2nd Annual Chicago Toyota Jamboree @ The Cliffs July 25, 26, 27

[4rnr]

2nd Annual Chicago Toyota Jamboree

at
The Cliffs Insane Terrain Offroad Park
Marseilles Il
July 25, 26, 27
The Cliffs Insane Terrain

Rates

$35/vehicle for the 1st day. Any additional days will only be $10/vehicle.

This is cheaper than a normal weekend at the cliffs!! And it includes a BBQ on saturday night.

The snack shack lady will be doing breakfast at the cliffs on saturday morning. $5 gets you eggs, sausage, pancakes.....the usual stuff.

Last year was great success with about 65 trucks over the course of the weekend.

This will be open to ALL Toyota 4x4's (mini's, cruisers,fjc's...) But of course anyone who wants to wheel is welcome.

Friday: Setup camping, meet and greet, free roam wheeling.

Saturday: Meet in the lot at 9am for a drivers meeting, guided trail runs, free roam, BBQ.

Sunday: Free roam wheeling.

Last years raffle was huge and everyone stepped up huge! this year looks like it will be bigger!

CAMPING

Camping at the Cliffs, in the park, $10 per site/rig, no hook up.
Camping will be up in the park at a private grass camp site with access to the road.

Some pics from last year

[tonyota]

I'll be there, even if it does rain the whole week prior to the event. I should have my new drive shafts by then. Can't wait. Tony.

[Scott_sFZJ80]

Tony, it will be fun to wheel with you again! This should be another great event!! Scott

[4rnr]

UPDATE

Rates

$35/vehicle for the 1st day. Any additional days will only be $10/vehicle.

This is cheaper than a normal weekend at the cliffs!! And it includes a BBQ on saturday night.

[mylesprimo]

I would like to be there, but I have some work to do on my rig. Front axle has an infection of birf soup and my rebuild kit has not come in. That is close enough to me to make it worth while though. This would be the first time I have gotten to wheel this rig and I really want to go, even though it is sickly stock.

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by mylesprimo

I would like to be there, but I have some work to do on my rig. Front axle has an infection of birf soup and my rebuild kit has not come in. That is close enough to me to make it worth while though. This would be the first time I have gotten to wheel this rig and I really want to go, even though it is sickly stock.

Birf soup...pfft even my blinged out front axle is constantly in a soupy state.

[4rnr]

UPDATE

The snack shack lady will be doing breakfast at the cliffs on saturday morning. $5 gets you eggs, sausage, pancakes.....the usual stuff.

[4rnr]

About a month out now.

I need to get a rough idea of how many people I will have and for what.

So post up if you plan to attend, what days, camping?

[Gumby]

screw that.

I ain't goin'. The guy that puts it on is a dick nose.

I hear he rigged the raffle last year and took the winch home himself.

His dog is OK though.

[PhilC64]

I'm in but am camping at a hotel with a hot shower and some 6-4-6 time!

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by Gumby

screw that.

I ain't goin'. The guy that puts it on is a dick nose.

I hear he rigged the raffle last year and took the winch home himself.

His dog is OK though.

I hear he is putting that winch back in the raffle this year

[PhilC64]

Sounds like some valuable prizes are in store! John, tell us more about these fabulous prizes and the raffle ticket price!

[4rnr]

I dont know...

but if you bastids dont stop saying I rigged the raffle then people will start to think I rigged raffle. After all I do have long black hair and a handle bar mustache....as my avatar features....

2 warn m8000's are top prizes. Other than that i dont know. less than last year woody wont be there and he threw in a ton of ih8mud swag...

[4rnr]

Just got back from the Cliffs and we picked out a camp gound. It will be up on the bluffs. There is plenty of shade a killer view. The Area will be off limits during the weekend to eliminate ATV traffic, and keep down the dust. It may however be difficult to get your tow rig up there depending on the weather. But unless we have major down poors and your tow rig is 2wd or on high way tires it shouldnt be a problem. Of course if it is you can park the tow rigs and trailers in the lot if you would like. I also plotted out some rare trails for the event that I will lead (12 & 13).

[chitown40]

As of now I have to work on Friday and Sunday, but I will be there Saturday for sure.

[4rnr]

Well about a week now.

Its hard to tell from the boards but I think I can expect about 50+ rigs.

Raffle

We have some more stuff for the raffle.

Some kind of "keep you cool" neck wrap ties, that x-factors wife makes. She will also be selling them! Maybe she should post up more info…

The Cliffs will be throwing in t-shirts, stickers (for the fjc guys ), hoodies.

Of course Ill be throwing in the Warn M8000 NIB.

