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Colorado B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Kappes03, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. Jun 28, 2016 at 11:18 AM
    wrmathis

    wrmathis Dark Lord of the Sith

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    dont get moog LCA bushings. they suck
     
  2. Jun 28, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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    Anyone have an extra set of hands they can lend this weekend(Sat or Sun) for a leaf spring and flip kit install? Not expecting it for free so let me know what kind of beer you like or other non-sexual form of payment :cookiemonster:
    I couldn't get it done last weekend and the independent Toyota shop near my work is short staffed and can't get me in until the 14th.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2016 at 11:59 AM
    Stig

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    Where about are you located? So far its looking like I could be available Saturday or early Sunday depending on location. And I will drink most any types of beer.
     
  4. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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    Hey @aero3685 I'm located in Arvada(Leyden Rock area). I'm good for either day that works best for you if my location isn't too far out from you.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Plz elaborate
     
  6. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    Not sure how long it should take, but Sunday may work better as long as we can get it finished by 2pm'ish. I'm in Golden, so your area is easily accessible.
     
  7. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    The eccentrics don't key into the bolt nearly as well as the OEMs. They round out and make them impossible to align. Most people seem lucky to get a couple alignments out of them before this happens. They is also a lot of slop in between that connection even when new.

    OEM is the only way to go for LCA cams.
     
  8. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:49 PM
    Wishbone Runner

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  9. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Awesome! I don't suspect it should take longer than 2-4 hours with two people. I have already started to hit the bolts with PB Blaster and can try to break the bolts free on Saturday ahead of time to minimize snags. I don't expect rust to be an issue:fingerscrossed: since this was the first CO winter my truck saw. I'll PM you my number and address so we can coordinate and if anything comes up on your end.
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    There are spots off the Alpine loop, but they tend to go fast with 14ers and wheelers concentrated in the area.

    I don't know much about wheeling with a trailer, but there are some switchbacks on the east side of Cinnamon near the top that can cause regular vehicles to do 3 or more point turns. Passing room can also be an issue in some places on some trails. I mention this not because I expect you to be pulling the trailer all the time, but because if you have to pull it over a pass to get to a campsite you may run into issues.

    American Basin could be a spot to set up but it is heavily visited/traveled. There's also a little spur mine access road off Cinnamon before you get to American that is my favorite spot. Beyond that I can't tell you much for spots specific to the loop. I know some legs/areas are less traveled than others, but a lot of spots are fairly close to the road. On the Ouray side and in that immediate vicinity there are a couple of FS primitive campgrounds and then the Amphitheater, but the only legal dispersed camping is up Portland Creek Rd aka CR16. I think there's some more spots south on 550 before you get to Silverton (maybe a couple off Red Mountain Pass segments), but most of the time when I'm in the area we camp off the spur I already mentioned on Cinnamon, at the Wetterhorn TH, or over in Lizard Head which is south of Telluride on 145.

    There's a couple people here from the area that may be able to make better recommendations that I who only visit every couple years or so.
     
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    I might be free to lend a hand. And that's about all I can do :D
    Let me know if you'll need extra help.
     
  12. Jun 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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    Thanks man! Extra hands are never a bad thing, even if they are just to slap someone into shape :D

    Working out details with Brandon and will pass on the info if you are available :thumbsup:
     
  13. Jun 28, 2016 at 6:02 PM
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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    4 runner got some almost new shoes today. Picked up some 275/70R17 Cooper ST MAXX tires from a guy. He ran them for 1k. @teamhypoxia now you need to get them for the Sienna! :D

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  14. Jun 28, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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    Clear lake is blocked at the last switchback, I was there Sunday. Today it rained up high from 12.30 to 2, and should repeat for the next 3-5 days, but the snow was about 4 ft deep on the switchback.
     
  15. Jun 28, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    Thanks for this info, was going there tomorrow. When you say last switchback, do you mean on the steeper part of the accent? Where many people hike from. Last year we locked up and easily went through but it was only a foot or so.
    By the way did you here someone rolled Just south of Black bear this past Saturday evening?
     
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  16. Jun 28, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    The last switchback is 4 or 5 turns above where people park to hike to Ice Lakes. It is several feet deep on the hillside, nearly a foot deep on the low side of the next turn down. Raining in the afternoon now, so it will soften soon. Didn't hear about a rollover, but we had a motorcycle death on CoalBank on Sunday evening. I was at Silverpick this afternoon and it was pounding for an hour or so.
     
  17. Jun 28, 2016 at 6:59 PM
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    Small town, I knew him many years ago, real bummer. Although I dont remember passing them on the way home, we were returning at the time that they would have been heading up. Startling, those roads are not forgiving and certainly no need for speeding.
     
  18. Jun 28, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    Certainly no where to speed on CB Pass with Summer traffic all over.
     
  19. Jun 28, 2016 at 7:05 PM
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  20. Jun 28, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    Does it matter?
     

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