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Discussion in 'North West' started by Mondwa, Dec 29, 2009.

  1. Sep 11, 2011 at 9:04 PM
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    Changing ball joints kinda sucks...had to do it to a old ford and well lets say those darn things were so well in there that it took about three hours of just hammering and clamping and such to get it out. That said I'm sure toyota's are easier to do.
     
  2. Sep 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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    To set the record straight, the recall was not because of a ball joint design issue. Though considering how many failures we've seen during the past year or so, maybe it should have been.

    Toyota did the recall for certain trucks that came off a certain assembly line during a certain time period. The story I have heard is that damage to the ball joint may have occurred during installation. The recall was a "just in case" measure by Toyota.

    They can tell if your truck qualifies by its vin #.
     
  3. Sep 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    helped my dad do our old GMC a few years ago...wasn't fun.

    Hey Lisa, ever been to Pelican point??...i think thats what its called...
     
  5. Sep 12, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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    So I can count you out for helping :pout:
    Everyone I've talked to says they are a pain...even though it'll cost a ton I'm leaning towards just taking it to a shop and having it done.

    But you have to consider the age and mileage on the vehicles too. And the ones that have had issues lately have all been lifted to some degree, that adds extra stress to all of the connections.

    Thanks! That pic on the Madi was yesterday morning...I love that stretch of the river and its not often that its deserted, there are usually fishermen swarming all over that place.

    How about sharing some of your Yelly pics? :popcorn:

    Pelican Point? Is this a place in Yelly?
     
  6. Sep 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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    I think I made a new land speed record coming back:rolleyes: Thanks again Lisa
     
  7. Sep 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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    Anyone up for a little meet next month?
     
  8. Sep 12, 2011 at 8:42 PM
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    I am slowly working my way thru them, beginning with the little pre-run Ben and I did, thru beartooth and Yelly and on to Lemhi and Salmon and Nez Perce. Should have something to show next week. :)

    :spy:


    I was thinking of inviting you all to come wheel in my area. Thinking of doing the Naches and Raven's Roost trails on the weekend of Oct. 1 & 2. Want to hit those trails before the snows return up there.
     
  9. Sep 13, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    Yea i think thats what it is called. Just a pretty nice place to eat lunch at. Nice picnic area. Its just south of the marina

    possibly :spy: i have to redeem myself lol

    Idk if i could afford the gas to go that far lol
     
  10. Sep 13, 2011 at 6:47 AM
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    Would that be around Seattle?
     
  11. Sep 13, 2011 at 7:26 AM
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    Ahhh...Gull Point. Yes, that is where the one pic of the fire is from. That's one of the few places on the lake side of the park that I like to stop at.
     
  12. Sep 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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    Holy shit! I found some you tube videos of that area. Looks like alot of fun:D

    Here is a video of a road I found when I was over in Bozeman last weekend. Any of you Bozeman guys ever been up there? It is out the Hylite.
    http://s1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd384/SupraT1/Trail Videos/?action=view&current=MAH01369.mp4
     
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    Right! thats it. :facepalm: i knew it was something like that. Thats one of my fav places to stop at the lake too. And Lake hotel.
     
  15. Sep 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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    Me and henry do that trail all the time. That hill is alot steeper than the camera shows:D It connects with another trail that heads back down to the road. And on the way there used to be mountain bike ramps off to the left of the trail.
     
  16. Sep 13, 2011 at 11:46 PM
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    Looks fun :cool:
     
  17. Sep 14, 2011 at 7:05 AM
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    It was a pretty cool road. I found that road at night and going up that hill all I could see was the stars:eek:
     
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    Well I got accepted to MSU so hopefully I will be able to tag along with you guys and gals on some wheeling trips if you don't mind
     
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    MSU in Bozeman? Congrats! There's quite a few of us at MSU and in the Bozeman area. You'll like it here.
     
  20. Sep 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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    Congrats man! I haven't been able to get out of Missoula to meet up with anyone yet. Been doing a lot of studying.
     
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