Upper Tellico ORV Area June 17-19

[tenntaco]

The TN Chapter will be hosting a run at Tellico the weekend of the 17th. For those of you who haven't been, there are trails for all levels of vehicles. We will be camping at Crawfords, so hurry and reserve a site (www.crawfordsattellico.com). Crawfords has water/electricity, a top notch shower facility, and an obstacle course to boot!

Arrive early on Friday to get in some extra trail time. Saturday we'll be riding all day with a cookout and raffle afterwards. Bring your family and friends out for a great weekend of wheeling!

EXTRA INFO: Show up and get a raffle ticket for your chance to win a combo set which includes the following:

- Floor Jack/Jack stands
- 1/2" Impact Wrench, 3/8" Air Ratchet (w/ carrying case and 40 piece accesory kit)

Timberwolf Fabrications and Budbuilt will also have some goodies to add to the raffle. More info to come...

Also, check the SE Tellico thread in this folder and let me know if you'd like a t-shirt and what size you want.

[duby08]

We should have the raffle before we run on Saturday. If we run lower 2 I may need to jack stands to take my new tires off and leave whatever's left in a pile in the woods.

[tenntaco]

LOL I figured we'd do it Saturday night to try and keep people around, but you make a good point. Too bad I can't win the air tools, or I could use them to wrench on whatever I break :D

[badbradtn]

Do you think a stock F-150 could make it????

[tenntaco]

Yes. Just stay away from the mud pit :D

[badbradtn]

I've never even been in that rocky mud pit.

[tenntaco]

I'm sure the guy who bought your truck would love to see that video :)

[ATLRoach]

You know I'll be there..

[badbradtn]

I'm sure the guy who bought your truck would love to see that video :)


What video??? :rolleyes:

[tenntaco]

You know I'll be there..

Are you guys going to be out there that Friday afternoon? We should run upper 2 or something. I was also toying with the idea of going white water rafting on the Ocoee that Sunday before heading back to Nashville.

[ATLRoach]

That might be an option. Yeah will be rolling in around 3 I hope..

[tenntaco]

What video??? :rolleyes:

hmmmm.... let me find it real quick

[tenntaco]

The rafting thing is just something I've been wanting to do, but I may be to beat. I'll be there around 2 or 3. I like to take Joel's samurai out to get a feel for it. Depending on how it does, he may ride with our group the next day. Is the king coming out?

[tanKoma]

id def be up for it

[tenntaco]

id def be up for it

For the rafting or the wheeling?

[ATLRoach]

Is the king coming out?

More than likely not. The boss has put a damper on his wheeling/money spending. He's going to All Pro and TO.

[tenntaco]

That's cool. At least he'll be able to make it to TO.

[tanKoma]

wheeling, i was there with ernie in the red taco, this past weekend

[tenntaco]

I really wanted to get down there last weekend, but I had to work in Asheville that night and I figured I wouldn't make it up on time. I haven't been out to Tellico this year so I'm really looking forward to it. Come on out. We need more people to run the good chit :D

[timberwolf]

Also, due to a recent discussion on the TN board, if it will get some people there who never make any of the TN runs, I will lead a stock/less modified group on trails 4,5, and 6. Lets see some of you TN lurkers and web wheelers at this run!

[tenntaco]

Good idea, Bryan, and thanks for volunteering!

This will be a great opportunity for any of you who are new to offroading to get out and see what your truck is capable of and see what other guys are doing to their rigs. Bryan is an experienced wheeler/spotter so he can definitley show you the ropes without you having to worry about messing up that pretty new truck :D If you're still leary, pm me and I'll find you a seat so you can ride along and check things out to see if it's for you ;)

[tenntaco]

Update

We will be providing burgers, hot dogs, etc... for dinner at Crawfords Saturday evening. $5 gets you all the food you can eat and a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $3 a piece. Those who plan on attending, please PM me so we can make sure we have enough to feed everyone.

[tweeder3410]

Hey man I am going to try and make this one I can finally meet some of the TN guys. I am about to add the TM 6" the weekend prior so 12" on 33's should be intresting!

Rick Weed
GATTORA VP

[tenntaco]

Hey man I am going to try and make this one I can finally meet some of the TN guys. I am about to add the TM 6" the weekend prior so 12" on 33's should be intresting!

Rick Weed
GATTORA VP

Sounds good, buddy. I know Kyle is coming. Make sure all your guys know! It's going to be a fun trip :xrocker:

[Ted]

I may have to make this drive.

[tenntaco]

I may have to make this drive.

Come one down, Ted! It's not that far from you is it? If you need any info on camping, directions, etc... just let me know. I'll be there Friday afternoon around 3, and I'll be staying through Sunday morning.

[Ted]

Come one down, Ted! It's not that far from you is it? If you need any info on camping, directions, etc... just let me know. I'll be there Friday afternoon around 3, and I'll be staying through Sunday morning.


It's 9 hours from NOVA. The EC4WJ is in RC that weekend. I may skip that and head South. I'm up for something new.

[ATLRoach]

Daniel...I'm out for that weekend. I took a consulting job for Linux implementation making mucho money. Lets say money talks big when you want to buy a house...

[tanKoma]

whats the headcount so far, (im still in)

[tenntaco]

It's 9 hours from NOVA. The EC4WJ is in RC that weekend. I may skip that and head South. I'm up for something new.

You'll definitely enjoy yourself at Tellico :D

[tenntaco]

Daniel...I'm out for that weekend. I took a consulting job for Linux implementation making mucho money. Lets say money talks big when you want to buy a house...

That's, cool. I understand. Just make sure all your guys know about it! :)

[tenntaco]

whats the headcount so far, (im still in)

I don't have a definitive headcount right now. It'll firm up as we get closer.

[timberwolf]

I don't have a definitive headcount right now. It'll firm up as we get closer.
Anything you want added to the description of this run on the site? I've made some changes to the whole site. Email me.

[zszac111]

i may try to make it, i need to do a few things to the truck, like new ps pump/cooler. put a front D60 under the truck. see if a buddy wants to go so he can tow my pos up there. O and i guess make sure i dont have to be on an airplane sunday for buisness

[Ted]

You'll definitely enjoy yourself at Tellico :D


I'm trying to hatch a plan at work. I'm going to ask them to send me down to Cary, NC that Wed, for some training. Then I'll be alot closer.

[tenntaco]

Anything you want added to the description of this run on the site? I've made some changes to the whole site. Email me.

Just make sure everyone knows that there are going to be groups for all levels of wheelers :) The free food and the raffle are good, too!

[tenntaco]

i may try to make it, i need to do a few things to the truck, like new ps pump/cooler. put a front D60 under the truck. see if a buddy wants to go so he can tow my pos up there. O and i guess make sure i dont have to be on an airplane sunday for buisness

It'll be like old times for you, Zac. You get to watch all the ifs rigs struggle up Slickrock :D If a tow is the only thing holding you back, pm me and I can probably work something out. If nothing else, we can meet you and put your rig on the trailer with my borthers samurai.

[tenntaco]

I'm trying to hatch a plan at work. I'm going to ask them to send me down to Cary, NC that Wed, for some training. Then I'll be alot closer.

Do whatever you have to do! This is going to be a trip you wont want to miss :D

[ATLRoach]

Hey Daniel you got mail...Let me know what you think.

[zszac111]

It'll be like old times for you, Zac. You get to watch all the ifs rigs struggle up Slickrock :D If a tow is the only thing holding you back, pm me and I can probably work something out. If nothing else, we can meet you and put your rig on the trailer with my borthers samurai.

if i can go, i should be able to borrow my buddies F350 and 30ft gooseneck for the weekend, just depends if i got to be on an airplane on sunday for work the next day. hopefully i can make it, its been a while since ive been to tellico and the truck hasnt been up there yet since i did the swap.

[tenntaco]

if i can go, i should be able to borrow my buddies F350 and 30ft gooseneck for the weekend, just depends if i got to be on an airplane on sunday for work the next day. hopefully i can make it, its been a while since ive been to tellico and the truck hasnt been up there yet since i did the swap.

Sounds good! Hopefully you and Ted can get things lined up with work. It sounds like this is going to end up being a pretty good ride :D

[ATLRoach]

Bump to keep this at the top...

[tenntaco]

Sites are going to be getting full. Make sure to go to www.crawfordsattellico.com to reserve a camping spot. Don't be scared when you here Steve's message about weed-eating. He'll get back to you :D

[synovus]

The TN Chapter will be hosting a run at Tellico the weekend of the 17th...

I'll be there! I'd like to wheel on Friday, if anyone else is up for it. If so, that means I'll be coming up Thursday. Anyone else gonna be able to be there Thursday, or early on Friday? If not, is anyone planning on wheeling on Sunday? Ted and I had talked about possibly doing so.

