Stocker run @ MaClean next weekend?

[Sprockett]

Anyone up for an easy trail at MaClean next weekend before it closes Dec 1st? Me first time in a stock 4Runner and maybe friend in a Cherokee looking for some more experience guys.

Let me know, thanks.
Ryan


List of guys meeting at Bragg Creek gas station @ 9:30-10:00am Saturday Nov 15th:
Sprockett - Blue '95 4Runner
S-Fly and friend - '92 Jeep Comanche

[barmanjay]

hmmm

I think I may be up for a run

I'll be siping my baja claws this week for winter driving

[CelicaST-162]

I am in for next weekend....nothing crazy....stock Pathfinder! lol

[barmanjay]

Took me an hour and 1/2 to sipe 1 and 1/4 tires,.. I'll get them done before the weekend.

Recommended:

Especially for stock height - more prone to getting stuck

Find yourselves some tow points - at least one in the front and one in the back

a couple shackles would be good for those tow points.

A tow strap or decent tow rope (none of those crappy yellow tow ropes with the hooks on the ends.)

I keep my 7ton fishing rope with me :D and I just put a couple eye's on my left-over 25ft of 3/8 steel winch cable

at least 2 ltrs of drinking water,.. toolkit incase something breaks

I usually bring a BBQ along,.. so if I do,.. bring burgers ;)

boots, extra pants, warm jacket.

Dont plan on being home early,.. and no cell service either.

A CB is a good idea otherwise those cheap FRS radios will work - princess auto had a set of cobra FRS's for $30,.. walmart has a cheap CB for $90 - antenna from the flying J for $25

So recap:

need: emergencey tow, tools, communication, food, drink

[f150mikey060]

I may be down, i have a bit of off road experience but have never done a run to Maclean or any other trail spots.

91 pickup.. stock other than 31" BFG ATs

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn196/mikey0601/IMG_0903.jpg

[Sprockett]

Good looking truck f150mikey060.


Well, this is shaping up. How about we say meet at the gas station at Bragg Creek Saturday morning at 10am ? I thinking pack a lunch, 5-7 hours out be home for dinner?

Heading to Princess Auto today to try to find a 3"x20' or longer recovery strap.

Another question, how important are tire pressures? Mine are pumped to like 26-30 for street driving.

[5000Audi]

Originally posted by Sprockett
Good looking truck f150mikey060.


Well, this is shaping up. How about we say meet at the gas station at Bragg Creek Saturday morning at 10am ? I thinking pack a lunch, 5-7 hours out be home for dinner?

Heading to Princess Auto today to try to find a 3"x20' or longer recovery strap.

Another question, how important are tire pressures? Mine are pumped to like 26-30 for street driving.

hey bud. tire pressure is very important when it comes to trails.. drop them under 15 PSI.. i run mine at 10 psi when im out at mclean... then best to stop in a bragg on the way home and air up your tires unless you have one of those handy small compressors...


I might be up for a run otu to mclean next weekend...ive been out there many of times...i have a 97 cherokee with 35's

for you newbs to wheeling... read barmanjays post... everything he said to bring is a awsome idea...

this is what i bring out wheelin when i go

drinks ( pop,water, energy etc)
food, sandwich/ chips.. ( i bring a cooler full of stuff)
WARM CLOTHS ( incase you end up having to stay out there for the night)
CB radio..
Tools.. basic sockets and wrenchs.. DUCT TAPE FTW also
spare tire
Jack all
tow straps
tree saver
shackles
Jerry can of gas
can of Sure start/ Eather ( will explain below)
first aid kit...your head may smash a window..or flying objects in your truck....
Tire plugs
Bead braker( to break bead on my tires)


So the sure start/ eather...

When you use your spare tire and you get a second flat... use the bead braker to break the bead...( you can also drive on the tire for a couple 10 feet and it will break the bead also) then plug the hole with the tire repair kit.. pull out the eather spray inside the tire and along the bead...grab a match and flick the lit match into the tire and it will inflate your tire and pop the beads on...( i know ive done it many of times)

So yeah ill be up for a run next weekend for sure look for my red jeep!!!

[Sprockett]

Thanks for the posts guys. Looking forward.

I understand you never know what might happen out there but just re iterate, looking for an easy run :) Looks like there could be up to 3-4 stock vehicals so far. But again, great advice, thanks,

Ryan

FYI, just picked up a 3"x30' recovery strap at princess auto on sale for $26 :)

[CelicaST-162]

Sounds good! I may have a Jeep coming along as well.

