Who's in NJ? Where?

*albi1cnobi1* · 12-06-2011, 10:59 PM

Nice. Are we still looking at the 17th or 18th?

*LiKuiD* · 12-07-2011, 09:11 AM

So we potentially have...

Myself
Mr. Truckles
Al
Gabe

I might have another 1 or 2 depending on availability.

Anyone else wanna join? Very simple run, just to have fun and meet up. Don't need anything special, stockers are fine there...and if you get stuck i'll pull ya out

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-07-2011, 09:28 AM

Excellent, I wish I had posted on here before my last trip. It was right after Irene and since it was my first time there I took the recommendations of the rangers in the Atsion office and stuck pretty close to Hampton road. I was told that most of the trails were completely washed out and impassable with trees down all over. Even tho I had a utility winch and a hi-lift I really didn't want to get stuck out there alone.

Do you guys prefer the Atsion or Batsto side?

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-07-2011, 09:41 AM

This is a great list so far, I have a friend with a nice ranger on 33s who may also want to go. I'm guessing everyone has their own recovery gear but I plan to bring a bunch of heavy straps, some good chain, a Hi-lift, a utility winch, and a shovel or 2.

Gabe96Explorer · 12-07-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LiKuiD

So we potentially have...

Myself
Mr. Truckles
Al
Gabe

I might have another 1 or 2 depending on availability.

Anyone else wanna join? Very simple run, just to have fun and meet up. Don't need anything special, stockers are fine there...and if you get stuck i'll pull ya out

UHHHHHHH

Some of the water crossing in Wharton are HUGE. My advise is to snorkel up. some of them you just can't get the right side high enough... DRAIN PLUGS IN! Wharton is the whole reason I snorkeled my truck. Some of my friends would probably come.

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-07-2011, 10:47 AM

Definitely. My friend lost his '01 sport in a water crossing that wasn't even all that deep because of the stock intake being where it was behind the headlight. With the mutineer we put an open k&n on the end of the stock intake and it's much better. Not as good as a snorkel but it did help. Probably gonna start getting to work on one this weekend.

New silicone on the ignition wires helps and raising the tranny and diff vents is really easy too. And it is sooo worth it

Deepfry · 12-07-2011, 12:00 PM

If you're going on the 17th I'm in. Just looking for an easy run though. Its been about a decade since I went wheeling in an exploder and mine is bone stock...

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-07-2011, 12:39 PM

If it's bone stock it might be a good idea to raise up those vent tubes and take off the running boards since they like to get hung up on stuff. A stock explorer with a little prep can do a lot more than what most people expect!

01explorersportt · 12-07-2011, 01:08 PM

port norris nj!!

*LiKuiD* · 12-07-2011, 01:35 PM

Hmm...i've only been to Wharton twice so i'm not sure where we went last time but from what I remember all the water places had bypass routes and it was a very flat trail, we had a stock 2nd gen that had no problems.

Somewhere near Aunt Jemima hill? I think that's what it was called, not sure which part of the park that was...was still very light though.

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-07-2011, 02:46 PM

I've heard of aunt jemima hill, only been to wharton once so no idea where it is tho. I also remember the main trails that I was on being sandy and flat with the occasional mud or dip with water. I've heard a ton of stories though about all these features spread out across the park like the famous 1/4 mile and places with names like the playground and such.

Gabe96Explorer · 12-07-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Truckles

If it's bone stock it might be a good idea to raise up those vent tubes and take off the running boards since they like to get hung up on stuff. A stock explorer with a little prep can do a lot more than what most people expect!

Yes. Don't event think about coming to Wharton with relocating the vent tubes. Otherwise youll have both murky front and rear diffs.

Gabe96Explorer · 12-07-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Truckles

I've heard of aunt jemima hill, only been to wharton once so no idea where it is tho. I also remember the main trails that I was on being sandy and flat with the occasional mud or dip with water. I've heard a ton of stories though about all these features spread out across the park like the famous 1/4 mile and places with names like the playground and such.

1/4 mile is off limits per the county. Its classified as an endangered VERNAL POOL. (Google it) Devils play ground is ok, but like I said... holes are REALLY DEEP. Vent tube relocating is a must, and some type of snorkel is required for most of the holes. Some of them have VERY tight cut arounds, some of which explorers won't make it through, as they are made for jeeps.

