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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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 Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject: GWNF on Dec. 13th (Trail Report with lots of photos added) |
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Here is my trail report.
I have to be in Harrisonburg, VA the evening of Dec 13th. So I am organizing a low key trip to GWNF. We plan to be on the trails from 10AM-3PM and camp out Saturday night. This will be a stocker friendly event, mostly fire roads with some mud, water crossings and easily avoidable obstacles on Flagpole Knob and Dry River. Is anyone interested in joining us?
Attendees
Mario (Hack) - Isuzu Trooper
Mike (2002trooper4me) - Isuzu Trooper
Smitty - Heep
Andy & Laura - Dodge Ram
Don - FJCruiser (the one in the Flagpole Knob photos)
Jen - FJCruiser
Ryan - FJCruiser
Fred - FJCruiser
Maybe
Rob - Cherokee
Justin - FJCruiser
Tim - FJCruiser
? - Heep
? - Heep
No longer Able to Attend
Mike - FJCruiser
? - Tacoma
? - Pathfinder
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher.
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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Location: Severn, MD
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:39 am Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | | I will try to make that work. I will see if Smitty can come also. |
Cool.
I am thinking that this will just be a day trip. We can meet up around 9:30, be on the trails by 10-10:15 and plan to be off the trails by about 3-3:30.
However, I could be convinced to camp out and maybe even do a night run. There are many primitive camp sites (no water or potties) at GWNF. I just have to be in Harrisonburg for part of the evening.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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Location: Severn, MD
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:55 am Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | Are you thinking Shoe trail or what? Where do we want to meet? I am thinking about Camping Sat night possibly...
Also we might bring another buddy with a Tacoma. |
I was thinking farther North because I have to be in Harrisonburg for a few hours Sat evening. My plan was to meet up at the Shell station on Rt33 on the West side of Harrisonburg. Here are the detailed directions from I81 to the Shell Station:
- Take I81 EXIT 247B E.MARKET ST/US-33 West toward HARRISONBURG (There are several Harrisonburg exits. Be use to take the correct one!)
- In about 2 miles you will reach the city center and have to go counter clockwise around the square.
- Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST/US-11 N/US-33 W.
- Turn LEFT onto COURT SQ/US-33 W.
- Turn LEFT to stay on COURT SQ/US-33 W.
- Turn RIGHT onto W MARKET ST/US-33/VA-42.
- Continue on W MARKET ST/US-33/VA-42 for about one mile. You will see a Shell Station on the right.
If you have a GPS or access to Mapquest: I believe the address of the Shell Station is 1010 W Market St Harrisonburg, VA 22801-9001
Plan to arrive around 9:30. We can work at the details then. If we are going to camp, I would suggest heading over to the camp sites and pitching the tents before we start wheeling. But remember, this is primitive camping with no water or potties.
Here is a map of the trails at that section of GWNF. Click on it for a larger/printable image. I have marked some of my favorite trails in yellow. They range from very easy to difficult trails that I would not suggest to someone without rock rails. One run is the loop to and down Flagpole Knob. The other is the loop up Second Mt and down Dictum Ridge. We usually camp in the Meadow.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
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Location: Richmond, VA
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Can I get my camper to the meadow without tearing it up?
We may have a new camper by then. One of the Off Road models by Starcraft. A 13RT. It is sweet.
Later,
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
Joined: 12 Jul 2005
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Location: Severn, MD
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| Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | Can I get my camper to the meadow without tearing it up?
We may have a new camper by then. One of the Off Road models by Starcraft. A 13RT. It is sweet.
Later, |
YES, you should have absolutely no problem. Although you have to drive about 1 mile or so on dirt roads, most people run to the meadow in 2WD with their tires fully inflated. I have even seen an Accord get back there.
Here is a photo of the meadow, full of rigs. My red Trooper is under a tree in the middle of the shot.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
ReZuzuHab
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:41 am Post subject: |
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That sound awsome. Smitty is in and I have calls out to a couple of buddies that are running stock rides that have been thinkimg about getting in the game (02 Tacoma, and an 03? Pathfinder).
We are definately planning on camping Sat night.
So how about it, anyone else going to join us?
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
Joined: 12 Jul 2005
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Location: Severn, MD
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:05 am Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | That sound awsome. Smitty is in and I have calls out to a couple of buddies that are running stock rides that have been thinkimg about getting in the game (02 Tacoma, and an 03? Pathfinder).
We are definately planning on camping Sat night.
