2008 Trail Ride Thread

BUCKEYE4X4 · 03-09-08, 12:40 PM

What are you thinkin?

Harlan
GSMTR
CMCC
Black Hills (I am still giving blood to pay for last year)

PHAEDRUS · 03-09-08, 02:32 PM

I will be at CMCC, Not sure on GSMTR,
I am jonesing for some local wheeling though.....

Dave

cruiser88 · 03-09-08, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHAEDRUS

I will be at CMCC, Not sure on GSMTR,
I am jonesing for some local wheeling though.....

Dave

x2....cannot afford to go far this year

zebrabeefj40 · 03-09-08, 06:42 PM

I'll be riding at Badlands March 22 with the Hoosier Cruiser crew. All are welcome. See the thread in the Hoosier Cruiser clubhouse section.

Also planning on CMCC and Yankee Toys Fall Gathering in NH in Oct.

Beyond that a few "local" rides with Hoosier Cruiser, BBS and ????.

Nick

FJ40Jim · 03-09-08, 09:04 PM

I'm planning on CMCC, but that is contingent on logistical issues that remain from last year.
We'll prolly stay at the hilton or sumthin. Just not that same campground.

Nick, what kinda junk are you wheeling?

phishtaco · 03-10-08, 07:50 AM

I'm going to goto Harlan for the TTORA takeover in august, other than that I'm up in the air.
Anyone wanna try anything memorial day weekend?

FJ40Jim · 03-10-08, 08:08 AM

Is TTORA open to stupid ol' land cruisers?

Thought it was for fool injected IFS minitrucks?

phishtaco · 03-10-08, 08:38 AM

TTORA is open to all toyota's, they changed it to Toyota Territory.....I was going to talk you into donating a carb rebuild to the raffle

kidding, unless I was the winner

cruiser88 · 03-10-08, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ40Jim

Is TTORA open to stupid ol' land cruisers?

Thought it was for fool injected IFS minitrucks?

Yea i have been to a fall one.............i was the only cruiser other than 1 80

zebrabeefj40 · 03-10-08, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FJ40Jim

Nick, what kinda junk are you wheeling?

JUNK!? No, no, no not junk, junque. Nothing but the finest in vintage junque for me!

Running a 40 this year...
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...or what's left of one anyway... Still has a 2F but now TBI'd followed by an SM465/4.7 Toybox/stock 4sp t-case which is connected to a welded 14 bolt with disk brakes and 5.13 gears in the rear and a custom hi-pinion D60 in the front. Front also has 5.13 gears, but on an ARB instead of welded, chromo shafts, Longfield u-joints and drive flanges. All sprung over with flipped stock springs on 42 x 17 Swamper IROK's mounted on H2 wheels. Reworking the winch mount now (my Ramsey 9.5e didn't fit the bent 8274 mount). Will be reworking the top bars on the cage, swapping in a one ton truck master cylinder, moving the seats back so's I fit in a less folded manner and adding traction bar. Further into the summer the 4sp t-case is being swapped out for a minitruck case (rear axle is centered but the current t-case is not: funky driveshaft angles are not cool IMHO).

Long as I plan far enough in advance to save up fuel $$$ I should be able to make a few rides this year.

Nick

cruiser88 · 03-10-08, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zebrabeefj40

JUNK!? No, no, no not junk, junque. Nothing but the finest in vintage junque for me!

Running a 40 this year...
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Nick

Now that my freind is some impressive junque

....me wants

BUCKEYE4X4 · 03-11-08, 07:41 PM

That is a Texas sized rig my man. You got no excuses with that thing, if you
don't make the obstacle, than I would say...hmm.....driver

cruiser88 · 03-11-08, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BUCKEYE4X4

That is a Texas sized rig my man. You got no excuses with that thing, if you
don't make the obstacle, than I would say...hmm.....driver

he needs a step ladder to get into that rig................dam i am jealous

BUCKEYE4X4 · 04-16-08, 08:04 PM

Well I missed Harlan and now GSMTR is lookin like the hard trails are closed
so I am going to push for CMCC.

I might try TTORA Harlan run...mmm..August in Southern KY...aluminum head

get you chit ready!!

phishtaco · 04-17-08, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUCKEYE4X4

Well I missed Harlan and now GSMTR is lookin like the hard trails are closed
so I am going to push for CMCC.

I might try TTORA Harlan run...mmm..August in Southern KY...aluminum head

get you chit ready!!

I am definately doing the ttora run, looks like I might even lead a trail or 2.

Anyone wanna head down there sometime in may? or June?

zebrabeefj40 · 04-17-08, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phishtaco

I am definately doing the ttora run, looks like I might even lead a trail or 2.

Anyone wanna head down there sometime in may? or June?

Marty,

Late May might work for me. Depends on having $$$ for fuel of course. Would like to check that place out on a low key ride. Better if it's a long weekend deal so we can wheel a couple days. Makes the cost hurt less. I'm willing to use a vacation day or two if it works out that way.

