Official Big Bear Pics !!!!

smittycrusher · 06-19-06, 06:11 AM

I just figured I would provide a little assistance (motivation

) for getting these pics up quickly. For those of us who did not make, we (I) can't wait to see some pics. I know, I know it is only 5am out there. I hope everyone had a blast without any carnage.

Smit

Back from ATL in 3 days and ready to wheel (and install my cup holder, CDL switch, plugs, and wires, and do a Birf job

)!!

RAYJON · 06-19-06, 02:45 PM

here are some pictures

RAYJON · 06-19-06, 02:51 PM

total damage.. 2 running boards... one small dent in a rocker (fixable) .. and one removed mudflap..(fixable no paint damage)...... and if anyone can identify the other 4 things that were damaged I will buy you dinner at the next get together...(Pismo the weekend of August 12th...??)

Biff · 06-19-06, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RAYJON

total damage.. 2 running boards... one small dent in a rocker (fixable) .. and one removed mudflap..(fixable no paint damage)...... and if anyone can identify the other 4 things that were damaged I will buy you dinner at the next get together...(Pismo the weekend of August 12th...??)

Ouch!!! sorry about the running boards. I bet Brent, coached you on where to do the optimal damage to sell the slider mod to the wife. "Okay hit the running boards here and then show it to the wife make sure you have a sad face and say these words, See honey this is what happens when you have no sliders, can I please get a set. "

Bluto · 06-19-06, 05:04 PM

We need a trail report after somebody ids those 4 parts.

Rayjon so the body clearance gained from the OMEs didnt help with those running boards on in what particular trail?

To think I was thinking of running with you guys with my stocker without running boards. Whew! Doing that wouldnt really help me at all.

Like Spicoli said in Fast Times in Ridgemont High: "Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. "

Bluto · 06-19-06, 05:05 PM

We need a trip/trail report after somebody ids those 4 parts.

Rayjon so the body clearance gained from the OMEs didnt help with those running boards on in what particular trail?

To think I was thinking of running with you guys with my stocker without running boards. Whew! Doing that wouldnt really help me at all.

Like Spicoli said in Fast Times in Ridgemont High: "Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. "

Brentbba · 06-19-06, 07:40 PM

You are right about the running boards Biff. Brought back good memories of MIllers. I was also following him like I was following you when his flare bit the dust. Word of warning with flared trucks - do not allow me to follow you - unless you want to loose a flare! He, however, was backing up and caught the rear mudflap between a rock and the wheel. It's the beware that Alvaro and I have spoken about often. Saw it happen. I did a good job of coaching him on the running boards tho, but it was him going off on his own that got the rocker panel a little. After this trip, I think I will reconsider Christo's front flare end caps and will trim up very far the rear mudflaps (like Silvercruiser has done)unless Christo has brought rear end caps to the table. All four mudflaps took a minor beating.

We ran Holcomb Creek, up the front rock garden out of Crab Flats and then down the watery rock garden on the back end. It was the second rock garden that got Rayjon's flare. Last little trail we did Saturday afternoon had a couple of good little rock areas and some nice rutted off camber areas.

Day was nice and hot. Only downside was that it was crowded with the Inland Empire 4WD Jeep group. We knew in advance they'd be there from the sleuthing Boston Mangler had done and purposely started late Saturday morning to let them clear Holcomb.

Sunday morning we decided to go out Dishpan Springs to Lake Arrowhead and down the mountain. We were told it was reopen - it is but..... We had a stock Cherokee and stock Jeep with us. I was leading and came to our first BIG boulder obstacle on Dishpan. Got out to take a look and quickly concluded that stock trucks could go no further. A local was there on an ATV and basically said that while Dishpan was open that it was like some of the toughest Rubicon areas at best for verbal comparison. We chose to turn around and exit thru Crab Flats. I took off for home to see Phil Michelson choke off the US Open. The other four in the group that were doing a Sunday run before bugging out went to check out another trail. That group included Slomo and Newps along with two of Newps' friends. They'll have to chime in on that trail.