So how about it, anyone else going to join us? |
Cool. We'll run the stocker friendly trails that the Midatlantic Toyota Crawlers usually run for their fall colors event. I had no trouble running these trails when the red Trooper was completely stock.
Everyone should bring some wood. The night is Dec is likely to be cold.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
ReZuzuHab
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Location: Richmond, VA
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Pathfinder boy is out... Tacoma boy (Mike C.) is still a maybe.
Also one of my brothers buddies Rob is now a maybe in his Cherokee.
I have firewood cut and ready. I'll get Smitty to tow the utility trailer again so we can carry a good bit. Also I will bring a grill. Maybe we could do some burgers or pork chops Sat. night.
I can prep something if I could get some contributions to help cover the costs for dinner... The jambalia at Halowharrie really dented my vacation budget. All I need is a head count.
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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ChrisJ
Found The Light
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | The night is Dec is likely to be cold. |
Uh yea. We had a group go down 2 years ago end of November. There was a fire ban we were not aware of. The Rangers made us aware. Not a fun night. Cold will sober you up quick.
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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| Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| ChrisJ wrote: | | Quote: | | The night is Dec is likely to be cold. |
Uh yea. We had a group go down 2 years ago end of November. There was a fire ban we were not aware of. The Rangers made us aware. Not a fun night. Cold will sober you up quick. |
I was there last Nov during the fire ban, for the MATC Fall Colors run. I brought a propane heater to stay warm and drank lots of jungle juice.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
ReZuzuHab
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:43 am Post subject: |
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So how do we find out if there is a fire ban for this trip?
I have heat in the camper but sitting around a campfire just feels right ya know.
I'd suggest planning on teens to 20's Saturday night so think extra warm clothes.
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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Location: Severn, MD
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:43 am Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | | So how do we find out if there is a fire ban for this trip? |
I wasn't worried because last year there was a drought and there were all sorts of advisories against burning wood. I believe that the whole state of VA had a ban. In any case, we will be in the North River Ranger District of GWNF. The GWNF Advisory page states that there are no advisories at this time.
| 2002trooper4me wrote: | | I have heat in the camper but sitting around a campfire just feels right ya know. |
So someone will be nice and toasty through the night while the rest of us will be stuffed in our sleeping bags.
| 2002trooper4me wrote: | | I'd suggest planning on teens to 20's Saturday night so think extra warm clothes. |
You got that right!
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
ReZuzuHab
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:27 am Post subject: |
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You too can be warm!!
Get yourself a tent heater from Zodi. They make propane heaters and hot water heaters for camping. Or you can get a lil' buddy catalitic heater. They work great at taking the edge off the cold in a tent.
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Almost Joe Isuzu
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:20 am Post subject: |
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I plan on putting some of those hand warmers in my sleeping bag. That should be fine.
I can't wait. So far it only looks like three definites. If the maybes all come we should have a nice group. Six rigs is a good size.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
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Almost Joe Isuzu
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| Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 9:30 am Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | | Do you think a fullsize Dodge ram could make the trails we plan on running? If so I have another maybe... |
No problem. As I said, we will mostly be running wide fire roads. There may be a few obstacles that are tight but all of them have bypasses so he will be able to decide whether or not to try them.
Like I said, I am planning this as a stocker friendly, novice run. ANY 4WD will be fine, no lockers or lift needed. Street tires will be fine except maybe in some of the mudholes.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
ReZuzuHab
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| Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:10 pm Post subject: |
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Well, add Andy & Laura in their Dodge Ram to the Attendees list!
Tacoma boy and Mr. Pathfinder have backed out for now. Robb in his Cherokee is still a maybe.
On another note, check out the Outdoor Life forum here if you get a chance. I posted a couple of pics of my new toy! Now if I can stop spending money on other stuff and put some towards upgrades for the Trooper!
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Looks like we may have some more attendees. There was a small group on the FJCruiser forum (2 FJCs and 2 Heeps) that was also trying to get a trip going. So we are going to try to combine the two groups.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
ReZuzuHab
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Sounds good! Are we still planning to meet at the Shell @0930 and head over to the camping area, then go wheel?
I was doing some PM on the Trooper and noticed how bad I trashed my trans skidplate at hallowharrie. I will have to get a new one b4 the spring run and maybe the crossmember as well.
I hope to get the lift on it in Jan or Feb. We will have to wait and see.
