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Anyone near Tacoma, WA up for some wheelin'?

Discussion in 'North West' started by navysealboy93, Nov 16, 2011.

  1. Nov 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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    navysealboy93

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    Hey dudes, anyone around the Tacoma area interested in getting a small convoy together to go do some offroading? hopefully someone who knows some good trails.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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    I could be up for that, depending on when and where.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    ARB front bumper, wagon wheels, 235/85 wranger's, OME 1.5 in. lift and Dakar springs.
    Do you have any locations in mind? and as far as when goes, I'm usually free on the weekends.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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    I'd say Evans Creek down near Carbonado, but I think the trails might be closed for the winter. I'll do some research to see if I can find out.
     
  5. Nov 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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    Actually, I'm sure Evans is probably getting snow right now. Freezing levels are supposed to be low for the next few days.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM
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    I'm always up for wheelin', weekends are best for me too. Places I'm familiar with are:

    I-90 FS roads past North Bend (countless times up Exit 38/42/47, etc.)
    Tahuya (I've only been once)
    Walker Valley (also been once)

    I hear there are lots of FS roads on the way to Crystal Mountain too?
     
  7. Nov 16, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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    I'd be down for a Tahuya run one of these weekends.
     
  8. Nov 17, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    ARB front bumper, wagon wheels, 235/85 wranger's, OME 1.5 in. lift and Dakar springs.
    Sounds likea challenge :cool: lol.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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    ARB front bumper, wagon wheels, 235/85 wranger's, OME 1.5 in. lift and Dakar springs.
    Sweet dude, a Tahuya run sounds like a blast.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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    ARB front bumper, wagon wheels, 235/85 wranger's, OME 1.5 in. lift and Dakar springs.
    Yeah man sounds good to me.
     
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    I've been feeling the urge to explore some fire roads lately - might have to hit some of this action at some point. Weekends for me also, though this week I'm away, so stay safe if you all head out.
     
  12. Nov 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM
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    ARB front bumper, wagon wheels, 235/85 wranger's, OME 1.5 in. lift and Dakar springs.
    This weekend is a no go for me too man.
     
  13. Nov 18, 2011 at 6:24 AM
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    Sub'd --- also would like to get out some too! Mostly a stock truck - slow build in progress...
     
  14. Nov 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM
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    Word.

    My most offroad worthy mod so far has been the new tonneau cover... :D
     
  15. Nov 18, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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    ^ You guys might be surprised what you can wheel with stock setups. The first "mod" that makes the biggest difference is tires.
     
  16. Nov 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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    I'd be up for checkin out Tahuya, never been out there. It's also pretty low elevation so snow probably isn't much of an issue. I'm around for the next 2 weekends, but then I'm in Montana until Xmas.
     
  17. Nov 18, 2011 at 9:31 AM
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    I might be in.

    I'm also pretty stock except for General AT2s. I'd really be into checking out some FS roads.
     
  18. Nov 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM
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    I need to fix a CV before I do anything... lame excuse, lol.
     
  19. Nov 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    Where is Tahuya? How far is it from Portland? When you guys going? I may consider going.
     
  20. Nov 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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    About 3 hours from you. google maps Tahuya, WA for an idea.
     

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