Dan Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Everyone, I'm just new to this off road club scene, and relatively new to off roading as a sport/hobby. I'm looking to meet some like-minded folk, maybe even some folks with similar life styles/responsibilities (you know....kids, spouses, jobs, bills, etc) I'm trying to figure out exactly where the Rocky Myra run is, and if its suitable for a full size truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 It has been years since I have run Rocky Myra ... but I did it in my H2. Anything is "suitable" for a full size if you are willing to make it What are you driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 If you made it in an H2, I gotta think I should be OK. I'm driving a 2014 Raptor. I have no issues getting it insanely dirty and grungy, but i will avoid dents and scratches if possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Scratches (at least trail "pin stripes") are inevitable, dents can generally be avoided. Raptor will be fun to see on the trails! I don't think we've had one of those out before (not that I've seen). *sigh* I miss my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'm totally OK with pin stripes...in fact i've received some grief from friends who are little more 'enthusiastic' about paint and cosmetics than I am. How it looks (scratches, dents, etc) is a discussion I look forward to having with some folks in this group I was planning to hit a trail tomorrow about 9-930...where is a good point to hit the trail? BTW If it's a faux pas to talk about trails, just let me know...not trying to ruffle feathers or create conflict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Dan said: BTW If it's a faux pas to talk about trails, just let me know...not trying to ruffle feathers or create conflict this is the golden rule - #1 rule about 4x4 trails is you do not talk about 4x4 trails (on the internet). The next club meeting is March 9 (check out the events forum for info) - you might be able to wrangle up a few rigs to take you out and show you some runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Any mods on / plans for the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'd like to get a winch for it. I'd also like to get a roof rack. And theres a few light mods I'd like to add (mudflaps, rain guards for windows...) but I'd like to see what equipment/mods others find useful before I start throwing money away. For me, the stock Raptor is pretty well equipped as is...and honestly, I'm not knowledgable enough yet to know what other mods would be a real benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Welcome to the club look forward to see you out at coffee/on the trail. The first mod most people recommend is skid plates. I havnt seen underneath a Raptor but I'm assuming you are good to go there. I would also recommend removing your running boards when you go wheeling. There's always a possibility that you get hung up on them and they will break or get pushed up into the body causing those dents that you were saying you'd rather avoid ( understandably ) After that it depends what you want to do with it. Mud vs rock crawling vs trails. Winches are a good investment. They always come in handy even if not for but to pull someone else out. Coffees are Thursdays at 7 and various Tim Hortons, come on out and say hi. I won't be there for a couple weeks but I'm sure everyone else will be glad to look over a Raptor. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Appreciate the suggestions! The Rap already has a fair bit of armour on the underside (again, being new to wheeling, I don't know how much plating is really required) but I would definitely not have thought to remove the running boards. There's a fair bit of clearance underneath, but I will def give that some thought; good protection (as you guys have noted) and I'm wondering how it will look without the running boards. I've noted the time of the next meeting (Mar 9?) which I will try to attend, if thats OK with the powers-that-be. Cheers D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Dan said: I've noted the time of the next meeting (Mar 9?) which I will try to attend, if thats OK with the powers-that-be. More than ok! All are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Welcome to the club! Awesome to see a Raptor! Have been wanting to wheel with one since they came out. We have a monthly run that we deem stock capable, as well as coffee nights every thursday. Would be great to see you out with us. also as mentioned we have a meeting on the ninth at Sobeys community room Larry Uteck area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 How are those running boards constructed? Are they actually sturdy / can support the weight of the truck or are they just steps / show - like a typical nerf bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 The runnings boards seem strong, but I don't know if they would take the weight of the truck (6000 lbs, give or take). This is another one of those areas where I'm not too knowledgable. On 2/25/2018 at 4:57 PM, TomWood said: Welcome to the club! Awesome to see a Raptor! Have been wanting to wheel with one since they came out. We have a monthly run that we deem stock capable, as well as coffee nights every thursday. Would be great to see you out with us. also as mentioned we have a meeting on the ninth at Sobeys community room Larry Uteck area. And thanks for the invite to the coffee sessions and meeting! Tried to make it to the coffee this evening...was actually in Bayers Lake for my kids' sports, so I thought I would grab a quick workout at the Goodlife on Lacewood then come to meet you guys. When i came out of the gym, some &#%#%#% had broken into my truck. Glass everywhere. So the rest of my evening was police, very cold driving, and then trying to clean up glass. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 17 hours ago, Dan said: When i came out of the gym, some &#%#%#% had broken into my truck. Glass everywhere. So the rest of my evening was police, very cold driving, and then trying to clean up glass. Sigh. Dude, that sucks. I hope they catch the ****** and you get the truck fixed quickly. Easy-ish test re: running boards ... when you stand (jump?) on them do they give at all? A solid rock rail won't. It's not the be all-end all of tests, but a quick way to qualify if they are even in the ballpark of being reasonable. All of the rock slider / rock rails I have had on my trucks would not even slightly deflect when you bounced on them - very solid. And you could put the weight of the truck onto them with a hi-lift or, as you would think, a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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