Well its becoming pretty clear that we won't be wheelin around here for awhile, and JV seems to be one of the only places garenteed to be open when we get there, so we are going to do a Friday-Saturday night run at the Hammers. Sleep in cold a/c during the day. Aug. 2 & 3. Meet on the lakebed 8:00 pm. both nights

Whaddya' think? Any Cali Guys want to meet up? Any recomendations for cheap lodging in the area?

C'mon you know you wanna go:D

There are a few of us here in Hemet that are planning to go for a night run Friday 19th. We will be meeting at the lakebed at 8PM. Looking to run Wrecking ball and what ever else seems like it needs doing. In the morning I will be leaving before noon, as the temps will be near 110 degrees.

Yucca Valley has several well priced hotels all on the main drag.

What's closer, Yucca or Lucerne?

I'll go but i don't have a capable rig yet. I could tow someone with my tacoma though.

Ryan
glendale, AZ
(925) 586 7029

Originally posted by Mustard Dog
What's closer, Yucca or Lucerne? Same distance, Yucca's a larger town (much larger) :D:D:D.

I would be down for some of this fun. Lemme see what's up and we can start planning.:D

If you do it in august, I can make it. I'm booked up for the rest of july. It would be nice to do it on a full moon. Anyone know when the next full moon is?
I obviously haven't been keeping up on things. What is going on with the AZ trails?

You can count me in!:D

When you guys pick a date I'm in for some.

fatty:)


Whats up in AZ?

Originally posted by desertoy
If you do it in august, I can make it. I'm booked up for the rest of july. It would be nice to do it on a full moon. Anyone know when the next full moon is?
I obviously haven't been keeping up on things. What is going on with the AZ trails?

Full moon is on July 24, 5 days before the 19th. So it looks like we will have about 3/4 moon.

Originally posted by desertoy
If you do it in august, I can make it. I'm booked up for the rest of july. It would be nice to do it on a full moon. Anyone know when the next full moon is?
I obviously haven't been keeping up on things. What is going on with the AZ trails?

Most of the state and federal land has been indefinately closed to all recreation because of severe fire danger. That pretty much covers all of the best wheeling around here.

Aug. 2&3 is 3/4 moon.

Chris, you live fairly close, do you think you could make it back for that weekend?

the next full moon isn't untill Aug 22. I think I would have a bad case of blue swampers by then:eek:

how long of a drive is it from Phoenix?

About 5 1/2 hours. I forget the milage.

Originally posted by zags


Most of the state and federal land has been indefinately closed to all recreation because of severe fire danger. That pretty much covers all of the best wheeling around here.

Aug. 2&3 is 3/4 moon.

Chris, you live fairly close, do you think you could make it back for that weekend?

the next full moon isn't untill Aug 22. I think I would have a bad case of blue swampers by then:eek:


The weekend of Aug 2 &3 looks good too. Count me in.

From what I have heard most of the fire danger in AZ is from the fire fighters!

Originally posted by Chris Geiger




From what I have heard most of the fire danger in AZ is from the fire fighters!

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

Originally posted by Chris Geiger


Full moon is on July 24, 5 days before the 19th. ??????????????????????????????????

I left my pile in Sac. but I can probably get it back down here to make the run by the first part of August. Hope you guys find some place cold to sleep during the day cause it gets damn hot out there, even for you AZ guys!
:D

Originally posted by TRD
I'll go but i don't have a capable rig yet. I could tow someone with my tacoma though.

Ryan
glendale, AZ
(925) 586 7029

You've got the good shit if you're gonna tow a loaded crawler on a trailer with a Taco. Pass it over!

I may be down, that's gonna cut down on the weekends of thong action though!:D

fawk i'm jonsin for the hammers too... count me in i'm all about the 22 hours to wheen 2 nights :D

make it a nice scenic trip, do the con on my way home or somethhing :D

Originally posted by JackA
I would be down for some of this fun. Lemme see what's up and we can start planning.:D

So...you down or up Jack???

My rig won't be rolling under its own power by then.....hot...gonna be hot!

