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OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: Logan on July 13, 2009, 05:35:21 PM
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Anyone interested in wheeling any of those days? I'm finally going to be back in North GA with the xj and would like to hit some trails. Was thinking something like Mountainside, Morris mountain, or Aetna. Or really anywhere else that is legal and within around 2 hours of Cartersville, I just haven't been wheeling since the springcrawl at river rock and I think I'm about to start suffering withdraw symptoms. %)
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I maybe up for something. I believe that big race is at Morris Mt. on the 1st, so unless you want to watch, I would not go there that weekend.
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When is the August group ride? Has it been decided or is still up for discussion?
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When is the August group ride? Has it been decided or is still up for discussion?
I'm fairly sure it is later in the month.
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I'll be glad to ride with you at MSO or Aetna. Just let me know!
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Don't know where Aetna is, but if it isn't too much of a haul I might make it out there. Gotta try out the new tires.
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I would be down for aenta or mountainside. but I may go to the rock race at MM. I was planning on building a beater xj to race in the stock class but I got sidetracked by jetskis!
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From Augusta I believe MSO would be closer. Mt. Aetna is just inside Chattanooga on I-24 Exit 174.
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I want to go, but my rig is just a frame sitting on four dollies. So far I have paint.
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Id be down for aetna. Dont know how well yall know the place, but im up there alot and wouldnt mind leadin around and showin you some new places
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Id be down for aetna. Dont know how well yall know the place, but im up there alot and wouldnt mind leadin around and showin you some new places
Sounds good then. I've never been and would like to,especially since it's in danger of closing, at least according to the thread on Pirate today.
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Alright, so I'm thinking Aetna on the first... Who's with me, I'll hopefully have some new shoes and bump stops to break in. {letseat}
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me and 2 buddies are gonna be at River Rock in milledgeville on sunday the 2nd if anyone wants to join.
the august ride is at beasleys knob on august 15th.
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I went to aetna back in June and it was a huge blast! I'd like to go back, have friends visiting this weekend, I'll have tl see if they want to go. It is about 3.5hrs from me.
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me and 2 buddies are gonna be at River Rock in milledgeville on sunday the 2nd if anyone wants to join.
the august ride is at beasleys knob on august 15th.
I'd be interested in River Rock on sunday.
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I'm Ricks friend Ted (I have the Red TJ) Btw.
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Getting closer, so... Lhub, Albert, Dustin, and tlh89 are ya'll still in?
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For the 1st, no. I bent my rear shaft on my t/case & am in the process of replacing it. Cant find the rear seal I need. Sorry guys!
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I am having a bad vibration problem that just started a few days. So unless I can figure it out I am out.
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I am out for the 1st
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I also cant do the 1st
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Well that definitely takes me out then, since I have never been.
In that case anyone think they can make the 8th?
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Possibly
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8TH is good for me
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Im headed up to Murphy, NC next 2 weekends I'll see whats left of Tellico while im there.
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Im headed up to Murphy, NC next 2 weekends I'll see whats left of Tellico while im there.
Better take your Hiking shoes. >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Im headed up to Murphy, NC next 2 weekends I'll see whats left of Tellico while im there.
Better take your Hiking shoes. >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Or Mountain Bike. (I think that's OK???)
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8th..... this is looking much better! Man I want to get back up there, that was alot of fun. I really enjoyed the trip up, the scenery as well as mix of powerline/wood trails, and downtown Chattanooga!
Right now I will say yes, except that I don't know if I am working or not - they like to bring us in to work on the weekends, often. So I gotta find out. I'd really like to make it tho.
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I'm game for that.
Right now I will say yes, except that I don't know if I am working or not - they like to bring us in to work on the weekends, often. So I gotta find out. I'd really like to make it tho.
Don't worry Rick, with the inspection coming up, they are shutting down lol. No working, just... cleaning. I was told nobody was working overtime for the next few weeks.
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Looks like I got the go-ahead to make plans for the weekend, so consider it planned!
I don't have camping gear, but am considering staying up in Chattanooga Saturday night. Last time I did it in 1 day, 7hrs total driving plus a full day of wheelin, then eating dinner etc... was lot for one day - ended up stopping in ATL for a couple hour nap (in the Jeep!, without being able to recline the seat!!)
