Moab 2008 Chat Thread : May 30-June 1 2008

*Joey Jarhead* · 01-23-2008, 08:00 AM

I do plan on being there. Hope the "jellybean" is up to the task. Becker69, let me know what you find out about the campsite. PM me.

becker69 · 01-23-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by becker69

WHOEVEVER WANTS TO CAMP IN A GROUP 'TENT' SITE @ CANYONLANDS CONTACT ME and we'll get a figure on those who are DEFINATELY going to show.

For those that contacted me, check your PM's. Anyone else that is interested, let me know as soon as you're interested.

I will be in touch with Canyonlands tomorrow a.m., to guarantee a site.

**leebo** · 01-27-2008, 09:04 AM

Here's a short video for you guys to email to anybody you'd like to try and get out to the Moab run. Man if there's any one place I miss out west, it's for sure Moab.

YouTube - Moab 2008

or for the full screen 720x480 version right click and save as here.

http://www.explorerforum.com/files/1246/Moab2008.mpg

cybergasm · 01-27-2008, 09:19 AM

Nice.

becker69 · 01-27-2008, 04:34 PM

That's pretty cool... and nice of you to make a promo video out

I didn't realize you moved out to OH. That's a bummer!

Now, I have to see about getting a Wells' book that is spiral bound like the CO one I just got.

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 01-30-2008, 09:27 AM

Watching this thread cl0sely. I am gong to do my best to make this one and also bring my brother-in-law and his newly completed Ex as well.

*R.J.* · 01-30-2008, 01:18 PM

we're in. Jim and Robbie, and my friend Justin. hopefully justin will get a straight axle 4runner and bring it. and i have a feeling the bronco won't be touching any trails with names like "metal masher" haha

MoabB2 · 01-30-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by R.J.

we're in. Jim and Robbie, and my friend Justin. hopefully justin will get a straight axle 4runner and bring it. and i have a feeling the bronco won't be touching any trails with names like "metal masher" haha

HAHA! Metal Masher isn't too bad. With my fresh body and paint work, I made it through without any "metal mashing".

Moab has something for everyone though, from easy trails to extreme.

cybergasm · 01-30-2008, 03:21 PM

Well I guess I am maybe at this point in light of my recent problems so hopefully I can get things going in the right direction and be able to make this after all. since I really wannna go

*90ranajo* · 01-30-2008, 05:53 PM

I'm also a maybe as of right now. I don't know what our schedule looks like that far out yet.

goliath · 01-30-2008, 07:51 PM

I may bring a hummer H2 with me this time, and before you guys start bashing it they do have 35s and a rear locker stock.

the hummer will only be there sunday Also.

Going to run fri - sun with the group then run some easier stuff mon-wed and leave to return to ca thurs. Anyone staying mon-wed? I look foward to wheeling with you guys again.

its been too long.

L8tr
-joshua

Dignan · 01-30-2008, 08:39 PM

I wish I could say I'm in, but I'm still a maybe. The explorer doesn't have 4x4 at the moment (wiring problem), but I have plenty of time to get that in order. At least I have the 700R4 in finally. Last time I was in moab with this group, the A4LD left its mark on Top of the World, it will be nice to have a good tranny down there this time. I'll see if I can talk the wife into it.

goliath · 01-30-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FAKRWEE

Ugh, Chief GPSMnstillost

that was hillarious last year. I still cant find the whole trail that we ran on any map

-joshua

**Perry** · 02-01-2008, 09:42 PM

If the dates are May 30th-June1st I won't be able to make it.
I am planning on walking the 5K Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day, then do a 100 (century) bicycle ride on June 1st with a co-worker.

It's a lot cheaper on gas...

*Brian1* · 02-01-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Perry

If the dates are May 30th-June1st I won't be able to make it.

That means you will have to do Ouray over Labor Day then!

I made my Moab reservations a few weeks ago. Should be fun, maybe this time I will attempt the mountain passes again since there has always been snow on them and they have been impassable in mid-may.

jenren81 · 02-01-2008, 11:01 PM

oooh this sounds fun... if rather naive (to serious off roading ;-) girls are allowed, i could be interested!!! my beast is finally getting up to par with all the big boys... slowly but surely anyway

*techieman33* · 02-01-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wakesk8er

oooh this sounds fun... if rather naive (to serious off roading ;-) girls are allowed, i could be interested!!! my beast is finally getting up to par with all the big boys... slowly but surely anyway

Everyone is always welcome to go, there are usually even some totally stock rigs out there.

jenren81 · 02-01-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by techieman33

Everyone is always welcome to go, there are usually even some totally stock rigs out there.

very cool... if i can escape from work i'm down!

becker69 · 02-02-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian1

That means you will have to do Ouray over Labor Day then!

Yeah Perry, if you can swing it (lots more time to plan on) see about Ouray. I had a blast last year and it's a definate for me as worthy to repeat.

Trails were moderately technical (ok, Black Bear and short parts of others; I had a serious pucker factor

), and the scenery was just unbeatable. You've been in CO. longer than I so maybe you have run a lot of them. Next to Moab... definately a favorite to wheel!

becker69 · 02-02-2008, 01:34 AM

Wakesk8er, by all means the Moab is open to stock or stock modified! Generally speaking there are trails for most any 4x. As plans develop and groups are identified, just research the trails and those who ran them recently and look forward to an awesome trip.

