06-28-2017, 10:48 AM
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Well yeah I wasn't trying to armchair quarterback you there, haha. I'm sure there's a million things going through your head for every inch of blue that starts coming across the top of your windshield.
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Well it was such a smooth movement that I didn't realize I was going over until it was too late. I thought the front was climbing something (again the lack of the decent spotter really sealed the deal there)
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Photobucket ads make me want to be thrown off a bridge.
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They have significantly increased as of late.
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Wow. I recently switched to Flickr too, but I wasn't about to try to go back and switch all my photos. That's dedication. Flickr runs so much better. It's amazing.
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I really like flickr. I have toyed with the idea of switching for a long time. Photobucket just forced my hand this time.
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Damn sorry to hear about the flop, glad there wasn't too much damage.
On the hosting comments I wanted to chime in as well - I have been using photobucket for over a decade but started removing my stuff from there a few years back because of the damn ads. I wish google photos had support for direct linking, that would make life so much easier. Is flickr a 100% free hosting solution and easy enough to use? I just started throwing my 4R stuff on photocrapit again since I needed something...
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Free yes.. "easy to use" is debatable. The album structure is not intuitive at all so it takes so time to get used to.
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Sigh, I hate Photobucket so much. FYI, your account is being held hostage until you "unlock it". You might consider using Imgur in the future. Free, no limits, etc.
Sorry to hear about the truck, but it certainly does look minor. I wonder how long before we see you with a dedicated trail rig...
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Yeah I know, they want me to subscribe for $500/year to unlock my photos, who the hell would pay that? They aren't that special. Just going to take a long ass time to swap out all my linked photos. I have fixed about half of this thread so far.
No trail rig here, I just need to calm down about with the wheeling. The issue is that trails in California are hot, dusty and not very scenic. So if they aren't challenging then what's the point? I am going to have to make a longer drive up to the sierras to do my wheeling where its actually a nice place to be outside.
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06-28-2017, 10:54 AM
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#647
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My guess is with your new job and location, you may be drawn into of a more high-speed side of off-roading. Baja is just a few hours away after all...
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06-28-2017, 11:02 AM
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#648
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Originally Posted by absalom
My guess is with your new job and location, you may be drawn into of a more high-speed side of off-roading. Baja is just a few hours away after all...
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Time will tell I suppose, but I wouldn't say desert running is something that really interests me at this point. The engineering behind it definitely does though, hence why I am here
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06-28-2017, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 4-Ripcord
Time will tell I suppose, but I wouldn't say desert running is something that really interests me at this point. The engineering behind it definitely does though, hence why I am here
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One of these days once the weather cools down quite a bit, we gotta go out to Ocotillo Wells and Truck Haven area. Some awesome desert fun out there. My favorite place to go off-roading for sure. They have everything from high speed desert, to low speed rock crawling (without the rock part), tight desert canyons, the obstacle course, and all kinds of fun destination runs. It might change the way you feel about desert running. The Sierras are absolutely beautiful though, especially this time of year when everything else is miserable.
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06-28-2017, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 4-Ripcord
No trail rig here, I just need to calm down about with the wheeling. The issue is that trails in California are hot, dusty and not very scenic. So if they aren't challenging then what's the point? I am going to have to make a longer drive up to the sierras to do my wheeling where its actually a nice place to be outside.
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Desert wheeling is just different than being in the pines of CO. If you get the opportunity, come on out to AZ. We've got tons of awesome trails surrounding the metro Phoenix area, and just a short 2 hour drive will get you up into the pines of Flagstaff!
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06-28-2017, 01:35 PM
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#651
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Originally Posted by trailbikerider
Desert wheeling is just different than being in the pines of CO. If you get the opportunity, come on out to AZ. We've got tons of awesome trails surrounding the metro Phoenix area, and just a short 2 hour drive will get you up into the pines of Flagstaff!
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Crown King -- still one of my favorite all-time trails.
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06-28-2017, 01:57 PM
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Crown King -- still one of my favorite all-time trails.
