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Permanent Rausch Creek thread

Discussion in 'North East' started by armyofsquirrels, Feb 27, 2016.

  1. Jul 25, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    cynicalrider

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    True but driver skill does make a big difference in what a person can do. Most of the DCLB's I know are really great drivers because they have to be. And I feel for every rig you need to know it's limitations too. But to say a blanket statement like a DCLB can't do blacks, just isn't true.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    ... but your wheeling confidence will be damaged forever.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2017 at 4:39 PM
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    Well shiiit

    IMG_5221.jpg IMG_5220.jpg IMG_5223.jpg

    Fucking bolt on the lca somehow came out today on my way to work don't know when. But noticed it as soon as I started backing up. Won't have a new one till Thursday then hope nothing else is fucked up. The inner cv boot looked pissed!
     
  4. Jul 25, 2017 at 4:48 PM
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    That sucks. Good thing you noticed at low speed.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2017 at 5:06 PM
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    I used to have one that the threaded were a little fucked but I tossed it when I got a new one. I'll have to go pick up the bolt after work on Thursday. Get it in Thursday night. I'll be good for Saturday. Haha
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    118 ft-lbs.
     
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    I read somewhere that peeps that don't use a torque wrench tend to under-torque a fastener, thinking that that are over-torquing that fastener.

    Then there are those that over-torque everything.

    Best tool investment I have ever made.
    IMG_0745.jpg
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2017 at 5:35 AM
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    I have a torque wrench. But I just went as tight as I could. Haha. Lesson learned.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    It's so easy to under estimate high torque applications without a torque wrench. Everything feels different depending on what length ratchet you have.
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2017 at 7:24 AM
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    That right there
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2017 at 5:26 AM
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    Looks like I'll be able to make it to takeover! Bringing my Power Wagon friend as well. Anyone here running greens Saturday?
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    A BUNCH!! @dziner @ProjectTgen3
     
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  14. Jul 27, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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    I think there's at least 4 of us doing greens on Saturday.
     
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    Wife Mrs.Braves95 said they aren't gonna ride tomorrow? I said hell yeah there gonna ride. It will be a swamp. AWESOME!
     
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    I have to stick to greens. Bringing my son. I won't like be tossed around.
     
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    Any idea what route you'll be taking? How long does the northwest green loop take, A>TOWER ROAD>J>11>H, Going counter clockwise essentially?

    Never been to Rausch, or to any 4x4 park.

    Bringing some basic tools, walkies (we don't have CB), fire extinguisher....

    As far as camping, i'm thinking of coming in friday after work, is the camping area IN a gravel parking lot, or is there grass?

    Thanks and sorry for all the questions!

    -Tony
     
  18. Jul 27, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    @Nimble9 - when is Takeover again? I need to prep for that.
     
  19. Jul 27, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    @Arcticelf for the green trail info
    Camping is in grass.
     
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