6/26 Miller Trail Report - Page 2

pismojim · 06-29-05, 08:39 PM

I heard about the run but I was busy working. Ironically just a few miles East of Gorman. I've been staying in Frazier Park thinking about the Miller "Cruiser" trail as I stare up at the mountians.

I would like to run the the trail again. Maybe I'll have the courage to try that knarly line. I skipped it last time.

Echo_29 · 06-29-05, 09:34 PM

Rick and I were sitting around having breakfast Sunday morning with the families and he was saying we gotta' do Miller again!. Give a shout next time, post here and the SoCal list and if we get more than a couple days notice we'd love to hit the trail and we can drag Mike [clown_midge] along for amusement!

AMMO · 06-29-05, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Echo_29

Rick and I were sitting around having breakfast Sunday morning with the families and he was saying we gotta' do Miller again!. Give a shout next time, post here and the SoCal list and if we get more than a couple days notice we'd love to hit the trail and we can drag Mike [clown_midge] along for amusement!

Now that's funny.... I herd clown only does the hard trails in the mall parking lot, you know the ones with speed bumps and angry mom's...

J/K Mike, been hounding this guy for 6 months to come out!

-Matt

AMMO · 06-29-05, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rogersfj401969

matt's got a 2 1/2 " OME and a 3" body lift.....

on a nother note dose any one have a pic of me out there the woman thinks i was out playing and not out wheeling ..... i had a great time, now to get the head decked and the warp out of it so that i can get more tourqe out of her running at 1/2 comperssion sucks.

Just to set the record straight, I've got a top secret lift and bumper and eveything else you've ever wanted to know... Can't belive a 40's guy anyway what do they know about 80's....

-Matt

AMMO · 06-29-05, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by e9999

a few things in the Central Coast. Let me know when you come on up!

Eric,

Thanks for the offer, and please do not take offence to this but from what I’ve herd your idea of a trail and mine maybe a bit different...

But.... if you got the goods spill the beans man!

-Matt

cruzerman350 · 06-30-05, 01:17 AM

is miller the trail that goes to swamp lake? i cant remeber its been while

Shahram · 06-30-05, 02:54 AM

Looks like you guys had some fun.

I don't mean to pry, and I don't mean to invite myself, but I'm gonna do it anyway. The next time you guys go, would you mind if I tagged along? I'm at stock height, no sliders, but my '96 80 series is locked and I have 285 BFG KO's, no plastic, etc. I'm a fairly seasoned driver, mostly "expedition" driving, but I've been four-wheeling (4x4) for about four years now, with about ten years of off-road desert driving (2WD) and gear-hauling. I'm easy-going, good in a pinch, and I bring enough to share. So can I come? Can I? Can I?

e9999 · 06-30-05, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMMO

Eric,

Thanks for the offer, and please do not take offence to this but from what I’ve herd your idea of a trail and mine maybe a bit different...

But.... if you got the goods spill the beans man!

-Matt

well, there is the trail going to the winery and the hot springs with the naked college coeds, but I'm sure you would not be interested... Not tough enough for you, I gather....

Brentbba · 06-30-05, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Shahram

Looks like you guys had some fun.

I don't mean to pry, and I don't mean to invite myself, but I'm gonna do it anyway. The next time you guys go, would you mind if I tagged along? I'm at stock height, no sliders, but my '96 80 series is locked and I have 285 BFG KO's, no plastic, etc. I'm a fairly seasoned driver, mostly "expedition" driving, but I've been four-wheeling (4x4) for about four years now, with about ten years of off-road desert driving (2WD) and gear-hauling. I'm easy-going, good in a pinch, and I bring enough to share. So can I come? Can I? Can I?

I can answer that one. My rig sounds just like yours. I now no longer have running boards and I do have a Kaymar rear bumper. I did the trail Ian and Matt took us on with a stock height rig and 285's. Will have sliders by mid-July!!!

I'd love to do this one again. Don't know about anything much tougher. This is still my daily driver.

