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WE GET ‘EM DIRTY – The Official MJOC Club Magazine – Apr/May 2010

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April/May 2010

Contents

President’s Report ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

From the Editor ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2010 ................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Trip Reports................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Articles of Interest ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

MJOC Track database ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Trading Post ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Club Merchandise ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Future Trips and Events ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

Information for Members ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

The MJOC Committee .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43


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President‟s Report

Welcome to the latest edition of “We Get „Em Dirty”. This month I would like to begin by thanking all those that participated and organised the recent Muster. If the muster is any gauge of what the Jambo is going to be like in September, we are all in for an awesome event.

Well done Rob Sharp for finding a fantastic location at the Caringal Scout camp. With 50+ cars participating in the event, we managed to Recce over 100 tracks from Latrobe River through to Boola state Forest

It was a great to see so many club members helping out with the event. In particular Ken who cut the firewood that was used to ward off the cold, Frank, Paula and Mike for looking after transportation of the portable toilet, Mike Haworth who kept the kids entertained with the movies, Marc for all the hard work on the maps database and Grant for organizing the dawn service. As well as everyone who helped out with running trips and organizing and cooking the BBQ which was provided by Stuart and Nunawading Jeep.

I really enjoyed that some of our new trip leaders were able to lead some of the reeces and that members were able to experience what it takes to plan a trip.

It was also fantastic to have the support of the boys from Double Black Offroad who setup a display for the weekend and together with Jeep Action and USA 4x4 provided raffle prizes.

Thanks again to everyone who attended and 4WDTV who filmed the weekend and will be airing segments in the coming months.

Cheers

Dan Martin

[email protected]

From the Editor

The cover picture this month shows Dave Schinners car after he returned from a short hill climb. He claimed he went up the hill with 31‟s and came down with 41‟s. When he closed the door the car slid sideways there was so much mud.

This month is a bumper edition, combining April and May into a single issue – which is another way of saying that life and Jeeping got in the way of producing the April issue on time.

Justin Hurley has graciously accepted the role of editor, and I‟m sure he‟ll bring his own particular brand of visual presentation skills to the production of the magazine. Please support Justin by sending lots of trip reports and articles of general interest.

Marc Hillman (signing off)

Bill and the boys from Double Black Offroad, showing off some of their goodies, including the new range of Poly Performance gear.

Thanks to Neal who chauffeured me throughout the Muster weekend

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National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2010

Now that registrations are available on the Jambo

website www.jeepjamboree.com.au, Jeep owners from around Australia are already getting their registrations in to take advantage of the early bird rates. Have you got your registration in yet?

All of the planning is going great and the recces are well underway. If you‟re an MJOC trip leader we need you to get involved with the recces. Please email Christos at

[email protected]. The more we can plan, the better the trips for the biggest Jeep owners event ever held in Australia will be. The next couple of months should also see a lot more updating on the specific activities planned outside 4WD‟ing too.

We had a Sponsors day at Lardner Park on Sunday 21st

of March. With Jeep themselves as Key Partner for the event it was great to show them the venue and from one of the General Manager‟s present the comment simply came back “I‟m excited!”. We also had a number of the Sponsors, as well as MJOC committee and other members who want to help organise the event. If you want to be involved there is still plenty to do...and of course more hands make light work.

It‟s great to see the number of confirmed Sponsors continue to grow too. Northern Motor Group as the Premier Dealership, JeepKonection as a Platinum Sponsor, Jeep Action, AusJeepOffRoad, Dashwood Consulting and Marcus Lee Design as Platinum Media Partners, Wooders Garage as a Gold Sponsor, USA4x4 and AusTops as Silver Sponsors, and Elite Castings, Jeeepart Recyclers, and JMC Powdercoating as Supporters. There are still plenty of opportunities for other companies to get involved as a Sponsor or Supporter of the Jambo. Check out the Prospective Sponsor Pack in the Downloads section on the website.

Only a little over 180 days to go, so plenty of opportunities (and need) for people to get involved in the National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2010. The website keeps getting updated so make sure you check out

www.jeepjamboree.com.au regularly. I also urge everyone to follow our Twitter feed

www.twitter.com/JeepJambo.

Any questions, just ask [email protected].

Yours in Jeepin'

Brett...

JMC Powder Coating

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http://www.jeepaction.com.au/

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/

http://www.jeeeprecycling.com.au/

http://www.northernmotorgroup.com.au/

http://www.poly4x4.com.au/

http://www.procomp.com.au/

http://www.usa4x4.com.au/

http://www.wooders.com.au/

http://www.dashwoodconsulting.com/

http://www.marcusleedesign.com.au/

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Trip Reports

Dad Promised to Take the Kids Camping with Recce into JAMBO Area 27/03/10

We met up with Justin and Tom, Paul and Grace and Peter at Longwarry BP for a steak sandwich and headed up to Neerim Sth and down Patrol Rd to our campsite on Billstone Tk. By the time we had pitched our tent and collected some firewood Michael and the boys had arrived with the help of Michael's 3 GPS's. Michael then proceeded to dazzle us with a multitude of various camp lights while Adam and Tyler tended the campfire. After settling the young ones we had a few quiet drinks around the fire before retiring.

Next morning Andrew arrived at breakfast time and we got going about 10:00 am. headed for Sweetwater Conservation Area. Our TJ was the first Jeep to require recovery after it fell into a hole trying to get up a washed out creek bank. We took the side track and continued down to the Latrobe River and a series of bogholes. We had lunch first and spent some time cleaning up the litter spread around the area and fine tuning our Ozi Explorer settings.

The next section featured a series of bog holes that had been deeply rutted. Paul's XJ on its 30" tyres and standard ride height managed to get through the first couple of sections but on the last was its undoing as a small judgement error resulted in the XJ ending up slowly rolling onto its side.

We quickly extracted Grace and opened the door for Paul. Fortunately no one was hurt. Then Peter winched the XJ back on to its wheels with a snatch block on a nearby tree. After mopping up some spilt

transmission fluid. Michael then produced some genuine $50 L Mopar oil to refill.

We then reattached the roof rack and fired up the motor. Although a bit battle scarred with a cracked windscreen and billowing copious amounts of oil smoke, Paul was able to drive home with Justin and Andrew offering to accompany him.

Michael, Peter and myself continued on up Sweetwater Spur and down Stoll Rd which would be quite challenging to come back up in the wet. We then followed the Latrobe River up to Latrobe River Rd and exited back to Neerim Sth pub for dinner and convoyed home with plenty of mud on the Jeeps.

Ken Dunnachie

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Victorian Deserts Easter Tour Health & Safety Report:

Site: Sunset Country – Big Desert

Date: Easter 2010

Summary

This health & safety report concerns the MJOC 4WD

trip through the areas of North Western Victoria known as „Sunset Country‟ and the „Big Desert‟ and in no way is it intended to be discriminatory or offensive to „Little Deserts‟ or areas affected by sunrises.

The trip consisted of 5 Jeep vehicles, 8 persons, 500km of lumpy bumpy sand tracks, 3 campfires, photos and numerous cups of tea.

The tour group included two health and safety representatives which gave an acceptable proportion of 1 health and safety representative per 4 persons.

For the duration of the trip there were no; deaths, injuries, hospitalisations, amputations, suicides, snake bites, dog attacks, fevers, beheadings, stonings or degrading mental illnesses for either the Jeeps or their drivers.

There were however numerous; near misses, could-have-beens, what-ifs and marginal maybe hazards, which had the possibility of posing a serious health and safety risk or at least the concept of a risk.

Many of these near misses, could-have-beens, what-ifs and marginal maybes could have been eliminated through standard OH&S practices – namely the avoidance of doing any work what so ever – and are reported in detail further on in this report.

Any actual incidences, such as cars banging into each other are considered quite minor and not important enough to be contained in this report.

In this report we have included advice and recommendations for practical risk minimisation strategies which the club should employ for future trips of this nature.

Risk Analysis and Strategies for Risk Minimisation .

It should be noted that commonly perceived risks do not always translate to actual deaths or injury. A case in mind being shark attacks and bee stings. Statistically we are far more likely to die from bee stings than in the jaws of a great white and yet the perception is that swimming around sharks is a very risky business. The truth is that the suburban garden is a far more dangerous place to be.

With this in mind we suggest that 4WD associated risks should be analysed very carefully and resources directed to where they will do the most good and not wasted on endless training, paperwork and licences.

We note that (Australia Wide) falls account for nearly 3000 deaths by accident each year but „off road‟ 4WD deaths only rate about 50 a year and deaths due to firearm accidents only account for an insignificant 20 or so.

Thus, we can see the pointless futility in wasting valuable time in training, training and more training to get a gun licence when we are 150 times more likely to die from simply falling over.

