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Old 01-31-2009 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by itsarubiconday
Does it help if we move the run to the 7th for anyone?
I could do the seventh. If that improves things, let me
know. Just let me know what date works and we'll figure
this out by the middle of the week.


The 7th would be out of the question for me.

But there is still a chance for the 21st I just cant commit just yet.
Old 01-31-2009 | 01:49 PM
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Are you talking about the trails near Baldwin? If so...the mud and ruts can be very deep there in the spring....bring waders to check the depth of the holes before you cross them. 4-wheelers and cycles can just ride around them....dont have that option in the jeep though. It can take a long time to do small sections of the trail there....but its still fun.

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Old 01-31-2009 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Plantazztic
Are you talking about the trails near Baldwin? If so...the mud and ruts can be very deep there in the spring....bring waders to check the depth of the holes before you cross them. 4-wheelers and cycles can just ride around them....dont have that option in the jeep though. It can take a long time to do small sections of the trail there....but its still fun.

Tim

The Tin Cup? The trail I'm talking about is just NW of White Cloud. I've been talking about both, but I think we'll stick to WC for now. That should take us a few hours. Thanks for the heads up.
Old 02-04-2009 | 07:00 AM
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Would love to make it over there but that date is booked. Use to live on the west side of the state and sure do miss it. Have fun and make sure you post some pics!
Old 02-04-2009 | 10:41 AM
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Where is the White Cloud trail located at?
Old 02-04-2009 | 01:58 PM
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The trail is ENE of White Cloud a couple of miles. Been there once and got through half of it before losing our coordinates and getting lost. But this should give you general idea. . . .







My thanks to Dale & Julia Moore over at mijeeplife.com for the maps.
Old 02-06-2009 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mcc454
I might do that. I have 3.21 gears though and mine is still stock, so would it even be a good idea for me to go? I don't want to be the guy that needs to be "helped" all the time, if you catch my meaning.
Do you have front and rear recovery points, that would be the biggest issue.
Old 02-07-2009 | 05:33 AM
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If you go just remember to air down the tires, that is the biggest thing I have learned this last year when off wheeling.

Consider a small air compressor for refilling tires, I got one at Harbor Freight for around $60 there is also a SmittyBuilt that you can from 4wd for about the same money.

I won't know if I can go until next week, I have to see what happens with work & wife.

But if you go we will gladly pull your Axx out if necessary.
Old 02-07-2009 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by goldtr8
If you go just remember to air down the tires, that is the biggest thing I have learned this last year when off wheeling.

Consider a small air compressor for refilling tires, I got one at Harbor Freight for around $60 there is also a SmittyBuilt that you can from 4wd for about the same money.

I won't know if I can go until next week, I have to see what happens with work & wife.

But if you go we will gladly pull your Axx out if necessary.
I got the SmittyBuilt one goldtr8 mentioned at Cosco for $38 bucks works excellent and its fast 3-5 min per tire depending on how low you go.

MCC454 you should go every off road trip is a blast no matter what. Another tip when you head out on the trail position your self between two Jeeps that are set up to help you out. That will make things go faster if you do need help. Also you can follow their lines on the trail.

Hey goldtr8 you in for Burger and Beer today?
Old 02-08-2009 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Wings fan
Hey goldtr8 you in for Burger and Beer today?
Missed your phone call yesterday as I never turned the phone on.

I give you a call later today, maybe we can have a beer and burger and watch Daytona qualifying.


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