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Title: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 14, 2016, 09:21:44 PM
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Title: Re: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : HALE MTN OHV : DISCUSSION
Post by: Anvilsam on July 14, 2016, 09:32:18 PM
Don't let bobby see that mud!
Title: Re: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : HALE MTN OHV : DISCUSSION
Post by: clark123456 on July 14, 2016, 09:49:20 PM
Oh...that was from last year...dry as a bone this weekend.

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Title: Re: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : HALE MTN OHV : DISCUSSION
Post by: clark123456 on July 14, 2016, 10:36:55 PM
Oh...that was from last year...dry as a bone this weekend.

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How the reds doing in mud?  Heard it's not their favorite habitat.
I've made one path that John couldn't get...otherwise I'm following an LJ on 37 BFG

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Title: Re: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : HALE MTN OHV : DISCUSSION
Post by: Mortalis5509 on July 14, 2016, 10:58:28 PM
Oh...that was from last year...dry as a bone this weekend.

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How the reds doing in mud?  Heard it's not their favorite habitat.
Little more wheel spin. Deep crawl ratio mixed with mudd don't work well with them.
Title: Re: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : HALE MTN OHV : DISCUSSION
Post by: clark123456 on July 15, 2016, 01:09:23 AM
Oh...that was from last year...dry as a bone this weekend.

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How the reds doing in mud?  Heard it's not their favorite habitat.
Little more wheel spin. Deep crawl ratio mixed with mudd don't work well with them.
Luckily the 4 speed has a 2.73 ish ratio available...I used it a good bit today!

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 15, 2016, 12:58:21 PM
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 15, 2016, 01:40:56 PM
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Big Dave on July 15, 2016, 01:41:01 PM
Good thing Kevin didn't go. All you'd hear him say is "I HATE MUD!!!!!".
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: cru9 on July 15, 2016, 02:04:42 PM
Is it drying at all


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Cannonballkev on July 15, 2016, 02:52:39 PM
Now those are " mud" tires!
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 15, 2016, 04:05:17 PM
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: kent10sne1 on July 15, 2016, 04:20:27 PM
wish i was with u guys, looks like ur having fun.  work sucks. . i need to buy a lotto ticket.  lol
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 15, 2016, 06:19:14 PM
Is it drying at all


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Oh yes...prefect conditions.  Seriously, we're running a trail we ran this morning and we're walking it.

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: cru9 on July 16, 2016, 08:39:44 PM
I will say Hale isn't lacking big challenging trails. Had a good time. Messed my rear drive shaft up. Need to order a new one. As per Jays instructions since I had new fenders I had to hit some. I hit a tree.


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Uncle Randy on July 16, 2016, 09:15:44 PM
I will say Hale isn't lacking big challenging trails. Had a good time. Messed my rear drive shaft up. Need to order a new one. As per Jays instructions since I had new fenders I had to hit some. I hit a tree.

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They will jump in front of you!!
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: DOUG on July 16, 2016, 10:01:28 PM
I will say Hale isn't lacking big challenging trails. Had a good time. Messed my rear drive shaft up. Need to order a new one. As per Jays instructions since I had new fenders I had to hit some. I hit a tree.

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They will jump in front of you!!
Lol!
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 16, 2016, 10:07:56 PM
I'm safely home, and clean...boy did I stink!

Several comments:
1) Mark's generator was a game changer for us camping folks.  I talked to Kell, so I imagine I'll have one in the near future.

2) when my hydro hose busted, several of the regulars, and some irregulars, were there to supervise and help.  I am truly appreciative of the club, and specifically the members who always jump in to help.  Patrick, Tony, John, and Cole (and his significant other, Shawna?) were superstars.  There may have been more...i just suck at remembering everyone while working to get going again.  Cause is unknown, but I was tail gunner and turning right to head down a hill when the steering wheel recentered and smoke came out of the engine compartment.  I shut down the jeep, got out, and saw a bunch of fluid pouring out.  One of the hoses that runs from the pump to the orbital had pulled out of the compression fitting at the orbital.  I was not at full lock, I haven't been doing anything extreme for the last couple of minutes before it blew, it would have been unlikely (I would go so far as to saw impossible) it was pulled out, so pressure must have done it.  Being on the highway at speed would have been terrifying.

