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Hatchet Jack wrote:I'm wondering why there's not much activity going on here...assuming everyone is thrashing to get ready or sitting back feet up and just waiting for time to pass?

Maybe on facebook? It might be a smaller group this year. Who knows... I do know that I am looking forward to the cool San Juan's. The beautiful flowers. Maybe some snow covered peaks. A 420 burger at Maggies. Cooking cheese crisps and other goodies on the trail. Monday morning breakfast and the annual Red Mountain run. Most of all I look forward to hanging out with the FSJ folks. And hopefully no breakdowns!
Last year it was the spring perch on the frame, the year before was a loose spring plate. I have had a fuel pump die and a thermostat stick closed. This includes one tow back to camp! I can wheel a couple of dozen times here in Phoenix with no issues but Ouray seems to be my kryptonite!

I think it’s gonna be a good crowd with plenty of new and old pleased with the good snowfall should allow us nice campfires and trail scenery dang sure can’t wait

I'm prepping for EJS in Moab next month. After I'm back I can focus on Ouray more.

will e wrote:

Hatchet Jack wrote:I'm wondering why there's not much activity going on here...assuming everyone is thrashing to get ready or sitting back feet up and just waiting for time to pass?

Maybe on facebook? It might be a smaller group this year. Who knows... I do know that I am looking forward to the cool San Juan's. The beautiful flowers. Maybe some snow covered peaks. A 420 burger at Maggies. Cooking cheese crisps and other goodies on the trail. Monday morning breakfast and the annual Red Mountain run. Most of all I look forward to hanging out with the FSJ folks. And hopefully no breakdowns!
Last year it was the spring perch on the frame, the year before was a loose spring plate. I have had a fuel pump die and a thermostat stick closed. This includes one tow back to camp! I can wheel a couple of dozen times here in Phoenix with no issues but Ouray seems to be my kryptonite!

will e, I know your pain. My scrambler is notoriously Mr Reliable. I have wheeled it a ton and never had any issues. This last year I had a wheel nearly fall off on Ophir Pass and then when coming down I think from Yankee Boy with you last year my brakes locked up. Then last year I had all the trouble with the brakes on my trailer as well. Also, had a blowout on the way up. I hope last year was just an off year for me. I am looking forward to some cooler mountain weather and hopefully not having to work on my crap. But then again for the first time this year I am bringing an FSJ. So, who knows what will happen. I may need to bring extra beer just in case.

Just booked a reservation for Sat 14th - check out the 20th!

ross80truck wrote:will e, I know your pain. My scrambler is notoriously Mr Reliable. I have wheeled it a ton and never had any issues. This last year I had a wheel nearly fall off on Ophir Pass and then when coming down I think from Yankee Boy with you last year my brakes locked up. Then last year I had all the trouble with the brakes on my trailer as well. Also, had a blowout on the way up. I hope last year was just an off year for me. I am looking forward to some cooler mountain weather and hopefully not having to work on my crap. But then again for the first time this year I am bringing an FSJ. So, who knows what will happen. I may need to bring extra beer just in case.

Just don't wheel with me and you should be fine.

ross80truck wrote:
will e, I know your pain. My scrambler is notoriously Mr Reliable. I have wheeled it a ton and never had any issues. This last year I had a wheel nearly fall off on Ophir Pass and then when coming down I think from Yankee Boy with you last year my brakes locked up. Then last year I had all the trouble with the brakes on my trailer as well. Also, had a blowout on the way up. I hope last year was just an off year for me. I am looking forward to some cooler mountain weather and hopefully not having to work on my crap. But then again for the first time this year I am bringing an FSJ. So, who knows what will happen. I may need to bring extra beer just in case.

No doubt! What's worse is I normally do a bunch of maintenance before leaving too!

Dusty wrote:Just booked a reservation for Sat 14th - check out the 20th!

That's awesome! Another 'breakdown buddy' haha. Not yours, but you were riding along in my last Ouray failure. Also, sign up for breakfast on Monday if you are interested. There is a separate signup thread.

derf wrote:Just don't wheel with me and you should be fine.