Here's what I'm seeing as far as headcount:

1. Daniel - tenntaco
2. Daniel - duby
3. Bryan - timberwolf
4. Rick - synovus
5. Ted
6. Brady - tanKoma
7. Rick - tweeder3410 (maybe)
8. Zac - zszac111 (maybe)

[synovus]

I'm trying to hatch a plan at work. I'm going to ask them to send me down to Cary, NC that Wed, for some training. Then I'll be alot closer.

Hey Ted, want to split a campsite?

We may be able to fit 3 tents on there if anyone else wants to save a couple bucks as well.

[tenntaco]

I'll be wheeling on Friday. If we're testing the sami, it will be 4, 5, and 6. If not let's do upper 2.

[synovus]

Word.

(filler)

[link817]

I'm looking at going to tellico, from the GA chapter. Christian

[tenntaco]

I'm looking at going to tellico, from the GA chapter. Christian

Good to hear it, Christian. I know you're familiar with the trails already, so hopefully you can give the new guys a hand on 4, 5, and 6 :)

[ravencr]

Rick, if I can two new(used) CV's from somewhere before then I should be able to make it. The one that Mark gave me when I broke this last trip is popping, so I'm giving that one back to him, which is what he really wanted anyway.

Chris

[ATLRoach]

Autozone is the place man get the remans with the lifetime warrenty. I've used my warrenty a half dozen times already.

[duby08]

I'll be wheeling on Friday. If we're testing the sami, it will be 4, 5, and 6. If not let's do upper 2.

If you're running upper 2, I'm calling in sick.

[tenntaco]

If you're running upper 2, I'm calling in sick.

You sound like you're coming down with something. Just to be safe, you hould probably go ahead and call out :)

[Ted]

Hey Ted, want to split a campsite?

We may be able to fit 3 tents on there if anyone else wants to save a couple bucks as well.


Sounds good, saving money is always good.

[zszac111]

got truck and trailer lined up. not the f350 and gooseneck but it will do. now just waiting on work, i may try to come up thursday to get 2 full days of riding in since ill have to leave around noon on sunday.

[synovus]

got truck and trailer lined up. not the f350 and gooseneck but it will do. now just waiting on work, i may try to come up thursday to get 2 full days of riding in since ill have to leave around noon on sunday.

Want to caravan up there together if you go on Thursday?

[tenntaco]

Want to caravan up there together if you go on Thursday?

I'm not sure what route you take, but I can meet up with you guys in Chatanooga.

[zszac111]

Want to caravan up there together if you go on Thursday?

we can meet in Chatanooga. ill be pulling mine with a non-desiel dodge with a trailer that doesnt have trailer brakes so ill just be poking along since its my buddies truck. still have to wait till next week untill i know for sure that i can go though.

[synovus]

we can meet in Chatanooga. ill be pulling mine with a non-desiel dodge with a trailer that doesnt have trailer brakes so ill just be poking along since its my buddies truck. still have to wait till next week untill i know for sure that i can go though.

Cool. Hope you can make it!

[85ToyChris]

I think Nathan and I are going to come. That is as long as my junk isn't getting some new jazz in a few weeks... :saw:

[jrizman]

Im going!
going to try and call about a campsite tomorrow :)

[synovus]

Im going!
going to try and call about a campsite tomorrow :)


Very cool! I already made my reservation, so if you want, let Mr. Crawford know you'd like one next to/near me (Rick Beatty).

[jrizman]

Very cool! I already made my reservation, so if you want, let Mr. Crawford know you'd like one next to/near me (Rick Beatty).

cool man, going to try to ring him up first thing in the morning! ill tell him that and we need to have lots of sites for TTORA :cool:

[konfuzed]

Also, due to a recent discussion on the TN board, if it will get some people there who never make any of the TN runs, I will lead a stock/less modified group on trails 4,5, and 6. Lets see some of you TN lurkers and web wheelers at this run!

considering i'll get getting sliders up there FROM duby that weekend (if i can make it that is), this would be very nice ;) i dont need any more dents to take out of my poor truck

[tenntaco]

I think Nathan and I are going to come. That is as long as my junk isn't getting some new jazz in a few weeks... :saw:

Do you guys want to ride on Friday, too, or is it just going to be a day trip for you and Nathan?

[85ToyChris]

He said something about trying to get off work and come up to wheel Friday, but I don't think I can. Hopefully I will have my new lockers in by then.

[tenntaco]

He said something about trying to get off work and come up to wheel Friday, but I don't think I can. Hopefully I will have my new lockers in by then.

Werd :D What kind did you end up going with?

[zszac111]

considering i'll get getting sliders up there FROM duby that weekend (if i can make it that is), this would be very nice ;) i dont need any more dents to take out of my poor truck


if you dont get them on, bring the to crawfords and ill weld them on for ya in 30 mins or less. ill have my small welder with me or you can pay steve to use the one in his shop.

[85ToyChris]

I am going to get a spool for the front and a Detroit for the rear. I am also going to get some chromoly Longfields for the front so I will be good to go. :cool:

[tenntaco]

I figured you already had at least a rear locker. That thing's going to be a beast:)

[GOT COPE?]

Im in, party of 2. Gonna try to come up Friday morn, if not, then by evening.

[tenntaco]

Im in, party of 2. Gonna try to come up Friday morn, if not, then by evening.

I'll add you to the list :)

[85ToyChris]

Well right now I'm welded in the rear and it sucks ass. That alone kills the life of your tires more than anything else. So with the tires being around $250 each, I don't want to kill them too fast.

[tenntaco]

Well right now I'm welded in the rear and it sucks ass. That alone kills the life of your tires more than anything else. So with the tires being around $250 each, I don't want to kill them too fast.

Oh, so are you using this as a DD, too? That makes a big difference. If you welded every other toothe on the spiders I would think it would allow for almost as much slop as a lockright/detroit.

[zszac111]

i have some tacoma parts left over from when i did my swap, mainly a complete drum to drum non-trd rear axle, welded, 4.10's, spare 3rd not welded that needs carrier bearings and pinion seal. some front springs, i think one rear leaf pack, maybe a couple ADD spindles, and probably a few things else that im forgetting if anyone wants me to bring them for spares or what ever, ill sell everything above for 150 bucks.

[Ted]

i have some tacoma parts left over from when i did my swap, mainly a complete drum to drum non-trd rear axle, welded, 4.10's, spare 3rd not welded that needs carrier bearings and pinion seal. some front springs, i think one rear leaf pack, maybe a couple ADD spindles, and probably a few things else that im forgetting if anyone wants me to bring them for spares or what ever, ill sell everything above for 150 bucks.


How much for the spare 3rd, and ADD spindles.

[tenntaco]

i have some tacoma parts left over from when i did my swap, mainly a complete drum to drum non-trd rear axle, welded, 4.10's, spare 3rd not welded that needs carrier bearings and pinion seal. some front springs, i think one rear leaf pack, maybe a couple ADD spindles, and probably a few things else that im forgetting if anyone wants me to bring them for spares or what ever, ill sell everything above for 150 bucks.

I'd like to have a spare rear leaf pack. I'll grab that from you. I need a s[are steering rack, too, if you've got one.

[zszac111]

How much for the spare 3rd, and ADD spindles.

i may only have one side for the spindles, ill have to check when i get home from omaha on friday, 30 bucks sound like a good deal? its just in my way at the shop. the 3rd may need a new carrier bearing now that i remember, i think it had some play in it. but it would get you off the trails if it had carrier bearings though :D

[zszac111]

I'd like to have a spare rear leaf pack. I'll grab that from you. I need a s[are steering rack, too, if you've got one.


ill bring them, dont have the rack, it went with the ifs crap when i sold it for 50 bucks to ernie. ill just bring what i have laying around and sell or give it away. im tired of looking at it, might get pissed one day and see how many small parts i can :saw: it up with the plasma cutter :D

[tenntaco]

ill bring them, dont have the rack, it went with the ifs crap when i sold it for 50 bucks to ernie. ill just bring what i have laying around and sell or give it away. im tired of looking at it, might get pissed one day and see how many small parts i can :saw: it up with the plasma cutter :D

lol Sounds a like a plan, Zac. That'll be one more thing I can mark off my list of spare parts needed for long trips :)

[zszac111]

yeah i need to find a spare x-case and tranny for long trips. ill be damned if i travel half way across the country to wheel and something like that breaks on the first day. hell i need a spare trail rig. i think im going to build a buggy with an auto in it for my GF to drive since she is getting intersted in wheeling, then if one breaks just hop in the other and leave her to fix what i broke :D

[tenntaco]

yeah i need to find a spare x-case and tranny for long trips. ill be damned if i travel half way across the country to wheel and something like that breaks on the first day. hell i need a spare trail rig. i think im going to build a buggy with an auto in it for my GF to drive since she is getting intersted in wheeling, then if one breaks just hop in the other and leave her to fix what i broke :D

Yeah, the tranny and t-case are my only concerns for when we head to Moab in the fall. Everything else isn't that big of a deal to fix. Duby just picked up a spare 2.7L and everything else under the hood, so we're covered as far as a spare alternator, water pump, etc.... A spare trail rig would be nice, but I need a tow rig so this one can get parked before I can get into all that:)

[synovus]

Rick, if I can two new(used) CV's from somewhere before then I should be able to make it. The one that Mark gave me when I broke this last trip is popping, so I'm giving that one back to him, which is what he really wanted anyway. Chris

Okay, cool. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that you get 'em!! This should be an awesome trip, and it'd be great if you can make it. Plus, with it being pretty close to you, you probably wouldn't have to miss any work, which means a better chance of you making the Fall Colors run. :D

[synovus]

I'd like to have a spare rear leaf pack. I'll grab that from you. I need a s[are steering rack, too, if you've got one.

