RMFTC.COM Trail Run.........Chinamans Gulch, Colorado

[Warrlord]

Mark your calendars for May 13-14-15, Fri, Sat, & Sun 2005.

2nd Annual Trail Run through Chinamans Gulch on Saturday May 14, 2005. Meeting at the trailhead at 9:00 am.

It's a Camping/Wheeling Event. Bring the family. Bring the wife or girlfriend. If you're a Lady wheeler, bring you're old man. Last year was a pretty good turnout. Trail info links below.

Trail Info (http://www.mhjcontherocks.com/Community/Trips/189.aspx)

Trail Info with link for GPS coordinates (http://www.traildamage.com/trails/index.php?id=1)

Chinamans Gulch is located near Johnson Village, CO. South of Buena Vista. To get to the trailhead, head east out of Johnson Village, about a half mile, turn right on Road 301, you'll see a sign that says "Do not stop", shortly after that sign there's a gate to the left. That's the entrance, please close gate after you go through. Follow the dirt road to the next gate & please close it after you go through. Now you're in a big parking area. That's where we'll be at 9:00am sharp the morning of May 14.

If you plan to camp, we're gonna rough it this time. No fees for camping.
From Highway 24/285, turn on forest service road 307, follow along until you see forest service road 308. Turn onto 308 & keep going about a half mile while looking on the right. When you see all the big 4x4's, that'll be us. These dirt roads are vehicle & trailer/camper friendly. I get cell service in that area. If you need to contact me, (719)330-9302. Road 307 is about 6 miles east of Johnson Village on the south side of the Highway.

If you don't want to camp there, there's a KOA Kampground just outside of Johnson Village, it's called "Buena Vista KOA".

If you don't want to camp at all, there are quite a few motels in Buena Vista & Johnson Village. Several folks did that last year.

Friday the 13th (uh oh) at night around 8:00 pm, we'll have the campfire going & beverages there for a "Get aquainted" meet that evening.

Saturday after the trail run, we'll have a BBQ at the camping site. I'll have a couple grills going so bring what you wanna throw on 'em. Then we'll get the campfire going & toss back a few (if you so desire) & share the days war stories & battlescars.

This event is not limited to Ford vehicles. It's for anyone with any 4x4 that enjoys wheeling. If you don't wanna run your truck through there, you can bring an ATV if you have one. If you air down for the trail, in Johnson Village at the Gunsmoke Truckstop, there is a REAL air compressor. It costs 25 cents & I've aired up my 38" Swampers from 12 psi to 35 psi in less than 4 minutes with it for a quarter.......It works great. They have that compressor specifically for wheelers & truckers. So don't worry about having to refill your tires........It's all good.

If you're not into the wheeling part but want to camp for the weekend anyway, there's an outfit in Johnson Village that runs white water rafting tours on the Arkansas River. There's also Mt. Princeton Hot Springs about 16 miles away.

Hope to see a lot of folks there. :D

Here's some pics from last year

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/c5e68bab.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Duke.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Blood.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Rock.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Round.jpg

[BLOODBANE]

Like I already said Larry, Kristen and I will be there(with BOGGERS on this year--and a rear locker) so get the campfire lit :twisted:

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

I've allready marked off for work, and I'll be there to give the cherokee a good breaking in.

[mattadams]

Assuming someone has an open passenger seat, I can go... but I won't be wheeling it in my truck. As far as camping goes, thats a good idea... I will remember an airbed this time!

[UrbanCowboy]

I'll definately have a spare seat as my girl can't get off work. I can't wait, the trail looks awesome. I have to work on the 15th but I'll be there for camping Friday

[rino351]

I'm in for sure!! This looks like it will be a blast!! :D
My 4.10 gears are such a huge help.
Now I won't wreck the front end just ramming over ledges to get over them- just crawl baby! :twisted:

[dannan_w]

it looks to tough for my truck or my quad. yall have some fun

[Warrlord]

it looks to tough for my truck or my quad. yall have some fun

Naaaaaaahhhh. A quad makes it easy. Here's 2 pics from last year taken in the same spot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/quad1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/b.jpg

[BLOODBANE]

And don't forget Larry, except for the tougher sections, he had his g/f AND dog riding with him.......

