Adopt-a-Trail 9/5/09

[Chris]

:lol: Who'd a thought picking up trash could be so much fun! You'll see when Charlie, Rob and whoever else got some pics gets them posted.

Josh had a shock mount break which was the only problem.

[Haku]

Wow!! What a long fun fun day! I walked in the door about 1015pm....I have lots of great pics and vids to get on this site.
Thanks drunit for letting me ride along.
Charlie

Wow, you guys were up there for a long time. I got back about 45 minutes ago, and Pete and I drove to his place, cut off both shock towers, plated it, and rewelded the shock towers back on.

Hope the rest of the trail was as much fun as what we did so far. I woulda joined in on the near carnage too, but I had my own very real carnage to deal with. A bunch of pics were taken of what happened, but essentially what happened was that due to there not being any extra plating behind the aftermarket (ford style) shock mounts, it essentially tore a big hole in the side of the frame when it came loose. Looks like bump stops weren't quite doing their job, and the shocks were bottoming out, causing stress fractures to occur. Luckily its an easy fix, as reference above. Took about 2 hours from pulling my truck into his garage to me leaving. Thanks again Pete, definitely owe you dinner some night.

Can't wait to see the pics and video, and a report of what happened after Pete and I headed down the hill.

JH

[Rob]

What a blast. James pulled off a bit of quick thinking and wheeling under pressure when he started to flop on the first obstacle on Barbour Fork (going counterclockwise). He quickly gave it some gas and managed to right his rig and get off the obstacle without a scratch. I got some good video of it that I'll post Sunday.

Lot of fun and adrenaline on that hill. It'll also likely result in some new avatars. Chris, Randy and James had some serious lean on that one. Brody gave new meaning to "long-travel shocks." Hard acts to follow, so I didn't even try. Went up a couple of times, but not down on this run.

Didn't get pics of Chris's adventure and only the vid of James'. But here's a pic of Randy in the hole that entertained everyone.

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Oh, yeah, and we picked up some trash, too. Not so much big stuff this time. Mostly cans, bottles, shotgun shells and broken clays. But the trails are cleaner and I, for one, had a great time doing it.

Charlie, great having you in the navigator's seat today.

Josh, good to hear you and Pete got your rig fixed.

Since it's midnight, I'll post more pics and vid on Sunday.

[Brody]

Hopefully Josh will take a couple of pictures of the repair work we did so that people doing an SAS will realize a weak point and reinforce the weak areas. At any rate, this particular weak point is no longer going to be an issue what with a serious piece of 1/4' plate reinforcing the frame/shock tower mounting points. Glad to help, BTW, and I hope that you have a great time today, Josh!

Incidentally, Josh did have his on board welder with him. We could've done a trail fix, but it would have entailed just welding the broken piece back into the frame. We didn't have any extra plate steel, so this area would have remained weak. Since Josh wanted to do a harder trail today, we made the decision to weld it up right.

Randy found out just how far his truck will lean over. The picture posted here is actually the 'pre' picture. His rear tire came an additional 14" or more off the ground. It was the closest I have even seen of a big rig flopping on it's side! Too bad LaDawn wasn't there to see this! His rear tire ended up being head high, so you can imagine how it felt in the driver's seat!

And certainly some impressive driving and very fast thinking on James part as his rig came very close to flopping, too. He hit the gas and just powered right out of it. Very nice, man!

Anyway, a good run, a good turn out, and another great time. It gives a good feeling leaving the trail cleaner than you found it and nicer looking for the next people that come to the area. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!

Rob-it is more the spring flex than the shocks, but those are certainly long travel shocks on my heap. I love those Chevy springs I put in the rear!

[Chris]

It's Sunday and I'm not seeing any new pics so Rob & Charlie are slacking. :D

I'm glad you got everything fixed up Josh! Sorry you and Pete had to leave but urgent repairs merit urgent departures. You didn't miss anything, we just moved on and finished cleaning after you guys left. You did miss the pizza afterwards which added to our arrivals at home.

Thanks to everyone for another good cleanup and to Rob for heading it up. I have to empty my truck this morning, quite a lot of cr*p was removed. Roo also has some pics to post, I forgot my camera.

