DHappel Posted February 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2021 I am totally in... Don -- Have you nailed down the route yet? --PaulYou mean have I even started planning it yet? uh..... I'll get right on that after Shaver Mr.BlueSky, Jethro and PaulD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 I have been following a great Tacoma blog called Adventuretaco... The guy and his wife live in the Seattle area but have been to DV and Mojave a LOT...! Don, I would strongly suggest you check it out to get some ideas and logistic nuggets...! --Paul DHappel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 I have been following a great Tacoma blog called Adventuretaco... The guy and his wife live in the Seattle area but have been to DV and Mojave a LOT...! Don, I would strongly suggest you check it out to get some ideas and logistic nuggets...! --Paul Do you really expect me to click on something about a Tacoma??? Oh the horror! On another note, we may have an appearance from a former member who has rather a lot of DV trips under his belt. Assuming he can get back out west at least. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 So....Any ideas??? Damn DV is soooo huge, Hard to plan, huh? --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 I know Land Rover Club is also doing a DV trip in March. Would be funny/not funny if it was around the same time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 So....Any ideas??? Damn DV is soooo huge, Hard to plan, huh? --Paul Just saying, taking a page from Chuck's playbookdeath valley 2017 itinerary5.pdf PaulD, Jethro and SLOHybrid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) I am planning on going now and if you need help LMK anyone seen the state of Stella's lately? last time we were there the pipe from the spring was broken and all of the trees around the cabin were dead.. would love to fix that . Briggs is always a favourite also I like starting @ Eureka dunes and down to Saline springs Defense mine after Panamint is fun too especially for kids in the mine I am totally up for something new though too Edited February 19, 2021 by SLOHybrid Mr.BlueSky and PaulD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Nick D was just through Striped Butte Valley. He would know the "state of Stella's..." --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndamico Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I am planning on going now and if you need help LMK anyone seen the state of Stella's lately? last time we were there the pipe from the spring was broken and all of the trees around the cabin were dead.. would love to fix that . Briggs is always a favourite also I like starting @ Eureka dunes and down to Saline springs Defense mine after Panamint is fun too especially for kids in the mine I am totally up for something new though tooStayed at Russell 3 nights ago. Checked out Stella too. Water at both.russell has room for more rigs Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk PaulD, Mr.BlueSky, DHappel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuxLemon Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hey y'all, I'm new to the group, me and my brother are fixing up a 2001 Range Rover HSE by hand. Interested in taking her out for a meetup on 3/27! Michael RobertDingli, jaimymac, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afmuro Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Just seeing these posts and seems like just up my alley. DV has been top of the list, as haven't been back since went on my honeymoon there in 2012. Rental jeep that made it to the Racetrack! Anyway, I am a strong Tentative. Was looking for a reason to buy the TerraFirma Diff Cover! Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 Just seeing these posts and seems like just up my alley. DV has been top of the list, as haven't been back since went on my honeymoon there in 2012. Rental jeep that made it to the Racetrack! Anyway, I am a strong Tentative. Was looking for a reason to buy the TerraFirma Diff Cover!Don’t buy it. TF is generally cheap, but shiny junk. I had TF diff guards and they were useless.The flimsy guards will not stand up to any real abuse. I went with the Gwynn Lewis option and am very happy with them. Can’t beat 1/4†welded. TF is products fit the statement of “for show, not goâ€. I’ll never buy anything from them again and I have owned a lot of their product over the years. Lift kits, steering, armor, etc. all junk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk afmuro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotgabe Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Their D3/4 rear tire carrier has been a great product, but anything in the armor category has been questionable from what I’ve seen. RIP rock sliders. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afmuro Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Don’t buy it. TF is generally cheap, but shiny junk. I had TF diff guards and they were useless.The flimsy guards will not stand up to any real abuse. I went with the Gwynn Lewis option and am very happy with them. Can’t beat 1/4†welded. TF is products fit the statement of “for show, not goâ€. I’ll never buy anything from them again and I have owned a lot of their product over the years. Lift kits, steering, armor, etc. all junk Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAny US shops selling the Gwynn Lewis parts? Can order from UK, but figure I would ask about 'local' options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Any US shops selling the Gwynn Lewis parts? Can order from UK, but figure I would ask about 'local' options.Keep in mind that the Gwynn Lewis guards must be welded on. Here is a local link http://www.roverware.us/differential-guard/ Tactical Rovers also makes one that I think is good that is bolt on. I don’t have any first hand experience with it, but I believe Robert Dingley has them on his D2. Not a bad option if you don’t want to weld. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mffoster Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Brand New Safety Devices Rack for sale Adding to the DV post because if someone wanted this it will be on my truck for the trip and we could swap it to another truck if someone wanted it. Just put it on my 110 and decided I want a longer rack. This one fits 90’s or 110’s. $1700 as shown, the post in the for sale forum has more pictures and details. And by the way - another vote for Gwynn Lewis. It’s worth welding on the diff guards! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk RobertDingli, PaulD and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 (edited) Keep in mind that the Gwynn Lewis guards must be welded on. Here is a local link http://www.roverware.us/differential-guard/ Tactical Rovers also makes one that I think is good that is bolt on. I don’t have any first hand experience with it, but I believe Robert Dingley has them on his D2. Not a bad option if you don’t want to weld. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI also had the TF diff guards. They lasted two trips. I was able to beat them back into shape and reweld the cracks before giving them away. I have since fitted the tactical rovers units. They require some welding to attach a couple of tabs to the axle housing and a little grinding to get everything to fit nicely. After welding on the tabs, they are a bolt on fitment. They have the benefit of protecting the underside of the diff and extending toward the driveshaft to protect the drive shaft pinion. I am very happy with the tactical parts and would buy them again. They were actually cheaper than the TF option and made in California by a small person business that supports our club. The underside of the diff is actually pretty strong and it’s really the front cover of the front diff and rear cover of the rear which are the weakest areas. I was prepared to loose a 1/4†of ground clearance for the extra protection all the way under the diff, especially around the drain plug. Front Rear - note how the drain plug is protected Apologies for hijacking the DV thread. Edited March 2, 2021 by RobertDingli afmuro, jaimymac and PaulD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Wow Robert! Serious bling...! As for the DV trip, I think we should let Michele (Don's) partner, direct the wish-list of places to see on the itinerary. Titus Canyon is right up there. I suspect that the nice cabins outside of Ballarat are getting too popular, but the climb up there is a great run. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndamico Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Wow Robert! Serious bling...! As for the DV trip, I think we should let Michele (Don's) partner, direct the wish-list of places to see on the itinerary. Titus Canyon is right up there. I suspect that the nice cabins outside of Ballarat are getting too popular, but the climb up there is a great run. --PaulEureka dunes was almost deserted when we were there. Boxcar was taken when we passed by. I'm sure minietta was too. That's popular. There are some nice concrete pads on the way to defense thst are great to camp on. Huge and flat. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Canyon's and dunes sound great! Seems like lots of cool stuff. The natural bridge looks really neat too. I'm actually more interested in exploring and seeing sites than trails for once. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOHybrid Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) Eureka dunes was almost deserted when we were there. Boxcar was taken when we passed by. I'm sure minietta was too. That's popular. There are some nice concrete pads on the way to defense thst are great to camp on. Huge and flat. Sent from my SM-G998U using TapatalkHere I am using one of those concrete pads after driving all the way up to "the" defense mine (a young Tyler in the pic & Colin in the other).. aah! the days when I didn't give 2 hoots about my rig Edited March 3, 2021 by SLOHybrid PaulD and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 I also had the TF diff guards. They lasted two trips. I was able to beat them back into shape and reweld the cracks before giving them away. I have since fitted the tactical rovers units. They require some welding to attach a couple of tabs to the axle housing and a little grinding to get everything to fit nicely. After welding on the tabs, they are a bolt on fitment. They have the benefit of protecting the underside of the diff and extending toward the driveshaft to protect the drive shaft pinion. I am very happy with the tactical parts and would buy them again. They were actually cheaper than the TF option and made in California by a small person business that supports our club. The underside of the diff is actually pretty strong and it’s really the front cover of the front diff and rear cover of the rear which are the weakest areas. I was prepared to loose a 1/4†of ground clearance for the extra protection all the way under the diff, especially around the drain plug. Front Rear - note how the drain plug is protected Apologies for hijacking the DV thread.I like those Guards! I have the TF ones, they work well enough for what I do. Looks like you're challenging Eric in a BLING off!!! Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulD Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Idea: Since one of the lofty goals to occupy a rare cabin find, is it possible to fly a drone 5 miles up from the valley floor to the cabin site to pre-scope cabin availability??? I know nothing of drone range. --Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickbubz Posted March 10, 2021 Report Share Posted March 10, 2021 I'm trying hard to make this one work - pencil me for now please. The day job has no issue, just need to make sure I can get someone to cover me at the track on Weds. PaulD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithium1330 Posted March 12, 2021 Report Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) still working on a scheme plan to make this happen. It'll either be just me, or me + a 12mo old, which will be all too interesting...Or I guess a 3rd option is no trip. :-/ Edited March 12, 2021 by lithium1330 PaulD and Budeck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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