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Would any of you be up for a meet-up at the River Road Rally Park in McHenry some Saturday in September?
Hey everyone, just joined OB officially but have been camping all my life and am in the process of building a 1997 Land Cruiser using parts from my 1995 Land Cruiser (long story). I live in Lincoln Park and am excited to get more involved in this community. I am planning a long trip from Chicago to Nelson, BC (north route through ND there and south route through SD on the way back). Has anyone done this before? Any tips?
Also any fellow Chicago FZJ80 friends out there? I would love to meet up!
Also any fellow Chicago FZJ80 friends out there? I would love to meet up!
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Joe here,
Anyone interested in a camp weekend in September? I have a couple of places we can camp for a night or two. It seems to be hard to generate some interest. We are 30 minutes east of Cedar Rapids. Let get to gather share some ideas, and see what everyone has for rigs. If we camp at our place no charge, we have a timber we can use. No facilities there however. I'll supply the campsite and firewood.
Anyone interested in a camp weekend in September? I have a couple of places we can camp for a night or two. It seems to be hard to generate some interest. We are 30 minutes east of Cedar Rapids. Let get to gather share some ideas, and see what everyone has for rigs. If we camp at our place no charge, we have a timber we can use. No facilities there however. I'll supply the campsite and firewood.
Traveler I
Just recently did a trip out to Idaho Springs CO, camping and wheeling..... been wanting to do that trip for a while.... looking to do the Trans Wisc Adv Trl next spring.... and another CO trip next Summer... and hopefully some smaller trips in between.... ultimate goal is to do the Mojave Road....
Off-Road Ranger I
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I am going to finish the Trans American Trail next spring. From Utah to the oregano coast. Could always use a second vehicle on the trail. Interested?
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Wish I'd found you guys sooner, I'm between Dubuque and Quad Cities but camp/fish all over the area. Unfortunately I'm relocating to San Diego in a few weeks. If you're ever looking for an extra truck or even a navigator/camera guy for trips out West let me know.
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My name is Joe. Go to nomadoverlanding.com
Thats me. Still remodeling the website.
See you on the trail .
Hey guys, new to the Chicago area (Logan Square) and trying to get back into camping, fishing, and off roading. I recently got a 2012 Jeep GC Laredo WK2 4x4 before I moved up and am looking to beef it up a little bit. I've already gotten the RR leveling kit in hand and will also be putting some new ATs on it some time this Winter. If anyone has any recommendations on a shop/installer for the leveling kit then please let me know.
As for camping and fishing I am working on building up gear past the usual stuff (tent, bags, cot, basic cast iron, etc.). Hoping to find a few spots to get out to in IL/WI/MI in the Spring.
I'm excited to join the group and look forward to posting more.
- Tyler
((Original vehicle/rig through my late teens and early twenties was a 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71, 5.7L 350, 9in. of lift (6" suspension, 3" body), 37" MTs, cat back exhaust, a few mounted lights, etc etc. Fun for the mud but now looking to tone it down))
As for camping and fishing I am working on building up gear past the usual stuff (tent, bags, cot, basic cast iron, etc.). Hoping to find a few spots to get out to in IL/WI/MI in the Spring.
I'm excited to join the group and look forward to posting more.
- Tyler
((Original vehicle/rig through my late teens and early twenties was a 1998 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71, 5.7L 350, 9in. of lift (6" suspension, 3" body), 37" MTs, cat back exhaust, a few mounted lights, etc etc. Fun for the mud but now looking to tone it down))
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Do you have a garage that handles your maintenance? They should be able to throw a leveling kit together. Not sure what is involved in a WK2 regarding parts, but if they can handle suspension work, this shouldn't be a big deal.
Was Jeep still offering the lifetime drivetrain warranty in 2012? If so, make sure the dealership you use will still honor the warranty with the leveling kit. Adjusting the height changes the angles of the drivetrain and might void the lifetime warranty if the dealership has some jerks working there. This is what kept me from lifting my JKUR. I've don't really need the small increase in height and the warranty has been used a few times.
Was Jeep still offering the lifetime drivetrain warranty in 2012? If so, make sure the dealership you use will still honor the warranty with the leveling kit. Adjusting the height changes the angles of the drivetrain and might void the lifetime warranty if the dealership has some jerks working there. This is what kept me from lifting my JKUR. I've don't really need the small increase in height and the warranty has been used a few times.
I am searching for a solid 4x4 shop up here that I can start building a good relationship with for future modifications as well. Thanks for the heads up on the warranty thing. I will look into it now.
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Tyler,
Some good trails in Wisconsin, Michigan.
Shops for work, suspension, aftermarket, check in Dubuque Iowa Complete Off Road.
Camping gear, overlanding gear, depends on what you want.
If you want some advise or ideas give me a call.
Joe
Nomadoverlanding.com
Joe,
I was just checking out your website when you replied. Thanks for reaching out.
