East Coast 4Runner Jamboree - August 18-20

[BeaterToyota]

It's gonna be a couple months later than usual, but the East Coast 4Runner Jamboree '06 will be held at Paragon Adventure Park (www.paragonap.com) from August 18-20.

Mark your calendars, and schedule your time off from work now!

For those who have been before you know the deal, and maybe you remember last year's pathetic 13 truck attendance. Hopefully this year will be a pretty big event. Planning got started sort of late, but things are underway and more info will be coming by the end of the week.

For those who haven't been and may not have heard about it, this event is pretty informal and is open to anybody with a 4WD Toyota, stock condition or highly modified. There will be guided trail groups for all skill levels, from first timers to old veterans.

More details will be coming soon, but here is some basic info:

*Cost will be $35 for one day, $60 for two days, and then $80 for three.

*There will be a raffle of some sort (details are still being sorted out). There will be some pretty good prizes donated by national vendors and local shops.


*Camping will be about 10 minutes from the park at Red Ridge Lake Campground (http://www.gocampingamerica.com/parksearchresult.aspx?from=6/19/2006&to=6/19/2006&state=&spacetype=0&city=0&range=50&region=0&name=red%20ridge%20lake&amenity=&collection=61&portal=GCA). Their usual rates will apply.


Check back soon for more up-to-date info. . .

[BeaterToyota]

http://www.trail-gear.com/vbulletin/images/misc/vbulletin3_logo_white.gif (www.trail-gear.com)
has stepped up as our first sponsor and it looks like they're providing about $500 worth of prizes!

[kajo]

This will be the first one I have missed :cry: . Hope every body has fun and I hope it has a better trun out than last year.

[BeaterToyota]

This will be the first one I have missed :cry:

I guess 2002 was my first one. That's when I just started getting back into wheeling, after about 2-3 years when I didn't go at all.

I was just searching the web for write ups from previous Jambo's, and I found this picture of me with some stupid hair in 2002:

http://wecool.net/trips/Ec4rj2002/P6060019.JPG



I'm not sure whose pics these are, but there are a bunch at http://wecool.net/trips/Ec4rj2002/index.htm

[moe.taco]

That looks like it's the russian's pic's
What the hell you doin up a tree Ace?
http://wecool.net/trips/Ec4rj2002/P6070103.JPG

[trailtoy]

Hangin' the flag, what else! :lol:

[Donohue]

damn, and the guy with the sunglasses and blackboard hat is me. that's scary.

That's when the 4 runner jambo used to be held in the meadow at GW.

donohue

[BeaterToyota]

http://www.rightcoast4x4.com/logos/new_flyer.jpg

[cbabywolf02]

Hey Kyle just wondering you and Tom gonna make it so we can "follow the red truck"?

[Ted]

Hey Kyle just wondering you and Tom gonna make it so we can "follow the red truck"?


You would have more fun trying to follow the green truck :)

[BeaterToyota]

Or the blue and black flat bed!

[cbabywolf02]

nice... :) ummmm... but can the runner hang?

[cbabywolf02]

First of all, Ted I don't think the runner can hang with your truck that can do like 60+ down fire roads at GWNF, or race on the desert. And Beater I don't think I can hang with that much flex.

[Ted]

nice... :) ummmm... but can the runner hang?

Only one way to find out.

http://www.uu4x4.net/albums/album156/IMG_7891.sized.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

There will definitely be a group you'll fit in. We took Terry's truck (Knucklehead) on a bunch of pretty hard trails (high blues, and low blacks). He had an '85 pickup with stock gears, 3" lift, and 33" BFG all terrains.

I've run all the easy (green) and moderate (blue) trails in my junk, with just 32"s. I've done a handful of blacks. But, I do have a spool in the rear end, and double low t-case gears. Also, I don't really care about dents.

You should go. It's always a blast.

[Ted]

nice... :) ummmm... but can the runner hang?


As Jason Said, your 85 truck will do well at Paragon.

