Updated Texas Hidden Falls Adventure Park Newbie Run Oct 2nd-3rd

DWiggles said:
"Early" is good too!
Click to expand...

Jackal01 said:
Agreed. Both are winners.

Dave, you have two options on the table...
Click to expand...
Alright Charlie and David have done it. "Late Night" it is! [emoji28][emoji16] thanks guys haha! Btw both of you check the link I posted to check out the pics there is quite a few pics of both your guy's rigs in action and stand still! :) let me know what you guys think
 
daverawr said:
Im in ! Sounds like tons of fun
Click to expand...

Sounds good! I'll start the thread tomorrow and then pm everyone that's said they're interested. We'll keep the date flexible for now but I'm thinking March-ish so not to interfere with anyone going to EJS and also before it gets miserably hot.
 
Jackal01 said:
So what are you thinking of getting?
Click to expand...

The Double D... assuming I can get a decent wrenching party together. I don't have the tools to instal the long arms. I'll either have to start buying tools, and push back the lift, or settle for the enforcer. But honestly, upgrading to the long arms after the fact will cost over $700 more then going with the Double D right off the bat, not to mention the adjustable lower control arms from the enforcer kit no longer being used... buy once, cry once right?
 
DWiggles said:
The Double D... assuming I can get a decent wrenching party together. I don't have the tools to instal the long arms. I'll either have to start buying tools, and push back the lift, or settle for the enforcer. But honestly, upgrading to the long arms after the fact will cost over $700 more then going with the Double D right off the bat, not to mention the adjustable lower control arms from the enforcer kit no longer being used... buy once, cry once right?
Click to expand...

I am in the same boat. I forgot to ride in his this weekend. Not that I can't before I pull the trigger but I am seriously considering buying what I need to finish out this phase sooner than later which is about 11 months from now (the lift, drive shaft, wheels, Zeon 10 and couple other goodies). I am stuck between Enforcer 4" with 2.5 Kings or DD with 2.5 Kings with the plan of going to COs in about 5-7 years when I do a motor swap. Or I could just save a bunch of money and go with the free Bilsteins via Northridge.

And I will need the help with the DD also. It sounds like a PITA.
 
Last edited:
Jackal01 said:
I am in the same boat. I forgot to ride in his this weekend. Not that I can't before I pull the trigger but I am seriously considering buying what I need to finish out this phase sooner than later which is about 11 months from now (the lift, drive shaft, wheels, Zeon 10 and couple other goodies). I am stuck between Enforcer 4" with 2.5 Kings or DD with 2.5 Kings with the plan of going to bolt-on COs in about 5-7 years when I do a motor swap. Or I could just save a bunch of money and go with the free Bilsteins via Northridge.

And I will need the help with the DD also. It sounds like a PITA.
Click to expand...

Oh yeah! someone should start up a Houston Wrenching Party thread! lol :yup: although, the long arms might be a little more "intense" for a standard Wrench Turner... I'm confident I can do it, I just wish SOMEONE had access to something better than a rep saw... otherwise as iRonin said, I'll be grinding for DAYS!
I would also like to weld the front/rear brackets along with the rear track bar bracket in for piece of mind... but that would require a >190amp Mig which wouldnt come cheap... this isnt stuff the average "car guy" has sitting in his garage. lol

One option I have, if i could use the shop at work over a weekend, access to welders, plasma, grinders, air, etc... however, it ISNT an automotive shop, so I would still be doing it on my back and I wouldnt be able to START working on the jeep until 6pm Friday, and would DEFINITELY have to have it out of the shop 7am Monday morning... that leaves very little time for error/issue/FIGURING OUT the missing instructions...
 
Last edited:
DWiggles said:
Oh yeah! someone should start up a Houston Wrenching Party thread! lol :yup: although, the long arms might be a little more "intense" for a standard Wrench Turner... I'm confident I can do it, I just wish SOMEONE had access to something better than a rep saw... otherwise as iRonin said, I'll be grinding for DAYS!
I would also like to weld the front/rear brackets along with the rear track bar bracket in for piece of mind... but that would require a >190amp Mig which wouldnt come cheap... this isnt stuff the average "car guy" has sitting in his garage. lol

One option I have, if i could use the shop at work over a weekend, access to welders, plasma, grinders, air, etc... however, it ISNT an automotive shop, so I would still be doing it on my back and I wouldnt be able to START working on the jeep until 6pm Friday, and would DEFINITELY have to have it out of the shop 7am Monday morning... that leaves very little time for error/issue/FIGURING OUT the missing instructions...
Click to expand...

