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It has been some time since we ventured deep into the forest. My buddy Spike (Fishfood) says he is up for it if we can get a gang to go. My favorate trail is Stony Run (Bald Knob Trail). There are others. Mid May is nice because the flowering trees are in bloom. Lets see if there is any...

Am I the only one to see the internet chatter about Ford resurrecting the Ranger? I swear that I am not high! I even saw one about a 2016 SVT Bronco. Anybody else see this stuff?

I guess it is about time to start planning a Spring GWNF camp and run. I have talked to Fishfood (Spike). He is up for an adventure. Our Fall run flopped, so hopefully this one will be successful. I have no expectations, dates or destinations planned. I am thinking the middle to late...

It is cold and snowy outside. But that will pass. Then it will be time to return to the George Washington National Forest. I have talked to Fishfood and he is ready as well. We did not make any date or destination plans. We just decided we need to make a GWNF run. I am thinking...

OK it is official. So I will start this thread. I have spoken to Fishfood and the weekend of November 1 through 3, 2013 is set. As usual, local wheeling at Fishfoods and a run to the GWNF. Stoney Run or Peavine Mountian are the most likely destinations. I favor Stoney Run because it is my...

Ok, here we go. We are planning a trip to the George Washington National Forest for Saturday September 24, 2011. I am planning to do Stony Run (Big Levels) on Saturday. Anybody that need to wheel a second day, or all day Shoe Crek is like 20-minutes from the end of Stony Run...

Some of us have been talking about doing this, so I am beginning some more serious dialog. I know Brandon has his rig back on the road, cause I've seem him riding around. Others have expressed intrest as well I am going to propose that we meet on or about Saturday March 19, 2011, in Richmond...

4 to 6"inches is predicted to fall today. That is more than enough for a cityfied snow run. If anybody is interested. If we really get the snow, at least two (fishfood and me) of us will be driving around. We will be in the west end. Brandon are you in?

It is just about a week away from the Tuti's Mud Bogg. It is next week on Good Friday April 10. I have not heard anybody talking about it, so I'll start. We will be going out around noon. It gets a little to wild for us old people. It is in King William County near Central Garage RT 30...

I need to get a new set of tires for my Level II Ranger. Costco is offering a $70 discount on a set of BFGs, KO or KM2. I have not priced them yet but the magazines say about $20 more for KM2 then KO. I have KOs an got 80,000-miles using them for all terrain. But they have left me stuck...

We are trying to get a late spring run in the GWNF. I recommend Stoney Run on Saturday and Shoe Creek on Sunday. Both trails are about 3-hours each. Passable with stock junk, better with some modification. We should be able to camp either at the end of Stoney Run at Bald Knob or at Crabtree...

I came across this little ditty, http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/maps_brochures/20080207-mvum-final.pdf We have not made any plans for a GWNF run this summer, or early fall, but it has been a while. I suggest Stoney Run or Shoe Creek.

The ineveitable emergance of spring is once again overshadowed by a new season of mud bogging. Anybody in central Virginia, that is interested in 4-wheeling, drunkedness and gooy mud this is the place to be. It is an annual event, as mentioned above, in King William, Virginia. It is near...

New D44 axles $1400 from Chrysler Has anyone seen this in 4-wheel and Offroad (April). Hub to hub with a locker and a 4.10 ratio factory fresh $1,400 front or rear. It seems to good to be true. The real question is would this axle be a good candidate for a solid axle swap on our vehicles?

We have not had a run up to the George Washington National Forest in a while. Therefore, I am proposing a late spring run. Spike (fish food) and i are planning to go. We have not set a date, but the last weekend in may or the first weekend in June looks good. We are planning to do the...

It is that time of year again, time when a young mans fancy turns to mud. If you have not experience this nuckelheaded activity, and like seeing a bunch of rednecks trash their junk in the goo hole, then the time has come. The mud bog is in King William County, Virginia on Route 600...

I am hoping to stir some intrest in a late fall run to the George Washington National Forest, in November. I was up in the forest last weekend doing some recon. I was alone and in my wife's X so I only checked out the beginning and end of the trail. I have not run this trail. I did run into...

