MSV/Coney Flats 7/14

FJ40zen · 07-07-07, 12:26 PM

Ok, I'll try this again with a little more notice.

Anyone want to run Middle St. Vrain/Coney Flats with me next weekend? It is a fun trail down by Peaceful Valley that runs up Middle St. Vrain river and then switches back up to Coney Flats, a ~2ft deep water crossing, then back down to Beaver Reservoir and back out to 72.

We can meet in along 287 in Loveland somewhere at like 8-9 am and head up towards Lyons. Any other suggestions on the time, etc. are welcome.
Let's get some members together an do a mid-month trail run!!

Peaceful Valley/Camp Dick Campsites:
40* 07.868'/105* 30.198'
Elevation - 8542ft

PabloCruise · 07-09-07, 12:00 AM

This sounds very cool!

I've got a sister in law in town, so I am not sure if I can get out though..

madams557 · 07-09-07, 02:40 PM

I have a final exam to complete and tickets to Cirque du Soliel. Thanks for the invite though. Have fun.

Michael (43 more weeks of school).

ht4fun · 07-09-07, 06:13 PM

i have to work on shop!!!!!:shotts:

FJ40zen · 07-09-07, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Hope more people ring in. ToplessFJ? Anyone? With 48 views, someone must be thinking about it. It is cool up there.

TBIFJ40 · 07-09-07, 09:46 PM

Its a shame no one can ever go wheeling.....I think if were all to busy to go wheeling, we should all sell our rigs... Oh wait, I just did that!

madams557 · 07-09-07, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBIFJ40

Its a shame no one can ever go wheeling.....I think if were all to busy to go wheeling, we should all sell our rigs... Oh wait, I just did that!

Never said I can't go wheeling. I actually plan on going 2 August 2008. It is the first Saturday of the month. I'm thinking about Crystal. Anyone else interested.

PabloCruise · 07-09-07, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TBIFJ40

Its a shame no one can ever go wheeling.....I think if were all to busy to go wheeling, we should all sell our rigs... Oh wait, I just did that!

You sold it?!?

polarweasel · 07-11-07, 08:44 PM

I'll head up there with ya! I'll want to meet you someplace closer to Lyons, though.

trojan_knight · 07-12-07, 01:52 PM

is this trail wide enough for my fat 80 and easy enough for a DD?

polarweasel · 07-12-07, 04:17 PM

It better be good for a DD, since that's all I've got!

...my DD might be better equipped than most, but it's still a DD...

FJ40zen · 07-12-07, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trojan_knight

is this trail wide enough for my fat 80 and easy enough for a DD?

Yeah, you will be fine. It is also rated a less difficulty than Kelley Flats.Three obstacles tops. The water is cool too. My 98 Tacoma did fine with open diffs several times. Maybe a couple of "Brushes" with needles.

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Originally Posted by polarweasel

It better be good for a DD, since that's all I've got!

...my DD might be better equipped than most, but it's still a DD...

Bring it. It would be fun. Especially with a deezil and being so close to the TH.

Let me know what you think. PM'd you all my "Phone #".

polarweasel · 07-13-07, 09:36 AM

Let's do 'er!

Saturday morning work for everyone? I'll give you a call later today, Zen-man, and we'll figure out a meeting time at the trailhead...

FJ40zen · 07-13-07, 08:18 PM

Sam/Codie are you two in? If so call me tonight (before 10pm) or tomorrow morning.(7am is ok). Lyons is about 40-50 minutes away for me in the south end of Fort Collins and the TH is another 30 or so minutes from Lyons. Alex, we could meet you at downtown Lyons if that would be better 4u. Lyons is the best place for me to top my gas tank off.

trojan_knight · 07-13-07, 09:54 PM

sorry guys, no can do

polarweasel · 07-14-07, 12:35 AM

Looks like it's going to be a 40-fest of epic proportions, then. Or twice as many as Bob's last run, anyway.

See you in the morning, Bob!

FJ40zen · 07-14-07, 08:24 PM

The polarweasel

polarweasel · 07-15-07, 04:00 AM

Thanks for a great trail run, FJ40zen!

We did in fact have some carnage on this run. Aside from the trail having installed a slow leak in my right front tire, I had a small issue with the left front spring pack. See if you can spot the problem in my pictures.

Yes, that's the main leaf, and yes, now I think all springs should have a military wrap on both ends!

That leaf broke less than halfway into the trail... she rode fine for the remaining hour or two on the trail, then another two hours on the road going home and dicking around in Boulder. Let us not examine too closely the danger in those operations, eh?

It took me almost six hours tonight, but I got the old (Rancho, not broken) springs reinstalled on the Cruiser. With the OME shackles up front, she's riding just about level (in other words, WAY HIGHER up front now!), and I don't think she's leaning anymore! My words of wisdom for the night: when you're replacing a leaf pack, unbolt or at least loosen the U-bolts on the other side; it makes it a whole lot easier to move the axle around and get the center pin to go into the spring perch.

polarweasel · 07-15-07, 04:01 AM

And here's the other three pictures. I thought about cropping out Bob's nose, but decided against it.

