annual hangover run [Archive]

Diesel LWB Samy

12-29-2003, 08:16 AM

Tonga ridge? Crash, are you talking about Tonga ridge via the Foss river road out of Skykomish?

Im familiar with that area. What the heck do you guys do up there?

TB

DSI

12-29-2003, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by Diesel LWB Samy
What the heck do you guys do up there?

TB

i'm going to go out on a limb here....

drive in the snow? see how far you can get towards the top?

i'll be on my way to so-cal that morning, so i'm not going to make it, and with no windsheild, doors or heater, it might not be a pleasant day :redneck:

Dude

12-29-2003, 08:51 AM

The snow gets deep real quick up ther Tom. Meet up and go you will like it.

Diesel LWB Samy

12-29-2003, 08:57 AM

I dont have the rig for snow wheeling! You need wheelspeed and horsepower. I have torque. Read a diesel engine that is NON turbo'd at the moment.

TB

Dude

12-29-2003, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Diesel LWB Samy
I dont have the rig for snow wheeling! You need wheelspeed and horsepower. I have torque. Read a diesel engine that is NON turbo'd at the moment.

TB

I think you would do fine. With the light weight and big tires you should be able to float right on top. But it is your rig and you know what it can do. :usa:

GPN Family

12-29-2003, 09:09 AM

hmm should have the new 36s for the TJ by then:D

Crash

12-29-2003, 09:11 AM

Originally posted by GPN Family
hmm should have the new 36s for the TJ by then:D

cool, another jeep to drive around

Crusty Jeep

12-29-2003, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by crash
cool, another jeep to drive around BWAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!!

:hmmm:

Hey, wait! :finger:

Dude

12-29-2003, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by crash
cool, another jeep to fallow around

There, fixed it for ya. :D

Shifty

12-29-2003, 10:37 AM

Originally posted by Diesel LWB Samy
I dont have the rig for snow wheeling! You need wheelspeed and horsepower. I have torque. Read a diesel engine that is NON turbo'd at the moment.

TB

If you want to burry the shit out of yourself :rolleyes: Finess and patients is what is required:cool:

Diesel LWB Samy

12-29-2003, 10:49 AM

You mean, patience finesse, right?

Maybe so, but horsepower is also an issue. More often than not you arent always in ten feet deep snow. Sometimes it's traction, and for that you need HP.

I didnt say that I wouldnt go, just that I dont think my rig is set up best for it.

TB

Crusty Jeep

12-29-2003, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by Diesel LWB Samy
You mean, patience finesse, right?TB No, I think he meant patients. I guess you throw 'em in the ruts for better traction?

Anyway, what sort of snow are you running into that has enough traction to require real horsepower :hmmm: So how much power do you need to run on dry rock??

Dude

12-29-2003, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by CrustyJeep
So how much power do you need to run on dry rock??

About 400hp is fun. Shoot ya up a 3 story cliff in no time. :redneck:

Crash

12-29-2003, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Diesel LWB Samy
You mean, patience finesse, right?

Maybe so, but horsepower is also an issue. More often than not you arent always in ten feet deep snow. Sometimes it's traction, and for that you need HP.

I didnt say that I wouldnt go, just that I dont think my rig is set up best for it.

TB

Tom, you have it ALL wrong, ponies does you ZERO in the deep stuff, its called finesse

Diesel LWB Samy

12-29-2003, 11:10 AM

Tom, you have it ALL wrong, ponies does you ZERO in the deep stuff, its called finesse

Crash-master, I understand. But it isnt always deep stuff. Ive wheeled up at Evans, sultan basin (when trails were open) Reiter, West fork of the miller, Walker valley in the winter. It's just been my experience that you often need HP to get yourself out of stuckness.

We havent found out whether people are going on this trip yet.

TB

Crash

12-29-2003, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Diesel LWB Samy
Crash-master, I understand. But it isnt always deep stuff. Ive wheeled up at Evans, sultan basin (when trails were open) Reiter, West fork of the miller, Walker valley in the winter. It's just been my experience that you often need HP to get yourself out of stuckness.

We havent found out whether people are going on this trip yet.