I'll check with Ernie to see if he's still got that spare rack, and if he's interested in letting it go.

Oh, and Ted... I think Ernie's got a pair of spindles. Not sure if they're ADD or not, but I'll check on that for you too.

[synovus]

i have some tacoma parts left over from when i did my swap, mainly a complete drum to drum non-trd rear axle, welded, 4.10's, spare 3rd not welded that needs carrier bearings and pinion seal. some front springs, i think one rear leaf pack, maybe a couple ADD spindles, and probably a few things else that im forgetting if anyone wants me to bring them for spares or what ever, ill sell everything above for 150 bucks.

So is it safe to assume you're for sure going?

[tenntaco]

I'll check with Ernie to see if he's still got that spare rack, and if he's interested in letting it go.

Oh, and Ted... I think Ernie's got a pair of spindles. Not sure if they're ADD or not, but I'll check on that for you too.

Thanks, man. Let me know. I thought I had one off pirate, but it ended getting sold.

[Ted]

i may only have one side for the spindles, ill have to check when i get home from omaha on friday, 30 bucks sound like a good deal? its just in my way at the shop. the 3rd may need a new carrier bearing now that i remember, i think it had some play in it. but it would get you off the trails if it had carrier bearings though :D

I'll that the third off your hands.

[tenntaco]

Just in case someone hasn't seen it, check the SE Tellico thread. I'll be posting up a price in the next hour or two as soon as I hear back about the t-shirts, and I need sizes from everybody.

[synovus]

Thanks, man. Let me know. I thought I had one off pirate, but it ended getting sold.

Welp, just got off the phone with Ernie, and he's already sold that one he got from Zac. He mentioned that the local junkyard has 3 Tacomas right now, and if you want, I can talk to 'em about how much they'd want for one of the racks.

[synovus]

I'll that the third off your hands.

Ted, I just talked to Ernie and he said he's got a pair of ADD spindles. If Zac's got one for ya, I'll get another one for ya from Ernie. If Zac doesn't have one, I'll grab both from Ernie. Sound good?

[tenntaco]

Welp, just got off the phone with Ernie, and he's already sold that one he got from Zac. He mentioned that the local junkyard has 3 Tacomas right now, and if you want, I can talk to 'em about how much they'd want for one of the racks.

Yeah, see how much they want and I may see if you can bring me one. The junkyards around here are freakin expensive and it's pretty hard to find taco's.

Thanks!

[tenntaco]

I'm thinking I'll just head down early Friday morning so I can ride all day. Who else is planning on showing up early?

[synovus]

I'm thinking I'll just head down early Friday morning so I can ride all day. Who else is planning on showing up early?

Me. I'll likely be getting there Thursday afternoon.

[tenntaco]

Me. I'll likely be getting there Thursday afternoon.

Well, hell, depending on what time I get off on Thursday maybe I'll come up and camp that night, too:)

[jrizman]

I'm thinking I'll just head down early Friday morning so I can ride all day. Who else is planning on showing up early?

well, im down to leave here on friday, got my campsite and all! keep me in mind!

[synovus]

Well, hell, depending on what time I get off on Thursday maybe I'll come up and camp that night, too:)

Y'oughtta. :D

[tenntaco]

well, im down to leave here on friday, got my campsite and all! keep me in mind!

I'm going to check my schedule on Wednesday when I go in. If I get off early enough, I'll head out Thursday night so Rick doesn't have to camp by himself (he's scared of the dark). If not, let's plan on meeting up at Crawfords around 11 or so. We'll get camp set up and go ahead and hit the trails. Does that work for you?

[tenntaco]

Y'oughtta. :D

See above post. Just keep in mind, I'm not going to cuddle with you if coyotes start howling :D

[synovus]

See above post. Just keep in mind, I'm not going to cuddle with you if coyotes start howling :D

Spooning and cuddling are different, right??

[synovus]

Im in, party of 2. Gonna try to come up Friday morn, if not, then by evening.

2 rigs, or 1 rig with 2 people?

[synovus]

Here's what I'm seeing as far as an attendance list. Lemme know if I've missed someone, or if someone's status has changed from maybe to definite or vice versa...

1. Daniel - tenntaco
2. Daniel - duby
3. Bryan - timberwolf
4. Rick - synovus
5. Ted
6. Brady - tanKoma
7. Rick - tweeder3410 (maybe)
8. Zac - zszac111 (maybe)
9. Christian - link817
10. Chris - 85ToyChris
11. Nathan
12. John (sp?) - jrizman
13. Got Cope
14. konfuzed (maybe)

[jrizman]

I'm going to check my schedule on Wednesday when I go in. If I get off early enough, I'll head out Thursday night so Rick doesn't have to camp by himself (he's scared of the dark). If not, let's plan on meeting up at Crawfords around 11 or so. We'll get camp set up and go ahead and hit the trails. Does that work for you?

sure, whatever! ive got my spot to camp, and my new tires to boot! im ready!
you fukkin TTORA guys are pussies! i sleep out by myself in the fukin middle of no where several times a week, give me a break! :p

[zszac111]

yeah as of now im still going, just as long as i dont have anything for work pop up. ill be coming down thursday, i'll have to see about all the IFS parts, i know i have the 3rd, and axle and beleive i have some springs and spindles, ill have to check the bearings though. i still need to call steve to get a camp site reserved though, unless someone has a spot for one tent.

[synovus]

yeah as of now im still going, just as long as i dont have anything for work pop up. ill be coming down thursday, i'll have to see about all the IFS parts, i know i have the 3rd, and axle and beleive i have some springs and spindles, ill have to check the bearings though. i still need to call steve to get a camp site reserved though, unless someone has a spot for one tent.

Depending on your tent size I'm sure you could probably fit your tent on my site. That way you, Ted, and I would be splitting it... which means low rent. :D

[tenntaco]

Spooning and cuddling are different, right??

No spooning either, smart guy. I like the girlies too much :D

[tenntaco]

sure, whatever! ive got my spot to camp, and my new tires to boot! im ready!
you fukkin TTORA guys are pussies! i sleep out by myself in the fukin middle of no where several times a week, give me a break! :p

Dude, you better hope Cameron shows up with his spotter's helmet. If not you're going to be hating life after you get whacked in the head with a 3 cell maglite. The TN runs get a little rowdy sometimes :D

[tenntaco]

Here's what I'm seeing as far as an attendance list. Lemme know if I've missed someone, or if someone's status has changed from maybe to definite or vice versa...

1. Daniel - tenntaco
2. Daniel - duby
3. Bryan - timberwolf
4. Rick - synovus
5. Ted
6. Brady - tanKoma
7. Rick - tweeder3410 (maybe)
8. Zac - zszac111 (maybe)
9. Christian - link817
10. Chris - 85ToyChris
11. Nathan
12. John (sp?) - jrizman
13. Got Cope
14. konfuzed (maybe)

There are a couple guys on the GA board who have replied saying they are going, too, but haven't posted in this thread. Also, I'm going to call Trent and his buddy and see if they are going to be able make it down.

[jrizman]

Dude, you better hope Cameron shows up with his spotter's helmet. If not you're going to be hating life after you get whacked in the head with a 3 cell maglite. The TN runs get a little rowdy sometimes :D

fukin southerners! thats what happens when you let the moonshine flow freely, haha!!!
ill bring my jock strap too, deliverance anyone?! :flipoff3:
john

[synovus]

fukin southerners! thats what happens when you let the moonshine flow freely, haha!!! ill bring my jock strap too, deliverance anyone?! :flipoff3: john

When Daniel says he likes the girlies too much, what he really means is ex-Norcalers. I'd bring your chastity belt if I were you.

