SAS SAS #9 Official Page 08/04/25- 08/08/25 (14 Viewers)

[Mike Shull]

Ouch, and yes better now than next week! That's a good reminder! Mine is likely original on the 80 , and unless I replace it now I will be having flashbacks to a radiator destroying fan explosion mid-trail on my FJ-40 (first trail on first day of SAS4). Not fun! But thanks to this group I had another radiator in camp that same afternoon.

It is not too late to load up your 40

 

[Kleatus]

It is not too late to load up your 40

I've put more miles on the 40 this year than the 80 and 62 combined. At this point it's a reliable driver. I'd bring it if I could - but not having A/C in it (even trailering it out) would have prompted a mutiny... it's been so nasty humid and hot here lately that the topic is not negotiable.. kids and dog inherited my wife's PNW climate tolerances!

 

[BigHighBlue]

I've put more miles on the 40 this year than the 80 and 62 combined. At this point it's a reliable driver. I'd bring it if I could - but not having A/C in it (even trailering it out) would have prompted a mutiny... it's been so nasty humid and hot here lately that the topic is not negotiable.. kids and dog inherited my wife's PNW climate tolerances!

Just spent the weekend converting my ac for these same reasons. I was afraid if I didn't make it more comfortable this may be my last SAS

 

[Mike Shull]

It was 34°F and snowing at the cabin a few nights ago, and that is around 9,500 feet. It is forecasted to be a high of 69 on Thursday this week, but next week it will be in the 80s. Maybe you all bring the heat with you!

 

[DrRock]

All, I have a slightly used Garmin Overlander available for sale. Please let me know if you are interested and I will bring it with me. It’s all updated and works great and comes in the original box. There is a very slight scratch on the screen but virtually unnoticeable when running.

How does $250 sound delivered to your campsite in Ouray?

 

[shanko]

Deal

Man, SAS better start soon before a full-on western brawl breaks out. Haha!
(This is a joke, by the way. No flames please. Haha!)

 

[shanko]

Added a pole holder. My kid had it on his long gone tundra.

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Wow, that is a nice pole holder. I need to look into that as a future add-on.

 

[shanko]

Soft top 74 is almost ready.

Put the big shoes on instead of the tall skinnies.

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Looking sweet!

 

[joekatana]

Just got back from the shake-down loop. She's slow like I rememberd. On the other hand, the journey IS the destination. The trailer is just over 3,000 pounds. That's a big ask of a 3.4 liter turbo diesel. View attachment 3958152

Wheel and tire choice make a big difference on our underpowered 70's , when I am not wheeling I always use lightweight aluminum wheels and BFG tires for substantial weight savings that translate in better performance and way better stopping power . I love the look of those 16X8 OEM wheels but you loose several HP and they are way harder on your brakes . I think you can't get a heavier wheel tire combo if you tried

 

[Mike Shull]

Man, SAS better start soon before a full-on western brawl breaks out. Haha!
(This is a joke, by the way. No flames please. Haha!)

You likely have Texas license plates so you will probably be fine.

 

[BigHighBlue]

You likely have Texas license plates so you will probably be fine.

@shanko I think what he's saying is that Texans are used to getting in fights because we start s***. I hope you aren't calling us ass clowns...

 

[Mike Shull]

Ground problem I’ll bet.

Maybe. I tested power to my connector and the power disconnects to all prongs in the trailer connector when the brake lights come on. I’ll have a look tomorrow. My converter box may be toast but I am wondering if I have a chassis ground problem.

@shanko I think what he's saying is that Texans are used to getting in fights because we start s***. I hope you aren't calling us ass clowns...

That wasn’t what I was thinking initially but now I am not sure. I was thinking that Texans stick together like family.

This should be an interesting trail ride on Black Bear with you two. I have bear spray and trail mix.

 

[Unoman]

Is anyone else finding it hard to perform your regular day job? Imma bout ready to go full Office Space on my work laptop and GTFO out of here

 

[Kleatus]

Is anyone else finding it hard to perform your regular day job? Imma bout ready to go full Office Space on my work laptop and GTFO out of here

"The ratio of work to Landcruiser time is too big"

 

[shanko]

Maybe. I tested power to my connector and the power disconnects to all prongs in the trailer connector when the brake lights come on. I’ll have a look tomorrow. My converter box may be toast but I am wondering if I have a chassis ground problem.


That wasn’t what I was thinking initially but now I am not sure. I was thinking that Texans stick together like family.

This should be an interesting trail ride on Black Bear with you two. I have bear spray and trail mix.

I respond better to trail mix, by the way.

 

[shanko]

Is anyone else finding it hard to perform your regular day job? Imma bout ready to go full Office Space on my work laptop and GTFO out of here

Same here. When can we leave already?

 

[John McVicker]

All, I have a slightly used Garmin Overlander available for sale. Please let me know if you are interested and I will bring it with me. It’s all updated and works great and comes in the original box. There is a very slight scratch on the screen but virtually unnoticeable when running.

How does $250 sound delivered to your campsite in Ouray?

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@DrRock I will take it for $250. Pls bring it with you. Pls let me know to confirm. Thanks.

 

[DrRock]

@DrRock I will take it for $250. Pls bring it with you. Pls let me know to confirm. Thanks.

Sounds great John, it’s yours. Just packed it in the 60. It comes with a suction cup mount and charging cable for a cigarette lighter.

Cheers, James

 

[sogncab]

Man, SAS better start soon before a full-on western brawl breaks out. Haha!
(This is a joke, by the way. No flames please. Haha!)

Richard gets enough beers in me, I'm always down to brawl.

 

[BigHighBlue]

Maybe. I tested power to my connector and the power disconnects to all prongs in the trailer connector when the brake lights come on. I’ll have a look tomorrow. My converter box may be toast but I am wondering if I have a chassis ground problem.


That wasn’t what I was thinking initially but now I am not sure. I was thinking that Texans stick together like family.

This should be an interesting trail ride on Black Bear with you two. I have bear spray and trail mix.

Now you're calling us Bears? Well actually...wait, I'm not sure if Shawn is into that