Index wall - Reiter WA (dialup beware)
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Index wall 4/17 Reiter WA (dialup beware)
Sunday myself and a few friends decided to attempt the Index Wall trail. For those of you not familiar with this offroad area it is one of the more difficult trails with lots of mud, roots, deep water crossings, and rock climbs. Our goal was to reach the top of this wall from the access trail that comes up the back
We started out playing in some of the deep mudholes in the lowlands.
Then the Liberty got stuck...It ended up being a rough day for him. He ripped a fender flare off as well as doing some minor body damage
Then we head up the powerlines to play in the rocks
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Then things got really interesting......
We started out playing in some of the deep mudholes in the lowlands.
Then the Liberty got stuck...It ended up being a rough day for him. He ripped a fender flare off as well as doing some minor body damage
Then we head up the powerlines to play in the rocks
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Then things got really interesting......
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My friend driving the K20 was coming up a hill but with the giant hood and lift kit, he couldn't see where he was going...
OOPS
This took about an hour to extract. only damage was a dented fuel tank and slightly creased bed.
We then met up with Jim who has one of the most unique Toyotas I have ever seen. It is a extra cab mated with a 4runner rear. He had custom tube bumpers and roll cage as well as a Marlin crawler box and locked up 37"s. He was a good guide.
From here it was off to the wall....
OOPS
This took about an hour to extract. only damage was a dented fuel tank and slightly creased bed.
We then met up with Jim who has one of the most unique Toyotas I have ever seen. It is a extra cab mated with a 4runner rear. He had custom tube bumpers and roll cage as well as a Marlin crawler box and locked up 37"s. He was a good guide.
From here it was off to the wall....
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The trail to the wall is difficult to say the least. Most people didn't believe an unlocked 4runner could make it, not without body damage atleast. I had to prove them wrong.
Climb up waterfall
Finally the view from the top of the wall
I made it to the top with no damage leaving behind a locked and lifted 87, the liberty, and numerous other vehicles along the way. No one could believed that I had made it. There were so many times I was sure I was stuck or highcentered but all it took was a little throttle/clutch work and she walked right out of it. My runner impresses me everytime I drive it!!
Climb up waterfall
Finally the view from the top of the wall
I made it to the top with no damage leaving behind a locked and lifted 87, the liberty, and numerous other vehicles along the way. No one could believed that I had made it. There were so many times I was sure I was stuck or highcentered but all it took was a little throttle/clutch work and she walked right out of it. My runner impresses me everytime I drive it!!
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Now for the damage count
k20 - heavily dented both sides of bed (tree related not drop off), Major bent front bumper
Liberty - Rt front fender flare ripped off as well as fender liner and washer resevoir. Lots of misc body damage (small) and possible steering damage from dropping down on sharp rock
Taco - Small Dent on rt side
Red 87ish runner (not shown and not in our party) - Broken driveshaft, broken yoke, broken lift blocks, broken U-bolts, Huge dent in rt side
My 2000 4runner - none
This trail eats vehicles. As much fun as it was, I don't think I will be doing it again.
k20 - heavily dented both sides of bed (tree related not drop off), Major bent front bumper
Liberty - Rt front fender flare ripped off as well as fender liner and washer resevoir. Lots of misc body damage (small) and possible steering damage from dropping down on sharp rock
Taco - Small Dent on rt side
Red 87ish runner (not shown and not in our party) - Broken driveshaft, broken yoke, broken lift blocks, broken U-bolts, Huge dent in rt side
My 2000 4runner - none
This trail eats vehicles. As much fun as it was, I don't think I will be doing it again.
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Originally Posted by Mickdady
This trail eats vehicles. As much fun as it was, I don't think I will be doing it again.
Awesome pics. I can't believe that K20 didn't just fall off. The heep doesn't suprise me though.
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Originally Posted by Mickdady
I was hoping I would see you or someother YT'ers up there but the place was actually pretty empty.
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Originally Posted by terryjmatthew
Cool pics Mike. It tickles me to see a 4Runner w/ Dueler At's go places where lesser vehicles w/ mud tires can't!
Made for a great day.
BTW the tires are actually TOYO open countrys.
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Originally Posted by Mickdady
At which I thanked him for his (intoxicated) advice an proceeded to drive up it only having to bump and re-align once or twice.
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Originally Posted by KevyWevy
which is why i don't like reiter all that much. too many people especially drunk ones. you can be responsible for yourself and your own decisions but what happens if some drunk guy comes flying over a hill at ya? or around a corner?
The only thing that makes me feel a little better is the sheriff patrols the index exit road and the state patrol watches reiter road pretty carefully. A lot of wheeler's claim to be harrassed by them because they pull wheeler's over for things like muddy license plate but they are just looking for drunks and usually let you off with a warning.
BTW, I would love to meet up with you guys for Trail 101 but I gotta get my timing belt done. I will be watching WATRD for the next event so I can finally meet some of you.
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Ok some are going to laugh but this is my reasoning for not joining any local clubs.
If I join, there will always be someone going up looking for others to go with them. I have a hard time refusing wheeling so I will always say yes. This will cost me a lot in parts because wheeling that much will eventually break something. More importantly it may cost me my marriage!!!
I am at a crossroad right now...do I make her into a serious trail rig and risk damage and added cost? or do I wait a couple years till I can afford a dedicated trail rig.
Its a viscous cycle.
If I join, there will always be someone going up looking for others to go with them. I have a hard time refusing wheeling so I will always say yes. This will cost me a lot in parts because wheeling that much will eventually break something. More importantly it may cost me my marriage!!!
I am at a crossroad right now...do I make her into a serious trail rig and risk damage and added cost? or do I wait a couple years till I can afford a dedicated trail rig.
Its a viscous cycle.