AB,BA, Rossco and Roofy sneak out to Toolangi...

[Bloodyaussie]

Yes we snuck out and didn't tell anyone... selfish hey !!!!

First track was Rocky track and I was not ready for this... bloody wet and slippery.

I wanted to give up a few times... what a woose hey.

After this we did a few more then over to Aeroplane track before heading off to the meet up at AB's place.

Rossco got heaps of video of me trying to get up Rocky and I got my on board video.

These GQ's sure are tough !!!


https://youtu.be/1D3rh7aKvYg


https://youtu.be/wSa0WXYYYD0


https://youtu.be/vSvs4mjt7q8


https://youtu.be/tPLEgAUDsC8


https://youtu.be/CErEaWFLtXA


https://youtu.be/fO-wLtThqyY


https://youtu.be/bVmabx7BkXc


https://youtu.be/KZmE-05fN7o

[Bloodyaussie]

Some pics.
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[Bloodyaussie]

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[rusty_nail]

Looks great mate, looks like I'll have some watching to do later

[Winnie]

How far is this from AB's house?

[threedogs]

looks very very slippery , just along for the ride if going down I suppose

[Rossco]

Rocky track is about half an hour if that. We just finished sipping on our lates then straight into it. . . . Warm up track? ? Nah ! ! Rocky track is a hell of a harder when it's wet & greasy. . .

[Bloodyaussie]

Not having 35's made a difference plus I was rusty driving that sort of track...

They really made these trucks tough thats for sure..

My damage was very minimal being an exhaust that copped a hit and was hard up against my left shocker and a small puncture.

I thought I had done some steering damage but the issue of the steering wheel sitting at 1 oclock I think comes down to the spare I put on being larger than the rest?

I will get a my spare repaired tomorrow as that track put a hole in it

When you going to upload that video Rossco?

[lucus30]

Looks great guys I'll have a good look when I'm home.

[Bloodyaussie]

Just a tiny bit of vid of Aeroplane track.. pretty straight forward with a massive bog hole that you just had to plonk yourself into then winch out.. grip was pretty good for the rest of it.

https://youtu.be/zA8X76Lug48

[lucus30]

Just a tiny bit of vid of Aeroplane track.. pretty straight forward with a massive bog hole that you just had to plonk yourself into then winch out.. grip was pretty good for the rest of it.

https://youtu.be/zA8X76Lug48
Was it full of water? As in normally it isn't high enough that you'd get it in the car. Just trying to scope conditions of the tracks prior to the 30th though if one of you blokes come along it won't matter

[krbrooking]

Airplane looks even worse than it did last time did anyone make it up.

How did the beast go Roofy.

Looks like it was a fun/tuff day.

[krbrooking]

Who was in the white gq????

[Bloodyaussie]

Roofy sat in rossco's car..

Aeroplane is fine.. did it easy except for the bit you have to winch out..

Not much water in the hole.

[Rossco]

Airplane looks even worse than it did last time did anyone make it up.

How did the beast go Roofy.

Looks like it was a fun/tuff day.
Yeah Airplane was similar except for that hole which was much deeper. No chance driving it too steep plus you belly out.

The shiny new beast stayed parked at ABs. . . This was GQ country, only the toughest! ! !

[Bloodyaussie]

Who was in the white gq????

No white cars allowed

[Woof]

Was so looking forward to checking out the great country around there, looks like it was a ripper of a drive

[Bloodyaussie]

Here is some video of Rossco using his winch for the first time and also winching AB as he does not have a fancy high mount fitted..lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlBN1mcYohs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cLTDBJSiQI

[sooty_10]

Aww so jealous, looked like a great day out. I'm looking forward to the next planned outing Lucas30. I'm bending up my solenoid mounting bracket tomorrow for the winch, that's all that's stopping me from re-installing it atm.

[Rossco]

Was so looking forward to checking out the great country around there, looks like it was a ripper of a drive
Yeah really really sux doggy, it was a good drive. The only problem was we had to head back at around lunch. . . It was a bit hard could have easily kept going but at least we got out for a bit of fun.

[lucus30]

Yes we snuck out and didn't tell anyone... selfish hey !!!!

First track was Rocky track and I was not ready for this... bloody wet and slippery.

I wanted to give up a few times... what a woose hey.

After this we did a few more then over to Aeroplane track before heading off to the meet up at AB's place.

