Eastcoast Newyears 06/07 Rausch Creek

[Doug]

Rain? At Paragon? Never.. Never wheeled there in the rain before. This must be the great backout of 2006, sounds like a typical run. My two friends who where supposed to come up are probably not going to come, it's going to be "to expensive". I'm not sure when I'll be up there gotta find out when LT is going to be ready to roll but I'll def be there for some sushi.

 

[Spas]

Ok, I'm very very sorry but there's no WAY I'm making dinner tomorrow night

I'm not going into detail, but suffice to say things are not going well for me right now. HOWEVER, my front and rear 5.13's ARE in finally, so that's one tiny step in the right direction at least. If a small miracle occurs, I'll be up there super late saturday night.. Worst case scenario I'll meet you guys at Paragon sunday morning. Plan C (and I sincerely hope it doesn't come to this), I'll be up sunday afternoon. I don't think it'll come to that, but then again I was pretty sure I'd have my truck at least off my lift by now. There's so much irony here: this exact time last year I had a one day delay because I couldn't get Shelby's brakeline to stop leaking

Everybody keep their fingers crossed for me and Morgan tomorrow, ok?

*WANTED: Full time helper for saturday! :*

 

[TheRookie]

heh, I am going to have a rough day if it rains. Since so many passangers are backing out depending on the weather I may ride along. the kick wont be a whole lot of fun in the cold rain

 

[TheRookie]

Ok, I'm very very sorry but there's no WAY I'm making dinner tomorrow night

I'm not going into detail, but suffice to say things are not going well for me right now. HOWEVER, my front and rear 5.13's ARE in finally, so that's one tiny step in the right direction at least. If a small miracle occurs, I'll be up there super late saturday night.. Worst case scenario I'll meet you guys at Paragon sunday morning. Plan C (and I sincerely hope it doesn't come to this), I'll be up sunday afternoon. I don't think it'll come to that, but then again I was pretty sure I'd have my truck at least off my lift by now. There's so much irony here: this exact time last year I had a one day delay because I couldn't get Shelby's brakeline to stop leaking

Everybody keep their fingers crossed for me and Morgan tomorrow, ok?

*WANTED: Full time helper for saturday! :*

Whats left? your truck should easily be done tomorrow monring since the gears are done.
Tried calling you back, sorry i missed your call.

 

[TheRookie]

OK saturday night after dinner we will definately be at the shop. I made a deal with spas so we are going to take care of a few things on her truck and Micahs truck. no big deal though and it shouldnt take too long. Also means that Lindsy should make it to dinner.

If you are coming please be ready to spend a few hours at the shop either hanging out or helping (depends on what you are comfortable with)

tomorrow morning sometime I also need to fix a trans crossmember on the skunk, its broken in 2.

 

[Doug]

I should be up there around 4 or 5 or atleast that's what I'm planning, I'm waiting for LT to let me know wtf is going on or to call me.. Otherwise he's walking to Paragon.

 

[sn0border88]

im hoping to leave here around 4, I will need to put together the hubs up there, weld the front driveshaft and quick make a rear shock mount.

 

[Tilt168]

leaving my place now for dougs...see y'all in a cpl hrs!

 

[TheRookie]

Dinner reservations have been changed (they were really cool about it) to add space for a few late comers. there are now 11 for dinner I believe. assuming micah and lnds actualy make it up here.

 

[Doug]

I should be heading out there in about an hour, assuming LT doesn't get lost on the way to my house.

 

[sn0border88]

initial carnage report, I broke both upper shock mounts within 1/2 mile of the trailhead, and soon bent a front leaf on the first real obstacle. So mind you I had no shocks the remainder of the day which made for a very fun ride,

Spas decided to relieve herself of a brakeline and wasnt able to get her OX working in time

Rookie found that instead of ziptying the wiring harness out of the way its easier to drive over it and rip it out.

2 other rangers in the group lost a u-joint in the ttb

And someone in the other group lost the entire rear axle but thats all we know for now.

 

[SuRrEaLNJ]

ooh, dont forget you bein stuck in 2wd because of those hubs not locking

after riding in that zookie all day i have mud in places i didnt know mud could venture...

oh and whilst im here THANKS FOR DINNER SKUNK!!!

no saki no happy!

 

[Blee1099]

Damn.. sound like fun.. Wish I could be there right now..

 

[sn0border88]

ahh yes, no saki no happy.

 

[IZwack]

cyall tomorrow

 

[Spas]

Thought I'd post some pics

I'm really happy with how Morgan's held up to the paragon abuse so far, except for the damn brakeline, which was just a freak accident One trip to A&A parts and a set of modified J**p skyjacker lines later and it's all good again

IZ, what time you coming up tomorrow?? Today was a blast, all you lazy bums who missed it have REALLY missed an awesome weekend so far! (Kissyfur, sorry again about the shrimp, man.. forgot you were allergic )

Some pics for your viewing pleasure, courtesy of Shena and Alyssa since I forgot the camera:

How to move a sidekick, the easy way

Micah, the shockless wonder

Rookie's speshul...

With the rear swaybar ON, no less

 

[IZwack]

smashing

 

[IZwack]

BTW, can two of you up there please PM me your cell phone # so I can call once im up there? THANKS!!!

 

[Doug]

9083994257 give me a ringalingaling.

 

[IZwack]

Thanks!