The original GS-A's will have over 55k on them by this trip - atleast I'll be that much more impressed when I finally get 31" M/T tires.
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Looks like I got the go-ahead to make plans for the weekend, so consider it planned!
I don't have camping gear, but am considering staying up in Chattanooga Saturday night. Last time I did it in 1 day, 7hrs total driving plus a full day of wheelin, then eating dinner etc... was lot for one day - ended up stopping in ATL for a couple hour nap (in the Jeep!, without being able to recline the seat!!)
The original GS-A's will have over 55k on them by this trip - atleast I'll be that much more impressed when I finally get 31" M/T tires.
That sounds like me on my trip to Gulches ORV, I think I had 22 hours of seat time before I finally decided it would be best to rent a hotel room.
Alright so Rick is in for sure. Who else?
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I'm in.
Rick is mark still coming?
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I am good to go for Aenta on the 8th.
What time do you folks plan on being at the trail head? I am going in on the WeRock lease and will come down to meet you folks.
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I think I'm going to try and make the trail head by 10, but I'm also going to try and find a Wafflehouse for breakfast, before that.
Channel 7 on the CB Larry?
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I think I'm going to try and make the trail head by 10, but I'm also going to try and find a Wafflehouse for breakfast, before that.
Channel 7 on the CB Larry?
Yes Channel 7.
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I have read many posts about Aetna telling all kinds of stories. Please clear up some things. I know it is a main road, but what exactly is legal to ride, are there gates that you need a key for, there is a site to sign a lease for $200.00, good for a year that only runs 4/1 to 4/1 of the following year, (no prorated deals), to get a membership card and the key for said gates, only card carrying members are allowed to ride. This may be for just a certain area; I don't know.
It looks like a great place to ride. Please answer any questions you can. Thanks. I'd like to go sometime.
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Yes there is s public road going to the top of the mountain. The road had been there since before the civil war. This is what 1 rich arrogant land owner keeps trying to get closed and the courts keep saying no.
Yes there is part of the mountain that is members only with gates and keys. It is called the WeRock lease. I have been a member of that for going on 4 years.
Yes there are WFM areas up there.
Yes there are other hunting leases up there.
Know where you are going up there or get a guide.
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Thanks. I can't make it on the 8th, but please post if y'all go again later.
WFM ??
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Yes there is s public road going to the top of the mountain. The road had been there since before the civil war. This is what 1 rich arrogant land owner keeps trying to get closed and the courts keep saying no.
Yes there is part of the mountain that is members only with gates and keys. It is called the WeRock lease. I have been a member of that for going on 4 years.
Yes there are WFM areas up there.
Yes there are other hunting leases up there.
Know where you are going up there or get a guide.
If you don't mind, I'm using you as my guide, since I have never been before.
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Thanks. I can't make it on the 8th, but please post if y'all go again later.
WFM ??
Mistake on my part. Wild Life Management Area
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Wish I could make it.
Mines still broke from Aetna in July...
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If you don't mind, I'm using you as my guide, since I have never been before.
I don't mind. I am riding the creek bed on the lease before you folks get there and I could be running a little late meeting you.
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If you don't mind, I'm using you as my guide, since I have never been before.
I don't mind. I am riding the creek bed on the lease before you folks get there and I could be running a little late meeting you.
No problem.
Alright, Rick and Ted, are ya'll still in? Anyone else want to jump in on this trip?
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What time is everyone planning on meeting up? Same place as the June ride? I am leaving my house at 6, and it should take about 4hrs to get there, I won't be spending the night like I first planned. Ted will be going and our friend Mark. All the jeeps have recovery points and CB. Last time I went I was discord and running the worn out 30x9.5 GS-A's, but I've now got a new set of 31x10.5 m/t. Ted and Mark are both also stock, both on 31x10.5 street tires.
Last time I had no problem keeping up with the others, so it'll be up to those with the bigger rigs if we stay as a group or split up. I don't know my way around but I will have my old GPS that likes to randomly turn off.
Really excited tho, had a blast last time and looking forward to test out the new rubber!
