TacoMitch Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I might see if my dad wants to come along, it might convince him to get a CJ ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Does anyone that is going on this run have a SWR tuner? I bought an antenna for my CB, however i have not installed it since i have no way of tuning it. Would be great to be able to communicate on the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hook it up and try it out anyways... Gotta start somewhere with it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I risk frying the cb it it's not tuned do I not? If no one on the run is able to do it..can you recommend where I can go to get it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robicon Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 With an antenna hooked up to your CB the risk is very low. With some trail tuning you will be ok. SWR meters are great if you need max distance but on a run we are always close together so really no need. most CB's you can get a decent tuning without needing a meter. Just my thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 With an antenna hooked up to your CB the risk is very low. With some trail tuning you will be ok. SWR meters are great if you need max distance but on a run we are always close together so really no need. most CB's you can get a decent tuning without needing a meter. Just my thoughts! Ahh, i did not know that. Will give it a try Saturday i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Very excited for many reasons. First run with the club, first run with the 39.5 irocks on the ford, first run with the new axles. Awesome. Truck is running great, few minor little things to button up and all good to go. Installing the cb tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Here's a little teaser.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robicon Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Was a good pre run. We will need a chainsaw to get past the rock garden. Fallen tree in the path that we couldn't get around. Love bump and grind becuase there is something for every type of wheeler! Looking forward to Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 That pre-run lived up to expectations :) Definitely bumping and grinding for us lower rigs for sure :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I can supply a chainsaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacoMitch Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I asked dad and he said; "I don't know if I'd want to go somewhere called 'bump and grind' with you.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I asked dad and he said; "I don't know if I'd want to go somewhere called 'bump and grind' with you.." Did you tell him it's not a night club? :smiley-laughing021: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Jeep Hunters Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hello there girls/guys I'm interested in the bump and grind run on Saturday but have a couple questions if someone doesn't mind answering them. Just a little info on me I've been wheeling for about 5 years now everything from trucks to jeeps so i'm a little knowledgeable about wheeling and always turn my own wrenches and usually friends wrenches too, lol. I've just recently sold my 97 zj which was pretty decently built, (33's, lockers, 8 n quarter rear end, 411's, custom transfer case, etc.. wasn't the best but worked pretty good for a DD). Now that i have my 2013 JKU and family commitments I don't get out wheeling as often, so my question is about the trail, I don't mind putting the new rig through some technical runs but where it's new i'm trying to keep her like that for as long as possible, this also pleases the MRS. so i don't mind bumps and scraps underneath (got a few already from the pasture trail last year with P.O.R.N which I'm a member) but i'm not looking for the narrow tree'd in trails that have branches running all down the sides. Not that i'm against that, its a blast but not in this rig. Oh one more thing i do not run with a spare, i don't even have one never will. But i did have the misfortune of getting a flat in the trail once, that was a very remote area and i got lucky that someone came along with some plugs and compressor, since then it's standard equipment on my rig so i'm prepared for possible flats. That's the only "requirement" i do not meet for wheeling. So if you'll have me and the trail is decently open (not all brushed in) then i will look forward to seeing and meeting some fellow wheeler's this weekend. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Oh one more thing i do not run with a spare, i don't even have one never will. But i did have the misfortune of getting a flat in the trail once, that was a very remote area and i got lucky that someone came along with some plugs and compressor, since then it's standard equipment on my rig so i'm prepared for possible flats. That's the only "requirement" i do not meet for wheeling. I know in the past rigs have beeb turned away for that but im sure a club exec will chime in.https://www.backcountry4x4club.ca/equipment-guidelines/ Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'm not a member here but not carrying a spare doesn't sound like a smart thing. If you don't want to carry it for the run , you are welcome to bring a small ratchet strap and we will secure it in my truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 We do like to have a spare tire, however it does sound like you have some gear to get through a normal puncture. The real question is if you tear a sidewall and need to get out of the trail. This run is quite technical and the beginning section is through a tight wooded trail. You will be scratched a bit by tree's in this section and its run twice, going in and coming out. If you have a spare and can throw it in Powerram's truck that would be great, also I believe we have a couple of guys running the same tire size that can loan a spare if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I can supply a chainsaw. She is going to be a little tight to the roof of the RAM :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Jeep Hunters Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I do appreciate the offer that very nice, however i do not even own a spare, other than one time in the last 10 years ish i've never had an issue with tires. I know things can and do happen but i just don't wheel hard enough with this rig to pop a bead or slice a sidewall, and i'm prepared for a nail or oddly shaped stick to puncture. I also have never been on this trail so perhaps its outside of my rigs area of comfort i won't really know till i get there and see for myself, unless it is a hard core trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 The first part is not hardcore, some light rock gardens and crawling. I had my 2011 JK on 285/70/17s through it yesterday and there were no issues. Couple of bumps underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Jeep Hunters Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 That ram is a beast, love it! I use to run into the same problems with my chev, couldn't fit low overhead trail,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 She is going to be a little tight to the roof of the RAM :) That's why I don't put lights on my roof anymore. Now there are in the grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Jeep Hunters Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Well the only way i'll know is to come check it out, maybe run at the back and if it gets too thick i'll chicken out,lol. I don't mind leaves and light branches like spruce bows and stuff, just want to avoid everlasting branch scratches. I know it sounds like i'm being picky and I suppose i am, I just need to build another off road rig,lol. Thanks for the info, do i have to confirm that i'm going or just show up by 9am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 That ram is a beast, love it! I use to run into the same problems with my chev, couldn't fit low overhead trail,lol. why thank you :D and yeah that's why i have to carry the chain saw, never know when the trail is going to get to small! (and no the truck isn't too big!) That's why I don't put lights on my roof anymore. Now there are in the grille yeah mine are in the bumper and any more i get are going in the grille aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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