Motorgen Off Road Cruise - Silverado Canyon

[Vettezuki]

It's official, where gonna rock it on November 8 up the Silverado trail. This trail is appropriate for beginners and stock off-road vehicles, with trail options for more advanced drivers and vehicles.

94cobra69ss396 and Throttle Crazy will be leading us on this new adventure.

[94cobra69ss396]

It's official, where gonna rock it on November 8 up the Silverado trail. This trail is appropriate for beginners and stock off-road vehicles, with trail options for more advanced drivers and vehicles.

94cobra69ss396 and Throttle Crazy will be leading us on this new adventure.

It's the Silverwood trail. The trail starts out at Silverwood Lake off the 173. Here are some pics taken from when my brothers club ran it a couple years ago. They also did Dish Pan in Big Bear that same day so pics 1-50 are of Siverwood.

Again, a lot of the hard spots have easier bypasses.

http://spinninfours.com/trips/silverwood6_06/index.html

[nordy racer]

it's a little bit to much for my excursion street driver.. i'll be looking for those pictures from you guys..

[SeanPlunk]

it's a little bit to much for my excursion street driver.. i'll be looking for those pictures from you guys..

Mike, we'd probably have room in one of the other vehicles if you're interested at all?

[Vettezuki]

it's a little bit to much for my excursion street driver.. i'll be looking for those pictures from you guys..

Got a dirt bike or quad?

[nordy racer]

i can ask ray if i can ride his street / dirt bike.. BUT i could take you up for that extra spot..

[SeanPlunk]

I'm realizing that the new Motorgen meet (formerly McDonald's meet) would also be on the 8th. Do anyone have any idea if I have any chance of making it back to Fullerton by 8ish that night?

[Vettezuki]

I'm realizing that the new Motorgen meet (formerly McDonald's meet) would also be on the 8th. Do anyone have any idea if I have any chance of making it back to Fullerton by 8ish that night?

If we go out at a reasonable hour in the morning, we should be back in the afternoon I think. It'll be getting dark considerably earlier by then as well.

[94cobra69ss396]

I'm realizing that the new Motorgen meet (formerly McDonald's meet) would also be on the 8th. Do anyone have any idea if I have any chance of making it back to Fullerton by 8ish that night?

Shouldn't be a problem if we start the run in the morning. The more vehicles there are the longer the run will take. When I use to run it with just my family it would take about an hour and a half to go to the top and back. Figure with 8 or so trucks it would probably take about 3 hours to complete the run and be back on the road home.

[SeanPlunk]

Could like a 4WD F250 Diesel make it through this course, or is it too much for that? I guess what I'm asking is what's the minimum level a vehicle could be at to make it through this course? Will any 4WD vehicle be able to make it through (within reason)?

[94cobra69ss396]

Could like a 4WD F250 Diesel make it through this course, or is it too much for that? I guess what I'm asking is what's the minimum level a vehicle could be at to make it through this course? Will any 4WD vehicle be able to make it through (within reason)?

Again, I've taken a stock Wrangler on 31's and a stock Discovery on 28's through this trail. However, with a big full size there is a possible chance in one section of the trail that he might get a scratch in the paint if he is careless. At least the last time I went up the trail there was. But as long as he follows directions from me or my brother he should be fine.

What size tires does it have and is it lifted? Is it a 2 door or 4 door short bed or long bed?

[94cobra69ss396]

I'll talk to my brother and see if he and I can go pre run the trail and get some video of the tougher sections for everyone to see what it's like.

[Leedom]

I would assume that this is a 4WD event only? Would love to take Bud Jr. (my 2WD f-150) in the dirt again. Been a while. If he can't go I would love to co-pilot for someone.

[94cobra69ss396]

I would assume that this is a 4WD event only? Would love to take Bud Jr. (my 2WD f-150) in the dirt again. Been a while. If he can't go I would love to co-pilot for someone.

Sorry but a 2wd truck won't make it. :(

[SeanPlunk]

Sorry but a 2wd truck won't make it. :(

Especially his 2wd truck :thumbs_up:

[SexyLxy]

Especially his 2wd truck :thumbs_up:

Maybe we should replace another heater core and write obscene comments on the frame of the car in sharpie when the entire dash is ripped off....