TB

Your reference to HP is talking more of the trail snow you find(short hills, ice, exposed logs and such). In deep snow, I have maybe ONE time ever had to use excessive power to get thru something. But generally speaking, in deep/logging road stuff, thats not an issue, and more times than none, those with low crawl ratios can work thru it easier(those with auto's spurt hot fluid when they over heat, ha ha ha).

More than likely it will be tonga, its closer than iron goat and we can park our tow rigs at the ranger station..

Diesel LWB Samy

12-29-2003, 11:18 AM

Ya, trail snow was mostly what I was talking about.

Im at 98-1 right now with my 42's.

TB

Westyjeff

12-29-2003, 11:39 AM

We were up on Tonga ridge yesterday,,here is what it looks like at about 4000'

Westyjeff

12-29-2003, 11:40 AM

And Another

FOM

12-29-2003, 02:40 PM

Never been up there...maybe I'll take the burb out. Details???

PONYEATER

12-29-2003, 03:35 PM

I might go if I catch a ride, no chance in my rig going, it seems to hate snow. :rolleyes:

bare 1

12-29-2003, 06:20 PM

Hey Sammy Guy go for it ! Check out USFS Volunteer snow run. I'm Robin the guy in blue watching the yota climb tha t snow bank That was about 4 1/2 to 5 ft tall and all snow . I had HP and wheelspeed and the yota made me look silly. He had low low gears and low air pressure and a four popper. Did'nt slip a bit. fin fin yea what he said nice and easy
So where would a guy meet you all and what time. I need more seat time in my rig if I can get away. If you don't mind wheelin with a newbie/old fart.

Jeeptony

12-29-2003, 07:59 PM

I'll be there in my TJ with Matt M. riding shotgun, looks fun :redneck:

I'll get to try the new SSRs in the snow :bounce2:

BeachJeepTJ

12-30-2003, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by Westyjeff
We were up on Tonga ridge yesterday,,here is what it looks like at about 4000'

Sweet!....should be even deeper after tonight

Kelly

12-31-2003, 01:22 AM

Ken, bring the ZJ.

MarkM

12-31-2003, 10:03 AM

Directions????

ILLYOTA

12-31-2003, 10:23 AM

what time is everyone meeting thanks ben

Crash

12-31-2003, 11:01 AM

I am going to be at the ranger station right off 2 around 9am..

And the ranger station is about 1.5 miles east of the town of skykomish

DunBroke

12-31-2003, 11:44 AM

So what time are you meeting and where? :confused:

-Kerry

Crash

12-31-2003, 12:09 PM

Well, sounds like its going to be nasty at my place today/tonight, I might not even get the truck/trailer out of where it is. If thats the case, I will be hitting reiter..

Beartrack

12-31-2003, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by FOM
Never been up there...maybe I'll take the burb out. Details???

I'd recommend against it unless you have big/wide tires or run at the end of the pack. 2 years ago a burb held a whole lot of folks up and we ended up getting separated from everyone because of it. There is little opportunity to get around a stuck heavy rig and it's not a lot of fun digging yourself out when you run a heavy rig like a burb - you have to do a lot of digging to ramp yourself out of 5 feet of snow! :-) This isn't meant as a slam in any way and I have no idea what your burb is like. It's just that if the rig is anywhere near stock equipment and weight, 5 feet deep of snow isn't likely to be it's friend and there might be some folks behind you that are less than happy about it. Just my 2 cents though - take it for what you paid for it! LOL

JeepinRedHead

12-31-2003, 08:20 PM

So do we know where everyone is going????

If we do.......can we post some directions and times and meeting location????

Does anyone have an open seat that needs a butt to warm it???

FOM

12-31-2003, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by Beartrack
I'd recommend against it unless you have big/wide tires or run at the end of the pack. 2 years ago a burb held a whole lot of folks up and we ended up getting separated from everyone because of it. There is little opportunity to get around a stuck heavy rig and it's not a lot of fun digging yourself out when you run a heavy rig like a burb - you have to do a lot of digging to ramp yourself out of 5 feet of snow! :-) This isn't meant as a slam in any way and I have no idea what your burb is like. It's just that if the rig is anywhere near stock equipment and weight, 5 feet deep of snow isn't likely to be it's friend and there might be some folks behind you that are less than happy about it. Just my 2 cents though - take it for what you paid for it! LOL
Thanks for the info, Scott. I'm lifted and running 35's, so I should be alright.