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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| Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 9:19 am Post subject: |
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The thread on the FJ site discusses the crazies camping out in Dec. I called them wimps 
The plan is for us to still meet at the Shell station around 9:30 and then to set up camp. The wimps, I mean the non-campers, will probably just meet us in the meadow around 10:15. We should all be on the trails by 10:30.
I can't believe that you damaged the skid plates unless Isuzu really lightened them since the first gens. I have hit numerous times on mine and all that I have ever done to repair them is to spray some paint on the scratches. The ones on the first gens are solid.
Regardless, lift is a good idea; so is getting a set of rock sliders to protect your rocker panels. Give Matt at Indy4x a call, he can fix you up and his shop is just about 20 miles north of Richmond off of I95.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
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Yeah I know Matt. I actually work around the corner from his shop. I have been in there many a time.
He and I have discussed the game plan for my Trooper from day one.
1. Lift and shocks
2. Body lift and sliders
3. Winch bumper and on and on.....
I plan on running 265's around town and while towing then switching to 33's on the trail.
Back to camping, if this weekends weather repeats next weekend we could really be in for some fun! It is snowing here and I here there is about 2" of snow and climbing in Harrisonburg. That could make a simple trail a little more interesting.
Sounds good to me!! By the way I picked up my camper this morning.
We are camping in comfort next weekend!!
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
http://s621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/2002trooper4me/ |
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
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Location: Severn, MD
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| Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:47 am Post subject: |
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| 2002trooper4me wrote: | | Back to camping, if this weekends weather repeats next weekend we could really be in for some fun! It is snowing here and I here there is about 2" of snow and climbing in Harrisonburg. That could make a simple trail a little more interesting. |
Snow is fun. It is the icy rocks that present the most trouble especially for those with A/Ts. I have done some winter wheeling on normally green trails and seen rigs get sideways trying to slow down on icy downhill sections.
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By the way I picked up my camper this morning . . . We are camping in comfort next weekend!! |
We??? 
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher. |
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2002trooper4me
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Location: Richmond, VA
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The wife and daughter are coming also. Andy and his wife are probably just coming up for the day but if they decide to stay, they will be staying with us.
Smitty is bringing a buddy with him. They are tenting camping and then going to Massanutin to ski on Sunday.
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Mike M.
Richmond, VA
2002 Trooper, OME 929's , OME shocks, T-bar turned up front, Indy4x Rock-Sliders, CB, Hi-Lift, and other goodies
Trooper wheelin video and pics:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Af0vi-hcM
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Hack
Almost Joe Isuzu
Joined: 12 Jul 2005
Posts: 2197
Location: Severn, MD
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Weather forecast looks great:
Saturday, Dec 13
High: 39 °F RealFeel®: 42 °F
Mostly sunny
Saturday Night, Dec 13
Low: 22 °F RealFeel®: 20 °F
Party cloudy
Sunday, Dec 14
High: 50 °F RealFeel®: 48 °F
Partly sunny and milder
Don't forget to bring wood! We definitely don't want to run out with the projected night time temps below freezing.
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Mario
Trail Truck: 1988 Troop 2.6L 5spd, SuperWinch hubs, 1.5" suspension lift, Indy4x HD tie rods, Aussie lockers (F & R), Revolution gears, Centerforce clutch, tubular rock rails, BFG M/T KA2 33x10.5R15
Daughter #2 (16 year old) and Wife: 1999 2WD Amigo, Auto, 3.2L, Hard and Soft Tops, Rear Axle Swapped (disk brakes, LSD, 4.30 Gears), 265/70-16 Goodyear Wranglers Silent Armor
Daughter #1 (19 year old): Stock 1998 4WD Rodeo, Auto, 3.2L, 235/75-15
RIP: 1989 Troop 2.6L 5spd --- Stripped of all good parts. Body and rotted frame sent to the crusher.
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Med!c
Almost Joe Isuzu
Joined: 23 Aug 2008
Posts: 2757
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Looks cool. I might join, not too sure.. I dont have a spare tire and I cant get one right away and going 150 miles away from home with no spare is risky business. Specially how one of the tires is repaired.. I'll look around to see if I can find a used one for 20 bucks. Even if I do come I wont camp over night. I'll let you guys know what happens. If I cant come, well I already have a trip planned with a friend for Green Ridge State Park for spring, perhaps with enough interest we could make that an isuzu event.
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4 speed-Automatic
Dana-44 LSD 10-bolt 4.10
Aisin Manual Hubs
General Grabber AT2- 30"x10"
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