Bald Mountain March 6

[Joey88RUNR]

what time is everyone headed up?

[monk #1164]

leaving Dayle's a 7:00 am/ mckinley and millbrook west of millbrook  south of mckinley...spot the jeeps and such

[Emerz]

The Yellow jeep and I will be meeting you guys somewhere closer down the road.  Prather or like Clovis Ave and Herndon??

[IMMUDDY]

We are leaving Fresno at 6. Stopping in Shaver for some breakfast. Should be on the trail around 8-8:30ish.

[Joey88RUNR]

had such a good time, cant wait for the next trip
Aired down to 2psi thanks mountaintoys!

[jrock]

Here is but a start of what I have to post I am tired so time for sleep. I got back to the BA at 1am Sunday    I have a fantastic time. Very short driving trip but extremely fulfilling. Thank you.

Click on the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39735732@N08/sets/72157623452042975/   








Cisco, out. 

[Metal Head]

That looked like a blast!

[Emerz]

Next time we need to do a little more trail exploring.  When the snow conditions are better on the trail the run should be longer.  Getting closer to 03-20-10.  Next SNOW RUN!!!

[spongebob]

Yea, that was wierd... Didn't cut any new trails, didn't get stuck, didn't even have to snatch that hot guy in the white tacoma out of a hole!!! 
Literally stayed on the trail the whole time, drove into the campsite and just sat around  :bull crap: ing and watching everyone else show off.  I still had a total blast!!!!

p.s. Thanks for the pics JROCK... so who has the cutest dog on the hill?

[Emerz]

Jrock...you heading up there again in a few weeks.  We are hoping to hit the snow again saturday the 20th of this month.  The Sponge Bob Stalker Jeep and I will be up there for sure.  Another couple guys in the Over the Hill Gang will be attending as well.  If you do not remember, I was the guy eating a hot dog in one hand and a piece of pizza in the other!!     Even thought we are stock rigs, we do pretty well up there.   The winch also helps us if we do get stuck.  Sponge Bob, I'm blushing!!!

[jrock]

There are more pictures in the flickr link. You get a good show if you just click the slide show. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39735732@N08/sets/72157623452042975/

[Emerz]

Awesome pics.  I think I need one as a screen background at work to remind me of why I work 5 days a week.  WEEKEND SNOW!!!   

[Goldrush]

alot of nice pics!. stvemerz, do u have a locker in the rear of your taco?

[moutaintoys]

great pics had a blast

[Emerz]

Those pics are great
Gotta love the paint job on the green and grey forerunner!!! Walmart rattlecan special.  

Can't wait to see everyone up there again....
Hopefully the 20th, already makin calls    

[spongebob]

Those pics are great
Gotta love the paint job on the green and grey forerunner!!! Walmart rattlecan special. 

Can't wait to see everyone up there again....
Hopefully the 20th, already makin calls   

Darn it Steve!!! you left yourself logged on again... You should see all the dumb comments I posted on Technical forum under your name... bwaaaaahahaha

[Emerz]

My truck has the stock E-locker on it.  All I can say is that 35's or larger are the way to go in the snow.  33, like I have just do not give you the belly clearance.  Makes for my truck clearing a flat trail since I drag.   Why are IFS such a pain to deal with??

[Goldrush]

i know right?! i hate ifs i just wanna  . soon i'll be doing it though. im going to be running my 37's MTRs on a 15 in rim. i got them already, just need to mount them.

[elmo83]

Great day wheeling!!!

[Emerz]

Lets get more peeps to go on March 20th.  I can't wait to see your 4 runner with the bigger tires, etc.  Will your locker still work with those big tires??  I have seen some guys put 35's on stock IFS systems.  Major fenderwell cutting and mods.  Looks kinda crummy.  With an IFS system, you need 6 inches to run 35's.  I maybe at 3-4 max.  Anyone want to donate a dana 44 front??   

[Goldrush]

35s on stock. wow. i dont think ive ever seen that. but ive seen 33s.

[Emerz]

I saw 35's on a stock setup.  Internet.  They showed the templates needed to cut the inside of the back fenderwell and how much outside cutting as well.  They had to weld new fenderwell plates in.  Seemed like lotz of work.  Those darn IFS lifts, the  6 inch are $$.  They also drop the front clearance down.  Better to put a straight axle in it.  Does Marlin offer that stuff for the newer Tacomas???

[jrock]

I've seen 38-40" on stock IFS at Hollister. The steering BLEW UP coming down one of the roads into camp.

[Goldrush]

I saw 35's on a stock setup.  Internet.  They showed the templates needed to cut the inside of the back fenderwell and how much outside cutting as well.  They had to weld new fenderwell plates in.  Seemed like lotz of work.  Those darn IFS lifts, the  6 inch are $$.  They also drop the front clearance down.  Better to put a straight axle in it.  Does Marlin offer that stuff for the newer Tacomas???

pretty sure.

[Emerz]

38's stock on IFS??  Thats crazy.  I think that max size for IFS and still strong is 33.  The newer trucks are made to do some 4x4 stuff but just like anything, the older stuff was made to last and punish.  Darn Technology!!!

[moutaintoys]

Those pics are great
Gotta love the paint job on the green and grey forerunner!!! Walmart rattlecan special. 

Can't wait to see everyone up there again....
Hopefully the 20th, already makin calls   

not wally world true value

[Emerz]

Sweet paint job.  Do they offer that in gray, white and black splatter??  11 days and counting to next snow trip. 

[Emerz]

Rain here means more snow for the next run!!!  Anyone thinking about making it on March 20th...Will bring BBQ if we have enough going!

[spongebob]

David is going, low-rider is trying to get the day off  , Dayle is out of comission    major stinko, I'll call Brandon and Mark ( just can't give 'em too much advance notice or they will forget by the time the 20th rolls around  )
Maybe monk will go... I shouldn't have to call him though, he should've read this by now...
maybe I will invite your favorite mechanic  but you will have to put on her chains   

[Emerz]

Yep, let Mark and Brandon know.  Low rider and anyone else would be great.  Monk..we need you to go!!  Come on man.....
The more the better.  The weather should be perfect.  Sunny with snow.  A few more months and the snow will melt.  Yes, we need a High Tech Mechanic to be there incase of breakdowns!!!