FJ40zen · 07-15-07, 02:05 PM

LOL, it's a good thing I blew my nose and got booger free for that shot.

PabloCruise · 07-16-07, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarweasel

Thanks for a great trail run, FJ40zen!

We did in fact have some carnage on this run. Aside from the trail having installed a slow leak in my right front tire, I had a small issue with the left front spring pack. See if you can spot the problem in my pictures.

Yes, that's the main leaf, and yes, now I think all springs should have a military wrap on both ends!

That leaf broke less than halfway into the trail... she rode fine for the remaining hour or two on the trail, then another two hours on the road going home and dicking around in Boulder. Let us not examine too closely the danger in those operations, eh?

It took me almost six hours tonight, but I got the old (Rancho, not broken) springs reinstalled on the Cruiser. With the OME shackles up front, she's riding just about level (in other words, WAY HIGHER up front now!), and I don't think she's leaning anymore! My words of wisdom for the night: when you're replacing a leaf pack, unbolt or at least loosen the U-bolts on the other side; it makes it a whole lot easier to move the axle around and get the center pin to go into the spring perch.

Bummer dood!

What springs were you running?

polarweasel · 07-17-07, 04:00 PM

The springs are of unknown manufacture, but Steve at EBI in Vancouver thought they were probably Belton.

I might see what Denver Spring can make up for me. A couple of mechanic friends have very good things to say about them. They've gotta cost less than OME.

FJBen · 07-18-07, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarweasel

The springs are of unknown manufacture, but Steve at EBI in Vancouver thought they were probably Belton.

I might see what Denver Spring can make up for me. A couple of mechanic friends have very good things to say about them. They've gotta cost less than OME.

Alcan spring...I've run them before...very nice! Great ride and flex.

coloradobound · 07-19-07, 12:24 AM

Come on Bob, you gotta post up the shots of my truck on the trail. Heather wants to do that trail again sometime soon also.

And Mike, when were you on the trail last?

FJ40zen · 07-19-07, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by coloradobound

Come on Bob, you gotta post up the shots of my truck on the trail. Heather wants to do that trail again sometime soon also.

And Mike, when were you on the trail last?

Uhhh, Get that burned up Jeep clutch fixed and we will go. Er get your bro's FJ.

I really don't want you to take the DD and scrape something...(remember on the way up to the flats? scraaape - uuhh!).

Jeez, hecklers...

madams557 · 07-20-07, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by coloradobound

07-07-07, 12:26 PM	#1
FJ40zen IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Collins TLCA# 17588 Posts: 357	MSV/Coney Flats 7/14 Ok, I'll try this again with a little more notice. Anyone want to run Middle St. Vrain/Coney Flats with me next weekend? It is a fun trail down by Peaceful Valley that runs up Middle St. Vrain river and then switches back up to Coney Flats, a ~2ft deep water crossing, then back down to Beaver Reservoir and back out to 72. We can meet in along 287 in Loveland somewhere at like 8-9 am and head up towards Lyons. Any other suggestions on the time, etc. are welcome. Let's get some members together an do a mid-month trail run!! Peaceful Valley/Camp Dick Campsites: 40* 07.868'/105* 30.198' Elevation - 8542ft __________________ *1978 FJ40* *Horsetooth 4 Wheelers* 396 417 528 639 741 852 963

07-09-07, 12:00 AM	#2
PabloCruise IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Colorado TLCA# 10713 Posts: 4,945	This sounds very cool! I've got a sister in law in town, so I am not sure if I can get out though.. __________________ TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 1974 FJ-55 w/ 3FE CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club <<CLICK HERE>> for my Tech Threads

07-09-07, 02:40 PM	#3
madams557 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Posts: 1,003	I have a final exam to complete and tickets to Cirque du Soliel. Thanks for the invite though. Have fun. Michael (43 more weeks of school). __________________ Michael Adams Fort Collins, CO TLCA# 12065 Horsetooth 4X4 99 UZJ100, (285 BFG AT K/Os), 95 FZJ80 38th Anniversary Edt. (Bull Bar, OME, Slee Tire Carrier), 78 FJ45 Longbed (OME, ARB Bull Bar)

07-09-07, 06:13 PM	#4
ht4fun IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 TLCA# 15774 Posts: 72	i have to work on shop!!!!!:shotts: __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in well preserved body, but rather to skid sideways in a cloud of dust flopping into the hole totally worn out, shouting "holy cowbell " what a ride

07-09-07, 09:17 PM	#5
FJ40zen IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Collins TLCA# 17588 Posts: 357	Thanks for the replies guys. Hope more people ring in. ToplessFJ? Anyone? With 48 views, someone must be thinking about it. It is cool up there. __________________ *1978 FJ40* *Horsetooth 4 Wheelers* 396 417 528 639 741 852 963

07-09-07, 09:46 PM	#6
TBIFJ40 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FT Collins, Co Posts: 178	Its a shame no one can ever go wheeling.....I think if were all to busy to go wheeling, we should all sell our rigs... Oh wait, I just did that!