3)  Tony's meat and Mark's beans were fantastic!  It's what's good to eat like a king.  John's chicken on Thursday night was as good as always...and it was nice to not have to worry about that meal.

4) Justin and I are best friend new...and he agrees with me on essentially everything.

5) Kevin's equipment trailer has spring assists on the ramps...I'll be looking into that for mine.

6) Green Apple Jim Beam is good, and much different than green Apple Crown.

7)  The bathroom facilities at Hale have been added...totally different experience every morning than the last time I was there. 

8) hale is still freaking awesome, but the wetness made it really challenging.






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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: cru9 on July 16, 2016, 10:08:31 PM
We did black diamonds all day. 37" tires look small at Hale Mountain


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 16, 2016, 10:29:52 PM
I just arrived home as well. My first time to Hale and it was great. Reminded me of Golden (rock, rock and more rock).

Wheeling on Thu afternoon after the drenching rain was like wheeling on a slip and slide. Fri morning was better but still slick. I was amazed at how well things dried out. By Fri afternoon we were just walking up obstacles that  we struggled with earlier in the day.

Had a great time as always with the GATR crew. Big thanks to Mark for bringing the generator. Having a fan running in the back of the truck made for some good sleeping.

I had no cell coverage while at Hale. I have a bunch of pictures to go through and post.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 16, 2016, 10:50:29 PM
Clark on the "Rock Garden" at Hale.  He did this obstacle like a boss. It was very sketchy.

https://vimeo.com/175005736 (https://vimeo.com/175005736)
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Michigunman on July 16, 2016, 11:13:04 PM
Clark on the "Rock Garden" at Hale.  He did this obstacle like a boss. It was very sketchy.

https://vimeo.com/175005736 (https://vimeo.com/175005736)

You had to be there for this one.  Those rocks are freaking huge. 
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 17, 2016, 07:20:24 AM
Here are some of my photos.
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 17, 2016, 07:21:03 AM
We found this spot on the top of the mountain that Don might like.

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 17, 2016, 07:22:49 AM
Fortunately, Justin brought his big boy chainsaw and did some GATR trail maintenance.
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: cru9 on July 17, 2016, 07:37:55 AM
That rock garden was no joke. Huge rocks and real big under cuts


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Anvilsam on July 17, 2016, 07:49:41 AM
One word. Chiggers
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: kent10sne1 on July 17, 2016, 07:52:37 AM
Tony.   How did the AR preform. How did it flex?


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 17, 2016, 01:42:11 PM
One word. Chiggers
I was hot, but the long pants paid dividends and kept the chiggers away.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 17, 2016, 02:06:42 PM
One word. Chiggers
I was hot, but the long pants paid dividends and kept the chiggers away.
I don't think I got any chiggers on me since I didn't die, which is what Justin said would happen instantly if a liberal was bitten by a chigger.  I do have an itchy spot on my arm, in one location, but it could have been something other than a chigger.  Maybe if you're a librarian you only get an itchy spot.  Lol

I moved to wearing long pants while wheeling, a long time ago.  I don't think they make me any hotter, plus they do keep my legs cleaner for going to sleep without having a shower first. 

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: cru9 on July 17, 2016, 02:12:51 PM
No chiggers on me.


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Michigunman on July 17, 2016, 02:40:47 PM
I got some on my feet and ankles.  Must have been from the morning before I put my boots on. Ugh....
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: DOUG on July 17, 2016, 03:09:42 PM
One word. Chiggers
I was hot, but the long pants paid dividends and kept the chiggers away.
I don't think I got any chiggers on me since I didn't die, which is what Justin said would happen instantly if a liberal was bitten by a chigger.  I do have an itchy spot on my arm, in one location, but it could have been something other than a chigger.  Maybe if you're a librarian you only get an itchy spot.  Lol

I moved to wearing long pants while wheeling, a long time ago.  I don't think they make me any hotter, plus they do keep my legs cleaner for going to sleep without having a shower first. 

