Big Dogs Offroad: Ice Breaker

[charlestrm]

I see on their website Big Dogs Offroad is having their Ice Breaker on April 24/25

[doug38s]

Sure enough for about the last 10/11 years:D

[Happy Bear]

Who's going to be there? I'm up in the air about making it right now.

[Ripster]

I'll be there.

[Typhoon]

Planning to be there (With a Jeep even)

[Numidian]

Paige and I will be there. We'll be hitting the rifle range and wheeling my igloo cooler.

[charlestrm]

I'll be there both days

[Kack]

If work allows and my rig is ready

[Happy Bear]

OK, now that the season has kicked off I'm anxious to get out again already!

Lets get a list going:
1) Charlestrm
2) Happy Bear(Undecided if I'm bringing the buggy)
3) Ripster
4) Typhoon
5) Numi + Paige(no rig)

[Dave01XJ]

Lets get a list going:
1) Charlestrm
2) Happy Bear(Undecided if I'm bringing the buggy)
3) Ripster
4) Typhoon
5) Numi + Paige(no rig)
6) Dave01XJ not f-ing missing it!

[Numijunior]

I'm mid axle rebuild then I may try and get the cage in... But I should be able to make it cage or no cage :flipoff2: I might have a neighborhood friend with cheokee coming down to.

1) Charlestrm
2) Happy Bear(Undecided if I'm bringing the buggy)
3) Ripster
4) Typhoon
5) Numi + Paige(no rig)
6) Dave01XJ not f-ing missing it!
7) NumiJunior

[Happy Bear]

I'm mid axle rebuild then I may try and get the cage in... But I should be able to make it cage or no cage :flipoff2: I might have a neighborhood friend with cheokee coming down to.

It's Numi Jr's birthday weekend :thumbsup:

[Shane]

its up in the air for me. highly doubt it.

[Kack]

1) Charlestrm
2) Happy Bear(Undecided if I'm bringing the buggy)
3) Ripster
4) Typhoon
5) Numi + Paige(no rig)
6) Dave01XJ not f-ing missing it!
7) NumiJunior
8) Kack




Where you guys camping?

[Ripster]

Camp 6, up on the hill, to the left as you enter.

[Happy Bear]

Camp 6, up on the hill, to the left as you enter.
I guess that spot has worked pretty well for us the last year or two? Is there anywhere better we could claim or is everyone happy with that corner?

[Numidian]

That corner is the best. You can see the entire rest of the campsite and if it rains you'll be up out of the standing water LOL

[atjeep]

I guess that spot has worked pretty well for us the last year or two? Is there anywhere better we could claim or is everyone happy with that corner?

I liked Camp 4. :flipoff2:

[Numidian]

I liked Camp 4. :flipoff2:

They frown on pissing on campfires in that camp....

[atjeep]

They frown on pissing on campfires in that camp....

But the bear cub chase is entertaining.

[Typhoon]

They frown on pissing on campfires in that camp....

And Jeeps rolling into the fire.

[Numidian]

But the bear cub chase is entertaining.

The probably frown on that too :lol:

[Ripster]

I guess that spot has worked pretty well for us the last year or two? Is there anywhere better we could claim or is everyone happy with that corner?


That corner is the best. You can see the entire rest of the campsite and if it rains you'll be up out of the standing water LOL

I agree with Numi, this location seems to fit our needs very well and you can get a nice echo at 4am (I think Jack has audio). Will it be okay for the motorhome? I guess we'll find out. :D

[Happy Bear]

I agree with Numi, this location seems to fit our needs very well and you can get a nice echo at 4am (I think Jack has audio). Will it be okay for the motorhome? I guess we'll find out. :D
Yea that spot should be pretty easy for the motorhome so I won't complain. There is a really tight turn into where I store the RV/trailer with a transformer box that is the object to avoid. After I brought the RV back there the first time BG&E installed a big concrete pole to protect it, I guess my tire tracks were a little to close to the box for their liking. I was figuring all along I would have to unhook in the main drive and put the trailer back there with the truck.

