Shotts' 1997 Lexus "Rock Crawler" buildup:

[ShottsCruisers]

I'll keep that in mind.

John, when are we getting that out into the rocks???? Martinez is calling!

I took the 100 through Martinez yesterday and never even locked up.

 

[goodtimes]

Ok, fine. Upper Ajax is calling. And what the heck are you doing in Martinez on a Monday? Aren't you supposed to be working like normal people?

 

[ShottsCruisers]

Ok, fine. Upper Ajax is calling. And what the heck are you doing in Martinez on a Monday? Aren't you supposed to be working like normal people?

Right.....took the HUNDRED on Martinez when teo 80's are in the drive. :jump:

I went to Yuma and back yesterday on bizz. :xxrotflma

We want to run Saturday but we'd like to do the Battleaxe Loop if we can go. I should know tonight.

 

[ShottsCruisers]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. :luxhello:

Well, the LX is cosmetically done. The sliders are on, all cosmetic mods have been completed, alignment completed...which leaves:
1. Welding the castor plates on for reinforcement (cake)
2. Welding in the upper control arm adjust to eliminate vibration (couple hours)
3. Popping in the 4.88 gears and ARB lockers (2 days at 4Wheeler Parts and Supply)

We're stopping at 4" rear lift and 4.5" front lift. Adding more height will accomplish one thing...tippiness. Considering my app and dep angles easily better a 6" lifted 80...I'm done!

Then, it's ready to rock. Like my '93, this thing will climb and descend obstacles the typical 80 will get hung up on on not be able to do. I can't wait to wheel this sucker! :xxrotflma

 

[Scott Brady]

John,

That looks absolutely awesome! I would really like to go on a rida-a-long with you in it.

 

[ShottsCruisers]

John,

That looks absolutely awesome! I would really like to go on a rida-a-long with you in it.

Thanks sir. We'll do it I'm sure! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

[goodtimes]

When and where? I think it should be a good one.....skip the "easy" trails like Chiva, C.Gap, Sibly Mansion, etc. Lets go hit Upper Ajax or the such, and see how well it crawls. I have heard the 2nd obstacle on UA is very different than last year, leaving only one obstacle that will present a big challenge to your lexy...oh, and one obstacle that will present a challenge to the drivers ability to hang onto the seat with his butt......

 

[ShottsCruisers]

When and where? I think it should be a good one.....skip the "easy" trails like Chiva, C.Gap, Sibly Mansion, etc. Lets go hit Upper Ajax or the such, and see how well it crawls. I have heard the 2nd obstacle on UA is very different than last year, leaving only one obstacle that will present a big challenge to your lexy...oh, and one obstacle that will present a challenge to the drivers ability to hang onto the seat with his butt......

Hey Brian. Hope all is well! I don't know if a trail like Ajax will ever be my style. Too slow, too rocky, too much room for damage for a big vehicle. (Though I know others who go)

The LX will replace the '93. I'd guess something like a Woodpecker might be my tops. I'll have to see when it's ready to rock. It'll take one trip to pinstripe it then who knows for there. :hehe:

 

[goodtimes]

I thought you were building a "rock crawler"

Upper Ajax really isn't all that difficult of a trail, although it certainly isn't that scenic. The first time I went through there (jeep was still stock), it took us about 1 1/2 hours. It wasn't nearly as rocky as Axle Alley or Hiway to Hell.

Lower Woodpecker would be fun with a rig that wide (I'm too narrow to play on some of the stuff). Upper Woodpecker is just a bumpy dirt road if you bypass Firehole. Really no more difficult than something like FR4405 (Tanque Verde Loop out by Chiva).

 

[Desertdude]

Hey John looking great!

I would like to hook up with you at some point and check out the ride, before I get into lifting mine...

Gas/food on me :ylsmoke: Maybe in Feb :beer:

 

[blupaddler]

John,
VERY NICE!!!:bowdown:

However, there is one problem...It is too shiny and clean. You have two options 1. Come over and clean mine OR 2. Go out and get some of that famous AZ pinstriping.


Kidding aside. Very nice. Very simple. VERY functional.

 

[ShottsCruisers]

I thought you were building a "rock crawler"

***Please let me clarify....a "Land Cruiser--Rock Crawler Edition". This thing ain't no, and never will be a Jeep. TOO LONG, TOO BIG!***

Upper Ajax really isn't all that difficult of a trail, although it certainly isn't that scenic. The first time I went through there (jeep was still stock), it took us about 1 1/2 hours. It wasn't nearly as rocky as Axle Alley or Hiway to Hell.

***I've just heard that people are on Ajax for HOURS. Not my style though I'm open to experimentation. I can always turn around if I don't like things.***

Lower Woodpecker would be fun with a rig that wide (I'm too narrow to play on some of the stuff). Upper Woodpecker is just a bumpy dirt road if you bypass Firehole. Really no more difficult than something like FR4405 (Tanque Verde Loop out by Chiva).

***Me like smooth dirt roads. Me like Cruisers.***

 

[ShottsCruisers]

Hey John looking great!

I would like to hook up with you at some point and check out the ride, before I get into lifting mine...

Gas/food on me :ylsmoke: Maybe in Feb :beer:

Let's do it. I forgot where you live? Northern AZ?

 

[Desertdude]

Let's do it. I forgot where you live? Northern AZ?

Sedona -

I am planning on being down in the Tucson area end of Jan I'ill send you a message when we get closer see if it jives

Thanks John!
:beer:

 

[ShottsCruisers]

Sedona -

I am planning on being down in the Tucson area end of Jan I'ill send you a message when we get closer see if it jives

Thanks John!
:beer:

Yes Sedona. Gotcha on Tucson. See ya!