Toolangi 3rd Jan 2014 MEDIUM

Toolangi, VIC

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A good explore around Toolangi State Forrest. I'd like to cover Cockpit, Aeroplane, Blowhard, Rocky, Not Much Help, Martin's, Horseyard, Lyndall's and at the end of the day Red's East for those who are keen. I'm open to track suggestions. The tracks are not particularly easy but the summer climate should help alot; there are rocks, mud, deep ruts, steep inclines/declines and winching does happen most trips. A true 4x4 is required. A sinch for the more experienced and an awesome learning experience for the keen. You will need clearance as people regularly rip off standard side steps and diff-out. Mud tyres are advised but aggresive ATs are ok. A winch is mandatory as some of the tracks are too tight and steep for others to turn around winch you up.

Requirement

  • Electric Winch
  • Jason (FauxBogan) I am first-aid qualified I had chainsaw training Completed Intermediate training Trip Leader - Level 4 (Completed over 36 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself only
    Shadow (2020 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Clive (clive22) I have mechanic skills

    GOING
    Myself only
    Land Rover 110 (1985 County)
    • 35" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Dale (dalevh)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult + 4 Children
    GU Patrol (2000 Patrol)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Matt (Tunksy92)

    GOING
    Myself only
    2002 Patrol (2002 Patrol)
    • 35" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • Robert (Rigger64) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 2 (Completed over 12 trips)

    GOING
    Driver + 1 Adult
    TARA The Mighty Zook (1992 4 Runner)
    • 30" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch



  • John C (232) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 1 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Colorado (2012 colorado rg)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Domenic (Cowboy13)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    PX II XLT 3.2L Diesel (2016 Ranger)
    • 2" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch

  • Graeme (100Cruiser)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    105 series (2003 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

  • David (Davevk) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 10 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    JK Wrangler Diesel (2013 Wrangler)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

  • Eddie (Tonka) Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 8 trips)


    I am Interested / In Waiting List
    Jeep (2005 TJ)
    • 35" Tyres, 4" Lifted
    • Front & Rear Locker
    • Winch

Robert (Rigger64)
Im Keen to have another crack @ Toolangi it just depend on if i can get mine fixed before then.
20 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
No probs Rob.
21 Dec 2014
Matthew (discomatt)
More than happy to do all those tracks except red east, that is a car killer...
21 Dec 2014
Simon (1TUFFGU)
Wish this was a week later!
21 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Simon, Sorry, but I have another trip the following week. Matt, c'mon, you know you want to give it a go! :) Just joking; I don't mind if we don't do it.
21 Dec 2014
Robert (Rigger64)
@ Matthew (discomatt)
More than happy to do all those tracks except red east, that is a car killer...
I so want to do that track as it is my nemesis i got to the second water run off & my clutch decided it had enough abuse & decided to call it a day so that track for me has to be done but i have another problem that needs sorting first like a front crank seal needs to be done, yippee......... NOT
21 Dec 2014
Matthew (discomatt)
have done red east before and luckily had no damage but bigger tyres is really needed for it, I only run 32's as going any bigger on the disco needs quite a few mods to keep the car as drivable as it is now. There was a lot of banging and scaping...
If you really need a challenge I recon the harder R/H line up rocky is more technical than red east, last time I did that section a pigged pajero with front and rear lockers struggled and ended up with a busted rear diff and front cv
22 Dec 2014
Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Jason,you guys should have a great trip as all the tracks you mentioned are very good with each having its own 'challenges'. Like Discomatt, I wont go near Red Hill East again, just too easy to break something. Would have liked to tag along, but am heading up to Talbotville the following day, so will be busy packing.

Have a great day; am sure you all will.
22 Dec 2014
Carolyn Carton (caz&keith)
it is helpful getting this feedback about the tracks.... sounds like red east will be one we will avoid too....
22 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
I'm glad some more people are committing to the trip. :) For me personally, the difficult line of Rocky Tk is much harder on the trucks; It's like a massive saw tooth of fixed rock that doesn't budge, whereas Reds East is mostly small/medium sized loose rocks that move under your tyres. I don't think I'll be doing the hard line of Rocky again. Last time, the truck was creaking and crunching heaps and I was getting bounced around the cabin. :) Anyway, It's important to have a look at the tracks yourself and decide what course of action to take and not just ride it off because others say it's a 'car killer'. And, as mentioned in the grading, it is a MEDIUM day which no-one should be worried about. You live and you learn with experienced compadres to help you along.
22 Dec 2014
Luke (bushstig)
Hi Jason I would have liked to come but have no winch ,oh well maybe next time.
22 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Sorry Pal, with tracks like Rocky you need a winch.
23 Dec 2014
Matt (Tunksy92)
Hey all, I'm pretty keen to tag along if there is still room on this trip. I've done a few of these tracks before but would love to do them again and learn some tips and tricks and meet a few people from here. Just have to wait for next week to find out if I'm working that weekend.
23 Dec 2014
Matthew (discomatt)
Still room on the trip for 2 more rigs, max of 6, jump on while you can and don't worry about work, there is a whole year for that.
Should be a great day out Toolangi has a great variety of tracks that always have a few good challenges
24 Dec 2014
Matt (Tunksy92)
You make a very convincing argument discomatt. Count me in!
24 Dec 2014
Robert (Rigger64)
Well i got my Zook fixed so long as i don;t break it this weekend im there, & i so want Reds East.
26 Dec 2014
Matthew (discomatt)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: my rear diff shat its self today , don't think it will be rebuilt by Saturday GRRR
28 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Sorry to hear that Matt. If you do get it fixed but someone takes your spot on the trip you can still come.
28 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
TRIP POSTPONED - Reason: Folks, I've just been informed it's going to be 37 on Saturday, which is just too hot and fire danger will be uber high. I'd like to change the trip to either Friday, Sunday (may be rain), Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Please let me know your preferred day ASAP so we can plan ahead. Post comments in the trip discussion. Sorry for any inconvenience.
29 Dec 2014
Matt (Tunksy92)
Hey mate no worries that is way too hot! Sunday works best for me as I work during the week. Cheers
29 Dec 2014
Robert (Rigger64)
I can do Friday but Sunday would be better & besides it's more fun in the Wet.
29 Dec 2014
Clive (clive22)
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29 Dec 2014
Clive (clive22)
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29 Dec 2014
Clive (clive22)
Sunday would be fine .

