NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I have had much repair done here via wallet mods...
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Was thinking 5100s with wheelers rear leafs. but after trolling the forum awhile I realized Ive got that growling cv shaft bushing/ needle bearing issue.

 

I couldnt agree more on supporting small businesses. I'll check them out tomorrow as I work close to them.

Thanks for the fast responses, Sorry I wasnt able to respond to Haslefre in a timely manner. I guess I owe you lunch or something

 

Needle bearing is time consuming. I haven't even thought about that. 5100s and wheelers aren't too hard to put together. Have wheelers put it together for the extra cash beforehand. It's a driveway install.

 

So we back on for Saturday's snow trip? Looks like the mountains are gonna get some powdah!!

 

I think he means to use stock coils like I did.

If you want to wait a month or so Ill sell you mine already put together? Set at 1.75, plus you don't have to pay for shipping. Im going to Icon coil overs, my struts only have about 6k miles on them, PM me if you are interested.

 

So Im guessing dealer is familiar with this repair? I just skimmed through the 107 pages of the topic and got frustrated. I bet Ive been driving my truck 8 years with this issue.

 

5100 with Eibach coils set at 0

 

Oh, just have wheelers put them together for you then, it'll save you a lot of time and hassle

 

ok, sounds good.

 

If you get them built, and everything in, let me know. The only thing that'll be difficult is if you forget to buy a new center pin. I bought a whole leaf pack.

 

Ok Awesome! Thanks for your help. and welcoming me into TacomaWorld.

 

No problem thats what we are here for!

 

We like doing our own maintenance. Save money, and you get knowledge in case shit breaks on the road/trail.

I know others have more tools than me, but tools aren't expensive. Especially the ones we need for suspension.

 

cheap tools aren't expensive, but as long as you aren't using them for a living they work fine.

 

So i remember a month or so ago someone mentioning this little guy...

Noco Genius Boost GB30 12V UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M1OUBES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Well i just picked one up off Amazon. Im TDY for work so im in San Diego. So first thing im staying in a rental house. Just a props to amazon..i ordered one last Wednesday...supposed to arrive Saturday. It showed delivered but wasnt there (or on my neighbors porch). Well waited till after work Monday and it wasnt there still. Long story short amazon mailed me a new one out for free with no questions asked.


But enough about amazon. This is a great little device. Size wise its nice and compact. The main unit is the size of regular volt meter. I charged it off my phone charge which was nice and hot. It comes half charged and i honestly dont know how long it took to charge since i did it over night.

Well anyways since i have a rental car and my truck here i drive the rental all the time (free gas!). So the truck sat for way to long. Over a month. Its dead. Like dead dead. Doors dont unlock by the key fob. The lights for open door dont even come on. So what a great test! Doesnt get much deader than this.

Hook up is simple. Positive to positive, negative to negative/chassis. Plug cable into the unit. Turn unit it on. If the battery has some juice itll auto detect and go into jump mode. My battery was to dead so i had to "manual over ride". Once i did that i went to start the truck. It was a bit sluggish but it start, ran for probably 5 seconds, then died. So i waited a minute and tried again and this time it started up and kept running. Went and disconnected the unit and checked the battery...still four lights ("full").

Im happy with the little guy. Its small enough to keep under the rear seat or under the seat or where ever really. its comforting to know you can jump start yourself if needed and that it can handle a couple jumps if needed. Only down side i had was the cost and no instructions printed on the actual unit. Its basic to use but theres plenty of room on the bottom they could have included basic jumping instructions.

I would definitely recommend this after being able to see it can start a totally dead battery by it self in less time it takes to do a normal jump via car to car.


and sorry for grammar and spelling..7 12s for a few months and you stop caring

 

Awesome news! That was me that got one at christmas, haven't needed to try it yet (thankfully). I recommend one and after hearing this I think everyone should that goes into the woods, it'll save your ass for sure.

 

Is there anyone in the Oak Harbor, Skagit valley, Burlington/Mt Vernon area that is not doing anything tomorrow (Saturday, 17th) and wants to get together for a drive off road???

I was thinking of the Mt. Baker and or surrounding area, any takers???

Brian

 

I was going to go somewhere but look at the weather, 1-2 inches of rain expected here. Be careful if you do go

 

Wife and I went for a drive at and above Baker lake. Here are some pics and a couple short video clips.