Seattle Area Maintenance and Meet

[PNWRunner]

What UCAS did you get? I just did mine if you need help installing

Light Racing. Im borrowing spindles from a buddy to press the adapter in so I can do it in one shot and not have any time without my rig, making it a bit easier. I might take you up on that.

 

[rideexileex]

I used/borrowed the ball joint press and pickle fork from oreillys. They worked perfect, other than needing an angle grinder to shorten the shafts of the factory ubj's for removal. The tool is just a bit too short to fit without doing said above.

 

[e-caban]

I'm really getting pumped for this trip! I'm running stock suspension , but i've got my e-locker and some good A/T's. im not afraid of getting stuck, I just don't want body damage, Tennessee pin striping is okay with me though.

 

[hcck3d]

If I get my wheel bearings fixed in time, calling on Monday to make an appointment, I'll be in.
Anyone recommend a mechanic in the area that I could use? Kind want a good once over as well.

 

[rideexileex]

Anyone keeping an official guest list??

 

[Brilliant]

Anyone keeping an official guest list??

You just nominate yourself?

 

[GSPRunner]

You just nominate yourself?

Lets hear it guys. Who is IN for the 28th

 

[rideexileex]

You just nominate yourself?

Ha, alrighty...

Guest List:
rideexileex + 1st gen Taco
GSPRunner + 2nd gen 4runner, 1st gen Taco, Heep Rubicon
Noynumal
K2Runner
e-caban
Hepar
hcck3d + Heep

There are quite a few/too many people I'm sure we will split into groups and wheel accordingly.

Meeting:
10 - 28 -2012
10 AM
Safeway Parking Lot - Enumclaw, WA
152 Roosevelt Avenue East
Enumclaw, WA 98022

Planned Trail:
http://www.nwjeepn.com/EvansCreek.htm

Trail Map:
http://www.nwjeepn.com/Maps/Evanscreek.pdf

(credit nwjeepn.com)
Evans Creek ORV park is located about 45 miles southeast of Seattle on highway 165 to Mowich Lake. The park provides a little bit of something for everyone. With trails from easy to most difficult and is arranged for motorcycles, ATVs and off road vehicles. A campground is available for those who want to camp and is accessible for even larger RVs

At the main entrance is a large staging area. Northwest Forest passes are required for the park and it is not uncommon to see enforcement officers checking for them. Trails are numbered and marked for difficulty as well as type of vehicle. Evans Creek offers plenty of challenge and lots of beautiful scenery, with viewpoints of Mount Rainier that are hard to beat. Due to the fact that the trails in Evans Creek are tight and twisty we would not recommend it for large rigs.

Conditions at Evans Creek can vary widely with the weather and season. In winter the park can be closed due to snow and even into late June or early July the upper trails can still be impassible if snowfall was heavy enough. Each season presents it's own set of challenges and we find it a great place to take your rig after a modification to test how things are working. Those who have been to the Rubicon Trail say that if your 4x4 will pass the Evans Creek challenge then you won't have a problem with the Rubicon!

Getting There:
Take Hwy 410 to Buckley and follow signs for Hwy. 165 south to South Prairie and Wilkeson. At the 'Y' follow Hwy. 165 to the left (south) to Wilkeson. Once in Wilkeson stay on the main road and continue to follow signs for Hwy. 165. As the road starts out of Wilkeson it will climb a hill to the right and then will take you through a lot of twist and turns, past Carbanado and finally to a one lane bridge. After crossing the bridge there will be sign to Evans Creek and Mowich lake. Keep to the right at the fork, the entrance to Evans Creek will be approximately 7 miles from the fork in the road and on the left.

Requirements:
Pass Needed? YES
Northwest Forest Pass

For all trails: CB, Front and Rear Recovery Points, BRAIN
For advanced trails: 32" MT or AT tires with good tread. Some is lift required. Reliable, Maintained vehicle. No Full Size Rigs recommended. This trail is narrow in sections.

 

[rideexileex]

Everyone else chime in that is coming!!

 

[GSPRunner]

Good job. I also have a couple guys coming who aren't on this forum. One with a 2nd Gen T4R and another with a 1st gen Taco. Friend with a Rubicon might come as well.

 

[hcck3d]

Can someone link me to specific ORV pass site to buy or business I can pick this up at?

