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NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Discussion in 'North West' started by Benson X, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:12 PM
    BrettBretterson

    BrettBretterson Wild Ginger

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    A few weeks ago someone local made a post trying to get rid of their stock suspension. I can't find the post now; anyone by chance remember who that was, or where that post is?
     
  2. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:13 PM
    JimSnell

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    What are you looking for?
     
  3. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:15 PM
    Usethe2nd

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  4. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:25 PM
    BrettBretterson

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    Just a set of rear TRD shocks. Friend is upgrading his SR5 suspension to 4600's, he already has coilovers but needs rear shocks.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:39 PM
    Honeybadger

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    ARB: Front bumper, compressor, tire repair kit, deflate 4xinnovations: Full skids King Racing: extended travel coil overs. Bamf shock relocation buckets with 12" smoothies. EBC: Slotted/drilled brakes with Yellowstuf pads Pioneer: Deck, speakers Wheelers: Front and rear superbumps, extended brake lines Homemade: Rear HC bumper with swingout Toyo: 255/85R16 Open Country MT
    Because the kings are blue.... it's better.
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:35 PM
    JimSnell

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    Gen 3? I'm not sure there's a difference. @Foggy Noggin still have yours?
     
  7. Mar 2, 2017 at 4:38 AM
    velillen

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    Irs a bit more than just carrier and bearings. Which are overall easy to do if you have a puller and press. But you'll need to set the backlash which can take awhile. Or not. Just depends :) if it's the exact width as the factory then the factory shims should put it within band. If it's not though is when it can take a bit.

    I'd help but wouldn't be free for a few weekends probably (would have to check schedule)
     
  8. Mar 2, 2017 at 5:17 AM
    Foggy Noggin

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    I've got rear shocks (well a complete suspension front and rear) available off my 2017 TRD off-road. Less than 5 miles on them.
     
  9. Mar 2, 2017 at 12:25 PM
    Joewaka

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    Hey looking for some more places to explore. Went to Tahuya last weekend and had a great time. Checked out Tinkham road out in North Bend, but blocked by a snow bank. Any other places you guys recommend within 2hrs from Seattle for light wheeling?
     
  10. Mar 2, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    Fs75 out past Greenwater, Elbe hills, green mountain
     
  11. Mar 2, 2017 at 1:13 PM
    PNW/TRD Steve

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    ImMrYo Rear view mirror lift bracket. Changed out mud flaps. Salex glove box organizer. OEM Ashtray (cup). AVS Step Shields. 16x8 SCS F5 Matte Jet Black. 265/75 16 Cooper St Maxx. OME Bp-51s. U.S. Offroad Winch Mount (in process) Smittybuilt x20 12k synthetic winch (in process) More....
    In the process of diagnosing a knock in my front end, I found one of my ARB breather lines melted in half. I need to chase it down and figure out which one.
    I am planning to replace with Firestone air line (red - easier to trace/i.d.). Any suggestions?

    Also, while were at it, knock is occurring front left while turning at slow speed. Rubber was looking a little sad (78000 miles). I have an oil change on Monday and will probably just have Toyota look at it.
     
  12. Mar 2, 2017 at 2:03 PM
    Joewaka

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    Eh appreciate it! Ive been wanting to check out Greenwater more.
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2017 at 2:07 PM
    AWilson013

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    Once you make it past the full size trucks pulling their snowmobiles it's pretty nice out there.
     
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  14. Mar 2, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    FTFY
     
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  15. Mar 2, 2017 at 3:26 PM
    Joewaka

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    Great! Thanks for heads up.
     
  16. Mar 2, 2017 at 3:52 PM
    PNW/TRD Steve

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    Nice! I like it, thank you. Running them myself this time. I'm going to route them and secure them to avoid this problem in the future. I have 44ft on the way. Should be enough to redo all four lines. How hard is it to get to the front diff, transmission, and transfer case?
     
  17. Mar 2, 2017 at 4:27 PM
    JeffRoyJenkins

    JeffRoyJenkins Essentially Non-Essential

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    I think I have the TRD bilsteins off my 2013 sitting in the garage, I can check when I get home. I want to hold on to the coilovers so I can roll the truck in and out of the garage when I send my Icons in for rebuild but I don't see myself needing the rear shocks anymore.
     
  18. Mar 2, 2017 at 5:32 PM
    Smar969905

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    Shut your fucking mouth. I have money and wifey wouldn't appreciate me blowing all of it on new gears with lockers on the dodge.
     
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  19. Mar 2, 2017 at 5:37 PM
    Smar969905

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    I have read Bilstein's from @penguins_cc truck in my garage still. Rear shocks, front shocks and coils no top hats. I'll send them to you next time I'm home if you want them. Cover shipping cost.
     
  20. Mar 2, 2017 at 5:38 PM
    JimSnell

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    Stick a jack under the crossmember and real easy lower them a couple inches.
     

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