[ahhjaws]

Do you think I'll be able to make it if I can't get my lockers working by then? I haven't been wheeling in a while and would love to go. I am a novice when it comes to hardcore wheeling like some of the above pics, but as long as I get some help, I'm in.

[Warrlord]

Do you think I'll be able to make it if I can't get my lockers working by then? I haven't been wheeling in a while and would love to go. I am a novice when it comes to hardcore wheeling like some of the above pics, but as long as I get some help, I'm in.

I'll help ya out no problem. I do a lot of spotting & rock stacking........That's part of the fun!! Lockers are not absolutely needed but are helpful for this trail. Lots of open diff rigs have done this trail, they just have to work a little more in a couple places than a locked rig.

[BLOODBANE]

I'll second that Larry, we're all going to have a good time, and if the need arises I have a winch. Last year everyone made it through with only one vehicle needing a u-joint. This run is a blast and a good trail to get some experience on......

[rino351]

I'll second that Larry, we're all going to have a good time, and if the need arises I have a winch. Last year everyone made it through with only one vehicle needing a u-joint. This run is a blast and a good trail to get some experience on......
I also have a winch, and I should have it all hooked by then.
Experience, I need some of that!

[JuBean]

Here are the pics I took last year, just ignore the first 7 ish pics since they are just random schtuff. The built jeeps ans such o the first page are on a nearby trail called carnage, fun to watch

http://photobucket.com/albums/v206/JuBean/

Oh yeah, I will be there taking pics againg this year

[BLOODBANE]

IS IT MAY YET????????

[Warrlord]

IS IT MAY YET????????

Nope.................................. :evil: Dammit!

[BLOODBANE]

Just checking. IS IT MAY YET,oh yah i just asked that :(

[Warrlord]

Just checking. IS IT MAY YET,oh yah i just asked that :(

:rofl: :lol:

[BLOODBANE]

The new locker in the 8.8 is whispering to me ----Chinamans-----Chinamans,........ :twisted:

[Warrlord]

The new locker in the 8.8 is whispering to me ----Chinamans-----Chinamans,........ :twisted:

Yeah, I can even hear it all the way over here. :lol:

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

97 days and counting!!! I allready have the days marked off from work. Just out of curiousity does anyone know if there are any fishing opportunities close to where we'll be camping???

[Warrlord]

The Arkansas River is about a mile from the trailhead. :D

[Walking Eagle]

Cory and I talk about this trail every day at work.

[Warrlord]

Cory and I talk about this trail every day at work.

:lol: I thought you guys just picked on each other at work. :D

[Walking Eagle]

Cory and I talk about this trail every day at work.

:lol: I thought you guys just picked on each other at work. :D

We talk shit to each other 80% of the time. The other 20% is four wheeling, or the wish factor (if I had money I would do this to the truck).

[rino351]

I found this video on my neighbors Jeep website--
NOTE, this is the hard line up and over the obstacle, from what I've read, the other side is much easier.
Thought it would spark some enthusiasm:

http://www.bigoffroad.com/video/chinamens.wmv

hope that works alright

[Warrlord]

That's the middle of Whale Rock, the "difficult" part. To his left about 6 feet is the "extreme" part. To his right about 15 feet (you can't see it in the video) is the easy part. I always go up the difficult part where that XJ was going. It's a blast. I'll never try the extreme part as it is straight up..........Well, maybe I will if you guys razz me enough I might "try" but I won't guarantee success.

I have a video of me & a couple others going up it but it's a "avi" file & I can't seem to make it work for online for some reason. I'm not computer saavy at all.

I have to ask..........Is It May Yet???

[JuBean]

Larry, did I ever put the video up that I took? I dont remember now but I am thinking no.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

your neighbor is the guy that owns bigoffroad? That is so sweet.

[Warrlord]

Larry, did I ever put the video up that I took? I dont remember now but I am thinking no.

Nope, I don't remember seeing that one anywhere. Hmmm, I forgot all about it.

