Awesome pics, looks like you guys had a blast!

 

Awesome pictures. Nice flex on the runner. It's looking good. I was just at soggy lakes this last weekend with my new sand/desert toy. A RZR

 

Thanks, grateful! Did ya watch them?

Thanks so much, Gizzy!

I've just been really busy, but I will gladly join the discussion when I have time. I have not found an insurance carrier that is willing to cover a really fair amount, but I did get 8000 covered. I had to provide every receipt and warranty. For all of my modifications I mean.

Thanks! It's working great thus far! BTW: I apologize about not getting you the quarter panels... Somebody wanted the whole body, and they wouldn't have wanted it without that and I would have had trouble scrapping it myself as it was. I couldn't get anyone to pick it up and I didn't have time to cut it up into pieces. ..... I'm really sorry brother! However, I will keep my eyes open and I will be hitting the yard soon and will gladly cut you out some if I find one on Craigslist parting out. I might have a guy that will let me have them but I'm waiting to hear back. Its red too.

Appreciated, and we did!

Thanks! I would love it too I like that by the way, but I'd probably kill myself! I'm pretty sure footed on a larger enduro, so I've been looking for an XL600r. But I might go for a 250 just so that I have something to put on the back of my truck

 

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Meeting here and leaving by hopefully 9am....

Dennys on Big Bear Boulevard. ....

http://goo.gl/maps/3QFGf

So far it looks like anywhere from: 4 to 10 trucks will be there!



Bring water, toilet paper in trouble, and do some research as to whether you're ready will be capable to handle John Bull. Pretty much anyone with a four wheel drive and limited modifications can go, but some trails that are black diamonds, like John Bull, I would not recommend and do not want to be pulling anyone up or down for half of the day.....

Recommended but not required pre-requisites for John Bull Black Diamond run are: at least 32 inch tires, some lift ( especially if independent suspension), at least one locker, preferably some armor, some trail recovery gear but most of that, will be covered by others, and definitely bring water, lunch and a map of the area trails, what you can download and preferably print out as well, from here...

http://backcountry4x4.com/BigBearAreaTrailMap.html

Here is a screenshot of those maps. But definitely download them!.....

 

no worries man its fine
yeah still need the metal dont matter on the color it'll get sanded off for welding primer paint ect
glad ruby went to somewhere she could be used

 

Dang, wish I could make it to big bear and wheel with you guys, from your past pics it looks like it would be a blast, but would be a long haul for me, lol!

 

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Nice video, looks like you had a really good turn out, lots of sweet rigs! The last frame of the video that ended on Suzy Q, was she getting a little tippsy? Almost looked like both tires on the passenger side weren't touching the ground!!! might of been an optical illusion, lol!

Wow, post #19,000, woohoo!

 

Absolutely great day/YES, you saw right! I will upload a video shortly, or at least shortly as possible! Lol. It's almost as if the hand of God came down and push me back over, I can't believe it didn't go over. It was very odd the way it happened! I don't mind going up a6 foot boulders on John Bull, its going down on the backside!

 

Well I'm glad the BIG GUY was looking out for ya that day, I'd hate to see you have to do another body swap so soon, lol! Might be time to plan out that exo cage, ha ha!

 

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I have quite a few more and I will upload some more still once I get them from other people

 

Hey chef I remember I saw you posting that you were going to upgrade your alternator to one of those direct denso fit ones that lce sells, did you ever do that? If so how you like it?

 

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I just want to clarify that the squeaking in the next video is not my truck. Lol. He's behind me and that's how loud it is but you can hear it over everything else going on. Hehe. ..

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I like pictures.....reading...not so much.

Looks like a great trip, thanks for sharing. One day I'll make the drive out west to play on the big rocks.

 

as always Mark great pics and great videos.
At first I thought that 1st gen truck was Big Mike from marlin crawler

 

Awesome!!!

 

excellent awesome picts mark looks like an incredible time was had by all

but mr squeaky.....

 

Glad to hear you didnt roll it over recently, but that was a little nerve wracking. Liked the picture of the guy lifting the back of his runner. Got a laugh out of that. Wish I was that strong.lol Great pictures. I might give you a call next week if you arent busy about some TPS questions. Have a great 4th.

 

It would be so awesome to have you out here! I have huge respect for your skills brother! I'm hoping, one day soon, to do the US tour. Definitely going to do a huge GoPro blog!

Thanks brother! That means a lot coming from you! Big Mike you say? Haha... I think his is a bit more beastie, but it sure fits the description right? Lol

Wish you were there! It was awesome!

Totally! Everyone have a great time, including Mr squeaky. But, he had it rough on quite a few obstacles.....Just a little too low. After a while I had to ask him if it was him because I thot it was my truck it was so loud! Lol. He's a cool dude though! Just a little wild, but we all were when we were young, at least most of us! Lol.

Great to talk to you about anything, anytime! And thanks a lot buddy! It sure was excruciatingly nerve racking! Very close!