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[OTO Phil]

Hope you're free the 22nd 👍

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[blackdiamond]

Hope you're free the 22nd 👍

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23rd?

[mudmaster]

Need to check front axle shafts (new style longs) and 25mm trunnion bearings  tomorrow.

TG? Good luck! 

[mudmaster]

23rd?

I'm probably out........

[:)bestgen4runner]

Hope you're free the 22nd 👍

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No can do, Got plans for Tahuya on October 23rd. Lets Make Plans for December or January.
Maybe Bring your people up here? Come wheel with us? Then I will have to return the favor.

I'm probably out........

You can Do it Mark!  I Can come over and help if you got the parts all ready.

[mudmaster]

Trans has been shipped.............

[:)bestgen4runner]

ETA before this weekend?

[mudmaster]

Tracking down the tracking number........

I may need to add a mount for the transmission.

[:)bestgen4runner]

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. 

[mudmaster]

Still managing to avoid the Trailgear curse SqWaDoosh and Mudmaster Keep putting on Me. 

It's coming......

[SqWADoosh]

It's coming......

Sure as the sun will shine 

[Gnarly4X]

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 researched 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.ds

Since 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.

[:)bestgen4runner]

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.ds

Since 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.

I like the check list Idea for both vehicle and prep Items. I had not thought of insect repellent, but with all I hear on the news lately it makes excellent sense. Great ideas Gnarls ! Thanks 

[:)bestgen4runner]

Sure as the sun will shine 

It's coming......

For Your viewing pleasure. Lifetime forever Warranty, Just saying.

[mudmaster]

I've heard of several nightmares with their "lifetime warranty".............

They stole this from RCV.

[blackdiamond]

I dislike TG as much as the next  guy, but really doubt you'll have any issues with their Longfield branded axles.  I have no doubt that RCV makes a superior product and is what I'd buy, but that doesn't mean that your should be expected to explode.  They are at least based on a fantastic design that has been modified with, what we all assume to be, profit over strength considerations.  They are likely made in China which can mean lower quality materials and possibly to less stringent tolerances.  The only documented difference from the RCV design that I think directly impacts the strength is the cage is the same material as the rest of the axle rather than 300M which is quite a bit stronger.  If you wheel smooth and smart I wouldn't anticipate any issues with your current setup.

As a side note, I have a stereo tube amplifier that is "Made in China" but uses parts sourced from Japan.  There's a lot of junk audio equipment that's is made in China, but not all of it is junk.  It is possible to get "Made in China" products that use reasonable quality materials though they are not known for the quality of their steel.

[red]

Lucky during the winching that nobody was hurt. Walking over the cables while they are moving and standing downhill of the truck while it's being pulled. I ain't a safety nazi but flopp common sense went out the window for awhile there.

[:)bestgen4runner]

I 100% agree. If you note during the video I mention exactly that.
I made sure My boys were way away and I stood back and filmed.

[mudmaster]

Too many chiefs was the main issue!

[:)bestgen4runner]

  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.

[OVRAROK]

 

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 

[:)bestgen4runner]

Man, I just love the grey 4runners 

Well I have to say I agree with You 100%
They are the Best of the best!   

[mudmaster]

I guess yours is more of a queen than mine 

[redneckcustoms13]

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.

[SqWADoosh]

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.

He likes driving his F-350 too much. 

[redneckcustoms13]

Can't say much there, if im going over about 50 miles to wheel ill load one on the trailer as well lol

[emsvitil]

All these spoiled people with multiple trucks (tow'er and tow'ee) ................

[redneckcustoms13]

I prefer a nice turd brown toyota  but to each their own. Slackers 2nd gen is going to be beautiful! Enough of my aimless rambling.

When do you plan to do a 3rz swap and a hair dryer on it?

[blackdiamond]

i disagree 100%

There's a different thread for people that are wrong. This isn't the place...

[mudmaster]

There's a different thread for people that are wrong. This isn't the place...