[rino351]

your neighbor is the guy that owns bigoffroad? That is so sweet.
actually, he used to but his dad now lives there.
I see his jeeps all the time though--
he's a good guy

oh yeah, I forgot you have a jeep

[BLOODBANE]

I think phillip and I was the only ones to take the easy part(I had that wimpy 7.5 in, and you guys wanted me to back up and do the other one, said I did it too easy)...... 8)

[JuBean]

video is up, I have not been able to shrink em so they are big files
links can be found here since I am to lazy to typ it out twice
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17824

[UrbanCowboy]

I found this video on my neighbors Jeep website--
NOTE, this is the hard line up and over the obstacle, from what I've read, the other side is much easier.
Thought it would spark some enthusiasm:

http://www.bigoffroad.com/video/chinamens.wmv

hope that works alright

Man, that Jeep just about bored me to death. Maybe it was just me but that looked pretty easy.... For a Ford.

[JuBean]

Is it may yet?

[BLOODBANE]

Get the JEEP ready JB, MAY's coming quick(quicker if your not quite ready).........

[ahhjaws]

WaaHoo! I got my front locker working. lol

[JuBean]

Get the JEEP ready JB, MAY's coming quick(quicker if your not quite ready).........You think these guys would want to see my Jeep? I mean it is not that cool, just 4 linked and such... :twisted:

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

Don't mess with my head!!!! :shock: I wanna see pictures!!!

[Warrlord]

JuBean's been a bad boy lately.

[BLOODBANE]

I think they NEED to see the jeep and you have been a very bad boy.........P.S. We can still get that BII.........

[JuBean]

K-dokie, i will take it out Thursday and flex it out for some good pics, hopefully I wont break anything this time.

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

I just found out that the rocky mountain xterra club will but running chinamans gulch on the 14th of may. So it looks like we'll have some company and show them how its done

[mattadams]

The Xterra Club has some cool members, we've seen them at several meets including Toys 4 Tots, one of the Sonic meets, etc. Nice folks! :)

[dannan_w]

i just have one question about this trail would a 2wd sport quad make it ? is there any slow tecnical sections? I have a yamaha raptor and it is not a "rock crawler"

[BLOODBANE]

Warrlord would be the one to ask. He has run chinamans so much he could probably drive it in his sleep. I would try it, but I have been told I'm psycho a time or two........ :twisted:

[Warrlord]

i just have one question about this trail would a 2wd sport quad make it ? is there any slow tecnical sections? I have a yamaha raptor and it is not a "rock crawler"

The Raptor would make it through on it's own but might suffer undercarriage damage. Personally, I wouldn't chance it if it were mine unless I had some taller tires I could put on it. A couple years ago, my friend took his Blaster through there & banged up the rear axle & sprocket pretty good........of course he rode it like a maniac so that didn't help it any. Does it have skid plates?

But.........where we are camping at has a lot of places to ride. Last time I camped in this spot, when I wasn't running the gulch, I was on my dirt bike riding those trails.

[Rangerboy03lvl2]

I wanna go! haha do you think my ranger could make it through some of those spots?! I only have 33s... haha if so im so game! i need a vaca from work!

[rino351]

I'm pretty sure your ranger could make it. I'm going and I have 32s

[Warrlord]

Yup, a guy last year did it with a 85 Ranger with P225's. So yes, 33's will make it. :D

[ahhjaws]

Well, I know theres still a while before the trip, but my truck is having major issues. It's pulling all these codes and my gas milage has gone to crap, so I might not be able to make this one since I don't really have the time or money to work on it. It took almost a full tank of gas to go from Ft. Collins to Boulder and back, and since gas prices are getting higher everyday, theres no way I'd be able to afford to go. I'll keep you guys updated though.

[UrbanCowboy]

That reminds me. I get 11MPG. How far is this trip?

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

I'm not backing out just yet, but if I get this new job, I probably won't be able to make it. My brother graduates the next weekend and I'm not sure if the new boss will let me off two weekends in a row. I'm gonna try, but just to give a heads up.

[Walking Eagle]

Urban, last week I checked Yahoo and it said it was 120 miles from Denver to Johnson's Corner.

