Ok so who is all in for the Run on May 16th? Who is camping and on what days? Friday night -Sunday? Saturday-Sunday? Friday night - Saturday? Just trying to get an idea what everyone else is doing. I'm thinking Friday night - Sunday but i could do Saturday wheeling and camp saturday night go home sunday. Whatever.

Roll Call:

Mike (Xterra Mike) All weekend
Brian (baf6) Saturday-Sunday
Tim (timb) Saturday-Sunday
Travis (modxterra) Saturday-Sunday
Ryan (Stickle) All weekend
Brendon (Broden21) All weekend
Conman (???) Saturday?
JerseyX513 (???) Saturday
MuscleGeek (TheNewX.org) Saturday.
Brian (jerseyparts)
Terry xf (xterra)
Alex (dodge 1500-stock)
Allan (geo tracker-bl',31's)
keith (stonecoldchavez)
Stephen (Sexterra PA)

Total=15 Rigs.

good idea mike, people only post here if they are coming

i'll be there, all weekend long

quick question....if i'm only goin saturday-sunday....where the heck am i meeting you guy since i don't know where i'm going?

not hard to get down there tim, you could meet us at the campsite saturday morning

we'll be there saturday morning. I guess we'll see you at the campsite then

Whats the address of the actual campsite and which one are we staying at

i was going to say either the campsite or the ranger station. The ranger station would probably be better since i don't know what the camp site even looks like or where there would be parking. Atsion Ranger station is at Atsion Rd and RT 206. The campsite is here:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/maps/atsignfamilymap-wsf.pdf

everyone have cb's? ranger station sounds good....just give us a time. do cell phone work up there?

cell phone is a crapshoot

btw im out for camping friday night...friday is my bday, i'd rather drive down hungover the next morning....im still good for camping saturday night

how about we meet at the atsion station at 9:00 saturday morning?

i dont have a cb but will be there at the station before 9 on saturday

Cell phones should work. anyone heard from Ryan??? I'll probably be makin a trip down there the Sunday before the run to reserve and take a look at the campsite. No wheeling though.

Cell phones should work. anyone heard from Ryan??? I'll probably be makin a trip down there the Sunday before the run to reserve and take a look at the campsite. No wheeling though.


we all know I'm going to be there lol.

Ryan...skip the bringing the generators....too small a group to be bringing all that crap.
So ranger station at 9am. CB channel 33

Ryan...skip the bringing the generators....too small a group to be bringing all that crap.
So ranger station at 9am. CB channel 33

k... sounds good....

are there any radios that arent a cb radio that i can get so i can tune in with you guys

i got walkie talkies but only 2. Anyone have a handheld they can bring?

can regular 2 way radios pick up cb channels? if they can they got some cobra 2 ways for like 50 bucks

Im in. for the whole weekend.

can regular 2 way radios pick up cb channels? if they can they got some cobra 2 ways for like 50 bucks

no, those are walkie talkies. you need to find a handheld CB Radio. They can be found cheap too.
http://www.cobra.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&category_id=33&product_id=28
Im in. for the whole weekend.

Holy Sh*t i'm gonna crap my pants.

Ill be there also all weekend

cool

if i get a regular cb radio how hard is it to install/wire up and where is a good place to buy and mount the antenna

if i get a regular cb radio how hard is it to install/wire up and where is a good place to buy and mount the antenna

stop high jacking threads and search for it.....

well since im in this thread i didnt think it would be considered high jacking sorry

they sell them for around $30 at walmart (simple to wire). and get a magnetic roof mount antenna from walmart also cheap at $9. when/if you get it-wire it up, check that it turns on, and leave it till we meet up. it needs to be tuned with an swr meter (i have one). take 5 minutes. i will bring it if you are planning on getting one (highly recommend it). please cool your jets guys.....all here for a good time.

if i get a regular cb radio how hard is it to install/wire up and where is a good place to buy and mount the antenna

Yea if you buy one and bring it down we'll have you wired up in no time. You could look on Craigslist for a handheld too. i've seen them real cheap. That will get you by for the weekend.

stop high jacking threads and search for it.....

Chillax man. no big deal.

will do. thanks alot guys

or if you find yourself on route 80 or 78 or something you could stop at a truck stop...usually they sell radios, antennas, wiring, etc. for really cheap...especially the TA ( travel america) rest stops...bought a 3ft whip kit w/ 12ft coax + mount bracket for $10

OK, so running total:

baf6 (brian)
queensxterra(tim)
stickle(ryan)
modxterra(travis)
xterra mike(mike)
broden21(brendon)

a little interest over on nexterra, i'll see if any of them are a definite

or if you find yourself on route 80 or 78 or something you could stop at a truck stop...usually they sell radios, antennas, wiring, etc. for really cheap...especially the TA ( travel america) rest stops...bought a 3ft whip kit w/ 12ft coax + mount bracket for $10

OK, so running total:

baf6 (brian)
queensxterra(tim)
stickle(ryan)
modxterra(travis)
xterra mike(mike)
broden21(brendon)

a little interest over on nexterra, i'll see if any of them are a definite


Thanks Brian. I'm keeping the first post up to date. Let us know about anyone else.

