Did a little run with El Vota up to 4 peaks today. Pics up at www.soaztim.com
The amount of trash along the route is just sad. It really pisses me off. I would like to get some help to go and clean this area up a bit. Are you interested?
Details to follow.

 

That was a good run... even if we didn't find any snow.

The pic of the decimated FJ hurts.

Post up when you get some clean up ideas.

 

wow, was that a brand new FJ??? I wish I had enough money to shoot a new fj.

 

Poor FJ... (sniff sniff) Well, let's pull the rear axle!

 

It's great that you are focussing your energy toward fixing the problem rather than just bitching about it. That is a very commendable thing to do. But as much as I'd like to help you out, the fact that I'd have to drive nearly 1,200 miles to pick up garbage is where my problem lies. Nice pics, though, got anymore????

 

No worries. Maybe it will spark a clean up near you. I'll fill a bag for you over here!
The rest of the pics are at www.soaztim.com

I don't know the background story on the FJ, but I'm guessing it was stolen and trashed. Nothing was missing so they didn't do it for parts. Crazy people!

 

I think its warped... Just a bit. That poor 4.0 has so many holes in it too!

 

pore truck it just makes me cry who ever did that is an idiot

 

Couple more pics...

SOAZTim coming down the rocky section:


I must have gone around that dang thing 6 times before I figured out I was lost

 

I always try to do my part when ever I visit public lands near me, or even some that aren't so close. I have a roll of garbage bags with me just in case. I ususally end up taking a bag full out of there every time, it's not much, but it does make a difference,and I'm certainly not hurting anything.

Yeah, that FJ would've had some good parts on it, even if torching it was all that they did. The bullet holes make it undesirable except for the most hardy collectors.

 

Organize a cleanup and I'll come up from Yuma.

 

Stormin- Thats very cool. I didn't use to pick up trash because I wasn't leaving any. I now realize that we gotta make up for the ones who don't care.
Wormhole- Keep February 9th open if you can. It looks to be the date. More info to follow.

 

Are you parting out the FJ?

 

Sounds good tim. I'll make sure to keep it open.

 

No... we decided to sell it whole. Just takes to long to part these things out.

Here is the ad:

For Sale: 2007 FJ. A one off total custom!!! Unique multicolor finish that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. All glass and interior has been removed to help save weight and increase performance. Lightning holes throughout. Full access to the tranny and engine from inside the cab make repairs a breeze. Needs new tires and wheels and possibly a minor tune. $12,500 OBO. This is a helluva smoking deal!!!

 

How did the new 3.4L do?

 

Well, the plan with the 3.4 was not really to improve trail performance, but to improve the drive there. That said....

... it rocked everywhere!!

Such a smooth motor that seems to come on strong right from the get go and well into the RPM range. Was amazing what I could do in 2nd gear. It's now up to me when I slow down, not gravity as was the case with the 3.0.

On the road the 4Runner just flies. I held 75 in 5th up a hill that the 3.0 would struggle to hold 55 in 4th. Plus I even had to let off the gas to keep from going faster. Letting off the gas on a long grade was absolutely unimaginable with the 3.0.

Caught SOAZTim by surprise pulling out of the first light. He thought I had installed some rockets. Mind you, I am driving with a heavy foot enjoying all this new found HP. I am sure I'll calm down... eventually.

Very, very happy with the swap.

 

I smell scam haha

 

I feel like my truck lost the one advantage it had over yours!!!!
hahaha!

 

Does anyone remember the burned-up Grand Cherokee that used to be way up in the Terminator trail, like in '99 or '00?

A group of folks from the AZVirtualJeepClub (& me, when I had a Heep...) made several expeditions in there with torches, cut-off wheels etc & turned it into a bunch of small parts that we could haul out & to the dump. Perhaps we could rally some 'yoters to do the same?