When I got back home last weekend Morgan spotted me and I cleared the corner with the trailer hooked up and all. When I got out I was in disbelief that I was able to make the turn given how long the setup is.:lol:

[atjeep]

Yea that spot should be pretty easy for the motorhome so I won't complain. There is a really tight turn into where I store the RV/trailer with a transformer box that is the object to avoid. After I brought the RV back there the first time BG&E installed a big concrete pole to protect it, I guess my tire tracks were a little to close to the box for their liking. I was figuring all along I would have to unhook in the main drive and put the trailer back there with the truck.

When I got back home last weekend Morgan spotted me and I cleared the corner with the trailer hooked up and all. When I got out I was in disbelief that I was able to make the turn given how long the setup is.:lol:

You can park in the mud pit.:flipoff2:
Camp 6 is about as wide open as you get for parking your setup. If you get there early enough you can set your truck up pointed toward the exit.

[Dave01XJ]

Someone bringing Frostys "key" to get out of his tent!:D

[frosty]

Someone bringing Frostys "key" to get out of his tent!:D

It was to get into the tent, not out.

[Bling]

IF I make it, I'll be right seat only.

[Numijunior]

bailing... Wouldn't mind selling the runner at this point if anyone is interested.

[Happy Bear]

bailing... Wouldn't mind selling the runner at this point if anyone is interested.
Weak! What happened?

[Numijunior]

I'm still trying but I'm still having knuckle issues... Brennan might have figured out the root of the problem so I'm going to order parts and keep trying.

[Dave01XJ]

Friday night pay?
Can you show up Friday and pay all fee's at the entrance?

[Ripster]

yes

[Happy Bear]

None of the other regulars coming?!

Jack? Alan? Pearson? CJ? Shocker? Quickdraw? Brandon? MDMike? Frosty? Frank? Dan58?

[dan58]

Nope. Working on the rig on Saturday.

[frosty]

Nope. I've got other stuff going on. Even if I could get free it would just be for a day and you cant just pay for a day of wheeling.

[Numidian]

I talked to Frank the other day and he was planning on coming down to hang out

[Ripster]

I worked on Jack, Brandon & MDMike on Saturday night. I hope to have MDMike right seating with me. Jack wants to attend but needs a right seat. Brandon lives in fear of his wonderful and smoking hot wife, so we'll see if he makes it or not. And the shocker was too drunk to get a straight answer out of... :lol:

[Ripster]

I talked to Frank the other day and he was planning on coming down to hang out

Awesome!

[Happy Bear]

Brandon lives in fear of his wonderful and smoking hot wife, so we'll see if he makes it or not.
Come awnnnn, how long have they been married now? Someone tell her to loosen up that grip!

Jack, I'm sure someone will have a seat for you! I don't even plan to wheel the buggy that much just hang out and have a good time.

[Dave01XJ]

I got a right seat but I ain't going where most u all are going...the stream run is bout the most I'm doing first time out in awhile.

[Ripster]

Come awnnnn, how long have they been married now? Someone tell her to loosen up that grip!

I don't think nor do I want to infer it's Lindsay's fault, I'm just busting his balls for putting family commitments before Big Dogs. :lol:

[breakinshit]

Might try to make it down Saturday afternoon to shoot some and party for the evening. Things are not looking good to make it happen right now.

[MDMike]

Like I just told Rippey in a PM, I'm not going to make it. Just found out the transmission in the Wife's Suby took a dump, so I'll be playing import mechanic this weekend. This also means the YJ loses its spot on the lift until I get this squared away. If its not one thing, its another.

[Brandon95yj]

Like I just told Rippey in a PM, I'm not going to make it. Just found out the transmission in the Wife's Suby took a dump, so I'll be playing import mechanic this weekend. This also means the YJ loses its spot on the lift until I get this squared away. If its not one thing, its another.


man that sucks.

If you need some help, call me.

I am not going to make this event. Have a few last things to button up on the YJ and a family event that weekend

[MDMike]

man that sucks.

If you need some help, call me.

I am not going to make this event. Have a few last things to button up on the YJ and a family event that weekend

I'll be in the garage all weekend wrenching on her car. Hit me up.

