Off Roading, Mclean June 7th. Roll Call

[CelicaST-162]

Now that I got the truck fixed, I think I can make it for Sunday. Who's interested in having some fun in there daily driver-dedicated off roaders?

Mclean Creek, I was thinking Top of the World unless someone knows other exciting trails that the masses can handle.

9AM Meeting at the Shell Gas station in Bragg Creek
920AM Leave for the Mclean store to Air down and do Final inspection.

Make sure you pack a lunch and warm clothing!

Who's in?

[5000Audi]

ill be in if my buddie bail on me, unless all who going to be coming dont have stocker trucks, ill be going with guys in full size chevy, lifted jeeps n such, so maybe you guys could tag along if its not a stocker run..

[CMW403]

Originally posted by 5000Audi
ill be in if my buddie bail on me, unless all who going to be coming dont have stocker trucks, ill be going with guys in full size chevy, lifted jeeps n such, so maybe you guys could tag along if its not a stocker run..

:english:

[elad0301]

Would a stock Sorento with all-terrains be appropriate for this? I have not done top-of-the-world yet but am itching to go out there.

[Alak]

You need a Low Range Transfer box to do top of the world and at least a 29" Diameter tire (225/75R16 for example). I just checked the specs on a sorento and they did come with those size tires and a 4LO equipped transfercase depending on the trim level.

I'm in. I think its supposed to rain, so it should make it an interesting climb I hope.

[CelicaST-162]

Awesome

[Cueman]

not this weekend for me.

[5000Audi]

top of the world trail is pretty decent, easy and fun ride..

you dont need any high end trucks to do it, if you cannot make it up the one bigger ledge you can drive around it...


but me and my buddies are heading up to wiprous so i cant make it out this time guys..

[elad0301]

I'm in. 30" tires and low gearing - but a relatively heavy truck so I'm hoping I won't hold anyone back. Not sure what trucks you guys have or with what mods. I just gotta get some recovery gear ready ASAP. Looking forward to this.

[barmanjay]

Sorry I can't go

But remember to have tow points, front and rear and straps/ropes/chains, maybe a shovel

[Khalil.e]

I may be in..depending on how cold !

[Alak]

Dont worry about weight, I probably got the biggest truck out there at nearly 5000 pounds. Full size spare is a must too.


Cold, Smold. I wheeled all winter. Just dress warm. The vehicle heat takes care of the rest.

Besides they are calling for 11 and Sunny.

[elad0301]

What size tires on your Rover? Nice looking truck when it's clean :thumbsup: .

I'm going out to get tow hooks and straps today - I'm thinking Crappy-Tire. Any suggestions?

[elad0301]

Originally posted by elad0301

I'm going out to get tow hooks and straps today - I'm thinking Crappy-Tire. Any suggestions?

Never mind, found a good thread on this: http://forums.beyond.ca/st/264801/off-roading-whats-the-necessary-gear-to-have/

[Alak]

We got enough recovery stuff between us all, and I got the winch, if nessesary. I used it frequently a couple weeks ago to recover all sorts of vehicles.

[CelicaST-162]

My friends ATV is joining us, so no driving on the main trail please. (Prohibited

[Alak]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb296/Alakseifer/DSCF7020.jpg
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Thats all I got haha. Too bad about your transmission Vic, how did that work out?

[Alak]

Please tell me someone got a picture of my truck bottoms up.

[Matlok77]

I unfortunately missed this one but hope to catch the next... First time out with you guys was great but I missed top of the world at the end of the day...

I sitll have pics to post from it!

Matt

[elad0301]

Originally posted by Alak
Please tell me someone got a picture of my truck bottoms up.

I do - just trying to recover the pics off a failed hard drive. Will hopefully post soon if I can get to them.

[Alak]

No worries. Thinkin of doing an easy run out to wiaprous on the 21st. I havent been there in a couple years in the summer. Would be interesting to see what everything looks like not frozen and without 3 feet of snow on it.

[elad0301]

I might join in on a Waiparous run this weekend if it's not too technical.

Pics coming tonight...

[elad0301]

Sorry, not too sure how to embed pics in here...

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[Alak]

Calgary Jeep is rolling out on sunday in mclean. I might join them to see some old faces.

[Freeskier]

the disco in that picture looks preeetty stuck. It almost looks like it would have been high centered just behind the front wheels...difficult to get out?

[5000Audi]

i just sold my jeep to a guy in BC, awe i miss her, but next month ill have a smaller jeep so i will go trail ridding with you guys :)