07-11-07, 08:44 PM	#9
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	I'll head up there with ya! I'll want to meet you someplace closer to Lyons, though. __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

07-12-07, 01:52 PM	#10
trojan_knight IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 365	is this trail wide enough for my fat 80 and easy enough for a DD? __________________ Sam '94 TLC, ARB w/ 8274 winch, custom side pipe, flareless & running-boardless, duraback, engine oil cooler and filter relocate, 2" Ironman lift, more to come later. '85 fj-60 parting out '98 Subaru Legacy (DD) CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club

07-12-07, 04:17 PM	#11
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	It better be good for a DD, since that's all I've got! ...my DD might be better equipped than most, but it's still a DD... __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

07-13-07, 09:36 AM	#13
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	Let's do 'er! Saturday morning work for everyone? I'll give you a call later today, Zen-man, and we'll figure out a meeting time at the trailhead... __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

07-13-07, 08:18 PM	#14
FJ40zen IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Collins TLCA# 17588 Posts: 357	Sam/Codie are you two in? If so call me tonight (before 10pm) or tomorrow morning.(7am is ok). Lyons is about 40-50 minutes away for me in the south end of Fort Collins and the TH is another 30 or so minutes from Lyons. Alex, we could meet you at downtown Lyons if that would be better 4u. Lyons is the best place for me to top my gas tank off. __________________ *1978 FJ40* *Horsetooth 4 Wheelers* 396 417 528 639 741 852 963

07-13-07, 09:54 PM	#15
trojan_knight IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 365	sorry guys, no can do __________________ Sam '94 TLC, ARB w/ 8274 winch, custom side pipe, flareless & running-boardless, duraback, engine oil cooler and filter relocate, 2" Ironman lift, more to come later. '85 fj-60 parting out '98 Subaru Legacy (DD) CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club

07-14-07, 12:35 AM	#16
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	Looks like it's going to be a 40-fest of epic proportions, then. Or twice as many as Bob's last run, anyway. See you in the morning, Bob! __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

07-14-07, 08:24 PM	#17
FJ40zen IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Collins TLCA# 17588 Posts: 357	Pictures The polarweasel __________________ *1978 FJ40* *Horsetooth 4 Wheelers* 396 417 528 639 741 852 963

07-15-07, 04:00 AM	#18
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	Thanks for a great trail run, FJ40zen! We did in fact have some carnage on this run. Aside from the trail having installed a slow leak in my right front tire, I had a small issue with the left front spring pack. See if you can spot the problem in my pictures. Yes, that's the main leaf, and yes, now I think all springs should have a military wrap on both ends! That leaf broke less than halfway into the trail... she rode fine for the remaining hour or two on the trail, then another two hours on the road going home and dicking around in Boulder. Let us not examine too closely the danger in those operations, eh? It took me almost six hours tonight, but I got the old (Rancho, not broken) springs reinstalled on the Cruiser. With the OME shackles up front, she's riding just about level (in other words, WAY HIGHER up front now!), and I don't think she's leaning anymore! My words of wisdom for the night: when you're replacing a leaf pack, unbolt or at least loosen the U-bolts on the other side; it makes it a whole lot easier to move the axle around and get the center pin to go into the spring perch. Attached Images __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers Last edited by polarweasel; 07-15-07 at 04:13 AM.

07-15-07, 04:01 AM	#19
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	the other pictures... And here's the other three pictures. I thought about cropping out Bob's nose, but decided against it. Attached Images __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

07-15-07, 02:05 PM	#20
FJ40zen IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Collins TLCA# 17588 Posts: 357	LOL, it's a good thing I blew my nose and got booger free for that shot. __________________ *1978 FJ40* *Horsetooth 4 Wheelers* 396 417 528 639 741 852 963

07-17-07, 04:00 PM	#22
polarweasel Where's mah cruzah? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado TLCA# 17558 Posts: 789	The springs are of unknown manufacture, but Steve at EBI in Vancouver thought they were probably Belton. I might see what Denver Spring can make up for me. A couple of mechanic friends have very good things to say about them. They've gotta cost less than OME. __________________ 84 FJ60, locked and lifted and dismantled with Mercedes diesel 1982 BJ42 loud and slow daily driver on 33s Horsetooth 4-Wheelers

07-19-07, 12:24 AM	#24
coloradobound IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7	Come on Bob, you gotta post up the shots of my truck on the trail. Heather wants to do that trail again sometime soon also. And Mike, when were you on the trail last?