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Hi all, I saw over on the MarlinCrawler forum reference to a group called the Washington Wet Wheelers. Anyone heard of, or interacted with this group? Thanks, Alan

Hi all, Have you guys seen this? http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/the-original-30-spline-toyota-axle-300m-4340.851927/ "C'ya Mister." :D -Alan

Hi all, Any of you guys seen this yet? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ul4CnoJbyGg -Alan

Hi all, The Seattle Cruiserheads Land Cruiser club did a small club run of the Busy Wild on Saturday, January 4th. I did not take a lot of photos since I was driving, so hopefully some of the other guys will post some pics. It was a cold, but beautiful day at Elbe Hills. Despite all the rigs...

Hi all, Was wondering if anyone knows what the proper torque setting is for the big 'ole nut (1 & 5/6ths inch) that retains the pitman arm on a Saginaw power steering gearbox. Thanks much! Alan

Hi all, Have a couple friends looking for shops that can build/modify drive shafts. Last time I had 'shafts built was a few years ago. The guy at Fleetpride in south Seattle did a great job. Well, that Tech is long gone; his replacement f*cked-up a 'shaft that failed on a friend who was down...

Hi All, Just got this e-mail from the US Forest Service today: U.S. FOREST SERVICE NEWS RELEASE Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 For immediate release: March 29, 2013 12p.m. Contacts: Naches Ranger District Public Info. Asst. Michelle King...

Hi All: Down in Pacific County for the weekend. Any 4wd trails down here? Where are they at? Difficulty level?? Thanks much! Alan

Hi All: There will be a Reiter Foothills focus group meeting in Everett (at the County Building) at 7pm on Wednesday the 23rd. We need 4wd enthusiasts to come see what the DNR is up to, and help keep the pressure on them to perform. Thanks. Alan

Hi All: Looking for some assistance to make a TBI conversion run a bit better. Any suggestions for GM TBI gurus in Washington State? Thanks much! Alan

Hi All: The WA. State DNR is holding meetings this week to solicit public input as to a recreation plan for the Naneum Ridge State Forest. A map of the planning area: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/amp_rec_naneum_rec_plng_area_map.pdf There is a meeting on Wednesday, April 25th in...

Hi All: Just a reminder that the next Reiter Trail Watch meeting will be on Wednesday, January 11th at the Alfys Pizza in Snohomish (starts at 7pm.) Come on by and hear about whats new for 2012 with the Reiter Foothills 4wd trail project. Regards, Alan RTW Treasurer

Hi All: Was down at the Elbe Hills DNR ORV area last Thursday and Friday 'wheeling and camping. Came across this trail "improvement" :redneck: project along the Gotcha Trail. Promises to be pretty gnarly! :awesomework: Regards, Alan

Hi All: Was planning on building a cabinet using mild steel angle iron for the corner supports and some 18 (?) gauge sheet steel. Using an arc (aka "drag") welder, what size rod would work best with this combo of materials? Thanks much! Alan

Hi All: I have borrowed gear pullers over the years, and now am considering buying a set for my shop. Any suggestions for a good quality brand? What size is especially useful? Thanks much! Alan

Hi All: So what is the current story with the Naches Area? The seasonal closure is done, but I've heard about closed roads (trails?) due to wash-outs. Anyone have some up-to-date info on the situation? Thanks! Alan

Hi All: Piecing together a GM TBI system. A friend helped me pull a 4.3L injector set at the pull-a-part lot this afternoon. The top of the throttle body is covered in soot/dirt/grease. What is a safe but efficient cleaning agent for fuel injection parts like these? Thanks. Alan

Hi All: The DNR released a statement this afternoon saying that the SEPA for the Reiter Foothills project has been delayed. :wtf: -Alan

Hi All: Video of a buggy being denied at the "V" crack at Walker Valley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLl1hPGE0sY From watching this video it would seem that power (aka wheel spin) versus crawling would be the way to go on this obstacle? Regards, Alan

Hi All: A crew from the Seattle Cruiserheads hit the BusyWild Trail at Elbe Hills ORV Area on Saturday, January 15th. It was surprisingly "dry" along the BusyWild for January! No snow at all either! :booo: Here are some pics from the run. Regards, Alan