Elvis & Martinez Trail Run (August) - Page 2

westy44runner · 07-30-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricerocket

Hey everyone, I am in the area and interested in going. I am just a noob and my new MINT 86 4runner only has a 4" lift, 4:88 gears, and lockers, so it's probably not as nice as most of your trucks. May I tag along?

You are welcome to join us...your vehicle should do fine with that setup. Come on out

AZ4ME · 07-30-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricerocket

Hey everyone, I am in the area and interested in going. I am just a noob and my new MINT 86 4runner only has a 4" lift, 4:88 gears, and lockers, so it's probably not as nice as most of your trucks. May I tag along?

If it's MINT, then it's probably a lot nicer (in looks) than most of our trucks.

Just remember, there are a few sections on Martinez where it's possible to get body damage. If that matters to you.

Ryan · 08-05-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ4ME

If it's MINT, then it's probably a lot nicer (in looks) than most of our trucks.

Just remember, there are a few sections on Martinez where it's possible to get body damage. If that matters to you.

I would like to go but I really do not want to damage the body. It is mint and only has to door dings. I usually like the mud, snow, and sand. But I am not really into rock climbing. What is the terrain like out there? I would still like to go but not sure if I can go all the way back in where climbing over rocks is required.

sschaefer3 · 08-05-2008, 09:36 PM

Both of these are Rock Crawling trails. That is pretty much most of what we do. Ok, that is pretty much all we do.

111db · 08-05-2008, 10:39 PM

Ryan, here are a couple threads to give you an idea what these trails are like:

http://www.yotatech.com/f100/az-mart...5-07-a-132481/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/elvis-u...3-08-a-138327/
http://www.yotatech.com/f100/az-elvis-trail-109933/

Also, I predict this weekend will be the return of the mighty ELVOTA.

westy44runner · 08-06-2008, 09:31 AM

Keep in mind as well that most of those reports/photos are of the hardest lines at both trails too.

Any word if Tim will be around town that weekend to join? I know he is on a motorcycle tour somewhere in CA.

wormhole · 08-06-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by westy44runner

Keep in mind as well that most of those reports/photos are of the hardest lines at both trails too.

Any word if Tim will be around town that weekend to join? I know he is on a motorcycle tour somewhere in CA.

Tim is back.

Elvis is do able if you take the by passes and have some good spotters/good CB comm.

. I did Elvis in my 4runner which is mostly stock with very little problems.

AZ4ME · 08-06-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by westy44runner

*Meet at 8AM*
Gold Canyon Shell
(US 60 & Kings Ranch Road)
7138 E Highway 60
Gold Canyon, AZ 85218

I'm wondering with the heat if it would be better to start a little earlier. Especially for those of us without A/C.

Anyone else think so? Meet around 7AM maybe?

westy44runner · 08-06-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ4ME

I'm wondering with the heat if it would be better to start a little earlier. Especially for those of us without A/C.

Anyone else think so? Meet around 7AM maybe?

Good call - lets do 7AM

wormhole · 08-06-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by westy44runner

Good call - lets do 7AM

lol. That's an early wake up call for me

. Still might do come if there is an open seat. Plus, I have to see if Elvota is still alive and wheeling.

sschaefer3 · 08-06-2008, 10:59 PM

7AM !!!

I can still only go 55.

Ok, If I am late, I am on my way, going 55.

111db · 08-07-2008, 06:58 AM

7am... check.

Steve I thought you were bringing the red truck? or both??

I spoke to Tim last night - said he'd be out of town that weekend.

sschaefer3 · 08-07-2008, 07:04 AM

Just the buggy this time, red truck some other time.

AZ4ME · 08-07-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sschaefer3

7AM !!!

I can still only go 55.

Ok, If I am late, I am on my way, going 55.

Shouldn't matter to you. You're up at like 5am anyway. Plus I have the longest drive (unless T comes) to get to the gas station (West Siiiiiiiiiiiiiide).

dlbrunner · 08-07-2008, 04:20 PM

I may have to work.

I would need an open seat.

I'll kick in for gas.

BLKNBLU · 08-07-2008, 04:49 PM

I'm workin' dang it. Kinda thought I was going to be there this whole time.

AZ4ME · 08-07-2008, 04:52 PM

I'll have an open seat, but you'd have to judge if you want to ride with me or not. No A/C and the last time I was on a trail, we went for quite the ride.

dlbrunner · 08-08-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ4ME

I'll have an open seat, but you'd have to judge if you want to ride with me or not. No A/C and the last time I was on a trail, we went for quite the ride.

Cool. Again, I may get an overtime day, which I can't turn down, I'll know early next week.

I saw pics of the flop. sveeeeeet. Should I bring my helmet?

No A/C is no big deal.

Red Rover · 08-08-2008, 06:08 PM

Oh whatever... you'll survive with no A/C Drunk. If it gets too hot you can just hop over in the plush mobile.

08-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#29 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,470	Both of these are Rock Crawling trails. That is pretty much most of what we do. Ok, that is pretty much all we do. __________________ 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 * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

08-05-2008, 10:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Ryan, here are a couple threads to give you an idea what these trails are like: http://www.yotatech.com/f100/az-mart...5-07-a-132481/ http://www.yotatech.com/f100/elvis-u...3-08-a-138327/ http://www.yotatech.com/f100/az-elvis-trail-109933/ Also, I predict this weekend will be the return of the mighty ELVOTA. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

08-06-2008, 09:31 AM	#31 (permalink)
westy44runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 886	Keep in mind as well that most of those reports/photos are of the hardest lines at both trails too. Any word if Tim will be around town that weekend to join? I know he is on a motorcycle tour somewhere in CA. __________________ '86 Toy Flatbed with a few modifications Last edited by westy44runner : 08-06-2008 at 09:34 AM.

08-06-2008, 10:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,470	7AM !!! I can still only go 55. Ok, If I am late, I am on my way, going 55. __________________ 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 * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

08-07-2008, 06:58 AM	#37 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	7am... check. Steve I thought you were bringing the red truck? or both?? I spoke to Tim last night - said he'd be out of town that weekend. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

08-07-2008, 07:04 AM	#38 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,470	Just the buggy this time, red truck some other time. __________________ 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 * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

08-07-2008, 04:20 PM	#40 (permalink)
dlbrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,124	I may have to work. I would need an open seat. I'll kick in for gas. __________________ Duncan -------------------------------------------------- Current: 95 4X4 SR5 V6, Yakima tracks/rack installed. Aisin hubs. Sonoran Steel IFS Truss. Cobra CB(finally!) Desired: 66 FJ45 shorty EX's: 89 4X4 V6 Downey'd 72 FJ40 W 350/SM465 powertrax, "Billy"

08-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#41 (permalink)
BLKNBLU Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,230	I'm workin' dang it. Kinda thought I was going to be there this whole time. __________________ 86 Runner, BFG 31's, custom Sonoran Steel rear bumper, 4Crawler 1" body lift, rock sliders from Richard Stubbs, Downey 3" lift rear leaf springs, SDORI ball joint spacers, rear Lockright

08-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#42 (permalink)
AZ4ME Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: PHX Posts: 441	I'll have an open seat, but you'd have to judge if you want to ride with me or not. No A/C and the last time I was on a trail, we went for quite the ride. __________________ -Brian '88 4Runner '00 4Runner

08-08-2008, 06:08 PM	#44 (permalink)
Red Rover Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	Oh whatever... you'll survive with no A/C Drunk. If it gets too hot you can just hop over in the plush mobile. __________________ '99 DII l 4.6L swap l Locked, stocked and ready to rock! "I'd rather have BD than VD!"