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Author Topic: 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road NOW WITH MORE COOL PICS!  (Read 30545 times)

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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #45 on: October 19, 2014, 09:45:29 PM »
Thanks Chris! Looking forward seeing you guys ;)


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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #46 on: October 20, 2014, 10:15:09 AM »
Am I too late on this???

If possible to be added count me in Please  ::)

Steve...what are you driving these days?
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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #47 on: October 21, 2014, 12:42:08 AM »
I got a 1988 4runner SR5 that I am slowly rebuilding from 0!

Its got the 3vze engine that I rebuilt the top end New head gasket+ heads, 4.10 gearing. 5 speed manual.  Currently open diff but hopefully soon to be locked.

Engine and drive train like new now Zero leaks. New cv axles and ujoints, used in good condition rear diff.   Restored as much as possible interior damage and now onto the body cosmetics.  Has few tiny rust spots.  

Suspension is basically stock, oh and today I scored some nice BFG TA/KO!!!!

Need to remove the front auto locking hubs with Aisin manuals but slowly waiting on a good deal...

Taking it to Azusa this coming saturday to test it.  Haven't wheeled it yet since I got it LOL
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« Last Edit: October 21, 2014, 12:47:31 AM by usko99 »

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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #48 on: October 21, 2014, 08:27:57 PM »
Dang wish I can head out with you guys. I'll be out in DV that same weekend with the guys from ExPo.
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« Reply #49 on: October 21, 2014, 09:48:43 PM »
Chris,
   We will not be lugging out the duce. If this is a deal breaker, let me know.

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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #50 on: October 23, 2014, 10:06:18 AM »
I got a 1988 4runner SR5 that I am slowly rebuilding from 0!

Its got the 3vze engine that I rebuilt the top end New head gasket+ heads, 4.10 gearing. 5 speed manual.  Currently open diff but hopefully soon to be locked.

Engine and drive train like new now Zero leaks. New cv axles and ujoints, used in good condition rear diff.   Restored as much as possible interior damage and now onto the body cosmetics.  Has few tiny rust spots.  

Suspension is basically stock, oh and today I scored some nice BFG TA/KO!!!!

Need to remove the front auto locking hubs with Aisin manuals but slowly waiting on a good deal...

Taking it to Azusa this coming saturday to test it.  Haven't wheeled it yet since I got it LOL
DO YOU GUYS THINK I CAN KEEP UP WITH THE XTERRA's???? ;)

Nice!  Welcome back to the dirt world...
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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #51 on: October 25, 2014, 07:58:21 AM »
I thought I'd send a note regarding poop. This is a national park. They have a lot of rules.
While they do allow for burial of poop they also encourage hauling out toilet paper.
Neither of these items will decompose in the desert. Poop dries and eventually will become airborne dust.
Arizona has the Hanta virus coming from the desert dropping of rodents as dried airborne particles.
We face enough of a challenge while grouped as "Off-Roaders" that everything we do is scrutinized.

Tread lightly is the principle I would like to follow here.

The Rubicon has had numerous environmental groups try to shut the trail over the years for just this same reason.
Fecal matter in the spring runoff.
So while I have so far encouraged hauling out of poop, and made reference to the need for this , yes it a requirement for this event.

There will also be two groups of overland expeditioners out in the park at the same time as well as a few other small groups of off-roaders.
They have also implemented this same requirement for their participants.
I do not want to be referenced as the Xterra Group that did "something"

Please let me know if this requirement will cause you to miss this event.

That being said, I would love to see you all on the trail and swap stories and drink whiskey at the days end.
« Last Edit: October 25, 2014, 04:17:08 PM by chrishaynesusa »

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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #52 on: October 27, 2014, 06:39:49 PM »
Final list of Drivers?

