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PNW EXPEDITION MEET THREAD

Discussion in 'North West' started by Bennett707, Feb 19, 2015.

  1. Dec 3, 2016 at 9:54 PM
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    inesshell

    inesshell blah blah blah

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    good meeting some new faces. we need to do a snow run one of these days, it was about 2 feet deeper at the trailhead this morning at hood. IDE_2312.jpg
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  2. Dec 3, 2016 at 10:16 PM
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    I want to build a fatbike to take on excursions next.

    Ordering my suspension next week so it should be delivered in 4-6 weeks.
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2016 at 10:39 PM
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    Captain Taco

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    If anyone has a Mcmenamins Passport don't forget it! :)
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2016 at 10:51 PM
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    SquattiePippen

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    Anyone who can't make the beach run and wants to help out putting in my AAL tomorrow at noon feel free to join at gearhead garage.

    Great meeting everyone that was there tonight, and thanks to Everyone who helped get 75% of my suspension complete :)
     
  5. Dec 3, 2016 at 11:27 PM
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    808inDa503

    808inDa503 From HNL living in PDX.

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    Thanks everyone for making this a successful meet up! I'm grateful for all the help and I'm glad we got to talk face to face instead of through emojis :)

    Mike and I were talking and we are planning on doing a monthly mod night. The details haven't been hashed out yet but I think we'll work on one to two truck per mod night. The idea is to get a list of people and things they want done. That way we can plan ahead and bang out a bunch of work while having time to eat/drink/talk. I know we didn't get around to working on everyone's rigs so I think this could be a way to address that. What are your thoughts? I can bring your ideas to Mike next Saturday.
     
  6. Dec 3, 2016 at 11:34 PM
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    jules04taco

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    This is great! I still need to install my steering rack poly bushings and would love some help.
     
  7. Dec 3, 2016 at 11:34 PM
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    jules04taco

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    Have fun out there!
     
  8. Dec 3, 2016 at 11:35 PM
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    Captain Taco

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    I like it! Was meaning to ask how you know Mike! He is an awesome guy!
    I know @jules04taco would love to get some lift time. I could use 20 min to try and mount a camera down below. Might be a stupid idea but it's something I want to try!
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2016 at 11:41 PM
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    808inDa503

    808inDa503 From HNL living in PDX.

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    I met Mike when I started modding my taco. He helped me swap my needle bearing for a bushing and we've been friends since. I've just been going there a bunch and spending time at the shop. Most of the people that hang out there are solid. That garage is my happy place for sure.

    Once we figure out the details @BenTheMan and @jules04taco will definitely be at the top of the list. Bushing swap on a first gen shouldn't be hard if we're doing at Gearhead.
     
  10. Dec 4, 2016 at 12:46 AM
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    Can't wait to learn, help, and get in the way!
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2016 at 7:49 AM
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    Sounds like it was a success! Any pictures of the mods completed?
     
  12. Dec 4, 2016 at 7:54 AM
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    2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road Premium iForceMax Bronze Oxide - AluCab Contour canopy 2005 Tacoma TRD Off Road DCSB Radiant Red - ARB 3'' lift, ARE canopy, 265/75/16 All Terrain KO2, after market stereo, ECGS differential bushing, ARB Deluxe front Bumper, Warn M8000 winch, custom winch control box install, FrontRunner Slimline canopy rack,
    I was able to stop by for about an hour yesterday. Nice to meet everyone. Promised the wife some dinner so couldn't stay long.
    Have fun on the beach run guys...watch out for the weather headed through the coast range.
    Really, I was there. Red dcsb on the right. :thumbsup:

    IMG_0694.jpg
     
  13. Dec 4, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    Nice!
     
  14. Dec 4, 2016 at 8:21 AM
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    Hey I'm out of the beach run. I somehow forgot I have a work Christmas party today.. It was great seeing everyone last night and turning wrenches!
     
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  15. Dec 4, 2016 at 8:34 AM
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    Excuses! Bring them with you!
     
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  16. Dec 4, 2016 at 8:37 AM
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    Lol! I would but they drive Fords!
     
  17. Dec 4, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    Twinkie0311 Mall crawling like a boss

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  19. Dec 4, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    If anyone gets bored today and wants to play with suspension at gearhead garage let me know. Could definitely use the extra body :fingerscrossed:
     
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  20. Dec 4, 2016 at 10:09 AM
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    I might be able to after work
     
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