[Kack]

I'll be up there around 4:30-5 on Fri. Smoker will be hot as soon as I get there. Ribs late at night and Butts for lunch.

[Bling]

Definitely out. Wife lost an uncle to Alzheimer's. Memorial service Saturday...

[Happy Bear]

I'm hoping to make it down there before dark on Friday. I'm planning to roll from work by 12-1PM but you know how that goes!

[Ripster]

I'll be up there around 4:30-5 on Fri. Smoker will be hot as soon as I get there. Ribs late at night and Butts for lunch.

I love you man! :thumbsup:

[Kack]

Bring your rain suits

[Happy Bear]

Bring your rain suits
That's fawked up! The weather report was looking good earlier in the week. Showers doesn't mean there won't be sun in-between.

Is anyone planning to bring a hi-lift? I was hoping to de-tune my shocks a little bit for the trail-riding/crawling season.

[Ripster]

I'll have my hi-lift.
I'll bring the big creepers tent, just need help setting it up.
I plan to arrive Friday afternoon/evening.
Numi, tell Frank to bring a keg. :cheers:

[frosty]

Frank said it would be a waste with the lack of turn out. Or everyone would be have be on their A game for drinking. :lol:

[Dave01XJ]

I'm hoping to make it down there before dark on Friday. I'm planning to roll from work by 12-1PM but you know how that goes!

ditto....same plan here.

[Ripster]

1. I'm always on my A game.
2. When was the last time Frank even saw his A game? Who was president then? Carter? :flipoff2:
3. Frank's still older than me.

[Dave01XJ]

So most of you all are hitting the 7 and above trails while I am doing 5-7 trails.
Anyone doing these? Also if you do PayPal do you bring the regi sheet with you?

[Jack]

Glad we have interpreters for Frank.

[frosty]

1. I'm always on my A game.
2. When was the last time Frank even saw his A game? Who was president then? Carter? :flipoff2:
3. Frank's still older than me.

It was probably Nixon. :chair:

[frosty]

Glad we have interpreters for Frank.

Frank says "lick sack" :flipoff2:

[Ripster]

Glad we have interpreters for Frank.

It's just like when you want to talk to Frosty on FB. :flipoff2:

[frosty]

It's just like when you want to talk to Frosty on FB. :flipoff2:

:lol:

[Kack]

I packed my A game in my backpack. I'll pull it out when I get there.

Camp 6 Right. I'll be the guy with the red 24 foot open trailer, Green 2500HD and Blue Runner. Getting there 4-5

[Happy Bear]

Yep camp 6, we have been camping at the far end of the field(closest to the mud pit) on the left side of the camp road.

[Shane]

god i wanna go :(

[john3676]

i will be there. see you guys up there. running 5-6 or 7-8 trails depends on the gription. silver XJ being pulled by a black 4dr ford 250 my wife and dog will be holding down camp. fell free to stop by for a jack n coke with 5 hr energy in it.:beer:

[Dave01XJ]

i will be there. see you guys up there. running 5-6 or 7-8 trails depends on the gription. silver XJ being pulled by a black 4dr ford 250 my wife and dog will be holding down camp. fell free to stop by for a jack n coke with 5 hr energy in it.:beer:

John catch up with me I will prolly be on some trails with you in my silver XJ and my German Shepard Rock.
I don't want to go over class 7 first time with the new build and still open...need to test things out and get a feel of it. I don't know why but I am more apprehensive now then when I had a 2inch lift on street 30's going down Wahoo....but back then I had a good spotter (Bling) to get me out of that rock stream and just ignorant to what I was getting in to:lol:
PS: We shall see how the Hi-Tech retreads do also!:thumbsup:

[Numidian]

John catch up with me I will prolly be on some trails with you in my silver XJ and my German Shepard Rock.
I don't want to go over class 7 first time with the new build and still open...need to test things out and get a feel of it. I don't know why but I am more apprehensive now then when I had a 2inch lift on street 30's going down Wahoo....but back then I had a good spotter (Bling) to get me out of that rock stream and just ignorant to what I was getting in to:lol:
PS: We shall see how the Hi-Tech retreads do also!:thumbsup:

I think my brother is going to want to run some lower trails, his 4runner has 37's, but he hasn't got a cage yet, and he just wants to wheel some trails and not break shit :cheers:

[Dave01XJ]

I think my brother is going to want to run some lower trails, his 4runner has 37's, but he hasn't got a cage yet, and he just wants to wheel some trails and not break shit :cheers:

Down wit that! :cheers:

[Dave01XJ]

Last minute repair...I knew I had a bad drive shaft U-joint so I got under and checked how bad it was ...undid the screws then used a tap with a 3 pound hammer and the shit fell apart:doh: and u could see the cracks.
Up to AOI for a quickie.

[atjeep]

Last minute repair...I knew I had a bad drive shaft U-joint so I got under and checked how bad it was ...undid the screws then used a tap with a 3 pound hammer and the shit fell apart:doh: and u could see the cracks.
Up to AOI for a quickie.

Advance Auto is closer, it's a 5 minute fix.

[Red]

god i wanna go :(

Me too man...last year was awesome for the first time being up there. But you must remember, we're going to Gretchen's!!!


John catch up with me I will prolly be on some trails with you in my silver XJ and my German Shepard Rock.
I don't want to go over class 7 first time with the new build and still open...need to test things out and get a feel of it. I don't know why but I am more apprehensive now then when I had a 2inch lift on street 30's going down Wahoo....but back then I had a good spotter (Bling) to get me out of that rock stream and just ignorant to what I was getting in to:lol:
PS: We shall see how the Hi-Tech retreads do also!:thumbsup:

I don't know the rest of your build, but don't let an open front end scare you away from running the harder stuff. I went up with Shane and a bunch of the RightCoast4x4 guys and we ran Pennsyltuckian, ET, and Insanity. We ran other trails but those are the ones I remember by name, and they're all rated higher than a 7. I took the "easy" line on Insanity if you even can call it that and made it through with no winching or a tug from anyone. I could care less about body damage and the only trail I really got any on was Insanity. I wouldn't have if I would of just listened to my spotter.

[Typhoon]

I am out.
This week has not come close to turning out like I hard planned. No way I will be ready to head down.

Everyone have fun.

[Numidian]

I am out.
This week has not come close to turning out like I hard planned. No way I will be ready to head down.

Everyone have fun.

Just come down and shoot, drink and camp... It's the creeper way :lol::lol:

Paige and I are leaving Beckley in about 30 minutes.

[MDMike]

Got a pic message from Rippey on my phone yesterday. Looks like he put a hurtin' on the 3rd member on the rear axle. :doh:

[dan58]

Got a pic message from Rippey on my phone yesterday. Looks like he put a hurtin' on the 3rd member on the rear axle. :doh:

That wasn't pretty at ALL.

[frosty]

Post it up.

[RatLabGuy]

pics plz for those of us that have to live vicariously

[Happy Bear]

Some JB weld should do the job!

[breakinshit]

Some JB weld should do the job!

Nice!!!! :D

[TheMexican]

Hey fellas... it's Travis... had a good time wheeling with ypu guys this weekend. I'll post up pictures when I get them downloaded from my camera. Look forward to hanging with yall again.

[Kack]

Had a blast. Damn Yotas fly great but don't land so well. Ft. housing, 2 bent steering arms, bent rim, blew the valve stem right out of the rim through the hole, trunions are toast too.

Can't wait to go back.

[RatLabGuy]

Might need a little duct tape to hold until the JB sets.

[Dave01XJ]

Travis and Kack glad to meet you all had great time chill-n with you guys.
I gotta say you guys know how to do things right! Pig was very good!:cheers:
Glad u all had a blast!

[frosty]

Some JB weld should do the job!

DAYUM! :eek:

Nice job Rippy.