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Have yet to do that. I'm planning on hitting the back way to CK and then up Senator highway to Prescott sometime next month.
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06-28-2017, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by trailbikerider
Desert wheeling is just different than being in the pines of CO. If you get the opportunity, come on out to AZ. We've got tons of awesome trails surrounding the metro Phoenix area, and just a short 2 hour drive will get you up into the pines of Flagstaff!
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Jim is pretty familiar with desert wheelin being from New Mexico... getting over to AZ myself is in the plans though, yall have some gorgeous scenery to see.
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06-28-2017, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 4-Ripcord
The issue is that trails in California are hot, dusty and not very scenic. So if they aren't challenging then what's the point? I am going to have to make a longer drive up to the sierras to do my wheeling where its actually a nice place to be outside.
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Lot's of stuff to do on the East Side of the Sierra. We even have some technical stuff. The scenery can't be beat. Not many places in the US can you go from the desert floor at 4000' to over 11'000 feet in a few miles. A little further north just outside South Lake there's this up and coming trail called the Rubicon. I here it's technical. Let me know if your heading up this way. I'd be happy to give you some beta if you need it.
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06-30-2017, 01:10 AM
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#655
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FINALLY fixed all of my pictures (in this thread at least)
I also got a few little mods done recently.
-Sonoran Steel Washer fluid bottle relocation
-Hayden transmission cooler
-aFe Pro Dry air filter installed
What/Why:
The Sonoran Steel washer fluid bottle relocation kit is necessary if you plan to run 35" tires. I regularly ripped out the washer fluid pumps from the OEM tank when flexing..
Parts/Cost:
$85: Sonoran Steel washer fluid bottle relocation kit ( LINK HERE)
Tools:
10mm socket to remove the old tank and loosen the airbox mounts
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30 mins tops
Procedure:
The sonoran Steel directions are pretty solid, but here are the steps shown on my truck.
Here is the OEM tank for reference:
This is the pump I would always rip out:
Here is where the Sonoran steel kit is installed (note: It DOES NOT fit if you have a deckplate installed)
Lower mount plate in:
Bottle in:
The OEM pumps mount to the side of this bottle:
So much room for activities!
New air filter:
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Lastly, check out page one's mod list! (look for the pending install notes)
Big suspension overhaul coming (but honestly who didn't see that coming?). Also some other good parts in preparation for a big summer expedition in Colorado!
Here is one of the pending goodies!
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06-30-2017, 01:23 AM
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Why SPC? Gross. After watching their arm break off at the welds first hand, I can't advise them. They are the photo bucket of upper control arms. If you want a sealed unit, just get the new Icon Delta Joint's. They'd probably press right in to your current (All Pro?) Arms.
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06-30-2017, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 4Running Daily
Why SPC? Gross. After watching their arm break off at the welds first hand, I can't advise them. They are the photo bucket of upper control arms. If you want a sealed unit, just get the new Icon Delta Joint's. They'd probably press right in to your current (All Pro?) Arms.
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That's the first I have ever hear of problems with SPC arms. I got the SPC because I wanted the adjustability, a sealed ball joint, and I like the bushings they use.
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06-30-2017, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 4-Ripcord
That's the first I have ever hear of problems with SPC arms. I got the SPC because I wanted the adjustability, a sealed ball joint, and I like the bushings they use.
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I've beat mine up pretty hard over the last year and there still in one piece. Don't sweat it. I just had my rig in for an alignment the other day. Moved the caster forward and now have zero rubbing in the rear well. I do hit that damn washer box though. So I just ordered up the Sonora kit you linked, Thanks man
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06-30-2017, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 4-Ripcord
That's the first I have ever hear of problems with SPC arms. I got the SPC because I wanted the adjustability, a sealed ball joint, and I like the bushings they use.
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There's a couple cases of this. Supposedly they've redesigned since then.
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06-30-2017, 01:44 AM
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Before I bought mine, I came across that same thing and yes, they did redesign them since then. And one person had them installed upside down. Since then they've been rock solid from all the reviews I went through. Any issues were user error due to lack of grease or somethings lime that.
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