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09-28-2011, 08:05 PM
#826
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Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I stay in a condo owned by the CEO of DuPont Chemical. The government pays 6-figure rent annually so we can stay there. Your tax dollars keeping me comfy while I play Xbox all day. Not even kidding here. And then I get paid travel compensation when I get back. For 22 days, I'm getting new tires, my bumper, and shocks.
Mike, I don't get to dive the XJ. Stuck in a GOV Suburban (or a '95 Caravan if we're unlucky). They won't let me bring anything back, and they may not let me go out. We'll see, though.
Mike, I don't get to dive the XJ. Stuck in a GOV Suburban (or a '95 Caravan if we're unlucky). They won't let me bring anything back, and they may not let me go out. We'll see, though.
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09-28-2011, 08:09 PM
#828
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Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6
I happen to know there are no good leaf springs at Hawkins. I took the only set last weekend
And god damn it fought me to the bitter end. Both front bolts seized to the sleeves, and one of them the welded nut broke loose. Literally destroyed the floor getting it out. About 8 hours later...i have springs
And god damn it fought me to the bitter end. Both front bolts seized to the sleeves, and one of them the welded nut broke loose. Literally destroyed the floor getting it out. About 8 hours later...i have springs
09-28-2011, 08:12 PM
#829
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look for it if you're going to the Hawkin's Point CR. It's the grey one on the left side with the *** end jacked up on some tires, with no leaf springs. I ****ed that floor up something fierce. Should have taken a picture.
09-28-2011, 08:31 PM
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Year: 1989
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on a promotional note, there is an offroad park opening in hagerstown on 10/22...a few of us are meeting up and convoying to it...did you want to join in?
09-28-2011, 08:42 PM
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
I'm pretty sure I'll be there. Only 15min from my house. Almost finished my brake issue today. Definitely will be done tomorrow. Hey does anyone have more info about this offroading place? Like a link or a phone # or anything?
09-28-2011, 08:44 PM
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Year: 1989
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no extra info from me, but just wondering, did you want to join in the last leg of the convoy? we'll be passing right through frederick.
EDIT: followed the link, and learned this:
Originally Posted by dude on marylandcreepers.com
Vaters Motorsports presents the opening of Off-Road & Crawling Grounds…
October 22, 2011….Gates open at 8 am….wheeling till dark.
A day full of family fun,activities and camaraderie. We have wooded trails, technical obstacles and a RC crawl area. Off-Road & Crawling Grounds is the home of F&S Racing test track. This is a small area but lots to do and more to come in the future. We would like to invite everyone out to this day of off-road fun. Opinions and suggestions are welcome as we are building this venue. Off-Road & Crawling Grounds will not be open on a regular basis but will hold a few pre-announced events each year.
There will be a $10 fee per truck and $5 spectator fee. Off-Road& Crawling Grounds is located at 9950 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown MD 21740. Just 3 miles from the I-81 &I-70 interchange. Take Exit 28 from I-70 towards Downsville just 1.5 miles on your right. Gates open at 8 am, drivers meeting and information at 10 am. Wheeling to start immediately after lasting until dark.
For more information call Todd at F&S Racing 301-991-1467.
October 22, 2011….Gates open at 8 am….wheeling till dark.
A day full of family fun,activities and camaraderie. We have wooded trails, technical obstacles and a RC crawl area. Off-Road & Crawling Grounds is the home of F&S Racing test track. This is a small area but lots to do and more to come in the future. We would like to invite everyone out to this day of off-road fun. Opinions and suggestions are welcome as we are building this venue. Off-Road & Crawling Grounds will not be open on a regular basis but will hold a few pre-announced events each year.
There will be a $10 fee per truck and $5 spectator fee. Off-Road& Crawling Grounds is located at 9950 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown MD 21740. Just 3 miles from the I-81 &I-70 interchange. Take Exit 28 from I-70 towards Downsville just 1.5 miles on your right. Gates open at 8 am, drivers meeting and information at 10 am. Wheeling to start immediately after lasting until dark.
For more information call Todd at F&S Racing 301-991-1467.
Last edited by LoveMy89Anya; 09-28-2011 at 09:01 PM.
09-28-2011, 09:01 PM
#836
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Year: 1996
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09-28-2011, 09:04 PM
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09-28-2011, 09:54 PM
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Maybe I'll head to hawkins point this weekend, I need to grab a good set of calipers/disc rotors for the rear brake conversion. I already have the backplates.
I really need to get off my duff and find a d30/8.25 axle set so I have something to work on during the winter months. While 4.10's would be nice, 3.73's would work as well. I don't plan on running any thing bigger then a 31. Also need to grab a 231 so I can do an SYE on it and just swap out the cases.
Man, this list gets longer and longer the more I think about it.
I really need to get off my duff and find a d30/8.25 axle set so I have something to work on during the winter months. While 4.10's would be nice, 3.73's would work as well. I don't plan on running any thing bigger then a 31. Also need to grab a 231 so I can do an SYE on it and just swap out the cases.
Man, this list gets longer and longer the more I think about it.