'conman' from nexterra said he will be there, will follow up with him

i'll bump this on the new x

Ryan, do you think you will remember that trail we took or should we try another trail?

Ryan, do you think you will remember that trail we took or should we try another trail?

Yeah I remember them. They were good ones, and there will be a lot of rigs down there we could hook up and alpha and omega are having there annual run that weekend also.

do we have a campground picked out yet?

sorry boys....think i am going to do the snorkel mod at HOME this weekend. by the time i spend tolls an gas the $30 mod has turned into a $60-70 mod. since it take a few hours figured i would just do it locally.

sorry boys....think i am going to do the snorkel mod at HOME this weekend. by the time i spend tolls an gas the $30 mod has turned into a $60-70 mod. since it take a few hours figured i would just do it locally.

or come to my house on saturday and do it there

is anybody bringing a grill and making a run for food or are we just packing our own grub

bringing a pint of hummus, bag of pita, 1/5 vodka, grapefruit juice, a pot, a pack of hot dogs, a spoon, and 2 cans beans, and a case of water

or come to my house on saturday and do it there
you free sunday afternoon? going to a flea market in the AM....will be free early afternoon.

The Pic is right there near the Atsion Ranger Station/Camp areas...and they have beer and great wings, etc.

:D

is there alota wheelin there

swamp and it's free.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5vLJdegaiM

Its good stuff.... I have a new alternator.... So it should be a GREAT TIME!!!

i think im down. wat exit off the parkway

i think im down. wat exit off the parkway

Where in NJ are you comin from?

he's coming from way up north

its probably easier to take the turnpike, i think it was exit 7

is there alota wheelin there

There's HUNDREDS OF MILES OF FREE TRAILS.

Its pretty much dirt roads, sand, and bogs...and you are typically traversing ALL of them in a day of wheeling.

Depending upon WHERE you are in the enormous area, you might have more of one than the other, etc.

There's essentially no rocks...there are some abandoned old structures, like the forge, etc...which are MADE OF rocks, etc....but, that's pretty much it....mud bogging (Find "The Quarter Mile" for example, that's a popular run), is the most demanding part if you do not by pass the mud holes.

The sugar sand can be challenging if not used to it...as its very soft, fine sand that bogs you down easily.

:D

i think im down. wat exit off the parkway

What day are you thinkin of heading down? You could follow me down there

vernon nj. mountain creek ski resort is in my town. i think im headin there saturday and campin

do it, should be a good time

but seriously, do we have a camp ground picked out?

that was mikes job...

and tim, sundays no good cause its mothers day...gotta repay mom for us trashing up the street all the time :)

why don't you guys exchange numbers. Brian-cool...i will just do it by my co-op in the parking lot.

Im staying in the park at the camps sites. I love my boozes as much as the next guy but I like keepin my money in the parks

Im staying in the park at the camps sites. I love my boozes as much as the next guy but I like keepin my money in the parks

so were camping in the state park?

where at? bodine feild?

we allowed to bring alcohol ritte?

we allowed to bring alcohol ritte?

At the cabins, I think so.

In the park itself, I think no.

is anybody bringing a grill and making a run for food or are we just packing our own grub

I'll have my grill that goes over the campfire for dogs and burgers. Its nice and big. i'll bring some food too.

is there alota wheelin there

Definately


I was thinking the Atsion campground. Its right around the corner from the ranger station. I'm sure there will be no problem getting a campsite. I'll be down there on friday so i'll scope it out. For those who are coming Friday night we should exchange Cell #'s so that we are all on the same page.




we allowed to bring alcohol ritte?


I think as long as we don't attract attention and keep the booze out of site we should be ok.

I'll have my grill that goes over the campfire for dogs and burgers. Its nice and big. i'll bring some food too.



Definately


I was thinking the Atsion campground. Its right around the corner from the ranger station. I'm sure there will be no problem getting a campsite. I'll be down there on friday so i'll scope it out. For those who are coming Friday night we should exchange Cell #'s so that we are all on the same page.







I think as long as we don't attract attention and keep the booze out of site we should be ok.



Keeping the fuzzzz off our backs is a great idea.... red cup it lol...
Ill be heading down on friday so I'll PM you. I'm prolly going to call for a site tomorrow...

so are we staying in cabins at the site or tenting it?

ok im just gunna run around with a huge bottle of vodka. cool?

Ill bring burgers cheese and ketchup

x2 on the vodka. hope they sell ice lol.

i'll bring a 30 pack of coors and some patron cafe...just cause were campin doesn't mean we have to rough it

i'll be bringing a tent, but if its crappy out im gonna crash in the X...

i'll bring any camping supplies i feel are relevant...

oh jerseyx the vodka should be cool just don't run around with it while on the trails lol

red cups....check

Keeping the fuzzzz off our backs is a great idea.... red cup it lol...
Ill be heading down on friday so I'll PM you. I'm prolly going to call for a site tomorrow...

Good idea

so are we staying in cabins at the site or tenting it?

your choice

ok im just gunna run around with a huge bottle of vodka. cool?

Nice

what ever happened to the multi room cabin, is that still active?

Brian

as long as i can get wasted im there. im comin down saturday

ranger station 9AM?

