New Mexico 4Runner Owners Thread

[4-Ripcord]

Since the social group feature is so unreliable and useless, I figured a good old fashioned thread would be the best way for us NM guys to stay connected.

For those that don't know, the Social groups feature on this website does not auto subscribe you to discussions.. even if you post in a thread in the group! Because of this, a lot of NM members are not able to keep connected becuase they are not notified of new discussions or replies to current ones. I PM'd Mods and they seem to not care..



So, lets talk NM!!

 

[4-Ripcord]

Here are some pics of past NM outings..


BigFishAllDay and I at Montessa Park:

There is also a large TacomaWorld chapter here in NM.. As you can see!
Here we are posing at Rio Puerco, on top of Big snoopy rock (aka dragon spine)

ALBPM and I, installing tundra brakes..

 

[Bearcat5150]

Hey Jim, Replying to your message. I'm in Afghanistan right now, but when I get home and do some needed repairs to my 4runner. I'd like to hit some local trails.
Take Care.

Dave

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Got your PM Rip... I'm here, and in following your lead, I say let's get some runs together this summer and get a group of 4Runners out on the trails! :zoom:

Just for everyone's info, I found this link a while back and it's got some good info on alot of trails in NM.... w/GPS coords & maps.

Trails: NM

Also, I think this one would be cool to check out: Johnson Hill

Also, some good local trail info here: CAPTAIN SWOOP'S NEW MEXICO 4x4 TRAIL LIBRARY: Albuquerque Area Trails

I've been checking out a few of them... like Cedro Peak

And La Bajada....

Caja Del Rio...

And Diablo Canyon...

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Also, NM owners, please subscribe to the thread so you get email updates when something is going on. :keyboard:

I'm SUBSCRIBED!

BTW, Rip, what's the status of the Moab trip you were talking about?

 

[PoRunner]

This is going to sound stupid but how do I subscribe to threads?

Never mind I figured it out.

 

[4-Ripcord]

As long as you have it set in your options, it should auto subscribe you when you post in a thread.

The Groups are the only part of this website that do not auto subscribe, which is why they are dumb.

 

[4-Ripcord]

MOAB: May 16-20, 2012.

Ok guys. So as I mentioned before, we have a fairly large TacomaWorld chapter here in NM. They will be attending the MASSIVE Tacomaworld meet in moab this may.

I will be joining them, and I encourage all of you do to the same. If its fits in the schedule of course. So far, 7 trucks from ABQ/Santa Fe will be going. We will be meeting up with some AZ and CO guys on the way and make a big convoy.


A little info on the Whole TW meet:
Approximately 100 tacomas are scheduled to go, along with many other 4runners and FJs and a few jeeps. I know a few of the Norcal T4R guys will be going too.

We will be leaving Wednesday morning (the 16th) and returning on the 20th.

Main TW MOAB thread: Tacoma Moab Meet 2012!!!! - Tacoma World Forums

NM/AZ/CO TW MOAB thread:
NM/AZ/CO MOAB Travel Plans - Tacoma World Forums



For anyone interested, either sign up and post in the NM/AZ thread or message me and I will relay the info.

Hey all so who is going to be heading to the 2012 MOAB meet. A lot of the NM guys are tentatively planning on leaving on Wed before the meet and were hoping to meet up with some of the AZ and CO guys somewhere along the way.

Let me know what you all think in here and we can start to plan it out.

Here is the link for the OP for the MOAB thread
Discussion Topics - Tacoma World Forums


Some other useful links:

Discussion Topics - Tacoma World Forums

The NM guys:

-Whitecloud (Johnathan) - Steve o 77 (Steven) - Dead Heretic (Raymond) - Ripcord(Jim) - Slodgetto (Silas) - 99taco27505 (Chad) - Alexb03 (Alex)

The AZ guys:

-mr.meier (Mike)


So for the NM guys if you all want to meet at the Home Depot in Bernaillio Wednesday morning and head out from there. I was thinking it would be quicker to take 550 to 491 up into Colorado and Utah and then onto the 191 into Moab. Let me know what you all think.

Supply List
-Water!
-Food
-Extra parts
-Recovery tools


Firewood
- Steve

Tools
I will have a bunch but bring what you can.
-Hi-Lift
-Shovel
-Torque wrench
Extra parts

 

[Dkon82]

Got your PM Rip... I'm here, and in following your lead, I say let's get some runs together this summer and get a group of 4Runners out on the trails! :zoom:

Just for everyone's info, I found this link a while back and it's got some good info on alot of trails in NM.... w/GPS coords & maps.