[jrizman]

i was skeerd of that :eek: but ill get my GF to kick his ass if anything goes south!
cant be any more gay/metrosexual than angry andy and i survived him.

[synovus]

i was skeerd of that :eek: but ill get my GF to kick his ass if anything goes south! cant be any more gay/metrosexual than angry andy and i survived him.

If you survived NorCal, you're obviously well-schooled in the homoghey resistance tactics. :D

[Ted]

Ted, I just talked to Ernie and he said he's got a pair of ADD spindles. If Zac's got one for ya, I'll get another one for ya from Ernie. If Zac doesn't have one, I'll grab both from Ernie. Sound good?


How much does he want?

[Ted]

When Daniel says he likes the girlies too much, what he really means is ex-Norcalers. I'd bring your chastity belt if I were you.


You mean sleep with your ass aginst the tree?

[synovus]

You mean sleep with your ass aginst the tree?

That's no guarantee. They don't call him beaver dick for nothin'... :D

[GOT COPE?]

2 rigs, or 1 rig with 2 people?

1 rig 2 people

Here's what I'm seeing as far as an attendance list. Lemme know if I've missed someone, or if someone's status has changed from maybe to definite or vice versa...

1. Daniel - tenntaco TN
2. Daniel - duby TN
3. Bryan - timberwolf TN
4. Rick - synovus AL
5. Ted VA
6. Brady - tanKoma SC
7. Rick - tweeder3410 (maybe) GA
8. Zac - zszac111 (maybe) AL
9. Christian - link817 GA
10. Chris - 85ToyChris TN
11. Nathan TN
12. John (sp?) - jrizman TN
13. Got Cope GA
14. konfuzed (maybe) GA

Can we put chapters to names? Just like to see whos coming from where...
Also I talked to an SC guy who said he'd try to come but no definite answer yet. 88toy4x4 he's in Columbia, SC

[synovus]

I'm in AL. So is Zac. Ted's from VA. jrizman is in TN. Chris & Nathan (#'s 10 & 11) are from NC, I think.

[85ToyChris]

Nathan and I are from Chattanooga,TN. Also, we have to get our junk mobile again. After thrashing my rig Saturday and Sunday, I am having some issues. I spit out both of my rear shims that go under each block. I am also getting some harsh vibes when I get going over about 15. I think something is either broken or bent. Nathan managed to completely snap his front axle shaft in half. Not at the CV joint, but right in the middle of the shaft. I guess that is what happens when you try and climb a 4 ft. vertical ledge.

[synovus]

Can we put chapters to names? Just like to see whos coming from where... Also I talked to an SC guy who said he'd try to come but no definite answer yet. 88toy4x4 he's in Columbia, SC

Brady's location below his avatar shows he's in SC.

[synovus]

Nathan and I are from Chattanooga,TN.

My bad, I dunno why I thought you guys were in NC.

Also, we have to get our junk mobile again. After thrashing my rig Saturday and Sunday, I am having some issues. I spit out both of my rear shims that go under each block. I am also getting some harsh vibes when I get going over about 15. I think something is either broken or bent. Nathan managed to completely snap his front axle shaft in half. Not at the CV joint, but right in the middle of the shaft. I guess that is what happens when you try and climb a 4 ft. vertical ledge.

This is why you don't do hard wheeling right before a big event! :D The vibes could be from no longer having those shims there. You may also have bent your rear driveshaft. You need to ditch those blocks man... they're evil! ;)

Where were you guys when you did all of this??

[BudBuilt]

Well, I guess we will try to make it too. Sounds like fun and will get some sliders on and the Chevies in the rear. D60s will have to wait for now tho... :)
Bud and 3 kids please
Representing NC! :)

[synovus]

Well, I guess we will try to make it too. Sounds like fun and will get some sliders on and the Chevies in the rear. D60s will have to wait for now tho... :) Bud and 3 kids please Representing NC! :)

Oh hell yeah!! That's awesome you'll be making it, Bud! I will be very interested in checking out the rear Chevy's, as well as talking with you about some of your products. I've been meaning to email you some questions, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. Hope I don't talk your ear off! LOL I saw an orange buggy that appeared to be one of your sponsored rigs up at Tellico about a month or so ago. I had to rehydrate after drooling so much while checking it out. :D

[zszac111]

Well, I guess we will try to make it too. Sounds like fun and will get some sliders on and the Chevies in the rear. D60s will have to wait for now tho... :)
Bud and 3 kids please
Representing NC! :)


bring a T-case clocking plate while your at it :D

[BudBuilt]

Hope I don't talk your ear off!


I can talk right back pretty well so should be fun! :)

LOL I saw an orange buggy that appeared to be one of your sponsored rigs up at Tellico about a month or so ago. I had to rehydrate after drooling so much while checking it out. :D

Yeah, that is a sweet rig. Wish it were mine... Working on another at the Carolina Rock Shop that has RockCrusher axles, 42" IROKs, 4.3 and an Atlas. The belly will have the BudBuilt stickers on it and the guy ASSURES me, they will be seen ALOT! :)

Zac, will do. Maybe we should demo how easy they are to install by doing it at night at Crawford's??? :)
I really want to drool over your taco too... :)

[zszac111]

Yeah, that is a sweet rig. Wish it were mine... Working on another at the Carolina Rock Shop that has RockCrusher axles, 42" IROKs, 4.3 and an Atlas. The belly will have the BudBuilt stickers on it and the guy ASSURES me, they will be seen ALOT! :)

Zac, will do. Maybe we should demo how easy they are to install by doing it at night at Crawford's??? :)
I really want to drool over your taco too... :)

sure, ill drop my case and sport some Stickers for a clocking plate :D but seriously how much do they cost, if its not much ill install it thursday night at camp.

[GOT COPE?]

Well, I guess we will try to make it too. Sounds like fun and will get some sliders on and the Chevies in the rear. D60s will have to wait for now tho... :)
Bud and 3 kids please
Representing NC! :)

Sweet! I was wondering where you were on this. lol

[tanKoma]

1 rig 2 people



Can we put chapters to names? Just like to see whos coming from where...
Also I talked to an SC guy who said he'd try to come but no definite answer yet. 88toy4x4 he's in Columbia, SC

hey maybe i can meet with him on the drive up, i go north to ashville, plus eric on the GA board is headed up with me also, i plan on heading up there friday morning

[tenntaco]

This is shaping up pretty well. I guess it's time to start tinkering around under my truck to make sure everything is g2g :xrocker:

[GOT COPE?]

hey maybe i can meet with him on the drive up, i go north to ashville, plus eric on the GA board is headed up with me also, i plan on heading up there friday morning

He just got back with me and cant make the trip. :(

Seems like a good guy, hopefully he'll make another trip sometime.

[BudBuilt]

I can let the cat out of the bag now too:
I will have prototype #2 Inchworm Dual Case adapter with built in clocking feature with me, hopefully installed on the truck! :)
Will bring some stuff to give away too. :)
Zac, we need to talk!

[synovus]

I can let the cat out of the bag now too:
I will have prototype #2 Inchworm Dual Case adapter with built in clocking feature with me, hopefully installed on the truck! :)
Will bring some stuff to give away too. :)
Zac, we need to talk!

I think there's an echo going on between my phone and my computer. :D

[hytenor]

I can let the cat out of the bag now too:
I will have prototype #2 Inchworm Dual Case adapter with built in clocking feature with me, hopefully installed on the truck! :)
Will bring some stuff to give away too. :)
Zac, we need to talk!

you get one of Jim's v6 adapters? cool. my 4-banger adapter/crawler will hopefully be coming from the machine shop in a couple weeks, weee!

[zszac111]

I can let the
cat out of the bag now too:
I will have prototype #2 Inchworm Dual Case adapter with built in clocking feature with me, hopefully installed on the truck! :)
Will bring some stuff to give away too. :)
Zac, we need to talk!

hit me up with a PM :D

[ATLRoach]

Hey Bud..Are you coming to Takeover with us aren't you? If you are shoot me a PM.

[GOT COPE?]

Whats the latest head count now?

Originally Posted by synovus
Here's what I'm seeing as far as an attendance list. Lemme know if I've missed someone, or if someone's status has changed from maybe to definite or vice versa...

1. Daniel - tenntaco TN
2. Daniel - duby TN
3. Bryan - timberwolf TN
4. Rick - synovus AL
5. Ted VA
6. Brady - tanKoma SC
7. Rick - tweeder3410 (maybe) GA
8. Zac - zszac111 (maybe) AL
9. Christian - link817 GA
10. Chris - 85ToyChris TN
11. Nathan TN
12. John (sp?) - jrizman TN
13. Got Cope GA
14. konfuzed (maybe) GA
15. BudBuilt NC
16. Kyle (maybe Sunday) GA

[BudBuilt]

you get one of Jim's v6 adapters? cool. my 4-banger adapter/crawler will hopefully be coming from the machine shop in a couple weeks, weee!