[cbabywolf02]

Nice :lol: trust me I wish I could but it's a 22r with 33's and stock gears. I am working on trying to take 05TuRDTACO's engine and tranny and put it in mine then maybe I could try. :D

[BeaterToyota]

And Beater I don't think I can hang with that much flex.

Flex is overrated. IFS and sucky rear springs are where it's at:

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2006-04-30/1146449482_jason5.jpg

[hecull]

cbabywolf02,
You are good to go on this run, and I highly suggest you go!
Your Runner will attract a LOT of attention; in a good way.
I've seen you wheel your truck and you can handle blues at Paragon with no problem.
Put a lockrite in the rear and you'll put a bunch of others to shame.
Right now I plan on going, if nothing else, come up to PA and "follow the Red Truck" again!
Kyle

[BeaterToyota]

Right now I plan on going, if nothing else, come up to PA and "follow the Red Truck" again!
Kyle

Kyle, are you interested in guiding a group if you go? We will need some guides for green and low blue trails if you're interested. Let me know.

[85xtracab]

i'm all about this if i get my engine in and tires to replace these all terrains plus the 20th is my b day ..lol the big 35 this year.

[Eric_N]

Me and CBabyWolf are trying to go. The 91 will be nowhere close to done so it looks like if we go will bring the 84 Runner and the 05 Taco again.

[cbabywolf02]

Yeah, I plan to get a locker I hope to have it before the trip, I think the only other problem I will come across will be any really steep hills, b/c that one hill at GWNF was tuff enough to make it up so that would be the only thing that would hold me back.
And thanks Kyle for the compliment on wheelin I tried my best to fit in and hang with you guys :)
If all else fails she will be nice to look at.
I am planning on going it was fun last time, I can't wait to see Paragon

[BeaterToyota]

http://www.4wdtoyotaowner.com/images/4WDToyotaOwner_logocopy2.jpg (http://www.4wdtoyotaowner.com/)

will be providing 5 free magazine subscriptions for lucky raffle winners. :smt023

[BeaterToyota]

Be sure to check out Jay Kopycinski's article from last year's event in the brand new July issue of Four Wheeler magazine!!

[94krawler]

TTT for a awsome event

[Mike]

I'm hoping to have my swap done by this event.

[94krawler]

See you there then Mike 8)

[hecull]

Kyle, are you interested in guiding a group if you go? We will need some guides for green and low blue trails if you're interested. Let me know.
I completely missed this post, sorry. Let me go ahead and request the time off. If I get it, and I should, I'll run a greenish-blue group. No problem.
Kyle

[BeaterToyota]

http://www.budbuilt.com/new/images/budbuilt.gif (http://www.budbuilt.com)
is the latest sponsor for the EC4RJ raffle.

[BeaterToyota]

The link to the campground info was no longer any good. Here is a new link to Red Ridge Lake. (http://www.gocampingamerica.com/parksearchresult.aspx?from=6/19/2006&to=6/19/2006&state=&spacetype=0&city=0&range=50&region=0&name=red%20ridge%20lake&amenity=&collection=61&portal=GCA)

[hecull]

Kyle, are you interested in guiding a group if you go? We will need some guides for green and low blue trails if you're interested. Let me know.
I completely missed this post, sorry. Let me go ahead and request the time off. If I get it, and I should, I'll run a greenish-blue group. No problem.
Kyle

Jason, this should be no problem. Do you still need me as a guide for the greenish-blues?

Kyle

[BeaterToyota]

If you want to guide a group we will probably have one for you. There is another Kyle with a red xtra cab from PA who is also guiding a green/blue group, but I think he's the only one so far.

It really just depends how many people show up. I think there might be a decent sized group of stock-ish trucks coming from YotaTech and other boards. I figure the other Kyle can manage most of them, and you could take a group from here, aka cbaby, 05TuRD, etc.

[cbabywolf02]

Hell yeah!!!! :smt038 :smt026 I can't wait.
I just hope that the runner will have all of the upgrades that I wanna do before then, either way I am in!!!
So Kyle, we need to get those shirts or a sticker "follow the red truck" something; we need to show that we were the first follow the red truck group out there.

