Black Friday trip report

[burns jeepin]

i had an awesome day today... there were a total of 9 Jeeps. 5 TJs, 2 JKs and 2 YJs. i'll post up picks and video when i get a chance. everyone chime and share your 2cents.

[korisu56]

Yeah, chime in with pics. :)

[Rubicon Guy]

I Had a Blast

[korisu56]

refer to your own avatar. i want pics dammit! haha

[Irish_Assassin]

today was a blast! im sad i dont have my lift to test it out but hopefully next time. riding with devon was alot of fun!

[Irish_Assassin]

and more

[burns jeepin]

here ya go....
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01770.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01778.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01784.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01787.jpg

[Irish_Assassin]

dont be that guy. thank got for a really strong sapling and kind hearted wheelers

[burns jeepin]

and more...........
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01793.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01797.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01799.jpg

[burns jeepin]

and even more..............
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01811.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01832.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/DSC01833.jpg

[burns jeepin]

here's the link to all of them... i'll post some videos when i get them on youtube later

http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj202/burns1187/black%20friday%20nov%2027%2009/?start=0

[korisu56]

Who's red LJ Rubi is that? What kind of wheels are those?

Great pics guys. Looks like the XJ driver almost shat himself.

[Xeram]

ok now i really wish i had gone. i will be going next time. well as long as work doesnt get in the way LOL. great pics guys i miss out on so much going to NTC.

[Xeram]

the red LJ belongs to Bob a.k.a. shortcut


Who's red LJ Rubi is that? What kind of wheels are those?

Great pics guys. Looks like the XJ driver almost shat himself.

[trailsnail]

I'm sorry I missed it. Looks like one for the record books, and the weather was nice too? I'm jealous.

So Ken, did you turn into the official photo B***H?

The red Rubi is Bob's (I know it was alread answered), he's the forums Amisol sponsor. Dude is awesome, and will help out with almost eveything.

[korisu56]

Hopefully he'll jump on and answer my question.

[Irish_Assassin]

nah i was just snapping pics off of the cell phone. i dont remember his name but he was riding in the jk without fenders... he took alot of pics and video

[daSpurge]

If someone can tell me how to put pics in the threads, I'll put some in here. Otherwise, check my profile in a few and look in my albums.

On another note, I had a great time today. It was awesome meeting you guys. Sorry about the tire incident. Thanks for all the help getting me back up and running and for all of the spotters I had. It was totally amazing. The weather was great and there were a great bunch of guys to hang out with. Not at all a bad way to spend the day after Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to next time.

[mavdog32]

man i cant freakin wait to PCS back to the Springs. Looks like you all had a blast

[korisu56]

For everyone wanting to post pics:

If you upload to your MJ Album or photobucket (or any pic on the internet for that matter), right click the image and click "Copy Image Location" or "Copy Image URL". Click the "Insert Image" button above the text box, paste the location. Donzoes.

[burns jeepin]

nah i was just snapping pics off of the cell phone. i dont remember his name but he was riding in the jk without fenders... he took alot of pics and video

my dad took a bunch too, just go to the photobucket link to see them

.... It was awesome meeting you guys. Sorry about the tire incident.[/QUOTE]

it was good meeing you also, and don't be sorry for your tire... it happens to everyone at some point

[daSpurge]

http://www.militaryjeepers.com/community/album.php?albumid=698&pictureid=5210

http://www.militaryjeepers.com/community/album.php?albumid=698&pictureid=5210

I'm experimenting. Hope this one turns out. If it does, then I'll post up more on this thread.

[daSpurge]

http://www.militaryjeepers.com/community/album.php?albumid=698&pictureid=5210http://http://www.militaryjeepers.com/community/album.php?albumid=698&pictureid=5210I'm experimenting. Hope this one turns out. If it does, then I'll post up more on this thread.


Ok. This ain't working for me. But, feel free to go to my albums and look. There is an album called "Black Friday Run '09."

Oh & for a little smack talk, JK doesn't mean "Just Kidding" when it comes to wheeling. I can't wait to start tweaking my JK. I mean, that was a bone-stock with street tires. I can only imagine the fun I'll have with just a decent set of tires. If I get a lift and a couple more skid plates, I'll probably be really rolling. Again, I sure did have a lot of fun with you guys out there, today. It was honestly a great cure for a bad case of homesickness. This was my first Thanksgiving in the States, but away from home (Knoxville, TN). Wheeling with you guys did a lot to take my mind off all that. I appreciate it more than you know. I learned a lot out there, too.

