Stuff to do before the 2017 Invasion

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will e
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Re: Stuff to do before the 2017 Invasion

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Well, getting ready for Ouray is exhausting. Figured out the ball on my buddy's tow rig is 2" and the trailer wants 2 5/8". He lost the key to the receiver lock and the nut spins but takes the ball with it. I was about to go find a big cresent wrench or something when it occured to me I have a 1 1/2" socket and impact. BAM! took it right off. Got the trailer hooked up. Pulled the jeep onto it. Lots of adjusting, it's a borrowed trailer so I am not sure where the sweet spot is. Strapped it down and took it for a spin. Got it up to 65 but nervous as all get out. Last time I towed something was the jeep up to Ouray last year. I figure I have 11 or so hours to get comfortable with it. ;)

It's hot here. Did I mention that? And I am very happy I am streching my time there to 7 full days and two travel days.

The first invasion I joined we showed up for the 3 days and it was fun but it was over too quick!

I should be in the KOA by this time tomorrow. Craig and I are heading up together.
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Drive safe. Look forward to seeing everyone.
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Have a safe trip! See you soon!
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packed up. Just gotta clean up an rendevous with Craig.
81 Waggy 'WILL E' Retired
82 Cherokee WT - SOA/SF/high steer/Alcan springs/agr box/Borgeson steering shaft/AMC 401/performer/holley TA/HEI/BeCool/727/ALTAS (2.0/2.72/5.44)/D60 Snofighter(Yukon Zip,hubs,stubs,4.56)/14 Bolt (FF,BF shave, Discs, ARB,Artec Truss)/MTR 37X12.5/Corbeau XRS Baja & 5 point retractable harness/Hella Aux lights/tuffy console/killer32 sliders/Evil Twin bumpers, rack and roll cage/WARN 8000/TT Fabworks steering brace/dual batts/custom TC skid plate/ARB fridge
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