Any co-ar15 members into "wheeling"? [Archive] - Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums

hurley842002

06-11-2010, 22:59

Just ended my vacation week with some back country exploration, and figured i'd see who else was into Wheeling/Exploring. Did an 80 mile trip, with the majority of it being off pavement. Here are a few pics going up one rough spot.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/59ce0b84.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/2c96ec57.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/be3b99b4.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/f823fa44.jpg

Dr_Fwd

06-11-2010, 23:02

nice! [Beer]

newracer

06-11-2010, 23:07

[Wave]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/IMG_1887.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/goldencrack.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/100_1423.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/IMG_0020.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/IMG_6708.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/100_1264.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Jeep/TJ%20OTM/IMG_0058.jpg

The Extractor

06-11-2010, 23:10

my work in progress...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b83/OLDARMY45/silversuperhupty/Stumpy.jpg

cowboykjohnson

06-11-2010, 23:14

workin on my Willys wagon for wheeling, can't wait to get it done!

Dr_Fwd

06-11-2010, 23:17

Damn that looks fun.

Makes me miss my Baby.

http://bsdgames.com/site/album_pic.php?pic_id=184&user_id=9

http://bsdgames.com/site/album_pic.php?pic_id=186&user_id=9

These were taken in Kuwait while I was stationed there as a Civy...
Built it, Planned on staying alot longer than I did.

Had to leave her there.

[Cry]

is it me or pics are broken?

hurley842002

06-11-2010, 23:19

is it me or pics are broken?

Pics are broken. Is it me, or do I see a co-ar15 wheelin trip in the future?

blackford76

06-11-2010, 23:28

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt204/blackford76/S7303893.jpg
Maybe we could do a get together.

Irving

06-11-2010, 23:29

"If God hadn't kicked us out of the Garden of Eden, the Sierra Club would have."

That's what I took from my time spent off roading.

glock21

06-11-2010, 23:34

damn i need to stop buying motorcycles and get a wheelin rig

blackford76

06-11-2010, 23:42

I have 2 extra Broncos for sale/trade. Maybe a third as well.

argonstrom

06-11-2010, 23:52

4x4 vehicles are bad; that's why I removed the axles, suspension, wheels, and flattened the underside just for good green measure:

Irving

06-11-2010, 23:56

I flattened the roof on mine...

If Brandon happens along, he can post the pictures.

Irving

06-12-2010, 00:10

http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/gallery/data/518/IMG_4179.JPG
http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/gallery/data/518/IMG_4181.JPG
http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/gallery/data/518/IMG_4184.JPG

2nd most fun vehicle I ever owned.

Irving

06-12-2010, 00:27

That's what everyone asks. I was doing donuts. They started out tight, then got wide, more like drifting in a big circle. Then I was upside down. There must have been a rut, but even walking around afterward, there wasn't much I could see. The people on TTORA ripped me up for months after that. Like no one has ever done anything dumb before. Then later a mod got drunk and drove his girlfriend's rig head first off of Lion's Back in Moab about 50 ft off the ground and everyone walked on egg shells about it. They hit head on with the ground and put them both in the hospital and I still got WAY more shit for being the stupid guy than he did.

glock21

06-12-2010, 00:50

its all fun and games till your upside down hahahahah

Irving

06-12-2010, 00:56

No video of it. Maybe in a compilation of dummies or something. If you ever come across it again, send it my way.

DD977GM2

06-12-2010, 01:58

Whats the story behind being upside down on relativly flat looking surface?????

http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/gallery/data/518/IMG_4179.JPG
http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/gallery/data/518/IMG_4181.JPG
http://www.highaltitudeimports.com/gallery/data/518/IMG_4184.JPG

2nd most fun vehicle I ever owned.

Hoosier

06-12-2010, 09:54

Whats the story behind being upside down on relativly flat looking surface?????

Read up about 4 posts

Hoosier

06-12-2010, 09:56

I like to go up on the trails. I bought a truck with work already done to it. I don't really enjoy the extreme trails. I would prefer to look at the scenery not worry about how I'm going to fall off the next rock. There are two different Jeep clubs, one in Pueblo and one in CoSprings that I want to run with. The one in cosprings is http://www.coloradofourwheelers.org/forums/index.php

H.

Irving

06-12-2010, 15:44

Whats the story behind being upside down on relativly flat looking surface?????

There was this thread in progress, I decided not to read all the posts, then I ended up on the roof! ;)

Marlin

06-12-2010, 16:00

Don't feel bad Irving, Had a friend in high school that managed to flip his VW bug in the Southglenn parking lot.

To this day, I don't believe I got all of the details about it..

[LOL]

Hoosier

06-12-2010, 21:02

There was this thread in progress, I decided not to read all the posts, then I ended up on the roof! ;)

Haha

USMC88-93

06-12-2010, 22:41

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Jeep/DSCN3275Large.jpg

rockhound

06-12-2010, 22:50

the first link are photos of some of my past rigs, the second is of my current rig.

http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/TWINSUMMITS/PAST%20RIGS/

http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii46/TWINSUMMITS/98%20RANGO%20BUILD/

been to moab, and a lot of trails colorado as well as florida mud

hurley842002

06-12-2010, 23:08

Sixgun

06-13-2010, 09:40

Maybe a Coar-15 wheeling day sometime this summer.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/P1060294.JPG

hurley842002

06-13-2010, 10:01

Its nice to see there are a few Rubicons out there, that actually get wheeled.

cowboykjohnson

06-13-2010, 21:09

I flattened the roof on mine...

If Brandon happens along, he can post the pictures.
I flattened the roof of a Cherokee once... it was really fun. A 5" tree kept me from rolling another 1000ft down the hill.[Tooth]

ToliXD

06-13-2010, 21:23

Back in high school I was big time into wheelin', but I sold my jeep and got a truck for my dirtbike and haven't been real wheelin' since. I take my truck camping, but nothing like what I used to do to my poor jeep. Man, I loved beating the crap out of that thing.

newracer

06-13-2010, 23:21

Its nice to see there are a few Rubicons out there, that actually get wheeled.

Here is my wife's. [Beer]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Moab%202009/IMG_4116.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Moab%202009/IMG_4210.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Moab%202009/IMG_4164.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Moab%202009/IMG_4224.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/newracer/Moab%202009/IMG_4388.jpg

hurley842002

06-14-2010, 09:43

Here is my wife's. [Beer]

Very Nice [Beer]

rondog

06-14-2010, 12:42

I'm restoring my dad's old hunting Jeep, a 1956 Willys CJ5. But I'm taking it back to showroom stock condition, and plan to just use it for cruising mild scenic trails. Ain't gonna do any rock crawling or extreme stuff with it. By the time it's done, I'll have so much money and sweat into it I won't dare risk damaging it. I just want to putt around in pretty places, maybe do some fishing. I'm not into fixing broken parts in remote places, or getting winched out of tight spots, etc. Just want to enjoy old-style Jeepin'.

It was in good shape when I got it, I shoulda just fixed it up as it was and enjoyed it. But noooo, I had to dismantle it and start a full-blown restoration......but it'll be sweet when it's done. I'm partial to it because it was my dad's, I used to drive it in high school, and it's a '56, just like me. The original date of sale on the title is four days after I was born in 1956. Dad got it sometime in the early 70's. Even though it looks perfect, I found that some previous owner actually had done some body work to it on the rear corners, and had the body off the frame for a total repainting.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/1956%20CJ5%20all%20together/clean1.jpg

It sat right here, just like this, for 30 years.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/1956%20CJ5%20all%20together/storage21.jpg

But once it's done, then yes, I'll also be a "wheeling co-ar15.com member"! I drive a 2006 Jeep Liberty right now, but it's a company vehicle and they'd fire me for using it for personal use. But, when replacement time comes I might get the chance to buy it for like, $2k.

