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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by SHANE 87
I'll have lockers and 4.88 gears in my xj when its back on the trail so this should be a fun test for them
Sounds like your Jeep is going to be upgraded to quite the Mo-chine. Can't wait to see it.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
Sounds like your Jeep is going to be upgraded to quite the Mo-chine. Can't wait to see it.
in made a little progress over the last year, one day I might get an actual lift for it to replace the budget boost so I can go from 33s to 35s. This will be my first elbe trip so I am up for running all the trails
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by OleBlue
Im planning on being there friday by noon. Set up camp and wheel til sunday. I missed a couple trails last time, thats not happening this time.
You know I'm going to stick close to you buddy. If you decide to submerge your Jeep again, Jose will need my help to get you out...LMAO!!!
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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Ill have my cowl intake done by then so i can go at least a foot deeper this time. hahah!

Also is chris not takin his jeep?
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by OleBlue
Ill have my cowl intake done by then so i can go at least a foot deeper this time. hahah!

Also is chris not takin his jeep?
I'm sure Chris will come but he hasn't told me yes for sure. That's why I didn't put him in the line up. He has a new D30 axle he is building into a Super 30. He mentioned needing to get it done in time so I'm sure he will be there.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
There are trails at Elbe of all difficulty levels. I will be running all the trails so, no matter what trail you want to run you will have at least one other jeep to go with you.
. I am game to hit all the trails with you!
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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I might be down for this. I haven't wheeled in a few months and haven't even been on the forum.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 12:12 AM
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Come on along. Anybody is welcome.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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I'm in for sure. I never been to Elbe wheeling in my cherokee. Is there any tire size restrictions for trails and stuff? I'm locked front rear with 35's Belly skid,rockers,snorkel and winch
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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The trails are all marked at the trail heads with "Recommended" minimum tire size, etc. I personally don't have a minimum lift, tire size, winch or locker requirement for wheeling runs I coordinate. I simply challenge each driver to bring his or her rig equipped to NOT be a burden on the others who are there to enjoy the trails. That quite simply goes back to what I said before. Have the tools, parts and "know-how" to fix your own jeep if it breaks. Have a winch or at least front and rear tow hooks so if your rig gets stuck it can easily be unstuck so as not to hold up a line of Jeeps on a given trail. One last thing, and this seems to be hard for some guys, don't take your jeep on a trail that it is not equipped to make it through. Our one and only hick up to a totally fun weekend on the last Elbe Hills camp out wheeling run was an incident where a guy completely destroyed his Jeep by bashing his way through the Busy Wild when his Jeep obviously wasn't set up for it. We were out on the Busy Wild late into the night getting his Jeep out. I don't want a repeat of that situation. My "Shotgun" seat is always open to anybody who wants to make an adult decision and decide their Jeep isn't set up good enough for the Busy Wild, yet. The only thing you may have to do to pay for the ride is pull winch cable...LOL. I have yet to make it all the way through the Busy Wild without the winch other than in the summer time when it is dry.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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My old Jeep never had tires bigger than 33's. My new Jeep will be on 35's so maybe it will surprise me. I NEVER underestimate the Busy Wild, though. It is a constantly changing trail as it gets ripped up every year from guys getting stuck trying to conquer it. Every time I've gone back to Elbe the Busy Wild is different than I remember it from before.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 02:27 PM
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Okay guys so I figured I would upload some maps Of Elbe Hills and how to get to Elbe Hills.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Sounds like a good trip, I just wish I could make the trails but I know I would be a burden with my heep.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Maybe my truck will be done by then, the Jeep isn't really big enough for Elbe, in fact last time I went I pulled my T-case skid off. Neverbeen offroading in the truck, although it'll definitely have the torque to conquer rocks and the D60/80 is pretty stout

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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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A fullsize ram 1500? You may not want to try the Busy wild with that, You WILL come out like a crushed popcan.
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