I would have pictures of our mad skills but, oh wait... a certain someone decided that he would be funny and delete them. !@@!$#$#@$@#!~# (fordfreak)

I still need to try and recover those pics. We still might be in luck. :D

[CorruptCulture]

I'll talk to my brother and see if he and I can go pre run the trail and get some video of the tougher sections for everyone to see what it's like.

I was just going to say I could maybe talk my dad into going up there in the next week or two with the quads to take a look. If we do I'll be sure you take pictures... unfortunately, I won't know for sure where exactly you would take us.

[94cobra69ss396]

I was just going to say I could maybe talk my dad into going up there in the next week or two with the quads to take a look. If we do I'll be sure you take pictures... unfortunately, I won't know for sure where exactly you would take us.

You take the 138 to the 173. Turn right on Pilot Rock Truck trail (2N17X) and then make the left onto the dirt trail before you get to the dam. About a quarter mile up the dirt road you will see a truck trail on the left that has two ways up. The right side goes up a rock wall and the left is a dirt hill but they both join together after about 50ft.

Here are some more pictures that I found on the web.

http://www.travsite.com/offroad/PilotRockJuly2006/index.html

[CorruptCulture]

You take the 138 to the 173. Turn right on Pilot Rock Truck trail (2N17X) and then make the left onto the dirt trail before you get to the dam. About a quarter mile up the dirt road you will see a truck trail on the left that has two ways up. The right side goes up a rock wall and the left is a dirt hill but they both join together after about 50ft.

Here are some more pictures that I found on the web.

http://www.travsite.com/offroad/PilotRockJuly2006/index.html

Perfect, my dad said he knows exactly where it is. It looks like we're gonna head up there the 27th. If we do, we'll take pictures and report back.

[94cobra69ss396]

Perfect, my dad said he knows exactly where it is. It looks like we're gonna head up there the 27th. If we do, we'll take pictures and report back.


Cool. I also spoke to my brother and he is up for doing a pre run to get some video to post up. Not sure when we will go but I'll post it as soon as we do.

[Spectre]

Again, I've taken a stock Wrangler on 31's and a stock Discovery on 28's through this trail. However, with a big full size there is a possible chance in one section of the trail that he might get a scratch in the paint if he is careless. At least the last time I went up the trail there was. But as long as he follows directions from me or my brother he should be fine.

What size tires does it have and is it lifted? Is it a 2 door or 4 door short bed or long bed?

I work with Sean and it looks like he's asking about our truck.

2001 F250 7.3L Turbo Diesel. 4WD, 4 door, Short Bed. 6" Lift on 37" Pro comp Extreeme All Terrains. Paint has scratches, but I'm not looking to add to them. :)

Depending on if I can join you guys and what happens here in the next month I may be able to trailer the wifes 87 Bronco out there. It's rolling with an 8" SL and 3" BL. 40" Boggers. Also has a 1996 351w and a 1978 C6 trans with a Jr Shift kit installed. :) It's mainly built for the mud pits but can do other things as well.

[94cobra69ss396]

I work with Sean and it looks like he's asking about our truck.

2001 F250 7.3L Turbo Diesel. 4WD, 4 door, Short Bed. 6" Lift on 37" Pro comp Extreeme All Terrains. Paint has scratches, but I'm not looking to add to them. :)

Depending on if I can join you guys and what happens here in the next month I may be able to trailer the wifes 87 Bronco out there. It's rolling with an 8" SL and 3" BL. 40" Boggers. Also has a 1996 351w and a 1978 C6 trans with a Jr Shift kit installed. :) It's mainly built for the mud pits but can do other things as well.


With a lift you'll be fine. There is one section that leans your truck towards a wall but if you hug the wall it will give you more body clearence. I saw a group of 4 H1 Hummers go through it and one of them touched but the other three hugged the wall and made it without any scratches.

[Spectre]

Well if we are able to go and take the bronco it doesn't matter what happens. As long as we can get it back on the trailer for the ride home we can destroy it and then fix it when we get home.

Only problem with the F250 is the turning radius just sucks. :(

[94cobra69ss396]

That won't be an issue on this trail.

[Spectre]

I really want to go.. We'll have to see how things pan out in the next few weeks.

That and I really want to hit Azusa Canyon this year. :)

[SeanPlunk]

I really want to go.. We'll have to see how things pan out in the next few weeks.

That and I really want to hit Azusa Canyon this year. :)

Whenever you hit up Azusa, let me know - I may try to tag along :D

[nordy racer]

Whenever you hit up Azusa, let me know - I may try to tag along :D

i'm game too...

