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12-15-04, 09:20 AM
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if you get my drift! 
__________________ A carbureted man in a fuel injected world. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40,72V840, 76HJ45[going],84FJ60[gone], 76K5, 73Sub454, 89Sub7.4[gone], 97Sub5.7 TLCA delegate, Trail Crew-LAC TLCA, The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter my website: http://www.marksoffroad.net |
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12-15-04, 09:41 AM
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You want to do what...?
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Yup, the scenery was great. What I particularly liked is how you start out from basically desert scrub in the bottom of the second valley, and then end up in the pines way up. Very nice!
E __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650 |
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12-15-04, 03:28 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ithaca, New York
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Dec 12th
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 Here's another one my co-pilot got... Mike R. __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly. |
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12-15-04, 06:08 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ithaca, New York
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more humor from the 12th
Ok, so I apologize for more humor at other's expense but...
First is the dreaded brush guard! As everyone knows these are damage multipliers AND as someone on this list once pointed out - installing them usually means that the dope that did so threw away your front tow hooks - doh! At any rate they don't hold up well to winch tows! Second - not the Peal Jam sticker!!!!! This is the trail equivalent of the old banana in the tailpipe. Took lots of people A LOT of time to figure out why Rick's truck wouldn't run... Jim - the mental image of you wheeling in drag is too much. Don't get any ideas. Also, nice editing on the topo for Ian's Folly. Took me a couple of looks to get that one. Great to see everyone on this run having fun. One other thing that didn't quite get impressed on folks - we started by meeting at the parking lot at 0830 hrs. Hit the trail head by 0945 and we didn't get back to pavement until close to 1900!!! Mark, I think you turned around just in time - hah! Ian, thanks for setting it up again and let me know about Big Bear as that is right in my back yard. __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly. |
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12-15-04, 11:28 PM
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You want to do what...?
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well, took the boards off.
Interestingly, they did protect the rocker panels pretty well. Body seems fine. I'm thinking it could have been worse without them. Actually, the mounts for the boards are pretty sturdy. It's mostly the flat boards themselves that got mangled a bit. E __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650 |
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12-16-04, 12:03 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
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Clownmidget,
Youor 80 looks good on those Michelins. You have any more pics of the Michelins on your 80 even street shots of it? __________________ 85 Long Bed Hilux |
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12-16-04, 12:50 AM
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tlcwagons.org
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The only thing running boards will do is cause damage to themselves or multipy damage to the body. You are going to have SO much fun with sliders! Weee! get Hanna's - he's close too.
__________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!  Enzo: "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" |
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12-16-04, 01:31 AM
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You want to do what...?
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that's really hard to tell. Yes, one could hit the boards while not having hit the rocker panels without them. OTOH, it is also easily possible that you could have hit the rocker panels without the boards on, but that with them you saved the panels. Guess it depends on how high and where the obstacle is. And yes, I'm looking into getting sliders... E __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650 |
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12-16-04, 02:08 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Eric,
Check out this website www.eco4wd.com About 3 years ago a group of my friends (all relative newbies with differemt stock rigs) took a class from Harry Lewellyn. We learned a lot of basics: -necessary equipment -tire pressures to run -different kinds of recovery strategies including whether to use a tow or snatch strap : ) -trail courtesy (yes there really is some) -reseatig a tire -much more hands on useful stuff Since the course I have felt much more confident wheeling and continue to gain confidence by wheelin with others - Ammo, Biff and the PKP boys to name a few.... Hope to see you next time we make a run....hoping to plan a Big Bear trip in the next 2 weeks... cheers, David... __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, slee 4", 315's, 4:88's, supercharged, Ammo tie rods, dual battery, snorked, slee sliders, ARB/Link mod front, Kaymar/link mod rear, misc random mods |
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12-16-04, 02:44 AM
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Ahh David! I still laugh at that night run, it was hilarious! I had a blast riding shotgun. Gotta hit the trails with you again!
James __________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake! Enzo: "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" |
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12-16-04, 03:31 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Stripped
The mangled running boards are off and going to the dump tomorrow. ONly problem.....having had them on for about 8 years I keep forgetting that they are not there anymore, so I've fallen out the truck and banged up my shin getting into the truck a few times because of it, NO RUNNING BOARDs EVER! I'm sure you like hearing that Pismojim... Good times!
-Sam- __________________ Sam Shaya 96' FZJ80 convertable 4x4 Labs Rear end/Custom shock mounts KING shocks/ other goodies, but you get the idea.  Call Sign KI6KNB "Team Pull-OUT" Phi Kappa Psi |
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12-16-04, 02:17 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ithaca, New York
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Big Bear B4 Christmas?
Hey Young Costa Mesans - will there be a Big Bear trip before Christmas?
Last two pictures I have from the trip - the xzl stuffed hits exactly where Christo had pointed out. Need to do some trimming of the flares until I loose them. __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly. Last edited by clownmidget; 12-16-04 at 02:20 PM. Reason: second picture |
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12-16-04, 09:25 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: May 2004
Location: So. Cali
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Clown, Are you running Slee's 6" lift currently? Steve |
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12-16-04, 10:09 PM
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Is this the longest thread EVER for a trail ride...
-Ammo I mean come on, 103 posts and still counting... make that 104. __________________ 94 FJZ80,locked,EMU'd,snorked,AMMO Sliders,plated,FAB'd, int LINEX'd,body lifted,over-head consoled,AMMO HD tie-rods,Sparco, rollin on 17's wrapped in 37's Iroc's *Now more gooder w/ 5.29's* LINK MOTORSPORTS Recovery Vehicle http://www.linkmotorsports.com |
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12-16-04, 10:28 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Michelins on an 80........sweet.
