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Need to check front axle shafts (new style longs) and 25mm trunnion bearings tomorrow.
23rd?
I'm probably out........
Still managing to avoid the Trailgear curse SqWaDoosh and Mudmaster Keep putting on Me.
It's coming......
Final inspections completed. Finished checking front axle shafts (new style longs) and 25mm trunnion bearings. Short test drive over to my local gravel lot for some 4x4 operation tests. Looks like she is still solid. Stopped in at the Gas Station and Topped Her off with fuel.All ready for Tahuya trip on the 23rd. Still managing to avoid the Trailgear curse SqWaDoosh and Mudmaster Keep putting on Me.
It appears you are doing a great job at prepping the truck.I always spent extra time doing preparations before any trip and I had a paper check list.Are you prepping for yourself?For the month of October, I don’t know for sure what the climate conditions or trail terrain conditions are, but from what I’ve research it looks like there may be some “mud”.I’d make sure I have some insect repellent ( I HATE mosquitoes!!), good rain-gear, and enough changes of warm clothes and boots. One of the last things I did as I prepped is make sure I have, in the cab of my truck, a roll of TP, paper towels, and a fresh leak-proof bottle of hand lotion to clean my hands from grease, gas, and dirt. I also made sure I had a fresh set of batteries in my in-truck flashlight. Of course now, I have to make sure I have my cell phone charger and cables.I’ve been mudding a number of trail runs and wish I’d been smart enough to buy some of these: https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-10482/Protective-Clothing-and-Accessories/Water-Resistant-Shoe-Covers-Size-12-15?pricode=WY759&gadtype=pla&id=S-10482&gclid=CNOigKLcw88CFVFffgodBlcEKw&gclsrc=aw.dsSince I once locked myself out of my truck once while doing a trip to Death Valley, I now always have a spare key attached to my truck *accessible* from outside of my locked truck.Sounds like a really fun trip.Gnarls.
Sure as the sun will shine
Took Sunday off from wrenching to Get in some wheeling with My good friend Blackdiamond.Day trip to Tahuya without the trailer again. Driving The 4runner on the freeway at 60mph is just dangerous, period. I think this will be the last time without the trailer. Its just not safe. The DIY beadlocks shake the wheel horribly at 35 to 40mph. The unbalanced long spline rear driveshaft vibrates at 55+ noticeable.Then comes the extremely soft springs and shocks without any form of anti sway. A few times we had the pleasure of tire shake, driveline vibration, side to side action of the suspension, all at the same time. talk about pucker factor. She is the true definition of a Trailer Queen. Yeah, I know it was dumb to do it. But We survived, and Carson slept most of the drive there and most of the ride home.Wheeling was fun with no carnage to speak of. I did overheat My ARB air compressor inflating My tires and then Blackdiamond's without enough cool down time. Tripped the thermal protection. We found a solution placing ice cubes on it one after another. They melted to nothing Fast. Worked great. I let Carson wheel the truck for about an hour and a half on the easy stuff. He did well, Just need to work on over steering. Poor Kid was so nervous he was sweating and shaking. Overall it was an easy fun trip. I will say that Yellow Jacket is a completely different animal when its wet and muddy. Much more challenging.
Man, I just love the grey 4runners
Not trying to be a donkeys rear end here, but it seems you could fix the vibration issues and keep it a good driver to the trail.
i disagree 100%
There's a different thread for people that are wrong. This isn't the place...
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