Tabatha Will

So yeah.... I'm new to the whole jeep thing and was wondering if there were any guys from Michigan that post here... If so does anyone know some fun places to go wheeling... I live in the Oakland county area if that helps.. so yeah if anyone knows post here.. thanks much

VelteXJ

Michigan here, Kent county area. I'm also looking for some jeep friendly areas as well as other guys to trail with.

Tabatha Will

ohh ya.. so your on the other side of the state....

VelteXJ

Yea bout 2 hrs west. Most of the trailing I do is int he Cadillac area near Irons loop etc..

Tabatha Will

ohh thats cool... must be fun

XJ?2010

Out here in Northville/livonia area Check out the Mounds ORV area out in flint thats only real park there is in southeast michigan. Also check this section freqently theres always someone headed up for a run.

Tabatha Will

really? cool... I should have my rig ready in a few months..We should go to mounds one time.. I'm like 30-45 minutes from Flint...Like 5 minutes from Gennessee county...

XJ?2010

yep keep us posted and we'll see about a run a few other guys should chime in here as well.

What are your plans for your XJ?

Tabatha Will

yeah sounds cool....
As far as plans for my XJ.. I'm thinking a 4.5 or 6 inch lift (not sure yet)
I wanna run 30's with soft 8's.. I really dont want to have to change axles or anything like that or regear because im not very familiar with it..well if i did do that id deff. need help.
i wanna throw some lights on there... and i want air lockers...

I'll probably get the 4.5 lift with in a month or so though...so ya

XJ?2010

well toy can fit at least 32's on a 4.5" of lift so do some homework and ask some questions and we'll get ya on the right track

miglia-spyder

I live in kent county as well... I do alot of dune rides up at silver lake, but havent made it out to any trail rides yet! I really really want to though!!!

VelteXJ

Hey Spider lets set up a time to hit the trails some time. The flint mounds OHV park i hear is pretty fun, have yet to get out there tho.

BLKXJ 96

Closest area to you is the mounds, $11 bucks to get in, ORV sticker required, most of the trails can be done in a stock rig. Lots of mud and a few small rock courses. We were up there a few weeks ago, keep your eyes peeled for a post on the next trail run.

Next closest is Rocks and Valleys ORV park in Harrison about 2 hours north, a much bigger park with trails from stock to modified. $20 bucks to get in, bumper mounted flag required.

All you should need to run these trails is recovery points, a tow strap, a camera, and a good attitude. A CB radio is always a plus esp at events with a lot of people. You can have a blast even in a stock jeep, and if you get stuck someone will pull you out.

miglia-spyder

I would love to!! But i dont have a trailer or a hauler...

BLKXJ 96

Is your XJ not street legal Drive it there, wheel it and drive it home. If I had to trailer my XJ every time I wheeled, I would just sell it and build a buggy. Half the fun is playing "Whats that noise" on the way home.