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NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Discussion in 'North West' started by Benson X, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. Jan 21, 2013 at 11:55 AM
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    acidfly

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    lol, you got your moneys worth outta em atleast
     
  2. Jan 21, 2013 at 1:12 PM
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    ^^ Shit just throw some gussets on those brackets and you are good-to-go!
     
  3. Jan 21, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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    Super turnout yesterday guys! I think that's the most people we have had to-date for a meet. Nicest part was that somehow Tahuya was in the glorified area of sunshine and no fog. Once we got back to the Safeway in Belfair, fog and crappy conditions.

    Lots more ruts and sections were more off camber than during the summer but overall a nice mellow run.

    Fantastic work on the footage, David! Great to have you along - looking forward to seeing you throw that ARB bumper into the trees once it arrives on shore.

    Good work organizing, guys. Not sure if a mod day or a meet is next in our plans but looking forward to once again throwing caution to the wind. :D
     
  4. Jan 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    How did that turn out??
     
  5. Jan 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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  6. Jan 21, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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    Its simple, throwing it back together now. The passenger side seperated while pulling it out lol
     
  7. Jan 21, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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  8. Jan 21, 2013 at 11:17 PM
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    My vote is a trail run! Heh.

    I liked your skids....however I am lacking some badass aftermarket ones....how many of you guys had aftermarket skids on the Tahuya trail? I figure as long as I don't try to rock crawl like Will....I should be ok?
     
  9. Jan 21, 2013 at 11:36 PM
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    I've got the same front skid as Will but that's it.
    The stock skid is pretty flimsy. I bowed mine on sand dunes in Oklahoma fer crying out loud. Not to scare you or nothin... :eek:
     
  10. Jan 21, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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    Good to know! I gently crawled over some reef rock and it was ok....but I think I was just lucky.

    I want a full set of skids....but money is a little tight, then I see ATO and BudBuilt offer around 200 bucks off when you buy a full set.... So I think why only buy them individually when the budget permits.....gahhh!!!!!!
     
  11. Jan 21, 2013 at 11:53 PM
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    yeah, if your careful you should be good for awhile.
     
  12. Jan 22, 2013 at 1:40 AM
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    Around here u should be fine, sliders are more important... Jus don't drive like that Will guy, he crazy!!! :what:
     
  13. Jan 22, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    Is there a direct address on the NW meet? Cause I'm not familiar with THE BELFAIR area. Or am i missing something?
     
  14. Jan 22, 2013 at 11:20 AM
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    That was just last weekend we met up in Belfair before heading over to Tahuya.
    Next meet will probably be somewheres else so stay tuned.

    I think that answers your question
     
  15. Jan 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    The front skids are pretty important, and might be worth buying, but I would think its pretty simple to make your own belly skid. That's at least what I plan on doing. As I mentioned, I still managed to bash my front Bud Built skid to the point where it didn't line up anymore with the bolt holes anymore.
     
  16. Jan 22, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    Yea I think I'm just going to get a front for now and expand as money permits. Now I just have to decide between steel or 1/4 in Al.....hmmm
     
  17. Jan 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM
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    If you've got the ways and means make your own!!

    Half sheet of 3/16 ran me about $100 IIRC.. But then again, I had free reign of a Miller Dynasty and a plasma cutter..
     
  18. Jan 22, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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  19. Jan 22, 2013 at 4:04 PM
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    Just got word my re-enlistment is locked in for Ft. Lewis (Home) for me.
    My report date is July!

    It's far away but I'm excited to be home and meet the Tacoma's in the 360
     
  20. Jan 22, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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    Don't bother with the skid plates. They just make you do more stoopid stuff.

    :homer: Doh! Where did that huge gravel ditch come from???
     

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