NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I forgot to put this in the earlier message, we're obviously in the middle of a pandemic and I want to be as safe as possible so I will be distancing myself, I ask everyone else do whatever is within their comfort level.

 

Off-roading is safer than getting groceries

 

Might be interested if nothing comes up sunday.

 

Ok, last post, I have started a conversation with everybody that has said they want to go (which I realize I should have done to begin with instead of continually spamming this thread). If you are not part of the convo, please msg me and I will add you, otherwise I'm stopping the spam. Thanks again everybody, super excited to be a part of this community that has been so welcoming! I will post a follow up with pics after we get home.

 

Good luck on the run Sunday y’all. Posting a thread for my blinking 4x4 light issue since its ongoing after replacing both actuators with working units. This is while I look into sourcing a fj transfer case. thanks to @Shadowhunter and @bobsuruncle for the working actuators https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/another-4wd-blinking-thread.698555/

Completely separate note. Big oops on some loose caliper bolts today too that lead to me loosing all brake control leaving @Shadowhunter s brake line came loose as the caliper bolts had backed out almost completely on the bottom and was missing on the top. Cut into the wheel pretty good... not sure how I missed this shit but shit happens I guess. Check your torque every once and awhile or shortly after major jobs was the lesson here... could have been very bad on an all highway drive home

 

Glad you and the truck are ok. That's some scary stuff right there.

 

lol. not the first time i've seen this. We had this happen with northwesttaco after putting on his LT kit. He thought it was just LT noises until he got a flat at the bolt wore a hole in his rim. For some stupid reason we brought 0 tools with us, and had no reception... lucky a jeep came by with a hi-lift and some basic tools. FYI your skid plate bolts are a close fit to you get you out of a bad spot.

 

Good call on the skid plate bolt. I think that’s the bolt that I pulled out of my mystery Tacoma bolt pile that we put back in there.

 

Not aimed at you...but its honestly one thing Im surprised people leave out in their recovery "kits". Extra hard ware. A couple M6, M8, M10, (maybe) m12 bolts in common sizes (like m8x1.25 x 25/35mm) can go such a long ways. Ive run into quite a few broken down rigs (both just cars on the road and on trail) and all they need is a simple fastener

 

honesty even after that i don't carry any extra hardware not sure why i didn't make that connection, but i think i'll be adding some soon.

 

Let us know how it went. Super jelly that I didn't get to tag along. With the snow in the forecast conditions should be great.

 

Still relatively new to WA, I moved up here 6 months ago. Made my first trip up to the Leavenworth area. Drive up through the pass was beautiful and the Leavenworth and Wenatchee forest area are gorgeous. Figured I'd grab some photos while I was up there too.

 

The drive up icicle road is beautiful. The enchantments area up above you is even more beautiful. Check out the permit lottery of you're into backpacking.

 

Wow beautiful indeed. Definitely noting that down for future adventures!

 

You can also winter camp (walk in only) at 8 mile campground. Beautiful views.

 

4.88’s and ELocker is in. Thanks @SilverYeti for giving me a hand yesterday for tearing it down.

 

What tent are you running for four season camping? I have wanted to try this out but all my gear is three season.

No problem! I may have ended up in a real bad situation had I not came by anyways lol. Glad to get deeper into the drive train world as I haven’t played around in that area yet.

 

Is anyone using a hitch mounted winch? Would like to pick your brain.

 

I use a three season tent, the REI halfdome 2 plus, and a big agness -20° bag with two sleeping pads. I wouldn't use it mountaineering with high winds, but it's been great for snowshoe backpacking.

 

Trip was a success, no major issues and sorry for the lack of a photo dump.

BTW: everyone needs to get larger tires(I’m not going back to 33’s) to make things less sketchy for me. Thanks