Updated the first Post. Am i missing anyone???

last i heard there were a few guys from GPAX that weren't going to goneMOAB that were coming....jason (squibleearmor) said he was in, a few others from thenewX said they were in

i just said to be at the station no later than 9

and more details, keep me posted an i will update them

Niiiiiccceee... i'll be there between 9-11 j/k thats why i am staying there the night before

ha ha. So does that mean you are gonna be on time???

I live on the cable guy hours.... lol

we haveto be there at 9?

I live on the cable guy hours.... lol

Nice

we haveto be there at 9?

Thats what its lookin like.

thats crazy trhat means i gotta get up at like 630. damnnn. thats not happenin haha

thats crazy trhat means i gotta get up at like 630. damnnn. thats not happenin haha

So come down the night before.

6:30 is that big of a problem?

6:30 is that big of a problem?

Yea if i was still in bed at 6:30 in the morning i'm either sick or dead. 6:30 isn't really that early.

I go to sleep before 6:30 AM on a good day.

:D

I hate waking up early though.

For the Barrens, its only ~ 45 minutes to an hour south from me....so its not too brutal.

For RC, its more like 2.5 hrs...which IS brutal.

9/10 times I end up leaving my house at mid-night after work, etc....and show up at the camp sites at like 3-4 in the morning, park, recline the seat, and sleep until the sun smacks me in the face.

:D

So - if you're more nocturnal, like I am...maybe just cruise in the night before, so you're there already in the AM.

:D

what exit is it or wat address or wat ever so i can see how long it is to get there and is it 9 on saturday? or sunday

saturday bright and early

just for clarification, its NEXT saturday, the 16th, not THIS saturday

lol

TJ, do you want to ride shotgun on saturday? i can pick you up on the way down and you can either hitch a ride back north with someone only staying the day, or you could camp out with us if you want...lemme know, i can imagine this past month of being one-armed isn't too thrilling

what exit is it or wat address or wat ever so i can see how long it is to get there and is it 9 on saturday? or sunday

http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4RNWE_enUS310US310&q=atsion+rd+and+rt+206,nj&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=_HcDSsLFIo7GM5zboKMD&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1

Saturday morning is the Run. Sunday morning we'll all be packin up ready to go home.

http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4RNWE_enUS310US310&q=atsion+rd+and+rt+206,nj&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=_HcDSsLFIo7GM5zboKMD&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1

Saturday morning is the Run. Sunday morning we'll all be packin up ready to go home.

I may do some wheeling on sunday too.

I may do some wheeling on sunday too.

really???

really???

i never get enough

get enough what? Water in your X??? he he. just messin.

get enough what? Water in your X??? he he. just messin.

lol i just need a reason to spend 100 bucks on bed liner

i was thinking about adding sump pumps to my X. That would be a cool mod.

cost nething to camp?

cost nething to camp?

Its gonna be 20 bucks a night

Its gonna be 20 bucks a night

Damn dude 5:29 am. Do you ever sleep??

Ok, lets say I show up at 9am.... Is there a Truck I can hop a ride on? I know my Car ain't making it through the Pine Barrens, I can bring my Blazer, but that would be a JOKE!

There may be some goodies for a giveaway in my bag.........

Brian

Your not bringing your X to the barrens?

Ok, lets say I show up at 9am.... Is there a Truck I can hop a ride on? I know my Car ain't making it through the Pine Barrens, I can bring my Blazer, but that would be a JOKE!

There may be some goodies for a giveaway in my bag.........

Brian

Yeah that should not be a problem there should be room in someone rig

cough* cough* don't have one....
Got a Pathfinder, but that ain't going into the Pinelands, the wifey would KILL me!

B

Damn dude 5:29 am. Do you ever sleep??

Nope. Early bird gets the worm.

cough* cough* don't have one....
Got a Pathfinder, but that ain't going into the Pinelands, the wifey would KILL me!

B
come...we'll squeeze you in someone's x.

yea someone will need a camera man.

Along the same line.....I can't drive for a coupla months yet as per the Docs, but, I CAN TB.

The only problems are I would need a ride TO the pines (I'm ~ 45-60 minutes north of them), and home again after...

...and when there, a spare seat.

Other than that, I'm almost completely house broken, and don't chew on the upholstery of the trucks much at all anymore.

So, if anyone wants the company...IF I CAN GET FREE, would you let me know if you're interested?

:brokenleg:

cough* cough* don't have one....
Got a Pathfinder, but that ain't going into the Pinelands, the wifey would KILL me!

B

lol i hear that one. just come along anyway its going to be a great time

Along the same line.....I can't drive for a coupla months yet as per the Docs, but, I CAN TB.

The only problems are I would need a ride TO the pines (I'm ~ 45-60 minutes north of them), and home again after...

...and when there, a spare seat.

Other than that, I'm almost completely house broken, and don't chew on the upholstery of the trucks much at all anymore.

So, if anyone wants the company...IF I CAN GET FREE, would you let me know if you're interested?

:brokenleg:

tj, in exchange for your infinite wisdom on countless topics, i wouldn't mind picking you up on saturday morning and dropping you off again

let me know

so whats the count from "the new X?" I saw a few were thinking about it

1 so far.

Along the same line.....I can't drive for a coupla months yet as per the Docs, but, I CAN TB.

