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Wanting to start a club in Columbus, GA

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#1 ·
Hey everyone, I'm wanting to start up a Jeep 'club' in Columbus, GA and the surrounding area. I don't really know of any clubs of this type in the Columbus/ Ft. Benning area, but I was hoping for a "meet and greet" with anyone who is interested. I was hoping for a less formal club, but more like a group of folks who enjoy wheeling their rigs and would like to meet other people with similar interests. If anyone is interested, let me know.

Also, if anyone has any ideas about how to get the word out around town, that would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
#31 ·
yeah as Tim said, we didn't have a huge turn out, so we kind of just agreed to keep each other up to date on good places to wheel and agreed to PM each other if we would like to plan a wheeling trip. My rig is certainly not as built as Tim's or Eagle's, but I think we could find something for anyone who is interested in going out... even if all you are interested in is going out for coffee. :laugh:
 
#33 ·
I went there for it. I didn't get there when it started, but it was alright. They have a few mud holes for different levels of rigs. They only had one trail that vehicles could go on, which is the perimeter trail. It's about 3 miles total and was a decent ride. The only thing that got on my nerves was the fact that almost everyone out there was drinking while driving their rigs, even some of the teenage kids running around on ATVs. The mud holes were mostly slick mud with some deep mud and water. People were going into them to just spin their tires and slide around. Several people were almost thrown out of the back of some trucks while riding. I'm planning on hitting up Mudder's Mag Offroad Park near Phenix City pretty soon. It used to be Dirty Dogs but has a different name now.
 
#37 ·
Thats gotta be the best and worst type of mud I have ever been in. Slick as snot and so sandy it cleans up quick and easy. Only thing about it was it turned simple climbs into a major event, or just turning in general. Looking forward to getting you guys out there.
 
#38 ·
looks like we will be heading out to wheel again tomorrow afternoon (Friday). We have 3-4 rigs going already. If anyone is interested PM either me or Eagle327B

Don't be scared!

Be warned though, we most likely will wheel on Ft. Benning so if you are not registered on the installation you will have to get a visitor's pass. Don't tell them at the gate that you are going wheeling. Visiting a friend would be a better idea. Like I said, hit us up and we'll help you out if needed.

(it is leagal wheeling, don't worry about getting arrested, I have done my research)
 
#40 ·
It's only "Legal" if you are "Scouting for new hunting areas". If you have too much mud on your vehicle or just straight up tell them you are wheeling, then you get a ticket. If you tell them you're looking for new hunting land, you better have the FT Benning Hunting and Fishing pass displayed in the window. I've pulled people out that told the Game wardens that they were wheeling and they got a ticket, but also have seen them just let others off that told them they were "scouting for new hunting spots."
 
#41 ·
according to the gentleman and the fish and game/land management office that as long as you have a registered vehicle that you can go on any road on the installation as long as it is not marked as being closed or off limits. I have challenged a couple of mp/wardens on it and they stumbled to justify otherwise. Just sayin' Plus I am not a real big fan of mud.
 
#42 ·
I trust nothing that a MP or game warden says...One MP informed me that it is a 150 dollar ticket for not having both mirrors. He also stated that it was Georgia law..In which Georgia law states that the vehicle must have "A" mirror capable of seeing 200 feet behind the vehicle. It is also up for interepetation but USAIC reg 190-5 states there is no use of ATV's with one, two, three or four wheels and states nothing about POV. If our vhicles qualify for ATV then they would be illegal to drive on the improved surfaces of post. The only issues I have ever encountered with the Wardens/MP/Da civillians while on fire breaks and trails was whether I had a firearm or not.
 
#43 ·
had good day, a bit of carnage, but all is well. Bruce spun the housing on his axle tubes causing the u-joint to snap. Stinkin' AMC 20 rearend! Life is good though, know a gentleman who is going to weld the housing back to axle tubes for us, thanks Joe!!!:cheers2:
 

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#45 ·
Man that hill there in the last pics sure was hairy! The dirt that day was like wheeling on pavement...Excellent grip. We need to get you out too Taylor06! If anything I am always up for another round of fried pickles and a beer or two..three...four...:cheers2:
 
#46 ·
the pictures do that hill no justice, maybe if they were taken from the bottom of the hill. It isn't very often that an obstacle makes my heart race. That got me for a minute. My wife said "when I saw you put on the haness I thought to my self "s***"".
 
