Nick and Jay do Camp Grayling

nick_n_ii · 08-22-2009, 11:05 AM

Well pics will be up soon.

What was suppose to be a Tue-Thur. run went from Tue-Sat. Do in part to a few trail repairs.

All in all it was a great time. Meet some very nice camp ground owners at Happi Days Campground and Diner. Found out that when Rough Country says they can get you parts in 24 hours they really do mean it. Also found a few new to me trails and several fun places to play.

The carnage from the trip itself is as follows;

Jay- both front axle CV joints, CB (unsure if it's the wire, antenna or the CB it self)

Me- taco'd both upper control arms, 1 passenger side u-joint, 1 battery terminal connector and a retarded alternator(only charges when the XJ is cold).

Like I said pics will be posted in a little while.

nick_n_ii · 08-22-2009, 01:57 PM

Here's a few pics.. you can see and read about the whole trip at http://www.adv4x4online.com/forum/in...p?topic=2008.0

Moparboy01 · 08-22-2009, 05:37 PM

Looks like some real fun!!

nick_n_ii · 08-22-2009, 05:38 PM

That it was. Next trip will be planned for a larger group along with a invite.

Not sure when but soon I hope..

BLKXJ 96 · 08-23-2009, 10:09 PM

I've run some of those trails before, looks like a good time.

nick_n_ii · 08-23-2009, 10:24 PM

It was a blast.

Looking to try and get up there again in late Oct. early Nov..

This time it will be a posted invite trip..

XJ?2010 · 08-23-2009, 10:33 PM

Dang i was just up in that area a few days before you were nice pics

CRoading · 08-23-2009, 11:34 PM

Cool pics!

Nice side shot on the 6th pic...
Looks like a fun place for some wheeling sessions...

BLKXJ 96 · 08-24-2009, 11:29 AM

Gotta watch climbing some of those hills, DNR stroked about 20 tickets and told everyone they were off the main road/trail. This happend about 7-8 years ago on a trail run I was on with about 75 other rigs, in that same area.

nick_n_ii · 08-24-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLKXJ 96

Gotta watch climbing some of those hills, DNR stroked about 20 tickets and told everyone they were off the main road/trail. This happend about 7-8 years ago on a trail run I was on with about 75 other rigs, in that same area.

Yep I know about the DNR.

Unless it was a seasonal road or Camp Grayling property.

We stayed off those hills that can get you in trouble.

bigbadcherokee · 08-24-2009, 01:05 PM

you really did a number on those control arms, those news ones should do the trick i have the same ones they are pretty beafy

XJSETH · 08-24-2009, 02:29 PM

seems like a fun time/place needs rocks tho...

RenoXJ · 08-26-2009, 12:43 PM

Looks like fun... besides tearing up all the stuff.

nick_n_ii · 08-26-2009, 01:08 PM

I gota say in the 5 plus years I've personal had Jeeps this is the first time I've broke a u-joint.

As for the Control arms I figure it had something to do with age.

bmosso3 · 08-26-2009, 01:22 PM

wish there was a trail like that near me :-(

08-22-2009, 11:05 AM	#1
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	Nick and Jay do Camp Grayling Well pics will be up soon. What was suppose to be a Tue-Thur. run went from Tue-Sat. Do in part to a few trail repairs. All in all it was a great time. Meet some very nice camp ground owners at Happi Days Campground and Diner. Found out that when Rough Country says they can get you parts in 24 hours they really do mean it. Also found a few new to me trails and several fun places to play. The carnage from the trip itself is as follows; Jay- both front axle CV joints, CB (unsure if it's the wire, antenna or the CB it self) Me- taco'd both upper control arms, 1 passenger side u-joint, 1 battery terminal connector and a retarded alternator(only charges when the XJ is cold). Like I said pics will be posted in a little while. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

08-22-2009, 01:57 PM	#2
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	Here's a few pics.. you can see and read about the whole trip at http://www.adv4x4online.com/forum/in...p?topic=2008.0 __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

