Old Chinaman's Gulch- 05/31/08

AxleIke · 06-03-2008, 02:17 PM

And a few vids

**Elvota** · 06-03-2008, 02:35 PM

Nice pics!!

This section looks awkward:

Now that's a high center!:

What's the 4Runner resting on exactly... and how you get if off?

AxleIke · 06-03-2008, 03:21 PM

Thats TC's red runner, and its just sititng on the bud built. He just backed off. It was a funny thing though...."Uh, Guy's, Troy's decided to go two wheeling!"

The whale rock obstacle is spooky, because it tilts towards a big hole that people flop into. Not such a big deal on a LWB vehicle like a 4runner, but it still makes you nervous.

I got hung on my dastardly budbuilt, by about a millimeter. It was just enough that the truck wouldn't climb. Jacket tuged me about an inch, and then I could drive up. I got a bit nervous waiting for the winch to get spooled out. I kept trying to climb, and people would shout "You're sliding!!!!"

Almost impossible to tell when you are staring at the sky.

Bighead · 06-03-2008, 03:34 PM

Nice pics. I need to get out there again.

Tacoclimber · 06-03-2008, 04:00 PM

What the heck is wrong with you guys???
We all know that you cannot wheel IFS!!!!!

Now knock it off!!!

Seriously, Isaac, great pics!

tc · 06-03-2008, 04:14 PM

Ummm ... yeah ... that was my "know what the backside of the obstacle looks like dumb***" lesson ...

At least there was one picture in there where I had all 4 wheels on the ground!

dirtoyboy · 06-08-2008, 06:53 AM

Nice pics! I've been there except there was 3 feet of snow on the ground....looks quite different!

Vermejo · 06-08-2008, 07:22 AM

Nice run and pics. Nothing puts a tire in the air like IFS. This is one of the trails I'd like to hit when I'm up there.

AxleIke · 06-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Its my number one trail in CO so far.

Its got it all. Unbeatable scenery. You stare at the collegiate peaks for much of the run (several of many 14k peaks in the area.), obstacles, challenges. Its amazing.

Post up when you are coming up, and we'll get a group to go with for sure. Your runner will have no issue.

AppleJack · 06-09-2008, 03:16 AM

Great pics! I love to watch IFS rigs wheel.

mt_goat · 06-09-2008, 08:51 AM

Looks like fun! Wishing I was there.

Vermejo · 06-09-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AxleIke

Post up when you are coming up, and we'll get a group to go with for sure. Your runner will have no issue.

Thanks Ike, I’ll be taking that offer.

Djlarroc · 06-09-2008, 11:53 AM

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

n16ht5 · 06-21-2008, 07:41 AM

cool shots, nice yota run

Mojo_Risin · 06-21-2008, 02:27 PM

Educate me: Why the use of the snatch block below and the angle pull? It's hard to tell from the pic but why wouldn't you pull straight from truck to truck w/o the snatch block? I'm a newbie with my winch so looking to learn...

John

Bighead · 06-21-2008, 02:36 PM

It looks like they are preventing a slide to the left.

traben27 · 06-21-2008, 07:49 PM

You guys are honestly my idols. It does my heart good to see some good ol' IFS wheelin. Shows all of those solid axles guys who has the real talent driving.

But seriously, great pictures. Looks like a sweet trail.

tc · 06-21-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bighead

It looks like they are preventing a slide to the left.

Exactly. Here's the same obstacle from the other side:

When he got a little hung on his skidplate, the vehicle wanted to rotate. We were more concerned about having wedging pressure to keep him on the line than assistance moving forward.

AxleIke · 06-21-2008, 09:43 PM

John, TC and Bighead hit the nail on the head.

I got nervous (and a bit cranky) when the truck wanted to walk to the left there.

If you fall off, there is no way it ends good.

In looking at the pictures, and hearing the spotters view, I'm pretty sure I would have been fine.

But, in the moment, I didn't feel fine at all, which was why I got the extra security of the side tension. Once they snugged it up, I was able to climb up.