Jay

Originally posted by pmurf1


I may be down, that's gonna cut down on the weekends of thong action though!:D

I guess wearing a thong while wheelin' would chafe, huh?......

I am mobile and ready to rock. I just need to get those new headlites installed. Pretty much any weekend is good for me.:D

I can easily flat tow a sammi or even a toy trail rig (on a trialer). I would just have to take all their spares and tools and put them in the bed of my truck.

I know hammers is hardcore and all but how well would a stock 96 4runner do if minor body damage was acceptable? Would it suck as I think it would or would it still be somewhat capable?

Originally posted by TRD
I can easily flat tow a sammi or even a toy trail rig (on a trialer). I would just have to take all their spares and tools and put them in the bed of my truck.

I know hammers is hardcore and all but how well would a stock 96 4runner do if minor body damage was acceptable? Would it suck as I think it would or would it still be somewhat capable?


if it got off the lakebed i'd be shocked...

Originally posted by TRD

I know hammers is hardcore and all but how well would a stock 96 4runner do if minor body damage was acceptable? Would it suck as I think it would or would it still be somewhat capable?

As entertaining as it would be to watch, The trails we will be running will be full on rock crawling at a pretty good pace. I would say a minimum would be Hard locked front and rear, 33's and crawler gears. Most of the trials at Johnson Valley carry the most difficult rating

http://www.kongs4x4.com/Images/Trail%20shots/ToyJambo.Hammers/zags4.jpg http://www.kongs4x4.com/Images/Trail%20shots/ToyJambo.Hammers/kong9.jpg

But, with the group that seems to be going, I can garentee it will be worth driving out to watch. Genearally its not too hard to make arrangements to ride along with someone.

That's what i thought but i wanted to make sure. If someone has a seat open for the possible hammers run I would love to go and as I said before I can attempt to tow someone.

Your stock 4RUnner should have no problem on these rocks. Bring it a long, it will be it's first and last trail...

ummm, zag's, is there a rock missing in teh pic or did you just roll on flat ground?

Camo on Big Johnson

Originally posted by DSI
ummm, zag's, is there a rock missing in teh pic or did you just roll on flat ground?

I was takin' the stooooooopid line :rasta:

http://www.kongs4x4.com/Images/Trail%20shots/ToyJambo.Hammers/zags3.jpg

Actually I was going for the killer, flexed out, super hero shot for the 4x4 & SU Magazine guy with the big camera.

Rob Roggy Getting it...

Originally posted by Chris Geiger
Rob Roggy Getting it...

isn't his name Bob?

Originally posted by Chris Geiger
Your stock 4RUnner should have no problem on these rocks. Bring it a long, it will be it's first and last trail...

It is obviouse now that ther is absolutly no where that it could go. And the 4runner is not mine but it has run most of the trails at moab 4+ (not that that says a whole lot)

that same line got me.:)

Originally posted by DSI
ummm, zag's, is there a rock missing in teh pic or did you just roll on flat ground?

Zags is crazy....he started up here....

well AZ guys?? is this thing still ready and planned for these dates?? it's a long ass drive for me so i gotta know soon...

O.K. Looks like Aug. 2&3 are the dates.Here is the plan. Friday Aug. 2: meet at the lakebed . 8PM. Wheel all night:) I am getting a motel room in Yucca Valley to crash Saturday AM. Saturday night around the same time, same thing. Again, everyone is welcome, but if you've never been to JV, I seriously recomend
front and rear lockers,min. of 33s and crawler gears at the very least.
body damage is garenteed, or we didnt have enough fun.

whoo hoo, bring it!

See ya there:beer:
-zags-

Sounds like a plan

Count me in!

Get It. So, who's bringing the spare 3rd member?:D

I keep a spooled 5.29 diff in my motorhome. If you need it just return it when ya get home.

Originally posted by ROKTOY


Zags is crazy....he started up here....

He,he, I can make it now, I grooved my swampers camo style......

count me in as well... and zag's lemme know what kind of hotel info you get... i'll need to book one too...

