Moab Fall 2005 Photographs, September 28 to October 2, 2005:

sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:10 PM

Moab Fall 2005 Photographs, September 28 to October 2, 2005:

Day 1: Metal Masher

Airing down for Metal Masher.

Casey on "Rock Chucker".

Steve on "Rock Chucker", it's way easier with a streight axle.

Bryan "bumping" a ledge.

Bryan getting winched up "Widow Maker", we all winched up.

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sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:11 PM

Day 2: Hell's Revenge

Casey schools a rock where an IFS axle was broke last year.

Steve drops down into Hell's Gate.

Steve climbs out of Hell's Gate.

Casey climbs out of Hell's Gate.

Stubbs and Casey go down the up side of Hell's Gate.

sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:12 PM

Stubbs and Casey roll down the up side of Hell's Gate.

Cheese to the rescue.

Cheese talks to the rollers, they are OK.

Stubbs the Rubicon Master and Moab Newbie.

Stubbs being extracted from Hell's Gate.

Stubbs fixing his junk. Believe it or not but we found a drivers side 86-95 IFS rear alxe shaft in Moab.

sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:12 PM

Day 3: Pritchett Canyon

Casey climbing some slick rock.

Casey on a steep decent.

Steve on an alternate section.

James Dean on an alternate section, look for the cig placement.

Jim in Pritchett Canyon.

Matt, Gwen & Gavin.

Jim on a climb in Pritchett Canyon.

Casey on the "Rocker Knocker" bypass. Not much of a bypass.

Bryan on the "Rocker Knocker" bypass. We all ran the same trails and those that needed help were helped.

Stubbs on "Rocker Knocker".

sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:13 PM

Stubbs on "Rocker Knocker".

Stubbs on "Rocker Knocker". He makes it up!

Steve on "Rocker Knocker".

Steve on "Rocker Knocker". No way I could have made it up with IFS and the 4Runners wheelbase.

Jim on a tight spot, which was the easier fo the two lines.

Bryan on a tight spot, which was the easier fo the two lines.

sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:19 PM

Casey on a climb out right before the "Rock Pile". No winch needed for the big black beast.

Stubbs in the launch position for the "Rock Pile". He made it up on the first try.

Jim on the "Rock Pile" bypass, not much of a bypass.

We all share a cocktail upon completeing Prichett Canyon and the driving is done.

Matt & Ethan show off their "Moab Splat Man" stickers on their ATV's.

Everyone had a great time, we worked togehter as a group. We all ran the same trails and if someone needed help they recived help. We can't wait to go back to Moab next year.

Another Great, "Spankers Off Road" event.

Men's T-Shirts & Womens Tank Tops are coming soon. Support your Toyota Wheeling Clubs.

calrockx · 10-11-2005, 11:24 PM

Awesome pics, Steve. No doubt about it, that trip looks like it was a lot of fun.
I look forward to wheelin with the Spankers in Arizona and beyond.

Funrunner · 10-11-2005, 11:28 PM

Wow, that looks amazing! Great photos.

sschaefer3 · 10-11-2005, 11:31 PM

I give credit where credit is due. Charles designed the logo for us and we all are extremely pleased. Tune_Up found the original pic and we all gave creative input. In the end an outstanding logo.

Thank You, Charles.

Now for a close up of...............

Moab_2005_003_004.jpg

James Dean I tell you........................

Crux · 10-12-2005, 06:47 AM

Haha, those are some great pics and looks like a great time.

Hell's Gate looks really steep in those pics!

FilthyRich · 10-12-2005, 07:02 AM

Perhaps sooner than later, the wife and I will relocate. If you keep pics like this up it will be sooner than later.
Awesome, just bad a$$.

weldpro · 10-12-2005, 09:01 AM

HAH!
It was indeed a very fun trip! It was so good to be able to meet Jim, Cheese, and Bryan all of whom I thought were great folks. The wheeling was certainly fun, and the scenery was almost spiritual. I highly recommend that everyone atleast try to get to Moab once in their lives.
The rollover was completely my fault, and I am lucky the damage was as minimal as it was. My cage did it's job flawlessly, and really needs no repairs to continue on. My rear axle, and wheel are a different story. The wheel is bent badly, and there is a good chance that the rear axle tube is also bent. It's hard to see in those pictures why the roll even happend but let me assure you that anythings possible right there if you are not 100% into the game.
My favorite picture is not posted here "yet". It is the picture of my wife right when we knew we had made it up rockpile. I had explained to her that there was a VERY likely possiblity that we were going to roll over backwards, and if she wanted she could sit this one out. Well she decided to stay for the ride so I went over all of the things NOT to do just in case we went over. We strapped into the full harness, and got busy. I was a bit scared since it was just the day before that I dumped it so I did approach this with a make it or break it attitude, and luckly for us it actually went easily which I really did not expect.
Thanks again to "that" club!
Richard Stubbs

Flygtenstein · 10-12-2005, 09:06 AM

It's real steep in real life too.

