TruckHaven 2003

[Chad Spalding]

Dash plaque

Hey Rick, or anybody, how do we get a dash plaque?
And also, I am bringing a friend, he is bringing his truck, should he sign up separate and put a deposit for himself? And if anybody is driving from San Diego I would like to caravan with somebody, I know its only about an hour and a half drive but it would still be nice to go with somebody else.

 

[Rick]

Originally posted by diablo5969
Is the prize being kept a suprise?

We have a couple gift certificates for Apten computer chips, a few cases of Amsoil products, stickers, videos, and hopefully some more "special goodies" if the deals go through.

 

[Rick]

Re: Dash plaque

Originally posted by Chad Spalding
Hey Rick, or anybody, how do we get a dash plaque?
And also, I am bringing a friend, he is bringing his truck, should he sign up separate and put a deposit for himself? And if anybody is driving from San Diego I would like to caravan with somebody, I know its only about an hour and a half drive but it would still be nice to go with somebody else.

If you requested a dash plaque when you registered it will be there for you at the run. I'll just deduct the $5 from the $20 deposit.

If your friend has a Ranger or Explorer have him sign up, otherwise he can just fill out a release when he gets there. The raffle is for Ranger/Explorer owners.

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

I'm going out tomorrow with arsoul to work out any last minute bugs, but the X is ready to go with a newly installed dual battery and a spare tire/highlift carrier. Truckhaven or bust!! OOOh, I shouldn't say that so loud, that's what happened last year.

 

[RangerX]

Glad to hear it, Kevin. I hadn't heard anything from you in a while, and was thinking maybe you weren't going to make it. What's up with Arsoul, is he coming too?

 

[Rick]

Originally posted by Diff Whack Daddy
I'm going out tomorrow with arsoul to work out any last minute bugs, but the X is ready to go with a newly installed dual battery and a spare tire/highlift carrier. Truckhaven or bust!! OOOh, I shouldn't say that so loud, that's what happened last year.

Welcome back Kevin See ya soon.

 

[offroader_69_me]

CO people

so is there any one else from Colorado going or am I the only crazy one making the long trip????

 

[Gopher]

I got ya beat on being late Ron. I just paid through paypal.

 

[John_Rock]

Re: CO people

Originally posted by offroader_69_me
so is there any one else from Colorado going or am I the only crazy one making the long trip????

You call coming from CO a long trip? LOL Try coming from Houston, TX. 1405 miles one way.

 

[DesertSpive]

I sure have alot to do in the next few weeks to get ready. I am making a new CB antenna mount and redesigning my system for better performance. I will also be getting new Deaver rear springs ( a custom 10 leaf pack (!) and limiting straps ), should be done this week. Then I hope to have my light bar and skid plate back from RCD and my lights mounted (for those night run ). Last thing I hope to have, but probably won't will be sliders. Those are still being designed and I doubt theywill be ready. So much to do, so little time!


--Sean

 

[Josh S.]

okay sorry everybody, can't go. My truck won't make it due to previous breakage from thanksgiving. I don't have the money to repair in time for thaven. Sorry! but have fun.

 

[DesertSpive]

Originally posted by Josh S.
okay sorry everybody, can't go. My truck won't make it due to previous breakage from thanksgiving. I don't have the money to repair in time for thaven. Sorry! but have fun.

WHAT? I was looking forward to caravaning out with ya'. What broke?

--Sean

 

[Josh S.]

yah dude, I was too, but I just can't off road that thang till it gets fixed. On thanksgiving weekend at glamis that thing got tore up. I bent the rear axle up on both sides, blew out one of my front u-joints, crushed another ****tyass superlift spring perch, and totally f'd up the alignment. Oh and the battery was shot to hell.

So, I threw in a new rear end(300+tools), bought a new battery(150) and now need to get it realigned and the damn bushings replaced.(200) The new 8.8 rear end has a gear ratio of 3.55. The old one was 3.27. Which means, my front end now has 3.27's while my rear end contains 3.55's. Sooo, in order to use 4wd, I would have to regear the whole truck and get the front u-joint repaired=$700 Sooo, In order for my truck to drive to thaven and be able to offroad out there, I would need about $1000 now. Yah, its an expensive sport and I wish I could go, but you know how it goes. Still looking forward to eventually going up to saddleback w/ you though; have to wait for some heavy rains to come

 

[DesertSpive]

Well let me know when it gets fixed and we'll go up there. Fortunately for us, it is supposed to be a wet winter...you have time.

Good luck with everything...

--Sean

 

[Josh S.]

I sure will man. Can't wait till I can go out again. I'll let you know

 

[Felix]

SaddleBack

I live up in 29Palms and was wondering were this Saddle Back you talk of is located. If it is not to far of a drive for me I would be interested it going up there with you all.

Mark

 

[DesertSpive]

PM me for more info, don't want to hijack this thread. Saddleback is the tallest peak in Orange County. It splits OC and Riverside counties and offers some nice day wheeling and a great view on clear days. Sometimes you can see the hills of San Diego...

--Sean

 

[Xplodor]

Sorry Everyone

Sorry I haven't been able to return calls and emails guys. I started my new job in Redondo Beach this week, last week I was finishing up all my stuff at my old job. The new job is good (I'm Operations Manager), and I REALLY like Redondo. I've been pretty busy, hopefully by the end of the weekend I'll have some more time. I'm still looking for a place to live (staying w/ my sis right now). Anyway, I'm still going to T-Haven, and look forward to seeing you all again. My truck won't be close to done because of all the new things going on. Anyway, good luck, see ya'll in a few weeks.

 

[RockRanger]

Just a few weeks away. Few reminders though:
BRING FIRE WOOD

Also if anyone has any christmas trees they havent gotten rid of yet bring them to. And dont forget firewood.

Matt

 

[DB_1]

I'll be bringing a sh.. load of wood, i've got a long bed on the Chevy and it holds a lot of crap back there.
Hey Matt, whats the scoop on the straight axle conv. I see you still have the old axle in the T-haven pics.