06-03-2008, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,558	Old Chinaman's Gulch- 05/31/08 And a few vids __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

06-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Nice pics!! This section looks awkward: Now that's a high center!: What's the 4Runner resting on exactly... and how you get if off? __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

06-03-2008, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,558	Thats TC's red runner, and its just sititng on the bud built. He just backed off. It was a funny thing though...."Uh, Guy's, Troy's decided to go two wheeling!" The whale rock obstacle is spooky, because it tilts towards a big hole that people flop into. Not such a big deal on a LWB vehicle like a 4runner, but it still makes you nervous. I got hung on my dastardly budbuilt, by about a millimeter. It was just enough that the truck wouldn't climb. Jacket tuged me about an inch, and then I could drive up. I got a bit nervous waiting for the winch to get spooled out. I kept trying to climb, and people would shout "You're sliding!!!!" Almost impossible to tell when you are staring at the sky. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

06-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bighead Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 13SDD95121610 Posts: 1,278	Nice pics. I need to get out there again. __________________ Lance 2001 4Runner Limited 4X4 -- Stock Sonoran Steel 2004 Land Cruiser -- OME Medium Lift \| Nitto Terra Grapplers

06-03-2008, 04:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,501	What the heck is wrong with you guys??? We all know that you cannot wheel IFS!!!!! Now knock it off!!! Seriously, Isaac, great pics! __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok?

06-03-2008, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,887	Ummm ... yeah ... that was my "know what the backside of the obstacle looks like dumb***" lesson ... At least there was one picture in there where I had all 4 wheels on the ground! __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

06-08-2008, 07:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 347	Nice run and pics. Nothing puts a tire in the air like IFS. This is one of the trails I'd like to hit when I'm up there. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|4:88's\|BFG KM2 315's\|SMP Bumpers\|Sonoran Steel\|BudBuilt\|WARN

06-08-2008, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,558	Its my number one trail in CO so far. Its got it all. Unbeatable scenery. You stare at the collegiate peaks for much of the run (several of many 14k peaks in the area.), obstacles, challenges. Its amazing. Post up when you are coming up, and we'll get a group to go with for sure. Your runner will have no issue. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.

06-09-2008, 03:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
AppleJack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 500	Great pics! I love to watch IFS rigs wheel. __________________ Fires, Friends, and Books Decree Wisdom, Strength, and Controversy. To believe with certainty, one must begin doubting.

06-09-2008, 08:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,447	Looks like fun! Wishing I was there. __________________ Dale 93 4X4 ext-cab, auto, SR5, 3.4 V6, supercharged, 2.1" pulley, URD fuel mods, Aquamist WI, IPT valve body mod, dual cases, 4" superlift front, Alcan springs rear, 33 BFG MT, ARB locked front & rear, 5.29 US Gears, RB 1" Body Lift, 1.5" ball joint spacers, manual hubs, TJM T-17, Warn m8000.

06-09-2008, 11:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,322	Great pics! Thanks for sharing. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R

06-21-2008, 07:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
n16ht5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 253	cool shots, nice yota run __________________ photos.chrisneibauer.com - Truck Photos chrisneibauer.com - My Photos Alpentalic

06-21-2008, 02:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mojo_Risin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thornton, CO. Posts: 867	Educate me: Why the use of the snatch block below and the angle pull? It's hard to tell from the pic but why wouldn't you pull straight from truck to truck w/o the snatch block? I'm a newbie with my winch so looking to learn... John __________________ '97 4Runner SR5 Front: Tundra Coils/Tokico Trekmasters \| Rear: LC Shocks & Coils + SS rear "fixes" \| Custom Sliders 285/75 Maxxis Bighorn Radials \| Retrofit E-Locker \| TJM T15 \| Custom Rear Bumper \| Warn m8000 4x4 T-shirts & Band-Aid Stickers CLICK HERE

06-21-2008, 02:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bighead Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 13SDD95121610 Posts: 1,278	It looks like they are preventing a slide to the left. __________________ Lance 2001 4Runner Limited 4X4 -- Stock Sonoran Steel 2004 Land Cruiser -- OME Medium Lift \| Nitto Terra Grapplers

06-21-2008, 07:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
traben27 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: allen tx/provo ut Posts: 572	You guys are honestly my idols. It does my heart good to see some good ol' IFS wheelin. Shows all of those solid axles guys who has the real talent driving. But seriously, great pictures. Looks like a sweet trail. __________________ 94 4runner SR5 4x4

06-22-2008, 06:08 PM	#20 (permalink)

06-21-2008, 09:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,558	John, TC and Bighead hit the nail on the head. I got nervous (and a bit cranky) when the truck wanted to walk to the left there. If you fall off, there is no way it ends good. In looking at the pictures, and hearing the spotters view, I'm pretty sure I would have been fine. But, in the moment, I didn't feel fine at all, which was why I got the extra security of the side tension. Once they snugged it up, I was able to climb up. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.