Holy Diver

06-15-2010, 21:47

I just finished putting on a rubicon express lift onto the "budget jeep" I bough on here and fixed up. a few of you might know what I'm talking about. I can't wait to throw some 31's on there now :) I'll get some pics up

hurley842002

06-15-2010, 22:11

VERY sweet CJ Rondog, I wouldn't do any extreme wheelin in that thing either. As a matter of fact, I don't know that I would build a CJ into a hardcore wheelin rig, they are getting older and older, would rather see one preserved and babied.

hurley842002

06-15-2010, 22:12

spleify

07-16-2010, 18:31

Wanted to see if anyone would be interested in doin some wheelin tomorrow.

A buddy and I are gonna run either Slaughter house gulch or Argentine pass, we havnt decided yet. Then find somewhere to do some shootin!

If anyone is interested in joining drop me a PM and we can set up a meeting time/place

Byte Stryke

07-16-2010, 23:26

Zombie Thread?

:D

spleify

07-17-2010, 07:20

Zombie Thread?

:D

huh??

Ranger

07-17-2010, 07:31

Wheeler here too - 72 CJ5, 96 Wrangler, 88 Bronco - Depends on where I'm going.

spleify

07-17-2010, 07:39

We are heading up at 9am, we are going to slaughter house gulch.

If anyone wants to go drop me a PM

spleify

07-17-2010, 07:40

Then we're going to Harris Park after for some shootin

Byte Stryke

07-17-2010, 10:20

huh??

was just kidding around.
more than a month between posts, so it kinda came back from the dead.

:D

bjl913

07-17-2010, 12:31

My newest addition... And XJ number 4 for me... Dont worry, she wont be stock long... 800 bucks! SUPER clean, needs a passenger side fender and header panel, 150k, got from the original owner with ALL maintaince records including freakin oil changes! And this dude was picky!!! and that oil isnt from her, its from another car...

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx154/bjl913/DSCN0311.jpg

hurley842002

07-17-2010, 12:36

We are heading up at 9am, we are going to slaughter house gulch.

If anyone wants to go drop me a PM

Was really hoping to make it up with you guys, however after dinner with the other half, she had the whole day planned out for us. A co-ar wheeling trip would be a great time tho.

hurley842002

07-17-2010, 12:39

opie011

07-17-2010, 13:46

I would love to go wheeling if I didnt sell this a few months ago to pay bills[Bang]
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/Random%20Wheeling%20Pics/Labor%20Day%20Camp%20trip%2008/The%20Little%20Toyota%20That%20Could/P1240295.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/Random%20Wheeling%20Pics/Labor%20Day%20Camp%20trip%2008/The%20Little%20Toyota%20That%20Could/P1240318.jpg

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/Random%20Wheeling%20Pics/Labor%20Day%20Camp%20trip%2008/The%20Little%20Toyota%20That%20Could/P1240311.jpg

Here's what happens when I was trying out my 16" Sway-a-Way air shox for the first time....had to find the articulation point!!
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/Random%20Wheeling%20Pics/P8020018.jpg

Byte Stryke

07-17-2010, 15:31

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/Random%20Wheeling%20Pics/P8020018.jpg

Black round thingies point down

:D

Kidding with ya.. looks like a fun day

opie011

07-17-2010, 15:44

Oh it was a fun day for sure! In that pic my wife was actually hanging in her seat by a 5 point harness, she wasn't really having fun at that point but she got over it.

Ranger

07-18-2010, 07:29

Black round thingies point down

:D

Kidding with ya.. looks like a fun day

Not if you are looking to do quite a bit of "underneath work"! Imagine how much easier it is to change the tires, check the tranny (NOT that I'm saying the guy who drives this Jeep is a tranny mind you), pull the dead squirrels from the nooks and crannies....

spleify

07-18-2010, 08:43

We ended up going to Slaughter House Gulch, it was a beautiful day. The trails have been graded so for the most part were relatively smooth with only a few gnarly areas.

Over all I had a blast!

We should try and put something together for a group of people.

Irving

07-18-2010, 13:38

Is there still a decent mud pit at Slaughter House?

blackford76

07-18-2010, 13:48

The road heading back there was gated closed.

glock21

07-18-2010, 13:57

Once i sell or trade my r1 then ill have something to wheel

blackford76

07-18-2010, 14:02

What you gonna get?

hurley842002

07-18-2010, 15:22

Is there still a decent mud pit at Slaughter House?

That mud pit has been off limits for a few years now, however people still choose to break the rules and wheel over there. There wasn't a gate last time I ran Slaughterhouse, but that was a couple years ago.

glock21

07-18-2010, 15:41

i would like a wrangler, but even an older chevy truck would work

mx'r

07-18-2010, 16:55

glock21, I think blackford has about 4 trucks you could pick from. All of which are wheelers or could be really quick. We both have been building a monster f150 for my son. I bet he'd hook ya up cheap!

glock21

07-18-2010, 17:01

yea i was thinking about going back up there to look at his collection hahaha

mx'r

07-18-2010, 17:07

He trades parts and labor for beer and bullets...[ROFL2]He's got 6 spare parts for everthing. You'll never need to buy a part.

glock21

07-18-2010, 17:11

hahaha i remembered it looked like a ford dealership in his yard hahaha, my only problem is i grew up on chevys and never realy cared for fords or the way they looked

blackford76

07-18-2010, 17:32

[Bang] friends don't let friends drive anything but FORDS!!!!

mx'r

07-18-2010, 18:23

I dont know. Old lifted Fords look pretty good. This is the one that Blackford and I are building for my son. Not bad for a few weekends spent in the garage. I know an old ford can get through some hairy spots in the trails. I was with a guy once that wheelied all the way up a nasty hill in an old ford. I screamed like a little girl the whole way.[ROFL2]

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glock21

07-18-2010, 18:43

thats nice, thats the only body style of older fords that i like, i just cant find anyone to trade me my r1 for anything nice hahaha

hurley842002

07-21-2013, 22:29

Was looking for a good thread to post some pics in, then stumbled across this one and realized it's my thread lol.

At any rate, went and broke the Tacoma's cherry today. VERY impressed with this rig considering it needs tires.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/3y2ana6a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/unahete5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/yraveqa9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/ebeteham.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/ysejyjez.jpg

Did some exploring along Left hand canyon and hwy 72, and ended up at middle St. Vrain, only went a short distance there, because it was getting late, but once I get some tires I'd like to do the whole trail along with Coney flats.

hurley842002

07-21-2013, 22:39

Also, since the new baby won't be old enough to shoot for a few years, I'll likely be doing a lot more wheeling. I will use this thread to give you guys a heads up when I'm headed out, I'd love to have a few more rigs on the trail.

Ah Pook

07-21-2013, 23:11

Wow, dead thread resurrection. [Coffee]

All I can say about Sturving is...you're doing it wrong! [LOL]

Was up on Hancock Pass a coupe of weekends ago. Reminiscing on the past. Did Iron Chest, Grizzly Lake, Pomeroy Lake and every thing else in the area. I was in a Suby. Got 50 yards up the road to Pomeroy Lake/Mary Murphy Mine and re-learned the art of backing up. Got a laugh out of those that aired down for the trip to St. Elmo.

A couple of beers and I'll tell ya the tail of Tomeche Pass.

Moab is another story...

daemon

07-21-2013, 23:34

hurley842002

07-21-2013, 23:58

This is an old picture, but it's still not driveable. The axle swap is done, but I need to finish off the brake system, and hook up the driveshafts. 1964 FJ40...

http://www.angrypeppers.com/junk/axleswap.jpg

Wow, FJ40 definitely in my top 5, just above the double cab Tacoma lol. Very nice Toy daemon!

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 00:02

Wow, dead thread resurrection. [Coffee]

Eh I prefer to call it "sleeping thread" lol. Figure it's better to revive my thread rather than create a new post every time I do something fun.

Hound

07-22-2013, 00:19

Its nice to see there are a few Rubicons out there, that actually get wheeled.

Here is mine

31803

GilpinGuy

07-22-2013, 00:49

Man, a COAR trail run would be cool as hell. In an area that still allows plinking of course.

Brian

07-22-2013, 03:07

Man, a COAR trail run would be cool as hell. In an area that still allows plinking of course.

