Playin' around at Saguaro Lake, AZ

4x4_Ferg · 05-11-2007, 03:54 PM

Some friends and I went to Saguaro Lake a few weekends ago. Not the most exotic place, but makes for a good day trip. Check out the pics, let me know what you think.

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2WDoffroadx · 05-11-2007, 04:16 PM

Thats so badass. I love the Toy PU
not the ranger. no offense

lofreqjeff · 05-11-2007, 08:01 PM

Casey! Thanks for the invite bro.....

I couldn't have gone anyway, I'm in Detroit until Sunday.

Awesome pics though. Kris and I were just out there 2 weekends ago. We plan on going there next Sunday cuz I just got a locker on my truck and I need to go break it in!

Give me a ring sometime!

91TPU · 05-11-2007, 08:06 PM

cool pics...i wish there was something like that around here! it would really be a change from mud

Elvota · 05-11-2007, 11:17 PM

Looks like that 2nd Gen really got on it on the way up. I like the PS tire lifting off and spinning like crazy.

Probably plenty of trails to explore out there.

4x4_Ferg · 05-12-2007, 03:03 AM

Haha, yeah, that 2nd Gen is me. I definitely could use a locker, but money is a bit tight so i might just do it the redneck way and weld my front end.

Elvota · 05-12-2007, 11:41 AM

I am not sure if they make one for your model, but I put a Aussie locker in the front of mine and that works really well. Under $250 for the locker itself.

It's not that hard of an install... and since you plan on opening up the diff to weld anyway, you'd be 1/2 way there.

Hard to tell from the pics, but looks like you have auto hubs. I think a permanent front locker could cause some strange handling and behavior on road... and maybe even in the dirt when you don't need it. Tight turns for example. A welded diff is basically a spool. The Aussie will have some give when there is no power applied.

I happen to have manual hubs, so in a worst case I can get out and unlock one hub, effectively eliminating the lockers action and allow me to really make a sharp radius turn.

Just some things to consider.

Ric · 05-12-2007, 11:56 AM

looks like a great place, you can do a little wheeling, and go boating/jet sking at the same place

killa b · 05-12-2007, 11:38 PM

you just need to learn how to drive. quit bein a puss and give it gas or get mor flex

kamaaina1 · 05-13-2007, 12:33 AM

Looks like fun too me!

05-11-2007, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
2WDoffroadx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 354	Thats so badass. I love the Toy PU not the ranger. no offense __________________ -Tyler SOLD!! You'll be missed. 1991 2WD 2.4L Pickup 22RE, 197k Photoshoots PERFORMANCE\|Edelbrock IAS shocks\|DOWNEY cold air intake, headers, exhaust\| EXTERIOR\|3" body lift\|3.5" Fabtech Suspension\|2" rear shackle lift\|31x9.5x15 BFG A-T\|Sway-a-way T-bars\|Rancho steering stablizer\|4wd tow hooks\| INTERIOR\|CLARION 240w head unit\|6.5" SONY XPLOD\|12" 840w MA AUDIO woofer\|

05-11-2007, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
lofreqjeff Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 637	Casey! Thanks for the invite bro..... I couldn't have gone anyway, I'm in Detroit until Sunday. Awesome pics though. Kris and I were just out there 2 weekends ago. We plan on going there next Sunday cuz I just got a locker on my truck and I need to go break it in! Give me a ring sometime! __________________ Jeff -'89 4Runner - Manual Trans - 3.Slo - 31x10.50-15 Goodyear MTR's - Downey Bikini Top - 4X Innovations Tube doors - Sonoran Steel IFS Truss - Bud Built Crossmemeber/Skids - 1.5" sdori BJ spacers, 2" Downey rear leafs, 1" wheel spacers on all 4, OME Shocks - Detroit Soft locker - ZUK mod - Custom sliders and rear bumper w/Spare carrier - Asian Manual Hubs - COMING SOON: - Custom dash with passenger side grab handle & clinometer - plus plenty more!

05-11-2007, 11:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elvota Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,436	Looks like that 2nd Gen really got on it on the way up. I like the PS tire lifting off and spinning like crazy. Probably plenty of trails to explore out there. __________________ ================ 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 visit the sticki chronicles

05-12-2007, 03:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
4x4_Ferg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 30	Haha, yeah, that 2nd Gen is me. I definitely could use a locker, but money is a bit tight so i might just do it the redneck way and weld my front end. __________________ 1990 Toyota 4Runner--V6, 4x4, 4" Pro Comp stage II suspension lift, 33x12.5" BFG MT's, K&N FIPK, 3mm overbore throttle body, custom 2.5" exhaust with magnaflow muffler & high-flow cat, brush guard with Hella off-road lights.

05-12-2007, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Elvota Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,436	I am not sure if they make one for your model, but I put a Aussie locker in the front of mine and that works really well. Under $250 for the locker itself. It's not that hard of an install... and since you plan on opening up the diff to weld anyway, you'd be 1/2 way there. Hard to tell from the pics, but looks like you have auto hubs. I think a permanent front locker could cause some strange handling and behavior on road... and maybe even in the dirt when you don't need it. Tight turns for example. A welded diff is basically a spool. The Aussie will have some give when there is no power applied. I happen to have manual hubs, so in a worst case I can get out and unlock one hub, effectively eliminating the lockers action and allow me to really make a sharp radius turn. Just some things to consider. __________________ ================ 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 visit the sticki chronicles Last edited by Elvota; 05-12-2007 at 11:43 AM.

05-12-2007, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	looks like a great place, you can do a little wheeling, and go boating/jet sking at the same place

05-12-2007, 11:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
killa b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: phoenix az Posts: 304	you just need to learn how to drive. quit bein a puss and give it gas or get mor flex

05-13-2007, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
kamaaina1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Battle Ground, WA. Posts: 13	Looks like fun too me!

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