The only problems are I would need a ride TO the pines (I'm ~ 45-60 minutes north of them), and home again after...

...and when there, a spare seat.

Other than that, I'm almost completely house broken, and don't chew on the upholstery of the trucks much at all anymore.

So, if anyone wants the company...IF I CAN GET FREE, would you let me know if you're interested?

:brokenleg:

So what happened if you dont mind me asking?

1 so far.

cool....

cool....

dude don't you ever sleep??? haha

dude don't you ever sleep??? haha

not really... to many stresses to sleep

not really... to many stresses to sleep

don't stress man, pine barren run is right around the corner. woo hoo

So what happened if you dont mind me asking?

I was doing a hospital evacuation project in May of 2008, and fell hard, tearing my rotator cuff, and herniating some disks in my neck...and since it was on the job, it was a workers comp case.

Well, lets just say they fought really hard to not fix the injury...until April of THIS YEAR, when they finally gave in, and allowed the surgery.

As the tissue was severely frayed/damaged, the Docs said there wasn't much to sew to....and the repairs were going to need a lot of time to set.

So, they said I couldn't drive for 3 months (Starting the first week of April), not because I couldn't drive one handed, but because the way the muscles cross braced, certain motions of the UN-injured side could tear the tiny stitches on the injured side.

So, I have ~ 2 months to go.

don't stress man, pine barren run is right around the corner. woo hoo

that's whats holding me together

I was doing a hospital evacuation project in May of 2008, and fell hard, tearing my rotator cuff, and herniating some disks in my neck...and since it was on the job, it was a workers comp case.

Well, lets just say they fought really hard to not fix the injury...until April of THIS YEAR, when they finally gave in, and allowed the surgery.

As the tissue was severely frayed/damaged, the Docs said there wasn't much to sew to....and the repairs were going to need a lot of time to set.

So, they said I couldn't drive for 3 months (Starting the first week of April), not because I couldn't drive one handed, but because the way the muscles cross braced, certain motions of the UN-injured side could tear the tiny stitches on the injured side.

So, I have ~ 2 months to go.


Sorry to hear that. I don't get the workers comp. You have it and then when you need it they fight you. Why do they do that? If it happened on the job why is there such a problem.

Well, like all insurance companies, they want to receive checks for premiums, etc...but, they do NOT want to WRITE checks.

You see, the more checks they RECEIVE, the more money they have sitting in their coffers, earning interest and or dividends in their investments.

If their investment tanked, and each share is worth 1/2 what they paid for it...they do NOT want to sell it low, they want to wait for it to be worth more when they sell it.

If its in a cash position, earning interest, they want the interest to be on the LARGEST amount, for the LONGEST time possible.

So, WRITING a check means they bought high and sold low, or are losing the interest they would have earned on the money, and simply going to lose part of their principle.

Every day they delay a payment is another day of interest earned on that money.

So, that's why, as a tendency, insurance companies seem dick-like.

:)

Now, to add insult to injury in my case, the company I worked for lost majer clients due to the economy, and commenced big layoffs to cut overhead...I was spared as I brought in a lot of business...

...But, when the Ins said I'd be out of action for a while, the idea of carrying my 6 figure income w/o my 7 figure business infusion, scared them, and they laid me off too.

So, I was no longer someone the company would push the Ins Co to cut free for services...I was now someone the Ins could send endless requests for additional tests, PT, etc for, to stall.

As stalling is their favorite form of customer service, I was served accordingly.

:D

that really sucks. Good to hear your getting taken care of and healing.

Yeah, it sucks not being able to have a left arm, but its not like I'd give my right arm to get it back.

:D

So - Any offers for co-pilot/spotter?

:D

already offered dude

tj, in exchange for your infinite wisdom on countless topics, i wouldn't mind picking you up on saturday morning and dropping you off again

let me know

already offered dude

LOL

Must have missed that.

:D

OK

-Thanks!



Caveat:

My wisdom is not infinite, infinitesimal perhaps...compared to the body of knowledge extant.

The topics are not countless, but if you mean after the fingers are used up, and my shoes are off, etc...maybe hard to track sometimes.

the weather looks good for this weekend,and with the rain from the week we should have some fun.

hopefully the weather will keep up. wont be to much fun at a campfire with it raining

Lol

The barrens are pretty damn wet w/o rain...its a giant swamp.

:)

Too much rain will just mean a bunch of trails will be impassable.

winch and recovery gear count?

8k winch, yank strap, clevis shackles, snatch block

who else will have what? ryan i know your winch is up and working, saved both of us already lol

i got 2 straps and a bunch of shackles.thats about it

the weather looks good for this weekend,and with the rain from the week we should have some fun.

Hell yea

Lol

The barrens are pretty damn wet w/o rain...its a giant swamp.

:)

Too much rain will just mean a bunch of trails will be impassable.

I got my snorkel, i'm prepared to challange that statement.

winch and recovery gear count?

8k winch, yank strap, clevis shackles, snatch block

who else will have what? ryan i know your winch is up and working, saved both of us already lol

30' tow strap and a snorkel is what i got.

come on guys it won't be that bad, just don't try to go through a giant puddle in reverse like I did.

