Cliffs (marseilles IL) run on May 12. FJ cruiser trail team scheduled to attend.

4rnr · 04-22-2007, 06:30 PM

May 12th at the Cliffs Insane Terrain Offroad Park we are putting togeather a run. Right now the FJC team wants to make it and looks like they will, but im not sure if they have commited yet.

If the group is small enough to run one group, then it will obvoiusly be a easy day. But if there alot of rigs then we can split into groups with varying difficultys.

I will be there in my 4runner, BUT it looks like I will stick with the newbies and stockers, and help them preserve their bodies.

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4rnr · 04-23-2007, 08:33 AM

FJC team is in! If you havent wheeled with these guys I suggest coming. Plus these FJ cruisers are very impressive. The midwest team will be there I dont know if it is the same team as last year. Plus one guy from the east coast team, Brian (Woody), you land cruiser guys should know him he is the Administrator of IH8MUD.com.

If you own an FJC I strongly suggest you attend this event, you will have a blast and learn to drive these things from some great drivers.

***Corey*** · 04-23-2007, 10:12 AM

Cool.
I had a lot of fun at the Trail Team event that WATRD got going here last year a week before I picked mine up.

The cool thing is they will let you drive them on the trail too.

I read earlier over on Woody's forum that he was on the team, very cool.
Brain runs a top notch forum, I surf it several times a day besides here.

joez · 04-23-2007, 11:41 AM

I'll put in my request off of work tonight for it, and do my best to be there.

4rnr · 04-23-2007, 07:46 PM

Joe, it would be nice if you came if we dont get a staff guy to guide we might use you since you know the cliffs so well. Me and Todd have been there a million times but we still get lost.

BTW did you ever use those 4runner coils I gave you? Todd might use them for his pig if you are looking to get rid of them.

One More Time · 04-24-2007, 11:36 AM

As of right now, I'm in.

racedirt1 · 04-24-2007, 02:52 PM

I briefly checked out their website, seems pretty cool. Do you think my stock '01 SR5 4wd could handle it? The pics show some pretty aggressive trails

4rnr · 04-24-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedirt1

I briefly checked out their website, seems pretty cool. Do you think my stock '01 SR5 4wd could handle it? The pics show some pretty aggressive trails

yes, if you are a decient driver.

If you have the trd locker and some kind of all terrain at least you should be just fine.

And if you change your mind just hop into someones rig.

racedirt1 · 04-25-2007, 09:08 AM

I have the center diff. lock and Firestone Destination A/T's.

4rnr · 04-25-2007, 02:38 PM

You should be fine.

I dont know if you have wheeled before but if you havent and ever plan too then this is the perfect opportunity to run the Cliffs. I usually recommend that people start at the badlands...but between the trail team, Joez, and the rest of us it will be a very valuable experience to wheel with some guys who have been around the block. Plus Todd (Gumby) and I will be spending the day with the stockers. Also you will get to know alot of the local wheelers, that is of course if the local Yotatechers do something rarely seen and.....ACTUALLY WHEEL

racedirt1 · 04-25-2007, 02:53 PM

I wheeled a few times a a local mudpit with Fireteacher, and been back there a few times since then. It was pretty mild, but I would like to do more. Gotta check the schedule for that weekend but I would like to attend.

Chapman88SR5 · 04-25-2007, 04:09 PM

I might be in on this. Stock 1994 pickup with M/Ts.

racedirt1 · 04-25-2007, 04:38 PM

Count me in!! What time you gonna get there?

4rnr · 04-25-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedirt1

I wheeled a few times a a local mudpit with Fireteacher, and been back there a few times since then. It was pretty mild, but I would like to do more. Gotta check the schedule for that weekend but I would like to attend.

Fireteacher...Shawn?

Ha I took him out on all his wheeling trips, did you ever ride shot gun with him. He brought some people wheeling with him. If so I was the guy wheeling this turd...

8:30 in the parking lot of the cliffs, there we will air down etc...

