Salt Lake City, Utah Meet and More

[ZEUS]

I think everyone who piped up wants to do a trail. We still need to come up with one. I have something in mind that I have wanted to do for a while. Read this: http://www.4x4now.com/trutaf2.htm

We would need to meet up in the morning and then head South on I-15 for about half an hour. After that, we get to explore until we run out of daylight. ...Or... We can turn it into a camping/wheeling/hiking/fishing trip! :) Let's discuss...

[taylorRichie]

I'm still trying to secure a full size spare too... so if anyone knows of a 33" spare for sale let me know... I've been watching KSL, almost bought a complete set of Tacoma wheels and tires for $300!! with BFG AT K/Os But they were in Springville... I live in Ogden... that would have been a ~$50 commute, and I didn't know when I could do it :(

Should have just bought them and worried about it later.

Let me know if anyone sees anything...

And remember, I'm a complete novice/beginner so a patient spotter will be necessary ;)

My brother will be going too, he has an H3 with 33s on it. Also a beginner.

I joined Rocky Mountain Extreme (.com) and there are a ton of trail's marked using Google earth through out the state... and a ton of people willing to wheel, and run trails, I plan to tag along with them on a few rides over the next couple months too.

Fun Fun!

Richie

[Ldub]

I'm still trying to secure a full size spare too... so if anyone knows of a 33" spare for sale let me know...

Richie

Try calling around to local salvage yards to find a 16" wheel from a 6 lug Isuzu, Toyota, Nissan, Honda Passport...you get the idea.
If you bring a jack & lug wrench, you can probably try it on before you buy, to make sure it clears the center hub/caliper etc.

Then start calling tire stores to find a used 285/75 x 16" tire.

I was able to score a Passport alloy wheel for $25. & a used tire for $20.

[Todd Adams]

I'm still trying to secure a full size spare too... so if anyone knows of a 33" spare for sale let me know... I've been watching KSL, almost bought a complete set of Tacoma wheels and tires for $300!! with BFG AT K/Os But they were in Springville... I live in Ogden... that would have been a ~$50 commute, and I didn't know when I could do it :(

Should have just bought them and worried about it later.

Let me know if anyone sees anything...

And remember, I'm a complete novice/beginner so a patient spotter will be necessary ;)

My brother will be going too, he has an H3 with 33s on it. Also a beginner.

I joined Rocky Mountain Extreme (.com) and there are a ton of trail's marked using Google earth through out the state... and a ton of people willing to wheel, and run trails, I plan to tag along with them on a few rides over the next couple months too.

Fun Fun!

Richie
Richie,
Give me a call I have an OEM set just gathering dust I need to get rid of. I think you can live with the price. I can bring them up to the college next week which is closer for you.
Todd
801-631-7993

[taylorRichie]

Thanks again Todd!! Have fun running the Rubicon!
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On Topic

Does anyone care if a few H3 club guys come? My brother is a member of the hummer forums, and He asked if anyone has ever been on the trails we're headed to. Now they're asking if they can come to.

[taylorRichie]

I think he said 2 or 3, which would make 3 or 4 including him... So we could be ~10ish

I don't know the area, nor the trial etc. so I don't know how accommodating it is to many vehicles.

[taylorRichie]

Don't think he's headed until Friday, but I don't know for certain. ???

[Todd Adams]

We are at 6 or 7 rigs already. How many H3's are we talking about here?
Back from the Con. Fill me in. H3's??? Is the plan to camp out?
Todd

[taylorRichie]

Back from the Con. Fill me in. H3's??? Is the plan to camp out?
Todd

I would like to camp out...

As for H3s... I'm fine just having my Brother's H3 come. And only that. He's my +1 and we both need some good spotters and training, so we can start going on our own.

[kodiak]

Well I just finished a big project. I’m hoping the invoice gets paid before the 19th or I’m going to be eating top ramen on the trip. :eek:

[kodiak]

South Towne mall? It’s easy to find and there’s lots of options for lunch.

[Todd Adams]

Perfect! Todd, Since you know the trail and such... what time do you think we should meet up that allows us to get to a good camp spot at a good time?
OK I thought that Linda and I were going to camp out at Granite Flats but that is out now since I have to catch a plane on Sunday. Anyway for those that are not camping out we will meet at Tibble Fork Parking are at 8:30am on Saturday July 19th. Those that are camping out, we will meet at Dutchman Mine camping parking lot at 9:15am and leave there at 9:30. We should have time to do more than one trail. Forrest Lake first and then either Miller Hill or Mineral Basin trail after. We will at least go to the "Rock Garden" on the Mineral Basin trail.
Directions are as follows. American Fork Canyon which is the Alpine exit on I-15 just south of the point of the mountain. It is also the exit for Thanksgiving Point and Cabellas. There will be an entrace fee when entering the canyon. Go up past Timpanogos Cave and make the left turn up the North Fork to Tibble Fork.
Todd

[taylorRichie]

Sounds Great! Going to be an early day for me :D Looking forward to it!

