Andy Douglass
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I love seeing trips in CO mining country. Can't wait to go check that area out someday.
The more I use it the more I tweak the load so I mostly have what I need. We had a ball. That trail is fun and I'm sure the 30 jeeps and 10 Toyotas we passed thought we were nuts taking two fullsize (aka Foolsize) trucks loaded with campers up the same trail.CougarCouple said:Nice Zoomad
Looking like some fun times. Sometimes we don't have everything we wanted, but I bet you still had a great time!
Russ
You know us, we aim to have a good time broken or not.Mighty Dodge Ram said:Hey Rob. Looks like you boys had a good time. The Silvy would’ve been too long but the MDR would have been right at home.
Cheers...Richard ✌
It's pretty cool. At the top of the Wheeler lake trail there was two mines within a short hike from where we camped. The closer one had a mineshaft you could walk into at least 20 feet. It's highly recommended not to as they are horribly unstable. The other one had the remains of a 1930's era truck that had been altered to be used as a power source to drive a belt off of one of the rear wheels. All that was left was the frame, block and fenders.Andy Douglass said:I love seeing trips in CO mining country. Can't wait to go check that area out someday.
Larry will probably go with a better than stock tie rod, but I don't expect him to go crossover/highsteer.ntsqd said:Parts Mike or ORD for the anticipated 1t steering upgrades?
Surprised no TAD's on routes like that. I know what a skilled driver can do. I also know just how much easier it is to have the right equipment.
That area is one I've only driven through on the way to other places. I'm looking forward to explore that area next year.CougarCouple said:Hay there zoomad
Some really nice photos there also the link ones. Wife and I were fortunate enough to visit your neck of the woods in August. Did the Animas Forks trail from Silverton end in the F250 that was cool. Spent some time relaxing in Ouray also. Will continue to follow your journey.
Be careful with the power, should probably go with 60’s front and rear cause you’re gunna find the weak link.
Russ
I wheeled too long with a 12bolt semi floater having the fear of a snapped shaft kill the fun. A 14 bolt is the only way to go for peace of mind off-road. Keep me in the loop when you are going to be out this way. We'll see if I can time a run down to the San Juans then too.CougarCouple said:I hear ya! I guess all you can do is keep an eye open, eventually won't will pop. Didn't know you had a corporate in the rear. I like to get out of Vegas in August so would like to go back to San Juans then. If we're there around the same time would like to meet.
Russ
Yep, it's an open carrier. A Detroit is the most cost effective way to lock up the rear. It may happen. The 454 idea is gaining steam though as I've located one and am waiting for the seller to get back into town.ntsqd said:It that 14bff is an open now then a Detroit is simple, easy, and the least expensive option. You probably already knew that. I had one in my Subs (same axle under both) and loved it in that 130" WB. Had one in my 112" WB Yota Xcab and didn't care for it on the pavement, loved it in the dirt. I've seen them be totally docile in SWB rigs and I've seen them be cantankerous ogres in SWB rigs, all of them the supposed "Soft Locker". I dunno what to think.