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firearm or rocket launcher, nor whether drivers have licences or 4WD training but should ensure that all participants are wrapped head to toe in cotton wool. Preferably held in place with hazard tape.

Near misses, could-have-beens, what-ifs and marginal

maybes:

Near Miss 1:

Time: 12.45pm Friday 4th April

Location: Sunraysia Hwy

Summary: While the convoy‟s participants were all adhering to the 100km/hr speed limit on the Sunraysia Hwy a 6m long Landcruiser driven by a moron and towing a 10m long trailer with impossibly long rowing skiffs on board tried a semi successful overtaking manouve at 101 km/hr past the Grand Cherokee and its trailer.

Due to the combined vehicles‟ overall length of 592m and the vehicles speed differential of 1km/hr the overtaking process took approximately 1hr and 25 minutes during which time the Landcruiser was forced to pull in front due to on coming traffic.

The skiff rudders narrowly missed the paintwok on the Grand‟s bonnet resulting in profuse swearing from the Grand‟s passenger, Judy and a shocked expression on the grand cherokee‟s grille, not having experienced that style of language before.

Hazards

identified

Risk assessment Control Measures

Possible

collision

between skiffs

and car bonnet.

Serious:

Scratches to car

bonnet.

Swearing.

High blood

pressure (Judy).

High blood

pressure (Jeep).

Limit convoy speed to 1km / hr to enable mad people with boat trailers travelling at 100 km/hr+ to wizz past.

Take alternative ‘cross country’ route to avoid all traffic.

Ban Landcruisers from the roads.

Near Miss 2:

Time: 7.50pm Friday 4th April

Location: Mount Crozier Camp Ground

Summary: A camp fire cooking grille was left lying on the ground adjacent to the campfire.

Alex, an experienced health and safety practioner,

narrowly missed tripping on the grille, falling into the fire and burning to death.

It is a credit to his professionalism that such a serious accident was avoided.

The area should have been hazard tapped immediately, however due to the lax attitude of the second health and safety representative this was not done and an alternative vocal solution was adopted. This consisted of yelling out “hey watch that thing” and “don‟t trip over the grille” for the next 10 minutes. Surprisingly this proved effective and not one person fell into the fire and burned to death.

Hazards

identified


Trips (over

grille).

Hot fire

Greasy bits on

grille

Serious:

Death by burning

Death by falling

Hazard tape grille

Hazard tape campfire

Keep cooking implements minimum 10m back from fire.

Wrap Alex in flame retardent cotton wool

Near Miss 3:

Time: 6.45pm Saturday 5th April

Location: Big Billy Bore Camp Ground

Summary: A large log was procurred, cut and carried to the camp fire. The log however did not fit within the designated camp fire enclosure and was left straddling the enclosure with its ends forming serious tripping hazards in close proximity to the fire. A make shift effort at hazard marking was attempted with a left glove and an old hat however it was clear that this could only suffice as a temporary measure and was not compliant with Australian Standards for The Hazard Marking of Camp Fires.

Official action was taken to immediately control this dangerous situation.

A highly flammable hazard vest was doned and the ends of the log hazard taped with heat sensitive toxic plastic tape which proceeded to melt – quite quickly – but did the job.

Luckily, we can report that there were no deaths by burning.


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Hazards

identified


Trips over log

ends

Hot fire

Serious:

Death by burning

Hazard tape log

Don’t have a fire

Wear a full asbestos suit

Stay home and watch TV

Near Miss 4:

Time: 7.30pm Sunday 6th April

Location: Red Bluff Camp Ground

Summary: A game was organised by Julie Toyota to prevent the Jeep owner‟s brains from stupifying while drinking alcohol and staring into the fire.

A sweet potato was to be carried between the knees from one chair to another.

As any thinking person knows this is a highly dangerous occupation that should only be undertaken by trained professionals as there are numerous risks both physical and mental when attempted by amateurs.

We can only reiterate the importance of not falling over and of the constant vigilance required to ensure ALL trip participants remain wrapped head to toe in cotton wool.

Happily we can report that there were no broken knees, elbows or squashed potatoes on this occasion.

Hazards

identified


Trips, falls, and

squashed

potatoes.

Laughter

Medium:

Sore funny bones

Sore laugh

muscles

Be serious

Remain wrapped in cotton wool at all times.

Phil Brown

W14 Trip report Saturday 24th April 2010

Initially this trip started off being fairly flat. Group photo was taken at a lookout point. Rob then saw a relatively steep mud packed hill and decided it would be a great challenge to go up and down it in his TJ Wrangler. Dave also thought he would do the same in his TJ. John then thought he'd do the same in his KJ Cherokee. Great effort guys! We then came

across a fairly deep boghole. The majority of us went around it BUT not Dave. Rob then had to recover Dave, getting stuck himself (major recovery quoted over radio) . It was only when we approached the river crossing that it got considerably more difficult. Marc sent Dave up in his TJ Wrangler to do an assessment to see if everyone could get through. Dave reported back that some sections were a little slippery and muddy due to all the rain we had had and thought that we would all make it through.

My troubles started pretty much straight after I completed the river crossing, getting stuck on a rock and ripping off the right rear plastic guard. (In one piece I might add.) Several people took great delight in taking photos of my stationary KJ. (Please email/send me a copy of them). I then picked the wrong line through the mud and had to be recovered again by Dave. Thanks for all your great recovery work Dave. Marc (trip leader) got 'hung up' on a stump under his driveshaft soon after, when he took a slightly wrong line through the muddy ruts. Dave again swung into recovery mode and with the help of Rob Sharp's high lift jack we managed to get Marc free after a considerable amount of time.

In the end all Jeeps managed to get through, returning to base camp at approx 6:30pm

From a 'newbies' point of view it was certainly a great experience and initiation. A lot of fun was had by all.

Andrew Devas

MJOC Jeep Muster 2010

April 23 – 26th Tyers Junction – Caringal Scout Camp

MJOC Do it again – 2010 MJOC Jeep muster was a great success

After the2009 MJOC Muster – the 2010 muster format was reviewed to incorporate the needs of the national Jeep Jamboree 2010. So the MJOC committee decided that a member‟s only recce weekend was required in Jambo 2010 territory.

Planning started in January 2010 first objective was to find a venue, Emeralla Scout camp had been extremely successful so I searched the web and Caringal Scout camp tyers junction was chosen, it was 10km from Erica and 29km north of Moe and 60km from Lardner Park (Jambo site)

Finding Caringal Scout Camp, click here (GPS Co-ordinate -37.960000, 146.333890)

For a map of the Scout Campsite itself, click here.

The format was going to be members only so we wanted a social event so MJOC members could relax and enjoy themselves in between trips, this site proved to be all of that and more including trout fishing in the camps rivers.

We had the use Bunk House (slept 40 people), the lodge and leader huts, Mess hall 80 seated, Troop Hall (used as Camp Jeep) plus approx 50 unpowered camp sites.

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The format of the weekend was nice and relaxed –

Friday night setup camp

Saturday morning was setup and TJM Tralagan open day trip 6 cars

Saturday PM was trips close to Camp 50 cars in convoys

Saturday PM Group BBQ and Club Raffle over 100 people

Sunday AM – half day trips 40 cars in convoys

Sunday lunch Double Black off Road display

Sunday PM – Half day trips 12 cars in convoys

Monday AM – Half day trips 22 cars in convoys

Monday PM – Pack up

Recce‟d over 100 tracks from Latrobe River through to Boola state Forest

Friday Night 23rd

April 2010

About 20 members turned up Friday night to find a huge storm and heavy rain hitting the camp. Ken Dunnachie had spent the afternoon cutting firewood and a full trailer load was bought back to camp to use in the unpowered sites, thanks Ken was much appreciated by all members. A big thank you to Frank Deangleis for trailered up a portable toilet from Bayswater to camp, so we didn‟t have to go all the way up the hill to the mess hall.

Saturday 24th April 2010

Saturday morning was very much like Friday – very wet and stormy and with the bulk of members arriving Saturday morning was putting a dampener on setting up. Thanks to Neal Welti, Ian Fletcher and Dan Martin who spent the morning setting up Camp Jeep In the Troop Hall, preparing maps, trip boards, jeep flags and banners , making it more like a Jeep station than scout hall.

At 11am Brett Dashwood took 6 Jeeps down to TJM open day - this proved to be very successful as there was local media and TV crews on hand to record the event, Grant Jones also won 2

nd prize in touring

competition in his XJ Cherokee – well done Grant.

Saturday Afternoon

First trips

With the rain easing we all grouped up at Camp JEEP in anticipation for the first trips for the muster

We were able to find 8 groups of 4-6 cars to head out all within a 20km radius of Camp. Over 50 cars were sent out in convoy‟s.