[BBoarder]

looks like someone needs a spydertrax HP housing and a Hi9

[Dave01XJ]

No damage..almost slid 3x in to trees on Sunday.
Had a great time meeting lots of people on the trails and at camp.
Best run on Saturday was going up "Trickle" and Sunday after it rained made it like a slip and slide going down "Snake". Almost backed out of "Loop 10" it was a pucker factor for being open-open. Hitting it full throttle up two hills full of mud ruts and was trowing rooster tails, the other folks loved watching me get it on the hills...lots of fun.:thumbsup:
Best wheeling so far and the XJ did great with the new lift,the retreads did fantastic much improvement over the A/T's.

[Dave01XJ]

BD

[Dave01XJ]

BD

[Dave01XJ]

sorry for all the post...need to get on photo bucket.

[Happy Bear]

Nice pictures Dave, thanks for sharing.

I had a good time, the RV is freaking awesome for camping. I tried to take it easy with the buggy since the first RCROCS competition is this coming Saturday and I have to be at a conference for the later part of the week.

I was going to have 3 nights to prep the buggy but came home to a downed server and was at work until 1 last night and will be in here again tonight finishing up leaving me one night to prep the buggy.

[Ripster]

Big Dogs was awesome, a great time as always. Plenty of wheeling, plenty of partying, great seeing all the usual players. Kack and Travis, wonderful meeting you all and great hanging with you both. Thank you for the eats, you truly are a master smoker! Happick, the buggy is running awesome! A couple people asked me if you were running a vette motor!

Now on to the rest of the story...

Remains of 3rd member:
567

Camp 6 frivolity:
569

On 70 at 15 on the way home:
568

I removed the broken third member last night, new Strange housing is already at AOI. Once I have new R&P and install kit, I'll be back on the trail. :thumbsup:

It may look like a bad weekend to some, but I had a great time with excellent friends wheeling, camping and consuming large quantities of alcohol and smoked pork. :thumbsup:






And Frank is still older than me. :flipoff2:

[atjeep]

Do I see Frank in those pics?
Sorry I missed it. We were thinking about you Saturday night listening to the pouring rain on the shop roof, wishing we could be camping in a wet flooded field.

[Numidian]

The highlight of my weekend was Sunday when Rippy, Happick, Morgan, Paige and I went up to the shooting range and found a bullet proof vest. We shot it with everything we had, Paige blasted it with Rippy's .44 magnum. A few of the rounds punched through, but one didn't. Paige was completely excited when we dug the round out of the kevlar and gave it to her haha.

[Dave01XJ]

It may look like a bad weekend to some, but I had a great time with excellent friends wheeling, camping and consuming large quantities of alcohol and smoked pork.


And all of Paige's goodies (Thank you Paige!!!) cookies and icing before dinner and banana bread muffin's for breakfast :thumbsup:

[Dave01XJ]

Do I see Frank in those pics?
Sorry I missed it. We were thinking about you Saturday night listening to the pouring rain on the shop roof, wishing we could be camping in a wet flooded field.

Only rained Sat around 9am for a bit, turned out to be a great day...then rain Sat night during drinking time. It turned out to be a second great day of wheeling on Sunday with warm temp and no rain I left around 2:30pm Sunday and it was still nice.

[Ripster]

And all of Paige's goodies (Thank you Paige!!!) cookies and icing before dinner and banana bread muffin's for breakfast :thumbsup:

X2 Thanks Paige!

[Red]

Some JB weld should do the job!

WOW!!! :eek:

What was that before it ripped in half? :lol:

[Numijunior]

I managed to survive a Big Dogs event I'm pretty dam proud of my pos :D

Going to go over everything, start getting the cage in, and hopefully part Brennan's runner for some goodies soon. Then I should be ready to rock again.

[Happy Bear]

Going to go over everything,

Do it! My front driveshaft u-bolts were all loose probably 50 miles from blowing apart and I know for a fact they were tight before the club comp.

[Dave01XJ]

I managed to survive a Big Dogs event I'm pretty dam proud of my pos :D

Going to go over everything, start getting the cage in, and hopefully part Brennan's runner for some goodies soon. Then I should be ready to rock again.

Sweet dude! get er done for more hillbilly redneck games @BD!:cheers::thumbsup: