5th Annual SAN G. TRAIL RUNS & OffRoad Family Reunion 9/20-22

SlashX

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Itaro said:
You don’t deserve his love you’re not entitled to it. Quit hanging around a bunch of Liberal commie pole smoking fags embracing their ways.


That’s why :rockthrow:
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Wtf are you talking about?
 
madtaco461

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Hi Oscar! I just like to do my usual ghosting when I get tired at meets. I'm getting pretty well known about it. Too much work saying goodbye to everyone. I pop up on the dark side every once in a while. I'll get curious about the SD guys and beer if I have the time.
 
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Coot83 said:
I hear ya man...def let me know next time you are in the toaster! Looking forward to this party in Sept!

Mike, is the bro-runner alive and kicking these days? Would be cool to plan a fast trip sometime with ya since now Im officially 4wd again.
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That has got to feel good to have 4x again. Truck not quite alive yet. I cut way too much shit off and got over whelmed for a bit. I can actually see light at the end of the tunnel finally. Few more long weekends and I should be running.
 
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madtaco461 said:
That has got to feel good to have 4x again. Truck not quite alive yet. I cut way too much shit off and got over whelmed for a bit. I can actually see light at the end of the tunnel finally. Few more long weekends and I should be running.
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Aha its almost there! Yea man you arnt kidding...I was at a gas station after wheeling up at the cinders over in flagstaff and I have been used to only engaging my 4wd solely to get my locker to work. Well when I disengaged my 4wd I had to actually hit the gas for it to creep enough forward and actually disengage...my buddy asked what was up as I heard a little clunk. He was like "wow man its been a minute since you have actually disengaged 4wd with two working axles."

Was out of the game apparently a little too long thinking I messed up my axles some how haha. So what all is left on the ride to do? Man I really want to engine cage my shit...you did that to yours right?
 
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Coot83 said:
Aha its almost there! Yea man you arnt kidding...I was at a gas station after wheeling up at the cinders over in flagstaff and I have been used to only engaging my 4wd solely to get my locker to work. Well when I disengaged my 4wd I had to actually hit the gas for it to creep enough forward and actually disengage...my buddy asked what was up as I heard a little clunk. He was like "wow man its been a minute since you have actually disengaged 4wd with two working axles."

Was out of the game apparently a little too long thinking I messed up my axles some how haha. So what all is left on the ride to do? Man I really want to engine cage my shit...you did that to yours right?
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It's still a bit of a long list because it is a lot of labor from my time.
-New turbo downpipe and exhaust
-Piping from new turbo to intercooler
-Intake to new turbo.
-Make a radiator shroud
-Custom radiator pipe passenger side
-Final assembly and painting.
-New carrier bearing
-Bend up a new front bumper
-Fix rag joint
-Tune new turbo
-New springs on front coilovers
-maybe new bumpstop install up front.

It's realistically a whole summer project.
I really want to make a new front kit, but I'm going to limp this one around still and not try to huck it hard. It's really hard to not jump.
 
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madtaco461 said:
It's still a bit of a long list because it is a lot of labor from my time.
-New turbo downpipe and exhaust
-Piping from new turbo to intercooler
-Intake to new turbo.
-Make a radiator shroud
-Custom radiator pipe passenger side
-Final assembly and painting.
-New carrier bearing
-Bend up a new front bumper
-Fix rag joint
-Tune new turbo
-New springs on front coilovers
-maybe new bumpstop install up front.

It's realistically a whole summer project.
I really want to make a new front kit, but I'm going to limp this one around still and not try to huck it hard. It's really hard to not jump.
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Oh wow man that’s a big list for the turbo? Are you bored with the front bumper or did something happen to the front end? I agree man, anytime I cross whoops the gas pedal gets mashed although mine has only seen a few feet of air. You looking to go to a 4.5 kit? Man I wish I had the skills to fab up some shit. I could use a new front bumper too if you ever wanted to make some side cash for a tube bumper.
 
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Coot83 said:
Oh wow man that’s a big list for the turbo? Are you bored with the front bumper or did something happen to the front end? I agree man, anytime I cross whoops the gas pedal gets mashed although mine has only seen a few feet of air. You looking to go to a 4.5 kit? Man I wish I had the skills to fab up some shit. I could use a new front bumper too if you ever wanted to make some side cash for a tube bumper.
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All the new parts required that I cut everything off and start fresh. Current kit is 6 over. Would just make it stronger and support a bypass. I never really made parts for anyone before. I’m not too big of a fan of my welding to sell anything. I weld fine. It’s just not very pretty going around a tube. I have no problem bending some tubes if someone has a project they are trying to piece together.
 
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All the new parts required that I cut everything off and start fresh. Current kit is 6 over. Would just make it stronger and support a bypass. I never really made parts for anyone before. I’m not too big of a fan of my welding to sell anything. I weld fine. It’s just not very pretty going around a tube. I have no problem bending some tubes if someone has a project they are trying to piece together.
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Holy shit man a 6+ kit...man who makes that monster? I assume you plan to go linked in the rear someday to get a proper balance of that. Damn Im jelly of the sounds of all these prospects in your build. Sadly man I have no tools to help create or fabricate anything and how my current bumper had an accident it compromised the ability to run a winch and possibly any sort of front end recovery. We got it straightened to the best we could without fatiguing what was left, but its been on my list for a while to get a suitable replacement. I almost wonder if it would be smarter to get a more desert style tubed bumper than I already have that wont have room to throw a 9.5 winch in?

Appreciate your stance on welding and stuff as I know Im weird about ever getting paid for anything I do for people as I don't like the liability or possible let down of folks if I were to charge something. At the same time, Im sure you would have some great ideas for what might make sense for my front if I ever get down to your spot.
 
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Coot83 said:
Oh wow man that’s a big list for the turbo? Are you bored with the front bumper or did something happen to the front end? I agree man, anytime I cross whoops the gas pedal gets mashed although mine has only seen a few feet of air. You looking to go to a 4.5 kit? Man I wish I had the skills to fab up some shit. I could use a new front bumper too if you ever wanted to make some side cash for a tube bumper.
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We have a buddy who made this:

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And if he ever gets around to making an account here I’m sure he could sell you one
 
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Coot83 said:
Holy shit man a 6+ kit...man who makes that monster? I assume you plan to go linked in the rear someday to get a proper balance of that. Damn Im jelly of the sounds of all these prospects in your build. Sadly man I have no tools to help create or fabricate anything and how my current bumper had an accident it compromised the ability to run a winch and possibly any sort of front end recovery. We got it straightened to the best we could without fatiguing what was left, but its been on my list for a while to get a suitable replacement. I almost wonder if it would be smarter to get a more desert style tubed bumper than I already have that wont have room to throw a 9.5 winch in?

Appreciate your stance on welding and stuff as I know Im weird about ever getting paid for anything I do for people as I don't like the liability or possible let down of folks if I were to charge something. At the same time, Im sure you would have some great ideas for what might make sense for my front if I ever get down to your spot.
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Corrected 5” over. Jd fabrication. It’s a 5 lug thing. I like tube bumpers just because they are very light for go fast. Could get one made like the first gen allpro bumper to hold a winch
 
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