Brookline NH run, July 18th

izackary · 07-14-2004, 10:51 PM

Don't fret....on the inaugural run (sp?) Outrun84 lost his tranny. He still got home.

If it's gonna die, it's gonna die. Just call it "assisted suicide" and get the repairs scheduled so you can wheel with us in VT later in August.

*rfuree11* · 07-14-2004, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izackary

so you can wheel with us in VT later in August.

i AM going to make that one, my boss can kiss my toosh, if he thinks im gonna miss that...if its late enough, i can get fired and not have to worry about getting a job before school.

BTW, anyone planning dates for it yet?

izackary · 07-15-2004, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfuree11

i AM going to make that one, my boss can kiss my toosh, if he thinks im gonna miss that...if its late enough, i can get fired and not have to worry about getting a job before school.

BTW, anyone planning dates for it yet?

Not just yet. Probably around the middle of the month anyone wanting to come should tell me how they're schedules are looking and what weekends are best for them!!

Bracken53 · 07-16-2004, 10:44 AM

Allright, add one more to the list, I'll be there!

Ben

*FourXFred* · 07-16-2004, 10:01 PM

sweet! that makes 10 trucks so far that have said they will show up. if everyone shows, this may be the biggest off road explorer run ever in new england!

im baseing that statement on pure assumption. i have no idea if it is remotely accurate. see you guys sunday!

**DeRocha** · 07-17-2004, 08:43 PM

With all the rain we've been having the area has got to be alittle muddy

*Scormunch* · 07-18-2004, 08:30 PM

So how was it!? Where are all the PICS!?! :p

*Nick26* · 07-19-2004, 12:40 PM

We had a pretty good time, I almost blew my engine, I can't wait to see some pics though cause i forgot my camera. So those of you who took pictures with real film I'll pay for you to get doubles so I can scan them in, let me know please.

**DeRocha** · 07-19-2004, 01:57 PM

Everyone had a good time.. Isaac lost the top nut & bushing on both his front shocks. Aaron whipped out his vast tool chest and got to work with Isaac in scoring some parts off an old Bronco nearby. After the run Isaac and I went to Home depot to get some nuts and it turns out his shocks were too short for his torsion twist; so when wheeling and going into full droop the front wheel peeled the nut off the threads... No one got stuck on any part (except for Nick in his hydro fun). He hydrolocked his engine while attempting a water crossing... He hit the water fast, and the engine died almost instantly... We were unsure at fist if his engine was hydrolocked or died from something electrical. Nick has a KKM and is high mounted, but when the intack was removed water poured out.. The plugs were pulled and when cranked over a lot of water came out... The plugs were put back and the engine started up...(a lot of spray still came from the radiator shroud). We ended up back tracking the trail and hitting some of the first sections going uphill.. It was Tony (MontanaGT) and Bens (Bracken53) First run on these trails and they had no problems. All in all It was a great time... I will get my film pics back later this week... I have a scanner and can post later.

*V8BoatBuilder* · 07-19-2004, 04:18 PM

OK Kids.... Here are the photos my little HP camera took that weren't too blurry. Unfortunatley, I didn't get any cool action shots (the camaera dispises motion) and we didn't stop for many cool parts in the trail - just drove over them!

Help me choose a new avatar! (Yea... I shot alot of my own truck....

)

That back tire is in the air!

Isaac pulling parts off the old Bronco:

Its a real shame this thing is up there, a real mess that needs to be cleaned up. Glass everywhere, its belly up with the engine torched out of it, parts strewn about. Its pretty well stripped. This is the stuff that gets trails closed!!! Not to mention the trash bag I filled just collecting Keystone Lights and Pepsis whenever we stopped.

Dirty windshield shots:

The Trail:

Hangin out:

Nick's Hydrolocking:
This shot actually came out, probubly the best one of the day. It shows how the wall of water hit the hood, and soaked the engine.

Post Hydrolocking, runs like new!

My truck and Isaac's while we drained Nick's engine:

Fred pre-ran this trail, deemed it too difficult for the rest of us:

Fred's new ride:

This engine was disassembled, cleaned and painted 3 weeks ago:

izackary · 07-19-2004, 05:37 PM

Boy, was that one fun...Tim, how come you didn't come to Walmart? You could have ridden with someone.