+1

EJS this year, coming down Hells Gate

http://i.imgur.com/RvJsxuL.jpg

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 08:58

Here is mine

31803

+1

EJS this year, coming down Hells Gate

http://i.imgur.com/RvJsxuL.jpg

Very nice gents!

My definition of "wheeling" has gone from something similar to what you guys have posted, to something a bit milder lol.

Hound

07-22-2013, 09:39

Man, a COAR trail run would be cool as hell. In an area that still allows plinking of course.

I am all for it! I just hope with all my travel this year I am around when/if it is setup!!

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 10:04

I'll most likely be going on Sunday's since I have Sun/Mon off.

roberth

07-22-2013, 11:54

I'll most likely be going on Sunday's since I have Sun/Mon off.

We spoke briefly about this before. I'll go along if we do trails that don't require modifying the vehicle. I was up on Waldorf / Argentine Pass last Thursday, didn't make the pass because of the weather.

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 12:18

We spoke briefly about this before. I'll go along if we do trails that don't require modifying the vehicle. I was up on Waldorf / Argentine Pass last Thursday, didn't make the pass because of the weather.

Yeah our conversation was one of the reasons I decided to revive this thread. I don't plan on doing anything that a stock (reasonably equipped) vehicle couldn't handle. The entrance to middle st. Vrain was about as rocky as I'd like to get.

blacklabel

07-22-2013, 12:53

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/23/a9a7u7yh.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/23/azateza5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/23/u3y7uvy4.jpg

Here's some pics from our last trip on Pole Hill Road this past month. I was buried to the door jam on the driver's side. A buddy of mine are usually up for a stock trip if we have some heads up.

roberth

07-22-2013, 12:58

Yeah our conversation was one of the reasons I decided to revive this thread. I don't plan on doing anything that a stock (reasonably equipped) vehicle couldn't handle. The entrance to middle st. Vrain was about as rocky as I'd like to get.

That sounds good to me too, I only have 9.5 inches at the axles so I get a little nervous around big rocks.

Jones Pass was a cakewalk, Argentine is full of babyheads and a little bigger, but it is pretty easy.

I ran my F250 on Cumberland Gulch from Fall River Road below Alice in 2011 and that only got dicey when I had to go down a steep sided wash to get out of there. I was lucky (sweating bullets) with my tire placement all the way down, straddling the big rocks at the bottom, I did end up denting my front stabilizer bar but it is still functional.

roberth

07-22-2013, 13:07

blacklabel - that doesn't look too bad, the mud, which is part of the trail here looks questionable to me, wouldn't we need a winch if we got stuck?

Sixgun

07-22-2013, 17:19

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/Sixgunjr/086A8395-DC5E-4819-A2B9-8DE620E9389F-377-0000008BB1AA2301.jpg

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac59/Sixgunjr/45560530-F64F-49B3-A5E4-B812EC461341-377-0000008B8D277836.jpg

blacklabel

07-22-2013, 17:31

blacklabel - that doesn't look too bad, the mud, which is part of the trail here looks questionable to me, wouldn't we need a winch if we got stuck?

I could have picked a little better line and made it through. My buddy with a stock Tacoma damn near made it out. We had caught up with a group that pulled us out. If push came to shove, we could have pulled me out backwards and then backtracked. Pole Hill is an out and back that then connects to a series of trails that circle and connect to each other so you can backup and make it back to the initial road in.

And to clarify, this was part of the trail, the straight section has a solid 3 foot drop off with a bypass around it. Now I did slide off the trail when the Jeep was pulling me out. Had I realized that was going to happen, I would have had my buddy pull me back out and we'd head back the other way.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v-QNbI0-y7c/Ue1m1x_fYZI/AAAAAAAADLo/PnZ7QSha4J8/s720/IMG_20130622_124826.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6bkT8v7ou9Y/Ue1mt4pD9zI/AAAAAAAADJc/6QFfP40kRuw/s512/IMG_20130622_124241.jpg

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 17:46

I could have picked a little better line and made it through. My buddy with a stock Tacoma damn near made it out. We had caught up with a group that pulled us out. If push came to shove, we could have pulled me out backwards and then backtracked. Pole Hill is an out and back that then connects to a series of trails that circle and connect to each other so you can backup and make it back to the initial road in.

And to clarify, this was part of the trail, the straight section has a solid 3 foot drop off with a bypass around it. Now I did slide off the trail when the Jeep was pulling me out. Had I realized that was going to happen, I would have had my buddy pull me back out and we'd head back the other way.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v-QNbI0-y7c/Ue1m1x_fYZI/AAAAAAAADLo/PnZ7QSha4J8/s720/IMG_20130622_124826.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6bkT8v7ou9Y/Ue1mt4pD9zI/AAAAAAAADJc/6QFfP40kRuw/s512/IMG_20130622_124241.jpg

Is that your Nissan? I looked at a 2010 (if I remember right) Pro4x frontier, really nice truck but just a bit more than I could pay right now.

ETA: I just noticed your last paragraph, nice truck man!

blacklabel

07-22-2013, 18:24

Is that your Nissan? I looked at a 2010 (if I remember right) Pro4x frontier, really nice truck but just a bit more than I could pay right now.

ETA: I just noticed your last paragraph, nice truck man!

Thanks man. It's a 2008 Nismo. It does pretty well offroad. My buddy, 2012 TRD Offroad, and I made it further through that pit than a Grand Jerokee on 35s. A rear locker makes a world of difference. I need to get a lift on it and better tires.

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 18:29

Thanks man. It's a 2008 Nismo. It does pretty well offroad. My buddy, 2012 TRD Offroad, and I made it further through that pit than a Grand Jerokee on 35s. A rear locker makes a world of difference. I need to get a lift on it and better tires.

Nice!

Yeah rear lockers are the SHIT! My Tacoma will be my third rig with a rear locker, first selectable tho.

Rear factory selectable locker was very high on the priority list while I was shopping, so the Tacoma, Frontier, and Xterra were all on the list.

blacklabel

07-22-2013, 18:31

Nice!

Yeah rear lockers are the SHIT! My Tacoma will be my third rig with a rear locker, first selectable tho.

Rear factory selectable locker was very high on the priority list while I was shopping, so the Tacoma, Frontier, and Xterra were all on the list.

I really wanted a Tacoma but I could get a lot more truck in a Frontier for less money.

We'll have to get something setup.

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 18:41

I really wanted a Tacoma but I could get a lot more truck in a Frontier for less money.

We'll have to get something setup.

I love Tacoma's but they are quite pricey! Looking at various dealerships, regardless of mileage the 01-04 doublecab TRD's are going for 10-12k average, doesn't matter if they have 112k or 250k.

Plus side is, I can likely sell it for what I paid, even after I run it up to 250,000 miles lol.

We will definitely have to set something up. Once I sell my Cherokee I plan to do a couple inches of lift, go up one tire size, and install a winch and that will be it as far as wheeling mods.

hatidua

07-22-2013, 18:50

Y'all sure have gotten into some scenic areas in this thread!

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 18:56

Y'all sure have gotten into some scenic areas in this thread!

That has become my top priority these days is scenery, if there are some light obstacles on the way, added bonus!

I'm sure your Jeep would do great.....

roberth

07-22-2013, 19:15

My 4Runner does not have the rear locker, very, very rare in the 5 speed. I haven't needed it so far but then everything has been pretty easy, just really bumpy.

That has become my top priority these days is scenery, if there are some light obstacles on the way, added bonus!

I'm sure your Jeep would do great.....

I'm in the for the scenery too...and I want to go hiking when I get up there if I there is a trailhead.

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 19:34

My 4Runner does not have the rear locker, very, very rare in the 5 speed. I haven't needed it so far but then everything has been pretty easy, just really bumpy.

I'm in the for the scenery too...and I want to go hiking when I get up there if I there is a trailhead.

I've done LOTS of wheeling with front/rear open diffs, and I've accessed some pretty gnarly trails.

