San Diego BS Thread.

Anyone have some 17" wheels in any condition that they don't need? I want to sake off my 40" tires on Tundra bolt pattern spacers off of my trailer and use the stock trailer hub pattern, which is the same as the Tacoma. Mostly because the adapter I use to change the trailer hub pattern to match my Tundra is 2" wide per hub. Also going to be looking for 35" tires for the same 17s.

 

Ok I think Summer is finally sneaking in..thought I lived in Seattle, haha.
About half way through my PMs starting from newest to latest, sheesh!!

Ill be caught up over the next couple days.
And sorry to anyone who tried to reach me but couldn't. I was still getting a lot of texts so was assuming most were able to reach me vial text. But still gonna hit all those PMs back just in case.

And for anyone wondering, dont break your thumb with a sledge hammer, it kinda hurts, Pro-tip #2 dont do the same thumb 2 weeks later, hurts even worse, the duct tape I was using as a cast didnt cushion the blow very well, ha!

Anyway was thinking about setting up a meet at my new place now that its cleaned up a bit, even have a little racetrack for my 110, .
Ive been working like an Egyptian for that past 16 months...time to have some fun, BBQ, drinks and whatnot..

 

Hell yes!
And BTW Im really sorry to hear about your Mom Colton, I send my condolences buddy..

 

Ride in the tow truck pulling your truck and Jason can fix it while you're there...

 

Well now that I rerouted the culvert and its not raining its just fine. Thank god I have a backhoe! Cruise by anytime bud.

 

Haha. My wife had to park on the street because it was jacked!!! I did a bunch of dirtwork and added some DG, changed some of the grading, and hope to have it paved soon. Now you can land a plane on it.
That scenario CANNOT happpen again, lol.

 

Party at Jason's!

As you recommended, I got a bottle of the Lucas Fuel Injector Cleaner... the bigger one for up to 30 gallons and added to my tank when I filled up at Costco just an hour ago. Lets see if the 15 mpg average improves. The fresh oil change made my taco happy(it said so)! Thank you!

 

$24 BG44K BG 44K Fuel System Cleaner Power Enhancer 11oz.

BG44K. Stuff’s so good folks oughtta drink it! Once a year add a can.

 

Well, I only did what Jason said to do... he mentioned Lucas first, then SeaFoam second. The Lucas was sold in two sizes, a 15 gal treatment ($6+) and a 30 gal (for $10+). This is what I bought yesterday at Auto Zone:

$10 Lucas Oil 10512 Deep Clean Fuel System Cleaner - 16 Ounce

https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-10...uel+treatment&qid=1561821269&s=gateway&sr=8-5

The BG stuff (just looked at Amazon) is way more expensive ($22+) and treats 20 gallons:

$24 BG 44K Fuel System Cleaner Power Enhancer 11oz.

https://www.amazon.com/BG-44K-Syste...eywords=bg44k&qid=1561820938&s=gateway&sr=8-1 It is really that good?

 

Bbq at Jason’s!

 

I'm going be down in San Diego from July 8th to the 12th with my truck and was wondering if any of you could answer a few questions. While there I would like to do a day trip to Anza-Borrego. I was planning on going in through Canyon Sin Nombre and down the Diablo Drop Off and out through Fish Creek with a stop in Sandstone Canyon. The first question is, is this even doable in a day (time wise) or should I look at something closer to SD. My other question pertains to Sandstone Canyon. I heard there was a rock fall around the first of the year that blocked the canyon. I was wondering if you can get through it now or if it's still blocked. Lastly, I was planning on going on Tuesday the 9th. I realize this is in the middle of the work week, but if anyone wants to join in on a day run I would be happy to have company.

 

Yes, this is very doable in a day. It’s a fair amount of ground to cover but we’ve done it many times. Really depends on how fast you like to drive through the washes. It’s about a 2 hour drive out depending on where you’re staying so you’ll want to start early.

Also, this is not the season to head to Anza. Expect it to be hot and bring lots of water. It’s getting hot.

I know that people have been getting through the rock blockage but I haven't been out there since so I’m not sure of the extent. Probably going to want sliders at the least.

 

G went through Sandstone not long ago and said that the Jeep folks cleared a way through debris that fell in winter. They get through okay, but Tacos will need spotting to avoid problems. Even the other gate keeper was smoothed some to make it more passable.

 

Thanks for the info. Planning on starting around 8 and hoping to be back around 4 or 5. Speed wise I'm used to driving long distances on dirt roads at a fairly good clip. With this being a new area though, I'm sure I'll be going slower and stopping to look around some.

As for the heat, yeah It's probably not the best time to be out. I figure the AC in the truck is going to get a good workout. My wife has a conference that week and that's why we are in SD. While she is stuck in the conference, my daughter and I will be running around SD. We are definitely planning on bringing lots of water with us along with us and the basic survival stuff is always in the truck due to my job.

We will have to see about Sandstone Canyon. The truck is on 33's and has sliders, but just the stock skid plates. If I'm running solo, I won't have a spotter. Pinstriping is fin, but dents are another story.

Thanks again for your help!

 

When I did Sandstone last fall ( before the winter collapse ), it didn't have any rutting that your skid would be needed for, at least up to the original gate keeper. I'm not sure about beyond that, but there's plenty of space to turn around just before it. If your daughter is old enough, maybe she can at least keep an eye on the sides to see if you're getting too close and can advise you to take a closer look?

 

I would not do sandstone if you are going to be the only truck and with no winch. I was out there recently and didn’t go past the rock fall area.

 

Was there April 27

This was not there in December


I made it through in a 3rd Gen with a spotter. Was real tight needed to fold my side mirrors and tires were rubbing on rocks pretty much both sides. After this spot it was smooth cruising to the Gatekeeper.

Gatekeeper on April 27







That is not me at the Gatekeeper, but I made it thru the new rock slide and all the way to the Gatekeeper in 2wd! Good luck cuz when I went it was 104 degrees!

 

I was going to ask who did the gatekeeper without sliders.

 

Thanks for all of the advice! I'll probably skip out on Sandstone if I'm by my self. My daughter is 9, so without a good spotter, it's not worth damage to the truck.

Really not looking forward to the heat, but this is just the warmup. After SD we're headed into New Mexico for a few days and eventually the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands NP. I figure I'm going to fry.