Official Club Run 2025 Official snow run

[On the RX]

I wish it was today!

 

[FJCDan]

I wish it was today!

No kidding

 

[DomOfTheDead]

Hi DomofTheDead,

I have a 21' Tacoma. Is it ok to use the Factor 55 - hitchLink for recovery point (see image) See image attached. Also is there anything else I need besides, shovel and recovery strap? I have a midland 2-way radio!

Cheers,
NovaTacoma

This looks like all good stuff. Same set up I use, most trailer hitches have solid connections to frames and that adapter allows for some versatility. Don't forget to add a nice rated screw pin bow shackle to connect your strap to the hitch adapter if you don't have one yet

 

[NovaTacoma]

This looks like all good stuff. Same set up I use, most trailer hitches have solid connections to frames and that adapter allows for some versatility. Don't forget to add a nice rated screw pin bow shackle to connect your strap to the hitch adapter if you don't have one yet

Great, thank you for verifying. I'll make sure to grab a good screw pin bow shackle!

 

[NovaTacoma]

I'm excited to join you all for my first offroading run! If we're pre-ordering pizza for the event, I'd like a gluten-free option , please. Looking forward to the adventure and meeting everyone!

Thanks,
Nova

 

[4RunnerJoe]

Count me in for the trail!

 

[Eyepain]

I’m in. @that'swhatshesaid will be riding shotgun. It’s been a while since we’ve been out. We’re looking forward to it!

 

[Dirt Claude]

Count me in for this one.

 

[SanchaLover]

Hey y'all! I attended my first monthly meeting in January, and I am hoping to make it to the winter trail run on Saturday.

I bought an 80 series in December, and I'm in the process of building it out. I have some questions to ask about this specific trail run to make sure my rig is capable. I'm a newbie when it comes to snow runs.

My truck currently has 31.5" tires on the stock wheels. After airing down, will these be large enough to manage the snow?

I don't have a winch installed on my truck yet. Will that be an issue?

I don't have a radio, but I read that loaners will be available. Do you think there will be enough loaners for the number of people planning on attending?

I have a tow strap and mounting points on the front & rear. I also have a hi-lift jack. Is this recovery gear sufficient?

Thanks in advance, and I hope to see y'all on Saturday!

 

[FJCDan]

You should be fine with what you have, you may want to hang with the second group since they will be giving info on the basics of snow wheeling and recovery techniques and you will not be left alone or stranded if you should get stuck. And as I said above a square point shovel is a great tool to have if you don't high center yourself. Go up get stuck, get unstuck and do it again. If you don't get stuck your not trying hard enough.

 

[SanchaLover]

You should be fine with what you have, you may want to hang with the second group since they will be giving info on the basics of snow wheeling and recovery techniques and you will not be left alone or stranded if you should get stuck. And as I said above a square point shovel is a great tool to have if you don't high center yourself. Go up get stuck, get unstuck and do it again. If you don't get stuck your not trying hard enough.

Thanks for the reply! I was definitely planning on staying with the second group to learn from those guys. I'll get a shovel this week!

 

[DomOfTheDead]

Hey y'all! I attended my first monthly meeting in January, and I am hoping to make it to the winter trail run on Saturday.

I bought an 80 series in December, and I'm in the process of building it out. I have some questions to ask about this specific trail run to make sure my rig is capable. I'm a newbie when it comes to snow runs.

My truck currently has 31.5" tires on the stock wheels. After airing down, will these be large enough to manage the snow?

I don't have a winch installed on my truck yet. Will that be an issue?

I don't have a radio, but I read that loaners will be available. Do you think there will be enough loaners for the number of people planning on attending?

I have a tow strap and mounting points on the front & rear. I also have a hi-lift jack. Is this recovery gear sufficient?

Thanks in advance, and I hope to see y'all on Saturday!

Don't worry about your tire size, lots of folks attending are just running 33s. Simply airing down should be sufficient.
Not having a winch isn't an issue, Rated tow straps are the preferred method of recovery on the snow run as winching takes a lot of time.
There should be plenty of loaner radios available.
Glad to have you along!

 

[ChevyKeith]

Looks like Susan may be able to drive up and meet us for Pizza (which means I would have 3 for Pizza). Didn't know if you needed a count for the pizza place. My passenger is a new 80 owner who is going to do a run and a meeting so he can join the club.

 

[DomOfTheDead]

Looks like Susan may be able to drive up and meet us for Pizza (which means I would have 3 for Pizza). Didn't know if you needed a count for the pizza place. My passenger is a new 80 owner who is going to do a run and a meeting so he can join the club.

a head count for pizza is helpful but is tough to estimate due to various factors. Right now we have a preorder in for 8 large pizzas, pretty much the exact same order as last year, cost total is almost right at $400 including tip. Drinks not included.

our order is:
all large 3lbs prairie pies
1x veggie combo
2x margherita
3x sausage combo
1x spicy victoroni
1x cajun

I made the order 2 weeks ago but I will call and see if we can get 1 of the sausage combo as gluten free, if that works for @NovaTacoma

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Out.... it's supposed to be in the 60's in Denver so i'll be mounting my tires on my new wheels, finally.
And i'm going to start pulling the heads on the LS. I have a seeping head gasket and this seems like the perfect time to do a new cam!

 

[inabit8778]

I'm new to the group and plan to make this trip. I'll be bringing at least 1 passenger. I also will need to borrow comms. Thanks and look forward to meeting everyone!

 

[Capriblue45]

Betsie and I will be there. See you Saturday AM.

 

[Norseman12]

I'll be there! Unfortunately, my recovery gear and radios aren't here yet, so I may need to borrow.

 

[Cruiser45]

I will be there too. I am excited for this gathering and run. I do have skinny 31 on my truck.

 

[tacomaJoe73]

I was hoping to join, but the truck sold last week so I'm without a rig now. I don't believe I ever RSVPd, but log me as out if so.. Last year was a blast, bummed.