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-07-2011, 03:36 PM

I wouldn't want to be caught dead in 1/4 mile. I really like dman's snorkel that he did http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=189837 I'm probably gonna start making something similar.

dreddog47 · 12-08-2011, 12:36 AM

If this would be a fun run like we did in january, except w/o the snow tearing everyones paint a new anus, I might be willing to bring my truck. I'd have a 00 V8, and a 99 V8 limited with the TT/Shackles come along also.

Gabe96Explorer · 12-08-2011, 09:46 AM

Snow would make things easier to go through back there. Snow packs on sand = FUN.

*Mr. Truckles* · 12-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Haha snow would be cool. Im up for anything, especially that tan/orange mud thats in wharton, i'd like to avoid water that comes up to the bumper as much as possible, but as far as everything else goes I'm way overdue for a stuck.

*albi1cnobi1* · 12-08-2011, 02:08 PM

Right now I have a K & N filter and intake on my rig, so I'm attempting to get snorkeled by then. At the very least, I have a modified air box that pulls air from the rear instead of the front. That should minimize any splashed water from entering. I already extended the diff vents up so I want to get the trans and transfer case vents moved up by then as well. If I get this stuff done I'll feel better about all the rain we've had and any possible flooded trails.

dreddog47 · 12-08-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe96Explorer

Snow would make things easier to go through back there. Snow packs on sand = FUN.

The problem wasn't the snow itself, that was fun, the problem was the snow on top of all the pine trees blocked trails off and turned others into the carwash from hell...

Deepfry · 12-09-2011, 01:36 AM

So what is the meeting time and place for this little shindig?

12-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#441
albi1cnobi1 Elite Mountaineer South Jersey 99 Mountaineer V6 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,246 Vehicle Specs	Nice. Are we still looking at the 17th or 18th? __________________ Al 99 Mountaineer 4.0 SOHC. TT/Warrior Shackles, 2" BL, 32x11.5/15 BFG A/T's, Rancho 5000's, Supplemental HHO Generator(out for cell redesign), Electric Fan Conversion, AVM Manual Lockout Hubs, Dual Battery System, Gibson cat back exhaust. EATC Mod. BW1354 swap, finally done! My 4405 To 1354 Swap Thread Support your own economy, Buy American, all of our jobs depend on it.

12-07-2011, 09:11 AM	#442
LiKuiD bahhhhhhhhh Hillsborough, NJ '94 EB Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 779 Vehicle Specs	So we potentially have... Myself Mr. Truckles Al Gabe I might have another 1 or 2 depending on availability. Anyone else wanna join? Very simple run, just to have fun and meet up. Don't need anything special, stockers are fine there...and if you get stuck i'll pull ya out __________________ 94' EB - I'm starting to see a trend... 98' XLT 5.0 AWD - Gone 93' EB - Gone

12-07-2011, 09:28 AM	#443
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	Excellent, I wish I had posted on here before my last trip. It was right after Irene and since it was my first time there I took the recommendations of the rangers in the Atsion office and stuck pretty close to Hampton road. I was told that most of the trails were completely washed out and impassable with trees down all over. Even tho I had a utility winch and a hi-lift I really didn't want to get stuck out there alone. Do you guys prefer the Atsion or Batsto side? __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig

12-07-2011, 09:41 AM	#444
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	This is a great list so far, I have a friend with a nice ranger on 33s who may also want to go. I'm guessing everyone has their own recovery gear but I plan to bring a bunch of heavy straps, some good chain, a Hi-lift, a utility winch, and a shovel or 2. __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig

12-07-2011, 10:47 AM	#446
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	Definitely. My friend lost his '01 sport in a water crossing that wasn't even all that deep because of the stock intake being where it was behind the headlight. With the mutineer we put an open k&n on the end of the stock intake and it's much better. Not as good as a snorkel but it did help. Probably gonna start getting to work on one this weekend. New silicone on the ignition wires helps and raising the tranny and diff vents is really easy too. And it is sooo worth it __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig Last edited by Mr. Truckles; 12-07-2011 at 11:05 AM.

12-07-2011, 12:00 PM	#447
Deepfry Wannabe Elite Explorer Mahwah, NJ '98 V8 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs	If you're going on the 17th I'm in. Just looking for an easy run though. Its been about a decade since I went wheeling in an exploder and mine is bone stock...

