red01TJ was also along doing alot of the work. I will gladley give you a ride up there anytime you wanted to go. There is very little glass left, pieces are so small you can't pick them up.

I think the steel posts are an excellent idea. That is probably the only thing that would work.

I would like to help in any way that I can. Any thing you need Brentt, just give me a call and I will try to help (727-0182 anytime).

Talked to some 4 wheelers out on the trail that had ran Eska last week. Said the trail was really muddy and nasty. I am sure we can do the same for Eska that we intend to do for Ruby and would make that community really happy.

Later
Chris
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', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5341, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054548999, 0, 'Until we address ATV rider needs, they are going to make bypasses. We DO dig deeper ruts and chew up the trail to a greater degree than they do. The size and weight of our rigs ensures that. They will continue to get upset when the ruts are too deep or the mud is to churned up... or if they have to get their feet wet. They will blame us, and to some degree they will be right. Simply blocking off the bypasses and telling them to stay on the trail will not do the trick. We need to figure out a way for all parties to be able to use the trail without interfering with the other group's enjoyment.

That ledge was too steep for me to climb last time I was there, and even with the trail work (thanks guys!), I'm pretty sure it will deteriorate to that level or worse again over time. The climbs are too steep for your average rider on a short ATV, so they look for the flat path- through the marshy land. Without work to stabilize the paths through the marsh, they not only cause damage to themselves but cause damage to the main trail. I would bet if there was a fairly level and dry path through there for ATVs (and ATVs only), there wouldn't be any more bypasses. The real question is- who's going to build it? They've shown no interest in doing so, so I guess it's up to us.

As for signs, they would have to be really heavy and really thick to avoid getting stolen or destroyed, and they would still get shot up. Where would they be placed to maximize their impact, yet not detract from the scenery of the trail? Who is the target audience? How many signs are we talking about? How effective do we expect them to be in keeping people on the trails? There's a lot of questions that need to be answered before we start posting. Perhaps standard 4" adhesive letters would be more appropriate than a picture, since they can be replaced far easier when they get shot up.

I might run up there sometime this week and get a better idea of what is needed. I'd rather not cut a completely new trail through there, but it may be what is required. We'll have to see. We really need to get a general consensus of where the problem areas are and what the solution for each is.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5342, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.55.45', 1054581115, 0, 'I was with Chris on this run.  The ravine where we did a lot of the work really needs some attention, as we all need.  I will be more then glad to help out.  Frosty if you lead this or who ever leads this just let me know.  We talked to some of the ATVers and their thoughts were to "make as many trails as possible, before they close the trails down".  Chris and I both tried to tell them that that is the exact reason they are closing the trails, I don't think they got our point.  The group that we talked to took the bypass around the rocks because they couldn't get through, I mean come on we took a CJ-5 and a TJ through there with no paint transfer.  Once again I will more then gladly help out, as long as I am here for the next two months.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5343, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054596733, 0, 'Thanks Bill and  \':22:\'   I gotcha with the salute at the post road light the other day.....You looked as bewildered as Nate and Nubs when they get the salute.....lol.', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5344, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1054729834, 0, 'Tried to make it up to Ruby Lake to scout a little, but my Jeep overheated on the Glenn and I didn't want to push my luck. Still haven't figured out the cause of the overheating. I ran it around the back side of Ft Rich for a few hours and it never came close to getting warm. At any rate, I wasn't able to make it up there this time around.

Did pull a pickup out of the mud on Ft Rich, but not before extracting myself from a fairly deep (headlights) mud and water hole. Winch got bound up, but once I got it straightened out it was easy to pull out the truck. Guess there are worse ways to spend an afternoon. Of course, I had to wash all of the goop out of my floorboards and spend the next couple hours changing the fluids.
', 1, 0, 376, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5345, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.89.30', 1045467317, 0, 'Newbies... \':16:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5346, '78-1031629485', 1, 1, '24.237.117.163', 1045518403, 0, 'BadCo Posted on Feb. 16 2003,22:35
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glad to see there is group comradery in here. We all made it out fine and took all our vehicles with us.

I guess if your not part of the click your not a wheeler.
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5347, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.225', 1045536938, 0, 'No Not that I know of', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5348, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045557375, 0, 'hmmm ..I quess I need to find me an advanced group? any takers?>', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5349, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.125.145', 1045627355, 0, 'Well here is my $0.02.

First off, I couldn't care less what the hell people think about me or what I do.  If I am "accepted" so be it, but I won't kiss anyone's ass.  Of course I don't try to directly insult anyone.

To be honest, I think it's just an ego thing.  People naturally want to have the biggest, or best, or be the best.  SO, when someone has a misfortune or something less than yours, it's easy to point and pick.  {This comment is not directed to anyone in specific on this board in anyway shape or form so don't be insulted, it's just a generalization which IMO is true.}

I understand the clique thing.  It only makes sense to hang out with people that are simular to you.  Example:  would Curtis want to go on a hard core run with me?  No, of course not, because he would have to help me out the whole time.  Just an experience thing.

I don't worry about the small shit.  No one got hurt and we all had fun.  When Nick slid into the front of my ZJ, I was kind or pissed at myself for not backing up some.  Shit happens, that's a fact of life boys.  Guess what?  We learn from our mistakes.  If a more experienced off roader was out with us would it have prevented the "misfortunes"??  I don't think so.

Frosy, I'm guessing your kidding about selling those parts.  If anyone needs any inexpensive parts that I have while we are on the trail, I will happily donate them.  Just remember to be ready to return the favor when I need something.
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Quote (frosty @ Feb. 19 2003,03:55)
Fuck you Tim. You try pulling a bronco up hill, on ice, at 11pm on a Sunday night with a cherokee. How the fuck was i supposed to drive up that icey hill without getting on it!  I sling my smelly shit at you \':23:\' !!!!!!!

Well even attempting to recover a Ferd was your first mistake......You shoulda just pulled the axles and transfer and called it a day.  You had all the good parts.....

Oh and apparently you should have been going slower up that hill.  The proof is in the pudding.  Ofcoarse if I had been the tow rig I woulda pulled him all the way to the highway on his side at 65 mph, while destroying any vestige of a usable parts on both rigs.

Frosty Remember Jeb and a fully locked ZJ going balls out?  LOL
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5351, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.147', 1045463253, 1, '



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', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5352, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '209.112.139.69', 1045464285, 0, 'those last two are RAD!  Look at that flex on that Bronco! \':7:\' oooo weeeeeeee \':1:\'  \':23:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5353, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.174', 1045467764, 0, 'Well, it was an interesting trip.  The ice made it interesting for sure, but since there wasn't as much snow, some areas where easier as well.

The last pics actually happened first. (with Nick's XJ and my ZJ)  After 3 tries on the main hill (after the 3 mud holes) I couldn't make it (even though the Bronco II someone made it first time...) so Nick planed on pulling me.  Instead, he ended up sliding into the front of the ZJ.  No real damage, just the hitch busted up the plastic a bit.  Looks like me and JB Weld will be taking care of that.  Probably get a new one AFTER I get an ARB bumper.

That's Keith's TJ on it's side.  That would be the hill that we couldn't make up last time.  Instead, all but Keith went around (like Curtis tried to do).  I just get to the top and I'm getting out of my Jeep and I hear "He's trying the hill" (pic shows the hill).  By the time I get there, the TJ is sliding backward, and the driver's side rear tire goes up a 2-3 foot ledge at the base of the hill, then the front slides around at the same time.  Enough to flop right on the pass. side.  If you look at the second pic, it explains it.
No one was hurt and the Jeep is alright.  The only real damage is the snorkel and windshield frame.  The windshield is cracked a few more places, but it needed to be replaced before anyway.
The flex shot is after the roll.  You can see the snorkel is broke is quite a few pieces.  May just have to bust out the JB Weld again. \':19:\'

Gotta love the flex shots.  I have alot more flex than that, but I couldn't go anymore!  Need locker...need locker  \':11:\'

I've got some photos of both runs and I'll post 'em tomorrow.
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', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5354, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.91.37', 1045471172, 0, 'Glad you guys are all right.  And Nate, some people did make it up that hill last time \':23:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5355, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.68', 1045505001, 0, 'Poor Nates Zj \':5:\' Hehehe. Doesnt look like there is much damage though. Man, you have to watch those slick hills like that. They are killers....', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5356, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1045518813, 0, 'where are the rest of the pics?', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5357, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.142', 1045523164, 14, 'Hey, we love to see the new guys getting out, and getting it on the trail. Atleast they go  \':14:\' How else areyou going to learn? Your not going to learn setting on this web board.... Summer is coming FAST! Good pics...', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5358, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045545877, 0, '\':12:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5359, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.51.239', 1045551743, 0, 'Courtesy of Merriam-Webster's online dictionary:

Main Entry: click
Pronunciation: 'klik
Function: verb
Etymology: probably imitative
Date: 1581
transitive senses
1 : to strike, move, or produce with a click
2 : to select especially on a computer by pressing a button on a control device (as a mouse)

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Main Entry: clique  
Pronunciation: 'klEk, 'klik
Function: noun
Etymology: French
Date: 1711
: a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons; especially : one held together by common interests, views, or purposes

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Once again, the web board proves how easy it is to misunderstand each other, especially over the net.  Time for everyone to relax, have a little fun, and not worry about things so much.
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5360, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.129.89', 1045575006, 0, 'if anyone wants to be in my click please refer to the mastercard and visa stickers on the back of my jeep. Jerry bought his way in at eska when i let him buy some terminal ends and electrical tape. Dan did too when i sold him some hose clamps in the canyon. all it takes is money!!! \':1:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5361, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.163.214', 1045619493, 0, 'Remember the rescue at knik at the end of jan...  A bronco was getting pulled out and it got laid on its side when it wasnt even running. Trying to go to fast in the tight stuff because it was late. Now when that got posted no one said anything negative about that. But now that someone slid backwards and flopped it on the side smart ass remarks are made. Shows us all who thinks there shit doesn't stink. Thats my .02....
WhtBst
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5362, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1045635619, 0, 'Nate dont count your self out on the trip's or no one else for that matter. It's just that a few trip's will be like stuck?=hurry get out so we can make time as a three man crew did in Hick's last year and Jerry a newbe did a hell of a job driving on that trip. Im just saying that the little trai's we have been playing on are just steping stones to the real stuff that await's us all. Nate, we will talk more on this durring the next trip this weekend you in? \':4:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5363, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.200', 1045641263, 0, 'HAHA.  Yeah, everyone needs to crack open a beer and relax (well for the underage guys like myself a soda).

Curtis, I won't be on the weekend run.  Way too much stuff needs to be worked on the ZJ.  I have the OBA to work on, inner fender trimming (tires still rub!), etc.  Alot of odds and ends work too.  I also want to start working on the 8.8 ASAP!
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5364, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.27', 1045662930, 0, 'Fuck you Tim. You try pulling a bronco up hill, on ice, at 11pm on a Sunday night with a cherokee. How the fuck was i supposed to drive up that icey hill without getting on it!  I sling my smelly shit at you \':23:\' !!!!!!!', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5365, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1045674275, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Feb. 19 2003,07:53)
Well even attempting to recover a Ferd was your first mistake......You shoulda just pulled the axles and transfer and called it a day.  You had all the good parts.....

Typical Jeep guy. Dog FORD, then takin Ford parts and putting them under a Jeep \':22:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5366, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.147', 1045463331, 1, '





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', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5367, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.91.37', 1045466124, 0, 'Holy sh!t you guys, what the hell happened today?', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5368, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.127.204', 1045509522, 0, 'I guess if you were gonna go over thats the place to do it, looked pretty forgiving. Good job gettin out with no one hurt or no major damage. You guys need winches and lockers. Later', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5369, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.233', 1045520175, 1, '
Quote (NAW_T77 @ Feb. 17 2003,11:46)
BadCo Posted on Feb. 16 2003,22:35
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glad to see there is group comradery in here. We all made it out fine and took all our vehicles with us.

I guess if your not part of the click your not a wheeler.

I was wondering if someone besides myself would say something.  
Oh how easy it is to point fingers and find fault from afar...  When you're there things are much different, KMMFA Badco.  
Click or not that's major BullShit

Glad someone besides myself brought it up, shows not everyone is in the "Click"

\':22:\'  \':22:\'  \':22:\'  \':23:\'  \':23:\'  \':22:\'  \':22:\'  \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5370, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.113.132', 1045520614, 0, 'Here's some more pics.  Dave your right about the hill, Cloud with the Sami was about to make it up.







', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5371, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.225', 1045533873, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Feb. 16 2003,22:35)
Newbies... \':16:\'

Newbies?

Anyone remember the blue bronco.. Fell off the bridge before even gettin to the trail at ruby.. Atleast this guy made it to the trail.. \':11:\'
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5372, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1045546043, 0, 'Well I see Nate3and5/16ths is the only one to understand my sense of humor. NAWT and Chaz, chill the fuck out. I didn't insult anyone. "When I wheel its different?" When was the last time I wheeled? Been 5 times in the last year. Too many things to repair on my Jeep to run with the same people all the time. When you know what you are talking about, then you can talk shit. Newbies: new to the sport, new to the trail. It was tongue in cheek. Stuff your "clicks"...', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5373, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '205.188.208.105', 1045557193, 0, 'Wait a sec!...so..we have a click..or we don't?  now I'm confused....I just want to belong \':5:\' ...I'm always so lonely \':5:\'  (was that out loud?)', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5374, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1045584296, 0, '
Quote
all it takes is money!!!
damnit, no click for me \':5:\'
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Quote (NAW_T77 @ Feb. 17 2003,11:46)
BadCo Posted on Feb. 16 2003,22:35
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glad to see there is group comradery in here. We all made it out fine and took all our vehicles with us.

I guess if your not part of the click your not a wheeler.

Nick-  Chill out dude.  Badco used the Newbie term in the correct way man.  He didn't say shit about you.  Keith is New, Chaz is New, Nate 3 and 3/16th is new, your not new but you were new to that group,

Who said anything about you not wheeling or anyone being part of a "click".  Sure there are guys that hang out more than others, but they are not exclusive or elite.  I for one don't get along with everyone I know and neither do you.  Just cause you don't feel part of the "click" doesn't mean shit to me or to anyone else.  

I like you and enjoy shooting the shit with you, but you know as well as I do that you have burned some personal bridges and that is just something you gotta deal with bub.  I have done the same, it happens.

I guess the group comradery doesn't show when I get 20-30 people wish me well and ask how they can help me cause of my busted up knee.  You were one of those people, for that I thank you.  Don't go trying to dig into anyone just cause they called a duck a duck.

If you don't like what I have said or your so mad that you gotta do something about it, you know where I live, just make sure your standing at attention when you ring my doorbell.......lol (Incase your AF ass is sensitive to this sort of thing I am screwing with you)
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5376, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1045636589, 0, 'I wish I had 2 cents to give  \':5:\'  oh well \':24:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5377, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.125.111', 1045668614, 0, '\':22:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5378, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.147', 1045463447, 1, '









', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5379, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1045498763, 0, 'That is funny.  Glad everyone is OK.  Shit happens (meaning the roll) live and learn.', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5380, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.233', 1045510895, 1, 'He has a locker and a winch... LOL
Just a bad hill, with all the ice!!!
3 of us had a go at it, him being the 3rd.  Nick and I decided the by pass was the best, he was just going to give it a try or two and then go up the bypass, just that first try got him...
No one got hurt, for that the whole group is pretty grateful.  My ass is sore from running down that damn him to get to them though!
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5381, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.113.132', 1045521074, 0, 'I took Badco's comment as just joking around.  I can be called a newbie all day long, don't bother me at all, because guess what... I AM!

Anyway, I don't think experience was the deciding factor on that roll.  Yeah, maybe trying the hill wasn't the best thing to do, but who would have predicted the results?  It was just slick and shit happens.  Once your sliding downhill on ice, there's not too much you can do but try to hold it straight.  I'm sure that it could have been anyone else in the same situation..
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5382, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.233', 1045536012, 1, 'Didn't that newbie go along with the Eska creek run also???', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5383, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1045549741, 0, 'Summer will be here soon and we all will have our select group's we will run with! Frosty is first on my list for the more advanced trip's for he show's the quality's of a natural when it comes to driving and trail repair's. Evey trip is a screening trip for all! Now that can be taken wrong or respected. I have a few trail's that have to be completed this summer and need people I can trust to be out with me and understand OLD MAN RULE'S when they apply! If you dont have a wich or the gear that is needed take the passenger seat and learn a few thing's for this is the year for AK to shine! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5384, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1045550082, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Feb. 17 2003,20:29)
Summer will be here soon and we all will have our select group's ...

Damn, now you are in a "click"! Watch you back, or your friends might just start a click on ya!', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5385, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '205.188.208.105', 1045557292, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Feb. 17 2003,20:29)
If you dont have a wich or the gear that is needed....

I have one ODDBALL...on the bench as we speak...as soon as you come over and fab up a bumper it'll even be on the truck \':19:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5386, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1045585892, 0, 'No one is being left out! I have big idea's that all have a place and job to do. We just have a small window to work in due to the weather and deciding on how much snow we have back in some of the trail's. We all know how it is when you have an unskilled guy on the trail with you=long trip or the I got to go home thing!  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5387, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1045623337, 0, '
Quote (AkWhtBst @ Feb. 18 2003,15:51)
Remember the rescue at knik at the end of jan...  A bronco was getting pulled out and it got laid on its side when it wasnt even running. Trying to go to fast in the tight stuff because it was late. Now when that got posted no one said anything negative about that. But now that someone slid backwards and flopped it on the side smart ass remarks are made. Shows us all who thinks there shit doesn't stink. Thats my .02....
WhtBst

My shit stinks, back off Tim or I'll flick a handful of it on you......

I think what Frosty did with Dan's bronco was fucking stupid.  There now someone dogged on Frosty for being a dipshit.  Feel Better?

I don't seem to recall anyone dogging on anyone for flipping on thier side at Ruby.  Badco simply said "newgies..."  Well they were new.  I do all sorts of stupid stuff, screw it.

Jerry I love that little comment about running away.....so true.....
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5388, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.89.30', 1045636750, 14, 'If anyone wants to know if my poo stinks...hold your hand out. You guys take things way too serious. Hit the trails, have fun, and quit worrying about what is said on the web board.  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5389, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1045673479, 0, 'Now this board is turning friend's into enemy's! RELAX...... \':4:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5390, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.147', 1045463527, 1, '

Rock Crawling

', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5391, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.210.187', 1045502242, 1, '
Quote (Topgun @ Feb. 16 2003,22:39)
Glad you guys are all right.  And Nate, some people did make it up that hill last time \':23:\'

Yes you did Skinny Pedal Zen Master...
\':20:\'
', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5392, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1045521281, 0, 'Im glad he was ok, and that I didnt give it a try \':16:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5393, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.233', 1045551400, 1, 'If it was meant that way I'm sorry BadCo.  But with past comments from different people I think the interpretation was warrented.  
I do understand the "klick" of things.  Friend will be friend and others will not.  Fact of social life.  But the way I took that comment, and again if it wasn't meant this way I'm apologizing now, the "Old Guys" klick wanted to piss on the parade for no other reason than to rain the yellow gooo on the newbie's.

Edited just for you Crazy 5
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', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5394, '78-1031629485', 1, 1, '24.237.128.80', 1045600779, 0, 'sorry if it appears that way to me. everytime i have got out and was somewhat in lead the trip always gets dogged on. on this trip everything was under control we made sure everune was alright and got the Jeep righted no problems. it just appears to me that if you do not have the "experienced wheelers" with the group, and something goes wrong even a little thing, then it gets dogged on. but hey that is just my two cents....', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5395, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1045616903, 0, 'Its just peoples opinion...life goes on dude..they dont like it tell them to kiss your ass..and then run \':1:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5396, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '209.193.49.128', 1045639280, 0, 'I think all this warm weather we have been having has everyones hormones flowin    \':7:\'   Mother nature is just teasing us all,  I need to get my front done so I can get out on the trails.... and test my shit out and see if it stinks  \':23:\'', 1, 0, 377, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5397, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043725698, 0, 'This gose out to all the new guy's. Just call around and have another rig or two with you when you go out or better yet get with a person who knows the trail. Last nights little trip could have been a far worse story!  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 378, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5398, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.120.69', 1043801815, 0, 'I'm not sure who Dan is, but was there someone else with him??  Is this a red Early Bronco?

I got into work at around 11PM Sunday and my boss already had the message that Jason (I used to work with him) was stuck at Knik.  The phone message went something like "Hey this is Jason, I'm stuck at Knik, come get me".  So, no info on where, etc.  I was thinking maybe his 4 wheeler, but didn't rule out a truck.

Since I knew nothing of a recovery attempt, my boss called Keith (we all work at the same place) and we got all the supplies and headed down the road.  Got just a few miles before the Old Glen where Jason called and said he was home, so we turned around.

I'm glad that they got out.  From Frosty's story, the Bronco probably would have stayed there if just me and Keith went.
', 1, 0, 378, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5399, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.185', 1043684766, 0, 'Well folks, history has once agian repeated itself.  Got the call at 230pm Sunday that Idaho Dan was stuck out at the Knik. Here we go!  Its hard to find help on Superbowl Sunday.  Finally Nate volunteered to help so with both our cherokees and Sage in his dakota we headed off.  We got to the trailhead and I waited at the parking lot for Nate while Sage went ahead to find Idaho Dan. He was supposed to be "near where you come out of the woods on the left." well hell, he was shootin so we figured he'd be by the dunes broken through the ice where everyone gets stuck. Wrong.  Nate showed up and we headed down to the dunes. No sight of Dan or Sage.  We headed down the trail towards the glacier.  Sage called and said he had found Dan and was several miles from the dunes. Well shoot, we just ran Knik on Saturday so where did he break through?  Dan and his friend had hiked back to the main trail and made a fire and waited for us. SMART THINKING! STAY PUT AND BUILD A FIRE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES!  Dan rode with sage while Nate and I took the lead. Of course the dakota didnt handle the bumps to well and Sage couldnt keep up, but we figured itd be easy to spot an early bronco stuck in the ice.  We got to friday creek and saw sage flash his lights and turn a hard right off the trail.  Ohh Ohh, no good, the river is that way!  We followed him over some questionable places until we came across the bronco buried in the ice half way up the doors.  Nate and I wondered if we would need more help.  It was stuck in a small but deep creek that had banks on either side.  The ice was open on one side so Nate drove into it figuring we could get a straight pull through the water to the bronco.  Then Nate sunk in the silt. Oops, bad idea, so I winched him out.  The boys started choppin all the ice around the bronco so that we could try to pull it out of the ice backwards. We tried pulling but couldnt get the tires back up over the ice. We ended up finding some big logs to use as ramps and got the back end out of the ice, but couldnt get the front out. Nates winch was getting hot, so we called for help and built a big old fire to dry everyone out.  The only other person I could reach was curtis. He showed up about an hour later, and with him and I pulling on the rear axle, Sage anchoired to me and Nate anchoring Curtis, and three guys using the big logs as giant levers, we got the bronco out of the ice and pulled it back to shore.  The thing wouldnt start-no fuel. We played with it for a bit and decided to tow it back to the trail head.  I hooked up to the early bronco and began the tow back to the trail head.  All was well as we made decent time back to the dunes. Once we got into the wood we had a little oops. I was towing the guy through a tight little section of the trail when he lost control, drove up a bank on the side of the trail and rolled the bronco onto its side.  I got out and hopped up onto the bronc to see if Dan was ok. Old boy wasnt wearing his seatbelt so he was laying in a crumpled pile on the passenger side of the bronco. We got him out, took some photos, and got the rig back on its wheels. Dan was a bit messed up but we continued on. about a 1/4 mile later I heard a horrible metal sound coming from behind me and Dan flashed his lights.  His front coil spring had fallen out.   We got it back in with a little help from a highlift and my vise.  Got him to the trailhead and tried to start the rig. No luck, ice in the carb and fuel lines.  We called Dean (imnaked) and he was generous enough to offer his shop which was right up the road. Nate headed home, while the rest of us headed to Deans, with sage towing the bronco.. Got to Deans around 11pm and pushed the bronco into the garage to be worked on.  I left about 1130pm and the boys were pulling ice out of the carberator.  When I got home I called curtis and he said that they had got it running and were at the tesoro in Palmer on the way home.  Everyone made out of the knik "safe" but these guys were LUCKY!  It was their first time to knik and they were driving in no mans land.  They're lucky they didnt find the main channel, although it was close!  The moral of the story is never go wheeling by yourself, especially if it is in an unfamiliar area! Dan didnt have a cellphone or cb or anything. He borrowed a phone from a snowmobiler to call Sage.  He could have easily broken through the ice on the river and gone under and NO ONE  would have known where he was.  Be safe and think fellow wheelers!  Pictures to be posted soon and thanks to all that helped, especially Dean at 11pm on a Sunday night.  Thanks!!!!!--------frosty', 1, 0, 378, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5400, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.30', 1043739554, 0, 'WOW!', 1, 0, 378, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5401, '66-1064986549', 1, 1, '209.112.210.1', 1065415959, 0, 'Hey guys, I had a good time at Ruby!.  That night after you guys left Mike in the Gray scout got hella stuck and It took about an hour to get him out.  It was dark and he was in a BAD spot up past the lake.  It was cool cause the Super Scout(yeah right) yanked him clear, but I got stuck  myself for about 10 minutes doing it.  He bent his rear bumper up and his front bumper down and caved his driver side fender in a little bit.  Anyway, cool run, thanks for the good times.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5402, '108-1058927339', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065498153, 0, 'Who is putting on your Lift Viper?  Know one got muddier then me and Mudrat in the Yota though.  If you guys are planning to go out again let me know and I will bring my truck this time.
                                                        \':33:\'
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5403, '77-1065492381', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065499259, 0, '
Quote (AK-Cruiser @ Oct. 06 2003,16:32)
i wish i could have stayed sounds like you guys had some more fun after the rest of us left. we all stop at the mud hole on the way out and steve finally got to pull out the toyota P/U and you guys should have seen steve in the mud hole it was funny sounded like he had his foot on the floor the whole time and alomst got stuck but made it after a few runs. it was a good trip, just wish that i didnt brake and could have hit the mud hole. \':37:\'

Yes, we are all very proud of Steve!  Has anyone asked him how many times I recovered him?  Regardless, it was good times.  Lookin forward to the next one.
BTW, does anyone know where I can get a new step to replace what use to be there?
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5404, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065503732, 0, 'Every time i do something i always use ft rich. never had a problem not having tools. never been to elmendorf. Littledodge you live on elmendorf - right. If so and you wanna help then we can do it there if you wnat.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5405, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065544420, 0, 'I dont even know how to start doing the sye so i am gonna have northern do it for me.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5406, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.211', 1065576495, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Oct. 06 2003,22:38)
Quote (nate379 @ Oct. 06 2003,23:27)
The older guy at the counter has a good way of annoying the crap outta me though.

The old man at the counter thinks to himself, "This kid annoys the crap out of me."

Prolly.... darn what did I do to piss Badco off??

My apologies whatever it is.
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5407, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.193.49.114', 1065595403, 0, 'Waggy axles and a SOA make YJ much better', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5408, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065600471, 0, 'patience is a virtue....', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5409, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.120.91', 1066445261, 0, '
Quote (Trigger @ Oct. 16 2003,11:20)
INTERESTING

Ok, now that is post padding....
Oh crap, so is this...




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', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5410, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.22', 1066544880, 0, 'Very Interesting', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5411, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1066668833, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Oct. 19 2003,20:53)
This topic is about a Ruby Lake trail ride.... lifting a YJ should be in Tech or General.

Since when does it matter if we go off topic?!? \':21:\'', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5412, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065391845, 0, 'A few of us went up to ruby lake yesturday. We had a good time. I busted a radiator hose so had to get towed back to palmer.  \':37:\' I used my winch for the first time. \':16:\' We all had a good time. I got some pics that I may put up.\n\n

', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5413, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065408357, 0, 'Bad news. I have a couple kinks in my cable. Well maybe thats good news cause then I can buy that rope stuff instead. I'll get it for christmas maybe.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5414, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1065483162, 0, 'i wish i could have stayed sounds like you guys had some more fun after the rest of us left. we all stop at the mud hole on the way out and steve finally got to pull out the toyota P/U and you guys should have seen steve in the mud hole it was funny sounded like he had his foot on the floor the whole time and alomst got stuck but made it after a few runs. it was a good trip, just wish that i didnt brake and could have hit the mud hole. \':37:\'', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5415, '66-1064986549', 1, 1, '209.112.210.1', 1065497668, 0, 'Hey Viper, I was wanting to run the perm trail for a little bit.  I saw the "connector" trail head when we were going up to Ruby the other day.  I heard perm can be tough in spots though.  Any other trail would be cool though.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5416, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065498292, 0, 'What ever is fine. I putting my lift on on the 18th and im gonna buy those swampers that firemedic has so probably the 1st of november if thats not to late. I wont mind going in snow either.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5417, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065498364, 0, 'Im gonna attempt to do it myself. If anyone is willing to help it would be greatfully appreciated.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5418, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065498840, 0, 'It a 4" suspension lift. I would have done a SOA but some of my springs are bent so I would need new springs anyways.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5419, '108-1058927339', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065499331, 0, 'let me look at my schedule and I will see if  I can come help out', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5420, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065503412, 0, 'USE THE ELMENDORF SHOP ON SATURDAY-----DO NOT USE RICH, for as much as you have to do to put your lift in, youll be back and forth to the crib all day getting tools.  If you use Elmendorf, you can just sign out a tool box that has 95% of what youll need.  If you get stumped, call me im off that weekend.

Brian
929-7942
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5421, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.122.71', 1065508075, 0, 'I like Ft. Rich better because it's cheaper.  All the tools I normally use I have in the Jeep.  Well exempt impact wrench.

The older guy at the counter has a good way of annoying the crap outta me though.
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5422, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.112.140', 1065544068, 0, 'You shouldn't have any problem with the front. Sounds like you are ready to do it. Good luck.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5423, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065555794, 0, 'sat was fun but mud rat is not the only one that had damage. viper i live next to LITTLEDODGE i can help also. do any of you have good pictures of  me in the mudd i would like to see them.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5424, '66-1064986549', 1, 1, '209.112.210.1', 1065578334, 0, 'What happened to Mudrat on the way down?.  Someone said he had damage???', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5425, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065587696, 0, 'you guys saw his truck, what isnt damaged, like the nut behind the steering wheels been loose a long long time.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5426, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '131.59.200.80', 1065588568, 0, '
Quote (Overlord @ Oct. 06 2003,20:47)
Quote (alaskaviper @ Oct. 06 2003,19:46)
Im gonna attempt to do it myself. If anyone is willing to help it would be greatfully appreciated.

Your rigs a YJ, right?  If so, putting in leaf spring lifts is easy, but time consuming.  Just do a SOA, wish I did.  My rig rides like a tank! \':38:\'

Mine also rides like crap, but you get use to it.

If you have driveline vibration after the Sye installation just shim the rear axle a little bit.

I had no vibs when I had the 1" tfc drop, reg driveshaft and the 4" spring lift in my YJ, but when I raised the tfc back up and installed the sye I had bad vibs from the driveshaft.

A little shimming did the trick, this all will be coming out shortly though because I will be installing some D44's out of a waggy and at this time I will fix the pinon angle.
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5427, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.58.220.67', 1065600079, 0, '
Quote (Mudrat @ Oct. 07 2003,23:48)
Quote (Badcop @ Oct. 07 2003,20:34)
you guys saw his truck, what isnt damaged, like the nut behind the steering wheels been loose a long long time.

Come on now!  Just because I didn't buy the truck for it's looks doesn't mean anything.  And the crack about the nut?
Hey, thanks for noticing!  It's nice to know I haven't lost my touch.    \':16:\'

You sure like double posting, don't you!?! \':21:\'
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', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5428, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.126.73', 1065630552, 0, 'I think he is padding his post count...but there is no way he will ever catch Brentt.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5429, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1066328444, 0, 'INTERESTING', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5430, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.58.220.67', 1066545587, 0, 'Very, Very, Interesting!', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5431, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.119.172', 1066625584, 0, 'This topic is about a Ruby Lake trail ride.... lifting a YJ should be in Tech or General.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5432, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.147', 1066710613, 0, '\':21:\'', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5433, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1065406914, 0, 'thanks again for winching my broken cruiser up the hill.

chris
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5434, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065491862, 0, 'I'm gonna have to make another run somewhere before winter hits and after I put my lift on next weekend.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5435, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065498471, 0, '
Quote (alaskaviper @ Oct. 06 2003,19:46)
Im gonna attempt to do it myself. If anyone is willing to help it would be greatfully appreciated.

Your rigs a YJ, right?  If so, putting in leaf spring lifts is easy, but time consuming.  Just do a SOA, wish I did.  My rig rides like a tank! \':38:\'', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5436, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065499646, 0, 'Ok  Thanks. I should get off at 3 on friday and would like to start then. The crafts shop is open till 9. sat. and sun. it open from 12 till 7 so what ever. let me know when you work and ill work with you on it. thanks', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5437, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.129.210', 1065508692, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Oct. 06 2003,23:27)
The older guy at the counter has a good way of annoying the crap outta me though.

The old man at the counter thinks to himself, "This kid annoys the crap out of me."

Viper- What are doing for your rear driveshaft? With 4" it will be way too short. Best method is a tailshaft conversion and a double cardan joint driveshaft. Make sure you install a t-case drop as well. The Wrangler rear shafts are so short that any lift can cause them to pull out of the t-case.
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5438, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065534979, 0, 'I got the sye and am getting the cv type driveshaft. what about the front will that be fine?', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5439, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1065557038, 0, 'I have some but i need to develope them. Ill try and do that tonight.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5440, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1065581964, 0, 'i think just his step thing on the side of his truck. nothing to big', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5441, '77-1065492381', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065599301, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Oct. 07 2003,20:34)
you guys saw his truck, what isnt damaged, like the nut behind the steering wheels been loose a long long time.

Come on now!  Just because I didn't buy the truck for it's looks doesn't mean anything.  And the crack about the nut?
Hey, thanks for noticing!  It's nice to know I haven't lost my touch.    \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5442, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1065634572, 0, 'ya Brentt has 2500+ posts.', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5443, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.209.181', 1066622891, 0, 'any damn pictures?
\':24:\'
', 1, 0, 379, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5444, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.200', 1060494257, 0, 'The girls...', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1304', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5445, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.200', 1060494356, 0, 'Scenery pic. Lousy digital camera.', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1305', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5446, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.243', 1060534002, 0, 'Tazz - From the cabin you look right up at dogsled pass. Dan', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5447, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1060548065, 0, 'Dan - you said there were Falls up there, have any pics of them?  You make the trail sound easy enough for the wife and I to take both rigs up there so she can start getting the feel to the higher center of balance on the Jeep with the new lift kit now in.

Brian
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', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5448, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.142', 1060554591, 0, 'Another.', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1308', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5449, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.175', 1060576271, 0, 'Cool looking place  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5450, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1060653816, 0, 'Man that place looks like it sucked..Just like the trail we went on..It sucked also..4 wheelin sucks..bin-laden sucks..saddam sucks..alaska sucks..we allsuck..ok sorry I feel better now \':41:\'', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5451, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.36', 1060655162, 0, 'I think the dog enjoyed it though  \':33:\'', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5452, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1060964957, 0, 'I just got some pics back from my trip up there around a month ago...I`ll post them once I get `em scanned.

Nice little getaway spot `eh??
', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5453, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.200', 1060494124, 0, 'Well Frosty, Denise, myself, my wife Carrie and daughter Anna, made the trek to the Craigie Creek falls today. The trail is located in Hatchers Pass just down the hill past the Enserch mining and milling station. It has a large GOLD MINE TOURS sign at the trailhead.

This is an easy trail, prolly a 1 wet or dry. Maybe a 1+. However it is bumpy and does have some large boulders in the trail that have to be climbed over. The views were spectacular as usual, if you go, bring a camera.

We got to the falls and had a picnic lunch. The gals stayed in the shade of the Jeeps as Frosty and I with Anna went for a quick hike. We hiked up to an old cabin that is still standing (barely.) We could see the trail kept going from there, but decided to call it a day.

All in all a nice drive and a great day run. More people should explore this area. It might even have some rock crawling potential on up past the cabin. Here's a few pics. Dan
', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1303', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5454, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1060494348, 0, 'MORE PICS MORE PICS, WE DEMAND MORE PICS....of the falls of course....LOL....go Dan go.', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5455, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '209.112.210.104', 1060497153, 0, 'about 7 years ago the LF4W took a trail ride all the way up to the cabin, it was barely standing back then. I couldn't remember the name of it until this post and dug out my map. where I've always wanted to explore was past the cabin (dogsled pass) it looked pretty rough back then and we had a lot of stock rigs. i'll see if i can find and old video to make sure it is the right place. right where the road switches back.', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5456, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.225.6', 1060540688, 0, 'alaskaxj is that your jeep with the 235s?', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5457, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.142', 1060554175, 0, 'Sleddy - Yes that's one of them. The "camping Jeep" Need a set of 31-32 inch tires for it.

Badcop - here are some more crappy pics.  \':1:\'  Both rigs would do great. I had the wifes 4x4 Ford van up there on the 4th. Not as much brush to worry about as most trails, but there is some. Here you go...
', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1306', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5458, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.142', 1060554368, 0, 'Here's another. You can walk right out onto the falls, and under them as well. There is not nearly as much water going over them now as there was on the 4th of July. It's still cool though. Dan\n\n

', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1307', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5459, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.142', 1060554740, 0, 'Last one.', 1, 0, 380, 10, '1309', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5460, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.78', 1060576618, 0, 'I was hoping he would post some photos of the boulder field. It wouldnt be all that hard to drop into and run. There are some big rocks there. Fun stuff!!', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5461, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '24.237.164.45', 1060654890, 0, 'I am glad you think you suck.  Explains the chapped lips.   \':21:\'', 1, 0, 380, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5462, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.242', 1067813936, 0, 'It went well. Oddball, Overlord and I ran Buffalo Mine and some old logging/mining roads. I had fun, and a special thanks to Oddball for leading the way, especially through the ice!









', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5463, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.82.223.203', 1067814412, 0, 'Looks like fun! \':16:\'   Wish I didn't have to work \':38:\'', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5464, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1067817287, 0, 'those x's are great', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5465, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.58.198.223', 1067821493, 0, 'they work for me :| nice pics fellas hehehe', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5466, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1067824669, 0, 'Oddball that hill is ALWAYS calling your name. I think...I saw you climb it in your CJ5? Didn't I?', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5467, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.207.239', 1067849772, 0, 'Hmm...you're missing out BadCo...they're decent pics \':21:\'', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5468, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.112.149', 1067910232, 0, 'DAmb!  That hill is steep.

I remember running that area last winter and had thoughts about that hill.  Didn't Topgun give it a try??
', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5469, '65-1050720934', 1, 1, '24.237.61.59', 1068011753, 0, 'If this is the mine in Sutton by Cyote lake we go back on our quads there, not much trail though, just that one valley then if you go back past the lake, but last time i was out there they were dumping a bunch of coal all around the lake, is it still there? I also took my t100 back to that hill at the end of valley but did not want to go up it :). Its realy fun hitting the hills on the side of the valley on the quad and high marking it.

EDIT: Yep thats it.
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', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5470, '65-1050720934', 1, 1, '24.237.61.59', 1068076993, 0, 'Yeah we take my little brother and sis out there fishing, my 6yr old sister cought a huge rainbow last year, they stock that lake, the first one note the one thats all the way back. I hope it doenst get trashed as bad as Knik, that place is fun to just shoot out there for a day and mess around, its not to far either.', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5471, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '68.96.166.194', 1068078138, 0, 'Ya, I hit that hill going about 30 to make it to the top when it's slick.  I think Curtis was picking his jaw off the ground when I went up it last winter.  Almost made it to the top and came down backwards about as fast as I was going up it.  Not the smartest thing but it was fun', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5472, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1068105379, 0, '
Quote (Topgun @ Nov. 05 2003,16:22)
Ya, I hit that hill going about 30 to make it to the top when it's slick.  I think Curtis was picking his jaw off the ground when I went up it last winter.  Almost made it to the top and came down backwards about as fast as I was going up it.  Not the smartest thing but it was fun

Dave let his nutts hang way low that day! Im glad you made it down OK. Keep that jeep looking sharp and get on the board more! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5473, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1067758221, 0, 'well how did the little run go today..Give us the scoop?', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5474, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.242', 1067814344, 0, '



', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5475, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.242', 1067814904, 0, '



', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5476, '115-1055209700', 1, 1, '24.167.115.215', 1067819188, 0, 'Just wondering why none of the pictures are coming up?', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5477, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.242', 1067823326, 0, 'Not sure what to tell ya. They are working for most people.', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5478, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1067823722, 0, 'Thanks for the pics Toyminator. That was a nice trip and Im ready to go again. That'S a HILL! I was just going to feel it out for traction but ended up givin it a go. Next trip?  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5479, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.127.193', 1067846042, 0, 'Pics still no worky for me. Some of the x's are gone, but no images....', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5480, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067878241, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Nov. 02 2003,16:42)
Thanks for the pics Toyminator. That was a nice trip and Im ready to go again. That'S a HILL! I was just going to feel it out for traction but ended up givin it a go. Next trip?  \':16:\'

Once the lockers go in, sure I'll give it a go. \':16:\'', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5481, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1067921346, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Nov. 03 2003,17:43)
DAmb!  That hill is steep.

I remember running that area last winter and had thoughts about that hill.  Didn't Topgun give it a try??

When Topgun tryed it had a layer of mud and ice on it. I know one guy rolled a wrangler on it some years back cause he blew the rear drive shaft out. He said he rolled around 7 times from near the midway point! SICK! eVERY TIME i CLIMB THAT THING i GET TO THINKING ABOUT WHAT COULD HAPPEN. Oh when you start to reach the top it gets just a bit steeper! Makes your ass tight! \':24:\'', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5482, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.228.123', 1068031459, 0, 'You're talking about Jonesville Alaskan_4x4.. and yep, that's the place.  It's starting to get bad, almost as bad as Knik, always burned out cars and junk out there.  But there seems to be more of an effort to keep it cleaned up than they make out at Knik.', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5483, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.58.198.223', 1068082457, 0, 'haha, i did that like twice last year on cherokee hill....that was scary', 1, 0, 381, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5484, '115-1055209700', 1, 1, '24.167.115.215', 1061093736, 0, 'Here's a great one for free webspace.

SAJEEPS
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Hei hallo blablablabla her kan det stå masse lurt,, om akkuratt hva du vil. Alt jeg skriver nå er bare for å fylle ut og vise fram..


I think I understand at least one word in there...
Interesting site - I always enjoy seeing rigs from other parts of the world.  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5486, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.31', 1061052976, 0, 'At Brook's request I'm starting this link so everyone can put his or her links to other websites in it.  No lengthy discussions, just "LINKS"...', 1, 0, 382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5487, '80-1071918140', 1, 1, '193.216.49.5', 1072218975, 0, 'http://www.geocities.com/perfbil/
Welcome to my start of a page, it will be better after a while i hope!
More pictures from tours will follow shortly!
More pictures will be gettin' here as soon as posible!
Pardon that the side is in Norwegian!
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', 1, 0, 382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5488, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.116.60', 1072287930, 0, 'Visions of the "Swedish Chef" from the Muppet show come to mind...

Cool site Per, international links are welcome. Hope Alaska wheeling is as interesting as your wheeling.
', 1, 0, 382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5489, '80-1071918140', 1, 1, '193.217.230.164', 1072458759, 0, 'Hehe, dont say I didnt warn you!  \':24:\'
But if your intrested of more pictures from us in Norway, look at the page www.Offroad.no, and go under "Forum" and look under "treff/kjøreområder/div", there you will find a lot of different pictures from our meetings! And if you look under "Formula Offroad". you can see our most spectakular offroad driving!
Welcome!!
', 1, 0, 382, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5490, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.2', 1054008481, 0, 'Phil, WTF

The freak is not off the trail. Why try to start shit in every thread?

Does that look like we started making that bypass? I have never been there before, so I have no idea what is bypass, and whats not.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5491, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1054052817, 0, 'Brook..Man that was a sight seeing the freak just ROLL right over the rocks..I saw the best few from behind you..I kick myself for not having my camera \':8:\' It was great seeing you and wife on trail hope to cya again..and curtis \':1:\' ..he already knows.Great pics also green ..Thanks..Great run.', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5492, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054091033, 0, 'after further inspection, I dont think that second eb is 1 ton, unless he did a hub conversion.

anyway...
', 1, 0, 383, 10, '979', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5493, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054101940, 0, 'I took the line on the left of the picture. Never slipped a tire going down, or up. Thank you very much :p

We didn't take a pic of the way out, cause I didnt think Id make it with the truck running like Crap. After driving up it, I thought "man, we should do that again just to get pics"  \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 383, 10, '984', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5494, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1054160803, 0, 'I have to work this weekend, or I'd be up for a little trail maintenance on Ruby Lake. I have to check my calendar, but I think I'm booked up with another social engagement (the wife scheduled that one) the weekend after that. Then I have to work the next weekend...

If I can before I leave, I'd love to get away and see about doing a little engineering down there. Working every other weekend is starting to grind on me, especially since I'm leaving for school in July. Makes my opportunities for wheeling kinda slim. I'll let you know if I can squeak a day out sometime before I leave. A weekday maintenance run would be a little more doable for me, but that might bring up issues with people with normal schedules. We'll figure it out. You have a good chainsaw? A small group of no more than 5 rigs could really get a lot accomplished if the crew was motivated.

At any rate, Ruby could probably use the rest for a couple weeks before we go back in there- even with the goal of fixing the trail.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5495, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.216.41', 1054192848, 0, 'Can I join in on the run you guy's have put together for brian?', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5496, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055270565, 0, 'COOL sorry i missed it', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5497, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1053984019, 0, 'I have a few pic's of our run past the rock's back in King River. Jerry prevo............Ho-ska-low-ski.', 1, 0, 383, 10, '967', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5498, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1054053029, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ May 27 2003,08:17)
Bob, You and your crew have been run across in shit you know darn well you should not have been in! Boulder remind you at all?

Um what exactly happened on boulder that we shouldn't have been in?

PM Me We dont' need it all over the board.
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', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5499, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054091035, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ May 27 2003,17:55)
No Brook I have no problem talking about it. Would just like to know what he's talking about!

Lets see Phil.

How about driving across a stream to pull a boulder out of the trail cause your to lazy to run a snatchblock or just drive over the fucker.......

How about widening out the Boulder trail by bombing through the mudpits......

Those are two infractions by you and your club that I am aware of.  Do I have infractions....You bet....But am I doing my damnest to limit them and learn from my mistakes...you bet.

Do I agree that the trail oddball is pictured on was not there last year?  No.  Cause some of us drove up it.

Is that ledge a mess....Yep.  So why didn't you all harden it up?  Or is it just talk?  I think your all prolly to lazy to do it.  Better be careful saying we are as well or I'll post a few hundred pictures of us hauling Hulk After Hulk off the trails.....Just get your club off thier ass phil and stop talking and start doing...... \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5500, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054102177, 0, 'The line on the right side of the pic looked much softer at the bottom. Otherwise that is the line I would have taken.', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5501, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1054162052, 0, 'By the way, Oddball, I know you're one of the people that keeps an eye on the trails and looks for possible problems. You are one of the few that wheels frequently and has been here long enough to have the historical perspective on the various trails, so you probably know better than most what they once were compared to what they are now. You've run them for enough years to know eher they've eroded and where they're pretty much stable. Someone relatively new to the area might think an area has always been a certain way, while you may know it's been changed recently. That perspective is extremely valuable when calculating our impact on trails- especially when a great deal of the wheeling population rotates in and out on a regular basis.', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5502, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054193163, 0, 'I am just busting Phildo's Balls.  I didn't say a word about your club...only mine.  You all are a fine group of people and I just like to stir shit and Oneton will not take the bait anymore...lol \':22:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5503, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1053985388, 0, 'Nice EB.', 1, 0, 383, 10, '968', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5504, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.22', 1054053692, 0, 'Oddball, you need to go out with us more. Like the old days \':4:\' Same to you Jerry \':14:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5505, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1054060384, 0, 'All you had to do was come out on sunday there was 5 runs going on that day..could of came with us.', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5506, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1054094178, 0, 'First off Yes Erik did drive across a stream to remove a boulder from the trail. This not only got 3 of our rigs over the trail but it also helped future people get through the trail.  Could We have all made it by the boulder without removing it? Yes we could have. Was the risk of me rolling down the bank into the river worth it? No. Would the damage caused by removing my bronco from the creek bed  greater then the damage of removing the boulder? YES!

Do I see a problem with us removing the boulder from the trail? No I don't no because we did not damage the trail or the surounding area by doing so. So I do not see how this was wrong.

Bombing through mud holes on boulder? No we did not do this. We stayed in the confines of the mud holes that where there. We did not go around the mud pits. I would like to see 1 example of how you think we where damaging the trail by taking a less damaging route through the mud pits.

Your clubs infractions don't seem to be brought to light on this webboard. Hell I can only remember onces that you all have said anything negative about frank, Cole and Joey's pictures they post. When I posted pictures of Wishbone lake I was hammered by people mad that I ran. Yet 2 weeks later Those guys post pictures and not one word about them running early? What is that all about.? Have you ever said to Brook he shouldn't be doing the shit he's doin?
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', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5507, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054103393, 0, 'The pit is soft down to about 10", and there's a fairly hard bottom. With all of the water running through there, it flattens out relatively quickly after someone passes though. It's similar to what everyone goes through already. I can see why you would think it was a little soupy, and I respect the reasons for avoiding that particular line since you had no prior knowledge of what the creekbed was like.

As for not spinning a tire, most people aren't running your size/type of tire. I'd imagine a DOT tire would spin a little, even on your rig. That "trench" your vehicle is pictured in didn't exist two years ago. I'd call that impact, even if you didn't cause it. It's a great obstacle (and a lot of fun), but until an alternate route is established for those who can't handle the ledge or mud, we should probably try to limit damage in the area. If there was only a built 4x4 trail I would just let it go, but it's used by a variety of vehicles.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5508, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1054171759, 0, 'Curtis ..Ill go help ya on that trail..No excuses..Who else is in..I know we have some ak members that will go out ..Any
from the other club?..Since we all use it?If bob cant go.you guys can pick someone else from the club to go..at least one...Lets do it Last Frontier.. \':50:\'..Hell I know brentt would even go out there..with his messed up arm and hand..Cause he backs up what he speaks \':7:\'


Oh yea and brentt..Im your friend \':14:\' Even if you dont know it..You big cocky bastard \':22:\'
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', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5509, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1054195269, 0, 'Since I'm not running this weekend because of work, I'm reluctant to say yes or no. However, I think Chad (our VP) is going from what I can tell, and he'd be the guy to ask. It's an overnighter (Saturday/Sunday). Might be quite the group- wish I could be there.', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5510, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1053985570, 0, 'His partner.', 1, 0, 383, 10, '969', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5511, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1054052708, 0, 'Brook, any time man any time. I like to help when it's needed and I just couldnt trust Jerry to run out and make it back without being stuck or have a fit with a little rock in the trail. I will be down your way within the next month to run the beach and some of the GPL trail. I had a fun time runnin with you,J, and the two guy's in the bronc's.   \':4:\'  Sorry I had to get shot down by the web-eye. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5512, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054077668, 0, 'Brook I don't see you driving over anything.  I see you going around it just like everyone else.  I have driven the same line you have pics of many times.  It is harder than just weeving between them but not the line that I really want you to try.  Looks like fun though.  Maybe some time we will be back there together and I can show you the line that I got all tangled up in and earned the Highlift Mark on the rear of the ZJ.  It is wicked for sure and still completly on the trail and on that rock.

Lets pin your arm under my heep for a bit and see if you come out unharmed?  Got God?

Oh and here is a pic of me on some rock Fossil Hunting....lol

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', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5513, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1054090533, 0, 'No Brook I have no problem talking about it. Would just like to know what he's talking about!', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5514, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054094927, 0, 'Oddball-
I wasn't making judgements about your choice of line. The picture you were in was the clearest to illustrate my point. You have to admit, technically you aren't on the trail. You've done that trail enough to know that the original path was to the left of the picture. Don't cast stones about deviating from established trails when you are pictured doing the exactly that. I personally think that the far right would have less impact, but it is a call you made at the time based on what you thought was right. I wasn't there that day, so I can't really say whether you made the right call or not. I was there two weeks before that, and unless the trail has been trashed significantly since then I'd say I have a relatively good idea of what it was like.

You know damn well Hicks has ten different paths along the top of that hill, so the fact that we didn't see your tracks is not suprising. Ask the Winingers if we left the trail, since they were along with us that trip.
 
And no, I probably won't get a chance to wheel with you this summer, as I have to spend the summer in Mississippi going to school. I'll be lucky to wheel with my own club again before I leave. I have no problem with you or how you wheel from what I've seen or heard. Obviously you've formed an opinion about me, but I'm not exactly sure how.

Alaska ZJ-
The boulder was on Gunsight, which you've never been on to my knowledge. The creek had eroded away the bank and trail, so moving that rock reopened what was otherwise a trail closed to all but fourwheelers. There is no place to effectively use a snatchblock there. There is also a very clear and shallow crossing that allowed them to remove the rock with a straight cable pull. You weren't there, and you have no frame of reference to base your judgement on.

Bombing the mudpits? By mudpits, I take it you mean the mud right after the rocks and before the creek. I've never seen anyone "bomb" the mudpits, as they've been relatively dry the last three years we've been there. In fact, I don't recall anyone getting stuck in there either, but I'd have to re-read the trip reports to say for sure. We HAVE been accused of ruining the mudpits by a few individuals, but they were pretty much in the same condition as we found them on that trip. The people who used to drive through the alders to avoid the ruts on Boulder in years past have left the club and/or state, and it's been more than a few years since they've been around. At any rate, this was before you arrived, so you opinions are based on heresay.

I didn't see that line Oddball was on the last time I was there- at least it wasn't as defined. In my opinion, that line is less solid than other options, and a little steep to climb safely. If it gets a little wet, tires will dig and the problem will get worse. If you say you've climbed it, that's great.

I'm sorry you hurt yourself and your ZJ. I'm not completely sure how or why you did it, but it's unfortunate just the same. I'll leave it at that.

Brook-
Your lines look fine to me. That's how we get all of the wider rigs with the appropriate clearance through there. Looks like you were on the trail to me. Narrow rigs have an easier time in there, but sometimes the wide rigs have more fun.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5515, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054094986, 0, 'What exactly is the "Shit Im Doing"?

Why does it always come to this? Why do people always have something negative to say. Didnt your mothers ever tell you that if you didnt have something nice to say, dont say anything at all?
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5516, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054100834, 0, 'Brook-
That's my point. The mud was stirred up a bit and a few ruts were deeper than they were before. A few spots on the sidehills were probably a little slicked off. The rocks are probably mud-covered as well. All in all, there was more impact from that weekend than most other club runs, but in the big scheme of things it wasn't all that extreme. For the most part, the trail was adhered to and it will heal or at least stabilize.



Back to your picture. I wouldn't expect you to know where the trail was originally, since you haven't been down it a thousand times. Sometimes I get a little mixed up with all of the changes. I still maintain the line to the right is the most stable. Why? As you climb the hill, all tires are constantly in contact with the dirt, without any bumps (like those roots) to break traction. Also, that center line is on kind of a corner, so a slide to either side would possibly cause a roll. Spin tires on either line and you're going to dig. I just think that over a period of time, the flatter and less exciting line is the one that is going to have the least impact. The original trail (left of the picture) is still a lot of fun, but sometimes it results in more damage than its worth- even if you winch it. ATVs are bypassing it like crazy, so their needs should be addressed as well. That ledge above the pit used to be bone-dry... was it that way when you were there? Probably not. As bypasses were made and tires dug out the bank, the springs moved in and gooped it up. It's a lot of fun for us as wheelers, but ATV owners don't find it so amusing and it probably isn't the best thing for the enviroment.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5517, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1054105507, 0, 'Bgreen, Good to hear you had fun.  It was nice to meet you in person.  That freak you have is something else.


aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5518, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054156387, 0, 'I think you missed the point, Bob.  Basically I was talking to Phil.  Not you.  And I was trying to just get across the point that His Shit Smells just as bad as Mine.  So why not try to wipe it clean?

Phildo- Don't take it personal man.  Well maybe you can, but I was just trying to point some stuff out not to say anyone is more or less wrong than the other.

I am done with this subject now.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5519, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1054172706, 0, 'Um Last Frontier will not be joining in this.

We have a run planned and do not plan on changing it. We have a member leaving state and want to make one last run with him before he leaves.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5520, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1054185251, 0, 'Whatever. Just because you aren't there when other people work on trails, you think it doesn't happen? Just because we won't adhere to your particular schedule doesn't make us bad people. If I hadn't mentioned doing trail maintenance at that particular spot, would you have proposed a maintenance run in the first place or even have noticed it yourself? I might head up there in the middle of next week to do a little trail maintenance since I'm working this weekend. I'd prefer letting the trail settle a little before a large group runs through there, but do whatever you feel is the right thing.

If I was off, I'd be running with the club on another trail, since the run was planned before this happened and it happens to be the last run of a very dedicated member who is leaving the state.

If you're just busting Phil's balls, I'm sorry to take it out of context. Don't drag the clubs into it. I don't talk negatively about your club on this board, so don't trash mine. We all enjoy a little Phil-bashing from time to time, but there is a point where it becomes more than that.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5521, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1054197175, 0, 'Phil bashing....
The best was the look on Phil's face when he held up the United t-shirt he won in the raffle....
Many Chris Farley references come to mind....

Ruby- There was a tree where ODDBALL was sitting last year. It had a foot trail/fresh ATV trail there last summer. My thoughts, build a picnic area out of downed trees right on the top of the hill. A lot of people take a break there anyways....
Of course, I have a habit of running over anything Frosty and his woman build, so its best if I don't help!
Frankentub 1, Boulder snowman 0. Sorry Denise....Nothing quite as funny as running into a 5' snowman at 20 miles an hour... Drug the poor guy underneath the Jeep for at least 50 yards...
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5522, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1055115417, 0, 'Was boring for the most part. Trail was really dry.

Got to the trail head about 11 PM friday night. Was at the came about 2 AM. I didn't bring a tent(Rode with bryan) Thouht we where camping at the cabin, so I figured I'd sleep there. Luckly Chad was nice enough to let me sleep in the X. I ended up coming out with Chad Satuday.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5523, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1053985923, 0, 'The end of the trail or the high point. \':4:\' Cell phone hill. FYI.', 1, 0, 383, 10, '970', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5524, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.2', 1054009884, 0, 'This is a pic of what I think is the rock that brentt said I could never drive over.  \':50:\' BTW, Brentt, You missed out. If you hadn't rolled your junk and hurt your wee little arm, you could have watched.  \':19:\' Got Pipe?

', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5525, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054089309, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ May 27 2003,15:21)
Lets pin your arm under my heep for a bit and see if you come out unharmed?  Got God?

Brentt: There is no doubt that I would not have taken what you did as well as you have. You know I was just messing with ya. No Doubt God was watching over us all this weekend. There is no way it could have went so well if he wasnt.

As far as the line goes, I think you are missing something. I didnt see any tire marks 40-50" up that rock, but my own.  \':21:\' Either way, I made it through the spots that I wanted to see if I could, and thats enough. It was fun to take such a wide rig over such a constricted trail. The rock section was just hard enough to make it intersting, but easy enough that nobody had to abuse their stuff the get through. I wont be on Ruby again this year, so unfortunatly, its not likely that we will be able to play around with different lines this year.


Quote
From Bronco85:
Um what exactly happened on boulder that we shouldn't have been in?

PM Me We dont' need it all over the board.


Wierd. You want to discuss possible tread lightly policy infractions about other people here, but when it comes to you, its time to take it to PM's? That stinks.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5526, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054096205, 0, 'Let it go Brook. Phil's a little pissed about the flack he gets, when others don't seem to get the same amount. As I recall, you defended the right to post action photos in the "Common Sense" thread, and that applies to his as well as yours. I don't think it was an attack on you or the Winingers.

Everyone needs to lose this "Greener Than Thou" attitude- you're all guilty of trail damage to one degree or another. Despite efforts to the contrary, the rigs involved in the M&G hacked up several of the trails- according to some accounts I've heard from people running after the event. You can't run that many rigs over Ruby Lake or a wet Permanente without impact. From what I've heard, people tried to minimize damage as much as possible- and that's what is needed.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5527, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.163', 1054134087, 0, '
Quote (Bob @ May 27 2003,22:29)
I'd imagine a DOT tire would spin a little, even on your rig. That "trench" your vehicle is pictured in didn't exist two years ago.

Precisely why I dont run DOT Tires.', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5528, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1054139152, 0, 'I have to go to work now and have not read all the Jazz that has spung up over my bad choice of driving. I will go back to that trail and block the hill from being climb'd with the same tree that used to stand in that spot. Bob, you are correct to a point but dont get it twisted and not think I havent keept a sharp eye on all the trail's. So, Im will ing to do some work are you? I did not start that path up the hill but that make no good on my part. Like I said I did not read all the above yet! After work I will. Oh, Bob-we on for the weekend or what? Two to three hour's of work in a few spot's would do wonder's. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5529, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.218.67', 1054175948, 0, 'Of course Phil... \':17:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5530, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '205.188.208.76', 1054243986, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ May 28 2003,23:32)
Drug the poor guy underneath the Jeep for at least 50 yards...

He put up quite a fight.  He was trying to re-arange your fancy yellow tie rod just before he got caught in that nasty Bogger lug.   \':6:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5531, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.2', 1054004895, 0, 'Thanks a bunch Curtis, you are a very generous person. I was fortunate to have such a willing friend on the trail this weekend. Could have been a very long walk.  \':19:\'

One of the few shots we got of Oddball from the front. Incase your not familiar with the area, The hill curtis is about to drop off of, is Pretty steep. One of the EB's lifted a rear tire going down it  \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 383, 10, '971', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5532, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054026365, 0, 'I'm referring to the picture of Curtis driving down the steep but short hill. This is the area that is sometimes referred to as the z-turn. To the left of the picture is the original trail, and it's changed considerably over the years (the top used to be completely dry and the ledge was even with the mudhole. To the right is a line that was created a couple years ago when the original route started getting dug up. The path Curtis was on wasn't there a couple weeks ago from what I can remember, but to the right of him there are what look like ATV tracks- could be wrong. I'd say they were there before you got there. Which is the right way through there? Beats me. However, the ESTABLISHED trail is to the left of the picture, but you chew it up climbing out of it that way. The center line looks like it would be impossible to climb when even a slight bit wet, but don't go trying to prove me wrong just for status. The path to the far right looks the most stable, but who knows what it will look like in a couple years after rigs dig ruts and it gets dug away. At least it doesn't have any springs softening it up. The right line here is a matter of interpretation of Tread Lightly guidelines.
 
That's the area I was talking about needing the most attention on Ruby Lake. Too many springs and streams converge there, so it gets chewed up pretty quickly. Minimize the impact, and the trail will probably stay the same for years.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5533, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054089807, 0, 'Very Cool guy, and Very well set up Rig. 42" swampers and full 1 ton Drive train. Front and rear winches. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, '977', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5534, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054098501, 0, 'I will stand behind curtis as well. I posted the pic. Personally I dont see a problem with driving down that hill. It was definately the lowest impact line for his rig. The trails are not marked. Maybe that is something that can be worked on in the future.

Phill gets picked on cause he dishes out a fair share of shit.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5535, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.189', 1054150202, 0, '
Quote
Hell I can only remember onces that you all have said anything negative about frank, Cole and Joey's pictures they post.


 Want a little cheese with that whine? \':11:\' Hehe, just fooling around with yah Phill \':4:\'
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5536, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1054176923, 0, 'hey I can't help it if you all plan shit that is on the same days that we already have plans.

You expect us to cancel our plans for you guys? Like you guys would cancel a run, because we had trailmaintence planned.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5537, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054178930, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ May 28 2003,17:55)
hey I can't help it if you all plan shit that is on the same days that we already have plans.

You expect us to cancel our plans for you guys? Like you guys would cancel a run, because we had trailmaintence planned.

Funny thing Phil.....We would.  Only event that is set in stone for us is the M&G.....If you needed help I bet I could get 15 to 20 people to help you out....That accounts for about 75% of our membership', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5538, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1054267599, 0, '
Quote (Bob @ May 28 2003,21:14)
Whatever. Just because you aren't there when other people work on trails, you think it doesn't happen? Just because we won't adhere to your particular schedule doesn't make us bad people. If I hadn't mentioned doing trail maintenance at that particular spot, would you have proposed a maintenance run in the first place or even have noticed it yourself? I might head up there in the middle of next week to do a little trail maintenance since I'm working this weekend. I'd prefer letting the trail settle a little before a large group runs through there, but do whatever you feel is the right thing.

If I was off, I'd be running with the club on another trail, since the run was planned before this happened and it happens to be the last run of a very dedicated member who is leaving the state.

If you're just busting Phil's balls, I'm sorry to take it out of context. Don't drag the clubs into it. I don't talk negatively about your club on this board, so don't trash mine. We all enjoy a little Phil-bashing from time to time, but there is a point where it becomes more than that.

Bob, Dan and I have spoke about doing some work in that spot way back last summer. Not to start shit! I will get a group together and do what ever possible to make that Pitt healthy again. To tell the truth, when I saw Brook's 45's nearly gone under the mud on the corner alone I said HEEL NO!   \':7:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5539, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.2', 1054006879, 0, 'There are more pictures HERE!!', 1, 0, 383, 10, '972', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5540, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1054052239, 0, 'Bob, You and your crew have been run across in shit you know darn well you should not have been in! Boulder remind you at all? The part the atv'shave been using will stay an atv trail or it will have more bypasses around it. You need to take a run back in that trail befor you start trying to direct me. Was it wrong for me to take that line? If so I invite you and all the few member's left in your club to help in some work in a few spot's on that trail. That is if you boy'z aint scared to rub earth with the like's of us.  Let's go next weekend! BTW-BOB, Do you remember not seeing the track's of three Jeep's befor you on the hick's run? I will work with you, but the question is why only a few of your crew have the ball's to run with us or just flat out camp with us? We wont bite! We on for this weekend? or the next? \':4:\'', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5541, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054090473, 0, 'the other 1 ton EB, on 38's.. I didnt get as much info on this rig, cause he was too busy helping me with my starter, and fuel delivery system.', 1, 0, 383, 10, '978', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5542, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054099384, 0, 'I came out Ruby after everyone else was gone. There was no damage. Sure, there was fresh mud stirred up in the big mud holes, but no "damage"

I was actually supprised to see how good of shape the trail was in after that many people crossed it.

I cant speak for the perm.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5543, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1054151376, 0, 'Cheese? I like Cheese :)', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5544, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1054181390, 0, 'I would be more then happy to help you guys out this weekend.

but with it Being bryan's last run I don't want to miss it.  This is probably the last time any of us will ever wheel with him again. So I'm not going to miss it.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5545, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1054274813, 0, 'It has gotten a lot worse than the last time I had run it last summer, so I figured it was time to do a little work. Sounds like you had the same idea. I think the key is going to be making a route that is easy to do on a four wheeler that won't get bogged down in mud after a few go through. That will just lead to more bypasses.

Looking at the area, the upstream side already has a few routes cut, but the ground around there is pretty soft and would basically need a bridge to cross it and the creek-similar to what is on the beginning of Purches. That would require a lot of work and a lot of lumber to make happen. Very possible, though. Cleaning out clear paths for the streams and springs to move through would probably also help cut down on the mud a bit. I'd rather bridge 2 or 3 small streams than one really wide one flowing over the flat area. This option also keeps the mud down on the shelf above the pit, which may slow the erosion of the ledge.

The other option is to cut a new trail downstream a little where the ground is a little more stable. Not sure I like that idea, since it may end up being more of the same slop in the long run.

Any other ideas? I like having the obstacle, but not at the risk of having 100 bypasses made.
', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5546, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055109801, 0, 'Phildo  how did the last run go with brian?..Or did you even go?', 1, 0, 383, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5547, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1056592524, 0, 'bro, i am so glad you wouldnt  let me come on this one, looks like i would have broken somethin for sure.', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5548, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.17', 1056595468, 0, 'Badcop-I didn't think we where taking that trail. We just kinda decided to run the loop instead of just upper Purches. Which was a good thing. I did the whole trail from the purches creek back to the trail head in 2WD. But Upper is still a good trail, wish we could have ran up to the cabin but by the time we got to the creek it was already 7, Think we where on the road by about 8:30ish.

Oneton. Do you know where this part of the trail is at? It's kinda funny We even thought of how much you guys would love to do it. \':50:\'  \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5549, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1056640038, 0, 'Sounds like we should go again soon. Hell you'll make a good winch point for me:)', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5550, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1056646580, 0, 'Yes Curtis that is the trail.

No we where not off the trail, We followed the trails that where previously there. IT just doesn't look to be to used much. Once you get to the swamp it looks like everyone turns around. But If you follow the trail there is/was a path there at one point. This trail goes in and out of the woods. If there is actually trail that we could bypass the swamp that would be great.

I have a picture at home(will post it) of where I got stuck last year for a couple hours. You can hardly tell anyone was ever there. So I don't think any damage we did will last for long. We realized wheel speed wasn't the right course of action on this part of the trail. Once we fell it was over and we winched. Main reason my rig is so muddy is on two stuck I was sitting in water(recognizable trail).

So No we where not off the main trail, at we where treading as lightly as possible. Winches where used alot Saturday.
', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5551, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1056688646, 0, 'Phil. Did you guy's make it to the other side of the swamp? The time of year to travel that place is in the early spring. The swamp is frozen and you can get around with no trouble and stay clean. Franky- I have run that like 7 year's ago. I tryed to hit that same spot and the bug's tryed to kill me! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5552, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.17', 1056689021, 0, 'Ya we did the whole loop.

WE got to one spot on the bog where. IT was about a foot deep water and unknown terrain. We found another trail that was to the left, out beyond this spot. but was way nicer(maybe couple inches of water). I have a bunch of pictures if you want me to email or throw on a CD of the trail. I'd kinda like to not discuss this part here. It's not a place I really want alot of people to start doing. IF you get more thne a couple rigs at a time it's trouble waiting to happen.
', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5553, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1056735372, 0, 'Ya I've seen pics of that first run..

I think this loop is going to turn into an annual thing. Much more fun then just the upper trail. WE ran it out in about 2 hours.
', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5554, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.17', 1056945427, 0, 'Server they're on is down for maintence.. Should be back up by monday they say.', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5555, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1056560829, 0, 'The Group: Me(Bronco), Dave (Early Bronco), and Gabe/Greg(Land Cruiser).


Me Stuck on the first ledge.


Gabe Stuck on the first Bog we came too.


Not sure where this was but my stuck again.


They told me to stop. I heard "Don't Stop".


Stuck again. Was the trend for the day.


Gabe stuck again.


Dave said there was a ledge under that muck.. I tried it anyways. And Well as the trend got stuck.


Was a good day by all. More of the original path was overground from last year when we went. So I beleive any damage we did to the trail this year will fix itself pretty quick. From the looks of it most people stop where the bogs start.

Damage: Dave fried his Mega Winch after line an hour or so long pull. I stalled my winch once. But greg was thinking I'm not getting full power from in, since my neg. cable was getting hot.

More pictures here: Purches Creek
', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5556, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.208.39', 1056594158, 0, 'Now that is WHEELING!!!! \':50:\' Nice pictures Phill!!! Wish that we would have come!', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5557, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.11', 1056607468, 14, 'Yah, we found that trail head this year. We have yet to run it. And like I said wish that we would have tagged along with ya'll. Looked killer! Look for us next time! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5558, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1056645469, 0, 'Why dose it look like you guy''s are OFF the main trail? Is that the nasty swamp after the bridge?  \':7:\'', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5559, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.178', 1056682644, 0, 'Looks like you guys had a tough trip!  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5560, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.218', 1056684624, 0, 'Curtis: That is the trail. As you are going up to Hatchers, and you pass over the bridge on the road. It is the trail there at the end of that parking lot. I am sure that Last Frontier is the only club that has ran it. Sure does look like fun!', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5561, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.17', 1056688847, 0, 'Curtis Here is that spot I mentioned



This was last year. Go coopers go!!!:)
', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5562, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1056734907, 0, 'LFFW first did that part of the trail years ago. We in from the lower side. We only managed to get 1 vehicle all the way across, at that time most of the vehicles were completely stock. I've wondered if any had tried it since then.', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5563, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1056944734, 0, 'pics aint workin for me  \':5:\'', 1, 0, 384, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5564, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061704944, 1, 'But he wasn't the only one getting bogged down...', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1371', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5565, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.226.82', 1061712688, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 23 2003,22:25)
if you hit is at around 30-35 you will just about clear the bog....or at least the nasty portion......Wife was not at all impressed.

\':16:\'  got to love the right pedal! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5566, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.134', 1061757879, 0, 'This is a discussion forum. Its for discussing things right? By posting anything here, its open to the worlds opinion.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5567, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061769169, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Aug. 24 2003,15:44)
Chaz- I left a message with your wife friday night stating that I would meet you in sutton on Saturday at 945am because peter and I were going to camp out at ruby friday night.  Part way in Peter broke a rear axle shaft.
I didnt think you or your family would appreciate a call at midnight when we broke down.  We had spotty cell coverage to boot and were lucky enough to get through to curtis and explain what parts were needed.  (it took at least 10 calls to get the whole message through).
If someone doesnt show at the alloted time, give them 10 minutes and then go.
Id never leave someone behind that I went out with because they were broken. Peter gave me the go ahead to leave to meet up with you guys, but he had his kid with him and you know how weather and conditions can change up here so I decided to stay until the the parts showed up and the repair was complete.  Sorry for my lack of "comraderie" but things change and you just have to go with the flow.

Ryan - no harm no foul, I respect what you did and would have whooped your arse for leavin him up there by himself. \':41:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5568, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061836110, 0, 'Brentt - I told everyone of your fuel problems with Rowdy on Ruby, that was why I had gone to ask Frosty, Im not to sure I cared that he was unable to make it.  No, we didnt complete the trail, that does blow, we did get to wheel and on a new trail to all of us, that is cool.  The time it took to find the trail head, well, theres about 8 trailheads up there, and we tried all of em.  It was a better day than sitting at home on arse drinking beer and cleaning my garage again.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5569, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.112.208.135', 1061890229, 0, 'Come on man don't hold back...let it out!
I mean just let it go fuggin go!!!

oh
I'm sorry I got a little caught up...
Chazz just chill...

thou doth protest to loudly
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5570, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061700067, 0, 'Well we got to kind of a late start waiting at Williams for Frosty to show....not knowing of the night before events.  Around 915 ish we decide to head out and get lost on our own, myself and my family (TJ), Chaz and his family (TJ), and Nate and Mike (ZJ).

We were in Sutton around 1030-1045 after a stop at carrs for some grubbage.  Frosty and Badco had given me some sort of directions, and we all figured we could kinda figure them out from Chaz's topo map and a couple GPS'.  We got the "Lake/Campground" unhooked sway bars, took a break for the kids, and headed off in the first wrong direction of the day.

The first guy we came across gave us better directions to the trailhead.

The second wrong turns burned up about 2 hrs of driving into dead ends and circles.

We finally found the right trail, and after a couple miles we were lost again and stuck, well I was anyway on my bald swampers.  I winched through it, and we decided to have lunch.  While we were finishing up some ATVers gave us the right directions to the Falls, but could not believe we were actually taking trucks up there, Puushaa Duh, is there any other way?

We came across a bog that completely swallowed all three trucks, I used a tree and a tow strap to winch myself into position to winch out Chaz and Nate.  Nate decides that Chaz's line left some exploration uncovered and made his own.  Only to find that it wasn’t that good of an idea.  After spending about an hour to get Nate out we pressed on.  

We got to the steep rocky downhill, and since it was almost 400 we figured it would be a good idea to turn around.  We picked some berries and came home.  No carnage, no problems.

Pictures to come from Nate and Chaz, my digital was acting up and didn’t want to work right.

All in all a good day.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5571, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061705065, 1, 'And he did manage to winch me out.  Mile Marker's aren't all that bad, just slow compared to the Warn's...', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1372', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5572, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061705205, 0, 'SHOW NATE STUCK.......SHOW NATE STUCK........SHOW NATE STUCK.......SHOW NATE STUCK........SHOW NATE STUCK.......SHOW NATE STUCK........SHOW NATE STUCK.......SHOW NATE STUCK........', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5573, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1061714247, 0, 'Looks like you guys had a lot of fun.  Someday I will have to do that trail.  Great pics \':32:\'

Corey
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5574, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061759721, 0, 'Well put Brooke.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5575, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.99', 1061769244, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Aug. 24 2003,15:33)
Curtis,
Ryan said he was going.  A simple message somewhere, be it on the board, PM, or even a phone call, would have been greatly appreciated.

Feel free to sponsor my activites and make things more convienent for you by suppling me with a cell phone and satellite uplink for my laptop so that I can bring it wheeling with me.  That way I can check the board and make sure things are running smoothly at all times.

Dont be pissed off at me for not being there to show you the way to go. No one said that you had to find the trail on your own and choose to run it when you didnt know what to expect or which turn to take.

And as far as the whole mtr issue. I ran that trail just fine with them on my cherokee a few weeks ago.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5576, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061836198, 0, 'Uniroyals are a good tire for the $.  Infact dollar for dollar I would be close to saying that they rival the bogger.

100 bucks for a 33 Uniroyal.  How much for a 33 bogger?  The performance in the Bogger is a HUGE step up but so is the money.  Road manners of the Bogger are Ass Bad the Uni's are much more tolerable........hmmmmm

Uniroyal v Bogger........
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5577, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.113.97', 1061913217, 0, 'Chainman lives!! When you going to be able to run again worker-boy??? We miss you. Nothing like getting thrown around the fire by your drunken self while telling a story. good times.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5578, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.243', 1061700554, 0, 'Eska can be nasty. Glad you guys had fun. So the milemarker is still pluggin away huh? If it just had an extra gear... lol. Later, Dan.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5579, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061704725, 0, 'you gonna add more pics or what, I saw you take alot more than just the embarassing one....lol', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5580, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061705217, 1, 'And when he didn't want to go across first he made me...
Then laughed when he had to winch me on out again...
\':16:\'
', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1373', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5581, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '12.32.63.35', 1061705909, 0, 'Coyote Lake.. that's cool. Lotsa rocks around that ring, one with red paint from bashing my Nissan's rocker panel on it (it's only battle scar so far).  Isn't as fun gettin back to the lake anymore tho, they filled in the mudpit with gravel sometime recently.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5582, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.25', 1061744317, 0, 'We do Eska all day... Raining or not with out winching hehe. Glad to see ya'll had fun on the trail!', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5583, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061746509, 0, 'Frankie - Your also running more horses than all of us combined and sitting on 40 Boggers......helps with the lack of winching required.  lol', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5584, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1061760185, 0, 'Frosty had a trail fix FYI. We just have this thing about staying together on runs. How would it look if you busted some axle clean off your Jeep AND I say SEE YA, I have to show some other guy's how to find the way to chadanuchie?                                                  Not givin anyone a hard time,Just leting you know that Frosty would have been with you guys if Peter had not had a seriouse axle failure. \':43:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5585, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.99', 1061768661, 0, 'Chaz- I left a message with your wife friday night stating that I would meet you in sutton on Saturday at 945am because peter and I were going to camp out at ruby friday night.  Part way in Peter broke a rear axle shaft.
I didnt think you or your family would appreciate a call at midnight when we broke down.  We had spotty cell coverage to boot and were lucky enough to get through to curtis and explain what parts were needed.  (it took at least 10 calls to get the whole message through).
If someone doesnt show at the alloted time, give them 10 minutes and then go.
Id never leave someone behind that I went out with because they were broken. Peter gave me the go ahead to leave to meet up with you guys, but he had his kid with him and you know how weather and conditions can change up here so I decided to stay until the the parts showed up and the repair was complete.  Sorry for my lack of "comraderie" but things change and you just have to go with the flow.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5586, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061769501, 0, 'Its time for a  \':36:\'  Cant we all just get allong, take a couple  \':1:\'  and  \':2:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5587, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061832518, 0, 'ahhhhh, all that bickering over little ol me......lol

Chaz your way to sensitive.  I went back and reread my post just to make sure.  I think your menstraul cycle is out of whack.

You are right though.  YOU would have gotten stuck with MY tires, but you fail to remember I proved not once but TWICE on that exact hole that I will not get stuck with MY tires...Wonder how Mr. Frost also proved that even Maximum Traction Reduction tires can make it through not once but TWICE without need of the strap....

Oh and let me go check my sent items folder real quick......hmmmm what is this I found Sent ON THE 18th.........

Quote
Posted: Aug. 21 2003,20:47


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brain,

My Chuggy had a couple problems today on the trail.  I will not be going.  I think my fuel pump is on the fritz and I do not want a repeat of last time.  Sorry man.  I think Frosty is going to go though.  he knows where the trailhead is and that is all you need to know.


STFU, Choad I gave your group leader pleanty of lead time to adjust plans.

As for the Three vehicles be under prepared to run Eska.....Tell me again how long it took you to just find the trailhead?  Oh and would you refresh my memory on how far you actually made it?  Would you please describe how many times you had to lean on Badcop's winch and why you couldn't make it under your own power (weather by tire or by winch)?  How many extra D35 shafts did you all have as spares?  What happened when a group of newbie's went out to the Knik just a month ago or so?

Granted your not that new to wheeling but your new to Eska that is for sure.  You have no idea of what lay beyond that "little" bog section.  I do.  Many people here do.  We know that you were next headed to the spot that about claimed Tinbenders YJ TWICE.  We know that you had yet to conquer a section that about put me on my side (mostly driver error, but still there non the less).  We know how steep those last two climbs are.  One is short, one is B29 long and steeper.

I am glad you all had fun and I think Nate and Brian take my post's as what they are.  Just a loudmouth calling it like he see's it.  Your buttons are way to easy to push......lol
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5588, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.215', 1061836568, 1, 'Key words Brent, Made it home...  Your shit slinging, or as you put it "Loud mouth saying it as you saw it" isn't much appriciated by me.  if no one else wishes to speak up and say whatever is on their minds for fear of whatever then so be it.  You know me by now, I don't give a crap what you think.  And by the way I had a spare shaft for my d35 with me, and a front complete drive shaft (At your suggestion)...
You aren't all bad but you sure do know how to piss people off, and you make it a game of it no less...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5589, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1061874154, 0, '\':38:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5590, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1061964221, 0, 'Ahhhh Chainman..Sup?..You get that secret project going yet \':34:\'
FULLWIDTH !!!!  \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5591, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061701627, 0, 'I agree, we had alot of fun, my wife and I had a Browneye Suctioning <-(board PC, hehe) experience at one little mud hole, I came in at a bad angle and the more I tried to correct it the more off camber I was getting.  Going to be pulling fabrice for a couple days or so.  Oh yeah the MileMarker is still chugging, well putting along, it got everyon through it all more than once. LOL. Slower than Nate drivin on the highway, but it gets there. \':34:\'  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5592, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061704754, 1, 'Ok, So I'll show some more embarrassing ones...
\':40:\'
Chaz   \':15:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1370', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5593, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061705339, 1, 'Notice how deep I was in there...  Nate thought I should have gone further off to the driver's side of the bog.', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1374', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5594, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061706323, 0, 'Good to see you all made it home....

Hope you had fun.  Eska is not for the weak of heart that is for sure.  Good trail.

Chaz, Imagine that bog you were stuck in.  You know how there is a hard dirt bank on the north side of it.  Well on your way out if you hit is at around 30-35 you will just about clear the bog....or at least the nasty portion......Wife was not at all impressed.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5595, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061747117, 0, '
Quote (OneTonCJ @ Aug. 24 2003,08:58)
We do Eska all day... Raining or not with out winching hehe. Glad to see ya'll had fun on the trail!

I've seen you need a winch in the same spots as everyone else....lol  Just dishing a little o that crap back at ya....Infact I have seen Cole need a snatchblock in a spot....lol

IMO, the rigs that went were not really ready for Eska.  One winch for 3 vehicles.  The best set of tires were Nate's Uniroyals....And you had to deal with MTR's all day long....

Badcop, you have any days off this week?
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5596, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061755831, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 24 2003,09:45)
Badcop, you have any days off this week?

Brentt - Im off on Wed and Thurs, Im going to go back to the Star and pick up Daves shoes, (he cut me a deal since I cant use the rims).  then Im heading to the hobby shop to put em on.  On the 1st I have to go get my wheels from 6 Robblees to offset my backspacing.

Why, whats up??
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5597, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.87', 1061764094, 0, 'And Chaz- my milemarker comment was good natured ribbing. I don't even have a winch. Who am I to judge? It's slow and everyone knows it. But it has always done the job as far as I've seen.
 Lighten up a little.  "Weren't good enough for you?"
I am sorry you have gotten that impression. I've seen numerous times on this board alone of people coming to others aide. We don't always agree on everything, but hey it's an internet board. Ever seen a perfect one?  Dan
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5598, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.210.234', 1061764385, 1, 'Brook,
Discussion yes, but its been an ever growing trend to put one another down and for no obvious reason other than to make them feel like crap.  We posted the trip and a few, and its usually the same few, decide to continue in their tradition.  
The point I was making is simply this...
We went, nothing happened, we came home.  How does this make Brent any less of a person?  Because I have MTR's does it make it that much more the subject for him to assert his supremacy?  Hell no.  and that goes for the rest of the crap the few spreaders spill out on to just about every post that is put up.  

Curtis,
Ryan said he was going.  A simple message somewhere, be it on the board, PM, or even a phone call, would have been greatly appreciated.

To the rest of you,
I wheel what I have.  Is it the greatest, NO.  Its what I have and I've managed to go where I wanted to when I wanted to.  Do I need to assert my dominance over any of you?  No.  Given the same vehicle on the same stretch of trail I'm sure it'd be a competitive race between you and I.  I don't give a damn about who wins, it is the race that is fun.  Keep you sick dominant minded opinions to yourselves.  It makes people feel like crap and if it makes you feel good them you're definitely as sick as I'm thinking you are.  
Opinions are great but don't look down upon me and ask me to smile about it.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5599, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1061769034, 0, 'If anyone cares about my .02, Myself and Nate kinda figured that Ryan was on the repair team, (we read the broke report before we left the house) Not a big deal, made for an interesting day, and still got to see more than we did last weekend.  

The whoopins on the milemarker, I dont care, keep whoopin, I voice my opinion as much as the next guy does.

Dan - I know you were just playin, because, I have a winch.  \':33:\'  \':21:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5600, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.210.234', 1061769851, 1, 'Hey Ryan,
ya know I am not pissed off too much.  I just hate the personal attacks that have become more and more prevalent.  Steph thought it was Brian that called, not you.  She was exercising and so on so guess it didn’t register well.  
Kurt,
Yes sensitive to the typed word, not to mention the exact meaning of them.  I know back when I got pissed off before I should have called you up and talked to ya about it.  Those messages were totally misunderstood.  Perhaps even Brentt's are, but I'm doubt it.  He seems to be bent on doing the things he does and to hell with whatever else.  And you are very right; he's not going to change.

To the rest of ya, I'm chilling now.  If you dislike the way I am then so be it.   But remember I'm not in a contest with you to show I can go places and do things better than you.  So don't expect me to take kindly to it if you try to bring me in to a situation like that.

Ryan, Kurt, Curtis, and Dan I wasn't trying to attack anyone.  I was just trying to say its not for any one person to play God and say who is or isn't prepared.  Especially when all went well and nothing happened.
Brentt, you know I'm not one to back down.  But what you said stuck in my craw.  You knew it would too; you're so well at antagonizing me... I should know better.
\':38:\'
Chaz  \':15:\'

edited: just for "K"urt
\n\n

', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5601, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.42', 1061833575, 0, 'Yup I had fun.

It did make me realize that my Uniroyals aren't too bad of a tire.  Too bad Sam's Club doesn't sell 'em anymore.

I aired down to 10psi and didn't have trouble except for that bog and alot of that was due to driver error.  I was able to make it through coming back without too much trouble.  Did take some pedal action, though watching everyone's jaw drop when I didn't get stuck has to be the best!
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5602, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1061839765, 0, 'Hey chazz sorry I dident make it but the bronco is having issues. Wish I could have made it sounded fairly fun. Good pics also.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5603, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1061886082, 0, '
Quote (FireMedic @ Aug. 25 2003,15:15)
Quote (UtChaz @ Aug. 25 2003,15:11)
 Even heard a group of them organizing their effords over the FRS...

Isn't that illegal \':39:\'

Makes sense.

From the sounds of it, they had actually scouted the area before going on that day.  The had code names for certain areas, etc... like they were playing war games or something.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5604, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.112.208.111', 1061970586, 0, 'oh yeah baby gatherin parts rubbin an pettin..orderin hyteer
arms & spacer etc next week...thinkin of spoolin the 9" & detriot the d44. FULL WIDTH soa on grand wagoneer springs
will make wheel base 4" wider and 5" longer my wifes gonna be smilen!!!

Hey frosty i'm lookin @ schedule change in 2 weeks love to wheel late in the year....
next drunk fire side story....lemme see...Oh man i remember when hulk hogan won the title from andre the gaint...that was cklassic wreslin dude...i'll be needin your help at parts of the tellin but shiat hella match yessir hella match
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5605, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061705488, 1, 'Boy was Nate WRONG...
It took us over an hour to get him winched out.  He'd pull Brian towards him, then we'd straightent hings out and try again.  Finally I ended up locking up to Brian and that did the trick after the mud gave its suction away...
\':38:\'
', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1375', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5606, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.25', 1061751688, 0, 'LOL Brentt, Dont bring up Cole lol. His Jeep likes finding the deep holes \':24:\' I know, I was just kiddin' around with ya'll. Remember those holes on top of Baldie Brentt... YIKES! I have video of most of that up there. You are in a lot of it also. Need to make a copy for the people that went. I got great video of us driving right into that bottomless one!', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5607, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.210.234', 1061764754, 1, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Aug. 24 2003,14:28)
And Chaz- my milemarker comment was good natured ribbing. I don't even have a winch. Who am I to judge? It's slow and everyone knows it. But it has always done the job as far as I've seen.
 Lighten up a little.  "Weren't good enough for you?"
I am sorry you have gotten that impression. I've seen numerous times on this board alone of people coming to others aide. We don't always agree on everything, but hey it's an internet board. Ever seen a perfect one?  Dan

Dan I know you we're being an ass.  But look back at all of the posts and see the pattern.  This whole thing has turned in to a battle to keep up with the Jones', not to go wheel.  Brentt enjoys asserting his opinions and making sure everyone don't know shit and he does...  I'm just tired of a simple posting about a trail run turning in to a damn mess.  Who the hell needs to know if the rigs that went were prepared enough to go?  We went, got there, and came back...  Must have been prepared well enough.  The only reason we didn't go all the way to the falls was due to the time.  If we'd known the way we'd been there no problem.  One winch or not.  To point out all the crap Brentt so lovingly spreads does nothing but belittle the group that went and make himself feel greater than he is.
Screw that.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5608, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1061775638, 0, 'mtr's?

umm, could'a been worse, like say, SSR's, one step ahead of BFG/at's, well maybe.

at least there was a winch to be had.  I've seen/heard a few groups go out and not have a single winch in the bunch.

People, really, don't take these typed words so damn to heart.  We are all hear to wheel.  So, wheel what you have and enjoy.  Who can give a rats arse what some one thinks about what you wheel. just wheel.

ok, nuff said by this SSR wheeling losser (But I have a nice winch)

aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5609, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1061778113, 0, 'Chaz, according to my coveralls, my name is spelled with a "K". Maybe the linen place just spelled it wrong.', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5610, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.215', 1061849503, 1, 'Lots of hunters in the area too.  If there are any moose up that way I dare think they will be taken before too long.  Even heard a group of them organizing their effords over the FRS...
The blue berries sure did make a good pie though.
Maybe next time...
Chaz
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5611, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061704662, 1, '
Quote (Badcop @ Aug. 23 2003,21:07)
I agree, we had alot of fun, my wife and I had a Browneye Suctioning <-(board PC, hehe) experience at one little mud hole, I came in at a bad angle and the more I tried to correct it the more off camber I was getting.  Going to be pulling fabrice for a couple days or so.  Oh yeah the MileMarker is still chugging, well putting along, it got everyon through it all more than once. LOL. Slower than Nate drivin on the highway, but it gets there. \':34:\'  \':21:\'

Brian, all ya had to do was straighten those wheels out and the pucker factor would have decreased by a factor of 10...

Chaz   \':37:\'
', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1369', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5612, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.10', 1061705689, 0, 'A few of the crowd's future wheelers...
Where there's rock they always seem to congregate.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, '1377', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5613, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.250', 1061753063, 1, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 24 2003,09:45)
IMO, the rigs that went were not really ready for Eska.

Brentt,
Unless it’s your vehicle or someone else's radical pieced together ride you're not happy.  
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 24 2003,09:45)
The best set of tires were Nate's Uniroyals....And you had to deal with MTR's all day long....
I had no problem going where I needed to go, MTR's or not.  Getting stuck where I did was not an unexpected thing.  It would have happened even had I been running on those "q's" of yours.  Something about sitting on your frame does that to ya.  
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Aug. 23 2003,20:49)
So the milemarker is still pluggin away huh?
 
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 24 2003,09:45)
One winch for 3 vehicles.

As for winches... Just because it wasn’t a Warn we get shit for that…  Not to mention we don’t have one for each vehicle.  
Ryan was suppose to go (One more winch and someone who knew where they were going), and you'd been invited to go along also.  We finally found out you weren't going at the last minute and Ryan never showed period...  We spent most of the day trying to find the damn trail because of that.  Good camaraderie, I say... Not
Nothing is ever perfect for anyone lately, club or not.  We had fun, didn't break anything, and came home on our own power.  What more do we need to do for the rest of you to calm down about the "They weren't good enough for us" attitude?
Pissing matches and Penis envy seems to be the glorious way of the board lately.  I'm tired of it.  The post was meant to tell others how the trail was and so on, not to be a bear in the woods and assert supremacy by pissing on each other.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5614, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1061767760, 0, 'Chaz, calm down. Brentt will continue to post and speak the way he does regardless of any arguement you come up with, period. In fact, I am sure once he reads this he will be more apt to attack you. You are hyper sensative sometimes to typed words (I should know, you have told me to "kiss your mother fucking ass" a time or two. You went, had a good time, leave it at that.
Ryan left Friday evening and was far from any phone (he doesn't own a cell.) and stayed until the Jeep was reparied the following day. Sorry he missed you, but sometimes people don't show up, things come up , or plans change.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5615, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.42', 1061832451, 0, 'Jeez!

I take a "day off" from the board to do some sleeping and I get this  \':32:\'

Sorry guys, I didn't take pics.  I had my camcorder with me, and I never pulled it out... whoops!

I knew about the Ruby trail fix, so I was pretty sure that Frosty was tied up with that.  I tried calling both Frosty (I was thinking you had a cell, but all I had was a home #) and Oddball and didn't get an answer.  No biggie.

Once we found the trail, it was pretty easy to follow.  We did take a wrong turn and ended up going to the trail that leads to a bog then a big hill (have no idea what it's called).  We met up with some guys on 4 wheeler and they helped us out with finding the trail.

We found that in no time and we off on our merry way.  Come to a kinda steep downhill and after a little bit to the bog.  Chaz takes a go, buried.  Brian takes a different line, and gets stuck, not too bad, just the Swampers couldn't claw.  After winching, he pulls Chaz out as well.  Seeing Chaz go right through the middle, I figured I'd put my driver's side on the harder stuff and go in between his 2 ruts.  As soon as I hit it, I knew I had taken a bad line, but I was stuck. After a bit of winching, shoveling, etc I was out.

We traveled down a bit more until the pretty steep downhill.  It was around 1630 or so, and the younger kids had enough, so we decided to turn around.  Going went smooth.  Only section that got me pulling fabric was the kinda steep downhill (well uphill now).  It was a bit damp, so I got going with a decent speed.  I ended up getting pulled onto the right side so I was sitting a bit crooked.  Enough that as I stopped, my driver's front tire came off the ground and I had the "teetering" feeling.  Mike spotted me back a few feet and I was able to go up.  If I would have been going a bit slower, I would have been all set.
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', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5616, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.207.239', 1061853319, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Aug. 25 2003,15:11)
 Even heard a group of them organizing their effords over the FRS...

Isn't that illegal \':39:\'', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5617, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061855808, 0, 'Yep, that is illegal FM.

Chaz- If you don't want to hear it from me, don't post it on a open forum for discussion.  Simple as that.

I know your not gonna back down and I like that.  But your still being a baby about me voicing my opinion.
', 1, 0, 385, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5618, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '209.193.41.171', 1076737701, 0, 'I was wondering the same thing?', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5619, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '65.74.118.213', 1076740314, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Feb. 13 2004,21:26)
Fine from what I hear. A couple of snow machiners were less than happy about Jeeps being on the "Young's Creek" trail. Public property no?

Well, the email received was from only one person, so we it may not even be a 'couple' of snowmachiners.

From what I heard they made it to Cherokee hill and turned around.
', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5620, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1076752200, 0, 'Youngs Creek is the one that runs in that deep Vally between Red Mountain and the Chain Lakes trail. The Old section of Youngs Creek is not passable by Jeep cause the brush has claimed the trail now. The guys only made it to the first hill?', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5621, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.103', 1076798055, 0, 'ah, I was thinking maybe meatgazer Gary.  I just put a lockright in that thing.', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5622, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1076805623, 0, 'Homebrew!  Time for some real axles under that sucker!

Beau, you as well man.  That is the second U joint in just a few months time.  Did you have your Ox engaged?  You need bigger joints at the least.  Them little suckers ain't cuttin it.
', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5623, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.33', 1076823078, 0, 'So who was right on Nate49031838774333's reason for not making this run:)', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5624, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.107.185', 1076857879, 0, 'I think I nailed it the closest with the "Boss Made me do it excuse"  But he threw in some bullshit about comp time and a vaginal irritation that the creme just isn't helping.....', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5625, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.82.223.60', 1076885420, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Feb. 14 2004,16:40)
Homebrew!  Time for some real axles under that sucker!

Beau, you as well man.  That is the second U joint in just a few months time.  Did you have your Ox engaged?  You need bigger joints at the least.  Them little suckers ain't cuttin it.

Yea, he had the Ox engaged, had tire chains on, and was making attempts at Cherokee Hill.  Thats when it blew up.', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5626, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.215.59', 1076736643, 0, '? how did run go?', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5627, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.161.119', 1076739964, 0, 'Fine from what I hear. A couple of snow machiners were less than happy about Jeeps being on the "Young's Creek" trail. Public property no?\n\n

', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5628, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.37', 1076746993, 0, 'yeah damn jeeps on the trails who does those people think they are i will be happy as a snow goer to see them banned from the trails \':24:\'', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5629, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.121.179', 1076752702, 0, 'Well, the trip went pretty good.  I don't have any pictures, and only about 5 minutes of good video.  The trail was fairly difficult.  Going was pretty good as long as you stayed on the gas, but as soon as you would loose momentom it was all over.  Lots of winching, the only thing that you could do to get going again would be to have the winch pull you up on the crust of the snow and try to get traction again.  I think that it took us about 4 and a half hours to get to Cherokee hill.  After Bea put his chains on and tried to get up Cherokee hill, he broke a front U-Joint and in turn destroyed his front axleshaft.  He also ran into a tree.  Gary spun the housing on his rear axle.  I had no major damage, I think that I bumped up the gas tank a little again.', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5630, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.103', 1076753121, 0, 'Which Gary was that?', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5631, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.121.179', 1076753474, 0, 'Griffith aka Homebrew', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5632, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '66.223.144.250', 1076799070, 0, 'Hey I helped, remember I took the diff cover off and I refilled the gear oil when we were done.   \':21:\'   \':24:\'', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5633, '67-1049860163', 1, 1, '12.21.208.237', 1076820811, 0, 'Shoot it was time for axles when he got it. \':34:\'', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5634, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1076828098, 0, '"Had to work"  and the winner of the pot was wwho again, thats right, almost everyone guessed that one.', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5635, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '209.112.210.103', 1076875871, 0, 'Yeah I don't know what's up with this rash. \':21:\'

Sorry, but if the boss says NO, I can't do much more than that... "Take this job and shove it..." hmm.
', 1, 0, 386, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5636, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053280638, 0, 'HAHA!  Good job....Need me to come pull that out?', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5637, '80-1039034621', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1055443238, 0, 'haha. yup been on many a wheeling adventure on the backside of base. THe cops have the most fun cause they can go down ANY trail.  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5638, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1055454272, 1, 'Its a link to a picture, its not loaded on here...', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5639, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.37', 1056855519, 1, '
Quote (sevenslats @ June 28 2003,11:27)
As the AF sees it, the thing is totaled simply because the upper C/A mount bracket is pulled out of the frame rail. Base Ops already has a replacement Exploder waiting to be put into service, so the XJ was going to DERMO anyway. "

Will they be shipping that down here to Elmendorf's DRMO or do they have an office up there?  Do you know?  That'd be worth a good lookin to making a bid...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5640, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1057902404, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ June 28 2003,19:58)
Quote (sevenslats @ June 28 2003,11:27)
As the AF sees it, the thing is totaled simply because the upper C/A mount bracket is pulled out of the frame rail. Base Ops already has a replacement Exploder waiting to be put into service, so the XJ was going to DERMO anyway. "

Will they be shipping that down here to Elmendorf's DRMO or do they have an office up there?  Do you know?  That'd be worth a good lookin to making a bid...