Eric, Jim,

Anything the weekend of 7/16-17? Wineries to visit, etc. Sounds like I'll be up in the SLO area to pick up/have installed sliders.

AMMO · 06-30-05, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by e9999

well, there is the trail going to the winery and the hot springs with the naked college coeds, but I'm sure you would not be interested... Not tough enough for you, I gather....

Ahh good deal, Thanks for reminding me that it's not always the trails, sometimes it's the scenery.....

-Matt

AMMO · 06-30-05, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shahram

Looks like you guys had some fun.

I don't mean to pry, and I don't mean to invite myself, but I'm gonna do it anyway. The next time you guys go, would you mind if I tagged along? I'm at stock height, no sliders, but my '96 80 series is locked and I have 285 BFG KO's, no plastic, etc. I'm a fairly seasoned driver, mostly "expedition" driving, but I've been four-wheeling (4x4) for about four years now, with about ten years of off-road desert driving (2WD) and gear-hauling. I'm easy-going, good in a pinch, and I bring enough to share. So can I come? Can I? Can I?

You got your pass.... Anyone has there pass as long as they understand what they are getting into and come prepared! Does trail damage happen, yes. Can it be avoided, sometimes. Does everyone one else who has all ready been there and done that want to wait and spot you over every pebble? Not always. Just be courteous to your fellow run buddies, and know the law of the land and your more then welcome.

-Matt

Ian Rogers · 06-30-05, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMMO

Just to set the record straight, I've got a top secret lift and bumper and eveything else you've ever wanted to know... Can't belive a 40's guy anyway what do they know about 80's....

-Matt

I will tell you what i told the 16 year olds in the parking lot at albersons "yeah that tanks full of NOS this rig jumps to 60 mph in no time." hahhhahahhahhah

clownmidget · 06-30-05, 01:11 PM

watch it or I'll post my Magic Mountain trail report w/ pics! Sliders scraping over a dicey parking cone obstacle, breaking a shock on the speed bumps...

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMMO

Now that's funny.... I herd clown only does the hard trails in the mall parking lot, you know the ones with speed bumps and angry mom's...

J/K Mike, been hounding this guy for 6 months to come out!

-Matt

Nice shots of the Miller run. There are a lot of great looking trucks out there now in this group. Nice to see them on a run. I still vote for the Big Bear trails next as a So Cal trip. I still want to explore the San Sevaine trail.

Matt - clean out your pm box dammit. Need to ask you about some Link stuff.

Mike R

Brentbba · 06-30-05, 01:40 PM

Boy what Matt said! But these guys were all great with two newbies like Victor and me. BTW - Victor's truck was much better prepared! Much better!
Since it's not your first time out, you'll know more of what to bring, etc. I certainly knew going up there was a good possibility that I'd toast my OEM running boards, so when I did - it was ok. Certainly know in the future, I'd like to have my own air (thanks again Ian), etc. Tire repair kit that David had certainly came in handy for him as did the hi-lift jack Sam used. I, at this point (emphasis on 'at this point') don't yet have. Will try to aquire slowly to be better prepared next time.

Brentbba · 06-30-05, 01:45 PM

AMMO - nice new avatar!

AMMO · 06-30-05, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clownmidget

watch it or I'll post my Magic Mountain trail report w/ pics! Sliders scraping over a dicey parking cone obstacle, breaking a shock on the speed bumps...

Nice shots of the Miller run. There are a lot of great looking trucks out there now in this group. Nice to see them on a run. I still vote for the Big Bear trails next as a So Cal trip. I still want to explore the San Sevaine trail.

Matt - clean out your pm box dammit. Need to ask you about some Link stuff.

Mike R

Mike,

All clean send away! And if your serious about BB, might do a top secret covert op sometime this weekend... that all depends on....can i do it front wheel drive, i've got lockers... Got to love pin 7 and that dam switch...

PKP80 · 07-01-05, 03:20 AM

I smell a trip brewing in the next few weeks....I love how the So Cal trip reports turn out ot be so lengthy. Shahram I meant to PM you, but irresponsibily forgot in the rush to get things done my apologies.

06-29-05, 08:39 PM	#31
pismojim the dude abides Join Date: Oct 2002 TLCA# 6433 Posts: 789	I heard about the run but I was busy working. Ironically just a few miles East of Gorman. I've been staying in Frazier Park thinking about the Miller "Cruiser" trail as I stare up at the mountians. I would like to run the the trail again. Maybe I'll have the courage to try that knarly line. I skipped it last time. __________________ 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

06-29-05, 09:34 PM	#32
Echo_29 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: There is no place, anything like this place, anywhere near this place…so this must be the place! TLCA# 14104 Posts: 107	Rick and I were sitting around having breakfast Sunday morning with the families and he was saying we gotta' do Miller again!. Give a shout next time, post here and the SoCal list and if we get more than a couple days notice we'd love to hit the trail and we can drag Mike [clown_midge] along for amusement! __________________ Scott 96 FZJ-80 \| Hi-Desert Pinstripes Northern California TLC Wagons Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA

06-30-05, 01:17 AM	#36
cruzerman350 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: morro bay,CA Posts: 487	is miller the trail that goes to swamp lake? i cant remeber its been while __________________ "cruzerman that thing looks like it takes no prisoners...straight up black, the grim reaper of Toyotas" -CruisinMT 72 FJ-40 with a 350 and fj60 trans and t-case. custom cage, belly pan, bilstien 7100s, and some badass paint

06-30-05, 02:54 AM	#37
Shahram IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TEHRANGELES Posts: 381	Looks like you guys had some fun. I don't mean to pry, and I don't mean to invite myself, but I'm gonna do it anyway. The next time you guys go, would you mind if I tagged along? I'm at stock height, no sliders, but my '96 80 series is locked and I have 285 BFG KO's, no plastic, etc. I'm a fairly seasoned driver, mostly "expedition" driving, but I've been four-wheeling (4x4) for about four years now, with about ten years of off-road desert driving (2WD) and gear-hauling. I'm easy-going, good in a pinch, and I bring enough to share. So can I come? Can I? Can I? __________________ 96 FZJ80, OEM Lockers, 3" OME lift, ARB front bumper, Kaymar tyre jockey, BFG 285/75/16, Graco Easy Rider. The biggest difference between a Republican and a Democrat is that they are both socialists.

06-30-05, 01:40 PM	#44
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	Boy what Matt said! But these guys were all great with two newbies like Victor and me. BTW - Victor's truck was much better prepared! Much better! Since it's not your first time out, you'll know more of what to bring, etc. I certainly knew going up there was a good possibility that I'd toast my OEM running boards, so when I did - it was ok. Certainly know in the future, I'd like to have my own air (thanks again Ian), etc. Tire repair kit that David had certainly came in handy for him as did the hi-lift jack Sam used. I, at this point (emphasis on 'at this point') don't yet have. Will try to aquire slowly to be better prepared next time. __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO Last edited by Brentbba; 06-30-05 at 01:47 PM.

06-30-05, 01:45 PM	#45
Brentbba On the Golf Course! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA TLCA# 13420 Posts: 4,953	AMMO - nice new avatar! __________________ Brent '94 White LC; Kaymar Rear Bumper w/tire carrier; Hanna Sliders; ARB winch ready Front Bumper; Slee Transfer Case Skid Plate; Revo 285's, OME 850/863 Heavy 2" lift, INTI Rack; Warn M12000 Winch, Snorkel; Sputnik! TLCA Member #13420; KI6SGO

07-01-05, 03:20 AM	#47
PKP80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA TLCA# 14900 Posts: 1,759	I smell a trip brewing in the next few weeks....I love how the So Cal trip reports turn out ot be so lengthy. Shahram I meant to PM you, but irresponsibily forgot in the rush to get things done my apologies. __________________ 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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