fj 80 in baja

Baja Dan · 09-06-08, 05:29 PM

this is my first time posting so here we go we live in sd ca and go to baja pretty regularly here are some pix of trip to the lajuna hanson

wierdbeard · 09-06-08, 06:17 PM

looks like it was a blast. Once mine gets a bit further along i'm headin to baja!

Baja Dan · 09-06-08, 06:26 PM

let me know when your ready were planning a trip to mikes skyranch and then take the back way to rancho meling. ive never been but i guess its pretty technical area.

eurorom · 09-06-08, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja Dan

let me know when your ready were planning a trip to mikes skyranch and then take the back way to rancho meling. ive never been but i guess its pretty technical area.

Nice I have been to Baja, most of my trips are SOLO, I have done Laguna Hanson, San Felipe, Puertecitos when they had the pothole road, Bahia Gonzaga, Bahia de Los Angeles, San Ignacio Lagoon!

I will be leading a small group 12 FJCruisers to Bahia Gonzaga on October the 17th!

I have not done the SkyRanch to Rancho Meling but you are correct it should be fun, let me know when you want to go!

Bryan062087 · 09-06-08, 10:45 PM

What rims/wheels are those??

AppleTech · 09-06-08, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan062087

What rims/wheels are those??

Pretty sure the wheels are OEM FJC Steelies

Baja Dan · 09-07-08, 12:18 PM

the wheels are oem t100 16" with 255's. i no longer have them on the 80 anymore due to gas prices now im runnimg 15" 31's.

NLXTACY · 09-07-08, 01:00 PM

As a gringo and already having one Toy 4X stolen in Baja, how do you keep safe?!?!?!? Keep the truck safe?!?!?!

Baja Dan · 09-07-08, 01:35 PM

imo just dont stop in tijuana rosarito or ensenada for more than needed after that people aren't as likely to take advantage of you. they depend on tourism for just about everything. the only place you likely to get take advantage of is at el rosario pemex gas station and thats only if you dont make sure that the pump is at zero when they start. i have taken my family tha consists of my wife, my son of six and daughter of one down there camping and have not had anytrouble. when we go ,we go with other family members so there is a caravan of about 4 vehicles. that is the only advice i can give you. sorry aout your vehicle getting stolen that always sucks just try toavoid that place again .

Baja Dan · 09-07-08, 01:53 PM

heres another picture i found onour way to the lajuna hanson

Bryan062087 · 09-07-08, 02:07 PM

I do not see any t-100 wheels that look like those. Is it the spare tire wheel or something. Where did you find them?

Dan2722 · 09-07-08, 02:08 PM

Nice pics Dan. I'll be down there in two weeks for a sur trip around Erendira.

I've been wanting to do Laguna Hansen and Mike's but I always seem to be heading toward the water.

Baja Dan · 09-07-08, 02:59 PM

those wheels are stock tundra or t100 wheels the ones that they put hub caps on ifound them on craigslist . that trip to erendira sound coolhow many 4x toys are going?????????

ADTR14 · 09-07-08, 06:57 PM

I do an ATV trip to Baja once every year during the spring. This year we tried to ride from San Felipe to Laguna Hansen and do some camping off of the quads. Unfortunately we got turned around a few times and ran low on fuel so we didn't make it all the way. The scenery was amazing, who would expect pine forests down in Baja? We also did a short trip down to Gonzaga for a couple days. I ended up riding just under 700 miles.

Bluetribal · 09-08-08, 02:11 PM

For more of us that CRUISE Baja check in with us SoCal 80 guys in the club corner. Link is in my sig....

Dan2722 · 09-08-08, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja Dan

that trip to erendira sound coolhow many 4x toys are going?????????

2 80's and a Taco.

JO MAOMA · 09-08-08, 03:06 PM

i hate to be the buzz kill in this thread but your "rock crawling" shots
are in a national park where travel off the main roads is illegal....