I’ve been there when it was very dry and we sunk a state forest fire truck in sugar sand and I was there when It was wet and I got my X swamped, but its all good fun. it’s a double edge sword. Maybe my winch will see some more action next weekend.

I just want it to be sunny while we are all down there, I don't care if everything else is wet.

come on guys it won't be that bad, just don't try to go through a giant puddle in reverse like I did.

I’ve been there when it was very dry and we sunk a state forest fire truck in sugar sand and I was there when It was wet and I got my X swamped, but its all good fun. it’s a double edge sword. Maybe my winch will see some more action next weekend.

I just want it to be sunny while we are all down there, I don't care if everything else is wet.

x2

:D

A breeze is nice if we can get one, it makes the mosquitoes work harder to catch up.

:D

As for snorkels making all flooded bogs passable...its not the depth of the water, its the mud under it...and that you can't see the ruts/terrain features, because they are too deep to discern/obscured by the water on top of them, etc.

:D

People dump crap (Illegally) back there...so you can get up a nice head of steam, and be plowing through a fording without a care in the world, and slam into a submerged commercial air-conditioning unit, a chevy vega, or other submerged obstruction. (Actual examples..)

IE: A snorkel keeps your intake higher...but, not necessarily keeps you from getting stuck....and, some crossings ARE too deep for a snorkeled X when there's a lot of rain, etc....like over your roof.

I know this because I've seen rigs do the submariner routine, and disappear from view under the water like a sub diving to escape a dive bomber.

:D

I've seen rigs working their way across, and suddenly realize there's a drop off as their hood and half their windshield is suddenly awash, and they feel themselves slipping down the submerged grade, screaming for help...and they go under, all the way sometimes, unless we had the foresight to hook a winch line to their ass before they started across, to belay them.

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/Pulling_Stones_from_water.jpg
He went down at about a 45º angle, screaming at the top of his lungs to winch him back...this shot was a little AFTER that, as he's getting back up onto the more level grade.

If he had NOT been already hooked up, he would have been completely under water, it was over 10' deep there...well over snorkel height.



As it was, on the one in the pic, his engine stalled immediately, saving him from hydrolocking damage, but, it took us about 4-5 hours to get him running again, and he ended up getting it towed home after we limped out of the swamp. When he open his door, water gushed out of the interior, he was completely flooded, as his driver's window was OPEN, and the truck filled up really fast, literally drowning out his screams for help.


:D

ok lets not go that way.

ok lets not go that way.

Come on you can do it.

you go first ryan and mike and I will be right behind you...

you go first ryan and mike and I will be right behind you...

mmm I don't have a snork... looks like mike goes first ha....

what a suprise. he he

That did not happen in the Pine Barrens did it?

Looks like the pineys to me. Where can we find video of that???

Well atleast we know what could happen over there so as long as were prepared we got this

lol you just check the depth first

I think it might go deeper if theres a 5000lb truck sitting on top of mud at the bottom but i may be wrong lol

i think i proved that even if you aren't the first one through you can still get stuck

yea awesome vid

That did not happen in the Pine Barrens did it?

LOL

It sure DID happen in the Pine Barrens.

I have almost no pics in the pines, as every time I'm there. its raining, etc...and its hard to not wreck the camera, etc.

This one we had the weather clear later, luckily.


http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/Stone_going_down.sized.jpg


http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/3_05_pines_x_s.sized.jpg
This was the gang...forget if it was the same day or not.

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/X_s_in_Pines_3_05.jpg

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/X_water_crossing_pines.jpg

"As it was, on the one in the pic, his engine stalled immediately, saving him from hydrolocking damage, but, it took us about 4-5 hours to get him running again, and he ended up getting it towed home after we limped out of the swamp. When he open his door, water gushed out of the interior, he was completely flooded, as his driver's window was OPEN, and the truck filled up really fast, literally drowning out his screams for help.
"

Holy crap! I'm a noob, I'm stock, and it's my daily drive. That is scary!

"As it was, on the one in the pic, his engine stalled immediately, saving him from hydrolocking damage, but, it took us about 4-5 hours to get him running again, and he ended up getting it towed home after we limped out of the swamp. When he open his door, water gushed out of the interior, he was completely flooded, as his driver's window was OPEN, and the truck filled up really fast, literally drowning out his screams for help.
"

Holy crap! I'm a noob, I'm stock, and it's my daily drive. That is scary!

LOL

The secret is to NOT do stupid stuff....the guy who flooded his X wanted to take a chance, the rest of us said NO FREEKIN WAAY!!!, there were 44" Bogger tracks going in, and none coming out the other side...a bad sign, plus, the texture on the water surface changed about where one would expect a drop off/deeper water, etc...

I finally convinced him that if he were going to go for it, to let me hook him to the winch, and let him free spool out...so if he got into trouble, I could haul him back to terra firma.

:D

Stockers, and those with little experience, try to keep too the tamer sections.

:D

"As it was, on the one in the pic, his engine stalled immediately, saving him from hydrolocking damage, but, it took us about 4-5 hours to get him running again, and he ended up getting it towed home after we limped out of the swamp. When he open his door, water gushed out of the interior, he was completely flooded, as his driver's window was OPEN, and the truck filled up really fast, literally drowning out his screams for help.
"

Holy crap! I'm a noob, I'm stock, and it's my daily drive. That is scary!

