SQRLPWR Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 We will be running the Big Jones trail near Ellershouse. MEETING 09:00am - Tim Hortons, Middle Sackville - 1624 Sackville Drive, Middle Sackville, NS B4E 3A8 DEPARTURE From Tims @ 10:00am sharp We'll be meeting up with anyone who wants to join us, at the carpool parking lot by the highway 101 (Exit 4) (Rocks Rd, West Hants, NS B0N) PREREQUISITES Have enough fuel, food and water for the whole day. All vehicles should have proper front and rear recovery points. Rigs without will be turned away. Be sure to review the 'Rating Guide', 'Trail Risk Matrix' & 'Basic Requirements' pages below before deciding if the trail is for you and your rig.TRAIL INFO LOCATION - Near St.Croix RATING GUIDE - 3.5 (Rugged Trail) LAND ACCESS - private, PUBLIC, wilderness, restricted, water crossing, bridge FULL SIZE DO-ABLE - YES, no BASIC REQUIREMENTS - https://www.backcoun...ent-guidelines/ NOTES Local 'Holy Grail' trail with a long uphill off-camber washout section The hill is full-size friendly, but the SW exit just barely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 If I get front tow hooks on, I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I wanna see your drone stalking you on that trail ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 14 minutes ago, derekmac said: If I get front tow hooks on, I'll be there. I will dig them out of the crate. Maybe there will even be bolts for them... But that I can't promise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Eastcoastcam said: I will dig them out of the crate. Maybe there will even be bolts for them... But that I can't promise... Thanks James!! The bar the lights are mounted on has the bolts in it, but.... I went to loosen them up to be prepared for getting the hooks, and one of the welded nuts on the drivers side broke free in the frame. It was the one that you can get to, thankfully. I might have to get a grade 8 bolt and nut for it. The front one started to loosen up though, but I didn't try the passenger side. I might try and remove the bar tonight, and drill new holes for the lights in the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I wonder how deep that crossing is gonna be. Last time we were there, I was nervous for the guys with no lift and smaller tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Maybe someone could drive in the exit end to check the crossing. I'll be the stock guy this time, and am not generally a fan of water crossings to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Long drive from Dartmouth! Long drive from anywhere except Windsor area! Even then, the water level changes quick. Water runs out of NS in three days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossley Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 1 minute ago, sar4x4 said: Long drive from Dartmouth! Long drive from anywhere except Windsor area! Even then, the water level changes quick. Water runs out of NS in three days. I'm in the windsor area but I don't know where it is. I can check it if someone gives directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Take a buddy with you, even Bell Aliant isn't all that reliable in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 I can run out and check it tomorrow. Before coming up to the city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks Tom! One time I took my buddy with his Tacoma out In Renfrew and then the power line and the crossing was up toy headlights. His Tacoma has 31s and just spacers up front. I was nervous so I can't imagine him. I don't wish on anyone to hydrolock an engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Sorry guys this new night shift two days a week throws my schedule off. Will be doing some catching up on my slacking tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 I'm gonna try for this run.... I WONT be bringing the Dakota...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 No real squeezes any more since they logged the other end of the trail! Wr should develop a decal for those that did Big Jones..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joeylowthers450R Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 we are hoping to make it again. prob meet at exit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Won't make it, unforseen events have changed my plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram5.9 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 That's too bad would like to see the Ford in action. I should be out but I do have to replace a Trac bar joint. Develop a little death wobble last time out. I will be exploring a off road route either to the trail head or on my way back into town. (as much as possible) Pavement sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 9 hours ago, ram5.9 said: That's too bad would like to see the Ford in action. I should be out but I do have to replace a Trac bar joint. Develop a little death wobble last time out. I will be exploring a off road route either to the trail head or on my way back into town. (as much as possible) Pavement sucks! Yep, engine swap day was Thursday but I got tied up with other obligations and never touched the ford.So now engine swap day is Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 JJ, I'll come with you if you wanna explore some trails on the way back. Big Jones is real fun but not long enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram5.9 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Sounds good. I'm on way to a hockey tournament and will be returning tomorrow little past supper. Then out to the garage to install the new Trac bar heim and I should be ready to go. Once Tom changes my permissions, I will look at the trail to see what we can hit on the way back into town. I'm open for suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Right now I'm 95% sure I'll be there. I wonder how the crossing at the end will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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