[rino351]

12 mpg...... I'm towing the bitch with our truck/excursion
I don't want to blow out the tranny just getting there... at least I might blow it out on the trail instead :)
I will be there

[dannan_w]

yall have it good, i get 8 to 9 mpg on a good day not pulling my trailer. i am goin to try and make it to the trail ride. i will be riding my quad.

[cory]

as long as we dont lose are guide im in

[Walking Eagle]

I'm going to have to drop out of this trip. Both my dad and sister will be out of town. That leaves me with "mom duty" for the weekend.

[Digger]

Hey guys, newbie here. Found your website through Warrlord. Very cool. I didn't know there were so many Ranger based vehicles running around Colorado.
I'm planning on making it to Chinaman's this year. I need to replace my rear axle, but I should get that done the week before I head out.
I'm going from a detroit locked 8.8 to a ARB locked 9" since I drive the truck everyday. I got tired of burning down tires because of the detroit, plus I would like to step upto 31 spline shafts and larger brakes in the rear.

[rino351]

I'm going to have to drop out of this trip. Both my dad and sister will be out of town. That leaves me with "mom duty" for the weekend.
jeff, that sucks!
I hope I have the new transmission in by time this rolls around


Oh, and Welcome to RMFTC Digger!

[Warrlord]

I'm going to have to drop out of this trip. Both my dad and sister will be out of town. That leaves me with "mom duty" for the weekend.

Well, that bites :( We'll have more during the summer.

[Warrlord]

as long as we dont lose are guide im in

NOPE! You ain't losin' me..............I'm rarin & ready to go now :D

[Warrlord]

Hey guys, newbie here. Found your website through Warrlord. Very cool. I didn't know there were so many Ranger based vehicles running around Colorado.
I'm planning on making it to Chinaman's this year. I need to replace my rear axle, but I should get that done the week before I head out.
I'm going from a detroit locked 8.8 to a ARB locked 9" since I drive the truck everyday. I got tired of burning down tires because of the detroit, plus I would like to step upto 31 spline shafts and larger brakes in the rear.

Right on! Glad to see ya here. Looking forward to meetin' ya :thumbup:

[mattadams]

Digger, welcome ot the site! Should be a fun event! :)

[rino351]

Matt, are you coming, just not wheeling?

[cory]

just bring the buick

[Walking Eagle]

That's not very nice.

[cory]

coming from you thats bad, just go play with your trailer queen jeff

[mattadams]

I plan on coming, just not wheeling I dont think

[BLOODBANE]

AAAWWWW come on Matt we'll be gentle, er........Yah, we'll be gentle :twisted: :twisted:

[JuBean]

Heck there was talk of dragging my street queen through that lame trail, you can do it! :twisted:

[mattadams]

Does your street truck have a $6500 paint job? LOL.

[Walking Eagle]

Heck, he now trailers it on the highway.

http://mattstruck.com/trailerqueen1.jpg

[JuBean]

Does your street truck have a $6500 paint job? LOL.No, but it does have a couple hours of sanding in it 8)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/JuBean/bodywork/eb7164ce.jpg

[UrbanCowboy]

Does your street truck have a $6500 paint job? LOL.

I wouldn't spread that around if I were you. outch.

[UrbanCowboy]

Rumor has it that KOA is offering free camping on May 13th. Rumor also has it that there is a KOA right near Chinamans. Just thought I'd share this hopefully usless info.

[rino351]

where'd you here that? very cool, but I'm sure you could prolly just camp right near the trailhead and be quite comfy.

[UrbanCowboy]

I heard it from Colorado 4x4. Someone was wanting to put together a trip to Chinaman's. I was like, Eh, Bad weekend dude unless you drive a Ford. Hell Yea,

[Warrlord]

Yup, the KOA does have free camping that weekend. We camped there last year for this same event. You can't have more than 2 vehicles at a site at a time (even though we had more) :)

Most of the people last year wanted to camp on FS land for the next one instead of KOA. On FS land (not a pay site), you can have as many people & vehicles as you want without having the campground personnel asking you to remove vehicles & adjust the number of people at one campsite. That kinda takes the fun out of a group event.

