how's the difficulty....will have a locked 80 w/ 2.5" lift and 33's
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ToyotaDon
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It depends on the snow. Last time I went in mine, I had no problem in the lower icy sections where others had to chain up. Then in the deeper stuff, I ended up burying myself in the ditch and had to be yanked out. Lockers help, but not in every situation. I've had one or two tires lose traction, then being locked together, they all spun and slid me sideways.
Hmm OK
Guess if it gets too deep can just turn around, if possible lol
Guess if it gets too deep can just turn around, if possible lol
I'm going and your rig should be just fine. I think Dusty is even taking his Big Chevy with limited slip. His tuck did better then my FJ Cruiser last week on Bakld Mountain and I have 33s, rear locker, and A-trac mod front axle. My Toyo AT tires suck in the snow (surprise to me because on typical granite trails in the Sierras, they are fantastic). Will be in my 40 for the snow run. It's been years since I have seen a lot of club members. Should b good times.
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Looks like it should be a good turnout tomorrow. Hope there is alot of fresh snow.
Just a reminder we are meeting at princemart on the corner of 198 & 216 @ 8am
Happy New Years!
Just a reminder we are meeting at princemart on the corner of 198 & 216 @ 8am
Happy New Years!
It was good seeing everyone and getting an opportunity to speak to some more than just a hello. I was very impressed with the amount of outstanding beard growth over the year too. The beard is in...
I'm glad to see that everyone is doing well. Hope there's more days on the trail in the future...especially since my front locker is mysteriously working correctly again (and after taking a quick peak at it tomorrow to make sure there aren't any little pieces floating around).
Also, I have no idea who I was talking to on the CB when we were airing down and who was having troubles with his. If you didn't catch it because of the signal, I'm happy to tune your CB if you get an adjustable antenna and some good cable, preferably close to the length between the radio and antenna. Extra cable that gets bunched up degrades the signal especially if it has to be looped. Just make sure the antenna can stick past your roof at least half, minimum a third, of the total length. I can hook it up to my SWR meter if you want to come to Lemoore or I can print out directions and stick the meter in the mail and you can do it. It's just easier if your here so we can test the range with my CB. You can also send me the model number and I can see if I can increase the output to boost the signal (4 watts is the normal CB output). I was able to boost the output of even my little cheap radio shack radio since it was the only one small enough to fit in my radio opening without cutting up the dash.
Dan
I'm glad to see that everyone is doing well. Hope there's more days on the trail in the future...especially since my front locker is mysteriously working correctly again (and after taking a quick peak at it tomorrow to make sure there aren't any little pieces floating around).
Also, I have no idea who I was talking to on the CB when we were airing down and who was having troubles with his. If you didn't catch it because of the signal, I'm happy to tune your CB if you get an adjustable antenna and some good cable, preferably close to the length between the radio and antenna. Extra cable that gets bunched up degrades the signal especially if it has to be looped. Just make sure the antenna can stick past your roof at least half, minimum a third, of the total length. I can hook it up to my SWR meter if you want to come to Lemoore or I can print out directions and stick the meter in the mail and you can do it. It's just easier if your here so we can test the range with my CB. You can also send me the model number and I can see if I can increase the output to boost the signal (4 watts is the normal CB output). I was able to boost the output of even my little cheap radio shack radio since it was the only one small enough to fit in my radio opening without cutting up the dash.
Dan
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What a great trip, It was a great turnout and good snow.
Great start to 2016!
Great start to 2016!
Bump.
It does look like a good turn out.
I had to work, any more pictures.
It does look like a good turn out.
I had to work, any more pictures.
ToyotaDon
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It was quite a fun day, even though the snow didn't present a huge challenge. We did have a couple people get sideways on ice, or head into the deeper drifts and have to maneuver their way out.
Most of my action shots were of @BudKing in front, or @toyotech559 behind.
Some were pretty scenic, though.
My photographer did get out and run alongside a little ways, so there's a couple good ones of me.
@megolfer was the only one who needed to take a strap, and that was when he got stuck in the "parking lot".
More pictures to come, and I'll try to get some videos on YouTube.
Most of my action shots were of @BudKing in front, or @toyotech559 behind.
Some were pretty scenic, though.
My photographer did get out and run alongside a little ways, so there's a couple good ones of me.
@megolfer was the only one who needed to take a strap, and that was when he got stuck in the "parking lot".
More pictures to come, and I'll try to get some videos on YouTube.
ToyotaDon
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We did get to see @BigMike pushing @Rusty up the trail.
Marlin was so happy to be out wheeling, but he couldn't help talking shop when we got to the lunch stop.
I need to make these ones into a panorama. Our group started with the Wrangler on the left, and included @Dusty's big Dodge in the center.
On the way back we stopped for some photo ops at the old barn.
Jose brought out his drone, and got some footage from above.
Yours truly captured by my second son.
Yes, we had a few Jeeps in the group.
Marlin was so happy to be out wheeling, but he couldn't help talking shop when we got to the lunch stop.
I need to make these ones into a panorama. Our group started with the Wrangler on the left, and included @Dusty's big Dodge in the center.
On the way back we stopped for some photo ops at the old barn.
Jose brought out his drone, and got some footage from above.
Yours truly captured by my second son.
Yes, we had a few Jeeps in the group.
ToyotaDon
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More people shots.
Mike & Adalynn were all smiles!
Some close-up shots around the parking lot. Odie in his Jeep, with Aaron's truck looking so good.
Wes's 4Runner was probably the lowest rig on the trail. Still waiting to get those 80 series axles under it.
Parting shot.
Mike & Adalynn were all smiles!
Some close-up shots around the parking lot. Odie in his Jeep, with Aaron's truck looking so good.
Wes's 4Runner was probably the lowest rig on the trail. Still waiting to get those 80 series axles under it.
Parting shot.
ToyotaDon
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Videos courtesy of high speed wifi at work.
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Here's some more miscellaneous pics.
We were almost to the top when Mike got a little off into the deep stuff (maybe it was on purpose).
Not much traction there.
Always love seeing the big trees in snow.
We were almost to the top when Mike got a little off into the deep stuff (maybe it was on purpose).
Not much traction there.
Always love seeing the big trees in snow.