4rnr · 04-25-2007, 07:18 PM

I just checked out the fjcruiserforums.com and there is a ton of buzz, looks like there will be alot of fjc's

racedirt1 · 04-25-2007, 07:51 PM

Yup with Shawn, but I didn't go on that trip. Shawn is a top notch guy, too bad he moved. I'll be there.

racedirt1 · 04-30-2007, 08:40 AM

Well I might have a problem making it that weekend, my 4 year old daughter has her first ballet recital that day at noon. This sucks, I really wanted to go to Cliffs and meet up with you guys. I guess I could blow off the recital but that's not too cool, after all she is my little princess. The saving grace is that she might be able to switch it to Sunday but that is with a different class and she wouldn't know any of the kids. The wife was not to happy that I was even considering missing it to go wheeling. I will post up more info when I figure it out.

4rnr · 04-30-2007, 08:14 PM

THAT IS NO EXCUSE!!

I am missing my brothers college graduation, and my friends' son's baptism.

So suck it up.

So seventeen posts and only one commit

coldwiz · 04-30-2007, 08:57 PM

Make that 19 and only one commit...but would like to get the '91 out on the trail. Not sure if I can have it ready by then but ordered some stuff today so we'll see. I would like to see your '92 4rnr, kind of like my '91 except on steroids.

4rnr · 05-01-2007, 06:01 AM

Hey your from appleton? Is there a park up in appleton. I here there is one but then I heard it was private....?

coldwiz · 05-01-2007, 07:26 PM

I wish! I am pretty sure there isn't a park here but there was some where in WI called Apple Hills or Apple Creek or apple something (not Apple ton) that had a park. I though it was in 4wheel and offroad ultimate adventure a couple of years ago. I will try to dig up that issue but think it was western WI. Only place I have wheeled here is 1.5 hrs north around Lakewood at a place called McCaslin.

coldwiz · 05-01-2007, 08:09 PM

found it - Apple Valley Farms
http://rpm4x4.com/avf-events.shtml
Think it is near Eau Claire

4rnr · 05-07-2007, 02:27 PM

come on some one must have a pair?

We did a test run this weekend on gumbys fj55. The park is in good order (sloppy, in the trenches, as always, dry on top) and I have a good idea on what we will run.

coldwiz · 05-08-2007, 08:41 PM

So how many do you have for your Saturday run? The boss has ok'd it but I still have to get off this forum and do some work on the '91 before it is ready. My Longfield (27 spline) showed up today and the seals I ordered are here so I should be able to get that stuff in time. Now I just have to get by the DMV to get the tags renewed and finish my undercarriage project. Broke out the wire cup brush last Saturday but haven't had time to do any painting. Would like to get this done before slapping the mud on but it can wait. Is the FJ trail team still on (not that it matters)?

4rnr · 05-09-2007, 04:58 AM

yes they are in. im not sure how many trucks. this event is on at least forums, and I bet we will have 20ish. we will break into 2-3 groups.

04-23-2007, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	FJC team is in! If you havent wheeled with these guys I suggest coming. Plus these FJ cruisers are very impressive. The midwest team will be there I dont know if it is the same team as last year. Plus one guy from the east coast team, Brian (Woody), you land cruiser guys should know him he is the Administrator of IH8MUD.com. If you own an FJC I strongly suggest you attend this event, you will have a blast and learn to drive these things from some great drivers. __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

04-23-2007, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,072	Cool. I had a lot of fun at the Trail Team event that WATRD got going here last year a week before I picked mine up. The cool thing is they will let you drive them on the trail too. I read earlier over on Woody's forum that he was on the team, very cool. Brain runs a top notch forum, I surf it several times a day besides here. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

04-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
joez Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Elwood, Il Posts: 1,253	I'll put in my request off of work tonight for it, and do my best to be there. __________________ -Joe Z Chicago 4x4 My Webshots 1985 Toyota 4Runner, 3" Trail Gear rear/ All-Pro front springs, 42x14 IROK's, Allied Rockathons, spool rear/detroit front, 30 spline longs, Dual cases w/4.7, Marlin High steer, lots of other stuff.. 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4, 12valve CTD, not stock.

04-23-2007, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	Joe, it would be nice if you came if we dont get a staff guy to guide we might use you since you know the cliffs so well. Me and Todd have been there a million times but we still get lost. BTW did you ever use those 4runner coils I gave you? Todd might use them for his pig if you are looking to get rid of them. __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

04-24-2007, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
One More Time Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,080	As of right now, I'm in. __________________ "So I tell the swamp donkey to sock it before I give her a trunky in the tradesman's entrance and have her lick me yardballs!" Semper Fidelis

04-24-2007, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
racedirt1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 205	I briefly checked out their website, seems pretty cool. Do you think my stock '01 SR5 4wd could handle it? The pics show some pretty aggressive trails

04-25-2007, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
racedirt1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 205	I have the center diff. lock and Firestone Destination A/T's.

