Big Dogs Main Jambo - Sep. 18, 19, 20

Thursday "eveningish" is my goal. Hell maybe even earlier depending on how the old man is. Don't have the woman to hold me up anymore!

Noon is our goal.

So i woke up this morning, windows open, damp, cold, still half drunk and I thought hell, am I at Big Dogs?!!? Woke up with a smile on my face!!! This is certainly big dogs weather, don't know about your parts!

I am sooooooooo ready. I even dreamed about Big Dogs the other night. You know you are ready when you are dreaming about it.

The Jeep is ready except for a few minor things which I'll take care of this weekend...one of which is getting the MARR 4X4 decals on the windshield (the big letters that came with the skull and crossbones on my hood). I took off the M-N-M a few days ago.

BTW - what trails are we putting down for registration? I know we ususally do our own thing but some days we go with a group. Should I just put 8 & 9 all 3 days?

does it matter, we never ride with the main group anyway

yeah just putting 8 and 9 all three days is good. we will run alone anyway unless they put a ban on that.

i was thinking the same thing as joe, i just threw all 8's on the reg. form

I'm going to register today.
Yesterday I welded the bumper, put the tire carrier back on, moved the spare from the roof back to the carrier, and repaired the hole in my exhaust (at least I think I did). I reinstalled the rear seat in case anyone ends up needing it and brushed out all the sand from JOTB. I put the MARR 4X4 decal on the windshield - it's big but looks good. I think the only thing I have left is to screw the rear part of the front tube fenders back in place or weld them if I have time. I may have figured out how to fix the bend in my soft top frame so I won't have to replace it. I might work on that and get the soft top back on if it looks like it's going to rain this weekend.
Other than that...I'm ready to and at Nick falling down! Can't wait!

MYYJROX wrote:

I'm going to register today.
Yesterday I welded the bumper, put the tire carrier back on, moved the spare from the roof back to the carrier, and repaired the hole in my exhaust (at least I think I did). I reinstalled the rear seat in case anyone ends up needing it and brushed out all the sand from JOTB. I put the MARR 4X4 decal on the windshield - it's big but looks good. I think the only thing I have left is to screw the rear part of the front tube fenders back in place or weld them if I have time. I may have figured out how to fix the bend in my soft top frame so I won't have to replace it. I might work on that and get the soft top back on if it looks like it's going to rain this weekend.
Other than that...I'm ready to and at Nick falling down! Can't wait!

Is anyone running with you? if not Emily hates the Toyota.

T-storms all weekend last I checked

Our plan is to bring the CJ down on thursday and get there around noon or 3. Use the CJ thurs night, friday and friday night mud pit. After the mud pit we will likely haul the CJ home and get the YJ for the rest of the weekend. CJ rides rough as hell and can't ride that all weekend.

makitupthehardway wrote:

Is anyone running with you? if not Emily hates the Toyota.

Von said my normal passenger isn't coming this trip so my seat will be open.
If Von or Jon break down then they will ride with me but other than that she is more than welcome to my right seat.


ELVA - Since it has rained all but one time you've been at Big Dogs, you must be the one bringing it.
You better leave those thunderstorms at home or we are going to ship you back with the CJ.

Come on guys, it's not gonna rain. This is Big Dogs

ohhhhhh yah and it's only 2 days away

something tells me this is going to be an interesting trip . I have a seat open but I didn't get around to fixing the floor so its going to be toasty and no top so it might be wet too.

Like unleashing a rabid dog???? hahahah, I'll be good I promise - and I'm right seat on night runs

Locked_N_Loaded wrote:

Like unleashing a rabid dog???? hahahah, I'll be good I promise - and I'm right seat on night runs

You'll be right seat through the mud pit in the CJ too! That side doesn't get as muddy.

well with two days to go this is what I have



FML

Holy Crap Joe! better put your ass in 3rd gear to make it.

Ya sorry guys but I am just not gonna make it , the bronco is having brake problems and I havent gotten the things to put it back together yet .
I dont know if I am going to do Hyrdoboost or not , also there is a guy in AZ that has a setup for the bronco that he says will lock the tires on ANY surface down hill or not , but I dont know if I trust it or not . www.davecustomsunlimited.com
So we will see
Have a great time !!!!!!1

Rockn93YJ wrote:

Locked_N_Loaded wrote:

Like unleashing a rabid dog???? hahahah, I'll be good I promise - and I'm right seat on night runs

You'll be right seat through the mud pit in the CJ too! That side doesn't get as muddy.

DEAL - I'm be sitting there with a smile on my face and a beer in my hand cheering you on to give it hell!!!

Parts Guy wrote:

Ya sorry guys but I am just not gonna make it , the bronco is having brake problems and I havent gotten the things to put it back together yet .
I dont know if I am going to do Hyrdoboost or not , also there is a guy in AZ that has a setup for the bronco that he says will lock the tires on ANY surface down hill or not , but I dont know if I trust it or not . www.davecustomsunlimited.com
So we will see
Have a great time !!!!!!1

Randy I just put the 79 F250 master cyl on my stock YJ booster and it can lock up the 44" tires and pedal feels great. THats with dual caliper pistons in all 4 corners. $40 fix

Rockn93YJ wrote:

Holy Crap Joe! better put your ass in 3rd gear to make it.

3rd with the help of some NOS

I successfully repaired the soft top frame last night. I cut out the part that was irrepairable and got all of the other bends out using the vice. I used a piece of conduit that I had around the house to replace the part I cut out. It fit inside the old pipes but wasn't snug so I wrapped it in tape first then drilled through both pipes and bolted everything in place. Naturally it took 3 times as long as it should have but I only threw it twice in frustration.

My plan for today is to get canvas to patch the holes in the soft top and put it back on the Jeep so everything is covered. The zippers for the windows are still busted but I'm thinking of trying to attach the windows with velcro...but not for this trip. Anyway, Matt - if I get this done, do you want me to bring my bikini top for you to use? It will at least keep the front seat area somewhat dry.

I will probably do the tarp and zip tie thing