TrashJeeper

12-31-2003, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by FOM
Thanks for the info, Scott. I'm lifted and running 35's, so I should be alright.

So was the burb in question.

Crash

12-31-2003, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by JeepinRedHead
So do we know where everyone is going????

If we do.......can we post some directions and times and meeting location????

Does anyone have an open seat that needs a butt to warm it???

from you, head down 405 to 522 interchange, head torwards monroe. at the end of 522, head east up highway 2. I am sure some people will be meeting in monroe. If I can get out of where I am, I will be up at the ranger station around 9 on highway 2 just east of skykomish...

Jeeptony

01-01-2004, 08:54 AM

I didn't make it, just rollin out of bed. A little too much :jug: and a little bit of :barf: too. I may hit Pilchuck later though.

JeepinRedHead

01-01-2004, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by Jeeptony
I didn't make it, just rollin out of bed. A little too much :jug: and a little bit of :barf: too. I may hit Pilchuck later though.

Me either.....been up for a while though......heck....didn't even get to bed until 6am. WAY too much :jug: ....but no :barf:
HA!! Not even a hangover!!! :bounce1:

AMJ

01-01-2004, 10:23 AM

Wish I could have gone :( To bad I am stuck at work with my thumb up my butt.

GPN Family

01-01-2004, 10:24 AM

We didn't go either but that because projects need to get done first.

Heidi

Crash

01-01-2004, 07:48 PM

How funny, only one rig showed...

Nobody

01-01-2004, 07:55 PM

Next year get the hell out of bed people! :finger:

http://www.broncoii4x4.com/hangover2004/hangover2k4-03.jpg

Dude

01-02-2004, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by crash
How funny, only one rig showed...

You kidding right?

AMJ

01-02-2004, 05:58 AM

Originally posted by crash
How funny, only one rig showed...

Wtf only one person showed up. :lame:

Crash

01-02-2004, 06:43 AM

I was at the ranger station before nine, we waited till 10am, and said screw it and headed out

Ya, soo many shit talkers..

Shifty

01-02-2004, 06:56 AM

HMMMMM, Jason, Neck, Dixon, Caine, Standish, Peter, Todd, Cracker ass, Roundy, and myself were out playing in the snow, Looks like you went to the wrong place Kash:finger:

Crash

01-02-2004, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by Scoutillac
HMMMMM, Jason, Neck, Dixon, Caine, Standish, Peter, Todd, Cracker ass, Roundy, and myself were out playing in the snow, Looks like you went to the wrong place Kash:finger:

No shit, but like I had alot of $$$ to play with. Needless to say, I lost an axle and a trialer tire and almost didn't make it home....

briejer

01-02-2004, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by Scoutillac
HMMMMM, Jason, Neck, Dixon, Caine, Standish, Peter, Todd, Cracker ass, Roundy, and myself were out playing in the snow, Looks like you went to the wrong place Kash:finger:

How did the 49's work out? pics? you still running the 44's?(they will be for sale soon)

333J

01-02-2004, 07:53 AM

the little tire crew

briejer

01-02-2004, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by 333J
the little tire crew

I would like to see more pics of my over-priced tires please.

333J

01-02-2004, 07:59 AM

bigger pic

333J

01-02-2004, 08:00 AM

that's the only decent pic I got...had lots-o-fun following those 3 :D

Shifty

01-02-2004, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by briejer
How did the 49's work out? pics? you still running the 44's?(they will be for sale soon)

Ya, i ran your 44's again :cool: The 49 were cool till jason slached 2 sidewals:finger:

briejer

01-02-2004, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by Scoutillac
Ya, i ran your 44's again :cool: The 49 were cool till jason slached 2 sidewals:finger:

I'm glad he did...now I can knock $1000 off my bill

Shifty

01-02-2004, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by briejer
I'm glad he did...now I can knock $1000 off my bill

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Those tires did vary well, a little small but i think you will like them:D

Beartrack

01-02-2004, 08:41 AM

Yup, for most of the run it was just Kash and I - where were the rest of you bums??? :D

Couple of shots...

