Big Barnwell run, Jan 5/6/7

This is the 2nd annual TNT Bachelor Run (last year Nate was about to get married - this year we're just using the same name again).

I think it is going to be a big/great one - I'm there for sure.

Come on DOWWWWN!

Up for some of us...

Already have it scheduled... be there on Friday!

We've got to get some of the San Antonio folks to come out and play... I know it's a loooong way - but it sure would be nice to see some of our more remote club members

Where exactly is Barnwell?

It's a few miles outside Gilmer, Tx - which is about 1/2 hour from Tyler. link here

Yikes... unfortunately there isn't a good way to get east from either SA or Austin... you pretty much have to come up to Dallas and then take 20 or 30 east... nearly 400 miles from SA. We do go to Katemcy a couple times a year, though - which is fairly close to you guys.

its been several years since i been, but barnwell is roughly 6 1/2 hours from new braunfels pending traffic. talked to the wife and if i can convince my dad to dog/cat sit for a couple of days, get my vaca approved, then we may be in. should know within a week. jasun, rick, and pat, you out there? keep us posted on the next katemcy run too.

You southern guys want to break up the drive than my place is close to half way for ya.

More than welcome to crash at my place and then we caravan up in the morning.

Just a thought

I might be there. I'm not sure yet. Pending some issues going on at this time.

I'm retiring from offroading. Gone throw some 20's on the X and some header and call it a day. Maybe convert it to awd.

hey i would love to go but one question...i have a stock x, it will possible have a pml by then but thats about it...its got 4x4 but stock tires, will i be able to make it or will it be more a hassle than fun

You sure can. There are trails for all sorts of vehicles/drivers. One good thing about going with all the guys with mods is if you get stuck, they can pull you out.

Yeah - you'll want to park it when we go on the harder trails - but I enjoy the easier ones a lot, too - we can definitely run some of the 2* trails with you.

If you can swing it between now and then, the one thing you could REALLY benefit from is a pair of sliders (maybe a Christmas present?).
HERE

(WOW - those suckers are like twice as expensive as I remember them! - BTW, if you do get these, save the money on the powdercoat and buy some quality black spraypaint... easy to touch up)

alright cool i look into thous. one quick question, should i get the extra center support for 25 dollars. also should i take my grill guard off, or just leave it on if i come.

The extra support must be a new thing... I had to go looking to figure out what they were talking about::


It's an extra support between the two slider rails (not an extra attachment to the frame). I'd say it's not needed. Mine (and all of the older ones) only have one support and I've never heard of that being a failure point.

A couple things to think about:
1) 4x4parts sells Shrockworks sliders - but they're about $30 cheaper than they are on the Shrockworks site. Plus if you tell 4x4parts you're an SWXC member (you are joining, right ) you'll get an additional discount.... but maybe if you call Shrockworks they'll cut you a deal. I dunno... plus if you have family or friends in Houston you might be able to pick 'em up in person if you buy straight from Shrock and save a fair amount of shipping $$

2) Sliders really aren't hard to make... a little steel tube, some cutting, and some welding is all it takes to make a basic rectangular design slider. See HERE
If you pm Nissannut on the TNT board ( HERE ) and ask reeeeeally nicely he might help you make some for super cheap!

hey thanks for the explain it to me, thanks for the pics to. i sent a pm to nissannut asking him so i hopefully hear from him soon, yea i am working on joining the swxc, but you have that whole 18 thing so i think it will wait till this summer

thanks for the help ill keep in touch

Hmm I would definately like to go to this. Maybe I can convience the wife to stay home.

hey Kaiser
i need a little help, so i made an account on the TNT and then it says it doesnt exsist. i am confused but i did get a chance to talk to nissanut, but never got a price, could you see what he wants

thanks

I sent him a message and gave the link to this thread...

I dont really like charging people for stuff I make. I just enjoy building stuff. I only expect what it costs to build said item. Materials cost.

I am kinda swamped right now with another SAS. And making some improvements to my rig.

I have not bought steel in a few months so not sure what the steel prices are today.

I hope to meet you at the Jan 5th run.

alright thats cool, thanks for the help