FJs at badlands

cruiser larry · 04-16-06, 03:23 PM

Went wheeling with the Toyota Fj trail team it was great.Sorry I don't have any pic I was driving all day and didn't get to take any .Wish I had the money to buy one.

dawg · 04-16-06, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiser larry

Went wheeling with the Toyota Fj trail team it was great.Sorry I don't have any pic I was driving all day and didn't get to take any .Wish I had the money to buy one.

Well settel for more pics of your avatair........

warpedone · 04-16-06, 05:06 PM

X2 on the avatar.

LukeZero · 04-16-06, 06:55 PM

Pictures coming.... here and to our website. Those things are awesome. Mine is to be delivered between the 21st and the 28th. I can't wait. Luke

LukeZero · 04-16-06, 07:04 PM

This is the only picture I have... hopefully someone has one of me with the yellow one high centered in the middle of the creek.

cruiser larry · 04-16-06, 07:34 PM

I only have the 1 of her.

SpaceGhost · 04-16-06, 08:19 PM

Awesome time this weekend!

Drove one early Sat morning, in the quarry at Badlands. Very familiar place for me, bent my cruiser up there many times. The Trail Team put us normal folk behind the wheel of the FJ's and guided us all through the trails and obstacles with NO body damage.

For those overthinking the electronics of these vehicles, in a negative way, go drive one! I took one up a 9' rock wall that has rejected many built streetable rigs with more tire and lockers.

Can't wait to see the pics!

beno · 04-16-06, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceGhost

Awesome time this weekend!

Drove one early Sat morning, in the quarry at Badlands. Very familiar place for me, bent my cruiser up there many times. The Trail Team put us normal folk behind the wheel of the FJ's and guided us all through the trails and obstacles with NO body damage.

For those overthinking the electronics of these vehicles, in a negative way, go drive one! I took one up a 9' rock wall that has rejected many built streetable rigs with more tire and lockers.

Can't wait to see the pics!

Just got home from the Badlands....I echo Mike's and Larry's comments...this is one capable rig. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise until you go and wheel it yourself.

These trail teams will be on the road for the next 8.5 months wheeling every weekend and letting regular folk wheel it. You can catch them at cruiser events or other 4x4 events too....great people, well trained, and very nice.

Mike wheeled the crap out of it and the rig did just fine.

Here's a couple of Mike wheeling the spot above he just mentioned...

beno · 04-16-06, 09:40 PM

And a few more....

beno · 04-16-06, 09:43 PM

And some more....

Mike...you didn't tell everyone about the tornado??

Tim Scully · 04-16-06, 10:33 PM

Mike, it is really tried and true. The FJTT wanted to thank you guys personally for coming out this weekend and for letting us be a part of your ride. I think most people are pleseantly surprised with how well the FJ Cruiser wheels. It really amazes me when I put it this weekend in places we wheeled in some of the competitions in the Quarry at Badlands.

tpattyII · 04-16-06, 11:03 PM

Where do i apply to be on the FJTT...man what a job

peebles24 · 04-16-06, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeZero

This is the only picture I have... hopefully someone has one of me with the yellow one high centered in the middle of the creek.

I'm not sure but I don't think this is you high centered this is one of it high centered, it got out under it's own power though. I'm pretty sure this is Carl's wife, going the oppisite direction on the creek trail.

Go4aRyd · 04-17-06, 11:35 AM

Just curious, was there anything non-stock on those rigs other than the ARB bumber/winch and highlift on the roof?

Cruiser Jimmy · 04-17-06, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Go4aRyd

Just curious, was there anything non-stock on those rigs other than the ARB bumber/winch and highlift on the roof?

Yeah, I think the tires were BFG's and not the stock street tires. Can't remember the size of them.

Gumby · 04-17-06, 11:47 AM

I can tell you my SOA pig with a 350 and double transfer cases on 37s did NOT make it up that wall at all.

Embarrassing video

The pig did not have lockers or an anti-wrap and I wouldn't beat on it, but...

I believe that rock pile is the one that ripped the steering box off the frame on the pig as well.

Cruiser Jimmy · 04-17-06, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeZero

This is the only picture I have... hopefully someone has one of me with the yellow one high centered in the middle of the creek.

Luke, my brother is still editing the pics from the event, since last night. I'm sure we have some shots of the high center. (and some spots of you being pulled off by someone

)

All in all, I think he took 500 pics.

Tim Scully · 04-17-06, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Go4aRyd

Just curious, was there anything non-stock on those rigs other than the ARB bumber/winch and highlift on the roof?

The only other thing that isn't stock is the full skid plates for the undercarriage that were made by TLC

peebles24 · 04-17-06, 06:00 PM

Those tires are a facory option I do believe.

Tim Scully · 04-17-06, 08:54 PM

The TRD Wheels and 32" tires are an option from the factory.

beno · 04-17-06, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jklubens

All in all, I think he took 500 pics.

Can't wait to see them Jimmy!!

Chotchy · 04-17-06, 11:44 PM

so this weekend was my first time wheelin. man was it a blast. thanks everyone for all the help.

Tim Scully · 04-17-06, 11:55 PM

Glad you came out to wheel with us. We'll have to do it again!!

cruisers4wdtoy · 04-19-06, 05:08 AM

Was there this past weekend with a few freinds and saw you boys out their. And wanted to say thanks for the thrid member for my truck. We put it in the truck that night in town. Then did the green trail in the morning. Boy did it rain friday night?

peebles24 · 04-19-06, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisers4wdtoy

Was there this past weekend with a few freinds and saw you boys out their. And wanted to say thanks for the thrid member for my truck. We put it in the truck that night in town. Then did the green trail in the morning. Boy did it rain friday night?

