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Western Massachusetts Tacomas

Discussion in 'North East' started by hogeyphenogey, Jul 24, 2011.

  1. Aug 18, 2016 at 3:29 AM
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    ACKtrd30

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    Awesome! Alignment will make a huge difference when it comes to any vibes.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2016 at 3:37 AM
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    I like hearing that! A lot!
    Going in this morning for an alignment. Thinking that the take off chatter is not an alignment issue though.
    I am really thinking that I will need some shims.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2016 at 5:21 AM
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    Yeah, i've alway popped in the shims and diff drop. Alignment, and tire balace make a difference as well. I leave the tires aired down to 15-20 psi all the time. If the truck sits for a weekend, lotta shimmy for the first 1/4 mile or so.
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2016 at 5:25 AM
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    DrFunker

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    Learning a lot from this install, that's for sure.
    Rule #1 before touching a wrench - take pre-lift measurements! They will help to get things back (only if things were good pre-lift of course).
     
  5. Aug 20, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Took a trip to the chesterfield gorge today for a hike with the wife and one of the dogs, that place is incredible and it appears to have access roads that trucks can go down for my next adventure there :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Aug 20, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    DrFunker

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    :anonymous: that is my new favorite place to fish. Was going to invite you and @tacobell007 up for that adventure.
    That road does go down about 1.5 miles from the paved road and then there is a gate, but the road continues.
    It is traveled by the Army Corp. and it runs parallel to the river all the way to 112.
    It's a great place. Busy on a weekend, very quiet during the week.
     
  7. Aug 20, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    Its great down there, I just threw together a gopro video that I'll post in my thread. Im definitely down to go back whenever!
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    Cool. Yeah, maybe we could all connect again. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    For sure sir. Theres some great places we found to pull off and hang out too!
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    Wish I could have gone. Being the new guy I had to work today though
     
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  11. Aug 22, 2016 at 3:32 PM
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    I was there with some friends this weekend too.
     
  12. Aug 22, 2016 at 3:33 PM
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    First time there?
     
  13. Aug 22, 2016 at 3:36 PM
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    Nope, fourth I think. Fly fished the gorge last fall, no luck, rode through on a dual sport a couple years ago.
     
  14. Aug 22, 2016 at 3:45 PM
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    :thumbsup: Great place. One of my favorite places to fish.
     
  15. Aug 22, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    There was another guy fly fishing that day. He was nymphing, and got a few real nice rainbows.
     
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    @Boston10Taco youll have to meet up with us one of these days!
     
  17. Aug 22, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    He's a cool dude, met him in the NH trip
     
  18. Aug 22, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    I mean… it’s a Ford, you don’t care
    @tacobell007 awesome! Still wish I went to that lol. @DrFunker we all need to try and figure out a day to go up and hit the access roads and river ! @Boston10Taco lookomg forward to meeting you one of these days sir
     
  19. Aug 23, 2016 at 1:06 AM
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    Yes.
    There are also a few other ones up in Savoy that I know you guys wanted to check out (cemetery tour). Would be a great fall tour maybe.
    In south county there are some nice spots too.
    Wish I could remember how I got from Monroe to VT by dirt road one day. Will have to check my maps.
     
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  20. Aug 23, 2016 at 4:13 AM
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    Id def come out for a cemetery tour :)
     
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