When we go camping up in VT, I doubt most of the "roads" will be as constantly rocky as these were. It was fun traversing the rocks, but even at the end, my back was fatigued. There are several rocky obstacles farther north though, like steeply-angled rocky streams to get over, etc. I'm so far considering the weekend of August 14th-15th (whatever Saturday and Sunday are) which should be at the end of anyone's (particularly mine and rfuree's) summer semesters. And keep in mind we'll camp inside a well-maintained cabin less than a mile's walk from a good spot to park (bring a backpack) and if you can only make it for a day - even though it's a long ways to go just to wheel for one day - we won't be too far from routes 12, 4, or 107, which all lead to I-89 with maybe one or 2 turns. I know John and I had almost got crossed up a couple times once we were on those tricky paved roads again. In any case, I'm going to start a camping thread after this post. (SEPERATE from my jambo thread to prevent confustion!)

Oh, and Aaron...what happened to the pic of you on 2 wheels at the beginning of our journey? Did it not come out? I'd nominate that one for a new avitar!

PS: Props on Nick's splashdown pic! Awesome shot!

*rfuree11* · 07-19-2004, 06:01 PM

i think my diffy is taking a crap on me

*MontanaGT* · 07-19-2004, 06:32 PM

I didn't get too many pics but here are the ones that weren't too blurry. This was my first real wheeling, other than mild stuff, and I was pleasantly surprised at being able to get over rocks that I never would had even attempted to even try before. The clean up wasn't fun but I can't wait to do it again.

At the Trail head.

Fred checking out the PVC snorkel on a J**P.

Nick's mishap

Nick helping out in the recovery.

My Ex

On the Trail

*rydinhigh* · 07-19-2004, 07:04 PM

Looks like you guys had a great time. The pics really brought back some memories and smiles from when i went up there with the green truck.

*FourXFred* · 07-19-2004, 07:33 PM

yeah, it definitely was a good time. not as many no-shows as last time, but no-ones tires fell off on the highway either, so it was a successful day. im now in the process of finding more trails to run on in the future.

*V8BoatBuilder* · 07-19-2004, 08:07 PM

Tony - those are some good shots! I especially like the ones of John's truck, they show a more complex and interesting trail than many of the other photos.

I also like the one of mine - finally a decent shot of my front skidplate!

It was a great time, with some great dudes.

Here is the 2 wheels one... unfortunatley.

izackary · 07-20-2004, 06:25 PM

too bad on the "wheelie" shot, Aaron...

Mike, don't fret. Get it fixed within the next few weeks and you can head up to VT for some more good times!

There will be camping and beer. Honest.

*rfuree11* · 07-20-2004, 06:44 PM

its official, my xfer case has taken a dump...its at the tranny shop as we speak.

so for this week...ive been dumped and my truck died....im living a country song

*V8BoatBuilder* · 07-20-2004, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfuree11

its official, my xfer case has taken a dump...its at the tranny shop as we speak.

so for this week...ive been dumped and my truck died....im living a country song

That really sucks man. Get a manual t-case replacement

*rfuree11* · 07-20-2004, 07:24 PM

im seriously considering it...i just dont have the fab skills to do it myself

07-14-2004, 10:51 PM	#41
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	Don't fret....on the inaugural run (sp?) Outrun84 lost his tranny. He still got home. If it's gonna die, it's gonna die. Just call it "assisted suicide" and get the repairs scheduled so you can wheel with us in VT later in August. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

07-16-2004, 10:44 AM	#44
Bracken53 Wannabe Elite Explorer Worcester, Massachusetts 91 Explorer Sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	Allright, add one more to the list, I'll be there! Ben __________________ '91 Exp Sport Warn Manual Hubs, 31x10.5 BFG's Working on Daystars everywhere

07-16-2004, 10:01 PM	#45
FourXFred Masshole Boston, MA 02 EB Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,363 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	sweet! that makes 10 trucks so far that have said they will show up. if everyone shows, this may be the biggest off road explorer run ever in new england! im baseing that statement on pure assumption. i have no idea if it is remotely accurate. see you guys sunday! __________________ 4.6, RB 3 inch spacers, 265/75 BFG AT's, Brown wire mod, K&N cold air intake. 2ND rear end, 100th wheel bearing.

07-17-2004, 08:43 PM	#46
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs	With all the rain we've been having the area has got to be alittle muddy __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

07-18-2004, 08:30 PM	#47
Scormunch Town Drunk Bridgewater, MA 08' Civic SI FA5 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 970 Vehicle Specs	So how was it!? Where are all the PICS!?! :p __________________ -Tim Gone: 97' Explorer EB - not stock Gone: 97' Jeep Wrangler Sahara, I6 w/5spd, 2"BB, MML, 31's. Currently: 08' FBP Civic SI sedan, stock.

