SoCal Shenanigans: Crab Flats Campout II

i work that saturday but plan to come up afterward if there is still stuff going on...

 

There’ll for sure be stuff going on:

 

Im camping!

 

My needs before I go again.. A spare tire, bilstein shocks vs leveling kit, and take off the adapters. All those things I don't have make me anxious in the dirt.

 

Seem pretty doable. Get going!

 

Would you add me on the list for a day-trip please?

 

@BestGen

 

Nishi, I gotta get these damn things on... come help lol. I have some asada... I'll even get you some beers... lol.

 

I'm busy this weekend, but maybe next weekend I can help you. You going to have to help me drill my sliders though

Don't need beer as I do not drink

 

I might be able to help ya drill. Yeah I dont either... my brothers all note the lack of beer in my fridge when they visit.

 

@nlaroy ill drink the beer and watch you guys lol

 

I think you meant... you'll drink the beer and help?!?!?!

 

Anyone on here that would like to put these on for me if I buy them? And what would the cost be? Baby steps to getting me in the dirt... Lol
I can help.. And beer/pool will be provided.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/2018-trd-sport-red-bilstein-shocks-coilovers-front-and-rear.49246/

 

what do you have now? Aren't you lifted? I think those are stock height.

 

I have 3/1 spacer lift on SR5 shocks

 

Not sure if they would even be worth changing to

 

Ok... On to the next. Hahhaaa. They sure do look fancier than mine. Figured they would ride better too. Let me know if u guys come across a good.deal for ones that are better

 

You don't need a lift to hit the dirt; you can bounce off of the bumpstops all day long on stock suspension as long as you watch the speed. With how many spacer pucks are installed though it may not be a wise idea to go off-road.

 

Yup, that’s her isssue: spacer pucks, not stock. She came out to Big Bear with us last year to do, in my opinion, the coolest easy dirt run we’ve ever done but, because we started on a rocky patchy that probably felt horrible on that spacer lift, she felt uneasy continuing and bailed before we reached the fun part. Gettin’ this gal up on some decent coilovers would be a great thing!

Hey, @Fiestee23, do you need to preserve that 3/1 lift? Can you remind us what tire size you’re running? Also, @papasmurf is an excellent resource to help you figure out options. And if you’re willing to drive to San Diego East Co when you get everything together, he can do your install while I deliver food and beverage. (Added this last bit because I saw you’ll need install help. If you get him to do it, you get to watch and learn... muy better than waiting outside a shop IMO.)

 

I have 295/70r18 so yes I need to keep the size

 

@Challenger1 did u ever sale those Bilstein shocks u didn’t end up using?

 

Yea.. basically gave them away.. :/

 

What's the difference from the ones I posted and the ones challenger had? Height?

 

The ones he had are adjustable height. The ones u posted are stock replacement(height)

 

My LT285/75R18 tires fit under full articulation with the front raised about 1.5" and no lift in the rear.

 

6112/5160 with the Shackles / diff drop/ barring drop. shims for the "lean" ect.

 

Meet up time will be 9am at the Big Bear Discovery Center(same as last year).
First post updated.

 

About how long is this run?

 

Depends how fast you drive


Really though, it could be cruised and take several hours, or jamming and take 45 minutes or less. (went from gold mountain to crab flats in around 45 minutes driving like bats out of hell with just two other tacomas. we. hauled. ASS.)

It is a two way road so be cautious for oncoming vehicles, pedestrians and bikes.
There's also a few spots to catch air if you've got your foot down

 

I was just thinking the same thing. I was also about to post something just to bring this thread back alive.