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Big Bear, CA John Bull Area

Discussion in 'Off-Roading & Trails' started by TengoTaco, Jul 31, 2010.

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  1. Jul 31, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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  2. Jul 31, 2010 at 8:57 PM
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    How long is that section of the trail?
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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    We did a modified John Bull Trail because a group of scouts kept breaking ahead of us so we turned around. We probably did 10-12 miles today.
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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    Dont mean to tread jack my own thread but does anyone know how to make the videos show? I tried all 4 links in photobucket and they dont show up...
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2010 at 9:14 PM
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    i use youtube...
     
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  6. Jul 31, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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    so could you have made it through without protection? just pick smart lines?
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2010 at 9:24 PM
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    is there a link for the park and trails?
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2010 at 9:28 PM
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    Its not a park, its technically all just fire roads
     
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  9. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:01 AM
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    The parts of the trail i saw, the gate-something which i heard someone call it, didn't seem too tough. With a good spotter i would have been fine. I think sliders, 2" lift and 3wd is a minimum for this trail.
     
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  10. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:13 AM
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    Tint, tinted tails + 3rd brake light, shaved tailgate, painted calipers. TSB Leafs+ AAL, PA/CB, 5100 Bilsteins set @ 2.5 up front. Satoshi line-x'd grill.


    can i upgrade my 2wd to 3wd.. That sounds cool! Ahahh jk
     
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  11. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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    Seeing that you have a sport i would say you have a 1.5wd
     
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  12. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:18 AM
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    Tint, tinted tails + 3rd brake light, shaved tailgate, painted calipers. TSB Leafs+ AAL, PA/CB, 5100 Bilsteins set @ 2.5 up front. Satoshi line-x'd grill.
    dont hate.. i got out of a 8" deep of mud yesterday! bald stock tires and all!
     
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  13. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:21 AM
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    Ya its really surprising the difference some traction makes, wheres the pics?
     
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  14. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:26 AM
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    Tint, tinted tails + 3rd brake light, shaved tailgate, painted calipers. TSB Leafs+ AAL, PA/CB, 5100 Bilsteins set @ 2.5 up front. Satoshi line-x'd grill.
    i was at work. and had to get out quick for a meeting.. sorry no pics.. but my car was FILTHY.. needless to say so was i.

    seriously.. i wanna know about the big bear trail.. or other trails.. im in pasadena,, i wanna know where around there i can go with my 2wd/1.5wd?
     
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  15. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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    Dude you should go. Holcomb Valley is prerunning friendly. Its my kind of trails too. The trails dont beat you up. Lots of side paths. You hop on the 2n09 from the 18 and it takes you there.
     
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  16. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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    Hope your taco didn't hear that
     
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  17. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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    Tint, tinted tails + 3rd brake light, shaved tailgate, painted calipers. TSB Leafs+ AAL, PA/CB, 5100 Bilsteins set @ 2.5 up front. Satoshi line-x'd grill.
    well im down to go.. i got a brother with a jeep that would like to go too.. 4x4 with a small lift..

    ill let you know when we plan to go. maybe meet up
     
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  18. Aug 1, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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    Ok sounds good
     
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    would Holcomb valley be suitable for a stock height and tires long bed?
     
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  20. Aug 1, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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    Oh ya you would be fine up there.
     
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