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The picture is of the good side, the one that got bent is beyond repair and had the step tore off. I figured maybe someone did the same as me but wanted to keep the steps or needs it as back up. I’m just gonna run without anything until I get rock sliders, As one good side would look kinda weird.

 

put it for free for some kids that could use them.

 

It is for free?

 

I would be interested

 

Send me a PM. Anyones welcome

 

Wish I could come because playing in the snow is hella fun and I've never been to Green Ridge....but work is making me come in tomorrow.

That said, I thought that the OHV trails were closed a few years ago.

 

Hey all!
I'm new to the NOVA region (just moved out here last month)... it was a BIG move for me as I came from CA.

If anyone has any concerns about Tacomas surviving cross country drives; you should have none. This 2006 bad boy (with 160k miles ) made it cross country with no issues or check lights. Drove through dust storms, ice, snow, and even a hurricane.


Now for the fun stuff... my steering rack has a small leak and I can't seem to pinpoint it. Coincidently it started happening after I changed my inner tierods.
It's not a big enough leak where I'm constantly refilling the reservoir; but it's enough to dribble around the front cross arm and burn off on the cat when i drive around town.
It could be the metal lines or the seals in the rack & pinion. Judging by the age/mileage of my truck, I think need a new steering rack.


Any recommendations for a repair shop in the NOVA area? I received a few recommendations in another thread I posted in the Southeast Forum, but i figured I'd get more hits here.

Thank you!
Peter

 

I do most of my own work, but if it's something I can't do I use a place in Manassas called Convenience Car Care. I've never had any issue with them and their prices seem reasonable. You might stumble on a place called Lake Ridge Auto Care. It has good reviews, but I've had one or two horrible experiences with them. Recommended quite a bit of unnecessary work (as in stuff I had JUST done). Anyway.... I'm sure some others will chime in.

 

Hey you made it over to this thread, welcome.

 

thanks for redirecting me

 

Give my buddy Phil at NOVA Speed shop a call, tell him Chandler referred you. He's good people.

 

Welcome!

 

Same here, LRAC is not what they used to be.

As I mentioned in the other thread, Steve's auto Repair in Woodbridge is who I use (for many years) when I can't do it myself.

 

Welcome!

Can confirm and +1 for Phil at NSS...he's my SIL's brother and a damn good mechanic. @persian451, you can add my name to the referral and maybe get a discount? Then again, maybe he'll charge you more if you mention me...

 

Someone has some 5 gals kegs on the curb in Arlington:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org...all-hock-gal-ss-homebrew-kegs/7247745907.html

 

I have Bilstein 5100 and 4600s that’s been sitting in my basement for a few months. Anyone know a place that can install them that doesn’t charge an arm and a leg?

 

@ilubtimmyhos

 

Welcome to the area! Avoid High Tech Auto in Chantilly.

 

He asked me this a month ago. I also told him to get in touch with Adam @ilubtimmyhos because to do it thru our shop was almost $400...and our mechanical labor rate per hour is much lower than most mechanic shops.