Cynicalriders "J0hnny5 is ALIVE!" 01 build thread.

Yes sir, any EP-35 relay is what you are after though.

And apparently if you have led front's and rear's you need a bit more of a custom solution, and then I would go the route @ToyRyd04 recommended according to this thread. I only have led reverse lights so the ep-35 worked perfectly for me.

 

Started my most recent trip report:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/potts-mountain-and-surrounding-va-wv-areas.549492/

This trip was only 5 days so it should hopefully not take 6 months to complete like my last one did...

 

Not a lot going on, trucks packed for this weekend for a return to FPK.

In the meantime, here are some pic's from a hike in North Jersey with my wife and pup.

IMG_0665 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0667 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0684 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0722 by Michael Halat, on Flickr



Van Syke Castle ruins:

IMG_0703 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0725 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0723 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0730 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0740 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0742 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0708 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

IMG_0744 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0746 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0756 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

 

Been busy, went to FPK for Chux's birthday, and then went to CO for vacation with my wife. I noticed when I was pulling the truck back out of the garage it was a weak start. Tried to check it out last night and it was dead. Sucks because I need it this weekend to help my Dad at his place.

Of course I just missed the Northstar group buy but thankfully it would have only saved me $10. Just ordered a Northstar AGM 24F from the battery guys with free shipping. Also have my current battery on the tender and my jump pack at the ready. It should at least get me through the weekend.

 

Start of a semi solid update:

Finished the Pott's Mountain trip report, lot's of good photos, and loved the night wheeling.

About a month later, I returned to FPK with the NJ crew for @Chux's birthday. This was a whole different experience than the last trip. Rolled deep with the bro's and brought Macaroni with me as my copilot. It was an awesome trip. We ran Bald Mountain Jeep Trail Friday, and had an epic camp site with a view. Then we ran FPK via Union Springs Rd. through to Reddish Knob, then back tracked to FPK. It's been a while since I've had a good camping trip with the whole NJ crew, so I really enjoyed that. They continued on another day but I rolled home after that night.

Some favorite photos:

IMG_0769 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0773 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0782 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0795 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0806 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0807 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0818 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0823 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0837 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0845 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0881 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0899 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0903 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0915 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0933 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0938 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_0962 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1002 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1011 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1041 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Ful album here:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmi4tGbf

 

Some damn fine pics my friend

 

Thank's man! Trying to get better at this whole photography thing, really enjoying it to help capture some of my adventures.

Next update is a non wheeling one, but from a place where there is SO MANY TRAILS to explore, and I got to catch up with @Reh5108 while I was there so I am putting it here too.

My wife and I took a trip to Breckenridge, Colorado for a vacation. It was her first time seeing Colorado mountains, and my first time actually spending time in them so it was an awesome experience. It also got me so stoked to come back in the next couple years to do the Alpine Loop.

Manitou Cliffside Dwellings:
IMG_1105 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Pike's Peak:

IMG_1139 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1151 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1172 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Garden of the God's:

IMG_1217 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1239 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

IMG_1251 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Hiking our first 14'er, Quandary Peak:

IMG_1340 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1263 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1272 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1301 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

IMG_1337 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1331 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Hiking to Mohawk Lakes:

IMG_1569 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1536 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1583 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1593 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Blue lakes:

IMG_1441 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1500 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Misc:

IMG_1521 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1573 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1413 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1418 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1427 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1400 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Full album:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/140166547@N02/xzYJDP

 

New mods:

Needed a new battery, got a Northstar 24F. Needed to expand my solenoid mount but otherwise rather painless swap:

IMG_1639 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Got on the new front bumps train from @Plastics Guy:

Old vs new:

IMG_1649 by Michael Halat, on Flickr
IMG_1653 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

Installed:

IMG_1657 by Michael Halat, on Flickr

 

Really good stuff, Mike!

Hey, what YouTube stuff have you been checking out for honing your mad photography skills?

 

I learned almost all my basics from this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/user/PhotoProTips

So much good information. The best thing was just learning about light and how it affects the camera. I almost always shoot with shutter priority, it is just easiest for me.

 

God I can't wait to move back there. Super jealous when I saw your posts on Instagram about being up there, looks like you guys had a great time. You convinced to move there yet??

 

You’re the coolest, Mike!

Hope you and yours are doing well. I’m bummed that we didn’t get a chance to link up when you were out this way, but I’m glad you got to experience the big mountains for a few days!

 

Might be next year 1st or 2nd quarter if I can get a job out there

 

You’re an ME, right? There are certainly a lot of jobs in that field, but the cost of living out here is becoming ridiculous. Hopefully you can make it work!

 

Correct! Yeah I’m going to start looking in January. But yeah I’ve heard that too which will suck. But hopefully

 

I've wanted to move ever since I stayed at @jubei 's place on the way out to Rock Therapy. The wife is harder to convince. She needs an ocean nearby, so Cali is the ultimate goal for us.

Dude it was amazing. When I start actually planning my Alpine Loop trip, I'll hit you up.

 

Concur. I discovered them right after the EPA got involved in screwing up gas cans. I spilled more gas in 6 months than I had in 40 years, then discovered these marvels.

 

@Sub-Zero @MY50cal and those who dealt with this too @jubei

When we swapped the ADD tube and stub shaft, did we split it before and after the actuator? Need to pull my tube off to find what I broke, and not sure if I should just check to see if it was the stub shaft first or pull the actuator and see if it's that collar.

 

Regardless of what broke you still need to pull the stub off right?