Anyone who wants to, can sure camp at the KOA. There might be some folks that are gonna stay at a motel in Buena Vista but the majority of folks want to camp on FS land. This place we're gonna be camping at...........I've camped there several times before & there's plenty of room & then some. Rino, it's not at the trailhead, it's about 5-6 miles down the highway.

In the next couple weeks, I'll make a dedicated thread for directions. The directions will be detailed.

:D I'm ready to go already :D

[rino351]

yeah, I figured there was camping relatively close though. I can't wait

[BLOODBANE]

Warrlord Posted: Apr 14, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject:

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I'm ready to go already

IS IT MAY YET????????

[UrbanCowboy]

Here's some updated Chinaman Pics from last weekend
http://community.webshots.com/user/regen159

No I wasnt there.

[rino351]

oh, that's just great, exactly what I wanted to see, Plumbers Crack!!! LOL

http://image36.webshots.com/37/6/88/27/330568827mMgXcD_ph.jpg

[mattadams]

sorry if I've missed it, but whats the schedule like ofr this? Are folks meeting for camping on Friday, adn wheeling Saturday then heading back to town or what? Just tyring to figure out that weekend...

[rino351]

My plan is to go down Friday after school, camp Friday night, wheel Saturday, then either come home, or camp one more night and come home sometime Sunday.
Either way, I'll definately be there Friday and Saturday. Sunday is still up for grabs for me.

[Walking Eagle]

I'm going to have to drop out of this trip. Both my dad and sister will be out of town. That leaves me with "mom duty" for the weekend.

As, I quote myself, because I'm brilliant and only worship myself. I may make it after all. My dad is trying to get his flight schedule changed for that weekend so he can be home. If I make it, it will be a hit and run. I will probably come down early Saturday, and head back that evening. I'll have a definite answer by Wednesday this week.

[BLOODBANE]

I'm not sure of Warrlords plans, but I plan on going on Friday the 13th :wow: , and camping fri, Sat, and going home on Sun. I think JuBean is planning on going up on Friday also. Maybe we all should hook up someplace in Buenie(or Johnsons Village) on Fri??????

[JuBean]

Yep I will be out there close to 8 am on Friday ( I am so ready for a vacation even if it is just 2 days) but I will be at carnage canyon playing around. If soem of you guys wantto meet in town for dinner that night I am game. There is a cheap restaraunt that a couple of us went to for breakfast last year and it was good stuff, grungy kinda place but good food. I will be doing that since I hate cooking breakfast but I would like to see what they have for other courses.

Matt, what we did last year was meet and greet at the KOA with some food and chat around the fire Friday night with the trail run saturday morning followed by more food and chat. If Carnage canyon has a crowd on Saturday it is fun to watch those guys brounce off of boulders and a couple of hours can be killed easily. I will be heading back early Sunday due to work.

So larry, when do we get directions to the campsite? I might swing out there in the morning and set up my tent and some reserved for RMFTC signs

[Warrlord]

Yep I will be out there close to 8 am on Friday


So larry, when do we get directions to the campsite? I might swing out there in the morning and set up my tent and some reserved for RMFTC signs

Wow, you'll be there way before I will. I don't plan leaving until 10:00 am.

I just made a thread with directions.

Going into town Friday night would be cool but I think I'll stay at the campsite to meet everyone coming in that evening so they won't have to guess "Is this the place?"

If anyone has extra lawn/camping chairs.........can you please bring them? :)

Less than two weeks now :bounce:

[mattadams]

OK Stupid question, but will my Buick make it to the camping site? Just curious if I should take that or the truck, since I won't be wheeling regardless...
will someone for sure have a passenger seat available for me? I can be a decent photographer/spotter when needed... LOL.

[Warrlord]

OK Stupid question, but will my Buick make it to the camping site? Just curious if I should take that or the truck, since I won't be wheeling regardless...
will someone for sure have a passenger seat available for me? I can be a decent photographer/spotter when needed... LOL.

Yes, the Buick will make it to the campsite no problem.