Did see a stock FJ Cruiser coming down the rock garden we'd hit Saturday morning on Holcomb. He was completely stock, tires, no sliders, no nothing and was doing quite well until his right rear control arm snagged on about the last boulder it could have before exiting the area. We left before he got off, so I don't know how it turned out, but what I saw of the FJ in action over what we'd driven up with lifted cruisers was enough to impress me about it's capabilities.

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Originally Posted by Biff

Ouch!!! sorry about the running boards. I bet Brent, coached you on where to do the optimal damage to sell the slider mod to the wife. "Okay hit the running boards here and then show it to the wife make sure you have a sad face and say these words, See honey this is what happens when you have no sliders, can I please get a set. "

Brentbba · 06-19-06, 07:45 PM

Ray - pic is a little small to tell. Don't keep us in suspense - what are they. Hope nothing serious. Crawled under my truck after I gave her a bath Sunday afternoon and only found a little rock rash on the rear driveshaft (no vibrations at 80mph on the way home), a nick on the rear diff ring protecting the drain plug and a slightly dented washer on the rear DS shock mount. Sliders did their job and got a little more character.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAYJON

total damage.. 2 running boards... one small dent in a rocker (fixable) .. and one removed mudflap..(fixable no paint damage)...... and if anyone can identify the other 4 things that were damaged I will buy you dinner at the next get together...(Pismo the weekend of August 12th...??)

Newps · 06-19-06, 08:20 PM

Entrance to Holcomb Creek, RAYJON stuck on his front diff, Brentbba hooking up the strap.

Newps · 06-19-06, 08:27 PM

Notice the running board is still in its original shape. This is the last know picture of this running board in this shape, from now on it will resemble a frown.

Slomo · 06-19-06, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAYJON

total damage.. 2 running boards... one small dent in a rocker (fixable) .. and one removed mudflap..(fixable no paint damage)...... and if anyone can identify the other 4 things that were damaged I will buy you dinner at the next get together...(Pismo the weekend of August 12th...??)

Ray, I hope that isnt the black water valve I see in the middle picture. Perhaps it is the grey water. Either way it looks like the trailer took a beating on the way out. The pic is small but those others look like jack parts or support brackets around the sewage drain valve area. So do I qualify for a free meal?

Newps · 06-19-06, 08:35 PM

Brentbba get'n it on up the creek.

Newps · 06-19-06, 08:38 PM

Brentbba is such a camera whore.

Brentbba · 06-19-06, 08:40 PM

Slomo and Newps on Holcomb
Slomo goofing off on the side of the trail and eventually getting high centered
Newps struting his 6" Slee lift - poser!

OLDGOAT · 06-19-06, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RAYJON

total damage.. 2 running boards... one small dent in a rocker (fixable) .. and one removed mudflap..(fixable no paint damage)...... and if anyone can identify the other 4 things that were damaged I will buy you dinner at the next get together...(Pismo the weekend of August 12th...??)

A rear PS fender flare, skid plates off your trailer, and a skinned left knee on your oldest daughter.

Brentbba · 06-19-06, 08:45 PM

Second rock garden with stream to make things just a little muddy and slippery
Lunch break - three gorgeous white cruisers and Rayjon!
Stock FJ Cruiser on the first rock garden that Newps has posted pics of me on.

That's the good ones I took!

Newps · 06-19-06, 08:51 PM

Mo pushing his luck.

Newps · 06-19-06, 08:53 PM

Last two of Mo.

Newps · 06-19-06, 09:05 PM

Our good friend Mr. RAYJON put on a clinic for those of you who want sliders. Simple as 1,2,3 an easy sell to wife. Look honey I told you I needed these. Best part he did it to her car. Yep, his 80 was still at home, this man is an absolute inspiration. I expect great things from this one, truly it was an honor to be in your presence. You da man!

Brentbba · 06-19-06, 09:13 PM

Great pics Tare! Keep them coming! Bodean - if you see this thread - great T-shirt in these two pics of Rayjon I'm sporting for you! Tare was gracious enough to get a front and back for you as well!