3/22 Shakedown run? - Page 2

booty · 03-18-08, 07:36 PM

Well I'm also going to miss this one, grandaughter turns four on Sat. so I'll be in Chucky Cheese Hell, but I can't tell her no. So I guess you know where you all rate now. Have fun.

Mark

PhilC64 · 03-18-08, 09:23 PM

I'll pray for you Mark! Drink heavily before and after. It'll ease your pain.

zebrabeefj40 · 03-19-08, 08:00 PM

Dang Mark, I think I'd rather go to the dentist than Chucky Cheese!

Can someone closer to Badlands give me an idea of what the weather has been like? We've recieved close to 4" of rain in the last 2 days here in southeastern IN. Not sure I'm interested in trying to wheel an open rig in sloppy mud in the rain with the wind blowing in 40 degree weather. Not my idea of a good time...

Nick

4rnr · 03-20-08, 01:45 PM

Ill be at hotel attica around 5ish and will get some prime rib for dinner, anyone want to join me let me know

708 466 0394

traxman25 · 03-20-08, 06:27 PM

Well my haul rig just blew the motor so I guess I can't come. As usual something terrible keeps me from wheeling.

PhilC64 · 03-20-08, 08:52 PM

After much berating and verbal bludgeoning, I'll be in the parking lot at 10 with the FJC. I'll have the tips of my boots greased up for a very special certain someone. Right john?

Hey Tom, I'll be bringing my son! He wants to see what a real 62 looks like.

zebrabeefj40 · 03-21-08, 09:31 PM

Looks like the shake-down run found some issues in my towrig/trailer combo that's gonna put a stop to my attending this run. The 40 is loaded up as ready to go as it's gonna get today. Started pluging in the lights and brakes to find there is an issue in the truck related to brake lights and turn signals. I've been ticketed for trailer lights in the past and would rather not go there again. Worked at it 'til 10pm and still have not found the root cause. Gonna toss in the towel on this one

Nick

Gumby · 03-22-08, 05:41 AM

Worked until mid-afternoon on the pig. It took me that long to get it running right and then it died on the run around the parking lot.

I threw in the towel. Frantic wrenching to tow a half running rig through ice/snow to wheel topless in the cold rain didn't sound like fun.

4rnr · 03-22-08, 08:14 PM

overheated the trans on the way down, had a blast with the dual cases, over heated the trans on the way back....fun time.

4rnr · 03-22-08, 09:09 PM

4rnr · 03-22-08, 09:17 PM

PhilC64 · 03-22-08, 11:28 PM

Despite the damage inflicted upon me and my truck I actually had a great time! A crushed roofline and a broken pinky made it that much more memorable. Pics in the AM after the Elvis drugs wear off.

Polak · 03-23-08, 09:08 AM

Dang!! Looks like you all got a little gnarly this trip, sorry I missed it!

One of these days I'll get around to extending the breaklines on the 80 and maybe do a little work on th 40....

PhilC64 · 03-23-08, 12:21 PM

BIFF!

CRUNCH!

POW!

toyman317 · 03-23-08, 01:11 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phil.

x factor · 03-23-08, 02:21 PM

Nice tube work Tom, I can't wait to see it up close. It appears that there are 4 drip rail mounts supporting the rack/roof protection, is that correct and are you going any further with the tubing or going to leave the clean side look? It looks great the way it is in the pics.

4rnr · 03-23-08, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyman317

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phil.

Pffftt!

FJCamel · 03-23-08, 04:24 PM

Thanks to Hoosier Cruisers for letting us join. I had a great time seeing some people again and meeting new ones

So see you all soon
Abdul

Gappy · 03-23-08, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x factor

Nice tube work Tom, I can't wait to see it up close. It appears that there are 4 drip rail mounts supporting the rack/roof protection, is that correct and are you going any further with the tubing or going to leave the clean side look? It looks great the way it is in the pics.

Thanks Bill. thats Carls handy work!!
I don't see adding any more protection, maybe brush wires if that is the correct terminology. I am real happy with the look but even happier with the function, lots of scraps on the tubes and my first time out with absolutely no sheet metal dings or damage....Thanks Carl!!!

