McFadden Beach Run Dos!!

[campos]

When?

March 7

Time?

12:00 PM

Where we meeting?

Port Neches Park....

What to bring?

4x4, tow strap, shovel, tie rods, tools, flashlight...snacks, drinks...ect ect...

Anyone who wants to ride we should have plenty of room...

Lets make this a fun day!

Roll Call....


1. Campos
2. SheaAp1
3. Lenn & wife (Liz)
4. Mrs Frylock
5. vr6dub
6. Twinky
7. JustinsbB
8. FordTruckTexan
9. Streetassasin
10. Cimms
11. Steve0
12. Lee Clark (freind of Lenn- 1988 Toyota 4Runner)

[Lenn]

What to bring?

4x4,...tie rods...
:rotfl:

[campos]

^ ^
Me You
:rotfl:

:pray:

[Lenn]

I hope I get my truck back in time... :pray:

[campos]

I hope I get my truck back in time... :pray:

is it at the dealership? tell them your going out of town this weekend and you need your truck to be ready....

[Lenn]

Yeah... I tried that and they gave me a loaner. Its a 2004 Tundra Limited TRD Doublecab. Problem is that its 2wd.

[campos]

Yeah... I tried that and they gave me a loaner. Its a 2004 Tundra Limited TRD Doublecab. Problem is that its 2wd.

ohh, well bring that turd then...lol...i can pull it out too :vtec:

[Lenn]

Hehe... I am thinkin about it. I could always tell them "I told you I needed MY truck this weekend!" Haha.

[jbby4prez]

wish i could catch pt 2, but my mother's & I family bday party is this sunday.

[trollin]

I might go, but I cant get to the park til 12:30 or so. Ill post up tomorrow if I can go

[vr6dub]

Streetassasin just go straight to macfaddin and meet us there.. or call one of us and we can tell u where were at

[Twinky]

bitchin

[Fordtrucktexan]

I'm off so I'm down although I am lacking the 4x4 part I can truck along enough tow straps, shackels, and shovels to dig myself out

[Lenn]

I'm off so I'm down although I am lacking the 4x4 part I can truck along enough tow straps, shackels, and shovels to dig myself out
You'll be good. Remember, I made it about 5 miles down the beach before we turned around. I didn't have 4wd.

[campos]

i have some friends coming from work too so we should have a good turnout!

[Lenn]

I'll try to recruit some as well.

Hows about updating the "roll call" with Garrett and whomever else you are bringing.

[Pushrod346]

Do yall plan on going from McFadden to High Island? If not I will come and bring my Renegade. I'm not riding from McFadden to High Island and BACK on that thing lol.

[Justin]

I'll just grab the gf and meet you at your house at like 11 Lenn.I'd rather leave the scion there instead of pn park.

[campos]

Do yall plan on going from McFadden to High Island? If not I will come and bring my Renegade. I'm not riding from McFadden to High Island and BACK on that thing lol.

It is all up in the at this point. you should come out!

[trollin]

Me and my wife will be at the park around 12 in my 2wd, I have my whole back seat open if anyone want to ride

[campos]

Me and my wife will be at the park around 12 in my 2wd, I have my whole back seat open if anyone want to ride

Cool!

[campos]

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10150129033340065&ref=mf

[PocaFocus]

hate to miss this, have fun every one.

[turboearl]

Do yall plan on going from McFadden to High Island? If not I will come and bring my Renegade. I'm not riding from McFadden to High Island and BACK on that thing lol.

why not??? ill bring mine too...:thumbsup:

[Lenn]

Got my truck back today... with 4wd.

[SheaAP1]

Hey I went and added Stephen to the list.. He said he wants to head out there with us if you gots room. LMK

[Lenn]

I added my buddy Lee to the list. He is a freind of mine from work.

[Pushrod346]

why not??? ill bring mine too...:thumbsup:

Hrmmm. This sounds like a plan is shaping up lol. Can you haul three bikes on your trailer?