Yeah, they are very sweet. :) We worked together on the clocking part. :)
He was here in NC in December and we both get pretty excited about a few projects. Just takes a while to make them reality sometimes. :saw:

[tenntaco]

Whats the latest head count now?

Originally Posted by synovus
Here's what I'm seeing as far as an attendance list. Lemme know if I've missed someone, or if someone's status has changed from maybe to definite or vice versa...

1. Daniel - tenntaco TN
2. Daniel - duby TN
3. Bryan - timberwolf TN
4. Rick - synovus AL
5. Ted VA
6. Brady - tanKoma SC
7. Rick - tweeder3410 (maybe) GA
8. Zac - zszac111 (maybe) AL
9. Christian - link817 GA
10. Chris - 85ToyChris TN
11. Nathan TN
12. John (sp?) - jrizman TN
13. Got Cope GA
14. konfuzed (maybe) GA
15. BudBuilt NC
16. Kyle (maybe Sunday) GA

Zac's in for sure. Derek (drice something on the boards) and a couple of his friends are going. I'm bringng a rider and I'm sure Chris and Nathan wil be bringing some folks. I got pm's from a couple NC guys who are going, too. Also, it looks like Jack is trying to make it out. Hopefully he'll bring the taco-buggy :D

The most up to date headcount I've got (trying to make sure we have enough food) is around 30 people.

[85ToyChris]

It might be pushing it but I am going to try and get the new Detroit, spool, and 30 spline :eek: Longfields in before next weekend. That would kick ass if I could get it all in.

[tenntaco]

It might be pushing it but I am going to try and get the new Detroit, spool, and 30 spline :eek: Longfields in before next weekend. That would kick ass if I could get it all in.

Hey Chris, if you and Nathan want t-shirts, let me know your sizes. Also, how many guests will you be bringing this trip? Just want to make sure we have enough food to feed everybody ;)

[ATLRoach]

It might be pushing it but I am going to try and get the new Detroit, spool, and 30 spline :eek: Longfields in before next weekend. That would kick ass if I could get it all in.

Stay away from the detroit front..They love to explode when you break a shaft but with 30 spline longs you might not have that problem. Plus lockrights are cheaper as in $215 from PORC. PM me if you want a lockright instead.

[zszac111]

Stay away from the detroit front..They love to explode when you break a shaft but with 30 spline longs you might not have that problem. Plus lockrights are cheaper as in $215 from PORC. PM me if you want a lockright instead.


yeah fawk a detroit, i hate mine, its broke 3 times because a hub, or shaft broke. ARB or lockrite IMO.

[zszac111]

anyone bringing a hot GF, lets get all them to have a wet t-shirt contest after the kiddies go to sleep. my gf cant come, getting some wisdom teeth cut out.

[85ToyChris]

I am going to put the Detroit in the rear and the spool up front. The reason I wanted the Detroit for the front is because it is welded right now and it is killing my tires when I drive it around town. I had one in my Land Rover and I really liked it. Daniel, I don't know how many we have coming. If the Runner is torn apart then I will just ride with Nathan. If I end up riding with him then there might only be one other person coming. I will try and find out and let you know.

[synovus]

I am going to put the Detroit in the rear and the spool up front. The reason I wanted the Detroit for the front is because it is welded right now and it is killing my tires when I drive it around town. I had one in my Land Rover and I really liked it. Daniel, I don't know how many we have coming. If the Runner is torn apart then I will just ride with Nathan. If I end up riding with him then there might only be one other person coming. I will try and find out and let you know.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but won't you be in the same tire-killing dilemma with the spool up front?

[zszac111]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but won't you be in the same tire-killing dilemma with the spool up front?

not when in 2wheel with the hubs unlocked.

[85ToyChris]

No because my hubs will be unlocked on the road so the front axle won't be moving on the road. Everything will just be free spinning.

[synovus]

not when in 2wheel with the hubs unlocked.

No because my hubs will be unlocked on the road so the front axle won't be moving on the road. Everything will just be free spinning.

I was born blonde. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. :D

[tenntaco]

anyone bringing a hot GF, lets get all them to have a wet t-shirt contest after the kiddies go to sleep. my gf cant come, getting some wisdom teeth cut out.

Wisdom teeth? She'll have good drugs, fawk it :D I'm bringing a friend with me and I know a few others are bringing g/f's, fiance's, etc... I like to see the looks on their faces when they see what we do with our trucks :D

[tenntaco]

Daniel, I don't know how many we have coming. If the Runner is torn apart then I will just ride with Nathan. If I end up riding with him then there might only be one other person coming. I will try and find out and let you know.

Cool, man. Hopefully you can get the runner back together in time :(

[zszac111]

Wisdom teeth? She'll have good drugs, fawk it :D I'm bringing a friend with me and I know a few others are bringing g/f's, fiance's, etc... I like to see the looks on their faces when they see what we do with our trucks :D


she loves riding, and actually knows how to pull my axle apart from watching me do it once, she never gets scared even when i point to this sticker http://65.5.226.107/pics/Warning.jpg and hit 2nd gear on the rocks. and i put the truck on its side, most of the time its on her side :D i just dont want her to get out there and be miserable and want to come home, because my ass is riding. im going to bring one of my wheeling buddies who wanted to come but is in the middle of a motor swap. plus he is like the magiver of our group, duct tape, screwdriver and pile of rocks and you can drive your ass off the trails. lol

[tenntaco]

she loves riding, and actually knows how to pull my axle apart from watching me do it once, she never gets scared even when i point to this sticker http://65.5.226.107/pics/Warning.jpg and hit 2nd gear on the rocks. and i put the truck on its side, most of the time its on her side :D i just dont want her to get out there and be miserable and want to come home, because my ass is riding. im going to bring one of my wheeling buddies who wanted to come but is in the middle of a motor swap. plus he is like the magiver of our group, duct tape, screwdriver and pile of rocks and you can drive your ass off the trails. lol


LOL I saw you post that on the AL board a couple weeks back :) I can understand about the woman. I'm hoping some of the other guys bring some lady friends. It took some convincing to get mine to understand this wasn't just a "guy thing". I showed her a lot of pictures, though, to prepare her for the pucker :D

[zszac111]

LOL I saw you post that on the AL board a couple weeks back :) I can understand about the woman. I'm hoping some of the other guys bring some lady friends. It took some convincing to get mine to understand this wasn't just a "guy thing". I showed her a lot of pictures, though, to prepare her for the pucker :D


just tell her "well baby if we die atleast we will die together" well wait to you get there to say that though:D , in a side note, the last time i was up there nicks full hydro started messing up, well sonvabitch drove us off the mountian, luckly a tree caught the truck after about 3 foot of sliding sideways down hill. took 4 winches to get the truck back on level ground. this was at the bottom of slickrock. we then decided not to head to guardrail.

[tenntaco]

just tell her "well baby if we die atleast we will die together" well wait to you get there to say that though:D , in a side note, the last time i was up there nicks full hydro started messing up, well sonvabitch drove us off the mountian, luckly a tree caught the truck after about 3 foot of sliding sideways down hill. took 4 winches to get the truck back on level ground. this was at the bottom of slickrock. we then decided not to head to guardrail.

:eek: I got pretty sideways at the top of guardrail last summer. It was pretty scary looking over and seeing the side of the mountain. We're running it next week, though, so get ready :D

[tenntaco]

I updated the first post in the t-shirt thread with pics. I need to know ASAP if anybody else wants one.

[zszac111]

:eek: I got pretty sideways at the top of guardrail last summer. It was pretty scary looking over and seeing the side of the mountain. We're running it next week, though, so get ready :D


o my ass is going up every trail i can get to before sunday. and ill have spare everythings, well about everything i can think i can break.

[TheBoonDockSaint]

http://www.southernoffroad.com/videos/cj7roll1.mov

according to their webpage this guy required some immediate medical attention. It is a nasty rollover.

Last time I was at SlickRock I was in Pual Robinson's CJ-5 and we walked right up it.

Robert

[synovus]

according to their webpage this guy required some immediate medical attention. It is a nasty rollover. Last time I was at SlickRock I was in Pual Robinson's CJ-5 and we walked right up it.

Ouch!! That guy was way right of where I went up. I think he would've been dangerously off-camber trying to cut back to his left once he got up that section anyway. Hope he wasn't too seriously hurt.

[hytenor]

http://65.5.226.107/pics/Warning.jpg

great stuff! where did you get that?

