Sierra Challange 2015 Aug 31st - Sept 9th

[Toasty]

I plan to take the Mighty Max on the Dusy next year, hope i have a slush box installed by then

 

[rascott]

I plan to take the Mighty Max on the Dusy next year, hope i have a slush box installed by then

i plan on seeing the Mighty Max on the dusy next year, providing i don't embarrass myself again.
suzi the psychic usually gets me in/out unassisted.........
info: she's the '89 sidekick-
alot of stock gear, including the little motor, but a rear locker, geared lowrange turning big 31" tires, some suspension/body adjustments, winch+jack+some tackle, radios, fish gear, lighter than last time....... pretty self sufficient. icebox turns into a box after a while.
i'll be hangin' around wentworth springs looking for the invaders.
again, u guys are legit.
i keep tabs on the planning- what i see so far works. mabe i can make barrett.
suzi and i would make a good trail sweep- when u see me u know everybody made it.
richard

 

[Toasty]

^^^ This guy is LEGIT! Look forward to wheeling with you again dude! PM me your phone number again, i destroyed my old phone by accident, I may be in Santa Cruz next month.

 

[ManfromSnowyRiver]

Guess my fan clutch is giving up the ghost, ordered one and a new fan blade since the cracks are getting scary. Check those cooling system out 100%++++++++++ before the carnage and wire the condenser fan for manual operation. Sierra engine heat is legendary.

 

[FullMonte]

Hey guys, do you have room for another Gen 3 Montero?
I could be the 2nd Gen 3 going , if Montypower doesn't mind sharing the spotlight! )

I heard of the rubicon but never even dreamt of going there. After reading this post tho, I can't possibly pass up this opportunity to meet some of my idols and traverse this infamous trail..

Here are my specs:

Tires -- 33" Cooper AT3
Traction -- ARB Front/Rear & Factory (to be done prior or I will not be going) Traction Control
Gears -- 4.90 (to be done with locker installation)
Armor -- skidplates, rock sliders, steel front bumper with 12,000 lb winch
Kids -- leaving Chester and Dottie at home
Tools - 301 tool peice set
Arrival Time - tbd

What do you guys say?

Btw I'm in Norcal, anybody else coming from here?

 

[ManfromSnowyRiver]

No way! We have a strict policy against multiple Gen 3's on the trail! :elkgrin: As long as you are idolizing me we will let slide. :coffeedrink: One thing about these trails is they are just too tough and risky alone. But in a great group they are all doable and fun.

 

[ManfromSnowyRiver]

Updated Carange List

Please look for errors, missing info, ect, and let us know if we need to update. I think I got everybody and made a word document to update for posting again. If I missed you please chime in.

Lloyd 1996 SR

Tires -- 37"
Traction -- 2 Lockers
Gears -- 4:1 and 4:90
Armor --Complete
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- Fridge
Kids -- Not this year
Handy Specialty Items -- Hot shower (please be ready soon after stopping for camp), Redi Welder and welding gear, Oasis Air
Tools -- Full set, pickle fork, big crescents
Group Parts Supply -- Gen 2 front axles, front steering rod, front tie rods
Other Special Interests -- Ie Scenery, Historical, Kid related, fishing.......
Arrival Time -- Sunday night or Tuesday night(Sunday for me)

Kevin, Pat '94 SR

Tires -- 35"
Traction -- 2 Lockers
Gears -- 4:1 and 4:90
Armor --mostly complete
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- Fridge
Kids -- Not this year
Handy Specialty Items -- OBA
Tools -- Full set
Spares -- TRE set, Drag link, Pair of UCAs, Pair of CVs, Rear Driveshaft (street shaft), Alt and Starter
Dan 90 LWB
tires - 33"
traction - SR rear locker & front lsd.
gears - 4.625
armor - bumpers, sliders & factory skid plates - all of 'em. hopefully reinforced before the trip.
fire extinguisher - 2
Ice
kids - my beastie is staying home
specialty items - just the mongo and a solar shower
tools - full set, big hammers, pickle fork, torque wrench,
group parts - gen 1 front axles, drag link, tie rod ends, rear drive shaft, other misc stuff avail if anyone has suggestions.
arrival time - tbd.

John 1989 SWB v6

Tires -- 33"
Traction -- 2 Lockers
Gears -- 2.85 and 4:63
Armor --Complete
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- ICE
Handy Specialty Items -- chefs kitchen
Tools -- Full set, Gen 1 Spares
Pete 2003
Tires -- 34"
Traction -- ARB Front/Rear & Factory Traction Control
Gears -- 4.90s
Armor -- Full skids (flat belly), Sliders, Bumper, Rear bumper (to be installed prior)
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- Fridge & Freezer
Kids -- Heck No
Handy Specialty Items --
Tools -- Basics required for all work done
Group Parts Supply -- I'll bring an extra CV
Other Special Interests -- Photography & Video
Arrival Time - Trail Head Sept 1st

Richard '89 sidekick

Tires – 31”(mini)
Traction – Rear Locker
Gears – t/case
Armor – Full
Fire –
Ice or Fridge – Ice
Specialty –
Tools –
Group Parts Supply – N/A
Other Special Interests – Fishies
Arrival Time – Wentworth Tuesday Night

Full Monte Gen 3

Tires -- 33" Cooper AT3
Traction -- ARB Front/Rear & Factory (to be done prior or I will not be going) Traction Control
Gears -- 4.90 (to be done with locker installation)
Armor -- skidplates, rock sliders, steel front bumper with 12,000 lb winch
Kids -- leaving Chester and Dottie at home
Tools - 301 tool peice set
Arrival Time - tbd

Carlos 95 SR

Richard 03 Limited

Fast Eddy??

