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Destination: CJ Strike and Fishing |
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Written by John Stewart
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Saturday, 17 May 2008 20:00 |
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Destination: CJ Strike and Fishing Friday morning and the blustery wind of the previous days had ended. The morning sun was on its daily path through a clear blue sky. It would be a great day to be outdoors. If you can’t go 4-wheeling, might as well go fishing. Mike and I loaded the boat with necessary gear (poles, tackle, and bait), hooked the trailer to his 4x4 pickup and headed for the lake.
The “lake” is CJ Strike Reservoir managed for recreation opportunities by Idaho Power Company. Located on the Snake River, the reservoir provides hydroelectric power for southwest Idaho and irrigation water for the many farms in the area. CJ Strike also provides a variety of year around recreation opportunities including waterfowl hunting, fishing, and water sports. This day, fishing was on the agenda and crappie were biting. |
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Reward offered for vandalism tip |
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Written by staff_user
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Saturday, 17 May 2008 16:47 |
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Reward offered for vandalism tip
R E W A R D --- $1000
For specific information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the vandalism of the symbolic fencing resource protection signs located approximately 1 mile east of Ramp 49 in the South Beach area of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The vandalism took place on or around May 10, 2008.
According to the National Park Service investigation, two sets of footprints were found along the edge of the fence line that extended from the dunes to the waters edge. No footprints or tire tracks were observed entering the closed area which was established to protect a least tern colony; no birds appeared to have been disturbed during the act of vandalism.
A recent court approved Consent Degree requires the National Park Service to automatically expand the closure area by 50 meters where a confirmed deliberate act disturbs or harasses wildlife or vandalizes fencing, nests, or plants. The vandal(s) action leading to the subsequent enclosure enlargement have not caused harm to the birds but have caused additional harm to the businesses and ORV community recreating and fishing at Cape Hatteras!
Anyone having information please contact: - United Four Wheel Drive Association (UFWDA)
(757) 546-7969
- BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC)
(208) 237-1008
Each person submitting a tip will receive a code number for them to use in tracking the status of their tip. Tips made to UFWDA or BRC can be made anonymously, no caller ID is used and caller need not identify themselves.
Or, contact Ranger Davis Carter of the National Parks Service, at 252-475-8326, P.O. Box 190, Buxton, NC 27920 |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 May 2008 20:28 )
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Toyota Exhaust Manifold Cracking - Important Updated Information |
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Written by John Stewart
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:22 |
Background and Exhaust Manifold Cracking - Important Updated Information
Over the summer of 2002, my wife and I purchased a 1998 2.7 liter, 5 speed, 4x4 4Runner to serve as our family mover and daily driver. Frankly, I was hoping to find a 3rd generation 4Runner 4x4 with the 5 speed/V6 combo, but 3rd generation manual transmission 4Runners of any type seemed to be in short supply in our area, so when I found a good deal on a four cylinder/4x4/5 speed model, I jumped on it. I'm glad I did, as it has proven to be a capable and reliable vehicle.
The four cylinder motor that Toyota used in both the 3rd generation 4Runners and Tacoma trucks is the DOHC 3RZ, which in stock form produces a max of 150 hp at the flywheel and 177 ft. lbs of torque, or about the same as the 3VZE V6 motors used in the second generation 4Runners and pre-Tacoma trucks. Given the weight of the 4Runner, this translates into acceptable performance, but even when coupled with the manual transmission and 4.56:1 gears, the stock performance can hardly be called exciting. Taking into account the increased weight of the 3rd generation 4Runners, I would say that the stock performance is probably comparable to that of the 22RE used in the first generation 4Runners: it isn't a total dog, but it won't set your heart racing, either.
The 3RZ is a great truck engine, but user feedback has confirmed one common problem: the stock cast exhaust manifold is prone to cracking, especially between the #2 and #3 exhaust runners.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 May 2008 05:28 )
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10 Safety Rules For Off-Road Driving |
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Written by staff_user
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Saturday, 17 May 2008 16:09 |
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10 Safety Rules For Off-Road Driving
Four-wheeling is one of the more exciting hobbies you can experience. Going off road opens your eyes to places you would not otherwise see. It also challenges you, as the terrain is far different from what you are accustomed to driving on. And you can find yourself in a remote and very hostile environment in just a few hours.
Follow these very important rules for a safer and more enjoyable ride. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 17 May 2008 16:16 )
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IFS Driveshaft CV Modification for Increased Angle |
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Written by Written by Erik Bibelheimer, posted by Adam Fertig
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 21:53 |
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Toyota driveshaft CV joints, also known as "double cardan" joints, come in several different varieties. The ones in the front of straight axle (pre-'86) Toy's came from the factory with a max operating angle of about 35 degrees. The '84 and '85 versions are especially sought-after since they will bolt right up to later model trucks and the pre-'84's use smaller, weaker bolts. The joints that come in the front of IFS Toy's can usually only go to about 25 degrees or less in stock form, and the ones that came in two-piece rear driveshafts are similar. The max angle of these later joints isn't enough for use in the front of a lifted, flexy, straight-axle rig without damaging the joint (pushing it past its max angle), but it can be modified to achieve the higher angles. And since IFS CV's are generally cheaper and easier to come by, this is modification is fairly common. Some driveline shops like High Angle Driveline can modify your joint for you, or you can do it yourself. All that needs to be done to the joint is some minor clearancing (grinding) inside, but to do that you have to disassemble the joint-- and that can be the tricky part. This article shows the method I use to get the joint apart, and where and how to clearance it for more angle. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 May 2008 15:43 )
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