You guys running the leaf sprung Toyotas really have your suspensions dialed in. Both rigs looked very smooth going through the rough stuff at speed. 
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You guys running the leaf sprung Toyotas really have your suspensions dialed in. Both rigs looked very smooth going through the rough stuff at speed.
Thanks, it has taken both of us a few years to get it right lol.
The Race at Disney, OK was awesome! Me and my co-driver did some good pre-running. During qualifying we cut a tire, got the ECU wet, the engine shut off and wouldn't start. U4 staff towed us off course and we got everything back together. Back to camp for more waterproofing and prep the truck for the 4600 race. We started the race in the back and headed towards the waterfall. There wasn't any traffic on our line so we got setup and winched up and out. The next big obstacle was Viagra. I jammed on the brakes on the way down and the truck got real sideways. We were able to drive out of it and continue to race. No more real issues during the rest of the race. We passed a bunch of broke cars and eventually took the checkered flag for another finish. This was a really great race with really great people.
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
Those pictures and the coverage really make me want to make it out to watch this race sometime.
Coming down Little Blue.
More race pictures.
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Water related or just bad luck?
Water related or just bad luck?
I think it was a both. This engine has lived at wide open throttle and upside down for 3 years also.
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
It’s only been upside down a couple of timesI think it was a both. This engine has lived at wide open throttle and upside down for 3 years also.
New engine! Time to get to work.
ToyodaAddict1980
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How did you do that so fast?
Anything note worthy about the new engine?
Anything note worthy about the new engine?
There is a local guy that builds them. He had one ready to go.
Its built "stock". He did drill and tap the inside of the valve cover so the gasket can be replaced.
My friend is running a DOA engine and he highly recommended them.
The new motor is in the truck.
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
Looks fast! Anything else to address before finals?My friend is running a DOA engine and he highly recommended them.
The new motor is in the truck.
Nothing special, just regular race prep.
The motor install is complete and ready to go.
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
Awesome! I’ve not looked for a schedule yet, but when are y’all racing?Nothing special, just regular race prep.
The motor install is complete and ready to go.
Boomtacoma01
3rd Coast
I like the threaded vent bosses on the valve cover. New engine should add a little pep to her step..
I haven't seen the schedule yet. Hopefully its during the hottest part of the day lol.
We need all the pep we can get!
Ready to load-up for Arizona.
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
That’s the spirit! Not sure of the racer opinion, but I like your class having its own separate race as opposed to lumped into the other EMC classes. Means actual coverage of your race.
At this one we’re racing with 4500 and 4800. So if you watch it’ll be the Brent Harrell and Woody Rose show. Nothing against those guys because they run up front, just that the front runners get the air time.
Here’s the official U4 schedule
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
Truth on coverage and unfortunate nature of the beast.
That’s an unusual schedule but reckon that’s the only way to fit everything else into the weekend.
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
What do you think of the race course?
ridered3
Low Talent Wheelin
Great race! Full recap coming soon!
Pre-running was very eventful. I got the truck bound up coming down the waterfall and broke the right, rear axle shaft. We continued in 3WD to the next waterfall where I took a bad line and put the truck on to the passenger side. I was able to gas out of the flop and continue pre-running lol. The next event was when we got off course and rolled the truck down a 3' ledge. There was plenty of other racers on course to help us get back on the tires. We once again continued pre-running until the truck started to misfire and lose power. We pulled off course and found the plug wire holder came loose and burned a plug wire on the exhaust. We cleaned up the wires and made our way back to camp. I didn't have a spare shaft and no one at the track had a spare either. I was able to get an axle shaft from a guy not to far from the race course and plug wires from AutoZone. While I was gone the team got the axle torn down and ready for reassemble in the morning. We skipped qualifying to work on the truck and get ready for the main EMC race later that day.
