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venomous98 · 03-18-2009, 04:43 PM

Same location but a different truck. I did alittle ice burg / rock crawling yesterday at the beach. The truck is almost finished and i had to get out and see what she can do. It started as a stock Axial scorpion but i went for a scale or trail truck instead. It has a TCS x-trail chassis with Axial running gear and tons of hand made custom parts. I'll get some pictures posted soon.

venomous98 · 03-18-2009, 05:22 PM

jetboat · 03-18-2009, 06:06 PM

NICE looking truck, looks like a fun place to run too.

Mnster · 03-19-2009, 01:35 AM

Yeah that bronco looks awesome, crawl area ain't bad either.

Beach front crawling is cool after doing some last year, I crave it more.

venomous98 · 03-19-2009, 09:36 AM

Well i go here as much as i can, and now that the truck is done i'll be there even more. The cool thing about the beach is the tide will change the landscape alot. Some days more of the rocks will be exposed and others they will be covered with sand. Plus those hot days just jump in and cool off.

jetboat · 03-19-2009, 01:28 PM

we could use another comp location, just wonder if its too far. Looks like a heck of a day trip. Pack the fishing poles and swim trunks.

Could you post up either a Map to this local or an address or something???

venomous98 · 03-19-2009, 10:06 PM

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?state=I...ach+State+Park

Here is the link for Mapquest to get to IL Beach State Park. To get there from 94, exit Grand Ave/Rt.132 East, turn Left on Rt. 21/Milwaukee Ave, veer right onto Rt. 41 North, turn Right on Wadsworth Road East. Take Wadsworth Road east until it dead ends at the beach. Follow the path around and park at the furthest lot you find.

It's about 5 miles east of Great America/Gurnee Mills/Key Lime Cove---FYI.

xirtic · 03-20-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by venomous98

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?state=I...ach+State+Park

Here is the link for Mapquest to get to IL Beach State Park. To get there from 94, exit Grand Ave/Rt.132 East, turn Left on Rt. 21/Milwaukee Ave, veer right onto Rt. 41 North, turn Right on Wadsworth Road East. Take Wadsworth Road east until it dead ends at the beach. Follow the path around and park at the furthest lot you find.

It's about 5 miles east of Great America/Gurnee Mills/Key Lime Cove---FYI.

Not a horrible drive from my place.....about 1 hour 15 minutes and 51 miles.

Grump · 03-20-2009, 04:32 PM

I have always wanted to check it out. Now I have another reason to go. Nice spot. Nice Rig.

venomous98 · 05-21-2009, 01:10 AM

This is Zion location just in case anyone wanted to see it again

WarTrader · 05-25-2009, 06:56 AM

I'm pretty familuar with ill beach state park. I just have a couple questions. Where exactly are you crawling?

I assume it is at the south unit, north of the resort, and just north of and adjacent to the main beach??

Is would assume from the picks the crawling would be pretty good for a mini crawler and a 1.9 scaler??

I haven't been there in a while soo....

venomous98 · 05-25-2009, 09:27 AM

Yes, you are correct. It is that location, if you park at the end lot and and walk on the trail (away from the beach but towards the old nuclear power plant) that is were i crawl. There is a sign with the number 13 on it and that is where i start. 1.9 ers would do ok in some spots but as long as they use tall tires, i will be done with my 1.9 JK soon and try it out . If you look at my first post "new crawling spot" i have my 1.9 FJ cruiser at the beach and there are some pics. Overall it is a good location and i will sometimes bring the slash with paddle tires.

dblrnut · 05-25-2009, 04:11 PM

killer location got to grab the truck and the dogs and i guess the wife can come to and have a day trip crawlin, picnic, and swimmin

03-18-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	New Crawling Spot (part two) Same location but a different truck. I did alittle ice burg / rock crawling yesterday at the beach. The truck is almost finished and i had to get out and see what she can do. It started as a stock Axial scorpion but i went for a scale or trail truck instead. It has a TCS x-trail chassis with Axial running gear and tons of hand made custom parts. I'll get some pictures posted soon.

03-18-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	pics

03-19-2009, 10:06 PM	#7
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	Map http://www.mapquest.com/maps?state=I...ach+State+Park Here is the link for Mapquest to get to IL Beach State Park. To get there from 94, exit Grand Ave/Rt.132 East, turn Left on Rt. 21/Milwaukee Ave, veer right onto Rt. 41 North, turn Right on Wadsworth Road East. Take Wadsworth Road east until it dead ends at the beach. Follow the path around and park at the furthest lot you find. It's about 5 miles east of Great America/Gurnee Mills/Key Lime Cove---FYI.

03-18-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	NICE looking truck, looks like a fun place to run too.

03-19-2009, 01:35 AM	#4
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah that bronco looks awesome, crawl area ain't bad either. Beach front crawling is cool after doing some last year, I crave it more.

03-19-2009, 09:36 AM	#5
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	Well i go here as much as i can, and now that the truck is done i'll be there even more. The cool thing about the beach is the tide will change the landscape alot. Some days more of the rocks will be exposed and others they will be covered with sand. Plus those hot days just jump in and cool off.

03-19-2009, 01:28 PM	#6
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	we could use another comp location, just wonder if its too far. Looks like a heck of a day trip. Pack the fishing poles and swim trunks. Could you post up either a Map to this local or an address or something???

03-20-2009, 04:32 PM	#9
Grump Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fraggle Rock Posts: 302	I have always wanted to check it out. Now I have another reason to go. Nice spot. Nice Rig.

05-21-2009, 01:10 AM	#10
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	This is Zion location just in case anyone wanted to see it again

05-25-2009, 06:56 AM	#11
WarTrader Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere near the lake in IL Posts: 975	I'm pretty familuar with ill beach state park. I just have a couple questions. Where exactly are you crawling? I assume it is at the south unit, north of the resort, and just north of and adjacent to the main beach?? Is would assume from the picks the crawling would be pretty good for a mini crawler and a 1.9 scaler?? I haven't been there in a while soo....

05-25-2009, 09:27 AM	#12
venomous98 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch Posts: 230	Yes, you are correct. It is that location, if you park at the end lot and and walk on the trail (away from the beach but towards the old nuclear power plant) that is were i crawl. There is a sign with the number 13 on it and that is where i start. 1.9 ers would do ok in some spots but as long as they use tall tires, i will be done with my 1.9 JK soon and try it out . If you look at my first post "new crawling spot" i have my 1.9 FJ cruiser at the beach and there are some pics. Overall it is a good location and i will sometimes bring the slash with paddle tires.

05-25-2009, 04:11 PM	#13
dblrnut Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado springs Posts: 209	killer location got to grab the truck and the dogs and i guess the wife can come to and have a day trip crawlin, picnic, and swimmin

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