[hecull]

If you want to guide a group we will probably have one for you. There is another Kyle with a red xtra cab from PA who is also guiding a green/blue group, but I think he's the only one so far.

Hehe, Lynn at RC was telling me about another Kyle with a red Toy that's addicted to wheeling, I'm guessing that's the same guy.

I plan on showing up and wheeling, I'll lead a lower group if I'm needed, I'll beat up my truck with a higher group if not. Doesn't matter to me either way. I'm all good to play it by ear.

Tina, I'm trying to decide the right pic for the "follow the red truck" shirt; got any suggestions? It's gotta be done!

Kyle

[KnuckleHead]

Tina, I'm trying to decide the right pic for the "follow the red truck" shirt; got any suggestions? It's gotta be done!

Kyle


Get a couple of them. I'm guiding the Blue group and I drive a red truck too. :lol:

[94krawler]

Yeah the other Kyle in the red Taco is the one lynn was talking about. I been wheeling with him for ages. Good guy and knows his stuff 8)

[Eric_N]

Tina, I'm trying to decide the right pic for the "follow the red truck" shirt; got any suggestions? It's gotta be done!

Kyle
You should put the pic of your truck lifting up the rear tire, because thats alll we usually see from behind you. I think it would look really good if you had a black outline picture of that on a red t-shirt.

[cbabywolf02]

Or you could go with something with your truck jumping seeing as how you were so happy when it happened.

[94krawler]

EC4RJ is only about 5 weeks away.

[Eric_N]

Has anyone preregistered yet?

[BeaterToyota]

We've only gotten a handful of emails at EC4RJ@yahoo.com for preregistration, but based on the posts from various message boards it looks like we have about 30 trucks coming.

Everyone from this message board should be there!

[Eric_N]

I know me and Tina are going, we just havent prereqistered yet. If my brother gets his truck sold and gets the one hes looking at, he'll be bringing that instead of riding bitch, and thiers a few people that we go to school with who are interested in going.

[hecull]

Sorry all, I'm out. I hate to be the first to ditch. I got the time off work, only to find out I'm on call.
To those that have the option, NEVER take a job where you're on call every 2nd or 3rd week.
This sucks.
K

[moe.taco]

To those that have the option, NEVER take a job where you're on call every 2nd or 3rd week.
What about those of us that are on call 24/7. It really sucks.
BTW, I'm a good possible for this one. Never know with work though. This has been the summer from hell for me.

Pete

[fourwd1]

We've only gotten a handful of emails at EC4RJ@yahoo.com for preregistration, but based on the posts from various message boards it looks like we have about 30 trucks coming.

Everyone from this message board should be there!

I never pre-reg for anything, but I plan on being there. :flipoff2:

[ccannon222]

I'd love to pre-reg, but I still need a running motor to go. I should get my injectors back in a couple weeks.

ccannon

[BeaterToyota]

To those that have the option, NEVER take a job where you're on call every 2nd or 3rd week.
K


It sucks you can't make it.

I gave up $10,000 per year when I left my last job to take my current one. I don't ever, ever have to work weekends now, and I usually worked 3 Saturdays a month at the old job.

[Donkey]

I'll be there.

[94krawler]

Bringing the buggy?

[Donkey]

Yes sir !!!! I hope to be bringing Jamison also.

[94krawler]

1 month away :D

[BeaterToyota]

More like 3 weeks dude!

[cbabywolf02]

So seeing as how Kyle can't go because he requested off but, is on call??? Not really sure how that works but anyway sorry to hear that. So Len and Tom are you guys going to make it???

[BeaterToyota]

Only two weeks away.

Just heard that Inchworm Gear donated some raffle prizes.

Don't miss it.

[banthis]

id love to shake the box down there.. just gotta find out where it is, and ok it with the misses. what kind of hours can you run there- do they close at dark, before dark, etc. probably wont be able to get up there till later on friday. run all day sunday, or just morning? just trying to figure out what to pay for, expect, etc.
and as far as runs, its a recent swap on 32's so dont be expecting any big whoop from me, blues maybe? black i dunno, need to talk to more people first.