12-07-2011, 12:39 PM	#448
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	If it's bone stock it might be a good idea to raise up those vent tubes and take off the running boards since they like to get hung up on stuff. A stock explorer with a little prep can do a lot more than what most people expect! __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig

12-07-2011, 01:08 PM	#449
01explorersportt Wannabe Elite Explorer jersey 2001 explorer sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs	port norris nj!!

12-07-2011, 01:35 PM	#450
LiKuiD bahhhhhhhhh Hillsborough, NJ '94 EB Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 779 Vehicle Specs	Hmm...i've only been to Wharton twice so i'm not sure where we went last time but from what I remember all the water places had bypass routes and it was a very flat trail, we had a stock 2nd gen that had no problems. Somewhere near Aunt Jemima hill? I think that's what it was called, not sure which part of the park that was...was still very light though. __________________ 94' EB - I'm starting to see a trend... 98' XLT 5.0 AWD - Gone 93' EB - Gone

12-07-2011, 02:46 PM	#451
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	I've heard of aunt jemima hill, only been to wharton once so no idea where it is tho. I also remember the main trails that I was on being sandy and flat with the occasional mud or dip with water. I've heard a ton of stories though about all these features spread out across the park like the famous 1/4 mile and places with names like the playground and such. __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig

12-07-2011, 03:36 PM	#454
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	I wouldn't want to be caught dead in 1/4 mile. I really like dman's snorkel that he did http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=189837 I'm probably gonna start making something similar. __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig

12-08-2011, 12:36 AM	#455
dreddog47 Wannabe Elite Explorer NJ 96 Bronco/04 Marauder Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 347 Vehicle Specs	If this would be a fun run like we did in january, except w/o the snow tearing everyones paint a new anus, I might be willing to bring my truck. I'd have a 00 V8, and a 99 V8 limited with the TT/Shackles come along also. __________________ 2004 Mercury Marauder 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer - Horizontally Abundant 1994 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer - Not my problem anymore

12-08-2011, 09:46 AM	#456
Gabe96Explorer Wannabe Elite Explorer DIRTAY NEW JERSAY 96 Explorer 4x4 Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 355 Vehicle Specs	Snow would make things easier to go through back there. Snow packs on sand = FUN. __________________ Ole Dirty! - 96 4X4 Sport. Jade - 96 4 Door XLT. JOIN US @ www.FUBAR4X4.net *You won't find nothin' that he can't fix, with WD40 & a Craftsman Wrench!*

12-08-2011, 01:36 PM	#457
Mr. Truckles Elite Explorer North Jersey '97 Mountaineer 5.0L HO Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	Haha snow would be cool. Im up for anything, especially that tan/orange mud thats in wharton, i'd like to avoid water that comes up to the bumper as much as possible, but as far as everything else goes I'm way overdue for a stuck. __________________ Blue (Brown) '97 Mountaineer 5.0L GT40 heads. "Dual Exhaust" 31'' firestone A/Ts, TT & Shackles, Monroe coilover shocks, Safari rack. Front skid plate. Green '02 Explorer XLT 4.0 SOHC, Max tow package. Snorkel, BWM, On board air, 4.10s w/Trac-lok diffs, 32" T-W Warden A/ts on 16" American racing Baja wheels. Excursion tow hooks, Icom 706mkIIg w/AH4 rig

12-08-2011, 02:08 PM	#458
albi1cnobi1 Elite Mountaineer South Jersey 99 Mountaineer V6 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,246 Vehicle Specs	Right now I have a K & N filter and intake on my rig, so I'm attempting to get snorkeled by then. At the very least, I have a modified air box that pulls air from the rear instead of the front. That should minimize any splashed water from entering. I already extended the diff vents up so I want to get the trans and transfer case vents moved up by then as well. If I get this stuff done I'll feel better about all the rain we've had and any possible flooded trails. __________________ Al 99 Mountaineer 4.0 SOHC. TT/Warrior Shackles, 2" BL, 32x11.5/15 BFG A/T's, Rancho 5000's, Supplemental HHO Generator(out for cell redesign), Electric Fan Conversion, AVM Manual Lockout Hubs, Dual Battery System, Gibson cat back exhaust. EATC Mod. BW1354 swap, finally done! My 4405 To 1354 Swap Thread Support your own economy, Buy American, all of our jobs depend on it.

12-09-2011, 01:36 AM	#460
Deepfry Wannabe Elite Explorer Mahwah, NJ '98 V8 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs	So what is the meeting time and place for this little shindig?