Golden Spike in an unlocked Land Cruiser. Part 2: Poison Spider Mesa to the Golden Crack

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed part 2! It was a little tougher to put together as the wind was really ruining our audio. Also, I was informed by my cousins that my Suzuki story happened on Double Whammy on a club run they witnessed back in the 90's. So I'm not exactly sure where the Zuki hill name came from. If any one knows, tell us in the comments below! See you on the trail!

[@Trapper50cal]

As a '99 unlocked 100 Series owner who has done Golden Spike in a half-locked 94 fzj80 in the past, this content is right up my alley.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Thanks!!! I’m planning to go back with lockers, just so one can compare.

[@raaidreedon340]

Dad is the spotter of all spotters! Moving that rock was really wise and his line direction is unmatched!

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

He is really, really good. I wish I was a better driver to show just how good he is. His first Jeep Safari was the 2nd annual, over 50 years ago.

[@raaidreedon340]

@@ForgottenWaypoints I'm pretty new to offroading (about a year in). I've learned a lot over that time but definitely picked up some pointers watching your content. I'm also running a stock LX470 and hadn't given a lot of thought to the IFS creating a bounce. Thx for the in depth info!

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

@@raaidreedon340 , yeah, a solid front axle will bounce too (especially climbing when the front is unloaded to keep it down). But it seems lifted IFS does this more easily. There is a lot to be said about keeping your LX stock. Have fun with it!

[@robert.y732]

It made all my hair stand on end even just watching this on a screen. Glad to see such the beautiful LX can conquer Golden Spike. Very inspirational!

[@BackroadExploration]

Camera’s make obstacles look like nothing and these looked tough! Which shows how tough they must be! Incredible you conquered it with little to no issues.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

We aren't out of the woods yet! The toughest obstacles are in the next leg!

[@BackroadExploration]

@@ForgottenWaypoints Can't wait to see!

[@nynomadfjc3907]

Wiseman once said, "You cant be afraid to scratch it!" Lol

[@PocketsandOutlaw]

That was so awesome man!

[@johnkemple]

I just stumbled across these videos. great pace, narration etc.. These videos are like a breath of fresh air. I can now binge on some great vids and actually see the trails and what to expect. Not being bombarded with crazy music, I can hear the vehicles and how much pedal they are using, lol. people can learn from these videos and enjoy them at the same time...well I guess I will find out how many there are to watch, hope your still making them...

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Thank you sir! The past two years has been rough with real life work, so I fell off the KZbin algorithm. I do have more short trail reviews and hopefully a few longer adventure vids planned before the year is up. Thanks for watching!!

[@johnkemple]

@@ForgottenWaypoints Once I get caught up on the videos. I will look for you out on the trail. My 94 Range Rover classic is desperate to go someplace. Maybe I'll run in to you, out there...Take care..

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

@@johnkemple only if I can do a walk around video of the RRC. I love old rovers!

[@bigwavedave2550]

Another great installment! I definitely had some sweaty palms watching a few points, haha. Great wheeling!

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

I loved it! It should be clear a rear locker alone would have been a HUGE help!

[@bogotstogoskiing]

So good! Very proud of the LX! They're incredible trucks :)

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

I've since installed a rear locker. I'd love to do that route, or part of it, again.

[@bogotstogoskiing]

@@ForgottenWaypoints Which locker did you go with? I'm looking at putting Harrop's into my FJ62.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

@@bogotstogoskiing , I went ARB with the dual scroll compressor. Slee has a mount and cruiser Outfitters did the install. They did an awesome job and tied the locker to the OEM 80-series locker switch (the 100 only having a spot for the rear). So I'm already wired for the front locker...just need the diff to blow.

[@gomiko]

So far, I'm enjoying the content of your adventure. I'm sure the kids are having a blast!

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

They absolutely loved it!

[@andym7496]

This has been so fun to watch! I was just out in Moab w/ my '04 LC and my friend had a '12 Rubicon. Very similar rides... but I was shocked, I never saw another LC on the trails.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

It's a tough trail for sure. I had a ton of fun. I won't be going back in the LX (or even Poison Spider for that matter) without a rear locker. I felt very lucky I didn't snap a CV or grenade the front diff. I did tear all my steering bushings though!

