SoCal: Superstition Apr 7-9
04-12-2006, 03:58 PM
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those pics looks like fun.
I don't get one thing though. If MarkP was gonna tip on the passenger side as he goes over that part, how come there's a guy putting weight on the passenger side?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/ef829ffa.jpg
I don't get one thing though. If MarkP was gonna tip on the passenger side as he goes over that part, how come there's a guy putting weight on the passenger side?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/ef829ffa.jpg
04-12-2006, 04:08 PM
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That pic is kind of decieving in that it does not fully show how bad it was tipping to the driver's side. It would not have hit hard on the driver's side had it gone over but without Rob on the passenger side it would have gone no question about it.
The white 3rd gen in the back ground is me and I was blown away when I came around the bend and saw him all tipped over like that.
That pic is kind of decieving in that it does not fully show how bad it was tipping to the driver's side. It would not have hit hard on the driver's side had it gone over but without Rob on the passenger side it would have gone no question about it.
The white 3rd gen in the back ground is me and I was blown away when I came around the bend and saw him all tipped over like that.
04-12-2006, 10:04 PM
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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/ef829ffa.jpg
I just noticed my daughter looking for "special" rocks in the background of that pic. With all those around there, I'm not sure how she determines if they are special or not.
She blends in pretty good back there, I didn't see her at first.
I just noticed my daughter looking for "special" rocks in the background of that pic. With all those around there, I'm not sure how she determines if they are special or not.
She blends in pretty good back there, I didn't see her at first.
04-13-2006, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RobT2k
With all those around there, I'm not sure how she determines if they are special or not.
1. Smootheness
2. Shinyness
3. Glitteriness
4. Shape
5. Ease of excavation
Let her do her thing, man. You never know...she might be building a mansion in your back yard out of "special rocks". Then you can retire there.
04-13-2006, 10:50 AM
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Hey all, thanks for the fun time out there this past weekend. We all had a great weekend. It was nice to finally put faces with the the names on this forum. Even though we didn't roll out with you guys, not that I didn't want to, we still managed to hit some mild trails on the back side on Saturday afternoon.
How I spent my Saturday morning for a good 2 hours while you guys were already rompin' around on the other side of the mountain. Good thing the weather wasn't any hotter. Now I know 2WD does not do so well in the sand, even with the rear locker. Gotta have those front wheels turning.
We even managed to get the "Mighty Hannah" to try to get me out.
Ernie passing time while we were waiting for that big F250 to get me out. That thing pulled me out like I was a tiny weed planted in a soft dirt. At one point, we had Ernie's Jeep and Nicki's Tacoma pulling but Ernie started to feel like his clutch was giving out.
How I spent my Saturday morning for a good 2 hours while you guys were already rompin' around on the other side of the mountain. Good thing the weather wasn't any hotter. Now I know 2WD does not do so well in the sand, even with the rear locker. Gotta have those front wheels turning.
We even managed to get the "Mighty Hannah" to try to get me out.
Ernie passing time while we were waiting for that big F250 to get me out. That thing pulled me out like I was a tiny weed planted in a soft dirt. At one point, we had Ernie's Jeep and Nicki's Tacoma pulling but Ernie started to feel like his clutch was giving out.
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04-13-2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 99runner4me
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I had no idea you got that burried out there. How about a 4x4 conversion?
Good to meet you as well.
04-13-2006, 11:40 AM
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Yeah, that was the tow strap he's balancing on. That thing wasn't going anywhere. No hooks on the straps that could give.
Too bad I didn't introduce you & your wife to Ernie & wife, sooner. Looked like you knew the same people from work?
I've thought about a 4x4 conversion, but I think I'll just trade it in for a 4x4 before doing a 4x4 conversion. I was about 100 yard to the summit, and I just couldn't get up anymore. It just sank. The photos you see there wasn't the first time I got stuck. Those are photos trying to get back to harder packed sand after following Ernie eastbound trying to cut across to get to you guys. A BIG FAT MISTAKE !
The Lockright locker worked great in the sand, but it wasn't enough to keep me afloat. Once we were on the trails it was no problem. The 4Runner chugged up the hills with no slippage and with little effort.
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Too bad I didn't introduce you & your wife to Ernie & wife, sooner. Looked like you knew the same people from work?
I've thought about a 4x4 conversion, but I think I'll just trade it in for a 4x4 before doing a 4x4 conversion. I was about 100 yard to the summit, and I just couldn't get up anymore. It just sank. The photos you see there wasn't the first time I got stuck. Those are photos trying to get back to harder packed sand after following Ernie eastbound trying to cut across to get to you guys. A BIG FAT MISTAKE !
