Newbie from Oregon

[TBext17]

Hey everybody, I'm new to this forum, new to the platform and generally new to off roading. This forum is awesome and the builds are inspiring. I hope to be posting a build in the near future but for now I'm broke

[Diacom]

Greetings and welcome.

Looks like you're off to the right direction if you've been reading. Up side, you can plan a lot before you buy a single item with this knowledge and save where others have had missteps.

[TBext17]

I have been reading quite a bit. So far it seems like I'm looking at a lot of money to go the quality route with products from radflo, markmc and BDS. I was hoping to see some people making use of the cheaper parts like the lift from Rough Country. But this is a family rig so I'll have to have up for the tried and true.

[rScherzer]

Welcome to the forum! Research and ask questions! I love the snow pictures.

[BC backroader]

TBext17, have a look at my build thread, for a mild, and reasonably cheap, build of an EXT that suits my needs. I no longer do hardcore off-road, had those toys 30 years ago, but I still like to cruise the logging/mining roads and trails, with reasonable ease, comfort, and reliability.

[DirtyBacon04]

Where aboots in OR are you?
I'm holding down Bend area all by myself.

[djthumper]

He is west of you in the valley, someplace between Eugene and Portland areas.

[TBext17]

BC backroader, thanks for directing me to your build. That is basically what I'm shooting for for the first stage of my build (once I start it that is).

DirtyBacon04, I'm in Corvallis. Just west of I-5 before the coastal range. Think you are the closest member geographically speaking.

[TBext17]

I just spent 5 days trying to trouble shoot a no start issue on the TB. Any guesses what it was?? The nefarious ignition switch of course. Lord, what a nightmare lol.