[@tn8584]

That was fabulous watch. Cheers

[@NKPGarage]

That trail looks like a ton of fun!

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

It's definitely one of my favorites

[@TOOLMANV2]

What map are you using at the beginning that you are able to animate your route? Thanks! Love your videos.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Just a Google Earth image and some After Effects work, it took some learning curve to get it to work. I probably watched dozens of AE tutorials and then tweaked the final template for my style.

[@Trapper50cal]

Two things...you paid for the sliders so don't be afraid to use them and two, the rear hitch is an invaluable tool, it's basically a rear stinger, if you hit it, you know likely nothing else is in danger.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Absolutely! I’m still rocking the OEM bumpers, I’d like a rear, more for the spare tire mount than for the protection. I love the hitch slider!!

[@carlolopez7579]

Hey!! Cool video, what tire size are you running on the lexus thank you.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

285/75r17

[@somenoises]

Another great installment, goes by so quick I'm always surprised how soon the credits seem to come. Are you still riding on those coopers?

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

The disco and the 2500HD are on Coopers, the LX is on KO2s and the GX is on Grabber ATXs

[@drewroahrig7841]

@@ForgottenWaypoints what size ko2s did u pair with your emu lift?

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

@@drewroahrig7841 , 285/75r17 on icons with 25mm offset.

[@hollatmynutz8375]

Great video

[@fufanumitch]

Damage report for that bumper and quarter panel?

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Just like the "pings" at the end, we had no clue. I hit hard, must have just been through the frame. By this point, we had smashed some rear bumper mounts, but on the outside it still looked fine.

[@craigcaryl116]

Awesome job. How much of a lift have you done?

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

It's an old man emu heavy spring set (about 2-2.5"), with OME heavy torsion bars (probably why she likes to bounce easy, it's stiff), ARB lower control arm reinforcements and sleep diff drop. The plan now is to finish the trail in part 3 and for part 4 (for the hardcore guys), go into detail of the damage done, my setup, and my future plans.

[@tj_offroad]

So what was the pop sound

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

I have no clue! Any ideas for me to check? And this hill was the only place it did that.

[@bigwavedave2550]

@@ForgottenWaypoints in the video it sounds like 2 similar pops, once when the front passenger goes airborne and again when you hookup on top of the climb. If the diff seems fine and it's not a loose (adjustable) uca ball joint, it may have been the axle's snap ring popping out and then back in. Best case 😅🙏

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

@@bigwavedave2550 , there was definitely lots of praying! And she's still running!

[@brentsmith769]

@@bigwavedave2550 , It was suggested that the rear trailing arm bushing can make a pop/ping sound if loaded and unloaded in a certain way. That might be it too. It was only this hill and I've daily driven the rig since then and nothing in the rear axle/diff, so it could be that or the axle snap ring.

[@bigwavedave2550]

@@brentsmith769 Ok, thanks for the additional info! I'll make a mental note for the future. The more I thought about it, I doubt it could be the axle snap ring. It would more likely be the CV joints inside the axle being impact temp stretched out of the cup and then wheel torque popped them back in. I had them pop out of alignment on me when replacing the knuckle on my old Civic(tugged on the axle too much). Had to remove the boot to get them back in the correct orientation. Regardless of what it was, sounds like it's not a lasting issue for you, so that is great news! 👍

[@Andrei_K1G1K]

The thing that separates the men from the boys is to do that with a manual transmission... After that you realize that an automatic is like cheating... LOL.

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

The first time I drove it, I was in a carbureted manual CJ7. Fuel injection is like cheating! Sadly, we can't get a land cruiser with a manual transmission.

[@Andrei_K1G1K]

@@ForgottenWaypoints Haha, true story. I rode in a friend's CJ5 on that trail and it was a chore. But I did the Poison Spider in a 1999 TJ (manual), 2001 XJ (complete stock automatic), and my latest 07 FJ Cruiser (manual) and the XJ experience was light years easier.