[turboearl]

Hrmmm. This sounds like a plan is shaping up lol. Can you haul three bikes on your trailer?

Yups.....

[Red Alert]

Wish I didn't have to work this weekend, I'd love to see how the lo-range with locking center diff does on the Egg...

[Twinky]

is there beer planned for this trip? cuz me and beer kinda got a thing goin on right now.

[Lenn]

^ I brought 36 BL's with me last time... mmmmmmm.

[campos]

looking like we are gonna have a good turnout!

I think the weather is gonna be good too!

[lsvtechatch]

looking like we are gonna have a good turnout!

I think the weather is gonna be good too!

im glad to see you have tie rods on your list lmao..... just about everytime you go out and play i have to rescue you in some shape or form

[jbby4prez]

im glad to see you have tie rods on your list lmao..... just about everytime you go out and play i have to rescue you in some shape or form

when are you ever going to get ur beast running :D

[vr6dub]

when are you ever going to get ur beast running :D. Who cares..that's off topic! Hopefully all the peeps that said they r going go! So how far do ya plan on going down the coast campos?

[jbby4prez]

. Who cares..that's off topic! Hopefully all the peeps that said they r going go! So how far do ya plan on going down the coast campos?

how is that off topic? im talking about his dodge...... :mattsgay: :mynameisben:

[vr6dub]

Pm him!

[campos]

. Who cares..that's off topic! Hopefully all the peeps that said they r going go! So how far do ya plan on going down the coast campos?

Its doesn't matter to me...i've been the whole way several times....so its up to the group i guess....

[FB_RX-Seven]

man id be out there if i still had my samurai... we used to always do this back in the day. its a good ride.

[vr6dub]

man id be out there if i still had my samurai... we used to always do this back in the day. its a good ride.

bring the diesel powered orange f250!

[trollin]

am I going to be the only 2wd? lol

[Lenn]

Possibly... No biggie. Glad to see you are taking it out there though.

If you can convince Garrett to go, he will be another 2wd.

EDIT- He has confirmed he is going... hopefully he makes it though. We need a good Ford turnout.

[Mrs Frylock]

If this is going to be simply a go and ride thing, I don't think it's wise to drink and drive even though you are on the beach..... Or is this going to be a park and hangout adventure?!?

[Jusselin]

wish i could make it, the bronco is 4x4

[Lenn]

If this is going to be simply a go and ride thing, I don't think it's wise to drink and drive even though you are on the beach..... Or is this going to be a park and hangout adventure?!?
I'd like it to be a little of both...

Drive down a ways, get to a certain spot, hang out shoosting the proverbial shit, then continue on and repeat.

[Fordtrucktexan]

Possibly... No biggie. Glad to see you are taking it out there though.

If you can convince Garrett to go, he will be another 2wd.

EDIT- He has confirmed he is going... hopefully he makes it though. We need a good Ford turnout.

I shall be there in my fake 4x4 (lifted 2wd)... it's not that great in the mud, it does have a 3.55 LS though. When I was running 33x12.50 Super Swamper TSL's it could hold it's own, even in the muck at Texas Hogwallow.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4388259025_274a7ef43b.jpg

[Fordtrucktexan]

Don't forget this is tomorrow... I was also wondering, it's been years since I've been out there... how is the cellular reception out there? Might not be a bad idea to bring along an FRS/GPRS radio in case none of us have signal

[trollin]

I just picked up a 20ft 27k lb tow strap from tractor supply today

[Lenn]

Don't forget this is tomorrow... I was also wondering, it's been years since I've been out there... how is the cellular reception out there? Might not be a bad idea to bring along an FRS/GPRS radio in case none of us have signal

Cell service is non existant for the most part. Campos got lucky in a few spots.

[campos]

Dont forget drivers, gas up before we meet at port neches park so we can head straight out....

see ya'll at 1200 hrs

[trollin]

what time do yall plan on leaving the park

[campos]

what time do yall plan on leaving the park

whenver we feel everyone has showed up!

