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Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« on: Jul 26, 2010, 07:19:19 AM »
Great run today!  I met up with CGuava (90 4Runner buggy), dcastell (85 4Runner on 47's), and Brian Ellinger in his Formula Toyota buggy (37" stickies).  We dropped in @ 9:45 and we're all out by 12:45.  That included a 20 minute break to work on dcastell's broken front hub & outer 35 spline stub (broke from his last BV Carnage trip on the exit and didn't know) and helping spot some guys in Sami's.

Dcastell broke right above the big drop for Bunker Hill.  Acutally, it was the best place for him to break.  He was able to drive out Freedom in 3-wheel drive.  Christian's 4Runner did well.  All the time spent in the garage seemed to payoff for sure.  Brian's FToy made Patriot look easy.  Sweet little buggy for sure.


Indy sign


Haven't ben out since Nov. last year.  Felt good to finally get out.


Brian, Christian, and myself


Glad I got a rear bumper started.  I tested it a couple of times today.


Lined up at the exit. 


Brian's slight flop




He was able to drive out backwards and ended up making the exit on the next attempt.


Little butt pucker moment for CGuava on the exit.  Throwing the driver's side wheelie was a nice touch  :finga:


Getting the winch hooked up for a slight tug out. 

I took more video than pics so I'll get the video edited and posted soon.

I was able to drive everything but the exit without a winch.  I was happy about making A-hole cleaner this time.  I couldn't drive the right side of Coffin Rock.  I tried it but almost but it on it's side.  Decided to back out and try the left line.  Took me a couple tries but I finally made it.

Eric & Jeff were right, that section right before A-hole is TOUGH!!  I nailed it on my first try but I was worried about making it.
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Re: Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2010, 07:20:01 AM »
These were CGuava's pics
























Some of the other rigs down there hanging with us.

84 4Runner
Swapped EFI and a rebuilt 22RE
Marlin Dual Ultimate crawler
Marlin high steer
TG springs
5.29's, Aussie locked front and rear
39.5" Iroks on 15x10 2.5" backspaced wheels
109" wheelbase
Addicted Off Road 8 point cage
Addicted Off Road front bumper

Addicted Off Road

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Re: Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« Reply #2 on: Jul 26, 2010, 08:07:51 AM »
Wow , did they try to make that trail wheelchair accessible? That's alot of railing. Great shots tho. Looks like you guys had alot of fun.
If I hit it just right, I might make it.

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Re: Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« Reply #3 on: Jul 26, 2010, 08:32:51 AM »
Looks like you guys had alot of fun and a good warm up for this weekend!!! :thumbs:
Hold my beer and watch this....

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Re: Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« Reply #4 on: Jul 26, 2010, 08:48:36 AM »
Wow , did they try to make that trail wheelchair accessible? That's alot of railing. Great shots tho. Looks like you guys had alot of fun.

They put the railing up to keep people on the trail.  The exit is very tough and people will try any line possible to get out of there.  The railing makes it hard.  I'm glad it's there.

That trail is fun for sure!

Looks like you guys had alot of fun and a good warm up for this weekend!!! :thumbs:

I was hoping that I wouldn't break anything to keep me from going to the CO4RJ.  Got through with some very minor body damage and that's is!  This weekend is going to be a blast! 
84 4Runner
Swapped EFI and a rebuilt 22RE
Marlin Dual Ultimate crawler
Marlin high steer
TG springs
5.29's, Aussie locked front and rear
39.5" Iroks on 15x10 2.5" backspaced wheels
109" wheelbase
Addicted Off Road 8 point cage
Addicted Off Road front bumper

Addicted Off Road

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Re: Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« Reply #5 on: Jul 26, 2010, 12:22:40 PM »
Well I am planning to make down friday, got to rebuild my front end wed/thurs.  The runner is all packed and ready to haul a$$.  Sounds like there is gonna be a few people there
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Re: Patriot (Penrose, Colorado) 7-25-2010
« Reply #6 on: Jul 26, 2010, 12:49:02 PM »
Well I am planning to make down friday, got to rebuild my front end wed/thurs.  The runner is all packed and ready to haul a$$.  Sounds like there is gonna be a few people there

You going to run Holy Cross with us on Friday?  We'll be at the trailhead at 9am.  We'll be leaving our BV campsite @ 7-730am to make it to Homestake Rd to unload the rigs off of the trailers.

Good luck on the front end rebuild.  Mine needs new trunion bearings (I have a set), my Longfield 5th knuckle stud conversion, and my Longfield plastic wipers installed.  I don't think it's going to happen before the Jambo.
84 4Runner
Swapped EFI and a rebuilt 22RE
Marlin Dual Ultimate crawler
Marlin high steer
TG springs
5.29's, Aussie locked front and rear
39.5" Iroks on 15x10 2.5" backspaced wheels
109" wheelbase
Addicted Off Road 8 point cage
Addicted Off Road front bumper

Addicted Off Road

Colorado Marlin members, check out the Colorado section!!!

 
 
 
 
 

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