GSSE...WINTER info and registration - Page 6

jdconti9484 · 11-19-2009, 05:08 PM

Well I had broken more glass wheeling it since our last trip to Harlan and I have continually ran into alot of problems with the horrible departure angle holding me back on alot of trails. So now the tires will be sticking out past the body. I will still be able to put the doors on it when we ride in bad weather and from the front it will still look completely stock.

But I thought I would get that kind of reaction from alot of people.

ATL ZJ · 11-19-2009, 05:19 PM

Looks like a fun project man. You'll love not having to worry about the body. I would recommend dovetailing it behind the C pillar. But either way it will be way more fun than before.

slim616 · 11-19-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL ZJ

You'll love not having to worry about the body.

X2, its amazing how better you wheel when you don't have to worry about that pesky body.

I got a few uprades myself that should be comming in, so hopefully i'll be able to keep up

jdconti9484 · 11-19-2009, 07:40 PM

Yeah I heard a rumor that you are making some changes to your rig too.

slim616 · 11-19-2009, 11:22 PM

yea but I had to sell the yj that I was putting the 460 into which sucks. So now i got a motor and no vehicle unless I can figure some way to squeeze that into the zj

ATL ZJ · 11-19-2009, 11:34 PM

joe is that the 460 from your granddad's truck?

zukinut · 11-21-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL ZJ

You'll love not having to worry about the body.

I didnt cut mine and i dont worry about the body, Youre workin way to hard, let the rocks do it.

slim616 · 11-22-2009, 04:02 PM

no, it turns out the 460 he thought he had had shrunk into 351 over the years. Funny thing was he could never figure out why half the parts be purchased didn't fit. This 460 was given to me by one of the guys who work for me.

OverkillZJ · 11-23-2009, 08:42 AM

Haha, that's funny, buying parts for the wrong motor for years.

ATL ZJ · 11-24-2009, 10:06 PM

2 more registered for the cabin tonight... See the separate thread in this forum for the full list of people planning on coming. Only 6 cabin spots left...

zj95maxx · 11-28-2009, 10:01 PM

Another 70 payed.

ATL ZJ · 11-29-2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zj95maxx

Another 70 payed.

Got it... what is chase's passenger's name?

zj95maxx · 11-29-2009, 10:57 AM

Robbie

ATL ZJ · 12-28-2009, 11:04 AM

OK, all the cabin spots are now accounted for.

Just over 7 weeks...

slim616 · 12-28-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL ZJ

OK, all the cabin spots are now accounted for.

Just over 7 weeks...

Damn this is going to be cutting it close.

rstrucks · 12-29-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by slim616

Damn this is going to be cutting it close.

Yup! I will be there but I may not get all the shit done that I want to. I will have my winch installed though.

Where are some pics of JConti's rig lately? I'm curious to see how it turned(s) out.

MoonWorks · 12-29-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rstrucks

Where are some pics of JConti's rig lately? I'm curious to see how it turned(s) out.

Hahaha...I'll let him post pics. He's got a long way to go. I saw the first pics of it cut up a few weeks ago. He's started on the cage...but has quite a bit to go. And it will probably change a dozen times, plus fuel cell etc all has to be done. He's been working on it alone so that hasn't helped progress for him at all.

IZVERG · 12-30-2009, 11:37 AM

Can't wait for this - it's gonna be a great meet!

Drake · 12-30-2009, 06:46 PM

New guy here... looking forward to this run. Although compared to most of the group I see attending, it appears I'll be doing a lot of "standing in awe." lol Hope you guys don't mind another IFS xterra tagging along. This is hand's down my favorite park to run and always try to go every chance I get. I'll be staying somewhere in Oak Ridge (probably the Motel 8). Hoping to get up there Thursday night to wheel Friday and Saturday but will probably have to get back Saturday night.

So I see a lot of heavy hitters attending but what about stock to semi-stock rigs?

From my last trip; #22

IZVERG · 12-30-2009, 07:16 PM

Yes! I won't be the only lone IFS out there, lol!

slim616 · 12-30-2009, 08:39 PM

If my jeeps not finished in time i'll take my girls zj which is only on 32's.

ATL ZJ · 12-30-2009, 09:03 PM

Drake, glad to hear you're coming. You may have already seen this thread, but there's a decent number of people bringing rigs with 31s-33s, and an equal number of people on the fence who may also bring similarly built rigs. There will be a few landcruisers, xtrerras, and of course ZJs/WJs running the mild and moderate trails.

I'm happy to hear that several of the people in the non-extreme group(s) have been to windrock and will be able to help show people around.