Honestly I didn't want the truck with a locker because I'd be seeking out exceptionally rough trails, but more so for peace of mind, in case I do run into something nasty while exploring, or the off hand chance that we ever get a really nasty winter.

spongejosh

07-22-2013, 20:07

Lockers? You don't need no stinking lockers. Left foot braking and skinny pedal is all you need. (unless you're in a bog, then they're nice [dig])

Here's my mountain goat, 95 Tacoma. Hopefully I'll be able to start and finish my FJ60 in the next decade.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/spongejosh/wheeling/Wheeler%20Lake%207-14/th_c58f8ce1.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/spongejosh/wheeling/Wheeler%20Lake%207-14/c58f8ce1.jpg)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/spongejosh/wheeling/Wheeler%20Lake%207-14/th_24c4b997.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/spongejosh/wheeling/Wheeler%20Lake%207-14/24c4b997.jpg)
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/spongejosh/wheeling/Cascade%20Creek/th_100_0821.jpg (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/spongejosh/wheeling/Cascade%20Creek/100_0821.jpg)

hurley842002

07-22-2013, 20:22

daemon

07-22-2013, 20:30

Wow, FJ40 definitely in my top 5, just above the double cab Tacoma lol. Very nice Toy daemon!

Thanks. I really need to finish up the work on her...

roberth

07-23-2013, 20:39

hurley842002

07-23-2013, 21:44

i was on mosquito pass today. man is that a rock garden, so much for riding my mtn bike up it. the motorheads were having trouble coming down in a couple of places. i think i floated my pass rear tire b/c i had chosen the wrong line down and was committed to a technical (for me) maneuver. so i went over and down the rock (it was cool feeling the truck ease down the rock face - thought i was going to smash my running board - so they are coming off) and then the back end corner seemed to float and then i kept going slowly down and the floating sensation went away when i got all 4 back on the ground.

it was very hard for me but i learned some lessons.

1. watch your line

2. don't go doing tech stuff by yourself

that 4runner is a GREAT truck - it helps build confidence b/c it is so steady

Very nice to see you get out and test you and your rigs abilities!

I made the same mistake this weekend. First time over an obstacle I scraped the crap out of one of my skids (something I'm working hard to avoid with this truck), second time over the same obstacle, I had my wife guide me with no issues. That was a rookie mistake, and I'm no rookie lol.

Definitely ditch the running boards if you don't truly need them. You can always throw them in storage and reinstall them for when you get old enough to need them, since we know Toyota's can last that long lol.

roberth

07-24-2013, 08:49

Very nice to see you get out and test you and your rigs abilities!

I made the same mistake this weekend. First time over an obstacle I scraped the crap out of one of my skids (something I'm working hard to avoid with this truck), second time over the same obstacle, I had my wife guide me with no issues. That was a rookie mistake, and I'm no rookie lol.

Definitely ditch the running boards if you don't truly need them. You can always throw them in storage and reinstall them for when you get old enough to need them, since we know Toyota's can last that long lol.

Yah it was fun. I have factory skids, i was thinking about BudBuilt for next year and sliders.

Ditched :) The hardest thing was figuring the sizes to remove all the connection hardware, 10mm wrench, 13mm 3/8 drive socket, 14mm and 15mm 1/2 drive socket. I probably could have just used the 3/8 drive on all of them.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/rtriems63/Trucks/4Runnerwithoutrunningboards002800x600_zps46a124f6. jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/rtriems63/Trucks/4Runner-Dec202012001800x600_zps51246c27.jpg

Dave_L

07-24-2013, 10:27

I like to go wheeling. I don't have anything real crazy but fun enough to make it up (or around) most obstacles in CO. I've added rock sliders since this picture.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/63301_10151155607577424_1174192390_n.jpg

MED

07-24-2013, 11:03

I need to save this thread; get together with some of you. I am really anxious to get out on the trails. I have two K5s that I am building, but unfortunately they are toward the bottom of my endless priority list. I have been out on some of the moderate trails in my 'burban.

roberth

07-29-2013, 10:03

I have a gun show on the 4th but I could go on the 11th.

hurley842002

07-30-2013, 20:37

I have a gun show on the 4th but I could go on the 11th.

11th would work best, supervisor has me working my day off on the 4th.

hurley842002

07-30-2013, 20:37

Yah it was fun. I have factory skids, i was thinking about BudBuilt for next year and sliders.

Ditched :) The hardest thing was figuring the sizes to remove all the connection hardware, 10mm wrench, 13mm 3/8 drive socket, 14mm and 15mm 1/2 drive socket. I probably could have just used the 3/8 drive on all of them.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/rtriems63/Trucks/4Runnerwithoutrunningboards002800x600_zps46a124f6. jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss17/rtriems63/Trucks/4Runner-Dec202012001800x600_zps51246c27.jpg

Nice! What size tires you running again?

blacklabel

07-30-2013, 20:40

My buddy and I might be running Pierson Park Road and Johnny Park Road this Saturday. I'll post details if we decide on it.

Irving

07-30-2013, 20:51

roberth

07-30-2013, 21:54

Nice! What size tires you running again?

235/85-16 E Duratracs - they worked great on Mosquito pass - i did not air them down because i don't have a portable pump

hurley842002

07-30-2013, 22:17

235/85-16 E Duratracs - they worked great on Mosquito pass - i did not air them down because i don't have a portable pump

Those look real good, I'm battling between 235/85-16 or 265/75-16. Either will fit, and they are the same diameter, but the 235's are about an inch narrower.

T-Giv

07-30-2013, 22:47

I'm always down for some wheeling as well!

XXFattyHunterXX

07-31-2013, 17:43

You guys going on flat trails? Don't think mine can crawl rock!
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/the_family_guy_1991/IMG_20130731_172428.jpg (http://s238.photobucket.com/user/the_family_guy_1991/media/IMG_20130731_172428.jpg.html)

Dave_L

07-31-2013, 17:44

Is that Conrad in front?

Yes sir, in his hoss jeep.

roberth

07-31-2013, 17:56

Those look real good, I'm battling between 235/85-16 or 265/75-16. Either will fit, and they are the same diameter, but the 235's are about an inch narrower.

I suggest....235s in Colorado. Dry climate, not much mud or sand.

There is a discussion about skinny tires on one of the forums, I'll try to find it and post it here.

roberth

07-31-2013, 17:57

Found it.

http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html

USAFGopherMike

08-01-2013, 05:50

Don't know if you saw this thread: http://www.ar-15.co/threads/52194-Jeepers?highlight=Jeepers

daemon

08-01-2013, 09:44

I've got 255/85R16 KM2's on my FJCruiser. I think these are the perfect tires for my truck. They are awesome in the snow, and I got a little bit of lift compared to stock tires. Road noise is a bit less than BFG MT's, but not as quiet as the Coopers I had on a previous Cruiser. I did lose 2MPG or so probably due to rolling resistance and weight.

Jeffrey Lebowski

08-01-2013, 14:58

http://youtu.be/AIm_guUBpGE

Check me out!!!

hurley842002

08-01-2013, 18:23

hurley842002

08-01-2013, 18:30

Someone should buy my Jeep in the trading post so they can come wheeling with us.......shameless plug lol

blacklabel

08-03-2013, 08:01

My buddy and I are going to be heading to the north trailhead of Pierson Park Road and then jumping over to Johnny Park Road after we're done. Should be at the trailhead by 11.

Asha'man

08-03-2013, 10:58

That's a nice DC, Dan! I actually sold my '97 Tacoma a couple weeks ago and picked up a '96 Dodge Cummins. It needs paint and I'm getting wheels and 285's for it probably this week. Talk about a long truck, though; extra cab longbed is close to 23 feet, so I don't believe I'll be doing the same trails in this as in my 4Runner.

Speaking of which, if anyone wants to buy a solid turnkey wheeling rig with 33's, full armor and a selectable rear locker, look for my '86 4Runner in the trading post.

T-Giv

08-03-2013, 11:04

http://youtu.be/AIm_guUBpGE

Check me out!!!

