My UZJ40 Build - 2UZ iForce V8 and a750f 5spd auto

[UZJ40]

After a nice lunch in Telluride, Ophir pass to get back to base in Silverton-

This was our last night in Silverton. The next morning, we hooked up the trailer and headed back to Telluride via Ophir Pass. Took less than 2 hours, which is much quicker than taking the highway.

Ophir is not as difficult as Black Bear, but equally as stunning!

 

[drnekFJ40]

Fantastic pictures and scenery....last year I went out west and near Monument valley is a road with scary switchbacks-you basically driving up the standing rock wall in front of you I don"t know how tall,but a lot....Another scary thing was somewhere in Oregon driving from Nevada...Those two most dangerous roads I will not forget neither...Glad you enjoyed your trip...

 

[UZJ40]

And a few other pictures from the week. I have been to quite a few beautiful places, but this area in SW Colorado can't be beat for me. We will be back soon to see more of what the area has to offer!

 

[S4Cruiser]

Nice pics...what lens are you using?

 

[SW20]

Your pictures are great! If you don't mind me asking, what was your average speed on your trip? 55mph, 65mph, 75mph? With that V-8, and I know you are towing, but what is a comfortable speed of your rig on the highway?

 

[jim land]

super nice 40 and trailer set-up and those pics are pure art
these are all places i dream of visiting since i was a little boy

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I passed you when I was leaving Ouray last week. Perfect time of year for the San Juans. Great photos!

 

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[UZJ40]

Gorgeous pictures Riley!!

Thanks Danny!

Love the pictures, looks like a great trip thanks for sharing.

It was, thanks!

Fantastic pictures and scenery....last year I went out west and near Monument valley is a road with scary switchbacks-you basically driving up the standing rock wall in front of you I don"t know how tall,but a lot....Another scary thing was somewhere in Oregon driving from Nevada...Those two most dangerous roads I will not forget neither...Glad you enjoyed your trip...

Switchbacks can be scary! A spotter definitely helps!

Nice pics...what lens are you using?

Thanks.... Sony a6000 with Sony 18-105 G Lens

Your pictures are great! If you don't mind me asking, what was your average speed on your trip? 55mph, 65mph, 75mph? With that V-8, and I know you are towing, but what is a comfortable speed of your rig on the highway?

65-70 on flat land. It feels very comfortable at that speed, and the trailer has brakes. Usually 55 on steep grades up hill. My favorite feature of my 5 speed auto is when I am going down hill and I tap on the brake pedal, it will downshift automatically so I don't have to manually shift or ride the brakes. I actually never realized how useful that feature was until this trip.

super nice 40 and trailer set-up and those pics are pure art
these are all places i dream of visiting since i was a little boy

You need to do it! It's worth it!

I passed you when I was leaving Ouray last week. Perfect time of year for the San Juans. Great photos!

I passed about 6 40's, 4 60's, a couple 80's, and a few 200's! I couldn't even keep track! You're right though, perfect weather!

 

[Nader]

Those look like brochure photos. Whatever you're selling, I'm buying!

 

[tls3601]

@jetranger Riley your pics are making me wish I did that run to Telluride this summer!!! Going to be in Vegas Friday and Saturday, maybe meet up for a beer? Tom

 

[UZJ40]

@jetranger Riley your pics are making me wish I did that run to Telluride this summer!!! Going to be in Vegas Friday and Saturday, maybe meet up for a beer? Tom

I'll be doing stuff around the house this weekend, but you're more than welcome to come by for a beer!

 

[bwiygul]

What kind of gas mileage are you getting now? Looked like an awesome trip man! Should be starting on my frame off in 2 weeks when we get back to the mainland! Super excited. Thanks man!

 

[UZJ40]

Not every day you come home to find YOUR CAR on the cover of one of your favorite magazines! Very honored!

Thank you to the guys on the forum that have helped along the way! Especially-

@allan man
@orangefj45
@cruiseroutfit
@beno
@Sam Stewart
@SCSPerformance

 

[UZJ40]

And now that is published, here are a few other photos from that shoot!

 

[allan man]

That's just awesome Riley!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Bad ass!!

 

[tstepp920]

Toyota needs to steal your rig and commit industrial espionage. Copy it from end to end top to bottom. Amazing workmanship and attention to detail. You deserve every ounce of credit.

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Toyota needs to steal your rig and commit industrial espionage. Copy it from end to end top to bottom. Amazing workmanship and attention to detail. You deserve every ounce of credit.

Absolutely! X2