I don't know, we trouble shot the dead jeep pretty quick on the side of the road. Had the fuel pump replaced pretty quick too. I'll take you as a wingman any day.

Dusty wrote:Just booked a reservation for Sat 14th - check out the 20th!

Good to here. Will see you there.

First stages of body work will be completed in a week then I’m going to install the fitech and maybe a S10 fuel tank gotta get this sucka high elevation happy!

I like the access panel.

that was my buddies idea...I like it as well

Well, hope I'm not jumping the gun here, but it looks like I might finally make it to Ouray with a FSJ. Oz, my 84 wag is finally turning into something. Our plan is to arrive Sunday night, but we're staying at a vrbo in Montrose. Wife flat refuses to 'camp'. We're driving her Cruze. Buddy of mine is planning on dragging my 84 and his 77 later on in the week, and we'll hopefully be able to join the group for some trails Wednesday and Thursday.

Looking forward to it!

It will be a blast up in the mountains this year thinkn I'll bring the 10

j20owner wrote:Well, hope I'm not jumping the gun here, but it looks like I might finally make it to Ouray with a FSJ. Oz, my 84 wag is finally turning into something. Our plan is to arrive Sunday night, but we're staying at a vrbo in Montrose. Wife flat refuses to 'camp'. We're driving her Cruze. Buddy of mine is planning on dragging my 84 and his 77 later on in the week, and we'll hopefully be able to join the group for some trails Wednesday and Thursday.

Looking forward to it!

That's great news! The drive from Montrose isn't too bad. We have a breakfast on Monday if you want to join. (See sign up thread)

We finally have our itinerary mostly inked. Sat. drive to Bryce. Sunday explore. Monday drive to Moab/Canyonlands Tues. Explore Wed. Drive to Ouray, staying at Ouray Lodge and suites down the road from the KOA. Wheeling thurs. and friday, moving to KOA for Sat. night, Heading towards Durango Sunday maybe for some fishing? After that? Still want to get some of the ugly off the Jeep if I get time but shock tuning last weekend went good so I think we're mechanically good. This is a long haul for us from Cali. How far are others coming from?

Gadzooks2 wrote:We finally have our itinerary mostly inked. Sat. drive to Bryce. Sunday explore. Monday drive to Moab/Canyonlands Tues. Explore Wed. Drive to Ouray, staying at Ouray Lodge and suites down the road from the KOA. Wheeling thurs. and friday, moving to KOA for Sat. night, Heading towards Durango Sunday maybe for some fishing? After that? Still want to get some of the ugly off the Jeep if I get time but shock tuning last weekend went good so I think we're mechanically good. This is a long haul for us from Cali. How far are others coming from?

That's great news! Looking forward to having another Ouray Freshman!

Gadzooks2 wrote:We finally have our itinerary mostly inked. Sat. drive to Bryce. Sunday explore. Monday drive to Moab/Canyonlands Tues. Explore Wed. Drive to Ouray, staying at Ouray Lodge and suites down the road from the KOA. Wheeling thurs. and friday, moving to KOA for Sat. night, Heading towards Durango Sunday maybe for some fishing? After that? Still want to get some of the ugly off the Jeep if I get time but shock tuning last weekend went good so I think we're mechanically good. This is a long haul for us from Cali. How far are others coming from?

There are a few of us, maybe 3 FSJs coming from Nebraska, just under 800 miles. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Simba wrote:There are a few of us, maybe 3 FSJs coming from Nebraska, just under 800 miles. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Google says 871mi from Omaha if we take I-80 out to Brush Co. then drop down to Limon. 859mi if we go through Colby Ks. I-80 to Brush is a much easier drive. Either route we take, its a ways for sure.

Shows 859miles down i-70. Jeep will most likely make the trip on a trailer, if it makes it at all.

We're staring down the barrel of 838 miles so pretty much average for this group it sounds like..

Any other West coast FSJ junkies coming out?