Clive

Can,t seem to delete the null posts
29 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Ok, We'll meet SUNDAY 4th JAN - SAME PLACE and SAME TIME. You can't edit the trip once you postpone it so... I hope this note finds you all. The group limit is still six.
29 Dec 2014
Dale (dalevh)
Sunday is ok with me too. I'll still be there...
29 Dec 2014
Clive (clive22)
Done see you there
Clive
29 Dec 2014
Robert (Rigger64)
Cool See you guys Sunday
29 Dec 2014
Matt (Tunksy92)
I'll be there. See you on Sunday
29 Dec 2014
4WDTrip Team (4WDTRIP) Premium Member
Hi everyone. Jason has damaged his truck yesterday. Unfortunately he won't be able to lead the trip. If anyone wants to take up his role and lead the trip, please respond here or contact us at team@4wdtrip.com.au
Otherwise, we will cancel this trip.
Alternatively, anyone can post a new trip as a fresh start. It would be easier to manage.
31 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Clive is going to lead the trip.
31 Dec 2014
Graeme (100Cruiser)
Hi, I would like to join the trip for Sunday if there is still a place but can't find on the site where I can join.
Where can I sign up?
Thanks
Graeme
31 Dec 2014
Dale (dalevh)
Hey Graeme, click on members up the top, I think u can join from there..
31 Dec 2014
Graeme (100Cruiser)
I tried that. Normally there's a link for join this trip or I am interested but it doesn't seem to be listed on this trip. I don't know how to join
31 Dec 2014
Carolyn Carton (caz&keith)
we are not sure for sunday...will check in on saturday and see if there is a vacancy...regards, caz and keith
31 Dec 2014
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi Graeme, You can fill my spot. Unless anybody else drops out or Clive decides to add more people the trip is full.
31 Dec 2014
Graeme (100Cruiser)
No worries Jason I'll take your spot if still available. I just don't know how how to confirm my spot on the site as there is no link to do this. If all is good with everyone I'll be at the meeting spot on Sunday morning.
Have a good New Years everyone!!!!
01 Jan 2015
Graeme (100Cruiser)
Hi all
I'm unfamiliar with Yarra Glen. Does anybody know the address of the McKenzie reserve? I put it in the navigator but it come back with no results found.
Thanks
Graeme
02 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
As you come into town heading outbound it's on the left of the main street. There's a big kids playground.
02 Jan 2015
Robert (Rigger64)
Hey Jason what did you do to your truck??
03 Jan 2015
Carolyn Carton (caz&keith)
pls don't wait for us...had a heat wave brain faze , slept in...etc etc...hve fun....slippin and sliding....
04 Jan 2015
Matthew (discomatt)
so the disco wasn't the only break down to stop people attending this trip, hope the lux is up and going soon, mine gets fixed on Wednesday hopefully, just hoping the true trac isn't damaged if it is I will get a detriot locker instead and get another true trac for the front diff, the way I should have gone in the first place
04 Jan 2015
Trip Leader Jason (FauxBogan) Premium Member
Hi Folks, I hope the trip went well. Sorry if the website doing weird stuff confused the situation. I'll be up and running in a couple of days.
04 Jan 2015
Robert (Rigger64)
Yeah talk about the website doing some weird stuff it just posted my trip report twice.
04 Jan 2015
Kelvin (TREXGQ) Premium Member
Hi guys, sorry for any inconvenience with this trip page. It was not meant to be set to be postponed and changed the trip leader. So it certainly need some improvements. Glad you had a great trip!
07 Jan 2015
Dale (dalevh)
It was a great trip and I think everyone followed what was going on reasonably well, I did anyway, thanks for the trip and the site, both were fine by me..
08 Jan 2015
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TRIP COMPLETED

5 GOING, 7 Interested
7 adults , 4 children (11 in total)
Trip Date
Sat, 03-Jan-2015

Meeting Point
McKenzie Reserve, Yarra Glen, VIC, 3775
8:30 AM (Sat, 03-Jan-2015)