A little help please

R

Regimental

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Okay.

So I bought a jeep. It's green and trail rated and stock and I think I really want to make it bigger and off-roady (once the wife let's me, something about money and warranties).

So here's the problem. Other than a tractor and an old field truck when I was a kid, I have never done the off road thing. I don't even know where to really start other than the farmer's tracks around town here where I live. Is there anyone that would be willing to take a Sunday and show me and my wife the...
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J

Jason

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Bump for Reg, hopefully someone with a running car can show you the ropes.
 
2

2Greys

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Welcome to OVO! There are a lot of good and helpful people here and I definitely commend you on wanting to get out there and wanting someone to take you out. You don't want to go it alone ever. However you picked a bad time of the year as it seems most people stop around hunting season although I am surprised no one else has come forward. Myself, I use it as a DD and have already put my winters on otherwise I would go.

Couple of the local stock friendly trails are:
Darling Road
Burnt Lands
Carp Trail
The Gorge
I believe all of these are west of Ottawa and I think the farthest out is the Gorge near Calabogie.

Hope you find someone! Even a month ago you would have been able to get at least 5 trucks worth.


Regimental said:
Okay.

So I bought a jeep. It's green and trail rated and stock and I think I really want to make it bigger and off-roady (once the wife let's me, something about money and warranties).

So here's the problem. Other than a tractor and an old field truck when I was a kid, I have never done the off road thing. I don't even know where to really start other than the farmer's tracks around town here where I live. Is there anyone that would be willing to take a Sunday and show me and my wife the basics on a rather user friendly trail? I'd be willing to buy the beers and food afterwards.

Drop me a PM and let me know.

Reg
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chunkytrunks

chunkytrunks

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Welcome to OVO.ca Yeah unfortunatly it's hunting season and we like to stay out of the way with the guys with the shotguns :D. We will probibly get one winter snow run in after hunting season as long as there is not a pile of snow.

Matt:beer:
 
D

Dirk

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Dwayne and I are planning on going to the Gorge to test his new tires and gears this weekend sometime. You'd be welcome to come along.
 
dwcjwerfner

dwcjwerfner

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Yeah we figure it isn't really a hunting area, and besides it is our backyard :rolleyes: . Also I know Dirk would like to try his new 38's if somebody would just sell him some 16" 6 bolt rims. :p

Dwayne
 
R

Regimental

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Which day this weekend are you thinking of going? I work Saturday morning.

Where is the Gorge?

Did I mention I am also new to the area. I live in Winchester, so how far a drive is it?

What should I bring with me?

Let me know.

Reg
 
CaptainFitz

CaptainFitz

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Hey Reg,

I am also in Winchester, but my tuck is not so god right now.. The gorge is a good trail to get out and see. it is a bit of a drive from here, about 2 hours, it is in the calabogie area.

There is not a lot in this area, so we tend to head a bit west for most trails.

Tim

ps. Welcome
 
R

Regimental

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Hey Tim,

Tell me about it. Other than driving down Gypsy Lane to Chesterville!

Oh well, that's why I am here. To learn of areas to go wheeling and to have fun, without busting the crap out of my rig, which would be bad, as it is the wife's daily driver.

Sigh, I need more jeeps!

Reg
 
R

Regimental

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Okay, so where do I meet you guys? What time? Worse case scenario I can be a passenger for the day so I can get an idea of the trail and how on can drive the trail.

Let me know.

Reg
 
chunkytrunks

chunkytrunks

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The trail is a pick your poisin type trail. It is a easy basic trail with optionals everywhere. It's a great trail to start off with.

Brad, truck still broken?

I'm buisy this weekend. Wish i could but there are kids that need toys!!!!
 
dwcjwerfner

dwcjwerfner

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What bracket Brad? And if so do you need help with that? If that is the case get it to Renfrew because Dirk is one hell of a good welder.

Dwayne
:beer:
 
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bradleyfitz

bradleyfitz

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dwcjwerfner said:
What bracket Brad? And if so do you need help with that? If that is the case get it to Renfrew because Dirk is one hell of a good welder.

Dwayne
:beer:
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An upper control arm bracket is 90% ripped off the frame from the PA trip ... just can't decide if I should haul it to someone to get it welded back up or just put the jeep away for the winter.
 
Mitko

Mitko

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bradleyfitz said:
I'll be TB for photos if anyone has a seat and is leaving from Zellers :beer:
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I can come as well; and pick you up at Zellers; not with the real one dought but with my wife's car, I will let you know shortly ; hows about 9:30sh.
 
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