Sorry, I won't have a seat...........unless you kick my wife & daughter out of the truck :lol:

Even though you're not gonna wheel your truck, you ought to bring it anyway to "Show It Off". After all................It IS the RMFTC Truck :D

[mattadams]

LOL I suppose... I'm damn near broke though, gas is quite expensive... but I guess that's not TOO far...

[BLOODBANE]

Hey JB Pm me your cell # mines on TRS. I will probably have to feed the cows on the morning of the 13 before I can leave, but I should be pulling out of Canon around 9 or 9:30........(Gotta get the trailer from there, yes i have a trailer now) :D

[JuBean]

Going into town Friday night would be cool but I think I'll stay at the campsite to meet everyone coming in that evening so they won't have to guess "Is this the place?"

If anyone has extra lawn/camping chairs.........can you please bring them? :)

Less than two weeks now :bounce:
I can spray paint RMFTC on the side of Naomi and leave her at the campsite if you want to go to town :lol: I'm not exactly worried about paint right now

[mattadams]

That'd be the coolest promotion yet... LOL.

[Warrlord]

On Saturday, I was out riding my dirt bike at China Wall near Tarryall & ran across the XTerra club. I talked to one of the club leaders (I think his name was Allen?, not too sure) I talked to him about the run at Chinamans on 5/14 & he said they weren't planning on hitting the trail until around 11 or noon that day & that there would only be about 4 of them anyway. Real nice guy, I explained to him about our run & that we're gonna have at least 15 vehicles so the goings might be a little slow on our part. So out of courtesy, If his group ends up behind us at some point we'd let his group pass if it's safe & feasible to do so.

We didn't see where there would be a problem on the trail. If we meet up, we'll figure it out then we agreed.

[mattadams]

yeah I've talked with the leader of the xterra club a few times (not in regards to this trail run). Hell of a nice guy.

[JuBean]

That'd be the coolest promotion yet... LOL.Bring soem rattle can primer and we can make it happen, heck I'll even drive it home like that! Then you get some pics to play with for the site......

[CNTRYCOWBOY]

a guy that I go to school with is in the Xterra club, I think he might be up there as well. I on the other hand am going to have to miss this event with the new job and all.

[Walking Eagle]

I will be coming to this. I have not made a final decision if I'm driving down Friday night after work or coming down early Saturday.

[mattadams]

I am with Jeff on this right now. I will be there, but still not sure what I'm driving or when I'll be coming down. I know I can't get out of work on Friday so if I get there Friday it will be fairly late, after I drop the dog off at my folks, etc.
Also kind of nervous about leaving the truck at the campsite for extended amounts of time, out in the middle of nowhere. I know, I'm anal.

[Warrlord]

I'll be there :D

I'll have the campfire going Friday night when most everyone shows up.

In all the years I've camped, we never had anyone mess with anything of ours when we've left the campsite for hours & hours. I know there's a first time for everything but hopefully not this time. :)

[Digger]

well, things are looking good. I finished installing the 9" today. I still have to change oil, spark plugs, and something else, and add tow points to my new(er) front bumper and pack, but I think I should make it with no problems. I will probably take off thursday morning and work my way out west. I haven't quite decided what I will do during the day on friday, but I will meet up with you guys at the camp in the evening.

here are some pics from today...
http://www.rrorc.com/gallery/data/500/1846New_Hotness-med.JPG
http://www.rrorc.com/gallery/data/500/1846Blingage-med.JPG

[rino351]

is that an ARB line coming out of the 9"? I don't really know since I've never dealt with one.

Looks sweet man!!

[Warrlord]

Right On Digger!!! Can't wait but I guess I'll have to :)

6 More Days!!! :bounce:

[BLOODBANE]

Hey Matt I will have my supercab w/ a 18' flatbed trailer there, we could always park it around your truck to kind of hide it. Its an option if your interested. I will leave Canon around 9 or 9:30 am on Friday.....
5 MORE DAYS

[mattadams]

Bloodbane, thanks for the offer... might take you up on it. Might not have the option though, my truck might be at the body shop at that point... we'll see, I'll be there either way.
Any idea when you plan on leaving the campsite?

