July 25-26 Turkey Bay wheelin trip

[RangerSVT]

We are planning a trip to Land Between the Lakes (LBL or Turkey Bay) in Northwest Tennessee / Southwestern Kentucky.

Date:
July 25-26, 2009

Here is the website address to the facility:
http://www.lbl.org/OHVTrails.html

Here is a map of the ORV trails:
http://www.lbl.org/LBLTurkeyBayMap08.pdf

Here is the website address to the camping:
http://www.lbl.org/CAMPTurkeyBay.html


Food:
- Each attendant will be responsible for their own food and drinks.
- There is ice available to purchase at the lodge where you buy your ORV pass.


Camping:
- Each attendant will be responsible for their own camping. A 3 day camping permit is required and cost $5 per person.
- You can rent camping equipment here:
http://www.lbl.org/RatesAndHours.html


ORV Permit:
- Each vehicle MUST have a 1-3 day ORV sticker to be on the ORV park. To get the permit you must have THIS waiver with you at the time of registration.


ORV rules and regulations:
- http://www.lbl.org/08OHVRules-Regs.pdf
- Please print them, read them, and sign a copy to bring with you. I want people to know the rules when they come on the ORV park (RangerSVT's request).
http://www.lbl.org/08OHVRules-Regs.pdf


Vehicle Requirements:
- Front and Rear tow points
- Tow strap
- CB radio (not required, but EXTREMELY helpful if you are stuck since cell service probably isn't good there)




Members who will be there the 25th:
1. RANGERSVT + 2 guests 1 truck
2. Railman
3.

Members who will be there the 26th:
1. RANGERSVT
2. Railman
3.

TRS members who plan to ride
1.
2.

Members who are probable:
1. Frank the Tank
2.

Guests from other Forums
1.
2.

For those who would like to go but your rig is not trail ready, feel free to bring your 4 wheelers. If you don't have a 4 wheeler and still want to attend, get with a member who is going as he/she may have an open seat or two.

Members who have an empty seat:
1.
2.

Post replies or PM me if you want to attend or have any questions

[railman]

can't wait:icon_thumby:

come on folks... lets have a good turn out for this

l8r, John

[tony314]

Wish my truck was made for that trail. I'd so drive from Missouri to attend!

[railman]

Wish my truck was made for that trail. I'd so drive from Missouri to attend!

hey, mine is pretty near stock.... just have coil spacers up front and 32" tires

alot of the trails you can do:icon_thumby:

only problem i had was some of the hill climbs are rutted pretty deep...... and stay away from the water:shok:

still there is alot of fun to be had:icon_thumby:

l8r, John

[RangerSVT]

There are plenty of trails for all kinds of rigs, from brand new bone stock street tire trucks to lifted trucks sittin on 37's...loads of fun and awesome scenery...Railman, PM me some pics of our last run so I can post them up on here...

Anyone interested in making the trip can post here or PM me, the sooner the better so I can put your name on the list. For those that want to go but won't have a rig to drive on the trails, some of us will have passenger seats.
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

I would like to attend. How much money will I be laying down all in all?

I will be requiring an empty seat as I will drive the 04, alas the paint is flawless.

Frank

[RangerSVT]

For those that can find an empty seat in a TRS truck, entry fee is free, it is 15 dollars per vehicle for a 3 day pass, which is required for any wheeling. As for as parking, I don't believe there is a charge for parking, which there is plenty of room for parking right outside the OHV area. Frank, I'll put you down as a rider, unless you have a 4 wheeler/dirt bike/UTV you'd like to ride with us
SVT

[railman]

hey Frank, the main "yellow" roads have some fun hills and "obsticles", but you will nowhere near get your paint scratched:icon_thumby:

and yeah, Rick will have an open seat for the "orange" trails which are tight and you could get scratched with some decent hillclimbs

the areas designated with "red" rings are challenge areas and offer "white knuckle" hillclimbs:D

most of the deeper water crossings and mud bogs have pass arounds for those of us prone to hydrolocking

btw, where in WKY are ya?



