View Poll Results: Possible Dates for Whipper Snapper Meltdown?
August 18, 19, 20th
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August 21,22 & 23rd
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I don't care, just get me there, I need a rock fix
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Whipper Snapper Summer Meltdown 4Runner Jam
07-24-2006, 06:29 PM
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Classes will have started by that time so I'll already be skipping out on Friday just to leave early. I'll get there ASAP on Friday so I can hopefully wheel Friday evening/night and then all day Saturday, that'll be more than enough for me. Have you ever been to Tellico before?
Hlpressley is your Runner locked in the rear?
Hlpressley is your Runner locked in the rear?
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07-24-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SAS'dToy
You still running j-arm? I can get you x-over.
07-25-2006, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 1985 4Runner
Yeah, X-over with hi steer is my next big mod but since I can't weld the new box on it's an install issue ($). I may mod the front suspension too before I install it as well. I want to add hydro assist steering & lock the front so I am going to watch what Wabbit does & learn from that. Boils down to no one here I trust to do the work (no experience in this & paying for the install).
07-25-2006, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by zman2day
The hydro is no problem. Did mine a few months back. Alot of trial an error to get it to work that way you want it to, but really not all that difficult. Finding the "sweet" spot for your PS pump and box. Once you begin you will know what Im talkin about. Feel free to PM me if you want more details on the install.
I can weld like a madman
07-25-2006, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by zman2day
The hydro is no problem. Did mine a few months back. Alot of trial an error to get it to work that way you want it to, but really not all that difficult. Finding the "sweet" spot for your PS pump and box. Once you begin you will know what Im talkin about. Feel free to PM me if you want more details on the install.
07-25-2006, 03:38 AM
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Well...I can't commit to it yet. Gotta check on the summer $funds$. Gas for the Winnie is a killer. I gave it a good run at Riverrock last Month though. Worked like a charm.
07-25-2006, 03:44 AM
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Think'n about where to stay..(if I can go). Is anyone staying at Crawfords? It is way too far away IMHO...but. Otherwise it is the dry TN side. I could just park it somewhere (maybe at the bottom of 5) and run off the generator. Anyone have the # to that cabin further up trail 1 before the pay station? They were handing out flyers in the middle of the road one of the times I was there this year. Privately owned place, not associated with tellico cabin rentals.
07-25-2006, 09:08 AM
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I remember the private place you're talking about & I almost wrote the number down last time, sorry. I hope to have the info I need to do the X-over with hydro assist soon so I can have it for Fall Crawl.
BTW, does anybody on this run have a winch?
BTW, does anybody on this run have a winch?
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07-25-2006, 10:07 AM
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Took the runner up to my mechanic, it was starting at intermittent times. He gave it a look, said it was the starter. Luckily I have that under warranty at Advanced auto parts. Gotta go get another one after I get this one off....Loads of fun huh? Stupid cheap parts.
This will make 3 reman starters since the first replacement. I'm on my 5th alternator....the only thing that hasn't screwed up is my Optima, Still going strong.
This will make 3 reman starters since the first replacement. I'm on my 5th alternator....the only thing that hasn't screwed up is my Optima, Still going strong.
07-25-2006, 02:27 PM
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Ok, so I took the starter off and had it replaced. They said it looked to be off roaded and next time they might not do it......Any ideas as to how to keep mud out?
07-25-2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SAS'dToy
Yep.....stay out of the mud
Saw that coming from a mile away...besides that? I hate mud, but its usually unavoidable...or the only thing I can handle.How bout RVT seal on the surfaces that access the internal parts?
07-25-2006, 05:25 PM
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OK, I got my Longs in & tested them out, man they worked great...right up until I grenaded the rear drive-shaft... 
Oh well, I can't find the weak links unless I pound on it.
Luckily the trail is less than a mile from my house. I just pulled what was left out of the T case & drove home in front wheel drive. Better here than Tellico.
Oh well, I can't find the weak links unless I pound on it.
Luckily the trail is less than a mile from my house. I just pulled what was left out of the T case & drove home in front wheel drive. Better here than Tellico.
07-25-2006, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SAS'dToy
U gonna run lower 2 with me?
I'm not locked in the front, but am rear & no winch or cage so I'll just have to be careful.
