Events/Trails LCDC 2019 - 5th Anniversary (3 Viewers)
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bloc
SILVER Star
No go on black bear, at least until they get a dozer up there. Which should happen soon..
The road is mostly blocked by a snow bank and the only way around in a full-size vehicle is through the tundra, which unfortunately hasn’t stopped some people. A side-by-side and dirtbike were able to make it over the snow but got turned around by a big snow bank another 10 minutes up. I didn’t get a look at that one but they both said it’s impassable.
Also my post earlier about picayune gulch was incorrect, I was in poryphry gulch and it looked pretty good. Might be a decent alternative to black bear road, though I’m still not 100% sure it is open to the top.
Also for people planning out runs, the cut-through between poryphry and black Bear is closed too.
The road is mostly blocked by a snow bank and the only way around in a full-size vehicle is through the tundra, which unfortunately hasn’t stopped some people. A side-by-side and dirtbike were able to make it over the snow but got turned around by a big snow bank another 10 minutes up. I didn’t get a look at that one but they both said it’s impassable.
Also my post earlier about picayune gulch was incorrect, I was in poryphry gulch and it looked pretty good. Might be a decent alternative to black bear road, though I’m still not 100% sure it is open to the top.
Also for people planning out runs, the cut-through between poryphry and black Bear is closed too.
locked and loaded rolling out from south Louisiana 0530.
bloc
SILVER Star
I spoke with someone that saw a bull moose up Maggie gulch, and had a decent pic on their iPhone. So keep an eye out if you go up that way. I didn’t even know there were moose in this area.
what is going on with the passenger rear in that pic? theres a flat stock bar bolted to the interior of the cab - you working on something special there?Last Saturday in San Diego for a couple weeks. Heading out tomorrowsee y’all soon, can’t wait!
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TX GX460
Moderator
Headed out from Dallas early this morning with a full rig. Landed in Santa Fe overnight. So far, so good. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Atwalz
Civil Engineer
Say hi to Rick when in Durango!
Hey all, packing up tonight and heading out in the AM.
Last minute question...is it still the general consensus that we should remove running boards? I'm running a BP-51 setup, but otherwise stock. I'm a little weary of having the rocker panels completely exposed, although I realize running boards provide minimal to zero protection in most cases.
I'm currently signed up for Imogene, Corkscrew, and Alpine Loop.
Last minute question...is it still the general consensus that we should remove running boards? I'm running a BP-51 setup, but otherwise stock. I'm a little weary of having the rocker panels completely exposed, although I realize running boards provide minimal to zero protection in most cases.
I'm currently signed up for Imogene, Corkscrew, and Alpine Loop.
You'll be fine, we had a stock 100 series with us on those trails with no lift and some AT tires never had an issue. If anything keeping a socket set with you if you had to pull them because a washed out section of the trail you can pull them off and strap them to the roof its takes mins to pull them off.
Yes, remove your running boards.
@Tierra Cruiser If you bang them up I got a set you can buy for a deal.
Thanks for the input, everyone. Will yank them off tonight!
See you all out there!
See you all out there!
PhuckItImDone
SILVER Star
Just checked into Ouray, Twin Peaks Lodge, see everyone soon
Was on my way down from Canada this morning and this happened just outside Billings, MT.
When I installed the secondary battery tray the power steering reservoir relocation pushed the hoses to a point where the belt rubbed through one. Thankfully it didn't happen on the highway in the middle of nowhere or I'd really be screwed.
It also means I'm missing my halfway point destination tonight and probably tomorrow. Worst-case scenario I won't make it to LCDC at all if I have to wait for parts.
Best case, I'm back on the road tomorrow afternoon, looking for a new halfway point, and getting there a day late.
When I installed the secondary battery tray the power steering reservoir relocation pushed the hoses to a point where the belt rubbed through one. Thankfully it didn't happen on the highway in the middle of nowhere or I'd really be screwed.
It also means I'm missing my halfway point destination tonight and probably tomorrow. Worst-case scenario I won't make it to LCDC at all if I have to wait for parts.
Best case, I'm back on the road tomorrow afternoon, looking for a new halfway point, and getting there a day late.
bloc
SILVER Star
Was on my way down from Canada this morning and this happened just outside Billings, MT.
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When I installed the secondary battery tray the power steering reservoir relocation pushed the hoses to a point where the belt rubbed through one. Thankfully it didn't happen on the highway in the middle of nowhere or I'd really be screwed.
It also means I'm missing my halfway point destination tonight and probably tomorrow. Worst-case scenario I won't make it to LCDC at all if I have to wait for parts.
HP or LP hose? Low pressure should be available at any parts store, though without the molded bends you’ll need to watch for kinks and such.
If it’s HP most hydraulic hose shops can cook something up pretty quick.
Either way.. yes.. at least it wasn’t halfway up the single lane section near the top of Imogene.
Good call. If you push one up into your rockers its likely to be a damage multiplier. Having them out of the way makes that less of a chance. If you hit a rocker panel now, it would not have been protected by the step anyway.
Our spot at KOA got dbl booked some how now we don’t have a spot to stay. Looked all over everything is full . Any one have a spot I can park truck and sleep in .
I’m still in Henderson, NV. My mom just got out of the hospital and she’s getting setup with home health care. I’ll pick her up in Denver Sunday after LCDC for a wedding. At some point tonight or early tomorrow I’ll make a mad dash for Ouray.
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