[barmanjay]

Some of the jeep club is going on Sat,.. they'll be at the mclean store


I think that's a better place to meet,.. the mclean store 9:30-10:30

leave at 10:30 sharp,.. darkness comes at 4pm now

[5000Audi]

the CJA?....

Im not a fan of going with them... to much policits with them.. always worried about the trails and how you hit the mud try to avoid the puddles...

Foresty is renewable...bah but yeah i wont be rolling out with them...

i will be at the gas station in bragg to meet whom ever there for a easy stocker run for those whom want.. the CJA usually goes on a little higher then stock trail rides...so let me know who still wants to go on a differant trail ride other then with the CJA

[Sprockett]

I don't know anything about about anyone :D

I am definitely only into a stocker run and by the looks there are others here in stock vehicals too. I'll still be at bragg creek gas at 9:30-10:00am. We can head to MaClean and see who's there by 10:30, sound good? If we decide to go seperate ways, no harm done.

However, can anyone give solid directions to the MaClean creek store? I have never been which is why I suggested Bragg Creek :D

Maybe a google map?

Thanks,
Ryan

[5000Audi]

easy to get to the store...

drive down 22x from bragg.. going south... hang a right when the road ends... follow it for a while, you will pass a rest stop/ sewer for campers... then drive drive drive and there will be a sign that says fish creek campground ( i think) and it will be a left onto that... follow that road and it will bring you right to the store on the right hand side... pretty easy to get too ill meet you at the bragg creek shell and you can follow me there if you want

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by 5000Audi
the CJA?....

Im not a fan of going with them... to much policits with them.. always worried about the trails and how you hit the mud try to avoid the puddles...

Foresty is renewable...bah but yeah i wont be rolling out with them...

i will be at the gas station in bragg to meet whom ever there for a easy stocker run for those whom want.. the CJA usually goes on a little higher then stock trail rides...so let me know who still wants to go on a differant trail ride other then with the CJA

woah,.. slow down

the guys aren't part of the club,.. just participate in the forum - like me,.. just a forum member, wanting to go out for a ride, not a club member.

They have specific "official" runs, lead by a member,.. But that can be talked about another time.



fyi,.. there is a sign that says Mclean Creek

[5000Audi]

so its not a club run then?...if its not then im up for it... i went on a club run a few times with them and it was a bit much... BUT with a few fourm members im up i guess!!!... oh and Barmanjay.. you bringing your bbq? if so ill being some burgars and shit

[SR240SX]

I might be down for this...What kinda offroading are we talking about though? Dont wanna wreck the paint on my pathy lol...Would we be going through some trees stuff like that?..I would be driving a stock 02 pathy...

[5000Audi]

most time we go out to mclean we go down trails... if your worried about your paint then i would not go if i was you... lots of trees and branches hanging out...

[SR240SX]

True enough...Thought I would ask haha thanks anyways!

[barmanjay]

I'll bring the bbq, as long as it doesn't break during the bumpy ride up ;)

It's always a good thing to keep in the back of your mind is "scratches are imminent"

It eases the mind if you do happen to stumble on a tight space between fallen trees

[96GrandAMGT]

id soo be in even to ride along but 1) my jeep needs some stuff before i wheel it again 2) iv gotta take care of my 1 month old Daughter this weekend

[Sprockett]

Ok, so looks like it's less then 30min to MaClean from Bragg Creek. Do we still want to meet there first?

If yes, let's meet at the gas station in Bragg Creek between 9:30-10:00am leave at 10:00am sharp, book it to MaClean by 10:30am and meet up with whoever's there and decide on a trail.

Can we start a roll call on who to expect at Bragg Creek by 10am? That way when we are all there we can leave early.

[Moved to op]

[barmanjay]

It's about 10 mins to mclean from bragg

I'll see you guys at the store at mclean


In this:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/barmanjay/DSC00010-1.jpg

with the hardtop on instead of the soft

Don't worry,.. I'm not an extreme rock crawler,.. just a nice trail runner

[VetteRacin]

I'll be there as well..only with an atv instead..dont want to risk anything happening to the truck just yet...

[CelicaST-162]

New 31' A/T Tires, just for this occasion! Blue 92 Pathfinder

I may have an extra wheeler truck tagging along.