[Spectre]

Sure thing.

Tomorrow I'm investigating an opportunity for higher wages.. Everyone keep their fingers crossed.. Cause if it comes through I'll be able to affoard all of that stuff.. :)

[gsteichen]

Here's some vid from 2N17X

YouTube - Hummer H1 Offroad on 2n17x

[94cobra69ss396]

Here's some vid from 2N17X

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POwi9FE-rTI

This is actually at the top after you finish the trail. It's a fun little section that is just off of 2N17X. If the guide had him more to the left he wouldn't have smashed his side. I've taken my Explorer through the left side many times without a guide but I've also rubbed on the rocks a couple of those.

You can also go to the far right but it's too difficult for my Explorer but my brother has done it a few times in his FJ without difficulty. However, he's lifted, on 35's and has lockers front and rear.

[CorruptCulture]

Well, BGN8711 and myself just got back from pre-running this thing. We had a blast. Did about 40-50 miles total. Won't know for sure until our friend gives us the final info on the GPS read. We did take a slightly different route and headed to Deep Creek.

We started out right off the 173 as 94cobra described and trucked it up 2N17X. I don't know the last time you guys were on this trail, but there is no way in hell that anything stock is making it through there. :judge: I don't know if that's what you meant, but I was under the impression that is the way we all planned on going.

http://spinninfours.com/trips/silverwood6_06/pages/image006.html
This beginning portion is much gnarlier than the pictures show and you no longer have the option going to the left... it has been blocked off about halfway up. And that was the route we took since we could sneak through the barricade on the quads.

http://spinninfours.com/trips/silverwood6_06/pages/image008.html
You no longer have three options. The middle on is the only one open. The outer two were blocked off by logs (that you couldn't move or go over in any vehicle). The top of the middle section was intense and we had to go around on the trail that's not shown in the picture. But, even at the top where the three trails converge and the easy way reconnects was rough for the quads and surely for any stock truck.

Basically, my conclusion:

Any decent truck/SUV that has a solid engine and won't crap out can make it along 2N33/Silverwood Trail/Pilot Rock Trail. I would advise against long-bed trucks and would still recommend 4X4 with bigger tires. It's more or less a glorified fire access road. It's a good time though no doubt. It could be boring for any serious off-roaders if it weren't for the many many side trails that shadow 2N33 and offer opportunities for play.

My suggestion:

Break into two parties for the first portion. One for serious, mega-gnarly-hairy-chested off-roaders to take 2N17X. And another for the people out to have a good time. They can take 2N33. Since 2N17X is basically a short-cut along 2N33, both parties should meet up right before Pilot Rock. I'll get a map of the trails going so this makes a whole lot more sense.

It was a fucking blast though. Whoooooooo

[CorruptCulture]

Link (http://www.shofstetter.com/shofstetter/wordpress/uploads/trail.jpg) to a map of what I meant. Pilot Rock/Silverwood Trail is a lot longer than 2N17X but I think they'd both take about 45 mins give or take 10 mins and we'd meet at about the same time.

[SeanPlunk]

Thanks for doing this Steve, we'll definitely take what you said under advisement.

[94cobra69ss396]

Link (http://www.shofstetter.com/shofstetter/wordpress/uploads/trail.jpg) to a map of what I meant. Pilot Rock/Silverwood Trail is a lot longer than 2N17X but I think they'd both take about 45 mins give or take 10 mins and we'd meet at about the same time.


I drive my explorer up the right side of the first obsticle all the time and I've also driven a stock jeep that was open front and rear up it. It's all about the approach angle. You just have to keep all four wheels on the rocks.

As for the hill climb, the dog leg that goes to the right is fairly easy. Of the three hills, I use to take the one on the right as it was the only one I could make it up. I've tried climbing the middle one a few times but have never been able to make it up. My brother always goes up the middle one and always makes it.

The only other tough section is the last hill climb where the two trails meet together.

Did you get any video of it? If not my brother and I will prerun it and get some video.

[CorruptCulture]

I drive my explorer up the right side of the first obsticle all the time and I've also driven a stock jeep that was open front and rear up it. It's all about the approach angle. You just have to keep all four wheels on the rocks.

As for the hill climb, the dog leg that goes to the right is fairly easy. Of the three hills, I use to take the one on the right as it was the only one I could make it up. I've tried climbing the middle one a few times but have never been able to make it up. My brother always goes up the middle one and always makes it.

