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| Quote: | Originally posted by edm1
| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
If you went around the rock going on the right side of the picture, I had better stay home this trip, too much work just for one guy's benefit.
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Yeah Neal, dont cancel yet. If my 4x4 van/motorhome (wb=146 inches) doesnt sell by then, ill bring it to the run, and if it does sell ill consider
bringing my new 4x4 class a motorhome (wb=159 inches); this one can pull your camper out as well :-) |
If you are bringing a motorhome down for the Pole Line Rd I'll reconsider and join the group in my GMC Z71 and follow you. If that motorhome can get
thru I can. I Still want to explore the waterfall area past the Basketball hill turn off.
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wessongroup
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Looking forward to the pictures.. of the "event"... should prove a lot of fun..
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
If you are bringing a motorhome down for the Pole Line Rd I'll reconsider and join the group in my GMC Z71 and follow you. If that motorhome can get
thru I can. I Still want to explore the waterfall area past the Basketball hill turn off. |
This Z71 made the run on the Pole Line Road back in '06.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Neal Johns
Yeah, DK, that's a good section of the road, which is a small side arroyo of the big arroyo/canyon. You gonna go and see the treasure or Wimp,
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Good Toyotas get used and sometimes abused!
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[Edited on 11-1-2011 by Ken Cooke]
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David K
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That is just stupid, I think... but his roll cage on the OUTSIDE of the 4Runner kind of says what he wants to use it for. LOL
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
That is just stupid, I think... but his roll cage on the OUTSIDE of the 4Runner kind of says what he wants to use it for. LOL |
The vehicle was right-sided, and driven hard the rest of the day. Stupid? It was certainly a fun time, and Tom was all smiles.
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BAJACAT
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Ken is this the truck that had some problems related to the IFS,
BAJA IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO BE, FUN,DANGEROUS,INCREDIBLE, REMOTE, EXOTIC..JUST GO AND HAVE FUN.....
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJACAT
Ken is this the truck that had some problems related to the IFS, |
Victor's Z71 had problems with the steering components coming loose. I was surprised how temperamental the steering system is on the Chevy full-size
pickups.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJACAT
Ken is this the truck that had some problems related to the IFS, |
Victor's Z71 had problems with the steering components coming loose. I was surprised how temperamental the steering system is on the Chevy full-size
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Why are you surprised..? Getting a well built, trouble free Chevy is as rare as ... oh well, what's the use...
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Ive got 125,000 on my GMC and the only steering related problems I've had was when I left the antisway bar off and pre-ran the 1000 last year. 4 ball
joins, left side inner CV joint and right side wheel bearing assembly were shot plus the front shocks. I only have a 2 inch leveling kit on it using
new torsion keys. The chevy/GMC IFS trucks with 5-6 inches or so of lift with ball joints are really for show not off road. The upper Ball joints
especially can't take the strain. If you lift a Tacoma more than 2.5 to 3 inches it's recommended the upper control arm be replaced with uniballs.
Most off road race trucks are special built to get the travel they do. Dixon Brothers in Las Vegas has a kit they can install on my truck for under
$4,000 that replaces the torsion bar with a coil spring and has 15 inches of travel. Had I known of it when I did the leveling kit I would have done
it instead.
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David K
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Is it true what some GMC owners say, that a GMC is a better truck than a Chevy? I always thought they were the exact same but with a different grille.
I used to have arguements with someone who had a GMC Jimmy, claimed it came from a different factory than a Chevy Blazer.
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They are the same. They may be on a different assemby line and maybe a different building but they are the same vehicle. Same engines, same tranny,
same differentials, same interiors, same bodies just different grills and logos. Pick up a Chilton or Haynes repair manual and they don't differ on
the service etc. By the way my 91 chevy and my 04 GMC were built in Canada. My 04 Tacoma was built in CA, USA.
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Ken Cooke
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The "comforts" of IFS Suspension
| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Ive got 125,000 on my GMC and the only steering related problems I've had was when I left the antisway bar off and pre-ran the 1000 last year. 4 ball
joins, left side inner CV joint and right side wheel bearing assembly were shot plus the front shocks. I only have a 2 inch leveling kit on it using
new torsion keys. The chevy/GMC IFS trucks with 5-6 inches or so of lift with ball joints are really for show not off road. The upper Ball joints
especially can't take the strain. If you lift a Tacoma more than 2.5 to 3 inches it's recommended the upper control arm be replaced with uniballs.
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This is terrible! I am changing out my shocks next week due to them being worn after 100,000 miles/8 years of use and abuse. I can't believe how
expensive it would have been if I had purchased a full-size pickup and tried to "Off-Road" with it. Prohibitively expensive, IMO.
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Ken Cooke
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My "Ken Cooke" Map
I believe David K helped me on this, though...
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David K
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The far right arroyo crossing is A. Grande... I believe.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The far right arroyo crossing is A. Grande... I believe. |
Yes, you are correct. The region requires lots of ground clearance and good tires. Go visit, and you'll see why...
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bajalou
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I believe David K helped me on this, though...
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Background looks like one of my satellite maps from way back when. I know I made some (but not that one) for you Ken.
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Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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