And I also should have said, I think his truck is one of the best around. I only wish mine were that equipped and cared for.

 

And someone here has to work at a job where I can only occasionally get to the internet during the day.

Steve, it's too bad you didn't do Iron Chest, but I'm glad you still got to do Holy Cross City and Old Chinaman's. It's the same reason I chose to do Taylor Pass so I got to wheel with other folks on a new trail.

I'm glad you learned that crawler gears aren't always the solution. Sometimes you NEED momentum.

Steve Hunt spanked everyone by attempting the far left line on Whale rock on Chinaman's. I never would have tried that line with my 4Runner, although I've spotted friends up it with an exo.

 

It's sounds like Steve and everyone got a good taste of Colorado's more difficult trails. It sounds like Chinamans was a completely different trail that what we ran last year. Even the optional obstacle I requested Steve do was more difficult.
Steve,
Thanks for giving it the old college try. But, it doesn't sound like you spanked it if you had to be strapped off backwards.

Moab sounds like a great idea. Lower Helldorado and Hell's gate will need to be the new requirement.

 

Warning: If you try the new part, be prepared for damage. Although with time, people will make that bypass part of the trail and that tree will get taken out, I bet.

 

The only reason I did not is that Brown and Fligt were spotting.

"Go left I think".

I backed up had Mike Caskey spot me and I did spank it. You want to see something funny, watch the whale rock video, I'm hanging out the window, cranking the stereo, no spotter and singing, not even watching where its climbing, the line in the middle.

Try that one.

 

singing???Man, glad I wasn't there for that one. Can you really sing????

 

I wasn't spotting! I was filming it. I just told you the way Scott and I went. I didn't advise you to do the same. But I will admit, I wasn't aware of the line to the left.
Poor Adrian. He admits he isn't positive the line is right, and Steve won't let him live it down.
Yes, this is one of the classic moments I caught on video... one of the funniest things I've seen on a run. Steve gave us all a good laugh (and spank). I need to get a video capture card for my computer so I can post it. (Does anyone have a recomendation as to what card to get? Preferably cheap. E-mail me if you do.)

 

No, he can't. But that enhanced the moment. You'll crack up when you see the video.

 

SO, Steve, when is the dana 44 going in ?

 

Hmmmm...

First off, I would have to save up a few buckaroos...
Actually, I would probably find all the parts myself, and then have Mike from ORS put in the kit.

Dana 44 high pinion
ARB locker
SAW coilovers
CTS U-joints
locating links upper and lower
cross-over steering

the list seems to go on and on. It will probably be another year or so. However, when I do finally get to it, I'll have to sell all my ORS parts, including the ARB front locker....
so, somebody should make out pretty good on the parts. I think the D44 will handle the weight much better than the half shafts that come stock on the 4Runner. Seems those front half shafts were pretty much pulling close to 4000lbs up that waterfall.

 

I call dibs on the front locker!

 

I dont' have one yet, but a bunch of friends have Pinnacle cards, and they like them. They have analog and DV cards. Very cool Mpeg2 capture.
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/

I'd love to see those videos.

 

ATI makes a bunch of video capture devices as well.
http://www.ati.com/products/multimedia.html

 

How about $9.95

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=43479

The dork running the auction does not know how to spell, so not many people will find it.

 

After this trip.........................................

1. I'm making a center belly skid plate, that was too close for comfort with the crawler.

2. 315/75/16's are next. I'll cut the fenders or crank the front up to 2.5". I have the gears for 35's and that's were I'm going.

IFS RULES !!!

But then again, all I have to do is use the other key and bye bye IFS.

 

I made a skid plate for my transfer case, and it has worked quite well. I have slid over many an obstacle with this skid plate, with no flinching or complaining.





http://www.hunt4steve.com/99skidplat...20skid%20plate

 

Hey Everybody!

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone for yet another excellent CO4RJ!!!
I had a great time hanging out with all of you and enjoyed seeing lots of new faces also!
I can't wait to check out the pics and video of the other runs we didn't go on. At least the camp fire banter kept me updated on the daily events.
I am so excited for Moab I can't stand it! I don't know if I can wait a whole year. hee hee Thanks again to all of you out-of-staters for making it out this year. It adds such a nice mix to the group. I am still tickled by all of Adrian's "humdingers". You're the "cat's pajamas" !!


Don't worry- I will post the recipe for the smore treats too!

You guys ROCK!

 

35s, wow, gonna need a lot of cutting.

how many miles on your MT/Rs?

are you staying with MTRS for your next tire?

 

There is no reason to wait till August to do Moab. Moab in summer = HOT!!

October might be good. May or June are also good options. The reason we chose August for CO4RJs is that many of those trails are only open in August. They are blocked by snow banks the rest of the year.

You can't have a CO4RJ outside of Colorado's borders. Call it MOAB4RJ or UT4RJ.

I don't believe a Moab event should replace the '04 CO4RJ under any circumstances. It may help keep the CO4RJ from getting overcrowded and that would be awesome.

 

I agree. Having been to all 3 CO4RJ's there's some sentimental value invested in this event - Having an event in Moab sounds great but I'm still all for a 4th Annual CO4RJ. Sure we might have to repeat some trails (if we do it in past locations) - but I think the whole point is to meet new people, reaquaint with old friends, and wheel with people that have similar interests. Sure some out of state people might not want to drive here for it again, and that would be sad, but I'm sure in the next year a new batch of "fresh" Toyota enthusiasts will be willing to take there place.

I'm sure for the "hard core" Toyota guys - this event is on the boring side as far as trails go - but for the 70% of us that still enjoy moderate trails, mountain vista's, and laughing around the camp fire this event is great!!!

Maybe I'll have to make up some "Keep CO4RJ Alive" stickers and shirts.

Anyway - I had a great time this year!!! I'll get my pics and vids up soon...

Mojo