The only other tough section is the last hill climb where the two trails meet together.

Did you get any video of it? If not my brother and I will prerun it and get some video.

It doesn't look anything like any of those pictures though. It has been dug out/washed out like crazy. I'll put money down that no stock vehicle can make it through there.

I hope I'm wrong though. You should definitely pre-run it. We didn't take any video.

[bgn8711]

http://spinninfours.com/trips/silverwood6_06/pages/image016.html This is I think where steve and his dad had to kick off the rock and shows the intensity of parts FAR beyond a stock exploder. The trail was no joke off road tires and something aside from stock suspension seems a necessity to me. Steve's dad had his front tire literally 3 feet in the air on the section where it splits into 3. I am stoked to watch the jeeps manuever this but lesser vehicles might be better off watching from the sidelines. JMO, goodluck and see you out there.

[94cobra69ss396]

http://spinninfours.com/trips/silverwood6_06/pages/image016.html This is I think where steve and his dad had to kick off the rock and shows the intensity of parts FAR beyond a stock exploder. The trail was no joke off road tires and something aside from stock suspension seems a necessity to me. Steve's dad had his front tire literally 3 feet in the air on the section where it splits into 3. I am stoked to watch the jeeps manuever this but lesser vehicles might be better off watching from the sidelines. JMO, goodluck and see you out there.

My stock Explorer is on 31's and has gone through this trail many times. The section in this picture is only difficult at the end and oddly enough if you take the right side of the step at the end you can keep all four tires on the ground. It looks like it would be more difficult but it's not. Most people go to the left and it's much more difficult. A jeep won't have issues going through it.

With that said I wouldn't recommend someone bring their stock Explorer that is still on 28 inch street tires to this trail and expect to make it. I think 31's are a must for this trail. The Discovery that I took through this trail was on bald 28 inch street tires and made it through everything except the last hill. I had to pull him up the last 10 feet of it.

[94cobra69ss396]

Phil (Throttle Crazy) and I are going to prerun the trail Sunday morning in his '78 K5 Jimmy (full size). We'll get video of some of the tougher sections and I'll post it up for everyone to view.

[Vettezuki]

Phil (Throttle Crazy) and I are going to prerun the trail Sunday morning in his '78 K5 Jimmy (full size). We'll get video of some of the tougher sections and I'll post it up for everyone to view.

Yee ha!

[94cobra69ss396]

We ran the trail yesterday and I have video that's about 25 minutes that I'm uploading right now. Phil took his 1978 GMC Jimmy that has a 4 inch lift, 35 inch BFG All Terrains, Detroit True Track in the front and an Auburn limit slip in the rear with a tired out 350. We also had our friend Adam come with us in his 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It is stock with the exception of a Hummer body kit and 32 inch BFG All Terrains.

[Vettezuki]

We ran the trail yesterday and I have video that's about 25 minutes that I'm uploading right now. Phil took his 1978 GMC Jimmy that has a 4 inch lift, 35 inch BFG All Terrains, Detroit True Track in the front and an Auburn limit slip in the rear with a tired out 350. We also had our friend Adam come with us in his 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It is stock with the exception of a Hummer body kit and 32 inch BFG All Terrains.

I think our current cap on video is about 50MB. I'm guess you're way beyond that. Can you edit it down to some choice clips? If not, you can give it to me and I'd be happy to do it for you.

[94cobra69ss396]

I think our current cap on video is about 50MB. I'm guess you're way beyond that. Can you edit it down to some choice clips? If not, you can give it to me and I'd be happy to do it for you.

I cut it back some but it's still over 450MB. I uploaded it to Streetfire and I'm just waiting for it to post to my account so I can give you guys the url.

[94cobra69ss396]

I cut it back some but it's still over 450MB. I uploaded it to Streetfire and I'm just waiting for it to post to my account so I can give you guys the url.

Okay, that didn't work. It only uploaded 40 seconds of the 20 minute video. Let me see if I can upload it some where else and if not I make a bunch of short clips.

[94cobra69ss396]

I'm uploading it to a site called zupload.com so Vettezuki can download it and then post it. I'll provide the url when it's complete.

[Vettezuki]

I'm uploading it to a site called zupload.com so Vettezuki can download it and then post it. I'll provide the url when it's complete.

Word. Just PM me the URL when it's ready.