The quick reflex of James was impressive and great to see! Well done James, like I said knowing what to do and doing it are two different things. Hitting the gas with a millisecond to spare to keep from flopping was great. :thunb:

[1freaky1]

Had a great time and got to meet a few others I hadn't met before sounds like leaving early due to having to work meant I missed out on some excitement maybe next time I guess.
The only thing I did not like was picking all the shot gun shells man some shooters need a lesson on being responsible! but I did get a couple pics and missed the chance for ones on the hill @ Devils Canyon but looking forward to do another run soon.
Here is some of what I got.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/scwinddancers/Devils%20Canyon%2009/P1070736.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/scwinddancers/Devils%20Canyon%2009/P1070738.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/scwinddancers/Devils%20Canyon%2009/P1070739.jpg

Man that beast make my truck look so small!
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/scwinddancers/Devils%20Canyon%2009/P1070737.jpg

And who is this nut?
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/scwinddancers/Devils%20Canyon%2009/P1070740.jpg

[1freaky1]

a few more, still trying to figure out how this car made it up there too

[porkchop]

thanks guys i dont think i would have tried that with out you i plan on geting a cage in this winter and i dont wanna roll it before then but that was a close one and now i know what my limit is. i was suprised i reacted correctly but im glad i did i just remember what randy said just creap in there real slow if you feel it goin just hit the gas and drive up the rock that was good advice and it was effective. i think that may have shaved a year off my life expectancy but it was fun lets do it again!:2thumbs:

[porkchop]

so does this mean im not a rookie any more?:D

[Brody]

HA...the way you drive, James, I would have never called you a rookie....You drive very well.

[porkchop]

Wow!! What a long fun fun day! I walked in the door about 1015pm....I have lots of great pics and vids to get on this site.
Thanks drunit for letting me ride along.
Charlie
i cant handle it i gotta see em please please please.......:bow:

[Chris]

so does this mean im not a rookie any more?:D

No way James, you're now in the "trike club" :D

C'mon Charlie, the natives are getting restless. :thunb:

[white collar redneck dad]

No way James, you're now in the "trike club" :D

C'mon Charlie, the natives are getting restless. :thunb:

I did..... I did get some pics on this site!!!! Ok now for the pics that everyone has been waiting for!!!! These are RandY (deezlpwr) and Chris' new avitar -- they kinda match mine!!!:thunb:

Also are a pic of Joshs' (haku) broken shock mount on the frame..:(
Pic of several deer we saw close of the trail and the final great place
of Beau Jos Pizza...nothing like dark beer and wheat pizza crust with honey!!!

[Chris]

Now you're cooking Charlie!

[porkchop]

nice pics they always look great on the web site wish i could have posed a little longer but i had to do what i did or i would have been on my side witch isnt worth the pics. i have to admit im still feeling a little teased but its ok i know it take more to get video on the site just know that im basically staring at the computer waiting for the videos to appear its not your falt i cant help it

[Patrolman]

Looks like you guys had a great time! Wonderful colors and cool photos! Sure is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the area! Thanks to everyone who was able to make this happen!

[Rob]

While we're waiting on Charlie for the head-on view of James' trip down the hill, here's the rear view of the action.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXuv3w_1heE

[Rob]

And here are the only other two videos I was able to get.

Here's Chris going up the hill on Barbour Fork (Charlie has pics and I think vid of Chris going down ... and pausing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOzYglzWYqY

And Randy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s-fxnIDfjc

[1freaky1]

Great save there porkchop, good video catch charlie!

[Rob]

And more photos:

Charlie and Reese trying to figure out the bill at Beau Jo's.
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Pete catching some air.
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Randy on three wheels.
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Reese going up the hill on Barbour Fork.
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Yes, somone dragged this old dead tree across the trail. And I don't think it was the character in the next photo.
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[porkchop]

nice video footage! i just showed my better half she didnt like it so much but it took me back to that moment i was siting in on the edge of my seat like "man that was a rush" id have to say im feeling a little more satisfied thanx :cool:

[Roo]

Here's a few of mine, more to come.

[Roo]

Six more.....

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and six more.....

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and six more.....

[1freaky1]

Reese did you catch any of me going up this hill? could you pm them to me if you did, Thanks.

[Roo]

and six more....

[Roo]

and last one. I have a video of Rob driving Brody's heap, it's not a great video but I will try to upload it over the next couple of days.....maybe sooner.

I had a great time yesterday and it's always great to meet some more forum members.

It baffles me that people clutter up the mountains with bottles, cans, discharged ammo shells,styrofoam coolers,plastic desk chair mat, a burnt printer & remnants of cancelled checks and time cards from a business on Sheridan named "Home Sweet Home". (these are list of what I recall removing yesterday). I don't know about everyone else but the two trash bags I took out of my FJ weighed over 50 lbs combined. Perhaps an effort should be made to get some signs put up to remind people not to litter. I don't recall seeing any at all up there. Just my .02.

