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r2m
Richard
I recognize those views! Done that road many times, usually in the middle of Winter.
Beautiful photos!
Clean build. Aftermarket taillights or vinyl?
My God, I love those mountains. I've topped summits in every state in the west, including Alaska & Hawaii, and the Sierras stand alone. I can not wait to go back.
"Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed, I like the Sierra Nevada the best"
-John Muir (a man who knew a thing or two about mountains)
My God, I love those mountains. I've topped summits in every state in the west, including Alaska & Hawaii, and the Sierras stand alone. I can not wait to go back.
"Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed, I like the Sierra Nevada the best"
-John Muir (a man who knew a thing or two about mountains)
Lake Tahoe is stunningly beautiful throughout the year. We spent most of the week in the water swimming & jet skiing, got in a couple of light hikes, & mostly enjoyed the much needed R & R, but I won't bore you guys with those pics.
I did manage to find a nice trail for the GX. No, NOT the Rubicon Trail, I'm not that brave.
It's called Genoa Peak Trail & it's located on the east side of the Lake in western Nevada. The trail itself has two points of entry on the north & south side. I entered through the north & exited the same way. I aired down to 20 psi & it took about 3 1/2 hours to complete going 2-8 mph.
On to the pics...
r2m
Richard
Been through Genoa, but never heard of the trail. I'll have to look that up next time were up there, albeit, it may be winter, so I don't know if it would be passable.
My stock sidesteps & undercarriage survived. Just barely. However, I'm now rocking some sweet new pinstripes!
I remained in 4 high for the majority of the trail, but I did have to engage 4 low and lock the center dif for the last 300 yards due to a steeper climb & rock gardens. I'm sure better drivers could do without. We had a blast and will definitely be back next time we're in Lake Tahoe.
Here's the link that inspired me to hit this trail:
Genoa Peak 4x4 Trail Review - East Lake Tahoe - Review and Overview
Genoa Peak 4x4 Trail on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe - Full Review and Overview, Everything you need to know about Driving to Genoa Peak in your 4wd
trail4runner.com
r2m
Richard
Thanks for the link! 
I engage 4LO a lot, even of I don't need it. It's good exercise for the T-case, it's nice to have insta-torque on command, and it's especially handy as a speed limiter for downhills. I like using the 2nd start mode/2nd gear/4LO and just slowly letting it chug around the trail on its own. That's just a bit lower than 1st gear/4HI and isn't too jerky on the throttle, perfect for long hills with rough surfaces like a couple you pictured.View attachment 2751920
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My stock sidesteps & undercarriage survived. Just barely. However, I'm now rocking some sweet new pinstripes!
I remained in 4 high for the majority of the trail, but I did have to engage 4 low and lock the center dif for the last 300 yards due to a steeper climb & rock gardens. I'm sure better drivers could do without. We had a blast and will definitely be back next time we're in Lake Tahoe.
Here's the link that inspired me to hit this trail:
Genoa Peak 4x4 Trail Review - East Lake Tahoe - Review and Overview
Genoa Peak 4x4 Trail on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe - Full Review and Overview, Everything you need to know about Driving to Genoa Peak in your 4wd
Absolutely beautiful photos. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks! Vinyl from Bluebatoverlays on IG. I might have a vinyl shop redo them for me tho, I messed up the corners. The vinyl bunched up and looks like doodoo up close.
Any pics of 265/70r17 or 275/70r17 w/ bumper cut and stock suspension?
what rear bumper is that? Also, digging that you used the factory wheels. Clean build!
Expedition one
... and here are a few more. For those familiar with this trail, we did not take the GX past French Creek. While I've done the trail many times in the past with my built jeeps, I didn't want to bash in the body of the GX this day. Ha! This trail is a pretty good challenge in a GX!
I had planned to have full armor before the trip, and had ordered most of it by March 2021. Unfortunately in a Covid world, lead times are measured in months and not all had arrived in time. I did damage the rear valance but nothing that wont be trimmed or hidden once the rear bumper does arrive...
I had planned to have full armor before the trip, and had ordered most of it by March 2021. Unfortunately in a Covid world, lead times are measured in months and not all had arrived in time. I did damage the rear valance but nothing that wont be trimmed or hidden once the rear bumper does arrive...