The group I was with lead by Marc Hillman in his Red JK did the area of Walhalla-Tyers road and Francis road to the W named tracks, the north section had a number of Green/Blue (D grade) tracks and very easy for all vehicles. We then headed down towards the end of Francis Road and across to W4 – this 3km track took us over 3 hours to complete. The first fun

bit was an old quarry which was a lot of fun to show of the cars flex, the next hill was a steep rutted hill that only 3 cars completed and those that did had a good 4 inches of mud on tyres and shoes after returning to bottom and the convoy.

The next section was along a creek – 3 creeks crossing with the last being about ½ m deep with a nasty exit which the KJ in our group had to be recovered from. The next section was a long bog run this is where both our trip leader‟s JK and the Commander both were getting stuck and needing recovery. After about an hour we had everyone recovered and out of the bog run.

We then returned to camp for the Group BBQ supplied by Nunawading Jeep. After dinner Jeepers had lots of options – with a club raffle with prizes from Double Black off Road, Jeep Action and USA 4x4, Movies including Twilight were being shown in the troop hall and lots of camp fires being shared.

Sunday – Anzac Day

Sunday was a big day

Grant Jones did a Dawn Anzac service on site and then shouted the club members a cooked breakfast, thank you Grant and Julie.

Then later 9 more trips went out with over 40 jeeps in convoys.

Double black off road setup a product and car display of all their products.

Only 4 of the 8 trips returned by lunch – with most trips extending to all day trips. This proved to be great as they were able to cover more tracks.

The afternoon had 3 more trips head out on short trips to cover the tracks close to camp not covered the day before.

By 6pm all trips had returned - to find out that Craig Withers had badly damaged his TJ. It had been recovered and being pickup by Jeep emergency. Other than scratches all other Jeeps had returned safely and a fun day had by all.

That night after dinner – there were lots of social activity, 4wdtv did lots of interviews of members about their weekend activities and Movies including ICE AGE 3 where shown in the troop hall Camp Jeep. Lots more campfires where shared again

Monday

5 more trips and 22 cars left camp Jeep soon after 9am – I was in a trip lead by Boyd Youngman this was the main 4wdtv trip for the day. We headed back to W tracks to cover the tracks that didn‟t get covered the previous 2 days. We had a great trip and look forward to the segment on 4wdtv and your4x4 shows. We finished the trip about 3pm which included some nice hill climbs, creek crossing and bog holes.

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Special thanks to all MJOC members who attended to make to event such a great success – look forward to Jeep Muster 2011

Yours in Jeepn

Rob and Remy Sharp


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Muster Photos


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Andrew Devas

Trip Report: 15/05/2010 Testing the new Winch (Justin Hurley)

Justin Hurley (JK Wangler) Paul Cave (JK Wrangler) Andrew Wale (JK Wrangler) Dave Daily (TJ Wrangler)

Pictured below is the small group who attended the trip.

After doing all of the formal trip documentation the group of 4 wranglers set of at 10:00 for an unnamed track marked steep on the roof top maps. On my CFA map it was marked as a dead end, so Dave went to investigates. Yes it was blocked and Dave had to winch past 2 trees to get back up again. Other tracks we drove were

Carols Track Wild Track Wild Bull Track Tolleys Track Most of the tracks were C grade (B grade if it was wet). All of the Wranglers drove the tracks easily except for negotiating some large ruts on an Un named track.


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The Kids enjoyed the day. Some even slept through

the rough tracks.

Pictured below is the A grade track at the end of the day. The photo does not show how steep the track was.

Crossing the Latrobe River Local Flora

The trip ended about 18:00 at the Noojee Toll Shed for dinner. Even though we did not use winches, the trip was a great success.


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Trip report: Andrew Wale (JK Wrangler)

MJOC trip - Great Ridge Rumble 23rd May 2010.

After meeting at Leongatha McDonalds at 8am the Grand ridge ramble took off to Mt Fatigue via Foster. The first road up to Mt fatigue was very windy- with a number of younger passengers being car sick meant we needed to stop a few times on the route to Mt Fatigue. The lookout at the top was a great opportunity to take in views of the most southern parts of mainland Australia. The view was stunning and included Wilson Prom, Sandy Bay, Port Welshpool and the surrounds including the wind farm.

We had 6 cars in Convoy – with 2 TJ Wranglers, 3 JK Unlimited and 1 WJ Grand Cherokee – all well equipped and ready for a great day 4wding. The first track we tackled – was devils pinch road. This track was mostly south facing so at this time of year receives very little sun, all this meant was a very muddy track. Although the track was a very low gradient the up to 6 inches of mud resulting in lots of slipping and sliding through very dense forest. With the jeeps all having good rubber under them they all made light work of the thick mud. A huge tree across

the track stopped our convoy in its tracks; with the usual MJOC efficiency all hands on deck to clear a path under the main branch. Dan was able to christen his new Chainsaw, we got out a couple of recovery chains and dragged log after log out of the way. After about 30 minutes we had a path we could get under the main trunk and continue our way through the mud.

We made our way up to Dingo Creek road and to the Agnes River camp ground. Lunch was very pleasant under the trees. After lunch we all took an explore around the camp area, with Dan and Michelle looking for trout , Little Gracie Cave trying to chase all the boys around and Peter Szymicek took heaps of photos of the lovely surrounds.

After lunch we headed up the hill, to find a fun rutted and slippery track. The track had everything a fun 4wd mountain track can have including some fun drop offs, ruts, mud and greasy corners. Some of the steep slopes off the track meant concentrating on staying on it was imperative. After this fun track we took some time to work out the remainder of the day. We decided on morwell river road then Livingston road before heading home.

Morwell River road had recently been logged and the track had been graded into 2wd drive. Although we did find a tight steep track at the end of the track, that will need exploring with another trip.

Livingston track was again an easy track with lots of pine plantations – the end of the track had some amazing views north across to Mt Baw Baw. We were forced to take a break when a pair of wedge tale eagles soared over our cars and into the valley below. We enjoyed afternoon tea whilst watching and photographing these amazing creatures with the 2m plus wing span and amazing ability to glide through the air.


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We then found a track into the valley and headed down to east branch road. This proved to our last photo opportunity with a nice slippery track heading into a shallow creek crossing. After hitting the bitumen we ducked into a camp ground to air up, reconnect sway bars and adjust suspension ready for the 150km trip back to Melbourne

Thanks goes to all those who attended who made the day so much fun:

MJOC‟s newest registered Trip leader Phil Pavey and his Gas injected TJ Wrangler (excellent work Phil), Paul, Sondre and Gracie Cave in their Black CRD unlimited JK, Peter Szymicek in his Red JK Rubcion unlimited, Michael, Tyler, Logan and Adam Haworth in there green CRD JK unlimited, Dan Watson and Michelle Kwan in there Blue locked and loaded WJ Grand, and of Course Remy and I in our Green TJ machine

Yours in Jeep‟n

Rob and Remy Sharp


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Articles of Interest

Death wobbles - mud in tyre

I have just returned from the MJOC Muster, and I experienced a very curious problem - now solved. As soon as I aired up and hit the blacktop, I experienced a severe wobble from the front-end at precisely 82km/h. I checked for mud on the wheels (none) and pressed on at under 80k/h to home. I surmised that I had just thrown a balance weight, so I took it to a tyre shop. They balanced it, but it took 170g of lead - 'too much'. They couldn't see any obvious rim/wheel damage. I then took it to a better tyre shop, and they worked out the problem - the tyre was full of mud ! The tyre ran at 20psi all weekend. At no stage did the tyre or bead come off the rim. At no stage was the tyre ever flat. I'd be very interested to hear if someone has had any similar experience, or a credible explanation.

Why it‟s great being in the MJOC

There are many reasons why its great being in the MJOC; lots of places to go, people to talk with, discounts to be passed on, even getting on 4WDTV. But my favourite reason for being a part of the MJOC became very clear at the end of the Muster. Running late, I rushed my goodbyes at camp and even miss a few people in my haste to get underway. On the way home I had pulled over to the side of the highway some distance out of camp to air up and get ready for the freeway drive home. While on the side of the road with my bonnet up, I was spotted by fellow MJOC members, including the ones I had missed saying goodbye to, and they all pulled over to say hello and check if I needed any help. To me, being out with a group of people that will always do their best to make sure you are going well is priceless, and that is what I think is great about being in the MJOC.

Anonymous

GPS options

This is for those members that haven‟t gone down the path of getting a laptop or Windows CE device to run OziExplorer, but, who wants to help out with recording tracks for the Jambo.

There are a range of applications out there that will work on smart phones and will do a very good job of recording tracks using your smart phone‟s in built GPS and then producing a GPX file with all of the track‟s details and waypoints. I have also been testing these aps with Marc Hillman, our trusty database manager, and the files have been importing perfectly.