Also... does anyone have a passenger seat available? I heard a few "maybes" but not too sure...

[rino351]

Matt- I don't know if you got my email a while ago, but my dad is going for sure, so I won't have a front seat. You are welcome to ride in the back, but that would be no fun at all for ya.

Holy cow, I went skiing today, and it was FREAKIN COLD!!!!!! It was snowing like mad too! I was expercting it to be relatively warm, considering it is MAY, but goodness.
I really hope it's not freezing cold and snowing out in Buena Vista.

[Digger]

is that an ARB line coming out of the 9"? I don't really know since I've never dealt with one.

Looks sweet man!!

Yeah, good eye. I used to have a detroit, but this truck is my only mode of transportation, so I needed something more streetable. Those ARB are expensive. Some places were charging $850 for them. Plus you have to get the right one because there are 4 different versions that have been made.

[UrbanCowboy]

I don't know if I will be coming or not. I probably won't know until later this week. I've been dealing with some personal issues for the past couple weeks and I don't know if I'll be up for this trip. I'll have to see how I'm doing when the time comes.

[Becker69]

Hey all, I am new to this site but I have been following the trail thread over on explorer4x4.com... I am pretty sure Warrlord knows that I am in for this (as long as you don't mind a token sport Trac for the trail). I am seemingly the least modified of you all but I am looking forward to getting some good experience. I will have at least one buddy with me and we will be up to camp on Fri evening at the camp with you guys (as long as there's room and you're cool with it__) Looking forward to it. Hopefully 32's and a l/s rear will be ok for the trail... I don't have my sliders yet.

[mattadams]

Becker, welcome to the club! I'm sure you'll have a great time, look forward to having you along for some other things too :).

[mattadams]

Hey Warrlord, any idea when you guys will be leaving the campsite Saturday morning for the trail run? Trying to decide onw hen I should get there, if I decide not to camp...

[mattadams]

FYI, I created an album in our photo gallery where everyone can put pictures of the chinamans run, rather then having them in their private album, etc. You can access it by going ot the default location: http://www.rmftc.com/gallery/
It SHOULD show as a link at the top but currently theres no images in it. You would upload the file the same way you normally would, but select "Chinamans Gulch" as the album to upload to.

[Warrlord]

Hey Warrlord, any idea when you guys will be leaving the campsite Saturday morning for the trail run? Trying to decide onw hen I should get there, if I decide not to camp...

The trail run will start at 9:00 am. I'm thinkin' to leave the campsite at 8:30 so we can all air down & get organized before we start on the trail.

[bassdude]

if my scout is done by then i'll go for sure. should be it's maiden voyage.
oh yea, i'm putting in a 460 C-6 205 and 3/4 ton ford axles. does that qualify as being ford enough to go with you guy's?
thats a fun trail, i ran it in my old power wagon a few years ago. came out with only a bent tie rod and crushed rocker, not bad for a fullsize. :mrgreen:

[rino351]

well, ya got 3 days to get er done!!!!

hope you can join us.
woohooo, I'm stoked!

[Warrlord]

if my scout is done by then i'll go for sure. should be it's maiden voyage.
oh yea, i'm putting in a 460 C-6 205 and 3/4 ton ford axles. does that qualify as being ford enough to go with you guy's?
thats a fun trail, i ran it in my old power wagon a few years ago. came out with only a bent tie rod and crushed rocker, not bad for a fullsize. :mrgreen:

That's gonna be cooooooool! :thumbup:

It doesn't matter what brand.................It only matters if you wanna wheel what ya brung :D

[rino351]

Larry, would you like me to bring some firewood? My neighbor ripped out his deck, and all the wood is just sitting there to go out in the trash. Should I bring some to help out the bonfire cause? :D
I'm a bit of a pyro :twisted:

[Warrlord]

Larry, would you like me to bring some firewood? My neighbor ripped out his deck, and all the wood is just sitting there to go out in the trash. Should I bring some to help out the bonfire cause? :D
I'm a bit of a pyro :twisted:

Perfect :thumbup: Thanks a lot. I'll have some too but I doubt what I bring will last into Saturday night. If anyone else has some scrap wood lying around..............this would be a time to get rid of it. Thanks :)

[Becker69]

Me and two buddies will be up there at the campground kinda late on Fri... around 11 pm or so (we'll be quiet though if it looks like most are asleep :) Hopefully there will be room for us and a tent. Only bringing my explorer but should I be worried about the full-size and damage comments?? Looking forward to it. Later.