[Vettezuki]

It's almost as long as Gone With Wind and with more drama:smack:, but here (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/670)is the epic Prerun.

[SeanPlunk]

It's almost as long as Gone With Wind and with more drama:smack:, but here (http://www.motorgen.com//vid/showphoto.php/photo/670)is the epic Prerun.

LOL, that looks awesome. I can't wait.

[nordy racer]

Whats The Date For This Again...

[Vettezuki]

Whats The Date For This Again...

November 8. 94cobra69ss396 and his brother Throttle Crazy are taking care of the details. So they'll give us the meet up spot and time.

[94cobra69ss396]

November 8. 94cobra69ss396 and his brother Throttle Crazy are taking care of the details. So they'll give us the meet up spot and time.

We were thinking of meeting up around 9am-10am at the Starbucks Here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=15270+Summit+Ave+%23+100,+Fontana,+CA+-&sll=34.147613,-117.473588&sspn=0.018042,0.038452&ie=UTF8&ll=34.150541,-117.472424&spn=0.034379,0.076904&z=14). We would prefer 9am but if you guys would prefer 10am that would work to just let me know your thoughts.

From this location it will take us about 30minutes to get to the trail head.

On a side note, I got my driveshaft done just need to install it, ordered my 4.56 gears on Saturday and I'm picking up an ARB air locker for the front axle tomorrow.

[Vettezuki]

We were thinking of meeting up around 9am-10am at the Starbucks Here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=15270+Summit+Ave+%23+100,+Fontana,+CA+-&sll=34.147613,-117.473588&sspn=0.018042,0.038452&ie=UTF8&ll=34.150541,-117.472424&spn=0.034379,0.076904&z=14). We would prefer 9am but if you guys would prefer 10am that would work to just let me know your thoughts.

From this location it will take us about 30minutes to get to the trail head.

On a side note, I got my driveshaft done just need to install it, ordered my 4.56 gears on Saturday and I'm picking up an ARB air locker for the front axle tomorrow.


9 or 10 is okay, but I have a preference for 9. This will be our Motorgen meet night as well, and I'd like a wee bit of rest in between. :smack:

[SeanPlunk]

We were thinking of meeting up around 9am-10am at the Starbucks Here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=15270+Summit+Ave+%23+100,+Fontana,+CA+-&sll=34.147613,-117.473588&sspn=0.018042,0.038452&ie=UTF8&ll=34.150541,-117.472424&spn=0.034379,0.076904&z=14). We would prefer 9am but if you guys would prefer 10am that would work to just let me know your thoughts.

From this location it will take us about 30minutes to get to the trail head.

On a side note, I got my driveshaft done just need to install it, ordered my 4.56 gears on Saturday and I'm picking up an ARB air locker for the front axle tomorrow.

9:00 sounds good. I'll get the word out to the troops :judge:

[nordy racer]

i remember someone stating that i could ride with them.....

where can someone park their car without worrying it being fucked with... i still don't think my Excursion can handle that trail...

[94cobra69ss396]

i remember someone stating that i could ride with them.....

where can someone park their car without worrying it being fucked with... i still don't think my Excursion can handle that trail...

I wouldn't take your Excursion on it. I think it would make it but because of the long wheel base it might scrape. My house is right down the street from the meeting place (1/2 mile maybe) so you could leave your car there if you would like.

[nordy racer]

I wouldn't take your Excursion on it. I think it would make it but because of the long wheel base it might scrape. My house is right down the street from the meeting place (1/2 mile maybe) so you could leave your car there if you would like.

thanks man... i just need to make sure i get off my part time job that day....

[CorruptCulture]

Everyone I'm going with would prefer 9:00 as well.

[94cobra69ss396]

I thought I would show you guys what Throttle Crazy and I consider a tough trail. Our club went out to Calico and did Doran and Odesa Canyons a couple weeks ago. Here are some pictures. Also, Throttle Crazy was supposed to go run them yesterday but I haven't talked to him yet to see if he did. One last comment, I have taken my Explorer through here on the stock suspension and 31's!

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/aV1dhhnr-1667821ff4405e8724ec7778248e51da.jpg

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/aV1dhSNA-1667821ff4405e8724ec7778248e51da.jpg

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/gx12C1Zr-1667821ff4405e8724ec7778248e51da.jpg

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/gx12CoqJ-1667821ff4405e8724ec7778248e51da.jpg

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/gx12Cjrr-1667821ff4405e8724ec7778248e51da.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

I finished istalling the 4.56 gears and ARB in the front. Now all I have left is to install the air compressor, run the lines, install the wiring and switches and then test it for air leaks. I should be able to finish it tomorrow after work.

