McGrew Trail Pre-Run - July 12th

Ebag333 · 06-29-08, 06:56 AM

So are folks still up for a pre-run of McGrew on the 12th?

Confirmed Drivers:
knoll0351
FlyRod
Ebag333 - Cell: 541-301-4815
Heron
2ndGenToyotaFan (possibly going to break his truck again)

Co-Pilots/Waiters:
CJF (riding with Ebag)
Darkrealms (possibly driver)

Meeting times/locations:
6 AM - Ashland (Flyrod/Steve's house)
6:30 AM - Central Point (Pilot and/or Ebag's house)
7:00 AM - Grants Pass (Dutch Brothers Coffee stand just before the exit to the County Fairgrounds) (Tenative time)
8:00 AM - O'Brien store (for last minute folks?) (Tenative time)

One question I have is what sort of rigs can make the run. Like for example a certain non-lifted, triple locked pink panty (but with ~1" taller tires than stock).

(Note: I screwed up on the date. It should read the 12th, not the 19th.

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2ndGenToyotaFan · 06-29-08, 09:34 AM

I thought we were thinking the 12th? Also, McGrew chews up Lexus'...... But you're welcome to come anyway! Hehehe You'll be fine Gabe.

Ebag333 · 06-29-08, 09:49 AM

Oops, you're right, the 12th!

/me edits his post

From what I've read a couple of stock trucks have made it through fine. I don't mind a few bumps here and there of trail damage, and I'll definatly take off my poser brush guard and side steps, which should buy me some clearance. Just wanted to know if it's technically possible without major trail damage (IE: ripping off a swaybar, caving in a quarter panel, etc).

2ndGenToyotaFan · 06-29-08, 09:57 AM

Yeah, McGrew is only as hard as you make it.... IE with optional lines....

With the exception of one really washed out spot, the trail is just really bumpy.... not too technical.

TOY350 · 06-29-08, 11:28 AM

The only damage I could see to a stock rig besides the brush scratches would be running boards and if those are pulled the rocker panels should clear. Like Jerod said not too technical just really bumpy.

Ebag333 · 06-29-08, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

Yeah, McGrew is only as hard as you make it.... IE with optional lines....

Yeah, I'm not afraid to be a wuss.

/me edits

So how does this usually go down? Head up Fri evening, run the trail Sat, camp Sat night, back on Sun? Just trying to figure out if I need to ask for a bit of time off.

TOY350 · 06-29-08, 04:43 PM

I will be in Chicago so I'm out...first run and I can't make it

But then again I will be in Chicago on a mini vacation

2ndGenToyotaFan · 06-29-08, 05:22 PM

Good, if the Caird isn't up and running by then, I'll just take your 80.....

Ebag333 · 06-29-08, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TOY350

But then again I will be in Chicago on a mini vacation

I love Chicago!

I'm not a fan of big cities, but I'll make an exception for Chicaga.

You going to bring us all back some deep dish pizza? I'll kill someone for a Chicago style pie.

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

Good, if the Caird isn't up and running by then, I'll just take your 80.....

Are you STILL not up and running? Sheesh, get a horse and buggy!

Kief · 06-29-08, 09:26 PM

I recommend taking off running boards, mudflaps and 33's are recommended by me. A nice 80 like yours will definitely show the scratches more than my faded tan 60... I saw an 100 series make it but with some deep scratches.. The McGrew has the potential to do serious damage but you should be all right.. I took a stock 67 on 29's years ago but wouldn't do that again, its not as nice as it used to be.

Ebag333 · 06-30-08, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

A nice 80 like yours will definitely show the scratches more than my faded tan 60...

