PLANNING: TECORE VI - 2012 Spring Run - 4/27-4/29
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Tomorrow perhaps?
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Trail X - Founder
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Works for me, just want to get the trans and transfer case fluids done first. I could probably unbolt the steps at my place if I really had to without attracting to much attention. Popping off the pan on the transmission however is another story... 
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snowmirage - Off-Roader
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I'm ready , heck the truck is still packed from my trip last weekend all I have to do is pack clothing and food and I set
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- onelow1ton
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Well guys, looks like my plan isn't going to happen...the idiots couldnt extract my rear diff plug properly. Instead they stripped thay crap out of the threads and now it has to be re-tapped and fixed... I will make one of these meets soon though! Sorry about that guys.
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Mudwheelin - Trail-Blazer
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They stripped your diff fill plug threads? How in Hades did they do that? Doesn't even sound possible.
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Trail X - Founder
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Fill it through vent line. I did it after I snapped both extensions. Plug came right out w an impact later but had to use the vent to fill it. Not quick but ya do what ya gotta. Definitely not a trip preventing issue
they've always worked for me.
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HARDTRAILZ - Moderator
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I would take your advice on filling it there, but the plug is out and they stripped it somehow...so I'm not sure what there going to do. Its a 2 day drive to the meet, so they would have to fix it by tomorrow. So I'm keeping my finger crossed. Worst case I can't make it...which sucks. I feel like you guys are my long lost brothers and would love to meet you guys. I will be there for the summer one though.
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Mudwheelin - Trail-Blazer
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I will not be there sadly maybe the summer one if its not in southern KY
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Some good news from the FS... they said Dry Run should be open (which, ironically, is the deep stream crossing).
So, is this the list then?
CONFIRMED:
Gordinh80
JamesDowning
Onelow1ton
NC_IslandRunner
Dirty Anton
BIGEZZYK
snowmirage (possibly late arrival)
MAYBE:
Mooseknuckle
Mudwheelin
Anyone heard from Moose?
So, is this the list then?
CONFIRMED:
Gordinh80
JamesDowning
Onelow1ton
NC_IslandRunner
Dirty Anton
BIGEZZYK
snowmirage (possibly late arrival)
MAYBE:
Mooseknuckle
Mudwheelin
Anyone heard from Moose?
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Trail X - Founder
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Christian, is it safe to assume you did not get your rear axle fixed in time? I haven't heard much from ya (maybe you're on the road!).
Looking like cold nights, possibly touching freezing, so be prepared for that. I don't want any of you guys freezing.
Small chance of rain from what I can see. 30% right now on Saturday, Saturday night being more likely for rain.
Looking like cold nights, possibly touching freezing, so be prepared for that. I don't want any of you guys freezing.
Small chance of rain from what I can see. 30% right now on Saturday, Saturday night being more likely for rain.
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Trail X - Founder
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James we still good on you helping me tune my cb at the meet up spot ?
I still have not found a swr at any of the local electronics shops and kept forgetting to order on online
I still have not found a swr at any of the local electronics shops and kept forgetting to order on online
2011 Colorado Z71 Crew Cab 5.3 v8 SASed, 37x12.5x16.5 wrangler MT/R,recentered h1 beadlocks, Doug thorley headers, mbrp exhaust , ARE topper , rtt, x20 10k winch
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- onelow1ton
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It's in one of my boxes, just remind me when I get there.
Read up on how to do it... I kinda forget.
Read up on how to do it... I kinda forget.
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Trail X - Founder
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JamesDowning wrote:It's in one of my boxes, just remind me when I get there.
Read up on how to do it... I kinda forget.
Ok thanks
"goestogoggleitrightnow"
2011 Colorado Z71 Crew Cab 5.3 v8 SASed, 37x12.5x16.5 wrangler MT/R,recentered h1 beadlocks, Doug thorley headers, mbrp exhaust , ARE topper , rtt, x20 10k winch
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- onelow1ton
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Hey james, I'm not going to make it. I just picked my truck up. Its all fixed now, but I don't have time to make it there...I'm super pissed about this. It didn't cost me a thing because they effed up.
Markmc 2.5 lift, 2"Markmc body lift. Markmc 1.5 spacers, 33" Dynapro MT's, exhaust, EMT cams, CAI, Chipped, Light Bar. T.L. Guards
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Mudwheelin - Trail-Blazer
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JamesDowning wrote:Some good news from the FS... they said Dry Run should be open (which, ironically, is the deep stream crossing).
So, is this the list then?
CONFIRMED:
Gordinh80
JamesDowning
Onelow1ton
NC_IslandRunner
Dirty Anton
BIGEZZYK
snowmirage (possibly late arrival)
MAYBE:
Mooseknuckle
Mudwheelin
Anyone heard from Moose?
Say um James would you care to elaborate on the "Deep Stream crossing" I did not relocate / check my breathers yet
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snowmirage - Off-Roader
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good luck guys!
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navigator - Moderator
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snowmirage wrote:JamesDowning wrote:Some good news from the FS... they said Dry Run should be open (which, ironically, is the deep stream crossing).
So, is this the list then?
CONFIRMED:
Gordinh80
JamesDowning
Onelow1ton
NC_IslandRunner
Dirty Anton
BIGEZZYK
snowmirage (possibly late arrival)
MAYBE:
Mooseknuckle
Mudwheelin
Anyone heard from Moose?
Say um James would you care to elaborate on the "Deep Stream crossing" I did not relocate / check my breathers yet
I don't want to answer for James but maybe he can confirm that these vid's of his are in fact the area in question
And if they are I would guess sense it's spring now and was fall in the vid's that the water could be a bit deeper
But maybe James will confirm if I'm right or wrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbO3ZPbJ ... ata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5MR2_Yk ... ata_player
2011 Colorado Z71 Crew Cab 5.3 v8 SASed, 37x12.5x16.5 wrangler MT/R,recentered h1 beadlocks, Doug thorley headers, mbrp exhaust , ARE topper , rtt, x20 10k winch
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- onelow1ton
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tomorrow morning begin to clean the TB from beach trip and pack it for TECORE VI.
IF THE FISH STOP BITING... HUNT FOR SHELLS!!!
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NC_IslandRunner - Moderator
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onelow1ton wrote:I don't want to answer for James but maybe he can confirm that these vid's of his are in fact the area in question
And if they are I would guess sense it's spring now and was fall in the vid's that the water could be a bit deeper
But maybe James will confirm if I'm right or wrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbO3ZPbJ ... ata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5MR2_Yk ... ata_player
That trail has sadly been closed.
The crossing that I'm thinking may be open is in the beginning of this video:
(starts at 0:20)
Also can be seen in this video:
And the beginning of this one:
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Trail X - Founder
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Oh ok I thought that one had been closed but was not sure
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- onelow1ton
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