[Throttle Crazy]

It's about time! Quit making love to that thing and slam it out!

[94cobra69ss396]

It's about time! Quit making love to that thing and slam it out!

I want everything to be right. I set the backlash on the carrier last night again without the bearing caps on and when I installed and tightened them it closed up the lash so it was only.003. I had to pull it out again and move the shim around to get it to .008.

I have to go out to a customers today but when I get back I'll try to finish the rest of it. Then I'll take a look at the rear and se if there is anyway I can get more down travel out of the shocks.

[Throttle Crazy]

I was just messing with you. I can't wait to see how the truck works. I think the middle hill will be calling your name; If you try it I think you will be calling mine, for a tow strap!!!:rolling:

[94cobra69ss396]

I was just messing with you. I can't wait to see how the truck works. I think the middle hill will be calling your name; If you try it I think you will be calling mine, for a tow strap!!!:rolling:

It's done! No leaks, no vibrations, no noise!

[SeanPlunk]

My friend who has the Jeep called me today asking exactly what route we're taking. He said that 17 hits 33 and then loops around. He also said 33 looked like the more challenging trail. Is that the route we're planning to take?

[Throttle Crazy]

We will be taking 2n17x to 2n33 and up to pilot rock. 2n17x runs up the ridge and is much more difficult. 2n33 is no more than a dirt road. 2n33 has some little trails that run along beside it that have some challenge but are still easy. We will be meeting at the Starbucks off of Summit and the 15 fwy. at 9:00 A.M. Exit Summit and make a Left. There is a Target shopping centre on the left side and Starbucks is in that centre. Please make sure you have a spare tire, tow stap, jack, and some basic tools. A fire extinguisher is also a good idea. This trip should be a blast!

[SeanPlunk]

For the OC Guys (Nordy, Vettezuki, CorruptCulture), do you want to meet at the target off of Yorba Linda Blvd and the ride out together to the Starbucks? I was thinking of meeting at 8. That should leave us enough time to get to Fontana by 9. Let me know because I don't want to offroad the Mazda or Cobra, LOL.

[nordy racer]

couldn't make it guys.. SORRY..

[SeanPlunk]

It was a good time today, I had a blast :hail: It kind of makes me want a Jeep, but then I think I could spend that money putting a whipple on the Cobra instead (this is assuming I actually had any money, LOL). Thanks to Phil and Ron for setting this up. I think my friend thought it was going to be easier than it was. We'll have to do it again next year :pot_stir:

[Vettezuki]

Some Pics.

http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1262.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1263.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1264.JPG
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http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1267.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1269.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1270.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1272.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1273.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1275.JPG
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/752/Silverado1276.JPG

[94cobra69ss396]

I had a blast. I was glad that everything worked well on my Explorer. I have some things to fix like moving the lower shock mount and notching the frame to clear the steering link but it didn't break so I'm happy.

Phil and I just got back from running Deep Creek. We ran into a few issues. First, the alternator on Ron's Jeep (Silver one) stopped charging and he couldn't start his truck up in Deep Creek. Then his brother Matt (Black Jeep) was turning around on a hill to jump start him and broke an axle u-joint. We switched Ron's battery out for Phil's and Matt and Ron headed out and Phil and I continued through Deep Creek.

Just after the waterfall we were going through a section that had some rather large bolders. Phil was leading and I watched him high center his transfer case on a bolder but he was able to get free and climb over it. I then followed but without as much ground clearence I got stuck. Then while we were trying to get me free my front driveshaft seperated due to over extending the front end that was no longer on the ground. We put it back together and Phil towed me backwards to try and free me but towed to far and pulled me back up on a different bolder and my driveshaft fell out again. We put it back together again and through a combination of rock stacking and the tow strap were able to get me free.

[Vettezuki]

I had a blast. I was glad that everything worked well on my Explorer. I have some things to fix like moving the lower shock mount and notching the frame to clear the steering link but it didn't break so I'm happy.

Phil and I just got back from running Deep Creek. We ran into a few issues. First, the alternator on Ron's Jeep (Silver one) stopped charging and he couldn't start his truck up in Deep Creek. Then his brother Matt (Black Jeep) was turning around on a hill to jump start him and broke an axle u-joint. We switched Ron's battery out for Phil's and Matt and Ron headed out and Phil and I continued through Deep Creek.

