first time rock crawling, I am now an addict!

[Driftinfc]

Just got back from a weekend at rausch creek and it farrr surpassed my expectations. The first time I went out it was blues and some greens but I had no clue what I was doing. Then our neighbors at another campsite invited me to go out with them. Next thing I kno I was running black trails going through everything thanks to some awesome spotting. Ill post pics as soon as I get them

Just wanted to post this now that I finally understand the love of crawling.

 

[TheeMikeB]

Were you crawling in a 4runner? What are your vehicle specs? And yes pics are a must... I mean must I say it??

:worthless

 

[Driftinfc]

Lol forgot where I was posting.

87 4runner rebuilt 22re 5spd
Sky jacker 4" suspension
4" rear leafs
Sky manufacturing rear leaf hangers
Stock gears
Spartan locker in rear
35" federal couragia mt

I have some shitty pics now but waiting on the jeepers to send me the pics and videos

 

[Driftinfc]

I've come to the realization that this dude is prob never gonna send me the pics and video. So as much as that sucks, I enjoyed the rocks and hit trails:

1c into 1 then into 1a
Trail 6
A couple Nasty hill climbs and I forget the rest

 

[KidVermicious]

35s and stock gears? Oh, man, you haven't even smelled fun yet. Get some 5.29s in there, and then duals or a 4.7 case. Wheeling a manual is so much better with the right gearing.

I don't think you rock-crawled, I think you rock-lurched.

 

[Driftinfc]

She had just enough grunt to get over things lol. I already have gears, ordering header and buying a supra afm next week. Actually looking for a distributor and coil upgrade but Hopefully that will all wake it up a bit.

 

[fourwd1]

Get yourself some gears to go with those 35's and you'll get back the power and mpg you lost.

 

[Driftinfc]

I would really like to run the 4.7 case but it may not be in the budget. Getting married next august and the woman started to notice the truck change appearance lol. T case and getting these gears installed are high up on the list of awesome things to get before marriage.

 

[KidVermicious]

Congrats. Hurry and get those gears before she gets an official say in what you do with your bank card.

 

[BigBluePile]

4.7's was one of my favorite mods. Easy to do. May as well twin stick it while your in there because of that new front locker you put in

 

[Driftinfc]

Not locked up front yet, will be soon enough tho

 

[Driftinfc]

So the guy contacted me and he got a tiny bit of the wheeling we did.

I warn u, I am verrrry slow cause I had no idea what the hell I was doing, she was also running on 3cylinders lol so conked out a couple times. I come in at about the 6:05 mark.
Rausch Creek 2NF - YouTube


It's amazing that something can look so badass in person but blah on video lol

 

[downpour11]

Looks like a good time! :cheers:

 

[KidVermicious]

It does not, it looks muddy and wet. Blech. We need to get Driftinfc out to Moab this October.

Also, you definitely rock-lurched.

 

[Driftinfc]

Yes sir I did, u gotta start somewhere!

O, and just wanna say I snagged a full soft topper top for $350! Shit is awesome

 

[KidVermicious]

That's a sweet score! Is it in good shape?

 

[Driftinfc]

Man I get there, dude even had the carrying bag for the top. Only damage is two worn out Velcro squares lol. I'll post pics in the morning

 

[downpour11]

It does not, it looks muddy and wet. Blech. We need to get Driftinfc out to Moab this October.

Also, you definitely rock-lurched.

Kevin you just need to get yourself a sweet soft top, trek out to New Jersey, and experience that 4wheeling dream of mud and wetness and take it allllll in. Then you can gym, tan, laundry.

 

[KidVermicious]

Then you can gym, tan, laundry.

Don't forget "get yelled at by psycho girlfriend".

 

[Driftinfc]

Dammit that is north jersey, should be separate states lol. And we do have some sweet ass mud in jersey, wish we had more rocks but rausch is only a 2hr drive.