Drake · 12-30-2009, 10:44 PM

Excellent. I'm relatively familiar with the southern half of the park but I've always followed when it comes to the trails in the northern half so I don't know them as well. I can't think of the numbers off the top of my head but there are 5 trails that you can make a loop out of in the southwestern corner of the park that's ideal for smaller tire rigs.

One thing I want to mention... even though you will see gas stations selling the park permits, do not buy from them. Only get your park pass at the snack shack. I just found this out back in October. The money made from the permits sold at gas stations is divided up and not all of it goes to Coal Creek/Windrock. Only the money from the permits bought at the shack is 100% returned to the park.

OverkillZJ · 12-30-2009, 10:47 PM

Even if I bring the zuk on 35's I'm probably running with the 31 crowd because I won't have time to test the new configuration out much before the trip. Only way I'm wheeling hardcore is if I bring the buggy, but that requires renting a truck (blah, I'm already broke!)

Drake · 12-31-2009, 02:01 PM

The loop I led a group on back in October was relatively easy to moderate rated and well-suited for those with smaller than 33" tires. I had 3 xterras that were bonestock on 31" A/T's that handled most of them pretty well but there were some really nasty sections of #22 that slowed us down quite a bit but it was more of a traction issue than clearance. I ran it with a shot steering system and didn't further any damage.

Although I'm open-diff/IFS, if there is a group of smaller rigs or those that don't want to get too gnarly, I would be willing to lead them through the same loop one of the days (Friday or Saturday). But I'd like to have at least one rig with a winch in the group either behind me or as a tailgunner. The loop will take about 6 to 7 hours pending no major hang ups.

11-19-2009, 05:08 PM	#126
jdconti9484 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mechanicsville VA Posts: 114 Rep Power: 10	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Well I had broken more glass wheeling it since our last trip to Harlan and I have continually ran into alot of problems with the horrible departure angle holding me back on alot of trails. So now the tires will be sticking out past the body. I will still be able to put the doors on it when we ride in bad weather and from the front it will still look completely stock. But I thought I would get that kind of reaction from alot of people.

11-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#127
ATL ZJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,641 Rep Power: 98	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Looks like a fun project man. You'll love not having to worry about the body. I would recommend dovetailing it behind the C pillar. But either way it will be way more fun than before.

11-19-2009, 07:40 PM	#129
jdconti9484 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mechanicsville VA Posts: 114 Rep Power: 10	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Yeah I heard a rumor that you are making some changes to your rig too.

11-19-2009, 11:22 PM	#130
slim616 Senior Member MallCrawlin Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,190 Rep Power: 30	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration yea but I had to sell the yj that I was putting the 460 into which sucks. So now i got a motor and no vehicle unless I can figure some way to squeeze that into the zj __________________ 93ish zj, d60s, 38.5 maxxis, and a bunch of other expensive parts to make them work. Truck stacks, for when your trucks nuts are just not gay enough anymore.

11-19-2009, 11:34 PM	#131
ATL ZJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,641 Rep Power: 98	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration joe is that the 460 from your granddad's truck?

11-22-2009, 04:02 PM	#133
slim616 Senior Member MallCrawlin Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,190 Rep Power: 30	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration no, it turns out the 460 he thought he had had shrunk into 351 over the years. Funny thing was he could never figure out why half the parts be purchased didn't fit. This 460 was given to me by one of the guys who work for me. __________________ 93ish zj, d60s, 38.5 maxxis, and a bunch of other expensive parts to make them work. Truck stacks, for when your trucks nuts are just not gay enough anymore.

11-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#134
OverkillZJ Pissy Administrator Lifetime Supporter Admin Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,680 Rep Power: 113	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Haha, that's funny, buying parts for the wrong motor for years. __________________ 1986 Suzuki – coil springs, long arms, and 35’s 1997 ZJ-Buggy: 42’s, needs to be redesigned. 1998 5.9 (Grand Cherokee, stock for now) 2004 Toyota Corolla - Daily Driver (the only thing I wouldn't be tempted to modify!

11-24-2009, 10:06 PM	#135
ATL ZJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,641 Rep Power: 98	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration 2 more registered for the cabin tonight... See the separate thread in this forum for the full list of people planning on coming. Only 6 cabin spots left... Last edited by ATL ZJ; 11-24-2009 at 10:09 PM.