Chaz

I'm not sure.  A guy in our club is planning on putting in a bid.  Honestly, I haven't heard anything about it other than the email he sent me, and you've read that.
EDIT:  Yes, Wainwright (in Fairbanks) has a DRMO
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', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5641, '116-1064238711', 1, 1, '214.3.156.112', 1064301921, 0, 'brian, i was actually the one that winched that truck out.', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5642, '98-1060386742', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065029880, 0, 'Here is the website for DRMO you can find anything anywhere
www.drms.dla.mil
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5643, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067762144, 0, 'So what exactly does DRMO do.  Can you just show up and buy used stuff from them or what?', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5644, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.61', 1067796600, 0, 'Nate,  They set up auctions, I think it's a closed bid system up here... Meaning you go look at what they have, as in lots, then bid on a sheet and hand it in.  From there they call and tell you if you won or not.  They make more money that way...

Chaz \':15:\'
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5645, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1052979753, 0, 'Her you go, the plate has been deleted to protect the guilty.', 1, 0, 387, 10, '905', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5646, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1055438320, 1, '

Don't look like they're having trouble here... LOL
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5647, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.203.42', 1055454039, 0, 'Chaz...is that the worlds largest picture or what??  Please see Brook's thread on re-sizing \':13:\'', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5648, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '24.237.140.161', 1056832058, 0, 'Here's one an Eielson trans guy took of the aftermath.

Here's his re-telling of the story:
"It's the Base Ops 2-Dr XJ (the one with the huge LightForce lights on the front grille guard), and they kinda ran into the aircraft barrier cable while it was up (at least 6 inches off the ground). They say they were only going 15 mph or so, as the driver had just made a U-turn after coming thru the same area. Someone raised the cable on him before he headed back. Here's the laundry list of damages:

When the front axle rotated forward 90 degrees, the front driveshaft yoke straps snapped, the driver's side upper control arm snapped in two, the passenger side upper control arm mounting bracket pulled from the frame rail leaving a hole. Both front shocks snapped near the bottom, the yoke gouged the exhaust manifold and y-pipe on it's way up (it now faces straight up). Both coil springs are still attached at both ends, they're just sprung into a 90 degree shape! That's about it that I could readily see with the truck on the lift. Kinda wierd seeing the diff cover facing the floor and the tie-rod on the bottom!

As the AF sees it, the thing is totaled simply because the upper C/A mount bracket is pulled out of the frame rail. Base Ops already has a replacement Exploder waiting to be put into service, so the XJ was going to DERMO anyway. "
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5649, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.125.92', 1056861609, 0, 'Who says the Air Force works......? Bring it on fly boys.', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5650, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.37', 1056863834, 1, '
Quote (AZ/CJ @ June 28 2003,19:40)
Who says the Air Force works......? Bring it on fly boys.

We work, you hear those planes flying don't ya?  We just work smart, don't ya know... LOL
Just seem likes the cops tend to diminish the image sometimes... LMFAO  No pun intended BadCop...
Bad Cop, no donut  \':22:\'  \':22:\'  \':50:\'  \':22:\'  \':22:\'
Just jk'ing

Chaz
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5651, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1063345639, 0, 'UPDATE:
http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=274
', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5652, '78-1064316080', 1, 1, '24.237.58.68', 1064392600, 0, 'The Wainwright DRMO is actually off post now outside of badger gate.', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5653, '98-1060386742', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1066804509, 0, 'BadCop we got the Wild life jeep stuck out by the power station on the back side now that was fun', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5654, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.125.240', 1067774195, 0, 'I've wondered about that myself.', 1, 0, 387, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5655, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.23', 1061627918, 1, 'Hey Curtis,
We're suppose to be meeting up at 0830 and leaving between then and 0900.
Perhaps we'll see you up that way or on the Glenn...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5656, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.18', 1061646713, 0, 'Well it's about 0600 and I just read the post.  I'll call in a few hours to see what the dealo is.  Plan was Eska, but I will gladly head over to Ruby if you guys need a hand.

Oh, Mr. Weatherman is saying it will be nice today, 10% chance of rain.  Tonight 40% chance of light showers.

770-1893 (home)
830-2812 (cell)
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', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5657, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1061798416, 0, 'Any info on this??

I tried calling both Oddball and Frosty on Sat. (think I had Frosty's home though) with no answer.
', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5658, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.42', 1061830972, 0, 'Cool!', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5659, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1061624541, 0, 'I just heard from Frosty & Peter Wong and the CJ-5 has snaped the rear drivers side axle just on the outside of the bearing! No need for alarm for this did NOT happen on the road. Black Jack and I will be riunnning up early to deliver a set of new one piece axles and fix him up like new. TRAIL FIX ANYONE? What time are you boys going to head to Eska? If it rains use caution for the hills will turn messy like Church in a hurry! I will shoot for being on the road by 8:30am.', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5660, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061656836, 0, 'Well that sucks.  Gimme a call at 644-4473 if you need me to bring the trailer out for any reason.  I am glad to do it.', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5661, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.167', 1061824135, 0, 'Curtis and Dan brought out the entire superior 1 peice axle kit for a narrow track amc 20. We pulled the old races and bearings, installed the new stuff and wheeled out, on to boulder, did about 20 miles of trail, and then ran back to anchorage.  I love trail repairs that are better than the original set-up.', 1, 0, 388, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5662, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.186.105', 1055395853, 0, 'we are going out somewhere
I think Scott is running the BushCo trail
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', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5663, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.144', 1055399892, 1, 'Not to mention you always end up with some hitch hikers too..
Damn Scott, ya gonna let everyone woop up on ya like that???  Oh yeah, ya deserve it after missing last weeks run... LOL

I think this weekend is dedicated to the girls in my life.  Gonna hit the market and perhaps the Blues on the Green, it is this weekend isn't it?

Have fun all
Chaz
', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5664, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055438030, 0, 'Cough...bullshit..
Ahh have fun at wedding
', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5665, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1055448695, 0, 'What are you doing to them?', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5666, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1055393613, 0, 'So what is the plan for this weekend for Ruby? Any one camping?', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5667, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1055396059, 0, 'mmMMMmmm.. The good ol' bushco. Man that trail can get really ruff and slippery sometimes. \':7:\'', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5668, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1055401227, 0, 'I run the Bushco with pride, usually with 4 sheets to the wind.  \':19:\'    I don't consider that getting wooped up on.

I blame last weekend on RWC.   \':24:\'

There are no official plans for AK Extreme this weekend, at this time.  I'm looking at doing a scouting mission Sunday with a soils expert from NPS in regard to the trail maintenance for Ruby.  But I'm in need of a key player to recon the trail this weekend, and return the next to help direct the work party.  I won't be able to make it the 21st due to a co-workers wedding.
', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5669, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '209.165.176.129', 1055448068, 0, 'Id like to go but I need to do some work on my driveshafts.  Oh and I'm leaving for Oregon 1am the 19th so I wont be at the meeting or the Ruby clean-up \':5:\'
If anyone can help me with my driveshafts that would be great, because I dont really know what I'm doing...
', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5670, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1055453703, 1, '
Quote (88bronco2 @ June 12 2003,11:01)
 Oh and I'm leaving for Oregon 1am the 19th

Permenent like?', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5671, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1055464792, 0, 'no, thankfully, only til the 28th...', 1, 0, 389, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5672, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.214', 1045966876, 1, 'Lucky you, that hill at the pit is where Keith sat over on his side...  Wish I could have gone along but still trying to find a welder to get these shock mounts done up.
Looking forward to seeing your pictures though.
Chaz
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5673, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1045969793, 0, 'I just sat around trying to get thing's together for my next project. I will try to get out for a short sunday run. Chaz, you get them mount's done?', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5674, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.122.47', 1045974860, 0, 'Test pic', 1, 0, 390, 10, '590', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5675, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.122.47', 1045975371, 0, 'More', 1, 0, 390, 10, '593', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5676, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.214', 1045985115, 1, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Feb. 22 2003,17:09)
I just sat around trying to get thing's together for my next project. I will try to get out for a short sunday run. Chaz, you get them mount's done?

No Curtis I didn't.  Had cat problem all the last week.  The vet finally diagnosed him with Leukemia and had to have him put   down.  So didn't feel much like doing anything...
Gonna try to hook up with Nick tomorrow and see about doing it.
Chaz
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5677, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1046027209, 0, 'Hey Birdman.. Up for a small project.. I have to cut part of my roll cage off and reweld it on a couple of inches from where it was.. I will have everything preped..it is just a matter of welding it..', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5678, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.214', 1046031201, 1, 'Hey Brent, come on down.  I can usually use some help, although I've been welding since I was old enough to follow my dad in to the garage.  I'm heading down there now...
Chaz
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5679, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.225', 1046061557, 0, 'nice pics. But why so small?', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5680, '74-1031774061', 1, 1, '65.239.6.249', 1045960706, 0, 'Well showed at the Muldoon Williams along with AZ/CJ, and waited to see if anyone else would show. After calling and getting ahold of Frosty, finding out they were not running til tomorrow, Kris and I headed out for Ruby Lake. Stopped and got gas in Palmer, and then off we went.

When we hit the trail head, ICE all over the place, and I thought to myself this is going to be interesting, especially after last weekend. Locked in the hubs, and off we went down the trail. Made really good time to the hill that starts to the second lake. Nothing but ice, so we decided that we were going to head off to the actual lake and have lunch. As we are heading down the trail, I see a path that heads to the left back to the main trail. I fingure why not, lets see where it goes. Man right back to the trail, and bypassing the hill. Great. We pulled off at the second lake, and had some lunch, actually at 11:00 am... Affter some indecisiveness we headed towards the rocks, everything was going great until we hit the big mud pit. The hill coming out of it didn't look so bad, so I gave it a shot, Nothing but ICE, and a 180 degree turn going backwards, we head for the bypass.. Not to bad, and I'm thinking to myself the whole time, are we going to get to the end.. The answer is no. Both Kris and I gave our attempts the hill at the big rim grabber. No way. So instead of getting ourselves into trouble we turned around and headed back to the trail head. Stopped for a few flex pictures, which hopefully Kris posts, and to the highway we were, at 12:30..

We then headed towards Wishbone, to play around a little bit, and to let Kris's wife drive, and then called it a day..

All in all a succwssful trip, and none the less fun.. Until next time
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5681, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1045967497, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Feb. 22 2003,16:21)
Lucky you, that hill at the pit is where Keith sat over on his side...  Wish I could have gone along but still trying to find a welder to get these shock mounts done up.
Looking forward to seeing your pictures though.
Chaz

Hey Chaz, just go down to the Hobby shop....they got a welder and it is like 5 bucks a hour.  They have REALLY crappy wire so bring your own if your not good with the electricity.....They don't have any silicon based wire just some crappy ol steel shit.

He Nate, Fuck you.
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5682, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.122.47', 1045975062, 0, 'Ah Ha finaly I figured it out, here are those pictures again', 1, 0, 390, 10, '591', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5683, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.122.47', 1045975340, 0, 'Here's another, the first pic was my rear tire about 2" off the ground. Need longer shocks, springs got more droop left in them but shocks are too short.', 1, 0, 390, 10, '592', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5684, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.122.47', 1045975429, 0, 'More', 1, 0, 390, 10, '594', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5685, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '209.112.209.177', 1046023180, 0, 'Hey Chaz, if you are in need of a welder PM me and are welcome to swing by and use mine, if your project is mobile.  I have a lincoln 175T.', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5686, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1046027881, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Feb. 22 2003,21:25)
Quote (ODDBALL @ Feb. 22 2003,17:09)
I just sat around trying to get thing's together for my next project. I will try to get out for a short sunday run. Chaz, you get them mount's done?

No Curtis I didn't.  Had cat problem all the last week.  The vet finally diagnosed him with Leukemia and had to have him put   down.  So didn't feel much like doing anything...
Gonna try to hook up with Nick tomorrow and see about doing it.
Chaz

Hey if you ever need some help with your felines, I got a couple dogs that will take em out free o charge.....Just remember it's only a animal, you can go to the pound and get one that looks just like it......

On a serious note, if you need some help buzzing that stuff together I can meet you at the hobby shop if you can't weld.
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5687, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '209.112.210.177', 1046053917, 0, '
Quote (JeepinAK @ Feb. 23 2003,09:06)
Hey Birdman.. Up for a small project.. I have to cut part of my roll cage off and reweld it on a couple of inches from where it was.. I will have everything preped..it is just a matter of welding it..

Sure if you want to swing by you can use the welder.  Or do you mean for me to weld it?  I am not really sure if I would trust my abilities on someone else's stuff though.  I took a welding class back in high school and was good at it, but that was 14 years ago, then I just welded up my 8.8 as my recent welding experience...  personally I think my welds are good, but have not really had anything to test them out yet.  Its a whole new step to weld on someone else rig if it is a structural part.  

PM me and let me know what you are working on exactally.
', 1, 0, 390, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5688, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.89.86', 1043634436, 0, 'Piff and I thought we’d take a few of the guys from our squadron wheeling.  Been meaning to do this for a while.  So much to the cha-grin of the wife unit, we packed some things for a 3hour tour… sing it with me.. a 3 hour tour.

Why Ruby?.. well why not Ruby.

Piff’s TJ, “Hooch’s new Rubicon, my skinner.. 6 dudes total.

The snow conditions were great. We had a lot of grip starting out and we were making good time with only 3 rigs.




Bring up the rear (so to speak) I got the black packed ice after 2 sets of MTRs spun across it.  Needless to say I got the worst traction, but the majority of my problems came from those bricks that I call cooper tires, and the lack of any front locking device… can you say 3 wheel drive?  I can, and curse it often.

I pulled an Oddball and found another tree!  Halfway up a steep hill climb I was going no where.  While selecting reverse, I stalled my engine (DoH!)  backwards I go with no (power) brakes..  I turned to one of my squadron mates beside me and in my calmest voice said.  “Lip”,… this is gonna hurt!  WHAM!... dude,, happens all the time.




As total luck would have it, I smacked the tree in the Best of all places yielding only a small dent, but sparing my jerry can and my back window.   Time to pull cable.  
Did you know that Plasma will freeze into a ice block if left out side for a month? 15 minutes later piff was anchoring my junk out.

Another hill, Another long pull from my Warn 8k.  I pretty much drained my battery down to the size of a AA battery.




Thanks for the anchor Piff Daddy.



We made it to the rock section when my alternator gave up the ghost.
Lets see, when a ELECTRONIC fuel injected motor and an ELECTRONIC auto transmission lose juice… ah, fellas,  I gotta go.  It was a mad dash to the trail head, but the battery spit it’s last volt out in its death throws at the lake.  “skinner-no-worky”  

Piff made it to Schucks in Palmer and back with a new battery and alternator before the sun went down.
I made it home battery only and with parking lights only... sandwiched between 2 Jeeps for safety.

Would have made a great Jeep commercial.

With the dawn of Spring I see some 34’’ LTBs and a Lincoln Locker up front.
The Rubicon did great, never needing a winch (nice scratches on the barely dry factory paint)
Piff’s TJ went anywhere he wanted it to go, which is what I call “standard”.

Had Fun!
Now some garage time to swap the alternator during the friggin’ Super Bowl.  
At least with the wife not talking to me, I have some peace and quiet.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5689, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.99', 1043640862, 0, 'Howd the rubicon do? I wanna hear about that...

Hey I'll give ya $50 for them tires:)
', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5690, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.99', 1043644256, 0, 'cool, I'm sure if he could get it on to some 33s atleast it would be a sweet ride.', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5691, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.180', 1043651553, 0, 'Spring perch pads and a 1 or 2 inch body lift would make it so he could do the 33" tires.  Don't take much for them to run that size...
Up here I'd agree, you need a bit more tire, down below on the rock you wouldn't.  Just articulation.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5692, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043773168, 0, 'Oh shik! A little comp. A race?  \':6:\'', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5693, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.41', 1043779205, 14, 'Wheres a comp? \':1:\'', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5694, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043813333, 0, 'I'll put my CJ-5 up against both of em! Name a time and place! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5695, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.89.86', 1043633089, 0, 'oops\n\n

', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5696, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043636674, 0, 'Who is out stuck? I have a call on my cell about a rescue. I think sage is out on the road with frosty. INFO?', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5697, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.89.86', 1043642246, 0, 'rubicon is a very nice jeep.. inside all the toys.. smells like a brand new car... go figure.. but nice

the lockers are pretty sweet.  pop it into low range and hit the button a couple of times and you are locked.
the mtrs bit pretty good and he went where he wanted for the most part.  

I gotta tell you ... if I had 30 k laying around...

It's winter and the snow smooths out much of the trail.  The fact that he had little clearance was a non issure.  He dragged his skid plate a few times and he smacked his tail pipe, but that was it... The summer time would give him more of a problem unless he can get some bigger tires on... Locked or not he would find it frustrating.

\':24:\'
', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5698, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043645888, 0, 'I"ll take that rubicon on anytime \':4:\' I'll run it over and then kick some dirt on it.. \':1:\' ..Hehe..Glad yall had fun ..I saw that rubicon at the detroit auto show ..was cool\n\n

', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5699, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1043714005, 0, 'Ya, that Rubi did real well.  Only problem was a lack of clearance under the skid, nothing a lift and bigger tires can't fix.  00TJ, he could go anywhere you can, with a 44 front, 4:1 tcase and still be up about 10 grand on you. \':22:\'', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5700, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043728489, 0, 'Topgun..Put your money where your mouth is..I bet you $100.00 he cant..well just make $300.00 i need the bracket kit for my 44
Let me know..
', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5701, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1043776676, 0, 'Jerry
Both vehicles are very trail worthy and with a capable driver, that Rubi can go where your TJ can and still be up a Dana 44 front, 4:1 t case, air lockers F/R and still have 10 grand in change.  I would be happy to take that Rubi on a run with you wherever you want to go, however it's not mine and I doubt the owner would let me drive it after wheelin with me this weekend \':7:\'
Tell me where you found that bracket kit for $300 too!!
', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5702, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1043780663, 0, 'I only paid $15.000 for my TJ..And no it will not go ANYWHERE where mine will go. \':1:\' My HP DANA 44 will be done soon...\n\n

', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5703, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043816936, 0, 'Tomorrow..7pm..In my backyard..,', 1, 0, 391, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5704, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1045409733, 0, 'pics?', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5705, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045418372, 0, 'Here is THE TAILPIPE...Just dont ask me how..We will have to save that story for DAN THE MAN..\n\n

', 1, 0, 392, 10, '554', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5706, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045418635, 0, 'Here is the view we had for lunch break..', 1, 0, 392, 10, '556', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5707, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045418914, 0, 'Another', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5708, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045419214, 0, 'Cole taking ice home for his freezer..', 1, 0, 392, 10, '560', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5709, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.73', 1045419439, 14, 'Yah, we had a good time... Here are some of the pics I took.

 















', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5710, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.225', 1045433445, 0, 'Where'd you guys go??

That looks like a great place.... The bronco will be runnin in 3 weeks!!! Then I gotta tear down the axles for Gears! DOH!
', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5711, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.91.37', 1045466250, 0, 'That's exactly where we were.  Started out on Eska and had a nice barbeque somewhere on the top of a mountain in the Jonesville area.  Took the scenic route out through Wishbone lake, absolutely beautiful.', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5712, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1045521022, 0, 'or the stock bronco2  \':23:\'  haha, j/k.  Looks like you guys had a great trip!', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5713, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1045395265, 0, 'Good to see the guy's I will be hitting the more advanced trail's with out yesterday haven a good time and enjoying the nice weather and food. We should run next weekend again. GOOD TIME'S. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5714, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.252', 1045411758, 0, 'Got flying cherokee?? how about pretzle exhaust. Posting the pics soon.  curtis you have to post the GOD DAMNNNN! video. priceless entertainment!!!', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5715, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045418522, 0, 'Here it is again...', 1, 0, 392, 10, '555', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5716, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045418840, 0, 'Wter crossing..going in', 1, 0, 392, 10, '557', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5717, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045418977, 0, 'Doh..', 1, 0, 392, 10, '558', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5718, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045419052, 0, 'Coming out of water hole..and water out of jeep..good thing for drain plugs\n\n

', 1, 0, 392, 10, '559', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5719, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1045419327, 0, 'Poser Pic.. \':1:\'', 1, 0, 392, 10, '561', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5720, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.163', 1045423915, 0, 'Awesome!', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5721, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '12.104.79.210', 1045451507, 0, 'Looks kinda like Jonesville/Eska area there.  The only place I have any real experience with so far.', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5722, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.174', 1045468835, 0, 'A good run.  I had a kick ass time.

I have to say the highlight was seeing the Cherokee flying through the air.  Curtis said it right!

My tow point will be in on Wednesday, but I still will have to pick and choose the trails to go on with the ZJ until the 8.8 goes in.  I can only beat on the thing so hard to make it up the stuff the locked guys go.
', 1, 0, 392, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5723, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1053283124, 0, 'I think we got the tree's your thinking about.  We didn't go very far from the rock section.(didn't really have the spare parts with us if we broke something.  Mostly thought we'd be doing site prep.)  The rock section is getting worse, the ground is eroding away from the rocks making them bigger.
The water is running down the trail, let's see, after the lake, you look down the right side (going in) there is a rocky creek bed(virtualy dry right now) The water has created a pond in the road and is eroding the right side away.  I think with some drainage points lined with dead fall( to keep the bank from going away) that is all that will be needed to get the drainage back on course.
We blocked a lot of bypasses.
We did not block the by pass around the rock section.  I personaly feel that if we did, there will be another, then another, ect.  The one that is there just wide enough for atv, doesn't look like it will erode away to badly at this time.  To block it I feel will make matters worse.  Please step in if you feel differently.
We could go in there with a big number of people, spend all day, and get alot done.  With three of us, we made a dent.

any one have idea's on what to do about the 300ft wide mud pit?  That area looks bad. Maybe after things dry out a bit cut a drainage ditch?  That area made me sad \':5:\' .  

Bob, input on what you would like to see done in there?

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5724, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1053335522, 0, 'The mud pit just past the lake heading towards the rocks is actually less extreme than it once was. I haven't seen too many bypasses made in the last few years, as the far right side has a hard bottom and never gets too deep. With all of the traffic, I doubt it will get as goopy as it once did.

There is a mud pit before you get to the lake that was pretty dry when we went through there last time. A little standing water was all that was there, and the rocks in the pit were pretty much exposed. Seasonal and minor mud pits are all over the place, but usually don't amount to much in the long run.

The 3 traditional rock sections are actually easier than they once were. Several rocks have been exposed over the last couple years, and one right before the 1st rock section (v-notch) wedged Phil up against the bank. To be honest, it took me more than a couple time through there to figure out the lines that would allow me to pass cleanly through the rocks. Those same lines work now, on the same size tires.

Most of the deadfall was after you got off of the hillside that the rocks are on. Once you're on the flats, there are several creeks and seeps that run alongside and sometimes across the main trail. The z-turn mud hole is a prime example of this. The trail is fairly packed by now from all of the vehicles, but the sides are still soft. Most bypasses end up making worse obstacles than they were originally designed to avoid. The more of these we can block off, the better. But, we also need to address the original cause of the bypass if we can. If you can make a solid path for an ATV or less equipped vehicle to pass, they won't go looking. I like the obstacles tough (like the rocks), but we have to see it from the other side as well.

The bypass around the 1st rock sections will probably remain almost exclusively an ATV bypass, mainly due to its sidehill nature and steep climb up to the main hill. It's badly made, but as long as the fullsize vehicles stay off of it it shouldn't erode the main trail too much. I'm not sure if the bypass itself makes too much sense from an ATV standpoint, since I can drive all of the sections it misses in my Jeep without too much problem and there's no water or mud to deal with, but as long as it doesn't hurt the main trail I guess we should leave it there.

As long as everyone actively looks for ways to maintain the trail in its current condition, we should be fine. A little work here, a little work there, and we won't see the kinds of changes we've seen over the last couple years. There is a point where you get to paving, which is why I'm opposed to "fixing" the rock sections. One guy's fix is another's asphalt. This trail has a certain price of admission, and sometimes you get caught. That's part of the fun. Go prepared or pick another trail.

Great job cleaning the place up. If we all made dents like you did, it would add up over time. What I'd like to see in the future is an ATV bridge built out of deadfall that crosses the soft spots and creek around the z-turn. If we have to create a new bypass to build on solid ground and place signs to inform ATV riders, so be it. Just as long as the kinds of damage that's been going on doesn't continue. The ledge is just too steep for your average ATV, and the mud gets too soupy for the average ATV rider.

To clarify the various points I mention, here's the trail description for Ruby Lake that includes a map. I think the z-turn is listed as the ledge water crossing. It looked a lot different when the map was made. Basically, the trail makes a sharp left, drops into what's now more of a chute with a steep entrance than a ledge, crosses a mudhole, and then exits the mudhole and makes a right. Z-turn just sounded better than S-turn. That ledge used to extend to the edge of the mudhole, but has been cut away to the vehicle length chute it is now. Good obstacle, but one the ATV owners try to avoid.

Ruby Lake Description
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5725, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1053230043, 0, 'cut about 6 or so trees out'a the trail.  Found one mud pit to be really bad and full of water.  Dug out a little filled with dead fall, backfilled with dirt and mud.  Now quite passable.  Blocked a lot of by-passes.  Some of wich I'm not sure were why they were created.  Almost as if some one wanted more mud.  Think we/some one, needs to spend a good afternoon creating a new drainage were the creek is crossing over.  The creek bed is almost completly dry and most of the water running down the trail instead.  Some picks and shovels cut in some drainage points along the trail edge to alow water to flow freely?
there are alot of by passes \':10:\' .

We went up and through the first rock section, looked pretty clear of tree's and such after that, turned to head to the perm to see if that group needed help.  
No carnage.

I have no pic's \':20:\'   but some were taken.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5726, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053279303, 0, 'Thanks guys.

I just might make a run up Ruby to block some more of those bypass's or I will make sure to bring my chainsaw for the M&G and I will put in a half hours worth of work while out there.....
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5727, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1053284066, 0, 'You want the whole thing to be bone dry or somthing?

Leave some of it along. Those mud pits have been there as long as I've been running the trails I don't think they are hurting anything.
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5728, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '209.112.218.172', 1053326033, 0, 'Heres some pics from the Ruby trip.

This is the first big mud area.  There were about 3 or so by-pass/trails running parallel, it looks pretty bad, since the "by-passes" are in worse shape.



Here is the big hole we filled in.  It was totally swallowing 33" tires.



Here is a shot of Homebrew coming out of the rock section.



Sorry aktinbinder I did not end up taking any shots of your jeep in action...  only got 2 of mine... and homebrew shot them for me.
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5729, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053366490, 0, 'I think that we should make a ATV trail on the Two Mudholes.  And block off all but one or two lines through them.', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5730, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1053481889, 0, 'If the BIG mud pit has always been that way, then yes leave it alone.  I don't see any reason to "fix" the rock section.  I like it the way it is.  We worked on fixing one mud hole.  Still fun to get through, and an atv could use it.  The by-passes they made around it were bad.

I'm pretty much agreed with you.
more block offs need to be made.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5731, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1053262807, 0, 'Where was the water crossing the trail? I'm wondering if that was the same water that wasn't there when we went in, but for some reason was running freely down the trail when we left. We thought an ice dam or something broke, but if it's still going on it needs to be fixed.

Past the rocks into the z-turn there were a whole lot of trees down, but the main trail is at least partly clear. There was one more tree in the way, but it doesn't completely block the way, so we left it when we went through. I did see lot of bypasses that didn't make sense, but maybe it was different with ice and snow on the trail. I'd just as soon see them blocked off now before they get any worse.
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5732, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1053284492, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ May 18 2003,10:54)
You want the whole thing to be bone dry or somthing?

Leave some of it along. Those mud pits have been there as long as I've been running the trails I don't think they are hurting anything.

I'm not thinking to make it bone dry.  The problem I'm seeing is the worse it gets, the further out the by-passes seem to get.  There is new by-passes cut in, When that fills with mud, the'll cut another. The idea is to try to keep everyone on the main trail, with a few correctly done bypasses where needed.  I don't feel the trail needs to be 300ft wide.  Thats all I'm thinking.  If nothing can be done. fine.  Just looking for feed back.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 393, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5733, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.126.122', 1052099141, 0, 'going up.', 1, 0, 394, 10, '847', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5734, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '24.237.13.199', 1052105740, 3, 'forsty - are you showing the pictures to dig out the hillside a little to ease on the loose material?  Or are you talking about running it as is?', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5735, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1052111437, 0, 'We must have missed ya frosty. we where up on ruby.

Pretty dry up there. Didn't realyl hit mud till we got to the rocks. Z turn wasn't that bad either. Me and Greg Winched a radiator killer rutt out of the slope. Also there's alot of trees down. We took some of them and tried to block some of the bypasses. Not sure how it will work though.  pics to come tommarow on the run. got like 72+
', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5736, '102-1039899770', 1, 1, '24.237.120.217', 1052144768, 0, 'nate you missed a left hand turn and went back to the trailhead.

Every year the ledge requires some work. last year was the worst because of the large rocks that fell. This year we will just dig our usual uphill side rut to follow and run it. No big deal just a little poopoo in your pants feeling the first time over if you look down. Good stuff!
', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5737, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1052285311, 0, 'Hey frosty, good to hear ya had fun.  Was gonna give you and curtis a call but the trotts set in and I've spent the last three days mooning the porclin gods.
maybe next sunday?

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5738, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1052379855, 0, 'ya, three days with out beer or coffee, I tend to ramble to much.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5739, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.126.122', 1052099089, 0, 'I ran the perm today to see what kind of work lay ahead to prepare for the meet and greet. There are a few trees down on the trail and i forgot to bring my chainsaw today.  No big deal.  The ledge hasnt changed a whole lot since last year except for some sand and small rocks coming down. You can see the width of the trail over the ledge right now (those are 4 wheeler tracks). Nothing a little shoveling wont take care of.   Time is running short!', 1, 0, 394, 10, '846', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5740, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.126.122', 1052099185, 0, 'And over.', 1, 0, 394, 10, '848', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5741, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.228.248', 1052110487, 0, '\':7:\'  \':7:\'  i dont know how much fun that would be to run as it is. i dont want to roll my truck the first time i get out.', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5742, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '61.107.170.18', 1052132012, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ May 04 2003,19:54)
\':7:\'  \':7:\'  i dont know how much fun that would be to run as it is. i dont want to roll my truck the first time i get out.


Yeah from what I understand, there's one heck of a trip down that.

Curious how do you get to that spot?  I ran part of Perm last fall.  Started from a junction at Ruby, went through a narrow trail through the trees, crossed a river and everytually made it to a gravel road called Permanti Road (yes spelled like that).  I didn't see anyother trails really, but then again it was at night.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5743, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1052158824, 0, 'Run it like it is.......pussie's.......

Phildo-  How did you winch a rut?  Did you mean Rock?  If so Pussie, drive it like it is.....lol.  Oh and YES I would have driven over it.

Things sure are drying out fast!  GREAT TO HEAR!  Rocks are quite a ways back in there.  How was that Mudhole with the steep bank on it?  Frosty and Oddball did it when it was still frozen and said that it looked like it had sluffed off and would be way easier....Damn.  Last years, Little Giant and I were the only ones able to get up it without a winch on a run.  I did get some help cause some dude in a Green Bronco (eh?) stalled out right at the crest of the hill.....lol.....

Then we got Badco to the top strapped him to a tree and ran the piss out of that 8274 helping everyone else out.....Sure could tell the difference when they hooked Nubs Nubs to that thing.....V8 ZJ = HEAVY!

EDIT-  THANK YOU for trying to block some of the Bypass's.  As you can see that trail is in need of some help in that department.....Drive it like it is or GO HOME!
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', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5744, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1052164482, 0, 'Well brentt, IT was more of a stump then a rut. Small but long enough to do some damage. IT was running parrell to the ground so it was sticking out of the ground. Just waiting to get jammed up in somthing expensive. And no I don't think you would have been dumb enough(atleast I don't think) to run over it.


I think I have a pic of it. I took like 71 pictures most came out pretty good I will post most of them tonight I think. We'll see how much time I have.
', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5745, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1052376422, 0, '
Quote (aktinbinder @ May 06 2003,21:28)
Hey frosty, good to hear ya had fun.  Was gonna give you and curtis a call but the trotts set in and I've spent the last three days mooning the porclin gods.
maybe next sunday?

aktinbender \':24:\'

Way too much information...', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5746, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1052380412, 0, 'WOAH!!! Are you ok?!?!?! 3 days without beer, that is really sucky, but 3 days without coffee?!!?! That is just crazy talk. You need to see a doctor!', 1, 0, 394, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5747, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.119.201', 1057638926, 0, 'We catch hell for a lot of stuff we don't do. I have seen many a dirty campsite. I haul trash out on EVERY run I go on that is not mine. I have noticed that most of the beer can pitchers are Budweiser drinkers...figures. Shit beer, shit people. These are multi use trails. Sorry, but sometimes ORV leave more of a footprint than an ATV. We have just as much right to be there as they do though. Explain that to them. The rift between the to schools of trail running will continue to grow until the ATV guys get organized and contact some of the local clubs. Even then, not much will be made to make either side feel better. I could care less if they banned ATVs all together, not because they are bad in anyway, but because the people who ride them tend to be careless about trail preservation, safety and common sense.', 1, 0, 395, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5748, '80-1043439850', 1, 1, '209.112.212.189', 1057728432, 0, 'That lower camp spot has been hashed up since last year,it will take another year or so and it might be just a mud hole as long as the big hunting riggs don't do brodies in it.', 1, 0, 395, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5749, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1057602317, 0, 'A couple of us decided we just wanted a quite weekend of camping so a couple of my friends and my daughter and her boyfriend headed up to wishbone. the trip was uneventful except that i had to run it 2 wheel drive because the actuator is screwed up again. not a problem, only had a slight problem getting through a couple of the mud pits. anyway, back to the intent of this post. we got up to the lake and there were a couple of atv'ers giving us scowls, i talked to them and they were complaining how jeepers had torn up the lower camping spot (it was really a mess compared to the last time i was there in april). after the left i noticed that most of the tracks in the mud were from atvs, but there were some wider tracks from bigger rigs. the upper camping spot was a mess with trash, about a dozen water bottles, beer cans, and paper trash. well our first task was to clean up the campsite. about ten minutes later a lone crusier (newer big type) came strolling up the trail alone and managed to get himself stuck in the mud in the lower area. i grabbed my daughter's sami (he didn't deserve to be pulled out by a jeep) and yanked him out. he said he didn't know what he would have done if we weren't there (hint, don't even run the easy trails alone). when we left the upper area was alot cleaner than we showed up. once again a reminder that even though we aren't the only ones on these trails, we do catch the blame for a lot of the stuff that's wrong.', 1, 0, 395, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5750, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057638959, 0, 'Yah, I hear you.  Sad to say there was a group of Jackass's at the Meet and Greet that did quite a number on Wishbone, not sure if this was some of thier mess or not but you are 100% correct.', 1, 0, 395, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5751, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1058083222, 0, 'That spot is dog'd out! I spoke with Peter Wong a couple of hour's ago and he has given me some news about the perches trail. BAD!!!!!!! I will let him tell all what he has seen on his solo outing. PS. To all the shit head's that do thrash the camp spot's/trail's, I will treat you like you treat the land! NO JOKE! \':9:\' A big thank's go's out to all who pick up after the sorry excuse for humans that we unfortunatly share the trail's with. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 395, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5752, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.21', 1053984049, 0, 'After the Meet and Greet, we planned a little run up Baldie Mountain. I know, we should have came back to Deans property to see if anyone wanted to head up there with us. Instead we just had who ever wanted to go meet us Carrs in Wasilla. Any ways. The trail was VERY dry, and would have been perfect for a big group. We played in the mud pit for awhile, and decided to go up there and see if there was really a bypass around the to hill. Well, believe it or not we found a bypass, it is a vehicle/Four wheeler trail. We got all the way to the top this time, using the bypass. Which is not flat at all hehe. I have some killer video. It is about 15 minutes long. Mud put/hill climbs on it. If you want a copy just PM me, or e-mail. I did not take any pictures... To busy with the video camera.', 1, 0, 396, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5753, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '209.112.219.14', 1054061824, 0, 'four of us ran boulder creek on Sunday, we had very little problems, the only vehicle with open diffs only had be to yanked twice. although i did have one tire get punctured on the way out on monday. it took us about 3 hours (we stopped and talked a few times).', 1, 0, 397, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5754, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.228', 1056307950, 1, '
Quote (nate379 @ June 22 2003,09:48)
Me, Keith (in his TJ), Badcop and his wife (TJ), and Dan and his wife went out to Ruby.  I would have liked to bring the ZJ, but it's still out of commission.  Working to get it up and going though.

Had a good time.  Got to see 2 buggies running Ruby.  I'm disappointed on how bad those things tear up the trail.

Also a lot of 4 wheelers out... Keith had set his camera down while we were taking a break and some guys are 2 four wheelers decided to take it.  We only noticied maybe 10 mins later, but Badcop took off after them and eventually caught up!  Awesome stuff man  \':50:\'

Anyway, I'll post the pics once I get them off my camera.

What'd the Badcop decide to do with them when he caught 'em???
Sounds like that .40 Glock might have come in to use.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5755, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.228', 1056309433, 1, 'Yeah I'd say the cop training would have come in handy.  Those SF (Special F@%ks) aren't all bad.  Figured that one out when I had to Augment them in Taegu after 911.  
Glad the camera is back where it should be though.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5756, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056317509, 0, '....', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1115', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5757, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056318444, 0, '...', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1117', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5758, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.94.37', 1056318489, 0, 'Man,  Thieves are scum... and to think they are out on the trails with us...

I figure that one stolen camera oughta be worth... one 40mm hole through their 2 stroke motor.  

Oh what the hell, double tap it.  fukin low-life. \':25:\'

glad you had a good time.
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5759, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.169', 1056318199, 0, 'Here's what I took...













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', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5760, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056318962, 0, 'and the love continues.  sorry for all the posts if nate wants to im om me and inform my dumba$$ on how to add more than one im here.', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1122', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5761, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.169', 1056319084, 0, 'Got a few more...  "Mr. Who Needs a Locker" aka Badcop.

He got further than Keith "Mr. What's Hammer Down?"  I'm in the Jeep saying hammer it, hammer it while he's following the path of a 45" Terra tire (buggys).  Made it a few feet \':11:\'











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', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5762, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.111', 1056326291, 0, 'Ah looks like some fun stuff:). Howd the Z-turn look?', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5763, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1056364181, 0, 'I wanna hear more about how you got the camera back!  Kick-ass!   \':50:\'  \':50:\'  \':50:\'   Citizen's arrest threat?  Badcop, you deserve \':24:\' .

RWC
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5764, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '24.237.164.45', 1056404816, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 22 2003,15:58)
Ah looks like some fun stuff:). Howd the Z-turn look?

We stopped at the rocks due to the rain and badcop not having a locker or disconnects yet.  The big mudhole before the rocks is not in the greatest shape either.  Tons of ruts and lots of standing water.', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5765, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.169', 1056307708, 0, 'Me, Keith (in his TJ), Badcop and his wife (TJ), and Dan and his wife went out to Ruby.  I would have liked to bring the ZJ, but it's still out of commission.  Working to get it up and going though.

Had a good time.  Overall the trail was pretty dry.

There was quite a bit of traffic on Sat.  Got to see 2 buggies running Ruby.  I'm disappointed on how bad those things tear up the trail.  Oh and Keith, if you want to try to make it though a mud hole the a buggy passed though, hammer it man! \':11:\'

Also a lot of 4 wheelers out... Keith had set his camera down while we were winching BadCop from a mud hole and some guys are 2 four wheelers decided to take it.  We only noticied maybe 10 mins later, but Badcop took off after them and eventually caught up!  Awesome stuff man  \':50:\'

Anyway, I'll post the pics once I get them off my camera.
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', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5766, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.169', 1056308381, 0, 'Well I wasn't there, but from what I understand, he caught up to them and they realized it so they hammered it to try and get away.  I guess that cop training came into play because Badcop caught up and they stopped.  At first they didn't want to hand it over, but yup, that .40 Glock sure did work wonders.

They tried to say that they though it belonged to their friends (also on 4 wheeler that day I guess), but come on, we were maybe 30 feet away.  At the very least they could have asked.  I swear some people  \':3:\'
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5767, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056317458, 0, 'well since im not one to be slow about pics heres some....', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1114', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5768, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.225', 1056317948, 1, '
Quote (Badcop @ June 22 2003,12:30)
well since im not one to be slow about pics heres some....

Was that the bright light of the UFO???
Bet you didn't enjo the anal probing, or did ya???

LOL


Good pic's, any more?  How's about the evil 4wheelers?

Chaz
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5769, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056318414, 0, 'I have to say YES I fell on my A$$, but, Nate did too, also i wasnt the only one ot get stuck and winched out, not even twice, caugh caugh KEITH.....', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1116', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5770, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056318464, 0, '...', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1118', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5771, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056318498, 0, '...', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1119', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5772, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056318888, 0, 'god i love digital camers', 1, 0, 398, 10, '1121', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5773, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056319065, 0, 'also before someone gets mad at me, the gun never left my lap, but the impression to the wheelers was good enough, sorry no picture of it, but the "I Just Shat My Pants" expression was priceless.  LOL \':11:\'  \':1:\'  \':11:\'', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5774, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.17', 1056334485, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ June 22 2003,10:48)
Got to see 2 buggies running Ruby.  I'm disappointed on how bad those things tear up the trail.  

Man, looks like you guys had fun! Glad to hear you got your camera back.

Nate, Is it the buggies that tear up the trail, or the people driving them? \':18:\'
', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5775, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1056382238, 0, 'I would have to say that the wife was the most scared as I was doing about 35-40 mph south bound past Cherokee Hill, we could see there tail lights but just couldnt seem to catch up totally, (hills, ruts, etc) we finally caught em at the bottom of Cherokee, blew the horn and the gunned it.  When we got to the only stream crossing we kind of squeezed in next to em so they either had to hit us or the trees.  The wife decided the 40 would have been a good idea since who the hell knows who these guys are.  I put it in my lap opened the door and started to negotiate the surrender of the camera.  After a little finessing, they complied with the offer we had given and they released the hostage.  All in all it was a good time, there excuse of "we thaught it was the other group of ATV's" was well, hmmm, Bullshiite.  Why the hell not just ask us if it was ours, or even ask if the other ATV's were even up that far?\n\n

', 1, 0, 398, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5776, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055117744, 0, 'Yes, that is a Bra on his spare tire. No, I dont know why its there.  \':1:\'

I was next in line to try the wash. I never did rebuild my carb, but it ran just enough to get me into some pretty nasty situations. If the hill had been just a tad steeper, I would have never made it without rebuilding the carb. (I did have a kit with me, but I REALLY didnt want to do that job on the trail)
', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1038', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5777, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055118718, 0, 'This picture kind of shows you how tall the wall was, it was taken as I was about 2/3's the way up it.


Just after the first wall, there was another washout with some nice sized logs and sticks mixed in. This section demanded alot more throttle, and really had me worrying about my little 35 spline dana 60 front end.  \':19:\'
', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1042', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5778, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055119664, 0, 'Plain Crazy!', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1047', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5779, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055121394, 0, 'Doug brought his dodge over, and towed me back down the hill, so I could get the Freak running again. It blew smoke for about 30 seconds, coughed and sputtered, and we were off. I did incur some damage from the roll. I bent the little chrome rain gutter above the door, and put a small dent in the side of the cab, behind the door, about head height. No broken Glass, no broken mirrors, but the passanger did say his head hurt some.

Time to call it a day. All in all it was a great run. Im really glad that I went, and got to finally see the Freak rubber up. Sunday AM we packed up the cabin, and headed home.
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', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1051', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5780, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.152', 1055233879, 0, 'Interesting lack of response. Did I offend someone?', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5781, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055313154, 0, 'I need to make it down there. Logistically though, that is a long way to tow my Jeep. I need a better trailer, one with brakes and ramps.', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5782, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1055350620, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 11 2003,07:23)
A PAIR? Is that so when the first one breaks backing off the trailer ya still hae a chance to get the other one off?

No Phil, I have very few friends and include and think about them at all times.  I am sorry if your life revolves around your singular living....mine does not.  Would also be nice to be able to bail out someone who has to "drive" to Kenai....

Don't be a Hata!  \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5783, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055378608, 0, 'You ever see nike commercial

Just do it.. \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5784, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.138', 1055003492, 0, 'Thursday the Alaska Offroad V.P. calls me and informs me that he and some other guys from the club are going to the Caribou hills Friday night, and coming back on Saturday afternoon. I was unable to attend due to a promise I made to my wife, Molly. I told her that after the last few months of hording myself in the garage to get the Freak running by Meet and Greet time, I would not touch it again for two weeks after. Molly is leaving for Wisconsin at noon on Saturday, so she gives me the go ahead to start working on the buggy to get it ready for this weekends trip. I call all the guys and convince them that they need to stay another night, so I can come up Saturday afternoon, stay the night, and come back Sunday.

The Freak was still on the trailer from Memorial day weekend, and even if it wasn't, its a 30 minute job to get it back in the Shop. Not to mention unloading it from the trailer, doing an hours worth of work, and loading it right back up again. Knowing I had to do some wrenching on the thing, Mother nature decided that it just wouldn't be right to let me off easy, so she started to rain. (I'm thinking to myself, "is this weekend really going to be worth it?") By the time I got the shelter built, got the starter back on, and reinstalled the rear winch, it was sunny again. Hmm, maybe this weekend is going to be nice after all!

To Be Continued...
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', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1017', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5785, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055118120, 0, 'The line choice was critical. You needed to miss the huge hole, but in order to do so, you had to get pretty off camber, and still avoid tipping over.', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1039', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5786, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055118908, 0, 'John Wichman was riding shotgun, and was wishing I some nice bucket seats instead of the stock bench  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1043', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5787, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055119125, 0, 'The last difficult part before the top of the hills was this little ditch. It sucked me in like a magnet.  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1044', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5788, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055120293, 0, 'After Wichman made it to the top, unassisted I might add, and came back down the hill, we decided it was time to get dougs sammy back to the trailer. The other sammy was having clutch problems, and was going to have enough work ahead of him just getting back out of this valley. Climbing up the opposite side of the valley proved slightly more work that the washed out side. Since Dougs sammy was now front wheel drive only, and was missing the suspension on its drivers rear, I hooked my tow strap to him, and proceded up the hill. We didnt get too far. The trail was pretty washed out, and soft. I got Doug about 1/3 the way up the hill when his front end dug into the wash. Spinning all 4 wasnt getting me anything but stuck myself. This hill was steep enough that my carb was starting to give me fits again, so I unhooked the sammy, and headed up the hill to a more level spot. We ran the rear winch line down to Doug and slowly drug him the rest of the way through the washout. Once everyone was at the top, we stopped for a little B.S.'in with one of the local cabin owners, and we were on our merry way.', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1048', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5789, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055135177, 0, '
More Pics...
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5790, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1055260238, 0, 'I have to say, there are some interesting rigs running around down there.  Looks like fun.  i'm hopeing that at the end of the summer I can make a run with you all down there.

Can you really can that a Geo?

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5791, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.111', 1055344233, 0, 'Its not any worse than me towing my junk up there, on a trailer with no ramps, and no brakes. \':22:\' I do it atleast once a year. Twice prolly this year. Dont be a wuss, we wont make you dent up your tub.  \':19:\'', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5792, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1055351607, 0, 'Freinds?? I think I can remember having a couple of them back in the day.

Man atleast spell my name right. It's Phill not Phil \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5793, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.125.48', 1055383768, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ June 11 2003,16:43)
You ever see nike commercial

Just do it.. \':1:\'

I thought it was "Just do me". Well damn, I used to think that was a good saying...', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5794, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055117297, 0, 'I made it to the trail head at about 2:00 pm Saturday, and started unloading the Freak. No Club members in sight. I was beginning to wonder if the 2 hour drive was worth it. I had forgotten to bring my cell phone, so I couldnt even verify if the guys had made it this far. They said to call on the CB when I got to the trail head, but I never asked them what channel they were going to be on.  \':13:\'

As I was unloading the trailer, I heard some talking in the distance. Figured that there was a cabin near by, but it turns out it was our group, about 400 yards away, discussing how to straighten out Dougs Drag link. Apparently he bent it in a washout just down the trail.

Only 10 minutes into the run, we came upon a trail that hadnt been driven on since last years heavy rain. After a little scouting we discovered why. The rain had washed out the hill, right down the middle of the trail, creating a 5-6 foot drop. There was a hole in the side of the wall, that looked like it could swallow my entire rig! Nice!

Doug, in his locked and geared sammy on terra tires, was the first in line. Before he even got a chance to try the wall, his drivers side rear main leaf broke off, right before the eye. We chained the spring to the frame, so his axle wouldnt walk out, and he drove out of the way. We weren't about to let this keep anyone from attempting this good of an obstical!
', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1036', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5795, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055118256, 0, 'My first attempt ended with the passanger side tire in the massive hole, and the door getting fairly intimate with the bank.', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1040', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5796, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055119322, 0, 'John in the G-Track was up for a try. His crazy rig is amaizing. Its a Geo Tracker, with a tube cage, and little else. Its on 35" Muds in the back and 35" All terrains in the front. Its power to weight ratio is what makes it so cool. I think its less than 1600 lbs. \':7:\'', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1045', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5797, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055120637, 0, 'Once back to Whichmans cabin, we started a kickin' fire, and had dinner. The weather had turned nice again, and since it was still light out, I decided to go play around it the little gravel pit near the cabin. A friend that had stopped by camp wanted to ride, so he hopped in, and we were off. We played around on some small dirt piles, which was fairly boaring, so I decided to do some Cage Testing.  \':50:\' This was the result.\n\n

', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1049', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5798, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1055140369, 0, 'Brook that is the coolest thing ever!  Nice to see you using that pile o parts!

Now get that damn carb fixed and we can go roll our buggies on some God foresaken Trail.

Got Butter for that Roll?
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5799, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1055146867, 0, 'Great write up Brook, and awesome run.  Thanks for sharing.', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5800, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1055266152, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ June 09 2003,23:31)
Interesting lack of response. Did I offend someone?

No, we just don't talk to posers whose junk rolls over on the first dirt pile it see's....lol \':22:\'', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5801, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1055347524, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ June 11 2003,06:10)
Its not any worse than me towing my junk up there, on a trailer with no ramps, and no brakes. \':22:\' I do it atleast once a year. Twice prolly this year. Dont be a wuss, we wont make you dent up your tub.  \':19:\'

Badco dented that pretty thing about 2 hours into the first run on the first day......lol.

Brook I will hopefully make it on a run or two with you.  I just bought that 3/4 ton pickup and will be getting that trailer soon so I will not have any reason not to.

I have a 18 foot trailer wish I had a 22 foot gooseneck and then I could pull a pair of Jeeps down.
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5802, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.119.8', 1055352734, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 11 2003,09:13)
Man atleast spell my name right. It's Phildo not Phil \':22:\'

Yeah Brentt, be nice.', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5803, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.122', 1055384045, 0, 'Brentt: Like this?', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1067', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5804, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055117461, 0, 'He had to pull his rear dirveshaft too.', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1037', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5805, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055118436, 0, 'My second shot at the first section was successfull. After I got the front end over the wall, it was pretty easy to make the rear climb over. Long WB really helped on this one.', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1041', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5806, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055119522, 0, 'It was amaizing to watch john beat the little Geo so hard. No articulation and no traction ment he had to use lots of throttle, and lots of momentum.  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1046', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5807, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055121004, 0, 'Actually, I never really intended to roll the truck. I was just playing around. I kind of expected the carb to give out before I got far enough up this thing to go over, but for some reason the damn thing ran really good. :p I think it runs better upside down than it does up hill :p

Wichman really wanted to make sure that everyone got to see this... Its him, and his little Geo Tracker winching me back to my feet.
', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1050', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5808, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.152', 1055233204, 0, 'There was plenty of stuff for the less damage inclined rigs too...', 1, 0, 399, 10, '1066', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5809, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.70', 1055297798, 0, 'Ya, its not alot geo, but its as much geo as my truck is a Chevy.   \':1:\'

I really hope you some of you the anchorage area guys get to come down this summer. Better come soon though, cause the washouts get alot easier after they have been run a few times. \':3:\'
', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5810, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1055348622, 0, 'A PAIR? Is that so when the first one breaks backing off the trailer ya still hae a chance to get the other one off?', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5811, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055350023, 0, 'Ill come down there ..Badco, Ed has a nice trailer ..I bet he will let you use it..', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5812, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.208.102', 1055366612, 0, 'If we were to head down there to run, shoot it is $40 bucks a day to rent a good trailer. That is what I would do. Gooseneck it the best idea though, load to up and go \':1:\' I doubt that we are going to be able to make it down there this year.', 1, 0, 399, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5813, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238073, 1, 'Some more...
Farmer Ryan and Brother Scott demonstrate the utilitarian side of the Jeep...
', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1092', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5814, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238275, 1, 'Really, you have to engage this level?', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1094', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5815, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238384, 1, 'The valley up above us...', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1096', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5816, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238573, 1, 'Who is going to make this coffee Ryan, will you make me some coffee???   Please....   Hell no Jerry, make your own.', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1098', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5817, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.228', 1056307490, 1, '
Quote (nate379 @ June 22 2003,09:30)
Looks like you guys had fun.

Apparently somehow I was thinking that a group was heading out from William's on Sat.  I guess I didn't read what was on the board quite right or something?

Anyhow, me and Keith show up and around 9:00, Badcop shows up with his wife in their Jeep.  9:30 rolls around.... Badcop says Chaz invited him on this run.  So we call Chaz at home, wife says he's gone already.... Really...

Call up Curtis to see what's going on.  He has to work, but Dan is finishing up the locker install in his TJ and is on his way.

Ended doing Ruby and Wishbone Lake.  I will post pics in another thread.

Sorry about the confusion Nate.  The Ruby trail repair thread said it all though.  Canx until further contact with land owners.  I did let bad cop know though  that there'd be people going to both places though, Ruby & Boulder, and was sure he'd have fun hooking up with us (the club).  Thanks for taking care of him for us though.  I owe ya one.  And Badcop, sorry we couldn't hook up with ya, the camping group was runing a little late coming out of the spot to meet the group down in Palmer...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 400, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5818, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056237982, 1, 'A few pictures from the camping trip.  Some of the group went on to Boulder and some came on back home.', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1091', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5819, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238210, 1, 'A pair of naysayers converse as the duo prepare for the mowing operation...  Poppa what are they going to do with that junk, and that mower too???', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1093', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5820, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238342, 1, 'The camp', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1095', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5821, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056238443, 1, 'Morning grogginess, breakfast anyone???  Who's suppose to be making this damn coffee???!!!\n\n

', 1, 0, 400, 10, '1097', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5822, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1056247497, 0, 'Hey Ryan.....Nice Bearsuit Top....Loser.

Wish I was there...
', 1, 0, 400, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5823, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.169', 1056306615, 0, 'Looks like you guys had fun.

Apparently somehow I was thinking that a group was heading out from William's on Sat.  I guess I didn't read what was on the board quite right or something?

Anyhow, me and Keith show up and around 9:00, Badcop shows up with his wife in their Jeep.  9:30 rolls around.... Badcop says Chaz invited him on this run.  So we call Chaz at home, wife says he's gone already.... Really...

Call up Curtis to see what's going on.  He has to work, but Dan is finishing up the locker install in his TJ and is on his way.

Ended doing Ruby and Wishbone Lake.  I will post pics in another thread.
', 1, 0, 400, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5824, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.169', 1056308580, 0, 'I knew that the trail repair was cancelled, but I was thinking that a run was still going on.  I guess with the lack of sleep (working at night, been working on the Jeep during the day) I wasn't thinking straight and misunderstood the whole thing.

Still have fun though and that's all that counts!  \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 400, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5825, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505536, 0, 'pretty!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '990', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5826, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505615, 0, 'camp!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '992', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5827, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505705, 0, 'mud!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '994', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5828, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505787, 0, 'best for last!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '996', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5829, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1054506804, 0, 'Sounds like fun, YA know chad walked his X right through that mud pit:) He only got stuck once. and guess who got to go play in the mud.. Wasn't his wife.. Oh well had fun..

Had to wait on a group of 4 ATvs for about 10 mins or so cause they decided to park in the trail and chad didn't want to take the bypass to get around them.

So ya guys got raining on.. Damn good thing I left with Chad. I was going to have to sleep on the damned ground with no tent. So much for thinking we was heading for the cabin.
', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5830, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1054525863, 0, '\':1:\' Cool


Good trail write up Frosty \':50:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5831, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.161', 1054532100, 0, 'Looks like FUN! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5832, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1054569127, 0, 'Just want to thank oddball and frosty for a great time. I had alot of fun. Even the slight lay over. I got a little pissed with that coil bucket but what are ya gonna do. Hopefully I should have that problem fixed in time for this weekend. I can see I need to hurry up and install my disc brakes and find some power steering. Oh well thanks again and Im ready for more. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5833, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1055266123, 1, '
Quote (frosty @ June 01 2003,13:16)
best for last!

Is this your new trailed pony?
"Come on boy, roll over and let me scatch your belly???"
You're getting it well trained  \':50:\'  \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5834, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054504251, 0, 'Friday night Idaho Dan, Curtis, and myself headed to boulder.  We were all running late, but we made it to the trailhead about 11pm. Glad I hadnt taken off my kc lights yet!
The run in was uneventful until we got to the rock section where Dan quickly learned the bump up and over technique.  
The mud section before the creek was pretty soft and I quickly tried out my new diff cover by getting hung up on an unseen rock in a big mud hole.  Dan had some trouble without a locker in trying to get through some of the mud, but eventually made it through.
We ran into some atv guys hunting grizzlies at 130am. They reported seeing some every night that week and had gotten a 7 footer on Tuesday.
The water wasnt too high at the creek and we made it to the cabin for the night (morning) just as the sun was starting to come back up.  A roaring fire and some spirits from the midnight sun led us to bed around 4am.
We were all up at 8 to cook some breakfast and discuss where to go. We decided to explore a wash behind the cabin.  
The wash had some fun rock crawling, but we were forced to stop when we hit snow.  We headed out on foot to hike the closest mountain and made it to the top (about 4000 ft) around 2pm.
After the hike we decided to head to the other cabin for lunch.  After lunch we spied another atv trail behind the cabin that was in need of exploration.
Once again rocks were the thing to do so we continued until the trail faded into nothingness.  We parked, and as usual hiked to the top of the nearest mountain. This time we made it to right around 3700 feet.  We heard thunder and saw rain coming so we high tailed it back to the rigs.  
On the way out we ran into Bryan and Dave from last frontier as they were to, tryin to beat the rain out.  We all ran through the mudpits together-which required some winching and made it to the rocks.
By this time Dans stock tire carrier latch was broken so his spare tire was swinging madly about as he attempted the rocks. Halfway up a coil spring decided to pop out so we had to fix that as the rain started.  
We made it through the rocks and to the hill of death just as the snow started.  Dans spring popped out again so another repair was made as the snow/rain mix came down.  
The rain caused the trail to develop a slippery film on top of it making our last few miles out like driving on ice. We made sure dan knew that the last two hills could be dangerous in these conditions and advised him to go down them as slowly as he could.
Curtis and I had just made it to the trailhead when Dan came over the frs saying that he had rolled his bronco.  Apparently wet drum brakes and manual steering combined with the slippery hills caused Dan to lose control and put the eb on its side.  Some quick work with a winch and comealong (a must have tool!!!) and dan was driving out.
A quick damage assessment at the trailhead yielded a bunch of dented sheetmetal, a broken roof rack and another popped out coil spring.
We were on the road by midnight when Dan reported a strange noise from the front of his rig.  3 missing lug nuts on one wheel were the culprit (damn aluminum rims. Ya' gotta watch them!)
We all made it home to Anchortown about 2am.  A fantastic run if I do say so myself.  We all had a great time and I enjoyed getting to do some brief wheeling with the last frontier guys.  I cant wait until next weekend. Enjoy the pics!
', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5835, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505578, 0, '4k baby!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '991', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5836, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505652, 0, 'rocks!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '993', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5837, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505748, 0, 'scenery!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '995', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5838, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505827, 0, 'oopps!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '997', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5839, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054505867, 0, 'damn it!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '998', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5840, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.34', 1054506027, 0, 'nice!', 1, 0, 401, 10, '1000', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5841, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1054521332, 0, 'Dan.....your turning into a regular flop artist....Must be a Idaho thing....lol', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5842, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.112.70', 1054531734, 0, 'jerry, we missed you \':3:\'  You missed the big-b!', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5843, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1054537144, 0, 'What is with the Idaho guys rolling over and playing dead? Very strange indeed.
Frosty- Good trail write up, we should have that on the web page.
I hope Bryan's last trip was a memorable one.
', 1, 0, 401, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5844, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.122.176', 1053929198, 0, 'Yeah, we didn't make it across the river but we got close!
', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5845, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1053930881, 0, 'Phill-Next time you are going to cross get someone with a camera to take pictures of Sean's face the next time that happens.

Jeff-You looked a little pale after climbing that hill.     \':22:\'  \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5846, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.122.176', 1053934108, 0, 'Just glad I took the "easier" route to the top!
\':13:\'

', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5847, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1053974271, 0, '
Quote (AKBroncoII @ May 25 2003,22:34)
Phill-Next time you are going to cross get someone with a camera to take pictures of Sean's face the next time that happens.

Jeff-You looked a little pale after climbing that hill.     \':22:\'  \':22:\'

Ya I thought of that the second time I had to cross the river. Was going to ask someone to come down and take pics.. Maybe even video. That would have been cool.

That little hill climb was fun, had me worried for a sec I was going to do a brent and tumble my ass down the side of the hill. But I probably didn't even lift a tire.
', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5848, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.125.224', 1053994432, 14, 'A few more:



The grill from hell.
\':6:\'


', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5849, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.125.224', 1053996333, 0, 'Chad on the ramp.



Josh



A great time was had by all.


Happy Memorial Day. \':25:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5850, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.2', 1054008019, 0, '

Chop me
', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5851, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1053924846, 0, 'Bronco on the Ramp.


Kurt on the Ramp.


The Freak on the Ramp.


Chad on the Ramp


Just me


Me Again


And Again


The X


This was pretty cool


Finally Last Frontier Reps. at the End of the Kink Run.


Over all the run to Kink was a pretty good one.

Headed out with 5 Rigs, 2 jeeps, Explorer, Bronco, slightly modified Toyota, and a stock Dokota. Everyone made it to the Glacier fine with no problems. Well actually I was the only one to actually get to the glacier.. Word of caution. Don't drop off a ledge into that river unless you know how deep it is. I dropped in and the water rushed over the hood. Pushing me down probably 5-10 feet as I struggled to get across. No one else tried to go over. course I had to go back over. But I think I picked an even deeper and even faster spot. I headed up stream in the river. Figuring it wouldn't push me down stream as fast WRONG! Thats an interesting feeling being pushed down stream with water trying to go over your hood. That was all the excitment I needed for the day.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5852, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1053929560, 0, 'Hey nice pic man. Can ya email what you took so I can have copies?

hemphill@mtaonline.net
', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5853, '65-1053764907', 1, 1, '24.237.163.35', 1053932563, 0, 'Nice pics and such. How many rigs showed for the M+G. I found this forum only friday night or I'd come along. Not the river rafting part but hay. Maybe I'll make it next time \':4:\'', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5854, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053935910, 0, 'Official reports are not back yet but I think we ended up with 75 registered vehicles.....4-5 people per vehicle..... \':7:\'  \':7:\'

Not bad for only the second year going.....
', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5855, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1053974987, 0, 'Nah, you were fine.  It did kinda look like you were gonna jump that little ridge at the top though.', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5856, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.125.224', 1053993940, 0, 'Hey Phil, I'll burn you a cd of the pics I took. There's over 100 of them and they are large. I've compressed and resized the ones I'm posting here to be more dial-up friendly. I'll start a new thread for the Knik run pics.

A few M&G pics:

Arrival at the gate Saturday morning.



The camping field:



The event area:

', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5857, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.125.224', 1053994789, 0, 'More pics of the Freak on the ramp.





', 1, 0, 402, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5858, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.2', 1054007932, 0, '
More HERE!!!
', 1, 0, 402, 10, '973', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5859, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047310705, 0, 'friggin jerry! were trying to work and hes looking for action!', 1, 0, 403, 10, '640', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5860, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047311391, 0, 'a nice little trail through the woods!', 1, 0, 403, 10, '644', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5861, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.175', 1047348085, 0, 'Well it's about time someone makes a fire like we do in
Maine.  Still kinda small though - we usually go with 8 foot logs!

Looks like an awesome trail.  I know how to operate a shovel and chainsaw so if you guys want to open up the trail a bit (or any trail) let me know and I'll be glad to help.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5862, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047355981, 0, 'here are some pics I took from the homestead trail..', 1, 0, 403, 10, '645', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5863, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356541, 0, 'Old truck out there.', 1, 0, 403, 10, '650', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5864, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047356899, 0, 'another......', 1, 0, 403, 10, '654', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5865, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047358849, 0, 'How many year's since the last time a tractor was loaded from this ramp? \':7:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, '659', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5866, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.124.96', 1047389285, 0, 'Not really sure. I have only been up there this winter. My buddy said that the trail will follow alll the way around to the back side of that mountain. It gets real steep. Yes it has been a long time since anything motorized has been back in there. Me and two buddies are going to clean the trail up all day friday as much as we can and then see how far back in we can get on saturday.
WhtBst
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5867, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047442975, 0, 'I am digging around some Topo archives and found a couple trails in that area.  One runs the leangth of the river and the other heads up Wolverine creek.  They split at wolverine lake.

Is this the trail that your talking about?  Tim?  hmmm the one trail going up the creek look promising.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5868, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.118.136', 1047470564, 0, 'The one my buddy has been up is the one that follows the creek. He said eventually it comes out towards the top of the mountain. He didnt say if he has made it to the end but said it gets real steep and challenging. Should be a good one to try. This one would take a couple days with it being this long.
WhtBst
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5869, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.146', 1047489895, 0, 'The Chickaloonians are CRAZY! When we did some drilling up there awhile back for the Usebeli Coal Mine there we signs up and junk about not to drill and junk. They simply do not want anyone around there area.


On other thoughts, if you want to toss a fly, a good place is Willow Creek. I see people there all the time. Or, we need to make the big trip this summer to Roosevelt Lake. Where there are HUGE lake trout. So the ol' miners say.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5870, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047617283, 0, 'Frosty,Jerry and I will be going early sat I hope. Frosty you still on for that trip? \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5871, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '24.237.4.167', 1047660495, 0, 'Can anyone come on your trip, or is this a by invitation only event??  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5872, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047714858, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Mar. 14 2003,21:42)
I would imagine that the XJ and ZJ unibody construction is remotely the same. Probably both 16 gauge steel. Frosty is running a Skyjacker drop steering arm, which has a lot of leverage on the box. A brace is a good idea, regardless of what kind of pitman arm you are running.

Nate,

Running much more drop than what we already have is bad news.  It is a bandaid over a chest wound IMO.

The real fix is to change the steering setup but that is pretty complicated looking to most.

If you run a 36 sx your gonna have the same problem.

This is the reason I am going to at the very least run Hydro assist.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5873, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1048663074, 0, 'Was that the crusty weiner run?', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5874, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047276750, 2, 'We have trip report for you guy's! Down loading pic's now! 5 time! \':6:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5875, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047310644, 0, 'damn rain gutter!', 1, 0, 403, 10, '639', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5876, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047310763, 0, 'curtis cooking pizza over the fire at lunchtime.', 1, 0, 403, 10, '641', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5877, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047311337, 0, 'Another view of the homestead.', 1, 0, 403, 10, '643', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5878, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1047312413, 0, 'what would you rate this trail?  Looks pretty nice.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5879, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1047314327, 0, 'Looks like a nice trail.. Now is this trail to tight for my fatass bronco to make it though?', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5880, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1047318164, 0, 'Hey Oddball could I hook up a ride with ya? I'd like to check it out.. The bronco wont be ready for another month or so.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5881, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.151.153', 1047349149, 0, 'That cabin and the next cabin belong to a buddy of mine. Yes the public right of way runs through his property. Him and his family own about 250 acres up there. If I were you guys I wouldnt travel far off of the public right of way.
WhtBst
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5882, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047354805, 0, '
Quote (AkWhtBst @ Mar. 10 2003,17:19)
That cabin and the next cabin belong to a buddy of mine. Yes the public right of way runs through his property. Him and his family own about 250 acres up there. If I were you guys I wouldnt travel far off of the public right of way.
WhtBst

We have no need to run wild on this new found trail. So do they own the old farm house and the Nice cabin that sit's in front of the air strip? Do they own the two old truck's that look to have been there for 30 year's? When you see or talk to them, tell them we are respectable folk and no jackassing will be from our party. THANKS \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5883, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356080, 0, 'Sugar shack', 1, 0, 403, 10, '646', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5884, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356465, 0, 'Lone ranger', 1, 0, 403, 10, '649', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5885, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356602, 0, 'Been out there awhile also..', 1, 0, 403, 10, '651', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5886, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047356799, 0, 'I have a few to share......... \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, '653', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5887, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047357195, 0, 'Like this....', 1, 0, 403, 10, '655', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5888, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047357569, 0, 'Time to think this out? \':7:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, '657', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5889, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047357971, 0, 'FROSTY, thank your or my girl friend that I lent to you, for leading us on a good trip. I will be gearing up for our return trip this weekend. Phileo, I might have some passenger's all lined up. I will keep you posted.  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, '658', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5890, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1047365851, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Mar. 10 2003,18:13)
here are some pics I took from the homestead trail..

Who are the cartoon character meat-heads in the barn?', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5891, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.142', 1047388306, 0, 'the creek was no problem-all frozen. we made it several miles into the woods before turning around. the trail doesnt appear to have been fun by anything non-atv for a while. the trees that have fallen across the trail are good size. no reason to bypass when you can just clean up the original trail which is still in good shape. At the creek we followed the trailmarkers, but it looked like you could go further up the creek, can you???', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5892, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047403230, 0, 'You no dick. Are you saying the actual trail that is marked with easment stick's is the one that run's 40+ mile's? OH SHI&! \':6:\' Thank's for the info.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5893, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047441148, 0, 'Hey Oddball, I think this trail is marked out on one of the big maps down at the Rec center (or whatever it is called) the place with the trains.  I think it is the Information Center?  It is south of town.

This trail is on the South Side (if Sutton is on the North side) of the river and I did not realize this when Frosty and I were talking about it.  But now that it is supposed 40 miles long I remember seeing a trail on that side of the river that was LONG.  Might be worth a look.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5894, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047487434, 0, 'Yah it sure does.  One map that I have shows the trail ending at a benchmark and another I found shows it going all the way up that valley.  The walls on that valley are STEEP so I bet that you have to skirt along the edge of the stream most of the way.  I am sure your not "in" the stream but a vehicle is not going to drive on the sides of that canyon.

There would be a definete cool site at the head of that valley though!

There are a couple more older trails like this along the highway.

One goes up the CHikaloon river almost all the way to the Chikaloon Glacier!  That would be a lot of fun as well.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5895, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047489199, 0, 'Really, that is to bad.  I really don't like it when private citizens take ownership of public lands.  Maybe we should go out there and have a talk with them.

That trail coming into perm would be a good one.  Are you talking about the one that goes North or the one that comes back down the river to Ruby Lake?  I think the one to Ruby is open.

If your talking the one to Chikaloon have you guys made it up to the cabin that is posted about halway?

Is the Chikaloon good fishing?  I wanna toss a fly some this summer.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5896, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047499374, 0, 'Yah, it might not be worth the hassle if they are that closed off.

Willow Creek.....Might have to try that.

As for roosevelt lake that would be really fun.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5897, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.153.209', 1047610586, 0, 'On a side note... Me and my buddys wont be up there this weekend. 90% of us have to work now. Just letting you guys know incase you thought you would be up there with other guys ahead of you on the trail.
WhtBst
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5898, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1047625112, 0, 'Frosty ripped his steering gear box bolts through his unibody. I am sure he will be working on it in the morning. Time to reinforce your boxes Cherokee guys.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5899, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.91.37', 1047626542, 0, 'Frosty, got frame?', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5900, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.115.209', 1047648445, 0, 'Im off to work now to start the reenforcement and will get some new bolts at lunchtime. I will fabricate the new plates/reenforcements  that i need. if the windchill is still       -30,then im gonna stay home. too chilly to be working outside, unless the wind dies down. work, work, work, then play!', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5901, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047661349, 0, 'We will try to keep it down to five rig's on this next trip. I hope the wind die's down. Let's get a count on how many are going.I for 1. \':4:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5902, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1047714151, 0, 'I would imagine that the XJ and ZJ unibody construction is remotely the same. Probably both 16 gauge steel. Frosty is running a Skyjacker drop steering arm, which has a lot of leverage on the box. A brace is a good idea, regardless of what kind of pitman arm you are running.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5903, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1047719082, 0, 'Xjs and Zjs have the same drop arm stock. Frosty has the kung fu Skyjacker arm = mondo leverage. Reinforce the mount, build a cross brace and you are good to go.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5904, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1048640579, 0, '\':1:\' yes it was', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5905, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1048674922, 0, 'I think Dan would know best..', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5906, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047310591, 0, 'Curtis, Jerry, and myself left town kind of late, about 945am sunday, to go do some wheelin. I found a little spot on the topo map that looked promising.  Not knowing what to expect we found the trailhead and headed in. Much to our delight the trail was well marked with public right of way and easement markers. As the trail got tougher and tighter we just kept following the markers.  We ended up turning around at what were calling frosty's bend because of all the damage that I took from one little old spot.  I scouted the trail ahead of where we turned around and it needs a bit of trail maintenance done.  we were close to breaking out above treeline at the base of a mountain though.  Halfway in along the trail is a beautiful old homestead with a falling down cabin and barn.  We nicknamed this trail the homestead trail for that reason.  Were going back, if the weather holds, to finish it and do some trail trimming.  It gonna be a fun trail, real tight narrow trail through the trees to the base of a mountain.  The best part is that its closer than you might think. I filled up in palmer and returned to anchorage after running the trail with almost half a tank.  Curtis will have to post the distance, but i think the trail itself was several miles long.  I took the most damage as i was leading the expedition.  One collapsed rain gutter so that the drivers door wouldnt open and two dented doors on the passenger side.  Ill have to post another pic, cause i pretty much finished off the rear pass door on the way out.  The prices you pay for exploration. This trail will be the shit when completed!!', 1, 0, 403, 10, '638', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5907, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.135', 1047310815, 0, 'woops, at least the doors still open,', 1, 0, 403, 10, '642', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5908, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047315366, 0, 'The trail has some spot's that come close to the side's of the XJ's as well as a TJ. We will go back and run as far as possible next weekend! How many of you guy's sitting at home?  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5909, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1047350569, 0, 'We rarely even walk off the trails we drive.....

I am up for a little trail maint in about 2 weeks.
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5910, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356156, 0, 'Windy day also\n\n

', 1, 0, 403, 10, '647', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5911, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356371, 0, 'Dont know why i took this picture?', 1, 0, 403, 10, '648', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5912, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1047356683, 0, 'My POS..', 1, 0, 403, 10, '652', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5913, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047357364, 0, 'smor', 1, 0, 403, 10, '656', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5914, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.123.170', 1047380834, 0, 'Ya I know you guys wont tear up the land out there. Sorry if I came off as a dick. Yes he owns the cabin and the barns and also the trucks.

The trail is suppose to go about 40-50 miles up in the valley.  

We wear planing on going up friday morning and clearing the trail and we are going to be staying overnight at the cabin. Once you get about four or five miles past the airstrip you will run into a creek that is frozen with alot of over flow. We were up the about six weeks ago and made it across without breaking though.

As far as the trail being tight. It is very tight but my buddy has a 82 fullsize chevy truck with 38 inch swampers on it and he makes it. It does get alot of damage from the trees.

Again sorry if I came across as a dick. We will be up there this weekend. Might see you guys up there.

WhtBst
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5915, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.151.32', 1047426375, 0, 'Thats what I was told. It runs 40 + miles back in there.
Whtbst
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5916, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047488537, 0, 'That Chickaloon one is sorta off limit's. The local's around that place will run you off! That trail is the one Frosty and I want to open up from the Perm side to the river. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5917, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1047516388, 0, 'I watched a 24''er get caught on the Willow in mid may last year.  I caught a couple of grayling and a small rainbow.  Apparently when it picks up and the salmon get into the stream the 24"er's aren't uncommon.  Even bigger than that.  Just pulled off where the stream crosses the road and walked upstream a ways in front of where the F&G guy was staying.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5918, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1047630679, 0, 'Badco, Thank's for the head's up. I will look mine over befor I hit the trail. Cheap Jeep? Fun while they last! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5919, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.100', 1047683347, 0, 'So is the "weak" unibody at the steering box just an XJ problem?  I have heard and seen pictures of that, but never on a ZJ.  I'm wondering if it's just because ZJs are as popular (yet  \':23:\' )', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5920, '80-1043439850', 1, 1, '209.112.219.40', 1048221034, 0, 'April 1 is comming soon,getting ready to wheel,looks like snow is not going to be  around long,looking for an early start this season(a friend of mine who lives up Schrock rd way says he's been up 3 mi. until he hits the snow)going up there this summer to put a new trail on our run destination.', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5921, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.121.235', 1048606308, 0, 'peter, cant wait to see you on the trail again. havent seen anyone roll over for a while. were doing a lot of campouts this summer so be ready! saw your boy at quiznos the other night. good kids-bring em along. he laughed about our last wishbone campout-good times!!!! \':1:\'', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5922, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1048752128, 0, 'You're such a cock tease
\':23:\'
', 1, 0, 403, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5923, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1040583678, 0, 'Any pictures?', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5924, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040604327, 0, 'Yet another Reason to Hate and Stay FAR FAR away from the Knik.

Glacier or not, that place is worthless......

Glad everyone got home safe.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5925, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.113.43', 1040781097, 0, 'Sorry but the sand itself is not hazardous.  I am good friends with the foreman (that's the head guy) at the State DOT branch at home (in Maine) and he explained this to me.

The sand that your thinking of is a mixture of sand and salt.  The salt, though technically not hazardous, is what the problem was.  It causes a buildup on the sides of the road and attracts wildlife such as moose and deer, causing more accidents.  They have stopped using sand and salt on the major highways at home and use a liquid Ethanol mixture.

We had the same problem with using old cooking grease on the ATVs trails.  Most of the trail system is an old railroad bed that has been graded and is very dusty.  The cooking grease (not hazardous since it comes from plants anyway) keeps the dust down, but it again attracts animals.  People started getting into accidents - hitting into bear, etc. so the town banned it.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5926, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040845499, 0, '2000 people! wow!

We call 2000 people a full AWN city.....

I come from a town of 400 or so.......Although it is the birthplace to the nations largest woodproducing company.  Potlatch Inc.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5927, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1042446017, 0, 'We all know who defends those rights. I believe the problem lies with the Greenies. Report every water crossing? Not going to happen. Greenies/Gov't are not the ones who keep this country free...Jeep guys do.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5928, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1040535753, 0, 'I havent had that much fun in a while! DO NOT TRY TO CROSS METAL CREEK! That water can swallow my Jeep and laugh doing it! I had Dan hook up to my rear bumper for safty and eased my way in noticing the water to the headlight and im still on a steep down ramp chose to say HELL NO and backed out! \':3:\'  Pics are floating around in a digi cam some place. EL SICKIYO! \':6:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5929, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '209.112.212.35', 1040585066, 0, 'Yea, another 35 bit the dust. Actually it wasn't to bad. Snapped the pinion shaft and the retaining pin. When the cover was pulled the only carnage was those two items. It some how missed the pinion gear. It broke on the trail above the cabin right before the glacier. Curtis and Dan helped me limp back down to the trail head in front wheel drive. Sage and Firemedic had a trailer there to get it home.

Big thanks to everyone. If I didn't get to thank you last night or if I did

THANK YOU.. \':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':19:\'
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5930, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.49.7', 1040592391, 0, 'hey oddball, and gang here are a few of the pics', 1, 0, 404, 10, '208', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5931, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '198.81.26.138', 1040608228, 0, 'I wouldn't say it was worthless, just not hospitable to 35's.  I really think the only time to go out is in the winter, the water/ice crossings add some excitement and the snow and cold temp's keeps that damb black silt out of your rigg.  Think its a good cold weather winter run.  I had fun anyway, interesting lines that curtis pulls always entertains.  \':6:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5932, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040782747, 0, 'OSHA 1910.120 there is reference to several EPA laws covering water contaminates.  I will look it up when I get the chance, but it is all online if you want to do the looking yourself.

Nothing nasty going here.  I have my opinion and others have thiers concerning the Knik.  The Water thing was just a thought that happened because of the Knik and all the water.

Just took certification in HAZWOPER all the way up to level A toxicants.  Going for my HAZWOPER Specialist when I return.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5933, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '208.151.114.45', 1040852298, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 25 2002,10:44)
Although it is the birthplace to the nations largest woodproducing company.  Potlatch Inc.

That explains alot  \':11:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5934, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1042446084, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ Jan. 12 2003,21:59)
Brentt isnt even around to defend himself.  \':23:\'

I think he is busy showering with men (and liking it) or crapping in a MRE bag.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5935, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '208.151.114.28', 1040538030, 0, 'I know 3 differnt people that have lost big rigs in metal creek but it is crosable of coarse i am sure it has changed since the last time i was there Trevor', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5936, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1040580301, 0, 'What about the carnage?!? Another 35 ate the big one, what's the scoop?', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5937, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.49.7', 1040592473, 0, 'and another, an expensive tree removal tool', 1, 0, 404, 10, '209', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5938, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '152.163.188.71', 1040595021, 0, 'I still say I should have just trailered that broken jeep back to my house....I could have hid it in my garage and....and....oh hell, I have no use for a Jeep...broken or not! \':22:\'  
Seriously, glad we could help..and it got me out of a X-Mas party anyway! \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5939, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1040661653, 0, 'KNIK  is one of the only places that is open all year no matter how deep the snow the wind that blows in the vally keeps it open. You can have a good time just on the first and second set of sand hills too. Knik is BAD! If you get out and just run like you are king dingaling! That place has hidden treasures and is a perfect practice place for all ATV'S. Stay out of the beaver ponds and that nasty silt and you will be fine. Not a spot of silt on my Jeep from this trip.  \':6:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5940, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.83', 1040751620, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 22 2002,16:45)
Yet another Reason to Hate and Stay FAR FAR away from the Knik.

Glacier or not, that place is worthless......

Glad everyone got home safe.

Have you been out there in the winter?  If you havent then you dont know what you are talking about.  The silt is nonexistent and there is little risk of breaking unless you want to.  The center pin on the 35 was a freak thing and could have broken anywhere.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5941, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.157', 1040763251, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ Dec. 22 2002,09:10)
great, another new person heading to knik to meet theyre fate. be careful out there nate and 7/64ths. the water crossings are very decieving and if it gets dark and youre still out there.....well, at least you wont be posting any more questions on here. have fun \':6:\'

I'm back safe and sound hehe.  Got there around 8 and left at 4.
I had a blast.  All of the ice crossings that we went on were solid ice or mud holes that were pretty much froze.  The other 2 people I went with go to Knik quite often, so they know the area.  
There were several places that someone (probably a truck) had gone through the ice, but it was thick enough to support the weight of 4 wheelers.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5942, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.51.239', 1040786381, 0, 'Hey brentt... I admittedly don't know as much about this as some, but if it is an OSHA regulation (Occupational safety and health administration), wouldn't that mean that the regulation is applying to commercial contamination?  My understanding of OSHA is that they apply to businesses to keep their workers safe, rather than to private individuals.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5943, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '208.151.114.28', 1040817325, 0, 'I do know that it is not legal to cross any salmon bering stream and that is somtimes enforced there is i can not remeber for sure it has been a few years since i seen the law i am a fishing guide and it was on the test but if i remember right it was a minimum $500 fine and you could have your rig taken away and most all of the streams that all the trails we use are salmon bering streams one more thing to think about
Trevor
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5944, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.89.86', 1040885263, 0, '
Quote
I have taken my Heep to the Knik ONCE and that was one time to many!  I cannot condone the abuse and use of the land like the people do around here.  Funny as hell to watch everyone preach tread lightly and then condone the existence of the Knik.  


I haven't been there, but I plan to.  Where else on earth can you drive to a glacier.  I'll tread lightly while doing so.  am I missing something here.

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Did you know that it is Federal Law to report EVERY time you contaminate any body of water?  And that includes residual contamination from our Jeeps!

I have not done a water crossing since I learned that, so I have not reported one, but I will next time I cross.


I don't have any leaks that I know of.  I hardly consider running a dirty/muddy vehicle through water as an environmental hazard.

so, brentt, you've never cleaned your heep in the king river across the road from ruby???  and you've never run your heep through the stream about 1/2 mile into ruby?  not being a smart ass, just asking, because your post seems a bit wierd to me.  

I see nothing wrong with water crossings the way we've done them.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5945, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '143.213.66.50', 1042440679, 0, 'Here's my two cents...first of all, dude you need to watch that uncle sam pet thing. I don't agree with brent on the whole thing but there's no need to get ugly. You do however have the right to say what you want pretty much whenever you want.....don't forget who makes those rights possible and safe gaurds them. I do think this thing has gotten way far far out of porportion. Might be time to end the thread....', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5946, '56-1038289554', 1, 1, '172.173.117.167', 1042526416, 0, 'first I want to mention that what I wrote was not any way personal, I know who protects our contry and I know who supports it. I respect and hold nothing against you military guy's but his post sounded like he was seriously being convinced by someone else that he needs to report himself and others for that matter. I think its probly a good thing that he looks up to the guy teaching him this stuff but dude be your own person, your not in the military on the trail with a 4x4 group. and your leading officer or whatever you call it? is not god, you can think for yourself in your down time. no I obviously haven't been in the military but have freinds and family who have been and I know its your way of life. I just feel that work is suppost to stay at work. if your rig is a heep and leaks then you shouldn't be out there. I always make sure mine isn't leaking before a run. accidental submerges happen and if so then yes they should be reported, if it is a delicate body of water.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5947, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.55.199', 1040543727, 0, '\':1:\' good to hear it was a good trip.

aktinbender
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5948, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.120.171', 1040580614, 0, 'great, another new person heading to knik to meet theyre fate. be careful out there nate and 7/64ths. the water crossings are very decieving and if it gets dark and youre still out there.....well, at least you wont be posting any more questions on here. have fun \':6:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5949, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.49.7', 1040592534, 0, 'yet another, don't worry about moving that rock', 1, 0, 404, 10, '210', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5950, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1040596763, 0, 'Thanks Red01TJ, The pics look good. I hope all had fun and dont let the trails shy you away from travel and adventure. I was in one spot on the trail above the cabin and camp that could have been nasty! GOT 8274? We limped the TJ out and still beat the other half to the parking lot. That rock I was going over was BIG!f-tire-GRIND!r-tire-r-bumper-CLEAR. Lets do it again  \':6:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5951, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040753588, 0, '
Quote (Blackjack @ Dec. 24 2002,08:40)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 22 2002,16:45)
Yet another Reason to Hate and Stay FAR FAR away from the Knik.

Glacier or not, that place is worthless......

Glad everyone got home safe.

Have you been out there in the winter?  If you havent then you dont know what you are talking about.  The silt is nonexistent and there is little risk of breaking unless you want to.  The center pin on the 35 was a freak thing and could have broken anywhere.

Yes I have been there in the winter.....

And yes it is worthless.  That place needs to have regulated entry.

I have taken my Heep to the Knik ONCE and that was one time to many!  I cannot condone the abuse and use of the land like the people do around here.  Funny as hell to watch everyone preach tread lightly and then condone the existence of the Knik.  

Completly off the subject now, but a point of interest maybe:

Did you know that it is Federal Law to report EVERY time you contaminate any body of water?  And that includes residual contamination from our Jeeps!

I have not done a water crossing since I learned that, so I have not reported one, but I will next time I cross.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5952, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1040765197, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 24 2002,10:13)
Quote (Blackjack @ Dec. 24 2002,08:40)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 22 2002,16:45)
Yet another Reason to Hate and Stay FAR FAR away from the Knik.

Glacier or not, that place is worthless......

Glad everyone got home safe.

Have you been out there in the winter?  If you havent then you dont know what you are talking about.  The silt is nonexistent and there is little risk of breaking unless you want to.  The center pin on the 35 was a freak thing and could have broken anywhere.

Yes I have been there in the winter.....

And yes it is worthless.  That place needs to have regulated entry.

I have taken my Heep to the Knik ONCE and that was one time to many!  I cannot condone the abuse and use of the land like the people do around here.  Funny as hell to watch everyone preach tread lightly and then condone the existence of the Knik.  

Completly off the subject now, but a point of interest maybe:

Did you know that it is Federal Law to report EVERY time you contaminate any body of water?  And that includes residual contamination from our Jeeps!

I have not done a water crossing since I learned that, so I have not reported one, but I will next time I cross.

Where did you find that info, on the water crossing?  I'd like to ready it...
I was surprised to find Alaska still using sand on their roads.  Many of the lower 48 states use nothing but de-icer now.  The sand becomes a hazardous waste when it absorbs the oil from the asfault.  I see they are using the Ethanol though, instead of the old MTBE, which when leaked anywhere could contaminate any groud water with as little as a gallon released...
Let me know seriously though.  I've talked to some of my buddys down below and they say they haven't heard of it, and one of them works for the UT BLM.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5953, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040796957, 0, '
Quote (Crazy5 @ Dec. 24 2002,18:19)
Hey brentt... I admittedly don't know as much about this as some, but if it is an OSHA regulation (Occupational safety and health administration), wouldn't that mean that the regulation is applying to commercial contamination?  My understanding of OSHA is that they apply to businesses to keep their workers safe, rather than to private individuals.

Mostly, but the reference to the specific EPA laws and NIOSH stuff covers everyone.  I just put the OSHA reference out there to get everyone started if they want to, I knew that reference off the top of my head and know it will get you going in the correct direction.

OSHA covers more than just the commercial sector as well.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5954, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.208.238', 1040799851, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Dec. 24 2002,17:51)
Sorry but the sand itself is not hazardous.  I am good friends with the foreman (that's the head guy) at the State DOT branch at home (in Maine) and he explained this to me.

The sand that your thinking of is a mixture of sand and salt.  The salt, though technically not hazardous, is what the problem was.  It causes a buildup on the sides of the road and attracts wildlife such as moose and deer, causing more accidents.  They have stopped using sand and salt on the major highways at home and use a liquid Ethanol mixture.

We had the same problem with using old cooking grease on the ATVs trails.  Most of the trail system is an old railroad bed that has been graded and is very dusty.  The cooking grease (not hazardous since it comes from plants anyway) keeps the dust down, but it again attracts animals.  People started getting into accidents - hitting into bear, etc. so the town banned it.

Hey Nate, I wasn't meaning the use of it on the road in the countryside.  The sand is all they use in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming... trust me the reason they had to stop using it in the cities was due to the contaminants it picked up and there for made it also hazardous.  Have you heard how plain rain water is considered HAZMAT when its run off from a city area.  Ask people from L.A.  The L.A. river is fenced off for more than just safety from the waters, it also from the chemicals it picks up on the way in to the river.
HAZMAT with POL, Petroleum Oils & Lubricants, is my main job.  The little stuff sticks in my mind when it catches my attention.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5955, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.120.43', 1040833423, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Dec. 24 2002,22:04)
Quote (nate379 @ Dec. 24 2002,17:51)
Sorry but the sand itself is not hazardous.  I am good friends with the foreman (that's the head guy) at the State DOT branch at home (in Maine) and he explained this to me.

The sand that your thinking of is a mixture of sand and salt.  The salt, though technically not hazardous, is what the problem was.  It causes a buildup on the sides of the road and attracts wildlife such as moose and deer, causing more accidents.  They have stopped using sand and salt on the major highways at home and use a liquid Ethanol mixture.

We had the same problem with using old cooking grease on the ATVs trails.  Most of the trail system is an old railroad bed that has been graded and is very dusty.  The cooking grease (not hazardous since it comes from plants anyway) keeps the dust down, but it again attracts animals.  People started getting into accidents - hitting into bear, etc. so the town banned it.

Hey Nate, I wasn't meaning the use of it on the road in the countryside.  The sand is all they use in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming... trust me the reason they had to stop using it in the cities was due to the contaminants it picked up and there for made it also hazardous.  Have you heard how plain rain water is considered HAZMAT when its run off from a city area.  Ask people from L.A.  The L.A. river is fenced off for more than just safety from the waters, it also from the chemicals it picks up on the way in to the river.
HAZMAT with POL, Petroleum Oils & Lubricants, is my main job.  The little stuff sticks in my mind when it catches my attention.

I never though of it that way.  I'm not a city boy nor never have been \':19:\' I come from a small town (about 2000 people) which is about 15 mins away from the old Loring AFB.  The Moose Is Loose!', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5956, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1040893957, 0, 'Sounds to me that the EPA has a few granolas teaching HazMat. classes. I am sure that there are provisions for established trails and water crossing. Salmon bearing streams require a permit to cross, according to Alaska State law. I don't think that the EPA would appreciate 50+ phone calls a day from local Alaskans just trying to drive home.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5957, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.83', 1042441159, 0, 'Brentt isnt even around to defend himself.  \':23:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5958, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '198.81.26.138', 1042871218, 0, 'Good point, work is work, and play is play. Like I said I don't agree with Brent, and I respect your point of view. Kurt, your just jelouse its not you he's showering with......hope all have a good time on the trails (including Brent) and be safe.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5959, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1040545003, 0, 'Wish i could of came oddball..Glad u had fun..got pics?', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5960, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.49.7', 1040592599, 0, 'sorry chris, another 35 bites the dust', 1, 0, 404, 10, '211', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5961, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1040756507, 0, '
Quote (Blackjack @ Dec. 24 2002,09:40)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 22 2002,16:45)
Yet another Reason to Hate and Stay FAR FAR away from the Knik.

Glacier or not, that place is worthless......

Glad everyone got home safe.

Have you been out there in the winter?  If you havent then you dont know what you are talking about.  The silt is nonexistent and there is little risk of breaking unless you want to.  The center pin on the 35 was a freak thing and could have broken anywhere.

He said it broke on level ground without any torque on it.  That does sound like a freak accident.  I think he said he had just put a new pin in the pinion bolt though, if that bolt came loose at all then the crush sleeve wasn't putting the right pressure on the pinion.  That's what happened to mine awhile back and it allowed the pinion to slip back in to the carrier... Needless to say its just another disadvantage to the D35.  But Jeep is looking to cease their use and go with the D44 as their main axle.  With the Rubicon showing just how much stronger it is there is a lot of grumbling to the continued use of the D35 when it alone is only saving Jeep $200 or so per axle.  The other $1000 we pay to get the upgrade is a Jeep thing.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5962, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.208.238', 1040800111, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 24 2002,22:15)
Quote (Crazy5 @ Dec. 24 2002,18:19)
Hey brentt... I admittedly don't know as much about this as some, but if it is an OSHA regulation (Occupational safety and health administration), wouldn't that mean that the regulation is applying to commercial contamination?  My understanding of OSHA is that they apply to businesses to keep their workers safe, rather than to private individuals.

Mostly, but the reference to the specific EPA laws and NIOSH stuff covers everyone.  I just put the OSHA reference out there to get everyone started if they want to, I knew that reference off the top of my head and know it will get you going in the correct direction.

OSHA covers more than just the commercial sector as well.

Thanks Brent…
I’m going to check in on it and talk to my buddy.  They said it was interesting to hear it might be like you said.  They’re doing river/stream crossings all the time during surveys.  I know the HAZMAT laws I’m familiar with make certain previsions for personal, non-commercial items of undeterminable amount.  Most of them were written strictly for companies in the defense of the Federal interests, not to undermine the people the lands and waters belong to.  I’m not a greeny but I do care, within reasons.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5963, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040921075, 0, 'Paco,

Absolutly!  I have done all of those things.  Now that I know, I will be reporting my actions upon my return.  

I think you guys misunderstand the intent of these statutes.  They are not there to punish you.  They are there to protect the waterways.  I am not going to barf back all the laws and such that have a play in this, I gave you all a starting point, now go do some reading and educate yourselves.  I don't have the time or willpower to do it.

There are several contact numbers in the NIOSH pocketguide.

Badco, the guy teaching this Hazmat class is a Retired Marine and is FAR FAR from being a granola.  He is a very good instructor and has had a hand in writing A LOT of the NIOSH pocketguide and the Emergency Response Guide.  What that means is that he is a expert on all sorts of chemicals and knows how to clean them up and not kill himself or others.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5964, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1041097922, 0, 'Check out the Trail Legislature for some more info on water crossings here in Alaska.\n\n

', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5965, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1042966881, 0, '
Quote (AZ/CJ @ Jan. 17 2003,21:26)
Kurt, your just jelouse its not you he's showering with......

DUDE! Don't use my real name! Aw, dammit...Now everyone knows.... \':16:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5966, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.192.216', 1040565865, 0, 'I'm going out to Knik in a few hours on 4 wheeler... I've never been so should be pretty interesting.

My buddy went last week and tried to cross a stream and saw a few 4 wheelers froze solid in the ice!
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5967, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1040592928, 0, 'Looks like it was fun, D35 explosion or not.  I better not talk too much, I still have that nasty thing in mine too.  Di dyou have to strap that XJ to get it back up on to the shore/ice?  I'd have to say the other side would have been a hard one to climb up on if it was as iced over.  If only I hadn't had to work...   \':16:\'', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5968, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1040761936, 4, 'Befor this gets nasty we should do talks over this matter over PM's! Water crossings are on every trail we run! So,if the state wanted to shut us all down they could say no stream crossing and that would close ALL! Knik will always be the most traveld place till they close it down. I was reading a bit of info on the area and did anyone know a 100 foot wide, 26 miles long easment exists out there? And the two Cabins are for sale?\n\n

', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5969, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '66.58.218.185', 1040812313, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Dec. 24 2002,23:08)
Thanks Brent…
I’m going to check in on it and talk to my buddy.  They said it was interesting to hear it might be like you said.

Report back what you find UTChaz, I am very interested in hearing what you find.  Definately not something I have heard of before, then again that doesn't mean anything.

Thanks.
', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5970, '56-1038289554', 1, 1, '172.195.236.45', 1042179281, 0, 'I dont know any of you but I think that if one of us starts calling in and telling on ourselves that it will start a lot of crap for everyone. and I wouldn't want to be on the same trail on the same date that you were if you called in I didn't. just cuz some of you want to be uncle sams pet dosen't mean that all of us want to ask for permission to cross water on every trail. this sounds like the govnt's. way of finding out wich trails are crossed more then others and how they can gain control of the situation. and a fast way for some trails to be closed. also a hit in our privacy. this is just my opinion and no offense intended.', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5971, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042999526, 0, '\':7:\' ..Ahhh dam', 1, 0, 404, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5972, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.48.199', 1042437598, 0, 'Unfortunately it was like that the whole way.  All in all it was a good trip or half trip.  More trail carnage though.  A CJ with a broke pinion caused by the cross shaft breaking.', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5973, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.87', 1042473373, 0, 'Damn good trip gentleman.  15 rigs started and 5 made it to the glacier.  Casualty report-1 d44, some yj dents, a trackbar mount, 1 atv \':1:\' , and some steering issues. It was a fantastic trip and Im glad i finally got to drive to that glacier. Encore anyone???', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5974, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042517422, 0, 'Wow Curtis what big eyes you have..', 1, 0, 405, 10, '382', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5975, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.120.69', 1042564654, 0, 'I just watched the video that Keith shot... some interesting stuff.  Got some good footage of the D44 breaking and also the numerous water/ice holes that proved difficult for most people.  I'm glad in a way that I didn't go because I still don't have anything to tow off of in the front.  That would have been a huge PITA.