Just after the waterfall we were going through a section that had some rather large bolders. Phil was leading and I watched him high center his transfer case on a bolder but he was able to get free and climb over it. I then followed but without as much ground clearence I got stuck. Then while we were trying to get me free my front driveshaft seperated due to over extending the front end that was no longer on the ground. We put it back together and Phil towed me backwards to try and free me but towed to far and pulled me back up on a different bolder and my driveshaft fell out again. We put it back together again and through a combination of rock stacking and the tow strap were able to get me free.

Sounds like you guys had fun in a hot wax on the nipples sort of way.:sm_up_there:

I'm working on the video. It's going to take a little while, there's actually quite a bit of good footage, though Sean somehow missed my last ascent on the long hill towards the end. I was really hoping he got that. Ah well, there's a lot of good stuff especially of Phil going Banzai over various obstacles.

And for you suckas who think a stocker can't deal, suck it.

[Vettezuki]

On a more civilized note.

This cruise brought back a lot of memories for me. I really didn't get into cars until I was in my late 20s (I'm 34). Except I did want and got my 91 Wrangler when I was 16. I grew up in Norco and spent many nights in the hills, and doing other fun stuff. I'm very sentimental about it. Also, this cruise reminded me of just how good and legit a very basic jeep really is.

[94cobra69ss396]

On a more civilized note.

This cruise brought back a lot of memories for me. I really didn't get into cars until I was in my late 20s (I'm 34). Except I did want and got my 91 Wrangler when I was 16. I grew up in Norco and spent many nights in the hills, and doing other fun stuff. I'm very sentimental about it. Also, this cruise reminded me of just how good and legit a very basic jeep really is.

You did great. It was very obvious that you have experience. :hail: A stock jeep with an inexperienced driver would have a tough time without an experienced guide but that's how you learn.

Now you see why my prerun video was so long. It's a lot different than filming a single pass that takes 10-15 seconds.

[SeanPlunk]

You did great. It was very obvious that you have experience. :hail: A stock jeep with an inexperienced driver would have a tough time without an experienced guide but that's how you learn.

Now you see why my prerun video was so long. It's a lot different than filming a single pass that takes 10-15 seconds.

I really had a blast. That was one of the most fun vehicle related things I've ever done. Thanks again Ron and Phil :hail: Your friends were also very nice (I believe one of the names was Ron as well) and your kids are the best. We all had gift rocks in our vehicles thanks to Meghan by the end of the run :sm_laughing:

[94cobra69ss396]

I really had a blast. That was one of the most fun vehicle related things I've ever done. Thanks again Ron and Phil :hail: Your friends were also very nice (I believe one of the names was Ron as well) and your kids are the best. We all had gift rocks in our vehicles thanks to Meghan by the end of the run :sm_laughing:

Glad you had a good time. Now you see why I have so many different vehicles. Explorer for 4 wheeling, Chevelle for drag racing, Cobra is mutli purpose (daily driving, road courses, drag racing, etc.) and then a Suburban in case I need to tow one of the others.

The rocks are a tradition. I have 5 in my truck (2 from Kylie, 2 from Mya and 1 from Meghan). Our friends were Ron with the Silver Jeep and his brother Matt with the Black Jeep.

[94cobra69ss396]

How's the video editing going?

[Vettezuki]

How's the video editing going?

It's going pretty good. I decided last night to break it up into chapters rather than cut it down so much (something like 3x10'). I'll probably have the first bits up in a day or so.

[Throttle Crazy]

I'm glad everyone had a good time. I had a blast, even being stuck until 8:00 at night. I guess I'm a little sick that way! Hopefully next time we can get a better turn out. We ended up with a small group which was well equiped, so things went really smooth. It is amazing to watch how well a stock truck will do with a good driver. Vettezuki just kept on wheel'n with the little Wrangler and had no problems at all. We have had everything from stock
Jeeps, Explorer's, Silverado's, and samuari's through 2n17x. I hope the video turns out well and does the trail justice. It is a tough trail and usually the pictures and video make it look flat and easy. The thing I love about that run is there is something for everyone; hardcore to easy.

[heypal]

What about some Azusa canyon fun?

[Vettezuki]

How's the video editing going?

Please see the following thread for the first of n chapters:

http://motorgen.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8646#post8646