Baja Dan · 09-08-08, 08:25 PM

they are way laxed out down there aslong as you dont trash or deface the rocks with graffiti or crap like that .we have done this trip 2 times now its our "como chingas toyoteros " anual manly man trip that we take. these pictures are actually last years pictures the ones for this year i havent posted yet they are on another camera. baja is a weird place you go to relax and chill out we choose this place becausewe can take our boys and mineis the littlest guy always he is 6 now and we never have issues. we take another trip with my wifes family also thats tradition. weve never had any issues

JO MAOMA · 09-09-08, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Baja Dan

they are way laxed out down there...

actually they're not. they are considering closing the park to bikes
and atv and they're filling the park with that god awful fence to keep
people from leaving the main roads. if you would like to know how
the park officials and members of the local ejido actually feel about
it you may want to join a group like racers and ranchers who work
to improve relations between land owners and members of the
off-road community....

Baja Dan · 09-09-08, 06:38 PM

my wifes couisin is a techer in ensenada and belongs to some association of ejidos. we have never had any issues at all weve even gone hunting down there with the ranchers on there land. i have no idea what your talking about them building a fence. thats were the cows and wild donkeys roam around when the lake is dry. i will drive don there this week end if i can and check all this out and post an update.

JO MAOMA · 09-09-08, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja Dan

i have no idea what your talking about them building a fence.

this fence. i can see how you might have missed it seeing as it blends so seamlessly into the background.....

Baja Dan · 09-09-08, 11:49 PM

well if i recall that fence is at the entrance to the park coming from ojos nejros but over where the rock slabs are and the big section of the laguna it is still open(no fence). like i said i will try my best to go down thisweek end. i need to try out my fjcruiser on those wash boards any how.

eurorom · 09-10-08, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja Dan

well if i recall that fence is at the entrance to the park coming from ojos nejros but over where the rock slabs are and the big section of the laguna it is still open(no fence). like i said i will try my best to go down thisweek end. i need to try out my fjcruiser on those wash boards any how.

Just make sure you stay on the road, so that many people after us can still enjoy the parks!

It almost seems like Jurasick Park at Laguna Hanson!

J_Lothringer · 09-14-08, 02:30 AM

I am in for a trip to mikes sky ranch, My wife and I love the place. I have been racing in Baja for 20 plus years I race the Baja 500, and the Baja 1000 every year, and san felipe 250. I know Baja quite well. I am new to the l/c thing, we have a 97 80 (40th aniv) simi built............

JO MAOMA · 09-14-08, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by J_Lothringer

I am in for a trip to mikes sky ranch, My wife and I love the place. I have been racing in Baja for 20 plus years I race the Baja 500, and the Baja 1000 every year, and san felipe 250. I know Baja quite well. I am new to the l/c thing, we have a 97 80 (40th aniv) simi built............

well jeff now that you're a cruiserhead you're entitled
to free concierge service at any "pit ninja" location...

09-06-08, 05:29 PM	#1
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	fj 80 in baja this is my first time posting so here we go we live in sd ca and go to baja pretty regularly here are some pix of trip to the lajuna hanson Attached Images Last edited by Baja Dan; 09-06-08 at 06:46 PM.

09-06-08, 06:17 PM	#2
wierdbeard MALIS NOCEMUS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Raccoon City TLCA# 18253 Posts: 267	looks like it was a blast. Once mine gets a bit further along i'm headin to baja! __________________ Three men can keep a Secret if two are dead... I don't watch Zombie movies... I live them. Alice - 1997 40th Anniversary, E-Lockers, George's LED's, D light don't work, HIR lowbeams, Slee harness, Hella horns, ARB w/XD9000, 240 Blitz, Safari snorkel, OME 2.5 heavy, National Luna dual Battery, CDL switch, Metal Tech sliders, BFG AT 305/70R/16, and a tree on the mirror so the cruiser don't smell

09-06-08, 10:45 PM	#5
Bryan062087 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 489	What rims/wheels are those?? __________________ 89 FJ62

09-07-08, 01:53 PM	#10
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	heres another picture i found onour way to the lajuna hanson Attached Images

09-07-08, 02:07 PM	#11
Bryan062087 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 489	I do not see any t-100 wheels that look like those. Is it the spare tire wheel or something. Where did you find them? __________________ 89 FJ62

09-06-08, 06:26 PM	#3
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	let me know when your ready were planning a trip to mikes skyranch and then take the back way to rancho meling. ive never been but i guess its pretty technical area.

