UC chat (8 Viewers)

[Bryanseye]

HC ride coming up soon. Thoughts on stopping at the problem spot and trying to block it? Cutting trees to lay across would probably be seen as more abuse but maybe dragging deadfall to restrict access could help. At this point people are just following tire tracks and bragging about their stupidity. (This is also posted on local FB and in the 80 section here)

18:50 "I probably should have stayed on the main trail"

 

[dbenke]

Anyone have a good shop for GX 460s here in the Upstate?
Just bought a stock 2019 with 26,000 miles and it pulls to the right. I got an alignment but it still pulls to the right...

Trying swapping the front tires side to side

 

[BMThiker]

HC ride coming up soon. Thoughts on stopping at the problem spot and trying to block it? Cutting trees to lay across would probably be seen as more abuse but maybe dragging deadfall to restrict access could help. At this point people are just following tire tracks and bragging about their stupidity. (This is also posted on local FB and in the 80 section here)

18:50 "I probably should have stayed on the main trail"

I'm 15 minutes in and it's clear no one has lockers or knows how to use them.

 

[BMThiker]

As for blocking the problem road, maybe post hole dig and drop some 6-8" round posts in the ground. Or a long 2x4 mounted across two trees and painted up red/white or with reflective tape?

 

[Bryanseye]

I'm 15 minutes in and it's clear no one has lockers or knows how to use them.

Engage brain before engaging lockers anyway. I don't want to sound too critical of others getting out, but we know this area and how close we are to losing it. This is the 3rd video I have seen posted lately that gives the USFS the fuel they need for continuing their plan of management by closure. At least one YouTuber last week was humble enough to admit his error and edited out this section when educated. Pisgah alone has an amazing network of roads/trails that are only accessible now on foot or bicycle, SC is pretty much locked down by Duke with the exception of hunting season, and N.GA has lost .

As for blocking the problem road, maybe post hole dig and drop some 6-8" round posts in the ground. Or a long 2x4 mounted across two trees and painted up red/white or with reflective tape?

I think that would be good except for the FS's intentional rejection of such offers. Venture Unknown and Tread Lightly were working with them to do cleanups and maintenance such as that but their response would likely classify any structured barrier as illegal. Cynical me thinks that they want this area to be trashed

 

[the gimpey one]

Saw this at a local car show tonight. Would have killed to own it.

 

[the gimpey one]

I was gifted a fairly good entry level welder. Still have to buy some wire and a welding helmet but already have a couple small projects in mind to learn on.

 

[Yotahead52]

I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate the exact lighting that it takes to make my LX actually look green (which it is) instead of black like most people think

 

[sentient schmoo]

the muted stripes are

 

[sentient schmoo]

I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate the exact lighting that it takes to make my LX actually look green (which it is) instead of black like most people think

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@mudgudgeon look it's a perfect color scheme

 

[JToobe]

8 Days ago I wasn't remotely thinking about moving but this morning we find ourselves with a contract on a house less than a mile from us and need to now sell ours.....PM me if you know anyone looking for a home in the Eastside Area of Greenville (near intersectio of East North St. & Mitchell Rd.), won't go on the market til next week as we need to get youngest daughter and son in law moved out of our house and into theirs....actually have a friend of a neighbor coming to see it this afternoon!

Have a contract on our home.....twin sister and husband of couple two doors down buying it!

 

[Bryanseye]

GX550 Overtrail. Looks like realistically a 4 seater with decent offroad specs (rear locker).

 

[the gimpey one]

GX550 Overtrail. Looks like realistically a 4 seater with decent offroad specs (rear locker).

They need to get on the ball and bring the 40 series back. Look at the success of the Bronco and Wrangler...

 

[ceby]

Toyota Land Cruiser Name Officially Returning To The United States

Toyota USA has taken to social media to confirm rumors about the return of the Land Cruiser. The first teaser shows vintage badges used by the off-roader.

www.motor1.com

 

[blumtn]

They need to get on the ball and bring the 40 series back. Look at the success of the Bronco and Wrangler...

I can only dream of a short wheel base removable top manual gearbox modern 4WD Toyota. I'm afraid it will never happen.

 

[Bryanseye]

Teaser, but I expect it to be a stripped down GX550, ie LC Prado, based on that article. Not a bad thing for the trail with how big the 200 got compared to previous wagons, but I’m priced out for years. Hopefully a trail east of the Mississippi will be still open by then

 

[BMThiker]

I like the profile of the new body style, but not really fond of the front end and rear bumper.

 

[Bryanseye]

False advertising!

 

[sentient schmoo]

Max Patch closure and restrictions have been extended to 2026.

 

[Bryanseye]

Toyota Land Cruiser Name Officially Returning To The United States

Toyota USA has taken to social media to confirm rumors about the return of the Land Cruiser. The first teaser shows vintage badges used by the off-roader.

www.motor1.com