Ouray CO July 13-14

Volcom · 06-19-2008, 07:48 AM

Some of those trails may not have the snow cleared off of them by July 13th-14th.

http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=125012

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/cond...s/passes.shtml

http://ouraycolorado.com/Jeep%2BRoad%2BConditions

tc · 06-19-2008, 08:43 AM

x2 - hell, they might still be closed AUGUST 13-14 with all the snow they got this year ... I'm getting seriously concerned that all the high altitude scenic trails won't open at all this year

mt_goat · 06-19-2008, 12:36 PM

Oops, I didn't think about that. I usually go in mid to late Aug and everything is open by then (except Black Bear is sometimes washed out). Thanks for the heads up and links. We'll just run what ever is open at the time.

***Corey*** · 06-19-2008, 12:56 PM

You guy's are going to just miss the huge FJ Cruiser event by just a few days.
267 FJs are coming July 16th to Ouray.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...it-discussion/

mt_goat · 06-19-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

You guy's are going to just miss the huge FJ Cruiser event by just a few days.
267 FJs are coming July 16th to Ouray.
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...it-discussion/

Holy crowded trails Batman! 282 FJs in Ouray, that is good timing then... to miss it

I noticed the Best Western was all booked up for those days.

***Corey*** · 06-19-2008, 01:16 PM

Yes, this is year two of that, it is a huge undertaking with many a vendor there too.

I think I may fly out next year for it and ride shotgun.

Chris (BajaTaco from OverLand Journal) has the yellow FJ Cruiser from ARB that was in Australia getting fitted with all of ARBs gear and the Safari snorkel.
He was here last week getting the Man-A-Fre aux. tank put into it for the trip.

Yes, you will have some peace and quiet before the big rush a few days later.

I saw the pics last year, that area where you are going is beautiful.

Vermejo · 06-19-2008, 03:51 PM

Snow stopped us dead a couple weeks ago outside Silverton. Locals in Ouray and Silverton said many of the passes would be closed until August. You will still have a good selection of trails below the tundra...

mt_goat · 06-19-2008, 06:27 PM

This link shows a few passes are open now:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/cond...s/passes.shtml

mt_goat · 06-25-2008, 06:50 AM

This link: http://ouraycolorado.com/Jeep%2BRoad%2BConditions shows lots of trails are open now. Engineer Pass is open and rougher than usual (sounds even better to me). It also says Imogene may be clear by the end of June.

Psalm 112 · 06-25-2008, 04:25 PM

We were up there in February. They got a TON of snow.
Here's two shots from the side of the road after leaving Ouray (on hwy 62 I think)

I would bet that the hills/trails are still covered.

mt_goat · 07-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Looks like Imogene is now open!

Oops link doesn't work, I'll just cut and paste:

Quote:

I just got a call from my friend who is the head of the San Miguel County Road & Bridge Dept. (Telluride side). He said that Imogene is now open, but is icy in places. They're not going to announce it as being open until tomorrow because they're hoping the ice melts a little more today in the sun. He said it might be slightly rougher than normal, but not bad. Before they start on Black Bear, they're going to spend a few more days cleaning up Imogene a bit more. He didn't know a target date yet for Black Bear to open.

Here's the thread:
http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=125012

mt_goat · 07-11-2008, 09:40 AM

We're in Vail now, leaving for Ouray tommorow. Looks like most trails will be open for this run, except Black Bear and parts of Poughkeepsi Gulch.

http://ouraycolorado.com/Jeep%2BRoad%2BConditions

We plan on doing Imogene and Engineer for sure, and probably some of Poughkeepsi if we can find a trail buddy. We'll still do Imogene and Engineer even if we're running alone since they usually have lots of people running them anyway. Some times too many people.

We had a little problem in the middle of no where in Kansas. The alternator belt broke. Lucky I had a spare one with me, but changing it on the side of the road was not too fun. Worst part is you have to remove the PS belt and the AC belt to get to the Alt belt. But 1 hour 45 mins later we were cruising again. My arm now looks like I got in a cat fight though LOL.

mt_goat · 07-21-2008, 01:01 PM

We got in Imogene Pass and Yankee Boy Basin for this trip. It was hotter and dryer than I expected. There were quite a few FJs showing up as we were leaving town.

Still some snow up there:

These jeeps were slow and didn't want to let me pass so I had to follow them up the trail.

Volcom · 07-23-2008, 10:16 PM

Nice pics! Still up for coming back to CO in less than 2 weeks?

X-Tool Pimp · 07-23-2008, 10:16 PM

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mt_goat · 07-24-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volcom

Nice pics! Still up for coming back to CO in less than 2 weeks?

You bet, I'm changing fluids and getting ready to go now. I saw a thread of yours over on Marlin about changing the gear oil in dual cases that helped out. Did you ever get more than 2 quarts in, that's about all I got in too. I put one quart into the front shifter hole and another quart in the rear fill hole. I did pull both drain plugs first

Volcom · 07-24-2008, 07:10 AM

This sounds dumb but I thought there was only one drain plug? I only pulled the rear drain plug, drained the lube out, and got 2 quarts in the rear case. I pulled the front t-case shifter and put another quart in the front.

Then it leaked for days and days all over the garage floor

I took the fill plug out and let a little fluid dribble out the back overnight. It stopped dripping from the fill plug, buttoned it all back up. It continued to drip from somewhere for days after that. I have no idea from where. It still has a drip every once in a while.

mt_goat · 07-24-2008, 07:29 AM

Yeah the first case on mine has a drain plug too, I guess since its made from a regular 4 cyl t-case (marlin crawler) it has a drain plug too. Sounds like maybe you overfilled the front case since you didn't drain it but still put a quart in it. The front case will slowly let oil out to the rear case, just how slow I haven't figured out yet.

