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Barry A.
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Cypress-----------not a thing wrong with hiking boots, but I don't recall anybody saying anything about litterally going "off road"----------Where are
you coming from with that? 
The equipment we are talking about just makes driving primitive roads soooooo much more enjoyable and safe.
Barry
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TonyC
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Seems like there are enough back country roads in Baja already?  If someone
wants to go off-road what's wrong with a good pair of hiking boots?
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Cypress, I think I know where you were going. No disrespect to the land. Hiking and offroad driving.... apples, and oranges. I like both.
I've hiked into a few wilderness forest in North Cal., and Oregon to camp, and bow hunt. I like what you meant by off-road. The offroading I was
referring to is a different way to enjoy getting away from pavement. Whatever floats your boat...right? Just respect the land.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
If someone wants to go off-road what's wrong with a good pair of hiking boots? |
In 3 days, you can see some real nice Baja Backcountry. 3 days on foot, you're barely scraching the surface.
Baja Pole Line Road - Sierra Juarez Mtns.
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Peloncito
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Tony,
Very nice modification you have there! I also have Tundra (but an '05) I just ordered the Camburg "Performance Kit" with 2.5" coil over shocks and
upper control arms. I opted for the Deaver rear leaf spring package as well. For wheels, I have 17"x 8" Robby Gordon race rims with 33" Nitto Terra
Graplers. In addition, for $30, I added the Total Chaos urethane bushing steering kit which really tightens things up nicely.
Looks great!
Mike
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Cypress
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Thanks for the pics Ken Cooke. There's no way a hiker can "see" as much back
country as someone traveling at whatever speed all the high teck add-ons will allow. But do you really see much more than the next rock/hole etc. when traveling at speed along a desert track?
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TonyC
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Thanks for the pics Ken Cooke.There's no way a hiker can "see" as much back
country as someone traveling at whatever speed all the high teck add-ons will allow. But do you really see much more than the next rock/hole etc. when traveling at speed along a desert track? |
YES. Fast isn't the only speed. There isn't one pic. of a rock, and a hole. I see great off road pictures. Sorry I bit.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Thanks for the pics Ken Cooke.There's no way a hiker can "see" as much back
country as someone traveling at whatever speed all the high teck add-ons will allow. But do you really see much more than the next rock/hole etc. when traveling at speed along a desert track? |
As you can see, I took these photographs while stopped alongside the trail. I love being in the deserts and mountains of Baja, and the photography
here at my house is proof.
Sierra Las Tinajas (SouthWest of Mexicali):
If you ask me, I've been able to see plenty thanks to jumping off of the pavement, looking around, and setting up camp with some nice people who I've
met over the years...
These photos are very good proof, as well.
[Edited on 5-10-2008 by Ken Cooke]
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David K
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Thanks Ken... the Pole Line Road, yes?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Thanks Ken... the Pole Line Road, yes? |
Yes, the Pole Line Road. The run begins 5 mi. south of the border in the Laguna Salada along Hwy 2, and travels south near La Ventana towards Hwy 5.
Its a nice, short trip with plenty to see, and a few rocks to crawl over.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
In 3 days, you can see some real nice Baja Backcountry. 3 days on foot, you're barely scraching the surface.
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it's all about quality, not quantity. 
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
In 3 days, you can see some real nice Baja Backcountry. 3 days on foot, you're barely scraching the surface.
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it's all about quality, not quantity. |
Um...sometimes, but not always. 
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
In 3 days, you can see some real nice Baja Backcountry. 3 days on foot, you're barely scraching the surface.
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it's all about quality, not quantity. |
You would have loved that 8 hour walk in the 1.5 mile La Turquesa wash with The Squarecircle climbing over, around and thru rocks and sand and cactus
with bugs swarming around your head.
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