The.Rocklander.Project
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Hello Inland Empire Overland Bound....just a heads up!
A note from Kent Director, Executive Director Overland Bound
I wanted to give you guys some advanced info on the West Regional meet-up/trail guardian event coming up. I am planning a large trip to the Mojave Road March 13-15 traveling on 12&16. This will be a West Region meet-up along with a trail guardian event to clean the trail. (more to come on the cleanup aspect)
I am not going to advertise this until next week and everyone will have the same opportunity to go. My plan is to have about 40-50 rigs and get a good cross section of the Overland Bound West in attendance. Hopefully you will know a new to overlanding member in your groups that would really benefit from this, if so you might want to give them a heads up that the RP will go out around the middle of next week.
I am having all the regions in our community plan regional meet-ups each year, so far the Midwest and Northwest are in the planning stages and the Southeast is talking about a date. These events won't take the place of the official Overland Bound Rallies that are produced by HQ but will fill the gap to get more members involved.
Any questions just email,
Thanks,
Kent Reynolds
For those you want to go please let me know so I can supply our group list.
Dominic
A note from Kent Director, Executive Director Overland Bound
I wanted to give you guys some advanced info on the West Regional meet-up/trail guardian event coming up. I am planning a large trip to the Mojave Road March 13-15 traveling on 12&16. This will be a West Region meet-up along with a trail guardian event to clean the trail. (more to come on the cleanup aspect)
I am not going to advertise this until next week and everyone will have the same opportunity to go. My plan is to have about 40-50 rigs and get a good cross section of the Overland Bound West in attendance. Hopefully you will know a new to overlanding member in your groups that would really benefit from this, if so you might want to give them a heads up that the RP will go out around the middle of next week.
I am having all the regions in our community plan regional meet-ups each year, so far the Midwest and Northwest are in the planning stages and the Southeast is talking about a date. These events won't take the place of the official Overland Bound Rallies that are produced by HQ but will fill the gap to get more members involved.
Any questions just email,
Thanks,
Kent Reynolds
For those you want to go please let me know so I can supply our group list.
Dominic
Enthusiast III
Let me know if Trona is still planned for March? On my scouting trip found great places to camp and there are off-roading trails not far from the campsite! I wish I had more time to explore on my last trip but the film crew chasing me out of the area kinda Ruined that!
Steward I
Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, I’m up for both the Mojave Road, and the Pinnacles.
Member III
In case anyone is interested, I started my first ever build thread on my trailer project over in the overland trailer section. I don't normally do build threads because I forget to take pictures of stuff. Hopefully this will be different. The first two pictures are up and I have a few more to add in this weekend.
Enthusiast II
Hey everyone. I’m sorry these took so long. Work has been pretty hectic. Anyway here are some shots from the Cleghorn trail run. I’m sorry I didn’t get everyone. I always get focused on the trail and forget to take out my camera lol. I’ll be sure to shoot more on the next trip. Cheers!
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Is the Trona Pinacles trip still a thing? Wondering if it got cancelled or not, cause I was planning on going to it. Can’t make it to the Mojave trip unfortunately.
Member III
As far as I know, its still on. I forgot what we were doing this month.
Pinnacles will be march. Unfortunately I wont be able to go to that one.
Pinnacles will be march. Unfortunately I wont be able to go to that one.
Enthusiast III
Heads up on the Trona trip! Make sure you gas up in Ridgecrest before heading to Trona gas prices are over $5.00 a gallon in Trona. More to come after TDS on the trip.
Steward I
Well, it looks like the Lord wasn’t willing, and the creek rose. My driveshaft broke this weekend, and took the rear differential with it. And since Toyota put in an oddball 4.37-1 gear ratio it their trucks in 1980 only, I’m going to have to replace both differentials. So my rig is out of commission for a while.
Snapped drive shaft!
and here’s the end of the pinion gear snapped off in the drive shaft.
Member III
I've trail fixed a few of those over the years. The driveshaft end of the pinion is a weak point. They normally break from fatigue due to age. the pinion shears and drop into the carrier. Pull the carrier, remove the broken pieces and drive out on the front end. as long as the carrier is good, replace the R&P.