07-19-2004, 12:40 PM	#48
Nick26 Elite Explorer Cumberland, RI 98' 5.0 XLT Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,190 Vehicle Specs	We had a pretty good time, I almost blew my engine, I can't wait to see some pics though cause i forgot my camera. So those of you who took pictures with real film I'll pay for you to get doubles so I can scan them in, let me know please. __________________ First 2nd gen 5 Speed Manual V8 4WD Explorer! SOA & 3" Front Body Lift BW 1354 Manual T-Case swap Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, M5OD disassembly and re-assembly

07-19-2004, 01:57 PM	#49
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs	Everyone had a good time.. Isaac lost the top nut & bushing on both his front shocks. Aaron whipped out his vast tool chest and got to work with Isaac in scoring some parts off an old Bronco nearby. After the run Isaac and I went to Home depot to get some nuts and it turns out his shocks were too short for his torsion twist; so when wheeling and going into full droop the front wheel peeled the nut off the threads... No one got stuck on any part (except for Nick in his hydro fun). He hydrolocked his engine while attempting a water crossing... He hit the water fast, and the engine died almost instantly... We were unsure at fist if his engine was hydrolocked or died from something electrical. Nick has a KKM and is high mounted, but when the intack was removed water poured out.. The plugs were pulled and when cranked over a lot of water came out... The plugs were put back and the engine started up...(a lot of spray still came from the radiator shroud). We ended up back tracking the trail and hitting some of the first sections going uphill.. It was Tony (MontanaGT) and Bens (Bracken53) First run on these trails and they had no problems. All in all It was a great time... I will get my film pics back later this week... I have a scanner and can post later. __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

07-19-2004, 04:18 PM	#50
V8BoatBuilder Transplanted Bostonian East Brunswick, NJ 97 Mountaineer V8 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,429 Vehicle Specs	Photos! OK Kids.... Here are the photos my little HP camera took that weren't too blurry. Unfortunatley, I didn't get any cool action shots (the camaera dispises motion) and we didn't stop for many cool parts in the trail - just drove over them! Help me choose a new avatar! (Yea... I shot alot of my own truck.... ) That back tire is in the air! Isaac pulling parts off the old Bronco: Its a real shame this thing is up there, a real mess that needs to be cleaned up. Glass everywhere, its belly up with the engine torched out of it, parts strewn about. Its pretty well stripped. This is the stuff that gets trails closed!!! Not to mention the trash bag I filled just collecting Keystone Lights and Pepsis whenever we stopped. Dirty windshield shots: The Trail: Hangin out: Nick's Hydrolocking: This shot actually came out, probubly the best one of the day. It shows how the wall of water hit the hood, and soaked the engine. Post Hydrolocking, runs like new! My truck and Isaac's while we drained Nick's engine: Fred pre-ran this trail, deemed it too difficult for the rest of us: Fred's new ride: This engine was disassembled, cleaned and painted 3 weeks ago: __________________ -Aaron Off Road: 97' Mountaineer: V8, 4x4, 4.56s, 4" Superlift, SOA, TrXus 33x12.5 - Under The Knife Work: 00' Ranger 4cyl 5spd, 02' Ford E250 5.4 On Road: 2006 VW Jetta TDI/6spd DSG. Fill it with diesel, please. Octopus Yachts, LLC Engineered Marine Electrical Systems

07-19-2004, 05:37 PM	#51
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	Wheeeeeeee! Boy, was that one fun...Tim, how come you didn't come to Walmart? You could have ridden with someone. When we go camping up in VT, I doubt most of the "roads" will be as constantly rocky as these were. It was fun traversing the rocks, but even at the end, my back was fatigued. There are several rocky obstacles farther north though, like steeply-angled rocky streams to get over, etc. I'm so far considering the weekend of August 14th-15th (whatever Saturday and Sunday are) which should be at the end of anyone's (particularly mine and rfuree's) summer semesters. And keep in mind we'll camp inside a well-maintained cabin less than a mile's walk from a good spot to park (bring a backpack) and if you can only make it for a day - even though it's a long ways to go just to wheel for one day - we won't be too far from routes 12, 4, or 107, which all lead to I-89 with maybe one or 2 turns. I know John and I had almost got crossed up a couple times once we were on those tricky paved roads again. In any case, I'm going to start a camping thread after this post. (SEPERATE from my jambo thread to prevent confustion!) Oh, and Aaron...what happened to the pic of you on 2 wheels at the beginning of our journey? Did it not come out? I'd nominate that one for a new avitar! PS: Props on Nick's splashdown pic! Awesome shot! __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

