ccarley
Adventurer
My last trip was really a "pre-run" of sorts to show some other people how the road was to get to Usal Beach. And, well, why not go again, since I have a weekend with nothing scheduled?
Since getting back the last time, the belts were loose on the old Grand Wagoneer, and the tires, being out of balance due to them throwing their weights, are kind of choppy to drive on. Also we learned that there is no cell service for at least an hour from the camping area.
I may have a tad too much toe-out for the M/T's on the Jeep right now, when I had BFG A/T's they didn't feather like these M/T's are on the front. It's at 1/8" toe-out right now, I'm going to reduce it closer to 0 & see how it drives. Also, I'm receiving some Centramatic dynamic balancers today, and given they fit (not too sure about that yet), I'll report on how well they take care of my M/T's.
I got a Midland CB installed as well, so we can communicate better. Last time we (attmepted) to use some FRS radios, but driving on the freeway it was very hard to understand the other person; even though we could see the other vehicle, they came through mostly as static. In the interest of making things easier for the others, I also picked up a Midland hand-held CB that I can easily hand to whoever may be joining us.
Of course I've tightened the belts and replaced the air filter. I use the Fram Tough Guard oiled filters, and they do a great job but also attract dirt. I drive with my air filter lid upside-down, as it does help get some more air in the engine, and helps on some of those hill climbs on Hwy 101. Living in CA, there's not much I can really do as far as power adders go, however a new exhaust system, with Edelbrock CA legal heders, is in the plans.
If anyone is in the area and would like to join us on this trip, we'll be meeting Saturday morning, 9:00 am, at:
2260 Apollo Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
You could email me as well, cbc@sonic.net
I'll throw in a pic just anyway
Since getting back the last time, the belts were loose on the old Grand Wagoneer, and the tires, being out of balance due to them throwing their weights, are kind of choppy to drive on. Also we learned that there is no cell service for at least an hour from the camping area.
I may have a tad too much toe-out for the M/T's on the Jeep right now, when I had BFG A/T's they didn't feather like these M/T's are on the front. It's at 1/8" toe-out right now, I'm going to reduce it closer to 0 & see how it drives. Also, I'm receiving some Centramatic dynamic balancers today, and given they fit (not too sure about that yet), I'll report on how well they take care of my M/T's.
I got a Midland CB installed as well, so we can communicate better. Last time we (attmepted) to use some FRS radios, but driving on the freeway it was very hard to understand the other person; even though we could see the other vehicle, they came through mostly as static. In the interest of making things easier for the others, I also picked up a Midland hand-held CB that I can easily hand to whoever may be joining us.
Of course I've tightened the belts and replaced the air filter. I use the Fram Tough Guard oiled filters, and they do a great job but also attract dirt. I drive with my air filter lid upside-down, as it does help get some more air in the engine, and helps on some of those hill climbs on Hwy 101. Living in CA, there's not much I can really do as far as power adders go, however a new exhaust system, with Edelbrock CA legal heders, is in the plans.
If anyone is in the area and would like to join us on this trip, we'll be meeting Saturday morning, 9:00 am, at:
2260 Apollo Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
You could email me as well, cbc@sonic.net
I'll throw in a pic just anyway
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