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Old 03-10-2007, 02:17 AM   #301
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Did you try the Bars Leak Caleb?
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Old 03-10-2007, 10:05 PM   #302
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I have not even had the chance to open the container! Before I put it in, I need to get the battery charged, and probably change the oil also.

I've been considering flushing the radiator also, but I am not sure if that would serve much of a point? Its been sitting for about 6 months, you guys think the fluid is fine?




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Old 03-11-2007, 10:13 AM   #303
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That antifreeze is fine. Put the bars leak in and lets wheel!
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Old 03-11-2007, 10:56 PM   #304
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I saw 300 tonight and all I have to say is "AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!" Holy bloodshed that movie rocked! I've never in my life been in a movie where even during the scenes where there was total silence my adrenaline was pumping!!


Anyhow, I will get that Bars in as soon as I get the chance. I was going to do it tomorrow, but I got called in to work because I have to pick up someone else's slack




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Old 03-12-2007, 11:32 AM   #305
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3rd weekend in april Central Virginia 4 Wheelers Asso. will be having an event. if you like to pay or watch other trucks play in the mudd get in touch with me and I will give you all the details. there's plenty room to camp if you like and if enough want to camp we can put up our 30x50 tent so it won't matter if rains you can still set up camp inside to stay dry.
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Old 03-19-2007, 02:44 PM   #306
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ok its getting closer to the time..

pm me and let me know your going and a phone number then i'll email everyone on the list contact info and stuff like that...

i will be heading up friday morning to setup camp with my wife denise. If there is enough interest i'll see if we can get a group site. We plan on camping till sunday weather depending. If it gets anything more than a little rain it won't be much fun for the stick guys aways.

I dont care what trails we run. Caleb since your the biggest one, you get to be the recovery truck, does help you have a winch also. Speaking of that hopefully everyone has front a rear recovery points on their trucks.

My truck stats once again so you dont have to reread this whole thread:

3" BL and 2-1/2 TT with AAL, 4.56 gears , locked in front, LSD rear, 33's, rocksliders, manual transfer and now transmission. I will be bringing basic recovery gear hi-jack chains straps etc.. CB radio so i can talk trash to Caleb the whole time.

For the nights after the runs i plan on cooking some good food. ask caleb or chad about my terrible skillz.

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If you don't do your cherry cobbler again, I will see to it that you get discharged in some way related to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

Hopefully I can figure out how to get my winch back together before then. I took it apart because Free Spool was not working, and just never got around to reassembling it. Though if anything else, I've got plenty of straps. Also, I am going to try and get my Aussie Locker installed soon I've had it a year and a half......

Other than that, I am planning on heading up Friday and staying through Sunday, so long as I can get the work off.




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Old 03-20-2007, 01:53 AM   #308
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Caleb, how has A THING gotten done in the past? I've got three kids, work two jobs and STILL have more time than you.

P. S. I'm Mostly stock on 31's, but I don't give too squirts of piss about body damage, so I'll wheel as hard as it takes. I should have a friend coming with a S-Dime blazer on 30's. It's his first time wheeling so we've got to get him stuck up good.
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Old 03-20-2007, 06:51 AM   #309
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As of now I plan on taking friday off work to get everything ready and will head that way as soon as kids get off school. Wife will be going but not sure about kids. I'm trying to get rid of the kids for the weekend but I don't think two boys 13 and 15 are going to let me go wheeling/camping without them.

I'm all stock except for the TT and shackles but I've got hooks, chain and a strap. Oh and I got rid of the running boards after smashing one. This will be my first time going anywhere to 4 wheel other than playing around. Hope it holds together. Any suggestion on getting it ready?




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Old 03-20-2007, 07:48 AM   #310
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Oh and I got rid of the running boards after smashing one.
LMAO! We told ya! I don't think you will need much other than knowing you will prob get stuck. But don't feel bad, I'm bringing a newb to wheeling along so you can chuckle at him when he tries to go through that big mud hole that ZhanX almost hydro locked in. How do you, guys feel about Daniel? I don't think I want to go UP it, but I might try down. I'm cool with all other trails though.

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Old 03-20-2007, 08:15 AM   #311
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I'll try almost anything as long as I can still drive it to work on monday.

I don't have sliders made yet so I do have to hold back a little.




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##### it...It can slide on it's belly like a seal.
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Old 03-20-2007, 12:02 PM   #313
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lmao!!!

But it is still in good shape, I guess I need to get the first dent in her so I can say I don't care anymore and beat the s**t out of it.




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I've been waiting on mine to get beat up a little more so I can camo it!
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hmmm we can do daniel but explornc aint gonna make it. up or down.. unless he bounces off the top. we'll just it when we get there by the amount of traffic on the park.. btw anyone else got lights for a night run?




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Night run! Yes!

I've always wanted to run at night. Finally give me a chance to use those lights I've had for awhile.

Dopler, chances are I actually do have more time than you, but I bet your drive to get sh*t done overshadows mine!




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Alright, I want to make this run. The guys that John and Scott met last time are talking about coming back up and bringing some 4wheelers so they have something to do too. I can't commit to it yet, because this run is just a few weeks before my wedding and there's still a lot to be done. I'll keep checking this thread and let you know. And if I'm there, I'll be in for a night run, I've got 13 auxilary lights...guess I should use them.




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I just ordered an aussie, and i've got new calipers and brake lines...time for the rush.




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I'm up for a night run. I've got great lights and never use them...other than to blind on coming traffic...I'm used to wheeling in the dark anyway. That way I don't get arrested. HA-HA!
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Don't worry about draging me along. I'll run what I can and enjoy the campfire when you all go on the bigger stuff.




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