07-19-2004, 06:01 PM	#52
rfuree11 Official Bikini Inspector Boston 07 WRX Limited Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,464 Vehicle Specs	i think my diffy is taking a crap on me __________________ NEW: 07 WRX Limited twisted, shackled, 31's, brown wire diamonds, clears, PIAAs <---sold my cardomain site

07-19-2004, 06:32 PM	#53
MontanaGT Elite Explorer Woburn, MA 98 Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 203 Vehicle Specs	I didn't get too many pics but here are the ones that weren't too blurry. This was my first real wheeling, other than mild stuff, and I was pleasantly surprised at being able to get over rocks that I never would had even attempted to even try before. The clean up wasn't fun but I can't wait to do it again. At the Trail head. Fred checking out the PVC snorkel on a J**P. Nick's mishap Nick helping out in the recovery. My Ex On the Trail __________________ '98 Sport 4.0L SOHC - KKM Tru-Rev, Westin Sportsman Grillguard, Torsion Twist & Add-A-Leaf, Pirelli Scorpion AT's 265/75/16, Rancho 9000X shocks and In-cab Controller. Sony head unit, 300W Phoenix Gold Amp, MTX Thunderform.

07-19-2004, 07:04 PM	#54
rydinhigh Boost Junky East Hartford, CT 1999 EB 5.0L V8 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 1,944 Vehicle Specs	Looks like you guys had a great time. The pics really brought back some memories and smiles from when i went up there with the green truck. __________________ Supercharged 1999 Ford Explorer EB 5.0L v8 Supercharger is for sale check out http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1039257#post1039257

07-19-2004, 07:33 PM	#55
FourXFred Masshole Boston, MA 02 EB Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,363 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yeah, it definitely was a good time. not as many no-shows as last time, but no-ones tires fell off on the highway either, so it was a successful day. im now in the process of finding more trails to run on in the future. __________________ 4.6, RB 3 inch spacers, 265/75 BFG AT's, Brown wire mod, K&N cold air intake. 2ND rear end, 100th wheel bearing.

07-19-2004, 08:07 PM	#56
V8BoatBuilder Transplanted Bostonian East Brunswick, NJ 97 Mountaineer V8 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,429 Vehicle Specs	Tony - those are some good shots! I especially like the ones of John's truck, they show a more complex and interesting trail than many of the other photos. I also like the one of mine - finally a decent shot of my front skidplate! It was a great time, with some great dudes. Here is the 2 wheels one... unfortunatley. __________________ -Aaron Off Road: 97' Mountaineer: V8, 4x4, 4.56s, 4" Superlift, SOA, TrXus 33x12.5 - Under The Knife Work: 00' Ranger 4cyl 5spd, 02' Ford E250 5.4 On Road: 2006 VW Jetta TDI/6spd DSG. Fill it with diesel, please. Octopus Yachts, LLC Engineered Marine Electrical Systems

07-20-2004, 06:25 PM	#57
izackary Wannabe Elite Explorer AZ '06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,033 Vehicle Specs	too bad on the "wheelie" shot, Aaron... Mike, don't fret. Get it fixed within the next few weeks and you can head up to VT for some more good times! There will be camping and beer. Honest. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT AEM cold-air intake, HKS SSQV bypass valve, 2.5" race pipe...246/305 awhp/tq Sparkling white like a toothpaste commercial!

07-20-2004, 06:44 PM	#58
rfuree11 Official Bikini Inspector Boston 07 WRX Limited Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,464 Vehicle Specs	its official, my xfer case has taken a dump...its at the tranny shop as we speak. so for this week...ive been dumped and my truck died....im living a country song __________________ NEW: 07 WRX Limited twisted, shackled, 31's, brown wire diamonds, clears, PIAAs <---sold my cardomain site

07-20-2004, 07:24 PM	#60
rfuree11 Official Bikini Inspector Boston 07 WRX Limited Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,464 Vehicle Specs	im seriously considering it...i just dont have the fab skills to do it myself __________________ NEW: 07 WRX Limited twisted, shackled, 31's, brown wire diamonds, clears, PIAAs <---sold my cardomain site