McLean trail run on August 26th (Sunday)

[projekz]

As seen in the general offroad thread.

Planning an easy/stocker run on Sunday August 26th. We will most likely head to the falls.

It's open to everyone with a 4x4 truck or SUV in good mechanical shape with FRONT AND REAR TOW POINTS.

Some of us already have recovery equipment so it's optional.

We will meet at the Subway in the Bragg Creek Plaza and roll out at 10 AM.


UPDATED TO SUNDAY 26th

[Sugarphreak]

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[Cos]

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[HuMz]

Have fun guys, if anyone can't make this one and/or wants to go again on the long weekend monday I would be in.

[projekz]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
I am 50/50 on this one

BTW, I sent you a text message. Didn't get it.



Originally posted by Cos
Should be good but dont know what the wife may pull last minute
Same here but I'll make it work lol


Originally posted by HuMz
Have fun guys, if anyone can't make this one and/or wants to go again on the long weekend monday I would be in.

Long weekend would be nice but I gotta go to Vancouver .

[FraserB]

99% for this, if my new parts are not in I make something work

[projekz]

Good Fraser. I was hoping you or Nick would lead...I haven't been to the falls since 2007 lol.

[projekz]

Alright, less than a week. Let's get some final numbers on who is in.

[Sugarphreak]

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[AndyL]

No guarantees... But if I've got the new truck back... And if camping goes to sh*t... I'm frigging there...

It's plan c so - seriously tentative...

[Unknown303]

I may show up to take out the dirt bike.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I wish I could go but I don't have a front tow point on our Jeep and only Michelin LTX tires.

[Unknown303]

Don't all jk's have front tow hooks?

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by Unknown303
Don't all jk's have front tow hooks?

I have a Cherokee not a Wrangler.

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo


I have a Cherokee not a Wrangler.

I do not know why I thought you had a jk...

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Originally posted by Unknown303


I do not know why I thought you had a jk...

If your willing to donate to my owning a JK that would be just fine though :D

[Cos]

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[FraserB]

25th is the Saturday, and yes the hummer will fit

[projekz]

Fraser shall take us to the falls...Right? ;)

They'll be at least 2 or 3 Stockers so it won't be anything crazy.

Hope it works for you Andy.

TwinCam, I'm pretty sure you can get tow hooks from PNP or kijiji if you want to come down. The LTX should be fine for what we're doing.

[Redlyne_mr2]

How long is this run?

[FraserB]

I would say 4 hours max. If we leave at 10AM we should be off the trail by 2PM

[janseman]

Unless something comes up I'll be there wih my stock pathfinder

[projekz]

Sweet, so everyone is meeting in Bragg Creek @ 10am?

[GTO]

Ill be there with my 4runner

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Fuck's sake, Jeep sprung a huge coolant leak yesterday, possibly the timing cover gasket. I'm out unless I can get it fixed by the weekend.

Stupid gasket's brand new from when I built the motor, too. :banghead:

[projekz]

Get R done Trev! You got plenty of time :D

[Redlyne_mr2]

move it to the 26th, sunday :)

[Cos]

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[projekz]

I don't mind either day. Are the rest of you guys ok with Sunday?

[FraserB]

Fine with me

[benyl]

Ooo, maybe I will come on the 26th.

I have a stock FX4... with shitty tires! haha

[Redlyne_mr2]

Who sells these in town?
http://www.rangerovers.net/outfitting/shacklebracket.jpg

[benyl]

Princess Auto.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8386088/Pintle-Hooks/3/4-in.-Class-IV-Tow-Shackle

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8173742/Pintle-Hooks/12%2C000-lb-Tow-Hook

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8173676/Pintle-Hooks/2-1/2-in.-12%2C000-lb-Tow-Ring

[theken]

Maybe I'll come out. Haven't been offroad in a while.

[Cos]

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[projekz]

Alright...sounds like Sunday works better for most. I'll update the first post. Same time, same place on Sunday.

[alimh99]

bringing my stock 4runner

[FraserB]

Just for everyone who is coming. Make sure that you have front recovery points that are securely attached and rear points ( a hitch is fine in the rear).

[benyl]

Should I change the thread title to the 26th?

[projekz]

If you can that would be awesome!

[dieselpower91]

I will likely be in Invermere but if I don't end up going I would be interested in coming out and meeting everyone. Been years since I've been out on the trails.

Likely won't be with the CJ6 though, just the Sierra.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Unknown303]

I can do either day. But I'm just ripping around on a dirt bike.

[projekz]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


Sunday doesn't work for me, I've got some commitments on that day.

Shit. That sucks.

So let's make a list of who's is coming and the preferred day so we can firm up the numbers.