Could some of us meet in the city somewhere then cruise out to Bragg Creek? I don't know that area.....

[Sprockett]

Bragg Creek is real simple to get to. Take Glenmore Trail to highway 8. Turn left onto highway 22. You'll end up at a stop sign right in front of the gas station in question. Just google map 'Bragg Creek AB' and you can't miss the gas station.

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
New 31' A/T Tires, just for this occasion! Blue 92 Pathfinder

I may have an extra wheeler truck tagging along.

Could some of us meet in the city somewhere then cruise out to Bragg Creek? I don't know that area.....

What part of the city are you in/near

If you can't meet up with anyone else,.. you can travel with me to mclean

[5000Audi]

i can meet people in city to if need be?

[jswankster]

lol... spare seats? dont wanna take my jeep out yet... new motor in it.. i dont 100% trust it yet... but will maybe consider it...

Put me down on the list .. DEBATING!

[5000Audi]

i should have a seat in my jeep.. ill let you know by thursday..

[jswankster]

ok .. well i will know by friday if the motor is up to it... see how it sounds.. plus i smoke too .. so i would rather go in my own ..

[5000Audi]

hehe i smoke like a chiminey so its all good n my truck LOL.... what year and whatnot if your jeep? got the I6 or I4 i can come have a looksie...

[jswankster]

98 cherokee .. I6 .. aprox 215k on the motor.. just finished the engine swap on saturday .. runnin good.. but i would like to make sure... .. but hey if we can smoke in ur rig.. and you got a seat.. ill come along..lol rather it like that i guess

[5000Audi]

yeah alrighty ill let you know on thursday if there is a seat in the truck... seeing how my back seat is full of a cooler, parts, tools lol i really only got the front 2.. so if the girly dont come ( she prob wont haha) ill let you know!!!

[jswankster]

sweet .. oh and PM is the key..lol

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by barmanjay


What part of the city are you in/near

If you can't meet up with anyone else,.. you can travel with me to mclean

Applewood SE, Not trying to poke around at any plans here but I heard Mclean creek is very muddy and mud bogging orientated. If so, would Waiparous be a viable option? I would rather do trail driving, easy-technical stuff, mud trails all day rather than pull my vehicle out of the mud all day long...haha

[Sprockett]

I'm personally not interested in changing plans at this time. Depending how this weekend goes, however, I'm not opposed to checking out waiparous next weekend even.

Are you going to try to meet up with barmanjay or should we expect you at Bragg Creek?

Thanks,
Ryan

[barmanjay]

Mclean has a couple of mud spots,.. but there are many levels of trails

I'm in Martindale

we can meet up at a timmy's somewhere close to 16th on Sat morn

edit: Got another buddy coming out with a quad

[CelicaST-162]

Yep, that's the plan! How about the Shell gas station on 16th Ave and 19St...near the crossroads market.

[barmanjay]

Sounds good

9am we leave there to go out

call me for anything else

Jay
889-4747

[Sprockett]

Should we expect you at the Bragg creek gas or are you two going straight to McLean?

Thanks,

[f150mikey060]

not 100% sure if i can go yet but by the looks of things i should be there. If i do end up coming i will meet you guys at the bragg creek gas station

[5000Audi]

BAD NEWS... i cannot make it... was at my sisters last night to find out she is moveing and guess what i HAVE to help... sorry guys maybe next time...

[5000Audi]

Originally posted by Sprockett
I'm personally not interested in changing plans at this time. Depending how this weekend goes, however, I'm not opposed to checking out waiparous next weekend even.

Are you going to try to meet up with barmanjay or should we expect you at Bragg Creek?

Thanks,
Ryan

sorry man wiaiparous is pretty much closed too all trucks.. only ATV and that style units aloud there now.. maybe a few kms of trails left for trucks there... so mclean os pretty much the only good one around...

[Sprockett]

Sorry to hear you can't make it. Was looking forward to meeting you. Maybe another time.

Hope you'll be there there f150mikey060. I'll be leaving Bragg Creek at 10am and heading to the McLean store so if you are late, try there.

Thanks,
Ryan

[5000Audi]

im free for next weekend 100% i have cleared my calender lol.. so if you guys have good fun this weekend and wish to do another run let me know!

