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I made it through several times lol. Not that time though


Minimal carnage

 

Now I need to find a nice 3rd gen rear bumper.

 

The rc thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anyone-into-r-c.26269/page-730#post-15945610

 

@Tundra2Play can you send me that video?

 

Barnwell Trip was fun. I was surprised how few people were out there. I know some other parts of the state are going through some big challenges, plus the whole gas crisis must've kept people away. There was only a couple groups of Jeeps but had very little traffic on the trails. If I had to guess, attendance was maybe 150 vehicles at most. Weather was hot, but cooled off late at night. Thanks @NEWBIETACO for playing Trail Leader on Saturday. You took us down some trails I hadn't done before. Next time, I'll do Spider Ravine. Jake had to leave but we ran trails until 9:30 and I had a lot of fun. John won a Smittybilt shovel in the raffle. BBQ was decent although @Tristanmarco didn't care for the smoked bologna. Only a guy from Oklahoma would see brisket in front of him and ask for the bologna. Saturday was more about running trails and Sunday was picture day. However, I got just as many pics of my truck as I got of @Silverspool ...0 except the group.

Group Photo at Rock Garden


@Tristanmarco trying to get a little air. I missed the big jump, though.




@Egnaro going down Solihull

Going up Twister


@Tundra2Play getting a little wet.

and him getting a little 3 wheel motion


Ace Ventura driving style


I didn't get much video. Here's a little bit of a trail with @Tristanmarco ahead of me. Got mud on the camera so it's kinda crappy after 5 mins or so.

Here's @Tundra2Play going down part of Desi Way

 

Had a good time, im sure i slowed u guys down with my ailments, i apologize, and thanks everyone for letting ride a long and bringing enough food for a small village.

@Suprajim54 next time, given my foot is broken in half, gimmie the camera and ill snap pics for you.

Edit: given my foot ISNT broken in half

 

That was my excuse

 

I half expected it to happen. It's just a cosmetic plastic cover that I ripped off. This was before I high centered, Thanks to @Tundra2Play for having a recovery strap on the ready and giving me a nice pull out. I was on the sliders and all 4 tires spinning.

 

I've played a lot of jenga, between women and wheeling, my pull out game is strong!!

 

Just txt you about a dozen pics/vids I have of @Tristanmarco.

I didn't get my camera pics uploaded yet, and got called into work today, so I'll see about getting em all uploaded later today! Should have some of @Suprajim54, @NEWBIETACO, @Egnaro as well. Sorry @Silverspool, didn't get any of yours unless it's from the campsite pics...

 

I knew I recognized that dance move somewhere!!!

 

Anyone looks for new shoes?

 

These look alot like some i drew up for him when he was working with danger close....

 

But did you patent them

 

One thing i learned on this trip is that weight is a bitch!

Probably going with 4.88 gears now so that i can run 285s-315s and pull a trailer. I think that if i had 285s on my truck it would not have wanted to get up the mountain. @ztaragon had to put his 3rd gen on 285s in low at one point because his truck stopped moving with his foot on the floor!

 

@Egnaro how do you like you new tires??

 

Other than being loud on the highway, I have no complaints. During the trip I had them down at 18psi which rode very smooth, ask @Silverspool and @Tristanmarco about the ride. I never had any issues with traction but I also didnt push it too hard. The trail conditions were tacky so traction was optimal. The only time I did slide was during a very slow decent off a couple foot drop and the tires were caked so I slid sideways into a rut. I did notice they cleaned out really easily though. Overall I am happy with them. I want to go to Bridgeport and try them out on loose stuff now.

 

Let me know when you want to go! Im sure a few others will be willing to go also.

I think now i am in the market gears, after trying to get up that mountain with just the truck i know i need it. Just curious how mpg is going to play out on the long highway trips, up hills, headwinds, all that jazz with some 4.88s. I dont think i will be cruising at 85mph anymore...

 

I think there is something planned around the 7th or 8th of Oct. Im trying to find a nice high clearance rear bumper and only one I can find that I like is the Relentless one but it seems like the hitch would hang down. I want the hitch to be behind the license plate. It would be nice to keep the sonar too. I like how they incorporated the rear fender lines instead of straight across like Pelfrey