04-25-2007, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	You should be fine. I dont know if you have wheeled before but if you havent and ever plan too then this is the perfect opportunity to run the Cliffs. I usually recommend that people start at the badlands...but between the trail team, Joez, and the rest of us it will be a very valuable experience to wheel with some guys who have been around the block. Plus Todd (Gumby) and I will be spending the day with the stockers. Also you will get to know alot of the local wheelers, that is of course if the local Yotatechers do something rarely seen and.....ACTUALLY WHEEL __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

04-25-2007, 02:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
racedirt1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 205	I wheeled a few times a a local mudpit with Fireteacher, and been back there a few times since then. It was pretty mild, but I would like to do more. Gotta check the schedule for that weekend but I would like to attend.

04-25-2007, 04:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,452	I might be in on this. Stock 1994 pickup with M/Ts. __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-25-2007, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
racedirt1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 205	Count me in!! What time you gonna get there?

04-25-2007, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	I just checked out the fjcruiserforums.com and there is a ton of buzz, looks like there will be alot of fjc's __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

04-25-2007, 07:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
racedirt1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 205	Yup with Shawn, but I didn't go on that trip. Shawn is a top notch guy, too bad he moved. I'll be there.

04-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
racedirt1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake County, IL Posts: 205	Well I might have a problem making it that weekend, my 4 year old daughter has her first ballet recital that day at noon. This sucks, I really wanted to go to Cliffs and meet up with you guys. I guess I could blow off the recital but that's not too cool, after all she is my little princess. The saving grace is that she might be able to switch it to Sunday but that is with a different class and she wouldn't know any of the kids. The wife was not to happy that I was even considering missing it to go wheeling. I will post up more info when I figure it out. __________________ '01 SR5 4WD

04-30-2007, 08:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	THAT IS NO EXCUSE!! I am missing my brothers college graduation, and my friends' son's baptism. So suck it up. So seventeen posts and only one commit __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

04-30-2007, 08:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
coldwiz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 95	Make that 19 and only one commit...but would like to get the '91 out on the trail. Not sure if I can have it ready by then but ordered some stuff today so we'll see. I would like to see your '92 4rnr, kind of like my '91 except on steroids. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 5SPD Diff Lock

05-01-2007, 06:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	Hey your from appleton? Is there a park up in appleton. I here there is one but then I heard it was private....? __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

05-01-2007, 07:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
coldwiz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 95	I wish! I am pretty sure there isn't a park here but there was some where in WI called Apple Hills or Apple Creek or apple something (not Apple ton) that had a park. I though it was in 4wheel and offroad ultimate adventure a couple of years ago. I will try to dig up that issue but think it was western WI. Only place I have wheeled here is 1.5 hrs north around Lakewood at a place called McCaslin. __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 5SPD Diff Lock

05-01-2007, 08:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
coldwiz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 95	found it - Apple Valley Farms http://rpm4x4.com/avf-events.shtml Think it is near Eau Claire __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 5SPD Diff Lock

05-07-2007, 02:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	come on some one must have a pair? We did a test run this weekend on gumbys fj55. The park is in good order (sloppy, in the trenches, as always, dry on top) and I have a good idea on what we will run. __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

05-08-2007, 08:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
coldwiz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 95	So how many do you have for your Saturday run? The boss has ok'd it but I still have to get off this forum and do some work on the '91 before it is ready. My Longfield (27 spline) showed up today and the seals I ordered are here so I should be able to get that stuff in time. Now I just have to get by the DMV to get the tags renewed and finish my undercarriage project. Broke out the wire cup brush last Saturday but haven't had time to do any painting. Would like to get this done before slapping the mud on but it can wait. Is the FJ trail team still on (not that it matters)? __________________ 2000 4Runner SR5 4WD V6 5SPD Diff Lock

05-09-2007, 04:58 AM	#25 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	yes they are in. im not sure how many trucks. this event is on at least forums, and I bet we will have 20ish. we will break into 2-3 groups. __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

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