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What time is everyone planning on meeting up? Same place as the June ride? I am leaving my house at 6, and it should take about 4hrs to get there, I won't be spending the night like I first planned. Ted will be going and our friend Mark. All the jeeps have recovery points and CB. Last time I went I was discord and running the worn out 30x9.5 GS-A's, but I've now got a new set of 31x10.5 m/t. Ted and Mark are both also stock, both on 31x10.5 street tires.
Last time I had no problem keeping up with the others, so it'll be up to those with the bigger rigs if we stay as a group or split up. I don't know my way around but I will have my old GPS that likes to randomly turn off.
Really excited tho, had a blast last time and looking forward to test out the new rubber!
Well it is looking like it is you 3, Larry, and I. His is the only larger rig, since I am only on 33's. I plan to be at the trail head that is listed on the GATR map at 10 and will probably have my CB on 7 all the way there so if you see a white and black xj with a spare tire hanging off the back just holler on the CB. Also, my cell # is listed in the members section if something comes up and ya'll are running late.
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Wow, so only is 5 then? Thought there would be more. Forgot to mention the 3 of us here have TJ's.
When I get home I'll PM you my cell.
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Who is lock front, rear or both?
What size tires?
winch?
it will give me a good idea of where to take you guys.
I will be running late because of running the creek bed.
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Does anyone know for sure if the road in is still open?
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Who is lock front, rear or both?
What size tires?
winch?
it will give me a good idea of where to take you guys.
I will be running late because of running the creek bed.
Locked rear, 33's, winch, and a heavy right foot.
Dustin, it looks like the hearing was postponed til the 11th.
Based on this http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=803830&highlight=aetna
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Me & my wife will be there tomorrow, too! We'll meet y'all at the trailhead around 10. I'm on 33's not locked.
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Alright, it looks like we are going to get a latter start then planned. It is now 11:45PM and Ted and I just got done installing my 1" body lift, which took 7 hours. We didn't even try to start with the 1" MML, so had to get creative w/ fan shroud and xfer case shifter, but it all works.
The plan is for us to meet locally at Dunkin Donuts for quick breakfast, and be on the road by 7:30AM. Giving ourselves 4hrs, that should put us up at Aetna around 11:30, still early enough for a day of wheelin, last time we didn't make it up there until nearly 2PM.
If yous get up there sooner, feel free to go on ahead, we've got CB's and cell phone, I've got my old basic GPS that I can atleast mark waypoints and get is places.
As for our Jeeps, nothing crazy, they are all stock suspension, open diffs, The other two have 31" street tires, I've got 31" M/T and will be discoed.
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Alright, hope to see you all there tomorrow. {toast}
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My wife & I had a great time with you guys today! Forgot to bring the camera so no pics. Nice to meet some of the members we haven't met yet. Larry, thanks for showing us stockers around!!
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Sorry I did not catch up to everybody to later. First thing I broke this morning was my cb antenna.
It was good riding with everybody.
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Sorry I did not catch up to everybody to later. First thing I broke this morning was my cb antenna.
It was good riding with everybody.
What was the 2nd? ;)
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Sorry I did not catch up to everybody to later. First thing I broke this morning was my cb antenna.
It was good riding with everybody.
What was the 2nd? ;)
2nd u -joint
3rd hi side fan relay
4th Rear shock
5th nothing.
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Rick, what took so long on the body lift? I put Kyle's on in about an hour or two max. He installed the fan shroud brackets that came with the kit and the transfer case part (that was separate)
Are you going to put 31's on it now?
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It was good meeting everyone...
I'd like to say thank you Larry for spotting me out of that hole, on peanut butter hole( i think that's where it was {ehm})
And a special thanks to Rick and Ted, for helping me get down the mountain after that freak accident.
On the way out, I lost a bead in a rut and when winching forward to change it out, I bent my lower control arm mount, shifted my axle over 3 inches and could not make left hand turns. Sadly I think most of my damage is due to carelessness from being exhausted. ::)
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had a great time guys nice to meet some of you ;)
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needpics
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Sorry I did not catch up to everybody to later. First thing I broke this morning was my cb antenna.
It was good riding with everybody.