I heard from someone that lives around Frog Level, Virginia that there is a mud bugg this Saturday. He is not a 4x4 person so I am trying to confirm the rumor. The event is supposed to be off Route 30, just east of Kings Dominion and west of Rout 301. Anybody got any info?

It is that time of year again. As the gentle sweet sounds of spring are replaced by the sound of wide open throttles and straight exhausts pipes you know it is once again mud bogg season in central Virginia. The first event is Watkins Farm Route 360 (just north of Mechanicsville). I believe...

Well the weather is turning nice again. I have not been on the Stoney Run trail. Who wants to go Exploring? I will have to check with the rangers to see that it is open. I am expecting to go before Easter, or at least before May. Stoney Run is near Charlottsville. I forget all the...

My navigator (Spike) on the last trip to the GWNF has reminded me that there is another off road area in the George Washington National Forest (Taskers Gap or Peters Mill). It is between Sperryville and Edinburg. Based on a review of the forestry map and info on the internet, it appears to be...

Saturday October 15, 2005 2-10, is the final mud bogg of the season at Watkins farm. Route 360 east past Mechanicsville, before Central Garage (RT 30). I hear that it is just for fun til 6:00, then there is supposedd to be cash prizes in the big hole. I will not be putting my junk in the...

Does anybody know how much a 4.0 L long block weights?

I have found a 4.0 L motor out of a 94 Aerostar minivan. My research says it will swap in my 91 X (stock powerplant). Has anyone done this or can confirm that it will work? I will likely buy it because if I can't use it I know someone that uses old areostars for on-site transportation...

As the title implies. There are two event upcoming in King William County Virginia. The first one is Saturday June 18, 2005 12 to 10pm, on Route 30 across from the KWC courthouse. This event is sanctioned and has cash prizes and rules. The second event is Saturday June 25, 2 to 10pm, at...

Well, here we go again. Saturday was another mud bogg in King William County, Va. This time I put my junk in the mud and made two sucessful passes. Explorers rule. This is the meat wagon in, out and after the mud.

Spring is in the air, and soon the sweet smell of burnt axle grease and toasted transmissions. Yea Rick's got rocks but here on the east coast we got MUD. Good Friday, March 25, 2005 I believe is the date for Tuti's Mud Bogg. Last year was my first time and after the absolute chaos I will be...

Yesterday when the fourm was down I was surfing on the 4x4trails.net site. I did a search for Virginia and found that Slades Park in Suffy Virginia is open to the public as an off road vehicle park. Does any body have any info? I tried to do a search (yahoo) but did not get much good info...

Last Friday I experienced a off-road event, like I have never seen before. It was an informal mud bogg. There were no prizes, honors, or orginization. Just 3 mudd holes that were each more difficult and deep. I forgot my camera and I am hoping that someone else did not. There were like...

We have repainted my 91 X this past weekend. The original clear coat had bubbled up and was in very poor condition. I used the original color and clear coat. I has and experinced body man working with me. If anyone is interested I can do a write up with pictures.

Have anyone heard about this one. I read in 4-Wheel and Offroad that the 02 Chevy Trailblazer has a recall for imroper welding of the body, around the third seat. Heres the good part, for affected vehicles GM is offering to replace the the vehicle or refund the money and take back the vehicle...

I have a 91 sport with a recently installed superlift 5.5" suspension lift. The tires are BFG 33 x12.5 x 15 mud terrains on 15 x 8 rims. The side edges of the cleats on the tires are wearing irrregularly. The truck had 160,000 miles before the lift. The last repair included radius arm...

Please help. The boot on the front driveshaft on my 91 X has split. I am told that there are no split boots available. The repair requires disconnecting the front driveshaft to replace the boot. Anybody had this problem? How much effort is it to repair? Any other helpful tips for doing...

I have installed a 5.5" superlift suspension lift and BFG 33x12.5 MT KMs on a my 91 X sport (2-Door). The steering is a little unresponsive and unruly especially at highway speeds. I am considering a steering stabilizer or a superrunner steering kit. A stabilizer is much cheeper than a...