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Hey everyone member from Dubuque,Ia here. My girlfriend is from Cary so im in the chicago area somewhat often. I plan on trying out River Road Rally Park when im over there. I drive an 09 Tacoma that im building up with out sacrificing towing. The 4runner in the picture is my dads.IMG_5642.JPG
 
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Overland USA

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It seems like these posts are several months old but worth a try. Looking for members in the Chicagoland area to get out and explore.
 
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Tbell18 said:
Hey everyone member from Dubuque,Ia here. My girlfriend is from Cary so im in the chicago area somewhat often. I plan on trying out River Road Rally Park when im over there. I drive an 09 Tacoma that im building up with out sacrificing towing. The 4runner in the picture is my dads.View attachment 39133
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Howdy @Tbell18, welcome to OB. We're glad to include you in the Chicagoland group, several of us have recently started scheduling meetups. Some did the Trans Wis Adventure Trail a couple weeks ago and some were out at Badlands Off-road Park this weekend. Keep watching this forum and the Rally Points for future meetups and trail rides.
 
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Hey guys, I'm looking to upsize to some 31's, anybody trying to ditch some takeoffs? Also looking for a pair of front xj fenders and recovery points. Let me help make space in your garage! Didn't know if this is cool to post here, trying to keep my parts hunting as local as possible.

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You’re all good, We’re all here looking to help each other out so I don’t mind. Hopefully someone has what you’re looking for! [emoji106]
 
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TheWanderFüchs said:
Hey guys, I'm looking to upsize to some 31's, anybody trying to ditch some takeoffs? Also looking for a pair of front xj fenders and recovery points. Let me help make space in your garage! Didn't know if this is cool to post here, trying to keep my parts hunting as local as possible.

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I've had good luck on Craig's. Found a new set of 35s with rims for $500.

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TheWanderFüchs said:
Really? I've been having a hard time finding a full set, maybe just bad timing

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I did hit it at just the right time. The guy had only put them up a few minutes before and we agreed to meet the next day. It's luck and perseverance at the same time. I'll keep my eyes open for you...are you looking for tires or tires and wheels? What's your budget? If you're more comfortable you can PM me.
 
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I did hit it at just the right time. The guy had only put them up a few minutes before and we agreed to meet the next day. It's luck and perseverance at the same time. I'll keep my eyes open for you...are you looking for tires or tires and wheels? What's your budget? If you're more comfortable you can PM me.
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Trying to keep it as cheap as possible for some AT's, I'm not super picky but it's my DD as well. Also pretty flexible on size, but need 15's. The wheels I'm running have good backspacing so I'd like to keep them. Just trying to upsize from my 235/75r15s since I cut away my fenders a good bit. Any wheeling I'll do is pretty light for now so simple will do. Thanks for the help!

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A few of the Chicagoland Travel Group members got together at River Road Rally Park in McHenry, IL today. Lots of fun, hills and mud.
 
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TheWanderFüchs said:
Hey guys, this Sunday is the Chicago 4x4 Toys for Tots, will I be meeting anybody there? And if any of y'all are interested, here's the link for the CJP event on facebook


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Howdy Wanderfuchs,
tried the link above for the event, but says it's no longer available and doesn't seem there's anything on Facebook about it since 2015. Do you have any other information?
 
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Hi all here another Illinois "overlander" located in Des Plaines. I see this group has been a bit quiet since 2017. Driving a 1993 Wrangler and have a 2006 Xterra that has seen some great trips as well. Even though OB is here ,I started a group on Facebook dedicated to Illinois riders as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IllinoisOverland/
Couple of people in the group have planned the Trans Wisconsin Trail for Memorial day weekend :) Hope to meet some of you!
 
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Illinois_Overlanders said:
Hi all here another Illinois "overlander" located in Des Plaines. I see this group has been a bit quiet since 2017. Driving a 1993 Wrangler and have a 2006 Xterra that has seen some great trips as well. Even though OB is here ,I started a group on Facebook dedicated to Illinois riders as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IllinoisOverland/
Couple of people in the group have planned the Trans Wisconsin Trail for Memorial day weekend :) Hope to meet some of you!
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I believe I am part of Illinois Overland on fb already! Welcome to the forum! May just have to see if we can swing that one, have wanted to do the TWAT since moving here to Chicago

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TheWanderFüchs said:
I believe I am part of Illinois Overland on fb already! Welcome to the forum! May just have to see if we can swing that one, have wanted to do the TWAT since moving here to Chicago

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Fancy meeting you here! So far there is two vehicles going. On the Wrangler message board was another person who seemed to be interested. The one thing I need to figure out how many miles a day to do because its a good 600 miles one way. I will keep posting on the FB group as well!
 
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