At one point I did have access via a friend to a shop with everything but he has since left that job. I am not sure if I want to weld but I know I will have the right tools by then. I should be buying a cordless milwaukee tool set this fall/winter, also. The part that has me nervous is setting the control arms to the proper length so that all the angles are correct. But hopefully if one of us or both of us go this route we can have George at least join to give pointers and help. But it would be nice to have access to a lift or tall jack stands. Going at it without someone having prior knowledge of it will also be a tad daunting. I think we should all be good though in the end.
 
Jackal01 said:
At one point I did have access via a friend to a shop with everything but he has since left that job. I am not sure if I want to weld but I know I will have the right tools by then. I should be buying a cordless milwaukee tool set this fall/winter, also. The part that has me nervous is setting the control arms to the proper length so that all the angles are correct. But hopefully if one of us or both of us go this route we can have George at least join to give pointers and help. But it would be nice to have access to a lift or tall jack stands. Going at it without someone having prior knowledge of it will also be a tad daunting. I think we should all be good though in the end.
Click to expand...

Setting your control arms and getting your caster right is easier than you think and you should have no problem doing it. I wouldn't sweat it too much. If it ends up being next summer I should have my new house and shop built with a 10k lift in it.
 
Granite_head said:
Setting your control arms and getting your caster right is easier than you think and you should have no problem doing it. I wouldn't sweat it too much. If it ends up being next summer I should have my new house and shop built with a 10k lift in it.
Click to expand...

That would be awesome to have a lift! Obviously I will keep everyone updated.
 
Granite_head said:
Setting your control arms and getting your caster right is easier than you think and you should have no problem doing it. I wouldn't sweat it too much. If it ends up being next summer I should have my new house and shop built with a 10k lift in it.
Click to expand...

Yes, I think the HARDEST part is the cutting/grinding/placement. I'll spin nuts all day on the arms... haha

Bubba, NEXT summer? How about next month?!? ;)
 
DWiggles said:
Bubba, NEXT summer? How about next month?!? ;)
Click to expand...


Shit man!! You can't talk like that...I am nowhere close to being ready to buy everything. Then again, you do yours first and then we can do mine. That way it will take far less time for my rig!! :yup:
 
Jackal01 said:
Shit man!! You can't talk like that...I am nowhere close to being ready to buy everything. Then again, you do yours first and then we can do mine. That way it will take far less time for my rig!! :yup:
Click to expand...

I would just rather do the work when its NOT 100° outside... I'm from OHIO!!!:cheesy: :boohoo:
 
DWiggles said:
I would just rather do the work when its NOT 100° outside... I'm from OHIO!!!:cheesy: :boohoo:
Click to expand...

You didn't hear my comment after the first obstacle (the one where I got hung up going up the ledge) but I give into peer pressure so easily sometimes and if you buy the Double D I will and I can't do it yet!! ahhhhh!!!!!

And I agree...screw doing anything outside from May-September in Houston. But our winters are nice so I guess it balances out.
 
DWiggles said:
Yes, I think the HARDEST part is the cutting/grinding/placement. I'll spin nuts all day on the arms... haha

Bubba, NEXT summer? How about next month?!? ;)
Click to expand...

I'm FINALLY meeting with the architect Wednesday to hopefully finalize the plans and maybe break ground by December. Trust me I wish it was already done. I'd love to practice on a y'all's rigs before I do mine! If you guys weren't 3.5 hours away I'd definitely help you turn the wrenches. Just buy plenty of jack stands and a really good floor jack.
 
First off I want to say a BIG thanks for letting me and my cousin, Clint (he has the white XJ) tag along this weekend even though we don't rock JKs:dont_tell:. We had the best time and felt right at home. I really enjoyed meeting/wheeling with everyone. We joined in on the night ride and it was awesome. After most everybody left on Saturday evening, 4 of us hit up Rocky again, this time in the daylight. Fun trail. I would also like to echo the earlier statements about George. I want to thank you sir for taking the time to teach/share with those who are new to the hobby and for being so patient. One of things I loved most about everyone I met this weekend was the fact that there were no egos on display; just a bunch of guys and gals having a good time doing what we all love. And I am definitely in for the next run.......

Oh and for grins, here is a "poser" pic at the clearing up on Rocky

Hidden Falls 2015-2.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom