NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I got my case from car-part.com.

hell I got a set of twin sticks to sale.

 

Thanks everyone. I thought the cost seemed a bit outrageous but everyone got to make a living. I have checked Craigslist but no luck so far, have seen some on car-part so maybe need to dig a bit deeper in those sources. I will probably look at just sourcing the parts myself. I know there are a few people trying to make a few extra bucks welding smaller projects for the holidays. I am still undecided on twin-stick vs. j-shift if it is truly going to make the job more difficult.

 

A couple between 250 and 300 around Seattle.

 

Would anyone be interested in buying a RTMR aux fuse box similar to this?

I ordered it thinking I would build one up for my TWSS recipient but after it shipped I realized that I didn't stalk quite far enough and he already got one. I figure before I send it back I could see if anyone local is interested since I have the tools and most of the contacts and seals to get it all put together along with some weatherpack connectors to finish it off.

If anyone is interested we can come up with a plan of what you want to accomplish with the panel and build it to meet your needs or just put it together with some basic provisions that you can adapt as needed later on, your choice.

 

All you have to do is split the case, pull the selector rods and grind down one of the stops. Some people have done it without splitting the case(wouldn’t recommend due to a lot of shavings)

 

i know one of the people that did that ended up fucking their case up and doesnt recommend that. I was twin sticked on previous fj case which i still have but it was leaking cuz rtv got down into the threads for the mounting holes for the shifter an when i tightened down i blew out the side so it leaks a little. when i put the new case in, i didnt twin stick. with crawl box their really isnt a point because i have 2 lo with the crawl box

 

Yeah he had mentioned this being one of the only benefits of going twin-sticks, but with the added complexity of the job (more cutting/fitting) I am now wondering if that make sense. It does have a cool factor involved with it for sure, but it may not be practical. For me its just a deciding factor if I am keeping the rig until the wheels fall off or not, if I am going to keep it forever I probably want to go for the FJ case (and am going to start collecting parts here). Though, I haven't decided on twin versus j-shift, I am still reading the above thread that does talk about that portion quite a bit.

 

you got an auto or manual? also, technically with a j shift and a switch for the ADD, you can have 2lo also. its similar to manual hubs. if they aint locked in, then your front wont have power.

if you have an auto, i wouldnt worry about 2lo. only reason IMO to have 2lo is for reverse and with the manual, our reverse gear is kinda garbage so having 2lo is useful

 

That’s a fair point with the ADD switch. Yeah I figured that was the main reason you guys wanted it only other thing I could think of is for the trailer but can probably survive without it. I do have an automatic transmission so more of a reason to stick with a j-shift I think.

 

I guess the first step to building a crawl box would be drag one out from under the bench and go out in the bone yard and kick the blackberries off the old junk. I think it’s going to be a slow ass build as Marlin releases the parts and pieces. Gotta start somewhere.

 

haha...squirt....haven't seen that in years

 

I think it was in the bag of mystery gears

 

I’ve been hitting up friends to find one so i can start building one

 

Your welcome to have one. The two outside are forward shift. The case is probably the only thing worth a fuck.

 

Is anything salvageable or do they both need to complete rebuild?

23 or 21 spline?

 

I would say probably a rebuild. They were laying outback when I bought the place under a blue tarp that’s disintegrated into the ground.

 

T-A-R-P is just part spelled differently. I’m definitely interested, what’s the forward shift mean though?

 

The shifter for the tcase is in the transmission housing. Forward of the tcase

 

Where the TC shifter sits. Forward shift TC is in the red circle. Under the crusty cover in the blue circle is where you can swap in the top shift rails and forks.https://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/top-shift-conversion-kit-a.html

 

First Annual Western Washington SNOWCOMA Run 2020?

I know some folks said they were interested in going out into some snow on Sunday. I am a planning on heading out myself and would be willing to play as "coordinator" if anyone else wanted to go out. I have extremely light recovery gear, no radio, and zero experience so if I am actually leading the pack, expect a boring drive. However, I would be more than happy to act a contact point to get folks together that might want to go out into the snow.

I was planning on heading out of Skykomish around 9am-ish? and up around Beckler River Road to see what I can find. On a related note, I am high risk for COVID and will personally be mindful of social distancing and masks, however I expect to (hopefully) not need to leave my truck. If anyone whom may have more experience were willing to provide any feedback or advice, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if other folks have better places to go, please feel free to suggest, I am merely using my own plans as a starting point. Please reply if you're interested.

Potential meeting place: https://g.page/Smokeys-Restaurant-Brewery?share