NW WA Meet / BS Thread

They advertise them at multiple locations. My truck was in Pasco I believe, told them I was interested and they brought it over on the next truck. My dealings with NWMS was pretty simple. Had a preapproved loan through BECU, brought cash and my trade in, said this what I'll do. They said no, I said fine I'll go somewhere else...papers signed and I was gone in under an hour

 

Thanks for the tip on mule. Going in Oct.

 

What all are you getting done?

 

Just starting some minor maintenance on king shocks. They have about 40k on them and the spherical bearings are toast.

 

I'll do it for half price of what they charge lol

 

Expensive week. Just ordered 2019 Acura RDX advance for Kris. They sold 4 others while we were there. Hate to buy new but 19 is total redesign. Would have been much worse if she liked the Lexus or infinity better
Also rdx Hauls ASS!

 

The bearings are really easy to swap out. If you aren't rebuilding the shocks at the same times I'd just do it yourself

 

Anyone gonna hit up Packwood this coming weekend? It’d be cool to meet some other taco freaks while we’re up there buying shit I “need”.

 

I’m in if you’re willing.

Zero garage space. No press, no coil compressor and never rebuilt a shock before (Optimal scenario would be full rebuild). Have I mentioned it’s my daily driver?

Other than that if I had the time sure I’d just do it myself there’s probably a YouTube tutorial

 

For anyone thinking about regearing (3rd gen). This was from my trip up I-5. This was about 175 miles in. Actual speed closer to 75.

 

Yeah if you are going for a full rebuild then just take it somewhere lol. Until someone finally gets a suitable shock compressor that is lol

 

My struggle is real

 

Sounds like it!

 

How do you know when a shock is time for a rebuild? I know what the manufacturer specs say, but can you feel it?

I've put over 20k on mine since install which I think technically means it's time.

 

I’ve always heard 40-50k Miles is typically when they need it

 

I guess I have a few months to save for new shocks then lol

 

If you’re desert racing yea probably if you’re not and they aren’t leaking nope

 

I was there a month ago and then up at horseshoe lake, super cool place to camp.

 

How do you know when your icons are out of shock oil?





They stop leaking. @danneskjold

 

You're feeling pretty good now that you got your leaky BP51 swapped out aren't you?