planning on going 6/14/08 but dont know how to get there - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

extremetoy · 06-13-2008, 05:57 PM

... title kinda says it. id like to go tomorrow but i dont know how to get there. im comming from the bay area, any near address or good directions would be great

also, anyone else going to be there, planning on starting the trail @ about 9:00- 10:00

thanks, Gary

extremetoy · 06-13-2008, 06:06 PM

nevermind, super easy to find...

anyone else going tomorrow?

jethrodeg · 06-13-2008, 06:15 PM

That’s good you are looking for someone else to go with. Not knowing the trail and being alone is not a good combination….parts of the trail are very remote. I wish I was going this weekend.

extremetoy · 06-13-2008, 06:35 PM

ive done the trail a couple of times... ive just never driven there(my dad always took me)

yea still very unfamiliar with it though

just post up if anyones going or if you want to meet up, were trying to start the trail @10:00, you can call me 925 519 5547

thanks, Gary

Tinman · 06-13-2008, 06:45 PM

There has got to be other people to hook up with! A beautiful weekend and a clear trail.

I will be thinking of you Monday (but not much) as I sit on top of Half Dome in Yosemite eating a powerbar and celebrating my 53rd birthday!

42s on u · 06-13-2008, 08:17 PM

I'm heading out there tomorrow, but I'm leaving colfax at 7am. If you have a cb, we'll be on ch 10

WIKD 281 · 06-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Gary, I just left you a voicemail. I am leaving San Ramon Tomm. at about 6 am and will be entering in from Cisco Grove. Welcome to join us! let me know.
Thanks.
Harold.

extremetoy · 06-13-2008, 09:11 PM

sounds good, ill give you a call tomorrow, we are leaving about the same time

WIKD 281 · 06-13-2008, 09:38 PM

Right on man. Are you towing your rig up there? I will be towing mine with a dark gray super duty.

TheWolf · 06-14-2008, 06:43 AM

There is a group going to be on the trail for a fathers day weekend run. Hopefully you can find them so you are not alone out there.

madjeeper622 · 06-14-2008, 02:35 PM

I just came out on Friday. Wife and i went to the half way mark on Wednesday. Trail was great! Both ways! Wouldn't do the last half by our selfs.

FORYOURRIDE · 06-14-2008, 04:20 PM

how was the water crossings and any pics

fuelnjktr · 06-14-2008, 06:27 PM

Gary, might be able to join you tomorrow; let me know if you are still on and where you will be meeting. I would be coming from Truckee. Thanks, Jim 760-504-1440.

JDunn · 06-16-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FORYOURRIDE

how was the water crossings and any pics

The crossings were low. I drove straight across the first crossing and it just got to the top of my 40's. My dad took pictures I'll see what he got. When I was unloading the Jeep Justin saw I had a broken cap on my axle shaft u-joint. So I unlocked that hub and ran the trail mostly in 2wd and used my ARB to lock in the driver’s side when I had to. Never needed any help, it was a great weekend.

sierravalley · 06-16-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WIKD 281

Right on man. Are you towing your rig up there? I will be towing mine with a dark gray super duty.

So how was it Harold?

Jimmy · 06-16-2008, 10:41 PM

I went up Sat AM with my girls 8yrs and 5 yrs old came home sun pm trail was great kids loved it. gonna do it again next dads day with the kiddos. Did anyone else take thier littlins?

Jimmy

fuelnjktr · 06-16-2008, 11:19 PM

Entered the trail from Cisco Grove on Sunday and went through to Meadow Lake. Great run with lots of traffic. Continued on through to Highway 89 and back to Truckee. Weather was perfect. Saw several rigs being strapped out due to various types of damage. Water was low in all the crossings; the winch hills were in great condition!

Look forward to running it again. Would post a couple of pics but haven't figured that our on Pirates.

WIKD 281 · 06-17-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sierravalley

So how was it Harold?