[Warrlord]

Me and two buddies will be up there at the campground kinda late on Fri... around 11 pm or so (we'll be quiet though if it looks like most are asleep :) Hopefully there will be room for us and a tent. Only bringing my explorer but should I be worried about the full-size and damage comments?? Looking forward to it. Later.

I'll be up & I'm sure a few others will be too :D

There will be plenty of room for you two & a tent. You won't get any damage going to the campsite (if that's what you meant), 307 is a decent road. 308 might have a couple potholes though but nothing major.

See ya there :thumbup:

[dannan_w]

i wish yall a good time. i will be at the tempelton cannon hill climb checking out quads. :(

[mattadams]

Well I didn't get done with my chores today until about 7:30 and figured it'd be too late to roll into camp, so decided to get a good night sleep instead. I'll be leaving bright and early int he morning.

[Walking Eagle]

I made it back after a slow drive home. That spare tire is way out of balance. I tried to follow Larry when he left the truck stop, back to the campground since I did not know where it was, but when I got on Hwy 285, I could not get up past 50mph. The truck was shaking all over the highway, and I quickly lost Larry.

Anyways, today was great. Not a bad days work, blowing a tire, knocking off the driver side step, and rock rash on two different spots on the rear passenger side.

You guys were amazing helping me out today.

[mattadams]

Jeff, I'm sorry for your problems, but man what a meet that was! You should've called my cell phone I could've told you how to get to the campground... but thats ok. Hopefully those new tires came with some sort of a warranty? Glad you had a full-sized spare thats for sure, as no one else would've had one that would've worked with the bolt pattern. You did awesome on the trail, and I hope you realize what a feat it was getting a full-size F-150 through that trail, it definately wasn't designed for it. You did excellent, that trail was very challenging. Hopefully the damage didn't upset you much.
To everyone else, it was a great run and thanks for letting me attend even though I showed up in my Buick :). I got lots of good pcitures, will have to get them posted soon.

[Walking Eagle]

Jeff, I'm sorry for your problems... Hopefully those new tires came with some sort of a warranty? Glad you had a full-sized spare thats for sure, as no one else would've had one that would've worked with the bolt pattern.

The damage is minor and I'm not worried about it. I've got a good sponsor, you may have heard of them, Wells Fargo. Now I look back at the trip I took out to Grand Junction in January to pick up this old spare tire from Leanintree, as a well justified trip.

[clavos]

Now that the body has been damaged, when does the sawzall modification begin?

[mattadams]

http://www.rmftc.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=24

[Becker69]

What an Awesome Run!!! :D :D I had so much fun... thanks to all of you for helping me through; ya know all the spotting, rock stacking, jeering, etc 8) . Jeff I am sorry about your tire and stuff man, but if I thought the trail was difficult for me, it was nothing short of phenomenal that you got your F-150 through so well. You rock man... I'm sorry you didn't make it back up to the campground I wanted to talk with you for a bit.... oh well We'll catch up next time :)

[BLOODBANE]

Becker now you know where to cut the body on the sport-trac for the clearance for next years run..... :roll: ands next year you need to bring the wife........( of course then Kristen, and Rosie, and her will gang up on all of us......)

[Becker69]

Yeah I know!! Boy my plans just keep expanding. For now I am going to save the lift $$ (ie the SUperlift IFS lift) and work on alternatives... I'll wait till I waste my front end a bit then maybe look at a Solid axle over the next 2-3 years :cry: For the time being I am working on design of the sliders I need made then maybe some lift springs in the back to get me a bit more off the ground.

Yeah I keep trying to get my wife to go but she is not particularly keen on it yet... I'm working on it though :D