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Title: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 27, 2009, 02:28:37 AM
went there with my son and my wife today.  Landon had a freaking blast. in the parking lot he was making the vrmm noises the whole way into stafford springs speedway.  there were the usual trucks there, digger, maximum destruction, el toro loco, etc.  the races were kinda boring, but the crowds favorite as well as mine is the freestyle.  my kid just lit up when he saw the trucks flying through the air.  makes daddy proud that big sis and mommy won't effect him too much with they're r&b music and crap like that, and that I will still instill the redneckyness of years past into him.  here's some of the better pics.

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(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e82/flexj/monster%20jam%207-25/DSC01745.jpg)

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Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: calvynandhobbs on July 27, 2009, 03:14:09 AM
It's been several years since I've been to a monster jam. I took the kids to one at the Pontiac Silverdome while the wife was out of town and they had a great time. They also like the demolition derby and tractor pulls at the fair. I've brought the kids to those several times over the years.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 27, 2009, 03:25:26 AM
It's been several years since I've been to a monster jam. I took the kids to one at the Pontiac Silverdome while the wife was out of town and they had a great time. They also like the demolition derby and tractor pulls at the fair. I've brought the kids to those several times over the years.

i'll be at every single one, i don't need my son singing and dancing to "barbie girl" it's just not right.  his older sis has him listening to that crap.  today was all alice in chains, metallica, and trace adkins.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: calvynandhobbs on July 27, 2009, 03:52:33 AM
My kids know what they get in my vehicles, Country. They get a little Johnny Cash, Alabama and many others.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 27, 2009, 02:36:57 PM
My kids know what they get in my vehicles, Country. They get a little Johnny Cash, Alabama and many others.

lol
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: BlacXJeep on July 28, 2009, 05:25:59 AM
My kids know what they get in my vehicles, Country. They get a little Johnny Cash, Alabama and many others.

lol

good stuff to both
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on July 28, 2009, 11:38:30 PM
i have to agree with paul... ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 29, 2009, 01:54:39 PM
hey doug we should build/paint your xj like gravedigger, giant tires and everything.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on July 29, 2009, 07:59:33 PM
ya know im suprised noone has a built a jeep type monster truck.... paul. come to hawaii with me and we shall built a monster truck.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 29, 2009, 09:58:02 PM
ya know im suprised noone has a built a jeep type monster truck.... paul. come to hawaii with me and we shall built a monster truck.

don't tempt me, i just think we should do it here.  it'll cost too much to ship the tubing :D
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on July 30, 2009, 01:46:04 AM
i'd love it!!!! we'll use the cherokee body and...... i think thats all that we can use from it haha.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 30, 2009, 03:20:46 AM
i'd love it!!!! we'll use the cherokee body and...... i think thats all that we can use from it haha.

nah the dana 30 will hold up to 72" ag tires!!
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on July 30, 2009, 04:34:43 AM
LMFAO!!!! might need to gussy up the axle abit. and ag? whats that?
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 30, 2009, 12:57:04 PM
LMFAO!!!! might need to gussy up the axle abit. and ag? whats that?

Agricultural
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on July 31, 2009, 05:39:09 PM
haha, tractor tires?
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on July 31, 2009, 07:04:42 PM
haha, tractor tires?

the tires used on the monster trucks are from farming equipment, mainly turf sprayers.  they're so wide to give the equipment a low footprint when it's driving over the ground so it won't ruin the turf.  they use them on monster trucks because they're very soft and are a flotation tire.  some of the tread is cut off to lighten them and to give them a more aggressive look.  they're actually used as part of the suspension on the trucks, because they help to absorb some of the impact from landings.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 01, 2009, 07:54:46 AM
yay!!!! i learned something today  ;D
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 01, 2009, 05:02:45 PM
yay!!!! i learned something today  ;D

now doug knows 2 things. 
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 01, 2009, 06:50:03 PM
what was the other thing?
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 02, 2009, 03:01:35 PM
what was the other thing?

still trying to figure that out.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 03, 2009, 12:03:30 AM
well i still haven't learned righty tighty lefty loosy.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 03, 2009, 02:12:20 AM
well i still haven't learned righty tighty lefty loosy.

in time you may be able to be a self proclaimed xj professional.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 03, 2009, 02:40:48 AM
am i a professional at breaking them yet?
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 03, 2009, 03:28:56 AM
am i a professional at breaking them yet?

nope just having them fall apart.  come by this week, we'll break it on a trail :D
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 03, 2009, 07:23:17 PM
tomorow (tuesday) im driving it down to nj and shipping it. they wont let me ship it with my subs though because they're not bolted down =( so now i gotta pack them in with my stuff and i'll get the subs b4 the damn truck.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 04, 2009, 02:26:28 AM
tomorow (tuesday) im driving it down to nj and shipping it. they wont let me ship it with my subs though because they're not bolted down =( so now i gotta pack them in with my stuff and i'll get the subs b4 the damn truck.

Better off, they might get damaged when they ship with the vehicle.  Make sure you have something to cover the woofers when you pack em, and don't forget to take the fuse out before you unplug the subs.  You could fry the amp is it grounds out.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 04, 2009, 04:47:14 AM
you talking about the main one that we replaced? or outta the amp?
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 04, 2009, 05:00:59 AM
you talking about the main one that we replaced? or outta the amp?

the main fuse in the power cable.  you don't want it to turn on.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: reptile610 on August 04, 2009, 01:59:47 PM
done.
Title: Re: Monster jam
Post by: PaulW on August 05, 2009, 02:39:45 AM
done.

good your learning