rgallant Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 On what turned out to be the second day and last day of a 4 day of road trip. About 5 minutes after this was taken my tail pipe disconnected from the muffler after hitting a bump, the check engine light came on and my brakes faded in a bad way. And about 3 hours after that my VHF radio died remote cable from the head to body quit. Check engine light was the stupid evap monitor - gas cap issue - carry a code reader Tail pipe just got bungied to the roof rack - truck is not a lot louder without it Brakes are being checked Thursday but looks like the booster or booster value is failing -low RPM brakes are ok but every now and then the pedal almost hit the floor. Stop wait a couple minutes pedal was good and stayed that way for 30 minutes to an hour - no fluid loss. It was a long drive home, with a lot to brake pedal testing but no issues. But still a excellent wander 2 1/2 day wander around Southwest BC - avoiding all the big forest fires. This is about 50 to 60 K from the nearest pavement down a FSR that has zero traffic,and where everything went south 50°17.21' N 119°38.65' W. And it is a long way down. And to make things fun 15 K from the main there was a washout big enough to park an R50 and walk across the roof to get to the other side. Had to go all the way back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hanging out with the big boys! Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchie Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 On what turned out to be the second day and last day of a 4 day of road trip. About 5 minutes after this was taken my tail pipe disconnected from the muffler after hitting a bump, the check engine light came on and my brakes faded in a bad way. And about 3 hours after that my VHF radio died remote cable from the head to body quit. Check engine light was the stupid evap monitor - gas cap issue - carry a code reader Tail pipe just got bungied to the roof rack - truck is not a lot louder without it Brakes are being checked Thursday but looks like the booster or booster value is failing -low RPM brakes are ok but every now and then the pedal almost hit the floor. Stop wait a couple minutes pedal was good and stayed that way for 30 minutes to an hour - no fluid loss. It was a long drive home, with a lot to brake pedal testing but no issues. But still a excellent wander 2 1/2 day wander around Southwest BC - avoiding all the big forest fires. This is about 50 to 60 K from the nearest pavement down a FSR that has zero traffic,and where everything went south 50°17.21' N 119°38.65' W. And it is a long way down. And to make things fun 15 K from the main there was a washout big enough to park an R50 and walk across the roof to get to the other side. Had to go all the way back. Some would call that a test drive-lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 My 97 Quey! Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 My 97 Quey! Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk It's sooooooo clean! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 8c Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It's sooooooo clean! Thanks man! Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 97JR50. I'm a clean freak what can I say. I got it for five hundred back in January. It's taken me 8 months to get it like this and many trips to my local Pull A Part. Sorry got on a picture Kick. Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpone99 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Red cone pass Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 What's the elevation there? Nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Red cone pass Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looking like an absolute beast in that first pic! Amazing scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpone99 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 What's the elevation there? Nice pics. the pass was 12800' Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stpickens Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Beginning of the day on Mt Hood. Towards the end of the Barlow trail that we ran. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 My 98 Pathy and 97 Quey. Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 97 Quey. Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stpickens Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 2003 LE 1.75" Old Man Emu HD suspension / shocks 1" Fleury spacers front and rear. 245/70-r17 E rated BFG Ko2's This was taken on old Barlow trail by Mt Hood Oregon. Photo credit by my friend Fred. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 CDN_S4 I don's suppose you remember where you found that CB Antenna mount do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 CDN_S4 I don's suppose you remember where you found that CB Antenna mount do you? Doubt Virgil will reply (he went to the dark side some time ago, lol)...but it's a Firestik SS-204A mount, about $20 on eBay, Amazon, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Doubt Virgil will reply (he went to the dark side some time ago, lol)...but it's a Firestik SS-204A mount, about $20 on eBay, Amazon, etc. Well, I'll put my antenna on my swingate like TownDawgR50 if I ever get that done but this looks like a smart interim. Of course, my CB's only 15 years old so it's probably time to upgrade that as well. Considering Ham but finding the time to study license won't be easy. Thanks agan hwairish! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 No sweat. I ended up mounting mine on the carrier too, up on the upper hinge. I have one of those Firestik mounts but the gap on the lift gate seemed a little too small, so I never used it. I've got mine mounted with a spring and quick disconnect. Comes in handy for clearing garages and car washes (already snapped my antenna once). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Use Hamtestonline. It is easy to pass the test that way. You don't learn very much, but you will pass. I still need to go back and learn how to actually use it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Use Hamtestonline. It is easy to pass the test that way. You don't learn very much, but you will pass. I still need to go back and learn how to actually use it. I've been considering getting licensed just so I can get a radio whenever I want, that sounds helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Some before-and-after goodness. These kinds of pictures really help me appreciate how far my truck has come, because sometimes it just feels like I have an unending list, but at least I've done so much already! It truly is amazing how much better it is offroad with the mods that I've done. Coming up on two years with the truck very soon, can't wait to see what the next one has in store! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus92 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Looks great Mjotrainbrain!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjotrainbrain Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Looks great Mjotrainbrain!!! Thank you very much! It's been a lot of work, but it's soooooo worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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