[TheBoonDockSaint]

http://www.southernoffroad.com/sor/todd.asp?CartId=%7B18847D0B-C63E-4090-B173-5D33DD0975C9%7D

thats where I found that clip... a lot of the shops have good vids on there pages.


Unrelated Clip, but damn this a good looking truck :
http://www.camburg.com/movies/CamTacoma3.mov

peace and trees
Robert

[zszac111]

great stuff! where did you get that?


my buddy bought 2 of them off ebay. i havent seen anymore like that on there, just search truck stickers or something like that

[85ToyChris]

Well I ordered some new rear leafs yesterday and a spool today. I found a place to put the spool in, and it should be here early next week. It will be pushing it but I just might get it together :D . Then we will see how long it will take me to completely destroy a stock birfield. 37's + spool + stock birfields + Tellico= :explode:

[zszac111]

Well I ordered some new rear leafs yesterday and a spool today. I found a place to put the spool in, and it should be here early next week. It will be pushing it but I just might get it together :D . Then we will see how long it will take me to completely destroy a stock birfield. 37's + spool + stock birfields + Tellico= :explode:


in about 2 mins. my buddy is selling all of his older toyota stuff since he is putting D60s in. here is a list of what he is selling, is in auburn, AL

1 toyota axle straight out of my running rock truggy. $800
- 4 cyl third with 4.88 gears and welded carrier. The
gears I am not sure about brand, but the welding was
done by a proffessional offroad shop.
- Yukon High Nickel alloy birf elim kit. Uses 5- 760 dana
44 ujoints. Only 2 rides on it.
- Marlin high steer arms already on axle
- All seals, bearings, recently gone through in good
shape. Brakes and hubs in good shape. Axle is in
great all around shape, gears in great shape.
- Does not have perches on it. Was used in 3 link
and I will cut off the 3 link brackets.
- Will not part out this axle. Need to sell it whole.

1 4 cyl. 4.88 geared welded carrier third member out of my rear axle. Once again, I dont know the gear brand, but the welding was done by a proffesional offroad shop. Great shape.
$250

1 Complete still in box Yukon High Nickel Alloy birf elim kit. Ordered as a spare for above axle, but I never broke. Same as on Sky Manufacturing Website.
$450

4 used and 1 brand new 16x10 6 lug TR beadlocks in good shape, rock rash from normal use on the 4 used ones. 3 inch back spacing.
$625

4 Mickey Thompson Baja Belted tires. 35x12.5x15. Bought as street tires, but barely used. 90 percent tread, still has some of the little rubber nipples on them to prove little use. Stored in dry place, in great shape. Tires located in Chattanooga, TN.
$400

3 spare Toyota rear shafts out of 1984 toy mini truck axle.
$40 each

3 spare stock Toyota spindles for 1984 mini truck front axle.
$25 each

1 37x13x16 brand new Bogger with every other lug cut out. Was my spare for offroad, but never was used. 100 percent tread. Perfect condition, besides the lugs cut out of course.
$125

I need 4 cheap 8 lug 16x10 in rims and will consider trade or partial trade for above parts.

I have more parts, but I this is enough for now. All parts in Auburn, AL unless otherwise specified. Pics emailed upon request. Phone number is 3343325533. Email is coxwejh@auburn.edu. My name is Hogan. Thanks.

[ATLRoach]

Cool I might pick some of that up...

Also you have a PM about a Taco T-Case for sale..

[85ToyChris]

Well I am planning on ordering some 30 spline Longfields this next week when I put my pay check in the bank so I would rather just hold off for those instead.

[GOT COPE?]

Im now gonna be showing up Thursday night rather than Friday morning.

[synovus]

Have you already made your reservation?

[GOT COPE?]

I made it for Fri and Sat nite, i dont think showing early should be a prob. Thursday shouldnt be busy, unless somethings going on Im not aware of. ?

[synovus]

Nah, I doubt there'll be a problem either. I'm glad to see we're gonna have a decent number of folks there Thurs. night! :xbeer1:

[deermeat]

i am going to try and be there

[deermeat]

how much does it cost: camping, riding.....

[synovus]

$5/day to wheel.

Camping info: http://www.crawfordsattellico.com/

[STOMPER]

I am going to get a spool for the front and a Detroit for the rear. I am also going to get some chromoly Longfields for the front so I will be good to go. :cool:


That thing is gona be a Mutha to turn with out Hydro steer.

[zszac111]

That thing is gona be a Mutha to turn with out Hydro steer.


lol, my front is basically like a spool now, the damn detroit broke again, but i drilled and tapped my box last week, ordered ram and hoses from PSC last week, and a new pump and cooler so turning should be easy which im not used to :xsmokin1: cant fawking wait.

[85ToyChris]

I would like to set it up with hydro assist sometime. I guess I will have to see how hard it is to turn.

[ATLRoach]

Here is how to tap your box:
http://www.wildyoats.com/hydraulic_assist_tech.htm

Foxfab on Pirate sells Hydro setups for $240 with 6" or 8" ram, lines and tabs.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331868

[zszac111]

I would like to set it up with hydro assist sometime. I guess I will have to see how hard it is to turn.

ill drill and tap your box for ya or give you some pointers since i just got done with mine, take about 30 mins once its off the truck, i ordered my ram from PSC with hoses rod ends and tabs for 245 or something around that.

[85ToyChris]

I would like to check your out this weekend. It would definatly be a big help for me, especially when I get some new Swampers.

[deermeat]

i will be there. did someone say something about t-shirts

[synovus]

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11284

[tenntaco]

i will be there. did someone say something about t-shirts

Good to hear it. Sorry, I put the order in for the t-shirts last night :( If we have any leftovers, I'll make sure to save one for you.

[tenntaco]

As far as I can tell, it will be Rick, Zac, Riz, and myself hitting the paystation around 11 on Friday. If things go as they normally do, we'll probably be getting back to camp around 7 or 8. If you decide to get out and play around that afternoon, check channel's 10 and 16 on your cb, and you may be able to raise us. If you need a map, check www.tnttora.com.

For those of you arriving that evening, just set up camp and wait to see 4 tacos limping past the obstacle course :( I normally unload in the back left hand corner of the campgrounds, but I'll have to see where Rick and Zac are setup.

We usually have a pretty good time on Friday and Saturday nights, but be forewarned, do not messs with picnic tables, fire pits, etc...

We've got at least a dozen rigs running the technical stuff on Saturday. To make it back for the cookout, we need to leave out of Crawfords failry early. If you are coming up that morning, plan on meeting at the campgrounds by 8 a.m. If anyone needs directions or has questions pm me, and we'll get you taken care of.

Is it Friday, yet? :D

[Ted]

Daniel,

I may have Thursday off wrok. If I can get a few maintance items done on my truck, I may head South on Thursday. It's 9 hours for me, so I would be rollling in late.

I have the campgroup programed in my GPS, so I should be able to find it. Is there cell phone coverage in that area?

[GOT COPE?]

As far as I can tell, it will be Rick, Zac, Riz, and myself hitting the paystation around 11 on Friday. If things go as they normally do, we'll probably be getting back to camp around 7 or 8. If you decide to get out and play around that afternoon, check channel's 10 and 16 on your cb, and you may be able to raise us. If you need a map, check www.tnttora.com.

For those of you arriving that evening, just set up camp and wait to see 4 tacos limping past the obstacle course :( I normally unload in the back left hand corner of the campgrounds, but I'll have to see where Rick and Zac are setup.

We usually have a pretty good time on Friday and Saturday nights, but be forewarned, do not messs with picnic tables, fire pits, etc...

We've got at least a dozen rigs running the technical stuff on Saturday. To make it back for the cookout, we need to leave out of Crawfords failry early. If you are coming up that morning, plan on meeting at the campgrounds by 8 a.m. If anyone needs directions or has questions pm me, and we'll get you taken care of.

Is it Friday, yet? :D

Hey wait :p Im coming up Thursday night too.

Im up for 3, 4, 5, or 6. I know I can do those. Havent tried anything else, may be willing to try 8. What were ya'll planning on running?

[GOT COPE?]

No cell phone, for me anyhoo. (Cingular)

[zszac111]

For those of you arriving that evening, just set up camp and wait to see 4 tacos limping past the obstacle course :( I normally unload in the back left hand corner of the campgrounds, but I'll have to see where Rick and Zac are setup.
Is it Friday, yet? :D


i got to call crawford today and get a spot , just need somewhere to run a welder if needed. i know the bath house has an outlet :D i know he has that in his shop but the little lincon procore is coming for any repairs, ill have a spare about everything so look for shit to be flying everywhere :D PSC didnt ship my ram out untill yesterday, and said "it will be there wed's morning. it better be because ill only have a few hours to get it set up :eek: if not i can plug the box and run with out the assist or ill do it their. we will be leaving bham around 3:30pm on thursday. who's going with me up lower 2?????