Beartrack

01-02-2004, 08:53 AM

and...

Nobody

01-02-2004, 08:55 AM

Those tires are massive. Did they make a big difference?

Beartrack

01-02-2004, 08:55 AM

and lastly Keith M. after Mike's axle incident...

Travis

01-02-2004, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by crash
I was at the ranger station before nine, we waited till 10am, and said screw it and headed out

Ya, soo many shit talkers..

sorry man... I knew there was NO way I was going to make it out there. It's just a bit of a drive for me now. That's about the only thing I regret about living all the way out here.

Crusty Jeep

01-02-2004, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by crash
I lost an axle and a trialer tire and almost didn't make it home.... Come on man, WTF happened out there? Inquiring minds want to know :redneck:

333J

01-02-2004, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Scoutillac
HMMMMM, Jason, Neck, Dixon, Caine, Standish, Peter, Todd, Cracker ass, Roundy, and myself were out playing in the snow, Looks like you went to the wrong place Kash:finger:

and I was the only one to drive my junk to the trail (well, except for Caine, and he just live a mile away)

:finger:

Crash

01-02-2004, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by CrustyJeep
Come on man, WTF happened out there? Inquiring minds want to know :redneck:

I totaly grenaded a right front axle, 3 of the 4 ears when pop...

Lost a trailer tire on the way home, had to chang it 5 minutes from the house.

RKCRWLR

01-02-2004, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by Scoutillac
HMMMMM, Jason, Neck, Dixon, Caine, Standish, Peter, Todd, Cracker ass, Roundy, and myself were out playing in the snow, Looks like you went to the wrong place Kash:finger:

I think I was out with that crew also :finger: Just slowing everyone down :D

Crusty Jeep

01-02-2004, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by crash
I totaly grenaded a right front axle, 3 of the 4 ears when pop...:banghead:
And in the snow even :eek: You're NOT making me feel one bit fuzzy about this D44 axle swap :(

Shifty

01-02-2004, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by RKCRWLR
I think I was out with that crew also :finger: Just slowing everyone down :D

Sorry, i knew there was someone :cool:

Not-Jobless

01-02-2004, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by crash
Ya, soo many shit talkers..

you're just figuring this out now :rolleyes:

what....you think people on this board actually wheel as much as they talk shit :confused:

Harv. of Sorrow

01-02-2004, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Jobless
you're just figuring this out now :rolleyes:

what....you think people on this board actually wheel as much as they talk shit :confused:

hahahahahahahahahahahaahahahaha....

so true Brad...are'nt you their ring leader:finger:

BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIoooooooooootch....

Not-Jobless

01-02-2004, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Harv. of Sorrow
[B]so true Brad...are'nt you their ring leader:finger:

You must have me confused with someone else....I'm just one of the nutless followers :confused:

YoungRKCRWLR

01-02-2004, 09:30 PM

Heres the proof

http://www.angelfire.com/bug/pictures12/images/jeepwalker2.jpg

Beartrack

01-03-2004, 12:08 AM

Originally posted by CrustyJeep
:banghead:
And in the snow even :eek: You're NOT making me feel one bit fuzzy about this D44 axle swap :(

Well, hint: do not let me stack on your front D44 tire and wedge my tire between your tire and wheel well, then you hit the gas back and forth trying to wedge it loose. :D :redneck: :D I don't think I did that corner any favors, though he's beat the snot out of it for a year long before my stacking on it occurred.

Don't let him fool you, he was havin' all sorts of fun up there though.

Beartrack

01-03-2004, 12:26 AM

...about the run up on Tonga. I saw rigs from both Timbertamers and "Just for Fun" 4-wheel clubs up there. Possibly there was another club or two represented, I don't know. What I do know was that in the process of the day we had to pick up like 4 beer cans and some other refuse lying on top of the freshly fallen snow on Tonga above the "Y" that folks were having lunch at when Kash and I came down. Folks from those clubs might want to reiterate to their members the importance of leaving the place with any litter they brought along, not to mention the fact that litter is one of the biggest reasons cited that FS Rd. 62, McCoy Creek, and others have been shut down on us already!

Not meant to flame the innocent but hope those that did it feel the heat nonetheless!