Project-JK The Badlands 2009 (Official Thread)
JK Freak
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From: Saginaw, MI
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JK Junkie
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
Holy humidity batman!
Has anyone looked at the weather? I just looked and saw that it is going to be scorching.
Saturday 91 degrees 20% chance of rain
Sunday 87 degrees 10% chance of rain
Bring some water ladies and gentlemen!
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JK Junkie
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From: Fort Wayne, IN
Okay, so it's killing me not seeing any recent wheeling pictures from the Great Lakes. I think I will start by adding a few to get the mood set. Just a little taste of what's to come.
By the way, we will have to start a whole new thread when we get done on Sunday for just pictures. Anyone else agree that this thread is getting too long to find anything you want to see.
By the way, we will have to start a whole new thread when we get done on Sunday for just pictures. Anyone else agree that this thread is getting too long to find anything you want to see.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Marysville, Ohio
Off topic, but very important... What does everyone do for lunch? Is there food available at the badlands? Pack your lunch? Will we all gather for lunch? What do you usually do?
I just want to be prepared!
I just want to be prepared!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Indianapolis
I think dburgette has been out many times to the badlands and other places with 35''s with no gussets.. Warlock had 35''s and no gussets also, they have now added them though.. I think you will be fine as long as you are carefull with your rig 
.. It's not to gnarly out there unless you want it to be 
J33PIN
.. It's not to gnarly out there unless you want it to be J33PIN
JK Super Freak
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From: Franklin, Indiana
Ya what jeepin said. Its as hard as you want it or want to make it at the badlands.
The groups will be split up so you will be safe. I ran the badlands, haspin acres, and local wheel spots for 1 and half with 35's and no gussets and no problems.
Just recently did the gussets and axle sleeves.
The groups will be split up so you will be safe. I ran the badlands, haspin acres, and local wheel spots for 1 and half with 35's and no gussets and no problems.
Just recently did the gussets and axle sleeves.
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JK Junkie
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I'm wondering if I should hold off on this trip and plan on the August. I'm running 35's and I'm worrying about bending my C's. I plan on adding gussets but never got them done. Seems like you would have to wheel pretty hard to bend the C's. I may go and just take it easy, all that I have been reading on the C's has me a little paranoid. Anyone running 35's and no gussets doing ok?
I haven't had an issue, like Warlock said, with my C. Just take it slow and you will be fine. I think it takes some serious mileage before you will see a bend. That is not to say it can't happen, but not by anyone I know.
I'm a great solder if you need some help. I'd be glad to help you. Do you just need to add you connector to your coax? Do you have rosin solder? You don't want to use acid solder on electrical. I have some I can bring if needed. I have a good soldering iron but it's 110, will an outlet be available? I plan on being there Saturday morning for registration.