Get Flat Nasty with Tornado Alley Cruisers - Page 3

tarbe · 09-16-06, 07:24 PM

Don't worry Ken, there will be at least one other Lexus there (mine).

I won't make you drive the bunny trails alone

66fj40x2 · 09-16-06, 08:09 PM

There'll be a bunch of us on the bunny trails.... my 38's with stock axles are much like oil and water...

tarbe · 09-16-06, 08:42 PM

I'm coming as much for the fresh, cool (compared to Houston) air and cruiserheads as I am for the wheeling. I could wheel much closer to home that same weekend at the 40,000acre YO Ranch.

But that is not a TLCA event, and Flat Nasty is.

Given I'll be driving an extra 800 miles, I sure am glad gas is down in price!

Romer · 09-17-06, 09:36 AM

Looking at the map there look to be 3 catagories. The 3+to 4 (out of 5) trails look to be yellow and there look to be a lot of them. Am I reading that right?

66fj40x2 · 09-17-06, 12:33 PM

There have been at least 3 easy trails opened and 2 or 3 easy moderate trails (stock jeeps have run them) since we had our prerun. The map, I don't think, has been updated.

Romer · 09-17-06, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66fj40x2

There have been at least 3 easy trails opened and 2 or 3 easy moderate trails (stock jeeps have run them) since we had our prerun. The map, I don't think, has been updated.

Thanks, easy is not what I am looking for. Trails that recommend 33's and lockers, just don't want likely damage. If you use the following trail rating system:

http://www.4x4trails.net/forums/memb...action=ratings

I am looking for a 7 or 8. 9 is more for rock crawling

9 says, "Body damage, mechanical breakdown, rollover probable. Extreme caution required."

It's where it goes from body damage possible to probable that I draw the line.

I am sure I will find what I am looking for if I come out. No worries!

66fj40x2 · 09-17-06, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romer

Thanks, easy is not what I am looking for. Trails that recommend 33's and lockers, just don't want likely damage. If you use the following trail rating system:

http://www.4x4trails.net/forums/memb...action=ratings

I am looking for a 7 or 8. 9 is more for rock crawling

9 says, "Body damage, mechanical breakdown, rollover probable. Extreme caution required."

It's where it goes from body damage possible to probable that I draw the line.

I am sure I will find what I am looking for if I come out. No worries!

You'll have a ball

Hulk · 09-17-06, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef

OK, for youse guys with long drives and an "early split factor," we're looking into some options:
Looking the FJC TT and their free meal, whether the caterer and the FJ crew can flip flop...looking at long distance folks who said they were arriving saturday...looking at which night works best for everything.
Bottom line, we'll make some accomodations and make something work for the majority as best we can.

thx-alan

Thanks! I really appreciate you guys accomodating us out-of-staters! Looking forward to it.

Matt

trainrech · 09-18-06, 04:47 PM

OK, the majority have spoken:

The results of our poll (guaranteeeeedd perfect

) are:

BBQ - Friday 11 votes, Saturday 4 votes, Don't Care 11 votes
Raffle - Friday 9 votes, Saturday 6 votes, Don't Care 11 votes

So, the Raffle and Event BBQ will be held Friday evening.

Chef · 09-18-06, 04:51 PM

Democracy at work, nice.

Romer · 09-18-06, 05:03 PM

Thanks, I just registered. nakman and I will be there in my LX450. That will make 3 from Rising Sun.

woody · 09-18-06, 05:31 PM

leanin more and more to leaving my 40 at home....

Chef · 09-18-06, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romer

Thanks, I just registered. nakman and I will be there in my LX450. That will make 3 from Rising Sun.

Yeah, bring it!

Chef · 09-18-06, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody

leanin more and more to leaving my 40 at home....

Two things; the tires in the raffle are perfect for an 80

If you bring the 80 you can run girlie trails with me!

tarbe · 09-18-06, 05:49 PM

Bring the 80...we will take over the world

Romer · 09-18-06, 05:53 PM

Bring the 80 Brian. Let me drive it for a while while nakman drives mine. I promise, I'll treat it just like you did mine

Probably better than you treat it anyways.