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finally admitted it
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Anvilsam on July 17, 2016, 03:23:11 PM
Chigger count is 58!!!! Most of which are on my feet right at my sock line.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Big Dave on July 17, 2016, 03:33:27 PM
Chigger count is 58!!!! Most of which are on my feet right at my sock line.
That's about the worst bit there is. At least it's not in the underwear area.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 17, 2016, 03:46:26 PM
One word. Chiggers
I was hot, but the long pants paid dividends and kept the chiggers away.
I don't think I got any chiggers on me since I didn't die, which is what Justin said would happen instantly if a liberal was bitten by a chigger.  I do have an itchy spot on my arm, in one location, but it could have been something other than a chigger.  Maybe if you're a librarian you only get an itchy spot.  Lol

I moved to wearing long pants while wheeling, a long time ago.  I don't think they make me any hotter, plus they do keep my legs cleaner for going to sleep without having a shower first. 

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finally admitted it
Hee hee hee..lol...libertarian

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Title: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: tcdawg on July 17, 2016, 04:23:24 PM
Great weekend of wheeling as always. Hale Mtn never lets us down, killer trails with rocks everywhere.

It ended up not raining late Saturday afternoon even though it really looked like it would.  Jay and I ended up going out on a night ride w Patrick and Cole...damn good time right there. Hale is FUN at night.

I took zero pictures. Very sorry to those that were wheeling hard in the effort to get a picture of the month shoot. Looks like John and Mark shot a few pics.

TC's carnage
Poked a hole in the sidewall of my front passenger Pit Bull late on Friday. No idea at all where it happened or how. Used two plugs and it held for wheeling on Saturday. Will most likely pull it off and have it vulcanized and move it to my spare wheel and put it a new one one for wheeling and driving...unless the tire shop says all is good with however they can more permanently fix it.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: patman on July 17, 2016, 04:27:19 PM
Just got back to Augusta!

First time at Hale for me too... I had a great time, and it was awesome to meet and wheel with you guys. Thanks so much for welcoming my friends as well. Hopefully they'll join up on the forum and make some future rides with the group.

We got lucky saturday afternoon, the storm stayed away aside from 5 minutes of sprinkling, but was pretty dry for the afternoon/night ride. We covered a lot of ground, and hit some pretty cool obstacles.

As Bobby mentioned, I think almost every trail in the park was marked with a black diamond sign. My 35" tires were the smallest in the group, and it was definitely a handicap with the  size of the boulders and the height of the ledges.

Barely any pics, but I'll post what i got later
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: tcdawg on July 17, 2016, 04:27:52 PM
Tony.   How did the AR preform. How did it flex?


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It seemed to work very nicely. Stable and smooth. Best I can tell it flexed out appropriately
Title: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Raisinhead on July 17, 2016, 04:30:20 PM
Heck of a trip. Wish it would have been more dry, but it wasn't too bad. 

First off, trailering will change your life. Big thanks to Kevin for loaning me his trailer. I'll work towards getting my own and get it all set up to basically grab clothes and go.

We got out there on Friday afternoon and wheeled for a bit. My arb line to my rear locker melted through right after the last obstacle Friday evening. Thanks to Tony for being prepared, he let me use his repair kit. I've ordered two kits today to replace his and start carrying my own.  I also purchased a tire repair kit after seeing Tony's trail repair on his self proclaimed almighty pitbulls. :)

Great day Saturday and a solid night ride (Patrick talked me into it after I already aired up). Aired back down and glad I did. We hit a good bit of the park.

I only took a few pics at the very end.
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Mortalis5509 on July 17, 2016, 05:12:32 PM
Heck of a trip. Wish it would have been more dry, but it wasn't too bad. 