[synovus]

Is there cell phone coverage in that area?

It's very spotty up there. You'll probably have coverage in Murphy, which is 15 minutes or so away from the campground. You might find pockets of coverage between Murphy and Crawfords, but probably only a few.

[synovus]

i got to call crawford today and get a spot , just need somewhere to run a welder if needed. i know the bath house has an outlet :D i know he has that in his shop but the little lincon procore is coming for any repairs, ill have a spare about everything so look for shit to be flying everywhere :D PSC didnt ship my ram out untill yesterday, and said "it will be there wed's morning. it better be because ill only have a few hours to get it set up :eek: if not i can plug the box and run with out the assist or ill do it their. we will be leaving bham around 3:30pm on thursday. who's going with me up lower 2?????

I've got a power/water site reserved, which I believe has 110 & 220 outlets.

FedEx delivered my tires yesterday, but the wheels still haven't arrived. I'm getting a little antsy, because according to the tracking info on UPS' site, their expected delivery date is Thursday, and they usually don't deliver to my apt. complex until around 4 or 5.

Does anyone know if it's possible to call UPS and have them hold a package at their distribution center for pickup, rather than having to wait on them to make their way to my apartment?

[ATLRoach]

I've got a power/water site reserved, which I believe has 110 & 220 outlets.

Rick they are 110 and Walmart in Murphy sells RV adapters or Steve may have some for a fee.

[synovus]

Ah, okay. Thanks for clearing that up Kyle. I think I got them confused with Summertown.

[Ted]

It's very spotty up there. You'll probably have coverage in Murphy, which is 15 minutes or so away from the campground. You might find pockets of coverage between Murphy and Crawfords, but probably only a few.


If I get lost, I'll be calling you :)

[synovus]

If I get lost, I'll be calling you :)

You can try, but if I'm already at the campground, my cell won't have reception. :(

[GOT COPE?]

If I get lost, I'll be calling you :)


Crawford's website has really good directions/map from Murphy. Dont know which direction you're coming from.

[tanKoma]

:banghead: well guys looks like im out on this one, one of my wheel bearings took a dump on me the other night, and i wont be able to get it fixed by thurs afternoon, hopefully ill be able to make it to the all pro event, im going to cancel my site so theres another up for grabs

[tenntaco]

Daniel,

I may have Thursday off wrok. If I can get a few maintance items done on my truck, I may head South on Thursday. It's 9 hours for me, so I would be rollling in late.

I have the campgroup programed in my GPS, so I should be able to find it. Is there cell phone coverage in that area?

That's cool, Ted. A few people will be there Thursday night. I get coverage with Verizon at the campground. I think Rick uses cingular, and I'm not sure about them.

[tenntaco]

who's going with me up lower 2?????

My first inclination is Hell No, but I'm very easily persuaded. We'll just have to see :cool:

[GOT COPE?]

Ill go up L2, in the pass seat! lol

[tenntaco]

Ill go up L2, in the pass seat! lol

My brother rode with Tom in the buggy last summer. I had fun just watching. I hope it's real nasty, and I've broken a lot of stuff by the time we get there. I really want to be able to drive my truck home. Damn the peer pressure :mad:

[tenntaco]

Only two days! I'm getting antsy. When I spoke to Steve today, he said he only had a couple reservations. It's normally not a big deal, but I have been there when the campgrounds were close to max capacity. Get off your lazy bums and call to reserve a spot! :)

[GOT COPE?]

Yeah If lower 2 looks anything like it did 3 weeks ago, it was purty bad.

And Ive seen Crawford's slam full, you def. wanna make sure u have a spot reserved just in case. We had to camp elsewhere last time b/c there was no room.

[GOT COPE?]

Also last I heard (tonight) Alan is gonna come up Fri night and Marshall is gonna try Fri night or around 9am Sat.

[synovus]

Only two days! I'm getting antsy.

I hope to be on the road 10 hours from now. :xrocker: :xcrazy:

[BudBuilt]

Got the chevies on, and a new u joint, and the rest will have to wait. Will try to bring the Inchworm dual case setup just to look at anyway... See Y'all there!
We leave at 3pm. Watch for the orange BudBuilt buggy there too this weekend! :)
Anyone want an Aussie locker for the front of a Taco? Was gonna install it but my front diff is toast so will wait for the D60s... I just paid $220 for it, $200 and I'll bring it with me.

[tenntaco]

Yeah If lower 2 looks anything like it did 3 weeks ago, it was purty bad.

And Ive seen Crawford's slam full, you def. wanna make sure u have a spot reserved just in case. We had to camp elsewhere last time b/c there was no room.

I told him we had a large group coming and he said "they must be staying somewhere else." Oh, well. Camping on T1 sucks (no beer), plus all the fun is going to be at Crawfords Saturday night :D

[tenntaco]

I hope to be on the road 10 hours from now. :xrocker: :xcrazy:

Did you get your tires, yet?

[tenntaco]

Was gonna install it but my front diff is toast so will wait for the D60s...

So are you going to be a prerunner this weekend? :confused:

[synovus]

Did you get your tires, yet?

They're getting mounted on the rims as I type this. :) Should be done within the next hour. Probably be leaving here between 2 & 3. Talked to Zac a little bit ago, and he'll be leaving B'ham around 3. We may try to meet up in Chatt. Call my cell if you need me to pick up anything besides the buns & plates.

[85ToyChris]

Pulled a late night and got the new leafs on. I figured it would be best to wait on the spool until I get the Longfields so I will still be riding open in the front. I just have a few little things to finish up before Saturday. BTW, what time and where are we going to meet up Saturday?

[tenntaco]

Pulled a late night and got the new leafs on. I figured it would be best to wait on the spool until I get the Longfields so I will still be riding open in the front. I just have a few little things to finish up before Saturday. BTW, what time and where are we going to meet up Saturday?

Glad to hear it, Chris. We'll be leaving Crawfords around 9 a.m.

[tenntaco]

Well, the fun has already begun. Zac and Rick are held up in GA somewhere. Zac smoked the rear diff in his tow rig :eek: They had a new axle brought up from AL and said they should be back on the road soon. I wonder if Ted is going to be able to find his way through the mountains at night :rolleyes: Only 9 hours till go time! :D

[Ted]

Well, the fun has already begun. Zac and Rick are held up in GA somewhere. Zac smoked the rear diff in his tow rig :eek: They had a new axle brought up from AL and said they should be back on the road soon. I wonder if Ted is going to be able to find his way through the mountains at night :rolleyes: Only 9 hours till go time! :D


After nine hours of driving, I'm back home. It was a good weekend. :D

[ravencr]

So how was it guys? Any major carnage? What hard trails were run?

Chris

[Ted]

So how was it guys? Any major carnage? What hard trails were run?

Chris

A few broken CV's, and that was about it.

[tenntaco]

After nine hours of driving, I'm back home. It was a good weekend. :D

Glad to hear you had a safe drive, Ted. I had a blast this weekend. When are we doing it again? :D

[tenntaco]

So how was it guys? Any major carnage? What hard trails were run?

Chris

We ran everything but Slickrock and Lower 2. I busted a cv about two minutes after I hit the rock garden. A few other things, but everyone made it back ok ;)

[synovus]

LOL!! :D

[nymphotaco]

How did ya like your shirts?

[Ted]

How did ya like your shirts?


I'm wearing mine right now. I'll have some VA business in the future for you.

[synovus]

How did ya like your shirts?

The shirts turned out GREAT! Thank you!!

[Ted]

Glad to hear you had a safe drive, Ted. I had a blast this weekend. When are we doing it again? :D


Well, we have Moab, and takeover to worry about. I'll be back South sometime in the future. I did enjoy myself down there, and love the country.

[tenntaco]

How did ya like your shirts?

The shirts turned out great! Thanks again :)

[BudBuilt]

A few other things ;)

Now THAT is funny! :)
Had a great time, met great guys and gals, my kids loved it! Thanks to all for being so kind to them and me.

Ted, you make me want to go out west and built a hi speed desert truck! My truck will never be the same after those whooptidoos, but it sure was fun. :)

We rolled in at 4:50 am, just in time to scare my wife to death... :D

Will post up some pics soon. Is there a spot where we are linking them all to? TN board? I understand there are some that should not be posted. :)

Now this week, I have to decide if all that cutting and welding ( and $$$$$$$$$$$) is actually a possibility before the Takeover... D60s are calling me... :)

[tenntaco]

Now THAT is funny! :)
Had a great time, met great guys and gals, my kids loved it! Thanks to all for being so kind to them and me.