FJCamel · 03-23-08, 07:44 PM

This is the only good pic, and it was by ron

Gappy · 03-25-08, 09:00 AM

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Gappy · 03-25-08, 09:08 AM

A few more:

Tony, you asked for it to be posted. As you put it, " Tried to fit a 5 ft truck in a 4 ft hole.".
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Abby admiring her first missing tooth.
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tonyota · 03-25-08, 02:51 PM

Sure did have a good time. Great to see & wheel with everyone. Worst carnage (as a group) I have ever seen, in one trip. As usual I got to find another weak link on the chain that is my truck. But this just gives me opportunity to improve it some more. As long as we all make it there, and back home again, with lots of fun in the inbetween, it's all good! Lookin forward to the next time.

tonyota · 03-25-08, 03:02 PM

What was the carnage count at the end of this event? Jimmy wasted his L.F. fender and door. Clint lost a L.F. shock, rear brake line, & tweeked the L. door window frame. Carl dented a R.F. door. I modified a R.F. fender and my front bumper. Oh yes, then there was Phil with the entire left side of his beautiful FJC. A TTORA guy (sorry, don't know his name) ripped off a right side slider. And that's just what I saw. Any others?

toyman317 · 03-25-08, 05:39 PM

I twisted a brand new bumper.

x factor · 03-25-08, 05:43 PM

So Tom got new body protection and gets the carnage monkey off his back for a while, but apperently the monkey was confused and didn't know where to stop on the rest of you.

I better get my junk together soon or I'm going to take the Saturn into the woods.

PhilC64 · 03-26-08, 01:32 PM

With the trails as tight as they were, I think your Saturn would fair pretty well! I say throw some 37"s on it and give the 'Zuki guys a run for their money!

booty · 03-26-08, 07:33 PM

Man looks like I missed a wild one. Sounds like body work may be the main topic at our next tech day. See when the body looks like mine you really don't notice the new scars.

Tom, the tube work looks great.

Hope to see you all next time
Mark

03-18-08, 07:36 PM	#31
booty IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 182	Well I'm also going to miss this one, grandaughter turns four on Sat. so I'll be in Chucky Cheese Hell, but I can't tell her no. So I guess you know where you all rate now. Have fun. Mark __________________ '74 fj40 350 on 33's, rear locker. member Hoosier Cruisers TLCA # 13315 I was Booty before Booty was butt

03-18-08, 09:23 PM	#32
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 531	I'll pray for you Mark! Drink heavily before and after. It'll ease your pain. __________________ "We are not the base, we are the 2% lunatic fringe." - Ed97Fzj80 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, lunchboxed rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytec lift,OME shocks, Digger Link LCA's, Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)

03-20-08, 01:45 PM	#34
4rnr IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 496	Ill be at hotel attica around 5ish and will get some prime rib for dinner, anyone want to join me let me know 708 466 0394 __________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

03-20-08, 06:27 PM	#35
traxman25 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Platteville, WI Posts: 88	Well my haul rig just blew the motor so I guess I can't come. As usual something terrible keeps me from wheeling. __________________ 4x Innovations - Quality Custom Toyota based tube products at a fair price Check out the 87 Runner trail rig. -Adam- Toll Free @ 1-877-359-1611

03-20-08, 08:52 PM	#36
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 531	After much berating and verbal bludgeoning, I'll be in the parking lot at 10 with the FJC. I'll have the tips of my boots greased up for a very special certain someone. Right john? Hey Tom, I'll be bringing my son! He wants to see what a real 62 looks like. __________________ "We are not the base, we are the 2% lunatic fringe." - Ed97Fzj80 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, lunchboxed rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytec lift,OME shocks, Digger Link LCA's, Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)


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03-19-08, 08:00 PM	#33
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Dang Mark, I think I'd rather go to the dentist than Chucky Cheese! Can someone closer to Badlands give me an idea of what the weather has been like? We've recieved close to 4" of rain in the last 2 days here in southeastern IN. Not sure I'm interested in trying to wheel an open rig in sloppy mud in the rain with the wind blowing in 40 degree weather. Not my idea of a good time... Nick

