San Diego BS Thread.

Lunar.tacoma · May 27, 2025

Levalexi said: ↑

Well,

I did this today. And I didn't like it .

I started at pio pico (? I think) and got to the second picture and ran into border patrol a bit before that corner. And I was freaked the fuck out.

I AM NOT A MOUNTAIN SWITCHBACK OFF-ROAD GUY

That being said I sat there for good half an hour had a twisted tea and honor of my buddies 2-year passing and drove back down only to find the gate was locked. And the ranger shack didn't have a key.

So after being told that someone would come by unlock it I waited 40 minutes until I called again and someone said that I have to drive all the way through, which freaked me out a little bit. Is that border patrol guy going fast around that corner and me getting stuck in the ditch for a second really struck my nerves.

Then I follow that for quite some time and ended up at this big kind of roundabout with a bunch of exits and the 3-3 water tower I think. And the one the GPS told me to take was closed. Luckily there was a border patrol parked near there he told me which way to go. I had to go down to the Marron valley gate.

That in itself was an ordeal. I somehow took the wrong turn and ended up at a gate down the road from where I was supposed to come out. Thankfully a frantic called to the border patrol checkpoint guy he was able to come and unlock the gate for me.

The last map picture is where I came out

I guess I am an off-roader now. No getting rid of those scratches. The old girl finally earned the rock sliders and lift at 318,000 mi.

Funny to think that this truck was lowered 3 weeks ago. Picture is next to my buddy's type R

I would like to go off-roading in the woods with mud and there not be a possibility of me falling off the side of a mountain because the border patrol guards do 30 mph up and down that entire trail

My nerves aside, old Tina preformed wonderful. Even on my bald as shit Michelin defenders. She never came out of 1st and 4h. I would have 4l but I couldn't get it to swap over.

@Speed Freek I'm hoping some of the bumps and shit jarred my front suspension enough to break my uca/LCA bolts free if not, I'll have the sawzall

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I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it man, having border patrol fly through there isn't the best. Last time I went there, I had to back up kinda far, and the dude was like right on my front bumper but appreciated that I moved for him. I know San Jacinto ridge truck trail doesn't have as many switchbacks, you should look up on YouTube "SoCal offroad trails to get some ideas. I would have joined this weekend if I knew you were going, and my windshield wasn't currently spiderwebbed from a huge crack. Luckily its getting fixed on Thursday.

Speed Freek · May 28, 2025

A PSA for anyone considering those China UCAs, don’t do it.
I was installing the 2nd set ever last night and the ball joint snapped in half and I was using hand tools when it blew apart.
Luckily this happened during install rather than while driving. This can certainly cause a serious issue if not someone getting killed.

So spend a few more bucks and get something safer guys!!

Speed Freek · May 28, 2025

Levalexi said: ↑

Well now the suspension is mostly done.

Could anyone recommend me to a shop to lower the clip one notch on my 6112s, and do an alignment?

We went from 8/6 to 10/8. Pre measurements(inch )from the deck to the arch were D36,P35.75.
Post are D38,P37.25.

There is only a .7in difference between the two clips. So why such a drastic difference?

Either way,id like to get it dropped down a clip, and then aligned so I can get tires before I head back east

Edit

Also, does anyone know where I can get some 255/85r16s? For cheaper than $300 a tire

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Hey man hope you saw the above post those UCAs are dangerous!

And let me know I can probably sneak it in this weekend for the coilover adjustment if your around

Levalexi · May 28, 2025

Lunar.tacoma said: ↑

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it man, having border patrol fly through there isn't the best. Last time I went there, I had to back up kinda far, and the dude was like right on my front bumper but appreciated that I moved for him. I know San Jacinto ridge truck trail doesn't have as many switchbacks, you should look up on YouTube "SoCal offroad trails to get some ideas. I would have joined this weekend if I knew you were going, and my windshield wasn't currently spiderwebbed from a huge crack. Luckily its getting fixed on Thursday.
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It was more of an impromptu thing . Otherwise I'd have Posted something here. It definitely would have been more fun with people who knew where they were going I definitely want to go out with you and sage63 to the desert before I leave.

Speed Freek[OP] said: ↑

Hey man hope you saw the above post those UCAs are dangerous!

And let me know I can probably sneak it in this weekend for the coilover adjustment if your around
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That explains your text message I was trying to decipher it. I've got the JBA ball joints on order, and I'll be gone all weekend, so I'll swap them out when I get back.

I'm probably going to swing by the auto hobby shop on base and take care of it. I got some other stuff to install too.

I did the math and swapping to that clip was 4 inches. Not 3 inches. I hate suspension math. I kinda like it though. But it's too rough. The wife would bitch the ENTIRE way back to Maine

Nicklovin · Jun 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Any interest?
This group usually hosts the monthly OC Yota Nights but they’re doing fiesta island this month

Mahana · Jun 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Anyone have any experience welding in cab mount relocation brackets? I can provide beer and cash. I'm in 92120 not far from SDSU.

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