[CelicaST-162]

Finder' is loaded up and gassed up....Ready to go tommorow....Barmanjay, Ill meet you there before 9 at shell on 16th and 19th st NE

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
Finder' is loaded up and gassed up....Ready to go tommorow....Barmanjay, Ill meet you there before 9 at shell on 16th and 19th st NE

roger that,.. prepping the jeep in about an hour

[Sprockett]

Anyone going to be on CB in the group? VHF?

There is a guy from the 4Wheeler forum that is interested in joining us but he won't be out there til noon. He said:


Monitor ch 4 on cb if you have them and I'll try and locate you group. Is there anyone on VHF in the group? 146.445 I am piloting a blue 90 4Runner.

See you guys at McLean store before 10:30am!

[barmanjay]

I have my cb

Usually keep it on 5, 10, or 12

But if no-one else has a cb in our group,.. I'll monitor 4

I also have my frs channel 15 or 20

[jswankster]

anyone else have a free seat... smoking is preferred... but not a must... let me know ASAP!!

[f150mikey060]

Hey jswankster, I have a seat free. Call me or text 403-999-0031. No smoking prefered though lol

[jswankster]

where do you live / where can we meet? will call you in the morning

[f150mikey060]

i live in okotoks...im stopping off at my work on my way. its on 144th/14th by the flying j. ill be going down 22x from there. i can meet you anywhere between

[jswankster]

name a place i can go anywhere ... BTW what are you driving?

edit ... Nevermind... i found page 1..lol

[f150mikey060]

haha k sounds good. the walmart area in shawnesee would work fine

edit: do you have a towstrap you could bring? otherwise ill pick one up at PA. been up north all week, no time to get one!

[jswankster]

shoot me a time... and what do i need to bring... .. other than food/drink

i may be able to get a towstrap.. ill let you know

[barmanjay]

There should be enough recovery stuff between the bunch of us.

Just got up and packed the cooler


see you guys out there.

[jswankster]

anyone bringing TP ... just in case..?

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by jswankster
anyone bringing TP ... just in case..?

ahead of you, and paper towel, + a shovel to bury if needed,.. LOL

[f150mikey060]

alright i wont worry about putting together some tools then, or getting a strap.


id say, bring a cb if you have one, a buddy of mine has mine. and just all your other personal shit. i have 40l of gas, spair, jack, shovel, food, water, 12v compressor pump,

[jswankster]

lmao.. :thumbsup: and no go on the CB... dont have one... so basically all i should need to bring is food, water, jacket and blanket or somthing just in case... anything i am missing?

[CelicaST-162]

I dont have a CB radio so im just gonna stick with you guys...haha

[f150mikey060]

yea that sounds about right, the truck is all loaded down now soi think i have everything hah. im going to grab a shower and some food then im leaving...want me to give you a call when im on the road? from my work i can be in shawnesee in ~15 mins, probably around 8:45. sound good?

[jswankster]

give me a call, when you are about 15 mins away... 403-714-8536

and that was Wal-mart in shawnessy ,,,

[5000Audi]

Have a safe fun ride guys!!! to bad i cant come!!! but maybe next time!

[f150mikey060]

Originally posted by jswankster
give me a call, when you are about 15 mins away... 403-714-8536

and that was Wal-mart in shawnessy ,,,

will do! yea, that is correct

[jswankster]

what a great Trip!! cant wait till the next one

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by jswankster
what a great Trip!! cant wait till the next one

PICS!!

[barmanjay]

Climbed 'top-of-the-world' and didn't flop,.. LOL

I have a couple pics,.. the vids will come another day,.. gave to father-in-law to 'fire-wire' it onto his pc

Glad you guys had a great time, especially before Mclean closes.

Next year when it opens again,.. I'd like to start further east and hit some more challenging trails

[CelicaST-162]

Im surprised the Pathfinder did so well....Hopefully a lift kit and 33's next year...

[barmanjay]

thought I would cut across the end of a bog run,.. well it ate me up and my wife almost had another baby,.. LOL

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/barmanjay/DSC02906.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/barmanjay/DSC02909.jpg


and todays wheelin crew

missing from pic - jamie on his quad and a comanche

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a304/barmanjay/DSC02916.jpg

These are all the pics I have

Vids will probably be up tomorrow

The 'finder did awesome

yes, 33's and a small lift will make it a very capable off-highway vehicle

the 'runner did great too,.. just needs the saggy ass lifted a bit,.. LOL

[Sprockett]

I had a great time and met some great people. Special thanks to the more experienced guys leading us out there which were Barmanjay and a couple guys from the calgaryjeep forums. I don't think any of us new guys would had had such an enjoyable time without you three there.