Didn't realize you was a member of mud, but your welcome anyway

Cruiser Jimmy · 05-11-06, 05:11 PM

Guys,
Pics are up on the web site.

http://www.hoosiercruiser.org/pastev...=1&order=&id=9

Also, here's the article from Intake Weekly, a local Indy paper.
http://www.intakeweekly.com/articles...-1138-160.html

04-16-06, 03:23 PM	#1
cruiser larry IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana TLCA# 14109 Posts: 364	FJs at badlands Went wheeling with the Toyota Fj trail team it was great.Sorry I don't have any pic I was driving all day and didn't get to take any .Wish I had the money to buy one. __________________ 1997 anniversary FZJ80 Factory Lockers,custom sliders,Rebuilt Engine bored .020,Custom winch bullbar bumper.

04-16-06, 07:34 PM	#6
cruiser larry IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana TLCA# 14109 Posts: 364	I only have the 1 of her. __________________ 1997 anniversary FZJ80 Factory Lockers,custom sliders,Rebuilt Engine bored .020,Custom winch bullbar bumper.

04-16-06, 08:19 PM	#7
SpaceGhost IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana TLCA# 6469 Posts: 467	Awesome time this weekend! Drove one early Sat morning, in the quarry at Badlands. Very familiar place for me, bent my cruiser up there many times. The Trail Team put us normal folk behind the wheel of the FJ's and guided us all through the trails and obstacles with NO body damage. For those overthinking the electronics of these vehicles, in a negative way, go drive one! I took one up a 9' rock wall that has rejected many built streetable rigs with more tire and lockers. Can't wait to see the pics! __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe UROC Team #180 running: 37" Krawlers, Robby Gordon Beadlocks, RockCrusher HP60's, T-Max Winch, Blue Diamond Rope, 4.3 Vortec, 700r4, 3.8 Atlas, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" and Badlands Machine Shop

04-16-06, 09:40 PM	#9
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,868	And a few more.... __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. It is what it is.... Last edited by beno; 12-05-06 at 08:52 PM.

04-16-06, 09:43 PM	#10
beno IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Corrales, NM TLCA# 14607 Posts: 3,868	And some more.... Mike...you didn't tell everyone about the tornado?? __________________ 1997 FZJ80 with and without lots of stuff. 2001 Honda Accord 3.0L V6 VTEC Coupe EX. It is what it is.... Last edited by beno; 12-05-06 at 08:52 PM.

04-16-06, 05:06 PM	#3
warpedone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 93	X2 on the avatar.

04-16-06, 10:33 PM	#11
Tim Scully IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacto... Ca. Posts: 64	Mike, it is really tried and true. The FJTT wanted to thank you guys personally for coming out this weekend and for letting us be a part of your ride. I think most people are pleseantly surprised with how well the FJ Cruiser wheels. It really amazes me when I put it this weekend in places we wheeled in some of the competitions in the Quarry at Badlands.

04-16-06, 11:03 PM	#12
tpattyII IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 182	Where do i apply to be on the FJTT...man what a job __________________ 1983 Fj60, 350w/Holley Pro-Jection, OME 2.5'', MSD 6AL ignition, 32,11.50,15's just under 300,000 miles and counting RT Customs.net

04-17-06, 11:35 AM	#14
Go4aRyd IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 65	Just curious, was there anything non-stock on those rigs other than the ARB bumber/winch and highlift on the roof?

04-17-06, 11:47 AM	#16
Gumby Former Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 5,108	I can tell you my SOA pig with a 350 and double transfer cases on 37s did NOT make it up that wall at all. Embarrassing video The pig did not have lockers or an anti-wrap and I wouldn't beat on it, but... I believe that rock pile is the one that ripped the steering box off the frame on the pig as well. __________________ War Pig and the nameless 45lv "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich." Last edited by Gumby; 04-17-06 at 11:53 AM.

04-17-06, 06:00 PM	#19
peebles24 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Terre Haute, IN TLCA# 15403 Posts: 359	Those tires are a facory option I do believe. __________________ 1991 FJ80 mostly stock, for NOW. First ever Toyota 1976 FJ40 with a bunch of stuff done. SOLD you will be missed. check out my ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=84748 Second Toyota and I'm sure there will be more. www.hoosiercruiser.org Check out a web site I put together about my trucks and the Hoosier Cruisers http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2113715 or you can visit me on myspace http://www.myspace.com/cruiserpeebles

04-17-06, 08:54 PM	#20
Tim Scully IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacto... Ca. Posts: 64	The TRD Wheels and 32" tires are an option from the factory.

04-17-06, 11:44 PM	#22
Chotchy IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis TLCA# 15648 Posts: 106	hey ya'all so this weekend was my first time wheelin. man was it a blast. thanks everyone for all the help. __________________ 94 FZJ80 stock n locked

04-17-06, 11:55 PM	#23
Tim Scully IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sacto... Ca. Posts: 64	Glad you came out to wheel with us. We'll have to do it again!!

04-19-06, 05:08 AM	#24
cruisers4wdtoy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 22	Was there this past weekend with a few freinds and saw you boys out their. And wanted to say thanks for the thrid member for my truck. We put it in the truck that night in town. Then did the green trail in the morning. Boy did it rain friday night?

05-11-06, 05:11 PM	#26
Cruiser Jimmy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indy,IN TLCA# 12112 Posts: 1,254	Guys, Pics are up on the web site. http://www.hoosiercruiser.org/pastev...=1&order=&id=9 Also, here's the article from Intake Weekly, a local Indy paper. http://www.intakeweekly.com/articles...-1138-160.html __________________ TLCA Chapter Club '92 FJ80, '83,'87 FJ60 2008 Toyota Trail Teams: East Coast

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