[cbabywolf02]

I think you should go, depending on where you are coming from, you could ride up with myself, Eric and Nick in our convoy we are leaving sometime Thursday evening(17th), I believe it's 35 to drive your rig for one day, but they have a special for $80.00 to do 3 days of wheelin, usually we wheel from about 8ish till about 4ish. Then if you were to camp with everybody at Red Ridge it's 10 bucks a night, and they have bathrooms and showers there. As far as it goes for gas um.. that depends on gas milage, but I would assume you get better gas milage than me and my runner and I only spent 90 bucks in gas round trip, but there are 2 gas stations near by so filling up isn't a problem. As far as when you run I guess it depends on what group you go in and the group leader so to speak. But hope you can make it, Plus you can check out Paragon's website (www.paragonap.com) for more info if I didn't answer what you needed.

[BeaterToyota]

I think you should go, depending on where you are coming from, you could ride up with myself, Eric and Nick in our convoy we are leaving sometime Thursday evening(17th), I believe it's 35 to drive your rig for one day, but they have a special for $80.00 to do 3 days of wheelin, usually we wheel from about 8ish till about 4ish. Then if you were to camp with everybody at Red Ridge it's 10 bucks a night, and they have bathrooms and showers there. As far as it goes for gas um.. that depends on gas milage, but I would assume you get better gas milage than me and my runner and I only spent 90 bucks in gas round trip, but there are 2 gas stations near by so filling up isn't a problem. As far as when you run I guess it depends on what group you go in and the group leader so to speak. But hope you can make it, Plus you can check out Paragon's website (www.paragonap.com) for more info if I didn't answer what you needed.



That's a pretty damn good answer from a newbie. :D :D

[1lows10]

Only if the runner gets back together in time. Im riding up with my twin bro Eric (05Turdtaco) and Tina in the Runner. It will be my virgin run for the Land Rover.

[mtnyota]

can't wait!! gonna try to head up thursday night. thats if the wife is ready to go by then. i would like to get friday & saturday in. hey beater you got your steering fixed yet?

[BeaterToyota]

hey beater you got your steering fixed yet?

Nope. I'm really freakin' lazy. I think I'm gonna work on it tomorrow night.

[mtnyota]

let me know if you need help. i'm pretty lazy too!

[cbabywolf02]

That's a pretty damn good answer from a newbie. :D :D

Damn straight, I try to keep everyone up to date if I know the info cuz I know how I felt my first time up. It was like what the hell is going on when, where and all that so I like to help out if possible. :) Plus the more people the better, :) right?

[Donkey]

looks like i am not going to make it. Buggy is not running right.

[94krawler]

That sucks big perm. You know if Jamison is planning on coming?

[trailtoy]

He just doesn't want to ride in the biotch seat again. :lol:

[Donkey]

Jamison said he was not going. He is going to big dogs today. I will be heading out there. Hopfully i can find a empty seat. Buggy is pissing me off. I might just wheel the Taco again.

[BeaterToyota]

Jamison said he was not going. He is going to big dogs today. I will be heading out there. Hopfully i can find a empty seat. Buggy is pissing me off. I might just wheel the Taco again.

Trade you my beater and DD for your tow rig and buggy. :D

[Ace_Laserna]

When is everyone heading up to Paragon? We're leaving Fredericksburg around 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Anyone wanna caravan up?

[trailtoy]

I'll be there by the time you leave home. :P

[fourwd1]

Jamison said he was not going. He is going to big dogs today. I will be heading out there. Hopfully i can find a empty seat. Buggy is pissing me off. I might just wheel the Taco again.

This all sounds like a bad soap opera

Maybe ya'll should just cool your panties and stay home :smt098




















:smt082

[fourwd1]

When is everyone heading up to Paragon? We're leaving Fredericksburg around 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Anyone wanna caravan up?
_________________
-Ace Laserna
'97 Runner - 6" w/4.88 on 35's
'02 Taco - 8" w/ 4.88 on 37's
'03 MR2 Spyder
'05 Sequoia - stock road tripper


I would, but I don't know which of your vehicles to follow. 8O

[Eric_N]

which way are you taking to go up ace? if its near us, we might tag along with you

[BeaterToyota]

Dewey and I are leaving Warrenton at about 1:00 on Thursday, assuming I get everything ready to go in time.