This was my first oil change with the dual cases.

Volcom · 07-24-2008, 07:47 AM

I just figured since it was only the front half of the t-case (high / low part), it didn't have a drain since the drain on the rear case is out of the 2/4 wheel drive section of the case. I'll know for next time

06-19-2008, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 578	Some of those trails may not have the snow cleared off of them by July 13th-14th. http://www.colorado4x4.org/vbb/showthread.php?t=125012 http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/cond...s/passes.shtml http://ouraycolorado.com/Jeep%2BRoad%2BConditions __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

06-19-2008, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 6,901	x2 - hell, they might still be closed AUGUST 13-14 with all the snow they got this year ... I'm getting seriously concerned that all the high altitude scenic trails won't open at all this year __________________ 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

06-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,468	Oops, I didn't think about that. I usually go in mid to late Aug and everything is open by then (except Black Bear is sometimes washed out). Thanks for the heads up and links. We'll just run what ever is open at the time. __________________ 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.

06-19-2008, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,827	You guy's are going to just miss the huge FJ Cruiser event by just a few days. 267 FJs are coming July 16th to Ouray. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...it-discussion/ __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

06-19-2008, 01:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,827	Yes, this is year two of that, it is a huge undertaking with many a vendor there too. I think I may fly out next year for it and ride shotgun. Chris (BajaTaco from OverLand Journal) has the yellow FJ Cruiser from ARB that was in Australia getting fitted with all of ARBs gear and the Safari snorkel. He was here last week getting the Man-A-Fre aux. tank put into it for the trip. Yes, you will have some peace and quiet before the big rush a few days later. I saw the pics last year, that area where you are going is beautiful. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

06-19-2008, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 348	Snow stopped us dead a couple weeks ago outside Silverton. Locals in Ouray and Silverton said many of the passes would be closed until August. You will still have a good selection of trails below the tundra... __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|4:88's\|BFG KM2 315's\|SMP Bumpers\|Sonoran Steel\|BudBuilt\|WARN

06-19-2008, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,468	This link shows a few passes are open now: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/cond...s/passes.shtml __________________ 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.

06-25-2008, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,468	This link: http://ouraycolorado.com/Jeep%2BRoad%2BConditions shows lots of trails are open now. Engineer Pass is open and rougher than usual (sounds even better to me). It also says Imogene may be clear by the end of June. __________________ 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. Last edited by mt_goat : 06-25-2008 at 06:57 AM.

06-25-2008, 04:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Psalm 112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 257	We were up there in February. They got a TON of snow. Here's two shots from the side of the road after leaving Ouray (on hwy 62 I think) I would bet that the hills/trails are still covered. __________________ *'98 4Runner Lmtd 4WD - Lifted - Factory Locker - on 285's (for now)*

07-11-2008, 09:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,468	We're in Vail now, leaving for Ouray tommorow. Looks like most trails will be open for this run, except Black Bear and parts of Poughkeepsi Gulch. http://ouraycolorado.com/Jeep%2BRoad%2BConditions We plan on doing Imogene and Engineer for sure, and probably some of Poughkeepsi if we can find a trail buddy. We'll still do Imogene and Engineer even if we're running alone since they usually have lots of people running them anyway. Some times too many people. We had a little problem in the middle of no where in Kansas. The alternator belt broke. Lucky I had a spare one with me, but changing it on the side of the road was not too fun. Worst part is you have to remove the PS belt and the AC belt to get to the Alt belt. But 1 hour 45 mins later we were cruising again. My arm now looks like I got in a cat fight though LOL. __________________ 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.

07-21-2008, 01:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,468	We got in Imogene Pass and Yankee Boy Basin for this trip. It was hotter and dryer than I expected. There were quite a few FJs showing up as we were leaving town. Still some snow up there: These jeeps were slow and didn't want to let me pass so I had to follow them up the trail. __________________ 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.

07-23-2008, 10:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 578	Nice pics! Still up for coming back to CO in less than 2 weeks? __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

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07-24-2008, 07:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 578	This sounds dumb but I thought there was only one drain plug? I only pulled the rear drain plug, drained the lube out, and got 2 quarts in the rear case. I pulled the front t-case shifter and put another quart in the front. Then it leaked for days and days all over the garage floor I took the fill plug out and let a little fluid dribble out the back overnight. It stopped dripping from the fill plug, buttoned it all back up. It continued to drip from somewhere for days after that. I have no idea from where. It still has a drip every once in a while. __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org

07-24-2008, 07:29 AM	#19 (permalink)
mt_goat Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oklahoma State Posts: 7,468	Yeah the first case on mine has a drain plug too, I guess since its made from a regular 4 cyl t-case (marlin crawler) it has a drain plug too. Sounds like maybe you overfilled the front case since you didn't drain it but still put a quart in it. The front case will slowly let oil out to the rear case, just how slow I haven't figured out yet. This was my first oil change with the dual cases. __________________ 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.

07-24-2008, 07:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Volcom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 578	I just figured since it was only the front half of the t-case (high / low part), it didn't have a drain since the drain on the rear case is out of the 2/4 wheel drive section of the case. I'll know for next time __________________ 1984 Toyota 4Runner EFI swap TG 4" springs Marlin Crawler Dual Ultimate Crawler 39.5" Iroks My 4 wheel drive club http://www.rockfrogs.org