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  1. Smileyshaun

    2005 sequoia build and adventures aka “turd crappley”

    Place I bought it from claimed to have put new brakes on it and they did but just the pads so it started developing a shake when hitting the brakes from warping the rotors . Hope these help , took me a couple extra days to get them on when I could do a proper break in procedure without someone...
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    Anyone snag any good Black Friday deals?

    Is there really Any good Black Friday deals anymore ? Most companies just sell a couple items at a big discount in limited stock them jack up prices on everything else a little before then list the msrp that they never really sell at anyways then say it **% off so you feel like your getting a deal
  3. Smileyshaun

    Has anyone called out the new Ford Bronco's trail turn assist?

    Mud trucks , monster trucks , Chevy did it for a while on trucks . If I remember right the new Nissan GT-R has a slight amount of rear steer also .
  4. Smileyshaun

    Tire Inflation Advice Needed

    I use helium in my tire to lighten my vehicle Plus when I air down it makes me talk funny.
  5. Smileyshaun

    Tire Inflation Advice Needed

    I have a harbor freight compressor that doesn’t take that long to get up to 28psi from 10 on 35s . Maybe something wrong with the compressor? Are you leaving the truck running when airing up ? I know it’s a dramatic difference in how the compressor runs
  6. Smileyshaun

    Starting F-150 build for big national park trip

    Maintenance maintenance maintenance. All the best off-road goodies and fanciest camping gear don’t do a lot of good when it can’t run . Go through every fluid on the rig , put in a bigger trans cooler , every belt and hose plus check out every rubber component . Upgrade battery cables and add a...
  7. Smileyshaun

    Give Me Your Favorite Overlanding Podcasts

    Not overlanding per day but dounut media past gas podcast is entertaining way to learn some automotive history .
  8. Smileyshaun

    simple kitchen ideas

    I use reuasable ziplock like bags , takes up less room and packs the cooler tighter
  9. Smileyshaun

    Winter Camper?

    Always remember the temp rating on a sleeping bag is it’s survival rating not it’s comfort rating .
  10. Smileyshaun

    simple kitchen ideas

    Simplify your cooking setup as much as possible . Pre cut up your food at home and dump it in ziplock bags . Focus on meals that can be cooked in one pan and served on tortillas or bread , saves on needing dishes and cleanup further helping to keep your cook setup small .
  11. Smileyshaun

    Looking to start building a new rig.

    Tacoma ..it’s a good solid rig but I can’t stand the seating position just don’t like the on the floor feeling and the motor really lacks once you put a little weight on it . Go test drive a zr2 it’s hands down one of the nicest driving rigs on and off the road on the market .
  12. Smileyshaun

    Beginner recovery kit

    Also in Oregon and a saw is probably my most used tool . Other than snow ( I tend to get myself stuck having to much fun ) I use straps and winches mostly for moving trees to big to move by hand .
  13. Smileyshaun

    2005 sequoia build and adventures aka “turd crappley”

    After lifting the stock links will bind up quickly , putting in longer ones gets it closer to where it sat stock so it will smooth out the ride a bit
  14. Smileyshaun

    Cancelled Monthly Portland meetup

    I would be interested in a Sunday meet up / trail ride some day
  15. Smileyshaun

    Cancelled Monthly Portland meetup

    Putting on my old man voice “ cb radios ?!?! Back in my day we just yelled out the window and honked a lot “
  16. Smileyshaun

    They are around! Delica!

    We see those and the hi ace quite often here in the pnw , the side sunroofs are cool .
  17. Smileyshaun

    2005 sequoia build and adventures aka “turd crappley”

    Poor man extended front sway bar links by using the rear links from a pathfinder/infinity. Rides much better now
  18. Smileyshaun

    3rd row seats Overlanding Rig

    1st gen sequoia, 3rd row is roomy and can slide back and forth or fold up depending on your needs
  19. Smileyshaun

    MOST COMFORTABLE RIDING VEHICLE

    Best riding vehicle off the beaten path I’ve ever owned was a 98 grand Cherokee with a rubicon express super flex kit and a set of 33x10.50 BFF AT . You wouldn’t even know the bumps where there