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  1. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    This little green toad hung out in this dowel hole the entire time we stayed here. Fishing Adams, No luck but a beauty evening Exploring Momich provincial park again. We were here 2 years ago a few weeks before it completely burnt. Paddling the creek into Momich One of the nicest small...
  2. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Morning coffee taking in the view Exploring the lake Beautiful lake with water that changed colours in different areas of sediment clouds Paddled through this great looking wetland at the north end Went for a swim on this beautiful sandbar at the mouth of the river Explored some of...
  3. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Apparently they make a cv boot treatment spray to prolong the life but I rather just replace them and ********** about it haha. I hear you on the radius arm set up. If I was building something for do any serious offroading/articulation I would go with a 3 link. This is just the easy road. The axle...
  4. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Fronts with new SKF X-Tracker hubs Out for a Sunday drive Almost a roller Started mocking up the 8.8 rear for the '86 Time to start setting up the ARB w/ 4.88s Remote battery mount for the '84 Before After Helping a buddy fix the breaks on his '49 panel Bonus* 70lbs of...
  5. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    New beer day happens on every day that ends in "y"! Back at it, Cv replaced w/ difficulties. Helped a buddy fix his pathfinder, towed here with a no start condition. Muffler rotted out and then puked hot air on the rear harness. Melted down the rear harness into a nice blob and popped the...
  6. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    New tools thursday. Pretty well everything I need to set up the diffs aside from a press. Transfer punches sure are a nice tool to have. Just like that 5x4.5 to 5x4.75 bolt pattern on the 8.8 axles, only need the final drill size now. One more big piece of the puzzle for the solid axle...
  7. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    ^^^ LOL I would love to know when it happened because I didn't notice it in the ride at all. Started on the repairs, started on the pinion seal and quickly spiralled. Driveshaft had a tiny amount of slop, pulled it out and the rear u-joint felt a bit crusty. Oh yup, that'll do it... The...
  8. Andrew_S

    Squarestream

    Thanks, super stoked on how simple and nice they came out. All four chained up is like a tank and a lot of fun in the snow until it's not, then you're really stuck. I'll give the wife credit for my motivation. We had talked about building a camper for a solid year and finally she kicked me in...
  9. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Noticed a small drip under the truck, oh yup, that'll do it. While under there, huh that shock is leaking to? oh yup, that'll do it. This poor shock lived a hard life. Thankfully Bilstein has a lifetime warranty. New unit in the mail.
  10. Andrew_S

    Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

    Looks unreal with paint, awesome work. Another vote for Victron products, no issues with my battery monitor or dc/dc charger to date. Would buy a lithium battery from them as well if they came out with a 100amp at a reasonable price point.
  11. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    I made the mistake of saying, "oh blue sky, lets go for a paddle" the fair weather didn't last long. On our way home approx 15km's from asphalt road we decided to bypass a "road closed due to falling debris hazards" sign. This was a mistake... I thought we might be able to push through and...
  12. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    On route we stopped at a few of our hunt camps, found this guy chilling. Lots of toads in the mountains but not a lot of tree frogs. Hit the jackpot of puffballs on the way, Quite a few of the roads in the burn zone are a complete waste of time trying to clear right now. Literally 50km's of...
  13. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Been out picking a few times, Couldn't ask for better conditions, some absolute swamp donkeys. Filling that freezer back up Picked up a new tool, Canadian No15 drill, probably from the 30's-50's. Literally pulled this out of a horse stable (horses in it) from an old barn in the boonies...
  14. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    ^Sweet!!! Can't say I've ever seen that stripe package. Only if I had more space in the garage!
  15. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Small update, Went to pick up a compressor last week and the guy had this in the driveway, Said compressor. Pretty tough to beat these smittybuilt units for smaller tires, especially for $75 used. Started blasting apart the 2nd 8.8 Love this process, from this toooo to this So happy...
  16. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    Sweet set up for moving some snow This was spot #2 of the weekend Dehydrating the morels Brioche bun with some creamy morels, could eat this all the time. Going to check out rainbow falls during full blown freshet. So much power If only a photo could demonstrate noise, this was...
  17. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    For sure, I wish a guy could still connect to Golden on the old Big Bend hwy, that would have been such a neat trip. 100% an experience that I'll never forget. It was also a glimpse at why we should never mess with a grizzly. Back out on Mabel Lake this weekend, Beauty weather for grocery...
  18. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    When trying to find a place to call home on the 4th night we came across this old cable car. I've asked a couple of guys I know that grew up in the area and logged, none of them have a clue about it's past. I scoped it out and truck would definitely fit on that hanger! Final camp spot was a...
  19. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    The wind finally broke the next morning and we were able to get out for a paddle. Absolutely love this place We made our way over to an area in attempt to hunt a black bear. We were immediately greeted by these fresh grizzly tracks and decided to get back in the canoe. Another section of...
  20. Andrew_S

    1986 GMC S-15

    ^ gosh Alaska and the far north has been on our bucket list for almost 10 years now. Dream trip for sure. 2nd 8.8 fitted up and will work perfectly. I did some quick calcs on the wms distance and offset these forgelines came with, worked out absolutely perfect, zero poke. Now I need the...
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