[Pepino]

how far is this from vegas? it just happens i might go to vegas next weekend from thursday to sunday and im not old enough to gamble so would love to get together with everybody! i could take a cab or if someone passes by vegas and could pick me up would be good.
i havent seen my VX in 3 months and i miss her terribly! i need some of that Vx love!

[Todd Adams]

how far is this from vegas? it just happens i might go to vegas next weekend from thursday to sunday and im not old enough to gamble so would love to get together with everybody! i could take a cab or if someone passes by vegas and could pick me up would be good.
i havent seen my VX in 3 months and i miss her terribly! i need some of that Vx love!
About 400 miles. That would be an expencive cab ride.

[taylorRichie]

You'd be better off renting a car for $30/day and driving it out... 6 hours or so :D

[taylorRichie]

Torn CV Boot, found it today :( I'm trying to get parts, and time to replace it before the meet... Very very very bummed today :( :(

[kodiak]

That sucks! CV boot replacement should be part of the suspension lift process. It’s seems to happen a lot right after a lift.:(


Torn CV Boot, found it today :( I'm trying to get parts, and time to replace it before the meet... Very very very bummed today :( :(

[Todd Adams]

Yeah, with the time Todd scheduled I would say breakfast is off and we're all meeting at the "trailhead" in the canyon with powdered donuts... mmm, powder donuts...
Breakfast at Denny's 106 s I 15 at 7am.
Todd

[Todd Adams]

Perfect! Todd, Since you know the trail and such... what time do you think we should meet up that allows us to get to a good camp spot at a good time?

If you are camping Friday I would recommend Dutchman where we are going to meet at 9:15 or so. If you are staying Saturday then it doesn’t matter, what ever is open. I don’t recommend any of the camps between Tibble Fork Reservoir and Dutchman but anything up from there is OK just what ever is open.
Bring my antenna please.
Todd

[taylorRichie]

Breakfast at Denny's 106 s I 15 at 7am.
Todd

I'll be there... A bit early for me, so bear with me if I'm a bit sleepy :D

Thanks again Todd!! were it not for you I probably wouldn't be able to make it.

[taylorRichie]

Brittany, Me, my brother and his H3, possibly a Buddy with a 4 Runner.

Is anyone camping anymore? Doesn't look like I will be :(

[kodiak]

I’ll be there! I had my VX inspected yesterday, I’m getting a not ready code on my computer? I removed my battery and cleaned it before the inspection. I need to drive around a little to clear the code. Then I’ll head back and get my sticker. My sister’s boyfriend is proposing to my sis at a barbeque at noon. So I won’t be able to head up the trail with you. My future brother in law owes me one!:mad:

[kodiak]

Unfortunately. :(


So Richard, you are only going to be joining us for breakfast then? Just making sure I follow you...

[kodiak]

I had a really good time at breakfast yesterday, sorry I couldn’t do the trails with you. Did the H3 keep up with you OK?;)

[taylorRichie]

It was a lot of fun... and nice meeting you... Too bad they didn't have a larger booth :rolleyes:

Trail was pretty good... Definitely good learning for me :D No issues and only a couple times where I needed a spot... (amateur).

H3 did just fine... Once Justin (my brother) put it in 4 Lo, he was doing the trail in 4 high for a while and actually making it up a few challenging obstacles.

Todd Showed us how beneficial his front ARB is by going up a tough part of the Rock garden to mineral basin. Then Justin (zeus) did it with his open diffs. Took a few tries and some strategic rock stacking but he made it... And that was the "toughest" part of the rock garden. Neither me or my brother (H3) tried the Obstacle though.

Hindsight, probably should have.

Might join the U4WDA on August 2nd and go for mineral basin. Not totally decided.

All in all, good ride, not too scary and a good pay off (forest lake). Got alot of stares, inquiries (what is that?) and a few compliments.

Thanks again Todd!

[Triathlete]

So, who got the pics???:cool:

[taylorRichie]

Ask and you shall receive ;)

Very fun trail.

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[nfpgasmask]

Nice pics, Richie, where are the rest? I forgot to bring my camera to work so I will post afterward. Good trip though and no breakage or body damage. Used my sliders a few times though! Then I stopped at Cabela's on the way out and bought a shotgun for home defense and the Elko trip! :)

Looks like you guys had fun. Gorgeous country over there. What type of shotty did you pick up, Justin?

Bart

[Triathlete]

Nice...looks nice and green! We have lots of rocky riverbeds like that here minus all the greenery!

[Triathlete]

Remington 870 w/ 18" barrel (Home Defense version - yep all matte black). I think I am going to outfit it tactical style and get a 2nd barrel or 2nd gun (28"-30" for skeet).


Don't you think thats a little overkill to control the "skeeters".:bwgy: I just use a can of bug spray....I'm old school like that!

[kodiak]

Nice pix Richie! Looks like I missed out on a good run. Remington 870 good choose Justin! Is this your first shotgun?

