SAS SAS #9 Official Page 08/04/25- 08/08/25 (55 Viewers)

[John McVicker]

Maureen is baking some cookies for our trip to SAS9 Hope this doesn’t get moved to Tech.

FJ40’s, 60’s and some Texas stuff.

 

[Kleatus]

My family is coming with this year and I am very excited, wife Heidi, son Abel (13), daughter Ren (9) and pooch August (rad).

Hopefully there will be some other kids in tow?

We'll have our kids (5 & 8). Should be a dozen plus younger kids. Shelley was looking to do some kid activities for everyone; face painting and making me get into some silly costume and make giant bubbles for the kids.

 

[Fyffer]

If you have time I would highly recommend dropping down to Blanding to see Natural Bridges, then House on Fire before heading up to Moab. This should give you plenty of buffer time to meet back up with me in Colorado to run the Holy Cross trail on wed/Thurs.

House on Fire · 4.8★(90) · Historical landmark

Utah

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Now days I prefer the Blanding, Bluff, Muley point, Valley of the Gods. Anasazi(General term) history more than Moab. So much to explore that area it’s almost silly. IMO

 

[danmc00]

Let me know if anyone backs out of a deluxe cabin or cabin. I’m still looking for a place to stay due to poor planning on my part. I was out of the country when KOA was making calls.

 

[Mesa Woman]

Let me know if anyone backs out of a deluxe cabin or cabin. I’m still looking for a place to stay due to poor planning on my part. I was out of the country when KOA was making calls.

Camping Cabin 1 & 2 are still being held for SASers.
Send me a message if interested.

 

[shanko]

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I’ve seen it higher than this, but we haven’t driven through it when it was any deeper. It usually tames down by mid-July.

Wow, this one is pretty deep. The 40 is handling it like a champ!

 

[Broski]

Tips for river crossing FWIW
Keep momentum, but try not to create a wake in front of you.
If it’s deep use a towel to cover the grill. It will keep the majority of water from reaching the motor, possibly making the fan go into the radiator or the fan blowing water up onto the distributor.
If you’re not sure how deep it is, Wade out into the water to check how deep it is obviously use caution don’t wade out into rapidly moving a water.
Above all use common sense.

 

[RevISK]

Tips for river crossing FWIW
Keep momentum, but try not to create a wake in front of you.
If it’s deep use a towel to cover the grill. It will keep the majority of water from reaching the motor, possibly making the fan go into the radiator or the fan blowing water up onto the distributor.
If you’re not sure how deep it is, Wade out into the water to check how deep it is obviously use caution don’t wade out into rapidly moving a water.
Above all use common sense.

Also, let a Jeep go first to see what happens.

The worst thing after getting water logged is getting high centered on an unseen boulder that moved into the path. Not that I’d know anything about that.

 

[RevISK]

Another long day of nickel and dime prep for SAS.
Oil Change and timing check was the big thing. Well, also swapped another of my @orikawa door card (Bryan won last year and gifted me) well nuts to rivnuts. So much better. Love the door cards and with the rivets they are so much tighter.
Also went to Home Depot to get ply wood for the trailer but couldn't stomach the prices. Came home empty handed and will probably figure something else out. Or not.

Took DatSun for a spin. sure is top heavy. Saw this badass 70 series at HD. Surely an omen...

 

[Plains Cruiser]

Ketchup & Mustard are so ready @OlYellr

 

[RevISK]

2nd shot = Toyota Trails cover
4th shot = Porn Hub App icon

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

Has anyone driven Stoney Pass trail pulling an overland trailer (like a military trailer or a Turtleback trailer)? If so, what is the difficulty rating?

Trailer not a problem as long as you have the power to pull it. Very cool trail. We did it last year with trailers. Stock FJ40’s struggled with a trailer.

 

[Mike Shull]

Wow, what a beautiful morning! First clear day in 2-3 weeks and the weather looks great for next week!

 

[Broski]

Fixed more trail damage yesterday and started to get the camper ready.

Leaving Thursday morning and I have to work a few more days so running out of time

 

[CruiserTrash]

Every year prior to Solid Axle Summit I have a little sale on my web shop - the Summer Adventure Sale (also the SAS). I almost forgot this year with the engine swap and a bunch of other things happening, but I can’t break with my annual tradition, so…

Sale runs from now through Thursday night (we leave Friday morning). No special code needed, the discount is automatically applied to your cart. Some orders may ship after SAS, but I will do my best to slam stuff out the door before we go. I can also bring orders to Ouray, so please select “local pickup” at checkout and CONTACT ME DIRECTLY if you want to do that!!

See everybody next weekend!

 

[shanko]

Is it time to leave yet? Geez, the clock is moving so slowly right now. Ugh!

 

[sogncab]

Is it time to leave yet? Geez, the clock is moving so slowly right now. Ugh!

Shush.

Some of us are in chaos right now

 

[sogncab]

Speaking of chaos, finish going on the front side.

God this part is maximum suck

 

[Mike Shull]

I got the Cruiser back today and the top turned out amazingly well. I can’t wait to hit the road.

 

[cruiserdan]

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.