Rossco got heaps of video of me trying to get up Rocky and I got my on board video.

These GQ's sure are tough !!!


https://youtu.be/1D3rh7aKvYg


https://youtu.be/wSa0WXYYYD0


https://youtu.be/vSvs4mjt7q8


https://youtu.be/tPLEgAUDsC8


https://youtu.be/CErEaWFLtXA


https://youtu.be/fO-wLtThqyY


https://youtu.be/bVmabx7BkXc


https://youtu.be/KZmE-05fN7o

Just watched the videos mate, looks the goods. I bet there was some sweaty palms in that one

[Bloodyaussie]

Just watched the videos mate, looks the goods. I bet there was some sweaty palms in that one

Nah was just frustrated... it was just truck breaking but not scary at all.

Did you watch the video of rossco winching... bloody fast.

[lucus30]

Nah was just frustrated... it was just truck breaking but not scary at all.

Did you watch the video of rossco winching... bloody fast.
Yeah I did. Bloody noisy thing though ha ha. Its OK I haven't even used my slow mount yet

[Rossco]

Nah was just frustrated... it was just truck breaking but not scary at all.

Did you watch the video of rossco winching... bloody fast.
Yeah you can't go too far wrong on rocky track - just break something. . .

I would like to see Darrens new winch in action. . . that will be fast.
I think it was after the last trip watching crate winch up that same spot convinced me to upgrade to a high mount. They are bloody good but at the end of the day a low mount will get you out.

[krbrooking]

No white cars allowed

Must be yours then???? The last pic of the one with the led spotties and light bar in the bar, it looks a bit white there.


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[Bloodyaussie]

Must be yours then???? The last pic of the one with the led spotties and light bar in the bar, it looks a bit white there.


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Thats my beast and champagne is the colour...

[Rossco]

Must be yours then???? The last pic of the one with the led spotties and light bar in the bar, it looks a bit white there.


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Bruce is looking very good now. . . Although i did like the champagne bar.

[krbrooking]

I must be going a bit colour blind. Lol


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[Bloodyaussie]

God i wish rossco would unlock the vault that contains all the photos and videos.

[Rossco]

Ha ha ha, I'll get them up soon . . . Promise. . .

[growler2058]

Just reading the title ABBA and you two are just like those two sheilas bwahahahha


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[Bloodyaussie]

Just reading the title ABBA and you two are just like those two sheilas bwahahahha


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Your a bit slow there mate.........

[growler2058]

Your a bit slow there mate.........

Not really posted that 10 seconds after I read the title :)


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[lucus30]

Ha ha ha, I'll get them up soon . . . Promise. . .
Cmon rossco

[Bloodyaussie]

Cmon rossco

C'mon rossco!!!!!!!!

It would be quicker for me to drive out to your place and get the video... i can punch ab in the neck while i am there.

[Rossco]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybxi57JXjS0

Here we go, seriously it took ages, might try from the phone next time. I'll chuck some photos up soon. . .

[Bloodyaussie]

Holy shit Rossco I was cringing the whole time.... can see how 35's are better there thats for sure.

Thanks for getting that up mate.

[lucus30]

Looks awesome fun. Thanks Rossco, What tyre pressure were you guys running up rocky?

[Rossco]

Yeah it was really fun, it was a decent challenge that's 4 sure.!!

Poor bruceie . . . They do love it tho! !

Had about 20psi. . .

[AB]

That was definitely a good warm up track...lol

Haven't been 4wding in months, first track is slippery climbing thrashing your vehicle! Nice way to start the day off...lol

How's your exhaust BA?

[Bloodyaussie]

That was definitely a good warm up track...lol

Haven't been 4wding in months, first track is slippery climbing thrashing your vehicle! Nice way to start the day off...lol

How's your exhaust BA?

Yeah a few bruises but nothing serious.

Had some other issues and even got a massive tank slapper and thought my wheel was about to fall off.. i was only doing 50kmh..

[Winnie]

That was definitely a good warm up track...lol

Haven't been 4wding in months, first track is slippery climbing thrashing your vehicle! Nice way to start the day off...lol

How's your exhaust BA?
How did the 35s go!?

[Hodge]

That looked like real fun. Could listen to that turbo whistle all day. Good to see Bruce back in action. Straight into the deep end.

[Rossco]

Had some other issues and even got a massive tank slapper and thought my wheel was about to fall off.. i was only doing 50kmh..

