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racheldarlin
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Hey David, I just read your post on your new tires and the run you did last weekend. I will have to consider them. I've probably got another year on
the Toyos and by then you should have a years worth of experience on yours.
The run looks like a lot fun. Did you have to air down the same for snow as for sand?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by racheldarlin
Hey David, I just read your post on your new tires and the run you did last weekend. I will have to consider them. I've probably got another year on
the Toyos and by then you should have a years worth of experience on yours.
The run looks like a lot fun. Did you have to air down the same for snow as for sand? |
No, not at all... the truck and new tires were amazing in the mud and snow! Even pulling Josh's Ranger up a slimey muddy hill was effortless... I did
use the rear locker and A-TRAC.
However, if traction ever is an issue... letting air out of the tires will usually solve the problem!
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Ken Cooke
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Maintenance time
Mike helped me with my Jeep tonight.
The Jeep is in great shape, but the wiring and melted fuses connecting my KC Daylighters and my Viair Extreme On-Board Air system needed to be
replaced.
The winch works!
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David K
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Good thing Ken... electrical failure in the middle of Baja is no bueno!
Is you air system working now? I was hoping to see it in action when Art was leaving..  
Have you included a side trip to El Volcan on the 30th? TW is going after he escorts you to Mision Santa Maria.
13.3 miles from Hwy. 1... your group can see the onyx quarry and schoolhouse of El Marmol on the way in and out. Maybe find a lost mission with the
group in El Volcan... Maybe see Baja's cold water geyser erupt?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Is you air system working now? I was hoping to see it in action when Art was leaving..
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Do you remember my air system inflating Art's rear tires? The problem with my system is that after inflating all four of my tires, it needs to take a
rest in high temperatures or it overheats.
The problem with my fuses under my hood was from moisture. The OEM fuses experienced no problems. I plan on wrapping everything up because the swamp
could pose problems.
El Volcan? A few of the guys going on this trip must sleep in Motel Rooms the entire time. Plus, we need to keep a constant flow of ice in our
coolers.
El Marmol? We'll have to gauge that depending on travel times.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Is you air system working now? I was hoping to see it in action when Art was leaving..
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Do you remember my air system inflating Art's rear tires? The problem with my system is that after inflating all four of my tires, it needs to take a
rest in high temperatures or it overheats.
The problem with my fuses under my hood was from moisture. The OEM fuses experienced no problems. I plan on wrapping everything up because the swamp
could pose problems.
El Volcan? A few of the guys going on this trip must sleep in Motel Rooms the entire time. Plus, we need to keep a constant flow of ice in our
coolers.
El Marmol? We'll have to gauge that depending on travel times. |
El Volcan is 4 miles from El Marmol... if you go to one, then see the other. You are 2 hours from El Rosario if you put your foot into it to get there
from El Volcan. So, no Shell Island or Laguna Percebu overnighting? Motel only, huh?
Anyway... you will have fun... just relax and enjoy the drive!
As it looks now, I am not going to be there... 
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bajalou
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Ken - consider installing circuit breakers instep of fusses for the air pump. - also the winch?
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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David K
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Great idea Lou!
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David KSo, no Shell Island or Laguna Percebu overnighting? Motel only, huh?
As it looks now, I am not going to be there... |
Negative. The group minus 2 people will be staying at Shell Island. I am looking forward to the nice weather and warm water. I wouldn't miss Shell
Island for the world.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
Ken - consider installing circuit breakers instep of fusses for the air pump. - also the winch? |
The winch functions properly - except for the fact that the controller has swelled in size, and the female to male connectors do not connect without a
lot of strength.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
| Quote: | Originally posted by David KSo, no Shell Island or Laguna Percebu overnighting? Motel only, huh?
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Negative. The group minus 2 people will be staying at Shell Island. I am looking forward to the nice weather and warm water. I wouldn't miss Shell
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Cool! Have fun!
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Ken Cooke
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Today, the Garvin Wilderness Rack received some attention due to its' spare gerry can carrier breaking off at the bolt that holds it in place. Now,
I'll be able to carry my NATO can outside of the Jeep to preserve interior space.
Photos will be posted tomorrow.
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just writing to say that we shall NOT be going ..... hope you have a most adventuresome and fun trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ken Cooke
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Baja Grande/Pole Line Road repair work
Today must be the day...My MX6 Monotube shocks are getting swapped out for Superlift shocks. Plus, the forged crowbar is getting swapped out for
actual shock bar pin eliminators from Rough Country.
My Interco TrXus MTs will probably travel to Baja 1 or 2 more times, before getting changed out for a new set of tires early next year. I'll report
back as to how well they handle the rocks of Caņon Enmedio en route to the disabled Suzuki Samurai - stuck on a pile of mini-boulders.
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TMW
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Ken have you considered using the Bilstein 5160 series external reservoir shocks?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Ken have you considered using the Bilstein 5160 series external reservoir shocks? |
TW - Have you considered telling my Wife how much one of these shocks costs? Rebuildable Monotubes are the way to go. But, so is living within my
budget.
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Packoderm
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Are they any good?
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Packoderm
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The prices are comparable.
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I'm not familiar with the Superlift series other than on their web site says they offer a shock built by Bilstein. I don't know if the one above is
one or not. However an external Res. shock is much better than one without it. The Bilstein 5160 is in the $200 per shock range as is the Fox shock. I
had a set of 5160s on order for several months for my GMC Z71 but finally cancelled the order and put just the 5100 series on it. At the Expo Bilstein
said they were now available. So next time I'll get em.
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Ken Cooke
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Transmission flushed/filled. There is no leak according to the mechanic that inspected my Transmission. Next, my differentials will be
emptied/filled with Royal Purple Sythetic fluid.
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