Who has that grey S-10 Blazer??  Most of the other rigs I have seen at one point or another, but that Blazer is new to me.
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5976, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.63', 1042606982, 14, 'I am just jokin' with ya'll \':21:\' Everyone just needs a nice wheeling weekend  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5977, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042647863, 0, 'Im quiten my job to become a photographer! More ice! \':6:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, '398', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5978, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.113.147', 1042822519, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Jan. 16 2003,22:26)
The run last weekend to Knik was not a AK EXTREME sponsored run. Please do not refer to it as such. Dan


Yeah Dan I explained the whole thing to him.  Just a little misunderstanding.  Considering that many of the people that went are club members, I could see why it would seem like a club run instead just a run.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5979, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.166', 1042862514, 0, 'An AK EXTREME run has a Trailboss and a tail gunner. All vehicles are to be evaluated before the run. Conduct on the trail is to reflect the clubs direction. If you as a member of a club, go wheel with a few non member friends, is that a club run? Of course not. The Knik run was a gathering of people that went wheeling together. A reference to AK EXTREME, good or bad, is not needed or asked for.
AK EXTREME is trying to hold itself to a high standard. Let it be judged by actual scheduled club runs and events, not by a group of people that happen to meet and wheel based on an internet discussion.

Quote
BTW....everyone is invited to participate in club organised runs as well.  They work just the same as the others.


They don't function the same as a non club run, and that's the point I'm trying to make.

Quote
Hmm AK Extreme member = AK Extreme run??

What did you guys Break, destroy or otherwise mess up that your trying to cover up??


Phil you're a putz. I don't care if you are playing devils advocate or not. This club bashing is childish and un-called for. Individual ribbing is to be expected, and most times welcomed. Saying that a large group is trying to hide something, for which you have absolutley no basis, is wrong.
 Later, Dan
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5980, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.55.199', 1042946404, 0, 'The run went very well I thought, before, during, and after.  I give props to those (curtis and dan) for the way they ran things.  It wasn't a club run, but it was handled the way a club run should be.
I had a hell'a good time.
As badco said, chill the good wheeling is just around the corner.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5981, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042947669, 0, 'I think me and frosty where the midgunners...I had fun..Some of the folks on that run  LEARNED LOT..and they listened..I was empressed with the good attitudes even when they broke there
shitzzzz..even left there rig behind so we could enjoy the rest of the trail..and when it got little late some wanted to turn around
so we had dan lead them out while some others enjoyed the rest
of the trip..great run..Dan thanks  \':1:\' ...

Quote: Its easy to play,but HARD TO LEARN!

Great job guys
\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5982, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.208', 1042431719, 1, 'Here's some of the photo's we took before we turned around.
Hope you all enjoy...

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5983, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1042438886, 0, 'looks like fun, but im sure I wouldnt have lasted.  Maybe next time....', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5984, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '208.151.114.42', 1042447017, 0, 'Man i am pissed i was not able to go the old stock 85 toy would have had a blast out there glad you all had fun Trevor', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5985, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.21', 1042474868, 0, 'sexy flexy..', 1, 0, 405, 10, '374', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5986, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042517500, 0, 'Cool...Huh  \':13:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, '383', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (5987, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '209.165.176.66', 1042581649, 0, 'Id like to see any footage of you guys wheelin'  That would be cool \':1:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5988, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042607957, 0, 'I heard that..  \':19:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5989, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.152', 1042651984, 4, '
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Who needs a modified rig??




You went to Jim Creek  \':3:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5990, '83-1032930254', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1042855156, 9, 'Not to offend anyone here but why in the hell does it matter if it was a club run or not? If it has the title of a specific club does that make it more EXTREME?
I find it funny that everyone made such a big deal over the tech inspections a while back. I am for them to set the story straight( 4+ eyes are better than 2). I am willing to bet nobody climbed under these vehicles prior to the run.
Getting to the point why didnt the CLUB members lean forward and suggest a spot inspection prior to this run?
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5991, '83-1032930254', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1042862870, 0, 'Where did all AlaskaXJ's comments go.
It looks like i am talking to myself \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5992, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042965312, 0, 'Non of this should be taken as a pissing party but anytime the non afiliated JOE SMO hops in his jacked up 4x4 he is a part of our community like it or not. This is all about using your head and knowing your limits. I like to see the new guys out and learning from all club run or not. Church Road was a nasty little spill for the guy in the yellow Bronco and he was lucky not to get himself or girl killed. Summer is comming and we have some demanding trips in the works. Get ready! And dont think if it's not a club run things will be fliped out like the great Fairbanks trip. I have no fear in telling anyone to take it easy and the day is too early to bust parts.OLD MAN RULES? \':6:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5993, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.208', 1042431803, 1, 'Some more


', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5994, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042451213, 0, 'Anyone need ICE?', 1, 0, 405, 10, '370', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5995, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.21', 1042474936, 0, 'more flexy..', 1, 0, 405, 10, '375', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5996, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.21', 1042474992, 0, 'This is why you go prepared and run hard! well it looked brighter before i compressed it \':16:\' .\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, '376', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (5997, '84-1031552869', 1, 1, '12.32.62.31', 1042518077, 0, '

Does This help?


   
 

Lovin all the pics! Keep em coming
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5998, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '209.112.216.52', 1042584478, 0, 'I don't feel as bad now about my 35 taking a crap \':10:\' , Knik doesn't like dana 44's either \':8:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (5999, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.120.11', 1042638501, 0, 'gary, look out for the trees!', 1, 0, 405, 10, '391', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6000, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.115.195', 1042696805, 0, 'Frank, I wouldn't say that too loud.  I watched the video and there were quite a few spots that gave most people a run for there money.  Yeah the actual flats are something that a car could drive on, but when you get farther back, it's a little harder.', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6001, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '152.163.188.71', 1042868565, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Jan. 17 2003,19:01)
Quote
BTW....everyone is invited to participate in club organised runs as well.  They work just the same as the others.

Sorry for confusing the confusion.....what I ment by that comment is that you don't have to be some special person...or have a special pass to come run with us....you just need an invite by a club member.  To get that invite...you rig needs to look like it will hold together for the trail we are running.  Once you are on the run of course you are expected to behave like an adult...as you should do anyway.  Other than that, we run for fun....just like everyone else. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6002, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.208', 1042431882, 0, 'Frosty and the Ice Capades   \':7:\'


', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6003, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.235', 1042437422, 0, 'Man that ice looks like fun! You guys got lucky and got a pretty nice day to do that..', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6004, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042451626, 0, 'Some busted D-44 ACTION!', 1, 0, 405, 10, '371', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6005, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.55.199', 1042452656, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Jan. 13 2003,01:46)
Anyone need ICE?

Thats what it's all about.

Nice pic oddball

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6006, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.21', 1042475028, 0, 'pretty!', 1, 0, 405, 10, '377', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6007, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.243', 1042515952, 0, 'Id like to do this trail in the winter some time. Maybe a year there is more snow?', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6008, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042518115, 0, 'This did make the trip', 1, 0, 405, 10, '384', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6009, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1042518337, 0, 'Flex baby flex', 1, 0, 405, 10, '385', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6010, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042533305, 0, 'Any time. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6011, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.227', 1042586312, 14, 'That is why I preach to everyone.... 60 or nothing. \':21:\'

Whoever tells you that 60's are to big for up here, means that they are not wheeling hard enuff.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6012, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042603108, 3, 'Frank! Dont say that 4or6cyl cant bust parts. My 4.0L has the poop to cause bad things to happen! I have run my CJ-5 for a long time and have learned to take it easy. Its all in how you like to run. I like to drive to the trail,have my day or two then get back to the road and every thing is the way it was when my day started. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, '388', 0, 'image/gif'), (6013, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.120.11', 1042638575, 0, 'last frontier's fearless leader!  Note the welded u-joint in the front drivetrain. oopps!', 1, 0, 405, 10, '392', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6014, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.111', 1042646795, 0, 'hmmmm...', 1, 0, 405, 10, '397', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6015, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.194', 1042701509, 0, 'I have been to Jim Creek thank you  \':14:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6016, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1042821782, 0, 'Hmm AK Extreme member = AK Extreme run??

What did you guys Break, destroy or otherwise mess up that your trying to cover up?? \':23:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6017, '83-1032930254', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1042856734, 0, 'what exactly is the diffrence from this run and a club run then?', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6018, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '152.163.188.71', 1042859651, 0, 'No reason to get confused here...  An "AK EXTREME" club run is simply one that is organised at an Ak Ex meeting.  Nothing more...nothing less.  It is how we, as a club, can evaluate prospective members.  Any other run that takes place is just a regular old run...even if the majority of the people on it are members.  BTW....everyone is invited to participate in club organised runs as well.  They work just the same as the others. \':1:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6019, '83-1032930254', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1042860653, 0, 'BTW....everyone is invited to participate in club organised runs as well.  They work just the same as the others.  
[QUOTE]

see thats what confuses me. So you are saying that like other runs, Ak Extreme runs require no Tech Inspection?

At least thats what i gather from your answer.
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6020, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042879704, 0, 'SHHHHHHH! Get together run's will always outnumber Club organized run's. No, that last one was not a AKE run and in my eye's as well as all that ran also the trip went well AND had a trail boss and tailing rig with the organization of rigs at the trailhead. The CJ-5 busting the pinion was not a big deal for I'v hade worse on a run and farther from home! If you tended the run you had a chance to see what you need to do to make future run's go smoother. Like frosty said, some are a little heavy on the gas but you learn over time what you need to do to make it in different trail conditions. Phil be nice, I have seen your club doing some dirt more than once!(not to bash) We should all be friends and share the knowlege and good times. I will DIE with a Jeep steering wheel in my hand! You? \':6:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6021, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.235', 1042933943, 0, 'I agree on all that stuff. Hell ya wanna look at my ride, let me know I'll let ya. Whats the worst that could happen, you find somthing I missed?

I agree also on discussing the trail before you hit it. This gives people the chance to back out/jump in with someone else before it gets hairy and they end up in somthing they don't want to be in. This happened twice last year on runs I was on with 2 people.

Anyways enough said on that by me.
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6022, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.208', 1042431955, 0, 'Scenery

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6023, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042451696, 0, 'One more.', 1, 0, 405, 10, '372', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6024, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042477848, 0, 'Clouds zuky! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, '378', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6025, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1042528028, 0, '........beautiful........now im sad I couldnt make it \':5:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6026, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.62', 1042589605, 0, '
Quote
Whoever tells you that 60's are to big for up here, means that they are not wheeling hard enuff.

Or they know when to use the winch.
Or they know when to take their foot off the gas pedal.
Or they are not out to impress everyone...

 There is no "Magic" number. Dan
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6027, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.227', 1042591899, 14, 'Or they have 4/6 cylinders.

The magic number is 60  \':14:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6028, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.120.11', 1042638614, 0, 'The moon over the glacier.', 1, 0, 405, 10, '393', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6029, '82-1035785297', 1, 1, '66.58.223.212', 1042707952, 7, 'As for it being "only" Knik....some people might say that it is an "easy" run. But hey....as long as your having fun who really cares how "easy" it might have been!

Honestly, having a stock rig or not has only half to do with it...you have to know how to drive your rig as well. When Badco first got Frankentub, it was stock as stock could get. We had gone on a run to Knik last spring, and all he had a chance to do to it was stuff some bigger tires under it and call it good. We were with quite a few people that had modified rigs and he was keeping up with all of them....except for Ed who was flying across the flats like a bad ass....to be expected the way his Jeep rides!! But we didn't get stuck once and we even had to pull Little Giant and his "then" full size Chevy out of a hole on the way out. Not that I myself have much knowledge of 4x4'in, I was with a pretty good teacher. Anyways, just my 2 cents on the stock guys...there is more too it than big tires and lifted rigs. Don't be afraid to get out there and try your best. \':19:\'


Who says it doesn't get alittle nasty out there!!
\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6030, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.235', 1042923863, 0, 'Dan and Curtis. It was a Joke, Do I need to have smily faces all over the post so that you realize that, or maybe say at the bottom "HEY IT"S A FUCKING JOKE"?

And yes I know that most of the people on this messageboard know about the "MISTAKE" LF made on Boulder last year, and if I remember right all involved(Myself included) admitted that we made a mistake and we did out bed to fix it before it turned into big trouble. So this club is not the perfect club(JUST THE BEST).

So Just wonder here. Say I go on 5 runs with all club members, but only 1 is an "organized run". Does this mean that I still have to go on 1 run before I can become a member of your club?
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6031, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.208', 1042432062, 2, 'Some open water



', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6032, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042452309, 0, 'Frosty has a taste for ATV'S! \':6:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, '373', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6033, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1042478557, 0, 'Cloud and Cat. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, '379', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6034, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.55.199', 1042529013, 0, 'I ended up with a chunk o' rotting half frozen fish in the gas tank skid.  Damn it smelt bad this morning.

Got both fenders and the cowl. (the yj damage)

need lockers bad!!!!
any one have a cheap one for d-35 laying around?

Chains would have helped a lot.  Could not believe how warm it was up there.  50'F and sunny.  For all those who couldn't make it you missed out on a hell of a nice trip.  Got to get some bugs worked out of the jeep, mount the 8274 and I'll be set to try that again.

aktinbender \':24:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6035, '56-1038289554', 1, 1, '198.81.26.138', 1042598682, 0, 'the s-10 is me and I had a great time, thanks to all who helped me get outta the trees. wish I would have got some pics of me with all fours off the groung though.', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6036, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.120.11', 1042638688, 0, '3 of us overlooking the glacier. Yes, that is a stock tj with studded 225 tires and a winch.  Who needs a modified rig??', 1, 0, 405, 10, '394', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6037, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.111', 1042646693, 0, 'the boys...', 1, 0, 405, 10, '395', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6038, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.112.85', 1042749603, 0, 'Great time wheeling with everybody (members and nonmembers). Watching and participating with 15 rigs having their go at icy hills and crossings at knik was a blast. Got to see how this club operates firsthand and saw alot of positive attitude, fun and team work. As a nonmember, I was impressed. Also got to see how my rig did and measured up and also got to see alot of funny s#*t!. Sterling, kudos on keeping your cool after breaking your beast! Pete in the S-10 nice air on the way back (watched the whole thing)! Shannons rig sliding around on that icy hill made me even doubt my ride was going to make it up. But everyone made it on their own. Charlie, congrats on being the first to get stuck! Everyone fell down on their ass "at least" once. Glad to go with a large group. Could not have asked for better weather.      
QUOTE (Id like to see any footage of you guys wheelin'  That would be cool)
Have 25 minutes VHS (including Sterling's rig) and that only copy I have will be at tonights meeting. If anyone has more tape of Sunday's trip to add, hook it up at the meeting or drop me an email. I had a blast!
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6039, '83-1032930254', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1042857131, 0, 'Hmm AK Extreme member = AK Extreme run??[QUOTE]

this is what made me ask
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6040, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.89.30', 1042931703, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Jan. 18 2003,12:04)
Dan and Curtis. It was a Joke, Do I need to have smily faces all over the post so that you realize that, or maybe say at the bottom "HEY IT"S A FUCKING JOKE"?

And yes I know that most of the people on this messageboard know about the "MISTAKE" LF made on Boulder last year, and if I remember right all involved(Myself included) admitted that we made a mistake and we did out bed to fix it before it turned into big trouble. So this club is not the perfect club(JUST THE BEST).

So Just wonder here. Say I go on 5 runs with all club members, but only 1 is an "organized run". Does this mean that I still have to go on 1 run before I can become a member of your club?

2 meetings, 2 runs. Club runs not club member runs. That's what the rules say. Our britches are getting big, so its time to follow a few simple rules. We do not want a repeat of the Church Rd. incident last year. No one gets hurt! Why everyone gets defensive about having their rig inspected is beyond me. Piece of mind I think....Everyone chill out, life is good....the days are getting longer, spring is here real soon!', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6041, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.48.199', 1042435293, 0, 'The pictures look good.  I will post mine later, I am wiped out.', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6042, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.55.199', 1042452477, 0, 'That trip was great! \':1:\'
standing next to that big blue chunck of ice was well worth all the new dents. I'm happy I finally made it all the way out.
The ice on the trail was something else.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6043, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.95', 1042483338, 14, 'Nice pics! Frosty..... You NEED to learn how to lighten your pictures. \':11:\' Hehehe', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6044, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.240', 1042532381, 0, 'what happen with the atv ?', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6045, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1042601535, 0, 'The magic number is 1300  \':22:\'', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6046, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.111', 1042646735, 0, 'the bad bitch.', 1, 0, 405, 10, '396', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6047, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.129.221', 1042762833, 0, 'Keith it's about time you figure out the board!  I will bring the tape to the meeting since he is working.  I don't know if we want to watch it there, but if someone there wants to borrow it, there are more than welcome.\n\n

', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6048, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.113', 1042788374, 0, 'The run last weekend to Knik was not a AK EXTREME sponsored run. Please do not refer to it as such. Dan', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6049, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '24.237.164.45', 1042932525, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Jan. 17 2003,20:01)
An AK EXTREME run has a Trailboss and a tail gunner. All vehicles are to be evaluated before the run. Conduct on the trail is to reflect the clubs direction. If you as a member of a club, go wheel with a few non member friends, is that a club run? Of course not. The Knik run was a gathering of people that went wheeling together. A reference to AK EXTREME, good or bad, is not needed or asked for.
AK EXTREME is trying to hold itself to a high standard. Let it be judged by actual scheduled club runs and events, not by a group of people that happen to meet and wheel based on an internet discussion.

Quote
BTW....everyone is invited to participate in club organised runs as well.  They work just the same as the others.


They don't function the same as a non club run, and that's the point I'm trying to make.

Quote
Hmm AK Extreme member = AK Extreme run??

What did you guys Break, destroy or otherwise mess up that your trying to cover up??


Phil you're a putz. I don't care if you are playing devils advocate or not. This club bashing is childish and un-called for. Individual ribbing is to be expected, and most times welcomed. Saying that a large group is trying to hide something, for which you have absolutley no basis, is wrong.
 Later, Dan

Well it could have been a club run but when I brought it up at the meeting before, no one was interested.  So ODDBALL and I put a little something together that went quite well, thank you.  Not only did we have a trailboss and a tailgunner, we also had a midgunner and even a driver's meeting to make sure everyone knew what was going on.  If you want to talk standards, that run was a good model of how things should go.  I remember not to long ago ODDBALL and I started a little cleanup effort that the club ended up taking credit for, when it was not decided at a club meeting to do so.  But I digress as I have already gone too far in bringing up club matters on the board as we were asked not to.', 1, 0, 405, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6050, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.120.122', 1065422541, 0, 'That is the "connector trail". It joins up with the Perm about 2 or 3 miles in. It runs a ridge line for several miles. Kinda boring if you ask me. If you are looking for something different to do, that would be it though. I had a good time knocking down dead trees with my front bumper, broke up the monotony.
How far back on Ruby Lake have you run? I don't think it is that boring, even after running it several times. I have taken the left and right branches at the second lake. You can almost see the Glenn from the right side, on the left you get an awesome view of the valley.
', 1, 0, 406, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6051, '66-1064986549', 1, 1, '209.112.210.1', 1065452522, 0, 'sweet, next time i'm gonna hit that trail.  i've been up ruby pretty damn far and it gets harder after you make it past the second lake.  is perm a tough trail?.  i got a scout on 33's??.  Thanks for the info... \':16:\'', 1, 0, 406, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6052, '66-1064986549', 1, 1, '209.112.210.1', 1065420206, 0, 'Hey guys, on the way up to Ruby there is a fork in the road where Permente trail and Ruby split.  I've never been to Perm yet and was wondering how the trail was.  Also I know that Curtis and a bunch of other guys went to perm on Saturday but they didn't get there Via Ruby lake trail.  Is there 2 ways to the trail?.', 1, 0, 406, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6053, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.129.37', 1065429305, 0, 'I've run that side of the Perm trail before.  Was pretty fun at night

Goes though a kinda tight wooded section for a bit, then cross a river.  We ended up on Permenti road somehow.
', 1, 0, 406, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6054, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1065543957, 0, 'Perm is fun in the winter! The Ice and sidehills put together make for a good time! We have to hit that afet the first couple of snow falls.  \':34:\'', 1, 0, 406, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6055, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.172', 1061100608, 0, 'More pics! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6056, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '12.32.63.190', 1061102170, 0, 'Here's a few more.







Gus
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6057, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.63.204', 1061103653, 0, 'more pics \':16:\'  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6058, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '12.32.63.22', 1061113065, 0, 'Here's a couple more.





Gus \':33:\'
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6059, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.94', 1061167850, 0, 'Nice pics \':16:\'

I like the seats on top of one of the rigs.
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6060, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '64.4.228.207', 1061098346, 0, 'Here's a couple of pics from our trip on the John Lake Trail.




Gus
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6061, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1061101852, 0, 'Where is this john lake you speak of?', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6062, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '12.32.63.190', 1061102601, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 16 2003,22:30)
Where is this john lake you speak of?

The John Lake Trail starts out from the Glen Highway a
couple of miles past the gravel pit at Eureka and comes out
on the Little Nelchina River by the old Nelchina townsite.

Gus
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6063, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1061104527, 0, 'Cool. Looks like a New trail to me:)', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6064, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1061137147, 0, 'What are the specs of those rigs?

Sweat pics!  \':16:\'  \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6065, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1061156656, 0, 'That's a pretty big grayling.', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6066, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '64.4.229.35', 1061253441, 0, '
Quote (Overlord @ Aug. 17 2003,08:19)
What are the specs of those rigs?

Sweat pics!  \':16:\'  \':16:\'

All four rigs are equipped with 60 fronts/ 70 rears, 7.17 gears
18.4 x 16.1 tires. Things start changing from there.

Gus
', 1, 0, 407, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6067, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059943414, 0, 'Here are some pictures from this weekend.

Hopefully you will enjoy them as much as we did.



Yes I walked across the stream, no I don't get cold.  But I was able to keep the to be lawyers feet from gettin all cold and wet.... \':22:\'













', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6068, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059960096, 0, 'Not a problem Grillman.  Just drop that sucker off at 5 star next time your by there.  I will get it.

Oh and that run was easy....on the way down......Shoulda thought twice about running half a mile downhill to help you.  That walk back up was a good one.  Not as bad as having to put you in a body bag though (prolly be a real pain in the ass to get your lanky ass into a Hefty Bag anyway)

Sucks you did not get to go all the way down man.  Next time.
', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6069, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.121.192', 1060054437, 0, 'Unfortunately the accident put a damper on my whole Eska experience.
I liked the trail. Yes, it was the typical Alaskan trail. Could have been a lot tougher if it was wet. Not overly challanging for me as it was, but awesome views at the end.
Sorry to all those who were standing on the hill when I tried to run you guys over. "Killed by my own brother, think of the irony."-Scott.
The group photo came out really good Brentt...especially since your ugly mug isn't in it.
', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6070, '57-1058859024', 1, 1, '24.237.154.84', 1060070804, 0, 'Gotta love livin' in Alaska! those pics were awesome brentt.', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6071, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059934762, 0, 'I am not going to cover Robs accident in here.  He has a thread on that alone in general.

We planned a late start and a late finish but 0330 is a bit more than any of us planned.

The Falls are awesome.  The trail is fun.  Wife and kids did not enjoy all of the offcamber stuff but oh well.

The blueberries under the falls are the biggest I have ever seen in AK.  They made good pancakes this morning.

Grillman Gary busted a PAIR of center bolts on his leaves.  Man that shit sucks.  Took 5 hours or so to change out.  Busted a U bolt during the process but luckily we had spares.

Oneton-  We did not go play on the rock garden cause it was to far off the trail and that trail is seeing enough pressure without us creating controversy.  But they do look fun.  Nothing like the Perm Boulder field but fun none the less.  For those interest it is a alluviall (sp) fan that comes off the mountianside.  It is made up of Dishwasher and small car sized boulders.  The perm in comparison is made of Small House and Larger boulders.  Would be fun if we could establish a route or two across them with cooperation of the Sutton Trail commitee.

Nice day all in all.  Don't do this trail if your not ready to winch or have a well prepared vehicle.  If it is real muddy this trail would be real dangerous.  pleanty of offcamber with a roll to the bottom.  Other than that it is a normal Alaskan Trail to a great waterfall.

I GPS'd the entire trail so if anyone is interested in it's wereabouts hit me up in person and I will pass along the info so you can have a good time on it as well.
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Quote (OneTonCJ @ Aug. 03 2003,10:25)
That rock garden is a fun one. It is off the trail though. That is why we only go up there once to play on them. How was the trail overall? Dry? Or wet?

Desceptive.  It was dry on top, but if you spun you uncovered a slime layer that was slick as ice.

We had to leave one vehicle at the big hill with the creek at the bottom.

Grillman slid off the trail twice and about rolled both times.  My wife said her asshole hurt from clenching it so tight from our 35 minute (yes I said 35 minutes)  race from the top to the bottom.  The chuggy was in rare form and was airborne more than once on the race out........lol.....Oh and for you hunters I about hit a very large legal bull on the way out.

It was getting dark and I do not have any headlights (problem I shall rememdy this week...lol) and I did not want to try and come off that SOB in the dark driving with 4 mag lights taped to the cage.....lol.

SO all in all it could have been a lot worse in terms of mud but it was hairy enough with that slime thing happening.
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Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 03 2003,18:21)
 That walk back up was a good one.  Not as bad as having to put you in a body bag though (prolly be a real pain in the ass to get your lanky ass into a Hefty Bag anyway)

.

if I had rolled, and kept going down that hill, there wouldn't have been a lot of lank left to stuff.





Quote
Sucks you did not get to go all the way down man.  Next time.



next time, yes


I'll stop by and drop that off.  Have a few things I want to show kurt anyway.

aktinbender \':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6075, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1059953922, 0, '0600 came awfully quick this morning, up and to work.

It was a good run.  I've never been back there before, enjoyed it.  Next time I'm going to the falls. Not sit back and fix my junk.  It didn't take five hours.  More like three. \':1:\'

In the years I've been running trails (with my jeep and my trucks)  This was the first trail breakage I could not dive out with.  It had to happen some time.
I changed the U-bolts this spring, just becuse,  For the next month they kept taking torque when I checked them.  When I didn't have to re toque them, I left them alone.  I belive they loosed bake up a little to allow the axle to work and I didn't catch it. The working on the trail snapped the pins.  the axle moving back and forth a little I think was giving me some rear steer comeing up the hill.  If so, then this could be why I was having trouble in a few off cambers keeping it on the trail wheel side down. ( that and SSR -SupperSlick Radials suck worse then mtr's)  Thats my theory.
Thanks Brentt for running back and pulling my "none driving ass" upright.
Thanks Frosty for the U-bolt.  Let me know what you need to replace that with.
Thanks dave A. and son for the help help dropping the axle and fabbing center pins.  (easy enough to carry spares, we should all have them if running leafs.)
Thanks to the rest for a good time.

I did have a little clearance problem with the rear tires hitting going up, But the splitting maul seemed to have takin care of that.  Who needs a saz-all.


Brentt, I still have your mag lite.  Try and hook up with you to get it back to you.  If not I could drop it off with kurt, or give it back to you and the next meeting.  Let me know.

aktinbender \':24:\'
grillman
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', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6076, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '24.237.94.7', 1059977447, 0, 'Hey guys I appreciate you letting a newbie run with you, I had an awesome time except for that whole accident thing.  That part definitely sucked.  I can tell that I could learn alot from all you guys.  Thanks for all the tips I got yesterday.  Next time out I should have some D rings and a winch on the front so I won't be such a pain in the ass.  That whole winching backwards stuff is no fun at all.', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6077, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.36.117', 1060051333, 0, 'Cool pictures thanks..', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6078, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.42', 1060057144, 0, 'Where are the wheeling pics?

Awesome scenery shots Brentt!
', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6079, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.62', 1060066347, 0, 'you have a trail in your camera?  \':11:\'', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6080, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.40', 1059935132, 0, 'That rock garden is a fun one. It is off the trail though. That is why we only go up there once to play on them. How was the trail overall? Dry? Or wet?', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6081, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.116.10', 1059945007, 0, 'Get this. I ran the whole trail with mtr's.  I was leading the way in and in the back on the way out (until the accident)  I only had to winch once and I intentionally got stuck for some fun.  The old mtrs do ok as long as you use momentum!  It was a good run with some good trail repairs and the weather held out for us.  Ohh and Dave arieno actually ran with us!  Dave you should tell the old lady to "shove it! Im going wheeling!" more often!!\n\n

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Quote (95 ZJ @ Aug. 03 2003,23:10)
Hey guys I appreciate you letting a newbie run with you, I had an awesome time except for that whole accident thing.  That part definitely sucked.  I can tell that I could learn alot from all you guys.  Thanks for all the tips I got yesterday.  Next time out I should have some D rings and a winch on the front so I won't be such a pain in the ass.  That whole winching backwards stuff is no fun at all.

another gary, I tell ya, we are take over.

ya, you need front tow points before you hit the trails again.  Winch is cool to, you have to get the tow points.

glad you enjoyed,  the AT shoe'd zj that could.

don't for get to check in on the newb thread in general ya newb \':22:\'

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6083, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1060063324, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ Aug. 04 2003,20:19)
Where are the wheeling pics?

Awesome scenery shots Brentt!

Trail in my battery died and I did not find the spares until almost to the falls.

Trail out lasted all of 30 minutes......Only pictures you woulda gotten on that part is Sky, Bushes, Mud, Swerve, Bump, Repeat.

looks the same as the rest of the trails up here with a big ass waterfall at the end.  Really cool.
', 1, 0, 408, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6084, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1059357487, 0, 'Who's in the white shirt in front of the red TJ, it looks like they're running the winch?  And I don't see any winch weight, blankets, or even jackets or shirts on that cable.  You already mentioned one cable snapped.  I've see up close and personal what happens when a winch cable snaps, a 4" gash clear through the steel on the tailgate my Dad's F150.. that I had to pay to fix, since it was my fault.. :D  That's a good way to lose the use of your lower legs, or worse, your "equipment", that hurts just thinking about..', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6085, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.35', 1059373789, 0, 'Milemarkers come with 3/8 wire rope.', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6086, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059415616, 0, 'Hey ya know if ya had a bronco and not a Jeep ya could have driven through that \':22:\'

Damn More I see this shit, the more I realize how lucky I really got.. Or how stupid I really was for goin in. Even when I felt it was too deep.!
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6087, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.137', 1060877273, 1, '
Quote (muddyalaskantoy @ Aug. 14 2003,00:54)
I am wondering if there are any pics out there of the TJ that was recovered?

Dude,
Read the posts...
The TJ "WAS NOT" recovered.
\':38:\'
Chaz  \':15:\'
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6088, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059315806, 0, 'Well im finally awake and Ill have to post my .02 on this nightmare I had about getting wet and cold, then chaz laughing, I know it was a nightmanre cause a friend wouldnt do that right?  Anyway, the truck was a F-350 and the addrenaline and amazement of 2 TJ's and a 8k winch retrieving that big boy were amazing.  The glacier would have been acheiveable if not for Chaz's engine light coming on as soon as we were getting ready to cross the river.  Murdocks TJ is a complete loss at this point and other than a few fleeting photos, theres nothing left of it.  As you could see from Chaz's post the Nissan is also gone for good.  Yes I did get stuck in the middle of the rivers, Yes I was cold, and Yes it was all Chaz's idea to walk.  I will have to add that Im done with the Knik, with the exception of winter, not due to fear, but the effort it takes to recover when you get home, (silt, trees, etc).  I dont want to have to replace my bushings any earlier than I normally would have too.\n\n

', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6089, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059282082, 1, 'Well we headed out to Knik this morning, 0400 or near that,  seeing Brian (BadCop) was sleeping in some.  The water has receded quite a bit, but it is faster in the main channels also  \':7:\'

We didn't confirm the position of the TJ but the Nissan was near the same spot as Wednesday two weeks ago, just tits up and buried.  I wonder if the recovery specialists might have scoped it from the bank and turned around and left, because the TJ was no where in sight.  My spotting scope zoomed in pretty well on something that could have been its top, but it was less than a foot above the soil level on a sand bar.

I think in a couple of weeks, with cooler weather coming, we could easily get across and find out for sure.  I'll keep an eye on the weather and if anyone wants to go let me know.  I don't have a problem in going, as long as you bring full waders or a dry suit.  I was the only one that made it across because poor Brian was afraid of getting wet, which he did anyways... Damn those hip waders...   \':52:\'

Chaz
', 1, 0, 409, 10, '1253', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6090, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059319442, 0, 'FUck around Fuck around and pretty soon you ain't gonna be around.

Jim's Creek and the Knik are for loser's.  The lowest of the low play there, enter at your own risk.

Chaz I am gonna laugh my ass off when you lose your entire Jeep for a 400 dollar winch......lol.....that will be some good shit.  Or better yet I will put a big Jackass sticker on your grave when your family is collecting your SGLI.

Keep it up boys!  Your at least good for entertainment.  Call me if you need a trailer from the parking lot.  I will gladly haul something back to town but the parking lot is as far as any of my vehicles are going.
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', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6091, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059323471, 1, 'LOL  Brian...

I had no intention of going across that "Creek", think I told ya so too...
I would have felt better on the trip out knowing all I had to do was use some WD-40 on the distributor to make that check engine light go off...  But its all good now and maybe someone, somewhere, was telling "Us" to get the F@#k out of there...
I didn't laugh at you though, The grin on your face got me laughing, not that you were afraid to get your pee pee wet again..  LMFAO  
Its all good Brentt.  I go out there but so far I haven't even drove off of the bank unless it was frozen over.  Call it curiosity, not stupidity.  After all, we've drove home every time and not a single loss.  Not even the beast of a truck of Scott's got left out there...!!!

Chaz

\':51:\'
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6092, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059360124, 0, 'That would be me, now in my own defense, the other cable was being used as a tow strap not as its intended use.  Point 1 the F-350 had the winch but it was under water and would not work, the chevy was using it to jurk on, causing it to snap, point 2 The picture was of me while we were discussing which direction to turn his tires, the 12' cord was taught as I was actually winching, point 3 I have 5/8's cable and my control box is under my hood as the photo shows my hood is open.  Now im not sure what size winch or cable you were using, but I have full confidence in an 8k winch with the size cable I have.', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6093, '109-1050362541', 1, 1, '198.81.26.45', 1059375597, 0, 'Chaz and the rest - Thanks for the great pics! I think you guys are crazy to keep going out there, but it must keep life interesting! Insurance had told me the Nissan was washed way down, but they didn't say it was buried. They did tell me the TJ was upside down. Did you say you saw the rollbars sticking out?', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6094, '74-1059278789', 1, 1, '66.41.22.11', 1060747258, 0, 'Im pretty sure my ZR2 would beat a few of you guys! I know that for a fact because, few limits out on trails with it, I have done Rock Climbing, Practically Dragging the bottom of it a few times. i wouldnt own anything else other than a ZR2!  another reason i bought it is because of the heavy snows we get here, and i get through it like a knife cutting butter!', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6095, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059282173, 1, 'Another view of the Nissan

\':52:\'  Shoot it and put it out of its misery... Pretty much non-recoverable without a backhoe...
', 1, 0, 409, 10, '1254', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6096, '74-1059278789', 1, 1, '66.41.22.11', 1059329942, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 27 2003,08:24)
FUck around Fuck around and pretty soon you ain't gonna be around.

Jim's Creek and the Knik are for loser's.  The lowest of the low play there, enter at your own risk.

Chaz I am gonna laugh my ass off when you lose your entire Jeep for a 400 dollar winch......lol.....that will be some good shit.  Or better yet I will put a big Jackass sticker on your grave when your family is collecting your SGLI.

Keep it up boys!  Your at least good for entertainment.  Call me if you need a trailer from the parking lot.  I will gladly haul something back to town but the parking lot is as far as any of my vehicles are going.

exactly 1 reason i quit wheeling my 99 ZR2. no fuggin way will i go out and thrash it, Fun yes, but it can be very costly especially what i have. its in excellant shape, and its staying like that. that knik place sounds like a hole that is not a specified wheeling spot. im not being mean saying your guys are a bunch of dummies, but i think there is better spots in alaska to wheel?', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6097, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.33', 1059360803, 1, 'Dude,
It’s all fine and dandy to see something wrong but that's what PM's are for.  No sense in carrying on the typical attitude of the board and bringing up shit all based on two pictures, one fuzzy as hell (My fault sorry) and the other showing something you are pointing out.  The situation doesn't warrant it, but if the concern is there just PM someone...  I could have easily let ya know the whole story, and not the one frame you've seen so far.

Take it easy
Chaz
\':52:\'
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Quote (UtChaz @ July 27 2003,19:53)
Dude,
It’s all fine and dandy to see something wrong but that's what PM's are for.  No sense in carrying on the typical attitude of the board and bringing up shit all based on two pictures, one fuzzy as hell (My fault sorry) and the other showing something you are pointing out.  The situation doesn't warrant it, but if the concern is there just PM someone...  I could have easily let ya know the whole story, and not the one frame you've seen so far.

Take it easy
Chaz
\':52:\'

Well Chaz.. I wasn't "bringing up shit" I was discussing something.  I wasn't ragging on anyone, I was curious as to why something wasn't being used.  

It is my belief also that someone may actually read something I have to say, and possibly learn from it.  One of the many kids on the board might say "oh shit, I never knew that, that's a good idea"..

:shrug:
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Quote (UtChaz @ July 27 2003,21:33)
Turning a simple report thread in to a pissing match shouldn't be a common occurance, but it is on this board.  Hell, just about everything on the board turns in to a pissing match, so never mind...

This was not my intent.. not at all.  I was simply asking a question based on an observation, it was curiosity.

You've been here long enough, have I started any pissing matches?  None that I can recall.

Badcop gave a good explanation.

The one that the line snapped on us was on an old, old, old Jeep Willys wagon, I don't know if they even had ratings when that thing was made.  The cable itself had to be as old as the truck, 40 years plus.   \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6100, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.50', 1060748803, 0, '
Quote
Im pretty sure my ZR2 would beat a few of you guys! I know that for a fact because, few limits out on trails with it, I have done Rock Climbing, Practically Dragging the bottom of it a few times. i wouldnt own anything else other than a ZR2!  another reason i bought it is because of the heavy snows we get here, and i get through it like a knife cutting butter!


Don't go away mad.

Post in the newbie thread.

Just go away. AlaskaXJ
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6101, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059282428, 1, 'Some more of the stranded pair...
They got part of the way across but going back the same way wasn't an option.  They ended up having to pick their way across with a little help.  I walked up stream and managed to get across all the chennels that way.  The flow is changing as the minutes go by...!!!

  \':7:\'  \':7:\'  \':7:\'  \':7:\'  \':3:\'  \':7:\'  \':7:\'  \':7:\'  \':7:\'
', 1, 0, 409, 10, '1255', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6102, '74-1059278789', 1, 1, '66.41.22.11', 1059284472, 0, 'YOu would have to just walk away from that, just think maybe 2,000 years form now someone will find it...
Pretty amazing pictures that you have posted here, looks like nasty stuff!
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Quote (JamesZR2 @ July 27 2003,10:19)
that knik place sounds like a hole that is not a specified wheeling spot. im not being mean saying your guys are a bunch of dummies, but i think there is better spots in alaska to wheel?

Specified?
Guess you've bee caught by the green thumb.  Must be a Minnesota thing.  
Alaska has a plethora of wheeling spots that aren't listed on some government's "Specified" listing.  Even where I am from, "Utah & Colorado" they haven't gone so far as to regulate where you can and cannot go, listing wheeling spots as "Specified" and "Not-Specified"...
Then Knik is a glacier with a great many trails to and around it.  There are Rights-of-Way established for travel in the area.  So in your sense of the word it is "Specified"  
Question though...
Have you read this (Click here) string.  Because to the casual glance it would seem that you're talking about wheeling in much the same manner as these guys.
I don't usually laugh out loud too much but a ZR2 wouldn't last too long up here anyhow.  At least on any of these “Specified” Alaskan trails…  They're pretty to look at but frankly you don't know much about wheeling or you'd not have mentioned you had one and did anything serious with it...
\':51:\'
Get real
Chaz

P.S.  Don’t forget to ask your teacher how you spell states or use apostrophe marks and capital letters
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Quote (Badcop @ July 27 2003,12:07)
Aaae dont yah know, we have a sport on this board for ppl like you.

How much you weigh?

Fucko Tossing
\':52:\'  or target Fucko Throwing...
A new version of the above mentioned game...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6105, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059364603, 0, '
Quote (JamesZR2 @ July 27 2003,10:19)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 27 2003,08:24)
FUck around Fuck around and pretty soon you ain't gonna be around.

Jim's Creek and the Knik are for loser's.  The lowest of the low play there, enter at your own risk.

Chaz I am gonna laugh my ass off when you lose your entire Jeep for a 400 dollar winch......lol.....that will be some good shit.  Or better yet I will put a big Jackass sticker on your grave when your family is collecting your SGLI.

Keep it up boys!  Your at least good for entertainment.  Call me if you need a trailer from the parking lot.  I will gladly haul something back to town but the parking lot is as far as any of my vehicles are going.

exactly 1 reason i quit wheeling my 99 ZR2. no fuggin way will i go out and thrash it, Fun yes, but it can be very costly especially what i have. its in excellant shape, and its staying like that. that knik place sounds like a hole that is not a specified wheeling spot. im not being mean saying your guys are a bunch of dummies, but i think there is better spots in alaska to wheel?

Dude unless your up here or have been here, don't tell us about what is best, even if you are right your statement don't hold any water with us.

I can say that shit cause I have been out there.  I know EXACTLY what they are facing.

How Many Glaciers are in Minnesoty?

And How Much do you weigh?  Consistency is the key.
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6106, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.210', 1059372751, 0, '5/8 cable??! this I got to see', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6107, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059381129, 0, 'I can tell yah it isnt 3/8 cable, and since I only know of 3/8 and 5/8, I took the latter of the 2.  If you look at the cable every time I show someone the same comment is, "dang thats thick".  If im wrong i will gracefully stand corrected.

Brian
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', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6108, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.33', 1059401419, 1, 'No Pissing Match Mad, just didn't want it to be either.  You're cool by me but just thought I'd say my peace about how using the pm's could have been a littl ebetter choice of words.  Either way all is ok, I'm not mad and I'm sure you aren't either.  No harm no foul, so to speak.

Murdock, we didn't have anything else better to do.  I had hopes of snatching some parts, still do.  We'll see when the rains calm down and the flow slows.  I thought I seen the cloth top of the jeep.  I definitely seen the Nissan, 6 bolt pattern on the lugs.  I didn't really take the time to walk down stream from that though.  Was trying to find Brian a place he could cross to me withhis hip waders, a lost cause mind you...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6109, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059415581, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ July 28 2003,09:38)
\':13:\' I love plasma rope..

I would hate your plasma as well.  you have about 60 feet to much on your drum....lol', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6110, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1060753169, 0, '
Quote
Bulletin - Immediate Broadcast Requested Flood Warning National Weather Service Anchorage, AK 630 PM ADT Tue Aug 12 2003

Matanuska River Near The Old Glenn Highway Bridge. River guage At The Old Glenn Highway Bridge Is Reading One Tenth Of A Foot Below Flood Level Of 12 Feet At 6pm.


Damn.. bet the Jeep or Nissan won't even be able to be found soon enough.
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6111, '109-1058863911', 1, 1, '209.112.212.247', 1060851269, 0, 'I am wondering if there are any pics out there of the TJ that was recovered?I would be very interested to see the pictures of the recovered TJ if there are any at all. Keep me updated if any appear


                              MuddyAlaskanToy
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6112, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059282610, 1, 'The channel they are on is very deceiving!!!  The camera didn't do it justice at all, I would lay you odds that it was flowing in excess of 10 MPH and a little but below waist deep (Not much and perhaps deeper in spots)', 1, 0, 409, 10, '1256', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6113, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.36.117', 1059335734, 0, 'Did you guys goto look at that TJ? It was recovered last weekend.. Knik is not a fun place to be in the summer..make sure you clean them rigs \':1:\' ..cool pictures of the nissan \':19:\'', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6114, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059364975, 0, '
Quote (Maddening @ July 27 2003,17:58)
Who's in the white shirt in front of the red TJ, it looks like they're running the winch?  And I don't see any winch weight, blankets, or even jackets or shirts on that cable.  You already mentioned one cable snapped.  I've see up close and personal what happens when a winch cable snaps, a 4" gash clear through the steel on the tailgate my Dad's F150.. that I had to pay to fix, since it was my fault.. :D  That's a good way to lose the use of your lower legs, or worse, your "equipment", that hurts just thinking about..

Good Eyes and Good Point.  Your correct IMO.

Badcop explained himself well.  All seems in order.

Choad- Shut the Fuck up.  \':22:\' It doesn't concern you.  And this is a 4x4 board.  If you post a picture and there seems to be unsafe actions happening in the picture you gotta be prepared to get called on it.  Maddening did the right thing in pointing that out.  Badcop defended himself nicely and explained the picture.  End of story.
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6115, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059402298, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ July 27 2003,20:33)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 27 2003,20:02)
Choad- Shut the Fuck up.

Kiss my ever lilly white butt Brentt.  You know what I meant by saying what I said.  Turning a simple report thread in to a pissing match shouldn't be a common occurance, but it is on this board.  Hell, just about everything on the board turns in to a pissing match, so never mind...
Shit Brentt, you just bitched a guy out because he wasn't there then turned around a pissed on my Cheeros for mentioning a better way of doing it.
To tell the truth though, I didn't think about weighing down the cable because I'm not in the habit of it.  Most everyone, including you, never does it.  Without being in the habit it slips the mind.

Chaz

Yep, and I sit here giggling like a schoolgirl the entire time knowing how it is gonna make your blood pressure rise.  Maybe I shouldn't do that to someone your age?

Nope I usually do not weight down a winchline.  I probably should.  I was taught to.

But then again I went out and got Plasma rope so I don't even need gloves now.... \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6116, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1060813135, 0, '
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The Recent Hot Weather Increased Glacier Melt Causing Water Levels On The Matanuska River To Rise Steadily Over The Past Week. The Matanuska River Went Above Flood Stage Tuesday Evening At The Gauge Along The Old Glenn Highway. The Reading At 4 AM This Morning Was 0.2 Foot Above Flood Stage.


Yup..
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6117, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060822027, 1, 'Ya know I think we might have seen the top on the Jeep but I'm not even totally sure about it.  In my book it's probably already gone...  The nissan was probably a great 2nd vehicle for whomever it belonged to, but for me it wasn't a concern.  
But who know's for sure, I'm sure we'll know when we can get out there and cross it again...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6118, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059283356, 1, 'Imagine this if you would... and I knwo it isn't hard if you know anything about Jim's Creek  \':16:\'

One Ford F-250 with a set of 44's on it and four or five guys sitting in its bed as it sits in the upper area of Jim's creek.  Say in about 4 1/2 foot or more of water.  The driver frantically typing to get his truck out and a friendly Chevy truck tugging on it breaking an old winch line in the process...  
So the picture is set for our arrival.
I figured they knew what they were doing but Brian decided to stop in and see what's up.  The driver is turning a bit blue from Hypothermia setting in and we decide it's best to get them all out before something "Bad" happens.  Brian hooks up and we pull his front wheels up and over the bank.  The Mile Marker winch bogs down a little but does the job well.  Back up a bit and set to pull him on ut of the water.  All is good and the driver huddles by the fire fighting the shakes.  With a warning not to start it for fear of severe mechanical problems we head off.  On our way back out from the glacier we stop in...  They've been working on it and think it'll be out later in the day.
Here's some pictures of the fun, sorry if the one is blurry.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 409, 10, '1257', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6119, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.33', 1059366803, 1, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 27 2003,20:02)
Choad- Shut the Fuck up.

Kiss my ever lilly white butt Brentt.  You know what I meant by saying what I said.  Turning a simple report thread in to a pissing match shouldn't be a common occurance, but it is on this board.  Hell, just about everything on the board turns in to a pissing match, so never mind...
Shit Brentt, you just bitched a guy out because he wasn't there then turned around a pissed on my Cheeros for mentioning a better way of doing it.
To tell the truth though, I didn't think about weighing down the cable because I'm not in the habit of it.  Most everyone, including you, never does it.  Without being in the habit it slips the mind.

Chaz
\n\n

', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6120, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059410476, 0, 'My age???
Like you're far from my age dude man.

I just thoguht I'd shovel some of your own crap back on you...

If only I had a shovel large enough...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6121, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.128.122', 1060831221, 0, 'Consider them gone. Too bad it wasn't something cool like a man made coral reef. Those rigs are now part of the Alaskan waterways. Guess they don't call it metal creek for nothing.', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6122, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059336476, 0, 'Recovered?  Murdock said it was lost, and the wrecker couldnt get to it.

Also,

Quote
im not being mean saying your guys are a bunch of dummies
 

Well too Late, Aaae dont yah know, we have a sport on this board for ppl like you.

How much you weigh?
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', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6123, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.100', 1059283460, 1, 'One more for postierity...', 1, 0, 409, 10, '1258', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6124, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.36.117', 1059336701, 0, 'Ohh I read the other post ..I heard it was recovered ..I quess it was not..My bad..', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6125, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059371393, 0, 'You two sound like an old married couple.  

Brian


\':6:\'
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', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6126, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.36.117', 1059413897, 0, '\':13:\' I love plasma rope..', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6127, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.211.150', 1060833241, 0, '
Quote
Guess they don't call it metal creek for nothing.


LMAO. \':24:\' that was perfect lol.
', 1, 0, 409, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6128, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.129.76', 1051502819, 0, 'The tight stuff. "the sea of trees"..\n\n

', 1, 0, 410, 10, '807', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6129, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1051545544, 0, 'Tight trip! Nice hike. I will post pic's after work today. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6130, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1051585221, 0, 'We have no idea! We hit a dirt road with no name and next thing I know the tree's had us locked in. We hiked for a couple hour's and found nop more than a ATV trail with some nasty hill's to climb. I will post pic's in a few. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6131, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1052471330, 0, 'Shazam!', 1, 0, 410, 10, '874', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6132, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.38', 1052516302, 0, 'is that around mud lake off of maud road?', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6133, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1052543001, 0, 'I think so, I used to go up there when I lived out by Hatchers Pass.  Nice little spot.', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6134, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.129.76', 1051502762, 0, 'Curtis and I did a little exploring today. Here is what we found.  The trees here were huge!!! Trying to roll it over.\n\n

', 1, 0, 410, 10, '806', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6135, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.129.76', 1051503094, 0, 'Look at how small my jeep is next to this cottonwood!', 1, 0, 410, 10, '808', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6136, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1051548283, 0, 'Hey where's that at?', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6137, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1052190836, 0, '*still awaiting pics*', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6138, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1052471515, 0, 'We travel?', 1, 0, 410, 10, '875', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6139, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1052472400, 0, 'Nice trail art.', 1, 0, 410, 10, '876', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6140, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1052537060, 0, 'sure looks that way.




aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 410, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6141, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.191', 1060494526, 0, 'Alaska xj and myself took off for a day of exploring around the hatchers pass area.  I left the super well equipped cherokee at home in an attempt to try and get back to the basics.
 No lockers, winch, oba, welder, nothing for me today. Anything that broke I wanted to fix the old ways with bailing wire and a come along.
We headed up to the pass and entered from the palmer side. We ran up archangel road and found no fun wheeling but some spectacular scenery.  
Next we headed over the pass which is where we found the only off road saturn in the state. ( refer to photos under general discussion).
After checking out the saturn we headed to the lucky shot mine trail which proved to be a hell of a fun trail. The trail isnt overly challenging until the end where you get to do some fun stuff. Both of us had open diffs and smaller tires than either of us is used to running.  We had a blast, and I got the breakage that I had hoped for.
An annoying noise under the manche led to the discovery of a missing bolt and a dangling upper control arm along with several loose drop down bracket bolts. Out came the spare tool bag.  Nope, not a metric socket in sight. gotta love extra yard sale tools. I had a spare bolt with me and after some work with a hammer and ratchet strap and a wrench and 4-way I had the manche back to her usual self.
Dan and I hiked up to the old cabin and explored while the lady folk talked about flowers and ym back at the jeeps.
The run out was uneventful and I even had time to give a para-sailer a ride back up the pass after he lost his thermal and had to land far away from where they had begun (the summit of the pass).The manche flatbed makes its second passenger run!
This trail is, in my eyes, the perfect trail for the close to stock rig. Lots of traction, with obstacles scattered along the trail to make it fun.  The end of the trial is magnificant, and I recommend it to anyone looking to do a short easy 1 day trip.
', 1, 0, 411, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6142, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058149069, 0, 'Heres a shot from where we ran out of trail to run. For those of you that know ruby that bluff by the lake is where we usually stop for pictures and turn around. We ran several miles back beyond that.', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1215', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6143, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058149451, 0, 'Looks like fun wish I could have gone but I had to be here for exercise stuff. At least I dont have to wear my chem stuff. Got to love being EET! Nice Pics to all.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6144, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058182044, 0, 'Hey nate379 its a tough job but someone has to do it. Not that I really do anything but someone still has to do it. I am with all you guys that will soon be dawning mopp 4. I will be the one with a coke and telling all you guys your all dead. LOL.  \':23:\'', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6145, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058231420, 0, '
Quote (frosty @ July 14 2003,12:35)
brentt, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how to send you pictures.  Im just trying to be nice to dial up guys, like me...  I still dont know how to post more than one photo on a reply.. computer literacy isnt my strongpoint.....thats why I have the halibut!

send me a email.  while typing the email look for a little paperclip click that and then find the file you want to send.  Do that as many times as you have pictures.

Then hit the send button and poof I have those pictures.  I will then host them and put them up for all to see.

Fuck the dial up guys.  Infact...Fuck You! \':22:\'  \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6146, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058286075, 0, '
Quote (Country Boy @ July 14 2003,18:48)
Whatever Brentt. I have spent my fare share in MOPP 4. At least for AF. I aint gonna talk shit about the army cause I know you guys are in chem suits 10 times more than the average AF guy.

CB-  I was talking to Nate 3 and 3/32nds......lol. \':22:\'   I was just on a Nate bashing kick yesterday, but that urge has gone away...I will focus on someone else now....lol.

As for pictures- I used to be dialup in Palmer.  I still liked big clear pictures.  If I am gonna have to wait then I want that picture to be good......

Now that I am running the high heat I just want the pictures to not stretch the screen so far that I have to scroll to see the pic.  BUT that will soon change as next month I am getting a 17 inch flatscreen I think.

Badco-  I agree that you should  not even get to count ruby unless you have at least done to the Bluff, but I really want to continue to that ridgeline now!

Oh and for those that have not gone out there.  All the mud is gone from Ruby for the most part!  YIPPPIE. and I have a feeling that they are gonna start mining in that area cause there is a HUGE quansit hut going up.

Someone has also marked the trail with signs.  Others have built bridges for 4 wheelers.  To bad we got mired in polotics or we coulda helped out....... \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6147, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.42', 1058327796, 1, '
Quote (Country Boy @ July 15 2003,18:32)
Whats a few dents gonna hurt. I have several dents and dont even care. Hell it adds to the overall apperance. LOL

It just matches the flapping fenders, nothing like trying to take off at 65 mph.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6148, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058341861, 0, 'Hey Nate, Hell ya that will. You wont notice the vibration with all the crashing that your fender makes. You can even make a quick dissconnect with duct tape! LOL', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6149, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058414380, 0, 'What the hell is dial up anyways? Damn this new faingled computer lingo. I just come to work and read what ya'll write. Whats the difference between the two anyways and who really cares.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6150, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058149166, 0, 'Ohhh the rock section. Not a challenge anymore, but a good place for poser shots.', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1216', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6151, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058149478, 0, 'corey on the ledge by the frogpond.', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1219', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6152, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058149581, 0, 'my new patented duck tape window. I left no glass behind!', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1220', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6153, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058198831, 0, 'Hey Ryan you would have me beat with the picture if you could possibly get any further away....Hell I can barely tell if the Jeep is Yellow or Black......... \':22:\'

Hey if you are shrinking those pictures DON'T.  Send them to me at bamblair@gci.net and I will upload them to the club server......
', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6154, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058124085, 0, 'Well Here it is the post from Red Mountian from this weekend.  Post your pics on this thread for all to enjoy.

Once again I made a slideshow.  Here is the link.  Please be courtious and just download it.  Watching it over and over on the server is not a nice thing to do.....Oh and this is Macro's server so a big thanks goes out to him.

http://www.bigmacro.com/~akextr....n03.exe

Last time the Chuggy was sitting in that spot it was upside down.....lol



Homebrew Posing for the camera.  Good advertisement for Kodiak Offroad as well....lol.



This one turned out well.  TO bad Gary is such a ugly fucker.



Time for a little break.  Cyrus, Marvin and Gary taking in the sights

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', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6155, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.129.227', 1058236188, 0, 'What an absolutely gorgeous day! I have a painful sunburn to show for it...on one arm...stupid Jeeps. I didn't take any pictures, forgot the camera, and my clothes, and diapers....So, now if you run Ruby...you must go all the way to the end. The frogpond counts for nothing. The second lake is the traditional turn around, but the last overlook is stunning. 3200ft, no clouds, perfect. I didn't have a beer, but should have. I would have sweated it out on the hike back to the Jeep...', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6156, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.32', 1058297518, 0, 'After I get some rocker protection I will run Ruby past the frogpond.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6157, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1058329995, 0, 'Brentt-  I might take you up on your offer.  Frosty recommended that I have some if I go past the pond.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6158, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.54.134', 1058344671, 0, '
Quote (Country Boy @ July 15 2003,20:50)
...its purpose served to improve the aerodynamic coenficency of the air flow over the veicle. It also acted as a deterient for Gyroscopic Assestion which is caused bye changing the rotational balance. Like when you have a spinning gyroscope and you turn it. Vibrations are felt for every rotation. So bye having the fender flap in the wind, it was in esence smoothing the air flow around the outer surface of the bronco. It also was preventing vibrations in case the rotational balance changed...

If that wasn't clear enough, I'm sure Lil Giant could draw up a diagram in autocad to explain this theory... \':24:\'', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6159, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058148863, 0, 'let me add the extension to this tread. We camped at the frogpond and ran ruby today. We ran way far back... See the photos. Nothing too exciting to report. I broke a window and the hell-child screamed a lot. enjoy.', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1213', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6160, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058149247, 0, 'see, 36's fit into a wheelwell just fine.', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1217', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6161, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058149787, 0, 'Hey nice window frosty. Red Neck Engenering in its finest. Duck tape rules!', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6162, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058199482, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ July 14 2003,02:56)
Quote (Country Boy @ July 13 2003,18:24)
Looks like fun wish I could have gone but I had to be here for exercise stuff. At least I dont have to wear my chem stuff. Got to love being EET! Nice Pics to all.

\':22:\'

Dude Shut up....Most of us, have more time in MOPP4 than you have time in Service......', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6163, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.97', 1058236833, 0, 'Ryan, 640x480 is perfect for discussion board pictures. Compress them only 25% and you cant even tell, but they will upload plenty fast for dialup guys.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6164, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.129.227', 1058237033, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 14 2003,18:10)
Fuck the dial up guys.  Infact...Fuck You! \':22:\'  \':24:\'

My sentiments exactly...And I am dial up...mostly. You too Brook.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6165, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058318896, 0, '
Quote (Rowdy Red @ July 15 2003,11:31)
After I get some rocker protection I will run Ruby past the frogpond.

where is that limp wristed smilie...........

I could put a set of sliders on that thing for 50 bucks.......If that is your excuse you need to rethink it.
', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6166, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058331028, 0, 'Hey chaz The fender is fixed now. But its purpose served to improve the aerodynamic coenficency of the air flow over the veicle. It also acted as a deterient for Gyroscopic Assestion which is caused bye changing the rotational balance. Like when you have a spinning gyroscope and you turn it. Vibrations are felt for every rotation. So bye having the fender flap in the wind, it was in esence smoothing the air flow around the outer surface of the bronco. It also was preventing vibrations in case the rotational balance changed. LOL', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6167, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058345606, 0, 'Hey crazy thats just simple minded crew chief talk.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6168, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058148951, 0, 'Brentt, I got you beat on the kodiak add. !!!!', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1214', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6169, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.128.85', 1058149350, 0, 'dammit, what now?? I wish i had a cherokee...', 1, 0, 412, 10, '1218', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6170, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.128.192', 1058180195, 0, '
Quote (Country Boy @ July 13 2003,18:24)
Looks like fun wish I could have gone but I had to be here for exercise stuff. At least I dont have to wear my chem stuff. Got to love being EET! Nice Pics to all.

\':22:\'', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6171, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.117.101', 1058214937, 0, 'brentt, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how to send you pictures.  Im just trying to be nice to dial up guys, like me...  I still dont know how to post more than one photo on a reply.. computer literacy isnt my strongpoint.....thats why I have the halibut!', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6172, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058237333, 0, 'Whatever Brentt. I have spent my fare share in MOPP 4. At least for AF. I aint gonna talk shit about the army cause I know you guys are in chem suits 10 times more than the average AF guy.', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6173, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058322776, 0, 'Hey red who needs rocker protection. You have rocker panels right. Whats a few dents gonna hurt. I have several dents and dont even care. Hell it adds to the overall apperance. LOL', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6174, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058341141, 0, 'Brentt I have been in for about 2 years.  I was just bitching about the Chem gear just to complain about something. \':1:\'
It's a pain in the arse, but I would wear it with a shit eating grin on my face if I knew it was saving my life.

Country Boy... so if I pull my fenders loose on the ZJ, you think maybe my driveline vibes will go away???  \':11:\'
', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6175, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058341271, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ July 14 2003,18:43)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 14 2003,18:10)
Fuck the dial up guys.  Infact...Fuck You! \':22:\'  \':24:\'

My sentiments exactly...And I am dial up...mostly. You too Brook.

I have dial up and I just wait for the pics to load.  It doesn't bother me unless they are stupid pics, like of someone's glasspack install or something  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6176, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.120.12', 1058375803, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ July 16 2003,00:41)
Quote (BadCo @ July 14 2003,18:43)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 14 2003,18:10)
Fuck the dial up guys.  Infact...Fuck You! \':22:\'  \':24:\'

My sentiments exactly...And I am dial up...mostly. You too Brook.

I have dial up and I just wait for the pics to load.  It doesn't bother me unless they are stupid pics, like of someone's glasspack install or something  \':1:\'

\':22:\' anyways.... \':11:\'', 1, 0, 412, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6177, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.161', 1059529962, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 29 2003,08:27)
Question.

Why did you not lower the TJ down first and then use a pulley or two connected to some trees to lower your ZJ down?

If you made it down the steep hill above treeline you coulda made the rest of them IMO.  I thought you were stuck above treeline.  I am glad I decided to not drive out there.

Good decision by Keith to go back out and spend the night with the rigs.

Glad your all back and safe.  Lesson learned I suppose.

Brentt, while that sounds like the way to do it for the winching, we really wouldn't have been able to since I would have slid right into Keith coming down.  The trail was VERY slick.  Kinda hard to explain the situation, but the pics will do the talking.

I don't know what you mean by lessoned learned.  You make it sound like somehow we were in the wrong.  I can't think of anything that we royally screwed up on.  We had all the gear needed, just the trail turned bad quick.  There was no way were could have safely got the rigs down that night.

Maybe I should have called Miss Cleo to see when it was going to rain  \':11:\'
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', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6178, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059559948, 0, 'fast fwd to sun. am', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1270', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6179, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059567571, 0, 'tire chains would have definately been a "big" help. they may had made all the difference in making it down sunday morning.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6180, '83-1032374396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059609909, 0, 'Is there any thing planned to remove the blown to shit rtuck in the pictures above.  Once I get the 4:88's in this week I'd be happy to try an extraction.  Brent, someone.:p', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6181, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059762719, 0, 'I told yah Nate broke somethin, hes the unluckiest, I can say that since he wahsed his rig in my driveway - even if it was on Keiths truck.  Sorry to hear it Keith, see you at the Hobby Shop this week?', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6182, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059489802, 0, 'Well we ended up going out to B-29 this past weekend.  The group was Paco, Paco's brother (John?) Keith, Me, Ed and his friend (stock YJ).  Also another fellow came along to the trail head with a Dakota pickup, but he was hearing a bad noise.  Come to find out he had lost 1 bolt holding the bearing hub, and the other 2 where about ready to come out as well.  We got them tight and he headed back home.


The trail was quite easy on the way up.  I had to use 4WD only on a few spots, otherwise it was all 2WD unlocked.  The YJ had no problem until the main hill (not sure what it's called).  Ed parked and rode with Keith; his buddy riding with me.

We made it to about as far as it's safe to travel on vehicle and hiked up to the crash site.  Pretty sobering when you try to picture exactly what happened.  I was amazed that even after 50 years, little has rusted away.

Later that evening Ed and his buddy decided they weren't going to camp.  Me and Keith headed down to their YJ and then I parked my ZJ on the hill and hopped in with Keith.  We followed them to the trailhead.  It had started to sprinkle by the time we headed back up.  The trail became a bit slick, but not bad to the point of spinning tires.

We camped that night and it ended up raining pretty much all night and morning.  Paco decided to head out... Keith decided to sleep in, so I waited around a bit.  While we were packing, Paco came on the radio that is was very slick and to be very careful...Lovely....

By the time we had packed up, it was raining pretty steady, making the trail very slick.  It was nearly as bad as ice, and you have to deal with steep downhills and off camber spots.

Me and Keith made it down the first major hill by taking a bypass that wasn't too bad.  Now we faced the problem of having to go down a portion of the main trail.

Keith backed the TJ in front of some rocks and we tied the back end to a tree.  I don't remember exactly why, but we used 2 seperate straps.

Keith proceded to winch me down.  Even still I was sliding a good bit.  I was almost at the bottom of the worst section when my Jeep lerched forward a good 10 feet or so.  I was able to get it to stop and got out to see what happened.  Apparently the shorter of the tow straps had broken and the TJ rolled right over the rocks and into the woods.  The second two strap is what saved his butt.

At this point, Curtis, Bill and Chris were at the Tesoro gettin gready for the Boulder run they had planned.  Somehow there were able to hear us on the FRS and decided to come up and give us a hand.  They were able to make it fairly far on the trail, but the trail was just too slick to get to us.

We decided to get the Jeeps in the safest place possible and leave them for the night.  I needed to go to work, but Keith went home to get clothes and food and went back up to spend the night.  We had heard bad stories about people stealing/burning/shooting rigs, so he wanted to keep an eye on them.

The next day (Mon), I spent most of the morning getting supplies for the "rescue".  I was able to find chains for my 33s, though nothing for 35s.  Keith had come down from camping that morning, so we both headed up in the afternoon.  Curtis and Dan were going to come up after work, but we hoped to get a head start.

The walk from the trail head to the rigs took us about 2 hours.  Not very fun when you have a 40lb set of chains plus tow straps, etc... and of course most of it is uphill.  We ended up leaving a set of chains behind and splitting one up so we both 1 set.  Just too much weight to carry all 4. (I know the Army guys regularly carry packs weighing more, but hey, we are Air Force  \':1:\')

By the time we got to the rigs, the soil had dried up a bit, though is had started to rain.  I was able to get the ZJ down another 2 hills until it started to get slick to the point of needing chains.  I threw the chains on (one on the front and one on the rear).  I was able to get the ZJ to the hill right after the S-10 when Curtis and Dan showed up.  Also met Cozmo who was on 4 wheeler.

They made pretty quick work of getting Keith's TJ down.  I had already found the safer ways to go down, so that also helped.

I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to Curtis and Dan for coming out to help.  They deserve a big \':24:\'  If you guys ever need help with something, let me know.

Keith was able to take some pictures, but he is not sure if the camera is working.  From what I understand, it ended up getting wet.
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', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6183, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.228', 1059531957, 0, 'Not picking sides here- Maybe a lesson learned would be to carry a set of chains when heading up the Church Rd. trail. Or anywhere else for that matter. 1 set doesn't weigh that much, and may save your hide more than once. Dan', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6184, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059535618, 0, 'Nate - what broke this time, any noises, vibes, jiggys, anything?  LOL

Brian
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6185, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059563084, 0, 'another pic at the top. raining cats and dogs late sat. night and here on sunday a.m.
was nothing like the nice mostly cloudy dry weather we  enjoyed on saturdays run.
a simple rain suit and dry clothes bag served its purpose finally, and keep me warm and dry while working outside.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1271', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6186, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.88.179', 1059626153, 0, 'Phil, it's really hard to tell from those pics, but right in front of Keith's rig is the start of a fairly steep decline.  There were some sections we were able to go on the grass though.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6187, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059763046, 0, 'Yep!  \':19:\'', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6188, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059493335, 0, 'I was thinking of going as I haven't done any runs with you guys.  Now I'm glad I didn't as my street tires would been fun! \':13:\'', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6189, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.25', 1059537817, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 29 2003,09:27)
I am glad I decided to not drive out there.

We are glad you did not as well.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6190, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059563229, 0, 'trail conditions were extremely bad going down', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1272', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6191, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059563909, 0, 'was alot more slippery than the pics show beleive me. was hard to keep my balance on the trail even walking.', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1273', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6192, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059579983, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ July 29 2003,17:52)
Maybe I should have called Miss Cleo to see when it was going to rain  \':11:\'

Ummmm....you coulda simply watched the weather forcast.

You did nothing wrong.  Never said you did.  But if you didn't learn a lesson from that experience your dumber than you look.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6193, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1059639311, 0, 'How many people have the need to jump off the trail? Stay on the trail and you wont get shat on!  \':10:\'', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6194, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.88.179', 1059786006, 0, 'Hey fawker, what about camping out this weekend?  Learn how to fuckin' drive and we won't have to be fixing your junk   \':23:\'', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6195, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.88.254', 1059495288, 0, 'Driving down that slick mountain was the scariest and most foolish thing that I've done on 4 wheels.  

(Dan and others gave warning of how slick it could be with rain.  I trusted the weather man for "showers only")

It was so slick that you could not stand up.  Nothing or nobody was going up hill on the trail.

...crawl on the brakes until you broke traction,  then steer aggressively while pumping the brakes,... and then accepting what 1L gear will give you while you franticly try to keep all 4 wheels pointed downhill and on the trail.

If I had know it was going to rain all night I would not have gone.  We are lucky to have made it out without incident.  ...and I am not proud of the fact that I drove my brother down that mountain.  Even though he enjoyed the whole off-roading scene.

Keith and Nate made the correct decision.

Paco
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', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6196, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.41', 1059544928, 0, 'Baldie is a bad trail when the rain starts falling. It is even badder during break-up (that is the best time to run it) Glad know one was hurt. And I am glad that Kieth stayed up there. That place is close to being a Jim Creek when there are vehicles up there. How was the mud pit when it rained? Did it stay dry?


Nate: You should have called, and we would have ran ya'll to your vehicles. You shouldnt have walked. That is a heck of a walk \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6197, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059564277, 0, 'a pic of what my tires collected only a very short ways down...', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1274', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6198, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.118', 1059580391, 0, 'The weather forcast said chance of light showers for both Sat and Sun.  

Brentt, I took the post the other way, thinking you were saying we had done something wrong with the recovery - that's why I was on the defensive side.

I was in the wrong staying up there when it did start to rain.  We guessed it was going to be a light shower, like predicted.  I never thought that the same trail a stock YJ could do could turn so bad so quickly.  Lesson Learned... Run B-29 when it's not going to rain... and bring chains even still!
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6199, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059593624, 0, 'So why didn't you guys drive down the side of the trail? Looks like you had plenty of room to do so.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6200, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059664538, 0, 'Curtis I don't drive of the trail just to do it. If I can't get up a hill safly and no winch points. Ya I'm going to drive up the side, with as little wheel spin if any at all. Same going down.

I find it hard to beleive that you never go off the trail. And if ya say ya don't I'd like ya to prove it.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6201, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1059788545, 0, '"FIXING JUNK" coming from Nate, Oxymoron??', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6202, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059496048, 0, 'Question.

Why did you not lower the TJ down first and then use a pulley or two connected to some trees to lower your ZJ down?

If you made it down the steep hill above treeline you coulda made the rest of them IMO.  I thought you were stuck above treeline.  I am glad I decided to not drive out there.

Good decision by Keith to go back out and spend the night with the rigs.

Glad your all back and safe.  Lesson learned I suppose.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6203, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059556613, 0, 'one ton, is this the mud pit you're asking about?', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6204, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059564995, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ July 29 2003,18:25)
Not picking sides here- Maybe a lesson learned would be to carry a set of chains when heading up the Church Rd. trail. Or anywhere else for that matter. 1 set doesn't weigh that much, and may save your hide more than once. Dan

Agreed.  I will keep at least 1 set in the Jeep when I go on a run.  Both sets weigh 88 pounds.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6205, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '146.63.102.80', 1059595798, 0, '
Quote
So why didn't you guys drive down the side of the trail? Looks like you had plenty of room to do so.



 Putz.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6206, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1059668948, 0, 'I wont play this gay shit with you! You say you run the side of the trail/off the trail for that little bit of traction? YOU NEWBE! That just make's the trail wider over time as others take that as an ok rout! and give it a couple of seasons then Walla! We have a once two track tail as wide as a 3 lane road.                                                         I will put my jeep off the trail to help you or anyone for that matter get all four back on the ground, Any other time im on the trail! Ask those I run with, they stay on the trail also.  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6207, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059669721, 0, 'So how many years you gotta wheel to not be considered a newbie?', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6208, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.88.179', 1059790259, 0, 'Naw, I call everyone's rig junk, including mine.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6209, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059498071, 0, 'I know all about steep hills and slick mud. Sucks especially when you tip over. haha.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6210, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059557002, 0, 'try again...no problem for the zj,tj or 4 runner', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1267', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6211, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1059565228, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ July 29 2003,19:26)
Nate - what broke this time, any noises, vibes, jiggys, anything?  LOL

Brian

haha... \':22:\'

Tie rod is bent again (got one ordered so that doesn't matter) and that's it.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6212, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059599683, 0, 'If this trail down was so bad that you had no control. The grass would have given traction to get down the hill. You can' Drive on it without tearing this shit up.

Put if I'm a Putz for doing somthing less dangerous so be it.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6213, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059690827, 0, 'nate noticed this today as i started looking around the jeep for any visible signs of damage. this happened on the very first stretch from the top. i slid into a rock hard on the left side (probably helped actually because it stopped me from going off the trail). after a very quick glance underneath i originally thought the tire just hit hard. well i was very wrong proven today.', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1281', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6214, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.51.219', 1059500530, 0, 'Glad to hear you all got them back.  Sorry we couldn't do more on Sunday, safety overruled us on that.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6215, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059557454, 0, 'but the stock yj...', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1268', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6216, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059565306, 0, 'was the first place we could find an anchor to start the winching process. one tow strap on mine and another on the zj hooked to a tree.  nate inched down until i could clip my winch cable onto his rear bumper. we took off his tow straps and one of us hooked it to my tj so now i have 2 lines, one longer than the other though.', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1275', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6217, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.88.254', 1059604961, 0, 'The picture is of a rare spot indeed.   The vast majority of the trail is bound by "unknown" terrain hidden by bushes... you'd be asking for a hard stuck, or a roll over....', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6218, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059691010, 0, 'one more angle. dan. when you rode this back i did not have the front sway bar connected back up. hopefully that was the steering problem. i have them connected back up and am taking it to work right now to see how it handles.', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1282', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6219, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1059517919, 0, 'Lots of traction on the way up. Didn't spin a tire except the stock yj did get stuck in some big ruts at the bottom of s-10 hill. i will post a pic later. We visited the crash site and that was something to see! Lots of thoughts! After we hiked back from the aircraft, we escorted the yj to the trail head, cut up a dead log on the way back up for more firewood, and got to the top and set up the tent. By that time paco already had his tent up and fire well started. we kicked back around the fire for a while and had snack out. While nate and i's dinner was cooking over the fire, i hiked around the area in search of some blue berries patches. found some but there weren't alot to be picked yet. too early? just when i got back it started raining but the food ready so we just ate in the zj.  looking like a passing shower it ended up raining all night and the next morning. nate's post said the rest.

MANY Thanks and Respect to CURTIS and DAN for coming out!!! They have alot of BALLZ!!! You guys came prepared for anything and everything to reach us and help us down safely.

Will post some more pics of the run after work tonight.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1266', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6220, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059557756, 0, 'paco took care of that easily...', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1269', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6221, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.113.83', 1059566226, 0, 'winched nate down about 95 feet and then suddenly one of the two strap lines decided to give. the tj immediately jumped foward at least 10 ft. as shown (so did nate's down below) before the other strap caught on and both our jeeps came to a stop. thank god we had two seperate strap lines anchored to that tree because there was nothing else that was going to slow it down for quite a while down there!', 1, 0, 413, 10, '1276', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6222, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059605576, 0, 'Ah got ya Paco. I've never been on the trail. I didn't realize it was closed in. I thought it was like the pic and pretty wide open.', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6223, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059695230, 0, 'Damn that sucks.  Another reason I spent .25 cents and 10 minutes with the welder......well come to think of it I didn't even spend that much......

Get some new ones on there and have 5 Star install a set of skids on those LCA's.  Ofcoarse they are gonna charge you a bit for the rack time it takes up but I will guarentee that you will not have that problem again.
', 1, 0, 413, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6224, '114-1032462701', 1, 1, '143.213.132.69', 1056583102, 0, 'Unfortunately my jeep is still in parts in my garage awaiting more time and money.  Fortunately I have a four wheeler so I am able to get on some trails.  When is the last time the club went to Eureka to hit the trails up there?  I would like to get my jeep up there when it is pieced back together.  I went up Caribou creek, Squaw creek, Crooked creek, and around Belinger pass.  Saw three sheep, over 100 caribou, and 1 black bear.  The creeks were all crossable with a four wheeler, there were several serious mud bogs, but only a couple of little hill climbs.  There were numerous varmints that met their demise with a .45/70, I didn't realize I would see so many so I didn't pack anything smaller.  I found one spot to fish but, only caught one very small grayling.
Are there any good trails to get up the Talkeetna River?
', 1, 0, 414, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6225, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044208494, 1, 'Some of my junk...




No winching required...  \':23:\'  \':22:\'  \':23:\'









', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6226, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.55.199', 1044219047, 0, 'metal creek was passable then.  Cool, havn't been to that side yet.

looks like all had fun, any carnage?
thanks for the pics.

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6227, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '198.81.21.171', 1044380053, 0, 'Ah Curtis the ice was fine, we walked the whole thing before I tried it, my CJ being the heaviest, It didt'nt even make a sound when we crossed. I'll tell you it was worth the couple seconds of doubt for the chance to play on the glacier. I will definatley never forget that trip, once in a life time experience. \':21:\'  Besides I had my Saint Micheal with me, luck was on our side.......', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6228, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.147', 1044428496, 1, 'As we walked out across it we did keep seperated quite well.  Didn't just walk out on to it in a group...  
From the bank on out there was more than the customary thickness, usually 4 inches, for walking.  I'm fairly comfortable when water isn't visible through the clear ice.
I must admit the thought of driving across it had me a bit worried, but when we held back as AZ/CJ went over, watching and listening to the ice, and nothing happened we knew it was very solid.
Like he said, it was a choice we all took but not of slight, we scoped and thought it out...
Curtis, if you'd been there you'd beat us across!!! and you know it... LOL
\':19:\'
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6229, '73-1032280145', 1, 1, '66.58.185.75', 1044736863, 0, 'Just goes to show you don't need brains to get a drivers license \':16:\'

Chaz, a lot of people have made it to the glacier, heck I did it on a motorcycle about 8 years ago. Took 1 hour just to scout metal creek before crossing.

I just think some of the more experienced people are trying to let you know there are a lot more dangers in Alaska regarding 4bying then your limited Alaskan experience knows about. I don't mean to be rude, and I am glad you guys got to get all the way in, this time everyone lived. One time they may not.
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', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6230, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044208656, 1, 'The big creek...



Not to mention I was not comfortable driving across when there was open water a 1/4 mile in either direction.  But the ice did not move and we walked it to make sure all was good beforehand.
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6231, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044225173, 1, 'No Carnage on this trip, not even the Bronco...
We did have a power steering line rub a hole on a radiator, but nothing that some JB weld didn't fix up enough to get him out.
Everyone enjoyed the trip and playing on the Big Blue Ice.
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6232, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '198.81.19.166', 1044226374, 0, 'It was a nice day out on the ice, crossing metal creak was a little un-nerving but other than that nothing too extreme. It was fun to crawl around and the screet fields in front of the glacier and play on the ice a bit. It seems the 10$ investment for my carb is a hit, no more stalling out on high angles. We made a casual run out and were back to the house by 1800, I had to stop and get a collector seal in palmer. I finally found some aluminum ones, the cheap paper ones always blow out when I cross water thats deep enough to hit the collector. Other than that just the minor radiator damage, nothing else. I was expecting trouble with the bronco but much to his credit, nothing broke. I think it was a good run, finnally made the glacier!', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6233, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044207857, 1, 'The Bronco, Jeremy you need some tow points!!!








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', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6234, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1044410165, 0, 'Curtis man, I was lookin forword in you going along with us, what happend?', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6235, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.194', 1044511219, 0, 'One danger to consider is how the ice was formed. Often there will be small "pockets" where the ice is thinner due to the way the water was flowing underneath it when it was fromed. Then the water dries up, creating a long drop to a very had river bed. Ive seen this happen Lots while crossing creeks on snowmachines. On a sled, (depending on the width) I hit the creek as fast as possible, so no matter what happens, I will make it to the other side. Not gonna happen in a 4x4, and especially if you are walking on it.

Lakes and still water ways are a whole other story, and way safer for the most part. Ice on a lake will have a much more uniform thickness, and is supported by the water underneath.
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6236, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.144', 1044739269, 1, 'And I do heed those warnings, believe it or not...
But not every time is as it was the time before.
I believe it was safe at that time, as did every other person on the trip.
We agreed as a whole to go across.  That decision was sound and just, the result was proof of that.
You're right, no one got killed "This time" but so are the inherent dangers of the sport.  
I'm generally not a smart ass when it comes to safety.  
Points are taken, please take our’s… We made it there and back; no problems at all.
No need to attack on a personal nature what happened.
\':1:\'
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6237, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044208080, 1, 'Just for you Devin, if you ever find this place...














', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6238, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044209082, 1, 'On the big blue ice













', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6239, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1044226565, 0, 'I had a blast, my first trip was a success.  Soooo much fun, I lost a windshield wiper and 3 "beauty rings".  Nothin major.  It was fun.  Id like to thank everyone that participated for all of their help in making this such a great first trip.  Thanks guys.\n\n

', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6240, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.187', 1044420445, 0, 'UH, not trying to be TOO big of a prick, but what would you have done if the ice broke while you walked it?

I would rather go in the drink while in my truck. Ive got alot invested in it, but it isnt worth near what my life is. Going under while in a rig might save your ass just long enough for someone to rescue you. You truck/jeep is much less likely to be swept under the ice, than you are.

Scary man, very scary.

Glad to hear that you all had fun though! I wanna go!
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6241, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1044724109, 0, 'Just stay safe! I am no punk,but that creek has changed so much over a summer 2years ago that I know of no safe place to cross (MY FEAR)!. Ask Frosty about our trip to Hick's. The water we had to cross had spots that hit around 4 to 6 feet deep! Machine against the land? My outing's have shown me that anything could happen at any time! You could have the weakest rig or be the most equipt and still find your self shiz out of luck. \':5:\'  Not bitchen at you guy's for I wish I could have mad the run but had a Job to complete. We running next week? \':4:\'', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6242, '73-1032280145', 1, 1, '66.58.185.75', 1044732663, 0, 'The title topic says it all..... \':11:\'



Quote (UtChaz @ Feb. 04 2003,11:01)
 I'm fairly comfortable when water isn't visible through the clear ice.

Don't worry, we know all about ice funerals for tourists. \':11:\'  \':11:\'  \':11:\'
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', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6243, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1044741281, 0, 'I had fun and I trusted those ahead of me.  All of which knew more of what they were doing than I.  I trusted them and they lead me to a great time.  I was glad to have made it all the way on my first run.  I was a little scared crossing Metal Creek, but like I said, I trusted those guys.', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6244, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044208271, 1, 'Scenery









', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6245, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.172', 1044212974, 1, 'I don't know the screen names but those two medics from Ft. Rich, just PM me.  I'd like to get those pic's.  Also I can e-mail these ones in better format, just send over your address...
Thanks,
Chaz
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', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6246, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1044372981, 0, 'You guy's are nutt's to cross that last creek! If the ice let's go you would be in a world of hurt! I look at the other side as a no no now that the water has changed all the crossing's. Deep water over my hood is not fun cause I found that my tires just hang as the XJ try's to make like a boat. Gotta get my jet's from Alaska Mining and Diving! \':6:\'', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6247, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '198.81.19.168', 1044424006, 0, 'Break through was a thought when I went onto the ice initially, had the nice clear blue color and good depth after some investigation. If I had a harness and rope I may have considered a balay man for safety but I had neither and it looked good. So I went for it, really did seem to be safe and extremely solid. But you do bring up a good point, often times safety is side-lined for adventure. I don't know if I would do it again, but I do alot of other stuff most people would not consider safe. Good lookin out, we all probably need to advocate safety alittle more when seeking adventure.', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6248, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.144', 1044736646, 1, '
Quote (IMNAKD @ Feb. 08 2003,10:31)
The title topic says it all..... \':11:\'



Quote (UtChaz @ Feb. 04 2003,11:01)
 I'm fairly comfortable when water isn't visible through the clear ice.

Don't worry, we know all about ice funerals for tourists. \':11:\'  \':11:\'  \':11:\'

You're going to have to go attend those services by yourself now Dean, we aren't the center of attention.  We made it home... LMFAO
I put that up just so you guys would have something to laugh at, because I knew I'd hear some sort of S@~t about Metal Creek.  After all, no one but the "Amateurs" have made it across lately, that I know of or have seen posted...
Nuf said...     \':22:\'  \':23:\'  \':23:\'  \':23:\'  \':22:\'

I'd like to go on another run Curtis.  Just post it up…
Dave and I are just waiting for our taxes then the long arms go on.  I filed and now just waiting for the deposit.  Perhaps this next week. (Fingers Crossed)  

Chaz
', 1, 0, 415, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6249, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.124.229', 1044771058, 0, 'Now Now gentlemen, there is no need.......we all have our opinions about the subject. I take advice from everyone, wheather they know they are giving it or not.......', 1, 0, 415, 10, '511', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6250, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310783, 0, 'Me posing at the lake. Admiring the bronco level for the first time in 3 years!', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1391', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6251, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062342224, 0, 'More', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1399', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6252, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.209', 1062357035, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Aug. 31 2003,05:35)
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 30 2003,22:16)
Joey thinking he's in the General Lee.

"Just the good ole boys, never meanin no harm, been in trouble with the law since the day they was born.  straightnen the curves the only way they know how......."

Ah not quite....

"Just the good 'ol boys, never meanin' no harm, beats all you never saw getting in trouble with the law since the days they was born.  Straightnen the curves....flatnen the hills, someday the mountain might get them, but the law never will.  Makeing there way, the only was they know how, well that's just a little bit more than the law will allow......"

Yeah I still watch the Dukes every know and then... Thought about putting a horn in the ZJ  \':24:\'  Used to have one in my Blazer.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6253, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.150.182', 1062519869, 0, 'i'm here to tell ya there is a special art to driving in  that mud . i just spent 3 days driving in it and on it . if i kept my foot off the loud pedal i did much better than raw power .wich of coarse is still needed in some areas . but this desert guy got schooled hard on driving on muskeg !!! but now that i have eaten , slept and wheeled on it i am 1 with the muskeg . i have never seen anything like it . its the closest thing to driving on water .
 to slow u sink... to fast u spin till u sink . just awsome .
 on the same hill 1toncj broke his windshield i popped my pass side mirror off . it was hit the mirror or take out my cab ....
 the whole weekend was awsome i pushed my yota and myself to our limits . nice finally meeting u all .
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6254, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1062620763, 0, 'Yes Brentt that was Highlander standing there. To the best can remember is that he was making sure the cable spooled correctly because they didn't pull a bit more then needed out and it was a long pull. Once it was under tention he moved outta the way.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6255, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.95', 1062736906, 0, 'Gabe has got to be the most calm person I know. Look at his face.  \':31:\'

He took a good run at the hill, but ended up getting a bad bounce off to his right side. A small yard sale ensued, and we were on our way....
', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1418', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6256, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.96', 1062299512, 0, 'I had been talking with Brook all week on where we should head. Well, I called up Greg and we tagged along with them to explore behind Wishbone Lake. Let me tell you, behind that lake is some serious bog. It was cool to see the "Freak" out on the trail. Very cool to watch, not to hear though \':43:\' LOUD hehe. Well, we made it about 5-6-7 miles past the lake. Where the trail then turned into a tight Four Wheeler trail. We were sqeezing around trees and all. So we decided to call it a night and head back.

Last mud hole was a pain. We just set Brook on the other side, while everyone tried, got stuck, and he hooked up a pulled  \':32:\' All in all, a great run with Greg, and all the Last Frontier gang! I know Phill has some great pictures of us catching major air out of the first mud hole. I am sure the people that went will have a lot more to add than I did. Just thought I would start a Thread.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6257, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310575, 0, 'Joey thinking he's in the General Lee.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1388', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6258, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310850, 0, 'One last one playing in the little puddle at the lake.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1392', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6259, '100-1056133572', 1, 1, '66.58.177.206', 1062312855, 0, 'I turned back at that bog just a couple weeks back. That was the time I missed hooking up with Alaska ZJ,and went up there for some easy wheeling. Wish I could have gotten out of working on the house this weekend, I wanted to come.

That's Fix-it in the Toyota, I think.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6260, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062341044, 0, 'This hole was DEEP.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1396', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6261, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062342671, 0, 'That is STUCK.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1400', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6262, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062353313, 0, 'Mo', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1403', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6263, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1062373676, 0, 'U Suck........... \':15:\'', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6264, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062478324, 0, 'I personally don't like Mud either. It gets old alot. My truck is pretty heavy, and it dont' do much but sink in it.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6265, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1062523413, 0, 'Man I feel left I my club does all this wheelin and I don't hear about it.

I heard they where doin Purches Sunday but it was to late to run that. And then a guy at work said he saw dave coming back Monday from the Palmer area.

Oh well.
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Quote (Fix-It @ Sep. 03 2003,08:15)
what i want to know is why there always has to be a critic for every move in a pic instead of taking it for what it  is worth . and that guy was standing there till the winch cable got tight and did promply move out of the way .the jeep was on a good angle away from the cruiser and he was making sure it started spooling on right once it was straight and tight he did move .

Why should I not be critical?  I will continue to criticize and preach until everyone listens and starts doing stuff right.  We have already seen one winch related injury, how many more do we need?', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6267, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.151.196', 1062653298, 0, 'for all that was there it was a great time and good to put some faces with thier avatars . the trail was fun and the company was great we all stayed safe and left with smiles on our face  but the hill was expensive for some .
fix-it ... a side mirror going back up
1toncj ...windshield
gregg ... a motormount
a landcriuser (forgot his name again) walked up a tree almost flipping himself ....

i am waiting for bgreen to post the trip pics he had it all on camera . all i can say is thanks to all that came and i hope to see ya all again next season or even a snow run this yr
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6268, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.33', 1062694008, 0, 'Hehe, Fix-It Eska Creek did the damage to the windshield. The tree on the hill ripped my top, and then, bent the little piece on the windshield. I got some work ahead of me \':34:\'', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6269, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.111', 1062702864, 0, '\':41:\'', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1415', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6270, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.129.13', 1062737084, 0, 'Movin' on', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1419', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6271, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.130', 1063482331, 0, 'Ya 98 Taco ya also need to learn to follow the guy that is leading the group out to the Meet&Greet oh well ya made it anyways..', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6272, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.7', 1062309985, 0, '5 miles past the lake try like 1 mile that bog right between the lake was dug out by a few other buggies before did you all make it up to the top of the ridge? or did you guys drop down into sutton?', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6273, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310631, 0, 'Greg', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1389', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6274, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.225.32', 1062323013, 0, 'great pics but we need more \':16:\'', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6275, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062341178, 0, 'The Freak to the rescue.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1397', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6276, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062346181, 0, 'Nice Shot of you wheels up Joey.

Cole I think you need to get rid of the Grave Diggers...lol.......but it is cool as all get out to watch you try and dig to China.

Kris- Thought you were going to Boulder?

Thought LF4W was going to Hicks?  Damn.......we need to talk more cause that was part of the reason Badco and I didn't go out there....We didn't want to make it two crowded out there.....DAMN YOU!!! lol

Phildo-  Your Junk looks much better now.  Have you ever considered having the rear dovetailed?  That would be tight!
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6277, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062352377, 0, 'More pics', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1401', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6278, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.57', 1062353826, 0, 'Well, all I have to say is GREAT PICTURES from everyone! It was a good trip! Well worth it!


We ended up getting past the mud holes. And heading further back into the woods. Were we dropped down a serious hill. It had a BIG dump bump on the top, and a tree right beside that on the left. So as you headed down it, it tipped you into the tree. Were it then tore the buttom off my top \':41:\' After the big hill, we headed up the trail with Brook, and Cole. Greg and the others had went ahead scouting it out. About 1-2 miles after the hill, things started to get tight. The trees started to get tighter, and tighter. By the time we were close to catching up with Greg, we all decided that it was a good time to turn around. On the way back, we had to get up the hill. I didnt get to see Brooks buggy go up it, but after it Cole went up it. With the Full Width axles he was able to right the sharp bank on the left side and avoid the tree. Well, we tried the same.... Right at the top (were the dump bump is) pass. side tires fell into the rut, there the windshield frame hit the tree. When the pass. side fell into the rut, the driver side tire came 3ft off the ground! So to sum it up, we came over the top of the hill doing a wheelie \':41:\' If this hill would have been wet, it wouldnt be passable. Greg gave a great show also. Being the only one to make it on the other route on the hill.  I know Brook got a lot of pictures on the hill.

Also forgot to add, towards the very end of the run, we started having motor problems. Just a little bit past the lake. So we stopped, and checked it out. We put new points in it, along with a new coil. Started back up fine. So we went on. About half way threw, it started acting up again! We got it to the trail head, there we found out the problem. The distributor (sp) was shot. You could move the main shaft 1/4" left to right. So we limped the Jeep home, funny thing is as you got up to about 55 or so it smoothed out like there was nothing wrong.
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Quote (Toyminator @ Aug. 31 2003,10:02)
Another

Trail?
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Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Sep. 01 2003,21:44)
IMO no skill to run mud.

I used to think that too....

That comment plus your avater equals funny \':1:\'
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Quote (Chainman @ Sep. 02 2003,02:00)
I'm in the process of buildin my rig to do that kind o' mud
cause they are some really good trails with mud like that.
If u git thru that stuff ya get to do the rest of the trail.
looked like good fun to me...sorry I missed it

Exactly Right Chainman.  This is the reason I "deal with it".  But I don't like it......lol.

My avatar is a testiment to not messing around on Bogs.....If you tried to cross that bog alone you might as well play russian roulette.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6282, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062616263, 0, 'Good point BJ.  Good explanation Fix-it.  Now kiss and make up.......ewwwww

Calling someone out for a picture is not a bad thing.  Infact it is a very good thing.  If the fear of a pic is the reason a person internally debates his actions and acts accordingly, that is fine with me.  If doing the right thing in fear of getting called out for the wrong thing happens, fine with me.  

LF4W has not felt the accidents that AKX has, but I will tell you this, It Surely Can.

Everyone MUST learn from our mistakes.  To not do so is foolish and dangerous.

Fix-It-  What are you going to do when your fingers get ripped off or your buddie gets cut in half from a cable?  (retorical question)

Oh and that XJ is Stay Puff.  He is a AKX member and I think the guy standing there is Highlander from the board (not sure though it is kinda grainy).  So I will be asking these people in person about that situation.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6283, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062654140, 0, 'Cruiser was Gabe.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6284, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.129.13', 1062736227, 0, 'Come on BGreen, post some more pics past the first bog. That's as far as we made it. A couple more:', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1416', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6285, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.95', 1062737169, 0, '\':34:\'', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1420', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6286, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.211.150', 1063485738, 0, 'i know, lol.  i was retarded  \':24:\'.  that won't happen again.  it's just that all your rigs look better in the rear view mirror.  
like the saying goes, "the view never changes unless you're the lead dog."
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', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6287, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.150.54', 1063580251, 0, '98 taco u should have came! my truck was like that every mudhole after that ! i even started having overheating issues  becauce of the mud packed tight in my raidiator . thanks to brooks special made tool it was cool again in minutes (gatorade squeeze bottle and a window scaper) but it was a blast and i still think of it at work looking outside wishing to be back out there .', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6288, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310450, 0, 'Brook stuck', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1386', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6289, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310708, 0, 'Cole Playing David Copperfield. Making his tires disapper.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1390', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6290, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1062336947, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 30 2003,22:16)
Joey thinking he's in the General Lee.

"Just the good ole boys, never meanin no harm, been in trouble with the law since the day they was born.  straightnen the curves the only way they know how......."', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6291, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062341641, 0, 'More mud', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1398', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6292, '65-1036297371', 1, 1, '24.237.127.172', 1062352430, 0, 'Ya I did too, I didn't want to go that far out. I didn't know enyone was going to perm or I would have hit that and tried the wash/rock section.  Next weekend.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6293, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062353934, 0, 'Fun stuff', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1404', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6294, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '24.237.94.7', 1062378757, 0, 'Awesome pics.  I can't believe thats Wishbone, I heard it wasn't to hard of a trail.  I actually said in a different post that I was looking for a more difficult trail than Wishbone to run this weekend, if I had run those spots it would have been more winching than wheelin.  Damn I wish that winter wasn't coming so I could justify getting better shoes on the ZJ.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6295, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062383381, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 31 2003,16:56)

Yes Brentt that is the trail. Look at the picture to see where the routes where. This is beyond the lake. From the sounds of it Brentt you have never been there.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1405', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6296, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.112.210.165', 1062496838, 0, 'I'm in the process of buildin my rig to do that kind o' mud
cause they are some really good trails with mud like that.
If u git thru that stuff ya get to do the rest of the trail.
looked like good fun to me...sorry I missed it
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6297, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062525653, 0, 'Yah, I have wheeled prolly more than my share of muskeg and various bogs.  It is a animal unto itself I can say that for sure.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6298, '97-1053383396', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1062616796, 0, '
Quote
I was wondering more why there is someone standing where that winches wire rope could cut him in half?  If you are not going to put a weight on the wire rope, at least make sure there is little possibility of someone getting hit with it if it breaks


Also, cable breaks are not as common as attaching points getting pulled off. So keep this in mind when maintaining proper distance.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6299, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.151.196', 1062654452, 0, 'thanks i have a great memory it just aint long ..lol i should have remembered after the last 50 time he winched my heavy butt out of the muskeg . by the end he was wheeling out with no brakes and 3 leaf springs ....now thats a wheeler ....he has a good eye for good lines he saved us 2 days of winching coming back ... if i see him again i owe him a cold beer', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6300, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.95', 1062736701, 0, 'I didnt take many pics past the bog, there was only one place worth it...', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1417', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6301, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.129.13', 1062737447, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ Sep. 04 2003,20:41)
Gabe has got to be the most calm person I know. Look at his face.  \':31:\'

Great shot!  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6302, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.62.50', 1062310503, 0, 'Didn't Catch this dudes name', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1387', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6303, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062340899, 0, 'A few of my pics.', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1395', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6304, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.114.117', 1062352941, 0, 'Another', 1, 0, 416, 10, '1402', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6305, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062477864, 0, 'Nope, Never been that and prolly never will.  Mud is ghey.  IMO no skill to run mud.  Just build a rig and point and shoot.  JMO though so don't get your panties in a bunch.

I like trails like Boulder, Ruby, Purches, Eska....those require more than a heavy foot and I like that.
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6306, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.135', 1062572696, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Aug. 31 2003,17:56)
Quote (Toyminator @ Aug. 31 2003,10:02)
Another

Trail?

I was wondering more why there is someone standing where that winches wire rope could cut him in half?  If you are not going to put a weight on the wire rope, at least make sure there is little possibility of someone getting hit with it if it breaks.', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6307, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.151.174', 1062602136, 0, 'what i want to know is why there always has to be a critic for every move in a pic instead of taking it for what it  is worth . and that guy was standing there till the winch cable got tight and did promply move out of the way .the jeep was on a good angle away from the cruiser and he was making sure it started spooling on right once it was straight and tight he did move .', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6308, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.128.39', 1062659656, 0, 'I read the 50pg article they have on POR... think it's the winching Bible or something like that.  A real eye opener when you see the numbers.

Did you know that the 5/16" cable used on most winches is rated only to around 9800 lbs?  That's when it's new, and it's not even factoring in the added strain from the cable riding on the roller fairlead etc.
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', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6309, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.211.150', 1063434563, 0, 'Fix-it, the Toy looked great sitting there bumper deep in mud/muskeg.  i'm gonna have to go do that when i get my junk up on 36s and locked in back.  yeehah.  great pictures Toyminator, Bronco85, bgreen. \':16:\'
hey toyminator, you saw my little black beast at the meet & greet.  i was in front of you heading out on sunday.  i think i did a decent job in that mud, but it was pretty wimpy, lol.  lots of fun though!  lots of cleaning too  \':39:\' .
', 1, 0, 416, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6310, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061531251, 0, 'More











And a Salute to the Parking Space that has treated me well for over 2 years of absolutly great wheeling....

', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6311, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1061532978, 0, 'Great pics Brentt!  I am having a few problems with the camera.  The computer doesn't want to recognize the software.   \':38:\'   I am going to try another computer tomorrow so I can get those pics.

And, from my experience, I would strongly suggest armor as one of the first upgrades to anybodys rig.  If you don't understand look at the photos!

Again, awsome trip! \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6312, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.118.75', 1061569039, 0, 'Fun!

I have run Ruby Lake several times, though never had the balls to go past the rock section without something to protect my rockers.  \':37:\'   Soon to be fixed though.

Hmm, I didn't know that the early ZJs had a security system.  Mine doesn't, but it is the "basic" model... even though it's power everything but the seats.  Hope you figure your problem Brentt since I would like to go on at least 1 run with ya before you leave.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6313, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061569240, 0, 'My ZJ had all the options except leather......I regret not getting leather.....but the sales man was a idiot and told me that Leather and Kids don't mix.  How wrong he was...I will only own leather again with my kids.

Nubs and I both wheeled that sections without protection.....your a pussy.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6314, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1061586247, 0, 'Brentt...have you cracked the sentry system open and taped a programmed ign. key in there yet?? Sometimes this works if the computer gets confused after an accident...and also works for autostarts.

Nice pics guys...looks fun...wish I had more time to play.
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', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6315, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061615842, 0, 'Charlie-  Thanks man, I will look into that tomarrow morning.

Phildo-  Trail was EXTREMELY dry.  It looked in good shape except for the now infamous Curtis Pic.  I think your club calls it the Z turn.  It is in Sad Sad shape.  Other than that it looks good.

Muddy Toy-  I was glad to meet you and I am happy you got to see the Northern Wanka...That is the second known sighting this year....nice Job.

Here are some more pics in no particular order.













', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6316, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061656419, 0, 'Wish you could have gone as well.  I still want to get to the top of either side of the valley.  We would have made it if Beau had not bought a POS shacle reversal.  lol

Sounds like Peter is having trouble on Cherokee Hill?  Wow, it was cake Thursday, none of us even slowed down.  Musta been a freek thing.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6317, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061665155, 0, 'Phildo- Depends on if you take the trail toward Red Mountian (left, West as your facing North) or take to trying to get to the Ridge line to the East.  West looked like it was Dry as a Bone.  East you can either cross where I am pulling Fat Bastard out of or go to the end (high side) of the bog and cross without spinning a tire.  Red and I chose that route after we saw Fat Bastard sink without even trying.  It is just "one of those Holes" sorta like watching a 40 inch bogger disappear into nothingness without trying.

I am not sure how far we would have gone if Beau had not broken.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6318, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061530860, 0, 'Well I took Rowdy Red to Ruby Lake to see if he could finish it off now that he had sliders for the Rocker Knocker Rock.

Well as we pulled up to the trailhead I backed off the trailer and turned the Chuggy off.  Went to restart the damn thing and it just cranks......no fuel pressure but the pump is kicking on.....hmmmmm.....well Beua and Rowdy take off and I decide to stay behind and look at my junk.

Well I think it is one of two things....either the pump is going bad (less than 1.5 years old) or the remnants of my security system acting up....anyway it starts up a few minutes later and I test it on and off a dozen times....nothing...so I decide to go on with the rest of the guys.  I catch them at the hill where I rolled and we progress to the ridge above the final lake.  Well we don't quite make it cause we notice that Fat Bastards shackle reversel system from Warrior is slowly disintegrating......sure glad I came along.....time for a trail fix.  We use his winch to hold the shackle in place along with a ratchet strap or two he is off.....infact he drives all the way to anchorage like that....lol.

Fun Trip, Great trail for Rowdy's Near stock TJ and great experience for myself teaching a new guy some wheelin' tricks....like how to pivot on your rocker guards.

Time for pics.













', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6319, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.226.82', 1061531925, 0, 'great pics brentt!! \':16:\'  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6320, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1061566852, 0, 'Looks like fun, wish I coulda gone with...damn work.  Great pics
-Jeremy
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6321, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1061569164, 0, 'How where the trail conditions on Ruby?', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6322, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.118.75', 1061571070, 0, 'Yeah your right Brentt. \':43:\'

Didn't nubs bust up his rocker from Ruby??  I'm asking since I don't remember.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6323, '109-1058863911', 1, 1, '209.193.10.40', 1061580194, 0, '\':16:\'  I got the pleasure of riding with Rowdy Red on the Ruby Lake Trail.  As far as experience goes I was very glad that I could feel like Not only Rowdy Red, but also Alaska ZJ knew what they were doing.  Within The Next Day or so I am planning on posting the rest of the pictures from the trip to Ruby Lake.', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6324, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.94', 1061588646, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 22 2003,09:19)
How where the trail conditions on Ruby?


The trail was in good condition.  I have never been past the frog pond befor this trip so I do not know how the trail normally is.

Due to the recent rain the trail had several muddy spots, but nothing to worry about.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6325, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1061619762, 0, 'What a bunch of homos...I wish that I could have gone. I even had that day "off", but had to watch the kids. Warrior SRS kits suck the big one, Beau has the MORE kit on the way...', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6326, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1061662666, 0, 'How was it once ya got to the top and headed down the narrow 4 wheeler trail? When we was up there this spring it was nasty. As in.. Even just putting it in drive would spin the tires.

I really wanna run Ruby next weekend. You interested in running it then Kurt, Brentt?

I'd like to run Ruby, Wishbone and Buffalo Next weekend. Some how with 1 being a night run.
', 1, 0, 417, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6327, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.207.239', 1067841839, 0, '\':39:\'', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6328, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.218.26', 1067842443, 0, 'hey brain it was one of those things i just had to prove that i could make to the other bank made it now i am done with ft richfor awhile. want to get to the glacer at kinik', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6329, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1067868900, 0, 'That mudhole is prolly the one on the backside of of the DZ.

Ft. Rich is lame.  Waste of time and effort.  Bufallo mine, wishbone and Church are all close and easily reached in 45 minutes or less, plus there is a actual bit of wheeling to be had.

Ender, How about you get Brian to show you some trails?  Hell you could even bring Nat 3 and 3/32nds along and he can test out that red pile o parts he is continually building......

Oh and it was kinda funny you got us confused.....lol.  Nate is 5'8" 165 lbs soaking wet and I am 6'3" 270 lbs....lol  and I wheel, nate doesn't....FU Nate lol
', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6330, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067913444, 0, 'oh ya the wife said to replace anything on my jeep i have to break it first.I may start to build a high performance 4.0 soon,i now know what hole to hit!', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6331, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '172.194.63.47', 1067930187, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Nov. 03 2003,06:15)
Ender, How about you get Brian to show you some trails?  Hell you could even bring Nat 3 and 3/32nds along and he can test out that red pile o parts he is continually building......

I've been trying to get people to take me out but the last few weeks I had some things going on.  I'm trying to get someone to show me some trails either tommorow or wensday but no one seems to be replying to the thread.......', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6332, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.82.223.60', 1067983908, 0, 'Working Wed, dentist Thur.  I can't get the skid off of tranny yet. \':37:\'', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6333, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068396067, 0, 'waiteing to pick up pictures from alaskaviper.If he can post them go head', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6334, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.193.45.132', 1067833364, 0, 'a couple of us went out on ft rich today. It wasn't pretty. we went back to the swamps and found it torn up. After the three of us made through to the other side there was a hole that i have been dyeing to get in to it.After i started to enter into the hole my jeep was stoped by the ice.After asking for a winch from i believe his screen name is alaska zj he said  i wasn't hung up so i steped back in my jeep and with a bit of petal i got out of it.I then got cocky "bigger lift and tires" i could make it through ah no! Sucking water, buried jeep,not good.I was told that hole was deep and it was.After a hour or so we got all the water uot of the enginean it ran yes! Rusult of this bad judgement busted up front end,cut finger,more time in the garage to change all fluids.It was spatacular and deep.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6335, '78-1064316080', 1, 1, '24.237.58.68', 1067840352, 0, 'where on ft. rich was this?', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6336, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1067841981, 0, 'IVE SAID IT ONCE ILL SAY IT AGAIN, WHATS THE POINT OF GOING TO FT RICH???', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6337, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.124.36', 1067842242, 0, 'I have been back in the swamp.  Nasty stuff.  
31" mud terrains + no locker = Long winch session.
', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6338, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.218.26', 1067842510, 0, 'sorry for the spelling of your name wrong brian', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6339, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.127.193', 1067846383, 0, 'Did you stall the motor when you sucked water into it? If so, then your engines days could be numbered.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6340, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067864301, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Nov. 02 2003,22:46)
IVE SAID IT ONCE ILL SAY IT AGAIN, WHATS THE POINT OF GOING TO FT RICH???

Ft. Rich can still be fun if you make it.  I don't know where any of the other trails are so that's really all I've done since I've been out here in alaska.  Mind you it's not very challenging, but it can still be fun.  It was pretty funny to watch Rowdy Red get his jeep bumper deep in mud.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6341, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067875859, 0, 'sorry it was the first time i met nate.nate does have a nice rig and bounced it around a bit', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6342, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067913346, 0, 'sorry was pre ocupied. my jeep seems to be running ok.Now i have to replace all fluids.Just wanderin what gear oil holds up the best here.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6343, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.207.239', 1067917512, 0, 'Sounds like Nate 7 and 32/68ths did the right thing.  your 4.0 should be fine.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6344, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1067921491, 0, 'I had to do it twice cause the first motor was bad! \':37:\'', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6345, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067933931, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Nov. 03 2003,05:15)
FU Nate lol

god im glad your back, kinda missed out on all the laughs.


Ender - im off wed and thurs, we can run then, have you been to ruby?  close quick, make a quick little run to the beaver pond?  your still mostly stock right?
', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6346, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1067934453, 0, 'forgot that Rowdy is off on wed/thurs also...maybe he might want to if he got that trannie problem worked out.....maybe', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6347, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068009778, 0, 'when you get done with the dentist call me, we'll tear into it at the house', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6348, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.120.27', 1068149378, 0, 'Badcop - I will call you at about 4pm.  I should be out by then.

Ender - I have gotten a lot better.  I organized my tools, no more tool chest, so things are a lot quieter.  So yes, I do drive a little bit faster on the trails \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6349, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068385570, 0, 'I could of swore that at the beginning of this thread, a comment was made about pics being posted soon.  Well where are they.  I know Ft. Rich isn't the most challenging trail ever, but I still have fun exploring back there and taking scenary pictures.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6350, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1068421922, 0, 'I got the pics but i'm to lazy to scan them right now. I'm alittle sick so I could go to ruby today either.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6351, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.193.45.132', 1067833977, 0, 'my bad it was nate379 and winch to the rescue pictures will be posted when i get them', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6352, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.58.198.223', 1067842118, 0, 'I bet its for a little fun....??', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6353, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.207.239', 1067849884, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Nov. 02 2003,23:59)
your engines days could be numbered

That's what I was thinking when I posted \':39:\'
Hope you don't hear a rod knock in the next few weeks \':31:\'
', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6354, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.112.149', 1067911828, 0, 'hahaha Brentt.  I'm going to get out and wheel more often.  I guess I just need to get my fingers out of my ass and call people to see what's going on for the weekends.  Oh, I'm 5'10.5" and 175lbs... \':21:\'



What happened is a few of us decided to go play around on Ft. Rich.  Yes it's pretty lame, but really close to home.

Enduro decided to test out a deep hole.  Just this early summer a guy in a Nissan hydrolocked the motor in it, and I let him know, but he wanted to test out the shallow part.  (Nissan guy went in the deep end)

After a few runs into it, Enduro got stuck, so I winched him out.
Decided what the heck, and hit it again and got a bit too deep.  Motor was shut off, it didn't stall.

We weren't sure if water got sucked it, but the water was pretty high, so instead of starting it up and risking further damage, I winched it out.

Come to find out the serpentine belt had come off, so we put that on first. (I guess it was loose to start out with)
Took the air filter out, and it was soaked.  Some muddy water poured out of the intake tube... not good!

Got all the plugs out and sprayed WD-40 into all the cylinders, then cranked it over a few times.  Kept on doing that until no more water came out.  Only the #1 and #6 cylinders had water in them, rest were dry.

Got everything back together and it fired up after a few cranks and seemed to be running fine.

Hope it's ok.

Oh and Enduro... that was me in the Bobtail pulling the AIM-120s today... so wave back fawker.
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', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6355, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1067920734, 0, '
Quote (enduro47 @ Nov. 03 2003,18:35)
sorry was pre ocupied. my jeep seems to be running ok.Now i have to replace all fluids.Just wanderin what gear oil holds up the best here.

Water being sucked into the motor is NOT good! I lost a motor after a night run to the glacier had me up over the hood in water. It also had to be flushed on the spot and had no funny noise till it lost a rod and busted holes in both sides of the block and split my cam in three! But that was after 3,000miles. Now, Sage had a small mishap and his blew about one week later. If you had the juice to it when you went in, get your wallet ready to buy another long block. What year is your XJ? \':37:\'', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6356, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.127.250', 1067920738, 0, 'Maybe, Sage and Curtis did the same thing. A week later for each of them was met with the sound of death. Kinda hard to JB weld a 4" hole in the block.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6357, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.122.123', 1067933984, 0, 'Perhaps they are worried that if they take you out, that they will have to bring you back....I dunno. There is only a couple of guys on here that are free Wednesdays.', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6358, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '172.194.116.17', 1068116900, 0, 'Yeah..... but if I have rowdy take me then I have to wait up for him.......    hehe.... just kidding rowdy..', 1, 0, 418, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6359, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060679521, 0, 'Here are just a few pics...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1325', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6360, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060680318, 0, 'follow the trail. more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1329', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6361, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060681669, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1334', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6362, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060682603, 0, 'Curtis. more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1338', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6363, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1060711782, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 12 2003,09:18)
Why where you guys running down the middle of the creeks?

Good Question......lol.

But be careful throwing stones.  Although I guess you can talk that way when you don't have the Sack to post pics of your trips......

My guess is that they are crossing it in a spot and maybe even cleaning a little mud so they can inspect thier vehicles at camp that night?  I know that I like to do that same thing so I can catch any potential problems burried in the grime.....

Might wanna take note on that one Phil.  Preventative maintence....it's a good thing.  Or hell we could all just count on others to help hobnail our crap back together?  lol   \':21:\'  \':21:\'  \':42:\'
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6364, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '205.188.208.76', 1060742883, 0, 'Uh Phil, if I'm not mistaken that's the creek I floated down a couple years ago. Once you hit the creek, that is the trail.

Hint to people who haven't been there- when you hit Caribou Creek, head upstream. Downstream gets you into trouble really quickly. I had water over the taillights on the first ledge. Only luck and some very, very good friends got me back in one piece.
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6365, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060849502, 0, 'nate and i were driving behind jerry here. i haven't seen nate run so fast since i've known em!  all of us climbed on the drivers side for support...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1341', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6366, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060851582, 0, 'the scenery was spectacular everywhere. here is the end of the trail...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1345', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6367, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060853750, 0, '...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1349', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6368, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060854197, 0, '"Winch!"...\n\n

', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1350', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6369, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.137', 1060877765, 0, 'Good pic's guys.  When I get the new axles in and a winch I do plan on that...  Perhaps next summer.  Looks a lot like home actually.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6370, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.163', 1061093342, 0, 'The hill was pretty dry.  If it was wet, it would have been cable time.  There really not alot of margin for error with sliding around... at least for a Jeep.', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6371, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.112.209.191', 1072518502, 0, 'yup..... That's why I said I'd go when I'm less stock........', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6372, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.10.49', 1072564989, 0, 'nope', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6373, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.216.175', 1073184514, 0, 'Some killer views there..food is ok..', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6374, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.209.213', 1075960012, 0, '
Quote (85toyflatbed @ Jan. 07 2004,17:40)
i will send them soon my scanner is not workin right now

You get your shiz fixed yet ..I'll post them for ya..', 1, 0, 419, 10, '2192', 0, 'image/gif'), (6375, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.36', 1060655656, 0, 'Well Curtis, Trey (sp?) Jerry, Trevor, Nick, his girl (sorry forgot her name) Keith and Me all headed out to run Hicks Fri night.  I didn't bring the ZJ since I don't have a winch yet.  

I'm not going to do a writeup since the pics will do the talking.  The people that wanted to do this and didn't show up... I feel bad for you.

The trail was dry though a hole or two did manage to suck Nick's 39.5 Swampers in.  Keith did fine on his 35" BFG Muds though I did end up pulling cable more often then the other guys.

The pics are all on Keith's camera, so he should be posting them in a day or so.
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6376, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060679658, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1326', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6377, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060680578, 0, 'Fearless Leader. more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1330', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6378, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060681150, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1331', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6379, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060681736, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1335', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6380, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060683906, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1339', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6381, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1060713009, 0, 'I was just wondering if they had to cause the trail dictated it or if they was just playing around. I want to know what this trail is about before I go on it. Thats why I asked the question.

Yep no sack to post pics here..

Hmm
Sheep Creek
Lower Purches
Lower purches 2
Ruby Lake
Wishbone and Buffalo
Puches night run

Yep looks like I got no sack to post pics of my runs \':40:\' I admit I fucked up not havn't the right parts to fix my rigs.. And I thanked them all for saving my ass and helping me fix my rig. I now know I need to have those parts and they will be in my truck on the next run!
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6382, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.114.17', 1060745832, 0, 'Yeah it was a good chance to clean the underside of the rigs, though that also is the trail.

A good part of the trail is a dried out creek bed though there are several parts where the creek becomes the trail.  Of course as usual we practiced "Tread Lightly".
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6383, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060853155, 0, 'heading back...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1346', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6384, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060855042, 0, '
Quote (White TJ-97 @ Aug. 14 2003,00:25)
nate and i were driving behind jerry here. i haven't seen nate run so fast since i've known em!  all of us climbed on the drivers side for support...

haha.  All I saw was the front tire come up and the back tire was barely touching the ground.  If the Jeep would have rested down another inch or two, it would have prolly flopped.  Figured a little weight couldn't hurt.

... So did you get cell phone service Jerry?? (was checking his phone and drove off the trail into that spot)  \':37:\'

I think Curtis was running pretty fast with the fake "bear scare".  All I hear is some growling/bushes shaking and Curtis saying "Oh hell, I'm outa here" and he's hauling ass down the hill  \':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6385, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1060889525, 0, 'Looks like lots of fun, cant wait until I can get out there.', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6386, '70-1061444905', 1, 1, '209.112.172.141', 1061875593, 0, 'how deep is the creek run right now ? i'm running 33's and about 4 in lift . up here in fairbanks the waters have come up a bit chena hotsprings road is under about 1 1/2 feet.i'm headed down friday  i will be the one in the red yota raft  \':31:\'', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6387, '102-1072231857', 1, 1, '152.121.33.65', 1072469932, 0, 'Great pics! Awsome scenery! ', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6388, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.121.81', 1072522686, 0, 'It was good going with the dry condition and 4 rigs.  With more rigs or wetter conditions I'd be a 3 day run easily.

Oddball... what was the name of that Lodge on the highway??  Some good eats.
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6389, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '12.32.62.236', 1072607018, 0, 'The trail to Hicks Lake is the Pinochle Trail or Pinochle Creek Trial and it takes off from of the Glenn Highway between Hicks Creek and Caribou Creek.

Gus
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6390, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.122', 1073186240, 0, 'i have some pics from this run if any one wants to post them for me', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6391, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.94', 1073526051, 0, 'i will send them soon my scanner is not workin right now', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6392, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.79', 1075971451, 0, 'no a scanner is not a big deal for me to have workin i blew a birfield the other night so i am trying to get that all fixed up on its side in reverse i backin up hill at full lock with the skinny pedle all the way down is not a good thing.  the guy the yanked me out blew the tranny out of his V10 dodge so i was stuck pretty good. all this happen in my drive way \':16:\'  got to stop playing on the piles of logs and stuff around my parents house', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6393, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060679906, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1327', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6394, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060681406, 0, 'Follow the trail down. more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1332', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6395, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060681988, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1336', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6396, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060685095, 0, 'Plenty more pics, but now its someone elses turn ta post. Thanks Curtis, Jerry, Trevor, Nick and Nate for all getting together on the board and making this run up to Hicks Lake Trail finally happen.  Had the best time wheeling ever.

EXPERIENCE! AWESOME!  PREPARED! NO DAMAGE! BONUS!
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6397, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '24.237.160.124', 1060707277, 0, 'great pics.  looks like more fun than 6 people can handle.
i've seen that white 60 running around south Anchortown.  that is one sweet, sweet LC.  looks awesome on those 40s, although kinda tippy looking.  i thought it looked good clean, but it's a thousand times better dirty. \':16:\'
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6398, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1060714119, 0, 'Maybe you have a sack afterall.....I did not see your Sheep Creek post before I posted.  My appologies.

On the breakage, I gotta just give you shit.....it happens.  But happens A lot to Fords.....lol
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6399, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1060660841, 0, 'This was another great time if not the best i've been on in couple years..We got so far back on hicks and saw so many different things..Mine camps..old army rigs..Old pump stations..other trails that go for miles and miles..NORTHERN LIGHTS..Yes northern lights in aug..SWEET..boulder feilds..bedrock slabs...animals...The list goes on...I did not bring camera.I KICK MYSELF IN THE BUTT!!!
Thanks Oddball for the trip..good leadership and teachings ..Nick
Im gonna build a land cruiser after seeing that perform..Trevor also for showing us the area and all the cool things..Thanks for the guided tour and some of the news things we found \':34:\' Keith gonna miss ya hope this was great trip for ya..And for nate..STFU \':21:\'
I hope pics are coming soon

Also no trail breakage only a nut lost from my TJ
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6400, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.198', 1060748012, 0, 'VERY SWEET!! More Pics!!!', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6401, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060850094, 0, 'an old mining camp way the heck out there along the way...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1343', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6402, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060853354, 0, 'heading back continued...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1347', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6403, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060855269, 0, 'curtis carefully thinkin his approach so as not to tip 'er...(was quite tippy before i could snap a pic). but if curtis is out of his rig, its got to be pretty important!', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1351', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6404, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1061055487, 0, 'Trevor or oddball..where are the pics?', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6405, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.10.159', 1072490051, 0, 'Maybe in the summer when I'm a little less stock.  That place looks great.', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6406, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1072557916, 0, 'is the trail head just past palmer?', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6407, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1073121298, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Dec. 27 2003,02:58)
It was good going with the dry condition and 4 rigs.  With more rigs or wetter conditions I'd be a 3 day run easily.

Oddball... what was the name of that Lodge on the highway??  Some good eats.

Longrifle Lodge. I love that place! Hicks is one of those trails that make the winching and time worth the hard work. hELL HILL IS less & less a hastle as long as it is not thrashed when wet.', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6408, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '24.237.15.106', 1073125986, 0, 'The Longrifle ROCKS \':16:\'
I can't go to the Mat without getting some home made pie and staring out the window for a while.  It's God's country if I've ever seen it.
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6409, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.216.175', 1073190472, 0, '
Quote (85toyflatbed @ Jan. 03 2004,19:17)
i have some pics from this run if any one wants to post them for me

I will as soon I get a hold of toydozer ..', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6410, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1076215356, 0, 'I will post more pics of the 03 Hicks run........... \':16:\'', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6411, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060678569, 0, 'The plan was to leave Anchorage for Hicks at 8pm.  Got Curtis on his cell, said I was not going to make it and I didn't want to hold anybody up and I was stressed because work Friday got me so busy the last 4 hours I thought I'd never get out in time. Finally got home at exactly 8pm on the dot. Curtis said I didn't want to miss this trip! This was the one to go on! He put me in good spirits over the phone and an hour later Nate and I left Anchorage to catch up with the rest. We met up in Palmer, filled up the TJ plus an extra 10 gallons  and headed out to Hicks. I had been excited about going on this trip all week. It was also recommended only for vehicles that were locked, had a winch, needed to carry 10 gal. extra gas and have a decent tire size (i had the smallest tires, 35's).', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6412, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060680036, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1328', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6413, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060681589, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1333', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6414, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.123.41', 1060682352, 0, 'more...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1337', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6415, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1060708683, 0, 'Why where you guys running down the middle of the creeks?', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6416, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.36.117', 1060718977, 0, 'Take your ass back to hicks and see for yourself why we where in the middle of the creek.. \':32:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6417, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1060792629, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ Aug. 12 2003,21:13)
VERY SWEET!! More Pics!!!

\':33:\'', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6418, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060848594, 0, 'ok. offcamber, tight, s-turn along the trail (around mile 20). i remember taking a deep breath after getting by this (and after hell hill of course)!!! only way to pass was to stack rocks to avoid falling into the washout and then rolling (and hope the rocks hold steady!). in the pic the trail does not go off to the right like it looks. this was a second pass on the way back. your tires first had to ride up onto a mound while turning at the same time to the right (he's off the steepest part of the mound now). then a sharp left riding along the edge of them rocks and immediately straight up a narrow hill!', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1340', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6419, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060851204, 0, 'a well deserved stoping point sat. night...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1344', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6420, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.122.64', 1060853553, 0, 'final pics...', 1, 0, 419, 10, '1348', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6421, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1060872337, 0, 'LOL..No service..I was idiot on that one \':32:\' Would of sucked if I flopped that was stinky mud .

That was funny seeing Curtis run like that..Good one Keith

That one pic where you said was end of trail..I think that was the last point to reach..It will go on!! \':34:\'
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', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6422, '65-1031627928', 1, 1, '24.237.112.200', 1061056213, 0, 'How was that big hill with the camper on the bottom?? Me and a buddy went back in there on fourwheelers in the begining of june and that hill was so muddy we had to push the fourwheelers up it. We made it about five miles past the Kilbourne's cabin and then a rain storm came in so we headed back.
WhtBst
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Quote (EnderUSAF @ Dec. 26 2003,16:54)
Maybe in the summer when I'm a little less stock.  That place looks great.

Umm, probably not. Up Country ain't getting you anywhere. Winch and locker(s), highly recommended for Hicks. You would be hard pressed to find someone willing to winch you the whole trail. It isn't super close to town, so time is limited unless you have a long weekend.', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6424, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1072557986, 0, 'is the trail head just past palmer?', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6425, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.214.105', 1073175194, 0, 'ahh, The Longrifle.  they have kickass cinnamon rolls and a really nice lodge to have lunch in.
the sign out front is great, too: "The right to arm bears"
', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6426, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.98', 1073206098, 0, 'Trevor, just email to me nate379@yahoo.com and I'll post em for you.', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6427, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.112.63', 1073535586, 0, 'You need to delete your double posts there Mr. I can't type for shit......', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6428, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.115', 1073536105, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Jan. 07 2004,19:19)
You need to delete your double posts there Mr. I can't type for shit......

what are you talkin about  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 419, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6429, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.209.213', 1076216472, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Feb. 07 2004,20:42)
I will post more pics of the 03 Hicks run........... \':16:\'

bout time.. \':32:\'', 1, 0, 419, 10, '2210', 0, 'image/gif'), (6430, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1052199770, 0, 'We can do anything you want!', 1, 0, 420, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6431, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1052235915, 0, 'Cool Kurt I may drop by later this week to talk it over with you, I have a few other things I need to do to the bronco. Had to Mess with the timing so it would start when the engine was warm. Whats up with that? I Thought you had it set perfect.

In the rock. I parked it after I figured out I couldn't move. I tried to drive over it wit the driver side on the rock but I went up to high and turned the wheels all the way to the right, and it slide down. Jammed the wheel against the bank and the rock at full lock. Little winching to releave pressure on the driver tire and I turned the wheels to the left and drove out. No real damage. But if you guys notice red paint on that rock it's mine..

First Body damage of the year \':50:\'
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Pretty good run I think. No major set backs. Bronco still doesn't want to start good. I think the starter is getting to hot. Gabe Blasted a tire on a rock. We did some trail maintence. Blocked of a few bypasses with some fallen trees, not sure how much that will help but atleast some people will get the idea. Z turn was a cake wake. Drove up it under my own power. Stopped and helped some guys on a Dirty bike that fouled a plugged. Talked to couple guys on ATVs that couldn't beleive we where up as far as we where:)

I had a great time even with the snow that fell on us.

Carnage report(That I know of)
Gabe 1 rear tire
Me short side tie rod.

Hey Kurt maybe you can help me on that one. I want to get some F250 rods and put them on top of the knuckle you got stuff at your shop to do this?
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', 1, 0, 420, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6433, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.228.251', 1052200834, 0, 'thats looks like a great place! my s10 should be able to do that with some 33s and a winch \':1:\'  I need to get busy and get it done! \':50:\' what happen in the first 3 pics did you park that way?\n\n

', 1, 0, 420, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6434, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1052256721, 0, 'To the traditional end of the trail (rocky ridges overlooking the the lake on top of the plateau), the trail is pretty dry. A lot of times I went for the "drive up high on the bank and slide around the rock" line, but I never slid. Around the big rock was pretty greasy if you were trying to get to a higher line, but it was still driveable. Beyond the traditional end of the trail, snow is still melting and the trail is pretty soft. A couple ridges from the lake, the trail deteriorates to the point that forward progress is only possible with tires spinning/digging. If it was relatively flat, that wouldn't be so much of a problem, but since it was uphill, the snowmelt is going to dig the ruts deeper and they will never fill in. I'd suggest stopping at the lake, at least for a few weeks until the snow melts and the trail dries.

Theres a long, narrow mudhole with a steep exit just before the z-turn that was blocked by a tree. A lot of people had been going around it into a marshy area, creating even more mudholes. We cut up the fallen tree and blocked off the bypasses with the lumber. There's room for a full-sized vehicle to drive around the hole if needed (like there was before), but at least traffic will stay closer to the original trail.

At the z-turn, it looks like the fourwheelers have been having a field day. I counted 4 new, cut up bypasses that weren't there last summer. I moved a few trees into their paths, but I doubt that it will keep a determined rider out of the bushes. A lot of trees have fallen in the area, so I'm tempted to make a bridge across the creek for those guys so they don't feel tempted to make even more bypasses. It didn't look like any fullsized rigs had been through the bushes, so that's a positive sign. If you go through there, some work with a chainsaw still needs to be done to remove the deadfall. The original trail out of the hole is still blocked, although a short bypass that's a few years old seems to be holding up well. My main concern here is the bypasses that are too marshy to hold up well.

Coming out, the z-turn bypass is definitely doable with the right tires. My 32" SSRs didn't break over the wall, but Phil's 36s ran over it smoothly. The level just above that wall is pretty chewed up as well, which might be due to the spring that used to run next to the ledge seeping into it. I can't see that area getting any better with time, as traffic and nature seem determined to erode that bank away. For those of you who weren't here a few years ago, that bank used to be a full vehicle-length closer to the hole. It's been cut back considerably as vehicles clawed their way on top of it. The ledge above it used to be completely dry, but that has also changed. As you look at the z-turn mudhole as you come down from the plateau, there is a bypass on the far right of the mudhole that runs up the hill. This wasn't there a few years ago, but now it seems to be the least damaging route out of the hole. If you can't make the bank/ledge in one or two tries, it's probably best to take the bypass to avoid chewing up the ledge anymore.

I also noticed a lot of new ruts and exposed rocks on the section before the 1st lake that weren't there last year. Makes that section more interesting, which I'm all for as long as the fourwheelers don't feel the need to make yet another bypass.

It was a good run and a relatively quick one. Other than Phil's short stuck and some hiking for scouting purposes, we pretty much cruised right through there. Keep the groups small and the spinning to a minimum, and the trail should hold up nicely this year.
', 1, 0, 420, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6435, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.240', 1050814733, 0, 'Dang you Phill! Why did you post these? I am DIEING to get out on the trails. And then you go and post these pictures, and rub it in  \':1:\' Man, that looks like TO MUCH fun! Glad to see people out, and about! How did you like the mud wampers? First run with them right?', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6436, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.103', 1050823060, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ April 19 2003,19:20)
Wishbone lake and Buffalo Creek

Moose creek \':22:\'', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6437, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1050860613, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ April 20 2003,02:05)
Did you guy's fill those rutt's back in on the way out?

The rutts where already there when we went through, We didn't dig much deeper then was already there. Mike had to go on the side to get over some of the mud holes, ATs, Open Diff, mud don't mike but fun to watch:)

Curtis you should have come out you could have watch me get stuck in a puddle:)
', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6438, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1050877097, 0, 'Im currently bouncing between the XJ & CJ getting small thing's fixed. I will be out mid week or so. I like the rush of doing a wed or thursday night run and getting back to town and going in to work with no sleep. \':6:\' I was just screwin with you guy's about the rutt's. \':4:\' BUT, tell mike to keep his stock ass on the trail!(GOING AROUND THE BAD STUFF?) \':7:\'', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6439, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1051114741, 0, 'I know people have been hitting all the close trail's early this year and the rutt's will be in place. Get your 5 on the go. Dont be a stranger! You have been playing it so low that I thought you moved out of AK. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6440, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1050812405, 0, 'Wishbone lake and Buffalo Creek

Had a great time today. The trail was pretty wet. I've never seen it that wet before. The day went pretty good. I got my rear diff hung up on some mud in the first big puddle and had to get tugged out, no big deal. Engine ran good all day, I got it up to 220 on the hills but nothing bad. Then I hit a steep muddy hill and the guage hit 240 and I started boiling my fluid. Started it up after about 15 mins of letting it cool and my upper radiator hose colapsed. But it seemed to be fine after about 10 mins of idling. I dropped my rear tire into a hole and killed the engine and couldn't get it restarted and had to be pulled to flat land again. Then on the last hill Bryan busted his rear hub, and we turned around. Nothing happened on the way out.

I would suggest to anyone planning on doing the run to stay off it for a couple more weeks, it was really wet and if you get to many more people on it right now it's going to trash the place pretty bad.  Brush isn't really a problem right now unless you don't want to get your paint scratched. IT's not over hanging to bad, it should be fine for you Jeep guys.










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', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6441, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1050816116, 0, 'HEHE \':22:\'

Ya was my first run with them. I really like um, I was just idling through stuff that last year I had to spin the tires to get through.

Can't wait till I get this engine broken in and all the bugs worked out so I can really start playing, and letting the mud fly \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6442, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1050833114, 0, 'Did you guy's fill those rutt's back in on the way out? That's a good way to funk the trail up! Let it harden up then get out and have some fun. \':4:\' Good you guy's had fun thoe. I came close to heading out to hook up with you guy's but chose to stay in town and get Jerry's D-44 RE kit set and sparked in place. \':4:\' Jerry's running out of money so I will make him do a little song and DANCE for payment! LIKE THIS>', 1, 0, 421, 10, '781', 0, 'image/gif'), (6443, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1050865278, 0, 'HaHa Curtis...Can you WOO WOO WOOOo\n\n

', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6444, '66-1051076078', 0, 0, '131.37.206.6', 1051082148, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ April 20 2003,14:18)

The places I bypassed on Buffalo Mine had ruts deeper than my ground clearance would allow, and the bypasses were previously established. The trail is pretty gooey, but I've seen it worse later in the year after a week of rain. Wishbone was in pretty good condition, although the hill just beyond the lake had some deep ruts that caused 36" tires to drag diff. We stopped about 1/3 of the way into Buffalo Mine, after a full-floater hub cracked and left the vehicle with 3-wheel drive (lockers front and rear). Even then, I would have had to be winched up- if I could have gotten to a place where a cable could have been attached. Good place to turn around. The trip report is posted on the Last Frontier Four Wheelers site

A trip like that makes you appreciate things like lockers and mud tires.
', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6445, '66-1051076078', 0, 0, '24.237.94.219', 1051160195, 0, 'Nope, just been working on staying up here. May have to platy it a little more low-key than in the past due to my work schedule, but I'll be out there for you guys to extract most chances I get.', 1, 0, 421, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6446, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.224', 1065385519, 0, 'What happened to Kink? I thought Curtis was going to do that...???

Whats up with not being able to trun your rig off?
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Quote (Bronco85 @ Oct. 05 2003,13:25)
What happened to Kink? I thought Curtis was going to do that...???

Whats up with not being able to trun your rig off?

Fizzuck Knik when the water is HIGH! I have a cold and just might call in to work on monday. but FYI Phill, Wheeling is my way of relaxing, a type of meditation if you could tell. I get into a zone and it's on! I read the trail with the smooth route all lined up then put it all in play. Did chaz or your self go out to Knik? All who saw the change of plans whent and ran other than Knik. Thanks to all who went out and made the ADVENTURE a good time and held the flash light while I repaired my second trail fix in a near 4 year span!  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 422, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6448, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1065398244, 0, 'Well I think we where gonna try the knik at first then the water situation..then the lack of reply plus chaz said it was cancelled anyway..so we did our own thing,,went wheeling...', 1, 0, 422, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6449, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1065377477, 0, 'Me ,curtis, The Wong, charlie, todd and the big camo bronco did perm ..fun run went up a trail we never went up..it went and went and went..

The ledge... well frosty and keith you 2 did a hell of a job Thank you!!! Alot of hard work went into building that up..

We had some trail breakage nothing major cause curtis was prepared and me well I could not turn my rig off or we had to push start it \':38:\'  Was alot of fun just the river bed and rocks.. bet us to hell..I dont think anybody took a camera except Oddball..so no pictures..Sorry
', 1, 0, 422, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6450, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '66.58.144.52', 1065387254, 0, 'Yep...good trip. Must have been fun to watch my water follies `eh Jerry? \':32:\'
I do have some pretty good marks from that little dip in  the drink...now I need to find a new center skid...RE????  \':34:\'
I`m still getting yelled at by my kidneys...so I told them it was Curtis`s fault. I do feel for the other two dark colored rigs that got Perm pinstriping (gotta love white paint)....you`d a thought the leaves being gone the trees would have been easier?! Last trip up that way for me...beautiful area but I like technical stuff a bit more.
BTW...thanks for the run guys...good times!
Curtis...nice quick repair...wish I could have one go that smooth in my shop!
Jerry...thanks for being an anchor!
', 1, 0, 422, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6451, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.224', 1065389583, 0, 'Fuck no I didn't go out. I was having secone thoughts all week, because of the rain. I didn't even pack the bronco.. Wish I would have though was a nice day.. Wasn't sure where everyone was goin other then ruby.. Oh well.

I went out to Kink with my parents.  And damn! Water was maybe 50' from the road.:) Would have been just stupid. I was suprised at all the 4 wheelers out there not like ya could go anywhere.
', 1, 0, 422, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6452, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063582737, 0, 'Crazy.  You woulda been on your lid on this run.  But it would been cool to watch 300+ ponies reaching for the sky....  Ofcoarse there is always the LF$W (no that is not a Typo) route...bypass...bypasss.....bypass....lol

This was the greatest sendoff I coulda asked for.

Up to the top I agree with Bgreen and give this trail a "A".  If you include the mud up top it drops to a "B-"

As for my driving style....Unique....But I will guarentee you that you will never get bored with the show I will put on and I will make it.

Badco is good for a show or two himself....Always Hammin it up for the camera.

Frosty.......almost made a few of those things look easy.  If his tires could hold.  Showing off in the mud with those things was not the smartest move to ever be executed....
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6453, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063583518, 0, 'Pics', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1434', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6454, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.35', 1063561010, 0, 'Hello all. Well, the AK Extreme crew had an awesome time yesterday. One of the most exciting runs I've been on in awhile. Fat Ba$tard, AlaskaZJ, Frosty, Badco, Steph, Macro, 95ZJ, Little Giant, and myself all made the run. We met up in Wasilla, talked with the 'Zuk crew and headed to Hatchers Pass.

After getting everything ready to go in the trailhead parking lot, and a ahem "brief" wait for Fat Ba$tard to get there, we were off. First a river crossing was made. All went smooth except for AlaskaZJ diving in a little to fast and drowning the motor. It's a Jeep motor though, so it started right back up.
The trail starts with a short rocky section, in which Badco discovered a few motor mount bolts had backed out. After a quick fix, we were off.

Up the hill we went. Let me see if I can describe the hill. Deep rutted sections with wheelbarrow sized boulders thrown in for fun. Loose sandy sections that really helped add to the traction issues. Throw in a little Alaskan moose-snot mud and you have the makings for a very good time. The hill has a few sections that really twist your suspension good. Front axle fully stuffed one way and the rear the other. Good times.

At the frame twister section we had to winch 95ZJ as his open diffs and AT's weren't cutting it. After a few rousing words of encouragement from AlaskaZJ he was through. Then came the first major hurdle. AlaskaZJ made the first pass with Little Giant riding shotgun. With his locked rear, Q78's digging like crazy, and superior driving skill, (humor) he slowly made his way through the wash. Next it was Frostys turn. Frosty was breaking in a set of new BFG Mud terrains, and after his attempt he decided to write BFG and ask for a set of "Alaska Terrains" as the MT's just weren't up for the challenge. This was the 'manches maiden wheeing voyage by the way. Next up was Badco in his fully locked with 36 TSL shod CJ. He climbed up into the wash and proceeded to fully test his Warn diff gaurds repeatedly on the large rocks in the way. After several wheels up episodes, he made it through. His comment at the time was "I'm getting a little uncomfortable here," which means that he was having to hold him self up on the pass. seat while the drivers tire tried very hard to better AlaskaZJ's current mark of 4 ft. of air.

It was decided to leave 95ZJ's rig here as the trail was snotty. At the next wash, AlaskaZJ tried very hard to break a front u joint, but was unsuccessful. Fat Ba$tard was equally up to the challenge, and succeeded perfectly. Something about 36 SX's bouncing wildly on the end of an OX locked D30 will do that. After winching FatBa$tards now 2wd rig out of the hole, Frosty tried the wash out. He is still learning how to drive a stick shift, but he did a great job. With a front locker this 'manche will be unstoppable. After trying the ledge in 1st gear, he backed up and tried it in 2nd. Perfect. The extra wheel spin popped him right over. Next, Badco gave it a stab. He almost made a perfect run but his shorter wheelbase got the best of him on the 4ft ledge at the end. It bounced him around a little crooked. He backed up onto a ledge, and that left his pass rear tire dangling and soon the drivers front was also going skyward fast. That of course prompted the now famous words "Grab me Grab me Grab me!" Well although it would have been cool to see Kurts jeep roll, he has alot of time invested in it, and after a brief discussion, Frosty and FatBa$tard rushed to his aid. He was soon back on all 4, muttering something about how to get a seatcover out of his rectum under his breath.

On to the next wash. AlaskaZJ was the only one who attempted this one, and would have made it too, if he hadn't stuffed a front Q78 up under a 4ft undercut bank at 15-20 mph. Needless to say he and his co-pilot came to a very sudden halt. And upon further review it was discovered that 3000 pounds pivoting on a RE front trackbar will indeed bend it. Out came the winch to pull the Chuggy out of the hole. It was decided then that such a nice sunny day should not go to waste, and we should do a little vehicle maint. FatBa$tard changed his front ujoint while the rest of us tried everything we could think of to repair the bent track bar. After awhile we cut it with a 2 dollar hacksaw and Frosty rewelded it with the Ready Welder. We were back in buisness.

We continued on up the hill with out issues, and followed the trail through a very muddy section. It was like riding a bucking bronco. Just hold on and don't stop. We stopped on the top and had a good laugh as Little Giant explained how it feels to hold a glovebox door closed and hang on to a rollbar and literally chew mud while riding in a doorless, roofless, windshieldless, Chuggy. Good times. We headed back via an alternate rout uneventfully untill the last muddy stretch. It was soon clear that previous hunting rig travel had chewed this up pretty good. We ended up winching everyone through. Well except for AlaskaZJ. He banziaed it. Good thing FatBa$tard didn't open his door or Little Giant would have been holding it in his lap. We continued on down the hill thinking the day was close to being over.

Not. Remember the rig we left on the hill? Well 95ZJ missplaced his keys. Doors locked, no ignition key. So we broke into it. And after a group tool effort, removed the ignition switch. Badco soon had it hot wired and purring smoothly. After figuring out how to keep the steering wheel from locking while he was driving, we were off again. He must of made it home, I didn't see him in the ditch anywhere.

We made it to the trail head finally and loaded up and headed home. Another fun, safe, successfull AK EXTREME run in the books.


                              AlaskaXJ
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', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6455, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.130', 1063589903, 0, 'Ok brentt Whats that last picture all about??', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6456, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '24.237.94.7', 1063605215, 0, 'You guys won't believe this shit, I found the keys.  After I left the trail I went to meet up with Nate379 and my buddy Giles for some camping at Ruby.  I needed to salvage the weekend, I couldn't end it pissed off cause of losing my keys.  We camped at Ruby Sat. night then Sun. morning we went back to Dave Churchill to look for my lost keys since they also had my alarm pad on them which I couldn't replace.  
We drove all the way to the mud bogs at the very top with no problems or winching what so ever.  Of coarse we took all the easy routes but somehow the AT's made it no problem this time.  I can't explain it but ask Nate it's true, he made it easily as well.  I knew I only got out of Macro's jeep at two spots so I figured they had to be there somewhere even though finding them was complete luck in a huge field.  We parked at the start of the mudbogs since the AT's would have gone about 3 feet.  We walked to where we all took pictures at the top and walked the area for about 10 minutes.  Giles ended up spotting them laying in the grass about ten feet off the trail.  After celebrating like I just won the lottery for about 5 minutes we left and drove out of Hatchers Pass towards the Palmer side and went back to base, we even decided we hadn't had enough and wheeled Fort Rich when we got back.  It was a long weekend but an awesome time.  
To everyone who was there I appreciate the help very much and apologize for making everyone wait on me.  Kurt I'm not sure how you knew how to do that but it was bad ass that it actually worked, I didn't really think it would.  I actually kinda like the hot wire starting thing, pretty red neck, I still laugh everytime I start it.  I took pictures (not digital) of me holding my keys next to Nate and my ZJ's on top the hill by the mud bogs for ya Brent since I know you'll try and call me out.  I knew you would probably say that they were in my pocket the whole time.  I was there and I still can't believe I found them.  Damn kinda long but I'm in a good mood now and can't sleep.  Oh yeah and if one of you has that cow bell I would be happy to wear it now.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6457, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '24.237.94.7', 1063667775, 0, 'Hey Brent, do you know how to read?  It says (not digital) next to where I said I took pictures.  I'd be happy to nail them to your front door if you give me the address but I haven't got them exposed yet.   \':21:\'  And no neither of us are crazy enough to try the route you guys took to the top, having a rig that is in one piece is kinda nice.  Maybe someday when I drive a "jungle gym on wheels" (I think thats how Frosty described your rig coming up that hill) I'll try something like that.
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', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6458, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063562853, 0, 'Things I Learned:

Scott aka "Little Giant" will get really quite when the wheeling gets tough.  Dead silence on the second and third ledges...lol...pussy.

Kurt was almost on his top more than once.  

I almost tested the cage once.

Dan can make Aluminum Spark on rocks.

If you fail to make the right decision we will just wait till you leave and make the right one for you.  Right Gary?

The Manche will be a good wheeler if it ever gets a set of tires and the Nut is fixed behind the wheel.

I can teach Fatbastards kit to say Pussy in 2 minutes and he will call you that all day long....

We made the winnegers proud up top in the mud. and if anyone finds the contents to my glovebox I would not mind having some of it back....lol.  It is prolly with Gary's Keys.

Oh and last but not least.

There is no such thing as Driver Error, Only Vehicle Failure.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6459, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063583672, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1435', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6460, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.194', 1063592256, 0, '
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Ok brentt Whats that last picture all about??


Equals

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And upon further review it was discovered that 3000 pounds pivoting on a RE front trackbar will indeed bend it.


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while the rest of us tried everything we could think of to repair the bent track bar. After awhile we cut it with a 2 dollar hacksaw and Frosty rewelded it with the Ready Welder. We were back in buisness.


Moving to fast for you Bronco85?
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6461, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.194', 1063592374, 0, 'A few pics.', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1441', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6462, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.62.185', 1063605577, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Sep. 14 2003,18:21)
another :

whos red jeep is that? i saw some one washing it in north woods out here in peters creek wanted to stop buy and introduce my self but didnt have time.

BTW Nice jeep \':16:\'
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', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6463, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063671574, 0, 'Well I know you have a Vagmobile but Nate has spent countless hours building that thing he has and if I remember right he has yet to engage the 4x4.....lol.

Oh and I made it up and down.  Only took a 2 hour break to fix the TB.  Woulda only taken 20 minutes if you hadn't got tired after only making 3/4 of a relief cut...Washina.

8357 Kuter Court Unit E.  Look for the Chuggy sitting right in front of the Door with the nametag Lt. Blair.  Tard.  If your coming at night let me know I will get some glowsticks out for you.  Coarse if your driving your Jeep you will need a spot and prolly a winch out of the pothole at the entrance.....

Got BFG AT?

Did Nate steal your peanutbutter?
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6464, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.123.207', 1063563678, 0, 'Haha, I think I said "grab me". Either way, it was not a great feeling, mainly because I wasn't the only one in the Jeep. Not too mention I spent way too much time painting that thing. How did the video tape come out? I am curious.

Time for a front cage...or maybe exo?

The mud pits were a blast, second gear and hold it too the floor. Brentt's bald head splattered in mud will be one of the parting images I will retain after he leaves. Dan, you must admit, his driving style might be somewhat unorthodox. However, he seems to be able to climb out of crap routinely.

Poor MeatGary, I can't believe he lost his keys. It gave me a chance to hack into someones steering and try to hotwire it, just like the movies, only slower. It was only possible because Dan brought some tools that most people don't even own!

Truely was Brentt's last run up here for a while. I know it was a memorable one. Brentt, know that Frosty is willing to send in his "men" to help you whenever needed.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6465, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063583737, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1436', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6466, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.194', 1063592465, 0, 'another', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1442', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6467, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.86', 1063606853, 0, 'Damb you Gary... I just wrote up a post without reading everything and realized it was the same thing that you posted... \':38:\'

The small portion of the trail we did was pretty fun.  Made it a interesting with the sun directly in the eyes too  \':24:\'.

Oh and Gary, if you want to hit the rocks, at least hit 'em hard enough to get over like I do  \':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6468, '83-1048580683', 1, 1, '24.237.126.134', 1063611424, 0, 'That was a great post Little Giant....Kurt and I were cracking up...I had forgot about a few of those. I agree with everyonethat ran,  when they said it was a great run. Kurt almost rolling was a little on the scary side of things...the first thing that went through my head was..."Did I make sure to buckle Lily's carseat in!!!" Fat Ba$tard was holding down my side of the Jeep. Later, I mentioned to Kurt that Beau was the only one that grabbed the Jeep to keep from rolling...He informed me that Frosty was grabbing his side too...I just couldn't see them, I was tipped over so far.....That was quite the experience.....

The guys breaking into the Jeep was great....I was sitting there thinking "is there anyhing these guys can't figure out!" Good stuff......Frosty was real quick with the comebacks to Brentt which made it way to funny......Runs just won't be the same without Brentt's "namecalling" and "encouragements". A run that will remain in the ole memory for quite sometime.

It so nice to be in good company....this has to be the best summer I have ever had....Thank you so much to all that I've run with for including me and more often than not, Hell-Child.......especially Badco for obvious reasons.  \':32:\' Way to many good times.....that's all I can say.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6469, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.118.75', 1063680917, 0, 'This is funny.

Brentt I followed the most traveled trail.  I was not familar with the trail so I pretty much followed Gary.

I really wanted to go on the run, but my lazy ass didn't get up in time.  Also I woke up some time early morning and heard it raining and kinda decided I wasn't gonna go.... B-29 flashbacks haunted me \':24:\'  Don't know if it actually rained or what.... let's just say I had a rough night.

Gary called at 0720, but I didn't want to hold the group up.  I should of just hauled ass and caught up though.  Regret it now.

oh....
Thanks for giving me credit on the time I have spent on the ZJ.  
Too bad I haven't spent that much time on the trail.  Experience makes a huge difference; I'll be totally honest about that.  You can have the biggest badass rig running 4 wheels, but if you can't drive, that guy on A/Ts will drive right by your sorry ass.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6470, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.62.185', 1063566459, 0, 'this thread is worthles with out pics \':21:\'', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6471, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063583871, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1437', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6472, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.194', 1063592574, 0, 'another. No action shots. Was looking through a video camera all day.', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1443', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6473, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1063615167, 0, 'ya well, I spent the day stuffing all my belongings into cardboard boxes so HA!


Sounds like it was A great time to be had by all. last weekend I parked in the trailhead wondering where that trail went.  I'll haveto go and check it out some time.

L.G. that was a great post.  I'm sure to hear the real coment was better.  Great write up dan.  The pic's rock \':16:\'


aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6474, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.153', 1064068730, 0, 'took me long enough..', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1456', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6475, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.153', 1064068811, 0, 'stuff it!', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1457', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6476, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1063566862, 0, 'My 10 favorite quotes from the day, in no particular order:

"I think Scott got your fender pregnant."

"There is no such thing as drive error, only vehicle failures."

"Got a seed stuck in your throat, want me to send some of my men down there to get it?"

"Look, he has his Air Force work schedule printed on his dash…Part Time."

"The cut is straight, the bar was crooked."

"Grab me. Grab me. Grab me."

"Oh I see, you’re trying to take the line that goes
under the obstacle."

"Its one of the most stolen vehicles, how hard could it be?"

"Don’t pee on your keys."

"I think I would have made if I didn’t slow down to honk at Kurt."


Let me know if I got any of them wrong and I'll edit.  I haven't laughed that much in one day in a long time.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6477, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063583975, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1438', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6478, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.194', 1063592710, 0, 'Last one of the bog that had been chewed up by early season hunters. We winched through this one.', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1444', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6479, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1063615394, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Sep. 14 2003,17:01)
Last one that I have.  I was to busy scaring the crap out LG....lol

oh, that is nice.  Gotta love the trail fixes

I'd like to start a photo albume someday of trial fixes.


aktinbender \':1:\'
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', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6480, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.153', 1064068909, 0, 'im not used to this stuff!', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1458', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6481, '70-1034710482', 1, 1, '64.254.114.161', 1063575500, 0, 'After I got home and looked at that u-joint I noticed that it had been broken for some time.  Good times with all the above and it will never be the same with out Brent that q-ball headed mother F*@ker.', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6482, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063584116, 0, 'Last one that I have.  I was to busy scaring the crap out LG....lol', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1439', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6483, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063592806, 0, 'That is how you fix a Rubicon Express Trackbar after you have tried to pivot a 4000 pound Jeep on it....

I bent it BAD.  Really suprised I didn't break the Hiem.  So after much attempted bending of the thing, we cut about 5-6 relief cuts in the back side, bent it back into shape and welded up the relief cuts.    We then welded those bolts to it to support the bend and keep it from bending again.

Oh and we tried winches, high lifts and even two or three fat white guys (Dan and Myself notably and I think we constitute at least 3 people in total).  That SOB was not bending for anyone....lol.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6484, '70-1034710482', 1, 1, '64.254.114.161', 1063638612, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ Sep. 14 2003,22:59)
whos red jeep is that? i saw some one washing it in north woods out here in peters creek wanted to stop buy and introduce my self but didnt have time.

BTW Nice jeep \':16:\'

Its mine...', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6485, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.153', 1064068984, 0, 'posers....', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1459', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6486, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.130', 1063576924, 0, 'YA guys guy any pictures?', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6487, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.126.55', 1063586790, 0, 'An awesome trip. I would say the best and most fun I have had all summer. Lots of good razzing and brentt helped me to get my rocks off.....twice.  The manche did ok, to bad the driver cant drive the thing worth a damn, but give it time.  I got some photos to post up here shortly.  The hour of video footage probably has about 10 mins of good stuff. Lots of attempts and stucks, but kurt saying ohh shit, grab me, grab me, grab me is going on the club video.', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6488, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063592991, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Sep. 14 2003,18:25)
Last one of the bog that had been chewed up by early season hunters. We winched through this one.

No "WE" did not.....BANZAI!!!!!  I think Badco is still pissed at me for that stupid manuever....OFI.', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6489, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1063643280, 0, '
Quote (Fat B*@terd @ Sep. 15 2003,07:10)
Quote (sledneck @ Sep. 14 2003,22:59)
whos red jeep is that? i saw some one washing it in north woods out here in peters creek wanted to stop buy and introduce my self but didnt have time.

BTW Nice jeep \':16:\'

Its mine...

It is nice if your on a bycicle doing 60mph at 1/4 mile away....lol   \':21:\'

I love wheeling with Frosty.  My encouragement usually piss's people off at times but when you got someone as well trained as Mr. Frost in verbal combat with you it's gonna get good.

Semper Fi Mr. Frost and FU TurdBurgler.

Steph-  Kinda Scares me that you would have second thoughts about if you buckled the car seat down......JMO but I am the triple check kinda guy when it comes to my kids.

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO.  Come on Dan I know you took a bunch.

Meat Gary-  Post that picture.  Pussy.  Oh and I betcha Nate didn't take the same route Badco, Frosty and I did.... \':21:\'   PUSSY.  I could get my old VW up the bypass's.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6490, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.127.153', 1064069049, 0, 'damn, everybody is stuck!', 1, 0, 423, 10, '1460', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6491, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.54.134', 1063577968, 0, 'Dan, Brentt, Kurt, Scott, Beau...

I can always count on you guys for a great write-up...  I didn't make the run, but reading that put me right there with you guys.  I can only imagine the ensuing hilarity.  Soon as I get my clutch leg back in order, I'll be out there with you guys again.   \':36:\'
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6492, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.62.185', 1063589757, 0, 'you should post a small clip of him saying that on here.', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6493, '100-1056133572', 1, 1, '66.58.177.206', 1063604237, 0, 'We had fun too - got to compare a Ranger 6x6 to the Zuks. That first hill up the Upper Perches trail was pretty wild - it looked like your pics of Church - lots of boulders in a steep, narrow cut. Dale in his super low geared Zuk w/ F.I. 1.3 and welded front/rear was able to crawl it up very pretty. The 6x6 suffers a bit in the rocks - not enough clearance. My Zuk on 35's was able to clear just about everything it run over, but for the first time I was wishing for lower than stock gears. The turbo-diesel had enough torque to crawl, but I had to put my foot in it a bit. Wheels up action, and it felt like 4 or 5 foot of air under one front wheel or another more than ones.
In swamps, they were about equal. Dale got stuck, I got stuck, the 6x6 got stuck, each in a different spot, it was more about the line taken than anything. I got all the way through after getting pulled out backward, while Dale and the 6x6 winched through.

pic.
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6494, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.82.223.203', 1063646425, 0, 'I would have liked to go, had to work, I can't build up the jeep without money.

Nice pics, cant wait to see the video:)
', 1, 0, 423, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6495, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058677564, 1, 'The refueler, not Bomber...



This is what the A/C really was...
Here's a place to get some info on them...
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6496, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058680148, 1, 'On the way out...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1238', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6497, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058681582, 0, 'The other mountian is Moose's Tooth

Here is a little bigger pick.....looks like we were both thinking the same thing....Awesome View......

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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6498, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1058743862, 0, 'Yes the first of skids were mine, the second set at the Church Rd. intersection are Chaz's avoidance to a Chevy 3500 side impact.  LOL  what can we say its hard to see with the tops off and all that crap flyin, well thats my excuse anyway.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6499, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058768832, 0, 'Aye, that's very awesome.. where's that database at?  The 1948 model is wierd, but I don't know how they designate that, it was produced in 1945.  Maybe it went into service in '48.  I'm a historic plane crash nerd.. as you can tell, I love this kinda stuff.  

I wonder how hard a trek it is to Bomber Glacier, to check out the other B-29.. hmmmmm.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6500, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058938814, 0, 'Found some more crap about this one.. was hard to dig up, found it from the Lycos search engine, no other ones brought up this site.

Quote
the 26DEC56 crash of KB-29P #44-84149 differs from the crash report I obtained from the Air Force. They give the cause as lost navigation on a flt from Elmdrf to Eielson. The crew were Patton-AC,Dellinger-P, Reid-N, Lamm-RA, Pylant-R, Hodgson-Z, Rainer-BO, Meldams-E, all from SAC,2AF,31st SFW,508ARS Turner AFB GA.


Here's the whole discussion:  http://forums.historicwings.com/cgi-bin/WebX?7@^142273@.ee6b766/0

So it looks like 8 died.. It says something about loss of an engine on take off.. But those people on that board don't realize how far away the plane really is from Elmendorf.  If they lost an engine there's no reason they'd be that far away on that mountain crashed.  I tend to think the loss of navigation in the snow sounds like the correct reason for the crash.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6501, '57-1058859024', 1, 1, '24.237.154.84', 1060072555, 0, 'Are you thinking a plaque at the trailhead or at the site? I've enjoyed learning this piece of Alaskan history, keep up the good work. \':25:\'', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6502, '57-1058859024', 1, 1, '24.237.153.246', 1060205651, 0, 'I'm to poor to biuld the Xj. I would take the atv's up there if i were to go. and i wouldn't go without a group.

Brentt- you should have figured out by now that I'm mildly retarded (to retarded to read grid coordinants)

Church Rd. by SBS?
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6503, '57-1058859024', 1, 1, '24.237.153.139', 1060245467, 0, 'I allready broke the bronco. had lots of fun w/ it though.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6504, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.125.13', 1060403790, 0, '
Quote (91_xj_2dr @ Aug. 07 2003,01:37)
I allready broke the bronco. had lots of fun w/ it though.

You are a fawking moron. I need you air, stop wasting it.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6505, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058672847, 0, 'Here it is guys the official thread for the scouting trip.  I know I saw a bunch of cameras today with the weather like it is.

I will post mine when I get home from the Moose's Tooth.....lol
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6506, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058677721, 1, 'Its Tail Section.  Compare this to the previous picture and this one...

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', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1231', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6507, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058678027, 1, 'The engines.  Compare them to this picture and you'll see they are identical...

', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1232', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6508, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058680280, 1, 'More as we came out of the bog...  Brentt got stuck shortly after I did, but the W's had to winch all the way out just to meet his winch cable...  He came out fairly easy though.', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1239', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6509, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058683014, 0, 'Here we go.

First thing I have to say is misbehavin (Recon).  Was totally wrong.  That was 100% worth the trip.  Not much to see.....PLEASE....

Wheeled with the Winnie's.  I know I said it would never happen but it did and I am glad it did.  Shit on the board gets all twisted about half the time I guess...

Here are a few pics before I turn in.  I gotta be up in 6 hours to go fishing......lol











There you go a picture of me STUCK.  Like that is a suprise.....Anyway that stuff was funny, one secone your doing fine and the next PLOP your stuck up to your ass.  Funny watching a 40 inch bogger disappear into a hole while Dan held on for dear life.....lol
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6510, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.218', 1058744989, 0, 'I don't know if it was the dirt in the eyes or not.  I sat there and looked at that yield sign and slowed down but that guy was cruising too...  I miss having ABS in those situations.  All was well and I stayed on the road, Brian  LOL  
I think the trail was the safer of the two places we drove that day...!!!
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6511, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058804981, 0, 'I will post exact grids in a bit.  The wife took my GPS to work....lol.

This is some interesting stuff.  I dig it even if I am not a plane buff.  I cannot tell one plane from another most of the time.  Keep up the good work.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6512, '79-1058981842', 1, 1, '152.163.252.71', 1058985166, 0, 'Hi to all,

I believe this is the wreckage of a KB-29P of the 508th Air Refueling Squadron, on TDY (temporary duty) at Elmendorf AFB while permanently based at Turner AFB, Albany, Georgia.  Assuming this is the same aircraft, it represents the biggest bullet by far that I've dodged in my 73 years.

The pilot was Lt. Tom Patton, and the navigator was Lt. Lionel Reed.  I was the radar navigator on Tom Patton's crew until December 1955, when I changed my mind at the last minute and decided not to make the Air Force my career.  (It would have been a very short career, as the aircraft crashed in December 1956 and all on board died.)

Previously, when I was on the same crew as Lonnie Reed, he had introduced me to his parents.  When I learned of the accident a month or two later I visited them to express my condolences.  As I recall they lived in a Levittown-type suburb on Long Island, NY.

The people in the squadron had advised Mr. and Mrs. Reed that the KB-29 lost an engine shortly after takeoff, with a full load of jet fuel on board, and was too heavy to maintain altitude.  They were told that Tom Patton tried unsuccessfully to lighten the aircraft by salvoing its load of jet fuel while over the city of Anchorage.  However, I've since heard that the official investigation report called it a navigational error.

Years later a representative of a medical supply company called at my office, and in the course of conversation I learned that he had been in the Air Force assigned to Elmendorf AFB in December 1956.  He told me that he was in Anchorage on the day an Air Force tanker dumped jet fuel all over the city.  This does support the story Lonnie Reed's parents told me.  Therefore the conclusion that a navigational error caused the crash is certainly open to question.

James J. Van Hare MD
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6513, '66-1059549152', 1, 1, '24.237.92.163', 1060126501, 0, 'where are those pictures taken at?? i would like to take a ride out and see it', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6514, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1060206638, 0, 'Church road is in Wassilla, also why dont you make it easy on yourself and post a tech spot on an ez cheap lift for your truck, someone here will have an answer, or a solution to the money problem, look at Brentt or Dan L. both are very creative individuals.  And Dan/AlaskaXj is a XJ freak.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6515, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.193', 1058675712, 0, 'Good time had by all. Georgeous weather. Lots of dust. Minimal carnage. Lots of good stucks. LOTS of good stucks...
Made it to the bomber. About a 1.5 mile hike from the established trail. Brentt will most likely post gps accurate coordinates. Lots more visible in the summer than winter. Very good easy hike. Well worth it to be there. Just can't get enough of this awesome weather. Will do pics later. Dan
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6516, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058678734, 1, 'Some more of the engines', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1233', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6517, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058680371, 1, 'I got the front through it but couldn't bounce the rear end up out of it...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1240', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6518, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058680512, 1, 'One more of the boom's markings...  Anyone know what they might mean?  Dan did find some other numbers, can you post them Dan???  But other than that nothing to ID the bird...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1241', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6519, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.63.107', 1058685834, 0, 'great pics guys looks like all had a great time. that is a trail that is on my list now that ive seen the pics. \':6:\' look at the project baja for progess on my truck.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6520, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.164', 1058754911, 0, 'USAF serial numbers  Plane is indeed a KB29. Crashed on Dec.26th 1956. All I know right now. Someone should call the historian at Elmendorf and Eielson to see what happened. Tail # is 484149. Dis-reguard the first number for identification purposes. Dan', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6521, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058830668, 0, 'Exact Grids.  They are in UTM.  F that Lat long shit my brain is insufficient to begin with so I ain't gonna add anything new to it....

Plane = 06 367639E 6844795N  Elevation 3328 feet.  That will put you dead center of the impact side.  If you can't find anything with those grids just fucking shoot yourself cause your wasting air.

Bog1 = 06 365663E 6845899N  That is the "Safe" side of the bog.  If you don't wanna screw with it park right there.  But if the day is sunny and your have a kick ass group with you proceed in a straight line to Bog2.  We had fun screwing around with the bog, but if you are alone just walk the extra bit....

Bog2 = 06 366341E 6846167N Elevation is 3448 feet.  This is where we parked.  It is 1.12 miles from here to the plane.  Just follow the contour in a generally East direction on the southern exposure of the hill and you will plink right into the plane.  Once you have view of a bare slide just contour right to toward it and you will get to the plane.  I personally followed two routes.  One was a lower route that was almost dead on the contour the entire time.  Ended up being pretty brushy in a few spots and kinda a bitch.  On the way back Choad and I walked uphill about 150 feet in elevation and the walking was much smoother on that contour back to Bog2.

Trailhead = 06 367129E 6837681N  Usually don't post these but with the historical signifigance of the trail itself I feel that people should be allowed the opportunity to know where to start to find this thing.

PLEASE be respectful of the crash.  Do not pilfer the plane for souveniers.  Leave it for others to enjoy.  I packed out 3 beer cans from the site itself.  Please take your garbage out with you.  I also ended up hauling out 2 batteries (from the trail) and put a 5 gallon bucket of oil in Paco's rig to bring out.  PLEASE pick your shit up and take it out with you!
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6522, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058999170, 0, 'James,

Thank you very much for your informative post.
My hat's off to you Sir.  And I'm glad you were not in his crew that day...

As a seasoned aviator, you know as well as I do that:
"I'd rather be lucky than good"

I hope that we can make a memorial plaque happen this season.

Tailwinds,
Paco \':25:\'
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6523, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.88.179', 1060140888, 0, 'B-29 trail... or Church Road as some people know it as.

Better not try it when it's wet.  Some bad poo poo.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6524, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1060207357, 0, 'If he sells that POS Jeep and buys a bronco he can run 33s stock. No need for a lift:)', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6525, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058676310, 1, 'Some of the pictures...

1st Winch
', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1226', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6526, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058678821, 1, 'Inside of the tail section...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1234', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6527, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058680691, 1, 'One more looking up the hill at the tail section...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1242', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6528, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '12.21.214.10', 1058698734, 0, 'The plane went down on Dec. 26th but I can't remember the year maybe '56. If you have
the numbers you can call Elmendorf and get some information. The way I remember the
story was that the flight crew was at a Christmas party the night before and they were
on their way back to Eielson. Its been several years since I got the information so you
would be better off getting it from them yourself.

Gus
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6529, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1058706738, 0, 'I have to say going out to the site was a new experience at that. Thank You all for inviting me, cant wait for the next trip.

Also I have learned 3 valuable lessons to add to my many already from this trip.

1. You get what you pay for, 3 cents a zip tie Vs. 20 cents, will prevent your swaybar from breaking free, wedging the tire from turning right, watching my wifes and Chaz's eyes grow 3" and skimming a bald spot after sliding into a ditch at 35mph on your swampers.

2.  AK Tundra/Muskeg, smells like hell.  Goes everywhere, and causes some interesting conversation when standing up wind.

3.  Forget the safari top, keep the full top, 3-7th vehicle in line on a dry day makes for some funky nose goblins.

Will post my pics as soon as I get some sleep.

Brentt - we can always go back with misbehavin, and of course - THROW.
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6530, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.194.57', 1058762239, 0, 'Cool pictures guys thanks for sharing..Wish you would of got a jeep in that pic instead of that dam toy.. \':14:\' ..Na paco messing with ya..cool pic', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6531, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.218', 1058846642, 1, 'I thought now that we've gotten the true tail number I'd send in a request for a crash report.  If they're able to send us anything I'll pick it up and post it also.
I guess in checking it out I'm more curious to the fact of if there were any killed in the crash and if so who were they...???
In learning about this I know of one thing I'd personally enjoy doing.  Perhaps a plaque for the crash site...  Its really early to start to think about it in much detail but not to early to ponder it non the less.  

Food for thought.
Chaz
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6532, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '146.63.102.85', 1059001839, 0, 'Thankyou for your service, sir. I'm very sad to hear that all perished. I was kind of hoping there were no casualties as we couldnt find any info on the wreck. Dan', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6533, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060143800, 1, '
Quote (91_xj_2dr @ Aug. 05 2003,00:35)
Are you thinking a plaque at the trailhead or at the site?

If/When the plaque is done it'll most likely be at the site, not the trail head.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6534, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '146.63.102.22', 1060211861, 0, '
Quote
If he sells that POS Jeep and buys a bronco he can run 33s stock. No need for a lift:)


But then the only thing he would have worth anything would be the 33" tires...
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6535, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058676405, 1, 'More...
Can you Stuck???
', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1227', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6536, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058680758, 1, 'The Knik Glacier from the top and across the valley...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1243', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6537, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058679207, 0, 'Wow.. that's awesome.  I'm a plane crash site buff, I wish like hell I'd had my truck working.  There was a sweet 2 hour special on the B-29 Super Fortress just today.  My Dad's been here since 1951 and he knew nothing of it, until I mentioned it today.  He knew of the B-29 at Bomber Glacier, but I told him I didn't think this was the one.  Any information on this one?   Looks like a KB-29.  Awesome.. I had no idea we had two B-29 crashes right here in the Valley.  Maybe three another friend tells me.  I dunno.\n\n

', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6538, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058714417, 0, 'recon ain't worth it man.  He is all of 120 pounds soaking wet.  I shit bigger than him.....lol but the trip off that ledge would be a nasty one.  Fucko Tossing.....wonder if they would consider that for the Redneck Games?

so those were your skidmarks?  That shit looked like it coulda hurt!  If it makes you feel any better I got cut off on the Glen at 75mph with 7 thousand pounds worth of trailer and Jeep behind me......those Double axles brakes paid for themselves right then (even if I woulda paid fullprice for them)

Oh and here are some more pics












I carried the little on on the shoulders the 2.24 mile round trip and the other little guys hammered it out on foot.  Thunderheads are a BITCH for little guys to walk on.  But what a better way to spend your birthday......
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6539, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058765091, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ July 20 2003,19:35)
USAF serial numbers  Plane is indeed a KB29. Crashed on Dec.26th 1956. All I know right now. Someone should call the historian at Elmendorf and Eielson to see what happened. Tail # is 484149. Dis-reguard the first number for identification purposes. Dan

Wow!  Check out this pic here:


Quote
This is George King of the 2nd AREFS standing behind KB-29P 44-84149


That is 44-84149! A pic from 1950.  

Found it on this site: http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hall/6838/KB-29P3.html

Awesome!
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6540, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1058765656, 0, 'looks like you guys had an awesome trip, I hope someday I can get up there.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6541, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058853008, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ July 21 2003,21:04)
I thought now that we've gotten the true tail number I'd send in a request for a crash report.  If they're able to send us anything I'll pick it up and post it also.
I guess in checking it out I'm more curious to the fact of if there were any killed in the crash and if so who were they...???
In learning about this I know of one thing I'd personally enjoy doing.  Perhaps a plaque for the crash site...  Its really early to start to think about it in much detail but not to early to ponder it non the less.  

Food for thought.
Chaz

Not at all.. a plaque is a pretty common occurence, especially if someone was killed in the crash.  Even if not a historical  plaque with all the information, and maybe even historic pictures of it.  

I too, was wondering if anyone was killed up there or not. I'm kinda suprised a the lack of information about the crash of this one. Usually the Internet is a huge resource for documenting plane crashes, especially military ones.

I actually was able to find the email for George King, who was a boom operator.  He was listed on www.altusboom.com  a site for old fuel tanker crew.  I told him what was up there on the mountain and sent him a few pictures you guys had taken.   He sent a very short reply.  I assume he's probably 70-80 years old or more now.  But he's digitally connected, which is cool at that age.

He's going to find some more and better pictures of it for me.  He said he logged about 1250 hours in that plane.  

Here's another pic, looking out the backend of that plane as they refueled a B50 (a modified B-29, lighter wings, 59% more powerful engines, and other changes).

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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6542, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059061905, 0, 'James,

I am not a aviator in any sense (other than I will jump out of a plane...) but I fully respect your past proffession and the sacrifce of your comrades.

Thank you for sharing your story and if you would like to share anything further I am all ears.  This is as good to me as when I visited Omaha Beach on the coast of France.  Standing there in Awe at what was the most amazing battle of modern times and some gentleman walked up to me and my family and told us with tears streaming from his eyes the exact route he took up the beach.

This experience is along those same lines and I am proud to be part of it.

Airborne and Blue Sky's
Brentt
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6543, '57-1058859024', 1, 1, '24.237.153.241', 1060156112, 0, 'Nate,
that's not very good directions.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6544, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1060212102, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Aug. 06 2003,16:17)
Quote
If he sells that POS Jeep and buys a bronco he can run 33s stock. No need for a lift:)


But then the only thing he would have worth anything would be the 33" tires...

\':52:\'  \':50:\'  \':52:\' ROFLMFAO', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6545, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058676485, 1, 'Poor Cole...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1228', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6546, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058679609, 0, 'Another of what the plane looked like when it was flyable...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1235', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6547, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.64', 1058680966, 0, 'Hey, we had fun. Only damage to the Black Jeep was the Edelbrock shock.  \':10:\' Coming threw that bog on top, and BOOM. Shackle folded back, snaping the shock. And putting the leaf spring in a odd position \':1:\' I got some good tape. I will record it on request. Anyways, was a good trip, and was fun to wheel with some guys that we have never wheeled with. Here are like 2 of my pics. Camera wasnt working right half way threw the trail.', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1244', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6548, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.87', 1058721248, 0, 'You know guys... as much as I enjoy winter in Alaska... this is why I stay through them... to be able to experience days like this. Just increadible. And thanks for the ride Joey and Frank. lol. Dan', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6549, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058765676, 0, 'And another..



That whole site is dedicated to the AREFS squadron that 44-84149 was a part of. I'm sure many of the pics in that whole site include 44-84149, just can't read tail numbers in alot of them.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6550, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.94.37', 1058857511, 0, 'Choad,

A plaque is a very good Idea.  I'd be willing to pitch in for that.  

Maybe something metal holding the plaque, and firmly planted in the ground with cement.

We need to find accurate infomation about the crew's names if possible.  I doubt there were any survivors.  

\':25:\'
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6551, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1058882781, 0, 'if this were to be the plan with the plaque, i too will chip in, and if we were to plan it right on a warm dry day, i think we could use atv's to actually get to the site from where Dan had parked.  i got one to offer.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6552, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059065833, 0, 'I went to a couple of the Military Cemetaries(sp) while I was in Minn. and South Dakota last week.  IT's really sobering when ya walk in and all you see is white for miles.

I read a lot of the dates on them, Gave me more respect for the military guys out there. I was amazed at the dates lots of 18-19 year olds in there.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6553, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1060158114, 0, 'go up church road till it turns to dirt, keep going till you sink, get out and walk 1.7 miles to your right, look for metal on the ground.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6554, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060217540, 1, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 06 2003,14:02)
If he sells that POS Jeep and buys a bronco he can run 33s stock. No need for a lift:)

Too bad with all that wieght the 33's wouldn't do a bit of good...
Stick with the XJ and put a $200-$300 lift on it, something that'll let ya get up to 33's.  You'll do goo with that until you can afford to buy/trade for something else to put on it...

Chaz
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6555, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058676562, 1, 'Those are 38's right???', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1229', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6556, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058679713, 1, 'The landing gear...  The soot from the burnt tires was still at the base of the gear, even after all these years...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1236', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6557, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.64', 1058681056, 0, '#2', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1245', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6558, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.94.37', 1058735686, 0, 'I can't remember a nicer day in Alaska or better views.  
on one side there was Mt McKinley, and the other side this:


It was good to wheel with Frank, Joey, and Cole again.  ... and meeting badcop,... putting up with Chaz's shit,... watching Brentt get stuck without a care.  ,... watching Jeb go through 2 u-joints,...   Great lead Dan.

It's Days like this I'll remember long after I have to leave Alaska.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6559, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.89.177', 1058766077, 0, 'Great research Maddening.  Good to know some Alaska history', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6560, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058889642, 0, 'If you cross the Bog on a ATV and then follow the tracks up to the Ham Radio repeater then the walk would be a easy one under load.

A plaque would be cool, but make sure that it is METAL and HEAVY.  And your prolly gonna have to replace it every year.  I think the valley is missing a vital part of essential DNA when it comes to thinking and respect in general so it will prolly get all shot up and possibly lit on fire.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6561, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059319682, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ July 24 2003,08:57)
I went to a couple of the Military Cemetaries(sp) while I was in Minn. and South Dakota last week.  IT's really sobering when ya walk in and all you see is white for miles.

I read a lot of the dates on them, Gave me more respect for the military guys out there. I was amazed at the dates lots of 18-19 year olds in there.

Arlington will make you cry.  If you don't cry your a heartless fuck that needs to have your air cut off.', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6562, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.204', 1059871565, 1, 'Partial Crash Report Received...
KB-29 Aircraft, Serial Number 44-84149, with the 508th Air Refueling Squadron Detached at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska on Operation "Round Table", crashed 32 miles north of Elmendorf AFB.  The aircraft was destroyed and all crewmembers were fatally injured.  The crew members killed were; First Lieutenant Thomas H. Patton, A02224355, Aircraft Commander and Pilot; First lieutenant Luther G. Lamm, A03006653, Radar Operator; Second Lieutenant James D. Dillinger, A03056698, Co-Pilot; First Lieutenant E. Reid, A03036063, Navigator; Master Sergeant Otto D. McAdams, AF3080809. Flight Engineer; Technical Sergeant Thurman C. Rainer, AF0530100, Boom Operator; Staff Sergeant John B. Pylant, AF14127903, Radio Operator; and Airman Second Class William P. Hodgson, AF19546101, Assistant Boom Operator.
The aircrafts took off from Elmendorf AFB at 0620Z, 27 December, (2020 Hours 26 December local time) on a night training mission for Eielson AFB, Alaska.  The weather at the time was clear with 15 miles visibility.  At 0642Z the rescue Control Center at Elmendorf received a Ground Observer Corps report of a flash of fire on a mountain.  Air Rescue aircraft was airborne at 0730Z and at 0827Z confirmed the crash as being B-29 aircraft.  The investigation of the aircraft was conducted by the 5039th Air Base Wing and the findings of the investigation board was the primary cause of the accident was due to operator error with a contributing cause being aircrew error.  A factor which indicated the accident to be operator and aircrew error was the aircraft was on a heading of 360 degrees when it should have been on a heading of 326 degrees.  The investigating board made a review of the aircrafts and aircrew records and concluded that the aircrew and aircrafts were fully capable of performing the intended flight mission.

I've also sent another request for the entire crash report to another AF agency that deals with crashes/mishaps after 1955.  I'll let you all know what I find out as a result of that...

One final question...  Who would be willing to donate monies to a bronze plaque...???  PM me and I'll let you in on more details.  Also if you have any ideas on companies and so forth that might also donate please check in to them and let me know also.  It won't be cheap; lets just leave it at that.  PM me for more info…

Chaz
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6563, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060178742, 0, 'The reason I didn't give clear directions is because I don't want to be responsible for someone going up there and something happening.

Find Church Rd in Wasilla and you will find the trail...There is a trailerhome at the trail head.  You can drive out to where the shot up S-10 is without trouble.  After that is where the bigger hills start.  A very good idea to walk/ride 4 wheeler if your not well equiped.

If your XJ is as stock as the pic in your profile, I wouldn't go much further than the trail head with it.
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6564, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1060218782, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Aug. 06 2003,11:02)
Not everyone can read grid coordinates..

All the more reason to either educate yourself until you can or just shoot yourself....lol', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6565, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058676620, 1, 'Dusty Trails...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1230', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6566, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.176', 1058679896, 1, 'The one mostly intact wing...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1237', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6567, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.64', 1058681162, 0, 'Mckinley (sp) someone will have to name the other mountain...', 1, 0, 424, 10, '1246', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6568, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '24.237.50.211', 1058737382, 0, 'looked like fun, wish I could have been there.  Been in and out of the lovely town of bethel lattly.

hey paco, that pic is damn cool.


fucko tossing, thats funny. \':50:\'

aktinbender \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6569, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.27', 1058768175, 0, 'A VERY VERY VERY good friend of ours provided me with this excellent information.

Lat/Long: 61-43.0  149-31.0  [these numbers are
rounded]
Pin Number:  1086  [this is the USAF designator for
the wreck data]
Aircraft Model:  SuperFortress KB-29
Comments:  USAF: 1948 Model, ACFT 5 miles South of
Luck Shot Mine at 4,200 foot level on Bald Mountain,
Demolished.  On 13 Jul 73 EOD checked the approx 100
25-pound practice bombs in the area and declared
them...[remaining comments beyond data range, but must
assume that EOD declared the bombs either safe,
destroyed by fire, or not worth recovery, but that's
any man's guess at this point.  Maybe there is just a
bit of UXO up there.]
Date Crash:  12/26/1956
Last Report: July 31, 1987


All you guys were looking for right? \':14:\'
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6570, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.226.141', 1058938534, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 22 2003,09:00)
I think the valley is missing a vital part of essential DNA when it comes to thinking and respect in general so it will prolly get all shot up and possibly lit on fire.

Don't let a few bad eggs spoil your view of the whole Valley.  Everwhere has it's fair share of vanadalic dumbasses.  We do have an unusually high ratio out here though, it seems.
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', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6571, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1060195745, 0, 'Good God I Posted Grid Coordinates to the fawker.....if you can't figure it out from that you should just cut off your own airsupply and stop wasting good air.....

Oh and if it is dry I would gladly take a bone stock rig up there.
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6572, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1060196535, 0, 'Not everyone can read grid coordinates..', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6573, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060222796, 1, 'Let me help him out real quick Brentt...
Mr. 2dr, have you happened to do any research?  At your hands, when you're logged on to your computer, is the best library of "How To" known to modern man.  
2 seconds worth of typing came up with these results.
Feel free to click here...
Its found in the simplest places on the net, like  Yahoo, or Google, and you can even ask Jeeves
Don't waste space with irritant posts that you could have simply solved yourself...

Chaz   \':52:\'
', 1, 0, 424, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6574, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.124.73', 1068461515, 0, 'Looks like you guys had a great time.  I like the new paint job Sage \':16:\'  

It is nice to finally see snow! \':32:\'

EDIT: Is it just me or did the pics disapear?  I could have sworn that they were there, either that or I am way to sleepy.   \':35:\'
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', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6575, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1068488092, 0, 'I wish I could have made it. sounded like you guys had fun. damn flu shot the army gave us.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6576, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1068572950, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Nov. 10 2003,15:41)
Man sorry I missed that trip...Ohh and by the way..I taught
ODDBALL everything he knows \':32:\'...Maybe next time

jERRY EAT A TWIG! You hurry up and have that kid so you can try to get on the trail and try to (drive?) \':24:\'  \':21:\'  \':32:\'  \':33:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6577, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.212.171', 1068783071, 0, 'i personally think the camo is right-on, for being on a Jeep, not on APC or grater or something.  smaller sections of color would look kind of odd.  you even got the technique right: break up the edges so no one part of the vehicle draws attention.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6578, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.123.153', 1069142093, 0, 'Mmmmm, brake cleaner.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6579, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1068450950, 0, 'lol..Good one Firemedic..I agree', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6580, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068462267, 0, 'Sorry Rowdy, they were there but I need to find a better place to host them.

BTW Nate, Badgirl isn't the TJ owner.  I don't think she (TJ) has been on here yet.
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', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6581, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1068485977, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Nov. 10 2003,06:43)
Man Ryans XJ just looks funny when I know it's not him slinging insults around the trail....

Why did you all take the easy route through house rock?  washina?

Nobody make it up the ledge at the Z turn?

Nice paintjob Sage  ???

I think thats where they turned around at...( Z-Turn) Curtis went ahead to the top, while they ate there..
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', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6582, '66-1068077651', 1, 1, '24.237.88.214', 1068500985, 2, 'Well, I DEFINITELY had a blast!!!  This was the first "real" trail that I have ever riden on!  Let me tell you, the pucker factor was working over time!   \':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':24:\'   I've been warned that ODDBALL was a daring S.O.B., and now I know first hand!  LOL!
Well, here are a few pics from the trip.  Most of the pics are on my other camera so I'll scan and post as soon as I develop them.  By the way, Country Boy, I won't post the picture of you taking a piss.   \':43:\'

This pic is our nice road block the ODDBALL quickly winched out of the way. (little blurry)


Sage's XJ


Chilly's XJ @ the rocks




Oddball's XJ






If anyone wants to add to the pics (location, etc.) please feel free.  Will post more pics soon.
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6583, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '64.4.225.1', 1068521978, 0, '
Quote (BadGirl_4x4 @ Nov. 10 2003,18:32)
Now all he needs is to figure out how to get the broken bolt out of the steering box.  Any suggestions???

Paper weight!! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6584, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.121.213', 1068447445, 0, 'Oddball (XJ), Chilly (XJ), Country Boy and friend (TJ Rubicon), Highlander (XJ), Macro(sp?) (XJ), and myself (ZJ), headed up to Ruby Lake this morning.  Also along for the ride were a few family members and friends (sorry guys, I'm not all that great with remembering names)

I had a kickass time.  We got to the trailhead to find a few inches of snow.  We dico'd and didn't bother to air down, figuring it shouldn't be too hard....

The going was good until we hit the rock garden.  The snow turned to ice from a rig or two driving on it.  Soon it became an ice skating rink.  While everyone was winching through, I decided to put my chains on.  That helped alot, didn't have to pull cable the whole run.

Once we all got past the rocks, we got to the opening where there is a small brook that runs down at the bottom of a pretty steep hill.  Oddball went down, but it would have been a winch fest to get back up.  We decided to have lunch and head out since daylight was fading.

We did have some carnage:

I popped the cherry on the ZJ.  Decided to fit into a narrow spot between two trees and slid the driver's side door right into the tree.  Nice little dent.

Highlander broke the brakeline on the driver's side.  RE braided line came apart at the fitting.  Luckily Oddball had a stock one with him, so easy fix.

Chilly broke a steering box bolt, and also now has a bad knocking noise going on when there is not load on the engine/tranny.  At first we though rod or main bearing, but it's looking to be the torque convertor instead.  It didn't sound good at all when he shut it down at his house.

I didn't take any pics, only video footage and my computer doesn't want to work with the camcorder.  Whoever got pics post up!
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', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6585, '65-1034207668', 1, 1, '209.112.219.191', 1068693712, 0, 'Sage, i saw your Jeep down at the old radio station near Lake Otis and Abbott.  looks sweet.  
you working there?  is the building being rennovated or something?
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6586, '72-1031634863', 1, 1, '137.229.247.157', 1068874384, 0, 'Aye there
Thanks for the BDUs, it was a lucky shot as for as the Camo, Country boy and myself were just trying something new and didnt have any idea what we were doing. Now that i have looked at it for a week or so, i keep wondering what else i could do if anything to make it any better.I will probebly just leave it the way it is, to much work doing alll that tapeing. this weekend Country boy and I are doing the onboard air into the A.C , so we will see how all that goes. \':35:\'  \':31:\'
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6587, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.193.52.49', 1069121343, 0, 'No one deleted the thread...It's in Trail Chat; Winter wheeling.
 
 I can't quite remember where we left off...but Brentt turned and ran...or something like that...then he was sucking something?   \':31:\'
 Hey I'm not making this stuff up...I don't know where any of you sick bastards came up with mans milk. I swear, the way you people can twist a story.
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6588, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.199.102', 1069144567, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Nov. 17 2003,23:54)
Mmmmm, brake cleaner.

Thanks ..now go away \':21:\' before Badco comes and whips your ass \':42:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6589, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1068448071, 0, 'How was the rock section? any damage? anybody?..If you went around the rocks ..Dont respond.. \':24:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6590, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068459328, 0, 'Yes, it was a good trip other than the mystery noise coming from my Jeep. I limped it back home though, thanks Nate for following me to the house. I have a couple pics but haven't really figured out how to post them yet.

Is there a way around the rocks?!?!?
I didn't see one....
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6591, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1068475381, 0, 'Man Ryans XJ just looks funny when I know it's not him slinging insults around the trail....

Why did you all take the easy route through house rock?  washina?

Nobody make it up the ledge at the Z turn?

Nice paintjob Sage  ???
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6592, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1068486112, 0, 'I went down into Z-turn and got stuck in the ice at the bottom then came back up the steep section. TWICE. After goin upto the first clearing and getting a veiw of the vally filling with wind blown snow. Good trip! Thanks to all who came out and made this another trip to remember. \':32:\'  Hey Macro! All I need is you to say, no you cant do it and I will pull it off........ \':16:\' FUN! HOW DO YOU TURN AN XJ around in a small place?', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6593, '66-1068077651', 1, 1, '24.237.88.214', 1068502042, 0, 'Country Boy, see if you can get Lou to post some of her pictures.  All of the pics of her Rubi, Nate's ZJ, and Macro's XJ are on my other camera.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6594, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1068507713, 0, 'Man sorry I missed that trip...Ohh and by the way..I taught
ODDBALL everything he knows \':32:\'...Maybe next time
\n\n

', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6595, '72-1031634863', 1, 1, '137.229.247.140', 1068529768, 0, 'Aye there,
 The paint job was a bigger job than i thought it would be, eight hours all together and three people, Idaho Dan Mat and myself. I checked out jet Camo all over the world and finaly found a desighn i liked, thought about for another two weeks and then just jumped into it. The trail was great, and all the new people as well. Most of us had to hard of a time once we got close to the rocks. Lots of ice...thanks to all that came and most of all to ODDBALL.      \':16:\'
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6596, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1068592376, 0, 'Oddball you know it...Im itchin to go..and to teach you a few more things about wheeling \':16:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6597, '72-1031634863', 1, 1, '137.229.247.127', 1068705196, 0, 'Aye there,
 Yep, thats about a 4 million $ remodel to turn it into a giant day care, and to me its a giant headache,because im the Foreman incharge of the mess for the next 5 months. As far as the camo, suggestions on what people think, bigger or smaller shapes?, the color will stay the same.
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6598, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1068943326, 0, 'Did Brentt make a comment about what would me and chainman would do for wheeling if Oddball was not around or stopped wheeling or something like that? Did someone delete it? I did not get to read it so what was said I would like to know..So I can comment \':21:\' Bash fest..please let us do our bashing. \':42:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6599, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.124.35', 1069140966, 0, 'I believe we left off with Jerry wanting to have ODDBALLS baby. Said something about man-milk shooters....what a sick f*ck.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6600, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1069166841, 0, 'I haven't learned shit from Badco.  He is a horrible person and I hate him.  But I hear he is apt to give you some Man Milk if you want.

Chainman don't be trying to double team me....There is enough to go around specially for your old arse...
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6601, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '65.74.113.107', 1068449180, 0, '\':21:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, '1551', 0, 'image/gif'), (6602, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1068480170, 0, 'Easy route through house rock? You mean there's more then one route? Shit I've always put my big ass rig though the main trail.. Maybe I should try the *gulp* Bypass:)

So ya get some damned pictures. I know you all know how to you Cameras.
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6603, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068486579, 0, 'You know curtis I thought the same thing it couldent be done. Well you showed us.......', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6604, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.125.183', 1068519892, 0, 'I fixed the first post... I don't know where I got the idea that BadGirl_4x4 had the Rubi.  \':35:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6605, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.58.198.223', 1068537170, 0, 'looks good Sage, I saw it today before I saw these pics and was wondering whos it was, thought maybe yours from the thornbirds, anyway, looks like you guys had a fun trip, cant wait to see more pics.
-Jeremy
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6606, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.193.52.202', 1068599154, 0, 'I was thinkin bout being "sic" for the run but I really can't take my ride on the trail. Been to long since I've gone over it.
Wouldn't want to be a liability on the trail. Been workin many hours to pay for axle swap stuff. Damm catch-22. Need OT to pay for crap...can't wrench cuz I'm workin OT. \':38:\'

  So Oddball, it was 00TJ that taught ya the "wax on, wax off" stuff bout 4wheelin? \':39:\'
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6607, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1068607739, 0, '
Quote (Chainman @ Nov. 11 2003,17:05)
I was thinkin bout being "sic" for the run but I really can't take my ride on the trail. Been to long since I've gone over it.
Wouldn't want to be a liability on the trail. Been workin many hours to pay for axle swap stuff. Damm catch-22. Need OT to pay for crap...can't wrench cuz I'm workin OT. \':38:\'

  So Oddball, it was 00TJ that taught ya the "wax on, wax off" stuff bout 4wheelin? \':39:\'

\':24:\' ..Chainman you know the real scoop...Oddball has taught me so much wax on wax off in the lest couple years..And been to some places where I never thought I would make it to



Oddball...Its easy to play,but HARD TO LEARN!
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', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6608, '83-1032374396', 1, 1, '12.12.199.48', 1068755568, 0, 'Hey highlander, I'll snag you a set of the new AF BDU's when they get here!  Then you'll be set.  Looks good.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6609, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1068994375, 0, 'I said your a brown noser and like to sniff Oddballs Tain't...I said you like man milk as well...lol.  Bring on the bashing you little toad....lol:D :p', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6610, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.199.102', 1069141882, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Nov. 17 2003,23:36)
I believe we left off with Jerry wanting to have ODDBALLS baby. Said something about man-milk shooters....what a sick f*ck.

Having babys? Dude what the hell you talking about? \':24:\'
Man put the brake cleaner away and take the day off.. \':21:\'
What happened to frosty he moves and now we dont hear from him ..that slut \':38:\' ..have you heard from him badco?
\n\n

', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6611, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1069177737, 0, '\':43:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6612, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1068481560, 0, 'There was pics up but chilly said they arent there anymore. Who Knows.... Good trip. Yeah Bad_Girl4x4 is chillys wife. The girl with the Rubi isnt up on the board yet. She did tell me to tell all that went she had fun and dident think her jeep would go like that. She said she is ready to lift it. So we will see what she wants to do. Those little rubis go pretty good though. Just needs more lift.', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6613, '66-1068077651', 1, 1, '24.237.88.214', 1068521546, 14, 'Chilly wanted me to let you guys know that he thinks he has solved the problem with his rig.   All of the torque converter to fly wheel bolts were loose.  One of them was sticking out half an inch!  \':31:\'  He just took it for a test drive and all sounds good.

Now all he needs is to figure out how to get the broken bolt out of the steering box.  Any suggestions???
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6614, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1068629905, 0, 'All these trips out have to have some good points. I think this last run was one of my best/driving  trips in a while. See wheelers bible under (Dialed)! I worked on the XJ till 2am that day and still had a good day with a blister on my hand from the long battle with some bastard u-bolts!                                                        My fun aside! The people on the trip get an A+ for making the trip a blast and very nice attitudes.  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6615, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.118.142', 1069005860, 0, 'Who deleted that? It wasn't that rude. Some little Nancy must be moderating this section!

Man milk? That is just plain gross....
', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6616, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.199.102', 1069011728, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Nov. 16 2003,06:52)
I said your a brown noser and like to sniff Oddballs Tain't...I said you like man milk as well...lol.  Bring on the bashing you little toad....lol:D :p

Na I just learned alot from Oddball so I do say it ....Its no better then you do with Badco.. \':21:\' I just dont get into the masturbilia of it. Go away and enjoy your little pocket pal..
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', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6617, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.199.102', 1069180833, 0, '\':24:\'', 1, 0, 425, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6618, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '65.74.113.107', 1068838088, 0, 'Brook has without a doubt, the best trail writeups on any board...anywhere!  You rock Brook!!!', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6619, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '159.49.254.12', 1068880540, 0, 'Nice write up. Cool pics. Thanks for sharing.  Looking at the goo you all had to get thru I'm with Badco...How would a Jeep or any DOT rig do? The Moose Buggy did make the Freak look like a normal rig...Crazy...Crazy and fun. Thanks for sharing.\n\n

', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6620, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.242', 1068812475, 0, 'Our club had been planning our annual winter run for almost a year, and we weren't going to let bad weather stop us! Friday when I left the house it was raining, and there was no sun in the forcast, but deep inside I hoped that the rain would turn into snow at the higher elevations I was headed for, so we could have our usual rough weekend before the snow got too deep. As I neared the trail head, a few hours south of town, the clouds lifted, and the sun came out. It was one of the most beautiful days I had seen in weeks.  The sun provided the most beautiful fall light, that light up the trees like never before. If you have ever lived in the northern territories, or Alaska, you know what I mean. When you only get a few hours of daylight per day, you really learn to appreciate this kind of thing. Even though I was hoping for snow, the sun was nice to see! It had been nearly a month since I had seen sun and clear skys.

I met club member John Wichman at his cabin, parked my truck and unloaded the Freak. Once I got all the junk transfered from the back of the tow rig, to the back of the Freak, rather than waiting around for everyone else to show up, we headed out for a little Pre-Run run. John jumped in the truck and we blazed down the trail to the local water hole. (yes, its actually a WATER hole, ya know, one you get WATER from :p) The trail was mostly hard pack dirt, but was saturated from the previous rain and snow fall. The sun was out, so all the frozen ground was melting, creating a good 2-3" of slop. After reaching the water hole, we stoped to clean off the windshield, and headed back to the cabin for a few drinks.

I like camping, but this guys cabin takes the cake. Shower, sauna, propane heater, wood stove, etc. Its got it all. :p A few hours later the rest of the crew started showing up, thus the fun began. About 4:00 am, I went to bed :D

3 hours later my alarm clock went off.

I had to meet a fellow buggy guy, who had driven about 8 hours to come wheelin with us. I hopped in the tow rig, wiped the sleepys out of my eyes, and blazed down the road, back toward town. At about 7:30 I met Gus, and his wife Diane, who had trailered their Moose Buggy down from Wasilla. (Gus's wife built her own buggy) They had driven down the night before, and camped in their truck on the side of the road. It was raining pretty heavy now, and alluded to some great wheeling ahead.