Ted, you make me want to go out west and built a hi speed desert truck! My truck will never be the same after those whooptidoos, but it sure was fun. :)

We rolled in at 4:50 am, just in time to scare my wife to death... :D

Will post up some pics soon. Is there a spot where we are linking them all to? TN board? I understand there are some that should not be posted. :)

Now this week, I have to decide if all that cutting and welding ( and $$$$$$$$$$$) is actually a possibility before the Takeover... D60s are calling me... :)

It was good to meet you, Bud. Thanks for all the help. Glad to hear you guys made it home safely for dad's day. There's a "Tellico" thread in the past events folder. You can email me through my profile with any other pics.

Get the 60's done for TO! :D

[zszac111]

Now THAT is funny! :)
Had a great time, met great guys and gals, my kids loved it! Thanks to all for being so kind to them and me.

Ted, you make me want to go out west and built a hi speed desert truck! My truck will never be the same after those whooptidoos, but it sure was fun. :)

We rolled in at 4:50 am, just in time to scare my wife to death... :D

Will post up some pics soon. Is there a spot where we are linking them all to? TN board? I understand there are some that should not be posted. :)

Now this week, I have to decide if all that cutting and welding ( and $$$$$$$$$$$) is actually a possibility before the Takeover... D60s are calling me... :)


nice to meet ya and the family, and yes the 60's are a must. shouldnt be down for more than a week if that if all the parts are there. all those whoops busted my x-case, well i think they did by bottoming out my drive shaft.

[Ted]

I showed her a lot of pictures, though, to prepare her for the pucker :D


How did she like the pucker?

[Ted]

Now THAT is funny! :)
Had a great time, met great guys and gals, my kids loved it! Thanks to all for being so kind to them and me.

Ted, you make me want to go out west and built a hi speed desert truck! My truck will never be the same after those whooptidoos, but it sure was fun. :)

We rolled in at 4:50 am, just in time to scare my wife to death... :D

Will post up some pics soon. Is there a spot where we are linking them all to? TN board? I understand there are some that should not be posted. :)

Now this week, I have to decide if all that cutting and welding ( and $$$$$$$$$$$) is actually a possibility before the Takeover... D60s are calling me... :)

It was good to wheel with you Bud. See you at Paragon.

[tenntaco]

How did she like the pucker?

LOL She actually handled it very well. She was really impressed with how well everybody worked together and all the help that was offered throughout the weekend.

[ptrautne]

LOL She actually handled it very well. She was really impressed with how well everybody worked together and all the help that was offered throughout the weekend.

Is your truck your DD too?

[Ted]

Is your truck your DD too?

His DD now is a ten speed :)

[tenntaco]

Is your truck your DD too?

Yup. I'm trying to wait until this fall to buy a tow rig. :(

[tenntaco]

His DD now is a ten speed :)

I have been thinking about buying a mountain bike for a while now. Maybe it's a sign :rolleyes:

[GOT COPE?]

How did she like the pucker?

Now thats even funnier! :rofl: :lmao:

[synovus]

I have been thinking about buying a mountain bike for a while now. Maybe it's a sign :rolleyes:

I've got one I'm wanting to sell.

[zosimov21]

Bud your truck rocked. I looked over my skid pates today and a few more beating and they will be useless. I'll be calling on you soon.

[zosimov21]

New pictures

http://community.webshots.com/album/375921474KuZImS

they should all be there by tonight

[tenntaco]

New pictures

http://community.webshots.com/album/375921474KuZImS

they should all be there by tonight

Cool pics, Mark. I'm glad you were able able to make it out for the weekend :)

[deermeat]

cool pics

[AngryAndy]

i was skeerd of that :eek: but ill get my GF to kick his ass if anything goes south!
cant be any more gay/metrosexual than angry andy and i survived him.

Fuck You you fucking fuckity fuck! God damn somebitch mother f-ing fawker.

Yunny is FAR more gay then me!

I guess I need to keep up on your shittalk more often!!!!! :mad:

[BudBuilt]

Well thank you AA. That was totally refreshing and uplifting...

[Alan11116]

Bud your truck rocked. I looked over my skid pates today and a few more beating and they will be useless. I'll be calling on you soon.
I can tell you you won't be disappointed with his skid plates. Did you see the one we put on my truck, Friday night? Well, it did it's job. I intentionally tried to bang it a few times, and it did just fine!

[zosimov21]

Yeah Alan it was fri but your a little taller that I was (for NOW :D!)

[ravencr]

Has anyone posted pics & vids from this trip yet?

Chris

[zosimov21]

Has anyone posted pics & vids from this trip yet?

Chris

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12029

There are a bunch here

[synovus]

Has anyone posted pics & vids from this trip yet?

Vids is one uh them fancy yotatech thangs. :D You missed a great ride, Chris. We ran your last route on Saturday, up Guardrail (bypassed, for the most part) & Helipad (bypassed by some) then down Schoolbus. Thankfully it was dry this time.

[dragr1]

Vids is one uh them fancy yotatech thangs. :D You missed a great ride, Chris. We ran your last route on Saturday, up Guardrail (bypassed, for the most part) & Helipad (bypassed by some) then down Schoolbus. Thankfully it was dry this time.


Rick you got some new tires! So you did the bypasses on Guardrail and Helipad and back down schollbus?

Wanna go back on July 22-24 for the All Pro event?

Makin fun of the yotatech vids, huh? See if I take any of you next time! :D :p

[synovus]

Rick you got some new tires! So you did the bypasses on Guardrail and Helipad and back down schollbus?

Wanna go back on July 22-24 for the All Pro event?

Makin fun of the yotatech vids, huh? See if I take any of you next time! :D :p

Yeah, got me some mudders! LOL Yeah, that's the route we took. I wanted to at least try Heli-pad, but there was a large group of jeeps behind us. Our plan to stop at the top of it to eat lunch while watching them, and then let them continue on, got foiled when they decided to take their own lunch break up there as well. :mad: Quite a day that was... I can't do the All-Pro ride. I'm going to the TTORA Takeover at Paragon the following weekend, so I don't need to be risking breaking anything until I get up there. And you know I'm not making fun of those vids!! You know how many friends I've shown those to?!? :D If anything, it makes me want to buy a digi-cam!

Is it safe to assume you're doing the All-Pro ride? Who else? You need to talk Brian into it. I can hear his rig screaming as it becomes more and more of a street queen! :eek: :D

[dragr1]

Yeah, got me some mudders! LOL Yeah, that's the route we took. I wanted to at least try Heli-pad, but there was a large group of jeeps behind us. Our plan to stop at the top of it to eat lunch while watching them, and then let them continue on, got foiled when they decided to take their own lunch break up there as well. :mad: Quite a day that was... I can't do the All-Pro ride. I'm going to the TTORA Takeover at Paragon the following weekend, so I don't need to be risking breaking anything until I get up there. And you know I'm not making fun of those vids!! You know how many friends I've shown those to?!? :D If anything, it makes me want to buy a digi-cam!

Is it safe to assume you're doing the All-Pro ride? Who else? You need to talk Brian into it. I can hear his rig screaming as it becomes more and more of a street queen! :eek: :D


So far it's just me, Marc('85 4Runner), and Greg ('95 4Runner), Chris and Andy are maybe's. Oh and the black Taco from the last ride, Brady I think says he's coming. Take plenty of pics at Paragon and video if you can!

[ravencr]

So far it's just me, Marc('85 4Runner), and Greg ('95 4Runner), Chris and Andy are maybe's. Oh and the black Taco from the last ride, Brady I think says he's coming. Take plenty of pics at Paragon and video if you can!Guys, I might make the July ride with you, but the 4runner might be out of commission if we're moving to Colorado, unfortunately. I'm not sure yet, but it's possible. If the Colorado move gets canceled by my job, then I'll be there in full force ready to ride it all again.

Chris

[GOT COPE?]

Is it safe to assume you're doing the All-Pro ride? Who else? You need to talk Brian into it. I can hear his rig screaming as it becomes more and more of a street queen! :eek: :D

I am going back for AP Jambo. So is Alan and (so far) 2 other GA guys, 4 so far.
Cant recall who though.

[dragr1]

I am going back for AP Jambo. So is Alan and (so far) 2 other GA guys, 4 so far.
Cant recall who though.


We'll be around, just look for us around this popup camper:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/294533330/294535247hdbiou

[dragr1]

Guys, I might make the July ride with you, but the 4runner might be out of commission if we're moving to Colorado, unfortunately. I'm not sure yet, but it's possible. If the Colorado move gets canceled by my job, then I'll be there in full force ready to ride it all again.

Chris


On 36's maybe?

[ravencr]

On 36's maybe?Nope! I'm in a new mindset right now with this move on the verge of happening. If the move doesn't happen, then possibly, but very slim chance, I'd say.

Chris