Don't worry about it, even if a new guy wants to try something like that, we won't let them. I don't want to see anyone damage their truck let a long their DD. My x is my DD so I know how it is. You could get into trouble on the simplest trails any where but you use your judgment and advert damage.

Cool! Thanks guys. I probably won't knowingly try something beyond my capacities. But someone watching over my shoulder is appreciated!

i'll be keeping myself in check also, don't need a repeat of my stuck :)

5 days to go

whos bringing what as far as beverages?

LOL

It sure DID happen in the Pine Barrens.

I have almost no pics in the pines, as every time I'm there. its raining, etc...and its hard to not wreck the camera, etc.

This one we had the weather clear later, luckily.


http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/Stone_going_down.sized.jpg


http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/3_05_pines_x_s.sized.jpg
This was the gang...forget if it was the same day or not.

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/X_s_in_Pines_3_05.jpg

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/X_water_crossing_pines.jpg


Holy crap. Thats about where the water was when i hydrolocked my motor


Don't worry about it, even if a new guy wants to try something like that, we won't let them. I don't want to see anyone damage their truck let a long their DD. My x is my DD so I know how it is. You could get into trouble on the simplest trails any where but you use your judgment and advert damage.

Yea we want everyone to have a good time and not mess up any stuff.

i'll be keeping myself in check also, don't need a repeat of my stuck :)

5 days to go

whos bringing what as far as beverages?

I'll be bringing some water and coke. Not a big drinker.

Ok looks like I might be able to make this, I will meet you guys at the ranger station, and will drive to campground, but will need to hop with someone else for the wheelin....


Brian

cool 8:30-9AM at the ranger station. Channel 33 on the CB

Ill be bringing a cooler of water, burgers and the cheese. all we need is the buns

Ok looks like I might be able to make this, I will meet you guys at the ranger station, and will drive to campground, but will need to hop with someone else for the wheelin....


Brian

you never know if your going to make it unless you try. after you see how much fun everyone is having you would wish that you were driving

Uhhh I am probably bringing my Blazer, I do not have an Xterra, and my Altima sure as heck isn't gonna make it through anything!

oh that explains it then. well its still going to be a good time either way

Uhhh I am probably bringing my Blazer, I do not have an Xterra, and my Altima sure as heck isn't gonna make it through anything!

S10 or K5?


Looks like the weather just changed for the weekend.

well thats just great. you can never count on the weather stations to be right. they get your hopes up and then crush them right after

LOL, its an S10 its my daily beater, I drive 40 miles to work, so it is great for bouncing off people on Rt42

im so pist im might have to F**king work on saturday. ill keep you guys posted.

Baf - What time should I expect you to be swinging by my place Sat AM?

~ 7:30 or so?

Its typically ~ 45 - 60 minutes to the Atsion Ranger Station depending upon traffic/how fast you typically drive, etc.

well thats just great. you can never count on the weather stations to be right. they get your hopes up and then crush them right after

i hate that

LOL, its an S10 its my daily beater, I drive 40 miles to work, so it is great for bouncing off people on Rt42

Yea i got one too. 1989 with 195k on the clock and its sittin in my garage as a back up. Still the most dependable car i own. I love that truck.

im so pist im might have to F**king work on saturday. ill keep you guys posted.

Dude you got to be kiddin me. So call out sick or something.

Baf - What time should I expect you to be swinging by my place Sat AM?

~ 7:30 or so?

Its typically ~ 45 - 60 minutes to the Atsion Ranger Station depending upon traffic/how fast you typically drive, etc.

yeah somewhere around 730 should work...i'll be hungover as hell from my birthday the night before, so no loud noises on the drive there lol

4 days left

Only 30% chance of T-Storms. Not bad...
Of course that is what it was when it poured on our canoe trip on the Wading River down there one year lol.

Hey, should I remove the stock plastic mudflaps? Do they gather mud or do they get caught and snap off or something?

yes, definetly remove your mudflaps, front and rear

Hey, should I remove the stock plastic mudflaps? Do they gather mud or do they get caught and snap off or something?

They get broken, as they hang too low....so its better to remove them before hand...as when they break, they can also bend back the parts they're attached to, etc...causing more damage than just to themselves. (Takes about 5 minutes, just a few screws)

Also remove stock step rails (~20 minutes if rusted), and the vestigial plastic hub caps (5 seconds each)....and if you have not yet done so, remove the rear sway bar (~ 15 minutes if rusted)...it makes you get stuck a lot in the sand, etc...as your rear tires can't reach the ground on uneven terrain, etc.

Spray your alternator and wiring, fuses, etc...with silicone spray, to help bead off water and crud. (5 minutes)

:D

im so pist im might have to f**king work on saturday. Ill keep you guys posted.

it is safer for you to stay at work than come to the pine barrens!

They get broken, as they hang too low....so its better to remove them before hand...as when they break, they can also bend back the parts they're attached to, etc...causing more damage than just to themselves. (Takes about 5 minutes, just a few screws)

Also remove stock step rails (~20 minutes if rusted), and the vestigial plastic hub caps (5 seconds each)....and if you have not yet done so, remove the rear sway bar (~ 15 minutes if rusted)...it makes you get stuck a lot in the sand, etc...as your rear tires can't reach the ground on uneven terrain, etc.