as far as pics go from the 4th......comeing right up:icon_thumby:

[railman]

here are some pics from this last weekend:icon_thumby:


Rick dropping in a small pit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009011.jpg

one of my rig

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009010.jpg

crossing a dry creek

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009014.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009016.jpg

[railman]

here is a steep hillclimb

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009020.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009023.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009025.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009026.jpg

another water crossing by the lake

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/July4th2009031.jpg

i should have took more pictures but was havin' too much fun....ohhh, til i blew my driver side lockout

l8r, John:cool:

[Beanmachine7000]

I'd like to join in, after just coming from LBL I'm ready to head back again... I'd have to ride with someone being I have no 4wd right now... I'll bring my nice camera and make sure I get plenty of pics...

BTW - SVT, I saw your truck in Dover last weekend, at the baseball fields... Hard to miss it, lol...

[railman]

like i said before, ya really don't need 4wd for the main "yellow" roads.....and if for some reason ya did we can allways hook up a strap:D

l8r, John

[Frank The Tank]

[QUOTE=railman;460721]hey Frank, the main "yellow" roads have some fun hills and "obsticles", but you will nowhere near get your paint scratched:icon_thumby:

and yeah, Rick will have an open seat for the "orange" trails which are tight and you could get scratched with some decent hillclimbs

the areas designated with "red" rings are challenge areas and offer "white knuckle" hillclimbs:D

most of the deeper water crossings and mud bogs have pass arounds for those of us prone to hydrolocking

btw, where in WKY are ya?

I'm in Clay, headed to Madville tonight to go to mining classes.

Frank


]

[RangerSVT]

BTW - SVT, I saw your truck in Dover last weekend, at the baseball fields... Hard to miss it, lol...

Yeah, thats where I work for now...Next time your by there and you see my truck, stop in BS...I'll put you on the list
SVT

[Beanmachine7000]

Yeah, that where I work for now...Next time your by there and you see my truck, stop in BS...I'll put you on the list
SVT

I thought about it but my co-pilot was complaining about slowing down and losing his wind (no a/c) lol... Sissy...

[RangerSVT]

Anyone else interested in making this trip?? I'd like to get as many people as possible, the ones that are going, invite a friend!! This wheelin trip is not limited to RBVs, Jeeps and even (cough) chevys can go as well...anything that rolls is welcome, even 4 wheelers, sandrails, whatever you got
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

Just ordered a lift for truck, If... big if here.

Get off work for a full day, I shall be there...... yes, running the trails with everyone in the 04.

If we have a dry spell, I'm tossing swampers on the 97 2wd.

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Ok frank, I'll put you on the go list...Anyone else??
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

Looks like I will be there the 26th, the 25th is our local Rollerderby Bout.... my sis and cousin are skaters,
I'm a bouncer/security guy.

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Of the members going, let me know what days you want or plan to attend, sat the 25, sun the 26, or both...Thanks
SVT

[railman]

i will be there........:icon_thumby:

one or both, whatever the consensus is

l8r, John

[RangerSVT]

Okay John, I'll update the list for a sat and sun run...Other members please reply, the 25 and 26 is this weekend!!
SVT

[Beanmachine7000]

I'm going to have to drop out again... School stuff popped up and I'll be outta town Th-M...

[RangerSVT]

Alright Bean, guess I'm gonna have to schedule another one for to try and meet:icon_thumby:
SVT

[railman]

well guess it just be us huh Rick.........

hopefully Frank won't pull out too:annoyed:

anyone else????

l8r, John

[Frank The Tank]

well guess it just be us huh Rick.........

hopefully Frank won't pull out too:annoyed:

anyone else????

l8r, John

Don't give me those crazy eyes John.
RollerDerby comes first..... I take off work early every bout.
but wheeling would be nice. Hopefully I can make it.

Frank

[RangerSVT]

I guess so John, just us...I think one of my buddies will not be making it either, so its down to just your truck and mine, and my rider...Frank, I'll move you to the probable list...
SVT

[RangerSVT]

well guess it just be us huh Rick.........
l8r, John

Hey John, if its just us (again), lets make the run on sunday, sound good??
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

If ya'll are going on Sunday I have allready stated I can make it. and john keeps texting me, lol.
wonder what this rain did to trails.