[Roo]

Reese did you catch any of me going up this hill? could you pm them to me if you did, Thanks.


I sure didn't Sean, my camera ran out of memory when everyone was on the way up that hill. I am not sure what number you were on that particular hill climb but I started off taking video, then ran out of memory right after videoing Rob driving Brody's heap then made a mad scramble to delete some old photos to continue snapping pictures until memory was full again. Then deleted more old photos to be able to get remaining footage of the day. Sorry I must have missed your climb.

[1freaky1]

Thanks its no problem, I just like to review what me and the truck are doing and if there is anything I can do different.

[porkchop]

and last one. I have a video of Rob driving Brody's heap, it's not a great video but I will try to upload it over the next couple of days.....maybe sooner.

I had a great time yesterday and it's always great to meet some more forum members.

It baffles me that people clutter up the mountains with bottles, cans, discharged ammo shells,styrofoam coolers,plastic desk chair mat, a burnt printer & remnants of cancelled checks and time cards from a business on Sheridan named "Home Sweet Home". (these are list of what I recall removing yesterday). I don't know about everyone else but the two trash bags I took out of my FJ weighed over 50 lbs combined. Perhaps an effort should be made to get some signs put up to remind people not to litter. I don't recall seeing any at all up there. Just my .02.
ya the sign should say not littering keeps trails open and littering gets trails closed please do not litter. im sure it wouldnt stop most though and the sign will be destroyed by some ya hoo or everyone will tag there names on it unless its made of steel and pounded way into the ground

[Brody]

Thanks for all the great pictures and video footage!

Randy is really going to have to use that money shot for his avatar!

[Funrover]

Great pics/vids. Looks like a fun little hill!

[WINKY]

Ok, so i have to say, being 3rd in line on barbour, and not seeing porkchop save his arse by the skin of his gas pedal... seeing the vid, WOW!!! he was on his way over had he not hit the gas!!! Good save man!

I made it back from my camping, ill post that on another thread.

Here are my pics of barbour fork/devils canyon.

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[WINKY]

Rob, can you email me that vid you took?

ill send pm with addy

[Smash]

Holy cow guys, that looked like it was an awesome day!

Josh, man I haven't met you but :bow:. Very well done!

Randy, BWAHAHAHHA, the vid of you getting the wheel up in the air was priceless. Wait til I show Karla how you almost shat your shorts. :lol:

[Chris]

Almost? :lol:

[Haku]

Holy cow guys, that looked like it was an awesome day!

Josh, man I haven't met you but :bow:. Very well done!

Randy, BWAHAHAHHA, the vid of you getting the wheel up in the air was priceless. Wait til I show Karla how you almost shat your shorts. :lol:


Heheee.........I think you meant James, as you have definitely met me and I wasn't in any of the videos. James is a great guy though, and a hell of a wheeler.

Josh

[Smash]

Well, Randy shat his shorts making the video... Karla about peed hers watching it!!! :lol:

[Smash]

Heheee.........I think you meant James, as you have definitely met me and I wasn't in any of the videos. James is a great guy though, and a hell of a wheeler.

Josh


Whoops! Ah heck I can't keep anyone straight! Sorry about that. :erm:

[WINKY]

Well, Randy shat his shorts making the video... Karla about peed hers watching it!!! :lol:


just wait till we make you do it on PURPOSE! :)

it was fun though and i had it under control. Was my limit though and i think for the truck too...:thunb:

[Funrover]

Randy, BWAHAHAHHA, the vid of you getting the wheel up in the air was priceless. Wait til I show Karla how you almost shat your shorts. :lol:

:lol::lol: ROFLMAO!! I do believe that was the most nervous I have ever seen him

[white collar redneck dad]

ok all --- thanks to calvarybill ---we finally got these vids posted!!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phRy9Z7R0MU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phRy9Z7R0MU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHuenzjOfz4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SZlAnpUVkw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGrc4F6UYGA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMATiWuFtG4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4BxpRaHpfQ

[white collar redneck dad]

I sure had fun.

[Rob]

Rob, can you email me that vid you took?

ill send pm with addy

Trying to. 66 megs is too large for AOL. I'll try another account.

[Chris]

Thanks for those Charlie! Fun to watch for sure. Did you get me going in to the hole?