[nfpgasmask]

Remington 870 w/ 18" barrel (Home Defense version - yep all matte black). I think I am going to outfit it tactical style and get a 2nd barrel or 2nd gun (28"-30" for skeet).

Nice. I'm proud of you for not buying a leaf patterned camo shotty. :) It will be interesting to compare it to my Mossberg 500 Persuader. But that said, there is no comparison to the Saiga 12. :cool:

Elko will be fun.

:) Bart

[Ldub]

Remington 870 w/ 18" barrel (Home Defense version - yep all matte black). I think I am going to outfit it tactical style and get a 2nd barrel or 2nd gun (28"-30" for skeet).

If you don't mind me asking + a bit of a thread jack :rolleyesg, what's an 870 going for these days? I'm still a big fan of the all stainless "Marine Defender" or whatever it's called.
Back in the day, I used to keep my "bedside companion" loaded with 00 buck & sabot slugs every other round to cover all the bases.
Mighty happy to be back in Fargo.:smilewink

[nfpgasmask]

I used to keep my "bedside companion" loaded with 00 buck & sabot slugs every other round to cover all the bases.

Geez man, you might as well through some 12 guage flechette in there just to be sure!

http://www.hi-vel.com/Catalog__18/Specialized_Shotshell_Ammuniti/hv_615.jpg

:rolleyes: Bart

[taylorRichie]

Finally got around to spraying off my car...

Got some Battle Scars... Larry better be proud.

Passenger Side wheels got some good scrapeage... Fairly visible since black wheels scratch silver ;)

I guess the decision was made for me, a go car, not a show car. Not that it was ever up for debate.

[ZEUS]

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[kodiak]

Nice!! You need to send those pix to off road magazine.;)

[Ldub]

Geez man, you might as well through some 12 guage flechette in there just to be sure!
:rolleyes: Bart

That'd be OK, but then you have the extra work of un-pinning the body from the wall...:smilewink


Cabela's just happened to have a sale on the black 870's - $300 for the blacks, $550 for the marine, and I think $650 for the camo tactical. I love the look of the marine but the price was just too steep for me. I'm happy with what I got... extraspecially for the price!

Sweet...I just sold a full size (ducks & pheasants) used, but in near perfect condition, for that amount. I haven't kept up on gun prices, so I was wondering if I got hosed...Thanks!:thumbup:


Finally got around to spraying off my car...

Got some Battle Scars... Larry better be proud.

Passenger Side wheels got some good scrapeage... Fairly visible since black wheels scratch silver ;)

I guess the decision was made for me, a go car, not a show car. Not that it was ever up for debate.

WELL DONE Richie!!!..:thumbup: Ya done yer old uncle proud!
Like those with dents & scratches always say...
"Chicks dig body damage":cool:
Now get out there with a black sharpie marker & touch up that wheel rash...:smilewink

[ZEUS]

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[ZEUS]

Still holding!!!http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/StillHolding.jpg

[nfpgasmask]

Still holding!!!http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/StillHolding.jpg

:eek: Dude! I thought you ordered some heavy duty ones from Indy already! I can't believe you wheeled with that!!!

That's rogue status, son!

Bart

[kodiak]

Nice pix! Awesome action shoots. Looks like Menace knows where to go to get some good loven. :rolleyes:

[Todd Adams]

:eek: Dude! I thought you ordered some heavy duty ones from Indy already! I can't believe you wheeled with that!!!

That's rogue status, son!

Bart

All I have to say is this. Been wheeling mine for going on 9 years on tougher trails than anyone else here has and never had a problem with the stock ends.

[taylorRichie]

I bet mine wouldn't break either if I had your experience Todd... I ordered 4 different 4WD handbooks that I've been reading hoping to get a better grasp of things :D Thanks for the lessons and the spotting Todd... I'd really like to conquer the Rock Garden next time you're headed up that way, or have the time.

[Todd Adams]

I bet mine wouldn't break either if I had your experience Todd... I ordered 4 different 4WD handbooks that I've been reading hoping to get a better grasp of things :D
So who has ever broken one? Oh yea I remember ;) I think it could have been found prior to the failure. http://4x4now.com/4whtpm.htm
http://4x4now.com/bb0399.htm I mentioned Bill at lunch
Add more http://4x4now.com/4wht.htm



Thanks for the lessons and the spotting Todd... I'd really like to conquer the Rock Garden next time you're headed up that way, or have the time.

Mineral Basin is not full yet but all the trails in American Fork are filling except Marry Ellen which is full.
http://www.u4wda.org/summer2008.aspx

[Triathlete]

Constrictor and little moab look like good "learning" trails!;eeky;;eeky;;Dy;

[taylorRichie]

Constrictor is a crazy run... And Little Moab is a playground.

In fact that's the one Todd is "Spotting" on.

I'm pretty sure I'll be back packing this weekend, so I won't be able to make the U4wda Runs... Besides I would probably need more attention than a leader with 15 vehicles could give me ;)