ShottsCruisers
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Hello fellow Expo Portal members!
Pyeatt Draw was listed as one of the 10 most scenic trails by BFG Tires. Since the article, trail use is very high. The trail is also very difficult. It would not surprise me that in time, some obstacles might receive names from various wheelers.
Scott Brady and myself will be co-leaders on this run. This run is going to be open to 10 vehicles only due to trail length and difficulty. Scott is also planning to submit the story, with pics to Off-Road Magazine. (Thanks Scott!) If you'd like to join us please post a thread along with the main modifications to your truck (lift, tire, etc). Scott or myself will respond with the OK to be added to the list. I know this "do you qualify bit" sounds "weird", however the trail really demands a modified vehicle for the run to be a success with this many vehicles. We don't plan on being out there for 10 hours in late November.
Because of the difficulty, here's what we're looking for in vehicle specs:
1. Suspension lift of 2" or greater (sorry, no stock vehicles)
2. Up-sized tires
3. At least a rear locker (though a front locker will certainly help)
4. Rock sliders (unless you have a unusually high-lifted vehicle)
5. One good spare tire
I've run Pyeatt Draw once. Some of my friends have been on it a few times. On each trip there's usually some type of carnage though none has been severe. We've seen or heard of bent rear driveshafts and/or control arms, flat tires, some minor scrapes or dings. The trail is full of ledges, large rocks, and sharp tire eaters. Some areas do not have bypasses.
Details:
DATE: Nov 18 (Saturday)
MEETING PLACE: Shoofly Ruins on Houston Mesa Road just NE or Payson
(AZ87 north toward Strawberry to Houston Mesa Road...turn right onto HMR...proceed about 4 miles to the large and paved parking lot on the east side of HMR)
MEETING TIME: 9:30 AM (pull out at 9:45)
TRIP DURATION: About 6 hours (if all goes well)
TRAIL RATING: Mostly a 3.5 to 3.5+ (we may bypass one 4.0-ish obstacle that has eaten many driveline parts)(if we don't bypass, you can bypass)(also...we will not be attempting the 4th section tat most rate a 4.5 to a 5 in difficulty)
BRUSH: Very little. Only in a few places.
Plan on cool or possibly cold weather. We'll watch this very closely as the date draws near. Come on out and bring friends (in your truck)!
APPROVED ATTENDEES:
1. Scott Brady (co-leader)
2004 Tacoma
(Scott states he might have a "new goodie" on his truck by then? Hmm? OK, let's not work him for info :ylsmoke: )
2. John Shotts (co-leader)
2001 UZJ100 Land Cruiser
(Yes, Roklimo is going. Two 100-series have attempted the run so far. Both sustained some damage, though in their defense they were not outfitted like mine (less lift, smaller tires, less protection, etc). This will be a greater challenge for me and the 100 than the Moab Trails I've run.)
3. Seth JS
2002 Tacoma
4. Goodtimes
Jeep Wrangler
5. Madd Baggins
1994 FZJ80 Land Cruiser ("Tortuga")
6. Baja Taco
Toyota Tacoma
7. McVick Off Road
Land Rover Discovery II
8. Boston Mangler...FZJ80
Land Cruiser
9. Crawler # 976
Upper Pyeatt designed vehicle
10. Doc Random (Randy Drwinga)
1997 Lexus LX450 S/C (Supercharged)
Waiting list:
1. Daktari Ed...FJ40
2. Open
3. Open
Pyeatt Draw was listed as one of the 10 most scenic trails by BFG Tires. Since the article, trail use is very high. The trail is also very difficult. It would not surprise me that in time, some obstacles might receive names from various wheelers.
Scott Brady and myself will be co-leaders on this run. This run is going to be open to 10 vehicles only due to trail length and difficulty. Scott is also planning to submit the story, with pics to Off-Road Magazine. (Thanks Scott!) If you'd like to join us please post a thread along with the main modifications to your truck (lift, tire, etc). Scott or myself will respond with the OK to be added to the list. I know this "do you qualify bit" sounds "weird", however the trail really demands a modified vehicle for the run to be a success with this many vehicles. We don't plan on being out there for 10 hours in late November.
Because of the difficulty, here's what we're looking for in vehicle specs:
1. Suspension lift of 2" or greater (sorry, no stock vehicles)
2. Up-sized tires
3. At least a rear locker (though a front locker will certainly help)
4. Rock sliders (unless you have a unusually high-lifted vehicle)
5. One good spare tire
I've run Pyeatt Draw once. Some of my friends have been on it a few times. On each trip there's usually some type of carnage though none has been severe. We've seen or heard of bent rear driveshafts and/or control arms, flat tires, some minor scrapes or dings. The trail is full of ledges, large rocks, and sharp tire eaters. Some areas do not have bypasses.
Details:
DATE: Nov 18 (Saturday)
MEETING PLACE: Shoofly Ruins on Houston Mesa Road just NE or Payson
(AZ87 north toward Strawberry to Houston Mesa Road...turn right onto HMR...proceed about 4 miles to the large and paved parking lot on the east side of HMR)
MEETING TIME: 9:30 AM (pull out at 9:45)
TRIP DURATION: About 6 hours (if all goes well)
TRAIL RATING: Mostly a 3.5 to 3.5+ (we may bypass one 4.0-ish obstacle that has eaten many driveline parts)(if we don't bypass, you can bypass)(also...we will not be attempting the 4th section tat most rate a 4.5 to a 5 in difficulty)
BRUSH: Very little. Only in a few places.
Plan on cool or possibly cold weather. We'll watch this very closely as the date draws near. Come on out and bring friends (in your truck)!
APPROVED ATTENDEES:
1. Scott Brady (co-leader)
2004 Tacoma
(Scott states he might have a "new goodie" on his truck by then? Hmm? OK, let's not work him for info :ylsmoke: )
2. John Shotts (co-leader)
2001 UZJ100 Land Cruiser
(Yes, Roklimo is going. Two 100-series have attempted the run so far. Both sustained some damage, though in their defense they were not outfitted like mine (less lift, smaller tires, less protection, etc). This will be a greater challenge for me and the 100 than the Moab Trails I've run.)
3. Seth JS
2002 Tacoma
4. Goodtimes
Jeep Wrangler
5. Madd Baggins
1994 FZJ80 Land Cruiser ("Tortuga")
6. Baja Taco
Toyota Tacoma
7. McVick Off Road
Land Rover Discovery II
8. Boston Mangler...FZJ80
Land Cruiser
9. Crawler # 976
Upper Pyeatt designed vehicle
10. Doc Random (Randy Drwinga)
1997 Lexus LX450 S/C (Supercharged)
Waiting list:
1. Daktari Ed...FJ40
2. Open
3. Open
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