First off, trailering will change your life. Big thanks to Kevin for loaning me his trailer. I'll work towards getting my own and get it all set up to basically grab clothes and go.

We got out there on Friday afternoon and wheeled for a bit. My arb line to my rear locker melted through right after the last obstacle Friday evening. Thanks to Tony for being prepared, he let me use his repair kit. I've ordered two kits today to replace his and start carrying my own.  I also purchased a tire repair kit after seeing Tony's trail repair on his self proclaimed almighty pitbulls. :)

Great day Saturday and a solid night ride (Patrick talked me into it after I already aired up). Aired back down and glad I did. We hit a good bit of the park.

I only took a few pics at the very end.
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They make steel braided arb lines.
Title: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Raisinhead on July 17, 2016, 05:13:14 PM

They make steel braided arb lines.


Yeah, I'll likely switch to that. I have steel up front now.


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: tcdawg on July 17, 2016, 07:04:26 PM
I forgot some devastating carnage.

One of the bling bling center caps took a beating. Soooo disappointed.

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Anvilsam on July 17, 2016, 07:34:39 PM
I forgot some devastating carnage.

One of the bling bling center caps took a beating. Soooo disappointed.

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Dang that sucks.

Chrome wont get you home.
But it'll get you laid!!!! @Raisinhead
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Michigunman on July 17, 2016, 07:44:02 PM

They make steel braided arb lines.


Yeah, I'll likely switch to that. I have steel up front now.


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Pros and Cons to everything I guess.  I will not run steel ARB lines.  They may be better for heat but if they ever come lose and catch on something they may do a lot more damage like rip  the line right out of the differential instead of breaking.  I'll take an easily repairable broken nylon hose all day, but that's just me.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 17, 2016, 07:59:37 PM

They make steel braided arb lines.


Yeah, I'll likely switch to that. I have steel up front now.


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The "problem" is that if that line breaks, you supposedly can't fix it like you did for the blue line.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Raisinhead on July 17, 2016, 08:02:07 PM
Truth, I'll evaluate the options. First brake in 3ish years on that line


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 17, 2016, 08:03:46 PM

They make steel braided arb lines.


Yeah, I'll likely switch to that. I have steel up front now.


The "problem" is that if that line breaks, you supposedly can't fix it like you did for the blue line.
Heck of a trip. Wish it would have been more dry, but it wasn't too bad. 

First off, trailering will change your life. Big thanks to Kevin for loaning me his trailer. I'll work towards getting my own and get it all set up to basically grab clothes and go.

Great day Saturday and a solid night ride (Patrick talked me into it after I already aired up). Aired back down and glad I did. We hit a good bit of the park.



Hmm...trailering and airing up don't go together...maybe it is an old habit that you need to break.  If you're going to run on the road when you get home, air up at home.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 17, 2016, 08:17:54 PM

They make steel braided arb lines.


Yeah, I'll likely switch to that. I have steel up front now.


The "problem" is that if that line breaks, you supposedly can't fix it like you did for the blue line.
Heck of a trip. Wish it would have been more dry, but it wasn't too bad. 

First off, trailering will change your life. Big thanks to Kevin for loaning me his trailer. I'll work towards getting my own and get it all set up to basically grab clothes and go.

Great day Saturday and a solid night ride (Patrick talked me into it after I already aired up). Aired back down and glad I did. We hit a good bit of the park.



Hmm...trailering and airing up don't go together...maybe it is an old habit that you need to break.  If you're going to run on the road when you get home, air up at home.

I air up before loading most times.  Makes the Jeep feel more stable on the trailer.

Interesting...are you telling me you can tell the difference in the tow vehicle, while towing, if your Jeep tires are aired down?  I get the theory...I don't know that I've ever noticed the difference.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Anvilsam on July 17, 2016, 08:21:09 PM
I never reconnect or air up before the ride home. Other than seeing the jeep move a little more I can't tell a difference
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: DOUG on July 17, 2016, 08:35:20 PM
Fits between the fenders better aired up with it the bulge and less likely to get cut too
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: kent10sne1 on July 17, 2016, 08:58:37 PM
Tony.   How did the AR preform. How did it flex?


