Events/Trails 80s on the Ershim (1 Viewer)

Broski · Sep 11, 2020

baldilocks said:
Our frame heights are pretty much the same and why Toyota routed the exhaust under the frame on a Landcruiser, I will never understand. Perhaps it had to do with the tandem cats. Post run analysis has me informed of two things: I need to repair and armor my rear LCA frame mounts, and, the air pressure I chose to run was too high based on what I see in the videos. Other than this my only question concerning vehicle performance has to do with the Dobinson rear 3" tapered springs vs the Slee 4" hd progressive springs I'd been running past few years. The Dobinson's compressed more under the heavy load of a big trip such as this one and also allowed deeper compression and more side to side sway on the trail which translates to more slider and rear bumper impacts with rocks. some of this might be better controlled with fancy, high dollar shocks and a thicker anti-sway bar. I think I will put the Slee springs back in for such trips in the future. Don't get me wrong, the Dobinson equipment is great and puts a smile on my face in most all situation's.

Do you recall what air pressure you were running ? I had mine at 13psi

baldilocks · Sep 11, 2020

15 front and 17 rear cold morning time pressures. I ran more than usual purposely due to the weight of my vehicle. Your tires did not appear to be deflated down to 13.

Based on the photo of your undercarriage, my rear axle and driveline took much more of a beating. I did do a lot of experimenting with different lines every time I came to tough obstacles so I knew what to do in order to help keep the group moving. Experimentation is fun but comes with a price tag. LOL

malteserunner · Sep 11, 2020

I ran 16 PSI on the trip. My driveshaft also faired well. No new marks on the shaft. The yoke rubbed a little, but suffered no damage.

Broski · Sep 11, 2020

baldilocks said:
15 front and 17 rear cold morning time pressures. I ran more than usual purposely due to the weight of my vehicle. Your tires did not appear to be deflated down to 13.

Based on the photo of your undercarriage, my rear axle and driveline took much more of a beating. I did do a lot of experimenting with different lines every time I came to tough obstacles so I knew what to do in order to help keep the group moving. Experimentation is fun but comes with a price tag. LOL

I'm going to guess that my Reg was the lightest of the bunch do to my minimalist approach and rolling solo. My new tires do not bulge as much as my old tires did at 13 psi and the 39s give me more clearance at the axle over your 37s.
Also the group that I normally wheel with, each driver gets to pick there own line when it's there turn on a obstacles and we only spot a driver when asked to do so, everybody has a idea of the best line and should get a chance to try it. We do have a three try rule, after three try's take the hook or spotting.

baldilocks · Sep 11, 2020

malteserunner said:
I ran 16 PSI on the trip. My driveshaft also faired well. No new marks on the shaft. The yoke rubbed a little, but suffered no damage.

I’m pretty sure the damage to my driveline was sustained while I was centered on that pointed rock where you helped me winch. It’s common to run the same driveline for several seasons before a refresh is necessary or a vibration is present.

baldilocks · Sep 11, 2020

Broski said:
I'm going to guess that my Reg was the lightest of the bunch do to my minimalist approach and rolling solo. My new tires do not bulge as much as my old tires did at 13 psi and the 39s give me more clearance at the axle over your 37s.
Also the group that I normally wheel with, each driver gets to pick there own line when it's there turn on a obstacles and we only spot a driver when asked to do so, everybody has a idea of the best line and should get a chance to try it. We do have a three try rule, after three try's take the hook or spotting.

If I had been aware of the rules, I wouldn’t have pitched so many rocks. LOL

80t0ylc · Sep 11, 2020

Broski said:
...................... after three try's take the hook or spotting.

I almost spotted after seeing the pic of @baldilocks drive shaft :lol:

baldilocks · Sep 11, 2020

baldilocks said:
If I had been aware of the rules, I wouldn’t have pitched so many rocks. LOL

80t0ylc said:
I almost spotted after seeing the pic of @baldilocks drive shaft

I’m a little on the rambunctious side and have done much more minor damage to drivelines over the years but the one I posted here takes the cake by far. Maybe the elevation got to me..... :meh:

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