YO! Whats up man? It was a blast! Winch hill #3 is always where the fun is and this time was no different. I tried for about 15-20 minutes to climb the face- the line to the left of the squeeze rock. I had my front end come up multipe times and thought for sure I was going over backwards. Felt kinda like backdoor @ the hammers!

Wheny are you guys going out again? I would like to join you- it was great wheelin with you at the hammers. What did you think of the DVD I sent you?
Good stuff?

Anyone else up at Fordyce this past weekend have any vids or pics of people trying to climb winch hill#3? I had the Green trailwize TJ on Mogs and 40" boggers. Great wheelin with everyone and hopefully everyone made it out ok?
Thanks!
Harold.

RCKRATZ · 06-17-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WIKD 281

Winch hill #3 is always where the fun is and this time was no different. I tried for about 15-20 minutes to climb the face- the line to the left of the squeeze rock. I had my front end come up multipe times and thought for sure I was going over backwards.

Pillow Line

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpmJsxHpAJI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9PvT59Qrvu8

WIKD 281 · 06-17-2008, 09:26 PM

rckratz- yup. thats the one. Thanks for the vids! I studied those many times before I made my first "attempt" last year. Good stuff! Never seen anyone else go "down" the face. Must be amazing to see in person!

sierravalley · 06-17-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WIKD 281

YO! Whats up man? It was a blast! Winch hill #3 is always where the fun is and this time was no different. I tried for about 15-20 minutes to climb the face- the line to the left of the squeeze rock. I had my front end come up multipe times and thought for sure I was going over backwards. Felt kinda like backdoor @ the hammers!

Wheny are you guys going out again? I would like to join you- it was great wheelin with you at the hammers. What did you think of the DVD I sent you?
Good stuff?
.

The DVD was great bro! Umm hopefully we will hit up Fordyce soon. My rig is down for the time being. Threw a rod threw the oil pan on the way home from the rubicon after memorial. Shawns rig looks a lot different, he has no body panels anymore and thus is driving the shit out of it. We will get in touch with you soon and let you know.

WIKD 281 · 06-17-2008, 10:17 PM

thew a rod? ouch. Hopefully you can get that fixed soon. Let me know when you go. Sounds like a good time. Thanks!

RCKRATZ · 06-18-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WIKD 281

rckratz- yup. thats the one. Thanks for the vids! I studied those many times before I made my first "attempt" last year. Good stuff! Never seen anyone else go "down" the face. Must be amazing to see in person!

I saw Tom Wayes do it a couple years back and figured what the hell

SCHooch · 06-18-2008, 02:44 PM

The Consigliere spanks Pillow, up and down.............

sierravalley · 06-18-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WIKD 281

thew a rod? ouch. Hopefully you can get that fixed soon. Let me know when you go. Sounds like a good time. Thanks!

Yup. Hopefully in the next few weeks. Im sure we will take the other rigs out soon though! Will let you know.

06-13-2008, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,300	planning on going 6/14/08 but dont know how to get there ... title kinda says it. id like to go tomorrow but i dont know how to get there. im comming from the bay area, any near address or good directions would be great also, anyone else going to be there, planning on starting the trail @ about 9:00- 10:00 thanks, Gary

06-13-2008, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jethrodeg H Rated Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 36099 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,287	That’s good you are looking for someone else to go with. Not knowing the trail and being alone is not a good combination….parts of the trail are very remote. I wish I was going this weekend. __________________ *Friends of Fordyce* Last edited by jethrodeg; 06-13-2008 at 06:16 PM.