For Blackberry smart phones, I have found a few

good applications including;

Blackstar

http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/2083

This is my preferred application. I found it easy to record tracks and waypoints. Each time I recorded either, I get asked for a name which I can quickly type in with the BB keypad). At the end of the day, the tracks are available as files on the blackberry with the filename being the name I typed in when recording the track.

Blackstar also has some geocaching and map features which although I have not used these features, they look promising.

As far as I can tell, Blackstar will not use any wireless data, so its cheap (free) to run!

The only issue I found is that apparently some model blackberries report the altitude as a negative number. There is an option in Blackstar to reverse the altitude and get a normal reading. I had to activate this feature to sort out the altitude issue on my Blackberry Bold.

GPS Logger

http://www.emacberry.com/gpslogger.html

(then click the download link in the blue banner)

This is a second blackberry app for track logging. It records tracks with date and time as the file name. This may be slightly quicker when starting to record a track, and will get your tracks in chronological order for you at the end of the day, but, I prefer to use my own track names, so this one was second choice in my books, but if you like to experiment, download it too and give it a go.

For iPhone users, the number of applications is daunting, and there are possibly better ones out there, but, here are the few I have found

MotionX GPS

http://news.motionx.com/category/motionx-gps/

This app comes in a free version and a $4 paid version.

Although more complex and feature rich than a straight track logger, the ability to cache map data and also download specific areas of map data so that the mapping features work when out of coverage (or if you just don‟t want to be paying for data usage) for me made this app my top pick for recording tracks.

I have also asked the developers if they will include an option to record pitch and roll during track recording – this would then give us track inclination data that we could feed into our formal track classification recording activities. (if this feature does get released, I‟ll let everyone know!)

GPS recorder free

http://www.appstorehq.com/gpsrecorderfree-iphone-



http://www.emacberry.com/gpslogger.html

http://news.motionx.com/category/motionx-gps/

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159327/app

This one is interesting, because it support voice notes, as well as pictures and typed notes during your track recording. Unfortunately, it is developed in Japan (as far as I can tell) and the instructions are computer translated. There are also some issues with the format of the data output, but, this is one to watch!

Others tested and found to be OK

GPS Stone

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-stone-trip-recorder/id328171271?mt=8

GPSed

http://gpsed.com/downloads

This one is interesting, because it is available for

iPhone

Blackberry

Windows Mobile

Java/Symbian

It is another good app that asked for a track name (and a description) when starting a track. You can also have live position recording and publication (for those that don‟t mind some NextG data usage – I haven‟t tested how much data it uses)

Memory-map

http://memory-map.com.au/

http://memory-map.com.au/products/iphone-app.html

There is also an app called Memory-map. This appears to be an Australian developed app and supports downloading maps to your iPhone. Again, this is great for use out of coverage and to avoid paying for data usage.

There is a free version and a paid version – and you guessed it, the paid version is required for using for own maps, however, the free version will give you 10 days free trial of any of their detailed maps, and the one that I tried (jambo area) was very detailed with track names and topo details. If you are looking for a paid app that has map options available, and a desktop piece of software to plan your activities, this is an app worthy of further investigation. Best of all, for uploading maps and routes to your iPhone, rather than having to email your iPhone with attachments, this app supports directly uploading to your iPhone via a web browser on your home wifi network.

Google Earth

If you don‟t have the desktop version of OziExplorer, or an equivalent package, then Google Earth is a good free package that will open your GPX files and plot them onto its maps to confirm accuracy and correctness etc. of your GPX tracks.

Now that we all have more track recording apps that you can poke a stick at, its time to get out there and

start recording some tracks!

Justin Hurley

Fitting an Electric fan to my Jeep

I found that my viscous fan coupling was starting to leak and at the price of a new one I went looking for a cheaper alternative, and found the article in GOJEEPS web site http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoElectricFan.htm about how he fitted one to his XJ Cherokee. $199.00 dollars and a trip across town later and I had my fan (ICE reversible fan (2890 cubic feet per minute)).

Now the mistake that many have done when they tried to replace the mechanical fan with an electric one is that they have used too small a one with a lower CFM rating than the mechanical one. I spoke to the company that built my custom 3 row radiator and he stated that our XJ's need a CFM rating on 2000 or more to do the job. Generally this means a fan of at least the same size (15") as the one it is replacing or bigger. Well I could not find a 15" one but came across a few 16" ones. Only one was rated above 2000 CFM at 2890 CFM and it was slimmer than the other one as well. It was made Unipoint and sold under the ICE brand here in Australia. It was set up as a pusher so I had to flip over the fan blades as instructed (concave side towards the motor) and reverse the wring on the motor.

The first problem I encountered was getting the old viscous coupling out mine was the original fan (1996 & 150,000 Kilometres old) and it had corroded onto the shaft, patience and an aviation product called “Breakfree” worked, (I just love the aviation industry products).

With slight deviations from how he (GoJeep) cut down the fan shroud (rather than a hobby knife I used a sabre saw) I found the fitting of the ICE electric fan a piece of cake. I fitted the fan into the shroud using approximately 12 stainless steel pop rivets (maybe an over kill but that is just me)

The next problem was removing the fan mounting bracket so that I could modify it, two bolts that are easy to access in the front and a rather long one at the rear; I discovered that you had to undo the air-conditioning compressor mounting bolts to allow for removal of the fan bracket, once the bracket was out and some judicial use of a hacksaw and large hammer I had one modified bracket that looked like the article on GoJeep‟s website article.

Now the fun part was finding the best path for the serpentine belt, I tried the path used as shown in GoJeeps article, and did not like that at all as I could see all kinds of problems with it. So I got out the workshop manual and had a look at belt paths on different engines, and after consulting an air conditioner tech and my mechanic I opted for a path that had the belt running from Air conditioner to power steering pump.

http://www.appstorehq.com/gpsrecorderfree-iphone-159327/app



http://gpsed.com/downloads

http://memory-map.com.au/

http://memory-map.com.au/products/iphone-app.html

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoElectricFan.htm

http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoElectricFan.htm

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and after measuring up the belt length required I contacted REPCO and they ordered a Dayco belt part number 6PK2100 / 827K6 at a cost of $59.00, and once I was sure that it was correct length I ordered a second one as a spare. I now have two electric fans that can be removed to allow full access to the back of the radiator for cleaning in 10 minutes (4 screws and one electrical terminal)

Next challenge was the wiring up of this additional fan so that it worked in conjunction with the existing fan (the ICE fan came with relay and wiring harness)

I installed two relays as I wanted to be able to activate both fans manually as well as them work in conjunction with the temp sensor. With some thought I accomplished what I wanted

The first new fan relay is triggered by the air conditioner fan simply by splicing the relay trigger wire into existing fan power wire on top of radiator so

that both fans kick in when temp rises or you turn on your air conditioner.

Second new relay was wired up so that it starts the air conditioner fan which then triggers the additional fan. All it meant was that I had to splice a second power wire from the relay into the air con fan power wire, simple really. Now I have the luxury of letting normal jeep systems start both fans or I can manually turn them on myself and that is really handy when going up steep hills I just flick switch as I approach the hill and with both fans going temperature never rises over 100

See wiring diagrams below for how I did the relays

Have fun as it is a rather easy mod to do.

Total Cost of conversion was Fan = $199.00 2 belts = $116.00

1 * 30 Amp relay = $8.00 1 switch = $7.50 Time = 1 day Tools used = jig saw, pop rivet gun, 12 1/8 * 5/8" pop rivets, 12 washers to suit.

Grant Jones

96XJ

Fitting a set of Bonnet vents to my XJ

I was always getting complaints from Julie (my wife) about how hot the passenger side floor was. So I did a little bit of investigating, on air movement in and around the engine bay of my XJ, and found that due to the lack of space in the engine bay and combined with the front diff guard, I discovered that all air movement out of the engine bay was via the transmission tunnel.

Additional extra‟s in engine bay consist of twin battery setup (driver‟s side) and relocated washer bottle and snorkel inlet tube and ARB compressor (passenger side). It really is amazing what you can learn using a little bit of knitting wool and gaffa tape, and a video


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camera mounted under the bonnet focused on the bits of wool.

I looked around for various types of vents everything from the Falcon vents (XR6 & 8) through to real fancy expensive ones obtainable from Odyssey Auto Sports in Newcastle ($130.00 a pair)

I called into AutoPro in Bendigo the other week and off handed asked them if they had or could get any, the short answer was yes we can and showed me a picture of them. It took them three days to arrive and $29.00 later, I took possession of them. The only thing you have to do with them is open up the holes in the vents. I started out with a variable speed drill and several sized bits and cot stuck into it drilling lots of small holes (see picture 1) and you can see the multitude of hole that I initially drilled

I later used a dremmel and a rasp bit to connect the holes (to open up the slots full width) this allowed an even higher airflow out of the engine bay.

