Expedition South, April 25th
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It's already in the truck. If you want it for the weekend I can drop it in the mail, but you know how those guys are.
I still hope to come, but have had a little delima.
Went wheelin' last weekend and knocked a hole the size of a golfball in my exhaust right where the exhaust passes under the frame rail. Also knocked two of the braces holding the exhaust in place off.
So, i am not throwing any codes yet but it is noisy as hell and vibrates like crazy. I really don't have extra coin to throw down on a new exhaust at this time. I thought about just welding a piece of a beer can over as a patch...
Went wheelin' last weekend and knocked a hole the size of a golfball in my exhaust right where the exhaust passes under the frame rail. Also knocked two of the braces holding the exhaust in place off.
So, i am not throwing any codes yet but it is noisy as hell and vibrates like crazy. I really don't have extra coin to throw down on a new exhaust at this time. I thought about just welding a piece of a beer can over as a patch...
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Alex, You could sleeve the pipe where the hole is and just add a few universal hangers for support. There are hangers at Napa that worked out real well for me in the past. Plenty of holes for mounting to the frame and setup for a regular exhaust clamp for attaching to the pipe.
Git R Dun!
Git R Dun!
I'll wait until we get there, have no idea on how to use it.
Made the hotel reservations today.
Trying to figure out packing now.
Kind of hit or miss this time of year, but likely mid- high 60's during the day and mid 30's at night at worst. I'd check the weather forecast for Sylva before the trip, and cut 5-10 degrees for where we'll be.
Could be windy on the balds if that's where we end up. Doubt bugs will be much of an issue, but I'm bringing some spray just in case.
well, i'm on it!! 
Here are some before shots.....
Here are some before shots.....
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change of plans, see first post for details
Beer cans are usually Al. False metal and true metal do not weld!
Death to false metal!
Death to false metal!
i need to post some pics... I think i've got it wooped. I cut the piece out that goes under the frame rail and had the huge hole in it. Bought a piece of flexible exhaust pipe from autozone and some exhaust gasket putty. Drove it around today and no codes.
I will bring some extra exhaust wrap and anchor material in case this breaks loose on the trail.
I will bring some extra exhaust wrap and anchor material in case this breaks loose on the trail.
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Excellent news Alex! We're all chomping at the bit around here. This has been in the works for almost 6 months so people could get organized for it.
I got my AC working this weekend and need to get new wiper blades and jumper cables and I should be ready to go.
I got my AC working this weekend and need to get new wiper blades and jumper cables and I should be ready to go.
Can't tell you how ready I am for this! Great place to go and I'm actually getting my wife and kid to come... that's a big accomplishment. Hope I don't regret it! 
Here are some pics of my repair.
On another note. I need to make a phone call or two, but rumor floating around is that the "loops" have been closed at "the holy land"?!! Meaning they have closed a couple of the trails that lead from one bald to another, thus closing off a loop.
Also was told that you cannot camp on the balds anymore because they are there for "wildlife habitat". That shouldn't be a big problem if the group is a manageable number..... but the loop issue might put a little bit of a pinch of the plans. We can still make this work.
I will post up with any details i may find.
On another note. I need to make a phone call or two, but rumor floating around is that the "loops" have been closed at "the holy land"?!! Meaning they have closed a couple of the trails that lead from one bald to another, thus closing off a loop.
Also was told that you cannot camp on the balds anymore because they are there for "wildlife habitat". That shouldn't be a big problem if the group is a manageable number..... but the loop issue might put a little bit of a pinch of the plans. We can still make this work.
I will post up with any details i may find.
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right now it's likely 5 rigs from up north and 3 from down south. BUt there are two maybes but I haven't heard from them for a while.
Steenh; glad to see youll be joining us !!! cant wait.
Nothing like planning a big trip to generate puddles under the truck
pulled in the other night to discover a leaking rear axle and leaking gas tank.
New (used) tank is in and im waiting on a box from american toyota that went out monday morning. Keep your fingers crossed it shows up tomorrow.
Nothing like planning a big trip to generate puddles under the truck
pulled in the other night to discover a leaking rear axle and leaking gas tank.
New (used) tank is in and im waiting on a box from american toyota that went out monday morning. Keep your fingers crossed it shows up tomorrow.
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No kidding Jason, It's raining up here the last couple of days and twice I came out to find a rainbow under my front drives tire. Trying to determine if it's my truck or a previous vehicle, paranoia setting in.