#49 ·
It has been a while since we have posted anything but.... Chris and I are looking to set up a trip to Morris Mountain ORV (Home) on the last weekend of Jan 2011. The park says to be open on the 2nd and 4th weekends of every month. We will contact the park owners to ensure access and to see if they will be willing to open the gates Friday the 28th of Jan to allow us to set up camp for the night.

Chris amd I went to the Shamrock run this past March and had a blast. We also went a few months later, but Chris busted a U-joint and stub shaft about a half hour into the trip... Boooo! The park has everything from trails for stock trucks to rock climbs that will make the hairs on your neck stand up. We will keep you guys updated on our progress with the owners of the park. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LET US (eagle327b and I) KNOW SO WE CAN GIVE THE OWNERS AND IDEA OF HOW MANY WE EXPECT TO BE THERE.
 
#50 ·
Man i cant believe i just stumbled upon this. I would love to join and ride with you guys i can see there are no wjs so let me add mine.Oh by the way my name is brandon i was stationed at benning from 05-09. Now i just live and work in columbus looking for to doing a ride.

 
#53 ·
man that place doesnt look very friendly to a DD rig. Is there any trails there that dont require your rig to be trailered to the event. Plus i heard it was just a bunch of drunks.
 
#55 ·
I went out there for the rock crawling event they had a little while ago. There was only one trail around the perimeter and it was not for completely stock vehicles, but my DD made it just fine. I'm only running 2in lift and 33x12.50 a/t tires. It is true about everyone out there just driving all over the place with a beer in their hand. I saw several young teens on atv's driving around with a beer. The trail was fun, but their tolerance of drunk driving in that type of environment will make me not want to go back.
 
#57 ·
Thats pretty sad, unfortunately, someone will eventually be killed and the place will ultimately shut down. And then, once again, we all will be labeled a bunch of ignorant rednecks who are just trying to tear **** up, and some more of our trails will be closed.:thumbdown:
 
#58 ·
well i have 6in lift and 35s i like to challenge my jeep but not destroy it on obstacles built for someones buggy river rock is fairly close and definately a more family tuned enviroment. This perimeter trail would be fun but i dont wanna have to worry about some drunk teenager raising hell on his quad or his daddys truck and crashing into me and injuring me or my family. Just not worth the risk if you ask me.
 
#59 ·
that sucks, I haven't been to the park in Auburn, maybe I won't go. I time in Morris Mountain has been good. Lots of trails at all levels. Last years Shamrock run had a ton of people and no arrests.

No new news on our trip to the park the last weekend of Jan 11. There will be at least two of us. More would be nice, but if I am in the dirt I'm happy wether there is only two of us or fifty two of us
 
#60 ·
im down with that weekend in january im originally from gadsden, al about 3 miles away from mountainside orp thats my home trails i love that place it would be good to go with a group of jeeps from this area though. So is everyone just a wheeler or are there any wrenchers in here i do all types of lifts on vehicles. Im currently in the process of by a welder to get more into metal fab.
 
#61 ·
Timmayham, did you ever get your rear axle fixed after you spun the tubes on it? Are you gonna truss it with welding the tubes?
 
#62 ·
My rear axle is good... (it better be for what I paid for it! Currie Fab 9"). It was a coworker of mine who spun his tubes. To answer your question; yes, he got it fixed. Took it to a gentleman I know and we welded the axle tubes back to the housing and relocated the spring perches. He is currently looking into a full width axle swap. I have been trying to talk him out of a set of 2 1/2 ton Rockwell axels. While a Waggy on Rockwells would be pretty cool, not the most economical route. He just put on a 6" lift and 35" BFG KM2s about 2 months ago.

to Bjanks... Eagle327b and I both wheel and wrench.
 
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