[white collar redneck dad]

Thanks for those Charlie! Fun to watch for sure. Did you get me going in to the hole?

ok all --- apparently youtube thought i had two of the same vids of you chris..its corrected now...i have lots of videos on my youtube on redneckdadnco http://www.youtube.com/my_videos--- from our old chinamens trip, spring creek and red cone...let me know what yall think..:thunb:

[Chris]

Subscribed to your vids Charlie. I'll add this one since I'll be able to find it since YouTube doesn't seem too friendly to me.

YouTube - fr4x4 chris tricycle barbour fork 90509

[WINKY]

no problem rob, i still have pics :)

[1freaky1]

ok all --- apparently youtube thought i had two of the same vids of you chris..its corrected now...i have lots of videos on my youtube on redneckdadnco http://www.youtube.com/my_videos--- from our old chinamens trip, spring creek and red cone...let me know what yall think..:thunb:

Man Charlie you got a lot of vids on there.

[SubaCool]

You can see and hear Brody's shock mount give at 0:44 - I assume that's the section it snapped at?

[Brody]

You can see and hear Brody's shock mount give at 0:44 - I assume that's the section it snapped at?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm...maybe I fixed the wrong shock mounts and need to take a look at mine. I thought the last thing of mine that broke was the Front Range Fabrication dual T case mount...and I fixed that...

[Haku]

hehee......it was my Shock mount that broke, and even though I remember Charlie taking video, he never posted one of me up there. Pete did help me fix the problem (or more accurately I assisted in him "helping" me fix it). I'll post pics of the fix in the next couple days. Finally found my Camera battery charger, so it should be in the next day or so. Oh, and as I said before, the newly plated shock towers held up awesome on Chinaman Gulch sunday. Who's coming on the trip this weekend?

JH

[SubaCool]

Brody, Josh, OOPS :D Just shows I need to meet you guys and get to know you and your rigs :o I could have sworn that it was Brody that snapped the shock mount, and the video was kinda showing something "breaking" - impressive shock travel indeed then :thunb: I knew I should have re-read the first page of this thread!!! What can I say, I'm a foreigner :lol:









...damn Subaru guys... :p

[Haku]

Didn't see anything indicating a break. Thats just what a well setup rig does when you hit high articulation areas. Instead of throwing a wheel in the air, it just deals. The squeels you hear is Brody's power steering pump. It just needs to be bled, which is a long and drawn out process on the high volume one he has installed.

Hehe.......still wanna see video of me going up that part, since I think it was the thing that sealed the deal on the shock tower breaking.

JH

[white collar redneck dad]

Thanks for subscribing to my you tube chris and freaky.. Chris are u going
To change your avatar pic? You now the tricycle pic like mine...lol


Subscribed to your vids Charlie. I'll add this one since I'll be able to find it since YouTube doesn't seem too friendly to me.

YouTube - fr4x4 chris tricycle barbour fork 90509 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phRy9Z7R0MU)

[SubaCool]

Didn't see anything indicating a break. Thats just what a well setup rig does when you hit high articulation areas. Instead of throwing a wheel in the air, it just deals. The squeels you hear is Brody's power steering pump. JH
I'm just saying. I was just referring to the black piece that fell off at 0:44. I've remembered the mention about the mount breaking, so I've thought THAT was it. Just a case of mistaken identity and me being me :D Ok, I shut up now :p

[WINKY]

I'm just saying. I was just referring to the black piece that fell off at 0:44. I've remembered the mention about the mount breaking, so I've thought THAT was it. Just a case of mistaken identity and me being me :D Ok, I shut up now :p


i looked and it came out from midway around the rear part of the cab but under the rig, bout a 2" diameter peice of something round..?:confused:

[Haku]

You can see me go pick it up after Brody got through there in the video. It was a friction pad from between the leafsprings. The break of the shock mount was a bit more obvious and much bigger. It literally tore two sides of my frame apart around the shock tower.

Definitely was funny to see everyone else get all tippy, and then have Pete go through it with hardly an issue. I would have tried it too, but I obviously had issues. Oh well, still wanna see video or pics of me going up through that section, but not sure if it made the cut or not.

JH

[Brody]

:lol::lol:Just giving you grief! You are a foreigner, I am an alien. I have a case of mistaken identity about every other day when I look into the mirror...."are these my beautiful hands? Is this my beautiful house? Is this my beautiful wife? and I said to myself....my god....what have I done?" (Talking Heads)