Frank

[railman]

hey Frank, you are the only one left..... and i said "IF" you back out......lol

Sunday is fine if that is the day Frank can make it......

still wouldn't mind camping either

l8r, John

[RangerSVT]

wonder what this rain did to trails.

Frank

It made the trails even better!! John can back me on that one!! Hey John, bring the camping gear down and camp out, that way you can wheel both days!!
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

Hmm...... it would appear my 4x4 may not be ready....
It's getting pretty close, but the front driveshaft is out, and the rear is fixed.
slow....slow.... progress being made, I hate favors!!!

You got those new rims John, we could toss 2 of your old tires on the back of the "Rowdy Ford" 2wd 5spd 97 step-side MONSTER!!!!
and then ya'll could take turns pulling me through wet grass, lol.

I will be in a Ranger at least though.

btw: is it just me or are your trucks very very similar?
I can't believe nobody in all of the Kentucky,Tennessee, Indiana, area are not game for wheeling.......

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Frank, you would be surprised how close our trucks really are...both are same color (John's has graphics, but both same factory color), both have the 12/95 manufacturing date, both have same motor/trans/tcase combo, both have same interior options/color...
SVT

[railman]

Frank, you would be surprised how close our trucks really are...both are same color (John's has graphics, but both same factory color), both have the 12/95 manufacturing date, both have same motor/trans/tcase combo, both have same interior options/color...
SVT


tut, tut, tut........mine had buckets and bigger tires from the factory:headbang:

but, all in all pretty damn close:icon_thumby:

Frank, i haven't got the tires changed over yet onto the new rims....

Rick, i talk to ya later bout' camping:icon_thumby:

l8r, John

[RangerSVT]

Okay, for those that are still gonna try and make it, we are going sunday all day
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

Me and John are leaving out of Madisonville at 7am.
Can I have your old rims, lol.
I have that exact set..... only wrapped in Prime-Well Suicide Terrains.
Frank

[RangerSVT]

Frank and John, I'll meet you at the OHV gate around 8am...John, don't forget to stop at the welcome center for Frank's permit
SVT

[railman]

i won't :icon_thumby:

l8r, John

[Frank The Tank]

Welcome Permit?

whose loaning me some boggers.... come on, these PrimeWells could blow any second.
LOL
Found the issue on 04...... simple and easy, both axles.
Now to get them done...... completely.

so it's lookin like the infamous "Rowdy Ford"
will be the vehicle of choice, 2wd 97 5spd... with one of those exhaust leaks that will make you black out unless you roll down the window.

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Found the issue on 04...... simple and easy, both axles.
Now to get them done...... completely.
Frank

Frank, whats wrong with the 04??

[Frank The Tank]

Front and rear diffs both leaking.

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Hell, just get you a gallon of 90W and run with it!!
SVT

[railman]

Hell, just get you a gallon of 90W and run with it!!
SVT

sorta like my Grandpa used to say " if ya can pour it in faster than i comes out, ya good to go:icon_thumby: "

l8r, John

[RangerSVT]

Hey, it'll work to wheel this weekend til you can repair during the week, so you can go wheelin the next weekend:yahoo:
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

Well John's broken down now.......
I guess he's outside working on it in the rain this second.

You ever try to "pour" oil in a IFS front end!!!! you need an exchange pump, it's a pain, lol.

Frank

[railman]

hey, ya can't keep a good Ranger down:headbang:

and yes it sprinkled a few times but i "got-r-done" :D

so ya better be at K-Mart by 7 or earlier if ya want:icon_thumby:

l8r, John:icon_welder:

[Frank The Tank]

We are awesome!!! lol

Rick needs a bigger truck to pack his balls around in!!!
I've never been in a truck that rolled before.......
and hope to never see that much water pour out of an intake again.