09-07-08, 12:18 PM	#7
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	the wheels are oem t100 16" with 255's. i no longer have them on the 80 anymore due to gas prices now im runnimg 15" 31's.

09-07-08, 01:35 PM	#9
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	imo just dont stop in tijuana rosarito or ensenada for more than needed after that people aren't as likely to take advantage of you. they depend on tourism for just about everything. the only place you likely to get take advantage of is at el rosario pemex gas station and thats only if you dont make sure that the pump is at zero when they start. i have taken my family tha consists of my wife, my son of six and daughter of one down there camping and have not had anytrouble. when we go ,we go with other family members so there is a caravan of about 4 vehicles. that is the only advice i can give you. sorry aout your vehicle getting stolen that always sucks just try toavoid that place again .

09-07-08, 02:08 PM	#12
Dan2722 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego TLCA# 18091 Posts: 287	Nice pics Dan. I'll be down there in two weeks for a sur trip around Erendira. I've been wanting to do Laguna Hansen and Mike's but I always seem to be heading toward the water. __________________ I'm not lost......I'm exploring! ‹ 97' LC 40th AE #2722

09-07-08, 02:59 PM	#13
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	those wheels are stock tundra or t100 wheels the ones that they put hub caps on ifound them on craigslist . that trip to erendira sound coolhow many 4x toys are going?????????

09-07-08, 06:57 PM	#14
ADTR14 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	I do an ATV trip to Baja once every year during the spring. This year we tried to ride from San Felipe to Laguna Hansen and do some camping off of the quads. Unfortunately we got turned around a few times and ran low on fuel so we didn't make it all the way. The scenery was amazing, who would expect pine forests down in Baja? We also did a short trip down to Gonzaga for a couple days. I ended up riding just under 700 miles.

09-08-08, 02:11 PM	#15
Bluetribal I-HEART-DIRT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Diego Of San Posts: 1,885	For more of us that CRUISE Baja check in with us SoCal 80 guys in the club corner. Link is in my sig.... __________________ Mark 96' LC - 285 Cooper STT's \| Slee Skid Plate \| Eclipse Speakers \| JD Bulbs \| Rear Cargo Light \| Durabaked \| Visor Fix *\| Hanna Bumper \| CDL Switch* *Check out* *SoCal 80's*

09-08-08, 03:06 PM	#17
JO MAOMA IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 404	i hate to be the buzz kill in this thread but your "rock crawling" shots are in a national park where travel off the main roads is illegal.... __________________ "Mate , you must drink some serious piss to need to get to youre chilly bin that quickly." - topend yobbo

09-08-08, 08:25 PM	#18
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	they are way laxed out down there aslong as you dont trash or deface the rocks with graffiti or crap like that .we have done this trip 2 times now its our "como chingas toyoteros " anual manly man trip that we take. these pictures are actually last years pictures the ones for this year i havent posted yet they are on another camera. baja is a weird place you go to relax and chill out we choose this place becausewe can take our boys and mineis the littlest guy always he is 6 now and we never have issues. we take another trip with my wifes family also thats tradition. weve never had any issues

09-09-08, 06:38 PM	#20
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	my wifes couisin is a techer in ensenada and belongs to some association of ejidos. we have never had any issues at all weve even gone hunting down there with the ranchers on there land. i have no idea what your talking about them building a fence. thats were the cows and wild donkeys roam around when the lake is dry. i will drive don there this week end if i can and check all this out and post an update.

09-09-08, 11:49 PM	#22
Baja Dan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 69	well if i recall that fence is at the entrance to the park coming from ojos nejros but over where the rock slabs are and the big section of the laguna it is still open(no fence). like i said i will try my best to go down thisweek end. i need to try out my fjcruiser on those wash boards any how.

09-14-08, 02:30 AM	#24
J_Lothringer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: capo beach ca Posts: 6	I am in for a trip to mikes sky ranch, My wife and I love the place. I have been racing in Baja for 20 plus years I race the Baja 500, and the Baja 1000 every year, and san felipe 250. I know Baja quite well. I am new to the l/c thing, we have a 97 80 (40th aniv) simi built............

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