[cbabywolf02]

When is everyone heading up to Paragon? We're leaving Fredericksburg around 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Anyone wanna caravan up?
I know we are leaving Thurday some time later in the day because of school but we go up 97 to 15. If you would be willing to all meet up I think it would be a fun ride. By the way do you still have that roof rack for the soft top?

[Ace_Laserna]

which way are you taking to go up ace? if its near us, we might tag along with you

We're going to take 17N > I-66W > I-81 N
Going to avoid 95/495/270 at all costs

[Ace_Laserna]

By the way do you still have that roof rack for the soft top?

Never had a roof rack for the can-back, just had the crossbars on it.
Looks like we're takin different routes up to PA. If you guys decide to cut over and hit 81 give me a ring.
540-226-5335

[cbabywolf02]

Well we could meet up around 83 or 81 maybe??? that is how we go we pick up 81. then maybe we all can caravan up somewhere at that point. Eric(05TuRDTACO) has the route picked out he knows more about it I just drive
Oh, it's cool about the roof rack I thought someone told me you had one for it.

[Ace_Laserna]

Well we could meet up around 83 or 81 maybe??? that is how we go we pick up 81. then maybe we all can caravan up somewhere at that point. Eric(05TuRDTACO) has the route picked out he knows more about it I just drive
for it.

Sounds good to me. We're gonna head out at 2:30 tomorrow. I'll check my e-mail in the morning. Drop me a line and let me know the route you're taking and we can meet up wherever our paths intersect.
AtypicalBehavior@aol.com
cell:540-226-5335

[Ted]

I hear the BeaterToy is now a trailer queen.

[BeaterToyota]

Just part time. Unfortunately I'll have to return the borrowed truck and borrowed trailer when I'm done.

[94krawler]

I hear the BeaterToy is now a trailer queen.

The question is will you be there Ted????

[Ted]

I hear the BeaterToy is now a trailer queen.

The question is will you be there Ted????


If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.

[94krawler]

I hear the BeaterToy is now a trailer queen.

The question is will you be there Ted????


If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.


Hope you feel better Ted 8)

[Ted]

I hear the BeaterToy is now a trailer queen.

The question is will you be there Ted????


If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.


Hope you feel better Ted 8)

I want to show up and hassle you guys.

[94krawler]

:lol: thanks Ted

You bringing the Taco or the Sa rig?

[BeaterToyota]

He said he might bring his IFS...















his Accord.

[ptrautne]

He said he might bring his IFS...















his Accord.

What time are you going to start wheeling saturday?

[94krawler]

Meeting 8:30 hitting trails by 9.

[trailtoy]

If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.

Ted, if you come... do you have a set of rear springs? 48 inchers?

[94krawler]

If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.

Ted, if you come... do you have a set of rear springs? 48 inchers?

Your a dam mouch :lol:

Jst to rag on you a bit I got 2 sets of leafs laying in the ram right now for someone :P

See you tomorrow everyone 8)

[KnuckleHead]

Jst to rag on you a bit I got 2 sets of leafs laying in the ram right now for someone :P



:smt023

[Ted]

If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.

Ted, if you come... do you have a set of rear springs? 48 inchers?

Let me go and measure them. I have two sets.

[Ted]

:lol: thanks Ted

You bringing the Taco or the Sa rig?

I'm stuck with the Taco. If Beater would tow it down there or me, I'd take the SA rig :) It's needs a few odds and ends to drive on the road.

[Ted]

I hear the BeaterToy is now a trailer queen.

The question is will you be there Ted????


If I can get healty, I plan on running up there Saturday AM.


Hope you feel better Ted 8)

Thanks Eric. I hope to leave Saturday at 6am.

[BeaterToyota]

I'm locking this thread since the event has come and gone, but I'm gonna start a new one where everyone can post pics.

Jason