2013 T.A.Co MOAB Gathering (may 29-june 2)

[4-Ripcord]

Nice! Glad you are gonna make it Dylan!



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[2K4unner]

8. 2k4runner
- Derick.
- Pocatello, Idaho.
- 28th to 2nd (depends on my group).
- My Girl and possibly my dad in his 97 4runner.
- Area BFE the whole time.

 

[4-Ripcord]

Welcome to the site!

 

[2K4unner]

thanks ripcord ill be head down with smkd13 by the way awesome build on your 4runner looks freaking sweet.

 

[4-Ripcord]

thanks ripcord ill be head down with smkd13 by the way awesome build on your 4runner looks freaking sweet.

Thanks dude! Looking forward to meeting you guys.

 

[Dot]

we need more runners ! also any news on the runner t-shirts ?

 

[4-Ripcord]

T4R.org 2013 MOAB list:

1. 4-Ripcord
- Jim
- New Mexico
- driving up May 27 or 28, leaving June 3rd (caravan with NM TW group)
- My Girlfriend will ride along
- Camping at BFE for at least 3 nights, then the rest of the time in a hotel

2. smkd13
- Ben
- Provo, UT
- traveling may 28th or 29th to the 6/2 (depends on my group)
- possibly a girl but for sure my dog
- Area BFE whole time

3. SCRunner12
- Robert
- region: NorCal
- days attenting: 5/29-6/2
- anyone else going with you: Friend & Stepdad potentially
- where you intent to camp: BFE

4. Dot
- Jason
- region: Colorado
- days attenting: leaving with TW CO guys
- anyone else going with you : maybe a few strippers
- where you intent to camp: BFE

5. Djskorch
- Ian
- Boise, ID
- Arrive late the 28th or early 29th. Leave Early-mid morning the 2nd
- So far my 4runner, my buddy heaths 4runner and my buddy marks tacoma. possibly more to come...
- My jumping jack tent trailer at the main campground

6. BigFishAllDay
- Nick
- New Mexico
- driving up May 27 or 28, leaving June 3rd (caravan with Ripcord & NM TW group)
- Wife and Baby may come along, if not I'll be going solo
- I'm just going to wing it. Ill have full gear with me, so I'll probably hang with Rip and the Taco guys the majority of the time, but I may venture out and explore some other options for a few nights. If Wife and Baby come along, there will be some Hotel stays involved.

7. steezemcqueen/ToyTec
- Dylan
- Colorado
- 5/30-6/2
- Probably have a Taco with me
- Camping at BFE most likely

8. 2k4runner
- Derick.
- Pocatello, Idaho.
- 28th to 2nd (depends on my group).
- My Girl and possibly my dad in his 97 4runner.
- Area BFE the whole time.

Anyone else, Feel free to add yourself to the list.

 

[4-Ripcord]

we need more runners ! also any news on the runner t-shirts ?

Eh I kinda gave up on it. The tacoma ones are nice and we would have to make a completely different design to keep the original designer off our backs

 

[Dot]

Eh I kinda gave up on it. The tacoma ones are nice and we would have to make a completely different design to keep the original designer off our backs

yeah kinda figured but like you said the TW are really good too

 

[steezemcqueen]

Updated my list and added more stuff!


Needs:
Install crawl box *DONE*
Elocker axle swap *DONE*
Wire elocker
Fab a new t-case crossmember
Install UCA's
Replace front LCA bushings
LBJ's *DONE
New CV's *DONE*
Replace the front diff

Wants:
Plate the rear part of the frame.
LT the rear with 2.5 remote resi's and air bumps
TB/WP
Tundra brakes
Redo exhaust
Finish cargo box/sleeping platform
Figure out where to put the fridge

 

[4-Ripcord]

Updated my list and added more stuff!


Needs:
Install crawl box *DONE*
Elocker axle swap *DONE*
Wire elocker
Fab a new t-case crossmember
Install UCA's
Replace front LCA bushings
LBJ's *DONE
New CV's *DONE*
Replace the front diff

Wants:
Plate the rear part of the frame.
LT the rear with 2.5 remote resi's and air bumps
TB/WP
Tundra brakes
Redo exhaust
Finish cargo box/sleeping platform
Figure out where to put the fridge

Thats a crazy list!

Mine has not gotten to any shorter, only longer..

-fix traction control (hasnt worked in 1 1/2 years haha, probably a wheel speed sensor)
-repaint sliders (they got banged up last year and started rusting )
-extend rear brake lines
-redo rear shock mounts/ add 11" long travel shocks
-rebuild upper rear links with heims on one end for better articulation
-flush transmission
-replace supercharger oil.
-Reboot spare CVs (have 3 spares)

Add to that:
-Throttle body gasket (leaking)
-New bug guard
-Replace some of the burnt out Dash LEDs
-Install 800W dual-outlet power inverter

Maybe:
-Fuse box
-New fog lights

 

[smkd13]

Lol mine is pretty long actually too

Needs:
Bump stops (ordered)
Aux fuse block (purchased)
Rear bearings and seals
Front launch controls
Front bumper
Sliders (ordered)
Rock lights
Turn signal relocate.
Fix fender flares
Reinstall hitch with flipped hitch
Cb install
Tranny temp gauge
Get frame straightened

Wants:
Rear upper UCAs
Some aux lights
OBA system
skids
Diff skid

Got a bit to do before Moab lol

 

[steezemcqueen]

I'm trying to resist the urge to take a torch to it.

We'll see how long i hold out

 

[smkd13]

I'm trying to resist the urge to take a torch to it.

We'll see how long i hold out

Lol ^^^ know the feeling well lol

 

[steezemcqueen]

Lol ^^^ know the feeling well lol

Its gonna happen this fall. I guarantee that i'm gonna break a crapton of axles and probably blow up the front diff again this summer. The IFS's days are numbered

 

[smkd13]

Its gonna happen this fall. I guarantee that i'm gonna break a crapton of axles and probably blow up the front diff again this summer. The IFS's days are numbered

Ha ha yeah well mix duals, supercharger, and locked your kinda bound to lol

Are you just keeping toyota axles or going larger? I have plans for a SAS but not for three years lol

Side note. Most likely I will be joining all you CO guys soon as I am moving out there this fall most likely

 

[Dot]

Needs:
Roof Basket (Done)
1st gen roll bar (Done)
Elocker axle swap
Wire elocker
Ball joints
new fan shroud
longer break lines
mount fire extinguisher
new stereo (Done)
Relocate turn signals
Wants:
more armor
tires

 

[JWaldz]

I hate you all.. I wanna go to MOAB.

 

[4-Ripcord]

I hate you all.. I wanna go to MOAB.

Its only what? A 4 week drive for you?

Totally worth it!

 

[Dot]

Ha ha yeah well mix duals, supercharger, and locked your kinda bound to lol

Are you just keeping toyota axles or going larger? I have plans for a SAS but not for three years lol

Side note. Most likely I will be joining all you CO guys soon as I am moving out there this fall most likely

What part of CO are you moving to?