[ColoFreeJeeper]

. Again, I sure did have a lot of fun with you guys out there, today. It was honestly a great cure for a bad case of homesickness. This was my first Thanksgiving in the States, but away from home (Knoxville, TN). Wheeling with you guys did a lot to take my mind off all that. I appreciate it more than you know. I learned a lot out there, too.

Glad you had a good time. Man, I'm jealous I couldn't go today. :mad: Had to work unfortunately. Definitely next time.

[skipwheat]

im really hoping i can pcs to carson when i get back from this deployment looks awesome out there looks like yall had alot of fun

[Shortcut]

Hopefully he'll jump on and answer my question.

The wheels are made by Hutchinson, the same company that makes the HMMWV runflats, LMTV & HEMTT bead lock wheels, etc. They have an internal dual bead lock and are called Rock Monster Wheels, just Google Rock Monster wheels to get to the approriate site. Googling Hutchinson will take you to their corporate site which has almost zero information on Rock Monster.

Though the website doesn't list them yet, they are also available in 17" x 8.5" with the 5 on 5 lug nut pattern for JKs.

The wheels work great at low tire pressures and the unexpected benefit of airing way down is a way smoother ride.

The down side to the wheels is that I have not found a regular tire shop that will touch them because they are multi piece wheels and shops cite liability/safety concerns which I think is all B.S. They just don't want to spend the hour or so it takes to break one down and put it back together again. Some 4WD shops will work on them but they charge straight time at whatever their shop rate is.

I found the craft shop on post a great place to work on the wheels but it is all manual labor with tire spoons etc., because a regular tire machine will not pop them apart.

Attached is the maintenance manual for the wheels in case you are interested in how they are constructed etc.

[Shortcut]

Ok. This ain't working for me. But, feel free to go to my albums and look. There is an album called "Black Friday Run '09."

Oh & for a little smack talk, JK doesn't mean "Just Kidding" when it comes to wheeling. I can't wait to start tweaking my JK. I mean, that was a bone-stock with street tires. I can only imagine the fun I'll have with just a decent set of tires. If I get a lift and a couple more skid plates, I'll probably be really rolling. Again, I sure did have a lot of fun with you guys out there, today. It was honestly a great cure for a bad case of homesickness. This was my first Thanksgiving in the States, but away from home (Knoxville, TN). Wheeling with you guys did a lot to take my mind off all that. I appreciate it more than you know. I learned a lot out there, too.

Yeah! The bone stock JK did very well!

At the risk of being somewhat redundant here is a link to some more photos.

http://s772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/Millerrss/?albumview=slideshow

[korisu56]

Those wheels were at the Crawl For The Cure I think. They sponsored part of it. The only DOT beadlocks out there and they donated a set to raffle. Great looking wheels.

[JK Owner]

Had an awesome time. Will post video soon. All I can say is that stock jk made me proud

[Rubicon Guy]

AEV Makes DOT approved beadlock wheels.


Those wheels were at the Crawl For The Cure I think. They sponsored part of it. The only DOT beadlocks out there and they donated a set to raffle. Great looking wheels.

[burns jeepin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guI9KYxqWag

[burns jeepin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8G9jnmnf70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oz6ldEs5Co
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz_vrfoY0Ig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2cIGCPIjM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlGDZQI6Fec

[simple88wrangler]

Here are the pics and videos I took.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToL0afm3gik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8fYLW7ERlQ
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041057&id=1132089752&l=7813dbec62
Though These are my favorite pics though:
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs059.snc3/14659_1261765780891_1132089752_30815903_2986218_n.jpg
YJ RULE!
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs079.snc3/14659_1261765460883_1132089752_30815896_2405875_n.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs059.snc3/14659_1261765260878_1132089752_30815892_6844591_n.jpg

[demoted_goddess]

That looks like it was an awesome time. Guess I'll have to see about taking a trip north in the near future. :rolleyes:

[trailsnail]

Come up any time. If you do it in the summer, maybe it could be around a camping trip or something.