06-13-2008, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tinman Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21358 Location: Georgetown, Ca Posts: 1,508	There has got to be other people to hook up with! A beautiful weekend and a clear trail. I will be thinking of you Monday (but not much) as I sit on top of Half Dome in Yosemite eating a powerbar and celebrating my 53rd birthday! __________________ Bret Preble President Friends of Fordyce Friends of Fordyce KJ6NQN BLUE RIBBON COALITION, CALIFORNIA 4WD ASSOCIATION, AMA LIFE MEMBER

06-14-2008, 06:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheWolf Dirt Bag Posse Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35485 Location: Mid-Cal Posts: 126	There is a group going to be on the trail for a fathers day weekend run. Hopefully you can find them so you are not alone out there. __________________ N6FWD

06-14-2008, 04:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
FORYOURRIDE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43831 Posts: 865	how was the water crossings and any pics __________________ CJ5 with 350/350/300 38.5s Last edited by FORYOURRIDE; 06-14-2008 at 04:20 PM.

06-13-2008, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,300	nevermind, super easy to find... anyone else going tomorrow?

06-13-2008, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,300	ive done the trail a couple of times... ive just never driven there(my dad always took me) yea still very unfamiliar with it though just post up if anyones going or if you want to meet up, were trying to start the trail @10:00, you can call me 925 519 5547 thanks, Gary

06-13-2008, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
WIKD 281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33625 Posts: 618	Gary, I just left you a voicemail. I am leaving San Ramon Tomm. at about 6 am and will be entering in from Cisco Grove. Welcome to join us! let me know. Thanks. Harold.

06-13-2008, 09:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
extremetoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21887 Location: pleasanton ca Posts: 2,300	sounds good, ill give you a call tomorrow, we are leaving about the same time

06-13-2008, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
WIKD 281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33625 Posts: 618	Right on man. Are you towing your rig up there? I will be towing mine with a dark gray super duty.

06-14-2008, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
madjeeper622 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90428 Location: Roseville, ca. Posts: 19	I just came out on Friday. Wife and i went to the half way mark on Wednesday. Trail was great! Both ways! Wouldn't do the last half by our selfs.

06-14-2008, 06:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
fuelnjktr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17920 Location: Newport Beach, CA & Cottonwood, AZ Posts: 34	Gary, might be able to join you tomorrow; let me know if you are still on and where you will be meeting. I would be coming from Truckee. Thanks, Jim 760-504-1440. __________________ Jeep CJ10 350 TBI 700R Klune V Dana 60s ARB's longfields Premier Welder bead locks 38.5 Creepys

06-16-2008, 10:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 335 Location: Meadow Vista Posts: 2,180	I went up Sat AM with my girls 8yrs and 5 yrs old came home sun pm trail was great kids loved it. gonna do it again next dads day with the kiddos. Did anyone else take thier littlins? Jimmy __________________ 2012 4WOR Ultimate Adventure invited Reader in my 1959ish willy's,TJ,YJ,CJ thangy

06-16-2008, 11:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
fuelnjktr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17920 Location: Newport Beach, CA & Cottonwood, AZ Posts: 34	Sunday Run Entered the trail from Cisco Grove on Sunday and went through to Meadow Lake. Great run with lots of traffic. Continued on through to Highway 89 and back to Truckee. Weather was perfect. Saw several rigs being strapped out due to various types of damage. Water was low in all the crossings; the winch hills were in great condition! Look forward to running it again. Would post a couple of pics but haven't figured that our on Pirates. __________________ Jeep CJ10 350 TBI 700R Klune V Dana 60s ARB's longfields Premier Welder bead locks 38.5 Creepys Last edited by fuelnjktr; 06-16-2008 at 11:20 PM.

06-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
WIKD 281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33625 Posts: 618	rckratz- yup. thats the one. Thanks for the vids! I studied those many times before I made my first "attempt" last year. Good stuff! Never seen anyone else go "down" the face. Must be amazing to see in person!

06-17-2008, 10:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
WIKD 281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33625 Posts: 618	thew a rod? ouch. Hopefully you can get that fixed soon. Let me know when you go. Sounds like a good time. Thanks!

06-18-2008, 02:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
SCHooch Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62455 Location: West Side, Santa Cruz CA Posts: 601	The Consigliere spanks Pillow, up and down............. __________________ Fourdice4x4.com

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