[Lenn]

I'll be at the park between 12-1230.

[Justin]

I'll be your house at like 11 Lenn.

[Twinky]

campos, might i park the bimmer at thou chateau?

[campos]

campos, might i park the bimmer at thou chateau?

thats cool, come by about 1130

[vr6dub]

damn discount ordered the wrong tires for my truck!! bald tires ftl!!! ill see if i can still make it tho.

[trollin]

^ cant be worse than my 2wd on street tires lol

[campos]

damn discount ordered the wrong tires for my truck!! bald tires ftl!!! ill see if i can still make it tho.

you'll be ok...do it!!!

[campos]

Got the tools loaded and a spare tie rod...hahaha.....i also changed the ider arm and pitman arm yesterday...fun stuff!

[Fordtrucktexan]

Guess I'm the first one back home... downloading pics of today's carnage.. been a while since I've seen that many trucks stuck at once

[Mark]

cant wait to see the pics!

[Justin]

I wonder if Campos made his reverse journey to Beaumont in time to get a new tie rod.

[seth]

lol im finally back in orange. wheres dem pictas?

[Fordtrucktexan]

blurring plates now... takes awhile on 42 pictures lol... I was also wondering if he's made it home, or even into Nederland yet...

[seth]

oh alright mann. did he break something else??

[Justin]

He broke one tie rod and bent another one.My friends Camry went the whole way and never got stuck.He even hit a couple of the mudholes.

[Lenn]

*cough* I pulled Campos out... *cough*

[Justin]

*Cough* Campos also pulled you out *Cough*

[Lenn]

Not really. He was trying to pull me AND Jordan out... I got myself out once I was able to get unhooked from that damn PSD. ;)

[Fordtrucktexan]

Here's the pics..

Full set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/garretml/sets/72157623575965700/detail/

Tie rod breakage... on the first hole!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4415911108_509e53e29c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4415914792_8d15f27d5e_o.jpg

More muddin'..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4415149821_f9f6c59b90_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4415150623_7db39e4c28_o.jpg

First stuck o' the day... almost got my truck too, gotta love drilling mud. Before the day was over it would pwn almost every vehicle

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2703/4415151481_5b34c0291d_o.jpg

The Camry... good driving kept it unstuck all day, but it left about as clean as it arrived

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4415921758_61545327eb_o.jpg

Break time

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4415157771_538d6863c8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4415159035_6acf6fa613_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4415160671_ff6a8e05b0_o.jpg

After the break was over it was time to keep moving... very very very slowly

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4415928866_fc642db0b6_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4415929884_5539209185_o.jpg

The huge hole that would claim Campos' truck was passable if you hit it with enough speed, which myself and two other trucks did. But this pit had some sort of curse on it... the Chevy that passed through it (a buddy of mine) died after getting water in the distributer. It eventually dried out about 15-20 mins later. I got through it, but in my effort to keep to the right of Campos' and my friend's stuck Chevrolets, I ended up with both right side tires buried in drilling mud. When the Super Duty came through, he followed my ruts to get stuck almost exactly in the same spot.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4415163807_b73e3cd80d_o.jpg

If you've never experienced drilling mud... think motor oil mixed with sand. If you drive up on it, there's no water-like reflection indicating how far down you'll sink once you hit it. It's next to impossible to drive out of.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4415164629_4ceed8243f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4415166311_f1b65f5953_o.jpg

Lenn would make a notable effort in freeing the stuck 'duty...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4415167049_39d6830f6f_o.jpg

A so-what situation starts to turn bad... but the worst is a around the corner... Lenn wasn't truely stuck, but he couldn't back up into his own ruts and the strap to the stuck F250 was tight, so he couldn't get free of it to pull forward.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4415934886_f82bf4bbcd_o.jpg

Campos' truck couldn't free the two trucks together, and in the process, bent his second tie rod!

After getting Lenn's truck free from the Superduty, Campos took a shot at it. Those Irok's earned their keep. Before the naysayers arrive... I should mention the strap. That's my 37,000lb rated 35' strap tied to Campos' 15' strap and that was still just barely enough

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4415935508_0249757c34_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4415170561_cca3ccf890_o.jpg

After that we turned around and headed back home... and Campos' had to back the entire way down the beach, again... there's gotta be a better tie rod dude...

[baddestfurball]

i'm so down for the next run

[seth]

me to. i wish i would of just missed the family reunion and went to this. awesome pics btw.

[Justin]

I shoulda brought the gf's Buick.

[campos]

Great turnout guys!!! Had a blast....breakin stuff is just parta the game...gotta pay to play....at least i was able to pull out the super duty with my injured half ton... hehe

[evo2sti]

dude today was so FREAKING sweet. I had a blast!!!

[Red Alert]

dude today was so FREAKING sweet. I had a blast!!!

Looks like a good turnout and you looked like you were having a hell of a time in a few of those pics BJ! :D

I"m looking for a set of 17" takeoffs from a V6 Egg so I can get some decent tires put on them so I can hopefully make the next one!

Campos - A friend of mine in Cali has a truck like yours and he said that BMS makes a heavy duty tie rod upgrade for those trucks. He went through several of them like you did till someone who pulled him out suggested them to him :thumbsup:

[campos]

Campos - A friend of mine in Cali has a truck like yours and he said that BMS makes a heavy duty tie rod upgrade for those trucks. He went through several of them like you did till someone who pulled him out suggested them to him :thumbsup:

hmm...700 bones for dem mang....yikes....lol

found some solid axle conversion stuff....gonna do some reading up on it and go from there....

[Fordtrucktexan]

hmm...700 bones for dem mang....yikes....lol

found some solid axle conversion stuff....gonna do some reading up on it and go from there....

Speaking of which... I forgot you Chevy boys were cursed with a passenger side drop tcase... sucks... but found a good thread about the swap

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_63cf3ad32c305601ecaa4679bd16cb2b.jpg

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713489

Just found something even better... now you just need an axle

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/catalog/60012BDl.JPG

http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orustore/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=1138&idproduct=10801

[boostin92hatch]

just a few pic the wife took today... overall it was a great trip!!!!
http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq175/boostin92hatch/IMG_2582.jpg
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http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq175/boostin92hatch/IMG_2636.jpg
the food was frozen
http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq175/boostin92hatch/IMG_2603.jpg

[lsvtechatch]

She should be ready to come play really really soon so maybe we can do this again???


http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee99/lsvtechatch92/Mobile%20Uploads/mms_picture_1.jpg

[FB_RX-Seven]

bring the diesel powered orange f250!

hahaha i just saw this post from earlier. if id bring that truck out there yall would have a tow strap hooked up the whole time. 2wd 4 door diesels have no place anywhere off of pavement. ive gotten stuck on wet grass before :rotfl: im almost positive id have a better chance with the 1st gen RX7! hmm idea, does anyone persay have some 26 inch swampers?? i do have a extra set of 14 inch wheels. some wide 4 wheeler tires would fit on em. hahaha now THAT would be a sight to see:D

[FB_RX-Seven]

o and nice pictures btw.... if i can find some some old pics from our beach rides ill post them up somewhere. weve had everything from samurais to 22r toyotas to jeeps and diesels. i wouldnt mind joining in the next one if im off

[Lenn]

Campos is my new hero. No matter how many things he breaks, he still manages to be able to yard someones ass out of a hole. Props fuh dat mang.

[Mrs Frylock]

Had a blast! ! ! Thanks for letting us ride along Campos :) and the minny BBQ pits were a big hit!

[trollin]

I had a badass time but got stuck lol, I'm about to get a 2" leveling kit and need some recommendations on tires for the stock rim. $700 budget for all 4 tires

[Lenn]

Do 2.5" on the front of a 2wd. 2" will still leave you with a little front rake. The 2" ones level out the 4x4's nicely though.

