Snowy's 3-Linked 98 Xtra Cab

is nobody going to ask the obvious question??? how much more traction does the tire get up there?

 

I'm not a mechanic, but something is wrong here..

 

Axle studs hook up surprisingly well in TN mud in an April snow shower

Turns out that retorqing lugs on new aluminum wheels after 100 miles is not just a suggestion. Good news is that every other bolt under my truck is tight after I spent the whole day trying to track down the mystery clunk before this happened

 

I love that this is still being brought up lol. You'll never live it down

 

Nor should I...pretty frustrating oops for sure. I still owe @Robertocritser all the beer for helping me so much down in the muck

 

That was the worst trail "repair" ever haha.

 

Made the annual freeze your ass off run to Flat Nasty last weekend. Easily one of my favorite trips of the year. Great time with good weather...50’s during the day and high 20’s at night.

Had an interesting run down into camp with the truck and trailer...steep downhill turning to the left that was a sheet of ice and snow...kept the truck out of the trees somehow but the trailer caught in the tree line and stopped me from sliding farther down the 50 or 60 foot embankment on the right. Took the Tacoma off and recovered the F250 and trailer with the winch and escaped any damage. I’m still finding bits of seat in my ass...code brown was in full effect.





Ran the first garden on 18 that took an axle shaft out the last time I attempted it and nearly required a helicopter for my buddy in the blue 4Runner that broke both driveshafts.











Then we ran the rest of 18 and did 14 the next day. Two great trails for sure



















Got back to camp and started drag racing across the field...apparently 70hp is enough to break a g52 on the blue 4Runner.

And then @Justinogo blew up on the way home

 

Good summary. I love how all the damage took place on flat ground lol

 

Wtf did you blow up?

 

Not sure of the extent of the damage yet, haven't had time to pull the motor. May just be rod bearings

Either way... seems like a good time for a 3rz swap

 

Engines run better with oil in them

 

Damn that's just as bad as a wheel coming off because the lug nuts are only finger tight!

 

oil was full before the trip and hadn't lost any since I got it, including AOP, so didn't check it before heading home. It was down to about a quart when it started knocking. Never smoked at all so not sure what happened, can't find any leaks. I suspect PCV valve failure because the hood has a stain on the under side now

 

I think this may be my greatest mod yet

 

What's it do?

 

Windshield washer fluid reservoir

 

I got a lil cap’n in me.

 

I should have gathered that from the color of the liquid that's sweet!

 

Going to need a flat bill, Vans, and knee high black socks to complete the look now.

 

Don't forget long Dickies shorts and a Hurley shirt