03-21-08, 09:31 PM	#37
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Looks like the shake-down run found some issues in my towrig/trailer combo that's gonna put a stop to my attending this run. The 40 is loaded up as ready to go as it's gonna get today. Started pluging in the lights and brakes to find there is an issue in the truck related to brake lights and turn signals. I've been ticketed for trailer lights in the past and would rather not go there again. Worked at it 'til 10pm and still have not found the root cause. Gonna toss in the towel on this one Nick

03-22-08, 05:41 AM	#38
Gumby Former Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 4,966	Worked until mid-afternoon on the pig. It took me that long to get it running right and then it died on the run around the parking lot. I threw in the towel. Frantic wrenching to tow a half running rig through ice/snow to wheel topless in the cold rain didn't sound like fun. __________________ War Pig and Cerdito "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich."

03-22-08, 08:14 PM	#39
4rnr IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 496	overheated the trans on the way down, had a blast with the dual cases, over heated the trans on the way back....fun time. __________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

03-22-08, 09:09 PM	#40
4rnr IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 496	__________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters... Last edited by 4rnr; 03-22-08 at 09:17 PM.*

03-22-08, 09:17 PM	#41
4rnr IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL TLCA# pfft Posts: 496	__________________ 1988 4runner 3.0 5spd soft top stock DD 1990 fj62 stock 1992 4runner 3.4, auto, dual inchworms (5:1, chromo output, twinstick, 10*) marlin sas, 5.29's, lockrite's, 30 spline longs, hydro assist, custom exo, 37" PBR's, DIY beadlocks, hs9500i/synthetic, AWshifting electronic shifters...

03-22-08, 11:28 PM	#42
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 531	Despite the damage inflicted upon me and my truck I actually had a great time! A crushed roofline and a broken pinky made it that much more memorable. Pics in the AM after the Elvis drugs wear off. __________________ "We are not the base, we are the 2% lunatic fringe." - Ed97Fzj80 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, lunchboxed rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytec lift,OME shocks, Digger Link LCA's, Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)

03-23-08, 09:08 AM	#43
Polak Zemsta! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KIND TLCA# 15431 Posts: 539	Dang!! Looks like you all got a little gnarly this trip, sorry I missed it! One of these days I'll get around to extending the breaklines on the 80 and maybe do a little work on th 40.... __________________ '96 FZJ80 OE Lockers, 2.5" OME Heavy, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers.... '75 FJ40 SOLD but not forgotten

03-23-08, 12:21 PM	#44
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 531	BIFF! CRUNCH! POW! __________________ "We are not the base, we are the 2% lunatic fringe." - Ed97Fzj80 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, lunchboxed rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytec lift,OME shocks, Digger Link LCA's, Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)

03-23-08, 01:11 PM	#45
toyman317 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis TLCA# 15158 Posts: 808	Our thoughts and prayers are with you Phil. __________________ Ron 1978 FJ40 - Restoration project with 58K miles 1994 FZJ80 129K miles Locked with 295 Terra Grapplers and OME heavies 1994 FZJ80 with 43k miles. Tons of Parts for Sale 1984 FJ60 - Rustfree Texas Truck Rebuilt Engine with 5K (For Sale) 1984 Harley FLTC

03-25-08, 09:00 AM	#51
Gappy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kendallville IN TLCA# 15086 Posts: 708	A few pics: __________________ Tom 1978 FJ40 400 SBC, SM465 SOA, SR, 4 Wheel Disc Saginaw Steering, Marlin HySteer 1990 FJ62 OME/HD Lift w/33" MT's SROR Sliders, ARB Bullbar Rear Aussie Locker, SROR Rear Bumper MAF U-Bolt Flip, Outback Offroad Armor Warn 9K# Winch

03-25-08, 09:08 AM	#52
Gappy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kendallville IN TLCA# 15086 Posts: 708	A few more: Tony, you asked for it to be posted. As you put it, " Tried to fit a 5 ft truck in a 4 ft hole.". Abby admiring her first missing tooth. __________________ Tom 1978 FJ40 400 SBC, SM465 SOA, SR, 4 Wheel Disc Saginaw Steering, Marlin HySteer 1990 FJ62 OME/HD Lift w/33" MT's SROR Sliders, ARB Bullbar Rear Aussie Locker, SROR Rear Bumper MAF U-Bolt Flip, Outback Offroad Armor Warn 9K# Winch