11-28-2009, 10:01 PM	#136
zj95maxx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midlothian Virginia Posts: 2,591 Rep Power: 60	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Another 70 payed. __________________ 95 Rubicon ZJ-60/14b-40" LTBs on 17" ORO beadlocks-full hydro Uber one Ton ZJ Tech PSC Full Hydro Tech for ZJ Crawler Ready Motor Mount Install

11-29-2009, 10:57 AM	#138
zj95maxx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midlothian Virginia Posts: 2,591 Rep Power: 60	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Robbie __________________ 95 Rubicon ZJ-60/14b-40" LTBs on 17" ORO beadlocks-full hydro Uber one Ton ZJ Tech PSC Full Hydro Tech for ZJ Crawler Ready Motor Mount Install

12-28-2009, 11:04 AM	#139
ATL ZJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,641 Rep Power: 98	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration OK, all the cabin spots are now accounted for. Just over 7 weeks...

12-30-2009, 11:37 AM	#143
IZVERG Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 94 Rep Power: 16	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Can't wait for this - it's gonna be a great meet! __________________ *-Ever Forward-* My Build & Pics Blog My "Member's X" Page Shaklee Independent Distributor

12-30-2009, 06:46 PM	#144
Drake Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration New guy here... looking forward to this run. Although compared to most of the group I see attending, it appears I'll be doing a lot of "standing in awe." lol Hope you guys don't mind another IFS xterra tagging along. This is hand's down my favorite park to run and always try to go every chance I get. I'll be staying somewhere in Oak Ridge (probably the Motel 8). Hoping to get up there Thursday night to wheel Friday and Saturday but will probably have to get back Saturday night. So I see a lot of heavy hitters attending but what about stock to semi-stock rigs? From my last trip; #22

12-30-2009, 07:16 PM	#145
IZVERG Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 94 Rep Power: 16	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Yes! I won't be the only lone IFS out there, lol! __________________ *-Ever Forward-* My Build & Pics Blog My "Member's X" Page Shaklee Independent Distributor

12-30-2009, 08:39 PM	#146
slim616 Senior Member MallCrawlin Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,190 Rep Power: 30	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration If my jeeps not finished in time i'll take my girls zj which is only on 32's. __________________ 93ish zj, d60s, 38.5 maxxis, and a bunch of other expensive parts to make them work. Truck stacks, for when your trucks nuts are just not gay enough anymore.

12-30-2009, 09:03 PM	#147
ATL ZJ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,641 Rep Power: 98	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Drake, glad to hear you're coming. You may have already seen this thread, but there's a decent number of people bringing rigs with 31s-33s, and an equal number of people on the fence who may also bring similarly built rigs. There will be a few landcruisers, xtrerras, and of course ZJs/WJs running the mild and moderate trails. I'm happy to hear that several of the people in the non-extreme group(s) have been to windrock and will be able to help show people around.

12-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#148
Drake Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Excellent. I'm relatively familiar with the southern half of the park but I've always followed when it comes to the trails in the northern half so I don't know them as well. I can't think of the numbers off the top of my head but there are 5 trails that you can make a loop out of in the southwestern corner of the park that's ideal for smaller tire rigs. One thing I want to mention... even though you will see gas stations selling the park permits, do not buy from them. Only get your park pass at the snack shack. I just found this out back in October. The money made from the permits sold at gas stations is divided up and not all of it goes to Coal Creek/Windrock. Only the money from the permits bought at the shack is 100% returned to the park.

12-30-2009, 10:47 PM	#149
OverkillZJ Pissy Administrator Lifetime Supporter Admin Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,680 Rep Power: 113	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration Even if I bring the zuk on 35's I'm probably running with the 31 crowd because I won't have time to test the new configuration out much before the trip. Only way I'm wheeling hardcore is if I bring the buggy, but that requires renting a truck (blah, I'm already broke!) __________________ 1986 Suzuki – coil springs, long arms, and 35’s 1997 ZJ-Buggy: 42’s, needs to be redesigned. 1998 5.9 (Grand Cherokee, stock for now) 2004 Toyota Corolla - Daily Driver (the only thing I wouldn't be tempted to modify!

12-31-2009, 02:01 PM	#150
Drake Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: GSSE...WINTER info and registration The loop I led a group on back in October was relatively easy to moderate rated and well-suited for those with smaller than 33" tires. I had 3 xterras that were bonestock on 31" A/T's that handled most of them pretty well but there were some really nasty sections of #22 that slowed us down quite a bit but it was more of a traction issue than clearance. I ran it with a shot steering system and didn't further any damage. Although I'm open-diff/IFS, if there is a group of smaller rigs or those that don't want to get too gnarly, I would be willing to lead them through the same loop one of the days (Friday or Saturday). But I'd like to have at least one rig with a winch in the group either behind me or as a tailgunner. The loop will take about 6 to 7 hours pending no major hang ups. Last edited by Drake; 12-31-2009 at 03:01 PM.

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