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San Diego BS Thread.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. Apr 6, 2014 at 7:57 AM
    mercurymullet

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    To be honest the floor jack dolly works. Don't really plan on making this a habit. Lol
     
  2. Apr 6, 2014 at 7:57 AM
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  3. Apr 6, 2014 at 8:29 AM
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    Psshh, dragging a truck in park 10ft is for amatuers....
     
  4. Apr 6, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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    Sounds like there is some interest. Now if we can only agree on a weekend,:D

    Gelo; I would be down to start up there or from Barstow. I just want to hit the dirt with some TW peeps.
     
  5. Apr 6, 2014 at 10:57 AM
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    Ouch. Man that sucks. How did that happen?
     
  6. Apr 6, 2014 at 10:59 AM
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    That looks great. How did you guys mount that 10" LED bar? I really like that and have thought about wanting to put a 10" amber somewhere in the front to use as a dust light.
     
  7. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:05 AM
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    UCA to spindle bolt sheared, spindle swung around and dug into the dirt. Lower ball joint just pulled apart. And steering shaft wrapped around the LCA...
     
  8. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:08 AM
    lembowski

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    I've had a great time up in Mojave. I think I liked the trip where we stayed in Laughlin and drove back to Barstow the best.

    I'd be game depending on the weekend. Earlier in May the better, as the 100+ weather hits at the end of May early June.
     
  9. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:09 AM
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    Will your truck be done by then, or not yet started?
     
  10. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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    Im tracking on that but was it after a jump or it just came apart?

    Your running the exact same set-up that I am and I want to make sure that this doesnt happen to me.

    I used to carry entire bolt kits, spindle adapters, u-joints, and a spare hub for my old LT truck on off-road trips. Im going to have to do the same for this truck.
     
  11. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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    Think the UCA to spindle bolt sheared first...

    What are you doing there? Im headed there for about 5 months starting in August.

    :crazy: :duel: :fenforcer: :quickdraw:

    Jump. And the fact that the bolt that failed has been beat on hard every weekend the last 6 months. I have bent the UCA spindle bolt a couple times each already...
     
  12. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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    Custom fab = delays

    Add a few weeks on to what you expect lol
     
  13. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    Sounds like you need a roll cage. Ive never seen that UCA spindle Grade 8 bolt bend or break.
     
  14. Apr 6, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    He's heard that a few times...
     
  15. Apr 6, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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    Take a hike baldy....:p
     
  16. Apr 6, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    Will do for sure I'm always interested in the single cabs you ever need help let me know i always enjoy working on tacomas.


    I have all the tools to help you get it where i did the 10" you gotta grind down plastic and cut a lil hit me up if you need help I love workin on tacomas.



    Anybody good with wiring up shit? I'm trying to get my 32" bar wired to my 10" so they can run off one switch. I already have my ten wired I just don't know what wires to splice into to get it running off the same switch . Lunch and beer will be provided ;)
     
  17. Apr 6, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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  18. Apr 6, 2014 at 12:46 PM
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  19. Apr 6, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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    I know. Its in the plans for this year
     
  20. Apr 6, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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    more like no wheel drive till i get a spindle/hub...:(
     

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