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Rocktoberfest advice needed

cnjcherokee

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Middletown, NJ
Hey guys, Ill be going to rocktoberfest, and planning on wheeling blues and greens because I only have a 3 inch Bds lift, and 31s on it right now. Any advice I should know before going in, or any essentials that I'll need for these trails? I appreciate any help
 
You'll want to get familiar with this list
Section 3: Required Equipment for Event Participation
  1. NAXJA VERY HIGHLY recommends that all event participants have a CB Radio.
  2. NAXJA requires all listed items to be present, and available for use, for a vehicle to be permitted to participate in a event. Participants are expected to stow equipment and all other items within their vehicle in a safe manner, conscious of the effects of OHV use and possible shifting of items.
  3. NAXJA Safety Inspectors will use this list for safety inspections prior to any event. The Safety Inspector has final say in approval or rejection of any vehicle for event participation and may at anytime defer to a second event or club officer for additional ruling.
  4. NAXJA expects each event participant to carry insurance and registration sufficient to meet the legal requirements of their vehicle state of residence and for the roads and trails traveled for the event. NAXJA is not responsible for assuring an entrant's vehicle is legal for the roads and trails traveled in the event.
Equipment List
  1. Visibly charged fire extinguisher (BC or ABC)
  2. First aid kit
  3. Adequate spare tire, jack and lug wrench
  4. Safety belts for driver and any current passenger
  5. Adequate attachment points in the front and rear of the vehicle:
    1. Acceptable forms of attachment points: (All Items must be mounted in a manner to provide adequate strength and integrity)
    2. Tow hooks of OEM or greater integrity
    3. D-Rings
    4. Shackle/Clevis
  6. 20ft 10,000lb snatch strap without any metal hooks
  7. Secured battery (no bungee cords)
 
you will probably bee ok. most of the guys spotting are pretty good. let them know your new. just take it easy, feel it out... and youll be on 60s in a year or so.
 
You will be fine. If youre a newbie to rocks, you've found the best crew you could ask for to break you in right. You will have fun, guaranteed!
Rich

Yep, listening to fellow NACers while driving over rocks will definitely break your Jeep in alright...

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But seriously, if I were you, I'd not try to do anything too crazy in terms of rocks. My unibody is all dented and trashed from NACfest since it wasn't braced and since I was a little over enthusiastic in my wheeling adventures. If you listen to the guys there, they really are a great bunch of people and will help you out.


(And don't listen to a big red head who looks like hellboy, and answers to the name Ross, he doesn't actually know what he is doing!)
 
Awesome group of people to wheel with. We'll get you addicted in no time.
 
(And don't listen to a big red head who looks like hellboy, and answers to the name Ross, he doesn't actually know what he is doing!)

:kissyou:

Look at my beautiful spotting skills on your jeep!






A small XJ on 31's can do most of the park jsut fine, they even handle the harder stuff pretty well too. You'd be surprised how well they get around.
 
It seems like everyone starts with 3" and 31s. Its a great set-up! You actually have to pick lines, follow your spotter, and be careful. You'll have a blast, and don't be afraid to run some blues that look a little sketchy .... riding around on greens is fun, but only for a hour or so. You want a little bit of challenge.
 
i've done blacks on 31s with a locked rear and good armor. i wouldnt go much above hard blues without good armor and a locker if ya wanna keep your jeep looking pretty.
 
You'll have a blast, and don't be afraid to run some blues that look a little sketchy .... riding around on greens is fun, but only for a hour or so. You want a little bit of challenge.
X2

don't be afraid to run some blacks/reds that look a little sketchy
FIFY :D


Both proof that
(And don't listen to a big red head who looks like hellboy, and answers to the name Ross, he doesn't actually know what he is doing!)

Ross, red jeep couldn't even handle reds, who are you kidding? (besides yourself)
:D
 
i ran blacks no lift 31's and swaybar still connected just get your truck ready and we'll handle the rest :firedevil
 
i've done blacks on 31s with a locked rear and good armor. i wouldnt go much above hard blues without good armor and a locker if ya wanna keep your jeep looking pretty.

I wouldnt mind taking some newbies out on Blues for the day....look for a goofy skinny guy who is not named Ben... I'll be up there wednesday nite, so the welcome wagon is out.
Rich
 
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