There will be opportunities to buy additional tickets through out the event. Last year we had the raffle on Sunday morning, and that worked out well.

Camping

I hear the camping site is coming along nicely. It was mowed last week and Tom says its looking great. Plenty of shade. We are also going to get 2 port-o-pots for the ladies (both female and male ladies). Like I said earlier be prepared for a tow rig possibly not getting to the camp site. I really doubt it will be an issue (especially looking at the forecast (DRY!!!)). And Tom said that he took his e350 2wd van up there with no problem. The camping will be primitive. No electric, no showers, there’s a river, but no showers.

Breakfast

There will be the usual sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes on Saturday and Sunday morning for 5$/person. If you arent camping and want some breakfast PLEASE don’t show up at 9am wanting breakfast! Arrive around 8am, especially if you want to wheel with a group. Though im sure the breakfast will be open after 9am.

Trails.

Trail #1 (easy. fine for stockers) is, according to tom, in the best shape ever. He drove his E350 2wd van through the whole trail (im sure in about 5min) with no issues or damage. So for the guys worried about damage…don’t be.

Easy intermediate I recommend a good AT, and a little experience. (a locker would make life easier)

Intermediate. Sliders, a locker, MT’s. expect a little body damage.

Difficult. Sliders, lockers, MT’s, Winch, Expect Body damage.

This year will not be as structured as last year. After breakfast on sat we will have a little drivers meeting then there will be trail leaders to take groups out. They will be staggered and there will likely be groups moving through all day, so you should be able to find people to hop on with if you or your group don’t feel comfortable running around solo.

BTW normal passenger rates apply. $5 per passenger. I didn’t post that up top….Ive got too many balls to juggle right now. Plus Im best man to my brother and 18 of us leaving for the Bachelor party tomorrow in Vegas. Ill be back Monday. But I will have my laptop with me so feel free to contact me.

I think that just about sums it up for now.

[alstaz]

I might be able to make it. I have a Funeral in DC that won't get me back to WI until late Fri eve. Hmmm, I had a blast last year even though my junk was broken.

We'll see!

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by alstaz

I might be able to make it. I have a Funeral in DC that won't get me back to WI until late Fri eve. Hmmm, I had a blast last year even though my junk was broken.

We'll see!

AL?!?! I was wondering where the hell you had gone. I asked Clint if you were still alive. I would love to see that giant 40 running!

[x factor]

The B.E. COOL ties are 2"x 36"-40" and have a 14" center area that holds the expanding crystals. The crystals hold 200 x's their weight in water and when soaked in ice water provides a very refreshing neck tie or bandanna to help keep you cool on the trail. Quality constuction was a primary concern and with proper care should last a very long time. Because of the crystals these will not drip or drool and are available in a veriety of prints (camo,tye dye and others) and solids.They will be availible for purchase for those that would like them. Five of these are going to be in the raffle on Sunday. We will be there Friday, Saturday and Sunday in a black mini truck with flames.

[alstaz]

Originally Posted by 4rnr

AL?!?! I was wondering where the hell you had gone. I asked Clint if you were still alive. I would love to see that giant 40 running!

Yea, I haven't had a chance to take it out at all this year. I need to figure out a new front drive shaft. I snapped it last year and haven't gotten around to fixing it. Maybe i'll do a Square shaft like Clint.

Otherwise, If I can make it maybe I'll bring my Green 69. That one rarely let's me down.

It is still up in the air whether I will be able to come at all. My fingers are crossed!

[Gappy]

I've never been to The Cliffs.......
Is the camp site in the park and easy to find or is a little direction for a first timer in order?
Thanks

[Gumby]

There is no campsite at the Cliffs except for this one event. They clear a spot for us to camp in the park. Last year it was in the lot. this year it's up on a bluff a couple of hundred yards from the parking lot.

[4rnr]

I just got back from the cliffs and me and tom took a look at the camp grounds. I think they are great! plent of room and a ton of trees and bushes and grass. There seems to be a nice breeze up there too. We've got to keep the Atv traffic at a distance. Today Tom mentioned closing the park in the future for this event!!!! But I need to produce more rigs, so spread the word and maybe is a couple years we can have the park to our selves!!!

the grounds arent to hard to find. Ill be there around 11 and will be there to help people get situated.

[PhilC64]

I'll be camping at the Days Inn in Morris. Hot showers, electricity, and a lovely view of I-80! Sweet!

[4rnr]

Originally Posted by PhilC64

I'll be camping at the Days Inn in Morris. Hot showers, electricity, and a lovely view of I-80! Sweet!

[4rnr]

Since the camp grounds are not in the parking lot, if you dont see me or my rig in the lot just give me a call if you need help finding the camp.

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