Although these were 'easy' trails, there were some places we went that I would not have guessed any vehical could have...or maybe just would have :) To get there in stock Pathfinders, 4Runners, and Toy Trucks feels good.

My camera's battery is buggered and only lasted a few minutes so I didn't get the pics I wanted. Here at least are a snap of each of the group, 7 trucks one quad. Hopefully I'll get a hold of my buddy's pics soon.

Sprockett
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04137.jpg
Barmanjay
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04138.jpg
150Mikey060
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04140.jpg
CelicaST-165
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04141.jpg
My friend's friends
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04142.jpg
2 guys from CalgaryJeep and the quad (VetteRacin)
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04139.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSC04182.jpg

[VetteRacin]

PICS (http://s56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/)

Alot of them are blurry, dont know why, but all in all was fun

[barmanjay]

Nice pics :D

my favs

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC24.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC27.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC28.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC34.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC35.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC39.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC42.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC7.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g167/vetteracin/Mclean/MC8.jpg

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by Sprockett
I had a great time and met some great people. Special thanks to the more experienced guys leading us out there which were Barmanjay and a couple guys from the calgaryjeep forums. I don't think any of us new guys would had had such an enjoyable time without you three there.

Although these were 'easy' trails, there were some places we went that I would not have guessed any vehical could have...or maybe just would have :) To get there in stock Pathfinders, 4Runners, and Toy Trucks feels good.

...

It's all about learning then knowing the capabilities of your vehicles.

We were ready, 2 of us have winches and various tow ropes, chains, straps, cable and extra shackles and etc incase anyone got stuck,.. like I did,.. LOL
(that's what I get for going swimming without testing the water first,.. LOL,.. far exceded my vehicle capabilities,.. I learned :) )

Also you guys got a taste of the technical side of wheeling, learning how to tackle certain obsticles is fun.

It's always nice to have someone guide you along when you can't see where to delicately place your tires.

I'm no pro and constantly learning every time I go out.

Toys are great because you can put on a good sized tire without a lift and still have great clearance and axle articulation.

[5000Audi]

great pics guys, wish i was there also... and barmanjay, i would have done the same thing in the hole there haha...

next time ill be there forsure!!!

[Redlyne_mr2]

damn looks great.. too bad it was on a Sat... Ill be down if u can ever make it on a Sunday.

[5000Audi]

haha yeah if it was today ( sunday) i would be going also... would be even better with this nice fresh snow we got now... already took the Audi out for a spin... litteraly lol... turned on the diff locks and had a fun drive to timmies...

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
damn looks great.. too bad it was on a Sat... Ill be down if u can ever make it on a Sunday.

In your FJ Ryan?

[Sprockett]

I am considering trying to go again next weekend Sunday if schedule and weather permits. Are there any more trails in McLean creek that are a similar difficulty? More mud or wet tires would have made some of these trails already quite a bit difficult I presume.

Waiporous is also a possibility? Easier trails from what I have heard but with snow or mud maybe interesting enough? If you guys are interested, someone start a new thread :) I would but I can't commit yet.

Thanks,
Ryan

[CelicaST-162]

I may be interested on Sunday, pending the weather and an inspection of my Finder' haha

[5000Audi]

Originally posted by Sprockett

Waiporous is also a possibility?
Thanks,
Ryan

going there is pointless... 90% of the trails were closed down to trucks, only ATV's n such can go there now.. mclean is prety much the only good place to go now... there are many trails out at mclean that at easy trail rides..then some that are CRAZY lol... i will probably be going out there next weekend for sure.. got a few buddies comming out from saskatoon with their trucks to so i will have about 3 trucks including mine... we will hit up some trails and also do some hard bogs... easy to get to not so eay to drive thought hehe.. so yeah anyone interested in next sunday let me know ill try and work things out with my friends on when we will go out there

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


In your FJ Ryan?
yah man... woudl be fun.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

yah man... woudl be fun.

I guess if you're not afraid of getting possible scratches on it.... But It was designed to do these things! I look forward in seeing it in action!

[barmanjay]

The FJ has the perfect stance and wheel base for some of those climbs,.. however, some of the tighter areas will need more negotiating.