Cool pics, great trip, better people.

sschaefer3 · 10-12-2005, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weldpro

My favorite picture is not posted here "yet". It is the picture of my wife right when we knew we had made it up rockpile. I had explained to her that there was a VERY likely possiblity that we were going to roll over backwards, and if she wanted she could sit this one out. Well she decided to stay for the ride so I went over all of the things NOT to do just in case we went over. We strapped into the full harness, and got busy. I was a bit scared since it was just the day before that I dumped it so I did approach this with a make it or break it attitude, and luckly for us it actually went easily which I really did not expect.

This one?

i_love_tacos · 10-12-2005, 07:30 PM

Defenitly the best freakin trip ive been on. Everyone is really cool and it couldnt have gone better. Thanks to you all that helped me get through Pritchett Canyon with my 32 inch balding tires. It was awesome! Looking forward to next year and hopefully with bigger tires and a front locker.

dragr1 · 10-12-2005, 08:13 PM

Great pics!

Marc P · 10-12-2005, 08:21 PM

If I ever get any time off work...I am off to Moab!! Great pics Steve

outdoorfever · 10-13-2005, 09:21 AM

thanks for the pics

Robinhood150 · 10-13-2005, 12:27 PM

Nice pics. So the axle broke because you literally rolled down the side of the hill? Where's the movie?!

sschaefer3 · 10-13-2005, 12:35 PM

He rolled twice, first the rear came forward end over end and then it fliped sidways and the rear tire slamed into the rock wall, hitting the wall is what broke the tire off.

It was a pretty major roll. I am pretty amazed that the buggy came out of it as good as it did.

No video, we usually don't bring video cameras.

Flygtenstein · 10-13-2005, 02:31 PM

Endo and barrel. It was quick and hard. Axle sheared outboard of the tube because of shock, not torque.

Moab 4Skinner Four Way!

sschaefer3 · 10-13-2005, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flygtenstein

Moab 4Skinner Four Way!

What filth, I love it.

AnnaBanana · 10-18-2005, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flygtenstein

It was quick and hard.

MMMMMMMMMM...can be good!

Thanks for sharing pics guys! It is always awesome to see what a capable rig can do! Can't wait to get there sometime! I think we have some more mods to do before that though! hee hee

Anna

4Hummer · 10-18-2005, 11:20 AM

MAN I gotta MOVE. thats JUST awesome. Trully amazing Pic's

Thanks guys, Im glad everyone was OK

Albuquerque Jim · 10-18-2005, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnnaBanana

MMMMMMMMMM...can be good!

Thanks for sharing pics guys! It is always awesome to see what a capable rig can do! Can't wait to get there sometime! I think we have some more mods to do before that though! hee hee

Anna

Anna, you guys would do fine there. You will be amazed at what you can do on the "slick rock" it's like driving on sand paper. You just get traction and go up. Plus, there are all levels of trails. Mild to Wild.

10-11-2005, 11:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	Day 2: Hell's Revenge Casey schools a rock where an IFS axle was broke last year. Steve drops down into Hell's Gate. Steve climbs out of Hell's Gate. Steve climbs out of Hell's Gate. Steve climbs out of Hell's Gate. Steve climbs out of Hell's Gate. Steve climbs out of Hell's Gate. Casey climbs out of Hell's Gate. Stubbs and Casey go down the up side of Hell's Gate. Stubbs and Casey go down the up side of Hell's Gate. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-11-2005, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	Stubbs and Casey roll down the up side of Hell's Gate. Cheese to the rescue. Cheese talks to the rollers, they are OK. Stubbs the Rubicon Master and Moab Newbie. Stubbs being extracted from Hell's Gate. Stubbs fixing his junk. Believe it or not but we found a drivers side 86-95 IFS rear alxe shaft in Moab. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-11-2005, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	Day 3: Pritchett Canyon Casey climbing some slick rock. Casey on a steep decent. Steve on an alternate section. James Dean on an alternate section, look for the cig placement. Jim in Pritchett Canyon. Matt, Gwen & Gavin. Jim on a climb in Pritchett Canyon. Casey on the "Rocker Knocker" bypass. Not much of a bypass. Bryan on the "Rocker Knocker" bypass. We all ran the same trails and those that needed help were helped. Stubbs on "Rocker Knocker". __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer Last edited by sschaefer3; 10-11-2005 at 11:22 PM.