See you then

ron86toy · 09-18-06, 07:55 PM

looks like there are 4 rigs confirmed coming from Mi,a couple others are trying to work it out.I will be there Wed. afternoon sometime.Is there any times set up for check in on Wed. yet? Would not mind checking in and relaxing(

) for a while (18 hr. drive).

trainrech · 09-18-06, 08:54 PM

We'll be getting there as quickly as our 10 month old allows. Check-in isn't going to amount to much, best to bring an unopened frosty beverage with you to speed up the process though

.

Buckru · 09-21-06, 11:37 AM

Does anyone know if the off road park has an air station to air back up? If not, how about a place close by?

Buck Buchanan
Airless Wonder

tornadoalleycruiser · 09-21-06, 11:44 AM

Air.. Yes at park and on my truck.. Many of us will assist with your needs.. (Truck related, keep your personal needs to yourself!)
I plan on staying possibly thru all of Sunday to make sure everyone is on the road ok and doesnt' need anything further. Parts, a ride, towed out, etc.. I've got a york on my rig that will air things up, Ron the owner has a compressor in his shop that can be used as well. We'll have welders there, along with a ton of "stuff".. Plus woody will be there, he's good at fixing stuff with bubblegum and duct-tape..

tornadoalleycruiser · 09-21-06, 11:46 AM

I"ll have at least tech setup on wednesday most of day.. Now whether or not I'll be sitting in the tent all day is to be questioned.. I might be pre-running some trails..
Relaxing is part of the whole game.. So to answer your question, you can easily tech in that fast and sign the tlca insurance wavier but registration will have to wait for Trainrech to show up.

reffug · 09-23-06, 08:49 AM

Brian Ken have fun guys..........

Wish I could come but at 15 hours and 950miles I think I'll sit this one out.

Thanks for the invite though Ken wish I could. Truly I do. Just to much stuff going on at the moment and coming up in the next few months.

Okie_dave · 09-23-06, 05:20 PM

Anybody going to Flat Nasty and coming back through Tulsa? I have a winch bumper that needs a ride. I can help with some gas money and I always have cold beer in the shop. PM me in you are coming this way.

Thanks

Dave

66fj40x2 · 09-23-06, 06:33 PM

Dave, if'n the Texas fellas cain't hep ya, I can get to Wichita then HOPEFULLY to Disney for the picnic.....

LMK

Mike

tarbe · 09-25-06, 10:00 PM

Started staging gear tonight! Hoping to avoid the reverse stink-bug. Might need to wedge a few stones between the springs and the perches...for a low buck spacer lift.

ron86toy · 09-25-06, 11:43 PM

all loaded up...leaving tomorrow about 10a.m.,quik stop in detroit (3hrs from here) to drop off the pooch then we will be on our way....should be there wed. about noon.See everyone there...have a safe trip!

trainrech · 09-26-06, 06:05 AM

We've piled up everything in the garage, shy of food and coolers. I have a meeting from 7 to around 8:30 tonight that I can't miss - will load up around it. Should (or hope to) be on the road around 8 AM for a mid-afternoon arrival.

woody · 09-26-06, 07:08 AM

I'm on the road Thurs about 4pm....but, I may talk myself into another 1/2 day and hit the road at 11a on Thurs....puts me in about 8 hours later, so 7pish....(which sounds better than midnitish...)