I'm already planning the bedliner. Definatly roof and the body cladding at the least. Now I just need an excuse to shell out the $$$ for it....

knoll0351 · 06-30-08, 11:11 AM

I was out there this weekend and only ran a short section of the tail end to make a call...it was still pretty grown over and lots of "sticks" on the trail. The jeepers make a fathers day run every year so they do a whole lot of trail maintanace and you can really tell. I'm in unltess I don't get my skids back up and mounted....oh yeah and also fix whatever is wrong with my IFS...must have bent something when steering is straight I go right....once I get the skids off I'll know alot more about how bad it is.

TOY350 · 06-30-08, 01:23 PM

Jerod- Can you edit this threads title to correct the date, don't want to confuse anyone. Thanks Gabe

Ebag333 · 06-30-08, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TOY350

Jerod- Can you edit this threads title to correct the date, don't want to confuse anyone. Thanks Gabe

At least one of us gets to go.

So, any thoughts as to length of time running the trail?

knoll0351 · 06-30-08, 04:44 PM

They say four hours I think but the last time I ran thru backward with wife and kids it took under three'ish with stops...but we were makin' pretty good time.

TOY350 · 06-30-08, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebag333

At least one of us gets to go.

True, very true.

You guys better decide whether you are running in and out the same day, which parts of the trail to run and a meeting place. Again I will be too busy throwing back

's at Wrigley!

2ndGenToyotaFan · 06-30-08, 07:27 PM

Thread edited.

I think running it backwards would be cool, I've never done that.... We'll hash it all out at the meeting I'm sure.

Fly Rod · 06-30-08, 09:08 PM

I figured I'd pull the running boards, mudflaps and hitch. I'll put the spare in the back also.

Does anyone know where to get a highlift rebuild kit in MFR? I would love to do and early am start and get back the same day.

Jerod, feel free to jump a ride with me if the caird isn't up and running. I'll need someone to feed me cold drinks from the Engle.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 06-30-08, 10:54 PM

yeah yeah yeah.... first trail bitch on the 'Con, now waiter on the 'Grew.......

Hehehe

We'll just see about that.

Try a farm supply store for the Highlift kit Steve.

TOY350 · 06-30-08, 11:29 PM

Call Big R and the new Sportsmans Warehouse, they have quite a few accessories not sure on the kit though.

CJF · 07-01-08, 12:18 PM

Any one else got room for a copilot? If so, I'm in.

Curtis

Ebag333 · 07-01-08, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

We'll hash it all out at the meeting I'm sure.

No reason not to hash out some details now. We're probably going to have a fair amount to cover at the meeting anyway.

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

I figured I'd pull the running boards, mudflaps and hitch. I'll put the spare in the back also.

Running boards makes sense. Seems the mudflaps should flex enough, do they really need to go? Oh well, I'll pull 'em anyway.

But I've read in several places on 'mud to leave the hitch. That way if you drag your tail end you don't beat up your rear cross-member or bumper. When I went up behind John's Peak I was glad I had mine on, as it got whacked a few times.

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Originally Posted by CJF

Any one else got room for a copilot? If so, I'm in.

Curtis

My wife might go. There'd have to be other

there though, if it's just a "guy thing" then forget it.

So if no other

are planning on going, I got a slot for a waiter. Though no fancy schmancy Engle for me. (Cooler and dry ice works just fine though!)

knoll0351 · 07-01-08, 04:52 PM

My mudflaps both got left on McGrew the first time I ran it...just throwin' that out there. As for backward I think that forward is a much...beter option. Going uphill is a better run. Downhill is harder to control and easier to get damage I would say...

But are we planning on just the run or also camping at Sourdough?

I should be up and running again by then I hope, injured my ankle pretty bad this weekend Doc wants me off of it for at least 10 days and wearing one of those air cast things...we'll see how that goes. But the Vicodin helps quite a bit.

Fly Rod · 07-01-08, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by knoll0351

I should be up and running again by then I hope, injured my ankle pretty bad this weekend Doc wants me off of it for at least 10 days and wearing one of those air cast things...we'll see how that goes. But the Vicodin helps quite a bit.