I have Cooper Discover S/T's.

[trollin]

I was thinking one of these two:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-P285-70-17-Nitto-Terra-Grappler-Tires-17-285-70R17_W0QQitemZ270530767882QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3efce3ec0a

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-285-70-17-Maxxis-XMT-Mudders-NEW-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ350324583090QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5190f8e ab2

[campos]

I was thinking one of these two:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-P285-70-17-Nitto-Terra-Grappler-Tires-17-285-70R17_W0QQitemZ270530767882QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3efce3ec0a

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-285-70-17-Maxxis-XMT-Mudders-NEW-FREE-SHIPPING_W0QQitemZ350324583090QQcmdZViewItemQQptZM otors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5190f8e ab2

Just looking at the pics, I think I'd go with the maxxis. Search around for some reviews and see how they hold up.

[vr6dub]

I had a tire blow out on my way up there! :( so had to turn around and park it at my work. If this happens again anytime soon ill def be there. I have to daily the bike till discount gets my tires! Lookd like fun tho

[Fordtrucktexan]

One more of Lenn getting Campos out

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4417040557_3bd76e4142_o.jpg

[trollin]

I think Im just going to go with this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-F150-3-Front-2-Rear-Lift-Kit-2004-2008_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ef6a633c9QQitemZ2 70426059721QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

[Justin]

Do it man.Then get some decent all terrains like BFG KO's and you'll be set.Maybe you'll be able to do better than the Almighty Camry.lol

[Fordtrucktexan]

Go for it man... you 04'+ guys have it good, factory struts make lift kits a breeze for ya'll... I'm just glad I didn't break anything this time out, last time I ended up replacing an idler arm, both upper control arms and lower balljoints.

[trollin]

Do it man.Then get some decent all terrains like BFG KO's and you'll be set.Maybe you'll be able to do better than the Almighty Camry.lol

haha, those are too expensive, this is having to come out of my camaro budget :banghead:

[Justin]

How much are they for a set?dude check out discounttires.com,make sure you have the s on there.

[trollin]

around 200 a tire vs 180 for the maxxis or terras

[vr6dub]

Bfgs are expensive. Mine were 440 a tire for the km2s

[Justin]

I'd say go with the maxxis's.They've been making badass fourwheeler tires for years.

[vr6dub]

we use maxxis buckshots on all our 4x4 fleet trucks and they work good inn and out the mud!

[trollin]

just ordered the lift/level kit

[campos]

just ordered the lift/level kit

sweet

[Duckslayer08]

i will never recommend terra grapplers to anyone wanting to play in the mud

[Mark]

you guys have your own section now, tell your friends! :D

[Duckslayer08]

Thanks mark

[Red Alert]

i will never recommend terra grapplers to anyone wanting to play in the mud

:thinker:

Maybe if they want to play in the mud they should go for the Mud Grapplers instead?

I'll either be going with the BF Goodrich AT KO or the Terra Grapplers, they are the popular tire choices for other Egg owners who frequent the mud and rocks...

[vr6dub]

i have 325 60 20 terra grapplers and they were ok.. they only lasted 25k miles tho so that sucks!

[Duckslayer08]

yeah my terra grapplers i had didnt last at all

[Fordtrucktexan]

just ordered the lift/level kit

Holler if you need a hand installing it

Never had Terra Grapplers but a few forum friends did back when they first came out and gave more or less the same review... they suck. The TSL's I had weren't bad at all, they could rip the ground up in a serious way but were murder on the senses if driven on pavement.

[Duckslayer08]

ill come out and help with the lift if ya need some help,just set a date

[Red Alert]

i have 325 60 20 terra grapplers and they were ok.. they only lasted 25k miles tho so that sucks!

They are going to be a spare set I would mount on 17" wheels for weekend duty at the beach and such, then the 18s would go back on :thumbsup: