COMPLETED TRIP: TECORE II - The aftermath

[MrSmithsTB]

On my way to work today, i felt and heard a lout vibration that got louder with speed, when i turn left it goes away. Looks like i need a near drivers side wheel bearing

I'm still trying to figure out my noise too... it's not bad, but just a light grinding... The sound seems to change some when turning different directions. Although, I don't think it's anything I need to be worried about yet.

Plus, my treads themselves seem to be humming more... I'm thinking it's due to all the little rock cuts.

Something between the rotors and shields, maybe

[Dizzlenator]

Sorry for that rock launch Frank!! Not that I could have really done anything about it!! Great time. My pics are uploading into photobucket. I've got over 100, so it'll take some time. My buddy is still trying to finalize his discs of video. We're working on it. Got over an hour of vid to go through and edit.

Thanks again everybody that came...Had a great time, and a VERY memorable birthday!! Can't wait 'til next time!!

My pics are coming....sometime today

[bartonmd]

On my way to work today, i felt and heard a lout vibration that got louder with speed, when i turn left it goes away. Looks like i need a near drivers side wheel bearing

I'm still trying to figure out my noise too... it's not bad, but just a light grinding... The sound seems to change some when turning different directions. Although, I don't think it's anything I need to be worried about yet.

Plus, my treads themselves seem to be humming more... I'm thinking it's due to all the little rock cuts.

Yeah, that's a wheel bearing... a light grinding that changes when you load left vs right... Welcome to driving through mud/water above the bearings... Oh, and wheel spacers...

Mike

[Dizzlenator]

Allright folks...last few are still uploading, so I'll go ahead and start rolling with my pics. Got LOTS of 'em. I'm gonna take my time, and post info on each one, if I know any....
Trailboss, James Downing

Mario (Gordinho)

Frank (Ultravorx/Tha Rhino)

Bob (BobbyBlaze)

Dan (Dizzlenator, ME!)


Bob in the mirror, Mario and Frank above, and JD somewhere around the corner


JD, Dan, Frank, while Mario poses for pics (can't see him) and Bob waits for his turn to pose


I like the mirror shots....don't know why


A couple of the WONDERFUL views from the area

[Dizzlenator]

Ok, enough of all the talk...just pics. Anything interesting I'll post info...

[Dizzlenator]

[Gordinho80]

Dan, hope you had a kick ass-birthday! Too bad the chopper of strippers couldn't find our campsite...

[Dizzlenator]

This is Chewy, Frank and Erica's pooch. Really cool dog, and fun to have on the trip! ORTB Mascot!!

[Dizzlenator]

[Dizzlenator]

Teeter totter!!

[Dizzlenator]

Sorry folks...the random order is just how it uploaded in photobucket. Some pretty awesome pics in there, can't wait to see more from everyone else!! Uploading my short vids that I got off my digital camera now...will post them shortly!


And, thanks Mario! I did have a great birthday! Not many ways I'd rather spend it!

[foosh]

i wish i didn't have so much stuff to do!!! this looks like i missed a good time!

[Dizzlenator]

Yea, Tom...you did indeed miss a good one. Then again, you missed 2/3 of the last one!!!!!

So I had 6 vids on my camera. 2 did not work, 2 were short garbage clips, and the last 2 are here. WARNING! THERE ARE A COUPLE OF CUSS WORDS SAID IN THE SECOND VID!!! DO NOT WATCH WITH UR KIDS AROUND UNLESS IT'S NO BIGGIE!

Here is a short vid of the water crossing. This was a pretty cool


This was the water crossing again, but the 2nd time through, in cab....

[Philberto]

Ahhh, I would love to drive through the forest! Too bad I'm out here in the land of the deserts and beaches...

[The Roadie]

Teebes and I have to introduce you to Cleveland National FOREST, San Bernardino National FOREST, Sierra, Sequoia, Inyo, and all the places above 5000 feet that are full of trees and water crossings. Ever been to Idylwild? Big Bear? Go UP, young man!

[OregTrailBlazin]

Ahhh, I would love to drive through the forest! Too bad I'm out here in the land of the deserts and beaches...

Come on up here, we have tons of forest and places to

[teebes]

This is Chewy, Frank and Erica's pooch. Really cool dog, and fun to have on the trip! ORTB Mascot!!

Uh-oh.. Mascot wars.. I think Chewy needs to log a few hundred more trail miles before he overtakes Speed:

From this weekend:



hehehe

[Gordinho80]

Speed is the West Coast Chapter Mascot... Chewy can be the East Coast Chapter Mascot. He definitely earned his stripes by battling the pot head yokel pit bull that showed up...

[teebes]

Hehehe. God damn hippies! Cut your hair and get a job, son

Gotta love guard dogs! Speed saved us from a bow hunter the last trip out, early one monring. Gave him the good 'ol.. Keep moving buddy, or

[bobbyblaze]

I willl start having time to post ub my stuff tomorrow night. Been real busy (too busy for my tastes). Here's a few till then. By the way, I did destroy my front stabilizer bar frame bushings and end links. After I replace them, I'll have to listen for the other noises. There are a few different distinct sounds coming from under the front. The back end links have much play in them too.