09-16-06, 07:24 PM	#61
tarbe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,374	Don't worry Ken, there will be at least one other Lexus there (mine). I won't make you drive the bunny trails alone __________________ Tim A TLCA #2620 '97 LX-450, 163K miles SOLD to BUCKRU

09-16-06, 08:09 PM	#62
66fj40x2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under my truck TLCA# 10749 Posts: 3,275	There'll be a bunch of us on the bunny trails.... my 38's with stock axles are much like oil and water... __________________ 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.' ~ Thomas Jefferson And yes, I'm one of those "rural American's" that clings to his guns and his religion

09-16-06, 08:42 PM	#63
tarbe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,374	I'm coming as much for the fresh, cool (compared to Houston) air and cruiserheads as I am for the wheeling. I could wheel much closer to home that same weekend at the 40,000acre YO Ranch. But that is not a TLCA event, and Flat Nasty is. Given I'll be driving an extra 800 miles, I sure am glad gas is down in price! __________________ Tim A TLCA #2620 '97 LX-450, 163K miles SOLD to BUCKRU

09-17-06, 09:36 AM	#64
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,533	Looking at the map there look to be 3 catagories. The 3+to 4 (out of 5) trails look to be yellow and there look to be a lot of them. Am I reading that right? __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

09-17-06, 12:33 PM	#65
66fj40x2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under my truck TLCA# 10749 Posts: 3,275	There have been at least 3 easy trails opened and 2 or 3 easy moderate trails (stock jeeps have run them) since we had our prerun. The map, I don't think, has been updated. __________________ 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.' ~ Thomas Jefferson And yes, I'm one of those "rural American's" that clings to his guns and his religion


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09-18-06, 04:47 PM	#69
trainrech IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Emporia, KS TLCA# 10240 Posts: 1,677	The Vocal Majority Speaks OK, the majority have spoken: The results of our poll (guaranteeeeedd perfect ) are: BBQ - Friday 11 votes, Saturday 4 votes, Don't Care 11 votes Raffle - Friday 9 votes, Saturday 6 votes, Don't Care 11 votes So, the Raffle and Event BBQ will be held Friday evening. __________________ '77 FJ40 - 2 YO Son calls it "White Truck" '85 4Runner to be named '85 4Runner Donor "Ick"

09-18-06, 04:51 PM	#70
Chef IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 TLCA# 6235 TLCA Prez Posts: 1,693	Democracy at work, nice. __________________ My tailight is kewler than yours... Visit www.tlca.org! TLCA Member 6235/TLCA Prez TornadoAlleyCruisers,Lone Star Cruisers

09-18-06, 05:03 PM	#71
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,533	Thanks, I just registered. nakman and I will be there in my LX450. That will make 3 from Rising Sun. __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

09-18-06, 05:31 PM	#72
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	leanin more and more to leaving my 40 at home.... __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust

09-18-06, 05:49 PM	#75
tarbe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,374	Bring the 80...we will take over the world __________________ Tim A TLCA #2620 '97 LX-450, 163K miles SOLD to BUCKRU

09-18-06, 05:53 PM	#76
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,533	Bring the 80 Brian. Let me drive it for a while while nakman drives mine. I promise, I'll treat it just like you did mine Probably better than you treat it anyways. See you then __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

09-18-06, 07:55 PM	#77
ron86toy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gladwin,mi TLCA# 16301 Posts: 52	looks like there are 4 rigs confirmed coming from Mi,a couple others are trying to work it out.I will be there Wed. afternoon sometime.Is there any times set up for check in on Wed. yet? Would not mind checking in and relaxing( ) for a while (18 hr. drive). __________________ Ron Fetter 86 4runner ,sas,5.29's locked,35's and some other goodies Great Lakes Land Cruisers

09-18-06, 08:54 PM	#78
trainrech IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Emporia, KS TLCA# 10240 Posts: 1,677	We'll be getting there as quickly as our 10 month old allows. Check-in isn't going to amount to much, best to bring an unopened frosty beverage with you to speed up the process though . __________________ '77 FJ40 - 2 YO Son calls it "White Truck" '85 4Runner to be named '85 4Runner Donor "Ick"

09-21-06, 11:37 AM	#79
Buckru IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston, Texas TLCA# 13863 Posts: 586	Does anyone know if the off road park has an air station to air back up? If not, how about a place close by? Buck Buchanan Airless Wonder __________________ Toyota 4x4's of Texas aka T4x4T 97 LX450 OME 2.5, 1" spacers, CDL w/pin7, Toyo 315's, cup holder, Bullbar, Hannah Sliders & Rear Bumper. TLCA# 13863