Hmmm, my new 37's @ the hammerz :D

I'd like to join in. I dig 'wheeling the hammers at night.

Zags is right. The hammers is a harsh place to be if you're not prepared. ;)

Damn it, I need some money to fix my fawkin truck :( . We'll see if I can make it or not :D:D.

Wow, sounds like quite a turn out. I'd love to join you but I don't have the gearing yet :mad: . So my heep would be :nuke: . Maybe by the first of Aug I'll get the 4.88's. :smokin:

And JV is only an hour drive from my place, anyone need a spotter? Or someone to help drink the beer? :flipoff2: :flipoff2:















I'm just jealous :flipoff2:

I'm more than likely gonna be there, and I'm sure it wont be too hard to get the Ridgecrestt Benders to show up;)

I will be joining in for the fun:D

ok... let's hook my trailer & rig on the back of the Taco... I'm ready!

hahaha

seriously, I got too much work to do, & not enough $$$ right now to even start

Originally posted by DSI
zags lemme know what kind of hotel info you get... i'll need to book one too...
Yucca Valley in August. I just plan on pulling in to one along the main drag as I head through town.

Originally posted by zags

Yucca Valley in August. I just plan on pulling in to one along the main drag as I head through town.


LOL wonder if room's are cheaper by the day or night :D

Originally posted by DSI



LOL wonder if room's are cheaper by the day or night :D By the hour :D:D:D:D:D.

Originally posted by DSI



LOL wonder if room's are cheaper by the day or night :D

Budget Motel
7378 Deer Trail, Yucca Valley.
760.365.2731

Single room double occupancy: $30.00 one night, $50.00 for two.
Looks like it is just off of the main drag.

But, do they have a pool?:D

Originally posted by AZFord4x4
ok... let's hook my trailer & rig on the back of the Taco... I'm ready!

hahaha


I don't tow broke ass fords, some might think I was stupid enough to buy one:flipoff2:

Originally posted by JackA
But, do they have a pool?:D

yea dammit do they have a pool??

Originally posted by DSI


yea dammit do they have a pool??

The guy barely spoke English, it took me ten minutes to get what I did out of him.

Anyone ever stay at the Oasis of Eden motel in Yucca Valley?
Maybe they charge by the hour? :D

Originally posted by zags


The guy barely spoke English, it took me ten minutes to get what I did out of him.

Anyone ever stay at the Oasis of Eden motel in Yucca Valley?
Maybe they charge by the hour? :D


judging by the name the motel six is sounding pretty good about now :flipoff2:

Originally posted by DSI



judging by the name the motel six is sounding pretty good about now :flipoff2:
The closest motel six is in victorville or Palm Springs. I'll call around to some of the others.

The motel 8 there in Yucca valley was pretty cheap and decent for about $80 a night when we stayed there. Pool too. Chick that worked the front desk was a hottie too. Shot me down though.:(

Originally posted by pmurf1
Chick that worked the front desk was a hottie too. Shot me down though.:(

Whadaya expect showing up in that thong again???
Jay

Originally posted by zags


The guy barely spoke English, it took me ten minutes to get what I did out of him.

Anyone ever stay at the Oasis of Eden motel in Yucca Valley?
Maybe they charge by the hour? :D

The Oasis has the Cave Room Come Awnn!!!

O.K. Mark found party central. :beer:

http://www.desertgold.com/valley/pool6.jpg



http://www.desertgold.com/valley/yinlogo.gif

7500 Camino Del Cielo
Yucca Valley, CA
92284

800-989-7644
They advertise a group discount so lets get a room count going.
indidual prices start at 48.99 a night.

The have a Jacuzzi too :cool:

STAY HERE? (http://www.desertgold.com/valley/yucca.html)

This might be a good place for all that are interested to get a group rate.

Count me in on the deal:smokin:

Maybe they will loan us that bad ass Willys. :D

Do they have a fire pit?:nuke:

I'm in for the group rate. zags, are you going to organize this?
I like this motel, stayed there before.

I e-mailed them asking for a room rate based on a 9AM check in on the 3rd, with a checkout later that night or early on the 4th. I'll post with the response.

