Michigan Tacomas

Staycation for me here in Ann Arbor area!

I'll see if I can get some company trucks out there!

 

All ready made my plans this year for the week of the 4th and apple fest....
But I may still go if I can work it out.....

 

We are headed to the Manistique area this weekend for some camping and relaxing. Anything cool in the area we can do with the truck or Mountain bikes?

 

I will be, but I am one of the host. I will also be up for Applefest and a few other times yet this year.

 

I'll see if I can get some company trucks out there![/QUOTE]

That would be cool. What are your company trucks?

 

That would be cool. What are your company trucks?[/QUOTE]
I have some TRD pro's at my disposal, as long as they are available and not reserved by anyone else.

 

I have some TRD pro's at my disposal, as long as they are available and not reserved by anyone else.[/QUOTE]

It would be awsome to be able to check those out. Which model trd pro do you like best?

 

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It would be awsome to be able to check those out. Which model trd pro do you like best?[/QUOTE]
Tundra Pro. So much power! I have a 2019 Tundra Pro on order.

 

I will definitely be going on the 18th to Silver Lake, that sounds like a fun time and I haven't been there yet. I was up north last week and did a little more exploring on the Kalkaska route. Found a very steep, narrow and rutted out section and decided to back down and take the easy option. I should have taken a picture but next time

 

==> Anybody interested in a Southeast Michigan Overland Meet Up?

See this thread:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...a-southeast-michigan-overland-meet-up.558095/

Thanks!

 

I asked for some advice from a lot of you a few months back about things to do for a trip up to the UP. This is what I've come up with for the itinerary. Let me know what you think. Thanks again for all your help.

Below is the draft itinerary, stuff in italics is dog info


Michigan Trip
Me, GF, her dog

Saturday Morning
Leave
Saturday Night
Arrive and Stay outside Tahquamenon Falls (TBD, need to figure out campsite)
Andrus Lake State Forest Campground W Vermillion Rd, Paradise, MI 49768
Secure campsite, drive up to Whitefish point to check out lighthouse, swing back
Or camp at North shore of lake superior dispersed on W wildcat rd 46.763213, -85.021967
"A permit is required to stay on state forest land. This is a spot you can camp in the Paradise area. It is good for tent/car camping. I would think a trailer could make it down the dirt road, but turning it around would be a problem. I believe I saw a fire ring here too. Follow the road to whitefish point. About a mile before the point you will see a historic building on the right and Wildcat road to the left. Follow Wildcat road past the bogs/cranberry farm and you will reach a spot where the road connects with the North Shore of Lake Superior."
Closer to the falls Paradise, Michigan GPS: 46.641113, -85.126612
Sunday Morning
Do upper and lower falls -Dog Friendly
Upper Falls, McMillan Township, MI 49768 (Tahquamenon falls)
Sunday Afternoon
Sable Falls, Burt Township, MI 49839 169 step stair case -Parking and Picnic Areas only
Great sable banks and dunes Accessed by ⅓ mile trail from sable falls parking lot.
Sunday Night
Stay somewhere near sable falls (TBD)
Or stay in Munising
https://munisingtouristpark.com/
Monday Morning
Miners Falls, Munising Township, MI 49884 1.2 mile round trip -Parking and Picnic Areas only
Monday Afternoon
Munising Falls, Munising, MI 49862 800ft paved path -Dog friendly on paved trail to the falls
Monday Evening
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore -Dogs Not permitted on lakeshore beaches
Take sunset boat cruise -Board Loretta free service
https://www.picturedrocks.com/fares-schedule/
Monday Night
Stay Somewhere near Pictured rocks (TBD)
https://munisingtouristpark.com/
Tuesday Morning
Drive to
Bond Falls, Haight Township, MI -Dogs allowed on boardwalk to falls
Tuesday Afternoon
Possible beer or lunch at Keweenaw brewing company taproom or Red Jacket Brewing Co
On the way up the Keweenaw Peninsula, stop at
Hungarian Falls, Hubbell, MI 49913 -Dog Friendly
Drive to Copper Harbor, Michigan
Eat Pasties
Tuesday evening
Stay at Keweenaw rocket range or High rock Bay
Wednesday Day
Explore Copper Harbor Area,
Manganese Falls -Access is a bit steep
Brockway Mountain Drive
Brickside Brewery
Estivant pines LOL -Dog Friendly
Wednesday Night
Stay at Keweenaw rocket range or High rock Bay
Thursday Morning
Drive to
Lake of the Clouds, Carp Lake Township, MI 49953 Pet friendly leashed, no state buildings
Arrive Mid day
Hike a trail?
Camp nearby that evening (TBD)
Friday Morning
Drive to Kelly’s cottage
Friday Night
Stay at cottage
Saturday
Chill at the cottage
Sunday
Drive home

 

I would recommend KBC over red jacket brewery 10/10.
Also there is a great place to get pasties called Roys bakery. Its right on the portage canel in houghton. Good views too!

You also might want to do a little research for stuff in the houghton area to make sure everything is open and passable. They had some really bad flooding up there recently.

Happy trails!

 

Does anyone local happen to have an ECGS needle bearing removal/install tool that theyd like to sell/let me use?

 

I borrowed one from someone on the forum. It even had a custom press tool in it, Apparently, someone added it to the kit along the way. Not sure if its still floating around or not. abqnurse80 was his SN. He's a good dude!

 

What city are you in

 

Muskegon area

 

Hey Michigan peeps.. I have a set of four SCS RAY10 wheels in limited edition brushed copper. Brand new, never mounted. They are absolutely stunning wheels but since receiving them I've had second thoughts about the color on my Tacoma. I think I am going to let them go.

Specs: 17x8.5, bolt pattern 6x139.7, BS 4.30", OS -10mm, 24.5lbs.

I'm in Highland (48357) and will drive up to an hour to meet ya.

Figure I'd try here to avoid having to ship them. Only looking to get what I paid out of them. PM me if interested..

 

I have some TRD pro's at my disposal, as long as they are available and not reserved by anyone else.[/QUOTE]

I have the blue pro out in the lot. There's an internal invite going around too for the same day coincidentally.. so I may come.
Also have my '95 T4R, too.

 

I have the removal tool and will be getting the harbor freight bearing race driver for install. Are you going to the meet at Silver Lake on the 18th?

 

I have the blue pro out in the lot. There's an internal invite going around too for the same day coincidentally.. so I may come.
Also have my '95 T4R, too.[/QUOTE]
I'll be there with my 2nd gen Pro. It will be nice to see a 3rd gen Pro if you can bring one.