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COMPLETED: Jackson, NJ - 02/19/2011

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by Gordinho80 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:29 pm

Got together with Jeff (Mooseknuckle), iCrash (Chris), and a friend of mine with a Jeep. We hit up a trail just around the corner.

My disconnect finally took its last crap and my 4x4 didn't want to work at all, so I was already SOL by the time we got to a couple of hills on the trail. About a 45 deg decline with a couple of ruts, small clearing at the bottom and another little hill before the trail ends. Jeff was first to tackle the hill, he got about halfway up before we had to pull him out cause of his lack of G80. Then the Jeep went, he took a couple of tries but he made it up. Chris went to town on it without so much as breaking a sweat! I decided to give it a shot.... and I got just about as far as Jeff with just my G80 in 2HI before I had to be pulled up. I need to get my disconnect swapped out and we need to get Jeff a G80!

On to the pics!

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by Gordinho80 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:30 pm

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The Jeep had to head out so we left the trail... The rest of us then went to a field nearby.

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by Gordinho80 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:31 pm

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by Gordinho80 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:32 pm

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by janesy86 » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:38 pm

Nice! Looks like a fun little place to have near by.
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by iCrash » Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:04 am

That's some fine photography work Mario! We'll definitely have to go out again soon. The ZR2USA.com crew are going to Rausch Creek Offroad Park in PA May 6th through the 9th. I'm pretty sure I will be attending and you and Jeff and anyone else on here are more than welcome to join us.
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by Blackout » Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:26 am

Great shots. I especially like the ones with your guys' Trailblazers next to each other
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by Mooseknuckle » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:01 am

Mario once again awesome pictures and a great time. Next time we go I'm gonna attempt to tackle that same trail I was pulled up. This time I will hit it up like Chris did and the Jeep guy. Chris it was great meeting you and thank you for the invite. Those same dates I will be snowboarding in Vermont,wish I could go with you guys. We definitely have to this again real soon. :drive:
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by Gordinho80 » Mon Feb 21, 2011 12:29 pm

Thanks for the invite, Chris. Wish I could make it out but I've got a few things going on that weekend.

I'm trying to get Brian's pics/vids so that I can post them here. If you guys have anything to add... what are ya waiting for???
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by iCrash » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:14 pm

I only have a short video of you and the Heep pulling Jeff. Its not really anything worth posting cause I had to run over and keep Jeff from wrapping the chain and strap around his axle :shock:
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by Gordinho80 » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:21 pm

True that... no worries. I've got the shift fork on order for my disconnect. I hope to have it this week, if so, I'd be rebuilding it this weekend and hopefully have 4x4!
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by Mooseknuckle » Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:03 am

iCrash wrote:I only have a short video of you and the Heep pulling Jeff. Its not really anything worth posting cause I had to run over and keep Jeff from wrapping the chain and strap around his axle :shock:

You mean Brian from putting the chain around my axle I was in the truck with both feet on the brakes. LOL :lol: Yes I do need G80. But after seeing the jeep and Chris get up it I'm convinced I dont need it I'm going again! I will post the pics i have soon sorry.
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by Mooseknuckle » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:50 am

something must be wrong with my camera cause I have no pictures on it just the ones i took in my driveway after the fact. :wallbash:
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by irishboy02 » Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:58 am

Looks like a great time. I cringed at first at that little mud/water pit but it was quickly followed by an evil grin. Damn now i have the itch again
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by damien » Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:15 pm

looks like a good bit of fun , the picture of just your front end perched over the embankment would be a nice product shot for mikes armor to
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by Mooseknuckle » Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:59 am

I have to post the picture of Mikes around saving my ass again I hit a boulder and there is a big dent in the rad skid..lol
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