Those F-150 guys, and the 1500 chevy guys......... still don't believe they got saved by the "rescue ranger" crew

Frank

can't wait for that hill climb and our other photo's to come up!!!

[RangerSVT]

Well guys, for those that didn't go this round, it has been the best run yet!! It'll be hard to top this run, got pics of 37" IROKS 37" off the ground in a 4 FT mudhole, some awesome vertical shots, too. We got plenty of pics this round, hopefully ya'll can make the next one!! Yeah, I made Frank squirm like a baby!! All in good fun!!
SVT

[railman]

did someone say pics........

droppin in
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/Copyofjuly09142.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09146.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09158.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09160.jpg

hmmmmm how deep is it?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09166.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09169.jpg

i'm dead....????
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09173.jpg

please, next time make sure the battery is tied down....:icon_thumby:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09175.jpg

[railman]

DISCLAIMER!!!!!!!! NO RANGER WAS HURT OR SHEETMETAL DAMAGED:icon_thumby::icon_thumby:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09177.jpg

thanx to the counterbalance of Frank:headbang:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09178.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09180.jpg

another tug
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09182.jpg

another jump......poor battery:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09186.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09190.jpg

i really need to paint my hood
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09192.jpg

wheels up again
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09196.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09203.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09204.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/railman/july09209.jpg

had a blast, too bad no pics of the Chevy 2500 witha flat, or the F150 gettin them out of the "slop" by the lake:sad:

l8r, John

[Frank The Tank]

Squirm....... whew.

We had some serious serious good action shots (ie.... the watering hole, ie...... Johns climb up the rock quarry)
that we didn't get shots of because, WE WERE HAVING TOO MUCH FUN!!!!
i wish i could go back in time and have snapped one of Rick firing through the lake too!!!!!

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Frank, do you mean when I turned my truck into a speedboat and made 30 ft rooster tails and 10 ft tidal waves?? Then met a tree on the other side and instant stopness!! Guess what, its a ranger, and mine laughed at the tree, no damage, my truck even gave the tree a tattoo!!
John, when I shorted the battery, that pic is not the one, my front end was 3 times higher than that pic, did we get a shot of that one??, I really would have liked to get shots of the guys that were stuck in the mud, and how I just casually drove up to them, seen how stuck they were, then turned around and backed up to them and we pulled them out. Of course, once was not enough, we had to do it twice!! I tell ya, we are gonna have to hire a camera man from now on, 7 hours of trail riding and only twenty something pics...Come on members, this is way too much fun to pass up!!
SVT

[railman]

believe me there are more pics....just more of the same places is all ( didn't think worth posting a shot of ya moving 10-20 feet, lol )

yeah, sorta hard to take shots from inside the cab bouncing around, and we cover more ground than with me stoppin to take pics at every obsticle:dunno:

like we said before, had way too much fun to worry bout the shots we didn't get.... but we do have the memories:icon_thumby:

hope more people can make the next one

l8r, John

[Frank The Tank]

I am definantly looking into finding a beater.......

Maybe I'll be underground withing a few weeks and blow my first few paychecks on a 4x4, that isn't in perfect shape.

I'm thinking about meeting in the middle of ricks "beast" and Johns truck.

so lets keep our fingers crossed I get hired.

Frank

[railman]

yeah Frank, i sure hope ya get "underground".... good money in the mines:icon_thumby:

and when ya go lookin for a "beater" 4x4, make sure ya get a 93-97 with the 4.0.... got the better axles right out of the box:icon_thumby:

l8r, John

[RangerSVT]

Frank, 91+ explorer sports and remove the rear, or 95+ ranger. if you got the $$, ranger ( trans selection ), or exp to start then upgrade trans...
SVT

[Frank The Tank]

If it means hanging with you in a mud pit....... then I can come up with the money. I figure a short bed/reg cab 4x4 would be nice, (and despite the fact I know it's insane... i kind of really want a manual)
96Ranger 4.0ish.

I pity the folks that didn't come out to the meet!!!!!

Frank

[RangerSVT]

Check the events forum, we got a new thread!!!
SVT