10-11-2005, 11:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	Stubbs on "Rocker Knocker". Stubbs on "Rocker Knocker". He makes it up! Steve on "Rocker Knocker". Steve on "Rocker Knocker". Steve on "Rocker Knocker". Steve on "Rocker Knocker". Steve on "Rocker Knocker". Steve on "Rocker Knocker". No way I could have made it up with IFS and the 4Runners wheelbase. Jim on a tight spot, which was the easier fo the two lines. Bryan on a tight spot, which was the easier fo the two lines. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-11-2005, 11:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	Casey on a climb out right before the "Rock Pile". No winch needed for the big black beast. Stubbs in the launch position for the "Rock Pile". He made it up on the first try. Jim on the "Rock Pile" bypass, not much of a bypass. We all share a cocktail upon completeing Prichett Canyon and the driving is done. Matt & Ethan show off their "Moab Splat Man" stickers on their ATV's. Everyone had a great time, we worked togehter as a group. We all ran the same trails and if someone needed help they recived help. We can't wait to go back to Moab next year. Another Great, "Spankers Off Road" event. Men's T-Shirts & Womens Tank Tops are coming soon. Support your Toyota Wheeling Clubs. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-11-2005, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,742	Awesome pics, Steve. No doubt about it, that trip looks like it was a lot of fun. I look forward to wheelin with the Spankers in Arizona and beyond. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

10-11-2005, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Funrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,571	Wow, that looks amazing! Great photos.

10-11-2005, 11:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	I give credit where credit is due. Charles designed the logo for us and we all are extremely pleased. Tune_Up found the original pic and we all gave creative input. In the end an outstanding logo. Thank You, Charles. Now for a close up of............... Moab_2005_003_004.jpg James Dean I tell you........................ __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-12-2005, 06:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Crux Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 849	Haha, those are some great pics and looks like a great time. Hell's Gate looks really steep in those pics! __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 Blue - 135k miles, E-Locker, Armorology front/rear bumpers & sliders, BudBuilt skidplate+belly, MTR 285/75/16s, 2" Tundra/OME Lift, 1" 4Crawler Bodylift, 1" diff drop, Black Aluminum Wheels, Cobra CB 04 Land Cruiser Grey - 90k miles, OME Lift, Slee Sliders, 35" Toyo Muds

10-12-2005, 09:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
weldpro Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Susanville, CA. Posts: 207	HAH! It was indeed a very fun trip! It was so good to be able to meet Jim, Cheese, and Bryan all of whom I thought were great folks. The wheeling was certainly fun, and the scenery was almost spiritual. I highly recommend that everyone atleast try to get to Moab once in their lives. The rollover was completely my fault, and I am lucky the damage was as minimal as it was. My cage did it's job flawlessly, and really needs no repairs to continue on. My rear axle, and wheel are a different story. The wheel is bent badly, and there is a good chance that the rear axle tube is also bent. It's hard to see in those pictures why the roll even happend but let me assure you that anythings possible right there if you are not 100% into the game. My favorite picture is not posted here "yet". It is the picture of my wife right when we knew we had made it up rockpile. I had explained to her that there was a VERY likely possiblity that we were going to roll over backwards, and if she wanted she could sit this one out. Well she decided to stay for the ride so I went over all of the things NOT to do just in case we went over. We strapped into the full harness, and got busy. I was a bit scared since it was just the day before that I dumped it so I did approach this with a make it or break it attitude, and luckly for us it actually went easily which I really did not expect. Thanks again to "that" club! Richard Stubbs __________________ My other ride is a Toyota powered rock buggy! www.stubbswelding.com "Customer Satisfaction- Its our specialty" We have the best prices on Rocksliders for Yotatech member's. Check us out in the vendor section. YT ROCKS!!!.

10-12-2005, 09:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	It's real steep in real life too. Cool pics, great trip, better people. __________________ Ease on down the road.

10-12-2005, 07:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
i_love_tacos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tuba City, AZ Posts: 322	Defenitly the best freakin trip ive been on. Everyone is really cool and it couldnt have gone better. Thanks to you all that helped me get through Pritchett Canyon with my 32 inch balding tires. It was awesome! Looking forward to next year and hopefully with bigger tires and a front locker. __________________ 98 V6 toyota taco. Tundra coils. 1 inch daystar spacer. rancho shocks front. daystar shackles. 2.5 inch downey rear leafs. bilstien 5125 shocks rear. K&N FIPK 2. jardine cat back exhaust. stubbs sliders. TJM front bumper. 33" bfg all terrains

10-12-2005, 08:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	Great pics! __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

10-12-2005, 08:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	If I ever get any time off work...I am off to Moab!! Great pics Steve __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

10-13-2005, 09:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
outdoorfever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,058	thanks for the pics __________________ -Kyle Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE!!

10-13-2005, 12:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	Nice pics. So the axle broke because you literally rolled down the side of the hill? Where's the movie?! __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

10-13-2005, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	He rolled twice, first the rear came forward end over end and then it fliped sidways and the rear tire slamed into the rock wall, hitting the wall is what broke the tire off. It was a pretty major roll. I am pretty amazed that the buggy came out of it as good as it did. No video, we usually don't bring video cameras. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

10-13-2005, 02:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	Endo and barrel. It was quick and hard. Axle sheared outboard of the tube because of shock, not torque. Moab 4Skinner Four Way! __________________ Ease on down the road.

10-18-2005, 11:20 AM	#24 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	MAN I gotta MOVE. thats JUST awesome. Trully amazing Pic's Thanks guys, Im glad everyone was OK __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

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