No shit! I saw the doc and got xrays today. I rolled my foot comming off the truck while on vacation. I was told to expect an air cast at a minimum and ??? if the damage is worse than ligaments. Shit! Bow season starts in two months!

Back to the run. I may leave the hitch on but need it for guiding. I would hate to f it up. Again, I would have to get a hall pass for a camping trip.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 07-01-08, 11:41 PM

I'm not going to be camping, just a day trip, so the earlier we start the better for me.

I'd like to remind everyone that we need to wash our trucks before doing McGrew. Good stewardship and all....

knoll0351 · 07-02-08, 12:04 AM

Since Rubi the only wheelin' I've done has been on McGrew and yes a day trip works best for me as well.

Wow, not a good weekend for ankles... I walked on it all weekend and the Doc reminded me how stupid that was. Not a fan of the air cast I think that it hurts worse than the injury itself. I just hope I'm fully mobile by the TLCA run! As for our run I drove out so I'm sure I'll be able to make it in, makes left foot braking easier when it hurts to get right foot to the brake.

As for bow season I'll be hobbling my way thru the bush if need be.

Ebag333 · 07-02-08, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Back to the run. I may leave the hitch on but need it for guiding. I would hate to f it up.

So would I...but I'd rather screw up a $200 receiver than a <insert cdan quote here> crossmember/bumper/breakablepart. I can see it now:

Cruiserdan* (after watching FlyRod's back end get drug on a rock): "That's a $900 part. What sort of

moron takes off a $200 hitch so he can

a $900 part?"

(*Disclaimer: Any resemblence to any person--living, dead, or fictional--is purely coincidental.)

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

I would hate to f it up. Again, I would have to get a hall pass for a camping trip.

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Originally Posted by 2ndGenToyotaFan

I'm not going to be camping, just a day trip, so the earlier we start the better for me.

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Originally Posted by knoll0351

Since Rubi the only wheelin' I've done has been on McGrew and yes a day trip works best for me as well.

Sounds like camping is out (which is actually better for me).

I've updated the first post with a list of people who appear that they can make it. If you can make it out (or if I've included you and you can't) let me know and I can update the first post.

So far looks like we have 3 drivers and 2 co-pilots/waiters.

Darkrealms · 07-02-08, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebag333

So would I...but I'd rather screw up a $200 receiver than a <insert cdan quote here> crossmember/bumper/breakablepart. I can see it now:

Cruiserdan* (after watching FlyRod's back end get drug on a rock): "That's a $900 part. What sort of

moron takes off a $200 hitch so he can

a $900 part?"

(*Disclaimer: Any resemblence to any person--living, dead, or fictional--is purely coincidental.)

Sounds like camping is out (which is actually better for me).

I've updated the first post with a list of people who appear that they can make it. If you can make it out (or if I've included you and you can't) let me know and I can update the first post.

So far looks like we have 3 drivers and 2 co-pilots/waiters.

I wouldn't be able to camp but I'm working on my rig so I might be able to go. If nothing else I may bug a buddy with a yota to go.

Ebag333 · 07-02-08, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkrealms

I wouldn't be able to camp but I'm working on my rig so I might be able to go. If nothing else I may bug a buddy with a yota to go.

I'm sure we can fit you into one of these rigs that are designed for seating 7.

TOY350 · 07-02-08, 11:33 AM

You are right Gabe, leave the hitch on and just drag it over stuff. It is strong and that's what I did before I got my rear bumper. I would suggest removing mud flaps if you want to keep them. And the FIRST upgrade that needs to be done to an 80 before taking it offroad is the transfer case skidplate. The stock piece of tin will not protect a rock from cracking your transfer. I run Slee's which is cost effective and it did a great job on the Rubicon, others run Iron Pig's which I think is available through Man-A-Fre which is about 2 1/2 x the cost of Slee's but offers protection to the tranny as well and it even replaces the stock crossmember giving you a bit more clearance.