Tim's Tour , North Range, Ashhurst River, Takapari Road

[WRNGLR]

Hi all, Have a little trip in mind on the 23rd of Nov for Tim when he arrives on holiday,( he's got a rental) just a low key trip along north range road, up ashhurst river bed ( flow permitting) to saddle road bridge, then Takapari road, at this stage will be leaving from Ashhurst Domain by camp grounds at 09:30am Saturday the 23rd, will be on PRS channel 9, 10 if to much chatter on 9.

cheers
Greg

[parriehunter]

Awesome, should be a good trip.

Enjoy it and looking forward to seeing some photos.

Would be there but other plans for that weekend.

[TJ101]

Looking forward to it Thanks All

will be on PRS channel 9, 10 if to much chatter on 9.
cheers
Greg

Think you are on 477 Megs,, No point bringing mine, as we use 446 over here !!

[WRNGLR]

:D Looking forward to it Thanks All

will be on PRS channel 9, 10 if to much chatter on 9.
cheers
Greg

Think you are on 477 Megs,, No point bringing mine, as we use 446 over here !!

thats ok Tim I've got a couple of spare hand helds you can have for the trip

cheers

[rotordogg]

Most likely working on the sat, but if not I'll come along for a drive!

[WRNGLR]

Cool Dogg be good to see ya there, will catch up at meeting before anyway I guess , have phoned Brian with the details

[Mattman]

I could be keen on coming up if that's OK and my truck suitable for thee trip?

Cheers
Matt

[Mehrts]

If for some reason I don't end up helping out with the 42nd Traverse clear up, then I'll be keen to come for a blat too. I'll keep in touch.

[Weemsy]

this trip be ok for trailer queen trucks too?

couple of the hawkes bay lads are keen but a couple of them are far from road legal

[TJ101]

Nearly there . Just got to Lake Taupo
Looking forward to meeting you all Saturday

[Marco]

Also keen on coming up for this. Only question is - will a truck without a snorkel be okay in Ashurst River?

[Cameron]

guts, can't make this! got work

[WRNGLR]

this trip be ok for trailer queen trucks too?

couple of the hawkes bay lads are keen but a couple of them are far from road legal

there will be a bit of road ks involved, Ashhurst to top of Pahiatua track, back through gorge to Ashhurst from woodville, after river from saddle road bridge to Takapari road entrance and back again.

if you want to take the risk your call, real good play area at Ashhurst river tho
Leaving at 09:30 Saturday morning from Ashhurst Camp grounds
PRS channel 9

cheers
Greg

[WRNGLR]

Also keen on coming up for this. Only question is - will a truck without a snorkel be okay in Ashurst River?

Truck without snorkle will be fine, if it's too deep, we'll sort out alternatives.

Tim has rented a Holden Rodeo for the day and we don't want to kill it, so be good to see you there.

Leaving Ashhurst Domain Camp grounds at 09:30 on Saturday morning, will be on PRS channel 9.

cheers
Greg 0272560470

[WRNGLR]

If for some reason I don't end up helping out with the 42nd Traverse clear up, then I'll be keen to come for a blat too. I'll keep in touch.

cool mate be good to catch up, if you don't make it ,there will be another day,see above for leaving times

cheers
Greg

[TJ101]

Tim has rented a Holden Rodeo for the day and we don't want to kill it, so be good to see you there.
Greg 0272560470

Would prefer not !!

[yeti]

gives a yell if ya coming down to the shake shake city .......will take ya out for skid or 3......

[Marco]

Truck without snorkle will be fine, if it's too deep, we'll sort out alternatives.

Tim has rented a Holden Rodeo for the day and we don't want to kill it, so be good to see you there.

Leaving Ashhurst Domain Camp grounds at 09:30 on Saturday morning, will be on PRS channel 9.

cheers
Greg 0272560470

Sweet cheers Greg. Myself and Mattman will convoy up - aiming to be their just after 9.

[WRNGLR]

Truck without snorkle will be fine, if it's too deep, we'll sort out alternatives.

Tim has rented a Holden Rodeo for the day and we don't want to kill it, so be good to see you there.

Leaving Ashhurst Domain Camp grounds at 09:30 on Saturday morning, will be on PRS channel 9.

cheers
Greg 0272560470

Sweet cheers Greg. Myself and Mattman will convoy up - aiming to be their just after 9.

cool mate will wiat for ya if you are running late

[Mattman]

Awesome day out with Greg and a few of the other local guys and UK Tim. Thanks heaps for organising this Greg, had a great day.

Only a few casualties, Greg broke a trans mount but still went nearly everywhere in 2wd, I lost a number plate and a couple of wheel weights and nearly the pillar mount for my snorkel.

Will post a few pics tomorrow.

Cheers
Matt.

[Mehrts]

Cheers Greg and Matt.

Apologies I didn't stick round for long. Maybe next time.

James

[cbfb]

Good to meet you all today, here are a few bits of video I took.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec9AHb7Mrlo&feature=youtu.be

Next time hopefully will have my truck going!

[WRNGLR]

Thanks for coming all the way up Matt and Mark, was good to meet you guys, have done some homework on the diff mount and possibly found the cause, lift+worn inner and outer cv's = more pressure on the diff mounts over time and bang there she goes, will know more tomorrow, will keep ya posted. Hilux in 2wd for the day rules

cheers
Greg

[Marco]

Awesome day out thanks Greg! Good to meet you guys - give us a yell when you are down this way and we can organise a trip. Will work on putting a video together this week.

North Range Road -




Ashurst River -


Takapari Road -

[WRNGLR]

Awesome pics mate, will definately come down your way some time soon, thats a cool little truck you've got dude , went really well

[WRNGLR]

have done some homework on the diff mount and possibly found the cause, lift+worn inner and outer cv's = more pressure on the diff mounts over time and bang there she goes, will know more tomorrow, will keep ya posted.
cheers
Greg

after further investigation today, front diff needs to come out so we cant get to the chassis mount, and check front inner and outer cv's for wear, should be able to apply a bit of heat and pressure from jack de-mushroom the mount / hole area, and flatten it out and weld a plate to the inside of it, might be time to SAS it instead ???? $$$$$$$$$

[Mattman]

Not too big a job to do diff and CV removal. I will be in palmy on Thursday and can come by later on and help pull it apart.

Matt.

[WRNGLR]

Not too big a job to do diff and CV removal. I will be in palmy on Thursday and can come by later on and help pull it apart.

Matt.

Cheers Matt, hope to have it out over the next couple of days ( 4 days off start tomorrow ) but call round for a cuppa if ya like.

Greg

[Lozza]

Hey Greg yea that sux. You did well in a 2WD Hilux though. Some pics of the morning.













Oh no, ya broke it.



2WD through the river.





All Chris needed was a fishing rod.







The beast...



It was a great little trip glad to see a few people turn up. Hope ya had a good time Tim.

[TJ101]

Guys. THANK YOU.



Was a most excellent day out, with great company. Every one made us so welcome ,,,,Both Catherine and I had a good time, Greg you are a star.


Full report and some pictures etc when I have a decent wifi connection !!!

? Guessing shake shake City is christchurch ??

Tim