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It seemed to work very nicely. Stable and smooth. Best I can tell it flexed out appropriately
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: tjsahara00 on July 17, 2016, 09:12:03 PM
Fits between the fenders better aired up with it the bulge and less likely to get cut too

That's why I used to.....new trailer is a hair wider now though.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jc79 on July 17, 2016, 09:41:41 PM

Tony.   How did the AR preform. How did it flex?


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It seemed to work very nicely. Stable and smooth. Best I can tell it flexed out appropriately

That's the best review ya got? :) Does it make you want to buy it or not a big deal or?

Shhhhhhh.... He's slow-playing it so he can lowball Kent!


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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Danny Kinder on July 17, 2016, 10:04:22 PM

Tony.   How did the AR preform. How did it flex?


It seemed to work very nicely. Stable and smooth. Best I can tell it flexed out appropriately

That's the best review ya got? :) Does it make you want to buy it or not a big deal or?

Shhhhhhh.... He's slow-playing it so he can lowball Kent!


 //LMAO//
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: kvom on July 18, 2016, 07:56:55 AM
Tony may need to back out on the anti-rock now that he has to buy a new wheel center.  :)
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: kent10sne1 on July 18, 2016, 08:43:53 AM
I'm sure, just my luck.  going to head to Allsouth today or tomorrow to pick up my MC rear Adj sway bar i got from Don. 
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 18, 2016, 09:01:26 AM

Tony.   How did the AR preform. How did it flex?


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It seemed to work very nicely. Stable and smooth. Best I can tell it flexed out appropriately

That's the best review ya got? :) Does it make you want to buy it or not a big deal or?

Shhhhhhh.... He's slow-playing it so he can lowball Kent!


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I was surprised at that extremely positive review, considering the negotiating strategy we planned while at Hale. 
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: 8lugLJ on July 18, 2016, 09:28:05 AM
had to bail out Saturday morning and cmon home, late friday evening my fan got into the shroud and overheated. tore the plastic outta the way and kept wheeling before i knew what had actually caused it. Checked it Saturday morning when we got to the parking lot and realized all 3 of the bolts on the driver side had worked loose and 2 of them had sheared off at the block, letting the motor and drivetrain shift, causing the fan to destroy the shroud. I had already hooked up the trailer and was planning to head out Saturday afternoon, so i just went ahead and loaded the LJ and headed out... Just couldnt force myself to take the time to fix it in a parking lot and it 90* out. It will involve pulling the motor more than likely, sucks because it was avoidable with a simple check before heading out, i just missed it.

Other than that, had a blast. and yes the Chiggars were horrible, im probly bit 50 or so times.

 
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: DOUG on July 18, 2016, 09:49:20 AM
I'm sure, just my luck.  going to head to Allsouth today or tomorrow to pick up my MC rear Adj sway bar i got from Don.
Track bar?
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: kent10sne1 on July 18, 2016, 09:50:04 AM
I'm sure, just my luck.  going to head to Allsouth today or tomorrow to pick up my MC rear Adj sway bar i got from Don.
Track bar?

ya ya..  i was in a hurry.. sorry..
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: DOUG on July 18, 2016, 09:50:49 AM
had to bail out Saturday morning and cmon home, late friday evening my fan got into the shroud and overheated. tore the plastic outta the way and kept wheeling before i knew what had actually caused it. Checked it Saturday morning when we got to the parking lot and realized all 3 of the bolts on the driver side had worked loose and 2 of them had sheared off at the block, letting the motor and drivetrain shift, causing the fan to destroy the shroud. I had already hooked up the trailer and was planning to head out Saturday afternoon, so i just went ahead and loaded the LJ and headed out... Just couldnt force myself to take the time to fix it in a parking lot and it 90* out. It will involve pulling the motor more than likely, sucks because it was avoidable with a simple check before heading out, i just missed it.