Trails: NM

Also, I think this one would be cool to check out: Johnson Hill

Also, some good local trail info here: CAPTAIN SWOOP'S NEW MEXICO 4x4 TRAIL LIBRARY: Albuquerque Area Trails

I've been checking out a few of them... like Cedro Peak

And La Bajada....

Caja Del Rio...

And Diablo Canyon...

Hey Fish, have you ever been through those caves located just inside that canyon from where you took those diablo pictures?

 

[BigFishAllDay]

I have not. That was my first time to Diablo Canyon, I was running short on daylight, and I wanted to check out the Rio Grande @ the end of Buckman Road so I didn't go very far into the canyon.

I'll be back though. I should have some skids that are worthy of going through the canyon here shortly.

 

[NachoPitt]

Hello everyone - Sorry the for the less frequent posting in the last few weeks. Picked up a new project and have less time for my 4runner workhorse. Subscribed.

 

[4-Ripcord]

Hello everyone - Sorry the for the less frequent posting in the last few weeks. Picked up a new project and have less time for my 4runner workhorse. Subscribed.

Oh nice, do tell!

 

[hismajst]

Got the PM-Thanks!

 

[1st.Gen.Runner]

hey everyone i just picked up a 88 4runner with some mods, but there will be more to come. i've been in the audi scene for a while. needed to get a 4x4 and i love these things. hope to see you guys out on the trail. subscribed.

edit:sorry for the huge pic

 

[juniorSenior]

Got the email and maybe I'll get with things here and do some work on my old '90 SR5 and get it dirty............

Thanks for the link.........

 

[ALBPM]

I have not. That was my first time to Diablo Canyon, I was running short on daylight, and I wanted to check out the Rio Grande @ the end of Buckman Road so I didn't go very far into the canyon.

I'll be back though. I should have some skids that are worthy of going through the canyon here shortly.

Is there any decent fishing back there??

 

[4-Ripcord]

I saw an early third gen this morning, want to say '98, desert dune. Looked stock except for those TRD supercharged stickers. I was on the bus, so no hope of catching up to him.

 

[that$pit]

kinda off the topic, but kinda on the topic,. Anyhow were looking at moving to the albuquerque within the next year, kinda curious as to how the job market and housing market is. Ive been looking on line, but its kinda nice to hear it from locals
thanks guys

 

[BigFishAllDay]

Is there any decent fishing back there??

I had my gear with me, but I didn't wet a line. The water looked pretty good, it was very clear, but that's just because it's winter and the river is low.

That far downstream it would be considered a warmwater fishery, so you'd mostly be after catfish, pike, and some bass. There might be the odd brown trout here and there too.

kinda off the topic, but kinda on the topic,. Anyhow were looking at moving to the albuquerque within the next year, kinda curious as to how the job market and housing market is. Ive been looking on line, but its kinda nice to hear it from locals
thanks guys

Housing market is down... you can get some nice properties for great prices right now. It seems like there are certain pockets in ABQ that always retain their value though, through bad times and good. Of course, those are always the more desirable areas.

Job market... Hard for me to say. I've got family members that are out of work and having a hard time finding jobs. On the other hand, I've talked to a lot of people who have recently landed new jobs. I'd say it all depends on what industry you're in. Blue collar stuff, I'd say the market is pretty tough. White collar, technology, and professional stuff, I'd say the market is strong.

 

[itsmekai]

Good call on the thread, the Moab trip sounds pretty rad. I'd be interested in some meet ups this summer, so I'll keep an eye on this thread.

On a somewhat unrelated note: Can anyone recommend a good Toyota/transmission mechanic in the Albuquerque area? Looking to have my clutch replaced sometime in the future and don't really have the time or patience to mess with it.

kinda off the topic, but kinda on the topic,. Anyhow were looking at moving to the albuquerque within the next year, kinda curious as to how the job market and housing market is. Ive been looking on line, but its kinda nice to hear it from locals
thanks guys

Kind of depends on what type of work you're talking about. AFAIK the job market in Albuquerque didn't take that much of a hit over the past few years compared to other places in the US. I personally don't know a single person laid off during the recession.

Then again the story might be different in areas like construction, retail etc.

Don't know all that much about the housing market, looks and sounds like a buyers market still. See a good number of properties with signs up for decent periods of time.