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XEON
03-26-2005, 01:42 PM
I am just posting this just incase no one can attend the April ride. I am planning it to be the 30th of Arpil since thats the last Sat. of April.

If you have any suggestions or problems with this let me know. Right now we will be going to Paragon and hopefully there will be no snow and ice :D. That means the park will be totally different thats for sure and maybe we can get our rigs real dirty. :lol:
Chris 88 YJ
03-27-2005, 04:20 PM
If theres a group running blacks I will be there.

The mud pits will be deep from all the metloff. You can splash in the puddles all you want and I'll stand back and take pictures. I hate mud :eew:
NYWheeler
03-27-2005, 09:22 PM
I will not be able to attend that weekend. Any other weekend will work in April. I should have a few inches of lift and 31's on the XJ by then too.
dmxjg35
03-28-2005, 06:48 PM
Im there, cant wait to go again
sentinal02
03-28-2005, 07:26 PM
the 30th is looking pretty good for me as well at the moment. the rain is melting the snow nicely so i should be able to get moving on my frame repair next week. so at the moment i should be there.
XEON
03-28-2005, 09:05 PM
Looks like a go to me...
wrangler
03-28-2005, 10:49 PM
My jeep cant wait to get dirty for the first time! I'll be there!
wrangler
03-28-2005, 10:50 PM
how much do these events cost?
XEON
03-28-2005, 10:51 PM
how much do these events cost?

One day pass at Paragon is $35 for driver and $5 for passenger.
Season pass (1 year) is $235

Hope this helps!
sentinal02
03-28-2005, 10:53 PM
how much do these events cost?

admission to PAP is 35 for the driver, 5 for passengers (though i think it only for 16 and up). check out www.paragonap.com for the full details and make sure your jeep meets requirements.

beat me to it X :wink:
wrangler
03-28-2005, 10:56 PM
Thanks...I might not be able to go...I dont have a full size spare and i dotn have ny tow points aside from a hitch.
sentinal02
03-28-2005, 11:00 PM
Thanks...I might not be able to go...I dont have a full size spare and i dotn have ny tow points aside from a hitch.

what size are your tires and what size is your spare? as far as the hitch goes, you can get a shackle to fit into the receiver and use that as your tow point. tow hooks can be had for the front of the jeep for under $25 as well and are easily installed. check out a tractor supply store if you have one near you, or look through quadratec.com or 4wd.com, both should have what you need.
wrangler
03-28-2005, 11:14 PM
spare size i'll get to tomorow...but I know its a dounut. As for shakle in hitch...there is no reciver, the ball is mounted on a bracket off the bumper. couldent you just tow from the bumper if i were to get stuck? Would these hooks satisfy the requierment? http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12107+02&UREQA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&U REQD=4&FNM=00&UID=2005032822053260
They are also for a TJ, I got a YJ, would it still work...does any one know were I could get these cheaper? Thanks for all your help, I really hope I can go!

Thanks,
Cody
Lagooz00xj
03-28-2005, 11:25 PM
April 30th is my 18th birthday haha so i hope im gonna be able to go. Just a quick question though, My MT's on my xj are 30" x 9.5" and my spare is the stock 225 i believe. Does this count as a full size spare?? The size difference is really not that much, maybe an inch in diameter.
wrangler
03-28-2005, 11:42 PM
SRY for getting off-topic Justin

: Not a problem :D (Didnt want to make another post to reply to this :))
XEON
03-28-2005, 11:43 PM
April 30th is my 18th birthday haha so i hope im gonna be able to go. Just a quick question though, My MT's on my xj are 30" x 9.5" and my spare is the stock 225 i believe. Does this count as a full size spare?? The size difference is really not that much, maybe an inch in diameter.

Happy b-day in advanced! Yes that does count as a full size spare. I had a 225 and my tires were alittle smaller then 30" and they let me in the park. As long as its not one of those honda dounut tires... :D
sentinal02
03-29-2005, 12:15 AM
spare size i'll get to tomorow...but I know its a dounut. As for shakle in hitch...there is no reciver, the ball is mounted on a bracket off the bumper. couldent you just tow from the bumper if i were to get stuck? Would these hooks satisfy the requierment? http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12107+02&UREQA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&U REQD=4&FNM=00&UID=2005032822053260
They are also for a TJ, I got a YJ, would it still work...does any one know were I could get these cheaper? Thanks for all your help, I really hope I can go!

Thanks,
Cody

the TJ hooks and the YJ hooks differ because of the bolt pattern on the front frame where the hooks install. this is what you want:

quadratec (http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe?T1=12007+02&UREQA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&U REQD=4&FNM=00&UID=2005032822053260)

those should bolt into place (and are cheaper too, though you will need to buy two. well not really if you don't mind only one hook, but two is better) the rear ball won't work as far as i know. too easy for the strap to slip off the ball. if you had to get pulled from the rear it would be better to wrap the strap around the bumper than put it on the ball. as for the tires, as long as your road tires are around a 235/75, then i can lend you one of my street tires for the ride. they're pretty worn out, but the park just wants you to have something on hand within an inch or two of your main tires that you can use to get off the trails. after that you can run the donut as far as you need to.
ecscramble
03-29-2005, 09:44 AM
I am pretty sure factory tj tow hooks are only rated at 5000 lbs or less. They are not ment for off road recovery just for free wheel pulling. Go to advanced or even pep boys and get the tow hooks there. They are rated at 10000lbs and are like $20. Better safe then sorry.
1BadRubicon
03-29-2005, 08:58 PM
Still waiting for that Sunday trip.
XEON
03-29-2005, 09:21 PM
Still waiting for that Sunday trip.

