9/8/18: Big Bear/GVL Run

@sdde4n are you sure your ready for a SoCal meet?

 

This is my 1991 Hiace Super Custom Limited 4x4.

 

That is one funky van. I like it
What part of SoCal are you coming from?

 

Huh: a weird but cool vehicle that looks vaguely 'back to the future'. @Marty McFly, I think we should welcome this guy in his retro futuristic minivan.

@Solarinsocal we have tolerance (cough, secret appreciation, cough, cough) for all types of vehicles. I can't wait to check this one out!

 

I want to see this thing in person also. All I can think about is the Endless mod potential and I want to see it in action

 

Yup. We can get together and proselytize about what size tires and lift to put on that thing!

 

I don’t know though, it seems like a very high center of gravity vehicle. It’s going to rock from side to side pretty hard on dirt trails

 

I dunno, @Marty McFly. The top weight looks to be just siding and roof? As long as there's nothing heavy packed on top (and no RTT), seems alright. Anyway, this may be the tamest run we do, so a good opportunity for @Solarinsocal to lay in some dirt. Anyway, think how entertaining it'd be if it did get tipsy-- like moving vans careening around hairpin turns in old cartoons:

 

Why do you say non-Toyota? That's a Toyota all the way to its Aisin locking hubs! Rhd?

 

That would be awesome

 

I might be able to go!!!!

 

Definitely the Hiace is Toyota and RHD but the truck I wanted to run with you guys would be a Ram Power Wagon. I'm in the Torrance area btw.

 

Eww lol I’d prefer the Hiace lol
Just joking, let’s check out this Ram

 

We've seen Rams. We want to see the Hiace.

 

This is the Power Wagon

 

Could you drive one and tow one?

 

The Hiace might have a hard time up Big Bear.

 

Lol.

 

That was suppose to be the fun part! Seeing the Hiace whip around corners up in B.B.

 

@Solarinsocal you just have to watch your entry and exit angles with the Hiace

 

So... my vote is, we'd definitely prefer you join our line with that Power Wagon, then drive toward from the opposite direction!

We met a full sized truck coming toward us on a long narrow stretch next to a steep drop-off during our Bee Canyon run. That was no fun. Better we gather all the Big Shoulders and Hips on the same side.

 

My buddy restored/ upgraded an awesome truck you might appreciate:

 

Whoa, that's a lot of work. Either blood, sweat and tears, or lots of the green kind.

I'll definitely try to bring the Hiace out on a calmer run. Also a 2.8L non turbo diesel has a hard time getting out of its own way especially climbing up Big Bear.

Any big trucks willing to try Gold Mountain?

 

I was out a couple of weeks ago with TTORA up at Big Bear and didn't run the Gold Mountain, White Mountain trails. Interested in them though.

 

Hmmn. I haven't researched these much. @BestGen promised to lead us on a run easily accessible for 3rd gen stock 4x4 Tundras but doable for willing adventurers like me, in my TRD 3rd gen Tundra. Paul, do I need to change plans and drive the 4 Runner?

 

I think those trails would be considered more on the difficult side for us full size trucks. I used to do them in my rear locked Xterra back in the day without issues. 3" lift, locked rear, sliders and full plates was easy for both those trails. John Bull was harder but doable. I hope this helps description wise.

 

Just when I think this thread hit its max, the Hiace takes it up a notch. wasn't even sure what a Hiace was at first but i'm not disipointed- i'd really like to see that thing in action!

https://youtu.be/aJP84V8BL14

 

Alright that settles it @Solarinsocal were voting on the Hiace

 

Ah crap....