Instillation (ground work)

First off I made two templates (out of cardboard) the full size of the vent, and one the size of what would become the actual cut opening I then pierced both templates (when put together) with a drill bit so that when working with the templates both the inner and full size would line up correctly. Lifting the bonnet I next used a “sharp Stanley knife” to cut away the sound deadening material from the area where the vents would sit (see above photo) and consigned the cut out pieces to the bin.

Placing the inside template against the underside of the bonnet I tentatively marked the bonnet with a white wax pencil (chino graph) where the centre punched hole would be and got out the tape measure to take some measurements so that I could line up the upper template with the underside template

Upper template sits 3 5/8 inches from the back of the bonnet and 6 3/8 inches from the side edge of the bonnet (unless you have a great memory write these measurement down as you will need them later), mark top of the bonnet once again through the centre hole with a wax pencil (or similar) and then use the wax pencil to draw round the full sized template making sure it matches up with the measurements. Now is the take the smaller template and place it on top of the bonnet and set it up so that it corresponds with and aligns with the pattern drawn on your bonnet. Now stand back and have a good look at it all so that you know it is positioned correctly.

When satisfied that every thing is right get out your centre punch and where you put your centre mark on the top of the bonnet and give it a light whack with a hammer.

Time for the drill! and drill that centre hole using the same bit that you did your templates with, and drill a hole downwards in your bonnet (cover engine with a lump of fabric or something to catch all the swarf. I used a lump of 2 inch by 6 inch Oregon resting across the engine bay to lower the bonnet onto), this made a secure rest to work against.

Now is the time for some 2 inch wide masking tape and mask up the upper side of the bonnet (see picture below)

Now you get to go through the aligning bit all over again. Check the inner template against the under side of bonnet for all round clearance, the top photo shows my white lines underneath. ”Make sure that you use the small template”

Once you have everything lines up again draw your cutting line on the masking tape (hint: mask up wide enough round so that when saw is going round corners the saw plate stays on the tape)

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to contemplate what you are about to do (a small hole is easy to fix but a whopper like you are about to drill is not so easy)

Use a short metal blade in your Jig / Sabre saw 32TPI (teeth to the inch) and start cutting, let the saw do the work, in other words do not force it; this will prevent the saw from over heating and stressing the sheet metal.

When finished go around and repeat the same on the other side, and when you are finished you will end up with several large holes in your pride and joy.

See Pictures below

Hole cut with masking tape still in place.

Now that the hard part is finished it is time to remove the leftover masking tape and clean up the bonnet, ensuring that all the metal swarf is removed and then a file to remove all the burrs round the edge of the holes and to make these edges nice and smooth, closely followed by some black kill rust paint to protect the raw edges.

As these vents are self adhesive after the paint had dried I used methylated spirits to clean the paint where they were going to be placed, now is a good time to either find those measurements that you wrote down. So that you can place vents onto the bonnet and align them (once that exposed tape hits the metal it is no good trying to move them as they will be STUCK fast)

Then using your wax pencil when you are satisfied that vents are right where you want them draw around the outline of them.

(Hint: place vents where you think they should be and

walk round and study them from all angles I even sat behind wheel and looked)

Now you can lift then backing tape (after giving metal another light wipe over inside your drawn line) and carefully position the vent and press it into place, one done now do the other one the same. Now you can wipe off your pencil lines from around the edge.

When both are stuck down you can sit down and drool over your newly acquired addition ventilation of you engine bay. I ran my engine this morning (12 noon Sat 15

th Nov) for 1 hour idling in neutral with air

conditioner on max and temp gauge never moved from its normal position (outside temperature was 33 degrees), it used to gradually creep up between two and three pointer widths above the half way mark.

The finished project

The vents are NIKON AUTO ACCESSORIES (AirFlow) P/No S7250 and sold through AUTOPRO.

Tools used

Cordless variable sped drill

Jig / sabre saw

¼ inch and 3/8 inch drill bits.

2 inch wide painter‟s masking tape

32 TPI metal jig saw blade

White wax Pencil (chino graph)

Black kill rust paint

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5 healthy shots of rum

Time taken 2 hours

Grant Jones

Sneaky Tricks for your Shovel / Spade

How does it go, a spade is not a spade when it comes to off-roading. It is one of your most important tools, your spade must be designed just right, garden spades work but not nearly as well as one that is designed for the job

Tip: Go to Disposal store and buy a genuine recovery shovel (they will be second hand (ex Military) and have a lot of paint on them)

When selecting a spade consider the following:

Feel the weight; it must not be too heavy.

The length, it should be sufficient to dig under a vehicle.

Fold-away type camp shovels are far too short and make removing material from under a vehicle difficult if not impossible

The blade should be shovel shaped, a flat blade is far less effective

The blade must not be too big as this adds weight and makes clearing more difficult.

Fancy materials such as stainless steel are pointless as a spade is a spade, not a work of art.

Find a way of attaching your spade in a convenient place (just above the driver‟s door), so that it is quick and easy to get access to. On the side of a roof rack with the blade pointing forward with the curve of the blade curving around the front corner of the rack, this way it will not be caught by bushes.

Paint the handle with a bright and highly visible paint, so that there is less chance of it being left behind.

Sharpen the leading edge and down one side, it will dig a lot easier and it can also be used for bush clearing or clearing material away from wheels and chassis when bogged.

Grant Jones

4 Wheel Drive Lighting Regulations

This morning I was reading the AUSJEEPOFFROAD forum (XJ‟s), with regards to lighting regulations. To remove any confusion I rang VICROADS (10.45 am 31 March 05) and spoke to them with regards to lights

The Following regulations apply

Light wiring regs

Vic lighting regs (Vehicle Standards Information

Sheet No 10 (ADR 13.6.1 ADR 46/) Section 6 States! It shall not be possible to switch on the additional main beam lamps (Driving lights) when dipped beam is on. When changing from dipped beam at least one pair of main beam

headlamps shall switch on. When changing from

High beam to Low beam all main beam headlamps

shall switch off at the same time

Seeing as how it is also part of the ADR's then is safest to wire them up to meet legalities (unroadworthy certificate if caught)

Also worth noting there is no maximum light height for additional lights, for 4 Wheel Drive vehicles

(ADR Classification “MC”) and as long as any ROOF mounted lights are wired up as per ADR's (through dimmer switch then they are LEGAL (ADR 13.6.1 applies)

The gentleman that I spoke to was very helpful and cooperative in his responses (I told him of the current and on going confusion and that I intended to put the above in our club magazine for member‟s information).

When asked about roof mounted lights he even concluded that after looking through the regs for clarification that there is no minimum number of lights that may be fitted but only that they must be wired up as above and wired in pairs (4 roof lights means that for each 2 light you must have 1 switch, therefore 4 lights = 2 switches)

They are allowed to be used on road, but that they must in no way be angled so that they would interfere with other road users.

It is not illegal to have them behind the drivers head but they must not be in such a position as to cause glare that could affect the driver (reflecting in rear view mirrors)

It is illegal to have them wired so that they can be turned on independent of the high beam switch (must only be able to be operated in conjunction with high beam)

He did say that where possible use lights that have ADR 46 compliance (Although it is not compulsory) Lights that are ADR 46 Compliant will have a label in the box stating that they meet ADR 46

Grant Jones

MJOC on Facebook

Did you know MJOC has a page on Facebook?

Facebook provides MJOC members with a space to discuss trips and events as well as post photos and videos for other members to enjoy.

If you have a Facebook account, click on this link to

see what is on offer: MJOC Facebook Page

If you don‟t have a Facebook account and you would

like to set one up, go to www.facebook.com and register. Then to join the Facebook group simply select Groups on your Facebook homepage, and type MJOC in the search box. Select the MJOC icon and join the group.

Join the group, try it out, tell us what you think.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=11451530270

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MJOC Track database

MJOC are in the process of developing a track database that will be used to capture the results of track recces. The main purpose of this is to be able to provide high quality maps and track notes for the 2010 Jambo. The database may have a use after the Jambo.

The database relies on the ability of members to conduct recces, and submit GPS track logs and notes.

The tracks are recorded as “segments”, i.e. a section of track between two intersections. Each segment is individually rated. A typical trip could involve 5 – 50 segments.

Putting such a thing together is a huge challenge, and I’m going to need some help. You can make it a little easier for me by:

a. Splitting tracks into segments, and

b. Providing classification and notes in tabular form

Details of how to do this using OziExplorer are below.

Pre-requisites

You must own a copy of the OziExplorer PC version (not the CE version that runs on the GPS), and you must have a map of the area.

Process

1. Copy the track file from your GPS to the PC. This can either be achieved by inserting your GPS

memory card into a card reader on the PC, or by connecting your GPS to the PC with a USB cable.

Track files on the GPS can be found in \Ozi Explorer2\data. They typically have names like “Track

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2. Run OziExplorer and open the track file using File | Load from File | Load Track from File (Multi).

This will load and display the entire track file.

3. Select View | Tracks | Track Control. You will see the Track Control as below.

4. Select the Show Track List button, and press the Plot Location button. This will show every

individual point in this track. An example is below

5. Select and Delete any points that are not required as part of the track. These could be:

a. Transit stages to the trip start.

b. A pointless digression to look at something.

c. Trying to find the right track exit

d. Returning home, transit, sections at the end of the trip.

6. Select the first point, Select the Plot Location button, and a set of crosshairs should appear on

the map at the first point.

7. Using the down arrow key, move along the track until you hit an intersection. The cross hair will

move indicating the current point. When you reach an intersection, press the Split Track button

and you will notice a new “Sect” or segment is created for the rest of the track.

Show Track List

button

Split Track button Plot Location

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8. Press the highlighted track point to move the focus back to the Track List. Got to step 7 until you

complete the entire track. The following picture shows the process in action.

9. Close the Track List.

10. Save the Track File

11. Produce a simple table similar to that below that contains the Classification and notes for each

segment.

Save Track File

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Segment Classification Notes

1 E

2 C Creek crossing

3 D

12. Send the track file and notes to [email protected]

Non-OziExplorer track files

The database will also accept track files from non-OziExplorer applications in GPX format. If your application has the ability to split a track into segments, I‟d be grateful if you did so.

Marc Hillman

Trading Post

Advertising is available FREE, just complete the form on the MJOC website.

Non Members can advertise your goods on this page, but submissions will be accepted at the discretion of the Communications Officer. Adverts stay in Magazine and on Website for maximum 2 months or until sold notification received. Refer to our regular advertising rates for larger magazine adverts.

FOR SALE (29th April 2010)

17" Sunraysia rim (Black) suit JK. Bought for use as 6th wheel, but never used. In as new condition in original packaging. $100

Marc Hillman - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0432 686808

MJOC Member Yes

WANTED (29th April 2010)

Cargo barrier for KJ Cherokee

Jerry - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0411 556 240

0411 556 240

MJOC Member No

WANTED (27th April 2010)

front door speaker to suit 2002 cherokee kj limited

Bob Vermeeren - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0417872493

MJOC Member No

FOR SALE (6th April 2010)

Jeep 1982 Scrambler RTF 632 351 Cleveland engine LPG only 9Inch rear 32 Spline axles LSD 4.1 Gearing. Dana 30 trussed front disc brake. Power steering. Red paint white f/glass removable top factory wheel flares. 33Inch bfg muds.Top loader 4 speed Dana 20 transfer case. No RWC $14,000 ono.

stuart Shuttleworth - Email: gnarwyndi @ big pond .com - Phone: 0419883436

MJOC Member Yes

WANTED (1st April 2010)

I'm looking for a pair of half doors for a 97 tj wrangler, I have full doors if a swap would be preferred but happy to buy.



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Iain

Iain Johnston - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 95680568

MJOC Member No

WANTED (31st March 2010)

HI I NEED AN ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR TO SUIT A (AMC) 360 V8. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

JOHN 03-97750593 0412745678

JOHN ROBERTSON - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0412745678

MJOC Member No

FOR SALE (29th March 2010)

2002 Jeep TJ Wrangler Sport Already have Road Worthy Certificate 5 Speed Manual Airbags - Driver & Passenger (Dual)

2 inch ARB Old Man Emu suspension lift –ARB Safari Snorkel IPF Driving Lights (one beam one spread) mounted on a custom riser bar

Chrome tow hooks (front) Tow Bar- Hayman Reese

Rims- Sunraysia 15x8inch Tyres 33x12.5inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws Spare Tire (brand new) Also 33x12.5inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claw (on a 15x8 rim) Exhaust 2.5 inch stainless Sports Muffler

Rock Sliders/ Side Steps (Heavy duty custom) Differential Gear Ratios 4.11 Hard Top With dark window tint

Sound Bar 2x 6inch Pioneer

Speakers. Front 2x 4inch Pioneer head unit 6 Stacker Cd unit in center console Stainless Steel Roof racks on hard top

GME 40ChTX3220 UHF GME Antenna Slush Mats- Driver and Passenger Chrome front end caps

Aram Saunders - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0419 621 474 0419 621 474

MJOC Member Yes


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ARB Model RD 101 air operated differential lock to suit DANA 30 ( Ratio 3.54 & Down) open front differential on the following Jeep Models;

CJ(5,6,7,8), YJ & TJ Wrangler, XJ Cherokee, XJ Wagoneer, ZJ & WJ Grand Cherokee (Years 1971 0n) JK Wrangler (not Rubicon models, year 2007 0n) KJ,KK Jeep Liberty & Cherokee (years 2001 0n)

Full size AMC Cherokee, Grand Wagoneer (year 1971-1973) Bought from friend who installed new in his Grand Cherokee. Never used 4 wheel driving. When he sold his car I bought the locker from him because I knew the history. Unfortunately I have found that my Grand Cherokee has Dana 30 (Ratio 3.73 & Up) axles. Remember this diff only fits into front axle $500 OBO

Ray - Email: [email protected] - Phone:

MJOC Member No


WILLYS JEEP PICKUP TRUCK. Great project for Jeep enthusiast. Lots of spares. Great body with minor repairs required. Can assist with resto advice & I have many extra spare parts available if required. $2500 Have owned 12 of these trucks over the last 10 years and would have to be the best example I have had. Many other

fullsize Jeep chero parts also available inc - engines, g/boxes, panels, CJ parts and various other cars available. Having a big clean out of parts I no longer require & thought it was worth contacting you. Thanks

Dave Sautner - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0433727343

MJOC Member No

FOR SALE (21st March 2010)

ARB rear bar with tyre carrier suit TJ Wrangler as new condition $1200ono

Jim Doyle - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0418535976

MJOC Member Yes

FOR SALE (21st March 2010)

1998 Jeep Cheroke Sport, Not running, BLOWN HEAD,Black, Very Clean Interior, Good Body, Mag wheels Good Tyres 140,000ks City use onlyOne Owner BEST OFFER

Murray - Email: goldie - Phone: 0425741003

MJOC Member No


5X Mickey Thompson ATZ 4 Rib with 5X black sunraysia style rims. size 265/70/17, rims are 17X8. Only 2 weeks old done about 200klms spare tyre still brand new.

no rubbing on stock suspension. $2000 for tyres and rims Located in Melbourne. Please call 0412 338 308

0412 338 308

simon - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0412 338 308


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0412 338 308 MJOC Member No


ITEM: Four ProComp All Terrain tyres 33x12.5.15 $190 each Tyres are quiet and have really good traction on the road. They have pretty good offroad manners too.

CONDITION: Used, in pretty good nick. Around 45-50% tread remaining. REASON FOR SELLING: Sold the TJ with standard tyres, these are now spares

CONDITIONS: Price does NOT include rims.

Jack Puzin - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0423 022 719 0423 022 719

MJOC Member Yes


ITEM: 5 x BFG KM2 Mud terrain tyres 305 x 65 x 17 (32.6 x 12 x 17in) $425 each.

TO SUIT:

Come off my wife's JK - fits 17" rims... perfect for someone who wants to save some $$. CONDITION: Brand new (almost). 4 of them are just over 2 weeks old & have less than 1000 K's on them. The 5th one hasn't been fitted to a rim yet.

CONDITIONS: Sold as a set. Local pickup or I can drop them off to you if it isn't too far out of my way. I know they are around $500 each new....

Jack Puzin - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0423022719

MJOC Member Yes


JEEP CHEROKEE SIDE STEPS Heavy duty aluminium side steps (pair) suitable for Cherokee 2001 onwards, or for any other model that will fit. Steps are: 1650 x 185 Excellent condition with all brackets and fittings. Electronic photos available on request.

Healesville area (Melb. east), pick up only. $250.00 ono

Jesse Schwenke - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0401653877

MJOC Member No



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2005 JEEP WRANGLER TJ MY2005 SPORT great condition never off road, new brakes, new battery, remote central locking and immobilizer, low k's 4lt, 6 speed manual gear box, low low price. $16700

Amanda innes - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0423941357

MJOC Member No


2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 28500 Kms I am moving overseas so am looking to offload my cars. Body needs some TLC. Starts everytime and runs well, awesome fun car. $15000 Neg.

Daniel - Email: [email protected] - Phone: 0419381630

MJOC Member No


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Club Merchandise

Club polo shirts $30

Club hats $20

Visit the MJOC shop at http://mjoc.org.au/oscommerce/ to see the full range

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Future Trips and Events

Street - O (Street Nav Run) 15/05/2010 - 15/05/2010

How about you gather some family and friends for a day of 'STREET ORIENTEERING'?