Off Roader???

 

[FullMonte]

You forgot Montypower.

 

[ManfromSnowyRiver]

Wow, so 3 Gen 3's? Need to talk Gen 3 spares for you Gen 3 guys!

Lloyd 1996 SR

Tires -- 37"
Traction -- 2 Lockers
Gears -- 4:1 and 4:90
Armor --Complete
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- Fridge
Kids -- Not this year
Handy Specialty Items -- Hot shower (please be ready soon after stopping for camp), Redi Welder and welding gear, Oasis Air
Tools -- Full set, pickle fork, big crescents
Group Parts Supply -- Gen 2 front axles, front steering rod, front tie rods
Other Special Interests -- Ie Scenery, Historical, Kid related, fishing.......
Arrival Time -- Sunday night or Tuesday night(Sunday for me)

Kevin, Pat '94 SR

Tires -- 35"
Traction -- 2 Lockers
Gears -- 4:1 and 4:90
Armor --mostly complete
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- Fridge
Kids -- Not this year
Handy Specialty Items -- OBA
Tools -- Full set
Spares -- TRE set, Drag link, Pair of UCAs, Pair of CVs, Rear Driveshaft (street shaft), Alt and Starter

Dan 90 LWB

tires - 33"
traction - SR rear locker & front lsd.
gears - 4.625
armor - bumpers, sliders & factory skid plates - all of 'em. hopefully reinforced before the trip.
fire extinguisher - 2
Ice
kids - my beastie is staying home
specialty items - just the mongo and a solar shower
tools - full set, big hammers, pickle fork, torque wrench,
group parts - gen 1 front axles, drag link, tie rod ends, rear drive shaft, other misc stuff avail if anyone has suggestions.
arrival time - tbd.

John 1989 SWB v6

Tires -- 33"
Traction -- 2 Lockers
Gears -- 2.85 and 4:63
Armor --Complete
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- ICE
Handy Specialty Items -- chefs kitchen
Tools -- Full set, Gen 1 Spares

Pete 2003

Tires -- 34"
Traction -- ARB Front/Rear & Factory Traction Control
Gears -- 4.90s
Armor -- Full skids (flat belly), Sliders, Bumper, Rear bumper (to be installed prior)
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
Ice or Fridge -- Fridge & Freezer
Kids -- Heck No
Handy Specialty Items --
Tools -- Basics required for all work done
Group Parts Supply -- I'll bring an extra CV
Other Special Interests -- Photography & Video
Arrival Time - Trail Head Sept 1st

Richard '89 sidekick

Tires – 31”(mini)
Traction – Rear Locker
Gears – t/case
Armor – Full
Fire –
Ice or Fridge – Ice
Specialty –
Tools –
Group Parts Supply – N/A
Other Special Interests – Fishies
Arrival Time – Wentworth Tuesday Night

Full Monte Gen 3

Tires -- 33" Cooper AT3
Traction -- ARB Front/Rear & Factory (to be done prior or I will not be going) Traction Control
Gears -- 4.90 (to be done with locker installation)
Armor -- skidplates, rock sliders, steel front bumper with 12,000 lb winch
Kids -- leaving Chester and Dottie at home
Tools - 301 tool peice set
Arrival Time – tbd

Monte Power 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 20th Anniversary

Tires – 34”
Traction – F/R Lockers
Gears – 4.90 Diffs
Armor – Full
Fire –
Ice or Fridge – Fridge
Specialty –
Tools –
Group Parts Supply –
Other Special Interests –
Arrival Time –

Carlos 95 SR

Richard 03 Limited

Fast Eddy??

Off Roader???

 

[Toasty]

So stoked! Year of Gen 3s! Really excited to hit the trails again with everyone again. Looking forward to meeting the new dudes too.

 

[FullMonte]

Haha I think there are only 2 Gen 3's coming for now. Montypower= Pete and me FullMonte=Rainier but hey any other Gen 3's coming? The more the merrier!

 

[Toasty]

Ah, right i see that now. Either way you guys are gonna move the Gen 3 up a peg in the world of overloading/offroad expedition travel or whatever wheeling is called these days.

 

[ManfromSnowyRiver]

Wonder where Richard came from? Also, what type of communications does everyone have? Debating my set up all over again.....

 

[rascott]

richard comes from aptos(this one does) and has 2m, still have a cb(if it works), and a walkie-talkie that is probably frms(?). can do 70cm also. kj6esv.
cell phone......

 

[Toasty]

We're running a CB, typically with volume so low we can't hear but I imagine we'll be bring up the rear so i'll personally make sure nobody slips behind.