Projekz + 1 (Saturday or Sunday)
FraserB (either day)
Sugarphreak (Saturday)

[Redlyne_mr2]

Im in Sunday

[Sugarphreak]

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[Kavy]

I might be in.....

However haven't had the taco on on a trail yet just my FJ quite a few times LY so I won't know clearances very well.

[Cos]

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[Redlyne_mr2]

I think Benyl and Redlyne JR. are down for Sunday.

[FraserB]

Might be good to post what you're bring as well

[AndyL]

I'm good either day - i'll be bringing a bone stock ram (possibly the rental :rofl: ). But like I said, this is if we can't get out camping...

Top of the world or east fisher? :) East fisher would be awesome if i'm in the rental :angel:

[Alak]

Hmmmm. Sounds like it could be a good time for my big diesel. If Im in town of course.

[janseman]

I'm good for either day

[projekz]

Alright. Sunday is a go!

[CelicaST-162]

Originally posted by AndyL
I'm good either day - i'll be bringing a bone stock ram (possibly the rental :rofl: ). But like I said, this is if we can't get out camping...

Top of the world or east fisher? :) East fisher would be awesome if i'm in the rental :angel:

Can't tell if you're serious...:D

[AndyL]

Top o the world - crap I had my tercel up there once upon a time... :)

East fisher ... well if its not my truck... :D

[projekz]

Originally posted by CelicaST-162


Can't tell if you're serious...:D

Are you coming down? I wanna see your 4runner in action.

[Cos]

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[Redlyne_jr]

Ill bring my Tacoma..:poosie:

[projekz]

Projekz -Pathfinder
Friend- 4runner
FraserB -ZJ
Cos -F150
Redlyne_mr2- Guessing the RR
Unknown303-Dirt bike
Redlyne Jr- Tacoma
Janseman-Pathfinder
AndyL-Rental lol
Kavy- Tacoma (maybe)
GTO- 4runner
Beserker- ZJ (hopefully)
Benyl -F150
Theken- ??
alimh99-4runner
Alak-F350 (maybe)

Keep adding on if you're coming down.

[Cooked Rice]

I should be down for this. 4Runner.

If anyone is bringing straps and such please make sure they are proper recovery straps along with shackles and not tow straps!

[projekz]

Had a bad experience? lol

[FraserB]

Originally posted by projekz
Had a bad experience? lol

You wouldn't believe the stuff I have seen show up on runs. Even runs where it was explicitly stated to have your stuff in order and even some non-stock runs.


And if anyone is interested, we will be going to the place that was featured in the opening sequence of The Bourne Legacy.

[benyl]

Ok, so do peeps without straps and such need to get them, or will there be enough to go around?

I am assuming that since this is a stocker run, we don't have to worry about getting stuck?

Anyone have a trail map?

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by benyl
Ok, so do peeps without straps and such need to get them, or will there be enough to go around?

I am assuming that since this is a stocker run, we don't have to worry about getting stuck?

Anyone have a trail map?

Even on a stock run be prepared to get stuck, just in case of course.. :thumbsup:

And here's a link to the trail map pdf;
http://www.srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/RecreationOnPublicLand/PublicLandUseZones/documents/McLeanCreek_Trails_Kiosk11x17_Revised080710Watermark.pdf

[Redlyne_mr2]

What's the recommended recovery strap width, length?

[projekz]

We should have enough straps between us to accomodate those who don't have any.

[projekz]

Originally posted by FraserB


And if anyone is interested, we will be going to the place that was featured in the opening sequence of The Bourne Legacy.

Awesome. That's gonna be pretty sweet.

[FraserB]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
What's the recommended recovery strap width, length?

Depends on how much the vehicle weighs. I have 2 2"x30' 16k straps and a 3"x30' 24k strap. That is for a 5k lb Jeep, which is overkill.

[benyl]

My F150 weighs 6500 lbs.

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
What's the recommended recovery strap width, length?

Are you rolling on your 30" spinners for this trail run? :dunno:
http://www.rebelforces.zoomshare.com/album/COOL%20CARS/images/52c11ac4477e4aa35f49149925144afe_11263570070/image.jpg

[Cos]

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[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by Cos
I have brought this on many runs, have celivises, and no one has said anything but with you guys talking about tow/recovery straps I am just curious what this actually is. Pulled many a people out with this thing before. Just curious.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8020946/Tow-Straps-%26-Ropes/1-in.-x-15-ft-Recovery-Strap

That's the strap I have (well, mine are thicker). The idea is that unlike a tow strap, the recovery strap has some designed stretch so it doesn't shock-load the recovery points. Tow straps usually have those terrible hooks on them that tend to turn into high-speed shrapnel when used for recovery.

[Cos]

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[HuMz]

For anyone else interested Modern Motors has much better straps for the price in comparison to PA. I think I paid $35 for my 3 x 30 recovery strap. The PA ones are sturdy, but they offer almost no stretch and are more of a tow strap.