Starting at MJOC HQ, each participating vehicle will receive a clue sheet containing checkpoints in the

form of MELWAY's references and written clues. Each checkpoint will be assigned a score based upon the difficulty of the navigation, the challenge to be solved, and distance 'out of the way'. Finish will be at Brimbank Park (South West of Essendon Airport, near the Ring Road).

It will not be possible to complete ALL checkpoints, so don't even try!! The key to this event is to choose a path that will attract the most amount of points; and still reach the final check-point on time.

There are prizes including frisbees, drink bottles and a $100- gift voucher from Bicycles Inc. For all your riding needs visit the lovely Sally at Bicycles Inc.

Over night camping is an option for all vehicles at Firth Park (Brisbane Ranges) as 2WD is OK for this site. Activities at Firth Park (and Lerderderg generally) include some nice walks, and campfire cooking. According to Parks VIC, dogs are permitted on a leash.

The next day is 4WD only, and is an optional extra trip. If you're planning on joining the Sunday Lerderderg Explorer trip on Sunday, then please book on that separately.

Destination : 2WD street navigation and optional O/N camping

Event Leader : James Fisher

Event Leader Contact No : 0407 767 386 0407 767 386

Type : Trip

Event Rating : Easy - E

Emergency Contact : James Fisher

Map Reference : Melways

Special Equipment Requirements: Digital Camera, Melways, Notepad & Pen, Mobile Phone

Special Vehicle/Driver Requirements

: None.

Recovery Equipment Required : None.

Convoy Size : 100

Spaces Left : 99

Est Distance and Time of Travel : 120km

Estimated End Time : 15:00

Meeting Place : 4wdVic HQ Balwyn (where we have our club meetings)

Start Date: 15/05/2010 at 10:00

End Date: 15/05/2010 at 15:00

BOOK NOW ATTENDEES

Lerderderg Explorer 16/05/2010 - 16/05/2010

As per VICTORIA: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK (White and McLaren), Tour 1. We will start at Firth Park, but instead of returning, we'll exit the described tour early and return to Bacchus Marsh Road early and head

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back to Melbourne from there.

Destination : Lerderderg State Park

Event Leader : James Fisher

Event Leader Contact No : James Fisher

Type : Trip

Event Rating : Moderate - D

Emergency Contact : James Fisher

Map Reference : Meridian Wombat State, Lerderderg and Werribee Gorges

Special Equipment Requirements: Low range may be required


: RATED RECOVERY POINTS FRONT AND REAR

Recovery Equipment Required : SNATCH STRAP AND TWO RATED SHACKLES

Convoy Size : 10

Spaces Left : 7

Est Distance and Time of Travel : 80km

Estimated End Time : 15:00

Meeting Place : Firth Park, Firth Rd. From Bacchus Marsh Rd (Northbound), turn

Left into Carrols Lane and follow Firth Rd for about 9km

Start Date: 16/05/2010 at 10:00

End Date: 16/05/2010 at 15:00

BOOK NOW ATTENDEES

Winter in the Pyrenees 12/06/2010 - 14/06/2010

This will be a weekend of trips into the pyrenees ranges covering a variety of tracks and various track conditions, most tracks if it is dry will be "C" if wet then expect "B" grade tracks (clay on shale).

We have no winter track closures in the Pyrenees ranges and this makes it an ideal driving spot when all other areas have their tracks closed.

If you are not interested in 4 wheel driving every day then you can restock your wine cellar with a day trip around all 32 wineries.

A night drive will be run on the Sunday night and if enough interest is shown we might be able to organise a wind farm tour (no promises on this one).

You can either camp on our property of slum it in town at either of the motels or the Victoria Hotel (Avoca Hotel is undergoing renovations).

You will need to bring your own chairs and food. Fire pit will be alight for the weekend and large shed available for use (toilet is a long drop).

"A Great Weekend is always had on MJOC Avoca trips with the most lovely and accommodating hosts" - operations officer

Destination : Avoca / Pyrenees ranges




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Event Leader : Grant Jones

Event Leader Contact No : 03 54653984 03 54653984

Type : Trip

Event Rating : Difficult - C

Emergency Contact : Julie Jones, 54653984

Map Reference : Avoca Nth, Avoca Sth, Buangor Nth & Sth

Special Equipment Requirements: Camping gear and a good attitude


: Rated recovery Points Front and Rear, off road tyres

Recovery Equipment Required : Snatch Strap and two Rated Bow Shackles

Convoy Size : 12

Spaces Left : 5

Est Distance and Time of Travel : approx 500k's total

Estimated End Time : 2 PM Avoca

Meeting Place : Gum Tree Lane Avoca

Start Date: 12/06/2010 at 12 noon on Saturday for a 2 pm trip

End Date: 14/06/2010 at 2 PM Avoca

BOOK NOW ATTENDEES

Trials Day with the Land Rover Club 20/06/2010 - 20/06/2010

Trials is a club event that everyone can get involved in & enjoy. Any driver can compete. No prior driver training is required and any 4x4 vehicle can be driven in trials. All we ask is that it have front & rear recovery point and carry a snatch strap + a couple of rated shackles. Bring a chair and your lunch.

This is a combined trip with the Land Rover Club of Victoria. Let show up in good numbers to show em what we've got.

Directions: Omaru Jeep Adventure Park is 7.5 k North of the last building in Kilmore on the Northern Highway. Look for the MJOC sign on the left. Please keep the property gate closed behind you at the entrance. If the gate is locked call me on channel 15 or on 0421 392 708 0421 392 708 . Excellent camping is available on site so make a weekend escape of it! Come up on Saturday afternoon

and set up your swag/tent/camper trailer/off-road/caravan and give Michael a hand to set up courses. Photographers welcome.

Destination : Omaru - MJOC property

Event Leader : Michael Haworth

Event Leader Contact No : 0421392708

Type : Trip


Emergency Contact : Navine 0421392709

Map Reference : See below

Special Equipment Requirements: None

Special Vehicle/Driver Requirements None - training not required




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:

Recovery Equipment Required : Snatch strap and two rated shackles minimum. Fire Extinguisher.

Wading sheet as there is water crossings expected.

Convoy Size : 20

Spaces Left : 16

Est Distance and Time of Travel :

Estimated End Time : 4pm

Meeting Place : Omaru MJOC Property

Start Date: 20/06/2010 at 9:30am

End Date: 20/06/2010 at 4pm

BOOK NOW ATTENDEES

NATIONAL JEEP JAMBOREE VICTORIA 2010 30/09/2010 - 03/10/2010

The Melbourne Jeep Owners Club is proud to announce that we will be hosting the National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2010.

When MJOC ran the National Jeep Jamboree Victoria 2004, we set the bar for Jeep events in Australia, with over 600 people and nearly 300

Jeep vehicles in attendance across the four days. In 2010, we hope to create an event that will exceed our efforts in 2004 and attract over 1000 visitors.

Make sure you mark the dates in your calander and diary for next year.

You can get more information from www.jeepjamboree.com.au

If you would like to help your fellow club members organise and run this event please contact Brett Dashwood [email protected] .

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PUBLISHED HERE SOON !

Destination : LARDNER PARK WARRIGAL

Type : Other

Estimated End Time : TBA

Meeting Place : LARDNER PARK

Start Date: 30/09/2010 at TBA

End Date: 03/10/2010 at TBA

WONNANGATTA WONDER (Pink Lamb and Red Wine the hard way - no trailers) 30/10/2010 -

02/11/2010

Wonnangatta and the surounding High Country - truly one of Victorias' legendary

4WD destinations.

This trip is being run in conjunction with Michael Haworth's Pink Lamb and Red Wine MJOC/Land Rover Club of Victoria trip.

This trip is designed to be the harder of the two and is NOT SUITABLE FOR TRAILERS OR CAMPER/VANS.

We will be travelling into Wonnangatta via Mansfield, Sheepyard Flat, Mount Howitt, Snowy Plains and see Cattlemans Huts






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and Spectacular views and will use more difficult and narrower tracks and enter the valley via Zeka Track. Base camp in the Wonnangatta and various short day trips will be included. Petrol Jeeps will need to carry min 20 Litres additional fuel.

Fully self sufficient remote area camping - you will need to bring suitable clothing for all extremes of weather from hot humid summer conditions to snow and blizzard conditions that could be encountered. Ample food, water and drinks for 5 days just in case, your vehicle needs to be serviced and set up for remote area driving.

More details to follow but book in early as this trip was one of the best trips run in 2009 and will prove very popular.

We will run seperate convoys in and out if bookings dictate an additional convoy requirement.

