Ripcord's Spruce Mica Build

This year’s annual BroCo Adventures trip took us from the FJ Summit event in Ouray, CO to Moab, UT via the RimRocker trail and back to Grand Mesa, CO


The truck was on display at the SPC booth at this year’s FJ Summit.




Engineer Pass, one of my all time favorites.








Some pretty wild Avalanche debris this season.



This one had come back up the hill on the opposite side of the valley as it continued downhill.




Camping on Red Mountain pass.






Still lots of snow, this is on Yankee Boy Basin.








Water Crossing on Imogene.


Photo by my friend Phillip

 

After the FJ Summit event, we began the Rim Rocker Trail. It is 160 miles from Montrose, CO to Moab, UT.


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Found a bridge over a river that had a rope swing, heck of a place to stop for lunch.








Got to Moab and ran Top of the World trail.



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After moab, we sought high ground to escape the heat. We went to Grand Mesa, CO. A place I had never been but have always wanted to see, it was totally worth it.



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There was still white stuff on the ground still in late July (JK that was hail)

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Notice our camp on the edge of the lake to the right.



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And finished off by seeing the crystal mill near Marble, CO

 

That avvy debris

 

it was pretty crazy to see!

 

For the front bumps, why did you go with Timbren vs. DuroBumps?

 

I've heard a lot of quality issues with durabumps. But having now tried the Timbren and Superbumps, I would recommend the superbumps above all others.

For the rear I still really like the timbren kit.

 

Thanks!

 

yeah my brother had the same problem recently with his!

 

A few recent trips to share some pictures from:

Went to Ouray in August for the 2nd time this year and in September I ran Red Cone Pass, and recently went to Crested Butte for fall colors.



There was an awesome avalanche field that was cut through

















Saw this Raptor that had gone off the trail.









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And from Red Cone Pass & Radical Hill:









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And some Fall Colors in Crested Butte, CO:

 

I’ve been following your thread for a while... one of the best if not THE best looking Tacoma I’ve ever seen, but couldn’t help but notice... Factory spare tire...!?

 

Thanks!

The factory spare will at least get me off a trail when the tire repair kit and air compressor arent enough.

 

I keep my factory spare on for putting around town. Throw the full sized spare on with my carrier when I go camping or otherwise off pavement. No need to be overlanding at the grocery store.

 

I was at FJ Summit in July. Ouray area is amazing. Looks even better (didn’t think that was possible) with the fall colors.

 

Is it just the angle of the photo or is the trail very narrow?

Beautiful photos otherwise! Looked like you guys had some wonderful trips!

 

Beautiful pics as always man.

 

It's wide enough for a truck and is definitely a truck trail, though that pic makes it look like a hiking trail haha

Thanks my man!

 

Do you know if elementled still sells the 20" light bar? I only see a 22, 30 and 33" lightbar on their website now. Great trip pics too. I wish they had spruce mica for the 3rd gen.

 

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Me likey

 

I see what you mean, try messaging them?

 

I sold the Camper a few weeks back, Version 2 is under construction. Hoping to finish it before thanksgiving.


Moab pics on next page.