SoCal BS Thread

[WileECoyote]

Still dead.

Man Danny... I know what that crap feels like.

I came so damn close to going to @madtaco461 superstition meet this year, but had to save any and ALL money to go towards my RAV4. Gonna be hurting for cash for the next few months.

But, my point being is that at least my truck is FINALLY back up and running!!! FINALLY!!! I just need to save cash and get my cat-back I've been wanting to buy and install along with my headers I already bought. Things have been sitting for way too long, but just don't have the funds I wish I had!!! One thing at a time!!!


Again, I know what it is like to have something just sit in its parking spot!!!

 

[4runner DOA]

Hey foo's!!!


AWESOME!!! Tell her NOT to shoot me at the gate, I'm a friend!!!

I had to replace the Civic about a week ago now for various mechanical issues. 21yrs old and she gave it a good run at that!!!

Replaced it with a "baby mini trooper"... 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE with 29k miles. Engine bay, spare tire well, suspension, under carriage (frame/frame rails), etc etc etc looked very clean. Drives extremely well. Lived in CA all of its life. Just an overall very good find too.
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@HavingaGoodTime4x4 now I can drive up for some "sketty" dinner finally, just say when? I plan on having to go to my storage unit in about 2wks. I will let you know. It will be on a Saturday more than likely when I go up?

Congrats on the new whip.

 

[4runner DOA]

Man Danny... I know what that crap feels like.

I came so damn close to going to @madtaco461 superstition meet this year, but had to save any and ALL money to go towards my RAV4. Gonna be hurting for cash for the next few months.

But, my point being is that at least my truck is FINALLY back up and running!!! FINALLY!!! I just need to save cash and get my cat-back I've been wanting to buy and install along with my headers I already bought. Things have been sitting for way too long, but just don't have the funds I wish I had!!! One thing at a time!!!
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Again, I know what it is like to have something just sit in its parking spot!!!

Was dealing with some health issues for a couple months so that sidelined things. Back to working out and eating healthy, so I may find the motivation/energy to do something about it soon when I know I'm not gonna die while trying to work on it.

 

[WileECoyote]

Was dealing with some health issues for a couple months so that sidelined things. Back to working out and eating healthy, so I may find the motivation/energy to do something about it soon when I know I'm not gonna die while trying to work on it.

LOL, I'M VERY FAMILIAR WITH HEALTH ISSUES TOO!!!

 

[WileECoyote]

Congrats on the new whip.

Thanks brother!!!

Yeah, already looking into, at some point down the road when I can gather funds along the way, already planning on installing ditch light brackets from LP Adventure and some OZ-USA 4D amber pods. I like my pods on my '98 taco that I have installed years ago and just very pleased with OZ-USA. I would personSlly recommend them.

Also, at some point, a skid plate and 4600 billies. It's only a FWD, but I do plan on doing light off-roading at least.

But yeah, very happy with that thing.

 

[4runner DOA]

Thanks brother!!!

Yeah, already looking into, at some point down the road when I can gather funds along the way, already planning on installing ditch light brackets from LP Adventure and some OZ-USA 4D amber pods. I like my pods on my '98 taco that I have installed years ago and just very pleased with OZ-USA. I would personSlly recommend them.

Also, at some point, a skid plate and 4600 billies. It's only a FWD, but I do plan on doing light off-roading at least.

But yeah, very happy with that thing.

You don't mod the daily! Hah. I've had a full suspension for the Tacoma sitting in the garage like 2 years and I really need to do that. If nothing else just because the stock suspension is completely shot. But, the taco isn't my daily, so it's allowed.

 

[WileECoyote]

You don't mod the daily! Hah. I've had a full suspension for the Tacoma sitting in the garage like 2 years and I really need to do that. If nothing else just because the stock suspension is completely shot. But, the taco isn't my daily, so it's allowed.

It's "in the blood" to do unnecessary things???

 

[madtaco461]

Man Danny... I know what that crap feels like.

I came so damn close to going to @madtaco461 superstition meet this year, but had to save any and ALL money to go towards my RAV4. Gonna be hurting for cash for the next few months.

But, my point being is that at least my truck is FINALLY back up and running!!! FINALLY!!! I just need to save cash and get my cat-back I've been wanting to buy and install along with my headers I already bought. Things have been sitting for way too long, but just don't have the funds I wish I had!!! One thing at a time!!!
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Again, I know what it is like to have something just sit in its parking spot!!!

I know about lack of time to do anything.
Only got my truck out once last year.

 

[HavingaGoodTime4x4]

Hey foo's!!!


AWESOME!!! Tell her NOT to shoot me at the gate, I'm a friend!!!

I had to replace the Civic about a week ago now for various mechanical issues. 21yrs old and she gave it a good run at that!!!

Replaced it with a "baby mini trooper"... 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE with 29k miles. Engine bay, spare tire well, suspension, under carriage (frame/frame rails), etc etc etc looked very clean. Drives extremely well. Lived in CA all of its life. Just an overall very good find too.
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@HavingaGoodTime4x4 now I can drive up for some "sketty" dinner finally, just say when? I plan on having to go to my storage unit in about 2wks. I will let you know. It will be on a Saturday more than likely when I go up?

Nice find, I will message you about dinner!

 

[HavingaGoodTime4x4]

Whats up everyone!?

 

[4runner DOA]

Whats up everyone!?

Same shit different day.

 

[HavingaGoodTime4x4]

Same shit different toilet.

 

[WileECoyote]

It was a pretty busy day for me.

Made sure to unload personal belongings from my old 2005 Civic... that took longer than I had expected??? Then I took it to CarMax and they took it off of my hands. After that, I then took it off of my ins.

Supposedly CarMax handles the title transfer, but I've learned to always double check shit. So, I will be doing that tomorrow after work with the DMV.

About 4hrs worth after all said and done.

Then I had to do laundry and minor chores before going back to work tomorrow.

Good God I'm tired just from THAT?! But to be fair, I got up this morning at my usual time of 2:30am and now it is my typical time to go to sleep. LMAO!!!

Gonna miss my Civic!!!

 

[4runner DOA]

Nice edit. Same shit same toilet. I work from home remember? Haha

 

[Jerez]

anyone good with body work?

Truck needs paint...but im thinking maybe just do it myself lmao

 

[4runner DOA]

anyone good with body work?

Truck needs paint...but im thinking maybe just do it myself lmao

Can always plastiderp it

 

[Jerez]

Can always plastiderp it

I got other problems now. I got a whining type noise coming from the truck when letting of the gas…I’m hoping it’s not the diff

 

[4runner DOA]

I got other problems now. I got a whining type noise coming from the truck when letting of the gas…I’m hoping it’s not the diff

Are you still running a 2 piece drive shaft or did you go one piece when you did the 4wd swap?

 

[Jerez]

Are you still running a 2 piece drive shaft or did you go one piece when you did the 4wd swap?

no still 2 piece due to LT

 

[4runner DOA]

no still 2 piece due to LT

Center carriage bearing then maybe? I think those tend to clunk before whine, but could be a possibility. Sucks if it's your diff though.