By 10:00 our whole crew of 5 rigs was on the trail, and headed for my cabin, about 5 miles away as the crow flies. The first portion of the trail was mostly gravel road, with a few small gravel washouts. From the gravel road, we dropped off into a large valley with a small creek in the bottom. This part of the trail consisted of rutted up swamp crossed up with several fallen trees.



All the trucks made almost to the creek with out incident, until I found a small hole, and burried my front pass side 45. A quick tug from the rear, and we were on our way again.



One thing to note about these swamps is that some times they are just mat floating over a lake. Break through, and its over. :eek:

Fortunately, I had been here before, and knew that even though my 45's couldnt find bottom, the mat was more than strong enough that as long as I didnt dig all 4 tires in, It would be easy to back out. Notice the lack of winch points. Travel here requires either a pull pall or another rig of similar weight to winch off of. As we neared the creek, we had to carefully navigate between some springs, and a few large boulders that had been placed there by qlaciers from hundreds of years ago.

Last year we had record rain fall, which caused major flooding and sevear damage to much of the creek beds in the area. The section of creek we needed to cross looked to be fairly un-harmed, but once we reached the edge, it was apparent that the shorter wheel base rigs might have trouble. The tubed out Geo (Wichmans) was the first in line, so he pulled to the side, as I blazed by, and eased off the bank into the Creek. 127" WB has some advantages :p The rest of the trucks followed in the sideways rain ...





The trail started to head up hill after the creek, and quickly became difficult. The swamps were getting softer, and had more and more little "creeks" running through them. None of these swamps are firm enough to easily walk through, but with tractor tires, and cut boggers, most of the rigs were still doing Ok. Winching for 20 to 30 feet at a time was becomming common at this point. Running the winch cable out entitled wading knee deep in mush, and pulling cable out of winches full of half frozen gear oil.

By now, we were farther down this trail than we had been in the last 10 years. Things were going very, very well. By this point last time, we had blown up winches, bent leaf springs, caught on fire, killed electrical systems, and wasted a whole day on the trail. This time, we had only spent 2-3 hours!



We all stopped for a quick snack, and group photo. Two of the rigs are hidden behind the mamoth buggys :p

', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6621, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.162', 1068841469, 0, 'Thanks

Brentt, you know I like a challange more than I hate the mud. Hell, I would never run the mud if we had lots of rocks. But I love wheeling, so I go anyway. If I went with your mentality, I would never get to wheel at all.

Trust me, I was hoping that the gound would be frozen, and we wouldnt have to fight the mud at all.

It was one of the most fun trips I have had in a while. I was stoked when the sun finally came out and warmed things up a bit, and I had wanted to see my cabin for years. Its prolly a good thing that we were able to make it, cause otherwise the thing would have been full of snow from the door being open.
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6622, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.94', 1068842796, 0, 'Nice right up Brook!  Looks like you guys had an awsome trip!', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6623, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1068902724, 0, 'And If I lived in Kenai, my fat ass would be wading through the hip deep mud with you......I just like rationing shit.....Just thank God you do not live in ND.', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6624, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.242', 1068812597, 0, 'From the group photo, to the next photo, it took several more hours, and it was only .5 miles to the next photo/final destination. Soon the sun came out, the wind slowed, and it once again became a became a beautiful day.

More up hill swamp, and 30- 40 minutes of heavy winching. I made several trips down the hill to tow or winch people to the top. Once everyone was up, the trail made a hard left, and headed back into the trees where it turned from thinner swampy mud, to this thick, SUPER sticky clay. I think at one point every truck in the group was stuck. Even with the Big Block, and tractor tires, I could not spin the mud out. After winching through the clay, my tires were literally twice as wide as original. I was plowing at least 4 feet of this goop, and had to snatch block the front 8274 to move at all.



We did some trail maintenance, and continued on....



I didnt get pics, but there is this small hill that we have always called widdow maker. Its short and steep, with a creek running along the bottom, and trees on both sides, so it takes lots of throttle, and some balls to drive up. Tipping over backwards is a definate possibility, or you can just run cable to the nearest tree. Gus was the first to make an attempt, and took the most traveled and logical line. He was most of the way up when the soft, wet, ground over came the traction of his 45" tractor tires. Out came the PTO winch, and up the hill he went. About half way back up, the incline became too great and his engine died. He was hung tight, unable to release the tension from the winch. Wichman tried to take the tension off with his little Geo, but to no avail.

I was next inline, and took this as a challange. I had driven this obstical before, but only on the line that was now blocked by a very large moose buggy. The only option was to take the line to the right, which was 50" + vertical, and very muddy. My first attempt was denied, and so was the second and third. The 4th try involved lots of throttle, and plenty of verbal expletives. I made it and was able to then winch the moose buggy from its position on the hill.

Here is the final destination. Not much to look at, but its mine. Nobody has been here in a 4wd for at least 10 years. This cabin is 26 miles from the nearest highway, and 8 to 9 hours from the nearest large town. For the most part this cabin is only accessable in the winter, by snowmachine (snowmobile for you southeners). Generally we get 5-6 feet of snow on a bad year, and 10+ on a good year. More than enough to have a good time :p



Every year bears get into this cabin, and usually they tear the wood stove out, and eat all the bedding. They bite a hole in every can, tank, container, and wipe their sweaty noses on all the windows, then dig a hole in a wall to get out even when the door is wide open. :rolleyes: When we arrived, the door was open, but it didn't appear any bears had been round the cabin for a while. We lay plywood down, with nails and screws sticking up through it, all around the cabin, to keep the bears from getting too interested in whats inside. Apparently it had been affective. :D

The log book noted that some people had used the cabin this hunting season, but other than that, the only users over the last several years had been during the winter. These hunters appeared to have come in from the south, and prolly with track rigs, or 4wd Quads.

We turned around after a short rest, and nailing the door to the cabin shut. The sun was falling quickly, as it was already ~3:30 pm, so we knew we were in for some carnage as we left the old cabin. (built in the 50's) As night fell, visibility dropped cause of light, and the weather started to turn again. Several long winch sessions later, were were about 1/2 mile from the cabin. It was dark, starting to rain, and I was stuck in the clay pit again. Two rigs in front, and two behind. The Geo made the pit, only winching once.

', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6625, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1068830864, 0, 'Nice TR. Good to see you guys out haven fun. \':16:\'', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6626, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1068848498, 0, 'well dang the Freak looks normal next to that other buggy', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6627, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '68.96.114.148', 1068873853, 0, 'Greart Trail Report man, sounds like a lot of fun to me.', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6628, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.128', 1069017110, 0, 'For the full recovery story Go Here', 1, 0, 426, 10, '1559', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6629, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.199.102', 1069018825, 0, 'Cool ...sounded like alot of fun..weeeeeeeeeeee..Good Job!\n\n

', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6630, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1069092159, 0, 'Carnage!  \':16:\'  \':16:\'  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6631, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.242', 1068812641, 0, 'Behind him was the sammy, which did very well due to his light weight, but eventually his tires loaded up, and it was over. His winch was on its last legs, so I decided to give it a shot, and try to get around him. I made it only a few feet before my tires loaded up again, so rather than dig ruts, I hooked up the front winch, and tugged my way to hard gound.

Now I had to find my way around the stuck Sammy, between him and a tree. My 93" track width was about 6" too wide, so I ended up brushing up against the sammy, and driving over his little 31" terra tires. His passenger looked kinda supprised as I went by :p. I ended up stuck before I cleared the sammy, and had to winch again. Once free, and clear of the samurai, I hammered down in effort to keep the tires clean and to clear this hell hole. I made it through, but in the process, I blew a bead. Beadlocks are nice, but these 16.1" rims dont have a safety bead for the inner. 5 psi seemed to be a tad too low. ;)



I was mostly clear of the mud pit, but still in enough mud, that I couldnt walk around the tuck without loosing a boot. The first attempt at jacking the truck up was completely futile. The 60" hilift never did find hard ground, so I borrowed a plank from Tom, and chained up the axle. The jackwas bowing under the pressure, but I was able to lift the tire free of the mud and roots, enough to clean out some of the mud. I would have just ratchet straped the tire, and filled it with CO2, but some how I forgot my regulator at home. :mad: All I had was a can of starting fluid, and a 12 dollar air compressor from Kmart. Three tries with the starting fluid, and no seated tire. The 4th and final try emptied the can, so I was really hoping I'd get it right this time. We had no matches, :rolleyes:, so I did the blow torch thing, and nearly burnt my face off. All I remember was a huge ball of fire shooting out directly at my face, and a loud pop. After picking my self up from the mud, I remembered that the tire was getting ready to suck its self right back off the bead. Fortunately I keep a valve stem cap with a core removal tool on it, on two tires. Fortunately this was one of them. I quickly pulled the core, and let air back into the tire. About an hour later, the ElCheapo compressor had enough air in the tire that I could continue down the trail. By this time everyone else had squeezed by, and were all headed for camp.

All three little rigs were out in front and kinda taking care of themselves now, so it was just me and the big moose buggy in the back. Clouds had hidden the moonlight, and masked most of the already hidden obsticals. Gus and the red moose buggy were next to get stuck. Up until now, I dont think he had really gotten stuck even once. Very impressive for a buggy that was built 16 years ago! Impressive as it was, he was still stuck. And not just stuck, he was stuck BAD. I first hit him with the tow strap, but after several heavy shots, it was apparent that the strap was not going to work. I tried to winch him out to the front to no avail, so out the back was the only remaining option. A pull from my rear winch, to a stump, through a snatch block, and to the buggys bumper proved fruitless. Through a snatch block, back to the stump, provided enough mechanical advantages to move the truck ever so slowly.


(there is a very large tire under there somewhere)

All the while were were communicating with the three smaller trucks ahead of us. "We are working through a little nasty spot" they reported.

Once I pulled the moose buggy out, he found a line that allowed him through without any more winching, and on we went to find the other group. A short blast down some much welcome hardened trail, we ran up on the other trucks. Apparently their idea of working through a "Little Nasty Spot" involved tearing the pass side Hysteer arm off of a built to the hilt dana 44. When we got there, they were trying to winch the truck over on its side, so they could access the broken steering components.

(btw, its about 3:00 in the am right now, so if my grammer sucks I have a good excuse :p )
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6632, '99-1064457541', 1, 1, '209.112.213.46', 1068836604, 0, 'Man! Quite the epic adventure! Those are always the most memorable ones anyway!!! \':42:\'', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6633, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.112.218.193', 1068866371, 0, 'That is the best write up i have ever read.  That was one hard core trip, glad brook is so good at trail fixes.', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6634, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.209', 1068876226, 0, 'Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Kurt, your right, a good heater would have been sweet :p Unfortuanately mine works great when its warm out, but less and less as it gets colder and colder :p

Today I drilled a hole in the t-stat, so maybe that will help. I also picked up one of those propane tent heaters.

Oh well, all the more reason to hurry up and get the 513 back in.

I picked up two 2 lb spools of wire yesterday, and some snow chains for the tow rig. I should be set to go...

Stay tuned....
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6635, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.128.147', 1069026579, 0, 'That repair TR mount looks like its awesome! Am I mistaken?
Cold weather certainly has a factor on wheeling. Dangerous is a mild term if someone gets hurt. Glad you guys got Mr. Gus's buggy outta there.
I can only imagine that water, 4 feet...damn.
Global warming....my ass. It's cold this weekend.
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6636, '83-1058696111', 1, 1, '12.104.79.151', 1069095073, 0, 'Brook does a great job of writing up the trip report and it's
even better reading if you were along on the adventure. This
was my first time running with any of these guys and I'm
going to have to do it again, I just think that I'm going to wait
for warmer weather. The Freak is an impressive rig and and we
put it to the test on this rescue mission. When we went in I
took the piece that Brook welded on hoping that it would do
the trick (it did) but I brought a spare knuckle just in case. I
didn't want to change knuckles in zero or colder temps unless
I had to. Coming back out we had to cross some bad mud
holes and we didn't want put any extra stress on a repair
that we might have to redo, so I picked my lines carefully and
we made it out with no more carnage. When I came across
the creek on the way out I went first and I moved some of
the ice around and the Freak got hung up a little and I had
to go back in to break up the ice dam that I had created on
my crossing. Once we had both rigs across the creek we both
breathed a sigh of relief, we still had some serious terrain to
get through but it was nothing compared to what we had
already been through. It's good to look out the window and
see my rig back home.
Diana says that the next time her buggy is going along, damn
she hates that right hand seat.

Gus

', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6637, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.242', 1068812687, 0, 'I pulled over and let Gus drive by to go help the Toyota. As he wiggled his way around the toy, he got sucked into another very deep hole. His tires cocked to the pass side, so as we winched, things just got worse. Eventually he broke his 3/8" steel cable, I broke my 3/8" Plasma, and his drivers steering knuckle.



At this point some of us were nearing hypothermia, and we all were looking forward to the warm cabin that await us back at the trail head. We decided that we would all be better off to leave the two broken rigs, and come back in the AM after some food, and a good sleep. Gus and Timmy loaded some of their gear onto the Freak, and jumped on. We were now down to three rigs. The Freak, the Geo, and the Sammy.

Not 300 yards later the sammy got stuck, and discovered that it was only driving off the front tires. Upon further inspection, we found that it had lost its rear driveshaft. No, it didnt just break the driveshaft, it actually LOST it. We searched through the mud and swamp for a good 20 minutes, and decided that it too, would be better off in the day light. Now we had only 2 rigs left running, and the geo only had room for the driver and his passanger. I ended up carrying 8 people in the freak. Rememeber that this thing only has two seats. :p

The remaining trip out was fairly uneventfull, we got stuck a few times, and had to winch, but other than that, it went well. The geo guys were now freezing to their seats, and their gloves were freezing to the steering wheel and "oh shit" handles. A quick blast down the road landed us back at Johns cabin, and around a warm wood stove.

The next morning a few calls were made, and we had a tracked rig headed up to help with rescuing the three rigs we left overnight. Gus and I loaded up in the Freak and headed back to start the recovery. Timmy and Doug followed in Dougs DD, Fortunately, because about 3/4 the way back, I ran out of fuel :emb4:

A few hours later Doug and Timmy returned with 20 gallons of gas, and we were once again on our way. I made it clear back to the sammy without getting stuck, but soon mired into the swamp, clear up to my front bumper. Some handy double line winching, and we were off again. When we arrived to the buggy, and toyota, we were greeted by a good covering of ice, and a nasty wind.





Gus cut some dead fall, to provide a base for our highlifts, and we started to work on the Toyota. Timmy pulled the hysteer arm off the pass side knuckle, and I straightened it back out (as much as possible) with my hammer. Out came the ready welder, and I welded up the broken arm.



Once welded, Timmy re-installed the arm with the one remaining good stud. I then welded several passes around the exposed portion of the arm, and he proceded to re-install the tire. (not as easy as it sounds, it took about an hour to get the tire back on, and put the truck back on the ground.





In the mean time, the track rig showed up, and yanked Gus's moose buggy back up the hill, after a few forward attempts, and out of its icy grave.



I started welding the broken knuckle, but ran out of wire before I could do a complete repair. We had more wire in another kit, but I kinda though that the repair would hold as it was. I was wrong. Gus was able to drive the moose buggy onto dry ground a few hundred yards away, but the weld broke out, and once again he was stranded. The track rig towed the sammy the rest of the way out, and most of Gus's gear. Gus hopped in with me, and we picked out way back out to the road very carefully.

Im headed back up this weekend to finish the job and get the moose buggy out. But in the mean time, Im going to have to thaw out all this snow, and chip off all this frozen mud :D
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6638, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '172.197.209.36', 1068872126, 0, 'Brook,
Everytime I see the freak in action I think TTC. Ever think of entering? The vehicles seem to get closer and closer to your caliber every year.
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6639, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.233', 1069028626, 0, 'Sounds like ya had some interesting moments on this little adventure huh.. good job getting both rigs back in one peice..', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6640, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1068820490, 0, 'Why you mess with all that mud is beyond me......looks like you had quite adventure though.', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6641, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.123.156', 1068872714, 0, 'Brook- I though you would never shutup.....Sheesh, long winded SOB........


Good write up man. Although a lot of things happened and went wrong, we all know they add to the adventure. If your write up was as a simple as "I made it back to my cabin without spinning a tire" it would have been boring and quickly forgotten. Carry more wire next time. I have an extra spool in my case now. (I am glad that you liked my welder enough to buy your own and become a dealer. I bought mine not knowing what it could do, just from hearing that other people carried them. I gambled and won!)
I can only imagine what my relatively tame CJ would have done in that slopfest. My heater works great though, that would have been an advantage....
', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6642, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.128', 1069029873, 0, 'The TR mount worked great. Gus came up with a great idea there! It would be cake for a guy to carry one of those in is box of spares if he had OBW.', 1, 0, 426, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6643, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.204', 1071975800, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 427, 10, '1662', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6644, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.127.70', 1071979394, 0, 'Looks like you guys had fun.  Any more pics?', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6645, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1072037915, 0, '
Quote (alaskaviper @ Dec. 20 2003,22:13)
well I went to schucks amd got a clutch kit and im doing that sunday. I probly need help so if anybody could help it would be appreciated. I would be willing to buy lunch or pay or something.Ill be at the ft. rich crafts shop.

Take your time and do it correct the first time. GOOD LUCK. Call if you need some coaching. 830-1165 \':32:\'', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6646, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.175', 1072067939, 0, 'So Brentt, tell us what you really think...

Which picture is best to send in?
I am also gonna check with Brian and see if he'd like me to send in a couple of his from their last trip up Knik...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6647, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1072101850, 0, 'I like the second picture and the picture with the Guy and his little girl.

The Picture of Nate is ok untilyou realize he is gay.....lol

Oh and Jerry...I got your man milk....
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6648, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.136.219', 1072151128, 0, 'On base is ok, but it isn't really a trail system for offroading...
Its good to go when you can't go to a real trail.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6649, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1072168558, 0, 'what happend too it?', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6650, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.21.201.27', 1072312494, 0, 'Geez. Glad you guys weren't out in the middle of the woods somewhere. Carnage on a photo shoot. What next? Spontaneous carnage?', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6651, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.136.219', 1072332366, 0, 'Well it was a Toyota and a YJ...', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6652, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.120.74', 1072685222, 0, '
Quote (Mudrat @ Dec. 28 2003,22:56)
the best (and cheaper) machine-shop?

That is an oxymoron. You either want the best or the cheapest, you don't get both.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6653, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.204', 1071975424, 1, 'Some picture taking...
Don't know why it didn't attach though.
I'll try again.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6654, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.204', 1071975732, 1, 'Another', 1, 0, 427, 10, '1661', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6655, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.204', 1071975986, 1, 'Again...
Nate did really well until his ARB's took an air dump.  I've seen this problem before but with ARB being the most notable selectable out there I think it'd be good with better lines and hard lines where they won't flex...  
Get yourself some brake lines Nate...
', 1, 0, 427, 10, '1663', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6656, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071978302, 0, '
Quote
Posted:Nate/902103245 Dec. 18 2003,21:46  

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd like to go, but I won't be able to bring the ZJ.  New gears are ordered for the 8.8, but it won't be for a bit till they're here.

If there is a group going out and someone's got an empty seat, let me know.


Cant run, but you can pose???  WTF?  Get real......
\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6657, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071982696, 0, 'to bad mudrats engine was sour. I found out swampers sucked in powder today.Good winching experienc today.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6658, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1071987215, 0, 'well I went to schucks amd got a clutch kit and im doing that sunday. I probly need help so if anybody could help it would be appreciated. I would be willing to buy lunch or pay or something.Ill be at the ft. rich crafts shop.\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6659, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.151', 1071979529, 0, 'That wasn't a run Brian.  We were out around 2-3 hrs.  Half the time spent was winching Mudrut (motor took a shit).  Then alaksaviper's clutch took a shit as well.

Shit, the parking lot here at the dorm is worse.  The Jeep had been parked since around Thanksgiving.  Almost had to winch off a light post  \':24:\'

I just went to get a picture in the newspaper... I won't lie about that.

edit: damb I can't spell.  mudrut and alaksaviper  \':24:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6660, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.121.233', 1071992923, 0, 'I will stop by for a bit to give you a hand.  I am working at 11PM, so I won't be able to stay for too long, go to get some sleep before work.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6661, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1071996086, 0, 'sure thing', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6662, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1072041360, 0, 'Nate you keep wheeling that jeep with the gears the way they are your break that ARB...  .02 \':38:\'', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6663, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.10.46', 1072054016, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 21 2003,16:26)
This is a trip reports section not a "I'm a fuckin lame homo with shitty equipment" section.

Ok thats it Brentt !! Open wide time for some MAN-MILK..!!
Anyways he cant help it ..He drives a ZJ  \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6664, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.52.29', 1072072154, 0, 'You can use some of the pics I posted from the knik trip.... as long as the vehicle owners don't mind.... I got a great shot of badcop creepin down a drop off.  You could also use the one brian took of my XJ on the water crossing.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6665, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1072072718, 0, 'thanks alot nate', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6666, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.119.22', 1072116109, 0, 'Damitt Brentt... you told me it was our little secret.  WTF?  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6667, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1072149034, 0, 'can i get on base to wheel with you guys, if im not in the army or airforce?', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6668, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.126.139', 1072150326, 0, 'It probably isn't worth the effort. There are plenty of great trails off base. As this snow continues to fall, less of them will be open. You just can't drive through windshield deep snow.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6669, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1072151277, 0, 'you would have to have somebody meet you at the gate', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6670, '77-1065492381', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1072167482, 0, 'Does anyone know where I can get a new 22RE?  I called around the yards with no luck.  Can't afford shit right now, but working on that.  I haven't dug into the engine yet, but I expect mass carnage.  Thanks!', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6671, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1072169565, 0, 'It makes a Japananese version of clunk clunk clunk  \':24:\'

Ft. Rich wheeling is ok - there are a couple mud holes, but otherwise, nothing really challenging.
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6672, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.136.219', 1072300931, 1, '
Quote (AlaskaToy @ Dec. 24 2003,09:58)
Start getting parts for a 4.3 swap \':33:\' .  If you're gonna get soaked with AK markup, you may as well add some power while you're at it.

Exacatly what I told him...
I bet you can get a TBI 4.3 that'd work from a donor.
Forget the year they switched away from TBI, something like 94 or so, but that'd be your best bet.
22RE's are good but if you have to pay for something you might as well upgrade.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6673, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1072377158, 0, 'The 4.3 was always fuel injected (TBI). Switched to port fuel injection in the early 90s.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6674, '77-1065492381', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1072684579, 0, 'Due to money constraints, I will be going with a master rebuild kit.  Anyone know who has the best (and cheaper) machine-shop?', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6675, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.113.209', 1072687690, 0, 'There is a machine shop on the back roads around Gambell that does good work for a fair price.

Sorry I don't remember the name.  I'll see if I can get ahold of my buddy (has moved to NY) and find out.  I want to say it was Northern Auto and Machine Shop
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6676, '77-1065492381', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1072771406, 0, 'Badass,
Let me do a little research on this engine and find out what the costs will be for adaptation in my rig.  will get back to ya.
Thanks,
Mudrat
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6677, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.204', 1071975680, 1, 'The group...', 1, 0, 427, 10, '1660', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6678, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.209.204', 1071976068, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 427, 10, '1664', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6679, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071984134, 0, '
Quote (enduro47 @ Dec. 20 2003,19:58)
to bad mudrats engine was sour. I found out swampers sucked in powder today.Good winching experienc today.

I think open diffs on a heavy SOB was the problem...
\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6680, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.122.189', 1071993812, 0, 'If you are still working on it by the time I get off of work I would be glad to lend a hand.  I have done a clutch before.

If you are still working on it after 4, call me  830-8784
\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6681, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.119.253', 1072042226, 0, 'Yeah I know.  It's parked until the gears come in.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6682, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1072052795, 0, 'This is a trip reports section not a "I'm a fuckin lame homo with shitty equipment" section.', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6683, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.230', 1072072173, 0, 'I can assure you my "equipment" has no shit on it.... Jerry on the other hand, I don't know \':24:\'

Gave alaksaviper a hand with his clutch today.  Has to get the flywheel resurfaced and he'll be back in buisness.

What can I say, it's a ZJ  \':43:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6684, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1072121586, 0, 'im getting my pictures today so ill put them on', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6685, '67-1060020956', 1, 1, '24.237.115.137', 1072161267, 0, 'That's me and my daughter Alyssa in the pic, I came out really good. She loves to go out wheeling with me. Thanks Chaz, and thanks to everybody that showed up it was a lot of fun... to bad there were breakages.

Anyways just wanted to say thanks, that was the first time since Ruby that I have taken the new Jeep out, I still have a few things to work on but look forward to some better weather so we can go again. \':32:\'
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6686, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1072292289, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Dec. 23 2003,00:52)
It makes a Japananese version of clunk clunk clunk  \':24:\'

Ft. Rich wheeling is ok - there are a couple mud holes, but otherwise, nothing really challenging.

That's "crunk crunk crunk" \':24:\'

Start getting parts for a 4.3 swap \':33:\' .  If you're gonna get soaked with AK markup, you may as well add some power while you're at it.
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6687, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.156', 1072379131, 0, 'I know my blazer, '93, had TBI but I think that was the last year it had it.  '94 went to the Vortec...  I think the pickups stuck with the TBI another year or two though.  I'd certainly look for the TBI, much simpler and easier to deal with, IMO

Chaz
', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6688, '98-1070268387', 1, 1, '64.4.229.186', 1072767657, 0, 'hey if your wanting to go with a 4.3 conversion, i have a complete 4.3 out of a 93chevy, its got everything on it except the TBI, has manifold, flywheel, oilpan, waterpump, etc... sell it all complete with low miles on it, for $500. let me know if your interested!', 1, 0, 427, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6689, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.97', 1070411448, 0, 'I heard only Jeremy and Dan showed up.  They decided to cancel because of not enough people and I believe Jeremy said trail conditions were poor.  Oh, and Jeremy broke a u-joint in his front axleshaft.', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6690, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.122.155', 1070438182, 0, 'It's more than a U-joint...Trigger, come see me when you get a chance.', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6691, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.82.223.203', 1070486287, 0, '
Quote (Overlord @ Dec. 02 2003,16:38)
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So, did you buy Brain's MM?  If so, have you mounted it yet?

Yea, I have it mounted.  The day I mounted it, I pulled my friends dads 1ton chevy out of the ditch.  It is slow but works very well. \':32:\'
', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6692, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1070407797, 0, 'So did anyone run Thanksgiving weekend?  If so, where's the pics?

I couldn't make it, no gas, and no money for gas.  Besides my in-laws came in on Friday and surprised us.  Hopefully I can go next time. \':38:\'
\n\n

', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6693, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1070411902, 0, '
Quote (Rowdy Red @ Dec. 02 2003,15:30)
I heard only Jeremy and Dan showed up.  They decided to cancel because of not enough people and I believe Jeremy said trail conditions were poor.  Oh, and Jeremy broke a u-joint in his front axleshaft.

So, did you buy Brain's MM?  If so, have you mounted it yet?', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6694, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.58.198.223', 1070416453, 0, 'those parking lots are horrible.....  :|', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6695, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1070459941, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Dec. 02 2003,22:56)
It's more than a U-joint...Trigger, come see me when you get a chance.

Ouch....this sounds like it's gonna hurt.....', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6696, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1070487747, 0, '
Quote (Rowdy Red @ Dec. 03 2003,13:18)
Yea, I have mounted.  The day I mounted my friends dad in his 1ton chevy in a ditch.  It is slow but works very well. \':32:\'

Did you owe him a favor or something??', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6697, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.119.209', 1070514174, 0, 'Yea, big favor.

FU Frosty \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 428, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6698, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1050967995, 0, '
Quote (SOLIDTACO @ April 21 2003,10:34)
Oddball, thanks for the help saturday.  I waited all F-In day for you to call or stop by.  I guess unless your a friend of yours help is no where to be seen.   \':16:\'

Take your shit someplace else it is stinking up the place.  How about a PM or start a topic and don't mess this one up.', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6699, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.164', 1050977128, 1, 'How do you guys find maps that list the public easements and the such?
I'd like to find something along those lines...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6700, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1050980324, 0, 'Can you Wooo woo wooooo', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6701, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1050941703, 0, 'I ran up the highway and started in on Boulder. The first couple of big hill's just off the parking lot were nearly dry. I ran in four mile's to the Big hill that drops down into the vally and decided to make that my turnaround point. More snow and ice than mud with small drifts and a few frozen over flow spot's. I would say the trail will be ready to run in 3-4 week's without causing deep rutt's in the soft spot's. I got out at my turning point to snap some pic's and the silence was WILD! I ran bact to the lot and did a bit more running and ended up running across the Chickaloon River trail that take's you between boulder and 15 mile creek trail(deep in perm) but found No Trespass to be posted all about and a few cabin's and Moose every two second's. Those thing's just watch you pass by. \':4:\' Just a head's up on the trail condition's and to let all know thing's are looking good for an early season. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 429, 10, '787', 0, 'image/gif'), (6702, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '24.237.4.167', 1050949671, 0, 'Hmm. I had a run in last year on the Chickaloon with some of the locals. I called DNR and had talked to them on the cell phone. Handed the cell phone to the local and let them talk to DNR and they must have said something along the line of what they were doing was illegal, because they let us by. We did not stay because they were looming behind us the whole time. I just wanted to hike in and glass the mountains.', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6703, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1050955126, 0, 'Well Man you should have had your ass out on the trail like you told me you would. \':22:\'', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6704, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1050968175, 0, '
Quote (JeepinAK @ April 21 2003,09:27)
Hmm. I had a run in last year on the Chickaloon with some of the locals. I called DNR and had talked to them on the cell phone. Handed the cell phone to the local and let them talk to DNR and they must have said something along the line of what they were doing was illegal, because they let us by. We did not stay because they were looming behind us the whole time. I just wanted to hike in and glass the mountains.

Yah that really sucks when private people try to take control of public land.  Greenies do it, Big Industry does it and Private persons do it.  Sucks no matter who does it.

Most of these people have never been to Europe where it is a PIA to even go for a hike!  Some people don't mind while thier nieghbor does....Oh and just to qualify my experience, I lived in Germany for 3 years.
', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6705, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1050968404, 0, 'Bronco I quess we soon will see ..how long they will last..If they do great..\n\n

', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6706, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1050975248, 0, '\':17:\'   Have a good day', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6707, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1050979050, 0, 'Topozone.com has some pretty good maps.

I took the established trails and cross referenced them to the DNR man and the BLM guy and then further referenced them to my military maps.  DNR and BLM will let you know about access if you can assertain what points to ask about.

If I was going to stay in Alaska for even one more year I would buy the National Geographic Topo program.  It is 100 bucks or so from REI.

Hope that helped.
', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6708, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1050979660, 0, 'I agree with Brentt. When I was looking at access to some properties I just took my topo map down to DNR and worked with them. They pulled out all sorts of maps and helped me any way they could with the information I wanted. That TOPO program from national geographic rocks! \':50:\' Great for up here!', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6709, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1050980405, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ April 21 2003,15:33)
Quote (SOLIDTACO @ April 21 2003,10:34)
Oddball, thanks for the help saturday.  I waited all F-In day for you to call or stop by.  I guess unless your a friend of yours help is no where to be seen.   \':16:\'

Take your shit someplace else it is stinking up the place.  How about a PM or start a topic and don't mess this one up.

I think Brent is on point! Take that shit to me, like calling me! 830-1165.any time. Now, The trail's and the MG will all fall into place just nice!   \':4:\' Guy's be ready for some real trail run's. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6710, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.106', 1050982874, 0, 'We are up for it.... Hope to have the 40"ers on by the end of the week! \':21:\'', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6711, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1050943453, 0, 'Nice!  Timeline is looking like the M&G will be right on time!  Sweet.

Chickaloon......I have talked to the DNR and BLM people about that area.  LOTS of those signs (according to the governing official) are posted illegally.  The locals have been trying for years to shut off public access into that drainage, but they can't.  I am looking right now at the permit renewal for Coal and Gold exploration almost all the way to the Chickaloon Glacier.  That trail right along the stream is public access.
', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6712, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1050964531, 0, 'FYO..Oddball was helping me on my front end WHICH I AM PAYING HIM TO DO..you should not bad mouth the man for making a living..Oddball has helped plenty of people..FREE OF CHARGE..By the way who did your gears in the first place...maybe you should be bad mouthing him and telling him to bring his ass out there.', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6713, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1050979626, 0, 'OH MY GOD! Let's set this shit NOW! I told you I would come by if I went out to help prep the MG SIGHT. I had no call from fellow member's and took it as the help on that hand was coverd. You asked my opinion on your R&P set up and I told you the truth no more no less! Now Philio has to step in and ooozz out on the thin ice! I set gear's to last and dont stop at (OH IT HAS CONTACT, IT WILL RUN) I dial that shit in to spec and then some. Fuck SIX STATES! I have been doing gear's long befor I started and will continue to do so. I have no problem telling you the shit will be done correct and will back my work 110%. KC,that was some Bitch shit you pulled and you will just have a funky ass R&P in that nice HPD-44. Im sorry if I have pissed other's off for ripping into KC in such a once nice thread but will now send him a PM to see if he realy need's to be tested! Philio? \':7:\'  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6714, '74-1032565188', 1, 1, '66.58.132.20', 1050980621, 0, 'How about an all CJ-5 run to start the season?? \':50:\' Up for it?', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6715, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1050980941, 0, 'LET'S DO IT! \':6:\'', 1, 0, 429, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6716, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.148', 1054016413, 0, 'So close, yet so far away...




Final dash
', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6717, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1054017878, 0, 'That hill got kinda steep at the top Jeff.  The way you took didn't even look that bad when we were coming down it.  You should have just gunned it up the hill behind us.  You could have made it.', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6718, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1054086777, 0, 'Reason I ran that run was because I'm having starter issues and didn't have a chance to make a heat sheild for my starter. I didn't want to hold everyone up because every time I my engine is off I have to wait for the Starter to cool down.

Also I looked over the runs scheduled and I'm not to big on running trails with 10+ rigs on them when they're wet. I had a good time on Kink and it was the frist time I've driven out there in over 4 years. Since I was in highschool.

Heck I had a good time thats all that matters in my book.
', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6719, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.123', 1054101117, 0, 'all I see is red x's  \':3:\'', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6720, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.148', 1054015878, 0, 'The starting line \':50:\'





', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6721, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.118.148', 1054016939, 0, 'George and his bone stock Dakota on street tires at the glacier! \':7:\'




Chad taking the steep trail to the top.



', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6722, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1054085038, 0, 'Phil..I dont mean to be a dick..But what the hell where you doing running the stock run? \':11:\' I thought that was for the
newbies and stock rigs?
\n\n

', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6723, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1054089260, 0, 'Good enough for me was just asking \':1:\'', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6724, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.54.134', 1054102420, 0, '
Quote (bgreen @ May 27 2003,20:51)
all I see is red x's  \':3:\'

Sheesh Brook...

don't you know that those are the pics of the super secret triple red x route to the glacier?  Its a hardcore trail...

\':24:\'  \':24:\'  \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 430, 10, '985', 0, 'image/gif'), (6725, '84-1049236157', 1, 1, '24.237.2.240', 1054160105, 0, 'Sorry about that. Montypics was down for a while. They should be working now. Have a lot more pics too, just haven't had time to post them yet.

Jeff
', 1, 0, 430, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6726, '80-1043439850', 1, 1, '209.112.218.189', 1058338714, 0, 'See Bear Paw POST', 1, 0, 431, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6727, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.208.206', 1055104493, 0, 'Ahh great times..is all I got to say..

And for any that remember The Chain Man ...he was out there having a blast..Great to see him on the trail again
', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6728, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107170, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1020', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6729, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107387, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1025', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6730, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107802, 1, 'Good picture for Warn Kurt...\n\n

', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1029', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6731, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055108129, 1, 'The big hole...', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1034', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6732, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.216.239', 1055123187, 0, 'Where are all the pictures?BadCo? Frosty? Dan?..I know yall took some..Please..Good pics choad \':1:\'', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6733, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.149', 1055135323, 0, 'Another.', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1056', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6734, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055144643, 0, 'Umm, why don't you disconnect your sway-bar?', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1060', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6735, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055145388, 0, 'Jerry the super model, showing his stuff....Literally.', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1064', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6736, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1055174446, 0, 'Choad on his lid....That woulda been cool.

He Choad......didn't they teach you to disconnect your sway bar in Moab?

Two lovers.....lol.....how true.
', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6737, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.219', 1055093779, 0, 'Hello all. Well, a few of us (AK EXTREME) showed up to run Perches yesterday. Badco, Frosty, 00TJ, UtChaz, Homebrew, and Dave. A all went, and we met up with the Winneigers (sp?) at the trailhead. Everyone was in good spirits as we headed up the hill. The trail changed slightly from last year, a little wetter, but still fun as usual. We played on the hill for awhile, got some good wheels in the air footage, talked the usual Cherokee vs. TJ trash, and continued to the top where we stopped for lunch.
  Wind was blowing a little so it was slightly cool. Stoves came out and lunch was prepared. After lunch we saddled up and headed up the upper loop of Perches. It was a little muddy, but not bad. On the other side of the ridge we headed for the Toyota bed hill. We ran through some snow as this side doesn't get as much sun. It was there that we first broke the winch out as my 235r75 tires sunk to the axles in a soft spot. (Keep in mind that they didn't have far to sink  \':1:\' ) We continued on to the river.
  It was fairly shallow on the near side and fairly deep on the other. It made a few people a little nervous. Dave A. went first, then Frosty. Then I made it. It's quite a sight to see water flowing over the hood of your Jeep, when you realize your air intake is behind your headlights! One by one the crossing was made and we continued on to the cabin.
 By now the sun was out in full force, and we hung out and chatted for awhile. It had been a very relaxed trip thus far. After awhile we decided to head back. The first obstacle was the river. Due to a wrong turn at the bottom of the trail by myself,  everyone got to cross the river and I was the last one to get there. I went in and just like before, water over the hood. But this time I had unhooked the air intake tube under the hood. Good thing as I was soon floating rear hatch first down the river. What fun. I put it in reverse and aimed for the bank. The tires hooked and I finished my crossing pointed back the way I had just come. Ahhhh. What's life without a little adventure!  
 We climbed up out of the valley without incident and decided to hit the lower trail back to the "Y". Well for those that haven't been there, the lower trail is muddy. Very. We scouted the best lines, and headed in. There was some winching involved. I got a tug from Dave A., but was able to hunt and pick my lines through it for the most part. It was cool to see the "W's" going through their favorite element. \':1:\'
We all made it to the other side ok and headed down the trail.
  There was on big mud hole left and boy was it a fun one. Almost all took the winch line in one form or another. Even Cole. To Coles credit, he was the last one through , and had to deal with everyone in front of him that had rearanged the mud. We were all smiles as Joey W. decided (was egged on) to go back and see if left anything on the other side. Nope nothing there. So back across again. It's cool to see a small rig with big tires just kinda ease through a challenging obstacle.
  Well we were back to the "Y" and the sun was shining full force. Gotta love those Alaskan summers. With the whole group feeling good about the days events, we headed for the road. After tires were aired up, slugs pulled, and goodbys said, we headed for home. Another successful run with Ak Extreme.   \':25:\'               Later, Dan
', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6738, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '24.237.94.219', 1055102848, 0, 'There is a trail lower than the one that Ys off of the main trail. It skirts the bottom of that ridge and meets the main trail at the creek. Very, very muddy, but no hills. A different way to do the trail, which adds some variety. Also, when the hill coming out is extremely slick, it's safer as well. We've been doing Purches as a loop trail the last few times, camping at the cabin and then taking a different trail out.

There's a couple more trails that cross from Willow to the cabin, but we haven't explored them yet.

Here's a trip report from last year. Purches Trip report
', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6739, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1055106411, 0, 'sounds like you guys had fun, I wish I coulda made it.  Next time however...', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6740, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107134, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1019', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6741, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107227, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1021', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6742, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107264, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1022', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6743, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107340, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1024', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6744, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107616, 0, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1026', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6745, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107770, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1028', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6746, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107894, 1, 'Good one Dave', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1030', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6747, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055108087, 1, 'Did you have that front locker engaged this time???
Ya know I made it through with an open front...

LOL  Just messing with ya.
', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1033', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6748, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055108232, 1, 'The angle is from the hill we were going up...', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1035', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6749, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1055115550, 0, 'Trail doesn't look bad at all. Can't wait till we hit it.', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6750, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.146', 1055128953, 0, 'I know, I most of the time have a ton of pictures. This time, I didnt take any. Well 3... I never got a chance to take any of anyone else. Sorry \':8:\' Here is what I got.....', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1052', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6751, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.146', 1055129144, 0, '#3', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1054', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6752, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.149', 1055135219, 0, 'Here are a few.', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1055', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6753, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.149', 1055135435, 0, 'Yellow beast.', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1057', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6754, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055144485, 0, 'I had a great time. The Heep is holding up well, guess I bought all the right parts. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits, even after traffic and hangover delays. 3 trips to the gas station in the course of the day was a little exessive for me, but oh well, all in good fun. Choad almost put it on its lid on that one hill, Dan almost pulled a Phildo, and the Winnies's showed us what big tires are all about.
I plan on making this the new Ruby...
Here are some pics, huge as usual, because I don't care...
Gary flexing his homespun suspension...
', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1059', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6755, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055144948, 0, 'Two lovers, enjoying the sun and each others company...', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1061', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6756, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055145273, 0, 'Stumping...I always seem to do this. I have no idea why.
Frosty couldn't climb either of them, so he bashed them with his rear bumper until there was nothing left. Loser.
', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1063', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6757, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1055176004, 0, 'Wish I could have made it. Looked like a great trip. I have to try to get my coil bucket fixed first. My first attempt worked for a few flexes and the damn thing spit out the coil again. Back to the drawing board? Maybe next time. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6758, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.144', 1055222901, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ June 09 2003,07:00)
He Choad......didn't they teach you to disconnect your sway bar in Moab?

Was being told it'd be nuttin but mud, disconnecting them for that isn't too smart from what I've been told...  Couldn't disconnect while we were twisted on that first hill.
So I didn't.  Was far from going over though, even though my passenger was grabbing the "Oh Shit" handle with white knuckles...
Ryan liked the view out the mirror later on, had the other tire a good 4 foot up in the air from what he said...
', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6759, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.198', 1055098688, 0, 'Hey, thanks for having us along. We had a ton of fun! It was great to get wheel with all of ya'll! And it was fun to get to do the lower trail for the first time. That last hole was pretty fun also. Thanks again for letting us tag along with ya'll!

I am glad that we got to give a good show  \':1:\'
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', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6760, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107081, 1, 'Some pictures from the run', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1018', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6761, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107300, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1023', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6762, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107931, 1, 'Dave again...', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1031', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6763, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.217.228', 1055107984, 1, 'More', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1032', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6764, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.158', 1055115493, 0, 'Man! Sounds like you guys had a great time! Im sorry I missed out.', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6765, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.146', 1055129082, 0, '#2', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1053', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6766, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.149', 1055135555, 0, 'Last one for now. More later.', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1058', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6767, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1055145088, 0, 'Still snow on the backside, didn't present any problems though. I did try to get stuck, but nothing doing...', 1, 0, 432, 10, '1062', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6768, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1055176162, 0, 'lol... Frosty touched me first..And dammit he is so dam sexy I could not help myself.Did alot of laying on the ground that day \':7:\' Strike a pose.. Good pictures..Good times..thanks\n\n

', 1, 0, 432, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6769, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560705, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1168', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6770, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560841, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1172', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6771, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057561009, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1177', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6772, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057561221, 1, 'And the little girl...  
Her first camping trip, ever.
', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1181', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6773, '65-1042008354', 1, 1, '24.237.7.193', 1057605286, 0, 'Good photo Chaz... \':1:\'', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6774, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.31', 1057647572, 1, 'Sorry Jeremy, thought I'd put them up...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1191', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6775, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.77', 1057689605, 1, '
Quote (White TJ-97 @ July 08 2003,10:34)
Flamer, eh? hah! The ride out to Captain Cook was nice and the weekend weather was down right perfect. The sand was soft in some places but no match for 4 wheel drive.

Except that on a ZJ...

\':22:\'  \':23:\'  \':23:\'  \':50:\'  \':23:\'  \':23:\'  \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6776, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1057703626, 0, 'Sweet pics man.  That silt looks pretty nasty though.', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6777, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.126.104', 1057944208, 0, 'I agree Brooke, if he got stuck, that would have been the end of his Jeep....FOREVER. Driving in salt water is bad enough. Don't mess with Alaska tides, Homer has 18 foot tides at times. Deep Kimchee!', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6778, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.122', 1057947244, 0, 'And Anchorage has tides of up to 25 feet. You were way closer to anch, than homer  \':11:\' either way, your roof would have been under several feet of water for about 8 hours.

I know how nate felt though, cause everytime I go out there, the mud just looks like fun. Kind of like drugs though, Im never going to find out what it would actually be like to try it.
', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1207', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6779, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.243', 1057991454, 0, 'nate you only think you got it clean, just wait you will be finding that silt for the next few months.', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6780, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1057475217, 0, 'Myself, Nate, Keith, and Chaz met up at about 8:30a.m. Friday the 4th.  We left out of town by 9, got to Soldotna about 11:30 a.m. with no trouble.  Made a few pit stops to get a last few items, then headed to our final destination which was Captian Cook Camping ground.  We hung out and enjoyed the view for a little while and we headed down to the beach.  We drove along the beach side for about 3miles or so then found a trail going back up.  We walked up it to see what we could and found a pretty nasty trail, decided against that one.  We found another one like it and Keith went to scope it out.  Found a small cabin about 20 yards up the hill.  That is where we set up camp.  We cooked dinner and so on, hung out by the fire and did campfire things.  Set off some GREAT fireworks, and watched some others that locals brought.  We woke up the next morning, had breakfast and thought of things to do.  We came up with driving ferther down the beach and explore, and hopfully find some good wheelin.  Well we played on the rocks, got a few good pics and so on.  Drove a little ferther down and found a spot where we could drive out towords the tide abit.  Hung out there for a little while, and Nate decided he wanted to get muddy, so we all watched as he drove back and forth, up and down the beach, until he came to a stop.  Dug himself deeper and deeper.  Well when they post the pictures, im sure they will speak for them self.  I came home early because I was feeling sick, so I will be looking forword to thier write-up.  All in all, I had a good time with the little wheeling I did.  Thanks guys.', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6781, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560596, 1, 'More..', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1167', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6782, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560734, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1169', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6783, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560815, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1171', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6784, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560861, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1173', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6785, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560890, 1, 'Nate having fun...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1174', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6786, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560969, 1, 'Winching him out...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1176', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6787, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057561059, 0, 'The soup he was in...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1178', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6788, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057561180, 1, 'The big girl...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1180', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6789, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1057561944, 0, 'Nice pics man.  Glad to hear everyone had fun.  That's a  nice picture of that cabin on the rock.  Make sure you wash your rig down good to get all that salt water off.', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6790, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.215.148', 1057604899, 1, 'Keith, AKA Flamer', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1182', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6791, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.31', 1057626747, 1, '
Quote (AK2AZ @ July 07 2003,10:14)
Good photo Chaz... \':1:\'

He was keeping the flys away, that's for sure...
Some of the things you do camping at 2am...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6792, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057638608, 0, 'Looks like you guys had as good of a time as we did!  SWEET!!!  I sure wish I coulda swung the logistics to get down there.  Just was not meant to be.  Good pics as well.

Keith......your a dork. \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6793, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.31', 1057647641, 1, 'The group', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1192', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6794, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057681013, 0, 'Don't sweat the bump stops.  I am still running stock stops.  Just nibble out what hits slowly and you will get the clearence.

Oh and you better come buy my two rear taillight assemblies and two headlights......Trust me this deal will save you some serious $$ for when you break yours (which happens very easily with our big ol tail lights....)  I also have 3 doors that are still good.  They are blue but they are cheap and they are good replacements if you dent one of yours....
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6795, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.124.133', 1057689285, 0, 'Flamer, eh? hah! The ride out to Captain Cook was nice and the weekend weather was down right perfect. The sand was soft in some places but no match for 4 wheel drive.', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1193', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6796, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.124.133', 1057691413, 0, 'yep... \':7:\'', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1194', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6797, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.124.133', 1057692682, 0, 'We arrived mid-day Friday and with plenty of drift wood on the beach, we cut up lots of firewood. The inlet was calm  and there were lots of flat rocks for skipping across the water.  Here's a pic of Friday night's sunset with McAuthur and Neacola in the background.', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1196', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6798, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.16', 1057713941, 0, 'Actually the only time I used 4WD was in that mud hole and going up the trail to the cabin.  It was just too fun to run on the sand in 2WD.

Got the Jeep washed yesterday.  Took me 6 hours but it's clean.  Even threw a coat of wax on it.  Been a while since I've done that!  Now I just need to clean the inside  \':7:\'
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', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6799, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.76', 1057895886, 0, 'Nate, I cant believe you drove out into that inlet mud. I would have bitch slapped you if I had been there.  \':13:\' You think knik silt is bad!? Try going through a tide change in salt water.

Looks like you guys had fun, I wish I could wheel in two places at the same time  \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6800, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.122.83', 1057970783, 0, 'I know what you mean.

I really didn't think I was going to get stuck, but as soon as you stir that silt up, it's almost instant quick sand.

The tide was was out when this happened, though it was coming in.  Another 6 hours or so, and yes, Jeep would have been under about 3-4 feet of water.

That mud is some nasty stuff.  I'm keeping away from it from now on.  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6801, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.122', 1057986694, 0, 'Nope, its out in Captain Cook Park. Near moose point. about 18 miles up the beach.', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6802, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560413, 1, 'My family hag a great time.  Too bad we couldn't get more of us all together down there.  
We were eating at Arby's and just about ready to head out when Brook showed up sporting the freak behind a new chevy...  Hey man I wasn't trying to be unsocialable, the wife needed help with the baby and our other girl too...  They can be a handfull... LOL  
The trip was exactly as planned, nothing but relaxation.  Being mesmerized by the flames of a camp fire and enjoying the salt breeze.  Who could have asked for more.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1166', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6803, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560770, 1, 'The group at dinner time...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1170', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6804, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.101', 1057560929, 1, 'More...', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1175', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6805, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1057582407, 0, 'I had a good time too.  Learned pretty quick that the silty mud can swallow you up real quick.  As soon as the tires spun and churned it up...instant quicksand.  I started to get worried when Keith's TJ was starting to drag across the rocks instead of moving me!

We got to do a bit of flexing on the rocks.  It gave me a good chance to see what I still need to cut, such as my rear bumper.

All in all, not a whole lot of wheeling, but it was a good relaxing trip.  I'll post pics later on.
', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6806, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1057637715, 0, 'wheres the flexin pics?  come on come on.... \':1:\'', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6807, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1057664462, 0, 'Not too bad for flex on my ZJ.  I'm probably going to trim my front fender about an inch or so since the tire is bending that up pretty bad.  You can kinda see where it hits.

Also got to trim the rear bumper.  Just about broke it off when driving up that rock.  Never was able to flex it that much when I had open diffs.

My bumpstops aren't even close to touching... the front had about 2 inches to go and the rear about 4.

I have a few pics on my camera.  I'll try to post them later today if I get a chance.
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', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6808, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.124.133', 1057691634, 0, 'Nate tossing some firecrackers off a 50' high lookout bluff where we took up camp. Visibility was terrific both days. From our large open view across Cook Inlet, a few of the big name mountains we could easily identify were Mt. (and little)Susitna, McArthur, and Neacola Mts.', 1, 0, 433, 10, '1195', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6809, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.184', 1057730091, 0, 'Here's a few more pics.  Most of the other one's I had were the same as what's been posted.


View from the campsite



Flex shot front end.  Need to trim the fender a bit or extend my bumpstopns.


Rear Flex Shot.  Can see the "bumper" all bent up.


After I got pulled from the mud hole.


Another shot from the campsite
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', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6810, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1057986281, 0, 'I have to say I know where Brook took that pic, Knik? I could swear its the same one thats out there.', 1, 0, 433, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6811, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311057, 0, 'My 2nd time on the rocks.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '930', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6812, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311279, 0, 'Notice the slice, and the culprit!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '934', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6813, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311490, 0, 'home sweet home.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '938', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6814, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.126', 1053319880, 0, 'Great work guys! Nice looking places, I cant wait to see them inperson. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6815, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053363177, 0, 'You guys are fucking pussies....Not wide enough....lol....Stay at home you panty waiste's!

Bob-  We are planning to keep the groups to about 5-7 or so.  More will depend on how many people show up.  I agree with the traffic jam thing.
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6816, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053368103, 0, 'Whoa! 1/4 of the way!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '945', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6817, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1053369444, 0, '\':11:\'  \':11:\'

Damn your just to funny brent.

That doesn't look to narrow for a bronco. They first pics. made it look narrower.
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6818, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053377498, 0, 'Frostman kickin back after a hard days work. Well deserved! Time for a cool down exercise with the one arm curl...\n\n

', 1, 0, 434, 10, '950', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6819, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.207', 1053397734, 0, 'Do you have to do the ledge to get to the rocks?

If so, im doing the ledge, and im over 93" wide.

Got Roll Cage?
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6820, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053398258, 0, 'You'll be fine Brook, these guys are panty waiste's!', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6821, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053310923, 0, 'We just got home from a long weekend. Everyone met up at the tesoro in Palmer on Saturday and then went their seperate ways. Keith and I went to the perm to Prep the trail.
We spent the day there and cleared the way to the river.  we met some guys with fullsize rigs on 42's that were almost to the river when we were on our way out. Those guys were crazy for running big rigs over the ledge! See how a cherokee just fits on it. We also found a cj-5 that had rolled off the ledge years ago.  
We ran the connector trail between the perm and ruby and cleared that as well. A branch tore a sidewall on one of keiths bfg's (got sx?).
We camped at the river for the night. The next day we ran all the way through to ruby and up to the red mountain trail. 2 weeks ago a moose buggy group ran ruby and its a whole new trail now.
We ran the red and did some trail maintenance all the way to the top. On the way home we ran into Curtis and Idaho dan just heading out.  All in all a very productive weekend-and all on just one tank of gas!  Thanks to all that helped out. Enjoy the pics!!
', 1, 0, 434, 10, '927', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6822, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311013, 0, 'Keiths first time on the rocks!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '929', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6823, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311108, 0, 'We did lots of this!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '931', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6824, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311225, 0, 'aired down??', 1, 0, 434, 10, '933', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6825, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311333, 0, 'Muddy perm.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '935', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6826, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311399, 0, 'camp "fabercation" \':13:\'', 1, 0, 434, 10, '936', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6827, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.221', 1053311479, 0, 'So Frosty you saying I shoudl stay away from the Perm this weekend? I've really been wondering about that ledge. It seems to narrow for a jeep let along a Bronco.', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6828, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311533, 0, 'Good spot for lunch.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '939', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6829, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053315764, 0, 'Frosty, Keith and D,

Thank you for putting in a weekends worth of work.  It will surely make the M&G even than much better for everyone.

Everyone could learn a little from the example put out by Mr.  Frost.  He is ALWAYS there, ON TIME and STAYS until the job is FINISHED.  He and D work.  No doubt.  Thank you Frosty for picking up the slack once again.

Keith, I am getting good report on you!  New to the sport but very smart and a good attitude.  To bad your leaving this summer.....I like talking to you.
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6830, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '209.112.218.172', 1053323837, 0, 'Me and Homebrew (or is it Homebrew and I) ran up perm after we finished on Ruby, it was my first time up there.  There is some good mud on the trail.  I got burried once, not paying attention and drove into some 35+" ruts.  But the rest of it I ran fine on 33's, but let me say I am loving my new lockers  \':50:\'  might of been iffy without them.

The "ledged".... man that is some pucker for me, gave me a very uneasy feeling in the pit of the stomache... and that was after they "widened" it, I cannot imagine what it would have been like before.  But then I am a big p*ssy  \':23:\'

Played a little on the rocks, but with no spare parts on hand I did not feel like doing to much my first time out.

(so does Ruby and Perm count for my two trail rides to join the club  \':1:\'  \':24:\' )
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6831, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1053359485, 0, 'That ledge looks a bit iffy for me. And it's got me kinda worried. How far up that bank am I goign to have to drive to get over it. And how soft are the edges.

I don't plan on running it this weekend though so. Probably just an easy trail or somthing.
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6832, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1053363879, 0, 'Pussy? No

I just don't want to end up rolling down the side. I did't say I Wouldn't do it:) \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6833, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053368033, 0, 'looking up...', 1, 0, 434, 10, '944', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6834, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053368234, 0, 'Yikes! Focus don't look down Phildo!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '946', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6835, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '24.237.115.68', 1053368547, 0, 'Oops I crapped my pants!    Make it to where I'm taking this pic and you can change your drawers and take a deep breath!\n\n

', 1, 0, 434, 10, '948', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6836, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1053369136, 0, 'Hmmm I think i will have to try that ledge on the new full width axles on the TJ..Ill take pictures Phildo', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6837, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053376123, 0, '\':6:\' You gonna run that tight ass ledge with that big ass bronco!!!  \':7:\' You talkin now!  I'm bringin all three my cameras to M&G...give one to the person on my left and one to my right! Damn fine bronco you got there. I'm sure you will have everything tied down extra tight in the back! Cause if'in you don't, well, hell, guess it won't matter. You'll be sittin next to picture # 11 of this post! Pick your best spotter...Good luck Phildo!!!  \':21:\'  I'm behind ya, whatever you decide!!\n\n

', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6838, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053377347, 0, 'Frosty had a nice campfire going before I had my sweet tent set up!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '949', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6839, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '24.237.3.15', 1053379977, 0, 'Those pics just dont do the ledge any justice... looks much worse from the drivers seat...  I think with a spotter it would be no big deal, but with just two vehicles we did not do any spotting going over it.....  have to trust in yourself, coming out was the worst... could not see the edge of shelf... so I ended up going kind of high on the other side... that was a little unnerving.', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6840, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '10.2.71.65', 1053392303, 0, 'Nate, Nate, Nate. At this rate by the time your f!@#ing ass gets back here I'll have moved to my next base by then. Sad, sad. But I am having a blast anyways, with or without ya!
\':16:\'
I have no doubt your heap will be ready to kick my ass after "your" done with it. I just want to wheel and camp out  every weekend this summer and take lots of pics so I can show em wheelers down south what the sport of offroading is really all about. Make em think, WOWSERS! Can't do that in Nevada!
\':23:\'
Sucks all the talk of wheeling my last summer here and your in another world 'lat-de-dauht-de-dauht, and your heap  just sitting here like a sad little puppy dog waiting for his master to return.  \':14:\' Here, he wants me to tell you something.  "VROOOOMMMMMM!  FEED ME AN 8.8 WITH ARB. I'M HUNGRY! RUFF! ANe scobby snack lockers! VROOOOOMMMMMMMM!" Seeeeeeee?????? I told you I wasn't crazy!!! Hurry back bud!!! I think your Jeep is missin' ya!!!
\':7:\'
Ok, on a serious note hurry the hell back. Use your "stripe" if you have to. Yeah! Show em whose boss!!!  \':10:\'
Bury that damn bobtail in the desert every day and tell em you got the "alaskan off roading itch syndrome"! They'll send you back in no time! Stay safe out there Nate!      \':25:\'
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6841, '87-1042666624', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1053421972, 0, 'Brook you got an ejection seat rigged up too?  \':13:\' How much wider are you than 93"? That is a damn fine rig you've built up!          

Here's my 2 cents about crossing. If your too wide you will have to place your passenger side tires on the slide area to the right a little. The soft ledge may break under or around your passenger wheels and slide under your rig. How much slide will break loose? Unpredictable. If it slides alot your rig could be pushed sideways easily shoving you over.   \':8:\'  That is worse case scenario of course. Would like to see ya make er across but would recommend everybody packing a shovel. Slides can tend ta just happen on their own too overnight!
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', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6842, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1053474687, 0, 'Bgreen..You will be fine..I think \':1:\' Time will tell  \':50:\'', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6843, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053310972, 0, 'Enjoying all of the hard work!', 1, 0, 434, 10, '928', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6844, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311151, 0, 'Extra food, just in case.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '932', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6845, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311447, 0, 'Some one didnt make it over the ledge.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '937', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6846, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.211', 1053311576, 0, 'the red.', 1, 0, 434, 10, '940', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6847, '66-1035826732', 1, 1, '209.112.218.172', 1053325658, 0, 'Heres a couple of pics of the rocks on Perm.

Homebrew having fun



Me trying out the rocks

', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6848, '66-1051076078', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1053336561, 0, 'Looking at the pictures, I'd keep the wide rigs off of the Permanente ledge. It looks a little soft on the edge to hold anything wider than that XJ. A little work could probably widen it sufficiently, and we've gotten more than one big Bronco through there. It really depends on what the group is willing to do.

How big is each Meet & Greet group going to be? I've been in groups as large as 13 vehicles going through the rocks on Ruby, and it was almost painful. I get stuck here, you get stuck there, and everyone stops. More than 5 rigs in a group can be too much on some days. I would think you would want to get to the plateau before turning around, and big groups are hard to get that far before you have to turn around. Just a thought. I'm sure Permanente and Wishbone will be more forgiving, but Buffalo Mine and Ruby Lake aren't as nice to big groups. I'm sure that most people running something other than a stocker is going to want to run as many trails as possible in the allotted time- especially the guys from Fairbanks.
', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6849, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1053367225, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ May 19 2003,08:04)
Pussy? Why yes I am.....Big Hairy and stinky.


I just don't want to end up rolling down the side. I am afraid of my own shadow.....

Did I read you right Phil?', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6850, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1053377292, 0, 'I'll have to take it some time wont I!.

My best spotter is in Australia at the moment. Oh well.

Just make sure ya have video of my bronco rolling down the mountain. Cause onces I get outta the hospital I'm going to wanna see \':1:\'
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', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6851, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '132.61.176.6', 1053383374, 0, 'Hey Keith about f!@#ing time you start posting!

Looks like you guys had a kick ass time.  Don't worry though, once I get that 8.8 in and locked, I'll be whooping your ass.  \':11:\'  Oh, and you can take pictures of me doing it too  \':11:\'   \':13:\'
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', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6852, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.207', 1053443654, 0, 'Im about 93" from tread to tread, so there is some tire bulge outside of that.', 1, 0, 434, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6853, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043558522, 0, '\':1:\' Ride that frozen wave oddball\n\n

', 1, 0, 435, 10, '440', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6854, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043558737, 0, 'The hole we threw Dave Marino in..', 1, 0, 435, 10, '442', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6855, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.119.47', 1043587536, 0, 'Wow that's a huge ice hole  \':23:\'

Who would have thought it's possible to fall asleep in a rig while going done the trail!  I wake up and the TJ is stuck in a hole...last thing I remember is the crew working on Jerry's shock mount and Dave's exhaust \':11:\'

I work at night and it really screws with my sleep.  I got home Friday morning, went to bed for a few hours, and that was the last sleep I got since the trail ride.  I fell asleep watching TV here at home and woke up about an hour ago (yeah 3AM).

Had a blast though - now I guess I better get my Mechanix gloves on and get to wrenching - The ZJ is undergoing operation. (insert evil laugh here)
', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6856, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.121', 1043608718, 0, 'a rare off-highway view of the arieno jalopy!', 1, 0, 435, 10, '445', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6857, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.121', 1043608897, 0, 'ice II.', 1, 0, 435, 10, '448', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6858, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1043613262, 0, 'Good to see that the whole glacier was really frozen, made for some cool pictures. How did Tonto's suspension work for him? And what is with green TJs breaking shock mounts all the time? Bring invoices for the next trail run, that way you can accept Visa and Master Card....', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6859, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.180', 1043637675, 1, 'Tell me about it Paco, I want to make it all the way up...
Let me know when you'd like to go, I'll try to tag along.
Chaz
', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6860, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043729600, 0, 'another.', 1, 0, 435, 10, '457', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6861, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043730092, 0, 'another.', 1, 0, 435, 10, '458', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6862, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043734325, 0, 'Not bad old man..nice pics', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6863, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043773007, 0, 'Let's set another run up.', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6864, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043813076, 0, 'A man's gotta keep his options open. I think it's all fun, going out and capturing nature one frame at a time. You can QUOTE me on that.......  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6865, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043558906, 0, 'Good old FROSTY welding my shock mount back on again..
\':1:\'  Thanks again Frostman
', 1, 0, 435, 10, '443', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6866, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043558399, 0, 'Great trip today..Very quick group today made it to the glacier in about hour & half..Saw some great glacier formations..Hope others  
will post pics..here are couple..I think Oddball is gonna post trail report
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', 1, 0, 435, 10, '439', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6867, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.196.163', 1043558665, 0, 'Nate379 snoring away\n\n

', 1, 0, 435, 10, '441', 0, 'image/jpeg'), (6868, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.121', 1043608662, 0, 'the sleek and sexy...', 1, 0, 435, 10, '444', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6869, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.121', 1043608788, 0, 'lunch time cook out!', 1, 0, 435, 10, '446', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6870, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.121', 1043608848, 0, 'ice, ice baby..', 1, 0, 435, 10, '447', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6871, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.118.121', 1043609462, 0, 'A group of us made it to the foot of the glacier in 1.5 hours and that included stopping to reweld 2 shock mounts! The trail was fairly uneventful with the recent snow providing plenty of traction on the icey trails. When we reached the glacier we explored the rocks and dunes and then explored some of the ice formations.  We then had lunch over an open fire while nate 3+117/18ths slept peacefully.  On the run back we had to stop to cut off Daves exhaust pipe which he had bashed on a rock and was rubbing on his rear pinion yoke.  We also quickly welded up jerrys other shock mount which had given way again. On the way home we ran into Noah who was out testing his new long arms.  We had some ice races near the 2nd set of dunes and had a blast.  Around dark we headed out and stopped at the slope for some pie.  I believe that everyone was home by 7pm. All in all a fantastic trip.', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6872, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1043619697, 0, '\':1:\'', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6873, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.89.86', 1043631022, 0, 'Looks great dudes.  This is still on my list for this winter!
I gotta see this place.  great pictures. \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6874, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043729536, 0, 'A little late, but oh well!', 1, 0, 435, 10, '456', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6875, '112-1031629665', 1, 1, '24.237.89.86', 1043736470, 0, 'those pictures absolutely rock.
You could make a poster out of some of those.

We gotta pick a day when the sun is out too ... WHEN we go.
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', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6876, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1043785481, 0, 'very very nice pics', 1, 0, 435, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6877, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.160', 1044233911, 14, 'Some more...















This one is after doing some BIG donuts on the ice \':1:\'

', 1, 0, 436, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6878, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '24.237.91.37', 1044246375, 0, 'Frank
I tried to click on the link but an error message came up saying the website had exceeded the allocated data amount.

TG
', 1, 0, 436, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6879, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '12.104.79.210', 1044348743, 0, 'Pt Mac was my first experience ever with offroading, from the time I was a tyke.  My granddad and father and their friends used to all take their VW rail buggies (seem to remember about 5-6 buggies) out there, huge terra tires on the back, full tube frame with tons of ground clearance, and run all over that area.  Later on when my dad bought a new FJ-40 in 1978 it got even more interesting..  Although that FJ-40 couldn't even go as many places as those VW rail buggies could.. those things are so light, and nimble, it's amazing.', 1, 0, 436, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6880, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.160', 1044233683, 14, 'We went out and did a little exploring ourselves \':1:\' Since we live on Knik rd, we just hoped in the Jeeps and shot down the snowmachine trail, out to Point Mckenzie. (SP I know) We went down several of the trails out there. Most just lead to dead ends. But, one of them took us to this swamp area. It was froze solid, but it had a lot of little steep hills to goof off on, and some twisty areas. Here are the pics I took. And I also got some video. I have to put it on my site, then I will link it to here.....












Oh, dont ever let someone talk you into riding in a Jeep without a wind shield \':14:\' It wasnt bad.... Just had to suit up. Gator still hasnt gotten my new one in.. Maybe tomorrow.
', 1, 0, 436, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6881, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.160', 1044236089, 14, 'Ok, videos are on the site... Just enter the site there, and go to the bottom. You will see them. They are under the one from Eska. There is no sound. So dont think your speakers are broke \':1:\' If anyone knows how to link them straight to this post, I would appreciate if you did so... Because my site throws fits where sometimes you cant view it... Just click on the link in my signature...\n\n

', 1, 0, 436, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6882, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.42', 1044251358, 0, 'Franks Video, Right click on this link, and "Save Target As"', 1, 0, 436, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6883, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.15', 1043033147, 0, 'damn tree!', 1, 0, 437, 10, '422', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6884, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.15', 1043033558, 0, 'look who finally made it to the trail!', 1, 0, 437, 10, '424', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6885, '82-1032067470', 1, 1, '24.237.48.199', 1043036232, 0, 'pictures look good.  Glad you all had a good trip. \':24:\'  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6886, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.86', 1043043986, 0, 'Some more...




', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6887, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1043047583, 0, 'nice pics, looks like you had fun.  What was the damage this run?', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6888, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043053550, 0, 'That was a fun trip and we made it home in good time. PICS!', 1, 0, 437, 10, '426', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6889, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1043211819, 0, 'Easy with the info. Call me and I will fill you in. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6890, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.15', 1043029952, 0, 'The navy was testing the new curtis-class submarine while we were out!', 1, 0, 437, 10, '421', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6891, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.15', 1043033202, 0, 'sami power!', 1, 0, 437, 10, '423', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6892, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.123.15', 1043033615, 0, 'the usual ak scenery!', 1, 0, 437, 10, '425', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6893, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.86', 1043043853, 0, 'I have 37 pictures of just about everyone on the run.
Here's a few of the good ones, e-mail me if you'd like some of your own shots.  If you have some of me and my rig let me know, I'd like to get them...


', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6894, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.86', 1043044089, 0, 'The little Samari that could!!!



and he trims trees too...
', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6895, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.86', 1043044311, 3, 'Last Batch...






', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6896, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.86', 1043047875, 0, 'No noteable damage.  Nate bend up part of his steering linkage a bit but nothing serious.  Everyone made it home and most of us made it as far as the furthest vehicle did.  Hats off to the Samari and Piff, they made it up the last hill that none of us did...
Although I made it further than Nick...  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6897, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.49.130', 1043122955, 0, 'I do have GPS waypoints for anyone whom might like them...
Just PM me and we'll work something out.
I won't be posting GPS points until we've decided it’s a board policy to do it or not.
Chaz
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', 1, 0, 437, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6898, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057519964, 0, 'Me Stuck as a MoFo.  Is it wrong if your Upper Control arms are under the ground?  Quick pull with the 9.5 Ti and I was on my way.

Macro I only got 3 pics of you man.  Hard to take pictures of a guy who is in front of you......
', 1, 0, 438, 10, '1163', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6899, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1057563770, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 06 2003,11:32)
Quick pull with the 9.5 Ti and I was on my way.

I remember it differently than that...

I had a good time as well, thanks all.  My pics are on 35mm, I'll post after they are developed and scanned.
', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6900, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1057569719, 0, 'damn... that looks like fun.  id take bottemless mud bogs over moving water  any day water \':1:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6901, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057593442, 0, '
Quote (Little Giant @ July 06 2003,22:42)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 06 2003,11:32)
Quick pull with the 9.5 Ti and I was on my way.

I remember it differently than that...

I had a good time as well, thanks all.  My pics are on 35mm, I'll post after they are developed and scanned.

Well maybe.....As the wife so nicely put it.  3 hours, 4 Jeeps and 200 yards equals a good show and mud in your asscrack.

here are some more.



Scott and Justin coming up one of the washed out portions of the trail.  Wife would not let me play in these  \':8:\' Oh well I got the Chuggy in and out without smashing it to pieces!  Scott's Little YJ is a amazing little thing, even with Scott behind the wheel.... \':22:\'



Macro going for the opposite side of Purches Creek.  I crossed it twice and the second time the wife said "That's enough, my graham crackers just got wet and I gotta take a shit anyway" So I did not cross again to go up to the cabin.  Which is fine with me, gave my kids a chance to stretch thier legs, dogs to get some water, me to check the pattern with the new Xtra full choke and OOO buck at 30 yards and the wife got to take a shit.



Here is Badco coming up the more interesting of the two lines.  A picture that actually makes it look as steep as it is.
', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6902, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.122.28', 1057606844, 0, 'Macro, loving the new tires. He drove it like he stole it...then recovered it...', 1, 0, 438, 10, '1184', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6903, '116-1032745643', 1, 1, '209.112.211.3', 1057611151, 0, 'BadCO, that is a beautiful picture of Kennedy, I printed off a few copies. Kolton had a blast with you, and he did tell me about the mud and how he didn't like that at all, He said "DaDa got me all muddy". But besides the mud he had a blast, the misquito's ate them both up though. Thx for the picture......', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6904, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1057637960, 0, 'man looks like you guys had a blast...I WANT TO WHEEL WITH YOU GUYS!!  geez \':22:\'', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6905, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1057638339, 0, 'wow, My girlfriend and I thought you were gonna make a rude remark...what are you running? i would love to go. \':1:\'', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6906, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.202.14', 1057638648, 0, 'muahahaha, sounds like a plan.  Im sure I can handle Brentt's crap, I get lots and lots at work.', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6907, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.10.7', 1058109538, 0, '88Bronco2.. just kick brentt in the balls he will leave you alone.ohh wait he dont have any balls..Just twist his nipples..
Ohh wait he might like that..Well I quess you just have to ignore him..like badco says
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', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6908, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1058114562, 0, 'Lil' Jay got a ration of shit this weekend.....lol.

Oh and If I am giving you shit then 99% of the time it is cause I am sick and twisted and get my kicks off it.  Doesn't mean a thing.  The other 1% is cause I mean every word......sometimes it is hard to tell the difference.
', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6909, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057519187, 0, 'To all who went.  GREAT weekend.  Post up your pics on this thread so all can enjoy.  Here are a few from me.

I have made a slideshow of ALL the good shots I have so if anyone wants it shoot me a email at bamblair@gci.net and I will fire it to you.
', 1, 0, 438, 10, '1162', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6910, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057551536, 0, 'more', 1, 0, 438, 10, '1165', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6911, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.62.61', 1057569424, 0, 'damn brentt how are you able to put such big pics on here?', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6912, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057592736, 0, '
Quote (sledneck @ July 07 2003,00:17)
damn brentt how are you able to put such big pics on here?

Go read Bgreenes resizing guide.....Oh and aren't you supposed to search before asking questions....lol \':22:\'

It is all about file size man.
', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6913, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057593589, 0, 'HIT REFRESH IF THE PICS DON"T SHOW OR THEY ARE SOMETHING OTHER THAN WHAT I DESCRIBED.  I really need to just go pay for some storage so this does not happen.', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6914, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.122.28', 1057606752, 0, 'I have a couple of pics. It was a good weekend, when it finally started. I was up until 4am building a tow bar for the Jeep, then back at work the next morning loading up. When we finally made it to Wasilla, Fat Bastids Jeep wouldn't idle. When it rains it pours, I suppose. Still had a great time and would rather still be up there instead of at work...

My Bro buried in the pits...
', 1, 0, 438, 10, '1183', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6915, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.122.28', 1057607027, 0, 'I finally had the kids with me. They had a great time, well except for my son's mud encounter. He is not used to chunks of goo falling 50 feet from the sky. He started crying when he saw mud landing on his arms, face, carseat, hat....

Here is Kennedy hamming it up before the run. She sat in the drivers seat for an hour, wouldn't come out until it was time to eat....
', 1, 0, 438, 10, '1185', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6916, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057614393, 0, 'Watching you fling the goo and then stop on the other side of the hole was cool.  Having the delayed reaction scream of Kolton when he finally realized he had cow pie's all over is PRICELESS.', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6917, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1057638153, 0, '
Quote (88bronco2 @ July 07 2003,19:19)
man looks like you guys had a blast...I WANT TO WHEEL WITH YOU GUYS!!  geez \':22:\'

Well......Your more than welcome to join us on the 19th run......Should be a good one.  It is a trail I have never done.', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6918, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.119.201', 1057638491, 0, 'Anyone is welcome to go on some of our runs. This weekend was a family affair. We didn't advertise it because we wanted a small affair. Between Brentt, Scott and myself something is bound to be funny. The run was not really challenging, but all had a blast in the mud. Bare in mind though, if Brentt is there, be prepared to catch a ration of shit. Regardless if you are right and he is wrong, he likes to make grown men cry. Just try to ignore him, works for me. Bring your nuts too....you'll need them.
I am planning on camping runs for the next 3 weekends, as the kids will be out of town with their mom. Bring the beer...and I'll show you a good time.  \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6919, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.10.7', 1058109720, 0, ':O', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6920, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.129.227', 1058236487, 0, 'I have yet to see the difference. The only reason you could kick him in the junk and get away with it...."I bet I can run faster scared then you can mad!"
I would advise against it....You don't go around kicking bears in the sack do you?
', 1, 0, 438, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6921, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '24.237.91.85', 1069629017, 0, 'I would be the somebody else that viper spoke of.  Anyway we made it a couple hundred yards away from the glacier before turning around, atleast I got to see it. Me and Nate stayed over night about half way between the trail head and the glacier, it got a little chilly out there but of course Nate thought the temperature was just right.   I thought it was just right after we got a six foot bon fire going and opened some "sodas".  Nate broke his rear track bar or something at the end of the day so we baby'd it back to Anchorage this afternoon.  The highway was actually in alot better condition on the way back then it was on the way out till we hit anchorage and it was snowing pretty good.  The run was ok IMO but the camping made it a worthwhile trip.  Hope everyone gets there junk fixed since almost everyone had breakage.  And I do have a few digital pics but can't post them, if I can email them to someone let me know.  Nothing exciting just a few trail pics.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6922, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.125.123', 1069664819, 0, 'A good run, when are we going out again??

The trail started out nice.  A fresh 5" or so of powder.  We got out to the flats and me and Oddball blasted our way across... leaving the other grandmas in the dust  \':24:\'

AlaskaViper left his swaybar connected, and that hit the hard brake line on the driver's side front, causing it to pinch and leak.  After pinching another 5 or 6 times we finally got it to hold pressure.

Once again we were off.  I was trying to keep up with Oddball and just having fun in 2WD at 45-50mph.

I hit the same spots as Oddball and I was pretty sure something broke on the ZJ... heard a loud pop.  I did a quick check, and couldn't see anything.

A bit down the trail, we tied up the axle on the XJ so it wouldn't move around.  Well I was using the winch to pull the axle and left the ZJ running.  Well Curtis notices that there is antifreeze leaking.  I was thinking I blew a hose or something... but instead my electric fan decided to not turn on, so it over heated.  \':38:\'

We headed back and me and 95ZJ stopped at the dunes and let the other guys head out to the trail head.  We turned back around to find a nice camping spot.

I starting to notice that the ZJ wasn't driving right... like the body was moving all around and it was getting worse.  At first I thought maybe my rear swaybar, but I checked several times and couldn't see anything wrong.
Well come to find out, my track bar bracket fix wasn't so strong.  Ended up twisting the bracket a bit and sheared 2 1/4" bolts.

Me and 95ZJ got a good fire going that that kept the night plenty warm.  We ate enough hot dogs to feed an army and then went to bed.

We woke up to a nice 10* morning... had frost all over the sleeping bags, and my boots had froze to the tent floor.

I did a quick fix on the ZJ after chipping away some of the ice on the underneath. Racchet straps work wonders in the pinch.
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', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6923, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.39', 1069825985, 0, 'Snowy Jeeps.', 1, 0, 439, 10, '1581', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6924, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1069565023, 0, 'Well me oddball eduro47 nate and somebody else headed out to knik. we started ok except that I was still connected and my swaybar came up and bent my brake line. so I drove the rest of the day with only a right front brake. later oddball broke his top leaf of his left rear leaf spring. On our way back on the highway enduro had a problem with is transfer case. Not sure what exactly but something to do with a cop stopped in the road and him hitting his brakes and shifting into 4hi. Not wure exactly. All in all it was a fun day.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6925, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1069615368, 0, 'Im glad you guys had fun...Show some pictures little grasshopper\n\n

', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6926, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.193.52.128', 1069631615, 0, 'Since all that we have heard about is breakage on the trip im glad that i couldnt make it. But glad that everyone made it back.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6927, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.233', 1069640004, 0, 'Tried linking to the pictures but it only gave me a red X. So here's the link to the pics.

pictures
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6928, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1069662576, 0, 'my jeep does not have anti lock brakes so my front tires lock up befor my rear do.Putting it i 4 wheel drive slows down my whole drive train.Phil i got shift on the go so all i have to do it let off the gass and pull my handle.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6929, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1069683391, 0, 'Hey Nate, you conviced that your Trackbar setup need to go yet or are you gonna waste yet more time and money on it?', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6930, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1069767176, 0, 'Nate,

If you want to keep short arms that is fine.  But keeping the trackbar in the rear is plain stupid.  You bought a worthless bracket for the same price it would cost to make a Y....and that day at the craft shop  woulda made the wishbone as well.

I also agree with Badco, your fab skills are in question if it all busted first time out.  Why not put it together and maybe have someone take a look at it to make sure it's not all fucked up.

Shit post some pictures and we will all give you a opinion.  Don't be afraid of opinions or of failure, you'll be better with either of them.

A simple Y or \/ would be easy enough to make with 3 Bushing assemblies and some 1.500 sch 40.would solve a whole shitload of your trackbar and bind issues.  Not to mention the reduced Yaw (my use of that term is your cue to educate yourself and figure out wtf I am talking about) while on the road is very nice.

I guess your in the club now and you have a responsibility to stop being a pussy.  If your a pussy I'm gonna fly up there and kick your ass.
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6931, '115-1065497231', 1, 1, '211.26.97.7', 1070522470, 0, 'Man that looks f%$#$% cold:p', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6932, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1070724691, 0, 'There was most likely water there Nate.    There is something about our hoses that just seem to suck water in.  Keep a eye on that.  I changed my PS fluid whenever I changed my diff's.  Takes all of a couple minutes and a quart of ATF.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6933, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.128.17', 1069566564, 0, 'That has to be one of the worst trail reports I have read in a long time. Could you be a little more vague?', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6934, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1069617009, 0, 'Just one of those days! All was going good and the snow smoothed a few of the bad spots out in the flats.                                                        As soon as you get within 3 miles of the ice feild it gets bad! The snow plays tricks on you and says, come this way (it's smooth) NOT! I hit one hard dip with snow blasting over the hood and the XJ leaving the ground! This was not at high speed. I decide to slow the pace down even more and still hit a suprise under the snow! That was the one I heard the rear main leaf pop on.                                                           I jump out to take a look but dont see anything busted with all the snow and ice covering all the suspension, I jump back in and then hear the tire rub!? Thinking it was just the ice build-up I look at it closer and say (That's not good).                                                         A few straps to my rear bumper keept the axle from goin forward and a winch cable to keep it from drifting back.                                                         Not much of a (fun)trip,but we got out and made a few tracks. Now I will get a new set of springs or coil the rear! What to do? \':38:\'', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6935, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1069649099, 0, 'the trip was fun. After seeing oddballs long arm suspension working i decided i need one.The trip started late with only 5 people showing up.The trip up the glen was uneventful.Old glen was a little tricky driveing on. Everything was frozen and slippery. Viper crushed a brake line so after crimping it with a vise grip we traveled on. Everything Was uneventful till I slid off the trail and nate had to pull me out.We hit the flats and all i could see was oddballs and vipers jeeps flying through the air.We stopped and found oddballs leaf poack broke and a shock mount broke off the axle.Decided to strap the axle and find a place out of the wind to fix shock.we stopped by a hill going down to metal creek. Lookin at the hill I thought i could make down and back up and after a little coaching from nate and viper decided to try.Slid down the hill turned around and tryed to creep up the hill in 4 low didn't work so applied a little gass and made it. The way out was uneventful till we had to go up a short steep hill. I was denied the first time i tried but made it the second time.Made it out to the glen no problems.On the way home going arounda corner a state cop was sitting in my lane and i could not stop so i putt my jeep in 4 hi and hitt my brakes and stopped but transfer case hums now. so i all it was a fun trip!', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6936, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1069663548, 0, 'Shifting into 4 high keeps the front tires spinning while breaking, not pulling.

Steering does no good with locked front tires.

I don't have studs on the F250 and unless I am on the highway, its one hand on the wheel and one hand on the transfer case.  I've done mad dash stops on the highway too, just gotta remember to throw the lever BEFORE you stomp on the brakes.  :)
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6937, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.14', 1069718651, 0, '
Quote (69travelall @ Nov. 24 2003,00:45)
Shifting into 4 high keeps the front tires spinning while breaking, not pulling.

Steering does no good with locked front tires.

I don't have studs on the F250 and unless I am on the highway, its one hand on the wheel and one hand on the transfer case.  I've done mad dash stops on the highway too, just gotta remember to throw the lever BEFORE you stomp on the brakes.  :)

Sounds like a nice theory I guess.. But shifting to 4hi at speed can cause some serious carnage can it not?', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6938, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.112.195', 1069736320, 0, 'Brentt,  I'm going to weld it up for the time being.  I agree that the trackbar design is crap with anything lifted, though for some reason, the RE long arm kit is still 5 link in the rear.  I spent $50 for the TJ CV bracket and a day at the Hobby Shop.  Worked great until I hit a ditch going way too fast.

To be honest, I really don't find myself needing long arms.  Wanting, yes, but I think my setup does decent.  It is something on the wish list though.


I was thinking about the whole 4WD stopping thing.  On our bobtails, you have to put it in neutral when in 2wd to be able to stop when it's slick.  Otherwise, the front tires just skid and the back still push.  If in 4wd, doesn't do that.
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6939, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1069796419, 0, 'I didn't fab the bracket really.  I welded up the stock "pocket" because that had orignally broke, and then bolted on the TJ bracket.  That's where I made the error.  I should have run some beads to hold it from coming loose.

What I "fabbed" was the track bar.  I just cut it and extended it about 1" so the axle was centered under the body.
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6940, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.83', 1070623144, 0, 'Naw, I think it was around 20* that day.  The next morning was around 10*.  Not too bad.

Was pretty cold earlier this week though... with wind -37* according to base weather.  Ambient was around -10*.  Blew the return line on my power steering cause the fluid was nearly ice.
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6941, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1070729506, 0, 'Your prolly right.  I had checked it a few days ago and it was a bit low and I had left the bottle of PS in the car, the other bottle in the garage.  I was actually going to fill it that day too.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6942, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1069567456, 0, 'I woke up.
I had a chew.
I took a shower.
I got dressed.
I went to work.
I wasted my time clicking this post.
I read Kurts.
I laughed.
I wrote this.
I stared at the screen a while.
I felt dumber for reading the original post.
I went home.

All in all a fun day.   \':37:\'
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', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6943, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1069624020, 0, 'Hi, my name is Viper....I'm a retard.....lol.  Post some pics man and maybe try and tell us what you actually did.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6944, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.233', 1069652080, 0, 'Can you explain the theory behind putting it in 4hi and hitting the brakes? This is new to me. I know every time I try to stop quick in 4hi there are lots of clunking and none happy sounds from under the truck.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6945, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1069664586, 0, 'someboby else that knows', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6946, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '65.74.118.213', 1069742931, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Nov. 24 2003,19:58)
To be honest, I really don't find myself needing long arms.  Wanting, yes, but I think my setup does decent.  

Umm, apparently your welding and fab skills are lacking if your bracket only lasted 2 or 3 days. You need to do something or have someone do something.', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6947, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.124.39', 1069825866, 0, 'Here are a couple pics I took.  Most of what I have is video.  I'm waiting on a new computer so I can edit it.  (laptop too slow)', 1, 0, 439, 10, '1580', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6948, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1070645775, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Dec. 05 2003,03:19)
Naw, I think it was around 20* that day.  The next morning was around 10*.  Not too bad.

Was pretty cold earlier this week though... with wind -37* according to base weather.  Ambient was around -10*.  Blew the return line on my power steering cause the fluid was nearly ice.

well most of use use power steering fluid rather than water to help prevent this.


aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6949, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1070649825, 0, '
Quote (aktinbinder @ Dec. 05 2003,08:36)
Quote (nate379 @ Dec. 05 2003,03:19)
Naw, I think it was around 20* that day.  The next morning was around 10*.  Not too bad.

Was pretty cold earlier this week though... with wind -37* according to base weather.  Ambient was around -10*.  Blew the return line on my power steering cause the fluid was nearly ice.

well most of use use power steering fluid rather than water to help prevent this.


aktinbender \':1:\'

I don't, I use ATF. \':21:\'', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6950, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.233', 1069567663, 0, 'Um ok.. I picked my nose today too.:) and shoveled the driveway.. Where are some pictures man:)', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6951, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.14', 1069656290, 0, '
Quote
a state cop was sitting in my lane and i could not stop so i putt my jeep in 4 hi and hitt my brakes and stopped


That's a new one on me too.. Don't understand how this helps stop better.  Maybe you meant in case you'd had to steer or something, then you'd have that little extra bit of front wheel pulling..  I dunno.
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6952, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1070661155, 0, 'It was PS fluid... just looked like it should in a slush puppie instead.

I put ATF instead.  I should have done that in the first place... that's what was in there to start out with.
', 1, 0, 439, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6953, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1062049575, 0, 'I am having problems posting pics. \':37:\'   I will try again tomorrow.

Corey
', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6954, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1062050537, 0, 'The pics came out great.  We didn't have any bad stuck photos except for when I went off of the trail.  I got pics of you and Sean going through some water, and I got a pic of you driving through the rocks.  Did you get to work on time?', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6955, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1062067397, 0, 'Yup.. done that before.

That's really why I don't go wheeling during the week.  I was told by the boss man here at work that I can't go on Sundays as well...  \':43:\'
', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6956, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062084590, 0, 'Frosty is right you all needed to turn UPHILL into either the big exposed rockslide (the one that is bare rock and a base of a aluvial fan) or the dry stream bed that is about 100 meters down the trail.  That sucker is fun but definetly would have been hard on that FJ60's big body.

Pics of what you didn't do.....



That is me coming out of the dry streambed.



This is what happens when Paco is let loose without supervision.



A grenaded front shaft......Shaft gave way.  The spicer 760 joint was still good afterward.
', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6957, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062173708, 0, 'post pictures.....Corey if you can't finger it out mail them to me at bamblair@gci.net  I will get them on the Club Server.', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6958, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1062184657, 0, 'Its called pimpin da dorm hoes. I was on CQ and I saw things that even I dident do in the dorms. I did alot too trust me. it seems that image is everything nowadays. I guess they have big credit cards. Shoot I had a old wooden spool in my dorm room. Now one carred when you threw up on it or spilled beer. Or the ocasional girl. Now those days are gone. We even had a bar in our dorms.', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6959, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '12.32.63.35', 1062237514, 0, '

I recognize that "31 inch spare" and wheel (I think).. it now resides in the bed of my Nissan.   \':16:\' Thanks Paco!  \':33:\'
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', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6960, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1062287376, 0, 'Your a shitbag.  Hurry up', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6961, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1062049859, 0, 'I had a good time fellas but wish we could have gone farther back, working sucks.  Next time we'll have to pick a more challenging trail because that was pretty tame besides the rock area and the one really deep mud pit, I didn't realize how deep it was until I got home and my floor carpet was soaked, it must have come through the bottom of the door.  Anyway, atleast we all added one more trail to the done it list.  Hey Rowdy Red did any of those pics come out good?', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6962, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1062048758, 0, 'Overlord, 95 ZJ, and I headed out in search of the Perm trail.  Thanks to good instructions we were able to find the trail.  After airing down our tires and disconnecting swaybars we were on our way.

We had a little bit of trouble finding our way to the trail but after one wrong turn we were on the right trail.  The trail was wet, but did not cause us any problems.  

Overlord started having problems with 4L, and decided to just run in 4H.  We ran into no problems crossing the eroding bank and the dry steambed.

About 8 trail-miles back I drove off of the trail.   \':35:\'   I was trying to avoid some of the trees on the trail and misjudged the bank.  My front tire slipped off the edge dropping about 2 feet.  I tried to steer out of the drop, but my rear tire went off the trail also.  I didn't roll but it sure felt like I would.  After some precision winching by 95 ZJ I was back on the trail.  At this point we decided to call it a day, so we headed back.

Overall it was a great day and a new trail for all of us.
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', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6963, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1062055688, 0, 'Yep, after a quick meal and shower I made it to work 5 minutes early.  I got up at 4 a.m. today and don't get off until 6 a.m. tomarrow, its gonna be a long night.', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6964, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.125.230', 1062083012, 0, 'You guys drove right through the fun part without turning??? At the second wash-dry-wet streambed turn right and begin to crawl up the rocks. We have made it quite a ways up there, but breakage is almost a gaurantee! Eventually it turns into a box canyon and you cant go any further. if youre going to perm it you have to run that to make the trail worth it!', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6965, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1062130564, 0, 'You guys are crazier than me cause damn that looks like alot of damage to Paco's four runner.  Not to mention money that I don't have for repairs, I'll say it again E3 pay sucks.  I guess any trail can be interesting if your willing to get a bit crazy.', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6966, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1062139102, 0, 'I would like to go up the streambed the next time that I go up to Perm.  It was just the first time for all of us and we wanted to check out the length of the trail.

Corey
', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6967, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.118.140', 1062182260, 0, '
Quote (95 ZJ @ Aug. 28 2003,20:16)
You guys are crazier than me cause damn that looks like alot of damage to Paco's four runner.  Not to mention money that I don't have for repairs, I'll say it again E3 pay sucks.  I guess any trail can be interesting if your willing to get a bit crazy.

E-3 pay isn't all that bad.  Just stop spending your money on  \':35:\' or those internet "sites".  Haha.

I agree with you on not wanting to tear your rig up; especially when you've still got payment on it.... I still have another 2 years on my loan.  If I would be able to do it over again, I'd prolly kept the ZJ stock and built up something off the Lemon Lot.  Too late now though.

Now those dorm guys driving Excursions and Lexus's... I have to wonder where they get that money.  Used to be that my ZJ was the most $$ rig out in the parking lot  \':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6968, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1062208703, 0, 'I will get the pics up tonight and if I can't I will email them to Brent

Corey
', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6969, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.81.157.94', 1062277318, 0, 'Computer is totally down.  Deleted everything and reinstalled all the esential programs.  Can't get on the net because I am waiting for a virus protection program.  So hopefully I will email them to Brent tonight.  Sorry for the delay.

Corey
', 1, 0, 440, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6970, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653639, 0, 'Ready to replace ujoint.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1316', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6971, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653764, 0, 'Me attempting the bog.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1318', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6972, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653899, 0, 'Greg smiling his tire rod once again. So much for a chrome moly rod. Or I guess it's an aussie rod so would that be moly chrome?', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1320', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6973, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060654024, 0, 'Calm after the storm. Everyone at camp the next morning.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1322', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6974, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1060658240, 0, 'Man Phil, do you ever take that thing out and not get stuck or break something?  Looks like you had fun though...  Good pic's too.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6975, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.62', 1060660804, 0, 'Good pics as always Phill! Wish that we could have had time to join you guys on that run. We had planned on it, but this job popped up. We will try again to make it out with ya'll next time. Dont think that we are going to be able to make the meeting this month either \':37:\'', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6976, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.62', 1060664846, 0, 'Well this job is suppose to go 2 weeks. So, I am sure that we can make the Hicks. I dont know about the one coming up. Might be working weekends. \':38:\' hehe', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6977, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1060715826, 0, 'Ya I have a couple shots of where we camped.  We camped about 10 miles in. IT turns into a bit of a 4 wheeler trail. My dad walked back to a creek that was about a foot and a half deep.  We didn't head to it. By the time we had gregs rod fixed it was pushing 1. Ed needed to be back by 5 so we all headed out.

Greg got the moly cause of the Outback. But the way it's bending he thinks he got shafted, with the wrong one.

Let me where you go. I'd like to run with ya again.
', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6978, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653578, 0, 'We decided to run Sheep creek this weekend. Attending where Me(and my dad), Greg, and Dave.

Trail started out pretty fun, with lots of bumps and hills. 1 hill gave me problems it took me a few trys to get up. When I was about to the top I heard a couple metalic popping sounds so I stopped and looked under the truck. No problems so I headed on.

I came up to a spot where I had to go up and around a tree. Was a no go the first time. Took it again, no go. So I backed up and took it again. Still didn't make it. I backed up and took the other side. On this attempt I heard that popping sound again, and lost 4x4. Dave and my dad looked at it while I spun the tires to see if they could fine it. Knowing I had an open diff they didn't see much. I crawled under there and my short side shaft moved around. So we drove up to the bog(remember bone dry) where I pulled everything off and come to find out I popped off the cap olding my spring in the slip shaft. This allowed the shaft to slide in and out and striped the spins. Well put the new shaft in and go to put it together and dropped my damned bearing in the dirt. While regreasing it greg looks at me funny and  tells me I'm greasing my bearings wrong. Well after my lesson in that I finish up and we head on.

We winch through the mud bog in short order. and drive a ways more through the bumps and dust Next we hit the normal stopping point for the club. I start to drive up a rut but didn't make it. I backed down and hit it again. Back end bounced up and as it hit I hear a loud BANG! Threw the stock axle shim, busted the locating pin, mashed the angle shim on the driver side. Half through out the block on the other side. And busted a ujoint. all of which I had no spares. To make a long story short. 4 hours later. all the blocks are out, ujoint was fixed(cap from gregs spares and a metal screw clamp.) Dave lent me 4 new ubolts 2 centering pins and I was good to go. Greg called Ed and mentioned it. When I woke up that morning boughts 7 or 8AM I had a new ujoint and ubolt sitting on the hood of the bronco. Thanks again Ed!!

That was all my fun for the day.

Pics coming
', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6979, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653703, 0, 'Dave welding a washer on my spare axle shaft.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1317', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6980, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653821, 0, 'Greg attempting the bog.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1319', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6981, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060653954, 0, 'busted leaf pack.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1321', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6982, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060654852, 0, 'Found another pic on my dad's camera. Pic of the bog on the way out.', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1323', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6983, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060654906, 0, 'And another', 1, 0, 441, 10, '1324', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6984, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060660491, 0, 'I usually dont' break stuff. This is by far the worst trip for breakage I've ever had. usually it's little stuff like poping off a gas line or somthing.

I went a couple runs with out getting stuck. Um Wishbone and the Perm come to mine. But I think thats the only trails.:)
\n\n

', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6985, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1060662380, 0, 'Well we got one more trip then Hicks in 3 weeks. I'm not sure if I will make either of them. I'm thinking about ordering shackle flip brackets. Need to decide what to do.', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6986, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1060713929, 0, 'Phildo, looks like you all had a good time.  Any pictures or the scenery?  Any purpose to that trail (like the waterfall at Eska) trying to decide where I want my last run to be in a month or so.

Wonder why Misbehavin (recon, greg, dildo) will spend all that money on a Chromo Tierod on a Lowsteer system?  lol.  I think Badco and RGRJeep have it fingered out.....
', 1, 0, 441, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6987, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059346107, 0, 'Was wondeing when ya was going to mention me in this post:) I had a great time wheelin with ya guys. I'll get the bronco back on her Feet and going this week. I just felt after seeing the trail 4 weeks ago, I had nothing to prove by doing it again and with 6 trucks it was going to be a stretch anyways.

40" boggers spinning under the mud is a pretty cool sight. \':50:\'

Pics will be uploaded later today.. We just got home. We hauled ass out this morning, when we woke up to rain. As Greg put it Last night when we watched the Mountains disapear, "IT'S FUCKED"!! Gotta love Purches!!
', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6988, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.19', 1059351548, 0, 'I did take one late last night when we got off the trail. A good one. Showing the last time Daves Jeep will be on the trails up here in Alaska.', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1259', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6989, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059352261, 0, 'Even 39 Boggers couldn't tame this hole..', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1261', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6990, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059352467, 0, 'Greg Found my hole from 4 weeks ago \':1:\' There's a 36" TSL in there somewhere.   \':52:\'', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1263', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6991, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.19', 1059353617, 0, 'Now that is lower Hatchers \':50:\'  Now I know you have more pictures \':1:\' Those are some of the best ones we have seen of the Black Jeep though! I am going to make you a copy of the tape also.', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6992, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '24.237.91.254', 1059374907, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ July 27 2003,20:51)
Joey- You Need a set of my Bomber Goggles.....they work slick for keeping the goo out of the eyeballs.  They have interchangable lenses Clear, Amber and Smoked.  They don't fog very easy and I can wear them all day without a care.  

Brent one better is a set of atv/snowmachine goggle with rip away lenses. No need to wipe just yank off the lense as you drive. There are about 10 layers on there. You can get replacement layers for cheap. They work AWESOME!!! \':24:\'', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6993, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '24.237.91.254', 1059429038, 0, 'cant help with the p38
however you can always jump out and roll in the mud for the posing shots! Later man! \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6994, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1059491056, 0, 'I didn't run this weekend, I rode with Chad. But I have a few pics from 4 weeks ago when we ran the trail. I fair just as good as those guys do.', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6995, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.67', 1059333624, 14, 'Greg had asked us if we wanted to join them on the Lower Hatchers run. It was a overnighter. Well, since this is Daves last weekend to wheel up here and he couldnt spend the night. We decided to go, and make the whole thing a day trip... We met up with all the Last Frontier guys at Pittman Tersoro. Gabe in his FJ, Greg  in is Outback challenge approved CJ-7, Chad in his Explorer, and Dave in his EB. Then of course or 2 5's, and Dave in his Long armed TJ.