08-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#3
Moparboy01 XJ and ZJ owner :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 324 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: Stock Front Axle: Dana Rear Axle: Chrysler Tires: Trxus Mud Terrains Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rusty's lift, with 2 inch coil spacer Misc Accessories: Surco Roof Rack, Hi-lift, Rusty stinger bumper, cobra cb	Looks like some real fun!! __________________ 1998 Cherokee, 6.5 inch Rusty's, 33 inch super swamper trxus mts, JKS disco, Safari snorkel, roof rack, jet performance chip, rubicon throttle body, Rusty's stinger bumper, oh yeah and an empty wallet 1998 Grand Cherokee, 3.5 Rubicon Express, 1 inch CrawlerReady coil spacers, Hanson front bumper, Tabor winch, 31 inch Txrus Mts If I wanted A Hummer, I Would Have Asked Your Sister! 343 Never Forgotten Genoa/Kingston Fire Department Down & Dirty club member ddoffroad.com

08-22-2009, 05:38 PM	#4
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	That it was. Next trip will be planned for a larger group along with a invite. Not sure when but soon I hope.. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

08-23-2009, 10:09 PM	#5
BLKXJ 96 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 506 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: HPD30 Rear Axle: D35 W/ZJ disks Tires: 31-10.50 BFG Mud Terrain KM Lift Specifications: 3.5 RE coils and LCA's Custom leafs rear Misc Accessories: CB, Hand made Safri Rack,and rocksliders, Cold air intake, PS cooler, some lights.	I've run some of those trails before, looks like a good time. __________________ Jeff

08-23-2009, 10:24 PM	#6
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	It was a blast. Looking to try and get up there again in late Oct. early Nov.. This time it will be a posted invite trip.. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

08-23-2009, 10:33 PM	#7
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08-23-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
CRoading Seasoned Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 453 My Photos	Cool pics! Nice side shot on the 6th pic... Looks like a fun place for some wheeling sessions... __________________ Jeep Tops - Truck Mufflers - Jeep Lift kits

08-24-2009, 11:29 AM	#9
BLKXJ 96 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 506 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: HPD30 Rear Axle: D35 W/ZJ disks Tires: 31-10.50 BFG Mud Terrain KM Lift Specifications: 3.5 RE coils and LCA's Custom leafs rear Misc Accessories: CB, Hand made Safri Rack,and rocksliders, Cold air intake, PS cooler, some lights.	Gotta watch climbing some of those hills, DNR stroked about 20 tickets and told everyone they were off the main road/trail. This happend about 7-8 years ago on a trail run I was on with about 75 other rigs, in that same area. __________________ Jeff

08-24-2009, 01:05 PM	#11
bigbadcherokee Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: E-town, kentucky Posts: 213 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock Tires: 35s Lift Specifications: 8.5"front 9.5" rear Misc Accessories: slipyoke eliminator, custom tom woods rear drive shaft	you really did a number on those control arms, those news ones should do the trick i have the same ones they are pretty beafy __________________ (SOLD) 88 XJ with RC 6.5" lift with 2" added in front and 3" in rear, SYE with Tom Woods rear drive shaft, t-case drop, 35" Maxxis BigHorns, 15x10" wheels, and alot more to come

08-24-2009, 02:29 PM	#12
XJSETH CF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,123 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: HP dana 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 with limited slip Tires: 33X12.50x15 BFG MT KM2 Lift Specifications: 6" mixed lift, 5.5" RE coils, 4.5" leafs w/ 2" shackle,pro comp shocks, Rc TB, crossover steerin Misc Accessories: extended brakelines,beer,boobs,BACON	seems like a fun time/place needs rocks tho... __________________ http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f36/fou...-thread-24914/ <----------CLICK THE LINKY YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO, DO YOU DARE CLICK IT? JUST CLICK IT ALREADY!!!

08-26-2009, 12:43 PM	#13
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08-26-2009, 01:08 PM	#14
nick_n_ii Anti-Obama, Pro-American Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burtchville Twp., MI Posts: 5,242 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: D30 open 3.55's Rear Axle: D44 open 3.55's Tires: 31X10.5-15's Lift Specifications: 4.25" Misc Accessories: CB and custom trimming	I gota say in the 5 plus years I've personal had Jeeps this is the first time I've broke a u-joint. As for the Control arms I figure it had something to do with age. __________________ '89 Cherokee Laredo 5" RC lift, 31" GoodYear Authority AT's, NP231 T-case, HD steering, RC double shear track bar, HPD30 and D44 axles... www.adv4x4online.com / www.1stopgamer.com

08-26-2009, 01:22 PM	#15
bmosso3 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7 My Photos	wish there was a trail like that near me :-(

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