Marshann (xterrah) here. I ran across Don (Goldfish) today and Oz a while back. It reminded me of how much I miss being a part of the club. I work in the evenings so those early morning meet times became too tough. I ended up bowing out of the club because I am better on the trail than I am on the boards. I still work in the evenings but now get off earlier than before. Instead of hitting the trails on 3-4 hours sleep it will be more like 5-6 hours, which is more doable.
February is historically the start of the active time of the club and I have been working hard toward getting my vehicle in order so I can join the Xcursions. I just got my 100k maintenance done (a little early) so I am mostly in good shape However, one of the main reasons for not hitting the trails with you guys is backspacing issues. I recently traded my Rockcrawler 16s for AR767s, 33 x 10.5 x 15. I really thought that would do the trick. But if I turn my wheel all the way it rubs, even with a 3" SL, the TBs cranked all the way, and lots of trimming done. I suppose it's time to get the sawzall out, although I am not sure if that will do the trick. I am also waiting on an idler arm and some TRE bushings from Calmini and am trying to locate some polyurethane front sway bar bushings, but those are minor things. I love talking shop even if I am not that knowledgeable!
This is not an official "I'm back" post because I would rather participate in runs and then you will know I am back. But I wanted to at least send a shout out to Don who I saw today and belatedly to Oz. As Fred would say