If you have the cash though invest in a good ARB one, night and day difference between ARB and the other two.

Also make sure you guys get some good pics! Pissed I won't be in town for it.

[AndyL]

Lol well kinda looks like taking a rental wheeling :)

I'll see what I can dig out of the garage for recovery gear, last time I was up there, other than the first mud hole, it was 2wd...

[FraserB]

Possibly out.

Piece of shit Jeep.:banghead:

[projekz]

If Fraser is out we'll need someone else to lead us to the falls... Otherwise I only remember one trail in McLean :nut:

[nobb]

Wow big list so far. If there is still room I'd be down for this.

1995 4Runner all stock with stock recovery points front and rear.

I only have basic gear like tow straps, but I'll bring it along anyways.

Is there a plan for communications? Especially with such a large group. Or is it just follow the leader?

[projekz]

Of course there's always room for more. Those of you who have FRS radios are welcome to bring them. I'm sure a few of us will have some.

We'll try to stick together as a group and keep the truck in front and behind us in sight at all times so that there is nobody left behind stuck or broken down.

[projekz]

Here's the map of the area and the trails.

http://www.srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/RecreationOnPublicLand/PublicLandUseZones/documents/McLeanCreek_Trails_kiosk21x39_Revised080710Watermark.pdf

[projekz]

If I'm not mistaken I think we're heading to the part of the map on the mid left where it says "End of trail". Could be wrong tho:dunno:

[FraserB]

Originally posted by projekz
If I'm not mistaken I think we're heading to the part of the map on the mid left where it says "End of trail". Could be wrong tho:dunno:

That is exactly where it is. There is a nice open spot next to the river and it is about a 5 minute walk to the falls. No barriers or anything on this side.

Gonna give the trackbar one last shot tomorrow. Probably have to remove half my steering lol to get to it.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

What's up with the track bar?

[FraserB]

Frame side mount is cracked through

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Balls. I can't remember, do you have the IRO (or similar) bar with the replacement frame-side bracket, or is this the OEM bracket that's going?

[FraserB]

Originally posted by BerserkerCatSplat
Balls. I can't remember, do you have the IRO (or similar) bar with the replacement frame-side bracket, or is this the OEM bracket that's going?

OEM bracket. It's happening becuase I installed the new steering, all the stress has to go somewhere since the steering is 1.25" heat treated solid bar with 1 ton tie rod ends.

The new bracket I have coming is 1/4" plate and a 1.25" track bar. I'll probbaly need to upgrade the steering box next since that is probably where all the stress will go.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Yeah, the steering box mount ears would be my next concern, a box brace may be in your future. That new bracket and trackbar sounds beefy, who makes it?

[projekz]

Hope it all works out for you Fraser.

Anyone else wants to add to the list?

[J@Tuner]

Alak or Logan if your going let me know I'll come on Sunday, Sunday works better for me too (I hope). I guess I'll need to buy a strap before we leave though, these jeep guys and their 5K straps won't last with either of our diesels.

[nobb]

Originally posted by projekz
Hope it all works out for you Fraser.

Anyone else wants to add to the list?

I'd be more than happy to come with you guys on Sunday.

As per my previous post before: 1995 Toyota 4Runner, all stock with factory front and rear recovery points.

[projekz]

Projekz -Pathfinder
Friend- 4runner
FraserB -ZJ
Cos -F150
Redlyne_mr2- Guessing the RR
Unknown303-Dirt bike
Redlyne Jr- Tacoma
Janseman-Pathfinder
AndyL-Rental lol
Kavy- Tacoma (maybe)
GTO- 4runner
Beserker- ZJ (hopefully)
Benyl -F150
Theken- ??
alimh99-4runner
Alak-F350 (maybe)
J@Tuner-F350
Cooked Rice (??)
nobb (4runner)
Keep adding on if you're coming down.

[benyl]

Who wants to help me get my running boards off? haha

[projekz]

Shouldn't be too hard to get them off. I'd help if I didn't have to finish my lower control arms and cv axles.

[benyl]

I am joking of course.

[Cos]

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[J@Tuner]

benyl did you get an Ecoboost or 5.0?

[benyl]

Neither. I bought a 2010 with the 5.4.

I couldn't pass up the deal. It was $18K off MSRP.

I got a fully loaded FX4 minus Nav for $34K incl GST. I also didn't want to buy in the first year of the Ecoboost. I had enough issues with a 2008 335 (second year of the N54).

I am waiting for the new F150.

[J@Tuner]

Oh nice, we also have a 5.4 ('07), good truck for us, 78k or something on it now, never had an issue. Smokin' deal you got too!

[FraserB]

Im out.

Anyone want to buy a built Jeep?