If the weather stays like this for part of the week and there is no 'warm' days,.. I would not suggest for the new guys to go out without anyone more experienced.

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by barmanjay
The FJ has the perfect stance and wheel base for some of those climbs,.. however, some of the tighter areas will need more negotiating.

If the weather stays like this for part of the week and there is no 'warm' days,.. I would not suggest for the new guys to go out without anyone more experienced.

Hint Hint

[barmanjay]

I've never been to waiprous yet this year,.. but I'm willing to check it out.

Ryan you should definitely try out the fj

how is the 4x system? does it have air/electric lockers

or maybe something similar to the new cherokees with the hydra-loc system?

I have a feeling it's designed to all types of terrain.

[CelicaST-162]

I believe the FJ has both open diffs maybe a center diff lock...not sure.

[5000Audi]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162
I believe the FJ has both open diffs maybe a center diff lock...not sure.

tap your brakes as you go through a mud hole.. kinda makes the rear diff locked :thumbsup: helpfull 4x4 tip hehe

[Sprockett]

More pics from my buddy here including some cool action sequences:
http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/

Some highlights;
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5050.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5055.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5057.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5063.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5069.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5101.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u24/ryansclarkcar/McLean/DSCN5107.jpg

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by 5000Audi


tap your brakes as you go through a mud hole.. kinda makes the rear diff locked :thumbsup: helpfull 4x4 tip hehe

Does that apply to every vehicle ?(4x4 of course)
How does it work?

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


Does that apply to every vehicle ?(4x4 of course)
How does it work?

Well the diff's work much like a fwd vehicle,.. as one tire lifts up it just spins and the other wont turn

now add braking pressure to the tire that's off the ground (just like it's on the ground and not spinning) and the other one will start to spin.

Not that good for your drivetrain,.. but in a pinch it might give you the few inches you need.

[barmanjay]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

yah man... woudl be fun.

Just don't be a nut-ball like I saw tonight at the glenmore bogs

I swear I saw skid plate as he was launching over bumps!

I had to pull him out 3 times,.. then I had enough of watching his foolery and left.

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[VetteRacin]

3 times? he get stuck again after i left? lol

[barmanjay]

Ya,.. what a nut-ball

[5G_celica]

looks like a lot of fun,

if anyone is up for this weekend I would be down to go,

I have a stock jimmy so I can't do anything crazy but it'd be a great way to learn

[Sprockett]

$15 at the car wash later I am still thinking that mug bogging is not my thing :(

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by Sprockett
$15 at the car wash later I am still thinking that mug bogging is not my thing :(

I thought I cleaned my truck off REALLY well after spending $10 dollars, well I put it on my hoist and it's still a war zone down there, spent half hour spraying the undercarriage and the white floor turned chunky brown! I don't think mud bogging is my niche either....cleaning the mud sure sucks!

BTW, I got my first trail scar, remember Jay when the skid plate smoked that ledge thing...well it was the A/C condensor support haha...it's bent!

[5000Audi]

to both whom said wheelin isnt your slice of bread... well you need to get onto some trails that will drop into some deep mud holes.. its alot of fun when you have somthing more then just a stock rig where you cant really so much more then basic trails.. but well some people may like it and some might not.. but for those whom only been once and are judging it off that, try going with someone whom has a bigger rig and can take you down some aggressive trails and into some good muck.. bet you would have some fun!!!...


and only spending 10 bucks? i wish.. last time i was out i was in the car wash for an hour and a half and 26 loonies.. then got yelled at by the owner cuz i left like 4 inches of mud on the floor of the car wash...

anyone planning on going this sunday... i got a group of 4 including me going out... 3 of them are saskies lol... not what style trails we will be going on since i have one of the smaller trucks ... i will let you guys know once i know :thumbsup:

[Sprockett]

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the trip on Saturday and don't think it will be my last. I'm just saying that struggling through mud holes wasn't what I went out there for and after hitting a couple bogs and having the clean the mess I am still thinking that way :)

The rock trails and even the muddy trails on the other hand, I enjoyed alot. I also don't doubt that any motorsport in any well prepared vehicle is much more enjoyable, but on the other hand, finding the limits of your own vehical is what most of us are out there for.

I am still interested in a Sunday trip but am still worried about biting off more then I can chew. Sounds like your crew will be itching for more difficult trails then I can handle but keep us posted.

Vic, does that mean you are not into another trip in next couple weeks?

Thanks,
Ryan