Oregon and Washington BS thread

Does anyone have a shop they recommend to get an alignment done? I live between Eugene and Roseburg so either of those areas or in between work well for me.

I used to have a place in Eugene that I liked, but it has since gone downhill which is unfortunate because the techs there were not scared to work with SPC UCA’s. Last time I got an alignment from them, it was less than rewarding and online reviews have suggested that quality has plummeted.

So I’m out shopping for a new shop to take my truck. Any places you guys have been happy with? Especially for those of you using aftermarket UCA’s.

PS. I saw a comment that suggested Les Schwab in Junction City, but that was back in 2016. Anyone have more recent info on that?

Edit: if there’s a thread discussing this that I’ve missed, may one of you guys please drop a link? I’ve been using search feature to no avail.

 

Swapped out the pontoon for a jet drive boat. Tacoma likes pulling the Yamaha MUCH better because its not like pulling a parachute

 

If anyone is looking to get a propane fire pit for camping, this one is 20% off right now with free shipping.

https://outlandliving.com/products/deluxe-fire-pit?variant=42255749710039

Seems like these are a necessity now with late summer fire bans.

 

just don't have a fire til the bans are over like we do over here on the good side of the Cascades

 

To each their own.

 

I think that is the one I bought a few years ago. No complaints.

 

Just wanted to remind and post again for visibility... I've got a Bilstein lift and some taillights I am trying to get out of my storage. Currently selling cheaper to TW members than FB marketplace.

 

whats the best diy design for a roadshower? i see a bunch of them on the webs but not sure which ones will actually last... any suggestions?

 

Depends where you want to put it and how much water you want. All you really need is a tube, an inlet/outlet, and a way to pressurize. A couple hose fittings, some pvc pipe, and schrader valve would all be available at a hardware store.

I ultimately decided it wasn't worth the hassle, parts are expensive now, and a waterport was a much more convenient solution.

Edit: holy shit waterports are expensive now. $240 for the regular and $500 for the 8 gallon. Jfc. There appears to be several knockoffs tho for cheaper

 

Costco use to have the 8 gallon one for about $280. I snagged it then. Now it's no more.

 

I swear didn't they used to be like $140-180?? I got one last year and that thing is amazing. One of my favorite pieces of equipment to take camping or to the beach etc.

 

yeah the smaller one (3.8gal?) used to be like 130-140 but would go on sale for like 110. Hell of a deal....glad i grabbed one when i did

 

Yeah, they've basically doubled the price of everything in the last year. The 8 gal was a good purchase at 260-280, $500 is bonkers.

 

Shit, posted in the wrong thread lol

 

All good. Whatcha getting next?

 

The thread has been taken over by Bobert… Good!

I came here to lurk.

Thinking about buying another 4x4 taco to go wheeling again… Used car prices are ridiculous.

 

I've seen the starlink satellites all in a row a few times after they come off the rail, but this is the first time I've seen the Falcon 9 rocket ascent. This is stage 2 and stage 1 boostback burn. Granted, I'm in Scottsdale currently, not Washington.

 

Neato! Thanks for posting.

I've always wanted to see an Iridium flare and always forget to check:

https://www.heavens-above.com/AllSats.aspx?lat=47.8164&lng=-122.2977&loc=Lynnwood&alt=0&tz=PST​

Annnnd, it looks like they are not up there anymore?


Funny. I will be in Tempe next weekend. I heard the weather is not like Satan's bunghole.

 

It's high 70s to low 80s during the day here and low 50s overnight. It's quite pleasant. We're supposed to be here through Tuesday but may be heading home early.

 

Awesome. My kind of forecast for there.

We're arriving on Thursday.