Tin:skull:Benders

Hot tub, cool.

count me in too...


GAWD DAMN I AM DUMB!!! 22hours straight through just to wheel for 2 NIGHTS! :smokin:

I will organize a group deal. everyone who wants a room, including how many people, post up!

Originally posted by zags


Budget Motel
7378 Deer Trail, Yucca Valley.
760.365.2731

Single room double occupancy: $30.00 one night, $50.00 for two.
Looks like it is just off of the main drag.

I stayed there... The fawkers were rude because I got in at 10 pm! They wanted an exact time when I would get there. I told them around 9pm. Being 9 hours away and an hour late is not bad!

Anyways, sounds like you will all have some fun!:)

'wheeling from 8pm Fri. to check in at 9am Sat. seems like a long time. Got a camper so if I bail out earlier, got a place to crash. Sign me up for a room for 2, 9am Sat till early eve., the 3ard . Thanks zags.

BTW, there's no point deduction for rear steer, right? :D

Originally posted by zags
O.K. Mark found party central. :beer:

http://www.desertgold.com/valley/pool6.jpg



http://www.desertgold.com/valley/yinlogo.gif

7500 Camino Del Cielo
Yucca Valley, CA
92284

800-989-7644
They advertise a group discount so lets get a room count going.
indidual prices start at 48.99 a night.

The have a Jacuzzi too :cool:

That's where we are staying for the RCAA finals.... :cool2:

Originally posted by Lance


That's where we are staying for the RCAA finals.... :cool2:

whatever, or whatever. :flipoff2:

Zags, I'm down for where ever.:)

Zags, I'm down for it. My son and I. Saturday only though.

count me and one "to be un-named" guest in for saturday only :D

Originally posted by DSI
count me and one "to be un-named" guest in for saturday only :D
:rolleyes:

Phooey !!-- was hopeing that we could throw something together for Tin Bender to drive ------ looks like all the spare parts in the yard at the Barn have disappeared ! Can't find a front toy axle- (had four)- and we found his new red top batt. out in the yard half buried in the dirt !
But as we look around,--- all the parts he had gathered to build his rig, have disappeared. Art made the offer of his rig as a 'loner', but it doesn't feel right driveing someone elses at the Hammers!!
But---- the Ridgecrest Benders are gonna go 2/3/ Aug !!

Originally posted by Krusty
Phooey !!-- was hopeing that we could throw something together for Tin Bender to drive ------ looks like all the spare parts in the yard at the Barn have disappeared ! Can't find a front toy axle- (had four)- and we found his new red top batt. out in the yard half buried in the dirt !
But as we look around,--- all the parts he had gathered to build his rig, have disappeared. Art made the offer of his rig as a 'loner', but it doesn't feel right driveing someone elses at the Hammers!! Still coming though, right

Originally posted by Krusty
Phooey !!-- was hopeing that we could throw something together for Tin Bender to drive ------ looks like all the spare parts in the yard at the Barn have disappeared ! Can't find a front toy axle- (had four)- and we found his new red top batt. out in the yard half buried in the dirt !
But as we look around,--- all the parts he had gathered to build his rig, have disappeared. Art made the offer of his rig as a 'loner', but it doesn't feel right driveing someone elses at the Hammers!!
But---- the Ridgecrest Benders are gonna go 2/3/ Aug !!

Save the Drama, you have half of his parts don't ya?

Originally posted by fatkid


Save the Drama, you have half of his parts don't ya?


OUCH! very OUCH!


so phatty, do i get to swing by for lunch and a beer on the way down?

don't have ANY of the parts Bender gathered for his new runner !!
.
ReTodd, some of the Benders are comming down - just who I don't know ! There might be a couple 'civilians' follow along.

Originally posted by Krusty
don't have ANY of the parts Bender gathered for his new runner !!
.
ReTodd, some of the Benders are comming down - just who I don't know ! There might be a couple 'civilians' follow along. I'll be there, let's get it :D

I might have an open seat, we shall see.