What was the 2nd? ;)
2nd u -joint
3rd hi side fan relay
4th Rear shock
5th nothing.
Larry what relays are you using?
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el-cheapo autozone 30 amp. it kills them on the high side. suggestions?
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use a 50 amp ;D
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Im in the same boat the high side pulls 65 amps
here is a write up I tried to get the one he used but you have to get them from a supplier not the company.
http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40564
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Larry, did Billy get his buggy goin?
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no I didnt I think the coil went bad. Todd had to pull me off. I am sry my junk ended the day a little to soon :(
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I had fun guys, I got my tire fixed and I haven't figured out why my engine overheated but It hasn't done it again.
needpics
I'll post a couple, but rick has to upload all of mine onto his photobucket, since mine isn't cooperating now.
The red tj is mine, this was taken right before we noticed it was over heated if you look close you can see the coolant from the overflow on the ground, and with a zoom you can see coolant dripping.
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this is rick with his jeep at 40+ degrees of pitch.
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Cool Pics... looks like you guys had fun.
{popcorn}
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no I didnt I think the coil went bad. Todd had to pull me off. I am sry my junk ended the day a little to soon :(
Sorry Billy, didnt realize you were a member too. My bad. I would've asked you directly if I'd known.
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Video by JBC {toast}
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Video by JBC {toast}
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Good vid, it was even better seeing that little Sami buggy in action though. ;D
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LOL thanx it does pretty good to be on 33s ;D yeah I am on here just dont post much
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rick got him some mud tars
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rick got him some mud tars
I noticed that also.
Nice Video. {toast}
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Looks like a good time Larry! Atleast it wasn't your head this time! :D I need to get back over to aetna. Looks alot different from what I remember.
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Lap belt goes on all the time, every time now.
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Lap belt goes on all the time, every time now.
Glad I was wearing mine when we hit that little ditch unexpectedly.
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Well, I finally got some damage pics...
Who needs a wheelbase stretch, I got a wheelbase shift.
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo153/georgiaboy_88/Random/DSCN0336.jpg)
And culprit of the shift.
(http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo153/georgiaboy_88/Random/DSCN0337.jpg)
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Well, I finally got some damage pics...
Who needs a wheelbase stretch, I got a wheelbase shift.
So what are you going to do to fix that? Replace the whole axel? or weld on a new bracket? Looking at the picture and remembering seeing the damage in person makes me wonder if it did any damage to the control arm and the bracket at the other end of it.
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The brackets on the unibody side look fine, but I buckled the left front upper control arm and I bent my passenger side shock on the way down the mountain.
Right now I'm weighing all my options on what to do, but I know that the XJ will be down for a few months, because I don't have the time to fix it all before I leave for school again.
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That must have been a serious hit! Good luck!
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Sadly it wasn't even a hit, the damage happened when I was winching out of the hole, to change my tire... Dumb luck and poor planning on my part.
BTW, here is a link to the pics my girlfriend took
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=4578&id=1725866454&l=a6fda026a0
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The body lift took much longer then expected, ran into several problems along the way, one of the biggest being the forward most body side mounts, on each side. The BL would not fit int he hole, lots of filing, using a small mill file, on both the mount and the frame opening, and a BFH finally got the mount in place.
pictures can be found here:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=832380
Yeah, I picked up 31x10.5x15 M/T, extremely impressed with them!
Teds pictures:
http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/
my pictures:
http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/
Some highlights....
On the way up:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09009.jpg)
I had to make a trail repair:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09061.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09062.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09050.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09051.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09054.jpg)
down
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09055.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/8-9-09023.jpg)
then up
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09056.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09059.jpg)
Close to flopping:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09065.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09066.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09067.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09068.jpg)
Then I was having fun.... dude I'm on 31's now! M/T too!
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/8-9-09031.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/8-9-09033.jpg)
which maxed out the inclinometer:
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/Mt%20Aetna%208-09/8-9-09064.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/8-9-09034.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e363/InoventionsEast/Wheelin/8-9-09028.jpg)
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Wolf, the Jeep is lookin good. Have you gotten discos yet for the front?
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I made my own, those pics are taken discoed, I only wheeled twice with the GS-A's befor I made them, what a difference.
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I TOLD YOU!