Destination : WONNANGATTA STATION & HIGH COUNTRY

Event Leader : IAN FLETCHER

Event Leader Contact No : 0418 335 630 0418 335 630

Type : Trip

Event Rating : Black - C

Emergency Contact : TBA

Map Reference : TBA

Special Equipment Requirements: FULLY SELF SUFFICIENT CAMPING

Special Vehicle/Driver Requirements : NO TRAILERS IN THIS CONVOY, Wading Sheet, front and rear recovery

points Fire Extinguisher.

Recovery Equipment Required : Snatch strap and 2 rated shackles. Exras TBA

Convoy Size : 20

Spaces Left : 5

Est Distance and Time of Travel : approx 700 k

Estimated End Time : late tuesday

Meeting Place : TBA

Start Date: 30/10/2010 at TBA

End Date: 02/11/2010 at late tuesday

BOOK NOW ATTENDEES

Pink Lamb & Red Wine in the Wonnangatta Valley with the Land Rover Club 30/10/2010 -

02/11/2010

Red Wine and Pink Lamb (take 2).

This will be our second year joining the Land Rover Club on the annual trip. It was a success last time and this

year should be better yet. I will be leading a group down from Myrtleford and camper trailers will be allowed

and encouraged. Ian Fletcher will be leading a group from Mansfield to the Valley so look for his trip if you

want to try something a little more challenging if you are not towing.

There will be lots to do from every level of four wheel driving to hiking and fishing. We also check out local

huts. The kids usually do a lot of bike riding, playing in the mud, fish for tadpoles and hunt lizards. We also

have a Halloween “Trick-or-Treat” session as well. Don’t forget to bring your best lamb recipe as well. You will

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Be prepared for any type of weather as we usually get a little of everything from hot days to cold nights. Rain

and storms are always possible as well as this is the High Country.

Make sure your vehicle is prepared for water crossings. Although we only have a small water crossing into and

out of the valley there are a lot of crossings if you plan on travelling about.

Destination : Wonnangatta Valley

Event Leader : Michael Haworth


Type : Trip


Emergency Contact : Navine 0421392709

Map Reference : Vicmap, Howitt - Selwyn 8223-N 1: 50 000 Or Rooftops Dargo-

Wonnangatta Adventure Map.

Special Equipment Requirements:

Camper trailers accepted no caravans. Petrol engines may need extra

fuel. All food and own drinking water for at least 5 days (just in case),

camp gear to include first aid kit, warm and waterproof clothing, plus

all other personal needs. Shovel

Special Vehicle/Driver Requirements : Rated Recovery Points Front and rear. Fire Extinguisher.

Recovery Equipment Required : Snatch strap and two rated shackles minimum. Wading sheet as there

is water crossings expected.

Convoy Size : 10

Spaces Left : 6

Est Distance and Time of Travel : 700kms round trip from Melbourne CBD

Estimated End Time : 6pm

Meeting Place : Foodworks Store Car Park, Alpine Road, Myrtleford

Start Date: 30/10/2010 at 9am Sharp

End Date: 02/11/2010 at 6pm

BOOK NOW ATTENDEES

Vic high Country Revisited (JJ Style) 02/01/2011 - 15/01/2011

This will be a remote area trip encompassing the Victorian High country, we will be starting off at Buckland Valley via Porpunkah towards Blue Rag, and all of the favourites like the Populars, and Tom Groggin whilst crossing the Murray several times. This is a camping trip so you will need to be self sufficient with regards

to food and water (pleny of oportunities to replenish supplies along the way). It would also pay to carry an extra 20 litres of fuel, camp trailers are allowed on this trip (No caravans or offroad vans) as the tracks will not be suitable for these types of vehicle. More information will follow along with details of maps.

Destination : Vic high Country, Places like dargo, Dright, Omeo to name a few

Event Leader : Grant Jones


Type : Trip

Event Rating : Difficult - C




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Emergency Contact : Julie Jones, 54653984

Map Reference :

Bright Mansfield Adventure map, topographical maps of the region,

aaaaaaaaaaaaaas well as what was JJ's bible (4 WD tracks of the high

Country)

Special Equipment Requirements: rated recovery points front and rear, preferably off road tyres.

Special Vehicle/Driver Requirements : All vehicles to have at least one fire extinguisher (in service life), UHF

Radio.

Recovery Equipment Required : Snatch strap and 2 rated shackles minimum

Convoy Size : 9

Spaces Left : 2

Est Distance and Time of Travel : approx 1,000 k's

Estimated End Time : 4 pm on Sat 15th Jan

Meeting Place : Road house / Service centre / Maccas on Hume freeway at Glenrowan

Start Date: 02/01/2011 at 1030am

End Date: 15/01/2011 at 4 pm on Sat 15th Jan

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Information for Members

NEW MEMBERS

All drivers must meet MJOC Driver Training requirements prior to participating on any MJOC trip other than E grade trips. Or if you have completed other training, show documentary proof that you have previously completed a similar standard of training such as Four Wheel Drive Victoria courses. If you have not completed training yet, go to our training page at www.mjoc.org.au to make a booking.

DRIVER AND VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

You should consider that you have adequate driver skills and training as well as the condition and suitability of your vehicle set up to suit the conditions likely to be encountered when selecting a trip and making a booking. You should also consider medical requirements for you and your passengers and ensure that ample food and clothing are taken to suit the likely weather conditions. All vehicles should be in roadworthy condition and have ample tyre tread to suit the conditions. All vehicles must have suitable recovery points front and rear.

BOOKINGS

Please consider other members if after making a booking, you need to cancel. Most of our trips have waiting lists and it would be great to enable another member to go in your place if you cannot attend. Bookings are considered to be firm and a confirmation email will be sent to you a week prior to the trip or event. Please be considerate and advise the bookings officer or operations officer if you cannot attend a trip you have booked on.


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The MJOC Committee

President Dan Martin Phone 0411 442 220 Email [email protected]

Secretary Neal Welti Phone 0419 372 122 Email [email protected]

Operations Manager Rohan Dodd Email [email protected]

Vice President Craig Jansen Phone 0412 255 249 Email [email protected]

Treasurer Phil Pavey Phone 0400 616 410 Email [email protected]

Communications Officer Marc Hillman Phone 0432 686808 Email [email protected]

Membership Officer Ian Fletcher Phone 0418 335 630 Email [email protected]

Events Officer Rob Sharp Phone 0411 734 024 Email [email protected]

Driver Training Manager Mike Haworth Phone 0421 392 708 Email [email protected]

PR Officer Brett Dashwood Phone 0423 554 636 Email [email protected]

4WD Victoria Delegate Mike Haworth Phone 0421 392 708 Email [email protected]

Bookings Ken Dunnachie

Email [email protected] c.org.au

MJOC Member’s Meetings

Member’s meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month. (Except Jan 2010). Current venue is FWDV, RSL Hall, Greythorn Shopping Centre, Balwyn

2010 Meeting Dates

Tuesday 2nd February

Tuesday 23rd February

Tuesday 30th March

Tuesday 27th April

Tuesday 25th May

Tuesday 29th June

Tuesday 27th July

Tuesday 31st August

Tuesday 28th September

Tuesday 26th October

Tuesday 30th November

Christmas BBQ replaces Dec Meeting

MJOC Member’s Magazine

For 2010 the Member’s magazine will be a monthly publication. The magazine will be distributed as follows:

January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

The member’s magazine is available in full colour online on our website where you can download it at your leisure.

Editor - Marc Hillman - [email protected]

Australia‟s No. 1 Jeep CLUB Website

www.mjoc.org.au

The MJOC website achieves a huge number of hits each month. It contains a range of information about the club including details of club trips, events and activities. A full colour pdf version of this magazine is available for download.

Melbourne Jeep® Owners Club is the assumed name of the MJOC Four Wheel Drive Club Inc and is a non-profit organization.

The Jeep® & Jeep Jamboree trademark is used with the conditional permission of Chrysler Australia Pty. Ltd and Chrysler Group LLC.

All advertising proceeds in this magazine is for club fundraising purposes only. All proceeds go to covering the cost of producing this magazine and the general operation of the club. Neither the Melbourne Jeep® Owners Club nor Chrysler LLC warrant or make any expression of recommendation to any of the advertisers or items advertised unless those items carry the Jeep® trademark and are advertised by Chrysler Australia Pty. Ltd. Or Chrysler Group LLC, or its licensed agent.

All comments and articles are the express views of the individual writer and are not the views of The Melbourne Jeep Owners Club, Chrysler Australia Pty. Ltd or Chrysler Group LLC.

Mailing Address

Melbourne Jeep Owners Club P O Box 432

Mulgrave Vic 3170

ADVERTISING RATES

The Melbourne Jeep Owners Club accepts advertising for both this magazine and the club Website. For best results the advertisements should offer discounts, special offers or services to club members. Please contact the Editor for advertising rates.



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