What happened there. . . Do you know what caused it ? ?

[AB]

How did the 35s go!? really good mate, never looking back now :)

[Winnie]

really good mate, never looking back now :)
Yeah nice... I know what I'm getting next time I need tyres [emoji609]

[Bloodyaussie]

What happened there. . . Do you know what caused it ? ?

The only thing I can find so far is a loose wheel bearing on the front left which I repacked with grease and re-tensioned.

Without it being on a hoist it is hard to check a lot of the bushes.. I will put my rear back on and see how that goes driving to Toorak and back today.

As for that awesome sound Eric it wont be there for too much longer as when I can it will get a muffler to quiet it down... its just to much on the freeway with my family in the car trying to have a chat....droning !!

[Bacho86]

Just caught on all the photos a videos from the day out, looks like a heap of fun!

[Punderhead]

Man you guys have some decent stuff up that way! My folks are moving to Wangaratta soon, so I'm gunn have pay you guys a visit and check these tracks out for myself! And say hi to mum of course.

Do you have any scrubbing AB, or has the guard chop allowed for full clearance?

Cheers

[AB]

Man you guys have some decent stuff up that way! My folks are moving to Wangaratta soon, so I'm gunn have pay you guys a visit and check these tracks out for myself! And say hi to mum of course. Do you have any scrubbing AB, or has the guard chop allowed for full clearance? Cheers 25-30mm cut all round including rear quarter chop on 2" ome GU is perfect mate.

Absolutely no scrubbing and that day was a decent test that's for sure :)

[Bloodyaussie]

I have found some more damage from that track which is a stuffed upper panhard bush on the front..

Chasing this weird steering issue since that track and while getting my daughter to help found the bush was stuffed.

I will head over to mudski's tonight to get another... so the cost from one track is mounting.

I hope this sorts the problem?

[Maxhead]

... so the cost from one track is mounting.

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You mean it stops??? LOL....There's always something else next mate

[cgm]

... so the cost from one track is mounting.


You are making me nervous for the weekend coming on the 30th. :) Oh, well, not much point having a truck if you don't use it. The pics and videos did look good.

[Chappy]

The TD sounds beautiful BA, love it!

Looks like you had a great day. My poor old bus didn't fare so well at Toolangi.. snapped winch rope & popped bead :(

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[AB]

The TD sounds beautiful BA, love it! Looks like you had a great day. My poor old bus didn't fare so well at Toolangi.. snapped winch rope & popped bead :( <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58125"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58126"/> <img src="http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58127"/>

It's a nasty time of year up there!!!

[jay see]

You are making me nervous for the weekend coming on the 30th. :) Oh, well, not much point having a truck if you don't use it. The pics and videos did look good.

No need to be nervous Cam. As long as we have recovery gear and a good bunch of people that are willing to help we'll be right and I reckon we've got both of those.

[Hodge]

Not good to hear GQJETT. Looks like Toolangi is living up to it's "Truck breaker" name. It's hungry, and is having a feast right now...
Few other Facebook pages and forums I read all report a lot of damage, from the weekend gone. Toolangi, after all that rain was always gonna be interesting...

[Bloodyaussie]

So my steering issue was a panhard bush... installed one this evening and went for a test drive and all is well again.

Thanks mudski..

I think i have sorted most of the issues from that track.

Glad i figured it out as there is nothing worse than getting frustrated and not being able to solve the problem.

[lucus30]

No need to be nervous Cam. As long as we have recovery gear and a good bunch of people that are willing to help we'll be right and I reckon we've got both of those.
We will be right. Just will pick and choose what we do. If we take tracks a bit easier just means we might have to winch more

And also at this stage I'm thinking an early finish to set up camp and crack into a few beers any way

[cgm]

We will be right. Just will pick and choose what we do. If we take tracks a bit easier just means we might have to winch more

And also at this stage I'm thinking an early finish to set up camp and crack into a few beers any way

I think that's the reality, get the winch out before thrashing things too much. Will depend a lot on how much more rain we get between now and then.

Edit: I just realised that from your post, you've obviously got used to the idea of camping for the night. :)

[lucus30]

I think that's the reality, get the winch out before thrashing things too much. Will depend a lot on how much more rain we get between now and then.

Edit: I just realised that from your post, you've obviously got used to the idea of camping for the night. :)
Ha ha yeah mate was always keen to camp just didn't want it to be pissing with rain. Will deal if it does