Spray your alternator and wiring, fuses, etc...with silicone spray, to help bead off water and crud. (5 minutes)

:D

All that stuff? Really?
You may have to point out the sway bar to me; I don't want to remove the wrong part!
(not much of a mechanic)

yeah, pull off the step rails too, they'll just collect mud and if you happen across a few rocks or stumps down there you will bust them or get high-centered on something

and definetly pick up a spray can of silicone spray or wire dryer and hit all the electrical connectors you see!

what is a name brand silicone spray cause i went to a few places and they never heard of that? they looked at me like I had two heads

STP Wire Dryer

bringing Terry from xf (xterra)
Alex (dodge 1500-stock)
Allan (geo tracker-bl',31's)
see you guys saturday
Muscle geek.....at the VERY least remove flaps, steps, rear sway bar. only will take you an hour or less

terry actually wheels?! :)

All that stuff? Really?
You may have to point out the sway bar to me; I don't want to remove the wrong part!
(not much of a mechanic)

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/under_cargo_areas_bottom_r.jpg
Its the metal bar going across the axle and differential...it has a link at each end that goes up to the frame.

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/under_cargo_area_from_bottom_l.jpg

All you need to do is:

1) Remove the two small clamps that hold the bar to the axle (On each clamp, there's two bolts, one bolt comes out, the other you only need to loosen, as the clamp is slotted there, and the clamp just slides off when loose).

2) Remove one bolt at the upper end of each link.

4) Its now unbolted, merely remove the entire assembly as one long gangly piece...and you are DONE.

I recommend putting the bolts back in to hold the spots closed/not losing them, etc. I slather some anti-seize on the threads, and just put them back where they came from.

(Same treatment for the step rail bolts, etc...)

:D

One think no one mentioned was LUNCH. Are we eating on the trail??? If so then we might want to pack something for lunch. Just a suggestion.

pb&j or a cheese sandwich and water...it is a recession.

probably stop at wawa or bring something with me

pb&j or a cheese sandwich and water...it is a recession.

ha, you got that right.

They get broken, as they hang too low....so its better to remove them before hand...as when they break, they can also bend back the parts they're attached to, etc...causing more damage than just to themselves. (Takes about 5 minutes, just a few screws)

Also remove stock step rails (~20 minutes if rusted), and the vestigial plastic hub caps (5 seconds each)....and if you have not yet done so, remove the rear sway bar (~ 15 minutes if rusted)...it makes you get stuck a lot in the sand, etc...as your rear tires can't reach the ground on uneven terrain, etc.

Spray your alternator and wiring, fuses, etc...with silicone spray, to help bead off water and crud. (5 minutes)

:D

Ok. Got all the gear off. Just need to get the spray and I am gtg.

I also planned on bringing a cooler and wawa stuff...

Ok. Got all the gear off. Just need to get the spray and I am gtg.

I also planned on bringing a cooler and wawa stuff...

Cool beans.

:D

So, for calibration purposes, how close were your times to the estimates?

:D

Cool beans.

:D

So, for calibration purposes, how close were your times to the estimates?

:D


MudFlaps:"Takes about 5 minutes, just a few screws"
Actually took me 15 minutes - I needed a shorty phillips from my neighbor, and took some time with the plastic "bolt" on the rears to try to not tear anything.

Stock step rails: "~20 minutes if rusted"
5 min each side - came off really easy. I was surprised at how light they are.

Vestigial plastic hub caps: "5 seconds each"
Left on since they seem really tight. If I lose one then I will remove them.

Rear sway bar:"~ 15 minutes if rusted"
10 minutes - I saw a thread that pointed out that the boot side at the top actually had the ability to receive a wrench. That helped.

All in all, a 2009 has little if any rust, so parts were not "knuckle buster" tight.

:)

the steps can be sold on craigslist or ebay for $100 to put towards rocksliders $200-300. would get jersey513 to make you a set and also buy his reartire carrier/bumper for $450 (steal).

the steps can be sold on craigslist or ebay for $100 to put towards rocksliders $200-300. would get jersey513 to make you a set and also buy his reartire carrier/bumper for $450 (steal).

Trying to get ahold of him.
Sorry to veer off topic...

:engel-big:

Ryan, how did you make out with the campground? Were you able to get a site???
Looks like its gonna rain alot this weekend. Rain is no fun when camping. I got a big tarp and some smaller ones that i can tie together but its still gonna be a mess. What is everything else thinking?

if its goin to rain that much im goin to just sleep in the truck for the night then. but we'll see how everything goes

ill just sleep in the truck

Tim cb and antenna is wired up so all I need is for you to bring the meter thanks

Tim cb and antenna is wired up so all I need is for you to bring the meter thanks

ow

Don't key the mike w/o SWR-ing the set-up, you can potentially fry your CB if the ratio is bad....and you need the SWR to see that.

if tim is bringing the meter maybe we can tune mine too...mines a little flaky

lol....guess we're tuning everyones. thank god it only takes a minute to tune.

yea me too.