01-23-2008, 08:00 AM	#61
Joey Jarhead Elite Explorer Sparks NV 99 Ranger-dd 85 Dodge Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 68 Vehicle Specs	I do plan on being there. Hope the "jellybean" is up to the task. Becker69, let me know what you find out about the campsite. PM me. __________________ If you lead, they will follow.

01-27-2008, 04:34 PM	#65
becker69 Wannabe Elite Explorer Centennial, CO 01 Sport Trac Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 997 Vehicle Specs	That's pretty cool... and nice of you to make a promo video out I didn't realize you moved out to OH. That's a bummer! Now, I have to see about getting a Wells' book that is spiral bound like the CO one I just got. __________________ Douglas. TT/Warriors, 4.10's w/ LS, 32" Grabber AT2---stuff and other things---and--SLIDERS- -Armor to help the LONG wheelbase- POW/MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

01-30-2008, 09:27 AM	#66
Diff Whack Daddy And the Roll Over Posse! Under the Hood Moderator Mount Vernon, WA 1st Gen XLT 4dr Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 3,741 Vehicle Specs	Watching this thread cl0sely. I am gong to do my best to make this one and also bring my brother-in-law and his newly completed Ex as well. __________________ Mount Vernon, WA Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!! OHV: 1st Gen-XTREME Tow/Chase Vehicle: Banks powered F-350 SuperDuty w/ camper Commuter: 08 Ford Focus SES(35 mpg, SYNC system) Projects: House, better on board air. Kevins Big Model and list of mods

01-30-2008, 01:18 PM	#67
R.J. Elite Explorer Lakewood, CA 91 Navajo, 94 F-150 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,764 Vehicle Specs	we're in. Jim and Robbie, and my friend Justin. hopefully justin will get a straight axle 4runner and bring it. and i have a feeling the bronco won't be touching any trails with names like "metal masher" haha __________________ 91 Mazdarati Navajo: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=226002 92 BMW 325i turbo - sold 86 Merkur XR4Ti 03 Thunderbird

01-30-2008, 07:51 PM	#71
goliath Wannabe Elite Explorer martinez, CA 1993 explorer 4x4 sport Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 269 Vehicle Specs	I will be there... I may bring a hummer H2 with me this time, and before you guys start bashing it they do have 35s and a rear locker stock. the hummer will only be there sunday Also. Going to run fri - sun with the group then run some easier stuff mon-wed and leave to return to ca thurs. Anyone staying mon-wed? I look foward to wheeling with you guys again. its been too long. L8tr -joshua __________________ 1993 explorer 4x4 sport 2" skyjacker lift modified to 2.75", 2" body lift, 33" bfg AT tires, 4.56 Gears, arb front, eaton E-locker rear, Custom Sliders. 200K and still going 1997 explorer AWD V8 stock

01-27-2008, 09:19 AM	#64
cybergasm B Humboldt Ks 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,603 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Nice.

01-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#69
cybergasm B Humboldt Ks 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,603 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Well I guess I am maybe at this point in light of my recent problems so hopefully I can get things going in the right direction and be able to make this after all. since I really wannna go

01-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#72
Dignan Wannabe Elite Explorer Lubbock, TX '91 XLT Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 624 Vehicle Specs	I wish I could say I'm in, but I'm still a maybe. The explorer doesn't have 4x4 at the moment (wiring problem), but I have plenty of time to get that in order. At least I have the 700R4 in finally. Last time I was in moab with this group, the A4LD left its mark on Top of the World, it will be nice to have a good tranny down there this time. I'll see if I can talk the wife into it. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- ----Dave '91 Explorer '00 F-250 Powerstroke

02-01-2008, 09:42 PM	#74
Perry Moderator Elite Explorer Loveland Co. 1994 XLT Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,689 Vehicle Specs	If the dates are May 30th-June1st I won't be able to make it. I am planning on walking the 5K Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day, then do a 100 (century) bicycle ride on June 1st with a co-worker. It's a lot cheaper on gas... __________________ Colorado 1994 Explorer XLT four door 5.5" Superlift 35" Big-O tires, Progressive 15X10 rims 4.56 gears, Powertrax No-slip in rear

02-01-2008, 11:01 PM	#76
jenren81 Wannabe Elite Explorer Frisco, CO '03 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 434 Vehicle Specs	oooh this sounds fun... if rather naive (to serious off roading ;-) girls are allowed, i could be interested!!! my beast is finally getting up to par with all the big boys... slowly but surely anyway

02-02-2008, 01:34 AM	#80
becker69 Wannabe Elite Explorer Centennial, CO 01 Sport Trac Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 997 Vehicle Specs	Wakesk8er, by all means the Moab is open to stock or stock modified! Generally speaking there are trails for most any 4x. As plans develop and groups are identified, just research the trails and those who ran them recently and look forward to an awesome trip. __________________ Douglas. TT/Warriors, 4.10's w/ LS, 32" Grabber AT2---stuff and other things---and--SLIDERS- -Armor to help the LONG wheelbase- POW/MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN