Colorado 4x4 Trip | August 2018

[Wschnitz]

Ive got way too many photos to edit, but I'm doing quick scrolls through for the good ones:
_SRC4075 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr
_SRC4061 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr
_SRC3954 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr
_SRC3987 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr
_SRC3841 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr
_SRC3789 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr
_SRC3681 by William Snitselaar, on Flickr

[MR E30 325is]

Here are two shots I took over the trip.

Lambo and W take way better photos than I did, so wait for their photos to be posted for the good stuff.

We took the tough route out of Ouray, CO to the top of Engineer Pass. Talking hours and hours of 4LO and 1st gear to go just a handful of miles. Crazy steep climbs with periodic sheer drops off the side of the trail.

After the first one, I am addicted to conquering summits and gathering photo evidence of the feats. Massive increase in respect for my beat truck. Handled it all without issue. Took the 9 hour drive home comfortably and quickly.

"Full size" truck handled the trails well. The V8 was a massive bonus, as its low end torque allowed me to barely feather the throttle and overcome whatever obstacle was in front of the truck.

Definitely need to upgrade my overlanding inventory. Already investigating CVT roof top tents. A must have. Stepping up my compressor game as well. Going on-board air before my next trip.

Engineer Pass Summit
Tundra at Engineer Pass by MR E30, on Flickr

On the Alpine Loop at a scenic stop.

Group on Alpine Loop by MR E30, on Flickr

[lambo]

Heck of a trip. Way too many pictures to go through...

[Powling]

Yepp, and I like to download stand up specials from Netflix. Although, driving I-70 through the mountains should be plenty of entertainment for me lol...

Jim Jeffries does a weekly podcast that is uploaded after his comedy central weekly show airs. He's usually drinking during the podcast and they will tell you the jokes that couldn't get air on the show due to censorship. Its really fuckin funny.

[lambo]

Podcasts podcasts podcasts!

Life savers on long drives.

Yepp, and I like to download stand up specials from Netflix. Although, driving I-70 through the mountains should be plenty of entertainment for me lol...

[Powling]

Travel day starts tomorrow for me, Im not sure I'm ready to be alone in a truck for 1500 miles lmao.

Podcasts podcasts podcasts!

Life savers on long drives.

[Wschnitz]

That is quite a ways.

I am happy with my decision to upgrade my radio to something with bluetooth and Apple CarPlay technology. My drive isn't nearly as far as yours, but it helps pass the time having a variety of music/podcasts to listen to.

Yeah Even though I only installed front speakers and a sub with my radio its 100x better.

I just need to tone down the highs since 5.25's are still pretty tinny.

[MR E30 325is]

Travel day starts tomorrow for me, Im not sure I'm ready to be alone in a truck for 1500 miles lmao.

That is quite a ways.

I am happy with my decision to upgrade my radio to something with bluetooth and Apple CarPlay technology. My drive isn't nearly as far as yours, but it helps pass the time having a variety of music/podcasts to listen to.

[Wschnitz]

Travel day starts tomorrow for me, Im not sure I'm ready to be alone in a truck for 1500 miles lmao.

[MR E30 325is]

I'll have an extra 5 gallon jerry can with some fuel in it, just in case you run out on the trails. Haha

Installed one new cv axle, the drivers side was seized in and wouldn't come out.

Also installed rear diff breather for shits and giggles.

I should be able to leave Flag around 9 am on Thursday, so I'll be in Ouray around 4 or 5 in the evening.

I'll send you a PM with my new cell number.

[Wschnitz]

Im back from Banff/Jasper, Because my two legs of the trip are 9ish hours on their own, Im thinking meeting in Grand Junction at around 6 or 7. I have a measly 200 mile range on my truck so Ill have to stop like 4 times just on that leg.

I like the Brewery Idea. Then can run to a grocery store after for some camp supplies if needed before heading up to the sites.

Seems like there are a couple good ones in GJ, Kannah Creek, Suds Brothers, etc.

[MR E30 325is]

Yeah I noticed last night that they were working intermittently. The links should all be good, I think it's something on their end.

Working now.

[lambo]

Lambo, FYI, none of your ...trailsoffroad.... sites work for me. I receive an application error when I click on them.

Yeah I noticed last night that they were working intermittently. The links should all be good, I think it's something on their end.

[MR E30 325is]

Lambo, FYI, none of your ...trailsoffroad.... sites work for me. I receive an application error when I click on them.

[MR E30 325is]

Damn, I leave town in 1 week and a couple of hours!

Better get all of this stuff installed this weekend!

Parts to Install 8-23-18 by MR E30, on Flickr

1" front diff drop, diff breather tubing, and new front half shafts with seals before the trip.

I have to work for a few hours Thursday morning, so I probably wont make it into Ouray until 6 or 7 at night. I'll try to get out of town earlier, but its a 7 hour drive for me, with a 1 hour time difference.

Definitely down to do the alpine loop near Ouray.

I'm used to flying by the seat of my pants, so last minute audibles are not a problem for me.

Also, just ordered an ARB air down tool, and I have a cigarette lighter powered air pump, with hose, that I will bring for us to use to air back up.