Alaska BS thread

yeah thats something that I never even considered. glad I decided to post in here lol, I dont particularly want to buy a 3rd vehicle lol BUT I do understand what you guys are saying, so Ill improvise and find something that I can throw into my 80 lol. IF I do get orders up there, which I really hope i do, I probably wont be making it up that way until Jan-Mar of next year iirc

 

Right at the tail.end of winter and beginning of break up

errdayimrussellin

 

This issue in winter isn't always the snow. The humidity with a little bit of rain causes icy roads especially in the mornings.
I would strongly suggest/ shoot for after January if you're driving. That can be risky in 2wd with a trailer (assuming you're bringing your truck and the 80)

 

Especially driving through Canada

errdayimrussellin

 

As of right now, I have no idea when a report no later than date will be. But it's most likely around the time that I posted above. What the plan is right now is ship the 80 up there and get the biggest uhaul truck i can since I don't have much stuff to move compared to some. Then get an automotive trailer and haul the tacoma on the back up there. But if I do get the orders, I'll make sure to head out after Jan.

 

Are you projected to come up here? Army or AF?

 

Air force, not as of right now, I'm just waiting for the over seas list to drop to see how things play out. From what I've been told, I have a pretty good chance of getting orders up there. I'm just trying to plan ahead and make sure I know of everything I need before making a trip like this

 

Ahh ok Brandon would be more familiar with that AF stuff haha

 

Coming from tyndall?

errdayimrussellin

 

Close lol, id be coming from Eglin

 

Nice, I heard its the better of the two

errdayimrussellin

 

yeah it's not too bad of a base, ive never been over to Tyndall though haha, so I cant really say anything about it lol. I do have some buddies of mine that are/were over there from basic and tech school

 

the papermill didn't make it much better for the short time I was there

errdayimrussellin

 

So I came across this article and it led me to this page, apparently you can get a free custom badge made for your yota if you send Toyota a selfie with you and your ride.

http://www.masqueunauto.com/english/

errdayimrussellin

 

that's where I got both mine for both my trucks, im surprised that's still going, it's been going on for awhile now

 

@ffirg might be too late but why not just put on new rotors? If they are $40 each that isn't that bad...

Then you get more rotor material that will resist brake fade and warping better than an older used rotor or especially a used then turned rotor.

Your rig is fairly heavy with the RTT and shell and towing your boat.

 

...and bumper, awning, and bigger tires lol.

Yeah that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to try different pads this time though. EBC yellow stuff I think.

 

SAS party tomorrow at 1pm thru the weekend, week nights, next weekend, and maybe more? Any and all help welcome. Chevy 63 swap and rear shock relocate will be done after the SAS is drivable.
@Ghost.

FYI on parts... FCFS and obo. Want things sold. (trades always considered too, ammo for 5.56, 9mm, optics, high quality winch, etc.)

-Sell pending on the coilovers and uniball UCA's to Aaron @N8ivFlav
-All other parts including 4.56 gears on a fresh rebuild, manual hub conversion (need new bearings for Driver side), diff, etc...



Also, I'll be looking for 36-38" tires most likely in a couple weeks/months if anyone knows of any deals. Thanks again to @ffirg for finding my current set!

 

Anyone know where I can get a iPhone screen replaced?

 

I saw a kiosk in the Dimond mall with screens. Dunno the cost though