03-25-08, 05:39 PM	#55
toyman317 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis TLCA# 15158 Posts: 808	I twisted a brand new bumper. __________________ Ron 1978 FJ40 - Restoration project with 58K miles 1994 FZJ80 129K miles Locked with 295 Terra Grapplers and OME heavies 1994 FZJ80 with 43k miles. Tons of Parts for Sale 1984 FJ60 - Rustfree Texas Truck Rebuilt Engine with 5K (For Sale) 1984 Harley FLTC

03-23-08, 02:21 PM	#46
x factor IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germantown, IL TLCA# 18254 Posts: 111	Nice tube work Tom, I can't wait to see it up close. It appears that there are 4 drip rail mounts supporting the rack/roof protection, is that correct and are you going any further with the tubing or going to leave the clean side look? It looks great the way it is in the pics. __________________ Bill '84 Flamed flatbed Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preseved body,but rather to skid in broadside, totaly worn out & proclaming "WOW WHAT A RIDE!"

03-23-08, 04:24 PM	#48
FJCamel IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Thanks to Hoosier Cruisers for letting us join. I had a great time seeing some people again and meeting new ones So see you all soon Abdul

03-23-08, 07:44 PM	#50
FJCamel IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	This is the only good pic, and it was by ron

03-25-08, 02:51 PM	#53
tonyota IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anderson, In. TLCA# 15492 Posts: 168	Sure did have a good time. Great to see & wheel with everyone. Worst carnage (as a group) I have ever seen, in one trip. As usual I got to find another weak link on the chain that is my truck. But this just gives me opportunity to improve it some more. As long as we all make it there, and back home again, with lots of fun in the inbetween, it's all good! Lookin forward to the next time. __________________ It's All Good, All The Time. 1985 Xtra cab mini. Trail rig, modified! 1985 Std.cab long bed mini. Daily driver. 1983 FJ60. Project

03-25-08, 03:02 PM	#54
tonyota IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anderson, In. TLCA# 15492 Posts: 168	What was the carnage count at the end of this event? Jimmy wasted his L.F. fender and door. Clint lost a L.F. shock, rear brake line, & tweeked the L. door window frame. Carl dented a R.F. door. I modified a R.F. fender and my front bumper. Oh yes, then there was Phil with the entire left side of his beautiful FJC. A TTORA guy (sorry, don't know his name) ripped off a right side slider. And that's just what I saw. Any others? __________________ It's All Good, All The Time. 1985 Xtra cab mini. Trail rig, modified! 1985 Std.cab long bed mini. Daily driver. 1983 FJ60. Project

03-25-08, 05:43 PM	#56
x factor IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germantown, IL TLCA# 18254 Posts: 111	So Tom got new body protection and gets the carnage monkey off his back for a while, but apperently the monkey was confused and didn't know where to stop on the rest of you. I better get my junk together soon or I'm going to take the Saturn into the woods. __________________ Bill '84 Flamed flatbed Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preseved body,but rather to skid in broadside, totaly worn out & proclaming "WOW WHAT A RIDE!"

03-26-08, 01:32 PM	#57
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 531	With the trails as tight as they were, I think your Saturn would fair pretty well! I say throw some 37"s on it and give the 'Zuki guys a run for their money! __________________ "We are not the base, we are the 2% lunatic fringe." - Ed97Fzj80 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, lunchboxed rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytec lift,OME shocks, Digger Link LCA's, Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)

03-26-08, 07:33 PM	#58
booty IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 182	Man looks like I missed a wild one. Sounds like body work may be the main topic at our next tech day. See when the body looks like mine you really don't notice the new scars. Tom, the tube work looks great. Hope to see you all next time Mark __________________ '74 fj40 350 on 33's, rear locker. member Hoosier Cruisers TLCA # 13315 I was Booty before Booty was butt