Other than that, had a blast. and yes the Chiggars were horrible, im probly bit 50 or so times.
Well if you have to pull the motor might as well put a better one in...
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: 8lugLJ on July 18, 2016, 10:17:38 AM
had to bail out Saturday morning and cmon home, late friday evening my fan got into the shroud and overheated. tore the plastic outta the way and kept wheeling before i knew what had actually caused it. Checked it Saturday morning when we got to the parking lot and realized all 3 of the bolts on the driver side had worked loose and 2 of them had sheared off at the block, letting the motor and drivetrain shift, causing the fan to destroy the shroud. I had already hooked up the trailer and was planning to head out Saturday afternoon, so i just went ahead and loaded the LJ and headed out... Just couldnt force myself to take the time to fix it in a parking lot and it 90* out. It will involve pulling the motor more than likely, sucks because it was avoidable with a simple check before heading out, i just missed it.

Other than that, had a blast. and yes the Chiggars were horrible, im probly bit 50 or so times.
Well if you have to pull the motor might as well put a better one in...

thats a big nope.. they guys were already talking that smack when i was loading up. I want to build a 4.7 stroker for it before i do some swap thats gonna cost retarded money. i have the spare motor to do it, so i wont be down for an extended amount of time.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: patman on July 18, 2016, 10:25:40 AM
had to bail out Saturday morning and cmon home, late friday evening my fan got into the shroud and overheated. tore the plastic outta the way and kept wheeling before i knew what had actually caused it. Checked it Saturday morning when we got to the parking lot and realized all 3 of the bolts on the driver side had worked loose and 2 of them had sheared off at the block, letting the motor and drivetrain shift, causing the fan to destroy the shroud. I had already hooked up the trailer and was planning to head out Saturday afternoon, so i just went ahead and loaded the LJ and headed out... Just couldnt force myself to take the time to fix it in a parking lot and it 90* out. It will involve pulling the motor more than likely, sucks because it was avoidable with a simple check before heading out, i just missed it.

Other than that, had a blast. and yes the Chiggars were horrible, im probly bit 50 or so times.

 

Bummed I didn't get to wheel with y'all. Hopefully GATR fest...

And all of y'all must have scared off the chiggers, I didn't get a single bite from anything this wekend (no poison ivy either!)
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 18, 2016, 06:23:00 PM
had to bail out Saturday morning and cmon home, late friday evening my fan got into the shroud and overheated. tore the plastic outta the way and kept wheeling before i knew what had actually caused it. Checked it Saturday morning when we got to the parking lot and realized all 3 of the bolts on the driver side had worked loose and 2 of them had sheared off at the block, letting the motor and drivetrain shift, causing the fan to destroy the shroud. I had already hooked up the trailer and was planning to head out Saturday afternoon, so i just went ahead and loaded the LJ and headed out... Just couldnt force myself to take the time to fix it in a parking lot and it 90* out. It will involve pulling the motor more than likely, sucks because it was avoidable with a simple check before heading out, i just missed it.

Other than that, had a blast. and yes the Chiggars were horrible, im probly bit 50 or so times.
Well if you have to pull the motor might as well put a better one in...

thats a big nope.. they guys were already talking that smack when i was loading up. I want to build a 4.7 stroker for it before i do some swap thats gonna cost retarded money. i have the spare motor to do it, so i wont be down for an extended amount of time.
Do you have a good stroke shop?  I might be interested.

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jc79 on July 18, 2016, 06:33:55 PM
had to bail out Saturday morning and cmon home, late friday evening my fan got into the shroud and overheated. tore the plastic outta the way and kept wheeling before i knew what had actually caused it. Checked it Saturday morning when we got to the parking lot and realized all 3 of the bolts on the driver side had worked loose and 2 of them had sheared off at the block, letting the motor and drivetrain shift, causing the fan to destroy the shroud. I had already hooked up the trailer and was planning to head out Saturday afternoon, so i just went ahead and loaded the LJ and headed out... Just couldnt force myself to take the time to fix it in a parking lot and it 90* out. It will involve pulling the motor more than likely, sucks because it was avoidable with a simple check before heading out, i just missed it.

