New England Mod & Meetup Renaissance group

Happy birthday Dennis!

 

Like overcooked rigatoni.

No it was doable, huge bravo to John and Matt who stacked rocks when I was on Papa Bear. And Jared who pulled me over a rock or two on the road after the 3 bears. I think Jack helped stack rocks too. I can't fully recall, all I know is the first round of beers was on me that night.

Skids, sliders, and with your lift and tires, absolutely doable. Papa bear is a MAYBE, but I'd play it by ear. I only did it because I had Jared spotting, John/Matt/Jack helping him on the sides, and they stacked rocks, and it was dry.

Honestly - my stock truck, I don't think I'd even do the roads again, let alone papa bear. The road after the bridge is....fun. BUT, you have a shorter wheelbase, and a lift, and better clearance.

 

I think hes got it no problem. It'll make some bad noises but nothing crazy

 

I agree, I think Bill will be fine as long as he doesn't mind a small "BANG" or two underneath his T4R with some of the bigger rocks. @Roody pretty much has the same set up and wheelbase in his GX and he was right as rain (even though he was on 34's). sliders and under armor is a must though.

 

Wow great work!

 

Oh is that the one way towards the end by Henniker?

 

Well, armor, tires and some electrical work on the list. Maybe 3 bears next spring or before the west trip.

 

Yep thats it, one side is a steepish hill the other side is a solid rock garden

 

Got it. Do you guys come in from that side or warner? Please tell me the warner side hahahahaha.

That picture doesn't do justice to how that lower side drops off.

 

Yep we go from warner to hennicker

 

Yeah everything after 3 bears is pretty rough these days. Hahahaha.

It's a good confidence builder though. Looks worse than it is

 

Also PSA. If anyones doing LBJ's a 2.5" pipe nipple is perfect for the bottomside to help push it out. I could cut a chunk off this one if anyone wants one

Did mine last night and I think I maxed out my 20 ton press. The frameside bushings are also a pita

 

Oh I'm a big fan of it, looking forward to next year when I have more time to wheel

 

It's as bad as it looks....

 

Lol yeah. My mom and I just did it about a two weeks ago. Sucks that another trail has been closed down up there from landownership and town issues.

 

I was just f'in about, I'm stock suspension/near enough stock tire size (but E loads). That HC rear tube that Jack made got some workout. I would have shredded my bedside without that.

What trail was closed? We went through about a month ago I think. Maybe 2ish. I'll PM you the route we took.




Re: RI Spot, last weekend there was a crash + injury, life flight out of there.

https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/thompson-atv-crash-quaddick-state-park-19767381.php

So, expect another round of heat out there. Probably want to avoid that out there this fall. I know the Noreast Yotas group has a planned ride out there over Columbus Day weekend.

 

If I get about a week or two warning I can do the Henniker / Warner area

 

I freaking hate things like this........The RI Spot is still a great place to go for beginners to learn the ropes.

 

Simple, ban ATVs. I know for some of the folks that went to the spot with me, it was boring or not challenging, but I agree that it’s a great spot to build confidence.