1... GeoXplorer
2... chrishayesusa
3. . CKayaks
4. . snutty
5. . RobertBills
6. . mark1107
7. . tikidollracer

8. . TurtleX
9. . knightrider
10 .RBduffer
11. .ath211
12. usko99
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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #53 on: October 28, 2014, 01:00:56 PM »
I'm out.  Hauling crap around the desert in or on my truck for a weekend is a deal breaker for me.  I've had it with this state.
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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #54 on: October 28, 2014, 01:55:36 PM »
I'm out.  Hauling crap around the desert in or on my truck for a weekend is a deal breaker for me.  I've had it with this state.

You had a hair appointment you couldn't break...tell the truth. :)

Fact is...you can bury the deuce, but need to pack out the dirty paper.


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« Reply #55 on: October 28, 2014, 03:40:40 PM »
There is enough friendly bio tp. You can get it at most big sports stores that sell backpacking equipment. I use it when I go backpacking.... You better not back out duff!!! Your full of poo most of the time anyway... ;p
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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #56 on: October 28, 2014, 04:01:13 PM »
Question about this trip since it shows roughly 200 miles.  Are we going to have gas stations accessible in between?  My yota does about 20mpg on the FWY but never calculated how the MPG is on dirt roads with 4wd... Truck has a 16gallon tank and don't think it will last 200 miles off road...

Also, I found this porta potty for cheap, which is what I think I'll get for now since funds are tight...

http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/Stansport-portable-camp-toilet/0750107990271/_/A-623967?_D%3Asearch=+&_D%3AsiteScope=+&_DARGS=%2Fstore%2Fcartridges%2FSearchBox%2FSearchBox.jsp&_dyncharset=UTF-8&siteScope=ok#.VFAf8Etg76k

Hope RBDuffer and TORO reconsider this trip!

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« Reply #57 on: October 28, 2014, 11:01:48 PM »
That's my reason for the trasharoo, don't have to keep poo bags in the truck
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Re: Re: Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #58 on: October 28, 2014, 11:03:09 PM »
Question about this trip since it shows roughly 200 miles.  Are we going to have gas stations accessible in between?  My yota does about 20mpg on the FWY but never calculated how the MPG is on dirt roads with 4wd... Truck has a 16gallon tank and don't think it will last 200 miles off road...

Also, I found this porta potty for cheap, which is what I think I'll get for now since funds are tight...

http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/Stansport-portable-camp-toilet/0750107990271/_/A-623967?_D%3Asearch=+&_D%3AsiteScope=+&_DARGS=%2Fstore%2Fcartridges%2FSearchBox%2FSearchBox.jsp&_dyncharset=UTF-8&siteScope=ok#.VFAf8Etg76k

Hope RBDuffer and TORO reconsider this trip!

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Re: Nov 8-11 2014 Death/Saline Valley/RaceTrack/Lippincott Mine Road
« Reply #59 on: October 29, 2014, 07:44:46 PM »
I thought I'd send a note regarding poop. This is a national park. They have a lot of rules.
While they do allow for burial of poop they also encourage hauling out toilet paper.
Neither of these items will decompose in the desert. Poop dries and eventually will become airborne dust.
Arizona has the Hanta virus coming from the desert dropping of rodents as dried airborne particles.
We face enough of a challenge while grouped as "Off-Roaders" that everything we do is scrutinized.

Tread lightly is the principle I would like to follow here.

The Rubicon has had numerous environmental groups try to shut the trail over the years for just this same reason.
Fecal matter in the spring runoff.
So while I have so far encouraged hauling out of poop, and made reference to the need for this , yes it a requirement for this event.

There will also be two groups of overland expeditioners out in the park at the same time as well as a few other small groups of off-roaders.
They have also implemented this same requirement for their participants.
I do not want to be referenced as the Xterra Group that did "something"

Please let me know if this requirement will cause you to miss this event
.

That being said, I would love to see you all on the trail and swap stories and drink whiskey at the days end.


Am I reading this different than GhostX?  To bury or not to bury poop...that is the question :-\
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