richard310
pew pew
Safe travels and can't wait to see the trip report!
Mortonm's 2001 Xterra Build
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wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Sounds like all kinds of fun! Have a blast!
mortonm
Expedition Leader
did you check your tire pressure? .....just being a smart ***happy driving and exploring
Good luck, happy trails
Thanks guys, just got home we had a great trip. My brother in law took a bunch of photos with his DSLR So unfortunately you will have to wait a few days for pics.
Had a great time and the truck performed great, no issues. We spent a bit more time exploring by foot (and thus less by truck) but rest assured it still got a work out
Too bad we missed you guys, didn't see this message until just now. The creeks were really running after all the rain they got Wednesday/Thursday
We ran poe paddy drive, strong mountain drive, red gobbler trail as well as nittany mountain trail, might have done a few others I will have to confirm my notes
mortonm
Expedition Leader
While you are waiting for the trip pictures here are a couple other to hold you over
Tough hiking this weekend, the Danner's are breaking in nicely
A little while ago I bought the factory Yakima bike rack for inside the Xterra off of kijiji, only $60. This morning was the first time I tired it out,very simple and nice to be able to store the bikes inside for theft prevention or bad weather.
Just uses a fork mount, with two straps on each handle bar for stabilization
Tough hiking this weekend, the Danner's are breaking in nicely
A little while ago I bought the factory Yakima bike rack for inside the Xterra off of kijiji, only $60. This morning was the first time I tired it out,very simple and nice to be able to store the bikes inside for theft prevention or bad weather.
Just uses a fork mount, with two straps on each handle bar for stabilization
mortonm
Expedition Leader
I've also been updating my thread on my new Danner hiking boots
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/124017-Danner-Mountain-Light-II-An-on-going-review
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/124017-Danner-Mountain-Light-II-An-on-going-review
mortonm
Expedition Leader
Yup! It's also really easy to strap in, just uses the factory tie down locations in the trunk. My rear hitch rack is still better for carrying two bikes, people and a bunch of stuff, but this setup will work better in high theft locations, potentially bad weather or really rough roads
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Agreed, that looks like a lot of fun!
mortonm
Expedition Leader
Started to write the trip report, I just have the introduction done so far, looking to have it completed by the weekend.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...le-State-Forest-Victoria-Day-Weekend-May-2014
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...le-State-Forest-Victoria-Day-Weekend-May-2014
mortonm
Expedition Leader
Guess I found the rattling heat shield.......
One of the two spot welds was broken so it was rattling A TON. A little tap with a screwdriver and the other weld failed, I guess it's coming off! Just grabbed it and pulled it off at that point.
Was attached to the driver side catalytic converter
One of the two spot welds was broken so it was rattling A TON. A little tap with a screwdriver and the other weld failed, I guess it's coming off! Just grabbed it and pulled it off at that point.
Was attached to the driver side catalytic converter
mortonm
Expedition Leader
I haven't driven it yet ince last night when I pulled that out, but I think its safe to say that was the cause