The Lockright locker worked great in the sand, but it wasn't enough to keep me afloat. Once we were on the trails it was no problem. The 4Runner chugged up the hills with no slippage and with little effort.
-Cesar
04-13-2006, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ecchamberlin
I agree that it probably makes more sense to just sell and buy a 4x4. So when is this gonna happen????
04-13-2006, 01:28 PM
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"Lizard Slayer" 
Now I get it! 
Marc... all I gotta say is "Wooo Haaaa!" Come back out to Bullhead soon, man... I've found a few more trails to do...
In fact, you all should head to the river and do some wheelin'!
Now I get it! Marc... all I gotta say is "Wooo Haaaa!" Come back out to Bullhead soon, man... I've found a few more trails to do...
In fact, you all should head to the river and do some wheelin'!
04-13-2006, 02:16 PM
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sound good CJ.
I washed and waxed my truck for the first time in a while and I noticed that my passenger door looked like the forward edge got pushed towards the cab. After the wax went on, I saw what Marc did on Sunday - about 6 medium dings on my passenger side
Oh well. Time for Herculiner
I washed and waxed my truck for the first time in a while and I noticed that my passenger door looked like the forward edge got pushed towards the cab. After the wax went on, I saw what Marc did on Sunday - about 6 medium dings on my passenger side
Oh well. Time for Herculiner
04-13-2006, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Tanto
sound good CJ.
I washed and waxed my truck for the first time in a while and I noticed that my passenger door looked like the forward edge got pushed towards the cab. After the wax went on, I saw what Marc did on Sunday - about 6 medium dings on my passenger side
Oh well. Time for Herculiner
I washed and waxed my truck for the first time in a while and I noticed that my passenger door looked like the forward edge got pushed towards the cab. After the wax went on, I saw what Marc did on Sunday - about 6 medium dings on my passenger side
Oh well. Time for Herculiner
That's the spirit!
04-13-2006, 02:32 PM
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Hey Ryan, didn't you say your check engine light came on over the weekend? Did you find out what code is?
Mine came on just before the S2 coming back. Code PO171. I might have to replace my MAF sensor. Cleaned it and erased the code yesterday. I'll see if it comes back on.
Mine came on just before the S2 coming back. Code PO171. I might have to replace my MAF sensor. Cleaned it and erased the code yesterday. I'll see if it comes back on.
04-13-2006, 02:38 PM
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damn cesar! you went deep!
That stuff was so soft and fine all of us had trouble in a few spots.
cesar I had that same code for awhile, I ended up replacing my MAF sensor to fix it. Cleaning it didn't do much.
Oh yeah Seth-
I forgot to tell you, the first thing my daughter told my wife was about my friend who pooped his pants while we were driving. She must have heard you over the CB talking about that trail you guys came down at super 7.
She was busting up about that.
That stuff was so soft and fine all of us had trouble in a few spots.
cesar I had that same code for awhile, I ended up replacing my MAF sensor to fix it. Cleaning it didn't do much.
Oh yeah Seth-
I forgot to tell you, the first thing my daughter told my wife was about my friend who pooped his pants while we were driving. She must have heard you over the CB talking about that trail you guys came down at super 7.
She was busting up about that.
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04-13-2006, 02:42 PM
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Had the same on my Taco. Just do not let the dealership talk you into doing it. Buy the Sensor and do it yourself. I learned this the hard way in 2004.
There has to be more pics from the trip than this???????
There has to be more pics from the trip than this???????
04-13-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RobT2k
Oh yeah Seth-
I forgot to tell you, the first thing my daughter told my wife was about my friend who pooped his pants while we were driving. She must have heard you over the CB talking about that trail you guys came down at super 7.
She was busting up about that.
I forgot to tell you, the first thing my daughter told my wife was about my friend who pooped his pants while we were driving. She must have heard you over the CB talking about that trail you guys came down at super 7.
She was busting up about that.
But, I can only imagine the visuals in her head. Grown men poopingthere pants descending a hill. Wow! Poor kid. hahahaha
04-13-2006, 07:52 PM
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Hey man, maybe this is a stupid question, but what were you aired down too?
It looks liek your tires are pretty full. I generally run at 15, but I was at 11.5 that weekend.
WItha 2wd, 12 pounds would help. Just a suggestion for next time.
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Hey man, maybe this is a stupid question, but what were you aired down too?
It looks liek your tires are pretty full. I generally run at 15, but I was at 11.5 that weekend.
WItha 2wd, 12 pounds would help. Just a suggestion for next time.