Heres some R&P choices
www.hiredgunoffroad.com
www.drivetrain.com
I use these guys for my driveshafts Aluminum Driveshafts, Yoke, Universal Joint, Composite Driveshaft, Center Support Bearings - Inland Empire Driveline Service
Heres some R&P choices
Toyota 8 Inch 4.37 Ratio Ring And Pinion Nitro Gear and Axle | Hired Gun Offroad
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Toyota Ring and Pinion Sets Differential Parts - drivetrain.com
Toyota truck parts ring and pinion sets, rear end repair parts. Also offering troubleshooting help.
Ring and Pinion, Toyota 7.8 in. 4.37 Ratio , NASCAR Gifts and More at Guaranteed Low Prices White’s Pit Stop
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www.wpsracing.com
I use these guys for my driveshafts Aluminum Driveshafts, Yoke, Universal Joint, Composite Driveshaft, Center Support Bearings - Inland Empire Driveline Service
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Steward I
I’ve got the truck temporarily fixed. The differential and drive shaft from a 1991 Toyota 4Runner manual 4x4 fit perfectly. However this makes it only a 2 whee drive, since the gear ratio is 411 instead of the stock 437. So now I’m looking at gears and lockers! I’ll be going to TDS, to camp, but won’t be able to do too much on the trails.
Enthusiast III
How has everyone been! Miss the trials with y’all. I might be a little set back. Snapped an axle on the Jeep. 
Member III
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This will be my first time at TDS & I have a couple of questions for those who have been before:
Are campfires allowed? I can bring some wood, but don't want to haul it if I can't use it.
I usually bring my MTN bike where ever I go. Even if I don't go out for a ride, I've used it for getting around events like Overland Expo West & it worked great!!! That being said, I didn't bring it to King of the Hammers because I was told it was so crazy I'd probably get hit. After going, I wish I would have brought it as there was quite a bit of walking involved to get to everything. I've heard TDS is/can be the same kind of crazy. So, I'm trying to decide whether or not I should bring it. Is TDS as big & spread out as KOH? Do you guys typically camp far away from the vendor area?
And lastly, although not a TDS question, is anyone going this year that is knowledgeable with GAIA & willing to share some of that knowledge? I'd love for someone to run me through the basics if they had the time/patients. I've tried reading the manuals & watching the videos, but I learn so much easier from hands-on/real-time lessons.
Looking forward to getting out there with the group again...
Are campfires allowed? I can bring some wood, but don't want to haul it if I can't use it.
I usually bring my MTN bike where ever I go. Even if I don't go out for a ride, I've used it for getting around events like Overland Expo West & it worked great!!! That being said, I didn't bring it to King of the Hammers because I was told it was so crazy I'd probably get hit. After going, I wish I would have brought it as there was quite a bit of walking involved to get to everything. I've heard TDS is/can be the same kind of crazy. So, I'm trying to decide whether or not I should bring it. Is TDS as big & spread out as KOH? Do you guys typically camp far away from the vendor area?
And lastly, although not a TDS question, is anyone going this year that is knowledgeable with GAIA & willing to share some of that knowledge? I'd love for someone to run me through the basics if they had the time/patients. I've tried reading the manuals & watching the videos, but I learn so much easier from hands-on/real-time lessons.
Looking forward to getting out there with the group again...
Enthusiast I
Hey everyone, newer OB member here, i was recommended to check out the thread from the OB west facebook page. Dont wanna impose but heard a Bunch of yall were heading out to TDS this coming up weekend was curious if you guys/gals were doing any runs/camps out there? New to SoCal me and my wife are trying to meet up with folks who know the area and go to spots thanks!
Member III
Welcome Issiah,
Dominic from the IE group is heading this one up & should be posting some info. any day now. I haven't been yet, but I know Dominic & some of the others have been to TDS in past years. If I remember correctly, the group will be doing a run or two at the event.
Dominic from the IE group is heading this one up & should be posting some info. any day now. I haven't been yet, but I know Dominic & some of the others have been to TDS in past years. If I remember correctly, the group will be doing a run or two at the event.
Member III
Axle upgrade time.
let me know if you need a hand with that.
Bring wood. If someone posts some info I may be able to come out for an overnight.
Welcome.
Not sure what the agenda is or where their camping but, someone will put some info up. I know a few are going out Wednesday/Thursday. They will most likely post the camp spot.
Canyon_Cliff
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Glenn, yes, bring the bike, you will use it.
Also, I can help you with Gaia.
Dom, Monty, and I will arrive Wednesday. Dom might arrive Tuesday. Dom will post coordinates of the camp spot he picks out for us all to stay.
See you there.
Cliff
