5th Annual 100's in the Hills - Ouray, CO 7/31-8/02

[ntsaint]

Great-I lost some hearing from the high pitched scream my girl let out when I told her there were some other girls a little older than her.

Now if anyone has any knowledge about the AHC and setting height, torsion bars, alignment I posted over here in need of some guidance. I know NTSAINT was posting in this thread.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/definitive-list-of-ahc-maintenance-items.604577/page-13

My knowledge is fairly limited other than the few things I've done on my truck. Adjusting the height is easy, but it negatively affects the ride. Changing the fluid is an easy and worthwhile endeavor. If you do raise it some, be sure to get the tech stream software and do your best to counter any pressure issues with torsion bar adjustments. I think I have 5-6 turns total on mine and I'm still a little out of spec.

All this being said, with only a week before the trip, unless something is wrong now I wouldn't touch it

Edit: just saw your post in the AHC thread. Paddo is right, you have to get level across the truck before proceeding. Make sure the AHC sensors on FR and FL are set the same. From there it should go to small incremental adjustments until you get where you want to be. Keep about 1" of rake in the suspension for sure.

 

[ntsaint]

PS...the LA crew's one week countdown has begun.

 

[bluecruiser]

Same spot as last year?

Yes. Same place as last year. Ironton Park.

 

[bluecruiser]

Yes. Same place as last year. Ironton Park.

If you're coming from Ouray (or points north), camp is located 7.9 miles SOUTH of 3rd Ave in Ouray on Hwy 550 on the EAST side of the road. You'll turn left off 550. You will see the parking/camping area down a slight hill.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37....191,-107.675866,15z/data=!4m4!4m3!1m0!1m0!3e0

If you're coming from Silverton (or points south), camp is located 14.3 miles NORTH of Silverton. You'll turn right (EAST) and into the camp area. You will be able to see the area from the road through the aspen trees.https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37....53,-107.6913513,14z/data=!4m4!4m3!1m0!1m0!3e0

 

[Bryanl]

Don't think it's needed but is there is a reason to bring a little pancake compressor? I'll have room in the RV storage. Didn't know what kind of tire pressure to run or if anyone lowers them. Yes-I have plenty to learn.

Thanks for the directions.

 

[marcfj60]

I typically air down to about 18 psi in my stock-ish configuration at the trail-head. This gives better traction on the rocks and a much more comfortable ride on the rough surfaces. Then I air back up to my normal ~38 at the end of the trail. I do not want to drive on twisty mountain roads with big drop-offs without full tire pressure. I have a portable ARB compressor in a box that I accomplish this with. I imagine if you don't have a portable 12V compressor, there will be enough others on your run that can help you get aired back up. Plus, many trails end near a town like Telluride or Silverton, which all have filling stations with air compressors because these areas cater to off-roaders.

 

[Get outside]

Many of us will air down for the first run and only air back up after the last trail before getting ready to leave! It gets old real fast when you are airing down and up multiple times on a weekend like this! Besides you may find yourself arriving at camp with full tires, hear about this small group going to explore something on their own, decide to join the fun and once again air down to trail pressure! Again, no pressure, to each one their own!

 

[bluecruiser]

Don't think it's needed but is there is a reason to bring a little pancake compressor? I'll have room in the RV storage. Didn't know what kind of tire pressure to run or if anyone lowers them. Yes-I have plenty to learn.

Thanks for the directions.

No harm in bringing it. But like the previous guys said, there is air in both Silverton and Ouray. Some will air up and down multiple times and some will just air down once for the trip. Personally, I air down once. Except, if I am doing Telluride to Ouray via the highway. Then I may go about half way back up (about 30) for that long highway stretch.

 

[fjfowdie]

Yep ill only be airing down once, it takes up too much time to refill. Plus the ride is much softer! I run 8-15 depending on conditions and 55 on pavement

 

[montegofd3s]

55 on pavement? May I ask what type of tires (size, model, etc) you are running. Last few weeks I have been playing with air pressure in my NTG's just to see what works for the 1400 mile ride to Ouray.

 

[paflytyer]

8-15 psi on the 100 is too low IMO. I've seen tires walk off the bead at 18. Our trucks are so heavy that I never see a need to go lower than 20. Typically, 18-25 is perfect for the trails we'll be doing.

I've run 8psi with beadlocks, but never lower than 18 on my 100.

I also do not air up after each run.

 

[TheForger]

I unfortunately will not be able to attend HIH this year but just to let you know guys I've been staying in Grand Junction this past week and it has rained each of the last 5 days I've been here. Today was the only day it hasn't but the 2 days prior it was a continuous downpour. I would definitely recommend you pack rain gear. And to get you guys in the mood here's a pic from the Uncompahgre Nat. Forest overlook just north of Telluride. Have fun fellas!

Official Jeep Recovery Vehicle

 

[benc]

I run 12-15 as soon as I get in the dirt and I go as low as 5-6 psi in the snow, never lost a bead! It also depends on the tire.

 

[bluecruiser]

We can have an air down show down in camp!!

 

[benc]

We can have an air down show down in camp!!

And a shackle deployment show down

 

[bluecruiser]

And a shackle deployment show down

This is gonna be epic. Somebody bring a stopwatch and a judges table.

 

[benc]

Is there time to get some trophies made?

 

[bluecruiser]

Is there time to get some trophies made?

Bring old trophies. We can repurpose them. Game on!

 

[Get outside]

I'm running Nitto terra grapplers for about 2 years and have found the happy spot for those tires and the 100 is between 20-25 psi. Done snow, dirt, rocks all around that range, the only thing I had to go a bit lower was the sand dunes here in CA. I have them at 45 to 50 on pavement.

 

[fjfowdie]

I usually keep them at 12psi (285 kevlars), and will run them lower in the snow. The max psi is 80 so 55 works perfect, can't wait for the trip!!