Man that was you?? I've seen that before and couldn't get over got gnarly that was!

hurley842002

08-03-2013, 17:09

hurley842002

08-03-2013, 18:12

New shoes...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/04/zeqy5ame.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/04/y4amahu2.jpg

blacklabel

08-03-2013, 19:28

Holy f. What a day. Trails went fine except for my buddy trying to flip his Tacoma on Pierson Park Road but the drive back blew.

planefixer

08-03-2013, 19:43

A few pics of my rig:

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x303/planefixer67/Fall%20Fling%2008/5656565667.jpg (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/planefixer67/media/Fall%20Fling%2008/5656565667.jpg.html)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x303/planefixer67/Fall%20Fling%2008/PA100133.jpg (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/planefixer67/media/Fall%20Fling%2008/PA100133.jpg.html)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x303/planefixer67/Moab/P5030209.jpg (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/planefixer67/media/Moab/P5030209.jpg.html)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x303/planefixer67/Moab/P5190093.jpg (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/planefixer67/media/Moab/P5190093.jpg.html)

roberth

08-03-2013, 20:04

You guys going on flat trails? Don't think mine can crawl rock!

We can crawl small rocks and have plenty of fun.

hurley842002

08-03-2013, 20:17

We can crawl small rocks and have plenty of fun.

Yup!

roberth

08-03-2013, 20:25

Yup!

Nice tires, what size?

hurley842002

08-03-2013, 21:07

Nice tires, what size?

Just went with the 265/75-16 same width as factory but an inch taller.

roberth

08-03-2013, 21:17

Just went with the 265/75-16 same width as factory but an inch taller.

Rght on!

hurley842002

08-03-2013, 21:45

Rght on!

Yeah can't wait to test them out on the 11th!

BigDee

08-04-2013, 09:22

I could have picked a little better line and made it through. My buddy with a stock Tacoma damn near made it out. We had caught up with a group that pulled us out. If push came to shove, we could have pulled me out backwards and then backtracked. Pole Hill is an out and back that then connects to a series of trails that circle and connect to each other so you can backup and make it back to the initial road in.

And to clarify, this was part of the trail, the straight section has a solid 3 foot drop off with a bypass around it. Now I did slide off the trail when the Jeep was pulling me out. Had I realized that was going to happen, I would have had my buddy pull me back out and we'd head back the other way.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v-QNbI0-y7c/Ue1m1x_fYZI/AAAAAAAADLo/PnZ7QSha4J8/s720/IMG_20130622_124826.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6bkT8v7ou9Y/Ue1mt4pD9zI/AAAAAAAADJc/6QFfP40kRuw/s512/IMG_20130622_124241.jpg

You guys need to invest in a safer tow strap. If that thing comes loose there's a good chance the metal hook is going through a windshield and killing someone.

blacklabel

08-04-2013, 09:50

You guys need to invest in a safer tow strap. If that thing comes loose there's a good chance the metal hook is going through a windshield and killing someone.

Wasn't my strap and mine has no metal. Left it at home that day.

Madusa

08-04-2013, 10:02

3211932121Yeah I'm Trail Rated. Yesterday at Scotch Creek.

blacklabel

08-04-2013, 10:08

Here's my buddy and I on Johnny Park Road yesterday.

32123

32125

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Skully

08-04-2013, 10:59

Haven't been wheeling since 2011, you guys make me jealous.

Been wanting to get up to Coney Flats/Middle St. Vrain. One of my fav trails. Then there is Red Elephant and Mill Creek/Bill Moore which is all day ride.
Part of why I haven't been wheeling is timing and teaming up with someone. Need to do a shakedown on my ugly bitch to make sure I am in operational safety levels. [Beer]

roberth

08-04-2013, 11:36

Yeah can't wait to test them out on the 11th!

so where are we going, mammoth gulch to kingston peak?

rollins pass east and then hike to the top? rollins pass west is boring, it is beautiful but the road is no challenge

up fall river road out of idaho springs?

hurley842002

08-04-2013, 15:01

so where are we going, mammoth gulch to kingston peak?

rollins pass east and then hike to the top? rollins pass west is boring, it is beautiful but the road is no challenge

up fall river road out of idaho springs?

I'm pretty much up for whatever, I'll likely have mama and the baby along for the ride. Anybody else going? May give us a better idea of the type of trail we should be looking at.

roberth

08-04-2013, 15:50

I'm pretty much up for whatever, I'll likely have mama and the baby along for the ride. Anybody else going? May give us a better idea of the type of trail we should be looking at.

the trails i mentioned are pretty easy i think.

i've mountain biked rollins pass on both sides, the east side is way bumpier and shorter - yankee doodle lake is up there and there is a trailhead to a couple more lakes

i've been up cumberland gulch by st marys in my f250

i took the f250 a couple miles up mammoth gulch, that was easy too

i took my 4runner up to the waldorf mine out of georgetown - that was rocky and fun; i did not get to argentine pass b/c of the weather; lots of mining structures and stuff up there;

roberth

08-04-2013, 15:51

what time are we talking about leaving at?

want to make sure that we get up there early enough to avoid big ol' t-storms and don't forget about people coming down from camping all weekend

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 10:47

Bump for wheeling this weekend! Anyone still want to go?

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 10:55

what time are we talking about leaving at?

want to make sure that we get up there early enough to avoid big ol' t-storms and don't forget about people coming down from camping all weekend

Dang, didn't see this reply, could have sworn I was subscribed to this thread, but never received a message.

Here is an excellent website that I've used for years.

http://www.traildamage.com/

ray1970

08-10-2013, 11:04

Going to be doing a little "wheeling" on the ATV tomorrow. Probably just up to Jenny Lake. Feel free to honk and give me the finger if I pass any of you on the way up or down.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 11:08

Going to be doing a little "wheeling" on the ATV tomorrow. Probably just up to Jenny Lake. Feel free to honk and give me the finger if I pass any of you on the way up or down.

Jenny lake, is that the same trail as the "Jenny creek" trail?

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=17

ray1970

08-10-2013, 11:43

Jenny lake, is that the same trail as the "Jenny creek" trail?

http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=17

Yes. Nothing spectacular but it's a short drive from town and there will be a few novice riders in our little group. Jenny Creek trail is a bit tight and rocky if I remember correctly but there is a forest road we will probably go up on and then come back down the trail.

ray1970

08-10-2013, 11:52

Here are a couple of pictures from last year at Jenny Lake.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNzA3LTAwNDY1LmpwZw.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNzA3LTAwNDU5LmpwZw.jpg

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 11:52

Yes. Nothing spectacular but it's a short drive from town and there will be a few novice riders in our little group. Jenny Creek trail is a bit tight and rocky if I remember correctly but there is a forest road we will probably go up on and then come back down the trail.

Yeah that trail was pretty rough last time I drove it, but the lake at the end is spectacular. I've got a pic from that trip that is pure art, I'll have to find it.

ray1970

08-10-2013, 11:54

We usually camp near the trail head and ride up right out of camp.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTIwNzA2LTAwNDU2LmpwZw.jpg

ray1970

08-10-2013, 11:55

Yeah that trail was pretty rough last time I drove it, but the lake at the end is spectacular.

I can imagine it would be a bit rough in a vehicle but it really isn't too bad on an ATV.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 12:32

I can imagine it would be a bit rough in a vehicle but it really isn't too bad on an ATV.

Yeah it was nothing compared to some of the trails I used to run in my Jeep, but alas I've got a baby now, and my Toyota is my only vehicle, so it needs to not be broken lol.

Jenny creek trail is likely on the higher end of difficulty, for trails I'm willing to run these days.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 13:07

Here are a few photos from my Jenny creek trip years ago, they are via photobucket, so don't know how good they will be....

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263593.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263600.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263578.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263575.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263549.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263605.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh297/hurley842002/_9263622.jpg

ray1970

08-10-2013, 14:32

That last picture is beautiful.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 14:45

That last picture is beautiful.