Originally posted by DSI



OUCH! very OUCH!


so phatty, do i get to swing by for lunch and a beer on the way down?

Sure, come awnn down.:smile:

Originally posted by fatkid


Sure, come awnn down.:smile:


that :smile: scares me!!! i think bender's still got a hit out on me!

Jeez, Means Lake has been cracking 100 only for an hour a day. You AZ guys shouldn't even be breaking a sweat, unless you are office trolls.

100 in the shade is bliss in the dez in August.

I will be able to head over for the weekend. I have an extra seat in my 4Runner if anyone from AZ needs a ride. Can anyone throw out a link to or directions on how to get there? I've never been to Johnson Valley. Or are any AZ guys doing a caravan? Any help would be appreciated.

Originally posted by ChrisE
I will be able to head over for the weekend. I have an extra seat in my 4Runner if anyone from AZ needs a ride. Can anyone throw out a link to or directions on how to get there? I've never been to Johnson Valley. Or are any AZ guys doing a caravan? Any help would be appreciated.

try this link for directions. directions to JV (http://www.mscomm.com/~emwick/fid6map.gif) We may carivan out, but we never all seem to end up there at the same time. I will post info about that when the time comes. Also, did you see the post about the motel? I don't think we have met, what trails do you run around Phoenix?

Alright, we leave next Friday. Kickass. As for the caravan, I plan on leaving pretty early Friday morning. Your welcome to follow me out, if you can keep up.:flipoff2:

"Destination is Means Dry Lake

From I-15, take either 247 at Barstow or 18 East at Victorville. Go to stop sign in Lucerne, head East for about 22 miles until you get to Boone Rd. Look for orange signs on hwy.

From I-10, take 62 north near Palm Springs. In Yucca Valley, turn left onto 247. Take 247 for about 25 miles to Boone Rd. Look for orange signs on hwy."- Victor Valley 4 wheeler's website

I am usually out at table mesa. I haven't been out in a few months because I have been upgrading to a D60 hybrid front and a dual case to go with my 4.7's. Since I have to drive my truck to school and work it makes for slow going. I don't think we have met either. I have met Mark a few times before and wheeled with Jack once when I came across him at TM. I probably won't be able to keep up with you guys and your trailers since I have to drive the rig.

If you really want to go to the Hammers, I suggest you borrow a tow rig and trailer. Driving that far on 38's and wheeling at the Hammers is a bad idea. If you have major breakage, you'll be screwed. Hopefully you can figure something out and make it out. Maybe if you didn't blow $4000 on the Toy/60, you could have bought a trailer and tow rig. :D

I know, I know. I had a shiny new gold card and a moment of weakness. The drive wouldn't be so bad, I've driven that far on the 38's before. You are right about the breakage issue. If I blew up a t-case I'd be s.o.l. The last thing I want to do is be a burden on everyone. I don't know what I'll do. I don't know anyone with a trailer/truck and I have never driven a tow vehicle myself.

Originally posted by ChrisE
I don't know what I'll do. I don't know anyone with a trailer/truck and I have never driven a tow vehicle myself.


well I would have towed you (rented a trailer) but some son-of-a-bitch hit my truck last weekend and it is no longer drivable. If you decide to go and still have room let me know, I'm still up for going.

Ryan

Well I might as well go, since I do need an excuse to avoid the Mother-in-law that weekend.

I probably won't be able to follow everyone on the trail for too long with only 33's and very little armor, but I can spectate. I'm really good at being a spectator. :flipoff2:

Besides, it only an hour drive. :cool:

If anyone in the Phoenix area can tow me I will pay their food and gas for the weekend. Anyone?

BTT, It's all going down tonight.

Im putting in the other CTM and Warns today! Just rebuilt the rear drive shaft with 1410 yokes and u-joint. Im getting ready to get it on :flipoff2: See you all tonight.

I'll be headin out after work and meetin up with todd along the way. Looks like i wont be wheelin tho, front axle shaft still hasn't arrived :( oh well i'm good at spectating.

Dallas

I am loaded and ready to go right after work.