Nick

BUCKEYE4X4 · 04-17-08, 06:50 PM

I might be able to do late may, I would probably head down 71 through Cincy wo we could caravan.

phishtaco · 04-17-08, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUCKEYE4X4

I might be able to do late may, I would probably head down 71 through Cincy wo we could caravan.

I'll do some checking with the boss and see what works for her. Obviously Mothers day is in there somewhere. But I could possibly do Memorial day? probably crowded? or the last weekend/first weekend of June. I'll have a tough time keeping up with you and Nick, but I understand that there are a lot of bypasses on some of the big obstacles.

BUCKEYE4X4 · 04-18-08, 10:15 AM

I will check Pirate, I think there is Memorial run that is big.

There are bypasses, and if this works I will bring my son so I will not being going crazy and also I can't drive for chit.

zebrabeefj40 · 04-18-08, 02:32 PM

Marty,

While I like the long weekend idea of Memorial Day I REALLY don't wanna deal with the traffic...both gettin there and on the trails. First weekend of June sounds good too. Much after that and it gets too close to CMCC. I'll need time to fix whatever breaks in Harlen ya know...

Oh, while my truck might have a few mechanical limitations the biggest issue is the driver and his lack of experience wheeling this rig. Goofing around here in the back yard is helping me get more comfortable with the rig but I don't have much more than a couple berms and ditches to play in. I can flex the rig out and have air under the tires but it's not the same as playing on a nice rock garden...

Nick

phishtaco · 04-18-08, 02:50 PM

The 1st weekend of June (6-8) probably works the best for me as far as i can tell. We can call it an official meeting since there will be at least 3 of us. possibly May16-18th also.

I better start driving the 40 around.

zebrabeefj40 · 04-18-08, 06:36 PM

I like the first weekend of June myself...lets

Nick

FJ40Jim · 04-18-08, 07:29 PM

I'm interested in first weekend of June. But way behind in the shop. If enough work goes out the door before the end of May, I will go.

Keep posting and we'll see if we can actually get a club run together.

PHAEDRUS · 04-19-08, 06:12 AM

So this is harlan Kentucky you guys are talking about right??
Thats 8 hours (according to mapquest) from here. anybody on the northern end of the plains want to spend a day either way going down?? Not sure if I could pull it off with work but I thought the drive to CMCC was a long one (fwiw about 6 hours there)
Dave

zebrabeefj40 · 04-19-08, 07:40 AM

Dave,

Yes, we're talkin about Harlen, KY. For Marty it's about 4 hours; 5 for me in southern IN. CMCC is at least 10 hours for me probably closer to 12 with the trailer. Then it's all relative: I used to drive 6hrs to wheel Paragon once a month from Boston. Drove to GSMTR in 2000 from Boston: 1000 miles one way. 2 days driving each way and I left my saggin wagon in camp and rode with other people for the weekend and had a blast! Of course I made more $$$ and gas cost less... Now even the 3 hour ride to Badlands requires a month of planning to make sure I have the cash.

Nick

PHAEDRUS · 04-19-08, 04:12 PM

I am not saying I am out, I am thinking hard about it, Rausch creek is fun and all but I would like to wheel some other places than just there once a year, I am just trying to figure out the logistics of it. For me that is a drive down on thursday, wheel friday and saturday and drive home on sunday, at least that is my thought process. Which brings the next question, Do you guys camp somewhere nearby? Hotel it? I am a tent and fire pit kind of guy but not sure what that entails.

Dave

zebrabeefj40 · 04-19-08, 04:59 PM

My budget guides me towards the tent and firepit...as long as the campground has showers. Those near the Harlan trails do. Your logistics mirror mine. Drive down Thursday, maybe do a quick trail or two then wheel F/S and cruise home Sunday.

More info on the area can be found here: Kentucky Mountain Trails of Harlan County - ATV and OHV Area

Hope a few folks can make the trip down.

Nick

phishtaco · 04-21-08, 08:05 AM

I'm starting a new thread...

03-09-08, 12:40 PM	#1
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	2008 Trail Ride Thread What are you thinkin? Harlan GSMTR CMCC Black Hills (I am still giving blood to pay for last year) __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

03-09-08, 02:32 PM	#2
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	I will be at CMCC, Not sure on GSMTR, I am jonesing for some local wheeling though..... Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

03-09-08, 09:04 PM	#5
FJ40Jim Cruiser Curmudgeon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA TLCA# 1914 Posts: 3,155	I'm planning on CMCC, but that is contingent on logistical issues that remain from last year. We'll prolly stay at the hilton or sumthin. Just not that same campground. Nick, what kinda junk are you wheeling? __________________ Thanks, Jim C. TLC Performance Underhood Janitor, cleaning up other people's since 1988.

