Official TLCA McGrew Run (1 Viewer)

[retrofive]

Since this is the "official" thread, I can officially say I swung another Fri off, so I'm in for the weekend and all the goodness. .

 

[knoll0351]

Then it's official

 

[Ebag333]

Anyone have a link to the registration and what not?

 

[jmkfj60]

GO to the TLCA Events thread, someone just posted one there, fill it out and mail it to jeff.

 

[TOY350]

Kief- Can we get a file of the artwork? We have a sticker vendor willing to donate a stack of stickers with the run artwork. Would be nice to put in the swag bags.

 

[dILzNAK]

OK, another Dumb FNG question (or two).....

Does evreyone airdown? I read the TLCA reqs and it said we have to. if so, to what PSI? I dont have a CO2 tank ( another thing on the list to buy.... EXPENSIVE ) I have a 7 gal air tank. Will I be OK?

CB.... I did notice that its not a requirement, I dont have one in the truck yet. Should I get one put together before the run or should I just go with the handheld CB that I have?

AND.... Any other tips/help is truly appreicated!

Also, If possible I would like to meet up on Thrs. for Pizza and beer's so I can meet as many people as possible before the run saturday. (I still dont know about friday)

 

[Ebag333]

Does evreyone airdown? I read the TLCA reqs and it said we have to. if so, to what PSI? I dont have a CO2 tank ( another thing on the list to buy.... EXPENSIVE ) I have a 7 gal air tank. Will I be OK?

If all you do is bypass, and don't want to run the obstacles, then you don't have to air down. You will, however, get better traction and ride more comfortably if you do so.

What PSI you runs depends on what tire you have, and your comfort level. Larger tires generally take less PSI (due to the volume of the tire). For a 33" you're looking in the 15-20 PSI range, generally. For a 35" I wouldn't run over 15-16 PSI (I run my General Grabber AT2's at 12 PSI, that may be too low but I haven't broken a bead yet).

How are you going to fill your 7 gal air tank?

Harbor Freight sells a portable battery charger and air compressor for around $50. The air compressor is slow, but it works (I've used it on the trail). It's better than nothing by a long shot.

CB.... I did notice that its not a requirement, I dont have one in the truck yet. Should I get one put together before the run or should I just go with the handheld CB that I have?

Very good to have one. A handheld will be fine, but I recommend a full fledged one.

That's a huge problem with the FJ. No where to mount a CB.

AND.... Any other tips/help is truly appreicated!

This is a great run to start on. You can bypass anything you're not comfortable with, and it's only as hard as you make it. First time I went out I bypassed basically everything in my stock 80. Last time....I bypassed everything. (Though that was more due to having overheating issues than anything else.)

Don't worry too much about it. If you don't have something, chances are someone will (even a random bolt that fits your caliper! ). And if no one does, it's only a few hours round trip into GP.

 

[dILzNAK]

Ebag333.....

I thank you for your help/info. I have been wheelN for many years I just dont airdown much around here. I use to in SO Cal... I agree about no mounting spots for a CB wich is exactly why I havent done one yet. But thats why I have the Handheld....

So, your in Medford, do you wheel around here?

 

[Ebag333]

So, your in Medford, do you wheel around here?

Some. There's not a whole lot of good wheeling spots that I know of, but I haven't looked that hard for 'em yet.

 

[dILzNAK]

Some. There's not a whole lot of good wheeling spots that I know of, but I haven't looked that hard for 'em yet.

There is some good places Up Anderson and Griffin. John's Peak isnt bad and lots of trails in the Applegate. I grew up WheelN Anderson, Griffin and Johns peak...

a lot of the trails are tight but Good Times!!!

I might have a new rig, however I'm NOT afraid of the trails!

 

[knoll0351]

OK, another Dumb FNG question (or two).....

Does evreyone airdown? I read the TLCA reqs and it said we have to. if so, to what PSI? I dont have a CO2 tank ( another thing on the list to buy.... EXPENSIVE ) I have a 7 gal air tank. Will I be OK?

CB.... I did notice that its not a requirement, I dont have one in the truck yet. Should I get one put together before the run or should I just go with the handheld CB that I have?

AND.... Any other tips/help is truly appreicated!

Also, If possible I would like to meet up on Thrs. for Pizza and beer's so I can meet as many people as possible before the run saturday. (I still dont know about friday)

A CB is nice to have, but not neaded.

As for air last year and the year before it was required to air down to maximum of 15 psi. The O'brien store does have air although it doesn't work great, this weekend it would only go to 25psi. I will have my CO2 full by then so I should have enough to cover most of the club that comes out when I do (at least those that don't have their own). I may also bring my Costco compressor after seeing how well it did for Steve.

Stuff to know....bring sun block and TP.... Nothin' particularly special.

Lookin' forward to getting to meet you face to face on Thursday, should be a good time.

Also last year they did put out the disclaimer that a stock rig, not doing silly things, will come thru without body damage. So you will be fine as long as you don't push beyond your limits.

 

[knoll0351]

Wait untill you see my FJ Cizzle... Those will buff out

There is some good places Up Anderson and Griffin. John's Peak isnt bad and lots of trails in the Applegate. I grew up WheelN Anderson, Griffin and Johns peak...

a lot of the trails are tight but Good Times!!!

I might have a new rig, however I'm NOT afraid of the trails!

 

[TOY350]

Wait untill you see my FJ Cizzle... Those will buff out

Ummm....well let's not show ND your rig until he is already committed and on the trail

 

[knoll0351]

At least no video's of Rubi

 

[dILzNAK]

A CB is nice to have, but not neaded.

As for air last year and the year before it was required to air down to maximum of 15 psi. The O'brien store does have air although it doesn't work great, this weekend it would only go to 25psi. I will have my CO2 full by then so I should have enough to cover most of the club that comes out when I do (at least those that don't have their own). I may also bring my Costco compressor after seeing how well it did for Steve.

Stuff to know....bring sun block and TP.... Nothin' particularly special.

Lookin' forward to getting to meet you face to face on Thursday, should be a good time.

Also last year they did put out the disclaimer that a stock rig, not doing silly things, will come thru without body damage. So you will be fine as long as you don't push beyond your limits.

Word! I would TRULY APPREICATE the use of your CO2 to help me get back to highway pressure!

As for the Sunblock, I'm a Blad white kid, I dont leave home with out it! Same goes for TP, its Mountin Money on the trail! not to mention the Wif (the WIFE) is tagging along so you know I better have it or I'm in trouble!!!

I agree I cant wait to meet you and the rest of the JSC crew!

Wait untill you see my FJ Cizzle... Those will buff out

Word, I have some pretty bad ones my self, those are the only one's my cell phone would pick up.

Hey KNOLL, I dont know if you got my PM or E-mail. I basicly said If you can build a set of sliders for around A 100 bucks, I'M IN!!! Please let me know.... And on a side note, What did you do with your stock roof rack? I'm in NEED of one......

Thanks for all of your help/input!!!

 

[Ebag333]

Hey KNOLL, I dont know if you got my PM or E-mail. I basicly said If you can build a set of sliders for around A 100 bucks, I'M IN!!! Please let me know.... And on a side note, What did you do with your stock roof rack? I'm in NEED of one......

Thanks for all of your help/input!!!

While the FJ Sizzle is shorter and thus needs less steel, I'm sitting at around $175 for mine after buying the steel and bolts/nuts. (Over $60 for the nuts and bolts alone, though I did buy the metrics when I could have cheated and gotten the SAE size.) I'll also have a bunch of steel left over, no doubt.

I did go way overkill on mine (lots of 3/16ths wall steel), but you can't go that much smaller and keep the strength without more engineering (and more cutting/welding).

I'd figure on $200 for it, just to be on the safe side. That's still far cheaper than other places though. (No idea on the FJC, but I know for the 80 you're looking at $800 to a grand real easy.)

 

[dILzNAK]

OK, I'm sure that you are all tired of getting on here and looking at all of my rookie post's. Sorry for that!!
However, I have another one. Camping/Potluck on Mcgrew.... When do we figure all of that out? is that going to be one of the topic's of discussion at Wild River on thrs?

 

[dILzNAK]

While the FJ Sizzle is shorter and thus needs less steel, I'm sitting at around $175 for mine after buying the steel and bolts/nuts. (Over $60 for the nuts and bolts alone, though I did buy the metrics when I could have cheated and gotten the SAE size.) I'll also have a bunch of steel left over, no doubt.

I did go way overkill on mine (lots of 3/16ths wall steel), but you can't go that much smaller and keep the strength without more engineering (and more cutting/welding).

I'd figure on $200 for it, just to be on the safe side. That's still far cheaper than other places though. (No idea on the FJC, but I know for the 80 you're looking at $800 to a grand real easy.)

Thats good to know! The 200 mark is what I'm tryN to stay away from. I can get a set of stock or aftermarket for about that... Thats Why I jumped at knoll's comment about building a set for 100 or less... Its all about the money, We all know that!

 

[TOY350]

OK, I'm sure that you are all tired of getting on here and looking at all of my rookie post's. Sorry for that!!
However, I have another one. Camping/Potluck on Mcgrew.... When do we figure all of that out? is that going to be one of the topic's of discussion at Wild River on thrs?

Never really discussed. There is usually plenty of food. Plan on feeding yourself like you were camping and then bring a side dish or meal or dessert to throw on the table on the potluck night. Peeps bring ham, cookies, salads, whatever you can haul in undamaged and share. It's kick back.

 

[knoll0351]

I thought I replied to your email...and pm... ooops. When I got my Plasma and Welder I told the club that I'd help out with welding things and not charge for labor. So if you wanna get together and build up something I'd be happy to weld it for you. As for engenering for the FJC it is prety cut and dry I will be building new sliders for mine soon...not sure if I'll do it befor McGrew or not, but soon. I don't like that the factory sliders don't stick out past the rocker. If I do get mine done before McGrew I'll make you a heck of a deal on my factory...slightly used . But if you want to get together and weld up a set let me know and we can figure out some time that works for both of us. I'm going to say that if you don't want to go much thicker than factory you should be close to the 100 mark...not sure about hardware, but I'll try and price whatever the capture nuts are....

Edit:
If you have factory running boards you may want to remove them in either case...