NW WA Meet / BS Thread

First time using cutting compound. Effective.

 

maybe we can pool our money for something like this and share it

Heavy Duty 2 Ton Hydraulic Strut Coil Spring Compressor

http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Hydraul..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=19VP5C92DW1QGA6M2KNH

 

Easiest way to replace coil springs or coilovers. I've used this method at least 7-8 times now with no issues.

*Just mark your LCA alignment cams to get them back in spec after install*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkVLBOnAifc

 

Posting this up again...

$297 OTC Clamshell Strut Spring Compressor - 6494

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRHU6

 

but I don't think that works for adjustable coils where the coil is part of the shock/strut assembly and not 2 separate pieces as shown in the video.

 

I might be able to go Sunday! I will let you know as soon as I can.

 

I'm in for North end run on Sunday

 

Gas out!

 

I could have sworn you had ratchet straps on the coils at some point and they decompressed suddenly. Either way you got a set made for kings now.

 

Alright guys. My friend and I are pretty much new to off roading in WA even though we lived here for decades. We've been wheelin' twice and both times were at Tahuya and we loved it. Out of curiosty, Are there any other trails similar to Tahuya? We are trying to avoid the crazy ones out there with the rock climbing and what not due to the fact that we only have a 2 inch lift.

 

Well that was fun. Nice to meet ya @twalchlii1

 

Have you looked at the trails listed at http://www.nwjeepn.com/WAtrails.htm ? Good resource.

You should join us on a run. There's usually enough variety and alternate routes that you aren't forced into something that you aren't ready for, as long as you're relatively prepared.

 

Agreed! Great to have a buddy near by! Don't feel like I live on the moon now.

 

That site has some great info, but I don't think there's anything quite like Tahuya. Maybe some of the Liberty trails? I don't know. Tahuya is very entry level, and I feel most other places around here (Evans, Reiter, Naches) are quite a bit more substantial.

 

Evans has some pretty tame trails for beginners but they aren't very long, so you won't spend much time on them.

 

I have checked that website but I was just wondering if there were any other trails out there that are fairly easy incase if they forgot to post them up.

When's the next wheelin' trip? I'm down to go and I'am pretty sure some of my friends will want to tag along too. Getting my new suspension setup installed this weekend so hopefully I can go off roading soon.

 

There's a couple folks talking about doing something Sunday I think... it's within the last few pages.

I'm also curious, when's the next big one? Any interest in a 28 rig run to Tahuya?

 

@northwesttaco When were you thinking for the Tillamook trip?

 

I'd be down for an over nighter to tahuya, when it dries up a bit or a weekend with nice weather.

 

The overnight part really makes it more appealing.