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San Diego BS Thread.

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

  1. May 30, 2016 at 4:47 PM
    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Haha I always try to help! Thanks for that!
    I have been know to provide customer support from time to time!
     
  2. May 31, 2016 at 2:22 PM
    McNeilRacingInc

    McNeilRacingInc Off Road Fiberglass Products

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    Saw our name come up in this thread. Just to set the record straight:

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  3. May 31, 2016 at 3:34 PM
    sdsurfer

    sdsurfer @ODNAREM life...

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    Jason... It was great meeting you today. Thanks for checking my AT fluid level and zerks! Appreciate the prompt service and look forward to working with you on future mods/repairs!
     
  4. May 31, 2016 at 3:48 PM
    wsurunner

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    How was your fluid level?
     
  5. May 31, 2016 at 3:57 PM
    sdsurfer

    sdsurfer @ODNAREM life...

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    Fluid level was right on. Just a bit trickled out when the plug was released. Now I can rest easy.
     
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  6. May 31, 2016 at 7:31 PM
    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    You as well and let me know if I can help in the future BTW your truck looks great!
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2016 at 10:37 AM
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    Just got back from climbing out in Holcomb Valley (big bear area) all weekend. Man that was a blast. First time out there. Bonus, some epic trails for the tacoma (google John Bull trail). Had an interesting little three wheel section I wasn't anticipating and puckered my butt hole more than any climb I did! It's just tons of sport routes and a little soft on the grading on some routes. But great for building hte lead confidence back up. Camped in the North Parking lot which is literally right under the rock, so longest hike to climb was about 10 minutes. Definitely want to go back there. Heading to Tahquitz next.
     
  8. Jun 1, 2016 at 10:51 AM
    wsurunner

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    I used to wheel all over that area in my '94 standard cab years ago. I really like that area. I remember John Bull trail (3N10?) as well as it put my stock open diff truck and newly acquired 4x4 skills to the test! Glad to hear you had a great time.
     
  9. Jun 1, 2016 at 11:02 AM
    Mcdees84

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    Yeah, 3N10 is it. Definitely some interesting sections. We just decided to drive around a little and it said blue/black diamond. Blue stuff was no problem. The black diamond areas were another story. But it was a blast.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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  11. Jun 1, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    Who in Sd works downtown with a silver long bed with pelfreybilt from bumper no hoops and a folded down soft topper?
     
  12. Jun 1, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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    So sick!
     
  13. Jun 1, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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    Who should i talk to when i call? Or should i just go in?
     
  14. Jun 3, 2016 at 10:38 AM
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    He's the only one allowed to do them so you can just set up an appointment.
     
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  15. Jun 3, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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  16. Jun 3, 2016 at 1:08 PM
    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Did a pelfreybuilt front and rear bumper a couple days ago..

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  17. Jun 3, 2016 at 4:38 PM
    David K

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    Been there!
    Jason, how many miles is the Mobil 1 differential oil good for that you put in my truck?

    We did the 75/140 in the back and 75/90 in the front and transfer case in June 2012/ 46,000 miles ago. Not much four wheeling to speak of.
     
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  18. Jun 5, 2016 at 1:35 PM
    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    I suggest changing the rear diff oil at about 25-30K the front at 45-50K (since it isnt used very much under load) and the transfer case I would say at about 45-50K if not a lot of off-roading with the 4wd engaged.

    Everything else with the truck doing well, suspension feels OK to you at the settings we used and feeling like it should?
     
  19. Jun 5, 2016 at 3:23 PM
    David K

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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    So, we need to do all three again, I guess? Mobil 1 75/90 on all 3 this time.
    The 5100s are fine and I just added air to the RideRites. They were down to 8-9 psi. Back up to 25 psi now.
     
  20. Jun 5, 2016 at 4:28 PM
    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    If you are at or above the mileage I would recommend it. Do you always keep the airbags at 25? I usually run mine at about 10-15 when unloaded but I have an onboard compressor so I just need to hit a button..
     

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