We got to the trail head around 10:30 or so, and started airing down. From what I have heard this is a swamp bog. All the way around the mountain. So we were taking to chances. About 1/2 mile into the trail was the first mud hole. And it had a 75-80 degree bank. That was about 3- 3 1/2ft tall. Well Greg was first, giving one heck of a show. Putting the front end 2-3ft in the air. Was just awesome! Some did avoid this one (which I do not blame them) we did try it and did make it also. So did Dave, and Cole.

Well, right after that, there was a 1/4 of a mile swamp bog ahead. And right in the middle there was a straight shot. About 50 yards long. So of course, or Dad gets in the black Jeep and hits it. getting half way across and sinking the 40" boggers out of sight! We tried going forward, but stalled the winch. So we had Greg hook up to us from the back and yard us out that way. Let me tell you he has one BAD winch! So next Greg, found a way around the 50 yard bog. So he took it, and at the end of the trail he found is a peat bog. And the Jeep just sunk. We were next and did that same \':1:\' Then Cole followed and also did the same \':1:\' And then Chad, and he did the same \':1:\' Dave with his TJ, Gabe, and Dave in his EB took another trail, that was off camber, and had a nice little mud hole at the end of it.

Afters all that, there was still 2 swamp bogs left. I will add more to this when I wake up \':1:\' If you want to run a Hard trail, just get on this one. It makes Eska look like the Glenn! We are glad that Last Frontier invited us on this one. Good guys to wheel with. I took all video. I have about 15 minutes of it. I know Phill got a lot of pictures. And I know he has some of us stuck \':1:\' So just wait till he gets in.
', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6996, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.19', 1059351389, 0, 'Get to UPLOADING! \':4:\'', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (6997, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059352177, 0, 'Ok Here are a few of my pics. Soon as I can figure out how the hell to get back on to my FTP site I'll put the rest up.', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1260', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6998, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059352347, 0, 'Greg Found a good hole here. This Hole claimed Greg, Chad and Cole.', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1262', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (6999, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059352573, 0, 'Well It's Chad what more ya want me to say about this one.. He says he was on the trail.. Looks to me like he fell off the trail  \':11:\'', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1264', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7000, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.104.79.252', 1059352682, 0, 'Dave Find another hole.. Only bad spot in the stretch and like I did 4 weeks ago he drops right into it  \':1:\'', 1, 0, 442, 10, '1265', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7001, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059364317, 0, 'Joey- You Need a set of my Bomber Goggles.....they work slick for keeping the goo out of the eyeballs.  They have interchangable lenses Clear, Amber and Smoked.  They don't fog very easy and I can wear them all day without a care.  Oh and they are dishwasher safe.....lol  well the frames are anyway....have not tried the lenses.

I am so glad we decided to not do that route when we were out there.  I am still cleaning the Chuggy from that damn bog on B-29.  I hate mud.

Post some picks of Cole Stuck......For some reason I just think it is funny....lol. \':50:\'
', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7002, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1059402485, 0, 'Yah but you don't look like your flying a P38 in a dogfight with mudclumps....', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7003, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1059461279, 0, 'Does anyone have shots of Phil?  How did your big truck do compared to the smaller jeeps?', 1, 0, 442, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7004, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.145', 1056267948, 0, 'Jerry stuck bad. got 14 bolt??', 1, 0, 443, 10, '1105', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7005, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.63', 1056301023, 0, 'We all had fun, and thank Jerry, Frosty, Peter, and Kieth for having us along for the run. Thanks! I took a ton of pics. Here they are! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!


Jerry going up the rocks!


Jerry showing us how well the TJ flexs



Chain Man!

More of Chain man!


Black Jeep



Having to back up, because of my excellent spotting \':1:\'

Cole coming up to the rocks


Ok, that is good for the first batch, hold on I have MORE!
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7006, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.201.31', 1056427063, 0, 'Hey Frank I see nothing but red Xs. \':16:\'

On another note, I had a good customer in the shop today ask if I was affiliated with the club.  After telling him I was, he proceded to express his displeasure about the club members that he saw on Boulder Satuday.  We talked for a while and I assured him that I would bring up his comments at the next meeting.  So this is a reminder to all that people are watching when you least expect it and they are talking.
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7007, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.110.74.15', 1056558510, 0, 'Well, we are still in shock at what could have been said by this guy. More than likely he doesnt know where the trail is, BECAUSE WE WERE ON IT! Like I said, I will bring the tape by the shop for you to see.... When we called asking about the trails (which Boulder is in the same region as Eska) the guy clearly said "if you are on the trail, you are not doing the establish trail any damage". Now, I can see if we were off to the side, throwing moss, and running down trees. The bigger the vehicle, the easier it is on the trails.', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7008, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1056733177, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 27 2003,06:03)
Don't you guys have a club email list?

Doesn't it get a little boring running the same trail every time? 8 time? I've only run in 3 times in 3 years.

Nate is not in the club.....hence he is not on the mailing list.  The club has only run Ruby Twice and once it was at the M&G.  we will not be running it again this year.

What our members do on thier own time is up to them.  We have set out suggestions and guidelines to try and prevent over running a trail and most seem to use them.  But there are lots of guys who are not in the club and/or don't really care what anyone says.

Not to mention we as a club are gonna run A Ton more than you or your small group.  6 people or so in your club?  Well as you know we have between 25-40 people show up to the meetings.....we have 35 active vehicles registered in the club.......you do the math.
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7009, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.128.223', 1056744096, 0, 'I guess my post was a little out of line.  I was pissed at myself for not finding out about the Boulder run.  I'm sure if I would have went to the meeting (unable due to work), I would have known about it.  Don't get me wrong, we had a good time at Ruby, just would have been nice to run a new trail.


Phil I'm not a member because I haven't been on 2 club runs with my ZJ.  I have been on quite a few runs with my ZJ and club runs with Keith's TJ, but only 1 was an official club run with my ZJ - Ruby I think.  We didn't have very many club runs this winter, most was just a group of people going on a run, and also I wasn't able to do anything this spring because the Korea TDY.
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7010, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.145', 1056267804, 0, 'This morning after the campers headed back to town Jerry, Mike, Chainman, Peter, land myself left Palmer to meet up with the W's and run boulder.  We met up at long lake and headed into the trailhead. The ground was surprisingly dry considering the weather. We had no problems on the way in until we hit the rocks and swamp area. All of the rain had definitly changed the terrain around a bit.  I was leading the group and was trying my best not to get stuck, so of course when i did it made for some good photos.   I tried to winch perpindicular to my rig and snapped my winch cable which caused my rig to teeter on two wheels as everyone laughed at the sideways grocery getter.  We all made it to the creek, which was extremely high, and had some lunch.  Because of our late start and the high water we headed back into the slop.  The trip out wasnt nearly as bad because we were able to pick the better lines out.  Our Only hold ups were some minor winching and chainman broke a tire chain.  We were almost at the trailhead when jerry began to complain that his rig wouldnt turn right.  A quick assessment revealed a cracked and ripped off trackbar mount. Some fancy bottle jacking and a few welds and we were on our way.  We made it out unscathed and all had a good time.  Cant wait to do it all again next weekend!!! Enjoy the pics.', 1, 0, 443, 10, '1102', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7011, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.145', 1056267901, 0, 'Passenger door into the mud-almost..', 1, 0, 443, 10, '1104', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7012, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.32.63.124', 1056268276, 0, 'Thought you all where doing the Ruby maintance? What happened with thaT?', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7013, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056270285, 1, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ June 21 2003,22:51)
Thought you all where doing the Ruby maintance? What happened with thaT?

Phile, the last page showed it was cancelled.  Anyone that wanted to go could but the club was holding back from major trail maintenance.

We'll try to work on finding out more info on land owners and get something started at a later date.  Until then, Personally Speaking of course, I seriously doubt anyone would complain if any small group did thier own trail maintenance.  

Chaz
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7014, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.63', 1056301615, 0, 'MORE!

Peter found a nice mud hole!


Kieth in the same hole


Black Jeep playing in the hole


Cole down for the count.


Jerry giving thumbs up as he gives Frosty some help


Frosty showing off those flexy coils!


Jerry hitting the mud!


Jerry showing all how nice plasma rope is


Packing up lunch


Peter coming out of the river
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7015, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.211.63', 1056301813, 0, 'Couple more

Frosty coming out of the river


This picture shows how the fives were out and about. 3 in one picture!


Kieth coming out of the river


Well, that is about it. Till next time! Enjoy! \':4:\'
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7016, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.17', 1056334854, 0, 'One of these days, Im going to have to run boulder with some people that actually know how to get there. When I went, I think we took a round about way some how.

Looks like you guys had a blast!
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7017, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.174', 1056433356, 0, 'Hmmm, yah I will work on that, I think Monty Pics is down.

On other note... I think that is odd that someone would come in and say that about the group that was out there. Every Four Wheeler rider we ran into was nice a friendly with us, and we were the same with them. And Shoot, the one guy turned around and followed the Black Jeep down the trail. Till we stopped, he got in it and had us take a picture of him setting in it. I thought that was just COOL! I dont see anything they could have said. Everyone stayed on the trail the whole time. Shoot, I have it on tape. Some people just dont want 4x4 vehicles on the trails with them. Anyways, I will work on the pictures for yah Dan \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7018, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1056531557, 0, 'I heard a small amount of the guy talking and he was up on the ridge over looking that last section of trail when the group was makeing way to the creek. Jerry had call'd me while I was at work that saturday and told me small detail's of the trail conditions. I wont bitch and shit on you guy's but if you have attended meeting's you know how I pesonally feel about that last streech befor the creek! From Baldy to Boulder and every spot between these trail's are being transformed into posters of our ever so near fear's.                                                                              It's not what you drive! It's how you show the land & the sport your love and respect. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7019, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1056592622, 0, 'chaz - so looks like you had alot more fun than we did, lol, you ACTUALLY goin to come out the next time???', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7020, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1056726212, 0, 'Don't you guys have a club email list?

Doesn't it get a little boring running the same trail every time? 8 time? I've only run in 3 times in 3 years.
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7021, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1056735658, 0, 'Ah I thought he was a member. His comment about being pissed for being left out made me assume he was a member.

I didn't mean anything by the comment about how many time he ran it. Just that I woudl think after that many times it would get boring. I understand with 35 members trails are going to be run more then with our 6 members. I've been on every run so far I think 4 or 5 runs, and only had 3 rigs each time.
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7022, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '24.237.164.45', 1056743500, 0, 'I will call you when I have the time.  The world does not revolve around this one persons complaint.  The question I have for you Jerry is why is this eating at you so bad.  If all of you did nothing wrong, then why is so many people loosing sleep over this?  If you did nothing wrong, then what are you worried about?', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7023, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '66.58.203.42', 1056750361, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ June 27 2003,12:01)
Phil I'm not a member because I haven't been on 2 club runs with my ZJ.  

Don't forget that little part about having to be voted in...which seems unlikely \':22:\'  \':23:\'
Kidding  \':6:\'
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7024, '66-1031727621', 1, 1, '12.12.197.14', 1056782290, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ June 27 2003,18:26)
The reason it is eating at me DAN is I take pride of these trails
and I dont want anything to happen to our trail system. Im
gonna be here in alaska a long time and i plan on running these trails a long time.Im very careful on these trails and the people on this last trail run where also careful..so when when someone is saying something that we did something out there
I wanna know what the hell they are talking about.

dont bother calling its all good i found from others
Have a good day Dan

Ps take the dam lace of your pantys

If you take so much pride in these trails like you say you do, then you would be taking a much more PROACTIVE role in preserving them.  There is a lot more to taking pride in these trails than talking about them at the meetings and on this board.  YOU need to buck up and start doing something about it.  After running Wishbone Saturday and seeing all the damage on this trail as well, we as a club have our work cut out for us.  The last campsite at the lake now has a mudpit in the middle of it making it worthless to camp at, as well as an eyesore.  As far as Ruby, the trail up until the big mudhole before the rocks is looking ok.  It would not take that much effort to make it even better.  But I know, that cuts into the good wheeling time, and that just is not right.  \':13:\' Why dont we just go out and run these trails while they are still too wet, cause they are better that way (they are more HARDCORE). \':13:\'  

If you are so worried about some of these trails lasting, you need to let them dry out some more so that they are not torn up so easily.  There should be not one reason for you to be stuck down on the lower section before the creek if the trail is good shape.  And if it is too wet at that point, turn around. It is a waste of time to winch your way across the last section to the creek, just to turn around,winch back across the bottom and not go up the creekbed and enjoy the whole trail.  



And by the way, if you really wanted to talk to me about this, you have my number.  Its not like I am that hard to find.  It goes to show that if this is that important to you, you would be making the effort.  Unless your fingers are broken and you couldnt dial the phone (but I see you can type on here    \':22:\'  ) and get ahold of me like everyone else did.  Not that you probably understood a word I just said.  And try learning to compose a few sentences, it would go a lot further in getting your point across.
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', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7025, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.114.120', 1056785360, 0, 'Would you two please stop!?  You sound like two sperm fighting over an egg.  Just swim on by.....you dont need that shit!  Well I guess i would be mad if i drove a tj instead of a cherokee to \':1:\' .  Pee Pee heads!!!!!, kiss and make up, and im next in line \':19:\'', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7026, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.193.172', 1062023616, 0, '\':41:\'', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7027, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.124.145', 1056267848, 0, 'got flex??', 1, 0, 443, 10, '1103', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7028, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.216.147', 1056269999, 1, '
Quote (frosty @ June 21 2003,22:43)
This morning after the campers headed back to town Jerry, Mike, Chainman, Peter, land myself left Palmer to meet up with the W's and run boulder.  We met up at long lake and headed into the trailhead. The ground was surprisingly dry considering the weather. We had no problems on the way in until we hit the rocks and swamp area. All of the rain had definitly changed the terrain around a bit.  I was leading the group and was trying my best not to get stuck, so of course when i did it made for some good photos.   I tried to winch perpindicular to my rig and snapped my winch cable which caused my rig to teeter on two wheels as everyone laughed at the sideways grocery getter.  We all made it to the creek, which was extremely high, and had some lunch.  Because of our late start and the high water we headed back into the slop.  The trip out wasnt nearly as bad because we were able to pick the better lines out.  Our Only hold ups were some minor winching and chainman broke a tire chain.  We were almost at the trailhead when jerry began to complain that his rig wouldnt turn right.  A quick assessment revealed a cracked and ripped off trackbar mount. Some fancy bottle jacking and a few welds and we were on our way.  We made it out unscathed and all had a good time.  Cant wait to do it all again next weekend!!! Enjoy the pics.

So you got to use the Ready Welder afterall... LOL
Glad you guys had fun and made it back in one piece.


Chaz
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7029, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.194.57', 1056309317, 0, 'Was another fun run..Even after all the cable pulling and dragging we did..Thanks again to frosty for fixing my POS..And others for all the help..

Good times and laughs..I almost had the bragging rights for being the cherokee recovery unit..till the cherokee had a part of pulling me out..thanks for all the help ..cole frank and joey \':19:\'
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7030, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.112.138', 1056710495, 0, 'Yeah I was kinda pissed when I was completely left out of the loop on the Bolder run... serves me right for not going to the club meeting though.

Ruby was still fun, though I have done that trail at least 7-8 times so far  \':7:\'
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7031, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1056767198, 0, '....\n\n

', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7032, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.171.62', 1056477872, 0, '...\n\n

', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7033, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '24.237.194.57', 1056703422, 0, '......


                                   
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', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7034, '67-1061844617', 1, 1, '209.193.10.84', 1062015741, 0, 'I know this thread has has been quite for some time...but if anyone is readin this...i was on that run and every atv etc we ran into was smilen ear to ear as where we.
We swapped stories w/em and so on.
We never left the trail for a second (as frankie said).
As for as wheelin on a trail when it's dry....I don't live in arizona and don't have that luxury. AK wheelin is rain/mud=obsacle. I do not spin my tires unneccarily but i do wanna get to what ever trails end i can. Hell I've wheeled on sunny days and had to get out in a down pour...and enjoyed every moment of it. Any one wheelin up here plans thier ability on dry conditions..may get in...but won't git out.
Camping, fishin, wheelin, huntin in AK bring a rain coat.
', 1, 0, 443, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7035, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061226933, 0, 'More....


Marvin Putting on the Dork Horns......Please Leave these at the cabin, they have been there for a long time and are a tradition.....



Here is the group taking a break at our turn around point for the day.  We thought about continuing on but we wanted to be home at a reasonable hour and coming in the two big hills were very wet and slippery and it was gonna take some doing to get the AT shod ZJ up those mothers.



As you can see the water went away as fast as it came.  The hill was little cause for concern.  Shoot we even let Gary go first once we were past the mud pit hill.



Badco at the top of the Bog Hill.





And Last but not Least a Couple of Scenery Shots.  All in all a great run that went fast.  I am very glad that I have run this trail.  I have grids to the entire system if anyone is up for them.
', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7036, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '24.237.94.7', 1061249679, 0, 'Awesome scenery, several good muddy spot, and I didn't even break anything.  That bumber and winch kick ass.  I appreciate the help hookin up the winch Nate, kinda last minute.  Those pics don't do any justice to the rocks you guys were climbin, I was impressed.  Definitely a good time!', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7037, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.63.204', 1061255504, 0, 'looks like you all had a great time. great pics brentt!!
want to show me around when i get my shit together \':34:\' ?
', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7038, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.113.162', 1061267446, 0, 'It is amazing how much help a front locker is. I push the button and pick my line. I really liked the rock section. How doable is a trail up that ridge line? Not too hard, but how legal? I also liked the rock section near the mud section. Nothing like grinding your locking hub on a big ass rock! I would like to go back and just play around in that area for a while.', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7039, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061225710, 0, 'Badco and I took Gary on a official trailrun for AKX.  Did boulder creek.

Weather in ANchorage was Rain, Rain, Rain.  Well at the Puriton trailhead the rain stopped.....

Badco, LittleGiant and I stayed up until 0400 around the campfire talking......They Retired to thier Campers and I retired to my bivy sack.  Fat Bastard finally woke up from the chair he was sleeping in at around the same time......And he wasn't even drinking (coarse neither was I)

We all woke up around 0730 (gotta love Suicide Summers).  I ate a powerbar while they cooked breakfast.  Gary (95ZJ) showed up around 1000 or so.  We were on the trail around 1030-1100 I think.

Made it to the cabin and chatted with the local state trooper (yes I said state trooper) he was back there keeping the peace and looking for sheep hunters.  Nice guy and he checked out the chuggy with a pretty keen eye.  He spotted the suspension changes right off the bat, I think he was a Jeeper in disguise.

After a breif respite at the cabin we headed out and home.  No real problems other than Gary having AT's and very little seat time.  He is a trooper though and learning a lot I am sure.

Oh and for all those concerned.  The cabin now has a sign on the door.  Please respect this cabin.  Don't use it unless you have permission to use it and leave it in better shape than when you arrived.  The State Trooper said he had been vandalized pretty bad once or twice.

Time for some pics.



Badco and I parking for a bit of fun and a few seconds to let Gary gather his wits before we drag him down into the bog.....well we also had to let some 4 wheelers get themselves unstuck first.



Marvin thinking....man I hope this thing doesn't fall on me...



I am a poser



So is Badco



Badco crossing the creek.  Thing is never very deep but we are always careful "Just Cause"



Gary going in right after Badco.  We kept him in the middle for most of the trail which was the right move since he needed a tug more than once....lol.  He was a sport about it and now that he has his Kodiak Offroad bumper (shameless plug) with his winch he is able to zip out in a hurry.
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', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7040, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '207.19.62.150', 1061233676, 0, 'nice pics brentt, looks like an exciting trail.', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7041, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061253065, 0, 'Thanks for going!  Was lots of fun to show a new guy around.

Your right about those rocks as well......they are bigger than they look and I think people could possibly justify a trail up the middle of them to that ridge top.  I like rock trails and would love to see a bunch more.  The impact on rocks is A LOT less than the impact to a muddy sidehill.
', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7042, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.119.151', 1061258540, 0, 'Looks like you guys had a kick ass time.  I would have liked to go, but stayed home to study...

Gary, No prob on hooking up that winch.  I hope that I put the motor ground at the right spot... wasn't 100% sure w/o the instructions
Anyway, I'm always around to help out; don't be afraid to call... 830-2812
', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7043, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1061309814, 0, 'Well......if someone walked up in there got the grids to the top and staked a mining claim up there..........or contacted the owner of the current claim up there and I think you could justify a Right of Way......and those rocks would make a kick ass driveway......

The muddy rock section is nice as well.  I just wish it was about 2-3 miles longer and not just 50 yards.

A wheelbase over 100 really shows it's stuff when you gotta climb up out of that bog.  Badco and I both picked the hardest line we could find coming up out while Gary took a lower bypass.  This included coming up making a hard right around a big rock that switchbacked onto itself (you pull a 270 degree turn or so).  Badco had to do a couple point turn to find the sweet spot for his CJ.  My 110 inch wheelbase allowed me to just put the rock rail on the rock and pivot as 3 tires slipped and knawed around the rock.

More of that sort of thing is what I have been wanting.  Mudbogs suck, but if you through in some big rocks and cover them with slime I can deal with that......

Yah I really am missing my front locker.  I was stupid to sell it.  Ofcoarse I thought a D44 was going in it's place and had to adjust plans for the blown knee thingy........Oh well.  Might just toss a locrite into it......that should only take a hour or two to install...
', 1, 0, 444, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7044, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.115.179', 1046043811, 0, 'another view. brrrr......', 1, 0, 445, 10, '596', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7045, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.115.179', 1046043930, 0, 'oopps..', 1, 0, 445, 10, '598', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7046, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1046069627, 0, 'ouch', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7047, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1046072415, 0, 'Olive drab with a white top. One and the same. Dan is his name.', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7048, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1046191848, 0, 'That was a good trip? I had a good time just going out to help. Those guy's looked cold! Sage is the man on the recovery action.  \':4:\'', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7049, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.175', 1046247376, 0, '
BBBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! That looks COLD!!!!
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', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7050, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1076690469, 0, 'Yeah good info. Thanks again all who was there.', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7051, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.115.179', 1046043755, 0, 'Sorry they took so long, but here they are. What we found..', 1, 0, 445, 10, '595', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7052, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.115.179', 1046043878, 0, 'Damn coil springs..', 1, 0, 445, 10, '597', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7053, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.115.179', 1046043981, 0, 'sorry...it happens.', 1, 0, 445, 10, '599', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7054, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.127.248', 1046071909, 0, 'Is that a green EB??  I see a guy driving around on base with one and I'm just curious.', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7055, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1046082798, 0, 'I was asking because it was hard to tell from the pictures on my laptop.  I think I have seen him a few times then.

I was kinda curious who I was going to pull when I got called that night.  Me and Keith were about halfway there when we got that call that all was well.
', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7056, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1046098536, 0, 'Dan is in the AF.

Damn that looks Chilly.  Just like a Idaho guy to go out and sink his junk in a river........alone.

Dan I spent 2 nights (LONG AND COLD) with a overturned CJ2a elk hunting when I was in Highschool......I feel for you buddy and your lucky I invited you to the club meeting (paid for itself already....)

Who do we hate?  Boise State!
', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7057, '56-1039040315', 1, 1, '66.58.193.106', 1046241271, 0, '
Quote
Sage is the man on the recovery action.
Indeed.
', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7058, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1076639148, 0, 'This is good stuff. with break up on the way folks should refresh their minds about what can happen out there.......', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7059, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.181', 1076696420, 0, 'Please do not remind me of break up \':37:\' It is coming up so fast, I dont know if I will have my stuff back together in time.......', 1, 0, 445, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7060, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064416452, 0, 'And who says a good deed goes unnoticed. Look at the numbers. They say it all.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7061, '71-1064433263', 1, 1, '24.175.40.63', 1064461502, 0, 'That's funny, cause I've always heard/known that everything's better in Texas!   \':34:\'  \':32:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7062, '74-1064100708', 1, 1, '136.226.254.148', 1064556035, 0, 'I just saw the movie clip that Badcop posted on page 9 and that sent chills down my back.  I have not read the whole thread. So was that jeep under it's own power when the clip first started?  It looked like he was all the way to that gravel bar just shy of the middle and then was sucked in a channel by the current.:(', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7063, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.32.62.85', 1064650364, 0, 'he said 15 i beilve.

not each page is 60k the pages with pics have to be more than 60k.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7064, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1064127571, 0, 'Those last pics did not come up befor I posted! That is the SHIT! yOU GUYS get the top RECOVERY award of the year for that! I would have loved to be in on that. BRAVO!!!!!!!!! Phill and all who busted ass to get it out (much respect)! \':43:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7065, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064464645, 0, 'I lived in Texas for 3 years nothing but Steers and Queers there \':15:\'

J/k Texas was pretty cool...Glad all you folks are looking at all the excitment we have here in AK..Glad we can entertain ya..
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7066, '109-1050362541', 1, 1, '208.157.230.66', 1064597674, 0, 'For those who haven't read the whole story yet, here are some links to the threads describing how my jeep ended up buried:

How it all started


Jeep floating & Dodge stuck story

That video still makes me sick  \':44:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7067, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '24.237.139.227', 1064681677, 0, '
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 26 2003,19:36)
People who aren't elite members should fork over some cash so Toydozer doesn't have problems paying this months bill.  It's not all that much anyways.  Pitch in whatever you can.  I did my part, Now do yours.

Or you could delete the worthless posts like this one.
Isn't there some way to keep "members" from posting to certain threads?
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7068, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127636, 0, 'Curtis is only took us about 4 hours to dig it out. It wasn't that hard at all. My M12,000 made short work of breaking the suction and once we dug out the million pounds of dirt out it can't right out. I seemed to be draingin my battery pretty quick though got about maybe 2 mins. of hard pulling at it had no juice left.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7069, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130352, 1, 'And Chainman accused me of being frisky...', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1476', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7070, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '24.237.139.226', 1064609816, 0, 'I can't even keep up with this thread.  Last time I checked in there was 5 pages.  The time before that there was only 3 pictures on the first page.  I wonder what page this post will be on?
Just wanted to help with the "most viewed thread ever"
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Quote (sevenslats @ Sep. 27 2003,09:54)
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 26 2003,19:36)
People who aren't elite members should fork over some cash so Toydozer doesn't have problems paying this months bill.  It's not all that much anyways.  Pitch in whatever you can.  I did my part, Now do yours.

Or you could delete the worthless posts like this one.
Isn't there some way to keep "members" from posting to certain threads?

Or you could lick my balls.   \':21:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7072, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127180, 0, 'Bryan pulling on role bar and me snatching to the bumper.', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1467', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7073, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1064127917, 0, 'YES! \':16:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7074, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130465, 1, 'We tugged at it from all directions...', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1477', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7075, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '66.58.220.67', 1064147611, 0, 'Nice job guys! \':16:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7076, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064275904, 0, 'i know i know 5 inch lift 35 inch boggers next thing to do', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7077, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064292043, 0, 'Nate put you finger back in your nose and shut up..before I  \':33:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7078, '116-1064238711', 1, 1, '214.3.156.112', 1064298369, 0, 'congrats guys!  brian, check your e-mail.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7079, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.79', 1064700787, 0, '
Quote (sevenslats @ Sep. 27 2003,08:54)
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 26 2003,19:36)
People who aren't elite members should fork over some cash so Toydozer doesn't have problems paying this months bill.  It's not all that much anyways.  Pitch in whatever you can.  I did my part, Now do yours.

Or you could delete the worthless posts like this one.
Isn't there some way to keep "members" from posting to certain threads?

Ya he couldn't delete 90% of the posts. bot that would take a hell of a long time.. And yes he can close the thread. So you can look but not talk.,.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7080, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.115.106', 1064730592, 0, '
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 27 2003,12:45)
Or you could lick my balls.   \':21:\'

Ahh,  now the thread is complete. When balls and lick are combined, no need to say more.

I haven't read this thread in a week. Many new posts.

I will be working on the other casualty from this incident, starting this week. Josh got his truck back, but perhaps leaving it out there would have been better....Just think Josh, you could be the popular wheeler!

Phildo, your story on superford sucked. You need to spend more time thinking about what you are going to say, then check your grammar.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7081, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064837207, 0, '', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7082, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130533, 1, 'More winching...', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1478', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7083, '104-1058033856', 1, 1, '151.169.205.60', 1064151303, 0, '\':32:\' \':32:\'  To the recovery crew', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7084, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064171200, 0, 'I think the frame is spoken for. Doors are toast. Someone mentioned you wanted the seats? But we kind a stuck a hole in one putting a hole in the floor to drain it..oops.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7085, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127239, 0, 'Mike pushing the Jeep out of the hole.\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1468', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7086, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127940, 0, 'Recovery team:
Mike & Steve (Green Dodge)
Brain & Dad (Red TJ)
Phillip & Dad (Bronco)
Chaz (Green TJ)
Matt (old northern jeep not pictured)
Chris (Blue Yota)
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1472', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7087, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064276049, 0, 'and that was pritty funny al i saw was a wall of white water lol \':24:\' \':24:\' \':32:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7088, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064293449, 0, 'why do people have to be so mean to each other? some people said that maybe it would be foolish to do it or other things of that sort. we did it, all we were trying to do is clean up the place where people go to have fun and we all had fun doing it too.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7089, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064300627, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Sep. 22 2003,22:56)
As for all the rest of the chest puffing, me-wheeler-you-stupid stuff that is floating around here... Some people sure pick odd things as their "defining moment..." AlaskaXJ

\':32:\'
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7090, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064341321, 0, 'I never said it was anything thing great. Where the hell did you get that idea.?

Fuck I'm to the point I don't even give a shit anymore. I try to help people out and all that I get is a load of shit for it. This is the last time I offer to help any of you people do somthing like this.!
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7091, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '68.96.114.148', 1064857927, 0, '
Quote (enduro47 @ Sep. 29 2003,05:04)
is there real mud in tx :p

I havent got stuck in the mud down here yet and I only have 33's and am unlocked.  Lots of rocks though to have fun on, but I still like trail riding alot better.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7092, '115-1064759915', 1, 1, '67.24.168.240', 1064923911, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Sep. 28 2003,09:15)
I estimated 41 hours worth of work on Josh's truck. It will take me the better part of October to get it road worthy.

wow. what have ya got to do to it?

i got my rig stuck in a very fast moving creek one time,and i know how that silt works its way into everything. had to replace pretty much everything,including the gauges and instrument cluster.

the tranny only lasted another month,despite multiple flushes.

3 months later i was still having "mysterious" switch,relay and bearing failures.

glad someone will be fixing joshs rig that knows what there doin.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7093, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127297, 0, 'Bryan, Steve and me pulling the Jeep out of the hole.,', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1469', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7094, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064128401, 0, 'Chris, was the Yota guy with the FJ on this board, unknown screen name.


I would like to add that, IN YOUR FACE!!!  Too all who thought it couldnt be done. \':21:\'  \':15:\'  \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7095, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064130709, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Sep. 21 2003,00:13)
Chris, was the Yota guy with the FJ on this board, unknown screen name.

yes it is me chris', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7096, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064156557, 0, '
Quote (Maddening @ Sep. 21 2003,04:05)
Quote (Badcop @ Sep. 21 2003,00:13)
Chris, was the Yota guy with the FJ on this board, unknown screen name.


I would like to add that, IN YOUR FACE!!!  Too all who thought it couldnt be done. \':21:\'  \':15:\'  \':21:\'

Don't remember too many people saying it couldn't be done..

What I remember was people saying it wasn't worth the trouble. You dug a POS piece of scrap Jeep out of the river, that the insurance company owns..  

Nice job.

Your right the insurance does own, whats left of it.

50% of the drive was to do something, and to show all who gave us a ration of shit that it couldnt be done.

50% was that we (4 wheelers) shouldnt be as bad as everyone else and leave our junk behind.

As for the half doors, the passenger side was the only keeper.  The TJ rolled quite a few times while in the river, not many hard parts still useable.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7097, '115-1038111897', 1, 1, '12.104.79.96', 1064171515, 0, 'Great Job guys!! that is great that you guys got it out ill admit that i thought its was crazy to try. I was wrong there i admited it \':21:\' GREAT JOB \':32:\'





i have to ask. Are the tires spoken for?
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7098, '65-1037759158', 1, 1, '24.237.141.15', 1064176712, 0, 'Good job guys.  Everbody wins.  Mother nature, a good deed in the name of 4 wheel enthusiasts.  And, way to show the naysayers!:D', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7099, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064294142, 0, 'Well I read the write up.. and this is what I found:

Quote
We where told by people that this jeep was impossible to recover from the Kink river. Because when they where last up there 2 months proir you couldn't even get to the Jeep. We where told we where stupid, retards, and all those other insults that you can think of. That we could be killed hurt someone or loss our rig as well if we tried to get to it. We told them we just wanted to go up and look to see if it was possible to recover the jeep. But still these few people who consider themself smarter then us felt the need to insult us and thinking that saying we where stupid SOBs would make us think that it couldn't be done.


I mean, seriously, what the fuck?  Posting that kinda crap on a national website?  You act like you're some god of all that is Jeep extractions, and putting shit like that in your write up makes you look like a total arrogant dick..
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7100, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064329640, 0, 'I beleive if that last thread was not deleted there where people in there that said it was impossible to remove. Hence the paragraph in the write up!.

If you don't like me I don't give a fuck.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7101, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064341342, 0, '
Quote (smikey2 @ Sep. 23 2003,10:20)
Quote (nate379 @ Sep. 23 2003,09:56)
I don't think you fell though Brentt... I mean your leaving in a few days, so it's not like you wouldn't have stuff packed on it and shit.

Spit or Swallow? \':15:\'

Swallow.  Just like your momma.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7102, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064360637, 0, 'All I know people said it couldent be done..Well it was. Get over the pissing match. All that matters is its out and GREAT JOB to all of you who helped remove it. It doesent matter that it was left in the parking lot for a few days cause its gone now. Who cares about what if and should have. Its out, its gone, its done, Great job. End of story.....My .02


\':1:\'  \':1:\'  \':1:\'  \':1:\'  \':1:\'  \':1:\'  \':1:\'

Cant we all just get along.....

\':36:\'  \':36:\'  \':36:\'  \':41:\'
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7103, '115-1064759915', 1, 1, '67.24.170.147', 1064760408, 2, '
Quote (BadCo @ Sep. 27 2003,23:29)
I will be working on the other casualty from this incident, starting this week.

does that mean an effort to rescue the nissan?  \':34:\'

or youll be working on joshs truck?

i have been lurking quietly and following these theards sinse it all started 2 months ago. since ive had a simiar experience being stranded in a river,its been quite interesting reading.

id definately be up there helpin yall out if ohio was alittle closer ;)

lookin forward to the "nissan rescued thread" :)
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7104, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '68.96.114.148', 1064860810, 0, 'This is the kind of mud we have here.

Check this link may take a little bit to laod.

Texas Mud
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7105, '100-1064998650', 1, 1, '212.142.33.102', 1064998975, 0, 'Hello there!!!

This rescue was breath taking, pfoeiiii...!
But; welldone!

Do you guys have a Brotherhood overthere?
I started resently a LandRover Brotherhood... 2 help others, 2 meet others... but; only 4 LRo drivers.

Maybe it's an idea 4 U guys?
check the site; www.landroverbrotherhood.com
4Now in Dutch; but English within 1,5 week!

Greetz, driver110, Marc
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7106, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1064127303, 0, 'That is a f$%@ of a shame! How many hours would you think to dig it out? That Creek is a readl force! Suck you in and put you under! did it look like the water was a bit safe yet?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7107, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.139', 1064128904, 0, 'Where is the Jeep now?

Change your mind on the post you deleted Phil?

Thanks for removing the trash out there. Someone needs to.

                                                             AlaskaXJ
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7108, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130870, 0, 'I think we all had a great time.  Thanks to all the guys, and the Dad's, that came along.  The shovels were well used and the winches were a smoking...  Ever see a 12,000 lbs winch stall???  Or a TTB front end take a bow...?  How about a winch plate twist like butter?  That 8,000 lbs Mile Marker worked it's butt off...!!!  We need to put some 1/2" plate on it next time Brian.  I know thoas M&M's aren't fast or have a pretty "W" on them but I'm beginning to think it might not be all bad to get a 9,000 lb'er...  We'll see when the pocket book is allowed to be opened.

Once again, thanks everybody.  It was a great time!

Chaz
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7109, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '199.82.223.60', 1064156994, 14, 'Nice recovery guys \':16:\'

Excellent work \':32:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7110, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064172141, 0, 'Yes the tires are spoken for.

Even if they wheren't it would cost you to get them. Noone gets anything for free off this Jeep unless they where there.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7111, '77-1062144726', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064176780, 0, 'Not a problem Phil. At least you weren't like the northern jeep that shot out the power wire off of is red top. \':34:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7112, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1064188646, 0, 'AWSOME JOB! how far out was the jeep from the bank?


Ram stuck: july 3rd - 4th

Jeep stuck: July 3rd- September 20

Nissan stuck: July 3rd- Still Stuck... :)
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7113, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064286155, 0, 'well cool Im glad the insurance company is cool with it..(taking parts)..Whos getting the nissan? Whos doing the next good deed?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7114, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064294295, 0, 'BTW.. it's K NI K!   \':24:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7115, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064332867, 0, '
Quote (Maddening @ Sep. 22 2003,21:15)
Well I read the write up.. and this is what I found:

Quote
We where told by people that this jeep was impossible to recover from the Kink river. Because when they where last up there 2 months proir you couldn't even get to the Jeep. We where told we where stupid, retards, and all those other insults that you can think of. That we could be killed hurt someone or loss our rig as well if we tried to get to it. We told them we just wanted to go up and look to see if it was possible to recover the jeep. But still these few people who consider themself smarter then us felt the need to insult us and thinking that saying we where stupid SOBs would make us think that it couldn't be done.


I mean, seriously, what the fuck?  Posting that kinda crap on a national website?  You act like you're some god of all that is Jeep extractions, and putting shit like that in your write up makes you look like a total arrogant dick..

He says it like this because to date this is Phildo's single greatest moment in his pathetic life.  The Sun will shine even on a dog's ass once and awhile.

Oh and Phildo you are a fucking retard for going out there.  And for the 500th time it is K N I K

Thank you Winni's for finishing up someone else's work...Again!  I remember you all finishing up what Frosty and I started a few years ago.  Even with all the mudslinging and such between us, you are proving yourself a valuable member of the 4x4 community up here.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7116, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '24.237.91.254', 1064341508, 0, 'And your ass would know? Come on man. My momma. Get back to your boy

You have to admit the way it is written it sounds balls deep \':33:\'
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7117, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064360781, 0, 'True, I will edit it and remove that crap from it.

Thats all that had to be said. Noone had to go into insulting me like they have. Especially since this who things and gotten on to such a wide range of webboards.. IT's not needed.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7118, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064370844, 0, 'Holy crap I havn't even looked at that.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7119, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1064869743, 0, '
Quote (Hiapo @ Sep. 29 2003,10:40)
This is the kind of mud we have here.

Check this link may take a little bit to laod.

Texas Mud

ever hear of momentum?  or lockers?  or not getting Old Glory muddy?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7120, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1065080385, 0, 'go to the main page, go to the bottom, check the local links, has most the local clubs linked in there.

the community on this board is enough 2 help others, 2 meet others.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7121, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127361, 0, 'Jeep sitting on dry land getting ready to head out.', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1470', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7122, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064129513, 0, 'Bravo........', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7123, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064131923, 0, 'i had lots of fun,

list of things that broke for me, CD players cant swim, Alternator, maybe CD's dont know about them because i dont have a cd player any more :( , i guess that was it but now my seats or soggy and floors too. i was almost back to anchorage when i notice that my volts were low and my heater was not putting out as much air as normal and i got to anchorage and saw that the voltometer said 0 and my head lights, tail lights, blinkers, and brake lights all did not work. so i kept going when i was almost home my engine started not running so good like it was missing, so i pulled off the road and it died and would not start so i had to call my dad and come tow me back home. i guess jim creek, CD players, altornators, dry cloths dont mix.

did any one get a pic of me stuck in jim creek?
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7124, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064163327, 0, '
Quote (AK-Cruiser @ Sep. 21 2003,00:15)
o ya one more thing if you have non auto locking hubs.... make sure you have them locked in befor wheeling \':37:\'
\':21:\' for those who laghed at me lol J/k

Proud owner of a submarine Yota. Or just an owner that is about to get a ton of shit for no locking his hubs in \':41:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1479', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7125, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064173027, 0, 'about the only thing not taken was the seat belts... \':24:\'
and those, what about $25-$30? that sounds about right... lol
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7126, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064178499, 0, 'That was weird, wasn't it...
First time I've ever seen an Optiman fail.
Shouldn't have either, that's the thing.  He was winching but not so much that it would have melted the lead away from the connections.
Oh well...  I'd make a bet it'll be replaced with a simple call to either Northern or Optima...

Chaz
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7127, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064188869, 0, 'Brian I gotta figure out why my winch would stop going in too. Was kinda strang, but I'm guessing stuff was just wet.,

This one would be pretty easy to get out of the ground but who knows about about the rest as it's pretty well buried.,
', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1481', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7128, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064203289, 0, 'Right where it was left...', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7129, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064286275, 0, 'Well if you want to make another trip to get the Nissan I will Join in on that also.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7130, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064294362, 0, 'I was not being mean till Phildo opened his stupid mouth..Im pretty easy going but I dont like a poser and smartass..unless its Brentt..because well because he is brentt..Brentt has a good heart deep inside and he will help because he cares.. not for getting a reaction from people so he can feel important..Right Phildo? \':41:\' <---Heres your dance..Wee look at me ..weeeee\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7131, '84-1031627444', 1, 1, '132.58.234.101', 1064333473, 0, 'Frank, Cole, Joey:  Great job getting that junk out of there, so are we going to see a tube buggy with 60's or what!!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7132, '100-1064345605', 1, 1, '12.4.195.228', 1064345879, 0, 'Good job getting it out....

I've got an observation though.  Your 12k winch(or 9k or 8k whatever) only pulls that amount on its first layer of wire.  That is probably why you were bogging down a 12k winch.  Back up and take out most of your wire, and then you can really pull.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7133, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.186.44', 1064363057, 0, 'hey bad cop those wheels look good on your jeep. I am up for geting another vechicle out of there just say when. I was wandering when i could get those tires and wheels off of ya give me a call tommorrow. If we pull another vichicle out i hope there is not all this arguing and political shit.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7134, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.115.156', 1064372020, 0, 'Holy fawk!

It's know 1900...150 views in just 30 mins!  \':31:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7135, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1064382483, 0, 'Remember my rig got drowned too...\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7136, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.121.184', 1064765712, 0, '
Quote (scotty @ Sep. 28 2003,07:46)
does that mean an effort to rescue the nissan?  \':34:\'

or youll be working on joshs truck?

I estimated 41 hours worth of work on Josh's truck. It will take me the better part of October to get it road worthy.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7137, '115-1041846588', 1, 1, '131.39.248.7', 1064870395, 0, '
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 27 2003,11:45)
Quote (sevenslats @ Sep. 27 2003,09:54)
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 26 2003,19:36)
People who aren't elite members should fork over some cash so Toydozer doesn't have problems paying this months bill.  It's not all that much anyways.  Pitch in whatever you can.  I did my part, Now do yours.

Or you could delete the worthless posts like this one.
Isn't there some way to keep "members" from posting to certain threads?

Or you could lick my balls.   \':21:\'

I meant my thread, not yours \':31:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7138, '101-1067575664', 1, 1, '68.184.243.106', 1067575827, 0, 'This thread made it all the way to www.stuntlife.com a sportbike stunter site   lol. Good job on the salvage..', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7139, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127427, 0, 'Chris pulling the jeep out with steve driving.

Amazing like the breaks and steering still worked.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1471', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7140, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130084, 1, 'Some from my cam...', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1473', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7141, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064132147, 0, 'o ya one more thing if you have non auto locking hubs.... make sure you have them locked in befor wheeling \':37:\'
\':21:\' for those who laghed at me lol J/k
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7142, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.118.117', 1064163758, 0, 'Man, there is still a lot of water out there.
Kudos to those that put their vehicles and bodies at risk and removed the Jeep from its grave. Where is it now? Brentt offered to tow it the rest of the way to Anchorage on his trailer, not sure if that offer still stands.
I went on one of the early "missions" to recover the Jeep, but we could barely even see the thing with binoculars, much less dig it out. Glad someones missions was a success, and that all the rigs that went out there came back in one piece. Now, go change all your fluids!
Phill, are you still running those batteries you had in there this summer? If so, that is why you can't winch long. Bigger battery cables and batteries!
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7143, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.119', 1064173510, 0, 'Yah I pretty much thought that everything would be spoken for. How big of a hole did you put in the seats? If it is nothing that a seat cover wont cover up I will still take them? But if anyone from the recovery crue has called dibs on them then.. I would say they deserve them  \':32:\' Good Job again :)', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7144, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064178699, 0, 'see the thing is you are not suppose to use the side mounts for a winch, you are suppose to use the top ones because they are bigger and they dont melt as easy.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7145, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064188972, 1, '
Quote (Josh @ Sep. 21 2003,15:57)
Nissan stuck: July 3rd- Forever...

Never say forever...', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7146, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064204380, 0, 'lol you guys are funny... nice ramp huh. did any one take the coils? i think the fronts are gone in the photo what about the rears?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7147, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064246143, 0, 'First off, everyone relax.  While Chaz, Mike and myself were up there we met some local residents.  One such individual (the guy with a junkyard of his own) next to the Del Rouix's Bar, stated to me and Mike that he and the rest of the local land owners were excited that we even got it out of their fishing waters.  Second, he owns a 300' Crane and a Dumptruck, and WILLING to move it wherever we would like too.  Third and finally, I plan to go up again Wed or Thurs, if Allstate tells me &*ck Off to clean up all hardware, carpets, tires, etc.  then drop it all off at the dump at my own expense.  Even if the guy who offered up cant help, so at worst we have moved one peice of junk from a location to better location.  We didnt have the time or the energy left to do it in the last couple days, I personnaly am still dragging A$$, and my kids miss me.  Anyone who wants to help out wed or thurs pm me.

A copy of a PM sent to a friend:
Do to sleep and family, I personnaly didnt have the time to do the full deal this weekend, doesnt mean it wont get done.  I am going up this week to "finish" cleanup of all the junk parts laying around with or without anyone else (personal beleifs on leaving it there).  Im trying to get Don's (cozmo's) number to ask him if he wants the tub and frame, if so Im going to tow it to his place, if not im going to call some junk yards to see if they want it.  The parts got yanked when they did, to save em from fire bombers.  I called the state patrol and asked em the deal, on leaving it there for the time being, they said it was cool, and annotated there log that it would be there for cleanup.  

Edit: The AST Troopers didnt seem to have a problem with us leaving it for a couple of days, if its not removed its my number and name not any of you guys.


Edit:  Forgot to add that the same guy we met, was thinking about pulling the engine for himself kinda like a trade for the use of his equipment.

If need be, Ill rent a trailor form Uhaul.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7148, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064287082, 0, 'We should.. especially in knik..would be a good thing for us doing our part..I have been on 4 of them already couple more wont hurt..If  needed call me...Lets do it AKeXtreme and Last frontier.. \':32:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7149, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.21.201.73', 1064296209, 0, 'I was told that the job was finished tonight. The "W's" came and got it. Good 'ole "W's"  \':24:\'  Thanks guys.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7150, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064334481, 0, '
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Sep. 23 2003,08:01)
Thank you Winni's for finishing up someone else's work...Again!  

Thats a little harsh, dont you think?  I ran around like a chicken with its head removed, and jumped through hoops to get a flatbed tilt trailor to remove the jeep.  I even PM'd Murdock asking him to contact the insurance company so we could get the title for the junkyard.  (even found one that wanted it).  Phills mom last night offered up their cherry picker so we could lighten the load.  Chaz, Mike, and some other guy went up last night to disassemble into little ole peices.  Granted after it was all done and said we got wind that the insurance was going to pick it up, and when Chaz and Mike got back they told me of the Winni's, but Damn Brentt, its not like we were just abandoning the freakin job half assed, we still have other requirements of us.!!!!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7151, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.188', 1064347073, 0, 'he was close to the jeep cause he wanted to pull up more than he wanted to pull back. Right Phill? \':34:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7152, '102-1057400310', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1064365001, 0, 'hey good job you guys. the offer still stands if you need a flatbed tow truck I have one. it would be a hell of alot simpler to winch any thing on that instead of a trailer. P.M. me.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7153, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1064378224, 0, 'Who the hell is viewing this thing so much?  That is just crazy.  Now we now how to get publicity for events.  Have someone bury there jeep and everyone will go dig it out.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7154, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1064383649, 0, 'could u guys help me out? How do i upload my pic?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7155, '71-1064433263', 1, 1, '146.6.49.117', 1064433731, 9, '
Quote (smikey2 @ Sep. 24 2003,08:40)
PASSED 20,000!
So who are all you people that are viewing? SPEAK UP!! \':41:\'

Nicole, from Austin, TX

Yeah, one of our guys posted the pics on the Longhorn Offroad board, had to check out the story.  

So, I just read all 9 pages of that . . . . but never saw how the jeep got buried in the first place?  I assume it got stuck and then covered with silt from the river, but I wanted the actual story.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7156, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1064769849, 0, 'thank god i had insurance...and that they payed too!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7157, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '131.59.200.80', 1064876949, 0, '
Quote (sevenslats @ Sep. 29 2003,14:09)
Quote (Hiapo @ Sep. 29 2003,10:40)
This is the kind of mud we have here.

Check this link may take a little bit to laod.

Texas Mud

ever hear of momentum?  or lockers?  or not getting Old Glory muddy?

Hey this aint me wheelin, its some TX redneck.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7158, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.122.134', 1067671815, 0, '
Quote (enasni900rr @ Oct. 30 2003,19:50)
This thread made it all the way to www.stuntlife.com a sportbike stunter site   lol. Good job on the salvage..

Hmm, that's better than www.Ilikeitinthepoopshoot.com....', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7159, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130179, 1, 'Shoveling...

It took about 3 hours of straight shoveling.  Then it was just tugging with the winches.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1474', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7160, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064133049, 0, 'Nice job folks...Who got the half doors? Whats gonna happen to the jeep? That was nice of you guys recovering it for the insurance company.Yall should be able to get a good couple thousand for that recovery..Good money for days work. \':16:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7161, '84-1064163851', 1, 1, '12.209.74.71', 1064164253, 0, 'I think it's totaly awesome that you guys pulled the jeep out!
As a newbie to this forum it shows that you guys do care, and can get the job done!!

Good work!!!  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7162, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064174903, 0, 'Frankie - the tub and frame are to who ever wants em.  there at the trailhead in the larger parking lot, everything that got stripped we took for someone who asked for it already before we left town.  Feel free to go strip whats left, not much there, engine, some interior, frame, and the messed up tub.  Ill wait till tuesday to call allstate so it will give you some time to pull.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7163, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.219.110', 1064183799, 0, 'i was the one who drove the jeep back to the trail head. it was amazeing how it drove and when i steped on the brake pedal the brakes worked. see what a little hard work will get done. I was told it was not posible to recover that jeep', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7164, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1064189835, 0, '
Quote (Josh @ Sep. 21 2003,16:57)
AWSOME JOB! how far out was the jeep from the bank?


Ram stuck: july 3rd - 4th

Jeep stuck: July 3rd- September 20

Nissan stuck: July 3rd- Still Stuck... :)

there we go... can it ever still be found?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7165, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064206473, 0, 'A salvor obtains a right to possess the property but not the right of ownership, and the salvor holds the saved property for the benefit of the rightful owner. However, if the law of "finds" applies, then the finder actually obtains possession and ownership of the property. In the case of a "find" the court does not have to set a value because by definition the finder takes title to the property free and clear of all other claims. Remember the rule, "finders keepers losers weepers".

Hmmmm..Maybe Im wrong..Did the insurance company lose it?
You guys found it so its your property..or did you guys salvage it?
Which means you have the right to `posse it but not ownership?
I would be real carefull guys..
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7166, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064248524, 0, 'Well gentlemen I am glad to see you all got the rig out of the drink. I thought it could be done but with alot of work. Looks like it was fun too. If I wouldent have been so sore from my damn wheeler roll over I would have gone back out with you all. I was the one with the four wheeler who was looking at the sheep. But all in all I am glad to see that it was removed. I do hope though it is picked up and disposed of properly. I dont like the idea of leaving a bunch of parts lying around in the parking lot but if you say you will clean it up then thats ok but do do it. You got it out but we dont want people seeing it was just parted out and left it in the parking lot. But all in all great job over all really. Good on all you guys. Chazz, Phill, Badcop, and others. Dont know everyone that was there but good job on all of you. Good to know that there are people who still have the old school thinking where there is a will there is a way. Just wish I would have known about it so I could have helped out. I would have wrather done that then roll my four wheeler. Oh well. I think I have a problem with keeping tires on the ground. LOL......Good on you guys though. I am glad to see it was done so all the people that dished the shit can see it was possible.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7167, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064257766, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 22 2003,09:53)
Brian email me your pics. I'll add them to the small write-up I did.

I was able to take all of one picture, the oldman took all the pictures we had on your camera.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7168, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064287301, 0, 'Wow it's amazing how all your attitudes change after a bunch of none experienced wheelers go and pull somthing you all said couldn't be pulled out:)', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7169, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.21.201.73', 1064296587, 0, 'As for all the rest of the chest puffing, me-wheeler-you-stupid stuff that is floating around here... Some people sure pick odd things as their "defining moment..." AlaskaXJ', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7170, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064337120, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Sep. 23 2003,08:28)
Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Sep. 23 2003,08:01)
Thank you Winni's for finishing up someone else's work...Again!  

Thats a little harsh, dont you think?  I ran around like a chicken with its head removed, and jumped through hoops to get a flatbed tilt trailor to remove the jeep.  I even PM'd Murdock asking him to contact the insurance company so we could get the title for the junkyard.  (even found one that wanted it).  Phills mom last night offered up their cherry picker so we could lighten the load.  Chaz, Mike, and some other guy went up last night to disassemble into little ole peices.  Granted after it was all done and said we got wind that the insurance was going to pick it up, and when Chaz and Mike got back they told me of the Winni's, but Damn Brentt, its not like we were just abandoning the freakin job half assed, we still have other requirements of us.!!!!

Brian I am not saying that your intentions were to leave it unfinished.  But I am saying that the winnigers finished the job.

It does nothing to diminish your work getting it to the trailhead.  Just like it does not diminish the work Frosty, Piff, Recon (misbehavin on this board) Jeb and I did getting that Bronco off the hill.  But we were unable to finish the job at that time and the winnegers came out and took up the slack for us.  They did the exact same in this instance.

Hence thier value to the 4x4 community.  I had already applauded you and the rest for getting it out and proving not only me but everyone else (including the Winni's) wrong.

I fell through with the trailer.  I hate to admit it but I did.  So if it makes you feel better the Winni's are picking up MY slack once again.  Doesn't hurt my feelings one bit to admit the truth no matter how painful it seems.....live and learn.

I think your just a little touchy on the subject.  Ya pussy. \':21:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7171, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064351001, 0, 'Exactly Brook. Had to pull up to get it out of the hole.!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7172, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064367545, 0, '
Quote (enduro47 @ Sep. 23 2003,16:24)
hey bad cop those wheels look good on your jeep. I am up for geting another vechicle out of there just say when. I was wandering when i could get those tires and wheels off of ya give me a call tommorrow. If we pull another vichicle out i hope there is not all this arguing and political shit.

Ya I hope if I help I can actually get somthing I can use outta it:) I still think those 33s would look kick ass on my 93 bronco.. but oh well.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7173, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064378307, 0, 'It's on a ton of Webboards. I heard it was on a Hotrod board too:)', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7174, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1064383835, 0, 'send em to me, ill host em. Josh_Nadell@hotmail.com shrink em down some if there huge in size.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7175, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064434371, 0, 'It's in here somewhere's I'm going to add it all to the write up when I rewright it with a clear head and try not to be such a dipshit about it.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7176, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064466490, 0, '
Quote (GWFord @ Sep. 24 2003,19:45)
That's funny, cause I've always heard/known that everything's better in Texas!   \':34:\'  \':32:\'

To bad everything is so small, except the women  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7177, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.79', 1064801223, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Sep. 27 2003,22:29)
Phildo, your story on superford sucked. You need to spend more time thinking about what you are going to say, then check your grammar.

Wasnt' really ment to get all over the web Kurt. I just wrote it up really quick cause someone on bronco board wanted to know about it.... Will prolly get deleted anyways. So who cares!!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7178, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064878149, 0, 'That doesn't look like anything special anyways. Just a deep hole full of water.

YAWN!!
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7179, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1067709912, 0, 'Not by much tho.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7180, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.28', 1064130279, 1, 'What happened to the 4.0???', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1475', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7181, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.125.23', 1064145762, 0, 'Cool...

Did it snow?  I was pulling a tired 4 banger out of a YJ and happened to look outsite... WTF? Snow??

Glad you got it out... where's it at?  You guys trailer to Anchorage??

Any plans on getting out that Nissan truck??  May as well get them all out huh?
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7182, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064165455, 0, 'Good job.  Now what?

It is at the trailhead and I offered to take it to the dump or wherever but I think that the guys are just gonna strip all the good parts off it and leave it to rot.  hopefully they will call the insurance and they can come pick it up.

well once the tires are off it my offer to haul it away is over.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7183, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1064174919, 0, 'How many people are hovering over the TJ now? \':33:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7184, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064184154, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 21 2003,12:06)
I think the frame is spoken for. Doors are toast. Someone mentioned you wanted the seats? But we kind a stuck a hole in one putting a hole in the floor to drain it..oops.

You guys do understand that you don't own any of it?  Don't you?  The insurance company might have something to say about taking the frame and whatnot.

Maybe not..

BTW, my post above came off sounding a little more rude than I meant it to be.  

The "Good job" was sincere, I think you guys did an awesome job gettin that sucker outta there.  Now go do the Nissan!  \':34:\'
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7185, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064190355, 0, 'Drove right by it Josh...
It'd definitely take a lot more shoveling and that 12K winch to work 100%...
A couple of other large capacity winches wouldn't hurt either...!!!
But that's for another day.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7186, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064207140, 0, 'Insurance sent a recovery vehicle who decided it was a waste, thats a salvage when its written off by all owning partys.

Besides for a nation wide insurance company to leave it behind like that its pretty iresponsible sp.  I think the Mat Su bourough would like to hear about it if it became a big deal.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7187, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064249243, 0, 'Brian contacted the State troopers and got permission to leave it there till it can be cleaned up. They logged it and know it's there. He will be going back either Wensday or thursday to finish clean up I may head out there after work if I can to help out as well. I will just have to get ahold of him and find a time. We will be paying the bill to get it removed if his other deal doesn't come through.

So please stop bring it up that it is sitting out there. Plans are in the works to get it out. we get it from the depth of Kink we can sure as hell get it 5 miles to a Junk yard!! and we will. If you have nothing good to say about this please do not say a damn thing at all.!@!
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7188, '109-1050362541', 1, 1, '208.157.230.66', 1064258135, 0, 'I got back into town last night and can't believe this! Good job guys!  \':16:\' I'm glad to see you are getting some parts off the jeep for your hard work. Too bad the jeep rolled a bunch. You could have gotten a bunch of tools out of the back if it hadn't!

I doubt Allstate will give you a hard time. Last time I talked with them they said they would gladly let anyone who recovered the jeep have it. They know it was a big liability sitting out in the river.

Badcop - If you need some help cleaning the rest up out there, pm me.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7189, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064287940, 0, 'All I got to say fawk you .... Ill do my own thing and get shit out of the woods ..Your a dick and you can suck my hairy ass..Hows that for ya \':21:\'  

Ohh yea when did I say it cant be done? Please quote me..
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7190, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064296625, 0, '
Quote (AlaskaXJ @ Sep. 22 2003,22:50)
I was told that the job was finished tonight. The "W's" came and got it. Good 'ole "W's"  \':24:\'  Thanks guys.

Awesome.. there's a body, frame, steering, etc there that could be turned into a decent offroad trail rig for cheap, add some axles and swap in a drivetrain from just about anything and it'd be a nice trail beater that you'd never have to worry about.  

I'd love to see the Win guys make a rig outta that thing.  It has one hell of a story behind it, and to put it back on the road/trail would be badass. (keep a photo album in the truck somewhere too)
\':24:\'
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7191, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064338060, 0, 'Yah but I bet you can kick this pussy's A$$!!!!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7192, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.161.242', 1064352682, 0, 'The point is, if you were further back, not only would there be less cable on your drum...but your cable would be at a less of an angle to the ground.  By keeping the distance from your winch to the ground constant, and making the distance from your winch to the pulled object longer, you decrese the angle of hypotenuse.  That means more forward force and less downward.  You were probably spending  a few thousand pounds on your front suspension, which was taken away from the jeep.

Of course, there is a point where you would want to add weight to your truck.  When your 12k winch drags your poor 5.5k rig by the legs.  :D

But you got it out, and thats cool.  :)  Next summer you and I will have to go rig hunting.  But I don't know about silty water playing well with the u-joint boots.  :(
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7193, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064367990, 0, 'hey i just found out that when i do lock my hubs in they will slip out and unlock them selfs..... \':37:\' \':3:\'
any one know why they would do that? and i did lock them in on the trip but by the time i got to jim creek they had undid themselfs......... so there!!!!!!!! lol
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7194, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1064378395, 0, 'Word must travel fast.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7195, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1064384215, 0, 'there u go thanks', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7196, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064440659, 0, 'Heres the link to the video of the Jeep floating like an out of balance raft.

Youll have to Right Click, save target as - to your hard drive.

http://www.visualentertainment.com/~upload/stuk.mpg
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7197, '109-1058863911', 1, 1, '209.112.208.157', 1064478934, 0, 'Congratulations to everyone to worked on getting the jeep out, I am just now seeing the pictures and am very amazed at all the work that was done to get the jeep out. GREAT JOB TO EVERYONE Who participated, I wish I could have gone!  \':32:\'  \':16:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7198, '67-1035386979', 1, 1, '66.58.183.158', 1064617876, 0, 'damn just went screaming buy 30,000 views.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7199, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '68.96.114.148', 1064823921, 0, 'This was one crazy story guys, it sounds like I need to get away from the rocks here in TX and do some real wheelin up there.  Keep up the great wheelin adventures', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7200, '116-1064884473', 1, 1, '24.175.213.53', 1064885134, 14, 'I think it's a good thing you guys recovered a rig that was buried. That would have been a nice project for a 4x4 club to rebuild and make a scrapbook about. So it does go to shaow there are a few good 4wheelers out there that will clean up a 4wheelin place. it's better to remove it then to later run over it could tear up someone elses rig or even cause some seriuos bodly injury.  I always pack out more then i carry in.  I've recovered afew vehicles buried in the sand (beaches) down here in the Tip-O-Texas beaches. people would get stuck leave them where they where. i would go out serf fishen see them stuck .. recover them leave the at the road...', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7201, '80-1071918140', 1, 1, '193.216.51.254', 1071919161, 0, 'Good work, guy's!:p', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7202, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064145958, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Sep. 21 2003,00:13)
Chris, was the Yota guy with the FJ on this board, unknown screen name.


I would like to add that, IN YOUR FACE!!!  Too all who thought it couldnt be done. \':21:\'  \':15:\'  \':21:\'

Don't remember too many people saying it couldn't be done..

What I remember was people saying it wasn't worth the trouble. You dug a POS piece of scrap Jeep out of the river, that the insurance company owns..  

Nice job.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7203, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064169188, 0, 'Yes Brentt, the tires where taken off at the trail head. So that the Jeep could not be taken. Chris has the tires. The plan is to put them back on when we get a trailer to haul it away.

The jeep will be stripped and taken to a junk yard or where ever they decide to take it.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7204, '77-1062144726', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064175689, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 20 2003,23:53)
Chris pushing the Jeep out of the hole.

Chris was the guy in the yota. I'm Mike, the one who pulled the jeep to the trailhead. If any one needs to get anything unstuck, just tell me that it can't be done. I love to prove people wrong on there own stomping grounds. Good job to everyone else that was out there. \':21:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7205, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064185294, 1, '
Quote (Maddening @ Sep. 21 2003,14:42)
You guys do understand that you don't own any of it?  Don't you?  The insurance company might have something to say about taking the frame and whatnot.

I beg to differ.
You should see what a true attorney gives as free legal advice...
Salvage and the law of finds...
The insurance company abandoned that vehicle, same as Murdock...  We found it and recovered it.  

The above information was given by an attorney, not me!
Chaz
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7206, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064194655, 0, 'Chaz - Give a post of he "posing".  Jeep hood style.\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7207, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064211465, 0, 'To top it all off think of this...
The Jeep is in the possession of the Mat-Su County at the moment.
Right there at Jim's creek parking lot.
I don't have it… neither does anyone else.
Who ever decide to do whatever they decide to do is going to do so without expressed help from me.
We got it to the trailhead, parked it there last night, and left.
I don't know what happened to it since, except that it has some tire tread marks on its hood now.
Honestly, don't you think the insurance companies would have bitch "Long Ago" if they wanted to...?   Jim's Creek is nothing but a dumping place for those who wish to get out of their payments...  That isn't a big surprise, now is it...?  Everyone strips the cars there anyhow.  At least it is not out on the flats polluting the water further.  Stripping the body and so forth probably won't make a big deal anyhow.  Allstate wrote it off, if it weren't for a batch of die hards wanting to strut their stuff it'd still be in Metal Creek and they'd continue to be environmentally liable, not to mention unable to get it anyhow...  So forgive me if that looks any different, because to me it seems exactly the same as it has been since Allstate gave up on it in July...

Just some local info on what to do with a vehicle you aquire like this...

Chaz

edited:  By the way... This will be my last post in this string.  I've said what I feel needed to be said and I'm not going to be suckered back in to a pissing match again or a repeat of the trail planning post for this trip...  Feel free to talk to the breeze.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7208, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064249446, 0, 'Even with my Dad still in town, the values of pack out twice as much as you packed in theory has been reminded more than once.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7209, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064259100, 0, 'No problem Brentt. I just kinda got the impression that you didn't want to come out saturday night at all. Oh well.

Hey Murdock, I will be getting your driveshafts. Should make a plaque outta that tiny one on why we shouldn't mess with kink when the rivers deep:)
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7210, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064297557, 0, 'I think if it were to be rebuilt, get all recovery teams together, those who lost trying, those who succeeded, the builders, helpers, everyone who had somethin to do with its lifespan, group photo, and sign the inside hood.  


ONLY MY .02 NO NEED TO SPAM ME.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7211, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064339795, 0, 'I don't think you fell though Brentt... I mean your leaving in a few days, so it's not like you wouldn't have stuff packed on it and shit.

Phil... this isn't the greatest thing since sliced bread.  Awesome job fo pulling it out, but it's not like you moved a mountain.  The people on the board where just concerned something bad would happen.  That Jeep isn't the first or last rig to get lost to Knik and we all (well most of us) know that.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7212, '100-1064345605', 1, 1, '12.4.195.228', 1064354015, 0, 'Hey what can I say, It worked.

I understand the need to pull up, I think I would have added some snatch blocks.  

Could go into "what it and I would have" all day. Still, great job.
 \':41:\'  \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7213, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064368144, 0, '
Quote (AK-Cruiser @ Sep. 23 2003,18:46)
hey i just found out that when i do lock my hubs in they will slip out and unlock them selfs..... \':37:\' \':3:\'
any one knoe why they would do that? and i did lock them in on the trip but by the time i got to ju\im creek they had undid themselfs......... so there!!!!!!!! lol

Wow.. really? \':24:\'  They must be worn out, how old are they?  There are hub rebuild kits for many of the more popular hubs out there.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7214, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064379362, 0, '
Quote (AKBroncoII @ Sep. 23 2003,21:37)
Who the hell is viewing this thing so much?  That is just crazy.  Now we now how to get publicity for events.  Have someone bury there jeep and everyone will go dig it out.

who got a jeep to use? lol  \':41:\' We are famous!!  \':34:\'
heck we also set a new record...
"Most users ever online was 123 on Sep. 23 2003,08:51"
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7215, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1064384620, 0, 'i mean how do u upload pics for my name. sorry', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7216, '82-1064443342', 1, 1, '24.68.38.87', 1064443570, 0, 'the link is up on www.island4x4.com
the link to the jeep floatin, and the story on those runs (nissan stuck, etc.) was posted awhile back too.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7217, '110-1064537897', 1, 1, '172.137.99.65', 1064538178, 0, '
Quote (smikey2 @ Sep. 24 2003,06:40)
PASSED 20,000!
So who are all you people that are viewing? SPEAK UP!! \':41:\'

'sup ... Kalamazoo, Michigan here... i picked this thread off of Jeepsunlimited.Com and researched as many previous threads as i could find .. the stuff that happened 3 mos ago and such .. crazy .. the video made me sick to my stomach when i saw it .. now i have this extreme fascination with seeing the KNIK first hand .. .. my girlfriend isnt to keen on the idea of going up there however ... not to mention it would be a huge PITA to get any of my rigs up there .. but some of the pictures ive seen of the glacier ... WOW looks awesome and im jealous of some the wheeling you guys have ... (MI is too flat for my taste and i have no trailheads near enough to me)


-Mike
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7218, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064618286, 0, '\':31:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7219, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064837093, 0, 'is there real mud in tx :p', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7220, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '131.59.200.80', 1064887481, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 29 2003,16:29)
That doesn't look like anything special anyways. Just a deep hole full of water.

YAWN!!

Thats what I meant when I posted the video that the mud down here is really nothing special, and there is really nothing for trail riding, compared to what you guys have,  but the rocks are pretty cool, it took me awhile to get use to the rocks though, Im really from mass where we do have mud and trails.  

The Air Force brought me here.

But it all about having fun where ever you are right, so I make the most of it.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7221, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.119', 1064170150, 0, 'Hey Phill, and others. When you guys are done taking what ever you want off of it. Is anyone taking the frame? Or the tub? Dont just take the rest of it off the the Junk Yard. We would be more than happy to take the frame, and the tub. And we would have to agree that you guys get top recovery honors for the year! That is just great that you guys got that out of there. You proved us wrong. We thought that you would need the NodWell.......


And of course when you are done stripping it I am just up Knik:) and wont charge to take it in :)
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7222, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064175865, 0, 'OPPS my bad, you'd think I'd know that by now:) But did all that late:)', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7223, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064187019, 0, '
Quote (Maddening @ Sep. 21 2003,14:42)
The "Good job" was sincere, I think you guys did an awesome job gettin that sucker outta there.  Now go do the Nissan!  \':34:\'

Fix my winch mount, find Phill a way to not stall his big nasty 12k, help newguy replace his melted Optima, find 2 more winches larger than 8k, 6 shovels, 3-4 high lifts, some recovery fees, maybe spare Jeep or Ford parts, 12-18 hours of nothin to do, and your on.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7224, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064202223, 1, 'Brian', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1482', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7225, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.122.221', 1064214636, 0, 'I am mistaken or wasn't there supposed to be a big cleanup effort of the Knik area this past spring... If I remember right the Guard was to be involved??

Personally I'd like to see the place cleaned up.  Don't care for wheeling in junkyards ya know.  Am I willing to risk my Jeep... no.  That silt is bad stuff; you can ask my 2 month old driveshafts about that...

If ya'll decide to pull that Nissan out, or any of the many many rigs out there, let me know and I'll be glad to help.  Would be some good pubilicity I'd imagine.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7226, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064249689, 0, 'Hey guys let me know when your going back out to pick the stuff up. I would like to go and take a look with ya and hear the story. Just PM me and I will drive out with you. After work though I hope. I get off at 1600 and would be willing to go anytime after that. Let me know.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7227, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064260543, 0, 'Murdock - your more than welcome to comeout with me if you want to.  

EVERYONE - still looking for a flatbed or ute trailor to tow the hulk out on, if we cant find one thats fine Ill rent one, would like to save some money onit though.  Also, just got back from northern, no help to give, would if they had it, but none.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7228, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '24.237.91.254', 1064341254, 0, '
Quote (nate379 @ Sep. 23 2003,09:56)
I don't think you fell though Brentt... I mean your leaving in a few days, so it's not like you wouldn't have stuff packed on it and shit.

Spit or Swallow? \':15:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7229, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064354875, 0, 'We couldn't drag bac without pulling up. Because the tires where stuck. We pulled up, and flipping to get the wheels out of their holes. Afterwards we filled in the holes. The we started pulling back.

For the most part we had the 2 small winches pulled back as I pulled up and back. Snatch block was used on my 12,000 most of the day.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7230, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064368212, 0, 'Ya sure. Keep telling us that we may beleive it someday:)

ARe you sure they are locking completly?Pull the cap and make sure. May just be screwing it does enough to push the hubs in, but not acually lock in.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7231, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1064381525, 0, 'hey guys good job. I would like to join u guys if you go dig out another vehicle. I usually go 4x4 by myself so going with others would be great. please let me know if you guys go. If u dont want me to then thats fine.thanks

Kyle
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7232, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.208.176', 1064385319, 0, 'Hey guys, thanks for all the thanks :) We were just glad that we were able to help clean the Valley, and Jim Creek up. Now, I cant except all the thanks. You guys should be thanking or best friend Jason (AKA Blazin76) if it had not been for him that Jeep would still be setting out there. We called him up, and asked him if he would help, and bring his trailer and he was there! So most all the thanks go to him!', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7233, '99-1046210334', 1, 1, '12.21.208.76', 1064444132, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Sep. 21 2003,00:47)
We tugged at it from all directions...

that sure would make for the best worst stuck for four wheeler magazine........', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7234, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1064546048, 0, '
Quote (nyxis @ Sep. 25 2003,18:02)
Quote (smikey2 @ Sep. 24 2003,06:40)
PASSED 20,000!
So who are all you people that are viewing? SPEAK UP!! \':41:\'

'sup ... Kalamazoo, Michigan here... i picked this thread off of Jeepsunlimited.Com and researched as many previous threads as i could find .. the stuff that happened 3 mos ago and such .. crazy .. the video made me sick to my stomach when i saw it .. now i have this extreme fascination with seeing the KNIK first hand .. .. my girlfriend isnt to keen on the idea of going up there however ... not to mention it would be a huge PITA to get any of my rigs up there .. but some of the pictures ive seen of the glacier ... WOW looks awesome and im jealous of some the wheeling you guys have ... (MI is too flat for my taste and i have no trailheads near enough to me)


-Mike

If you come out this way, you can run trails all week long and not hit the same one twice. Alaska is the Best state for all around skill building! Slick Hill's,Big rock wash's pouring from the jagged mounains,Thousand's of water crossing's,Ice,snow,sand,rock,mud,swamp,peet bogg's,Big GAME,& mILE'S of old time History.  \':34:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7235, '54-1048143128', 1, 1, '24.237.15.125', 1064625865, 0, '30,000 hits at 60k per page, 10 pages is quite a lot of bandwidth.

This month will be expensive.  :(  http://209.249.147.177/index.html

Phil, its your fault.  :P
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7236, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '66.58.195.63', 1064895432, 0, '
Quote (tx91xj @ Sep. 29 2003,18:25)
I think it's a good thing you guys recovered a rig that was buried. That would have been a nice project for a 4x4 club to rebuild and make a scrapbook about. So it does go to shaow there are a few good 4wheelers out there that will clean up a 4wheelin place. it's better to remove it then to later run over it could tear up someone elses rig or even cause some seriuos bodly injury.  I always pack out more then i carry in.  I've recovered afew vehicles buried in the sand (beaches) down here in the Tip-O-Texas beaches. people would get stuck leave them where they where. i would go out serf fishen see them stuck .. recover them leave the at the road...

Thanks to folks like you also..we can hopefully 4wheel for a long time to come and our kids also...good job ..Thanks Texas..', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7237, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064176686, 0, 'phill i still think it was funny that you sold that guy the fuel pump on the trail lol.
phill = the off-road NAPA \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7238, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064187136, 0, '
Quote (Mean Green @ Sep. 21 2003,12:21)
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 20 2003,23:53)
Chris pushing the Jeep out of the hole.

Chris was the guy in the yota. I'm Mike, the one who pulled the jeep to the trailhead. If any one needs to get anything unstuck, just tell me that it can't be done. I love to prove people wrong on there own stomping grounds. Good job to everyone else that was out there. \':21:\'

betcha you can't kick my ass.... \':42:\'  \':42:\'  \':40:\'  \':21:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7239, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064202272, 1, 'Mike', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1483', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7240, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.217', 1064243225, 0, 'Was up in the valley yesterday, and thought I would post some observations.

There is a stripped down wreck of a Jeep in full view of the public, sitting on the edge of the parking lot to Jim Creek.

There is a pile about 15 ft away from it consisting of floor mats, a side door, pieces of top, and a broken, red handled shovel that looks very familiar. (Look back at pics in thread)
Kind of looks like a pile that was thrown out of the bed of a pickup truck.

Exhaust laying behind the Jeep with another half door. Nuts and bolts all over the ground.

Jeep has no axles or transfercase or tranny.

Now some questions.

1. If you folks were so concerned about doing your civic duty for your community and your hobby, by removing the Jeep from the river and wanting to protect the OHD group by not leaving a rig, why did you leave it in full view of the public in one of the most controversial hot spots?

2. If you put the junk pieces of the Jeep in your truck, why did you throw them back out on the ground?

3. Why did you leave a busted shovel out there?

4.If you folks are the ones that pulled the axles and stuff, why didn't you tow it alongside the road to the Grizzley junkyard and do it there? Now my money will go to pay to have it removed.


So the way I'm seeing this right now is this. You pulled a rig out of Knik that was abandoned. Why this particular rig? I think there was hope of salvaging some of it. You dumped it and the peripherals in the parking lot creating a bigger mess than there was to start. You have stated you are done with it and will have no more dealings with it. Thanks guys.

Feel free to correct me. There's something about this that just doesn't add up.            Dan
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7241, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.163', 1064251178, 0, 'Badcop : PM me also when you decide to head out there, and my Brother and I would be glad to help you pick up the rest of that stuff. I know we could make it out there Thursday. I dont know about Wed. I bet if you went a told Grizzly about it setting there, that they would come and get it. They are just a few miles down the road from there.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7242, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.163', 1064262660, 0, 'I dont think we have any way to use that thing. We do not have a flat bed either.. If you go in to Northern, ask Ed if you can use his. He has one. If he isnt using it, I am sure he would let you use it.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7243, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064359830, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 23 2003,08:07)
I beleive if that last thread was not deleted there where people in there that said it was impossible to remove. Hence the paragraph in the write up!.

If you don't like me I don't give a fuck.

Nah man.. it's no big deal.. Can't say I don't like you, I don't even know you, I've never met you.

All my point was is that there could have been a more tactful way to present the South Central Alaskan wheeling community to the rest of the world.  One way would have been to not even include that stuff about "insults and stupid SOB's" and all of that. Why is it there at all?  It puts a bad light on everyone, including yourself.  It's read as boasting by anyone who reads that write up, when they could care less about the squabbles on this board.  

I mean hell yeah, you could include a "Many people were doubtful that this Jeep extraction could even be performed, but with some effort and the majority of the day, we got the job done."  That would have been a 10x better way to write the introduction.  

Oh well.. It's all good.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7244, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064368761, 0, 'front tires spin for a little while then after bumping around or what ever it is they unlock! i just hit some mud and i thought i was in 4wd and nope i was only 2wd from the video and i was impressed on how good i did in 2wd but i thought it was not going throught the stuff it should have if it was in 4wd.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7245, '97-1064379495', 1, 1, '24.237.59.229', 1064381599, 0, 'i got this link from a yahoo group-- jeepwranglerusa--
somebody brought it up there they also have the video.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7246, '77-1032767337', 1, 1, '64.4.224.147', 1064385671, 0, '
Quote (OneTonCJ @ Sep. 23 2003,23:35)
Hey guys, thanks for all the thanks :) We were just glad that we were able to help clean the Valley, and Jim Creek up. Now, I cant except all the thanks. You guys should be thanking or best friend Jason (AKA Blazin76) if it had not been for him that Jeep would still be setting out there. We called him up, and asked him if he would help, and bring his trailer and he was there! So most all the thanks go to him!

Cool.. so fill us in man.. what's the plan?!?  

I say make a kickass buggy/beater out of it.  Lord knows you wouldn't have to worry about messing something up.  \':24:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7247, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064450009, 0, 'wow i didnt know that many people looked at our board!! \':31:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7248, '83-1054069910', 1, 1, '64.4.229.23', 1064548835, 0, '
Quote (Redneck @ Sep. 24 2003,15:46)
the link is up on www.island4x4.com
the link to the jeep floatin, and the story on those runs (nissan stuck, etc.) was posted awhile back too.

OK, I could just be blind, but I can't find the video on the Island4x4 page?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7249, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '12.21.214.79', 1064626173, 0, 'sorry:(', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7250, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064187633, 0, 'Betcha he cant either.  But would sure be fun watchin him try.  Or you breaking a hip. \':21:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7251, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.219.34', 1064202322, 1, 'Brian again', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1484', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7252, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064243575, 0, 'Dude what the fuck.. Why did you guys leave all that stuff there? I didn't mess up my winch so you all could take all those parts for your rigs(with nothing for me to gain) just to leave that shit out there.!

Go back and pick that crap up!!
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7253, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '146.63.102.62', 1064252192, 0, 'Looks like a clean up is planned for the clean up. Good job guys. Looks like you've got your bases covered. Not all the questions have been answered, but enough to see that it will hopefully get finished. Dan', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7254, '55-1053384828', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064263083, 0, 'Anybody know who took the tranny and what there plans are? Also what tranny is it?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7255, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '24.237.91.254', 1064370326, 0, '17,972 views as of now!! Holy SHit Bronco85 you by far have the most viewed thread!!! \':16:\'

So has this thread alone made the registered users go through the roof? Anyone know?
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7256, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1064382066, 0, 'i need to send that tape into real tv or something similar...', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7257, '115-1035704300', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064410821, 0, 'PASSED 20,000!
So who are all you people that are viewing? SPEAK UP!! \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7258, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064456224, 0, 'They do when it's linking to 20+ other boards.,', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7259, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064549830, 0, 'Look on page 9 of this thread under one of my posts.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7260, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1064633771, 0, 'People who aren't elite members should fork over some cash so Toydozer doesn't have problems paying this months bill.  It's not all that much anyways.  Pitch in whatever you can.  I did my part, Now do yours.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7261, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064203074, 0, 'Hey, how come I wasn't invited to come drive on that SOB?

That would have been sweet, pic of a bronco on a jeep:), where's it at now so I can come drive on it too:)
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7262, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064245119, 0, 'I guess the insurance company could go pick it up?

I am not in a position to haul a rig with no front axle, etc etc.  Not to mention the fact that I leave Alaska in 5 days.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7263, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064252654, 0, 'Frankie - you guys have a use for the tub and frame and engine?

also you guys happen to have a flatbed or a trailor?


Im going to go to Northern to drop off some pictures for those guys, and see if they have any help to offer on getting the rest of it out.
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', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7264, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064265597, 0, '
Quote (OneTonCJ @ Sep. 21 2003,10:49)
Hey Phill, and others. When you guys are done taking what ever you want off of it. Is anyone taking the frame? Or the tub? Dont just take the rest of it off the the Junk Yard. We would be more than happy to take the frame, and the tub. And we would have to agree that you guys get top recovery honors for the year! That is just great that you guys got that out of there. You proved us wrong. We thought that you would need the NodWell.......


And of course when you are done stripping it I am just up Knik:) and wont charge to take it in :)

Stiil want the tub and frame?  PM me an address or number and when we get it loaded we'll drop it off.

Brian
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7265, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.207', 1064382283, 0, 'I bet Real TV would be all over that video.  I think they even pay if the video airs.  I'm sure the money should go to Murdock then.  Cause that's gotta suck to have your jeep drowned like that.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7266, '77-1062144726', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1064414490, 0, '
Quote (Maddening @ Sep. 23 2003,16:30)
Quote (Bronco85 @ Sep. 23 2003,08:07)
I beleive if that last thread was not deleted there where people in there that said it was impossible to remove. Hence the paragraph in the write up!.

If you don't like me I don't give a fuck.

Nah man.. it's no big deal.. Can't say I don't like you, I don't even know you, I've never met you.

All my point was is that there could have been a more tactful way to present the South Central Alaskan wheeling community to the rest of the world.  One way would have been to not even include that stuff about "insults and stupid SOB's" and all of that. Why is it there at all?  It puts a bad light on everyone, including yourself.  It's read as boasting by anyone who reads that write up, when they could care less about the squabbles on this board.  

I mean hell yeah, you could include a "Many people were doubtful that this Jeep extraction could even be performed, but with some effort and the majority of the day, we got the job done."  That would have been a 10x better way to write the introduction.  

Oh well.. It's all good.

the dodge that you all had come out has already posted story on another site. a few of those guys have been looking into this site. so phil isn't the first to post all the b.s. that happens here in other places.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7267, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064458396, 0, 'I think its cuz were we are so cool up here, and everyone wishes they were in AK, just look at how much more fun we have.  LOL', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7268, '110-1064537897', 1, 1, '172.137.99.65', 1064555188, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Sep. 25 2003,20:14)
If you come out this way, you can run trails all week long and not hit the same one twice. Alaska is the Best state for all around skill building! Slick Hill's,Big rock wash's pouring from the jagged mounains,Thousand's of water crossing's,Ice,snow,sand,rock,mud,swamp,peet bogg's,Big GAME,& mILE'S of old time History.  \':34:\'

just checked garmin mapsource ... if i go up through Sault Ste Marie and through canada im looking at a 3 day drive and 4100 miles to Anchorage .. not to mention however far to this sick glacier! .. .. im gunna need a fresh oil change before i leave and get another one in Alberta! ... .. the silt that is at knik looks absolutely sick! .. the way it moves with the water .. .. going to have to see about some vacation time next year maybe ...', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7269, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064646922, 0, 'how much is it?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7270, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064245571, 0, 'So what was the deal saturday night brentt? You couldn't find your straps for the trailer? Did they even contact you sunday about going and picking it up before they went and stripped it?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7271, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064253205, 0, 'Brian email me your pics. I'll add them to the small write-up I did.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7272, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064266528, 0, 'Are you going to need my winch to drag that POS on to a trailer?? Or ya think your little bitty one can handle it?', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7273, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127052, 0, 'Here are a few shots of it.

This is how we found it.
', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1465', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7274, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1064256981, 0, 'Phildo-  Well when I got the call on Saturday night that the vehicle was indeed on it way to the trailhead it was dark.  I looked and looked and looked for my chains and binders.  I could not find them or my ramps anywhere.  Brian called me from the parking lot and I explained it to him.  No problem we will just go get it on Sunday, was the reply.

Choad called me on Sunday morning at 0730 I had PT at 0800 (drill weekend) but good new was that I had found my ramps and chains.  For some unkown reason I had piled them up under the Chuggy in my storage lot (only place I did not look the night before).  I told him I would be ready to roll out at 10-11 am.  Well when I got back from PT to jump in the shower there was Choad on the message machine telling me that they had already headed out and were just going to take the good stuff and call it a day.  I tried to call Brian but did not get intouch with him.

I don't really have a problem with taking all the good stuff of the Jeep.  Choad researched the salvage rights and it is on him and the others if the insurance company persues it.  Personally I have taken salvage rights before, paid my 25 bucks and to this day drive the chuggy on the 8.8 that was the fruits of my labor.

I do however have a bit of trouble leaving the hulk were it sits.  BUT that is also covered.  I would be willing to go out and help load it if need be but Wednesday I am loading up my trailer to head down the AlCan.  Hope you all understand but my life is fixin to be flipped upside down and I don't need to add any more stress onto that situation for my family.

Good job on getting that thing out.  Proved me wrong.  Personally I didn't think that Airforce guys could work long enough to accomplish anything......Now imagine what could be done if a bunch of men had gone out there!!!!
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7275, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1064266628, 0, 'lmao, well until i replace the mount I dont think my little ones going to do much, but it should be good, need to get a trailor and a place to take it first.\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7276, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1064274264, 0, 'well im glad to hear there getting it after we spent our whole day digging and winching, and after the 300 dollars of stuff that got broke on my truck \':38:\' CD play was most of it and the altornater was 100 bucks but i guess thats my fault. o and cant forget out my STILL soggy seats and floor....', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7277, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '64.4.224.29', 1064127121, 0, 'My M12,000 workin at pulling the Jeep out.', 1, 0, 446, 10, '1466', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7278, '109-1050362541', 1, 1, '208.157.230.66', 1064273213, 0, 'I just spoke with Allstate and I guess the Mat Su borough has already contacted them about removing the jeep. Allstate is planning on picking it up and taking it to a salvage yard or scrap heap in the next day or two. After spending quite a bit on trying to recover the jeep, they were very suprised to hear you guys had pulled it out! If anyone wants to pick up the jeep and keep it for themselves, pm me and I can give you my contacts name at Allstate and you can work that out.', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7279, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1064274840, 0, 'Hey your the one that had to follow the big boys:) and didn't lock your hubs...

I drove the same spot you got stuck in twice with no problems:)

I still can't get that picture of mike hauling ass through the creek and Steve crying like a little girl cause he got soaked:) Damn that was some funny shit!!!! \':16:\'  \':16:\'  \':32:\'  \':41:\'
', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7280, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.112.76', 1064289382, 0, '
Quote (00TJ @ Sep. 22 2003,19:32)
...it cant be done...

There, right there... that's where you said it  \':24:\'

Phil, no one said that it couldn't be done.  Yes, most of us did doubt it, but never say can't.

People say not to go because we didn't want to see part 2 of what happened this spring... that's all.
\n\n

', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7281, '107-1064707381', 1, 1, '65.28.204.99', 1064707643, 0, 'This is on way more than 20+ boards!  I got this from anti-rice.com, we've got some mudders on there.   I've seen it on a couple other boards too.  I just wanna say congrats to you guys for getting it out!!  I'm a mudder myself, but I mud my 1990 Eagle Talon, I've had it in some crazy places...I don't think I'd tackle that river tho ;)  I have clearance issues.  \':24:\'', 1, 0, 446, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7282, '108-1058927339', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071800957, 0, 'Steve is always stuck', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7283, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.121.94', 1071804159, 0, 'One more of the glacier.', 1, 0, 447, 10, '1656', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7284, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1071818262, 0, '
Quote (Trigger @ Dec. 18 2003,22:09)
im curious, what time did you leave the trailhead, and what time did you get to Final destination.  Just curious on the time it took you guys.  Nice pics by the way.

Rolled out of town around 0900, got to trail around 1000ish.  I parked the TJ at 1600 back in the driveway.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7285, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '131.59.200.81', 1071853099, 0, 'Looks like it was a fun run, I need to put in for orders up there.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7286, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1071878436, 0, 'Im not being negative. Hell im for cutting back trail traffic!!', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7287, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.112.118', 1071918194, 0, 'Tow hooks, bumpers, and rock sliders.  Thats what he is looking into.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7288, '97-1031819818', 1, 1, '66.58.207.41', 1071970656, 0, '
Quote (Per @ Dec. 20 2003,14:25)
Looks like fun???

what?, pissing on your self?

aktinbender \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7289, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1071987778, 0, '
Quote (Overlord @ Dec. 20 2003,20:26)
\':16:\' pics, too bad the wife made other plans that I forgot about. \':38:\'  \':37:\'

Why on earth would you want to see FB pissing on himself???  Sick world I tell you...

\':1:\'
', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7290, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.220.0.48', 1072102601, 0, 'Fat B's ride looks even more badass getting pulled by the Chug.....well until you pull his PREMO Warrior Shackle reversal apart......Or wait for 6 hours for him to figure out why it won't start....FU FATBOY!!!  lol

Good pics.  Winter is the only time I will go to the knik.
', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7291, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '66.58.220.74', 1071799545, 0, 'Well here it is:

We were all kinda late to the round up at Williams, Myself (TJ), Rowdy(TJ), Fat B (CJ), Enduro (XJ), New Guy (Dodge), and Ender (XJ).

Even though we kinda got off to a late start we made good time getting up the Glenn, little icy but not too bad.  We all rallied at the entrance to Jims creek, after a couple of BS sessions, we headed out.  I have to say that the winter time in the Knik is awsome, it almost feels like someone plowed the roads.

With the exception of a couple snow machines, we were the only ones out there.  We headed up and to our disbelief, didnt even realize we crossed Jims Creek till after we were past it.

Friday Creek was completely hidden, as we headed off onto the dry river bed and towards the Beaver pond.  I got us lost, looks a little different in the winter and my GPS zeroed on my last run.  Fat B was our savior, his GPS point (however freaken old) still got us in the right, well wrong, well maybe it got us turned in the right direction.  

As we attempted to drive up Friday creek (the forrest version) we couldnt keep from breaking through and eventually (after yanking Enduro out multiple times) got off the creek and back into the wood line (was taking too long trying to drive up it).

The rest of the trail out to Metal Creek was fairly forgiving and smooth.  We got to the main drop at Metal Creek, and other than New Guy bending up his passenger front and rear door, we all got down fine.  Metal Creek was frozen pretty solid with the exception of a few soft spots.

We all got out as far as any of us wanted to try (all the way to the glacier without parking on it), had lunch, and U Turned it for home.  

This was a great trip, especially to have the turn out that we did.  I saw alot of camers today so post up some pics.













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', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7292, '65-1060969062', 1, 1, '24.237.84.44', 1071800441, 0, 'how was friday creek? sounds like it was easy.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7293, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.121.94', 1071801729, 0, 'The "new guy" was Cory, a friend of mine from high school.  I don't know if you guys did see how he pushed his bed into the back of his cab. \':37:\'

And here is Steve stuck.
', 1, 0, 447, 10, '1653', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7294, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.121.94', 1071802130, 0, 'Lunch at the glacier.', 1, 0, 447, 10, '1655', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7295, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.193.49.78', 1071814282, 0, 'Cool pictures ..thanks for sharing...Good everything went well... \':16:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7296, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '24.237.126.128', 1071817528, 0, 'Nice!   \':16:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7297, '57-1059976191', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071817789, 0, 'Nice pics guys, wish I wasn't working so I could have gone.   I would have liked to witness the "new guy" corey bash in a quarter panel or whatever is was on the Dodge, that thing looks pretty new.  Body damage is always funny as long as it isn't mine.   \':32:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7298, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071823861, 0, 'Yeah.... that poor pretty dodge... it walked away with a bit of body damage.  I think he almost whacked his rear bumper off, then he had the quarter panel damage, then his bed jumped forward and smacked his cab putting some nice dents where the bed meets the cab.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7299, '72-1064823738', 1, 1, '131.59.200.81', 1071852980, 0, 'Looks like it was a fun run, I need to put in for orders up there.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7300, '114-1067308606', 1, 1, '209.165.147.143', 1071855027, 0, 'looks like you had a good time on the run. I wish i could have skipped school to go but if i miss any more days i dont get credit for the entire semester.  \':37:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7301, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1071876818, 0, 'Damn frosty ya gotta be so negative?', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7302, '48-1032411197', 1, 1, '209.112.209.126', 1071896797, 0, '
Quote (Bronco85 @ Dec. 19 2003,15:33)
Damn frosty ya gotta be so negative?

Because he can because he knows what he's TALKING ABOUT..You can"t because you dont know what your talking about.... \':43:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7303, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071917491, 0, 'tell him to get front tow points!', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7304, '66-1050557866', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071927374, 0, 'i also wish we had a pic of him goin airborne, beau was pissin, and the next thing I know I see coreys rig go up, all i could do was yell holly shit!!  Thaught Beau was going to piss on himself....', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7305, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1071947486, 0, '
Quote (Badcop @ Dec. 20 2003,04:36)
Thaught Beau was going to piss on himself....

He was going to do that regardless... Does it all the time...  \':43:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7306, '80-1071918140', 1, 1, '193.216.40.108', 1071959145, 0, 'Looks like fun???', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7307, '70-1034710482', 1, 1, '65.239.6.224', 1071970736, 0, 'F-U CRAZY you weren’t suppose to tell about my bladder problem.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7308, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071984415, 0, '\':16:\' pics, too bad the wife made other plans that I forgot about. \':38:\'  \':37:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7309, '79-1051438244', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1071991105, 0, '
Quote (Crazy5 @ Dec. 20 2003,21:22)
Quote (Overlord @ Dec. 20 2003,20:26)
\':16:\' pics, too bad the wife made other plans that I forgot about. \':38:\'  \':37:\'

Why on earth would you want to see FB pissing on himself???  Sick world I tell you...

\':1:\'

I'm easily entertained. \':21:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7310, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.52.29', 1072073819, 0, 'If anyone wants these pics in thier full size just go ahead and pm me.  I have them at 2048X1536.  If you have a good enough printer you could print them out at picture quality.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7311, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.121.94', 1071801870, 0, 'Heading toward the glacier.', 1, 0, 447, 10, '1654', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7312, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.112.208.247', 1071800160, 0, 'Great trip, I had a blast my first time on a trail off of Ft. Rich.  Also had a great time giving the guy in the lifted dodge shit when my stock XJ kept passing through areas that took him a few tries to do.  Not much damage other then utilizing the auto sipping feature when my tires went into the the fender and crunched them up a bit.  Good thing I had already planned to trim it out a bit anyway.  Got a few good pics.  I'll go ahead and post them as soon as I install my imaging software so I can resize the pics.  I've never been out there so I can't really say which parts were more challenging or what not.... but I had a great time and so did the family.


A good one of BadCop


I had a good time making fun of this guy seeing as how my stock XJ made this in one try.


Another Enduro Stuck Picture
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', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7313, '84-1060885898', 1, 1, '66.58.198.223', 1071817750, 0, 'im curious, what time did you leave the trailhead, and what time did you get to Final destination.  Just curious on the time it took you guys.  Nice pics by the way.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7314, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1071849760, 0, '7 hours total huh. Thats not bad at all. You guys must hav been hauling ass.

But man it looks cold so I would have been too:)

Great pics by the way.
', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7315, '101-1064183325', 1, 1, '209.112.209.146', 1071864445, 0, 'it was a great trip. Had alittle problem on the frozen creek but after getting yanked out by fatb oh buy the way his little jeep is awsome, the rest of the trip was a blast.The poor dodge couldn't hang with the jeeps.A little trail rash is ok!', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7316, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '209.193.39.197', 1071872253, 0, 'too bad no one fell through the ice on metal creek. Im sure kurt would love another totaled vehicle rebuild or better yet a rescue mission at below zero in the water...', 1, 0, 447, 10, '1659', 0, 'image/gif'), (7317, '82-1053473053', 1, 1, '24.237.112.118', 1071911676, 0, 'Too bad we didn't get any pics of the Cory's dodge getting the front end up.  Never seen a rig pull his front end up coming up ledges. \':16:\'

I talked to him today, and he said that the damage doesn't bother him any more.  He would like to get out on more runs, so we will probably see him again.
', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7318, '109-1058863911', 1, 1, '209.112.219.67', 1071940772, 0, '\':16:\' Looks like everyone had a great trip, Im really hopin someone will take me out to the glacier in my stocker toy sometime soon.', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7319, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '65.74.113.160', 1071973974, 0, '
Quote (Fat B*@terd @ Dec. 20 2003,16:38)
F-U CRAZY you weren’t suppose to tell about my bladder problem.

Hey, its not my problem that you can't hit the tire like your son...  \':40:\'', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7320, '69-1063231806', 1, 1, '209.193.52.29', 1072073437, 0, 'A few more pictures.....

Here's one of Corey's friend..... Corey and his dodge...


Couldn't resist but to take one of this bad ass jeep.... FatB's ride


Here's one of Corey


A scenic shot
', 1, 0, 447, 10, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7321, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.47.251', 1042062580, 0, 'Good stuff Phil, thanks.

I think its very relavant because a strong analogy could be made between the motorcyclist and fourwheelers, at least as far as the 'That'll never happen here. That's unthinkable.' attitude.
', 1, 0, 448, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7322, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1041966953, 0, 'BIKES:
The comment period regarding the EPA lowering road motorcycle emission by 80% ends tomorrow January 7th!
This will end motorcycling as we know it. Send your comments against it now. If you don't do it right now it will be to late.

Electronic Comments:
You can send your comments by email to mcnprm@epa.gov. Note that the comment period closes on January 7, 2003. This has been extended from the original deadline of November 8, 2002.

More information is available at:  
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/roadbike.htm



ALL:
Steve Lundwall, state director of CMT/ABATE of Tennessee, and newly elected board member for the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), made an excellent point in identifying misconceptions as perceived by those who think that "It'll never happen here" during an interview with Twiggy for the December issue of Easyriders Magazine.