Other than that, had a blast. and yes the Chiggars were horrible, im probly bit 50 or so times.
Well if you have to pull the motor might as well put a better one in...

thats a big nope.. they guys were already talking that smack when i was loading up. I want to build a 4.7 stroker for it before i do some swap thats gonna cost retarded money. i have the spare motor to do it, so i wont be down for an extended amount of time.
Do you have a good stroke shop?  I might be interested.

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At this point I don't even know which stroke you are referring to...
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: patman on July 18, 2016, 07:09:06 PM

thats a big nope.. they guys were already talking that smack when i was loading up. I want to build a 4.7 stroker for it before i do some swap thats gonna cost retarded money. i have the spare motor to do it, so i wont be down for an extended amount of time.

Stroker parts. Not sure if they're what you need, though
https://www.facebook.com/groups/crawlerfleamarket/permalink/1596919053951550/?sale_post_id=1596919053951550 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/crawlerfleamarket/permalink/1596919053951550/?sale_post_id=1596919053951550)
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: 8lugLJ on July 18, 2016, 07:38:41 PM
Not quite ready to pull that trigger. And nope on the good machine shop, just got screwed bug time on my lil Toyota motor build

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: patman on July 18, 2016, 07:45:57 PM
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Tony testing his sidewall patch
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Damage from night ride
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Nice drive home
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Hosed off and tucked in for the night
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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Michigunman on July 19, 2016, 01:04:51 PM
Sorry for the delay.

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: jd30005 on July 20, 2016, 10:02:04 AM
Since there has been some recent discussion (different thread) about helmets, I wanted to comment on the fact that Kevin (Pat's friend in the Yellow TJ on Treps) strapped on a helmet (he had an Axel offroad helmet) before he attempted the obstacle at the Rock Garden.  I thought it was great and it reminded me that I need to find something.  As Kevin and I were discussing, it's about protecting yourself from hitting the roll bar as much as anything. 
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: tcdawg on July 20, 2016, 10:46:05 AM
Since there has been some recent discussion (different thread) about helmets, I wanted to comment on the fact that Kevin (Pat's friend in the Yellow TJ on Treps) strapped on a helmet (he had an Axel offroad helmet) before he attempted the obstacle at the Rock Garden.  I thought it was great and it reminded me that I need to find something.  As Kevin and I were discussing, it's about protecting yourself from hitting the roll bar as much as anything. 

http://axeloffroad.com/product-category/gear/?lang=en (http://axeloffroad.com/product-category/gear/?lang=en)
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: patman on July 20, 2016, 11:46:45 AM
Since there has been some recent discussion (different thread) about helmets, I wanted to comment on the fact that Kevin (Pat's friend in the Yellow TJ on Treps) strapped on a helmet (he had an Axel offroad helmet) before he attempted the obstacle at the Rock Garden.  I thought it was great and it reminded me that I need to find something.  As Kevin and I were discussing, it's about protecting yourself from hitting the roll bar as much as anything. 

http://axeloffroad.com/product-category/gear/?lang=en (http://axeloffroad.com/product-category/gear/?lang=en)

@jd30005 that pink matte would look great strapped to your tj
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Big Dave on July 20, 2016, 03:24:03 PM
I picked up a brain bucket @ Goodwill for $5.
Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Danny Kinder on July 20, 2016, 04:26:22 PM
I've always liked the Matte Charcoal

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: Cleveland99 on July 20, 2016, 05:07:03 PM
Unsure if these are even around anymore. Might be some on website and I think Fortec was a big carrier of products.

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Title: Re: JULY 15TH-17TH : Hale Mtn Pictures and Stories
Post by: clark123456 on July 22, 2016, 10:27:15 PM
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Very pathetic, but that's all I have from hale, other than pictures of tires covered in mud.

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