03-10-08, 07:50 AM	#6
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	I'm going to goto Harlan for the TTORA takeover in august, other than that I'm up in the air. Anyone wanna try anything memorial day weekend? __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

03-10-08, 08:08 AM	#7
FJ40Jim Cruiser Curmudgeon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA TLCA# 1914 Posts: 3,155	Is TTORA open to stupid ol' land cruisers? Thought it was for fool injected IFS minitrucks? __________________ Thanks, Jim C. TLC Performance Underhood Janitor, cleaning up other people's since 1988.


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03-09-08, 06:42 PM	#4
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	I'll be riding at Badlands March 22 with the Hoosier Cruiser crew. All are welcome. See the thread in the Hoosier Cruiser clubhouse section. Also planning on CMCC and Yankee Toys Fall Gathering in NH in Oct. Beyond that a few "local" rides with Hoosier Cruiser, BBS and ????. Nick

03-10-08, 08:38 AM	#8
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	TTORA is open to all toyota's, they changed it to Toyota Territory.....I was going to talk you into donating a carb rebuild to the raffle kidding, unless I was the winner __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

03-11-08, 07:41 PM	#12
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	That is a Texas sized rig my man. You got no excuses with that thing, if you don't make the obstacle, than I would say...hmm.....driver __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

04-16-08, 08:04 PM	#14
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	Well I missed Harlan and now GSMTR is lookin like the hard trails are closed so I am going to push for CMCC. I might try TTORA Harlan run...mmm..August in Southern KY...aluminum head get you chit ready!! __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

04-17-08, 06:50 PM	#17
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	I might be able to do late may, I would probably head down 71 through Cincy wo we could caravan. __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

04-18-08, 10:15 AM	#19
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	I will check Pirate, I think there is Memorial run that is big. There are bypasses, and if this works I will bring my son so I will not being going crazy and also I can't drive for chit. __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

04-18-08, 02:32 PM	#20
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Marty, While I like the long weekend idea of Memorial Day I REALLY don't wanna deal with the traffic...both gettin there and on the trails. First weekend of June sounds good too. Much after that and it gets too close to CMCC. I'll need time to fix whatever breaks in Harlen ya know... Oh, while my truck might have a few mechanical limitations the biggest issue is the driver and his lack of experience wheeling this rig. Goofing around here in the back yard is helping me get more comfortable with the rig but I don't have much more than a couple berms and ditches to play in. I can flex the rig out and have air under the tires but it's not the same as playing on a nice rock garden... Nick

04-18-08, 02:50 PM	#21
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	The 1st weekend of June (6-8) probably works the best for me as far as i can tell. We can call it an official meeting since there will be at least 3 of us. possibly May16-18th also. I better start driving the 40 around. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

04-18-08, 06:36 PM	#22
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	I like the first weekend of June myself...lets Nick

04-18-08, 07:29 PM	#23
FJ40Jim Cruiser Curmudgeon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA TLCA# 1914 Posts: 3,155	I'm interested in first weekend of June. But way behind in the shop. If enough work goes out the door before the end of May, I will go. Keep posting and we'll see if we can actually get a club run together. __________________ Thanks, Jim C. TLC Performance Underhood Janitor, cleaning up other people's since 1988.

04-19-08, 06:12 AM	#24
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	So this is harlan Kentucky you guys are talking about right?? Thats 8 hours (according to mapquest) from here. anybody on the northern end of the plains want to spend a day either way going down?? Not sure if I could pull it off with work but I thought the drive to CMCC was a long one (fwiw about 6 hours there) Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

04-19-08, 07:40 AM	#25
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Dave, Yes, we're talkin about Harlen, KY. For Marty it's about 4 hours; 5 for me in southern IN. CMCC is at least 10 hours for me probably closer to 12 with the trailer. Then it's all relative: I used to drive 6hrs to wheel Paragon once a month from Boston. Drove to GSMTR in 2000 from Boston: 1000 miles one way. 2 days driving each way and I left my saggin wagon in camp and rode with other people for the weekend and had a blast! Of course I made more $$$ and gas cost less... Now even the 3 hour ride to Badlands requires a month of planning to make sure I have the cash. Nick

04-19-08, 04:12 PM	#26
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	I am not saying I am out, I am thinking hard about it, Rausch creek is fun and all but I would like to wheel some other places than just there once a year, I am just trying to figure out the logistics of it. For me that is a drive down on thursday, wheel friday and saturday and drive home on sunday, at least that is my thought process. Which brings the next question, Do you guys camp somewhere nearby? Hotel it? I am a tent and fire pit kind of guy but not sure what that entails. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

04-19-08, 04:59 PM	#27
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	My budget guides me towards the tent and firepit...as long as the campground has showers. Those near the Harlan trails do. Your logistics mirror mine. Drive down Thursday, maybe do a quick trail or two then wheel F/S and cruise home Sunday. More info on the area can be found here: Kentucky Mountain Trails of Harlan County - ATV and OHV Area Hope a few folks can make the trip down. Nick

04-21-08, 08:05 AM	#28
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	I'm starting a new thread... __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80