Dishpan Springs - Holcomb Creek

[Pikeman]

I saw both FJ's and 3 Jeeps at the fire station and spoke with Curtis. I came up with 5 4Runners, and shortly before we got to the firestation another part of my group had been there airing up. The FJ's started to roll out same time I did.

[mkjeepers]

I ran into the group while I was airing up at Fawnskin fire station. I had been out on the other end of Big Bear with a bunch of other 4Runners some stock newbies in new 2012's. We ran 3N61, 3N16, 3N02, 3N10(to gate keeper, I went up and came down) 3N32 to 3N16 over the 3N12 out. Was nice weather although it did make a few sections very icy and slippery, had one of the rookies loose it on 3N12 going down an icy off camber section and almost over the edge. I saw the one FJ with the broken shaft about halfway down the Mtn and he was doing ok but a little noisy. Maybe next time I will be able to make the run with you guys instead. Nice pictures and glad everyone ended up safely home.

The FJ you saw was part of our group. We saw a large group of muddy vehicles in front of the Fawnskin Fire station when we were airing up. Was that our group

[Pikeman]

I ran into the group while I was airing up at Fawnskin fire station. I had been out on the other end of Big Bear with a bunch of other 4Runners some stock newbies in new 2012's. We ran 3N61, 3N16, 3N02, 3N10(to gate keeper, I went up and came down) 3N32 to 3N16 over the 3N12 out. Was nice weather although it did make a few sections very icy and slippery, had one of the rookies loose it on 3N12 going down an icy off camber section and almost over the edge. I saw the one FJ with the broken shaft about halfway down the Mtn and he was doing ok but a little noisy. Maybe next time I will be able to make the run with you guys instead. Nice pictures and glad everyone ended up safely home.

[Red rubicon]

That looks like so much fun. I have my Jeep in Big Bear right now but it is at Jeep shop getting fixed.

[Ruggedjeep]

great pictures. Really miss holcomb. Haven't been on it since they re opened it. Soon as the weather warms up ill be there. Too cold without doors and windows.

[toycrawler5481]

Why don't say u just stay Toyota and never say you ever considered a jeep............ Lol! Sorry had to do it....

[JK08]

Great pictures guys looks like a fun trip. My favorite picture by far is this one.



Wish I was there to see the FJ’s make it up I have always been curious to see what those things can do.

[mkjeepers]

I have just one little correction...my Fj is pretty well outfitted, about the only things left to do are a winch and lower rear links. The upgrades we were discussing were getting a JEEP! (hope the cruiser forum doesn't see this). .

We'll keep it a secret...hope to see you again on the trail.

[Cammo]

Awesome run everyone. Too bad about Bobs CV. He thinks he cracked it on another run which makes me feel better 'cause I didn't see him do anything that would break it. Oh well, it could be worse. We could still be pushing him off the trail (Sorry Bob, I couldn't resist, glad you made it out & home OK). This was by far the toughest trail I've ever been on. Thanks for posting it on the Cruiser forum Mike, I hope we didn't ruin your reputation here...It was great meeting some cool Jeepers. Oh yeah, your a pretty good spotter too (truth be told I would NOT have made it without him). I have just one little correction...my Fj is pretty well outfitted, about the only things left to do are a winch and lower rear links. The upgrades we were discussing were getting a JEEP! (hope the cruiser forum doesn't see this). It was great wheeling with you guys, you made it look too easy. We hope to see you on another trail soon.

[toycrawler5481]

Just giving you a hard time, thank you for posting, thanks for putting the run together

[mkjeepers]

Where's the love for the yota guys....... Haha

We love you.









I didn't get many shots of your rig because you were in the very back. The blue FJ was right behind me most of the way...he got all the photos lol

[toycrawler5481]

I only took like 3 pics... sorry

[aw12345]

Yup we did some putting about at the Hammers, the Dishpan waterfall got dug out pretty good a 2 years ago, drove up it on bald tires a couple of months ago. To bad Y'all didn't get to finish Holcomb. I know about the pleasure cruise on milder trails, still a lot of fun to me though, roll37's under there and with the big pumkins clearance is about the same as a stock TJ on 35's, just better traction and flex and a smoother ride

[toycrawler5481]

Thats you? WTH?! A big Boy now huh? Dang! Big time from being rockmutt.Nice buggy. My jeep just sits ALOT since I now have become domesticated.. Saving for beadlocks/tires. They are balding and rims are square.... In San Diego now too.. hows' the IE?

Hey brotha, how's sd? Well regardless if she sits she's still ur jeep, and awesome one at that, always love the way u built ur jeep, I still remember when I would dream of having a straight axle like u when I was runnin Ifs.... A big boy hardly... Just toy gear on a tube chassis.. Maybe one day I'll have 60s with a v8... That's big boy, did u get ur hydro assist? My tires are super bald lol , I live in north Fontana still rep in IE lol... On my second kid, Evelyn, she's gorgeous!
Funny pic, but love it... How bout u? Still workin on planes?

[toycrawler5481]

I know you did, was wondering about the rest of the group, since it;s easier to just drive up the waterfall, cut left cruise through the middle and roll on. Nice buggy by the way

After runnin the hammers, almost anything seems like a fire road, but I haven't been to dishpan in over a year, the waterfall is the most tore up I have ever seen,I run 119 wb so getting vert doesn't worry me, but I always wonder how the jeep guys( who haven't stretched their jeep) muster to get vert, don't blame for not trying it.... But all n all... I live for the pucker factor! thanks, same to you on your rig... From your avatar pic, looks like you run the hammers too...