"As I'm out riding, I take great interest in talking with other bikers and I'll ask questions like, 'What do you think of the EPA's proposal to tighten up emissions standards to the point of eliminating carburetor bikes by 2006?' I get a blank stare. Or, 'Did you know that your employer doesn't have to cover your medical costs if you get hurt on your bike, even though you have insurance?' Once again, they look at me like I'm talking in a foreign language. Maybe I'll ask, 'What do you think about the new End of Life legislation that already exists in two European countries and might be adopted by the European Union?' I then have explain that End of Life legislation would prevent any car or bike older than 15 years from getting a license. Eventually, I may get a response, and typically it's something like, 'That'll never happen here. That's unthinkable.'

"The problem is that in today's society there are no more unthinkable ideas. Sex in the Oval Office use to be unthinkable. Declaring the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional used to be unthinkable. A bunch of lowlife cave dwellers destroying our best know symbols of commerce and shattering our sense of security used to be unthinkable. The list could go on, and on, but yet every single one of those things have happened.

"So, why is it unthinkable that motorcycles will be outlawed? Why is it unthinkable that End of Life legislation will be passed? I get tired of people telling me that either they aren't threatened or they can't do anything about it.
But when it comes to freedom of motorcycling, I'll pick my fights."

Steve's best advice? Get involved, and join your local motorcycle rights organization.
', 1, 0, 448, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7323, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1046933410, 10, '
Quote
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DRIVING FORCE

Arizona Hobbyists Pursue Emissions Exemption for Older Vehicles
       
       Pro-hobby legislation (H.B. 2387) was introduced in the Arizona House of Representatives to exempt vehicles 25 years old and older from the state's mandatory emissions inspection and maintenance program. Existing law in Arizona only exempts vehicles manufactured in or before the 1966 model year from the emissions inspection. The bill would exempt pre-1979 vehicles upon enactment and would pick up an additional model year for each year the law is in effect.

       H.B. 2387 acknowledges the relatively minimal environmental impact of older vehicles, such as the 25-year-old and older vehicles targeted for this exemption. Arizona SAN groups like the Arizona Automobile Hobbyist Council and the First Generation Camaros of Arizona Car Club know the truth about vintage vehicles: They are infrequently driven, overwhelmingly well-maintained and contribute little to air pollution.

       "The idea behind exempting vintage vehicles from emissions testing is to reduce emissions testing costs to the public without affecting air quality," noted SEMA Director of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. "Many states have already enacted similar exemptions; the most recent was in Missouri in 2001, Virginia in 2000, Washington in 1998 and California in 1997. We hope to add Arizona to this list in 2003."



Pro-Hobby Street Rod/Custom Bills Introduced

To date in this new legislative season, New York (S.B. 615), Missouri (H.B. 283) and Rhode Island (H.B. 5487) have all introduced SEMA model legislation to create vehicle registration classifications for street rods and custom vehicles. These bills all mirror legislation recently enacted in Illinois that defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom vehicle as an altered vehicle manufactured after 1948.

       Each of these bills exempts street rods and customs from periodic vehicle inspections and emissions inspections and a range of standard equipment requirements. They also provide that replica vehicles will be assigned the same model-year designation as the production vehicle it most closely resembles and allows the use of non-original materials.

       SEMA Action Network Director Brian Caudill noted, "We are pleased that SEMA's model legislation is finding support across the country from both state legislators and from SEMA Action Network clubs like the Rhode Island Street Rod Association and the Show-Me Rods of Missouri. We are hopeful that hobbyists in other states that don't have proper and effective street rod and custom vehicle registration categories will pursue similar legislation.

       
If you or your club is interested in pursuing SEMA's model street rod/ custom legislation, please contact Steve McDonald at 202/783-6007 or stevemac@sema.org .



Legislative Quick Hits

West Virginia Light Bars: A bill was introduced in the West Virginia legislature that would allow only original vehicle manufacturer's equipment light bars in the state. This bill would effectively ban the sale, installation and use of aftermarket light bars equipped with aftermarket lighting equipment intended for off-highway use. The bill also mandates that the lights be installed or aimed by or at the direction of the vehicle manufacturer. SEMA and West Virginia hobbyists, particularly OHV enthusiasts, have written the state Senate Transportation Committee in opposition. Currently, the bill is bottled up in committee.

Connecticut/Hawaii Greenhouse Gas: Following California's lead, the Hawaii and Connecticut legislatures introduced legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide. Both bills provide that the regulations must be similar to California's laws and regulations and will apply to 2009 model year and later vehicles. The new California law prohibits regulators from reducing speed limits, restricting vehicle size or imposing new taxes or fees, but is still little more than a back-door effort by environmentalists to set fuel-economy standards, an authority exclusively reserved to the federal government. Because CO2 is given off whenever gasoline is burned, the only way to cut emissions is to

make vehicles that burn less gasoline or vehicles driven by electricity or other means. Hobbyists in Connecticut and Hawaii were alerted to these bills.

New Hampshire Exhaust Noise: New Hampshire legislators are considering SEMA-model legislation to create an enforceable motor vehicle exhaust noise standard for the state. Currently, New Hampshire deems illegal all modifications that increase noise levels above that emitted by the vehicle's original muffler. The SEMA model requires law enforcement authorities to prove that an exhaust system modification results in a noise level in excess of 95 decibels as measured by SAE test standard J1169 before issuing a citation. The New Hampshire House Transportation Committee has indicated it will conduct independent tests to determine whether the 95 decibel limit is fair to all vehicles before voting on the bill. SEMA would like to highlight the work of New Hampshire SAN club Team Modified in supporting this bill.



TECHNICAL CORNER
What You Need to Know About Smog Legal Equipment

By Frank Bohanan

       Smog legal" is perhaps the most misunderstood and, unfortunately, misused term enthusiasts use. Most vehicle owners who live in areas with emissions tests know they have requirements they must meet. However, most aren't really sure what they are. Let's try to clear up some of the confusion. There are three basic levels of in-use emissions requirements that vehicle owners have to meet: Memo 1A, federal and California.

Memo 1A. This refers to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) memorandum that says it's illegal to remove, disconnect or disable a required emissions control device on any pollution controlled motor vehicle (PCMV), pretty much any 1968 (1966 in California) or later model year car/light duty vehicle used on public roads. What this means is that even if you don't have a local emissions-testing requirement, technically you can still break federal law by chucking/disabling your vehicle's smog equipment.

Federal Emissions Requirements. If your area has emissions testing, almost certainly some form of underhood inspection goes along with it. Technicians will check to make sure that all required smog equipment is installed and functioning properly. This does not mean you can't change things! You just have to make sure changes you make are smog legal and comply with Memo 1A.  Because you may need to prove compliance to an inspector, most product manufacturers offer documentation that states their products are at least "49-state smog legal," effectively claiming that their products satisfy the EPA requirements. One warning: Products that claim 49-state smog legality are not legal for use in California (or states that use California emissions standards) on PCMVs.

California (CARB) Emissions Requirements. If you live in California or states that use California emissions standards, then Memo 1A/49-state smog legal isn't enough. Your product must have an Executive Order (EO) number issued by the California Air Resources Board to be legal for use on a PCMV, unless it can be considered a replacement part. That means the manufacturer of the product must obtain an EO number before the product can be advertised or sold in California.  The manufacturer must also provide an underhood label with the part that inspectors can use to verify that it's appropriate for the vehicle it's on. Products that have EOs are often called "50-state smog legal" because having an EO satisfies both California and EPA requirements. This is pretty cut and dried except for some products like intake manifolds, which can qualify as replacement parts even though they're made by aftermarket companies. In these cases, many aftermarket companies include documentation explaining the status of these parts.

The simple approach is this:

1)  Non PCMVs (pre 1968/1966 in California, race cars, etc.) don't have to worry about much beyond state and local vehicle laws.

2)  Outside of California, and other states that use California emissions standards, emissions-related parts for use on PCMVs don't need an EO for legal use. They only need to qualify as 49-state legal or as replacement parts.

3)  In California, and other states that use California emissions standards, emissions-related parts for use on PCMVs must have an EO (qualifying as "50-state legal") or qualify as replacement parts.

Have a follow up question or another topic for TECH CORNER?  Send it to us at frankb@sema.org or SEMA, Attn:  "TECH CORNER,"  1317 F Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC  20004.  



EAGLE ONE Honors Car Clubs With Golden Rule Award

       For the 10th year in a row, appearance care products manufacturer Eagle One, a Division of  Valvoline, has presented its Golden Rule Award to four regional car clubs for outstanding community service programs. The award program is designed to enhance the image of the car club movement in the United States.

       This year's winners for programs conducted in 2002 were:  West, Big Bear Lake Antique Car Club, Big Bear Lake, CA; Midwest, Windy City Corvette Club, Orland Park, IL; East, Over The Hill Gang, Brookville, OH; South, Creepers Car Club, Marietta, GA. These clubs received a large supply of Eagle One waxes, polishes and wheel and tire cleaners, a large supply of Valvoline MaxLife motor oil, a custom-designed plaque and a donation of $250 by Eagle One to a charity designated by each club.

       Runners-up in each region were: Mountain Top Street Rodders, Prescott, AZ; Toppers Car Club, Kindred, ND; Street Cars of Desire, Baltimore, MD; Thunder Valley Mustang Club, Chattanooga, TN. These clubs received a generous supply of Eagle One and Valvoline products and an Award of Merit.

       SEMA and the SEMA Action Network salutes the efforts of all winning and runner-up clubs. Today, vehicle clubs are about more than cool rides and shows. Increasingly, they are also about community, charitable and political involvement.



WE GET MAIL

Our article that referred to the anti-SUV program, "What Would Jesus Drive?" ("Can You Believe?!" Driving Force, February 2003) generated a lot of response.

       
       I was impressed with the delicate way SEMA handled the "What Would Jesus Drive" matter in the February Driving Force. In these politically correct times, you run the risk of offending no matter what you say, and when there is the vaguest hint of religion, the risk of offending increases exponentially.

       Let me just say, I don't like SUVs. They're wasteful and generally unnecessary. I know SEMA disagrees. I just wanted to applaud the evenhandedness of the article.

Name Withheld by Request



       I was just reading this month's Driving Force, and I came across the "what would Jesus drive" question. I have not seen any of those ads here in California. I guess all the environmentalists realize that the soccer moms who own them pay for their causes. I did give the question some deep, logical consideration. What would Jesus drive...hmmmm? Let's see, he lived in a rural area, they did animal herding and farming and, last but certainly not least, he was a carpenter. I suspect he'd drive an SUV or maybe a 4WD quad cab pickup.  'Nuff said.

Steve Tudor
Tracy, California



SEMA Action Network Club Events

ARIZONA

April 4-5, Tucson
23rd Annual Southwest Unique Little Car Show
Sponsor: Subaru 360 Drivers Club
Information: 520/741-0336

CALIFORNIA

March 14-16, Coalinga
Molina Ghost Run
Sponsor: California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs
Information: 760/956-2783

ILLINOIS

March 23, Wheaton
Buick-Olds- Pontiac-Cadillac Swap Meet
Sponsor: Buick Club of America, Chicagoland Chapter
Information: 847/464-5933

MISSISSIPPI

March 22, Madison
2nd Annual Show and Shine
Sponsor: Antique Vehicle Club of Mississippi
Information: 601/825-3344

PENNSYLVANIA

March 9, Norristown
2003 British Car Flea Market
Sponsor: Philadelphia MG Club
Information: 610/356-4409

March 16, Hershey
Annual Meeting
Sponsor: Legislative Council of Motor Vehicle Clubs
Information: 814/674-5301

VIRGINIA

March 16, Cartersville
Bodatious Off- Road Racing
Sponsor:  Virginia Four Wheel Drive Associations
Information: www.geocities.com/od4wdc/
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For a great model of an interagency trail program serving the
urban/wildland trails of a city the size of Anchorage, check out Boise,
Idaho's 200+ mile trail program at http://www.ridgetorivers.org

For an up and coming volunteer program done through a partnership between a
National Forest and a watershed center, see
http://www.thewatershedcenter.org/voframe.htm

For many great publications on how to run volunteer trail projects and
programs, see the Volunteers for Outdoors Colorado at  http://www.voc.org

And last but not least, for an incredible example of comprehensive trail
system development as an economic revitalization strategy, see the Mountain
Bike Wales (United Kingdom) website; they've gone from one trail system
built with 750 Pounds (UK $) and 19K visitors in the first year to 220K
visitors last year, a 500K trail system, and trail use estimated to
generate 5% of the Welsh GNP!  See http://www.mbwales.com/

Oh yeah, and we've got a new Alaska NPS Rivers & Trails website that has
good links and info like this at http://www.nps.gov/akso/riversandtrails !
(Pardon any construction glitches--we're still at it!)

Kevin Keeler
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program
National Park Service
2525 Gambell St.
Anchorage, AK  99503-2892
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Chad

PS here is the link State Page



Murkowski Requests No More Wilderness Reviews
from Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton



February 21, 2003

JUNEAU – Governor Frank H. Murkowski last week sent two letters to Interior Secretary Gale Norton regarding land use and ownership in Alaska. The letters set forth state policy direction on the implementation of the Alaska Statehood Act and the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA).

“I have asked Secretary Norton to consider reimplementing the longstanding policy of the Department of the Interior to follow the letter and spirit of ANILCA’s no more wilderness review provisions,” said Murkowski. “This policy served Alaska well from the time ANILCA passed until it was rescinded by a last minute action of former Interior Secretary Babbit at the end of the Clinton Administration.”

The “no more” provisions of ANILCA section 1326 prohibit studies and actions by federal agencies that lead to new wilderness units in Alaska.

“Congress asserted in ANILCA that it had established the correct balance between conservation and development on federal land in Alaska. It reserved to itself the prerogative of recommending future wilderness in the State. Federal agencies have no business spending public money doing studies Congress has prohibited,” Murkowski said.

“I am also pleased to announce that we have begun the process of seeking certification of the twenty-two thousand navigable waters in Alaska. These lakes, rivers and streams belong to Alaska under the Equal Footing Doctrine, but have never been certified. We are now beginning to clear those backlogs,” said Murkowski.

Working process called Recordable Disclaimers to obtain title to navigable waters within the state. This effort with the Department of the Interior will include a process to coordinate, gather and evaluate information on the remaining rivers and lakes that the state of Alaska believes are navigable. The first application for a disclaimer, on the Black River in Northeast Alaska, was transmitted to the Bureau of Land Management last week.



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Contact: John Manly, Press Secretary, 465-3995
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Quote (UtChaz @ Dec. 29 2002,08:20)
I think I'll give them a call tomorrow also.  What I've found out about it on the web says its a rather large pubilication though.  

It didnt' sound like an overly large publication to me when I spoke with the RTAC, on the order of 25 pages or so?  I am not sure as I have not received my copy yet.

This will serve as a good reminder though, I'll make note to call the organization again if I don't get anything early next week.  It should have arrived by now.

Thanks for sharing that link UTChaz, looks like a great resource for finding relevant publications, especially since they have material on specifically Alaska.  I think I'm going to contact them about alot of the publications listed.
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Quote (UtChaz @ Jan. 10 2003,10:06)
Can you post some of the info here?
I've not received mine, and have called two times now...

I haven't had a chance to go through them yet, only skimmed.  Hopefully this weekend I can get some time to really dig into them and report back.

I have 5 copies of the Managing Degraded Off-Highway Vehicle Trails in Wet, Unstable, and Sensitive Environments, so I few extra's I can distribute.  Its a bound softcover booklet.  I'll bring them to Thursday's meeting.  The Proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) for OHV/ATV Trail Management in Alaska is just document on regular paper, so I'll run a bunch of copies at work this weekend and bring plenty to the meeting for all those to interested to take home.

Yeah, it took me a couple phone calls as well.  Second time I got an answering machine.  I left my information and they sent it out shortly there after.

Maybe the BMPs are available on the website, I haven't even checked.
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Quote (Alaska ZJ @ Dec. 16 2002,07:41)
Did you get a copy of this LG?  I will call today and get my copy if it is worth it or if you have not gotten it yet.

No, I haven't gotten a copy yet.  Just saw that tidbit in the paper Sunday, I meant to call today but was busy at work.  I'll call for a few copies tomorrow.  Of course if you get hold of a copy before me I am interested to hear your take on it.', 1, 0, 452, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7334, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1041178843, 3, 'I think I'll give them a call tomorrow also.  What I've found out about it on the web says its a rather large pubilication though.  
If you look here  NOHVCC Web Site

there is a library you can order from, no charge other than reproduction fees and shipping.  There's some specific studies on Alaska also, like under "Soil/Water Effects"  S0021 - Thaw and Erosion on Vehicular Trails in Permafrost Landscapes / S0008 - Use of ORV's and Mitigation of Effects in Alaskas Permafrost / S0027 - Effects of ORV Traffic on Soils and Vegetation in the Denali / S0039  Lower Kenai Peninsula Summer ORV Trail Stream Crossings
This si the main page for that site
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
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Quote (Little Giant @ Dec. 29 2002,14:54)
Thanks for sharing that link UTChaz, looks like a great resource for finding relevant publications, especially since they have material on specifically Alaska.  I think I'm going to contact them about alot of the publications listed.

No problem what so ever.
Nothing a simple search on Yahoo doesn't bring up.
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', 1, 0, 452, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7336, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '66.58.218.185', 1041844910, 0, 'Okay, I recieved my booklets finally.  I got a few copies of Managing Degraded Off-Highway Vehicle Trails in Wet, Unstable, and Sensitive Environments, and a single draft copy of Proposed Best Management Practices (BMPs) for OHV/ATV Trail Management in Alaska.

I just got them Saturday so I haven't had a chance to go through them in depth, but definately looks like some intersting info we all need to keep up on.  I'll try to go through and highlight the important issues and give the information out at the next meeting or two.  I can also give/send the extra copies I have to anyone interested, though NPS will send it to your for free, you just have to ask (a couple times).

Those who are still non-believers that scary regulations are looming on the horizon need to open there eyes are get involved!  It is coming...
', 1, 0, 452, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7337, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.214.69', 1042221964, 0, 'Can you post some of the info here?
I've not received mine, and have called two times now...
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Driving Force - June 2003


Maine Exhaust Noise Bill Goes to Governor

On the heels of similar laws enacted in California and Washington state, the Maine
Legislature approved a version of SEMA-model pro-hobby legislation (LD 819) to create
an enforceable motor vehicle exhaust noise standard for the state. Currently, Maine
deems illegal all modifications that increase noise levels above that emitted by the
vehicle's original muffler. Under the SEMA model an exhaust system modification is legal if
it results in a sound level of 95 decibels or less as measured by the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) test standard J1169. The Maine bill stipulates that all exhaust sound
level tests be performed by certified inspection stations.

"This bill is essential to helping protect those motorists who drive vehicles equipped with
modified exhaust systems from being erroneously cited for exceeding noise limits," said
SEMA Director of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. "Many of these citations are
being written without regard to the practical intent of the law. The enforcement policy
currently used by police officers is one in which nearly all exhaust system modifications
are considered in violation, even when the noise levels are not excessive or unusual.
This policy leaves exhaust system manufacturers, dealers and their customers without
recourse."

Aftermarket exhaust systems are preferred by motorists who modify their vehicles for
durability, appearance and performance. If the exhaust has a more efficient exit route,
more power can be attained without increasing pollution. This is especially critical for
maneuvers such as passing, going uphill or merging onto a highway for vehicles with slow
acceleration. Many aftermarket mufflers are made from stainless-steel for improved
durability and offer a show car quality to a vehicle's appearance.

"SEMA has a great deal of experience with the SAE test standard, both as a public policy
matter and as an actual measure of exhaust noise," noted SEMA Action Network Director
Brian Caudill. "Before crafting our model legislation, we did plenty of research including
performing actual tests-complete with an acoustical engineer and a decibel meter-on a
variety of modified cars. What we found was that the test was easy to understand, easy
to perform and accurate."

SEMA is working with the Maine Custom Auto Association, an organization composed of
several SEMA member companies, as well as SEMA Action Network car clubs like the
Central Maine Street Rods and the Fly-By Nights to seek enactment of this legislation.
The bill now goes to the governor for his signature.

SEMA's Model Exhaust Noise Bill

- Eliminates subjective enforcement based on exhaust systems that are "louder than
original muffler" or emit "excessive or unusual noise."
- Forces compliance with an objectively measured decibel limit (95 dbA) under a fair and
predictable test standard (SAE J1169).
- Provides hobbyists who drive vehicles legally equipped with modified exhaust
systems the ability to prove that they comply with the law.
- Recognizes that aftermarket exhaust systems are preferred by motorists who modify their
vehicles for durability, appearance and performance.
- Challenges assumption that enthusiasts who equip their vehicles with modified exhaust
systems are involved in street racing or other illegal activities.

Interested in pursuing fair exhaust noise laws in your state? Contact the
SEMA Government Relations office at 202/783-6007 or stevem@sema.org.


Legislative Quick Hits

California Regulators Approve ZEV Revisions: The California Air Resources Board
(CARB) approved revisions to the states zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) rule. The revised
rule calls for hundreds of thousands of cleaner gasoline burning vehicles, tens of
thousands of gas-electric hybrids and 250 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in the next five
years. The new rule also requires 2,500 fuel cell vehicles by 2011 and 25,000 by 2014.
The revisions are partially in response to a lawsuit filed by General Motors and Daimler-
Chrysler and joined by the Bush Administration. In June 2002, a federal court delayed
enforcement of the rules for two years. The lawsuit accused CARB with regulating fuel
economy, a power reserved for the federal government. Given the revisions, it is unclear
whether the automakers will proceed with their lawsuit.

California Replacement Tire Efficiency:  SEMA has joined with the Tire Industry
Association (TIA) to oppose California legislation that would require regulators to develop
a replacement tire fuel efficiency program by March 31, 2005. The bill seeks to create a
replacement tire rating system and specifically claims that original equipment tires offer fuel
economy benefits that aftermarket tires do not. Should the bill pass, aftermarket tires,
particularly those designed for high-performance and off-road enthusiast markets, will be
specifically discriminated against in California despite their proven safety, utility and
performance characteristics. Furthermore, tire manufacturers could be forced to redesign
entire product lines simply to comply with California law.

South Carolina Headlamps:  SEMA convinced the South Carolina Legislature to abandon
legislation that would have prohibited the operation of motor vehicles with colored or
tinted headlamps. The bill failed to make an exception for certain lighting equipment
including bulbs carrying a slight bluish tint that are certified to federal standards or
federally compliant high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps that emit a bluish hue.

U.S. Senate Debates CAFE:  A provision to hike the CAFE standard was excluded from a
national energy policy bill approved by the Senate Energy Committee. Nevertheless, some
Senators want to insert a CAFE hike provision in the bill during Senate floor debate to
create an identical CAFE standard for SUVs and passenger cars by 2011. SEMA
supports a provision requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
to calculate appropriate CAFE numbers in the context of motor vehicle and passenger
safety, technological feasibility, cost, consumer choice and impact on the automotive
industry. The House version of an energy bill already contains this provision.

U.S. Legislation Addresses Passenger Van Safety:  Two bills are now in Congress to
expand NHTSA's current dynamic rollover test program to include passenger vans
designed to carry nine to 15 passengers. There is concern that many of the vans have an
unacceptably high rollover risk when loaded with large numbers of people or luggage.
Although not required under the legislation, the bill sponsors suggested some redesign
possibilities such as adding dual wheels (an additional wheel on either side) to the rear of
these vans, and installing electronic stability control systems and antilock brakes.


Driving Force Wants to Hear Your Horror Stories.

The automotive hobby, from street rods to lifted 4x4s and every vehicle type in-between,
is subject to a nationwide hodge-podge of silly laws, weird regulations and chaotic
enforcement.  Most hobbyists have a story to tell about their experiences.  Here are some
regular occurrences:

- A nosy neighbor peers over a privacy fence and reports someone to zoning officials for
having a project car in the backyard.

- Street rodders pulled over for being unsafe or for using non-stock parts.

- Antique cars owners ticketed for not wearing seatbelts when the car was never originally
equipped with them.

- Import-performance riders pulled over and cited because they have a modified exhaust
or it sounds too loud.

- Lowriders ticketed for using hydraulics at a designated car show (not while driving).  

- Lifted-4x4 owners cited because, well, "Man, that thing is just TOO tall."

- Garage owners forced out of business because of overreaching government
regulations.

If you have a similar tale to tell, we want to hear it!  Write to SEMA with your experiences,
tales of woe, accounts of silliness and narratives of the bizarre. Just make sure you
weren't doing something illegal.  We'll do our part by publishing them in a semi-regular
column in Driving Force called "Can You Believe?!"  Perhaps through some publicity, we
can inject a little common sense into how vehicle laws are developed and enforced.

Submit stories, pictures and background, etc. to "Can You Believe?!," Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 1317 F St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C.  
20004, 202-783-6024 (fax) or mail to brianc@sema.org.


NHTSA Looks at Revamping Fuel Economy Rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to request public
comments later this year on how to restructure the Corporate Average Fuel Economy
(CAFE) program beginning in model year 2008.

CAFE standards, currently set at 27.5 miles-per-gallon for passenger cars and 20.7 mpg
for pickups, SUVs and minivans, have caused considerable controversy over the past
few years. Automakers, forced to meet these standards or face penalties, actively oppose
any CAFE hike, fearing that increases will force them to downsize or eliminate popular
product lines like SUVs in order to meet fuel economy targets. Automakers produce plenty
of fuel-efficient vehicles, but few are purchased. American consumers prefer larger, safer
and more utilitarian vehicles, automakers argue, and federal regulation ought not force
the OEMs to manufacture and market vehicles the public won't buy.

Hardcore environmentalists counter that the CAFE standards have remained static for
nearly a decade as America's love affair with less fuel-efficient light trucks/SUVs
flourished. They claim that overall U.S. fuel economy is down and that automakers have
the technology to make more fuel-efficient vehicles without sacrificing vehicle safety or
utility. Environmentalist patrons in Congress have for the past several years attempted
(and failed) to institute substantial CAFE hikes.

Absent Congressional action, NHTSA determines what CAFE numbers are appropriate
and feasible. While NHTSA is now considering numerical changes, it may also transform
how the overall program operates as well. One major change would be to base fuel
economy rules on vehicle weight rather than vehicle type. This could address automaker
complaints that current CAFE structure negatively affects popular SUV/light truck product
lines. However, new weight-based categories could still capture heavier SUVs/light
trucks and subject them to higher fuel economy standards. NHTSA is also considering
redefining as passenger cars those SUVs that have "car-like" characteristics. Obviously,
these SUVs would then have to achieve higher passenger car miles-per-gallon ratings.
The devil lies in the details: What vehicle design and manufacture characteristics does
NHTSA intend to use in order to determine car-like SUVs?

On behalf of consumers and our member manufacturers, SEMA has historically opposed
unreasonable legislative CAFE hikes because they will affect consumer vehicle choice.
The equation is simple: SEMA manufacturers make rational economic decisions to
produce style, performance- and utility-enhancing products for vehicles that consumers
buy. Not surprisingly, these vehicles are mostly high-performance passenger cars and
multi-functional light trucks/SUVs, those most affected by CAFE standards. Unreasonably
hiking CAFE would force automakers to stop producing large quantities of useful and fun
vehicles. If this happens, consumers, automakers and SEMA member companies all lose
out.


We Get Letters

California Old Car Emissions Exemption (Comments, Questions.and Answers)

Just read the May Driving Force. Is it too early to say congratulations on your victory in
eliminating that legislative item, S.B. 708, to smog test cars back to 1960? If it is, I'll write
back to congratulate you all when the bill is officially dead! We all know how fast the
worm can turn in California. Good job.

Ernie Scheib
Riverside, CA

Hey guys, I looked over the Driving Force article mentioning that Sen. Florez has agreed
not to go for legislation that eliminates California's 30-year rolling emissions exemption.
Maybe you guys in Washington get a little hung-up on jargon. What on earth is a rolling
emission exemption?

Walter Butler
Indianapolis, IN

Jargon explained: A 30-year emissions test exemption means that whenever a car turns
30 years old, it is no longer required to undergo an emissions test. The exemption rolls in
when an additional model year becomes exempt from testing for each year the law is in
effect. For example, if all pre-1974 vehicles are exempted from testing this year, next year
all vehicles will be exempted, with all pre-1976vehicles exempted the year after that and
so on. In comparison, many states have static-year emissions test exemptions so all cars
manufactured after a certain date have to be emissions-tested no matter how old they
are.-Ed.



Newly Introduced Legislation

Note:  The following state bills are not laws. They were recently introduced and are
currently under consideration by the respective state legislatures:

Emissions

Colorado H.B. 1357-would exempt towing carriers and the police from obtaining emissions
control certificates prior to selling abandoned vehicles

Connecticut H.B. 6402-would establish vehicle emissions standards equivalent to
California's.

Indiana H.B. 1798-would exempt certain counties from emissions inspection requirements.

Missouri H.B. 668-would require biennial emissions testing; requires vehicles failing
onboard diagnostic tests to undergo a tailpipe test.

New York S.B. 4040-would create a bureaucracy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions.

New York S.B. 4044-would require regulations, similar to California's, for reducing vehicle
GHG emissions.

North Carolina S.B. 863/H.B. 1045-would create a new bureaucracy to reduce GHG
emissions.

North Carolina S.B. 763/H.B. 933-would establish emissions standards equivalent to
California's low emissions vehicle program.

Pennsylvania H.B. 1217-would stop emissions testing until the EPA issues rules for using
onboard diagnostic vehicle emissions testing systems.

Equipment and Inspections

Hawaii H.B. 933-would exempt reconstructed vehicles from state inspection and
certification requirements.

Maine H.B. 1113-would prohibit vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide systems unless the
vehicle is traveling to/from a racetrack, the system is disconnected and all containers
removed.

Maine H.B. 1149-would permit cutouts or bypasses on vehicle exhaust systems used in
racing as long as they are inoperative when used on public roads.

Miscellaneous

New York S.B. 4523-would establish a tax credit for purchasing hybrid vehicles.

Title, Tags and Registration

Alabama H.B. 504-would permit issuance of antique/vintage motor vehicle titles on
request.

Kansas H.B. 2237-would require assembled cars, street rods, special interest vehicles
and antique vehicles (1950 or later) to undergo inspections prior to titling.

Texas H.B. 3106-would permit specially designed license plates; sets related fees.

Wisconsin A.B. 282-would allow year of manufacture license plates.



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June 27-29, Pomona
6th West Coast Hot Rod Happenin'
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Information: 925/838-9876

COLORADO

June 27-29, Pueblo
19th Annual Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals
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June 22, Bridgewater
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June 13-15, Indianapolis
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July 6, Fullerton
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June 27-29, Carson City
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20th Annual Renner Oldsmobile Show
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', 1, 0, 453, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7339, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '66.58.218.185', 1038534653, 13, 'Another piece of land I don't personally use but thought it was worth a read for others who maybe affected by this.

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FORWARDED FROM THE RABBIT CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Grandview Subdivision (80 acres of tundra and mountain hemlock in Bear
Valley) is slated to go before
the Platting Board with their subdivivision plans (which include two
variances and no trail right-of-ways)  on Dec. 4. This area includes 4
major trails that are critical to traditional access to the northwest
buttress of McHugh Peak (eastern most group of trails seen in map below):
two trails start at the end of Honey Bear Lane (one along the eastern ridge
and one along the western side of the Snow Bear Avalanche Path); a third
trail starts at the end of southern end of Snow Bear Drive and traverses
toward the western ridge; the fourth ascends the western ridge along its
crest. Once this land is subdivided, these trails will be closed to the
public.

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The stake seen in the foreground marks the north-south boundary between the
proposed Grandview Subdivision and Chugach State Park.  Because the stake
points due north in this picture, all lands to the left of the stake (to
the cul-de-sac's) are the private property proposed for the subdivision;
all lands to the right of the stake are Chugach State Park.

The Anchorage Areawide Trails Plan identifies a planned trailhead in the
immediate vicinity of this proposed plat "to be determined through the
individual project development process".  The Municipality has made no
specific recommendations to the Plat Board to provide for pedestrian access
to the State Park access beyond the comments of the Parks and
Beautification that "the subdivision design provide for adequate
non-vehicular as well as vehicular access and circulation, within the
development as well as to and from adjacent areas, and for emergency as
well as general access purposes."

If you want public access to Chugach State Park maintained through this
area, please send your comments, including info on your history of use of
the area to Jerry Weaver, MOA Platting Director, at
WeaverJT@ci.anchorage.ak.us by Wednesday December 4.

_

Here's a screen shot of the MOA GIS page with the proposed plat action and
the Municipal link to the staff report:
http://gisweb.ci.anchorage.ak.us/planning/staffcomments/S10811-1.pdf  The
staff report (from last winter and spring) focused mainly on geologic and
avalanche issues; no mention was made of the trail access issues.

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Go to
http://gisweb.ci.anchorage.ak.us/website....MNUM=36
 for site/reports, etc.


RABBIT CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION REQUESTING PUBLIC ACCESS

                                                                 Nov. 22,
'02
Platting Board, Dept. of Planning, MOA
PO Box 196650
Anchorage, AK 99519

            Resolution from Rabbit Creek Community Council on
 #S10811 Grandview Subdivision, Approved  Nov. 14, '02 (Revised 11/22/02)

     Rabbit Creek Community Council supports the Parks and Beautification
Division request of 2/06/02 regarding access in Grandview Subdivision that
:

     "subdivision design provide for adequate non-vehicular as well as
     vehicular access and circulation, within the development as well as
     to and from adjacent areas, and for emergency as well as general
     access purposes."

It is not clear if these interagency recommendations have been incorporated
in the most recent staff recommendations.  Policies 13, 54, 55, 56 of the
Anchorage 2020 Plan provide direction for granting pedestrian facilities,
neighborhood connectivity, and park access.

     Specifically, Rabbit Creek Community Council requests consideration
of a non-vehicular trail easement east and south through Grandview
Subdivision leading eventually to Chugach State Park along the north ridge
of McHugh Peak.  This easement would secure a long-standing traditional
trail across Lots 1and 2 of the proposed subdivision at the end of Honey
Bear Lane.

     Access to the southern perimeter of Chugach State Park is a need and
concern of our Council residents.   There are currently no reserved public
access points to higher elevations of Chugach State Park south of Echo
Street (near Flattop).   The public has no reserved access along an
estimated six mile stretch of the Park boundary because there are no public
easements across private property.

     Honey Bear Lane is depicted as a trail route on the Anchorage
Areawide Trails Plan but lacks a connection to the prominent destination of
McHugh Peak in Chugach State Park.  The trail connection from Honey Bear
Lane into Chugach State Park for access to McHugh Peak is depicted as a
desired trailhead the new Chugach State Park Access Plan (Fall 2002;
trailhead S8) and received public comments of support during the public
review of the access plan.

     There is a second traditional trail from Brewster's Drive (previously
labeled Culhane Road)  which crosses Lots 7 and 8 on the ridge top along
the southern portion of the lots. This trail is more than ¾ mile by road
from the Honey Bear Lane trail;  a public easement may therefore be
appropriate to meet the  2020 Plan policies for neighborhood connectivity
to public open spaces.

                       Sincerely,


                       Nancy Pease, Board Member           Dianne Holmes,
Chair



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From Nancy Pease

Please attend hearing to retain Bear Valley public access to Chugach State
Park!

Wednesday nite 6:30 PM Dec. 4 in the Municipal Assembly Chambers, the
Platting Board will decide whether or not to provide to public access to
Chugach State Park for traditional trails through a proposed subdivision
from the public road seen below and the Park less than 500 feet away!
(This view of Chugach SP boundary looking due north across Rabbit Creek.
All lands to left of section line monument/stake are private; area for
subdivision is just behind/below ridgeline in left foreground. All lands to
right are Chugach State Park).

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There's a golden opportunity to secure permanent public trails from Bear
Valley to McHugh Peak along the northwest ridge of McHugh Peak.   Public
comments will make the difference!  Please read the following and do
whatever you can to help!

q     attend the Platting Board hearing on Wednesday December 4, 6:30 pm,
at Loussac Library (assembly chambers).

q     send an E-mail to city platting officers Margaret O'Brien and Jerry
Weaver at  Obrienmr@ci.anchorage.ak.us and weaverjt@ci.anchorage.ak.us.
The E-mail should reference Case S10811 Grandview Subdivision. Ask the city
to plat two public trail easements, one from Honey Bear Lane, and one from
Brewster's Road (also called Culhane Road) toward Chugach State Park.

Due to the holidays and short turn around time, the Municipality has only
received one public comment regarding the subdivision--so if you can email
now or come out Wednesday nite it will really help!  A relatively short
amount of time now to support these trails could secure a lifetime of
public access!

Background
There are two traditional trails from Bear Valley onto the north ridge of
McHugh Peak.  One starts at the end of Honey Bear Lane, in a subdivision,
where signs have recently been posted by landowners to keep hikers out.
This Honey Bear trail climbs straight south up the ridge toward McHugh Peak
(see photo above or attached). The other is a lesser-known trail used by
local residents, from Brewster's Road (also called Culhane Road), heading
east onto the same ridge.  Both the Honey Bear trail and the Brewster's
Road trail cross a private parcel that is proposed for a subdivision
(platting case S10811 ? Grandview Subdivision).

There is a community-wide need for better access to alpine areas of Chugach
State Park.   The public has no reserved access along an estimated six mile
stretch of the Park boundary south of Flattop Mountain because there are no
public easements across private property.

The Municipality did not show either of these trails on the Areawide Trails
Plan.  A future trail is shown along Honey Bear Lane, but the connection to
Chugach State Park was overlooked. However, several agencies have
encouraged the Platting Staff and Platting Board to require public
easements to connect to Chugach State Park:

q     Chugach State Park has recommended to the Municipality  that both
trails should be protected by platted public easements. The trailheads are
over ¾ mile apart by road.  The trailheads would provide neighborhood
connectivity to Chugach State Park.  The terrain is not well-suited for
high-use trails or parking lots, so those facilities would be developed
elsewhere.  Neighborhood connections  to Chugach State Park, such as these,
disperse users, reduce the need for large parking lots, and add to the
quality of life in the neighborhood.

q     Parks and Beautification Division recommends that the  "subdivision
design provide for adequate non-vehicular as well as vehicular access and
circulation? to and from adjacent areas, and for emergency as well as
general access purposes."
q     Rabbit Creek Community Council has requested these trail easements
q     Heritage Land Bank (a municipal agency) owns 190 acres adjoining the
proposed subdivision  that it intends to add to Chugach State Park.  The
HLB recommended in a 1999 study that  "conditions of the final land
transfer to State Parks should include a caveat that the future unpaved
multi-use trail identified for this area in the 1996 Areawide Trails Plan
be retained in Park plans and extended as part of future park developments
in this area. The Culhane Road right-of-way (Brewster's Road) should be
retained in perpetuity as a future formal park access corridor."

q     In addition, Anchorage Comprehensive Plan 2020, Areawide Trails Plan,
and municipal Title 21 have policies for neighborhood connectivity to
public open spaces, and specificy that trails are part of the intended
transportation infrastructure.

Thank you for any way you can help!!!
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PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release
Contact ? Joe Westfall (907) 333-0739


State-wide trail group forms

     Anchorage - A diverse group of Alaska trail enthusiasts gathered recently for a three day work-session at Anchorage's Campbell Creek Science Center to create a state-wide non-profit trail organization.  The new organization is aptly named "Alaska Trails". Their mission is to enhance the Alaska trail experience by supporting sustainable, world renowned trails through funding, facilitating, and educating.  The group adopted the motto "We are known by the tracks we leave".

     The specific goals of the organization are to raise and provide funds for local trail organizations; to educate through training, forums, conferences and informational materials; to develop and provide technical expertise and project support; to promote the health, social and economic benefits of trails; and to foster cooperation among diverse groups through facilitation and planning.

     The Alaska Trails working board represents a wide range of Alaska trail user groups, geographic areas and trail interests. The board is putting the finishing touches on their by-laws and articles of incorporation. They plan to file for non-profit status and be officially incorporated by the end of the year.

     Alaska Trails' committees are already hard at work planning programs and raising funds to support their efforts. Over seventeen hundred dollars has been raised in initial pledges to help launch the trail organization.

More funding and volunteers are needed to help the organization grow and become productive.

     If you are willing to help sponsor Alaska Trails or would like more information please contact Joe Westfall at (907)-333-0739 or email Joe@Westfalia-werke.us . Information is also available on line at http://wave.prohosting.com/aktrails/

     Alaska Trails would like to remind everyone that June 7th is National Trails Day and wish you a safe and enjoyable day using or working on trails in your community.
', 1, 0, 455, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7343, '65-1031624736', 1, 1, '12.17.140.84', 1048054417, 0, 'I think this applies to the road that leads into Ruby/Red Mountain from the highway. Anyone else? Dan', 1, 0, 456, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7344, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1047896455, 0, 'I came across this while looking for something on the Alaska Center for the Environment's website.  Anyone know if this is in reference to the trails we run in that area, and if we should expect to see changes due to it?  I'm curious.

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**February 27
Deadline for comments on PROPOSAL TO RENEW THE CASTLE MOUNTAIN COAL EXPLORATION permit by DNR to Hobbs Industries, Inc. The renewal would be for two years and in addition to the work authorized in the original permit it would allow routine maintenance on the Chickaloon-King River Trail for access to the permit area which may include installation of culverts where needed. For more information or to submit comments, contact 907-269-8603, 907-269-8930 Fax or justin@dnr.state.ak.us.
', 1, 0, 456, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7345, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1048698325, 0, 'Sound's like the perm trail. It run's at the base of Castle Mountain.', 1, 0, 456, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7346, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1058335677, 0, '...but its interesting they are looking for "Collaborative Problem-Solving" projects.

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EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) has created a new grants
program
called the "Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Grant
Program."  The grants program provides financial assistance to
community-based organizations who wish to engage in capacity-building
initiatives, and also utilize constructive engagement and collaborative
problem-solving to seek viable solutions for their community's
environmental
and/or public health issues.  Only not for profit 501 ©(3) organizations
are eligible to apply.  If they don't already have the 501 ©(3) status,
be
sure  to obtain it before  you apply (see information below).  The grants
are due September 30, 2003, and will be awarded at $100,000, for a project
period of up to three years.

The Request for Applications (RFA)  for the new Collaborative
Problem-Solving Grant Program can be downloaded from:

Or, call 1-800-962-6215 or send an email which includes your complete
mailing address to:  Ms. Rosa Moore, US EPA/OEJ, MC-2201A, 1200
Pennsylvania
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460, to request a hardcopy of the RFA.

A copy of the FACT SHEET above this program is included below.  You can
have
either state certification or federal 501 © (3) Tax Exempt Status.  The
information on how to obtain federal 501 © (3) tax exempt status can be
found at the link below.  DON'T FORGET, you must show proof of this status
in your application.  Here is the official Internal Revenue Service website
for organizations looking to file under 501©(3) tax exempt status:


Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Grant Program Fact
Sheet.  In Fall 2003, the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) will review
applications for the first Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-
Solving (CPS) Grant Program.  The purpose of the Environmental Justice CPS
Grant Program is for EPA to provide financial assistance to community-based
organizations who wish to engage in constructive and collaborative
problem-solving by utilizing tools developed by EPA and
others to find viable solutions for their community's environmental and/or
public health concerns.  There will be 15 grants awarded by January 2004.
All awards will be in the amount of $100,000.00 to be used over a
three-year
period.

The Environmental Justice CPS Grant Program is managed by Linda K. Smith
(Project Officer) and Marva E. King (Program Manager) of the Office of
Environmental Justice.   For more information, call the toll-free number
1-800-962-6215.

Background
EPA's Office of Environmental Justice, in coordination with the Federal
Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice (IWG), has developed an
Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Model.   A detailed
description of each along with a sample can be found in the Request For
Applications.   These seven elements, which are the key factors to the
success of this Model, must be included in your project application.

They are:
Issue Identification, Community Vision and Strategic Goal Setting;
Community
Capacity Building; Consensus Building and Dispute Resolution;
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Resource Mobilization; Supportive and
Facilitative Role of Government;
Management and Implementation; and Evaluation, Lessons Learned, and
Replication of Best Practices.

To Be Eligible For This Grant Program, you must be a non-government,
nonprofit community-based organization currently exempt from taxation under
501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or exempt under applicable state
law and include proof of your status in your application.  In addition, you
must be working on or plan to carry out projects to address local
environmental and/or public health issues. Universities are not eligible to
apply for this grant program but they may be a member of the partnership.

How Will Your Application Be Evaluated?
In the grant application, you must address each of the seven elements
described in the Background section above.  The following items must be
included in your application:

1.           A Clear and concise description of the project.  The project
workplan narrative is one of the most important components of your
application and (assuming that all other required materials are submitted)
will be used as the primary basis for selection.   Include whether or not
your organization has received any grant/cooperative agreement from EPA in
the last 3 years  (35 points).

2.           Adherence to the Environmental Justice Collaborative
Problem-Solving Model.  (25 points).

3.           All standard forms as listed in the RFA.  In addition to the
forms, a detailed budget is required which shows how the funds will be
specifically used in terms of personnel, fringe benefits, travel,
equipment,
supplies, contractor costs, and other costs.  Funds cannot be used for
construction, lobbying, or litigation against the government. The budget
must list proposed milestones with deadlines, and estimated costs and
completion dates. (10 points)

4.           Statement of Qualifications of Principal Investigator/Project
Manager as an appendix which describes why he/she
is qualified to undertake this project.   (10 points)

5.           A Memorandum of Agreement signed by each representative of
the
collaborative partnership which identifies the roles and responsibilities
of
each partner.  Each partner is valued at 2 points with a maximum possible
total of 10.  (10 points)

PLEASE NOTE:   A letter of support from an individual or entity does not
qualify as a reflection of an agreement to participate in a collaborative
partnership. Refer to the Grant Program Evaluation Criteria in Part IV of
the RFA.

6.           A set of evaluation criteria which reflect how you will
determine the success of the project.  These should include qualitative and
quantitative measures. (10)

Selection Process
An EPA panel will review, evaluate, and rank the application of potential
grant recipients.  After the review process is completed, OEJ will compare
the best applications and make final selections.

Reporting Requirements
Grant activities must be completed and funds spent within the timeframe
specified in the three-year award.  All grantees must participate in
monthly
conference calls with their OEJ technical advisor and provide quarterly
reports to OEJ on the grant project's process.  The OEJ technical advisor
for each grant will be named at award.

Other Information
To download a request for application and additional information about this
Environmental Justice CPS Grant Program, please visit the EPA's website at:

Examples of community-based organizations involved in successful
environmental justice collaborative problem-solving partnerships can be
found at this EPA website:
http://www.epa.gov/complia....ex.html


For questions concerning examples of opportunities to develop collaborative
projects, please contact your EPA Regional Environmental Justice
Coordinator
listed in Appendix F of the RFA.

For issues concerning administrative and process questions, please contact
the Project Officer, Linda K. Smith.  Since this is a
competitive program, in order to ensure that all potential applicants
receive the same information, answers will be posted on the Web site.

Therefore, all questions about interpretation or completion of the
requirements,  must be sent via e-mail to smith.linda@epa.gov or by fax to
202-501-1162.  The questions with answers will be posted on the website.

Application Submission Instructions
Applications must be date stamped by courier service or postmarked by the
U.S. Postal Service by 12 p.m. Eastern Time, September 30, 2003. Use the
appropriate address below, depending on your method of delivery.


Via U.S. Postal Service
U.S. EPA/Office of Environmental Justice (MC 2201A)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Attention:   Linda K. Smith,Project Officer

Via Federal Express, Airborne, United Parcel Service or other courier
service
U.S. EPA/Office of Environmental Justice Ariel Rios Building South, Room
2232
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Attention:
Linda K. Smith
Project Officer
Phone: 202-564-2602
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\':5:\'
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Quote (UtChaz @ Mar. 22 2003,14:25)
Looks like that trail is pretty much shut down now...
\':5:\'

I believe there is a big difference in 'hunting on private land' and traditional trails through private land to access other (state) land.

So I don't buy that there claim is founded, but if true this is increadibly serious.  Any trip to the Knik Glacier without expressed written permission from Eklutna Inc. is illegal?

I am going to forward these links to my newly made contacts at River, Trails and Conservation Assistance and see what they think.

Thank you very much for sharting this information.
', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7349, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.212.75', 1048404823, 1, 'I liked the winter runs to the glacier.  Would hope it won't be the last ones I go on...
Let us  in on what you find out LG.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7350, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1048579501, 0, 'To add to this. We passed by a few tree's that had no trespassing posted and yellow tape that once was tied across the trail! \':7:\'  A lot of land for sale and electricity has been run to new spot's just off the road. Please, All who can get together and help gather all the info possible for any possible trail's we run or might run would be nice and help all stay out of another Fairbank's mess! Thank's LG for the good work and keep in touch. \':4:\'', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7351, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1048623148, 0, '
Quote (ODDBALL @ Mar. 24 2003,22:05)
To add to this. We passed by a few tree's that had no trespassing posted and yellow tape that once was tied across the trail! \':7:\'  A lot of land for sale and electricity has been run to new spot's just off the road. Please, All who can get together and help gather all the info possible for any possible trail's we run or might run would be nice and help all stay out of another Fairbank's mess! Thank's LG for the good work and keep in touch. \':4:\'

You Passed No Tresspassing Signs and torn down yellow tape?  WTF

Your part of the problem.  You better stop pissing in your own house or the landlord will padlock the gate......

Turns out the signs were placed there unintentionally by a private contractor, but I am just about 100% certian you did not verify that with the proper officials before you violated the Sign.

If you see a sign like that, STOP and turn around.  Verify it's legality with the proper officials and resume your recreation.  If you don't know who to contact, get intouch with the officers of Alaska Extreme, we have the organization and readiness to address these issues.   This will get you there.......officers@akextreme4x4.com
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You Passed No Tresspassing Signs and torn down yellow tape?  WTF

Your part of the problem.  You better stop pissing in your own house or the landlord will padlock the gate......

Turns out the signs were placed there unintentionally by a private contractor, but I am just about 100% certian you did not verify that with the proper officials before you violated the Sign.

If you see a sign like that, STOP and turn around.  Verify it's legality with the proper officials and resume your recreation.  If you don't know who to contact, get intouch with the officers of Alaska Extreme, we have the organization and readiness to address these issues.   This will get you there.......officers@akextreme4x4.com

You piss a lot. \':22:\'
', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7353, '98-1046030037', 1, 1, '209.193.33.82', 1048373019, 0, 'http://www.eklutnainc.com/jimcreek.pdf
http://www.eklutnainc.com/

they have posted no tresspassing signs in several places.
', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7354, '98-1046030037', 1, 1, '209.193.33.82', 1048375783, 0, 'sent an email to the ekluta native corp to see about land use permits ,', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7355, '83-1032835348', 1, 1, '24.237.60.37', 1048400271, 0, 'humm..If all else fails maybe someone can get their hands on a few shares of that Corps stock..find some of the Dena'ina natives and see if we can make a deal..just a thought.. \':50:\'', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7356, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1048563729, 10, 'I passed on the links and a message.  Here is a response from Pat Owens with the Mat-Su Borough, she deals with the trails within the Borough almost exclusively.



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Scott,

I understand that Eklutna wanted to post the property they own along the trail systems in the Jim Creek, Jim Lake and Mud Lake areas.

They hired a contractor to erect some signs. The signs were mistakeningly put up along the Sexton Trail, which crosses mostly Mat Su Borough and State-owned lands.

The No Trespassing signs were removed today, but will probably be put along the Maude Road Extension (Rippy Trail) where Eklutna owns land on both sides of the road/trail.

These signs are intended to keep people on the trail which is a public easement, but off the Eklutna property which is private.  


So it sounds like an honest mistake, and in fact access to the Kink Glacier is, and will remain legal.

But some of you need to remember two wrongs don't make a right!
', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7357, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1048580278, 0, 'I believe that construction is to start soon in that area. Basically, we can no longer tolerate the abuse of lands like Jim Creek. If Knik is closed, the wrecklessness will continue somewhere new. Next time you see someone being an idiot take down their license number. We will end up being "police" if we confront them. But if we can report damage, drunkeness, unlawful firearms discharges, etc. to the appropriate law enforcement...maybe things will get better.', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7358, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.17', 1048582583, 0, 'not to be mean or anything badco i know your intentions are good but that just does not work.  i went to high school at palmer  and i still live here i have seen more shit go on down there and people call the police and they dont ever do anything it is just so sad that there is such a nice place like there to enjoy the out doors and people mostly ones that live around there trash it.  i would love to see that end up a park or somthing just my 2 cents', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7359, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '24.237.59.64', 1048624029, 0, '
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not to be mean or anything badco i know your intentions are good but that just does not work.  i went to high school at palmer  and i still live here i have seen more shit go on down there and people call the police and they dont ever do anything it is just so sad that there is such a nice place like there to enjoy the out doors and people mostly ones that live around there trash it.  i would love to see that end up a park or somthing just my 2 cents

I here you Flatbed.  Sucks for sure.  Tough thing to deal with.  But if we don't police ourselves then Uncle Sam is going to do it for us....', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7360, '98-1046030037', 1, 1, '209.193.33.82', 1048634466, 0, 'http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/trails/f2477.htm
DNR is in Litagation about RS 2477 trails /need to find out outcome of these
Current Litigation
The Harrison Creek - Portage Creek route is undergoing litigation. In March 1997 the State filed a Quiet Title action against the Department of the Interior for the right-of-way. This case is still in its "discovery" phase with plans to go to trial during the winter of 1999. It has the potential to set important precedent regarding the RS 2477 issue.

The state has been involved to varying degrees in three other RS 2477 cases: the Knik Glacier Trail, the Chickaloon River Trail (a Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) condemnation case), and the Jualin Mine Trail. The State also filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of Paul Shultz's lawsuit, which tried to show that there was an RS 2477 right-of-way across Fort Wainwright. Mr. Shultz's appeal to the United States Supreme Court was denied in early 1998.

RS2477 predates Native claims and settlement act , problem is proving trails existed .
', 1, 0, 458, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7361, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1058764547, 0, 'Generally Allowed Uses on state land.

Alaska Trail Heritage Program gives 'some insight into why legal access across multiple ownership's of land is important.
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Driving Force October 2003

Editor's Note:

As some of you may know, Brian Caudill has departed SEMA.  My name is Conrad Wong.  I have been hired to replace Brian as the leader of SEMA's grassroots lobbying effort - the SEMA Action Network - as well as the new Director of Government and Public Affairs in SEMA's Washington, D.C. office.  I want to maintain and build upon his close relationships with many of our car clubs, hobbyists, and enthusiasts.  Please feel free to write me with any concerns that you or your club might
have.  My e-mail address is conradw@sema.org.

I am a muscle-car enthusiast, having several '60s-era muscle cars, such as a 1967 Hemi Dodge Coronet R/T, and several late-model muscle cars, including a 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS.  I also am an attorney by training, having been in private practice for five years, and in government with the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for ten years.  After turning my own wrenches on my cars for many years, I decided to merge my personal interests and my professional background with the  government-affairs position at SEMA, which I have long held to be the premier trade association for the automotive and truck aftermarket sector.

I look forward to working with you, and hope to meet you personally!

-Conrad Wong



California Exhaust Noise Testing Program Open for Business

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has begun operation of the state's motor vehicle exhaust noise testing program. The program, the product of a SEMA-sponsored law, will equip California automobile hobbyists to fight unfair exhaust noise citations issued by state law
enforcement officers. Motorists can now prove their vehicles comply with state noise standards. The law also allows courts to dismiss citations for exhaust systems that have been tested and for which a certificate of compliance has been issued.

Approximately 40 Smog Check stations that provide referee functions are performing the test. These referee stations, located across the state, will issue certificates of compliance for vehicles when tests of their exhaust systems demonstrate that they emit no more than 95 decibels, under
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test procedure J1169 (May 1998). However, only those vehicles that have received a citation for an exhaust noise violation will be permitted to submit their vehicle for the test. Later this year, BAR will issue a regulation to provide for the cost to consumers for performing the test. Tests performed prior to the official establishment
of the testing fee will be performed at no cost to consumers.

According to BAR officials, to have a cited vehicle tested at a state referee center, motorists must make an appointment by calling a toll-free number. Cited motorists should have the citation and vehicle registration available when calling.

"The new law forces compliance with an objectively measured standard in a fair and predictable test," said SEMA Senior Director of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. "Through this procedure, cited motorists who drive vehicles legally equipped with modified exhaust systems can confirm
that those vehicles comply with California's exhaust noise standards.

"For years, the enforcement policy used by police officers deemed nearly all exhaust system modifications illegal, even where the noise levels were not excessive or unusual," McDonald added. "That policy left exhaust system manufacturers, dealers and their customers without recourse."

Hobbyists who modify their vehicles for durability, appearance and performance "prefer aftermarket exhaust systems," McDonald said. "By establishing this evenhanded testing process, this program should serve to benefit consumers who favor these state-of-the-art products, the aftermarket industry which markets them, and even police officers who are charged with enforcing the law."

It Happened to Me: Passing the Exhaust Noise Test
"I could hear you coming down the street." That's the reason a LAPD
officer cited Los Angeles resident Benjamin Chow for excessive noise
coming from his 2003 Subaru WRX.

Chow's WRX is outfitted with an aftermarket exhaust - a Blitz NUR Spec R cat-back system. He also has a blow-off valve under the hood, and Chow isn't exactly sure which component caught the officer's ear. Either way Chow got the ticket, and soon after he went on the Web to look for
information about exhaust noise and whether there were ways to fight the ticket. The search engine directed him to SEMA's consumer Website, www.enjoythedrive.com, and an article about SEMA's efforts on behalf of California's exhaust noise testing law. Chow contacted SEMA, and the offices put him in touch with Steve McDonald, SEMA Senior Director of Government Affairs in Washington D.C., who worked with the state legislature to get the law passed. McDonald directed Chow to the Bureau
of Automotive Repair (BAR) and its toll-free number for those who have received noise citations.

As it turns out, Chow was a sound test pioneer. When he arrived at his local Smog Check referee station for the test, he found out that his was only the third vehicle that particular station had tested, and its staff was still being trained on the procedure.

The process goes like this: The testing is done outdoors in a parking lot, with a decibel meter placed at a set distance away from the exhaust tip. (For you trivia nuts, the sound meter is placed 20 inches away from the source, at a 45-degree angle from the source, and 8 inches off the
ground.) With the vehicle stationary, the engine is revved to a speed that represents three-quarters of maximum horsepower output (4,500 rpm for the Subaru), and a sound reading is taken. A total of three readings are taken during the test, and the car must pass all three readings for it to be considered compliant. If it fails just one of the readings, it has failed the
test and must be repaired before being re-inspected.

The California law set 95 decibels as the legal noise limit, and the test procedure allowed an error factor of plus or minus 1.5 decibels to account for ambient noise. Chow's Subaru emitted 88.4, 88.2 and 88.1 decibels. The actual testing took only about 10 minutes, though Chow said he was at the referee station about 45 minutes because "the staff was still new to the system."

After passing the test, Chow received a "certificate of compliance" - a sticker that goes on the back of the citation. It lists data about the car (year, make, exhaust type) as well as information about the test and a compliance number. Presenting that certificate at his court appearance
date should dismiss the citation. Should he be pulled over for noise again, he can show the officer that sticker as proof that his car is within the legal sound limits.

Chow said he knew about SEMA prior to getting his citation, but he didn't know about its efforts on behalf of California motorists until he typed "noise compliance" into Google. "I was so excited about finding out that SEMA worked on this."


Bill to Expand Use of Historic Vehicles Introduced in Michigan

Legislation has been introduced in Michigan to amend the state's law that defines how historic motor vehicles can be used. Currently, vehicles registered as "historic" can be driven only during club activities, exhibitions, tours and parades. Because the regulations are so restrictive,
many hobbyists whose vehicles would qualify for the program (vehicles that are 25 years old or older may do so) are instead registering them as "daily drivers."

As a consequence, those owners are paying higher registration fees and also must pay a larger fee assessed by the state's Michigan Catastrophic Claim Association (MCCA). Historic vehicles, on the other hand, are only required to pay a $30 registration fee every 10 years and pay only 20 percent of the MCCA charges required of daily drivers (which are now $60 but could soon climb to $100).

Two bills recently introduced in the Michigan legislature, H.B. 5040 in the House of Representatives and its identical Senate companion S.B. 663, would allow these vehicles to take advantage of  "other occasional use," therefore loosening the restrictions.

The bills were introduced by State Senator Jason Allen (R-37th District) and Representative Howard Walker (R-104th District). They came about as the result of Hagerty Insurance (a specialist in insuring collector cars) working with Senator Allen; Steve McDonald, SEMA Senior Director of
Government Affairs; members of the SEMA Action Network in Michigan; and Hagerty customers who wanted to take advantage of the historic registration but felt too limited by the driving restrictions.

"It does not make sense for these owners to pay what daily drivers pay," said Sydney McManus, Hagerty's director of public relations and legislative affairs. "They are so well maintained and so infrequently driven. We wanted to pursue a way of changing the registration regulations, to do
whatever we could to help our customers.

"We love this hobby," McManus continued. "We want to make it easier for people to use their cars. The more expensive it is, the harder it is for people to participate."

Currently, these bills have been sent to the Transportation Committees in both the House and Senate. SEMA, SAN and Hagerty insurance are encouraging enthusiasts to contact their local legislators in support of the bills. There is information about the bill on the home page of Hagerty's Website (www.hagerty.com), and clicking on the link there will take you to
a page that includes information (and Web links) for those who need assistance in who their Senate and House members are. There are also links to the texts of the House and Senate bills.

"SEMA has been immensely helpful with these bills," McManus said. "With these under way, I'm working with Steve McDonald to target other states that would benefit from this kind of legislation."

If you think your state could benefit from legislation like those bills pending in Michigan, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Legislative Quick Hits

Tire Pressure Monitoring Rule: A federal appeals court overturned a rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that gave automakers the choice of installing "direct" pressure monitoring equipment in each wheel or "indirect" systems that estimate tire pressure by using the anti-lock brake system to analyze tire-spin ratios. The court wants consumers to know whether each tire is properly inflated rather than rely on indirect measurements that could fail if all four tires were underinflated or if two tires on the same axle were underinflated. SEMA
recommended the use of direct monitors when NHTSA drafted the rule. NHTSA will now rewrite the rule to mandate such equipment.

New Tire Performance Standard: SEMA is supporting a petition for reconsideration that if approved, would force the NHTSA to allow limited production radial tires to remain covered by current performance standards. Earlier this year, the agency established a new tire performance standard for most tires used on cars and light duty trucks. As a consequence, all mass production radial and bias tires will be subjected to greater speeds and heavier loads during testing. The new standard
also applies to limited production radials as well, but limited production bias tires will continue to be covered under the current tire standards. Tire and vehicle manufacturers have four years to accommodate the rule changes, until June 1, 2007. A final decision on the petition will likely be made in
early 2004.
   
California ZEV Program: In response to revisions to California's zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) rule, GM and Daimler-Chrysler have dropped their lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board (CARB).  Earlier this year, CARB abandoned its effort to put electric vehicles on the road. Instead it will require hundreds of thousands of cleaner gasoline burning vehicles, tens of thousands of gas-electric hybrids and hundreds of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles on a phased-in basis starting in 2005. The lawsuit had accused CARB with regulating fuel economy, a power reserved for the federal government.  

Pennsylvania Emissions: In response to a proposed regulation issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, SEMA expressed concern to the agency that the state's planned visual emissions
inspection would discriminate against the motor vehicle aftermarket. The proposal restricts regulated emissions devices to those installed by the motor vehicle manufacturers, or equivalent replacement components. In its comments, SEMA instructed regulators that U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) policy provides for the use of emission-related aftermarket add-on and modified products. The EPA also accepts aftermarket parts approved under the California Air Resources Board's aftermarket parts exemption program. By meeting the requirements of this program, a manufacturer can receive a certification, thereby permitting the sale and use of such exempted parts.

Greenhouse Gases: The U.S. EPA ruled that greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles are not "pollutants" subject to regulation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA stated that the CAA did not provide it with clear-cut authority to regulate carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping
gases, and that Congress needed to give direct guidance on such a major public policy issue. The ruling was in response to a longstanding petition for rulemaking filed by several environmental groups and supported by several Northeastern states. Last year, California state legislators passed a law directing the Air Resources Board to regulate greenhouse gases from California autos by model year 2009.

Wilderness Lands in Idaho: Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) is planning to introduce legislation this fall in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate 250,000 acres of Idaho's Boulder White-Cloud Mountain Range as wilderness. At present time, the scope of the bill would be limited to the single mountain range. Although Idaho has nearly 12 million acres of land that are eligible for wilderness designation, there has been little action to formalize the status. Off-road and all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles and other mechanized machines have enjoyed unhindered access to these lands although they would be barred entry under an official wilderness designation.

Road Closure in Utah's Canyonlands National Park: The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed closing the Salt Creek Canyon trail above Peekaboo campsite to motorized vehicles due to the large number of vehicles that break down or become stuck (thus requiring NPS assistance) and to protect a significant number of nearby archeological sites. Access to the off-road trail has been the subject of a lawsuit and previous NPS management plans.


Tuner Revolution Safety Panel Meets in L.A.

The Tuner Revolution Safety Panel, named for the sport compact car exhibit currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, convened a group of law enforcement and racing experts at the museum in early August to discuss illegal street racing and the legal alternatives that are open to tuner enthusiasts. The panel presented some valuable information; unfortunately, it did so to a very small group of attendees. For those who couldn't be there, here are some highlights from the material presented:

According to Officer Jon Samson of the California Highway Patrol, accurate statistics about deaths, injuries and property damage related to illegal street racing are difficult to gather in the state because responding officers can't always qualify an accident's cause as racing-related. Most
street-racing accident reports list "speeding" or "speed-related collision" as the cause, so when the numbers are compiled, racing does not stand out statistically. Only when there's solid anecdotal evidence -- such as media coverage -- can the Highway Patrol attribute the accident to illegal street racing.

Samson said in the wake of the "Fast and Furious" films there was an increased awareness of illegal street racing and a corresponding increase in citizens reporting incidents. But without solid statistics it would be hard to prove that the films actually increased the number of racing-related
accidents.

Only the San Diego Police Department has had the funding to accurately track accident results related to illegal racing. Through 2002 the city has reported 16 fatalities and 26 serious injuries from illegal street racing. The CHP and other law enforcement agencies are working through the state's bureaucracy to change the reporting structure, but Samson gave no time frame as to when those changes would be made.  

Eric Lotz of the NHRA, Doug Stokes from the Irwindale Speedway, and Toyo Tire public relations representative Jay Jones discussed their respective street-car and sport-compact racing programs. The NHRA encourages member tracks to develop street-legal racing programs and to publicize them so local enthusiasts are aware they have a safe and legal place to race. To Lotz, this generation of enthusiasts is not so different than those who pioneered drag racing, and the NHRA, 50 years ago.
"They just a different breed of hot rodder with a different kind of car."

Scott Kelley, a long-time drag racer who campaigns a 300hp 1969 Volkswagen fastback in the NHRA's Sport Compact series, does see one big difference. "Orange County, Riverside, Lyons, Colton, all those strips where we used to race closed in the Seventies. These days you can buy a 12-second car right off the showroom floor, but there's no place to race."

At least, not as many as there were 30 years ago. But several southern California tracks, and many more across the nation, have begun street-legal race programs. Irwindale Speedway holds street-car races every Thursday night, and typically more than 200 cars and over 2,000 spectators will turn out for the night's racing. Irwindale is trying to recruit racers through its "speeding ticket" program, in which law enforcement officers from 24 local jurisdictions hand out what look like citations but are actually coupons for free race admission to tuner enthusiasts.

Replicating the street-race experience on the track is helping some venues bring illegal racers into legal programs, said Stokes. Race tracks in Orlando and Las Vegas have replaced their Christmas trees with street-like stoplights, and several tracks are having good luck with "Midnight
Madness" racing programs that take place during the hours when illegal street racing is at its peak. Irwindale would like to have such a program, Stokes said, but its curfew (enforced to appease residents near the track) won't allow racing to take place that late at night.

Stokes also said that illegal street racers who run at his track appreciate its safety, but not in the way he expected. "When these guys race on the street they're not worried about crashing, or about hitting innocent bystanders. The street racers I've spoken to said their biggest fear is that
someone is going to pull a knife or a gun on them and say, 'No, I won' at the end of the race."

"We know we're not going to reach the hardcore racer," admitted the CHP's Samson. "Just like a hardcore drug dealer or gang-banger, they reach a certain point in the subculture and they won't change. But we're trying to reach the kids racing mom's Suburban or minivan, to let them
know there's a safe alternative to racing in the street."

Note: SEMA, through its Sport Compact Council, sponsors "Racers Against Street Racing" (RASR), a grassroots enthusiast group that promotes legal alternatives to illegal street racing. RASR has developed curriculum and a video to be used in driver ed classes and is also networking with local racetracks across the country to organize racing activities.

Photo captions: California Highway Patrol Officer Jon Samson addresses the Tuner Revolution Safety Panel.

Steph Papadakis, seen here in his FWD Honda Civic, is an active RASR member who speaks out often against illegal street racing.


Letters to the Editor
My name is Don Overlander and I'm the Chairman of the Minnesota Street Rod Association Legislative Committee. Minnesota has a great Street rod law on the books but I am interested in the Custom part of your Street rod and Custom legislation that Illinois has and Missouri just passed. Can I get
a full copy of the model? Does the model have a cutoff year for customs?

Thank you for your time and great job your doing for our Hobby
Don Overlander (Chairman)
MSRA Legislative Committee

Don:
The answer to both of your questions is YES. A copy of the model legislation has been forwarded to your e-mail address for your review. Under the model, custom vehicles are defined as any motor vehicle that:
(1)     Is at least 25 years old and of a model year after 1948; or was manufactured to resemble a vehicle 25 or more years old and of a model year after 1948; and
(2)     Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design; or has a body constructed from non-original materials.

In addition, the bill stipulates that the model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a custom vehicle shall be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of such vehicle resembles.    

The SEMA Government Affairs office would be happy to explore with you and the Minnesota Street Rod Association the possible introduction of the "custom" component of this model in the 2004 Minnesota legislative session. This offer applies to any group that would like to undertake a similar effort in their home state (contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org for further information).

Thanks for your interest and support for the work we do in Washington, D.C. We look forward to working with you.


OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SAN CLUB EVENTS

ARIZONA
November 15-16, Scottsdale
6th Annual Southwest Nationals
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Information: 925/838-9876

CALIFORNIA
October 3-5, Sacramento
2nd Annual NSRA Golden State Street Rod Nationals
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: 901/452-4030

October 5, Anaheim
34th Annual All Ford Picnic
Sponsor: Southern California Region Early Ford V-8 Club
Information: 714/538-3957

October 5, La Palma
15th Annual Big Orange Chrysler Products Show
Sponsor: The WPC Club, Orange County Region
Information:714/538-0971

October 12, Huntington Beach
Das O.C.T.O. Fest 2003
Sponsor: Orange County Transporter Organization
Information: 714/891-4079

October 17-19, Ocotillo Wells
Operation Desert Fun
Sponsor: California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs
Information: 760/789-8294

November 1, Glamis
3rd Annual Glamis Poker Run
Sponsor: R&R Duners Club, Sand Sports Magazine
Information: www.rrduners.com

November 8-9, Pleasanton
14th Autumn Get Together
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Information: 925/838-9876

FLORIDA
October 10-12, Tampa
16th Annual NSRA Southeast Street Rod Nationals
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: 901/452-4030

ILLINOIS
October 4, Barrington
6th Annual Fall Car Show
Sponsor: Buick Club of America, Chicagoland Chapter
Information: 312/316-5435

INDIANA
October 12, Bristow
15th Bristow Auto Oktober Fest
Sponsor: Waynes
Information: 502/937-9781

KANSAS
October 10-13, Junction City
4th Annual Sunflower International Harvester Family Reunion
Sponsor: Scout and International Motor Truck Association
Information: 785/499-6650

MARYLAND
October 12, Ellicott City
9th Annual Car & Truck Show to Benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute
Sponsor: Westside Cruisers
Information: 410/480-5059

October 25, Stevensville
10th Annual Halloween Cruise-in and Car Show
Sponsor: Kent Island Cruisers
Information: 410/643-4582

NORTH CAROLINA
October 24-26, Charlotte
10th Southeastern Nationals
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Information: 925/838-9876

PENNSYLVANIA
October 1-5, Carlisle
Fall Carlisle
Sponsor: Carlisle Events
Information: 717/243-7855, www.carsatcarlisle.com

October 8-11
AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet
Sponsor: Hershey Region, Antique Automobile Club of America
Information: 717/534-1910

TEXAS
October 3-5, Ft. Worth
11th Annual Lone Star Nationals
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Information: 925/838-9876

VIRGINIA
October 11, Hopewell
First  Fall Auto Show
Sponsor: Corvette Club of Richmond
Information: 804/556-6612

October 18, Norfolk
All Ford Car Show
Sponsor: Mustang & Ford Club of Virginia
Information: 757/588-0632
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Michigan Insurance Bill Passes

       After a year of legislative wrangling, a bill that would substantially reduce fees charged to historic car owners by the Catastrophic Claims Association was signed into law in Michigan. The Michigan bill reduces the premiums charged by the association for historic vehicles by 80 percent. The SEMA Action Network partnered with SEMA member-company Hagerty Insurance and its thousands of Michigan customers to lobby in support of the bill.

       The association's fees, which are currently charged to all Michigan auto policyholders in equal amounts, enable the state to reimburse no-fault automobile insurers for amounts paid on personal injury claims in excess of $250,000. However, these fees have made it significantly more expensive to maintain cars of historical value in Michigan than in any other state.

       "Historic vehicles are by statutory definition maintained primarily for use in car club activities, exhibitions and parades and are rarely driven at all during hazardous winter driving months," said SEMA Government Affairs Director Steve McDonald. "This new law gives appropriate relief from an assessment that has been disproportionately applied to historic car owners whose vehicles are insured under policies that limit use and require the vehicles to be stored in a locked garage."

       For years this assessment has been paid by Michigan owners of historic vehicles who likely will never take advantage of the protections the association provides through this funding.

       "We at Hagerty Insurance believe it's ironic that this assessment has been levied in full on collectors of historical vehicles, especially in the state where the American auto industry got its start and remains rooted today," said Hagerty Insurance President McKeel Hagerty. "We are gratified that the Michigan Legislature saw fit to bring some degree of fairness to the methods by which these taxes are assessed and we applaud Governor Engler for signing the bill into law."



Legislative Déjà Vu:
Massachusetts Bill To Ban Aftermarket Exhaust Systems Reappears


       Last year, a coalition of Massachusetts SEMA Action Network car clubs, individual enthusiasts, custom exhaust manufacturers and vehicle supply companies helped successfully kill Massachusetts legislation that sought to prohibit the sale or installation of "an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the exhaust."

       Unfortunately, that bill's sponsor introduced identical draft legislation, H.D. 1882, for consideration in 2003.

       The problems with this legislation remain: Should H.D. 1882 become law hobbyists will be effectively prevented from replacing factory exhaust systems with better performing, more durable and stylish equipment. Worse still, H.D. 1882 would not provide Massachusetts police with a clear enforcement standard, allowing them to make purely subjective judgments about whether a custom exhaust is legal or not.

       SEMA hopes that the same coalition of clubs that knocked down this legislation last year will be equally successful this year. This coalition includes SAN clubs like the Bearing Burners, Massachusetts Cruisers Auto Club, Ty-Rods, Massachusetts Association of Automobile Clubs, Spindles Auto Club of Weymouth, Dominators Car Club, Massachusetts Cruisers Club and the Bay State Classic Chevy Club. With their help, custom exhaust systems will remain a legal option for Massachusetts hobbyists.



Oh, Canada!
Ontario "Street Racing" Legislation Overreaches


       The Ontario, Canada, Ministry of Transportation introduced legislation (Bill 241) that would ban certain automotive parts, substances and equipment that the Ministry claims are used in street racing. The bill is primarily directed at equipment that boosts engine performance, most notably nitrous oxide.

       Under the measure, regulations would be issued prescribing specific substances, parts and equipment covered under the ban. The regulations would also designate certain classes of persons or vehicles as exempt from the law and regulations. The bill provision of specific concern reads: "No person shall drive or permit to be driven on a highway a motor vehicle with a prescribed part containing a prescribed substance or equipped with prescribed equipment in prescribed circumstances."

       The biggest concern is that this language is purposely vague and could consequently result in the ban or limitation of a range of speed equipment. If signed into law as currently drafted, this language would allow Ontario authorities to write regulations not only for nitrous oxide equipment, but also for other "prescribed equipment" vaguely related to street racing.

       Hobbyists are already familiar with this type of poorly drafted legislation. Recent Nebraska legislation intending to eliminate nitrous oxide equipment was written so broadly that it could have also eliminated any product that boosted horsepower (superchargers, turbochargers, etc.). SEMA was successful in negotiating favorable compromise language to the Nebraska bill that only requires nitrous lines to be disconnected when a vehicle is operated on public highways. Our language also ensures that other power booster equipment remains legal.

       Ontario's Legislative Assembly reconvenes in mid-March at which time the bill will be considered. SEMA will work directly with the Ontario Transportation Ministry and the Ontario legislature to kill or mitigate this provision. We are also working with Canadian aftermarket associations to coordinate opposition and will rely on our growing Canadian SEMA Action Network presence, Canadian SEMA members and related U.S. companies to apply grassroots pressure as necessary.



Roadless Rule Update

Off-highway vehicle (OHV) hobbyists and related businesses should note that an appeals court has reversed a federal judge's decision to suspend the Clinton Administration's ban on road building in 58.5 million acres of Forest Service land, while the court determines the rule's legality. An Idaho judge originally ruled that the Roadless Rule would likely be overturned because the Clinton Administration had not provided sufficient opportunity for public comment and had violated environmental laws. The appeals court disagreed with this conclusion. This means the Roadless Rule potentially remains in effect while the Idaho court rules on the merits of the case.  

"This is a battle which is simultaneously being waged on several different fronts so it may be confusing for the outside observer to keep track of its status," noted Brian Caudill, SEMA Action Network director. "The rule is subject to change by the courts, Congress and regulators. It will be months and possibly years before the issue is resolved."

The Idaho case has garnered the most attention but seven other lawsuits have been filed around the country. Cases in North Dakota and Wyoming are in trial while the other lawsuits are on hold pending an outcome in the Idaho case. In the latter instance, the Idaho judge has asked the entire appeals court to review the reversal decision that was issued by three members of the appeals court. If the full appeals court stands by its ruling, the Idaho court will have to rule on the merits of the case and the Roadless Rule will remain in effect.

Meanwhile, legislation introduced last Congress to enact the Roadless Rule into law has died. Similar legislation will likely be reintroduced this Congress and, while it might garner attention, the legislation would be difficult to pass even in a Republican-controlled Congress.

Finally, the U.S. Forest Service has been contacting conservation, recreation and industry groups to help draft mutually acceptable administrative changes to the rule.  The Forest Service is expected to pursue this option in 2003. Any rule changes could effectively nullify the lawsuits.  SEMA generally opposes the Roadless Rule because it unfairly locks OHV hobbyists out of public land.



CAN YOU BELIEVE
Anti-SUV Rhetoric Takes an Odd Turn


       Perhaps you've seen the newspaper stories or the television commercials. Two new media campaigns are taking unique aim at one of America's favorite vehicles, the SUV.

       The first campaign, sponsored by the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN), asks the trenchant question, "What Would Jesus Drive?" Their basic message appears to be a version of the old environmentalist saw that SUVs use too much gas and produce too much pollution, only with a religious twist: When you make a choice to purchase a vehicle, you are also making a moral choice.

       The next campaign, called the Detroit Project, has a uniquely political flavor. This media crusade currently suggests to American consumers (and politicians), through a series of slick television ads, that people who buy SUVs are supporting terrorism. Their simplistic A+B=C style reasoning goes as follows: SUVs use too much gas. The money for this gas goes to countries that support terrorism. Therefore, Americans that drive SUVs support terrorism. The television ads are particularly chilling. At least one of them portrays average everyday Americans making statements like "I gave money to a terrorist training camp in a foreign country."

       In the interest of full disclosure, SEMA supports the American right to own a vehicle that suits the buyer's needs and desires, whether that is related to performance, fuel economy, safety, styling or other factors. We do not exclude SUVs from this social/consumer equation. This said, SEMA also supports the freedoms of religion, speech and expression. The EEN and the Detroit Project exercise these particular rights fully at their respective Web sites http://whatwouldjesusdrive.org and www.detroitproject.com.



Newly Introduced Legislation

Note:  The following state bills are not laws.  They have been recently introduced and are currently being considered by the respective state legislatures:

Driver Distraction

Texas HB 281 - relates to using telephones while operating a motor vehicle.

Wyoming HB 59 - would prohibit the use of mobile communications devices while driving.

Emissions

Florida SB 88 - would allow certain energy saving vehicles to be drive in high occupancy vehicle lanes.

New Hampshire LSR 349 - relates to reducing certain emissions.
New Hampshire LSR 617 -  relates to emission control equipment.

Equipment

Indiana SB 6  - would makes it a misdemeanor to install a defective air bag or another object that does not comply with federal safety regulations for the make, model, and year of the motor vehicles.



Massachusetts HB 1882  - would prohibit the use of mufflers that increase or amplify sound.

Michigan HB 261 - would mandate that headlights be used during precipitation.
Mississippi  HB 261 - would require headlights to be on during precipitation.

New Hampshire LSR 860 - relates to the prohibition of certain automatic door locks.

New York HB 100 - would require every motor vehicle registered in the state which is manufactured after a certain date and operated on highways to be equipped with a full sized spare tire.

Inspections

Michigan HB 190 - would repeal certain aspects of the current vehicles inspection law.

Missouri SB 54 - relates to biennial vehicle inspections.

Racing

New Jersey SB 2186 - would enhance penalties for drag racing to $500 and loss of license for 30 days for the first offense and $1000 and loss of license for 180 days for the second offense.

New Jersey AB 3103 - would enhance penalties for drag racing to $500 and loss of license for 30 days for the first offense and $1000 and loss of license for 180 days for the second offense.

Miscellaneous

New Hampshire LSR 469 - would prohibit the use of speed traps.
Tags, Title and Registration
Michigan HB 9  - would prohibit any motor vehicle for which a salvage title has been issued from being operated on the highways, with some explicit exceptions to the rule.

Mississippi HB 18 - would authorize a special tag to be issued for replica motor vehicles.
Utah HB 7 - would allow special group license plates for: unique vehicles, collectable vehicles, special interest vehicles, vintage vehicles, etc.

Virginia HB 393 - would require that all salvage vehicles that are repaired or rebuilt for over the road use have titles permanently branded as "rebuilt."

Virginia HB 1659 - would change the definition of "rebuilt vehicle."

Virginia  HB 1521 - would amend laws relating to salvage vehicles, branding of titles of repaired vehicles or rebuilt vehicles as salvage vehicles. Adds, among other items, a definition for "repaired vehicle."



SEMA Action Network Club Events

MISSOURI


Feb. 15, St. Charles
Sweethearts Dance
Sponsor: American Roadhouse Car Club
Information: 636/947-9508

OREGON

Feb. 22-23, Medford
26th Annual West Coast Charity Benefit Rod and
Custom Show
Sponsor: Rogue Valley Street Rods
Information: 541/944-2096

WISCONSIN

March 2, Jackson
38th Annual Greater Milwaukee Swap Meet
Sponsor: Model A Ford Club of America, Milwaukee Region
Information: 262/255-4525

March 8, Wisconsin Dells
Holiday Party and Auction
Sponsor: Oldsmobile Club of Wisconsin
Information: 262/886-9806
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The next campaign, called the Detroit Project, has a uniquely political flavor. This media crusade currently suggests to American consumers (and politicians), through a series of slick television ads, that people who buy SUVs are supporting terrorism. Their simplistic A+B=C style reasoning goes as follows: SUVs use too much gas. The money for this gas goes to countries that support terrorism. Therefore, Americans that drive SUVs support terrorism. The television ads are particularly chilling. At least one of them portrays average everyday Americans making statements like "I gave money to a terrorist training camp in a foreign country."


\':7:\'  \':13:\'  \':16:\'   WTF.

Thats all I can say 'bout that.

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Like this:
"You Voted the Politician in, now they're the biggest bunch of cheating/lying bastards around.  They're policies and lack of action have created this f__ked up mess, YOU'RE to blame now. They're just the tools YOU chose"
Sounds more realistic that this crap about SUV's...

Glad to see that SEMA has some people in it with that ever ellusive trait, Common Sense.
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Hmm, lot going on in Maine.  I guess someone realized that it's one of the 50 states  \':24:\'

SEMA seems to be doing a good job trying to put up a fight.

Thanks LG.

Nate-  I called your home town....I could hardly understand that accent...lol.  Everyone was friendly though.
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SEMA Action Network--The Year In Review

2003 Legislative Victories For Automotive Hobbyists and Industry

In 2003, cooperative efforts between automotive hobbyists and the aftermarket industry that form the SEMA Action Network (SAN) resulted in numerous successes in the fight against adverse and poorly formulated legislation and regulations across the country.

The SAN's determined pursuit of its pro-active legislative agenda persuaded state legislators to overhaul existing statutes and create brand-new programs to safeguard and expand the specialty-equipment aftermarket. "The year 2003 brought a series of  significant legislative and regulatory accomplishments for the industry and the vehicle-enthusiast community on issues ranging from equipment standards and registration classifications to emissions-test exemptions and hobbyist rights," said SEMA's Senior Director of Government Affairs, Steve McDonald. "On the federal side, the SAN acted on a broad range of legislative and regulatory issues critical to vehicle hobbyists. Our successes in 2003 once again demonstrated the benefits of active industry involvement
and the grassroots potency of hobbyists across the country."

The combined efforts of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and the SAN have addressed successfully a number of issues in 2003. They include:

State-by-State and Canadian Update

California Exhaust Noise Testing Program: The California Bureau of Automotive Repair began operation of the state's motor vehicle exhaust-noise testing program. The program,
the product of a SEMA- and SAN-sponsored law, will allow California automobile hobbyists to prove they comply with state noise standards.

California "Smoking" Vehicles/Emissions Exemption:
Legislation to increase fines for violators of the state's current law that prohibits vehicles from emitting excessive smoke was signed into law. The bill was drafted by SEMA and supported by the SAN as an alternative to a measure that threatened to repeal the state's current rolling emissions test exemption for motor vehicles 30 years old and older.

California Replacement Tire Efficiency: California legislation that requires state regulators to develop a tire fuel-efficiency program for passenger-car and light-truck replacement tires was signed into law. A SEMA-drafted provision to exclude
"hobbyist" tires from the program is included in the new law. The SAN-supported provision exempts from the scope of the law and subsequent regulation limited-production tires (15,000 or fewer annually), deep-tread snow tires, limited-use spares, motorcycle tires and tires manufactured for use on off-road vehicles.

Illinois Lamp Covers: The SAN succeeded in amending Illinois legislation that originally threatened to prohibit the installation and use of tinted lamp covers. Under the SAN's amendment, tinted lamp covers are permitted when the lamps are not required to be in operation. The bill passed in the House and is currently pending in the Illinois Senate.

Maine Exhaust Noise: On the heels of similar laws enacted in California and Washington State, a version of SEMA-model legislation to create an enforceable motor vehicle exhaust-noise standard was signed into law in Maine. Under its previous law, Maine deemed illegal all modifications that increased noise levels above that emitted by the vehicle's original muffler. Under the SEMA model, an exhaust system modification is legal if it results in a sound level of 95 decibels or less as measured by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) test standard J1169.

Maine Nitrous Oxide: SEMA and the SAN amended Maine legislation that originally threatened to prohibit the operation of vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide on public roads. The bill was signed into law. Under the amendment, vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide systems are permitted if all canisters of nitrous have been removed or if the
vehicle is en route to or from a racetrack.

Maine Inoperable Vehicles: SAN-supported legislation to exempt certain hobbyist vehicles and activities from the scope of the state's automobile graveyard laws was signed into law. The measure exempts from automobile graveyard laws those areas used to store, organize, restore or display a motor vehicle or parts of vehicles that are collected by an automobile hobbyist.

Maryland Inspection Standards: Responding to SEMA's comments in opposition, the Maryland State Police withdrew a proposal to amend portions of the state's vehicle inspection regulations. The Maryland proposal was heavily weighted in favor of original manufacturer equipment and specifications for wheels and tires, exhaust systems, bumpers and lighting.

Massachusetts Aftermarket Exhaust Systems: Last year, the SAN was successful in killing Massachusetts legislation that sought to prohibit the sale or installation of aftermarket exhaust systems. That bill's sponsor pushed identical legislation this year and enlisted the support of the Boston City Council. To date, the SAN has been successful in
stalling serious consideration of the new bill by the Massachusetts Legislature and the City Council.

Michigan Historic Vehicles: The SAN is working to amend the law in Michigan defining historic vehicles. Under current law, historic vehicles are permitted to be driven only in club activities, exhibitions, tours and parades. SAN-supported legislation recently introduced in both the House and Senate would allow these vehicles to also take advantage of "other occasional use" and lowered fees and state assessments.

Nebraska Kit Cars/Street Rods: SAN-supported legislation in Nebraska to provide for the titling and registration of kit cars, homebuilt vehicles and street rods was signed into law. Under previous Nebraska law, registration classifications did not adequately provide for these vehicles.

Ontario, Canada, Performance Equipment: Earlier this year, the SAN helped defeat an Ontario, Canada, bill that sought to ban certain automotive parts, substances and equipment used in racing. The bill was primarily directed at equipment that boosts engine performance. Recently, the measure was reintroduced as Bill 20. Heeding the recommendations of the SAN, the Ministry of Transportation redrafted the bill
to focus specifically on the operation of vehicles equipped with nitrous oxide systems. The SAN persuaded the Canadian authorities to allow the presence of a nitrous
system, if disconnected, while the vehicle was being operated on public roadways.

South Carolina Headlamps: The SAN convinced the South Carolina Legislature to completely withdraw legislation that would have prohibited the operation of motor vehicles with colored or tinted headlamps. The bill failed to make an exception for certain lighting equipment, including bulbs carrying a slight bluish tint that have been certified to federal standards or federally compliant high-intensity-discharge (HID) lamps that emit a bluish hue.

West Virginia Light Bars: SEMA and the SAN succeeded in amending West Virginia legislation that originally threatened to allow only original vehicle manufacturer's equipment light bars in the state. Under SAN's amendment, aftermarket light bars are permitted if used off-road, and if they are turned off and covered when the vehicle is being operated on state roadways. In addition, the lights are no longer required to be installed or aimed by the vehicle manufacturer. The bill was signed into law.


Federal Update

Federal Scrappage Legislation: SEMA and SAN efforts have, to date, blocked a U.S. Department of Transportation request to remove the ban that prohibits the funding of state vehicle-scrappage programs through the "Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program." The program pays for things like bike paths, carpool lanes and
commuter parking lots. SEMA has received a pledge that the Senate will keep the scrappage-funding ban in place and is seeking a similar commitment from House leaders.

Federal Tire-Performance Standard: SEMA successfully advocated that most hobbyist tires continue to be regulated under the current tire standards rather than a new, tougher standard that would have required unnecessary design changes and expensive compliance testing and could have potentially halted production of popular models. Limited-production bias tires are exempted from the new rule, and SEMA is supporting a petition asking for a low-volume radial tire exemption as well.

Federal "Roadless Rule": SEMA and the SAN have successfully opposed legislation that would have banned road building on 58.5 million acres of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land. The SAN supported USFS initiatives to modify the roadless regulation to allow more local input on land use and access decisions.

Wilderness Areas: "Wilderness" designations have a far-reaching impact on the OHV industry and its enthusiasts because motorized vehicles are denied access to lands
designated as wilderness. On the regulatory front, the Bush Administration's Interior Department intends to refer to a 1991 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) inventory of
potential "wilderness" areas rather than a more inclusive 1996 inventory conducted by the Clinton Administration. This action would exclude from consideration millions of
additional BLM acres beyond the 23 million nationwide acres identified in 1991 (unless Congress specifically directs the government to protect more land). In Congress,
a number of bills to expand the nation's wilderness areas have been introduced. The most significant measures would cover millions of acres in California, Colorado, Idaho,
Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. At the moment, none of the bills has enough support to become law.



From the SAN Director


I want to thank you all for welcoming me to the SEMA Action Network and to the Specialty Equipment Market Association. Many took the time to write to me and to wish me well in my new endeavors. I am grateful to each of you for making the SAN the effective grassroots network that it is. During the first week of November, the SAN received 1,043 applications for membership. The enthusiast response can be attributed, in part, to the television commercial that has been airing on Spike TV that promotes
the SAN. Whatever the reason, the response has been overwhelming. Thank you all for your support!

The SAN has accomplished quite a bit this year, as evidenced by our 2003 legislative accomplishments, which have been featured in this month's issue of Driving Force. When enthusiasts alert us to possible legislation that may harm our cars and our hobby, we immediately swing into action and contact legislators and state administrators on
behalf of SAN members. We don't always play defense, though. We get ahead of the curve by working with legislators from various states who help introduce legislation helpful to hobbyists and enthusiasts, on issues ranging from exhaust-noise standards to overly broad restrictions on the use of vintage cars. The SAN represents all of us who love our vehicles and use them responsibly.

Lastly, a personal note. The fall season is finally here. Like all of you, we're busy here at SEMA and at home. "Back to school" quickly has turned into Halloween and Thanksgiving.  Christmas and Chanukah are right around the corner. The fall is a great time to run your car or rod one more time before letting it hibernate for the winter. Let's take a moment, though, and pause to remember our veterans, and active-duty, reserve and National Guard personnel who have given so much so that we can enjoy and cherish
the freedoms we have. Have a wonderful and safe holiday season!

- Conrad Wong



Late-Breaking News: California Smog Standards May Be Tightened


The California Air Resources Board agreed to a plan that it claims will reduce air pollution in Southern California by more than 1,200 tons each day in order to meet upcoming tougher federal standards. The plan includes tougher emissions tests for personal vehicles, and could consist of another attempt to repeal the rolling Smog Check
exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. Tougher emissions tests would include more stringent cut points and the upgrade of several "basic" test areas to "enhanced"
areas. Other proposals could include the mandatory replacement or upgrade of several emissions-control devices, loaded mode testing for trucks between 8,500 and
10,000 pounds GVWR, low-pressure evaporative system tests and expansion of vehicle scrappage programs. Regulators are also considering a proposal to implement
remote-sensing programs, which would require motorists to submit their vehicles to an out-of-cycle Smog Check if identified by a remote sensor as having excessive
emissions. Longer-term strategies include more stringent new-vehicle emissions standards (LEV III) and a third-generation OBD system (OBD III), which would
electronically communicate vehicle emissions system status to regulators.


Halloween Spooktacular

Members of the Mass Cruisers Auto Club celebrated Halloween in Burlington, Massachusetts, by joining in Paul Mannett's Magazine's 10th Annual Spooktacular. Automobiles and participants were appropriately attired. A "ghost trophy" was awarded to the club's latest project, the Hockamock Swamp Monster Ghoul Bus (in its former life, a 1977 International Harvester school bus). Lots of hands repainted the bus into a frightening entertainment machine. Inside, the bus had Halloween candy for the kids, along with ghouls, goblins and other surprises. (Thanks to John Buchanan, editor, Mass Cruisers Auto Club, for sharing the news and photos.)


Newly Introduced Legislation

Please note:  The following state bills are not laws. They have been introduced recently and currently are being considered by the listed respective state legislatures. The list of active issues and matters that are still pending can be found online at www.semasan.com.

Equipment

Minnesota S.B. 631:  Amends existing regulations to include a prohibition against installation of windows or window treatments on motor vehicles belonging to others that would cause the motor vehicle to be in violation of current tinting standards.  

New Hampshire H.B. 1167: Requires drivers to use headlights when continuously operating windshield wipers during inclement weather.

New Hampshire H.B. 1184: Would require all vehicles to be equipped with mud flaps or spray or splash guards, effective January 1, 2005.

Ohio H.B. 294: Requires use of vehicle headlights when windshield wipers are activated.

Pennsylvania H.B. 2061: Would amend the vehicle code, making unlawful certain sound systems that can be heard outside a vehicle from 50 or more feet away.

Emissions

Kentucky BR 384 (Pre-file): A joint resolution that resolves to end Northern Kentucky Emissions Check Program on or before November 1, 2004.

New Hampshire H.B. 1293: Modifies the exemptions from emission-control-equipment requirements to include "antique vehicles."

Plates and Registration

Michigan H.B. 5040/S.B. 663: Amends the Michigan historic-vehicle definition to allow historic vehicles to be used for "other occasional uses" but not general transportation.

Pennsylvania S.B. 898: Amends the vehicle code to allow special plates bearing the designation "antique vehicle" for use on classic, collectible and antique vehicles.


We get letters


I am a charter member of the WNY Mopars car club. It keeps me close to the one thing I love doing: working on cars.

The WNY Mopars meet every month. We have two chapters, one in Lockport, NY, and the other in Hamburg, NY. We are looking for speakers for our winter meetings. It is a good club with a lot of great members. We have over 200 members all around western New York State, Canada, Pennsylvania and Georgia. We host an annual two-day car show each June. We have put your SEMA literature in our registration bags. We do charity work to raise money to help children afflicted with spina bifida.
 
Please feel free to check out the Club homepage at:  
http://www.wnyliving.com/wnymopars/index.htm

Sandra M. Tomaszewski
WNY Mopars


Ms. Tomaszewski:

Thanks for taking the time to write to us at SEMA and telling us about your background and that of the WNY Mopars. Thank you also for placing SEMA materials in your goody
bags, which helps spread the word about the SEMA Action Network. SEMA applauds your efforts to protect our vehicles as well as your dedicated work with children
afflicted with spina bifida.

Please give us the dates on which your group meets. If our schedules mesh, we would be more than pleased to come out and speak to you all.

Invitations to speak at club gatherings greatly help SEMA to get the word out to enthusiasts and hobbyists on the latest legislative, state, and federal proposals and laws that govern the use and operation of our vehicles. If your club or group is interested in having a SEMA representative speak to your members, like the WNY Mopars, please contact

Conrad Wong at conradw@sema.org.



DECEMBER 2003/JANUARY 2004 SAN CLUB EVENTS


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Below is the January 2003 email edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association's  (SEMA) Driving Force newsletter.  As always, feel free to reprint any or all of the information contained within it.  All we ask is for attribution if you choose to do so.  If you need any additional background, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

If you do not wish to receive any future editions of the email Driving Force, please respond to this email with "remove" and we will delete your email address from our list.

Brian Caudill
Editor
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DRIVING FORCE - January 2003


Driving Force Receives Awards  


During the past two months, the Driving Force received two awards from colleagues in the automotive publishing industry. For the second year in a row, the good folks at Old Cars Weekly News & Marketplace recognized Driving Force with their 'Golden Quill' award for "outstanding efforts in the communications field of the old car hobby." Also for the second straight year, Driving Force received a gold International Automotive Media Award from the International Automotive Media Conference in the newsletter category. We thank both of these organizations for their recognition and look forward to a continued partnership.

The SEMA Action Network (SAN) staff is not prone to blowing its own horn. We do what we do for the love of the hobby. Brian Caudill, Steve McDonald, Stuart Gosswein, Frank Bohanan and Eugene Kim work hard to arm vehicle enthusiasts with information needed to successfully protect our vehicles from unnecessary government intrusion. We owe every SAN member a big "Thank You" for taking action and supporting your hobby and way of life. These awards are more for you than they are for any of us.



Michigan Insurance Bill Brings Fairness to Collector Car Hobby

After a year of legislative wrangling, a bill that would substantially reduce the fees charged to historic car owners by the Catastrophic Claims Association passed in the Michigan Legislature. If signed into law by the governor, the Michigan bill would reduce by 80 percent the premiums charged by the association for historic vehicles. The SEMA Action Network partnered with SEMA member-company Hagerty Insurance and its thousands of Michigan customers to lobby in support of the bill.

The association's fees, which are currently charged to all Michigan auto policyholders in equal amounts, enable the state to reimburse no-fault automobile insurers for amounts paid on personal injury claims in excess of $250,000. However, these fees make it significantly more expensive to maintain cars of historical value in Michigan than in any other state. "Historic vehicles are by statutory definition maintained primarily for use in car club activities, exhibitions and parades and are rarely driven at all during hazardous winter driving months," said SEMA Government Affairs Director Steve McDonald. "This bill gives appropriate relief from an assessment that has been disproportionately applied to historic car owners whose vehicles are insured under policies that limit use and are required to be stored in a locked and enclosed garage."  

