FJCDan
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Thanks Matt, I am going to try and post some videos of the Spur trail we did. Your right about the pictures don't do justice on how steep that drop off was.
2022 Snow and Pizza run
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Hey I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone who joined me for the training/refresher session in the morning. Really was my pleasure, we had a super engaged group and I really think folks got a lot out of it, special thanks to @AimCOTaco, @Sean Solo, @PhillyB77 and others for your contributions and comments during the session, also to @T4RWHEELIN for giving me some company on the run. I think we'll make this an annual thing, next year probably more hands on stuff, less talk, etc.
One thing I wanted to share was this doohicky we passed around, anyone remember what it was called?
Correct, tie down cluster it is. One of those useful tools to maybe have on hand if you think you'll be in a situation to need to move a vehicle without a recovery point, allows you to dig into a hole in the frame. Just remember to stay safe and out of the danger zones, as aside from being kinda sketchy to begin with, these things tend to have a pretty low load rating.
The one I passed around has a WLL of 5400 pounds, which is probably as good as these get. Still better than a tie rod though in many cases. I don't remember where we got them, someone did a group buy in the club like 20 years ago, before the internet was invented. But I think it's the same as this one:
anyway I promised to follow up with more information so there you go.
One thing I wanted to share was this doohicky we passed around, anyone remember what it was called?
Correct, tie down cluster it is. One of those useful tools to maybe have on hand if you think you'll be in a situation to need to move a vehicle without a recovery point, allows you to dig into a hole in the frame. Just remember to stay safe and out of the danger zones, as aside from being kinda sketchy to begin with, these things tend to have a pretty low load rating.
The one I passed around has a WLL of 5400 pounds, which is probably as good as these get. Still better than a tie rod though in many cases. I don't remember where we got them, someone did a group buy in the club like 20 years ago, before the internet was invented. But I think it's the same as this one:
anyway I promised to follow up with more information so there you go.
Finally got done going through pics. Always a fun outing. Thanks as always Scott for leading and thanks to Ray for letting me ride along!
Full set of pics posted to the blog: www.wanderinthewest.org
Full set of pics posted to the blog: www.wanderinthewest.org
PhillyB77
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Hey I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone who joined me for the training/refresher session in the morning. Really was my pleasure, we had a super engaged group and I really think folks got a lot out of it, special thanks to @AimCOTaco, @Sean Solo, @PhillyB77 and others for your contributions and comments during the session, also to @T4RWHEELIN for giving me some company on the run. I think we'll make this an annual thing, next year probably more hands on stuff, less talk, etc.
One thing I wanted to share was this doohicky we passed around, anyone remember what it was called?
Correct, tie down cluster it is. One of those useful tools to maybe have on hand if you think you'll be in a situation to need to move a vehicle without a recovery point, allows you to dig into a hole in the frame. Just remember to stay safe and out of the danger zones, as aside from being kinda sketchy to begin with, these things tend to have a pretty low load rating.
The one I passed around has a WLL of 5400 pounds, which is probably as good as these get. Still better than a tie rod though in many cases. I don't remember where we got them, someone did a group buy in the club like 20 years ago, before the internet was invented. But I think it's the same as this one:
anyway I promised to follow up with more information so there you go.
Your brief was outstanding. I promptly ordered nylon straps and extra shackles (with a hitch point connection) for the 4 Runner, and extra for the Tundra. Great times, super informative. Your roof rack is definitely on the list my dude...and a plug in cooler.
PhillyB77
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Big ups to my man Luke for being my battle buddy on the trail and on the radio. Girlfriend was on point on the filming action. Good times
great vid!
PhillyB77
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Thanks Matt, I am going to try and post some videos of the Spur trail we did. Your right about the pictures don't do justice on how steep that drop off was.
IF that spot is where I think it is @FunkyYota has some experience with that spot.
Photos looks awesome super bummed we could not come this year.
Oh_shift
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Dang! I look good! Thanks for snapping photos!
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Looks like the same hill for sure!