09-21-06, 11:44 AM	#80
tornadoalleycruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: KC Mo TLCA# #5303 Posts: 1,112	Air.. Yes at park and on my truck.. Many of us will assist with your needs.. (Truck related, keep your personal needs to yourself!) I plan on staying possibly thru all of Sunday to make sure everyone is on the road ok and doesnt' need anything further. Parts, a ride, towed out, etc.. I've got a york on my rig that will air things up, Ron the owner has a compressor in his shop that can be used as well. We'll have welders there, along with a ton of "stuff".. Plus woody will be there, he's good at fixing stuff with bubblegum and duct-tape.. __________________ Erik FJ45, FJ40, FJ62 TLCA #5303 I'm nervous, my hands are sweating, Legs shaking, totally having a blast !

09-21-06, 11:46 AM	#81
tornadoalleycruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: KC Mo TLCA# #5303 Posts: 1,112	I"ll have at least tech setup on wednesday most of day.. Now whether or not I'll be sitting in the tent all day is to be questioned.. I might be pre-running some trails.. Relaxing is part of the whole game.. So to answer your question, you can easily tech in that fast and sign the tlca insurance wavier but registration will have to wait for Trainrech to show up. __________________ Erik FJ45, FJ40, FJ62 TLCA #5303 I'm nervous, my hands are sweating, Legs shaking, totally having a blast !

09-23-06, 08:49 AM	#82
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 3,777	Brian Ken have fun guys.......... Wish I could come but at 15 hours and 950miles I think I'll sit this one out. Thanks for the invite though Ken wish I could. Truly I do. Just to much stuff going on at the moment and coming up in the next few months. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

09-23-06, 05:20 PM	#83
Okie_dave IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK TLCA# 16598 Posts: 424	Anybody going to Flat Nasty and coming back through Tulsa? I have a winch bumper that needs a ride. I can help with some gas money and I always have cold beer in the shop. PM me in you are coming this way. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave Stinchcomb Green Country Cruisers 1981 FJ60 1976 FJ40 1966 FJ40

09-23-06, 06:33 PM	#84
66fj40x2 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under my truck TLCA# 10749 Posts: 3,275	Dave, if'n the Texas fellas cain't hep ya, I can get to Wichita then HOPEFULLY to Disney for the picnic..... LMK Mike __________________ 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.' ~ Thomas Jefferson And yes, I'm one of those "rural American's" that clings to his guns and his religion

09-25-06, 10:00 PM	#85
tarbe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,374	Started staging gear tonight! Hoping to avoid the reverse stink-bug. Might need to wedge a few stones between the springs and the perches...for a low buck spacer lift. __________________ Tim A TLCA #2620 '97 LX-450, 163K miles SOLD to BUCKRU

09-25-06, 11:43 PM	#86
ron86toy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gladwin,mi TLCA# 16301 Posts: 52	all loaded up...leaving tomorrow about 10a.m.,quik stop in detroit (3hrs from here) to drop off the pooch then we will be on our way....should be there wed. about noon.See everyone there...have a safe trip! __________________ Ron Fetter 86 4runner ,sas,5.29's locked,35's and some other goodies Great Lakes Land Cruisers

09-26-06, 06:05 AM	#87
trainrech IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Emporia, KS TLCA# 10240 Posts: 1,677	We've piled up everything in the garage, shy of food and coolers. I have a meeting from 7 to around 8:30 tonight that I can't miss - will load up around it. Should (or hope to) be on the road around 8 AM for a mid-afternoon arrival. __________________ '77 FJ40 - 2 YO Son calls it "White Truck" '85 4Runner to be named '85 4Runner Donor "Ick"

09-26-06, 07:08 AM	#88
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 7,671 Blog Entries: 1	I'm on the road Thurs about 4pm....but, I may talk myself into another 1/2 day and hit the road at 11a on Thurs....puts me in about 8 hours later, so 7pish....(which sounds better than midnitish...) __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust