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Hello everybody! I mentioned the date to Rick a while back and he said none had been set yet so,,,,. This date works for one of the NW guys that has to put in his vacation a whole year in advance so that's what we picked. We will be leaving the Puget Sound area on the 11th arriving the...

OK, trying to get some traction on this topic that we discussed briefly on the Labor Day run so others in the NW can see it, chime in and participate (instead of coordinating via txt messaging. Evans Creek was mentioned (txt) but there isn't really any camping there. Liberty was also...

All PNW explorers welcome to come out and camp or just enjoy the day meeting the NWX regulars at the Ranger Creek Airstrip up by Crystal Mtn. May 12-14 Exact location is 47.012367 x -121.532680 This is a family friendly event with great camping potential. This particular weekend is also the NW...

Event announcement NWX March Madness March 31st Tahuya State Forest area I think camping will be at Belfair State Park (not sure yet, but probably not Camp Spillman) This area is great for stock vehicles and those new to the world of off road travel. There are even a few sections for the...

We have a date for Moab Shakedown run #1 March 11-12-13. Several of us will be camping at Camp Spillman. 47.476843 -122.926319 We would probably hit the trails around 10am. We run CB and Ham for radios This is a great area for all levels of skill and build. Time to camp n wheel!!!

While many of us have been on the trails frequently, this year, we haven't had an annual all inclusive get together. Before the year ends and it gets too cold for tent campers, how about a weekend in the Naches/Manaastash trail system? (provided the woods are still open and not on fire)...

Tuning guru's, I have a few questions for you. Many years ago, I upgraded my MAFS, TB and added a 2 stage Apten (see I told ya it was long ago) chip and a 2.25" catback Flowmaster exhaust. Well, my 70mm MAFS died this weekend and I had to finish a couple trails and drive 150 miles home in...

Calling all NW Explorers and RBV's. Come join us for March Madness at Tahuya State Forest in Belfair WA. We will be camping at Camp Spillman Friday and Saturday nights and running the trails Saturday (Maybe a night run Friday evening). Bring firewood! Currently signed up; Diff Whack...

PNW Holiday Snow Run Jan 3rd 2015 Now with pictures Come out an play in the snow (if it ever gets here), some time between Christmas and the first weekend of January. Where: NFS RD 75 out of Greenwater, near Mt Rainier (aka Haller Pass and Lonesome Lake) OR Cedar Lake out of...

Fun day. We don't seem to take videos anymore but this time I made sure someone did.

I'm ready for some camping! How about Tahuya Jan 24-25-26 (unless weather is truly atrocious) BBQ and campfire

The Naches Trail will close for the year in mid November so it's time to make the last run over it. Paul's rig has been at 360 Metal Fab in Seabeck for a couple months and it's almost done and time for a shakedown run. He has selected the Naches Trail for this little adventure. If you're...

While at Browns Camp in Oregon, we talked about some dates for late season runs and Sept 28th came up as did Oct 12th. The last time we were at Naches in the late season (early November) the temps got well below freezing overnight so I'm hoping it won't be so cold in early Oct. Chime in guys...

Late Summer Tillamook State Forest/Browns Camp get together/run?? Anyone interested in getting together in the Tillamook State Forest area after Labor Day?? I sent a txt to Kevin and he's up for a 3-4 day weekend.

Might as well start this thread now so everyone has time to plan. The Beginning of the End of the World Run January 1, 2012 Where?? Somewhere around Mt Rainier and there will be snow! Who is game????? Phil Ben (Whitetrashfab) Lacky01 - maybe Joe Forest (Abe Lincoln) Nick MuAddict EK98 -...

2011 NWX Hangover run Trip report OK, so the tree hunters should be outta the wood by New Years Day. Time for an attempt at Lonesome Lake for a snow BBQ and hangover remedies. Post up gentlemen, who's going? 1/1/11 Phil Paul Kevin Forest Ben Ricky Scott B Andy Dan

We are tyring to rebuild the LS on Ricky8587's rear diff onlyto discover the bolt holding the cross shaft is broken at the end of the threads. We can get a dental pick in and can turn the unthreaded section that goes throught eh shaft but can't get that piece out. Any ideas?? We tried...

I thought I read something somehere :rolleyes: about a product you spray in the cowl vents to clean up the duct smells. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

To Kaner Flats and beyond Oct 9-10-11 The fall run has begun. Liberty and beyond, including Red Top Mtn Lookout. By now most of you NWX guys should be jones'n for another wheeling trip. Come join us at the Williams Creek Campground Oct 9th, 10th and 11th. There's plent of room for...

Gentlemen, start your engines:D The Naches Pass opens July 15th and there's several of us that want to run it and many of the other trails in the Manastash area. Trail list, descriptions and maps can be found here; http://www.nwjeepn.com/WAtrails.htm There are over 20 trails listed and...

I have a rumbling vibration at freeway speed. The vibration is present when in 4H with hubs unlocked and 2H with hubs locked. The vibration has gotten progressivly worse over the last couple months. I have replaced; Spindle bearings and seals Front axel U joints Front drived shaft...

OK, now I'm in deep and it's time to mount them. Can anyone help this weekend???

Saturday morning, headed over Snoqualmie pass to Cle Elum and out South Cle Elum up FR3550 as far as we can get. I've posted on the Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures forum and have a couple folks interested. Snow covered Forest roads nothing serious. Will set a meet time and place...

Guys, please post up and list the fab tools you have or that are available to you (if you are willing to help other NWX folks work on thier rigs). Are you willing or able to transport to a common location to work on multiple rigs at the same time or are you willing to host a fabrication get...

OK guys, the boat is out of the garage for a month or so (needed the room for old furniture during Christmas) Time to do a little work on the X aproach-departure angles and take off the OEM running boards to mock up some sliders. SO,,,,,,where do y'all get your steel from????

I'm having camping withdrawls. When are we doin it again!! Wasn't it going to be Walker Valley and camping/slider building at Kevins????? Won't Misty love that:rolleyes:

I know having wide tires on narrow rims can create wallowing handling issues, how about narrow tires on wide rims?? 33x10.5 on 10" wide rims? Any issues with running low pressures?

:D:DIt was finally summer in the Great Northwest and some folks that met through the internet, decided to meet face to face:nono:. Everyone claimed to be 'of age' so a date was set and a location was chosen. The Federal Marshall was called away to Tampa so this little band of merry men felt...

Hey guys, I'm almost done replacing the clutch plates in the OEM trac-loc but I can't seem to get the S spring even started to go back in. Ideas please! I need a bigger hammer, more hands, more room, SOMETHING:mad:

Come join us in Eastern Washington (where it's acutally warm!) the weekend of July 11-14 for camping and wheeling. Liberty is just off SR-97, about 15 miles from Cle Elum. We'll be camping at the Williams Creek camp area http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/cle-elum-orv/liberty-campground.html...

So, after the Tahuya gathering I came home with a list of things to address before the next camping trip. One of them is the brakes on Casa de Blanco. So I lift up one side pull the wheel then the drum and the shoes are all busted up. Yup, need new brakes. While I'm under there I start...

OK, here's the thread for posting the aftermath from our little Tahuya run last weekend. We had a great time. Raised $230.00 for the Red Cross Lewis County Flood Relief Had guest appearances from Dr. Phil and Oprah at the camp fire. Consumed a significant amount of Barley pop and...

OK, time to start the annual get-together thread for the event that never happens. This year we'll move South a bit to Porters Place between Tacoma and Fife. This is supposed to be an extension of Dixies. http://www.porters-place.com/:notworthy Time to start talking so chime in guys!!!!!

As the title says, what tool, phillips head, torx etc do I need to remove the TFI module on my '88 Bii Eddie??

Glacier and Shamaal, have you guys heard of anyone replacing their evaporator core? I've read about 50 threads on AC problems and haven come across ZERO requiring a new evap core. I had my system worked on a couple weeks ago and the shop claimed that's where the leak is. They quoted $1200...

Man I hate to do this,,,,,HELP! please I'm putting a 2" BL on my 1st Gen, righ now. everything is going great,,,,,,,,,,except the nut above the gas tank. It seems to be turning with the bolt. I've been cranking on the bolt and she ain't comin up. I've cranked on it longer than the other bolts...

I purchased a 2" Body Lift for a gen 1. The transaction was efficient and quick and included his personal installation instructions and the offer to answer any future questions. Anyone, feel compfortable dealing with Jason! :D

Since the first alignment thread is in the now imfamous 'General Explorations forum 'Alignment thread' and is now closed to new posts. Here is a Gen 1 specific alignment thread. Here are my numbers after installing a James Duff 2.5" lift last week. I ran the truck about 100 miiles...

Ok, since the General Explorations forum is closed to new posts, (repalced by Generation specific forums) and the Acetone thread is in there, I'm moving my results here. My first tank. 214.5 miles 15.009 gal Moving average per GPS 27.6 mph 14.3mpg, all city driving. Same as without...

First off, this forum rocks! :thumbsup: I'va had my X for about 5 years now and until I found this forum, I was content to drive a completely stock vehicle. Then came the infection. Most of you already have it and those that don't, will. The serious part started after setting up a run in...