 

[GSPRunner]

Local Ranger Stations sell them

 

[hcck3d]

@rideexileex - I am going and might bring a friend that has a jeep with me. Also, is anyone bringing their wife/girlfriend/other? My wife said she doesn't want to be the only vagina there (besides my buddy with the jeep).

 

[Hepar]

@rideexileex - I am going and might bring a friend that has a jeep with me. Also, is anyone bringing their wife/girlfriend/other? My wife said she doesn't want to be the only vagina there (besides my buddy with the jeep).

I'm 90% that I can make it. I'll ask my gf if she wants to come.

 

[rideexileex]

I'm 90% that I can make it. I'll ask my gf if she wants to come.

Ha, you better be there 100%!

 

[GSPRunner]

@rideexileex - I am going and might bring a friend that has a jeep with me. Also, is anyone bringing their wife/girlfriend/other? My wife said she doesn't want to be the only vagina there (besides my buddy with the jeep).

I think my girlfriend is planning on coming

 

[rideexileex]

I think my girlfriend is planning on coming

Mine might come... not sure. Or else anyone else I find along the way that wants a ride :hatsoff:

 

[Hepar]

Ha, you better be there 100%!

I know, I know. I can't though. Unfortunately I might have to head out of town for work. Looks like it's going to be the following weekend, but I won't know for sure until the week of.

 

[hcck3d]

Mine might come... not sure. Or else anyone else I find along the way that wants a ride :hatsoff:

Like all those dudes with long hair? haha

 

[e-caban]

Ha, alrighty...

Guest List:
rideexileex + 1st gen Taco
GSPRunner + 2nd gen 4runner, 1st gen Taco, Heep Rubicon
Noynumal
K2Runner
e-caban
Hepar
hcck3d + Heep

There are quite a few/too many people I'm sure we will split into groups and wheel accordingly.

Meeting:
10 - 28 -2012
10 AM
Safeway Parking Lot - Enumclaw, WA
152 Roosevelt Avenue East
Enumclaw, WA 98022

Planned Trail:
Evans Creek ORV Park

Trail Map:
http://www.nwjeepn.com/Maps/Evanscreek.pdf

(credit nwjeepn.com)
Evans Creek ORV park is located about 45 miles southeast of Seattle on highway 165 to Mowich Lake. The park provides a little bit of something for everyone. With trails from easy to most difficult and is arranged for motorcycles, ATVs and off road vehicles. A campground is available for those who want to camp and is accessible for even larger RVs

At the main entrance is a large staging area. Northwest Forest passes are required for the park and it is not uncommon to see enforcement officers checking for them. Trails are numbered and marked for difficulty as well as type of vehicle. Evans Creek offers plenty of challenge and lots of beautiful scenery, with viewpoints of Mount Rainier that are hard to beat. Due to the fact that the trails in Evans Creek are tight and twisty we would not recommend it for large rigs.

Conditions at Evans Creek can vary widely with the weather and season. In winter the park can be closed due to snow and even into late June or early July the upper trails can still be impassible if snowfall was heavy enough. Each season presents it's own set of challenges and we find it a great place to take your rig after a modification to test how things are working. Those who have been to the Rubicon Trail say that if your 4x4 will pass the Evans Creek challenge then you won't have a problem with the Rubicon!

Getting There:
Take Hwy 410 to Buckley and follow signs for Hwy. 165 south to South Prairie and Wilkeson. At the 'Y' follow Hwy. 165 to the left (south) to Wilkeson. Once in Wilkeson stay on the main road and continue to follow signs for Hwy. 165. As the road starts out of Wilkeson it will climb a hill to the right and then will take you through a lot of twist and turns, past Carbanado and finally to a one lane bridge. After crossing the bridge there will be sign to Evans Creek and Mowich lake. Keep to the right at the fork, the entrance to Evans Creek will be approximately 7 miles from the fork in the road and on the left.

Requirements:
Pass Needed? YES
Northwest Forest Pass

For all trails: CB, Front and Rear Recovery Points, BRAIN
For advanced trails: 32" MT or AT tires with good tread. Some is lift required. Reliable, Maintained vehicle. No Full Size Rigs recommended. This trail is narrow in sections.

Anyone know who on this list is running stock? (e-caban)