Actually, uphill's HLCs did not fall off even though the dual locks were no longer have the original holding strength due to repeated removals from cleaning the HLCs and the headlights. I don't think films will be able to take 1/16" gouges from juniper branches.
Sorry, I shouldn't have assumed that they fell off . . . looking at the carnage I should have said "removed by external forces" ;^ )
The headlight protection film is actually thicker than the paint protection film (PPF), but I don't know for a fact that they can take gouges from juniper branches. However, I do know the PPF can take a head-on collision with another vehicle (see pics at the bottom of linked page) w/o scratching the paint.
p.s. Nice pics of the trip . . . still jealous as ever!
They're clean, they're bush meat. This is what FJCRUSR had to say about the rat meat (add a French Canadian accent):
TCAO and I have some insight on that. Toyota changed the rear differential manufacture in FEBRUARY 07. So a build after that date will have the new, softer gears that will give and take better. The earlier gears are harder and are better suited to pavement. They usually break when you "hop" the rear end. THIRDMEMBER was taking a much harder line than we took up over a ledge (climbing) and in order to get the back end over he gave it the gas and the rear end "hopped" over. When it came down, 9 teeth snapped off the rear diff.
Note to self, don't spin hop and drop and lock in my FJ, or possible BOOM may result. Thanks Larry. I still can't believe you really made bushburgers that's killer.
Note to self, don't spin hop and drop and lock in my FJ, or possible BOOM may result. Thanks Larry. I still can't believe you really made bushburgers that's killer.
Next time we make an overnighter where HIGHBEAMS is present, I'll set some snares and we'll see what we can trap and kill for his dinner. I don't know but... he may not be able to save the cactus THIS TIME.
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Next time we make an overnighter where HIGHBEAMS is present, I'll set some snares and we'll see what we can trap and kill for his dinner. I don't know but... he may not be able to save the cactus THIS TIME.
That's awesome I'd really like to learn the fine art of setting snares myself.
Again, I wish I could have been there with you. Great pics and story line Larry as always. Hey buddy, if you can't find anyone to eat your Ratburgers, let me know. I would be proud to have one with ya. I have ate things a lot worse in my life then a rat....
Gald you guys are back and safe, just suffering a little minor trail damage.
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I'll tell you straight, this Kokopelli Trail run was FUN. It's just about as much fun as you can possibly have with your clothes on.
I'm depressed at the moment because I'm home and not out on the trail.
But there's always another expedition.
The Scorpion needs new antennas, I'm buying a HAM radio in addition to the CB and am installing more toys on the FJ in the next couple of weeks (yes, to include the snorkel). So next time, I'll be even better prepared. Bud is sending my ARB plate and the Beefy fuel tank skid to be powdercoated (red) tomorrow and when that's done they'll be headed my way. I'm putting in a Lowrace 540c GPS, aux battery/fuse block and several other surprises. I just got off the phone with WRIGMAN who scored me some replacement Aeroflow headlight covers to replace the trail damaged units. I tell you, it IS like Christmas.
I think that SANTA needs to deliver presents in an FJ because it will go everywhere on the planet! Maybe if I put a red light on the front of the FJ it will naturally fly...
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Man that is gonna be nice Larry.
That GlobalMap® Baja 540C Off-Road GPS Navigation is SWEET! Where do you plan on installing it and the HAM, and do you know if Bud is working on the exhaust skid yet
Re: Meet the Scorpion (Uphill's Build-Up)
he may not be able to save the cactus THIS TIME.
I'm depressed at the moment because I'm home and not out on the trail. 
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