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BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20

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Offline smichaelR22

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2009, 08:32:44 AM »
ill probably go down thusday night then.
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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2009, 08:58:49 AM »
There is a large group from WNYO going and i plan to head out thursday morning in case i have any trouble with the tow rig.

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2009, 11:37:21 AM »
ya we will probably be wheeling a bit with some of those guys.
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573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
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Offline smichaelR22

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2009, 05:53:11 AM »
WHO ELSE IS GOING!  COME ON!


my short list:  fix cooler.  move radiator forward. put mechanical fan back on.  replace alternator. replace power steering pump.  run rear brake lines.  hook up rear disks. fix /rewire rock lights.  

check / tighten everything.  fix front pinion seal, or add some lube.  
572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline MrMindless

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2009, 06:46:13 PM »
fix the damn seal.
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Offline smichaelR22

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #20 on: September 10, 2009, 04:34:03 AM »
get your junk together and come to big dogs.
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Offline MrMindless

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2009, 05:32:15 AM »
my junk is together just fine.  write me a check and I\'ll be there :-p
Michael Maskalans
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High Miler: 07.5 Ram 6.7 6sp 4x2, ARB, 19.5s
2003 R'Audi Allroad 6sp
Road Block: 98 Dakota 203/205 triple stick, 42" SXs
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'87 AMC Eagle Wagon

Offline CoraC143

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2009, 07:29:26 AM »
tow your shit down, use your credit cards

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2009, 08:20:40 AM »
LOL

i dont believe in credit cards and never will have any :)
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573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

Offline Wingman

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2009, 11:31:18 AM »
Good for you smike!  It\'ll go a long way keeping you out of debt!  Credit cards can be a huge trap.  Gotta pay them off every month!

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #25 on: September 16, 2009, 06:27:45 AM »
WHOS READY!  LETS GO!

CJ cage has some new lines - no more bent steering wheels on trees while im on my side :)  also got the shock hoop crossbar in.


short list:

bleed rear brakes
hook rock lights up
hook headlights up
tighten everything
pack

572 single seat race buggy
573 Brolite '97 Ranger, '96 backup ranger
1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #26 on: September 21, 2009, 05:53:36 AM »
wow what a trip. lots of fun & carnage, but every rig drove onto the trailer or home under their own power.

carnage report in chronological order:
DAY 1
cora- rusty CJ frame, rear spring hanger tore out, welded back in that night.
Erik- pinched off brake line on hill climb, rolled 50\' down trail and into woods before stopping  installed pinched off line and wheeled the rest of the weekend.
DAY 2
Smike- wheel bearings bad. he bought new ones and installed them.
Erik - cracked T5 tranny case, did nothing and kept wheeling.
Nick - sheared bolts on steering gear box, cracked bracket and ear. someone from another group had spare bolts for gear box, we installed them and strapped box back to frame.
Nick\'s Dad- broke axle, swapped in new one.
Smike- electrical fire, self extinguished
DAY 3
erik - cracked tranny started to complain. added IV of gear oil to vent hole.
Nick\'s Dad- rolled his ZJ. we roled it back over, added oil and  tranny fluid, motor started and drove back to trailer. pasenger side A pillar crushed 3 windows popped, driver totally ok.

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2009, 08:13:13 AM »
good trip

CJ wants more.
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1997 ZJ 35's
2014 Ram 4500 Cummins 6 speed 4x4
48' enclosed trailer

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2009, 10:19:05 AM »
Nice!

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Re: BIG DOGS MAIN JAMBO Sept 17-20
« Reply #29 on: September 21, 2009, 03:22:13 PM »
Glad to see all had a good time and got home ok.

 

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