Keith from XF said to tell you guys he'll be rolling into the ranger station too.

I think his CB is already tuned though.

:D

cool, i met keith (stonecoldchavez, right?) at ecxc

TJ, ill be at your house no later than 730...i have your cell #, you have my new one, right?

cool, i met keith (stonecoldchavez, right?) at ecxc

TJ, ill be at your house no later than 730...i have your cell #, you have my new one, right?

I do if it ends in -4444

And, yeah - Stone from ECXC.

:)

http://xterrafirma.com/albums/TJs-X-Winch-Stuff/Keith_Flexing_His_Hill_Muscle.jpg

Keith from XF said to tell you guys he'll be rolling into the ranger station too.

I think his CB is already tuned though.

:D

cool. Post updated.

Me and the wife aren't getting along right now so rain or shine i'll be camping out all weekend. Truck is packed and ready to go. I'll be at the campsite tomorrow night by 8 or 9

cool. Post updated.

Me and the wife aren't getting along right now so rain or shine i'll be camping out all weekend. Truck is packed and ready to go. I'll be at the campsite tomorrow night by 8 or 9

Cool I'll be there around then too. PM your number to me.

Cool I'll be there around then too. PM your number to me.

PM sent

looks like its gonna be a nice sized group

ow

Don't key the mike w/o SWR-ing the set-up, you can potentially fry your CB if the ratio is bad....and you need the SWR to see that.

yea I didnt screw around with it at all. just turned it on to see that is working

looks like its gonna be a nice sized group
yea i hope the campsite is big enough. so whats the last minute call for food at the campsite? whos bringing what. i got burgers and the cheese

dude lets just play it by ear when we get there....its not that far out into the sticks that there aren't supermarkets nearby


does anyone even know the name of the campground?!

jersey guys are so damn disorganized

Atsion Family Campground

Im loading up the truck right now, I'm just going to throw this out there but does anyone want to buy a Center link, Idel arm, or pitman arm? If so I'll throw it into the truck. I just want to get rid of it but I'm not really willing to give it away, 20 for the CL, 15 for the IA, and 15 for the pitman. I know this is not the classified section but I'm just throwing it out there for the Pine barren Run Guys

Ok Stephen (Sexterra PA) is gonna meet everyone at 9am, so we even more from thenewx.org and I am bringing some small giveaway items.
Can't wait for tomorrow!!

Brian

i thought steve was running moab this weekend?

naaa, something came up, and the Gpax Pres is coming to play in the mud!

Ok Stephen (Sexterra PA) is gonna meet everyone at 9am, so we even more from thenewx.org and I am bringing some small giveaway items.
Can't wait for tomorrow!!

Brian

naaa, something came up, and the Gpax Pres is coming to play in the mud!

oh boy this is gonna be fun.

sounds like its gonna be a big bowl of awesome this weekend

see you boys in the AM

For those of you who have completed your snorkels, and water proofing and Si-ing activities...start grinning....I read the weather forecast.

Apparently, the rain will commence today, and continue until end of Sunday...

....Rain, thunder, lightening, X's and mud, what's not to love.

:D

On the additional bowl of awesomeness plus side, we'll also have a very LOW risk of forest fire this weekend.

love it

finished the snorkel a couple days ago, drove it around town yesterday in a downpour and not a sputter or puddle in the airbox....im set

gotta remember to pack the wire dryer and a bunch of towels!

Bring a wet vac!!

holy crap:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Vincentown&state=NJ&site=PHI&textField1=39.8001&textField2=-74.6281

holy crap:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Vincentown&state=NJ&site=PHI&textField1=39.8001&textField2=-74.6281

w/e dude, all of us slobs will just end up in the local "watering hole" at night anyways lol. LOVE IT

I'm out guys, I'm leaving soon.....

Sounds more mild actually.

:D

Looks like light/scattered rain, 1/4" or so for the day, both days.

So, we'll be wet, and a tent will be a PITA...so, sleeping in the truck will be more of a good option.

RainX-ing the glass might be a good idea if you've never done it....really beads off the crud so you can see out better. There's an anti-fog version for the inside that works well too....so when you wake up and all your wet clothes steamed up the X overnight, you'll be able to drive it again.

:D

Yee haw !!!!

ok, slight problem... My wife is going out of town, and I have my 10 y/o daughter with me, so I will be only hanging out Saturday, I hope she can hop in a truck with me... She loves trucks, so at least she will have fun....

I have a few giveaways already packed up, and ready... Hitting Wawa in the AM, and I am heading to the station by 9am


Brian

Only 40% chance of rain before late afternoon now...

Bring bug spray

:d

ok, slight problem... My wife is going out of town, and I have my 10 y/o daughter with me, so I will be only hanging out Saturday, I hope she can hop in a truck with me... She loves trucks, so at least she will have fun....

I have a few giveaways already packed up, and ready... Hitting Wawa in the AM, and I am heading to the station by 9am


Brian
will have my GF's 9 year old son, shouldn't be a problem. Both my friends backed out. just me and another xterra (Terry) from XF

gad i can't sleep, all packed up, leaving soon

Great run good turnout only thing bad now is i need a new alternator. wheres the pics at

Great run Travis!

Here you go:
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17809