We are getting there :)

Still cant get a sat off? All our monthly rides are on the last Sat of the month. Maybe you can get a day off. :D
gotmud4myxj
03-29-2005, 10:27 PM
I should be ready to stretch my XJ's legs by then, but if Tom doesn't go I'll probably wait until the next ride. Gotta show off my latest V8 swap soon!
XEON
03-29-2005, 10:58 PM
Does this sound like a good date to most people? If so let me know so I cam make it offical and you guys can plan that Sat :)
wrangler
03-29-2005, 11:28 PM
april 30 is good for me! I'll be there
XEON
03-29-2005, 11:33 PM
april 30 is good for me! I'll be there

Also if you want to meet up to drive down there. We usually meet at the Hibernia Dinner early in the morning. Last time we had over 6 rigs driving down 80. Each car passing got more wowed as they passed. It was funny to watch there faces. Of course we were watchign the road too... :)
wrangler
03-29-2005, 11:40 PM
Sounds good...I gota look at a map first though because I might be picking up a pasanger in north jersey...I def want to go though
1BadRubicon
03-29-2005, 11:41 PM
I can get a Saturday off but it would have to be at the beginning of the month. I'll be itchin to get out soon too, cuz my tires came today, and the lift should be here by the end of the week. If anyone is ever up for a Sunday trip let me know.

Is anyone going to camp Jeep?
wrangler
03-29-2005, 11:44 PM
I need to give my job 2 weels notice to request a day off...so Please atleast make it 2 weeks into april if not the 30th
travieso
03-29-2005, 11:53 PM
the 30th sounds good
mybigredjeep
03-30-2005, 12:34 AM
Hey Bad what part of North NJ are you from im from rockaway..........and wrangler where do you have to pick someone up???There are a group of us that meet and then we caravan up together if either of you want more info on it let me know.....


Jeremy
1BadRubicon
03-30-2005, 12:41 AM
I'm actually in Pike County PA now, moved there two months ago, and forgot to edit my profile. Rockaway mall is about thirty minutes from work, fifty from home.
mybigredjeep
03-30-2005, 12:53 AM
where did you live in NJ
wrangler
03-30-2005, 12:54 AM
If she comes she will meet me some were. I live in central jersey.(freehold) I have to look at a map and then i will figgure it out.
mybigredjeep
03-30-2005, 01:12 AM
let me know if you wanna ride up with us...........where is she from?
wrangler
03-30-2005, 01:14 AM
Once I look at a map i tell u if i'll ride wit u guys....i have till april 30th lol...I dont know what town she is in...she is off rt23...If she comes though she will meet me in a convient spot and then we will drive up together.
1BadRubicon
03-30-2005, 08:47 AM
Wantage (Sussex County)
mybigredjeep
03-30-2005, 10:04 AM
cool cool we camp up that area
wrangler
03-30-2005, 11:31 PM
were is that dinner were we meet located? I wanted to mapquest it so address and town would be helpfull if any one has that info.

Thanks,
cody
XEON
03-30-2005, 11:40 PM
were is that dinner were we meet located? I wanted to mapquest it so address and town would be helpfull if any one has that info.

Thanks,
cody

Its right off RT80 the hibernia exit. I dont remember the number but it drops you right onto the road the dinner is on. Its right next to a exxon. The dinner is listed under food signs on 80 so its kinda easy to find. Its like exit 20's something. Maybe I dont know someone let him know for sure :D.
wrangler
03-30-2005, 11:56 PM
Iws trying to guess how far from my house using mapquest, so if any one knows the town..it would be helpfull.
Thanks,
cody
XEON
03-31-2005, 08:26 AM
Iws trying to guess how far from my house using mapquest, so if any one knows the town..it would be helpfull.
Thanks,
cody

Hibernia...
sentinal02
03-31-2005, 10:45 AM
looks like exit 37 off 80. this is the address my map gave for the diner

9 Green Pond Rd
Rockaway, NJ 07866
mybigredjeep
03-31-2005, 11:25 AM
That would be correct!!!!! :lol:
wrangler
03-31-2005, 02:56 PM
thanks
XEON
03-31-2005, 04:47 PM
looks like exit 37 off 80. this is the address my map gave for the diner

9 Green Pond Rd
Rockaway, NJ 07866

THank you sen :D I guess I didnt feel like looking it up.... :D
XEON
03-31-2005, 04:48 PM
This is offical... its going to be the 30th...

I will type up the offical post soon...