Other than busting my driverside window and a little issue with over heating the toyota took a good beating. I hope to have a hand throtle and trail doors by the next Big Dogs event. If I get luck and land some side work I might get the longs and a locker for the front.

Because a 44s studs are so much stronger. That would have never happened if i had a 44 with spacers and nuts on the wrong way.

Hand throttle is a waste if you ask me. I only ever use it if i'm running the OBA. Nicki likes playing with it though. That Toyota was impressive as hell i like it!!

Yeah I know alot of guys that never use there hand throttle and even some like Bill that just never bought one and learned to drive with out it. I have one in the jeep and it helps alot when you trying not to stall and dont have three feet. After driving your rig on the night run I really want 4:88's for the wrangler and then when we drove in Matts TJ it made me want the doubler in the toy but I'm thinking for now a hand throttle is my best option for the cost of nothing if I find someone with a old 10 speed. I'm loving the toyota. Part of me wants to be in the jeep but the toyota is fun to beat on.

You just have to get the hang of getting on the brake and gas together. Mine came off of rich's rig and i put it on for just cranking up the r's to get the tank to fill faster. I have a harder time with the hand throttle than I do without it just feels unnatural.

Nick I LOVE YOU and Nester that toy worked awesome get a hand throttle and beat it, why spend nemore money you ran with us with very little issues that is sweet...

I do like my hand throttle but it does take some time to get used to it and remember its there. There are sometimes I couldn't be with out it.
It's all in your style and what you are used to.

The only time I can think of that I used it is if your front and is way high in the air and you can't reach the pedals right. I like the way yours is though Chuck seems like you'd have a little better control with it.

Link to my pics: http://s554.photobucket.com/albums/jj424/LUVMYYJ/Big%20Dogs/BD2009%2006-06/

Bunny is bad ass!!!

Sounds like you guys had a GREAT time at Big Dogs !!!!!
Sorry I didnt make it but was just tooo tired to get there sat nite .
The pics of everyone were great , kindea looks like Bill did it again !!!!!
Would have loved to follow you all around the Gore trails !!!!
Let me know if you would like to go back as I know the owners pretty well and can wheerl there anytime if you all ever want to go !!!!!!

Randy Wood
NO DRAMA WANTED , Just wheelin

fantastic pics Kat, thank you for doing that! Randy we missed ya out there. I will be calling you tomorrow about ordering seats.

Here are my pics

http://picasaweb.google.com/njf128/BigDogsSpringFling_09#


Let me know about the seats then because I'm fed up with that damn seatbelt choking me all day and I'd feel much safer and more comfortable.

nice pics

Here are my pics and videos
http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh221/rockn93yj/2009%20Wheeling/Big%20Dogs%20Spring%20Fling/

Matt's bellhousing - ouch!