106. __________________ 85 Long Bed Hilux |
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12-16-04, 10:52 PM
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What is it w/ you and "Michelins".... These are the only Mich's i would run... -Ammo 107.... __________________ 94 FJZ80,locked,EMU'd,snorked,AMMO Sliders,plated,FAB'd, int LINEX'd,body lifted,over-head consoled,AMMO HD tie-rods,Sparco, rollin on 17's wrapped in 37's Iroc's *Now more gooder w/ 5.29's* LINK MOTORSPORTS Recovery Vehicle http://www.linkmotorsports.com |
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12-16-04, 10:54 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
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James,
Aw hell, here's 107, when you going to be up and running again? Maybe BB this weekend w/ Sliver? -A __________________ 94 FJZ80,locked,EMU'd,snorked,AMMO Sliders,plated,FAB'd, int LINEX'd,body lifted,over-head consoled,AMMO HD tie-rods,Sparco, rollin on 17's wrapped in 37's Iroc's *Now more gooder w/ 5.29's* LINK MOTORSPORTS Recovery Vehicle http://www.linkmotorsports.com |
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12-16-04, 11:04 PM
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Infidel for hire
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109 Whats wrong with Michilins, they've saved my ass a few times. David, let me know if you guys do BB I'd might be interested-wanna see what kinda of trouble I get with my running boards on.
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12-16-04, 11:12 PM
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You let me know when your ready to take the jump and we'll hook you up with some NICE sliders... Saw David today, we tossed around the idea of MAYBE this sunday, again, maybe... -Matt.. I mean AMMO... is that 110 now? __________________ 94 FJZ80,locked,EMU'd,snorked,AMMO Sliders,plated,FAB'd, int LINEX'd,body lifted,over-head consoled,AMMO HD tie-rods,Sparco, rollin on 17's wrapped in 37's Iroc's *Now more gooder w/ 5.29's* LINK MOTORSPORTS Recovery Vehicle http://www.linkmotorsports.com |
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12-16-04, 11:52 PM
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Ammo, Matt, Firstoy, James, Biff, Victor and all the others with alter egos..
I'm out for this Sunday...forgot about the birthday party for some neighbor kid. BTW happy belated birthday Clown.... I'm calling the ranger tomorrow to see what's open near Arrowhead and BB. Check out 2NI7X trail...might pull off some running boards? __________________ '96 FZJ80, locked, slee 4", 315's, 4:88's, supercharged, Ammo tie rods, dual battery, snorked, slee sliders, ARB/Link mod front, Kaymar/link mod rear, misc random mods |
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12-17-04, 12:14 AM
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tlcwagons.org
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C'mon page 5..almost there..like David up that giant sand dune...can't get owned by that Chevy...
I will be out on a training ride all sunday... I do want to hit Big Bear though... __________________ I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake! Enzo: "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races" |
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12-17-04, 12:25 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Ammo you are high - the XML's and XZL's will put the older XL's to shame!
My b-day is actually the 27th so it's not too late to lavish me with alcoholic gifts... More than the sheer number of ridiculous posts for this trail ride/report is the number of views! WTF! Someone please start ANOTHER thread for upcoming BigBeer trip. I must get snow for my youngin'. __________________ Mike R. hmmm....nuthin' Answer a fool according to his own folly. |
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12-17-04, 01:47 AM
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the dude abides
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114, and going for page 5....
If you're still hanging in with this thread you deserve a but you'll have to settle for another trail pic.How many cruisers in this photo? 
__________________ Jim Brantley -- KI6TLC -- TLCA#6433 -- Pismo Beach, CA '86 FJ60 "Knuckles", '93 FZJ80 "Ruby", 69 Fj40 "Katherine's" realcruiser.com  Surf N Turf 2009 November 6-8, 2009 - Pismo Beach, CA
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12-17-04, 01:56 AM
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Well I have to jump on this one. I had work last week and was not able to make it out but hopefully will make it for next trip. BB sounds like a lot of fun. I will be putting on my ARB this weekend and hopefully sliders will be around the corner along w/ the Kaymar. As soon as you guys have more info for BB or any other run please post. I'd like to meet all the Crusierheads in So. Cali and surrounding areas.
Steve 
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12-17-04, 02:01 AM
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the dude abides
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Number 116 and counting....
Wow you're right about the number of views!.  Must be lots of web wheelers  needing a life on this board.  This is approaching the "Utah members Shout out" thread and THAT thread started 04-23-02
__________________ Jim Brantley -- KI6TLC -- TLCA#6433 -- Pismo Beach, CA '86 FJ60 "Knuckles", '93 FZJ80 "Ruby", 69 Fj40 "Katherine's" realcruiser.com Surf N Turf 2009 November 6-8, 2009 - Pismo Beach, CA
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12-17-04, 03:34 AM
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You want to do what...?
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Yea, we're the hot shiat running boards gang!
We have a fan club! e __________________ '97: 88K, 3xlock, Custom HD roo bar for sale, 285 MT/Rs on steelies, Hanna sliders, 851+1.5"/863/N73/N74E/SD24, ARB bull with M12, Kaymar with duals, Kaymar rack, Slee TC skid, 2m/440, more stuff, loose nut behind the wheel!) '03: 99K, the better half's... DD Accord souped up DR650 |
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