Yeah, all of the stars aligned on that one, because I was not using a great camera.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 19:17

Well I think we are going to play around in the Nederland area tomorrow. Likely hit the plane crash sight, and work our way to one of the other trails in the area. I won't set a specific time until later tonight, if anyone is interested and wants to pick a time, speak up.

ray1970

08-10-2013, 20:13

I haven't been to the plane crash site yet. Been on my "to do" list for a couple of years now.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 20:57

I haven't been to the plane crash site yet. Been on my "to do" list for a couple of years now.

It's pretty cool, definitely something you should check out if you are a plane or history buff.

newracer

08-10-2013, 21:19

Ran MSV, part of Coney, and Bunce today.

hurley842002

08-10-2013, 21:27

Ran MSV, part of Coney, and Bunce today.

How were the trails?

Brian

08-11-2013, 03:11

Man the weekends are disappearing fast. This summer is flying by, and I'm not getting in anywhere near the trails we've done in previous years. Guess I need to step up my game.

Side note, I've noticed the last couple times I pulled out of the garage and backed down the driveway in the jeep that my brakes seem to go into something like an "anti-lock" mode a bit where it takes a bit more pressure to stop the jeep and they do that on/off thing like anti-lock brakes do. Goes away by the time I'm in the street. It is kinda weird, and I'm going to try to crawl under there tomorrow to take a look. Any suggestions? It's a '12 4 door, with a big lift, etc. I was pretty sure my brake lines were clearing ok at full flex, but will be double checking that. Maybe a vacuum issue? With the new bumpers I put on, that vac canister had to be relocated and it'll probably be a pain to get in there given where it was at. Still the idea of a few hours under the jeep in the garage, with a light rain falling outside sounds like a great afternoon to me.

newracer

08-11-2013, 17:27

How were the trails?

MSV/Coney were pretty busy, made for a slow start. Otherwise fine.

hurley842002

08-11-2013, 18:09

Ended up starting at Bunce school road, hit the Ironclad trail, then continued on Bunce exiting at camp Dick. Great day of "wheeling", even got to try out the new Shield. Stay tuned for pics.

hurley842002

08-11-2013, 19:00

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/a3yzebym.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/zareda8a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/enesy4e6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/abyza8u5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/nuva8y8a.jpg

hurley842002

08-11-2013, 19:08

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/9yru2uge.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/a2u2eje6.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/y8ehe8er.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/erehuzyr.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/udu5ahep.jpg

blacklabel

08-11-2013, 19:08

Looks like a good time.

hurley842002

08-11-2013, 19:15

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/nejuqa5u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/aqa3useq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/ene4umyb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/u4e5aze7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/ezy5y4yn.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/yjudury2.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/y8yruzyb.jpg

ray1970

08-11-2013, 20:48

Nice. I went up to Rawlins pass today with the ATVs. A good time was had by all. Left my phone in the truck so I didn't have a camera with me. The son and his girlfriend managed to find some mud. I might have a picture of that to post up later. Think the wife took one.

hurley842002

08-11-2013, 20:51

Looks like a good time.

Was a blast! The Taco is turning out to be a supurb weekend wheeler!

ray1970

08-11-2013, 20:55

Here it is. You can tell they had a good time.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/photo_zps94fa8f6b.jpg

hurley842002

08-11-2013, 21:11

Here it is. You can tell they had a good time.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/photo_zps94fa8f6b.jpg

Nice! We passed quite a few 4wheelers along the way.

roberth

08-12-2013, 06:53

Glad you guys had fun. :)

Jeffrey Lebowski

08-12-2013, 08:01

Man that was you?? I've seen that before and couldn't get over got gnarly that was!

HAHA, no. Just messing around.

hurley842002

08-12-2013, 08:39

Glad you guys had fun. :)

Thanks, were you able to get out?

I plan to do a few more runs before it gets too cold, and then likely a few snow runs. Hopefully a few of us can get out. I'd like to do a longer, higher climb, but won't travel too far from civilization with only one rig.

roberth

08-12-2013, 09:18

Thanks, were you able to get out?

I plan to do a few more runs before it gets too cold, and then likely a few snow runs. Hopefully a few of us can get out. I'd like to do a longer, higher climb, but won't travel too far from civilization with only one rig.

No, I didn't get any 4WD in. I did some interval training at 12,800 feet though, short intervals though because the air is thin. I watched the clouds gather on my way back to the truck around 11AM.

I think we'll be getting winter sooner this year than in previous years.

Let's try Waldorf Road/Argentine Pass next Sunday. We can meet in Georgetown at 8AM at the Shell station. I do not want to get caught in a T-storm at 12,000 feet.

Edit on 8 17 13 - No Go on Argentine Pass

hurley842002

08-24-2013, 17:20

Anybody want to get out tomorrow? Don't know where yet, but won't be able to take off until around noon.

ray1970

08-24-2013, 17:31

Anybody want to get out tomorrow? Don't know where yet, but won't be able to take off until around noon.

Just in time for the afternoon showers, huh? [Coffee]

hurley842002

08-24-2013, 17:34

Just in time for the afternoon showers, huh? [Coffee]

Yup, I happen to enjoy afternoon showers, makes the "wheeling" experience much more pleasant...

roberth

08-24-2013, 18:49

Anybody want to get out tomorrow? Don't know where yet, but won't be able to take off until around noon.

Rats, I have range plans already.

hurley842002

08-24-2013, 18:51

Rats, I have range plans already.

I should have posted sooner but I thought I was going to be out of town tomorrow.

ZERO THEORY

08-24-2013, 19:06

I miss the wheeling days. I've owned (and wrecked/sold) the black WJ, silver ZJ, and half ton all in the last 9 months.

http://i.imgur.com/G0Xolx8.jpg
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Irving

08-24-2013, 22:53

I was up a lot higher but my wife didn't get the shot. She was trying to yell at me because the rear bumper going into the dirt scared her. Sorry for the low light picture quality. It was pouring rain.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RFY_kk9-RHM/UhltvKWLJlI/AAAAAAAAD4k/sEKXXtsZYLE/w1118-h629-no/20130824_193013.jpg
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hurley842002

08-24-2013, 23:09

Irving

08-24-2013, 23:23

They were taken today around 6-7 PM. This was on the trail on the way up to Chinns Lake/Fall River Reservoir.

hurley842002

08-24-2013, 23:49

They were taken today around 6-7 PM. This was on the trail on the way up to Chinns Lake/Fall River Reservoir.

Nice, that's in the same network of trails as Loch Lomond and Yankee hill.

Brian

08-24-2013, 23:55

We had a great day today. Anybody done Schubarth Loop before? Got a little wet there at the end with the storms rolling in, but that was the best part.

Met with some friends who had never been 4wheeling before and decided to take it easy and bang around Rampart and hit up Schubarth, which was on my list for a while due to the AF Academy overlook. Even better though was that set of rocks near the end of the trail where someone had built a nice big lean-to / campsite under the rock. Nothing technical and a lot of washboard "roads" but the early rain kept the dust down pretty well. Didn't see many people shooting on the Rampart stretch in between Monument and Woodland Park.

I did notice the very end of the trail at the overlook had been burned out. I was surprised as the rest of the trail was fine as was most of the area we could see surrounding it. Wonder if was just a small pocket of fire, or if maybe the forest road made it easier for the firefighters to get to...?

Anyway, had a great day. Wish I would have taken pics. I think we got a couple near the campsite, but that was about it.

Irving

08-24-2013, 23:56

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 00:02

Yep. You have to go up into Alice to get to Lommand right? Of the three bodies of water (Fall River, Loch Lommand, and Chinns), the trail to Chinns is the most difficult. They are all easily doable with a stock 4x4 truck.

Yup Alice is the main junction for these trails. I've done all but Chinns, I'll have to check it out. We should plan a run sometime.

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 00:05

www.traildamage.com figured I should post this, as it's my main source for trails.

Skully

08-25-2013, 07:53

www.traildamage.com (http://www.traildamage.com) figured I should post this, as it's my main source for trails.

That is one of the best put together trail guides on the net in Colorado. I still like my old paperback books Colorado outdoor trails cause they also show developed camping areas so you can pre plan. Sometimes finding that right spot will take you half the day.

