[Dirtco]

I took the 4Runner out in the rocks for the first time since the rebuild! I went and ran Trough Trail, which is about 40 minutes from my house. It reminds me a lot of Carnage in BV before it got washed out and super difficult (without the V-Notch and exit). I figured it would be a good test for the truck, and there's rarely any traffic on the trail which is nice for playing around and checking clearances, etc.

They added a new connector trail off of the upper section so you can make a loop and not have to back track. I ran the loop, then dropped back in and drove the main trail back down. Overall the truck worked awesome, it climbed up everything I wanted it to and didn't spin a tire doing it!

[JBurt]

Dude that's awesome! Congrats on the rebuild. I know it'll probably never be 'finished' but I bet it feels good to be back on the trails!

[rdruss]

With NO snow!

[Dirtco]

I’ve been working on the 4Runner as time allows, mostly smaller projects and getting things dialed in.

First on the list was making a spot to carry my trail spares and fluids, the stuff that you don’t need very often but when you need it you really need it. I went through all my stuff and really thought about what I would need if I was out in the middle of nowhere and broke down, or if I was half way through a hard trail and had something break. After some careful deliberation and packing I was able to get it all in in one tool bag, and I built a removable platform above the fuel tank to hold it.







I also got around to extending the fuel filler to a more convenient place.

[96RedRunner]

@Dirtco , as always your attention to detail is off the chart, good to hear you roaming.

[Dirtco]

A few pictures from my latest trip on Trough Trail. I also went and ran Wheeler Lake not too long ago, but it was super busy with people hiking and hangout out everywhere so I didn't take any pictures.

[Dirtco]

I've taken the 4Runner out a few times now, mainly just working out any bugs and getting used to the new configuration. My last trip was up above Breckenridge on Middle Fork and Georgia pass, not hard but very scenic!

I also set up an Instagram account, my user name is @mr.dirtco I still plan on keeping this thread up to date as time allows, but it's easier to share pictures with my friends that don't visit this site and the upload process is much faster.







Red Cone and Webster Pass in the distance

[Road Bull]

Holy cow! That 3rd pic looks like it was taken from outer space. What elevation is that? Great pics as usual.

[Dirtco]

Originally Posted by Road Bull

Holy cow! That 3rd pic looks like it was taken from outer space. What elevation is that? Great pics as usual.

It was probably around 11,500', its even more breathtaking in person!

[Dirtco]

I guess it's time for my quarterly update! As usual I've been super busy and haven't had much time to spend on the computer, but I will try (as usual) to get everyone back up to speed. I have been trying to post some pictures on Instagram as it takes a fraction of the time vs the forum and third party picture hosting. Anyways...

@EatonKyleH and I went up and ran Holy Cross earlier this summer. He bought @NateMob 's Land Cruiser and had always wanted to run Holy Cross, so why not! We didn't get many pictures but it was still a great time!

[Dirtco]

A week or two later I decided to go run Chinaman's Gulch, this is a super fun trail with lots of obstacles to play on!

[Dirtco]

It was a fun trip, but coming down one of the last obstacles I cut a sidewall, luckily I was able to make it to the lower sand wash before all the air came out.



Unfortunately it happens and it's just part of the hobby. But, I honestly wasn't a big fan of the tires. I bought them when the 4Runner was heavy and had a full body, along with all my camping/overland gear, and I drove it to the trail and back home. I chose an LT tire for the thicker sidewalls (so much for that) but the harder tread compound didn't want to get traction with the lighter reincarnation of the vehicle. I couldn't justify buying another tire I wasn't going to be happy with, so it was back the drawing board.

After researching tires for days and days (of which I already know a lot about) I went with the 39" BFGoodrich KM3's. I still have a Toyota based drivetrain so running a 40" sticky was just asking for trouble and my old set of 35" BFG KM2's really impressed me in the rocks and Moab. I felt this was the best compromise with what's available and what the 4Runner can handle (knock on wood).

[JBurt]

As someone with no financial skin in the game, I really like it when you break things. It just keeps getting better and better. I hope you like the BFG's.

You've really come a long way from that green 1st gen!

[Ryance39]

Been a while since I've got through your thread. Incredible man, incredible.

[T4topher]

Awesome pics and truck man.. Love my km3’s, they are way more quiet on the highway than the ko2’s that came from the previous owner.