For years, this assessment has been paid by Michigan owners of historic vehicles who have never and likely will never take advantage of the protections the association provides through this funding. "We at Hagerty Insurance believe it's ironic that this assessment has been levied in full on collectors of historical vehicles, especially in the state where the American auto industry got its start and remains rooted today," said Hagerty Insurance President McKeel Hagerty. "We are gratified that the Michigan Legislature saw fit to bring some degree of fairness to the methods by which these taxes are assessed and we encourage Governor Engler to sign the bill into law the moment it reaches his desk."



2003 Agenda: What We're Working On (So Far...)

January ushers in the legislative season nationwide and, no doubt, a number of new challenges. To follow is an update of our current legislative agenda. Within the next few weeks we anticipate pouring over hundreds of bills in our efforts to protect the vehicle hobbies. Don't be surprised if we add A LOT to this list in the coming days.

Maine Custom Cars:  SEMA is working with the Maine Custom Auto Association (MCAA) to seek legislation that would legalize certain motor vehicle modifications. This legislation will be drafted to allow hobbyists to drive customized vehicles without fear of harassment from law enforcement authorities and to ease restrictive equipment inspection criteria. The legislation will address upgrades to lighting, exhaust systems, wheels, tires and suspension equipment modifications. All Maine hobbyists interested in participating in this sweeping effort are encouraged to contact us immediately at 202/783-6007.

New Hampshire Exhaust Noise:  After a great deal of groundwork by New Hampshire SAN members like Ken Golden of Hampton, New Hampshire, Rep. Lawrence Artz (R-Nashua) introduced SEMA-model legislation to create an enforceable exhaust noise standard. Rep. Artz is also a SAN member and authored a pro-hobby inoperable vehicle bill that was  signed into law last year. Currently, New Hampshire deems illegal all modifications that increase noise above that of a vehicle's original muffler. The model bill requires police to prove that an exhaust system modification results in noise levels exceeding 95-decibels before issuing a citation. In addition, the bill allows courts to dismiss an exhaust noise ticket if the defendant had reason to believe that the vehicle complied when cited. For more information, contact the SEMA office at 202/783-0865, Mr. Golden at toxiclown@yahoo.com or Rep. Artz at nashuarep@hotmail.com.

New York, Rhode Island and Missouri Pursue Street Rod/Custom Vehicles:  SEMA is working with New York, Rhode Island and Missouri rodders to pursue SEMA model legislation to create special vehicle registration classifications for street rods and custom vehicles. The model bill provides for special license plates, includes appropriate year-break definitions, allows use of non-original materials and creates tilting criteria that assigns these vehicles, including replicas, the year of manufacture that the body of the vehicle resembles. New York and Rhode Island SAN members have seen similar legislation before, only to have it defeated at the last minute. For Missouri, this is the first time the SEMA-model bill will be pursued. Hopefully, these states will follow Illinois's lead in enacting fair and reasonable street rod and custom legislation. For more information, or for a copy of our model legislation, contact Steve McDonald at stevemac@sema.org.

Virginia Inoperable Vehicle Legislation:  This month, SEMA will begin work with the Southwest Virginia Car Council and the Car Club Council of Central Virginia on a bill (S.B. 613) to create clear guidelines for the outside storage of inoperable vehicles and to repeal current law that allows localities to limit the number of vehicles maintained on residential and commercial property. The bill was held over from last year's session. Last year, we helped convince legislators to withdraw a bill that would have allowed localities to impose fines on property owners deemed in violation of inoperable motor vehicle ordinances. These ordinances create barriers for the maintenance of project and parts cars on private property.



Car Club Council of Central Virginia Holds Legislative Forum
By Fred Fann, President, Car Club Council of Central Virginia (CCCCV)

The Car Club Council of Central Virginia held its first legislative forum on October 28. The delegates to the council decided a forum was needed to communicate our needs as car hobbyists to state legislators. We were unhappy with the passage of a remote emission-testing bill and the failure of a bill to allow hobbyists to keep unlicensed vehicles as parts or project cars during the last session of the Virginia General Assembly.

The CCCCV decided that a forum would be a good way for us to hear from our representatives and for us to make our views known to them. We obtained the use of a local community center for free and sent letters inviting all of the state senators and delegates in the central Virginia area. After several agreed to attend the forum, we made sure clubs knew about the meeting. I spoke at several council member clubs meetings, the forum was listed on the CCCCV Web site (www.carclubcouncil.com) and flyers were distributed at area shows and cruise-ins.

The day of the forum was a chilly, rainy day and we feared attendance would be low. However, car hobbyists in the area showed their concern for legislation by filling the building to its limit. The meeting started with me listing the concerns of car hobbyists to the assemblage. Five members of the General Assembly then spoke. All of them shared our views on emissions testing and the push-to-pass a pro-hobby inoperative vehicle bill in the upcoming legislative session. Overall, the legislators were very impressed with the number of hobbyists at the meeting, the manner in which the council organized the meeting and our command of vehicle hobby-related issues.

Since the forum, several members of the Virginia Assembly have written the CCCCV confirming that they wish to work with us when the Virginia legislature convenes this month. The forum was one step in our plan to get what we need from our state government. It was a great success and we are looking forward to working with our representatives.

Congratulations to the CCCCV. The politicians don't know what we want unless we tell them. - Ed



CAN YOU BELIEVE?!
Classic Muscle Car Languishes in High School Auto Shop Neverland

The Washington Post reports that Jennifer and Peter Bertulaitis dropped off their 1967 Dodge Charger so students enrolled in the auto shop class at Osbourn Park High School (Manassas, Virginia) could do some engine work to it. That was in 1989.

For 13 years and, presumably, 13 different auto shop classes, the couple's classic has moldered, rusted and withered in the high school parking lot, despite a written promise from school officials that the car would be repaired.

According to the Post, neither the school nor the Bertulaitises aggressively pursued the matter until six months ago when school officials, responding to repeated inquiries from the Bertulaitises, countered with a legal threat: Get your heap off school property or we'll sell it!

Lawyers interceded and the school has since relented on selling the car-probably hoping that the couple would simply make arrangements to take back the car. Problem is, they still want it repaired per the school's promise (and it is no longer driveable).

"I'm kind of depressed about the whole situation," said Mrs. Bertulaitis.  "It's a shame to see [the Charger] go to pieces." We agree.  Meanwhile, while the owners and the school engage in circular arguments, a classic rusts into oblivion.

If you have a outrageous or unusual story related to the automotive hobby or restrictions placed on hobbyists, send it to us at: brianc@sema.org or SEMA, Attn: "Can You Believe," 1317 F Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20004.



WE GET (lots of...) LETTERS

Sports Cars? Imports?

I am the president of the UpState "Z" Club in Greenville, South Carolina. I am a member of SAN and really appreciate all the work SEMA does to protect our hobby. My "Z" is my daily driver and my project is a 1947 Chevy street rod, hence my exposure to SEMA.

At our monthly club meetings I give updates on some of the legislation that has been proposed or defeated in other areas, so our members can be aware of what might be heading in our direction. Now, since the "Z" car was introduced in 1970, many of our members could be affected by scrappage, noise or modification legislation. I don't know if SEMA has placed any focus on the sports car industry, but there are a lot of us out here, not just "Z" cars, that could be adversely affected by the type of legislation SEMA tracks.

Thanks again for the hard work of everyone involved with SAN.

Guy Seymour
UpState "Z" Club
Greer, South Carolina

Thanks for the kind words. The short answer is... Yes! We have lots of folks in the sports car and vintage sports car niche: Datsun 510s, MGs, Zs, Healeys, Lotuses, Aston-Martins, Ferraris, Lancias, etc. are all represented in the SAN. Admittedly, we'd like more sports car club participation, as issues like scrappage affect 240Z owners just as hard as vintage Chevelle owners. Luckily our online sign-up option at www.semaactionnetwork.com is helping immensely in this pursuit. -Ed

CAFE Confab

I feel that SEMA should re-evaluate its position on CAFE standards. Taking the position that any kind of government regulation on CAFE is an infringement on free choice of automotive products is very short sighted and shows a poorly thought out, knee-jerk reaction. The oil cartels have a strangle hold on our energy policy, which is to use more and more oil. As everyone knows, all government inflation indexes exclude the price of energy. In reality our consumers' costs are greatly increasing. We need to keep the cost of energy down and reduce the outflow of American dollars to foreign companies.

With a small increase in CAFE we all can benefit: We can enjoy smaller levels of inflation. We can afford to keep our "muscle cars" on the road. We can afford to fix up and maintain our 4X4s etc.

I strongly support the actions of SEMA and enjoy your monthly newsletter. SEMA addresses many important issues such as scrappage; however, it needs to take the long view and support our mutual benefit. We need to work smarter by supporting the increase in CAFE.

Al Gordon
Littleton, CO




Newly Introduced Legislation

Note:  The following state bills are not laws. They have been recently introduced and are currently being considered by the respective state legislatures:

Driver Distraction

California:  AB 45 - would prohibit cell phone use while driving a car; permits use of hands-free cell phones.

Ohio: H.B. 280 - would prohibit hand-held cellphone use while driving except in the case of emergency; prohibits any cell phone use, including hands-free units, by any person with a temporary instruction permit.

Ohio: H.B. 281 - would subject a person who commits a moving violation while using cell phone to a fine double the usual amount.

Pennsylvania: S.B. 1577 - would prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving.

Emissions

Kentucky: BR 264 (Pre-File) - would prohibit enforcement of vehicle emissions testing program by an air pollution control district board that is required to terminate the program.

Maine: H.B. 1746A - would reallocate funds from the clean air vehicle fund (pertaining to the High Pollution Vehicle Retirement Program) and the clean fuel vehicle project into the general fund.

Ohio: H.B. 620 - would require residents in a county subject to motor vehicle emissions inspections who sell (or offer for sale) a vehicle to first have the vehicle inspected; requires the seller to make necessary repairs in order to pass inspection.

Equipment

Montana: D. 1667 (Draft) - relates to illuminated headlight requirements while driving.

Montana: D. 1228 (Draft) - would require certain vehicles to have mud flaps.

South Carolina: S.B. 17 - would repeal law relating to the sale or use of equipment that changes the original design or performance of a headlamp or other lighting equipment, unless the equipment has been approved by the department of public safety.

Texas: H.B. 223 - relates to the authority of counties to enact noise regulations; prohibits the use of a motor vehicle that is unreasonably loud.

Licensing, Titling, and Registration

Montana: D. 185 (Draft Bill) - would authorize vintage license plates.

Montana: D. 1046 (Draft Bill) - would define junk vehicle and abandoned vehicles.



SAN Club Events

CALIFORNIA

January 17-18, Pomona
National Board Meeting
Sponsor: Early Ford V-8 Club of America
Information: 760/242-2077

FLORIDA

January 18, Lake Worth
3rd Annual Fords and Friends Meet
Sponsor: Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Lake Worth Region
Information: 800/330-1004

MICHIGAN

January 26, Warren
Winter Swap Meet
Sponsor: Walter P. Chrysler Club, Great Lakes Region
Information: 810/825-6707



Department of Corrections:  Mr. Tom Cox noted that in the December 2002 Driving Force we misidentified the name of the organization on which he serves as President. The proper name is the Southwestern Virginia Car Council. We regret the error.


I started to go through and bold and italize to match their formatting, but got lazy, sorry.
', 1, 0, 463, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7372, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.249', 1040187249, 10, 'I received the following message in an email today, and thought I would pass it along:




A message from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

Attention Auto Enthusiast:

To find out how you or your truck club can help fight lousy legislation and regulation threatening the automobile hobby (i.e. unfair emissions testing of antique vehicles, lowering restrictions for street rods and lowriders, height restrictions on 4x4s, aftermarket parts restrictions on late-models, (just to name a few issues), check out this website and join the SEMA Action Network (SAN).

http://www.semaactionnetwork.com

The SAN is a no cost/no hassle nationwide partnership between vehicle clubs, individual enthusiasts and the specialty aftermarket parts industry designed to fight unfair automotive legislation and regulation and to support truck friendly laws.  SAN members receive notice of legislative or regulatory developments, sample letters and talking points for communicating with legislators and a copy of the monthly newsletter, the "Driving Force."

Organized groups of automobile enthusiasts are a proven political force.  Fight to save our vehicles and our way of life.

Any questions?  Don't hesitate to contact me at the following:

Brian Caudill
SEMA Action Network
1317 F Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC  20004
202-783-6007
202-783-6024 (fax)
brianc@sema.org
', 1, 0, 463, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7373, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.139', 1040269412, 0, 'Ah, I signed up as well, but asked to not receive any emails from them. I hope they dont spam me anyway. I will be checking back to their website often though, there is alot of good stuff there.', 1, 0, 463, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7374, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.77', 1042066882, 0, 'All the more reason to have a Club. Strength in numbers! Some day......', 1, 0, 463, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7375, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '66.58.218.185', 1040204551, 14, 'Thanks Brook.  I signed up.', 1, 0, 463, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7376, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '66.58.218.185', 1042404989, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Jan. 12 2003,09:50)
I read through the document, it seems like this is a meeting about trails in the municipality. Trail Mix is a Juneau company started to coordinate trail maintenance? Touched on State Parks, but not on state land. Which is where we wheel primarily, correct?

True, some of it is not that applicable, such as the comments by MOA and Campbell Tract BLM.

But I think the Chugach State Park is something to watch, that covers a large area.  As well, the NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program is "Playing a statewide leadership role in the application of new technologies for trails, including GPS for trail easement acquisition, condition inventories and rehabilitation, trail rehabilitation using porous pavement panels, trail rehab educational efforts, and development of non-profit trail groups for trail maintenance."  This is the maintenance programs described in 'managing degraded off-highway vehicle trails', the focus on ATV trails through wetlands, trail braiding, etc.  That's the portion we should keep an eye in my opinion.  I'm not sure if they currently carry out these programs on state land (have yet to see a list of the specific trails they are concerned about), but the idea appears to be getting all the agencies working together so really it could be applicable to any gov't managed land.

That's how I read it anyway, I could be wrong.
', 1, 0, 464, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7377, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.47.251', 1042236247, 0, 'Trying to get attachment to work.', 1, 0, 464, 11, '359', 4, 'application/msword'), (7378, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.47.251', 1042236182, 0, '
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Who: Attendees of December interagency trail meeting with Juneau Trail Mix, Inc., community leaders,       trail group reps,agency reps, and anyone interested in improving Anchorage areawide trails.

What: Follow-up on Dec. meeting on feasibility of starting an interagency non-profit to maintain and improve Anchorage trails, update from agency and group reps on latest "trail news"

When: January 15 Noon

Where: NPS third floor conference room, 2525 Gambell St., Anchorage (across the street from Sorrento's restaurant; look for RAM building)

Why: December meeting participants identified a common need for summer trail improvements/maintenance, and much more advanced interagency planning/coordination on   cross-boundary land management issues, both of which might be accomplished by pooling resources.  (See attached December meeting summary for details.)

(See attached file: AnchTrailsNon-profitMeetingSummaryII.doc)

                        Please pass this info on!

 Co-Sponsored by Anchorage Trails & Greenways Coalition and NPS Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program


Kevin Keeler
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program
National Park Service
2525 Gambell St.
Anchorage, AK  99503-2892

voice (907) 257-2654
fax    (907) 257-2591


Unfortunately there is a 95% chance I cannot attend this event.  I think it would be great if someone from the local fourwheeling community could attend just to see what its about and let them know that local organized fourwheeling groups are interested in what they are doing.
', 1, 0, 464, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7379, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1042393838, 0, 'I read through the document, it seems like this is a meeting about trails in the municipality. Trail Mix is a Juneau company started to coordinate trail maintenance? Touched on State Parks, but not on state land. Which is where we wheel primarily, correct?', 1, 0, 464, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7380, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '65.74.118.213', 1073540598, 0, 'http://www.offroadaccess.com', 1, 0, 465, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7381, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.193.10.31', 1061053232, 0, 'At Brook's request I'm starting this link so everyone can put his or her links to other websites in it.  No lengthy discussions, just "LINKS"...', 1, 0, 465, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7382, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1049705697, 0, 'An ORV park would be cool. Probably some problems regulating who uses it though. Wouldn't want to see it abused.', 1, 0, 466, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7383, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1049776091, 0, 'Well I wasn't intending to get into specifics on regulation, liability or design for an OHV park here.  The point is NOW is the right time to but a bug in the long term plan, to get the wheels in motion for something happening down the line.

But maybe a little discussion will get more people interested, I'll start another thread in chit-shat on this topic.
', 1, 0, 466, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7384, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1049680521, 0, 'Even if you don't go to the meetings, I'd recommend everyone research the long range plan a little and offer some feedback.  I was encouraged by a RTAC to contact the company putting the plan together to suggest a 'skills park' for OHV's within the Muni.  I think I'll write a letter on behalf of Alaska Extreme to do just that, and hope others will do the same.

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Anchorage Parks, Natural Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan

Issues and Solutions

The public is invited to help the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) identify issues, problems, concerns and potential solutions related to parks, open space and recreation facilities in the Anchorage Bowl at two "Public Issue" town-hall style meetings.

Issue Identification
Monday, April 7, 2003
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Spenard Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room
2020 West 48th Avenue

Solution Brainstorming
Thursday, April 10, 2003
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Scenic Park Elementary, Cafeteria
3933 Patterson Road

These meetings are an important opportunity for the public to provide input early in the process of updating the Municipality's Park, Natural Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan for the Anchorage Bowl. Participants in each meeting will be brought up-to-date on the planning process and will be asked to work in and/or rotate between self-formed breakout groups. These groups will brainstorm in a two-step process focused on issues, concerns and problems Monday night and potential solutions on Thursday.

These meetings are one element of a multi-faceted public process to help the Municipality of Anchorage respond to residents' open space and recreational needs into the future. The plan update will reflect public involvement findings, current and future recreation needs, economic, demographic and land use trends, and Anchorage 2020 recommendations. The revision process is expected to be complete in March 2004.  Additional public meetings will be held in late 2003.

Information is available at the project website): http://www.muni.org/planning/index.cfm (click on Current Projects).  Consultants on the project include Land Design North, the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, and Alaska Pacific University.  Please call the Planning Department at 343-7921 for further information.

Sue

Susan Perry
Comprehensive Planning Division
Planning Department
Municipality of Anchorage
Phone:  343-7921; FAX:  249-7535 or 343-7927
E-mail:  PerrySU@ci.anchorage.ak.us
', 1, 0, 466, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7385, '67-1033255981', 1, 1, '24.237.54.134', 1049744560, 0, 'I just saw a blurb in a new issue of one of the four-by mags here at the house about a book on building orv parks.  Might be a good thing to look at.', 1, 0, 466, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7386, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1049863479, 0, 'Another email on this topic, from a muni assembly member.

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Here is a very important opportunity for public involvement in what Anchorage parks are, how they will be managed and what they can become over the nest 20 years... please participate this Thursday!!!!!!


Anchorage Parks, Natural Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan

ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS


The public is invited to help the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) identify issues, problems, concerns and potential solutions related to parks, open space and recreation facilities in the Anchorage Bowl at two "Public Issue" town-hall style meetings.

Issue Identification - This one is past and drew about 30 very interested committed citizens with lots of ideas.

Monday, April 7, 2003
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Spenard Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room
2020 West 48th Avenue

Solution Brainstorming -
This Thursday
Thursday, April 10, 2003

6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Scenic Park Elementary
, Cafeteria

3933 Patterson Road


These meetings are an important opportunity for the public to provide input early in the process of updating the municipality's Park, Natural Open Space and Recreation Facilities Plan for the Anchorage Bowl. Participants in each meeting will be brought up-to-date on the planning process and will be asked to work in and/or rotate between self-formed breakout groups. These groups will brainstorm in a two-step process focused on issues, concerns and problems Monday night and potential solutions on Thursday.

These meetings are one element of a multi-faceted public process to help the Municipality of Anchorage respond to residents' open space and recreational needs into the future. The plan update will reflect public involvement findings, current and future recreation needs, economic, demographic and land use trends, and Anchorage 2020 recommendations. The revision process is expected to be complete in March 2004. Additional public meetings will be held in late 2003.

Who should be involved:
Current park users of every sort
Future park users
Seniors
Teens
Parents and families
Anchorage School District - School Board members
Assembly members (I was there Monday and will be involved in two other park meetings this week but not Thursday)
City Board & Commission members- Planning & Zoning, Platting, Parks & Rec, Animal Control Advisory, Senior, Youth, more....
Folks who live close to parks
Anchorage Economic Development Corp.; Visitor and Convention Bureau;
Chamber of Commerce
Home Builders
Realtors
Pediatricians and others who work with youth
Heart, Lung and Cancer Societies
Foresters
Trail users
Team sports participants
Economists
Soloists who walk, meditate, run, horseback ride or  .... in the
parks
Organized sports and culture groups
Visionaries
And most of
all............
YOU





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Feds ponder how to curb misuse of off-highway vehicles

By BRENT ISRAELSEN
Salt Lake Tribune
08-JAN-04


Calling off-highway vehicles one of the four "great threats" to ecosystems, the U.S. Forest Service is considering new rules that would clamp down on unregulated use.

A special planning team of Forest Service officials met in Salt Lake City on Wednesday to begin planning strategies to better manage the exploding popularity of OHVs, particularly the ubiquitous all-terrain vehicle.

The team _ led by Jack Troyer, the Ogden, Utah-based Intermountain regional forester _ was organized quietly last summer at the direction of Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth.

"Jack has been charged by the chief to figure out how we are going to go about dealing with this issue," said agency spokeswoman Heidi Valetkevitch.

In the near future, the Forest Service is expected to announce proposed changes to federal rules to virtually prohibit so-called cross-country OHV travel, in which vehicles depart from designated routes.

The initiative is being met with cautious optimism by environmentalists and OHV advocacy groups, which still are trying to learn more about it.

"There are few areas in the forest where open, cross-country travel is really appropriate," said Brian Hawthorne, director of the Utah Shared Access Alliance, an OHV group.

"We want to see trail systems that are manageable, sustainable and enforceable."

Forest Service officials say unauthorized cross-country travel has proliferated, causing management headaches.

"Tens of millions of OHVs are now in use _ far more than even 10 years ago," Bosworth said last year in a speech on Earth Day.

"With all those millions of users, even a tiny percentage of problem use presents us with a big and growing problem."

Bosworth said "hundreds of miles of wildcat roads and trails" are created each year, damaging meadows, streambeds and other sensitive areas.

Conservationists for years have complained about the rising tide of OHV use, but they say the Forest Service, like the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, has been slow to respond.

The federal land-management agencies say they have too few resources to identify and mark appropriate trails or to enforce existing laws.

But the recent statements from Bosworth and the formation of the Troyer-led team have encouraged environmental groups.

"There appears to be a commitment at all levels in the (Forest Service) to get a handle on this problem," said Scott Kovarovics, director of the Washington-based National Trails and Waters Coalition. "They genuinely want to change how they've managed this situation."

To date, supervisors of the country's 175 national forests, which cover 192 million acres, have generally been left with little national guidance or clout in tackling OHV issues. As a result, some forests are more strict than others in regulating OHV use.

In Utah, the Wasatch-Cache and Uinta national forests, through newly revised management plans, restricted OHVs to designated trails only. The Ashley National Forest recently instituted an emergency ban of cross-country travel pending the revision of its management plan.

While the environmental and OHV communities agree with the concept of cracking down on unauthorized OHV use in the forests, they may disagree over how the Forest Service should do it.

Kovarovics said the agency needs to "start with a blank map," immediately closing unauthorized routes until OHV use has been determined to be benign to the environment.

"There's never been an analysis of all the impacts of unauthorized trails," Kovarovics said.

"If they say everything that exists now is legal and they're just not going to add to it, then that's not real reform."

Hawthorne said he is nervous about a national rule change, arguing that OHV issues should be dealt with on the forest's district level.

He also said he hopes reason will prevail when it comes to closing roads.

Closing all unauthorized roads is not practical, he said. "You are going to make a lawbreaker out of the law-abiding fisherman who has always been driving down a certain road."

Closing all the unauthorized routes also could overly concentrate motorized use on authorized routes, causing traffic congestion and road damage, which leads to environmental damage, he said.

(Distributed by Scripps-McClatchy Western Service, [URL=http://www.shns.com.)
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', 1, 0, 467, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7388, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.14', 1050088635, 0, 'sounds like a good idea to me i read everything in the general but always for get about this one \':16:\'', 1, 0, 468, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7389, '65-1032938862', 1, 1, '66.58.134.78', 1050098109, 0, 'Pinning it at the top on the most important topics would probably be the best.', 1, 0, 468, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7390, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.171', 1050084115, 0, 'This forum is too easy to skip right over. We need to move all these topics into the general forum, so that everyone will look at them.', 1, 0, 468, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7391, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1050094972, 0, 'There's a button called "New Posts" click on that every new post will come up.

But I would atleast change the name to "Local Trail Information".

Just my $.02
', 1, 0, 468, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7392, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058318523, 1, 'I don't mean to be optimistic but honestly, do you think the Supreme Court will worry about it?  Afterall its only interested in Gay rights and the such.  What we need to do is encourage the old bastards to retire and get the hell off of the bench.  They need to be replaced with someone who sees things as they are, not what they'd wish it could be.

Chaz
', 1, 0, 469, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7393, '110-1031620020', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1058325507, 0, 'What's a circuit??  Too much lawyer talk for me  \':1:\'\n\n

', 1, 0, 469, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7394, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1058818122, 0, 'Actually, the 9th Circuit has an incredibly poor track record with the Supreme Court.  As I noted in my first post, the 9th Circuit historically gets overturned significantly more than any other federal appellate court.  So why would the Supreme Court worry about this?  They may not, but one of the reasons that they'll accept cert is to decide conflicts among the circuits.  So if the 10th affirms its district court's decision, suddenly we have a conflict which sets the stage for a Supreme Court decision.

RWC
', 1, 0, 469, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7395, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1058311236, 0, 'This is BIG, and potentially sets the stage for a Supreme Court ruling.  Previously, a federal judge in Idaho upheld the rule, which was then affirmed by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Alaska is in the 9th Circuit.  As a historical fact, the 9th Circuit tends to be incredibly liberal and has the highest rate of cases overturned by the Supreme Court.

Wyoming is in the 10th Circuit, and this case is likely to be appealed to the 10th Circuit.  If the 10th Circuit affirms the lower court decision, that puts two circuits in direct opposition.  Conflict among the circuit courts is one of the few reasons that the Supreme Court will take a case.

http://www.adn.com/business/story/3463825p-3494783c.html

RWC
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Quote (nate379 @ July 15 2003,19:18)
What's a circuit??  Too much lawyer talk for me  \':1:\'

Circuit is a board of judges setup to decide appeals in their area, thus the number circuits...
It is a bunch of shit though.  If they get at each other like the article suspects perhaps it'll end the 9th's rule of setting precedence on environmental issues.  Normally what they do ends up being US policy.
Damn the Greenie and Attorneys!!!

Chaz
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Quote
Lights Out:  Feds Could Limit Motor Vehicle Lighting Choices

This past summer, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested comments on two proposed policies governing aftermarket lighting equipment. The first deals with aftermarket equipment that shifts the location of the rear reflex reflectors for taillamps from the placement chosen by the vehicle manufacturer. NHTSA is proposing to reject this practice. The second deals with the practice of switching the type of color and wattage used in replacement lamps from that designated by the vehicle manufacturer. NHTSA is proposing to reject this practice as well. On behalf of the hobbyist community and member businesses, SEMA submitted comment letters to NHTSA challenging the legality of NHTSA's actions and highlighting technical and practical concerns.

NHTSA's proposed reinterpretation of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard applicable to lighting equipment, if formalized as agency policy, would prohibit replacement items that do not conform to federal standards in exactly the same manner as the original equipment and use the same light sources as the original equipment.

"The broad scope of the proposals changes dramatically the long-standing policy of NHTSA and is of deep concern and significance to all hobbyists who seek the latest technology in vehicle lighting equipment," said Steve McDonald, SEMA Senior Director of Government Affairs. "If the agency is seeking to use these changes to force compliance with existing photometric standards for replacement lamps or to address safety concerns relating to fire hazards, NHTSA can simply use its existing authority to force a recall of noncompliant or unsafe products."

SEMA agrees that when a manufacturer designs a lamp to which the federal standards apply, the lamp must comply with the standards. However, that doesn't mean the replacement lamp must be an identical match to the original equipment.  Nevertheless, that would be the effect of NHTSA's proposed policy were it to be implemented.  

"When Congress authorized NHTSA to create the Federal Safety Standards, the lawmakers clearly intended that NHTSA's standards only establish performance levels for motor-vehicle equipment, not design standards," McDonald added. "Accordingly, NHTSA should continue to draw a distinction between complying and non-complying products, not differentiate between original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket products, since many aftermarket products upgrade or enhance the original lights."

SEMA has requested that the agency withdraw the proposed policy changes and reaffirm its long-standing position that the Federal Safety Standards apply equally to both original and aftermarket motor vehicle equipment. NHTSA is expected to respond to SEMA's comments early this year.

Farmer, Legislator, Car Enthusiast: Meet California Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa

By Suzie Carroll, SEMA Research Coordinator

California State Assemblyman Doug LaMalfa (R-District 2) is a fourth generation rice farmer who has lived in Northern California his entire life. He was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2002 to represent the nine-county 2nd Assembly District, which includes Redding, Shasta Lake, Yreka, Red Bluff and Yuba City, California.  

Assemblyman LaMalfa firmly believes that the government should first do no harm and should work to provide, through the most efficient manner possible, only those essential services that individuals and families cannot provide for them-selves. In addition to his duties in Sacramento and as an advocate for California's farming industry, Assemblyman LaMalfa is an avid auto enthusiast and collector.  Like so many auto hobbyists, Assemblyman LaMalfa finds time in his busy schedule to pursue the all-American love affair with the automobile.  

Driving Force: We know that you are an avid automobile enthusiast. Tell us about your vehicles and your personal interest in the hobby.

Doug LaMalfa: Well, like any true "car nut," I have several cars and "projects" including a Ford F-150 Lightning, which comes in handy around the ranch.  Those who know me know that I am a big Ford man.  I remember when I was in fifth grade and one of my friends was picked up from school in a brand-new Mustang Mach 1 with a 351 Cleveland.  Just seeing it was enticing and then when it was started up and I heard the dual pipes, I was hooked.

I still have my first car, a '68 Mustang California Special equipped with the 351 Cleveland, five-speed and four-wheel-disc brakes with handling suspension. I currently have some projects in the barn, including a nearly completed '69 Torino Talladega with 428 Cobra Jet, painted Petty Blue with fullsize replica Petty 43 numerals for the roof and other NASCAR-style cues. I hope to take it to the 30th Anniversary commemoration of Talladega Raceway. I also have a '65 fastback Mustang with a 289 and a five-speed, which awaits restoration. Perhaps we'll do it in a Shelby R-model style. Also, I have a '69 Cougar Eliminator awaiting a built 351 Windsor and a DeTomaso Pantera that needs cosmetic freshening but is roadworthy and really fun.

DF: Last November you had the opportunity to attend the 2003 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a guest of the SEMA Washington, D.C. Office. The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world and drew more than 100,000 visitors from over 145 countries. Please share with us your experience and impressions from the Show.

DL: The SEMA folks who showed me around were great, and I appreciate their time and hospitality. I was like a kid in a candy store. Everything automotive you could imagine is there. I had been to the Show back in the early '90's and it has grown a lot since then. I enjoyed meeting and chatting with Mr. Vic Edelbrock, an icon of the industry. I visited various exhaust, suspension and brake vendors, checked out crate engines and many other new products. The factory concept models of 4x4s and cars were intriguing, and the new stuff not yet released to the public was fun to see. My favorite was the new Ford GT [GT40] on display. It was incredible! And the Dodge Viper Truck looks like more fun than California regulators would ever allow. The vendors were very friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere at the Show was one of close friends and family. This fits with the importance of SEMA folks sticking together to thwart the constant assault by regulators on our right to choose the particular automobiles we desire to own.

DF: SEMA has been fortunate to partner with pro-industry and pro-hobby legislators like you many times in the past on key legislative initiatives. This year, there was SB 708, a bill to repeal the emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older, and AB 844, a bill to require regulators to develop a tire fuel-efficiency program for passenger-car and light-truck replacement tires. These bills were ultimately amended by SEMA to mitigate their negative effects on the industry and the hobby. Tell us why you worked to oppose these bills.

DL: First of all, I am principally opposed to the relentless regulation of businesses in California, and these bills were part and parcel of that mentality. So, naturally, I was already against those bills. The marketplace will decide what tires are popular, not more labeling and needless testing. When a manufacturer develops a higher-fuel-efficiency tire, you can bet they will promote it heavily, and the public will decide if they want it, which is what I argued when we debated the law on the Assembly floor. I know many good, law-abiding folks who have restored or collected classic cars, and SB 708 would have added one more hoop for them to jump through. That is why I am proud to team up with SEMA to fight against legislation like this. SB 708 was stopped by SEMA and the auto clubs, working at the grass-roots level to make their views known. The people can take the credit for stopping that one. Belonging to these organizations and pressuring legislators does work, and this proves it.

DF: Is there any proactive legislation you would like to see introduced to protect the rights of hobbyists?

DL: The problem, at least in California, is not that we don't have enough legislation, but that we have too much legislation. Instead of trying to pass new legislation, I would rather repeal bad legislation that places a burden on hobbyists. One thing that has frustrated me is the smog-check program. Don't tell me what I need to do under the hood when it's the tailpipe where it counts. If it passes the inspection, don't worry about what parts I have on the car. Aftermarket parts, in many cases, are of better quality than original. Acknowledging that hobbyists take better care of their cars than most people, and drive their specialty vehicles only occasionally, it would make sense to not regulate them with overreaching smog rules. The vehicle-scrappage program makes me nervous as well, and I want to make sure it doesn't become a monster that dries up the availability of good used parts or scrap cars of collectible value.

DF: What advice do you have for those involved in the hobby who want to take an active role in protecting their rights as enthusiasts from unnecessary government intervention?

DL: Get involved and stay involved in the battle. Take the time to call or meet with your respective legislators, and let them know how legislation is affecting the industry. If you want to stop unnecessary government intervention, you've got to get out there and vote. We, the people, should control the government. Government isn't always right.

It's a great hobby we have and a good family activity. And what red-blooded American doesn't get a smile or goose bumps at the sight or sound of a great classic or musclecar cruising by?

Calling All Car Lovers!

By Michigan State Representative Kathleen Law

The New Year is a great time to reflect. Reflection is an interesting concept. It can refer to spiritual introspection or a resolve to improve, diet or change. But for me, at the start of this year, I am reflecting on Cobo Hall!

Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, has a unique light grid above the everyday convention center. It is immediately recognizable, and when I see those lights, I know exactly where my mind has wandered: Autorama.

This is your personal invitation to experience your own special moment of reflection. For classic-car lovers like me, there is no better place to enjoy all of the chrome, glass and paint on hot rods, customs, motorcycles and lowriders from all over the country. It is truly a gathering of enthusiasts second to none.

Over 600 cars and trucks (and an additional 200 in the used-car corral/swap-meet section) are pre-selected for exhibit. Ridler Award competition cars grace the entrance. These are the first shown cars with designer names, such as Alloway, Alexander Brothers, Anzalone, Barris Brothers, Foose and on and on. Motorcycle enthusiasts will be inspired by classic Harleys and custom bikes created by famous builders throughout the United States.

This isn't your father's Oldsmobile. It has been chopped, tubbed, dropped and blown. Your grandmother wouldn't know how to get into her Buick with its shaved, flowing lines, trick wheels, big-block engine and flames. Your uncle would love the way you meticulously restored his Woody, and mom would love the flip paint on her old Mustang.

I think back on the past 51 years of Autorama, and I can't wait to experience the sounds, lights, smells and excitement of the 52nd Autorama, February 27-29, 2004. The Michigan Hot Rod Association and Championship Auto have organized this event, and this driving hobbyist is grateful. You will be, too.

Hey, Ford, Chrysler and GM: Come and see what we do with your cars when they are 30 years old! Mopar, Bowtie, Blue Oval, Willys, flat-head Windsor, Hemi, nitro, alcohol, injected, shaved, chopped, lowered, stretched, tubbed, sliced, lowrider, highboy, skirted, louvered, frenched: This is not just a hot rod car show; this is mobile art! Wait until you see the glow of the metallic paints, the shine of the chrome, the beautiful mural work and the fabulous, intricate pinstripe work. These are 600 one-of-a-kinds.

My favorite time to attend is set-up day. As the cars come into their spaces, the big motors growl and echo. The exhaust fumes are quickly dissipated as the city's People Mover rumbles overhead, and men, women and kids renew friendships made at cruises across the region. Nothing beats laughter, old friends and old cars.

You are invited to the 52nd Autorama at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, February 27-29. For more information, please call 586/771-7110 or go to the website: http://www.autorama.com/casi/detroit.htm. Tell them Mrs. '57 Ford
sent you.

Editor's Note: State Representative Kathleen Law, the author of this article, represents the 23rd District (part of Wayne County) in the Michigan House of Representatives. She and her husband are avid car nuts.

Legislative Quick Hits

Canada Exhaust Noise:
SEMA members based in Canada have expressed interest in pursuing legislation to amend the current law in the provinces governing exhaust-system noise. As in many American states, most Canadian provinces require exhaust systems to "prevent excessive or unusual noise" without defining these terms. SEMA has offered its model exhaust-noise legislation as an alternative. The SEMA model, versions of which have been enacted in California, Washington State and Maine, forces compliance with an objectively measured 95-decibel limit in a fair and predictable test.
 
Illinois Blue Dots:
A bill has been recently reintroduced in the Illinois legislature that would allow antique vehicles to display a blue light of up to one-inch in diameter as part of the vehicle's taillights. Similar legislation was introduced in 2001. The bill recognizes that blue-dot taillights have no detrimental impact on safety; enables  enthusiasts to modify their vehicles to recall in fine detail the glory days of the hot-rod era in America; and follows in the tradition of similar laws enacted in Minnesota and Montana. SEMA is urging Illinois members and hobbyist groups to contact their state legislators to support this bill.

Missouri Bumper Heights:
Legislation has been introduced in the Missouri legislature to add a new section relating to maximum bumper heights for motor vehicles. Under the new section, vehicles with a gross-vehicle-weight rating of 9,001 through 11,500 pounds would be authorized a front bumper height of up to 29 inches and rear bumper height of up to 31 inches. Missouri law currently makes no provision for vehicles of this size. The current Missouri bumper-height law applicable to all other vehicles is substantially similar to the model legislation currently endorsed by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, which SEMA supports.

New Hampshire Exhaust Noise:
The New Hampshire House Transportation Committee passed an amended version of a SEMA-sponsored bill to remove vague and subjective provisions from that state's exhaust-noise law. Currently, New Hampshire deems illegal all modifications that increase noise levels above those emitted by the vehicle's original muffler. The original SEMA-drafted legislation required law enforcement authorities to prove that an exhaust-system modification results in a noise level in excess of 95 decibels as measured by SAE test standard J1169 before issuing a citation. Deeming the 95-decibel limit too restrictive, the House Transportation Committee simply deleted provisions in the current law, which referenced the noise levels of the original muffler.

We Get Letters

How do I go about registering my kit-car Cobra as a 1965 vehicle in California?

-Mark Marschlowitz

Mr. Marschlowitz:

You're in luck! A SEMA-supported California law enacted in 2001 enables kit cars to be registered as specially constructed vehicles. The law provides a more accurate model-year designation and emissions-system certification for these specially constructed vehicles.  

Under California's law, a smog-test referee compares the kit car to those of the era that the vehicle most closely resembles to determine the model year of a specially constructed vehicle. The vehicle's owner can choose whether the inspector will certify the vehicle model year or the engine model year. If there is no close match, it is classified as a 1960 vehicle. Only those emission controls applicable to the model year and that can be reasonably accommodated by the vehicle are required. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration program is limited to the first 500 specially constructed vehicles per year that meet the criteria. Contact the DMV for more information as to how you can register your vehicle under this classification.

In years past, California kit cars were assigned the current model year for smog-inspection purposes. This policy unfairly subjected kit cars and other specially constructed vehicles to more stringent smog-inspection requirements. Thanks to this measure, engines and vehicles now are held to the standards of the model year they represent rather than the more sophisticated vehicles of today. The law was updated in 2002 to allow previously registered vehicles to take advantage of this classification as well.

California exempts pre-1974 vehicles from the biennial and change-of-ownership smog-check requirements. Under the 2002 law, specially constructed vehicles designated with a pre-1974 model year are exempted from the test. As of 2003, all vehicles 30 years old and older are exempted.

FEBRUARY 2004 SAN CLUB EVENTS

**edited, nothing in Alaska**

Newly Introduced Legislation

Note:  The following state bills are not laws. They were recently introduced and
are currently under consideration by the respective state legislatures:

EMISSIONS

Kentucky BR 817: Prohibits vehicle-emissions-control programs from inspecting motor vehicles four model years or newer.

Missouri SB 851: Extends re-inspection period after a failed test for vehicle emissions from 30 to 60 days; also establishes a fee waiver for owners age 65 or older.

Pennsylvania HB 2283: Provides for a waiver amount for vehicles failing the anti-tampering visual-inspection test for emission equipment; also ends separate gas-cap tests if the vehicle is equipped with a gas cap approved by the department.

EQUIPMENT

New Jersey AB 3995: Prohibits the sale or use of any spray or cover used to make a license plate invisible to a photo radar, red-light camera or other imaging device.

New York SB 5811: Requires inspection of a motor-vehicle audio system when the annual inspection is conducted.

Pennsylvania HB 2257: Sets tinting at no more than 15% and a light-transmittance level of not less than 70%. Requires manufacturers and installers to provide a label with their names and percentage of light transmittance and reflectance with tint products.

INSPECTIONS

Vermont HB 485: Changes inspection requirements for exhibition vehicles from a yearly basis to once every five years or whenever sold.

LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION

Maine SB 609: Exempts classic auto dealers from dealer plate restrictions.

MISCELLANEOUS

Indiana SB 131: Makes mobile-telephone use while operating a vehicle a Class B infraction with a fine of $1,000.

Vermont SB 199: Prohibits use of a hand-held cellular phone while a vehicle is in motion.

VEHICLE HEIGHT

Missouri SB 894: Allows vehicles with a gross-vehicle-weight rating of 9,001 to 11,500 pounds to have a front bumper height of up to 29 inches and rear bumper height of up to 31 inches
', 1, 0, 470, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7399, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.125.133', 1073170436, 0, 'I will put on my best hemp outfit and infiltrate the enemies camp. I don't think I can grow dreads in time though....Off to the Moose's Tooth for clothing ideas!', 1, 0, 471, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7400, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '24.237.54.106', 1073204318, 0, 'I will be in on that! Even if I have to call and say im sick for work.', 1, 0, 471, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7401, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.149.228', 1074232604, 0, 'Sorry dude, I was going to come up and see my mother, and try to go to this, but Im stuck at work all weekend.', 1, 0, 471, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7402, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '65.74.118.213', 1073168892, 4, '
Quote (Anchorage Daily News @ December 28, 2003)
Learn to speak out for the environment at free training
The Sierra Club and the Alaska Center for the Environment plan volunteer activist training on Jan. 17. Volunteers will meet at 10am to 3pm at 807 G. St., No. 100, to listen to advice on how to influence the political process.  Key conservation issues expected to be before the 2004 Legislature will be discussed. Volunteers will be given quick lessons in how bills become laws, how to testify effectively and how to coordinate volunteer strategies for the upcoming year. For more, call 274-3626 or email clare@akcenter.org
', 1, 0, 471, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7403, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.148.52', 1073178758, 0, 'This is important, if anyone can fit this into their schedule, they really should go!', 1, 0, 471, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7404, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '65.74.118.213', 1074231525, 0, 'Bump.  Who's with me this weekend?!', 1, 0, 471, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7405, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '64.12.96.45', 1039801675, 0, 'That's a great Idea Erik.  Ak EX does quite a bit of it every year but there are so many cars that we just can't keep up.', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7406, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040053033, 0, 'Peak,

Your right on the money.  Mark the locations and pass them along to AK EX leadership.  We have the resources to clean up vehicles.
', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7407, '66-1031614806', 1, 1, '24.237.7.144', 1048895270, 0, 'I'm up for it. If the broncos up and running I'm in, just need to know in advance. So I know if I'm wheelin with my club or not.', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7408, '74-1032479542', 1, 1, '24.237.216.235', 1048909694, 0, 'I would be glad to help in a clean up as well, just post a message in advance of when and were and ill try and show up.', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7409, '80-1039034621', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1039801097, 0, 'Man, Since we moved to AK  it seems that every time I go down a new trail I find a new junked out car. Has anybody ever thought about doing some kind of charity cleanup or something to try and get these things into junkyards? Even driving home there are 2 trucks off in the woods that I see everyday and tons of other ones that I came accross. I've been marking the locations down on a map and was thinking about plotting the loc's in a GPS this winter and try and get together some sort of salvage operation next summer. Anybody wanna try this out? Just ideas...
erik
', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7410, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.150.75', 1039808860, 0, 'Wisbone Suby Cleanup - Alaska Extreme, Alaska Offroad, and Last Frontier all had members at this one.

Blazer Removal - Alaska Extreme
', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7411, '80-1039034621', 1, 1, '131.37.206.6', 1048893261, 0, 'Hey guys, I've got TONS of vehicles mapped from countless off-highway excursions, I'll get my butt over to a meeting soon and talk about it. I think It would be great to make Alaska beautiful again...it just bothers me when you can hike back in the woods and get a great view of a glacier...and a car with bullet holes in it...and a flipped over burned out truck...and a burned out snowmachine frame...know what I mean? Seems like everywhere you go there are junk cars laying around. >..like my neighbors yard for example..', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7412, '56-1031637436', 1, 1, '209.193.43.122', 1048900823, 0, 'If they are out in the valley i will always help out with my truck and trailer', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7413, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '24.237.56.26', 1048924687, 0, 'Ok, this is grave-robbing, this thread has been dead for 4 months. Someone doesn't have a life...! Just kidding, we are always looking for volunteers!', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7414, '79-1031590842', 1, 1, '12.21.209.163', 1048962220, 0, 'Baldie has a S-10 up there, that is on our list for this year. That is one bad thing about that trail, when it is dry anyone can get up in there. It is a big party place for kids. Every break-up we try to get up in there and clean up all the trash left over the winter.', 1, 0, 472, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7415, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.211.25', 1041117227, 0, 'No Probelms,
Will you be wiped or have dingle berries?
Just so I know which one ya are... LOL
\n\n

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Quote (UtChaz @ Dec. 29 2002,19:22)
Here's the skinny that the Department of Natural Resources produced for OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) use.
Alaskan Trail and Public Access (DNR Resource Page)
Its 7 pages and the rules and guidlines are pretty vague, as is govenment standard.  
As I gather it uses some common sense guidelines and we're not in any serious termoil with our water crossings.  Unless you piss off IMNAKD and drain your diffs in the puddles...
\':19:\'

Thanks for the research and post UTChaz, but the plan that you linked is for the Upper Yukon area.  Not necessarily relevant to water crossings for us.

Using your link as a starting point, I took a look at what regions they had listed.  The website contains area plans for Kenai, Susitna, and Willow Sub-Basin, which would cover most the areas that the majority of the board users would travel on.

I didn't have the time to compare if the plans actually differ at all as far as trail use and access, maybe there is none.
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7417, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1041097832, 0, 'I had given the water srossing issue a thought a few years ago and do know that Jim Creek dose have salmon trying to make way up-stream. If it came down to it, there are ways to make a crossing without stiring up sand/silt. I have heard of some trails out twards Denali that are fish friendly and keep all happy. We are all here for fun, not to destroy the things that are envolved in our activitys. But we can spin this in another direction by bringing up the rest of the (trail use issues.)  I have seen trails get slammed and (over-run) at the times when the ground is too soft and the damage is nasty!     Should we report the trails that have been thrashed in the name of FUN? (IT'S NOW A CHALLENGE!) \':10:\'', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7418, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.211.25', 1041114636, 0, 'Hey its Colorado, not Kansas... Kansas sucks and is way to flat!
Look at what I wrote at the beginning of this string, you'll see what I was writing and what it was concerning.  I don't condone the release of any oil into a stream, but what I wrote was concerning streams/rivers considered anadromous, see the definition if its not a common word to you; it wasn't for me.  More or less it means salmon streams.
Oh and the signs, well you're right.  Not all of the trails will be posted, but that same DNR site lists all of them but doesn't list anything for Knik.  
I said what I did because the state has put up other signs concerning shooting, if they wanted everyone to stay away from the stream/river I'm sure they'd posted that also.
As for the Meet and Greet, that sounds cool.  I just hadn't heard much about what it was going to be or have.

\':23:\'  \':7:\'
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7419, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1041096301, 0, 'Hello all...
I wanted to get back with those whom had expressed concerns with water/stream crossings.  I've yet to get anything from my BLM friend, I guess he's enjoying the holidays and all...  But I have found some Division of Natural Resources (DNR) quote on an Alaskan state board.  
Alaskan DNR Transportation Chapter 2
If you read through this you'll see in D. 1. that they do address stream crossings, with no mention of it being illegal.  The in H. you see a whole section for Off Road Vehicles, where Jeeps are specifically mentioned.  They do mention crossing anadromous streams/waters (Definition) but I have not been able to find a catalog of these streams.  I would suspect a place such as the Knik they'd have something posted, espcially right there at the bridge.
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7420, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.87', 1041193456, 0, 'water crossings?...just little ones \':1:\'', 1, 0, 473, 11, '240', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7421, '102-1033711393', 1, 1, '24.237.122.87', 1041193786, 0, 'go paco!', 1, 0, 473, 11, '241', 0, 'image/pjpeg'), (7422, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1041233773, 0, 'I am a photo whore. I see that camera and nothing can stop me. Good thing I carry paper towels to wipe out distributors.', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7423, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.11', 1041275996, 0, 'Damn, I knew I was going cross eyed looking at all of those web sites.  Thanks for pointing that out LG...
The others sites are just a vague though, I wish we had ourselves a lawyer wheeler, then we might know for sure!!!
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7424, '66-1031634983', 1, 1, '66.58.217.218', 1041316294, 0, 'RWC is not yet a full fledged lawyer. He is not able to give out legal advice as of yet. He certaily has volunteered his services once he is though, we all heard it and will hold you to it Rob!

Chaz- You are new. Instead of posting links, go for a walk, go to the gym, or bombard JU with links. Damn that sounds harsh, but as a new "Alaskan" your posts don't have a lot of weight....yet. This is a polite flame, please enjoy.  \':1:\'
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7425, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.210.226', 1041319093, 0, '
Quote (BadCo @ Dec. 30 2002,21:31)
Chaz- You are new. Instead of posting links, go for a walk, go to the gym, or bombard JU with links. Damn that sounds harsh, but as a new "Alaskan" your posts don't have a lot of weight....yet. This is a polite flame, please enjoy.  \':1:\'

Watch out Badco, I've probably got enough jet fuel on me to singe your eyebrows... LOL

I'm just BS'ing.  Didn't think it'd upset anyone...

\':20:\'
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7426, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '131.37.206.4', 1041107396, 0, 'Hey Brent,
I didn't mean to imply we should drop down on our knees and beg for mercy.  Just reporting in, as Little Giant had asked, as to what I'd found on how and when.  
The info you mentioned about reporting crossings seems to be directed toward the commercial side, as in when they're building roads and so forth.  I'd suspect we're using established trails when we go on runs.
I also sent in a question to the DNR asking about the streams protected and how to go about permit requisition.  I'd like to know because sometime I think it'll come up.  Like if the Meet and Greet turns in to a trail run gathering also, similar to a Jeep Jamboree or the Moab Easter Safari.  
I'd like to help the more permanent members with that in any way possible, thus the research, that and you dared me...  \':23:\'
Who knows, the wife is liking it here and I'll only have 3 years after this tour.  I might try to extend and finish it out here, make it more permanent myself.
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7427, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1041099211, 0, 'This is a very good topic and one I am interested in.  Crossing a stream is different that crossing a river for sure.

I know that I kinda brought this thing up with the whole EPA junk.  I was just trying to give everyone something to do.  Nowhere  did I say it was illegal to cross anything or that you would even get in trouble for reporting your crossing.

Infact you will not, it is a amnesty program.
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7428, '85-1040364798', 1, 1, '209.112.213.11', 1041218523, 0, 'Here's the skinny that the Department of Natural Resources produced for OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) use.
Alaskan Trail and Public Access (DNR Resource Page)
Its 7 pages and the rules and guidlines are pretty vague, as is govenment standard.  
As I gather it uses some common sense guidelines and we're not in any serious termoil with our water crossings.  Unless you piss off IMNAKD and drain your diffs in the puddles...
\':19:\'
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7429, '70-1037038076', 1, 1, '64.12.96.45', 1041277227, 0, '
Quote (UtChaz @ Dec. 30 2002,11:19)
I wish we had ourselves a lawyer wheeler, then we might know for sure!!!

We do \':18:\'
Where are you RWC?
', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7430, '98-1031626171', 1, 1, '24.237.147.167', 1041394897, 0, 'Chaz: Im glad your posting some links here. Dont stop. Its cool that you have some interest in the local ecosystem even though you are not from here. Keep up the good work. \':1:\'', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7431, '79-1033840762', 1, 1, '209.165.147.145', 1041409834, 0, 'Pssss hey buddy come over here and let me piss on you just a little! Give the new guys a little slack. He's not on the board being a DICK like others!  \':16:\'  Like bgreen said keep doin what your doin!', 1, 0, 473, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7432, '65-1031611916', 1, 1, '66.58.221.218', 1040053186, 0, 'RWC-

Thanks for posting this.  Looks like the greenies are on thier way!  Oh wait they are here!
', 1, 0, 474, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7433, '82-1031615441', 1, 1, '65.114.183.118', 1039812217, 0, 'Court upholds roadless policy
RULING: Panel reverses injunction affecting national forest lands.


By Paula Dobbyn
Anchorage Daily News

(Published: December 13, 2002)
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a Clinton administration policy that barred logging and road-building on 58.5 million acres of national forest across the country, including a huge swath of the Tongass, a temperate rain forest in Southeast Alaska.

In a 2-1 decision, a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco reversed an Idaho judge's injunction that had blocked the policy from taking effect.

"The district court in our view failed adequately to weigh the public interest in preserving our national forests in their natural state," the majority wrote.

The court returned the case to U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge of Boise, Idaho, for reconsideration.

Alaska's logging industry viewed the decision as another setback for sawmills in Southeast, home to most of the state's valuable timber. Setting aside more land means fewer areas open to cutting.

As it is, mill owners are struggling to piece together less-economical timber sales to keep operating, said Owen Graham, executive director of the Alaska Forest Association. "We've been robbing Peter to pay Paul to keep the timber program going."

Environmentalists cheered the ruling as a victory for conservation.

"The ruling safeguards valuable, intact areas that Southeast Alaskans have fought to protect from logging for decades," said Jeremy Anderson, an organizer with the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council.

The decision places 9.7 million acres of the Tongass -- more than half of the country's largest national forest -- off-limits to development. But the ruling has little immediate impact in Alaska because most of those acres can't be logged under another injunction imposed by U.S. District Judge James Singleton of Anchorage, said Forest Service spokesman Dennis Neill.

In a separate ongoing lawsuit, Singleton found that the Forest Service failed to adequately review the Tongass' unroaded acres for their wilderness potential. The agency is preparing that review and plans to make it available early next year, Neill said.

Until the wilderness review is complete, development in most roadless areas of the Tongass is barred.

While environmentalists were pleased with the 9th Circuit ruling, they said the issue is far from resolved. Several states, including Alaska, have pending lawsuits against the Clinton-era rule, calling it an unfair lockup of public land.

John Manly, a spokesman for Gov. Frank Murkowski, said Thursday that Alaska plans to proceed with its lawsuit.

Even if the courts ultimately uphold the legality of the roadless policy, its future is unclear. The Bush administration has said that it supports roadless protections but that the Clinton rule failed to address concerns raised by states, tribes and communities. Over the past year, the administration has taken public comment on the policy with the goal of issuing its own roadless rule.

Environmentalists are concerned that the administration will exclude the Tongass and the Chugach National Forest in Southcentral Alaska from the roadless rule. Undersecretary of Agriculture Mark Rey, a former timber industry lobbyist who oversees the Forest Service, stated as much during a visit to Southeast several months ago, Anderson said.

Rey was unavailable for comment late Thursday but his office issued a statement. The Forest Service is working with the Department of Justice to review the 9th Circuit decision but remains committed to protecting and managing roadless values, Rey wrote.

Reporter Paula Dobbyn can be reached at pdobbyn@adn.com or 907-257-4317.
', 1, 0, 474, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7434, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '24.237.54.57', 1043131295, 0, 'This might be a bit more relavent than my last post.  Rather than focusing on Anchorage local issues, it appears a state wide mixed-use gov't non-profit is brewing.  I skimmed a little about it, and it appears it may be a positive thing for the fourwheeling community.

If nothing else is one more thing we should be aware of.  I recommend skipping ahead to the url they have set up, and poking around on the website under developement.

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On-line:  Jack Mosby, Bill Overbaugh, Kim Kruse, Kevin Keeler, Lisa
Holzapfel, Jim
Riehle, and Paul Sandhoffer - Anchorage; Dixon Sherman - Cordova; James
King, Ron
Crenshaw, & Aneta Synan - Juneau; Alison Rein - Girdwood; and Dan Chagnon &
Karl
Kassel - Fairbanks.

We discussed six broad topics as follows:

1.  Brainstorm Possible Organization Names:  AK Trails Association, AK
Trails
Stewardship, Trails Alaska, AK Trails Forever, AK Trails, AK Trail Works,
AK Trail
Mix, AK Trails Cooperative, AK Trails for Everyone, AK Trails Council, AK
Council for
Trails, TRAAK, AK Trail Assistance, AK Trails Forum, AK Trails United,
United Trails
of AK, AK Trails Unlimited, Trails United, AK Trails for Everyone, Multiple
Access
Trails for Everyone, Trails for Tomorrow, Coalition for AK Trails, Access
AK Trails,
AK Trails Coalition, AK Trails United, AK Trails Conservancy, AK Trail
Alliance, and
Trails Across AK.

These names will be reviewed and the field narrowed down by the organizing
committee.
The name needs to be short and recognizable being careful what the initials
might imply.

2.  Setting Up Working Committees:  James King reviewed his suggestion to
lump the
various committees into three broad areas with their associated
responsibilities -
this concept was agreed to by the group.  The question of agency staff
participation
without a conflict of interest was raised and we agreed to be sure there is
a section
in the by-laws and/or operation materials that addresses ethics and
conflict of
interest.  James will research how it was handled in Juneau as well.  It
was further
agreed that each committee will need to research, synthesize, and prepare a
fairly
complete working draft in their area of interest as noted below and provide
it to the
group prior to March 5-7 retreat in Anchorage.

The three committees and their areas of responsibility are:

a. Organizing Committee:
     Organization Name
     By-laws, articles of incorporation, constitution, ethics,
     Forum-method to communicate
     Mission - Vision - Goal statements
     Board composition, nomination criteria/process
     Position description(s) - executive director & others such as a fund
                        raiser & program/project administrator
     Membership Types-eligibility
     Application for nonprofit status
     Start Up Plan - how and where do we start?
b. Operating Committee:
     Annual work plan
     Strategic Plan
     Business & marketing plan (with hooks) (include Political, trail
                        caucus)
     Project list(s) & priorities

c. Funding Committee:
     Funding sources & strategies & priorities both short & long term
     Recreation Tourism Growth, Build from Community Out
     Fiscal policies to ensure checks & balances
     Identify some funding sources prior to the March retreat
     Membership Strategy-increase numbers

3.  Initial Committee membership: Anyone is certainly welcome to join the
fun -
please contact the chair or a committee member to stay/get involved.  As
work is
finished on the organizing and operating committees, those committee
members will
have an opportunity to work on the funding committee as there is interest.
Committee
chairs are responsible to organize/set up their committee and the follow-up
meetings to prepare for the March retreat.  They can use the same
teleconference/passcode numbers from the Jan 16 meeting for the time being.

a. Organizing Committee Members:  Ron Crenshaw (Chair), Karl Kassel, Jack
Mosby, Kim
       Kruse, Lisa Holzapfel

b. Operating Committee Members:  James King & Kevin Keeler (Co-chair),
Alison Rein,
       Dixon Sherman, Pat Owens, Jim Riehle; invite Paul Sandhoffer, Joe
Parrish

c. Funding Committee Members:  Bill Overbaugh (Chair), James King will
help; invite
       Joe Parrish, Bruce Friend, Howard Davis


4.  Retreat Schedule:  A facilitated retreat is scheduled for March 5-7 at
the BP
Energy Center in Anchorage (more information will follow as the site was
confirmed
today).  The goal will be to bring the nearly finished materials from #2
above for
final tweaking by the assembled group (it will be open to anyone
interested).  At
this time we plan to focus on the organizational structure for the first
day,
followed by operations on day two, and funding on the last day.  Jack, Pat
Owens, and
Lisa will look for facilitator(s) to assist us.

5.  Websites:  Jack is trying to get all the past materials and meeting
info and
notes located on a web site at http://wave.prohosting.com/~aktrails
If possible, draft committee material may be posted on the web site for
group review
and comment.  If anyone has web skills, please give Jack a call.  Kevin
suggested we
use the aktrailgroups@yahoo.com as a way to distribute materials for
discussion and a
way to get the word out to others that may be interested in the nonprofit.

6.  Next Teleconference Schedule:  The next half hour teleconference was
set for
Wednesday February 19th at 9:30AM for a status report on the committee
work.
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Anyway see it?  *in Ben Stein voice* Anyone...anyone?
', 1, 0, 476, 11, NULL, NULL, NULL), (7437, '76-1032161379', 1, 1, '66.58.218.185', 1039160578, 10, 'Here is an interesting message I received.  Since we use the same trails often as ATV's, I think keeping an eye on the ATV public image in Alaska is very beneficial.

This show might be one worth recording to keep in the archives, but maybe not.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin_Keeler@nps.gov
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 1:02 PM
Subject: [aktrailgroups] Sat. & Sun. Heartbeat AK TV show looks at ATV trails issues in rural Alaska



Upcoming TV Program focuses on ATV trails issues in rural Alaska

The popular Heart Beat Alaska television program will broadcast a segment
this weekend on issues associated with All-Terrain (ATV) use in Bush
Alaska.  The half-hour program features segments from Nunivak Island,
Unalakleet and the upper Copper River.  It also features pilot trail
rehabilitation partnership projects on state and federal lands near Homer
and Glennallen by the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation
Assistance Program (RTCA), in cooperation with the Alaska Department of
Natural Resources, Homer Soil and Water Conservation District and the
Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office.

The program airs on Friday night on the ARCS network at 7:00PM, and on
Sunday night on KAKM channel 7 at 6:30 PM and KTUU channel 2 at 8:00 pm.
More technical information on ATV trails rehabilitation and management can
be obtained from NPS-RTCA by calling (907) 257-2584.

Kevin Keeler
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program
National Park Service
2525 Gambell St.
Anchorage, AK  99503-2892

voice (907) 257-2654
fax     (907) 257-2591
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Below is the April 2003 email edition of the Specialty Equipment Market Association's  (SEMA) Driving Force newsletter.  As always, feel free to reprint any or all of the information contained within it.  All we ask is for attribution if you choose to do so.  If you need any additional background, please do not hesitate to contact us.  

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Brian Caudill
Editor




DRIVING FORCE - April 2003

California Legislation Would Eliminate Popular Emissions Exemption

In what seems like a yearly battle to California's SEMA Action Network members, the California Senate reintroduced legislation to repeal the state's rolling emissions testing exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older. S.B. 708, sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez (D-Fresno), would repeal the current pro-hobbyist exemption and replace it with an emissions testing program for vehicles up to 45 years old, commencing Jan. 1, 2005.

"California legislators and regulators are clearly feeling the heat from continuing failed efforts to meet air quality goals and are looking for a convenient scapegoat in older cars," noted Steve McDonald, SEMA director of government and technical affairs. "The old-car hobby should not carry the burden of their mistakes."

SEMA alerted California SEMA Action Network clubs and enthusiasts, SEMA member companies and the automotive press about this bill. The campaign to stop the repeal of the pro-hobby emissions testing exemption is in force. Brian Caudill, director of the SEMA Action Network commented, "Can anyone imagine in 2005 subjecting a 45-year-old car like my neighbors' mint-condition '60 Chevy convertible to a smog test?"

California hobbyists agree. Minutes after SEMA sent out the legislative alert on S.B. 708, hobbyists began to fax, e-mail and write their California state senators in opposition. We would especially like to thank the Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC), the South Bay AMX Club, the Southern California Gathering Car Club and the Sierra Mortorsports Club for their efforts to defeat this legislation.

       
Why Exempt California Classics From Emissions Testing?

* Current California law recognizes the minimal impact 30-year-old and older vehicles have on overall emissions calculations and air quality.

* Older vehicles constitute a tiny portion of California's vehicle population, currently less than 3 percent of more than 23 million vehicles, and are a poor source to look for emissions reductions.

* Antique and classic vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently driven (about one-third the miles each year of a new vehicle).

* Many states have enacted similar exemptions, the most recent was Virginia in 2000 and Washington state in 1998.



Legislative Quick Hits

California Exhaust Noise Limit:
The California Assembly introduced legislation to repeal last year's legislation that allowed California enthusiasts the use of aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit. Despite this new bill SEMA remains in discussion with state regulators to discuss details, including prospective start-up dates of the state's new exhaust noise testing program that uses the 95-decibel limit. The repeal bill will have no impact on the test program's implementation, and the SEMA government affairs office is working to nullify this new noise limitation legislation.

Illinois Lamp Covers:
SEMA succeeded in amending Illinois legislation that originally threatened to prohibit the installation and use of tinted lamp covers. SEMA's amendment allowed for tinted lamp covers when the lamps are not required to be in operation. SEMA is particularly indebted to Sen. John Millner (R-St. Charles) for working with us in crafting amendments to the legislation that respect the rights of enthusiasts to customize their vehicles without sacrificing safety.

Maine Exhaust Noise:
Thanks in large part to the efforts of the Maine Custom Car Association, Maine became the second state this year after New Hampshire to introduce SEMA-model legislation to create an enforceable motor vehicle exhaust noise standard. Currently, Maine deems illegal all modifications that increase noise levels above that emitted by the vehicle's original muffler. The SEMA model requires law enforcement authorities to prove that an exhaust system modification results in a noise level in excess of 95 decibels as measured by a predictable Society of Automotive Engineers' test standard before issuing a citation. Similar SEMA-authored legislation passed last year in California, and we hope Maine will follow suit.

Maryland Inspection Standards:
Responding to SEMA's negative comments, the Maryland state police withdrew a proposal to amend portions of the state's vehicle inspection regulations. The Maryland proposal was heavily weighted in favor of original manufacturer equipment and specifications for wheels and tires, exhaust systems, bumpers and lighting and could have had a detrimental effect on vehicle customization in Maryland. The Maryland state police opted to withdraw the proposal instead of incorporating SEMA's recommendations.

Michigan Insurance Law:
Last year, SEMA and partner Hagerty Insurance helped to pass legislation that reduced the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association's fees charged on historical vehicles. This 80-percent reduction to historical vehicle owners is now targeted for repeal. SEMA and Hagerty Insurance will again work together to override the repeal.

New York Greenhouse Gases:
New York became the third state this year after Connecticut and Hawaii to introduce legislation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide. The bill provides that the regulations must be consistent with California's laws and regulations and will apply to 2009 model year and later vehicles. The new California law prohibits regulators from reducing speed limits, restricting vehicle size or imposing new taxes or fees. Many believe this law is a back-door effort by environmentalists to set fuel-economy standards, an authority the law's opponents state is exclusively reserved to the federal government. Because CO2 is given off whenever gasoline is burned, the only way to cut emissions is to make vehicles that burn less gasoline or vehicles driven by electricity or other means. This may potentially restrict sales of SUVs and light trucks, and products that increase vehicle performance at the expense of fuel economy.

West Virginia Light Bars:
West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise signed into law legislation regulating light bars. The original legislation allowed only original vehicle manufacturer's equipment light bars in the state. As introduced, this bill banned the sale, installation and use of aftermarket light bars equipped with aftermarket lighting equipment and mandated that the lights be installed or aimed by or at the direction of the vehicle manufacturer. SEMA succeeded in amending this legislation so that aftermarket light bars are permitted if used off-road and are turned off and covered when the vehicle is operated on state roadways. In addition, the lights are no longer required to be installed or aimed by the vehicle manufacturer. SEMA would like to highlight the quick work of members of the East Coast 4 Wheel Drive Association for their efforts in helping SEMA amend this fast-moving legislation.



Federal Off-Highway Vehicle Legislation Introduced Closing Access to OHV Hobbyists

The U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill (H.R. 652) to create a National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program composed of existing wilderness areas and adjacent primitive areas. If enacted, the federal government would effectively treat the primitive lands the same as wilderness areas. This distinction and the designation are important to OHV hobbyists because the bill would close all unimproved, unmapped and non-system roads, and forbid all motorized recreation. The bill would also fund a program to purchase neighboring private lands to add to the ecosystem inventory.

Although most wilderness areas are located in the West, New Jersey Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ) introduced the bill. His legislation tries to even the playing field a bit by directing the federal government to spend $100 million a year to purchase private property within primitive eastern areas and only $5 million for the West.

The purpose of the legislation is to set aside large tracts of land in natural condition to "maximize wildland recreation opportunities for people, maximize habitat protection for native wildlife and natural plant communities and contribute to a preservation of water for use by downstream metropolitan communities."

"It's hard to argue with these goals," noted SEMA Action Network Director Brian Caudill, "but we don't agree with the premise that responsible off-highway vehicle recreation harms the environment. In fact, OHV recreation is entirely consistent with the bill's goal of connecting people and nature."

       
H.R. 652 is assigned to several House committees. There has been no action to date.



Increased Fines for Off-Road Vehicle Damage

Rep. Mark Udall (D-CO) reintroduced legislation (H.R. 751) to increase fines for improper use of vehicles that results in damage to public lands. The current maximum fine is $1,000. This number would be raised to $10,000 or the federal government's costs to restore the land, whichever is greater. Violators could also face up to 12 months of jail time.

       
Rep. Udall acknowledges that most vehicle users are responsible and that the bill is aimed only at those few who don't respect the land. "The current $1,000 fine limit has not changed since 1976, and it may be hard to argue that this is sufficient in those few instances when violations may cost thousands to repair," said Brian Caudill, SEMA Action Network director. "On the other hand, the fines should be directly related to reasonable restoration of damaged property. They should not become a tool to shut down access to the back country or prejudice the public against off-highway vehicle enthusiasts." Aside from its introduction the bill has received no attention in Congress to date.



Racers Against Street Racing Provides Legal  Drag-Racing Alternatives
By Gregg Guenthard

News stories across the country have told tales of illegal street racing resulting in injury and even death when the racers' machines go out of control. This is bad for the hobby and bad for the young enthusiasts who love their cars. To address the problem, SEMA joined forces with Racers Against Street Racing (RASR), a coalition of auto manufacturers, aftermarket parts companies, professional drag racers, sanctioning bodies and automotive magazines, to promote safe and legal alternatives to illegal street racing on a national level.

RASR seeks to be the conduit for all of the worthy, street-legal racing programs that currently exist across the country, Also, it aims to help disseminate information to those seeking to establish such programs. Since young street racers are digital mavens, the tool RASR intends to use the most is the Internet, with a Web site that supports racing programs, contests, driver and car galleries and has links to RASR sponsors.

RASR also has an educational component that will soon go out to the future drivers of the United States. Using driver education courses, schools and automotive events, RASR has a video, produced by MTV's Flipped Video, named "Speed Demons."  The video tells the tale of two street racers who go through real-life lessons of incarceration and death to understand they need to take it off the streets and onto a track. SEMA knows that public opinion of the vehicle hobby must remain positive for it to flourish, and getting illegal racers to a safe venue, while still having a good time, is essential.

SEMA also sees this as an important industry endeavor, with companies such as American Honda signing on as a founding sponsor and American Products Co./APC and Reliable Automotive also signing on as sponsors. With these sponsors and more financial support from the performance industry, RASR can reach out across the country with its message: If you want to race, go to a racetrack.

       
For more information or to get involved in RASR, contact Gregg Guenthard at SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 214 or greggg@sema.org or visit www.RacersAgainstStreetRacing.org .



We  Get Letters

The SUV Banter Continues

A few days ago, a funny thing happened to a celebrity who was mouthing off about SUVs. One of the Kennedys (I forget who) was on the FOX network show Hannity and Colmes. He went after SUVs. Sean Hannity told him that he should not decide which vehicles people drive and then went on to ask how many gallons of fuel he burns by traveling in a private jet.

The Kennedy came unglued, but it is a valid point. On the basis of pounds of fuel burned to get X people delivered to a destination, private jets could be called a waste. Yet, how many of the people who rail against SUVs travel by charted private jets or own them or have them provided by corporations that agree with their political stances?

Terry Fitzgerald
Boise, Idaho



RE: March 2003 "Tech Corner"

SEMA's Technical Guru, Frank Bohanan, Answers the Questions

Just finished reading your "Tech Corner" article in the March 2003 issue of Driving Force regarding "Smog Legal Equipment." A couple of times you mentioned that PCMVs [pollution controlled motor vehicles] in California were any vehicles produced after 1966. For your information in 1997 the California State Legislature passed S.B. 42, which

exempted 1973 and older automobiles from smog certification until the year 2003 at which time the exemption became a 30-year rolling exemption (i.e., in 2004 all 1974 cars and older will be exempt). You may wish to clarify this in your next "Tech Corner." Otherwise, it was a very good article. Keep up the good work.

Cathi Seidler
Huntington Beach, California

Frank Responds:

The 1966 through 1973+ models (it varies with the rolling exemption, at least for now) are still PCMVs. That they are currently exempted from emissions testing/smog check does not change the fact that they were required to meet emissions standards when they were produced; they had to be certified prior to sale. Therefore, it is still technically illegal both under California and federal law to remove, disconnect or otherwise render inoperative any required emissions control devices even though the vehicles will no longer be subject to inspection/testing. If a peace officer wanted to make an example out of such a vehicle, he/she could still legally cite the owner for violating California vehicle code section 27156. While SEMA was instrumental in getting S.B. 42 passed, and we will surely fight S.B. 708, which attempts to effectively repeal it, SEMA does not support illegally removing required emissions control equipment. There are numerous legal add-on and/or modified parts that may be installed, so removing the equipment is pointless as well as risky.



Newly Introduced Legislation

Note:  The following state bills are not laws. They were recently introduced and are currently under consideration by the respective state legislatures:

Emissions

Alaska H.B. 81 - would require vehicles to pass emissions tests before registration.

Georgia H.B. 535 - would create a tax credits for new low and zero emissions vehicles.

Georgia H.B. 676 - authorizes the use of remote emissions system testing.

Kentucky H.J.R. 134 - would eliminate the Northern Kentucky Emissions Check program.

Maryland H.B. 373 - would establish a low emissions vehicles program.

Nevada S.B. 189 - would provide for biennial emissions inspections in counties with populations greater then 400,000.

Pennsylvania H.B. 123 - would require implementation of the zero emissions component of Phase II of the California Low Emissions Vehicle Program.

Pennsylvania H.B. 708 - would prohibit creating an annual vehicle emissions inspection program.



Inoperable Vehicles

California A.B. 789 - would exempt vehicles with certificates of non-operation from ordinances that authorize the removal of such vehicles if the vehicle is lawfully stored and parked.

Texas H.B. 1129 - would permit local governments to regulate or restrict vehicle storage on private property.

Texas H.B. 1773 - would permit municipalities to adopt additional requirements that exceed the minimum standards for a junked vehicle.



Inspections and Equipment

California A.B. 1618 - would prohibit delivery of any vehicle without a front license plate bracket.

Maine H.B. 595 - would establish standards for vehicle height.

Maine H.B. 616 - would create the Motor Vehicle Inspection Advisory Board.

Maine H.B. 641 - would permit any wheel/tire combination on ABS-equipped vehicles, provided the diameter of replacement wheel and tire is the same as OEM recommended.

North Carolina H.B. 26 - would prohibit license plate covers that interfere with traffic control camera systems.



Lighting

Arkansas H.B. 1942 - would prohibit the use of any lamp or device that displays a red, blue or green light visible from the front of the vehicle.

Arkansas S.B. 819 - would permit up to two ornamental white LED lights on the front of a vehicle.

Kansas  H.B. 2221 - would allow neon underbody lighting provided it is not red and no neon tubes are visible.

Kentucky H.B. 262 - would prohibit the use of flashing or oscillating green light and the use of red, green or blue lights anywhere on, underneath, or in a vehicle if lights are visible from the front of the vehicle.

Maine H.B. 807 - would prohibit the use of imitation high-density discharge (HID) bulbs.

Missouri H.B. 389 - would require headlight use during adverse weather conditions.

New York A.B. 3717 - would authorize reduced insurance premiums for vehicles with daytime running lights.

South Carolina H.B. 3459 - would prohibit the use of colored or tinted motor vehicle headlamps.



Miscellaneous

Arizona   H.B. 2386 - would prohibit cruising, street racing and illegal parking on highways.

Georgia H.B. 302 - would allow localities to establish/enforce vehicle audio equipment noise control standards.

Michigan H.B. 412 - would remove the provision that antique vehicles be charged an insurance premium that is 20         percent of regular insurance premiums.

New York A.B. 3676 - would prohibit the forgery and illegal possession of vehicle ID numbers.

New York A.B. 3695 - would require car audio system inspections during periodic vehicle testing; sets maximum sound level limits.

Texas H.B. 223 - would prohibit the use of unreasonably loud vehicles.

Texas H.B. 1326 - would prohibit street racing and knowingly attending a street race.



Tags, Titles Registration

Alabama H.B. 36 - would require a certificate of title for a vintage motor vehicle at the request of the owner based on a verified application or other proof of ownership.

New York A.B. 3404 - would require initial historic vehicles registration fee; exempts historic vehicles from subsequent registration fees unless sold/transferred.

New York A.B. 3705 - would permit historic motor vehicle registration with a one-time fee of $23.

Texas H.B. 1374 - would require salvage vehicles to undergo safety and emissions inspections.

Rhode Island H.B. 5487 - would create special registration/license plates for street rods/custom vehicles.

Tennessee S.B. 875/ H.B. 1568 - would provide for titling/registration of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs); requires   the state to acquire/maintain land for OHV use.

Washington H.B. 2049 - would define and establish inspection and registration standards for salvage vehicles.



Window Tint

Arkansas H.B. 2491 - would prohibit reflectorized or mirrored windows/window treatments.

Minnesota S.B. 631 - would prohibit installing reflective material or window tinting on vehicles.

New York S.B. 1640 - would require the inspection of tinted windows during vehicle inspections.

New York A.B. 3387 - would require inspection of window tint for light transmittance during safety inspections.

New York A.B. 3305 - would require examination of tinted or shaded windows during vehicle inspections.

Pennsylvania S.B. 219 - would require that vehicle sunscreen material be examined during safety inspections.

Rhode Island H.B. 6142 - would permit medical exemptions from window tinting laws.




APRIL AND MAY SAN CLUB EVENTS

CALIFORNIA

April 25-27, Bakersfield
27th Annual NSRA Western Street Rod Nationals
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: 724/932-3747

April 25-27, Tulare
7th Annual IH Western Regionals
Sponsor: Scouts West/Sierra Scouts
Information: 661/245-3250

April 27, Buena Park
18th Annual Fabulous Fords Forever
Sponsor: Ford Car Club Council
Information: 562/862-9311

May 3, Antioch
5th Annual Show and Shine
Sponsor: Diablo Valley Mustang Association
Information: 925/685-3410

ILLINOIS

April 27, Elmhurst
20th Annual Car Show and Swap Meet
Sponsor: Walter P. Chrysler Club, Northern Illinois Region
Information: 708/749-0115

April 27, St. Charles
Spring Tune-Up
Sponsor: Pontiac-Oakland Club, Illinois Chapter
Information: 630/232-8372
MASSACHUSETTS

April 13, Fitchburg
33rd Annual Flea Market and Car Show
Sponsor: Early Ford V-8 Club
Information: 603/778-4788

MINNESOTA

April 29, St. Paul
MSRA "Run to the Hill"
Sponsor: Minnesota Street Road Association
Information: 651/385-8641

OKLAHOMA

April 11-13, Oklahoma City
20th Annual NSRA Southwest Street Rod Nationals
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: 724/932-3747

VIRGINIA

April 26-27, Cartersville
Bodatious Off-Road Racing
Sponsor: Virginia 4 Wheel Drive Association
Information: www.geocities.com/od4wdc
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THE DEVIL'S IN THE DETAILS...

Dear Subscriber:

Under the Clinton/Gore administration,
the Forest Service revised its
regulations regarding how they go about
the process of revising their
individual Forest Plans. The Clinton
regulations were thought to be so
cumbersome and unmanageable that even
"environmentalist minded" Forest
Service employees objected. Wilderness
Advocacy Groups were delighted,
however, at the prospect of ending
nearly all active human management on
most National Forests by using the new
regulations in appeals, protests and
lawsuits.

The Bush administration, at the behest
of many Forest Service professionals as
well as multiple use recreation
interests, began the process to revise
the Clinton era planning regulations.
The new revisions go a long way toward
addressing some of the problems in the
previous regulations. HOWEVER, the new
regulations contain a few land mines
that need to be corrected before made
final.

What You Can Do:

Send a quick email, letter or fax to
the Forest Service.
E-mail address is  
planning_rule@fs.fed.us
Letters or faxes to:
USDA FS Planning Rule
Content Analysis Team
P.O. Box 8359
Missoula, MT 59807

Sample talking points:

USDA FS Planning Rule
Content Analysis Team
P.O. Box 8359
Missoula, MT  59807
via e-mail:  planning-rule@fs.fed.us
via facsimile: (406) 329-3556

Dear Planning Team:

Please accept my comments regarding the
proposed planning rule published on
December 6, 2002 in the Federal
Register, Volume 67, page 72769.

* Please adopt Option 1 in the final
rule for Section 219.13(b).

* All actions that constitute a plan,
revision, or amendment must be subject
to NEPA and its implementing
regulations.

* The public must be able to rely on a
uniformity of process from unit to unit
of the national forest system.  
Therefore, a uniform process for public
involvement in planning must be
provided in the final rule.

* Do not permit any extension to the 1
year duration for Interim Amendments.

* The proposed rule does not include a
specified comment period for plan
initiation.  The rule should, at a
minimum, require the Responsible
Official to tailor the comment period
for initiation of plan revision to the
scope and complexity of planning issues
and opportunities for the unit.

ACTION REQUESTED BY APRIL 7, 2003!

Please take just a moment and respond.
This issue will have seismic
repercussions. We'll need your help
fighting this one so PLEASE take a
minute to send a quick email!

A NOTE OF THANKS
Special thanks to Carla Boucher, United
Four Wheel Drive Association's legal
counsel (http://www.ufwda.org/2K/).
Boucher has waded through the over 300
pages of new Forest Planning
regulations and found the 'devil in the
details' that may lead to ROAD CLOSED
signs popping up in a Forest near you.

Additional thanks go out to Brian
Hawthorne of the Utah Shared Access
Alliance for crafting the original
version of this alert, and for bringing
the matter to our attention!

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Driving Force - May 2003

SEMA, California Hobbyists Save Emissions Exemption

After consulting with SEMA, California State Sen. Dean Florez (D-Fresno) has modified legislation (S.B. 708)
that originally threatened to repeal the state's current rolling emissions test exemption for motor vehicles 30
years old and older. The bill sought to revoke the pro-hobbyist exemption and replace it with an exemption
for vehicles 45 or more model years old commencing Jan. 1, 2005. The bill will be replaced by a SEMA-
drafted alternative that beefs up existing California law prohibiting the operation of smoking motor vehicles.

"California officials continue to develop strategies to address failed efforts to meet air quality goals. Old cars
are often targeted as convenient scapegoats," said SEMA Government Affairs Director Steve McDonald.
"Over time Sen. Florez became convinced that the antique and classic vehicles that benefit from the
current emissions exemption are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently driven. Forcing these
vehicles back into the Smog Check program represented flawed environmental policy and created no real
benefit to the quality of the air breathed by state residents. We are thrilled that Sen. Florez ultimately agreed
with our assessment."

When finalized, the alternative bill will likely increase fines and force smoking vehicles already required to
participate in the Smog Check program into an out-of-cycle emissions test. This legislation also directs
qualifying persons to the state's Smog Check Consumer Assistance Program, which offers financial repair
and/or emissions system upgrade assistance of up to $500 for certain low-income citizens whose vehicles
failed Smog Check. Exempted vehicles that are cited as violators, including those 30 years old and older,
would have to demonstrate to authorities that the vehicle no longer violates the smoking vehicle provision
of the law, but would not be brought back into the Smog Check program.

"This alternative will result in real, verifiable emissions reductions that not only help eliminate a significant
source of pollution but also does so without harm to consumers and hobbyists alike," said SEMA Technical
Consultant Frank Bohanan. "The repair assistance provisions will likely reduce consumers' operating costs
in addition to helping clear the air."

In seeking this alternative, Sen. Florez acknowledged the thousands of phone calls and letters opposing his
original bill that came from California vehicle hobbyist  and related industry members. "California SEMA
Action Network (SAN) car clubs and individual hobbyists did outstanding work in opposing the original S.B.
708. Within minutes after sending our legislative alerts, the phone calls, faxes and e-mail began pouring into
Sacramento," noted SAN Director Brian Caudill. "California hobbyists provided the passion and the
horsepower which enabled SEMA to make our arguments to Sen. Florez. This is exactly how our enthusiast-
industry partnership is supposed to work."

Legislative Quick Hits

California Whistle Tips: SEMA successfully amended legislation that would repeal the law that allows
aftermarket exhaust systems that meet a 95-decibel limit. The amended bill will only prohibit whistle tips
attached to exhaust outlets that are solely designed to create a shrieking sound. The Assembly
Transportation Committee passed the bill, which will have no impact on the Bureau of Automotive Repair's
exhaust noise testing program.

California Inoperable Vehicles: The California Assembly introduced a bill that exempts vehicles, which have
a DMV "certification of nonoperation," from city and county public nuisance ordinances. The vehicle will
have to be legally stored or parked on private property and not readily visible from the street.

Nebraska Kit Car/Street Rod Bill: The Nebraska legislature passed SEMA-supported legislation to provide
for the titling and registration of kit cars, home-built vehicles and street rods. Previously, registration
classifications did not adequately provide for these vehicles.

Oregon Lighting Bill: SEMA amended an Oregon lighting bill to allow for aftermarket styling alternatives for
auxiliary and passing lights. SEMA also successfully removed a provision requiring added restrictions for
brake lights that disallowed original design changes and added a provision to allow lens covers when
certain lamps are not required to be in operation.

Texas Inoperable Vehicles: The Texas legislature introduced two bills that may further restrict Texas vehicle
hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property. The first bill allows municipalities to
enforce land-use regulations that would affect vehicle storage and parking. The second allows
municipalities and counties to adopt ordinances that impose additional requirements on junked vehicles.
Currently, Texas law defines junked vehicles as those vehicles on private property with an expired license
or an invalid inspection certificate and have been inoperable for more than 30 days.


Congress, NHTSA Discuss Vehicle Compatibility, SUV Safety Issues

The topic of a recent hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee was how to make cars and
trucks more compatible on the nation's highways. Dr. Jeffrey Runge, chief of the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), and representatives for auto manufacturers, the insurance industry and
consumer groups agreed that there's a need for certain improvements. In particular, these improvements
include installing more head-protecting air bags and better seat belts in all vehicles.

Congress appears to be willing to let the industry identify voluntary solutions before it considers imposing
mandates. The automakers and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety pledged to diligently pursue
voluntary safety improvements. Ensuring that bumpers and side door reinforcements for cars, SUVs and
pickup trucks match better is one focus of attention. Reducing the stiffness in some truck frames is also
under consideration along with reducing the rollover propensity for certain SUVs. Design changes are
expected to happen incrementally and may first appear as early as model year 2005.

"SEMA agrees with Dr. Runge's conclusion that a voluntary approach will achieve positive results quicker
than government imposed regulations," said SEMA Director of Government and Public Affairs Brian Caudill.
"The manufacturers who design and build these products are in a better position to rapidly respond to safety
issues."

Once the interested parties agree on the changes, NHTSA may decide to transform voluntary measures into
permanent regulations that apply to all automakers. SEMA will monitor any new rulemakings.


CA Exhaust Noise Testing Program Slated to Begin July 1

The California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) begins operating the exhaust noise-testing program in
July 2003. The program is the result of a SEMA-sponsored law that requires smog check referee stations to
perform exhaust noise testing. The law as it stands now took months of negotiation between California
legislators, regulators and SEMA.

California referee stations will issue compliance certificates for vehicles when exhaust system tests
demonstrate they emit no more than 95 decibels. Only those owners who have received exhaust noise
citations must submit their vehicles for testing. The law also allows courts to dismiss citations for systems
that passed the test and received a certificate of compliance.

SEMA is working with BAR to publicize the program and will publish a list of testing sites and other critical
details as information becomes available.


OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE NEWS

The Bad News:

Stakeholders Express Support for Clinton Roadless Rule

A group called the Forest Roads Working Group (FRWG), comprised of a few conservation, hunting, timber
industry and recreation interests, recommended implementation of the Clinton-era Roadless Rule, placing
58.5 million acres of national forest land off-limits to road-building and to off-highway vehicle recreation. The
regulation is currently on hold pending the outcome of several lawsuits. The Bush administration,
meanwhile, is considering its own version of the rule, but any proposed changes are not expected until this
summer at the earliest.

The U.S. Forest Service is contacting various interested parties to develop a consensus on roadless
policies. The FRWG recommended several modest changes but also suggested that the current rule play
out unchanged for a few years to better identify any flaws that need correction.

Clark Collins, executive director of the off-highway vehicle advocacy group BlueRibbon Coalition, expressed
disappointment that the FRWG did not take into account the needs and desires of off-roaders or
understand the value in motorized recreation. "We definitely have a problem with their desire to implement
the rule and then have us all hope that by participating in a collaborative process afterwards that our
interests will receive some consideration," said Collins. "There's legal off-highway vehicle recreation taking
place in those roadless areas. For them to totally ignore off-highway-vehicle recreation as a value worth
protecting in roadless areas is a basic flaw in their recommendation."

Anti-OHV Access Bills: Creating Lots Of Wilderness A Little At A Time

California...

Legislation to designate as wilderness areas another 2.5 million acres of public land in 77 different locations
across California died in the last Congress. Another bill designating 57,000 acres of California coastal areas
became law in 2002. The lesson anti-access lawmakers appear to have learned is to take the piecemeal
approach: Turn federal lands into wilderness areas a little at a time.

These bills are a threat to the OHV enthusiast and business communities because motorized vehicles are
denied access to lands designated as wilderness. Fourteen million acres of land in California already have
the wilderness designation.

Last year's law, the "Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act," added more acreage to the existing
Ventana, Silver Peak or Pinnacles Wilderness areas. Now, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Sen. Barbara
Boxer (D-CA) have targeted an additional 304,000 acres of California federal lands and 21 river miles in
Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, Lake, Napa and Yolo counties for action in this Congress. The bills (HR
1501; S 738) were referred to the respective Resources Committees in the House and Senate.

"Last year, we were able to take a critical first step by protecting California wilderness in Big Sur and
Monterey," said Sen. Boxer. "This year, we have an opportunity to build on our progress."

"Lawmakers haven't gotten the message yet that the off-highway vehicle hobby is also environment friendly
and a contributing part of the nation's economy," countered Brian Caudill, SEMA Action Network Director.
"The wilderness designation is a clumsy tool to protect lands because it automatically assumes that any
motorized activity is negative. We need to educate our friends in Congress."

Rep. Hilda Solis (D-CA) and Sen. Boxer are also expected to introduce similar legislation to designate
additional wilderness acreage in Southern California.

... and the Northern Rockies

Rep. Christopher Shays (D-CT) introduced the "Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act" (HR 1105) to
designate as wilderness large tracts of land in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. The bill
has more than 100 cosponsors, very few from the American West, and would allocate more than 15 million
acres of land as wilderness. A House Committee awaits the Agriculture and Interior departments to comment
on the merits of the bill.

... and Utah

Finally, the U.S. Senate has the "America's Red Rock Wilderness Act" (S 639) to vote on. This legislation
seeks to designate as wilderness 9.1 million acres of Utah land, mostly red rock canyons and rock
formations in southern portions of the state. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL), whose home state is more than
1,000 miles from Utah, introduced this legislation. S. 639 is with the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources.


The Good News:

Interior Department to Limit Wilderness Lands

The Department of the Interior intends to refer to a 1991 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) inventory of
potential wilderness areas rather than a more generous 1996 inventory conducted by the Clinton
Administration. This action would exclude from consideration millions of additional BLM acres beyond the 23
million acres identified in 1991 (unless Congress specifically directs the government to protect more land).
Utah implemented the new policy after a court settlement agreement with the Interior Department that will
exclude up to 3 million acres of BLM land identified in 1996 as potential wilderness.

In a separate action the Interior Department also established procedures making it easier for Utah officials to
claim rights of way on thousands of dirt roads that run across federal lands, most of which were created
between 1866 and 1976, when federal mining law encouraged western settlement.

Newly Introduced Legislation
Note:  The following state bills are not laws. They were recently introduced and are currently under
consideration by the respective state legislatures:

Emissions

Colorado H.B. 1340-would authorize the air quality control commission to revise vehicle emissions budgets
by using the latest federal mobile emissions guidelines.

Maryland S.B. 260-would exempt qualified hybrid vehicles that get at least 50 miles per gallon from vehicle
emissions and inspection requirements.

New York A.B. 7474-would permit clean low emissions vehicles to use HOV lanes at any time.

North Carolina S.B. 763-would establish vehicle emissions compliance standards equivalent to California's
low emissions vehicle program.

North Carolina S.B. 863-would create a state climate action registry to monitor greenhouse gas emissions
and suggest plans for reducing them.

Equipment and Inspections

Connecticut H.B. 5145-would increase the fine for the sale, installation or use of exhausts systems that
create excessive, unusual or unnecessary noise to $150.

Louisiana S.B. 854-would require fenders at least as wide as the width of the tires.

New York A.B. 7248-would require a waste tire management and recycling fee to be added to the sales
price of tires sold in New York.

Nevada A.B. 416-would institute biennial inspections; exempts motor vehicles three years old or newer and
vehicles with less then 36,000 miles.

Washington H.B. 2236-would prohibit the use of daytime running lights.


Inoperable Vehicles

California S.B. 315-would prohibit vehicles reported as a total loss or dismantled from being reregistered until
they pass safety and emissions inspections.

Maine H.B. 1002-would define "automotive graveyard" as an outdoor area used to store three or more
unregistered vehicles; exempt areas used to store, organize or display hobbyist vehicles.

Miscellaneous

Minnesota S.B. 850-would restrict the use of off-highway vehicles on state land.

Michigan H.B. 4457-would remove the requirement that the parking brake be used whenever a motor
vehicle stops on a highway.

Title, Tags and Registration

California A.B. 477-would allow special interest license plate programs established on or before 1/1/04 to
continue to operate.

Minnesota H.B. 1169-would permit collector vehicles to be used for general transportation.

Minnesota H.B. 1381/H.B. 1319-would define classic cars; require the establishment of an advisory
committee to help designate vehicles as classic cars.

Montana S.B. 118-would requires license plates be conspicuously displayed and firmly attached to the front
and rear bumper.

North Carolina S.B. 558-would require vehicles declared a total loss to have their titles and registration
marked and that a metal plate be inserted into the door jam.


MAY SAN CLUB EVENTS

ARIZONA

May 10, Prescott
6th Annual Rod and Custom Car Show
Sponsor: Mountain Top Street Rodders
Information: 928/778-6397

CALIFORNIA

May 17-18, Sonoma
15th Nitro Nationals Nostalgia Drags
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Information: 925/838-9876

May 23-26, Stoddard Valley
Hi Desert Round-Up
Sponsor: California 4 Wheel Drive Association
Information: 760/751-9733

May 30-June 1, Pleasanton
10th Summer Get-Together
Sponsor: Goodguys Rod and Custom Association
Information: 925/838-9876

CONNECTICUT

May 24, Waterford
Planting Day
Sponsor: Connecticut MG Club
Information: 860/886-2158

June 1, Windsor Locks
Auto Show and Aircraft Exhibit
Sponsor: Connecticut Council of Car Clubs
Information: 860/623-3906

FLORIDA

June 7, Pensacola
Mopars at Seville Square
Sponsor: Pensacola Mopar Club
Information: 850/478-2153

ILLINOIS

May 10, South Elgin
Drive Night
Sponsor: Chicagoland Buick Club
Information: skelly464@msn.com

MISSOURI

May 23-25, Springfield
20th Annual Mid-America Street Rod Nationals
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: 505/763-5771

June 1, Warrenton
5th Annual Car Show
Sponsor: American Roadhouse Car Club
Information: 636/946-4389

PENNSYLVANIA

May 25, Lahaska
2nd Annual Spring Meet Antique Auto Show
Sponsor: Professional Car Society, Northeast Chapter

June 1, Schnecksville
All Chevy Show
Sponsor: Late Great Chevy Club, East Penn Chapter
Information: 215/679-2626

June 6-8, York
30th Annual Street Rod Nationals East
Sponsor: National Street Rod Association
Information: 303/776-7841

TEXAS

May 16-18, Fredericksburg
29th Annual State Run
Sponsor: Lone Star Street Rod Association
Information: 936/344-8710

May 29-June 1, Clear Lake
2003 South Central Regional Convention
Sponsor: Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Information: 281/438-3777

WASHINGTON

May 17-18, Mount Vernon
Northwest Overdrive
Sponsor: Studebaker Drivers Club, Puget Sound Chapter
Information: 425/745-0263

May 17-18, Monroe
30th Annual Seattle Auto Swap Meet
Sponsor: Early Ford V-8 Club
Information: 800/645-4997
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Alaska Funding Exchange: Grantwriting with Competitive Edge

This two-day workshop contains a complete overview of the preparing a
successful grant proposal. The workshop includes a textbook in addition to
ongoing technical assistance.
     January 23-24 Grantwriting with Competitive Edge, Anchorage.
     Co-hosted with Alaska Public Radio Network. Register through the AFE
     website.
     February 6-7. Grantwriting with Competitive Edge, Wasilla or Palmer.
     Co-hosted with United Way of Mat-Su. Register through the AFE
     website.
     February 15-16, Grantwriting with Competitive Edge, Anchorage in
     conjunction with the Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference.
     Register with Arthur at arthur@thecoordinatorsinc.com.


Work the Plan: Grant Management and Administration

This two-day class is an overview perfect for the new staff person or the
experienced grant manager. The class covers the basic of grant management
including relationships with funding sources, allowable expenses and
reporting requirements.

Register early! This class fills up fast!
     April 1-2, Anchorage. Register through the AFE website.

Great Mission, Community Need, But Not Enough Resources: The Challenge of
Running a Small Nonprofit Organization.
Presented by The Foraker Group.

Tuesday, January 21, 2003 -- Ketchikan
Wednesday, January 22, 2003 -- Anchorage
Thursday, January 23, 2003 -- Valdez

Register at ktomlinson@ak.org or call (907) 263-2092.


UPCOMING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Deadline January 24, 2003

National Park Service - Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Indian Tribes,
Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations

Minimum requests are for $5,000. The maximum request is $50,000 except for
a maximum request of $75,000 for Category 2.B.

Grants are awarded to assist federally recognized tribes in preserving and
protecting their significant cultural and historic resources and
traditions. The long-term goal of the program is to assist tribes in
building sustainable preservation programs. Grant categories include: 1)
locating and identifying cultural resources; 2) preserving a historic
property listed on the National Register; 3) comprehensive preservation
planning; 4) oral history and documentation of cultural traditions; and 5)
education and training for building a historic preservation program.

Contact:Bob Ruff: 202-354-2068, tribalgrant2001@nps.gov. Website:
http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tribal/grants.htm.
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So, what area's is this going to open up for us here?

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Hey oddball, where they at?


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The National Park Service has released a report on the effect of off-road vehicle use in Alaska's national parks.  Federal law and regulations generally prohibit off-road vehicle use in national parks, but use in Alaska is sometimes allowed under provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act [ANILCA].  The report describes how and where off-road vehicles are used in national parks and proposes several actions.  The report followed increasing observations by park staffers that off-road vehicle use is growing and some trails are deteriorating.  Off-road vehicle use was reported in 13 of the 16 national park units in Alaska, and the Park Service believes use is increasing.  The impacts are not thoroughly documented, but staffers considered some areas severely degraded.  A copy is available on the web at http://www.nps.gov/akso/orv/orv.pdf
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