I am still planning on next Saturday camping wheeling with the wife and 2 terrorists. Since I have no fellow buddies I think go close and mild.

West Magnolia, camp / hike around the old mine equ areas. Then Sunday go up to Rollins Pass east and hike to needles eye, Play at Yankee Doodle Lake then head down and explore Mammoth gulch. (all these our off the the same road. Very Convenient. )

Anyone want to join just PM me to make arrangements to meet up. [Beer]

ray1970

08-25-2013, 08:20

Skully

08-25-2013, 08:57

Never done any wheeling in a vehicle but I'm thinking about taking the wife and hoping in my truck and heading out in a little while. Just have to find a place easy enough for a stock rig but still scenic an fairly close to Denver.

Just what I mentioned above.

WEST MAGNOLIA (http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=211) which is up out of Rollinsville, same road you take to Rollins Pass East. You could easily do it with a truck, no major anything obstacles or anything and some great views and hiking areas. Usually go up there for Fall colors.

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 09:21

ray1970

08-25-2013, 10:43

Looks like the wife wasn't up for it today. And the more I thought about fighting the traffic heading back in to town this evening the less interested I became.

Oh, well. Maybe another day.

Irving

08-25-2013, 11:31

Ray, when you come across a large rock on the trail, if there isn't room to go all the way around it, out your wheels over it. That is lesson number 1. Better to put a tire on a rock than a diff.

blacklabel

08-25-2013, 12:06

Ray, when you come across a large rock on the trail, if there isn't room to go all the way around it, out your wheels over it. That is lesson number 1. Better to put a tire on a rock than a diff.

And make sure you're not going to crush a rocker panel on the way down.

ray1970

08-25-2013, 13:40

And make sure you're not going to crush a rocker panel on the way down.

Nah. I have some aluminum step bar type things. They should get destroyed about a half second before I crush a rocker panel.

ray1970

08-25-2013, 13:40

blacklabel

08-25-2013, 13:51

Nah. I have some aluminum step bar type things. They should get destroyed about a half second before I crush a rocker panel.

Reminds me of a buddy taking his truck out with a bull bar on it. I pleaded with him to pull it off but he didn't so instead it dented his bumper and ruined the paint.

ray1970

08-25-2013, 14:00

I took the truck up elk hunting one year. Made sure I took them off before I went. Probably good I did. Several sections getting up to camp where I had to navigate through some rather large rocks

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 16:21

Pic on the fly....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/26/qe8aje9a.jpg

ray1970

08-25-2013, 16:50

What's that on the rock? Bear scat? [Coffee]

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 17:15

What's that on the rock? Bear scat? [Coffee]

Lol just some darker mud from my tires.

ray1970

08-25-2013, 18:15

What tires are those on your Toyota, Hurley?

Irving

08-25-2013, 18:33

Yikes.

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 19:30

What tires are those on your Toyota, Hurley?

They are the Goodyear duratracs, second set I've owned, love'em!

ray1970

08-25-2013, 19:34

I've got Nitto Terra Grapplers on mine but it won't be too much longer before I need some new ones. I'm not a big fan of Goodyear tires though.

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 20:12

Hit storm mountain just above Drake, wanted to get in touch with Kurt (twitchyfinger) and have him smoke us up a brisket, but figured it was a bit last minute lol. Anywho, here are a few pics....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/26/7e5e3u2a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/26/u7upu9um.jpg

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/26/zete9u6u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/26/ynudase2.jpg

ray1970

08-25-2013, 20:15

Nice pictures. That looks a bit like oil on the trail in that one picture.

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 20:17

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hurley842002

08-25-2013, 20:22

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hurley842002

08-25-2013, 20:25

Nice pictures. That looks a bit like oil on the trail in that one picture.

Thanks.

Yeah it was oil, went quite on for awhile, fortunately it wasn't from me lol.

Post Toastie

08-25-2013, 20:27

Great pics Hurley!

ray1970

08-25-2013, 20:29

Berries, wildlife, rainbows..... Looks like you got the full experience today for sure.

Skully

08-25-2013, 22:42

Thanks.

Yeah it was oil, went quite on for awhile, fortunately it wasn't from me lol.

I remember running my built out CJ and had a high pressure line break on the power steering pump. That was fun, I know I left fluid on the trial as I was doing my best to get off the trail. Cloth and lots of duct tape worked to get me home with the bottle of power steering fluid I always carry.

We need to hook up and plan some regularly scheduled day trips as we get towards the end of summer Hurley.

You sold that old XJ didnt you?

I was looking at that.

hurley842002

08-25-2013, 23:02

I remember running my built out CJ and had a high pressures line break on the power steering pump. That was fun, I know I left fluid on the trial as I was doing my best to get off the trail. Cloth and lots of duct tape worked to get me home with the bottle of power steering fluid I always carry.

We need to hook up and plan some regularly scheduled day trips as we get towards the end of summer Hurley.

You sold that old XJ didnt you?

I was looking at that.

I've got a few "wheeling war stories" myself, good campfire material.

I'm certainly down for some more wheeling, in fact I'm hoping to do a trip every weekend until summers end, and then do some snow wheeling this winter.

There are a few runs I want to do, but won't do them solo, not necessarily difficult trails, just further out than I want to be solo.

I did sell the Jeep, after being a heep loyalist for so long, finally went to the dark side.

Skully

08-25-2013, 23:40

I've got a few "wheeling war stories" myself, good campfire material.

I'm certainly down for some more wheeling, in fact I'm hoping to do a trip every weekend until summers end, and then do some snow wheeling this winter.

There are a few runs I want to do, but won't do them solo, not necessarily difficult trails, just further out than I want to be solo.

I did sell the Jeep, after being a heep loyalist for so long, finally went to the dark side.

Toys are good solid vehicles, the only down side is that damn front IFS. Riding in an IFS vehicle off road is definitely rougher I think than a solid front axle with the sway bars disconnected.

Not to mention a lot more parts that can break, and just a down right pain the ass to modify.

Now that my boys are a little older might be a little nicer to wheel every other weekend. Last major wheeling was 2010 at coney flats/middle st vrain and my oldest was almost 3, he was a pain in the butt. No more diapers, can eat regular food, yeah must easier. Have to plan accordingly, you off on Saturdays? What trails you thinking that far away?

earlybird

08-26-2013, 08:36

3313107 Jk Wrangler. 2.5" Teraflex, 18" wheels, 33" Toyo open country. Has only been wheeled once in a year, I an looking for more wheeling buddies, PM me and we can head out

BTW I am looking to get out to Moab in Sept. Due to my days off at work I can get out early in the week, so Moab will be a Sun, Mon, Tues or Mon Tues Wed.
[DriveBy]

opie011

08-26-2013, 08:48

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 08:54

Toys are good solid vehicles, the only down side is that damn front IFS. Riding in an IFS vehicle off road is definitely rougher I think than a solid front axle with the sway bars disconnected.

Not to mention a lot more parts that can break, and just a down right pain the ass to modify.

Now that my boys are a little older might be a little nicer to wheel every other weekend. Last major wheeling was 2010 at coney flats/middle st vrain and my oldest was almost 3, he was a pain in the butt. No more diapers, can eat regular food, yeah must easier. Have to plan accordingly, you off on Saturdays? What trails you thinking that far away?

Yeah IFS is one of the reasons I've stuck to Jeeps for all these years. At this point I'm in it more for the exploring and the scenery than anything, and this 4 door Tacoma gives me the utilitarian combination I want, while being capable of doing the types of trails I want to do.

The only suspension mods I plan on doing are to compensate for the added weight of a winch.

I would like to hit radical hill and red cone off of 285. Unfortunately I work Saturdays, I'm off Sunday/Monday.

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 10:19

Yeah hurley your winter project should be to SAS that taco!!

Couple poser pics:
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/P5170376.jpg
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/P5170377.jpg
http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq75/opie011/P5170381.jpg

Nice rig!

The long term plan for the Taco is SAS, long term as in once it's paid off and I can buy another DD.

Likely just drop it off with Scott at Addicted off road, that's who I was talking to when I had my 86 4runner.

Brian

08-26-2013, 10:33

Yeah IFS is one of the reasons I've stuck to Jeeps for all these years. At this point I'm in it more for the exploring and the scenery than anything, and this 4 door Tacoma gives me the utilitarian combination I want, while being capable of doing the types of trails I want to do.

The only suspension mods I plan on doing are to compensate for the added weight of a winch.

I would like to hit radical hill and red cone off of 285. Unfortunately I work Saturdays, I'm off Sunday/Monday.

Red Cone is a great trail. Last time we were up there, the mountain goats were on top of the hill and we were able to get within just a couple feet of them. The kids loved seeing baby goats.

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 10:52

Red Cone is a great trail. Last time we were up there, the mountain goats were on top of the hill and we were able to get within just a couple feet of them. The kids loved seeing baby goats.

Very cool! That whole area is beautiful, I've done Hall valley (lower trail) several times, a couple at night even, but never red cone.

Graves

08-26-2013, 20:35

Can I play?

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/grav3s/photo-113.jpg

She needs her cherry popped ;)

buckeye4rnr

08-26-2013, 20:49

They are the Goodyear duratracs, second set I've owned, love'em!

I'll be throwing a set on my 4Runner in the fall. Gonna get the 265s and eventually the 285s when I lift it.

blacklabel

08-26-2013, 20:57

She needs her cherry popped ;)

As long as you don't mind some Colorado pinstripes. [LOL]

Graves

08-26-2013, 21:05

She's already got a few stripes from some tight trails up near Parshall. :)
Not as worried about dings and scratches as I am on the Challenger.

Graves

08-26-2013, 21:10

Aside from the 12k# Warn up front, she has a couple other neat features under her sleeve.

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/grav3s/photo-114.jpg

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 21:31

Can I play?

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/grav3s/photo-113.jpg

She needs her cherry popped ;)

OMG, is that a Powerwagon?!? Looking for someone to do a winch bracket so I can hide an 8,000# behind my factory bumper.

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 21:32

Aside from the 12k# Warn up front, she has a couple other neat features under her sleeve.

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/grav3s/photo-114.jpg

This pick wasn't showing up for me at first, definitely a Powerwagon! You are one locker and a few ponies more equipped than I am lol.

ray1970

08-26-2013, 21:38

How does the sway bar thingy work?

Irving

08-26-2013, 21:44

That's fricken cool that all comes factory.

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 21:48

How does the sway bar thingy work?

The sway bar basically links both front (and rear depending on vehicle) tires together as far as suspension is concerned. When you are taking those tight mountain curves, your swaybar is stabilizing the vehicle.

The Powerwagon and Rubicon Wrangler are the only vehicles that I'm aware of that come with an electronic swaybar disconnect.

I normally just ditch my swaybars because it allows your suspension to articulate more freely on the trails. Since I have a baby I'm leaving it, and likely getting a swaybar quick disconnect.

hurley842002

08-26-2013, 21:55

That's fricken cool that all comes factory.

No sh$t, I was happy to get a Tacoma with a factory rear locking diff.

ray1970

08-26-2013, 22:00

The sway bar basically links both front (and rear depending on vehicle) tires together as far as suspension is concerned. When you are taking those tight mountain curves, your swaybar is stabilizing the vehicle.

The Powerwagon and Rubicon Wrangler are the only vehicles that I'm aware of that come with an electronic swaybar disconnect.

I normally just ditch my swaybars because it allows your suspension to articulate more freely on the trails. Since I have a baby I'm leaving it, and likely getting a swaybar quick disconnect.

Thanks. I understand sway bars just fine. I just can't figure out how an electric switch could disconnect or otherwise affect them.

Irving

08-26-2013, 22:02

The Powerwagon and Rubicon Wrangler are the only vehicles that I'm aware of that come with an electronic swaybar disconnect.

Don't forget the Porsche Cayanne, which also has front and rear lockers.

Graves

08-26-2013, 22:09

Yep, all factory on the Power Wagon. To my understanding the locking mechanism is magnetically switched. I'm not very knowledgable as to how it all looks internally, but knowing how I am...it won't be long before I do!

it does require a bit of articulation before the bar disconnects, but not much. In fact if I lock the front axle, hold the brake pedal, and swing the steering wheel side to side, you'll hear it disconnect.

hurley842002

08-27-2013, 04:47

Don't forget the Porsche Cayanne, which also has front and rear lockers.

Ahh wasn't aware of the Cayanne. One of those wouldn't make it past the entrance to some of the trails I've done, before it was high centered lol.

hurley842002

08-27-2013, 04:59

She's already got a few stripes from some tight trails up near Parshall. :)
Not as worried about dings and scratches as I am on the Challenger.

Dude, that is like a dream combo, Powerwagon and Challenger!

rockhound

08-27-2013, 07:39

i have built and wheeled a few in my day dont have a wheeling rig at the moment, but have a 96 zj sitting in the driveway to build for my son

33179 my 98 xj with leaf spring conversion,

33181 chinaman's in my 82 cj8 with coil spring conversion and three link front end,

33183 the exit at indy in my 89 xj, tube buggy

meatman

08-27-2013, 08:13

Don't forget the Porsche Cayanne, which also has front and rear lockers.

Same with it's cousin the Touareg. Add the centerlocking diff and pneumatic height control.

hurley842002

08-27-2013, 16:14

Can I play?

http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/grav3s/photo-113.jpg

She needs her cherry popped ;)

You definitely have to bring that beast along sometime!

hurley842002

08-29-2013, 20:38

So what's the scoop for this weekend (Sunday)?

ray1970

08-29-2013, 20:52

So what's the scoop for this weekend (Sunday)?

I might be up for something depending on what the wife has planned for me. My rig is stock and the tires are getting a bit long in the tooth but if you don't go anywhere too radical I can probably hang in there.

Let me know if something gets planned if its going to be a group thing.

hurley842002

08-29-2013, 21:19

I might be up for something depending on what the wife has planned for me. My rig is stock and the tires are getting a bit long in the tooth but if you don't go anywhere too radical I can probably hang in there.

Let me know if something gets planned if its going to be a group thing.

Will do Ray, I've been trying to pick trails with decent obstacles, that also have bypasses, giving you the option to do the hard stuff or not. Again, scenery is fairly high on the priority list.

hurley842002

08-29-2013, 21:31

Oh, and shooting some pistol would be a plus!

ray1970

08-29-2013, 21:34

Will do Ray, I've been trying to pick trails with decent obstacles, that also have bypasses, giving you the option to do the hard stuff or not. Again, scenery is fairly high on the priority list.

Perfect. Unless the obstacle was really gnarly I'd probably try it before I hit the bypass. My truck is 20 years old and it isn't my daily driver. It's main use is to run back and forth to the range, the gun shops, the hardware store, and a few camping trips each year. So, if I break something, it doesn't keep me from going to work.

Brian

08-29-2013, 22:33

Don't think I have Sunday free, but my wife is working on Saturday and I'm thinking about taking the kids up over Mosquito pass on Sat...

Graves

08-30-2013, 00:45

I believe I'm free Sunday. [pick-me]

hurley842002

08-30-2013, 05:33

Don't think I have Sunday free, but my wife is working on Saturday and I'm thinking about taking the kids up over Mosquito pass on Sat...

Dang, unfortunately I work Saturday's.

I believe I'm free Sunday. [pick-me]

Sweet, I'll post a couple options this evening and see what everyone thinks.

ray1970

08-30-2013, 06:46

Sunday would be best for me. I'm going to be out on the ATVs on Saturday.

T-Giv

08-30-2013, 08:13

Bummer I would have loved to go but already set up a round of golf with the inlaws. My Jeep hasn't been out in months!

Skully

08-30-2013, 09:11

Hurley and Ray, I am Still planning on camping tomorrow night. Going to go up to West Magnolia (no shooting) but some remote areas to camp rough neck style and then Sunday head up Rollins pass east for a mellow weekend since I and family will be solo. We could meet late morning and do Jenny CreeK? (http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=17)