1986 GMC S-15

ricoisme26

Active member
Was in Wyoming recently and my first night I saw Starlink. didn't know that's what it was and was bewildered at the sight. Sleeping a little easier now knowing it wasn't aliens marking me for their next vist.
 

Andrew_S

Observer
^ they were, as far as I'm aware. These are the same dimensions but in a more conventional design.
I'm completely torn on which direction to go. There is almost zero info/reviews on the 7.5's out there.
I think they would work awesome on some 6x16" jeep rims.

Was in Wyoming recently and my first night I saw Starlink. didn't know that's what it was and was bewildered at the sight. Sleeping a little easier now knowing it wasn't aliens marking me for their next vist.
A guy I was talking to was joking about how once it's up to 42,000 satellites the aliens will use them as camo haha.


We are just about to head out for 5 more days.
I put together this combo as a present to myself after recent promotion at work.
Tikka T3x ultra lite in 300wm w/ a 3.5-18 to top it off.
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It's the twin to the wifes. Going to get it dialled in today and hope for some good luck this trip.
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Buddha.

Finally in expo white.
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Reviews aren’t exactly stellar.
It’d be nice to know how they compare in performance to the cooper stt’s in 255/85r16.
There’s a guy on my ranger forum that fit those stock. I almost went that route.
 

Andrew_S

Observer
Yeah, if I'm being logical a mud terrain just isn't the tire for this truck. Especially on snowy pavement.

SST's are really pricy if I remember correctly.
I'll likely stick with the 33x10.5 KO2s
 

NORDFORD

Active member
Yeah, if I'm being logical a mud terrain just isn't the tire for this truck. Especially on snowy pavement.

SST's are really pricy if I remember correctly.
I'll likely stick with the 33x10.5 KO2s

Buy the size that’s easiest to get. Also, KO2 are waaaaay better on ice and snow.
 

Andrew_S

Observer
^ agreed, forgive my moment of weakness haha. The 33x10.5 ko2's is definitely the choice.

Back at it, Grouse for thanksgiving.
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Wish I could squeeze one more hook in here for the .22
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First night out and nearly a full moon. This photo was taken under just moonlight.
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Next am,
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Wife had a close run-in with this little bull. 30 yards and not backing down.
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Exploring some new areas. This little swamp was poked full of holes by moose legs.
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Morning routine, coffee w/chocolate followed by bacon.
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New addition to the set up is two of these. Total game changers. So nice to sit in an area hunting and be able to lean back. Pretty nice addition around camp as well.

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Exploring a new lake and found this old 50s/60s wagon. I would love to know the story here. This was 50km's back into the bush.
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Then on our way to go sit in an area for the evening the wife connected with this beauty.
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Double lung shot. It dropped 40 yards from where it was standing. We had it cleaned and loaded within an hour.
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Going to make for some tasty dinners. Happy thanksgiving!
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Todd n Natalie

OverCamper
Both, I never really thought about it before but they kind of go hand in hand.
Nice, hope it was a good ride out.



That sounds like a great trip. Nothing like fresh fish & game meals while camping. I can only imagine how awesome that was listening to the elk in the evening. They are such unique animals.
Thanks, I'm going to need any luck I can get.


Bit of catching up to do here,

Got the front end painted, before/after
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This Por 15 is great stuff,
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Flipped it for a second coat
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Painted a few other misc items at the same time,
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Scrounged up an astro van steering box for the front axle conversion. Pitman arm points the opposite direction and it's a reverse rotation to accommodate. Without this the front steering would potentially bind.
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Back on the bush roads and back on the birds
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Check out this bunch of Shaggies
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Sunset the first evening
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Ran into this big dude on our way up to camp the first night. His front end looked like he had been juicing for quite some time hahaha
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This is going to get repetitive as we spent 3/4 nights at the same spot,
Sunrise while sitting the next am,
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Beautiful area, out for a quick walk
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Great way to take in a morning coffee
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Out for a mid aft hike. Tough stuff to walk through.
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When you realize how far away the beer is,
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It tastes that much better at the top
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Starlink beamed by us 2 nights in a row. Pretty crazy to see this for the first time in a totally dark clear sky.
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Next am view from bed, bit late getting going
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Looks like a great trip!
 

Andrew_S

Observer
^such a great trip. This is the 3rd year now that I've scheduled myself for 2 day work weeks for 6 weeks straight (hunting season). All of Oct & half of Nov, we are only working thurs/fri. Might be the best schedule ever.

Just getting back from another 3 days.

Wish we could have hung this longer but +20 temps forced us to cut it right away. Might try dry aging some of these cuts if they are tough.
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Boiling the skull up tomorrow. This completes our age class range from 1 1/2 - 4 1/2 year old muley's. Now we need a couple big hanks to finish out the wall.
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Money shot, straight in the freezer.
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Heading back out to our area, absolutely love these animals.
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Panoramic views on the drive out,
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Pictures don't do this sunset justice.
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Weather is finally starting to turn. Nice to get some cooler nights.
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Moose sausage fry up for dinner. Huge moon, could pretty well read by moonlight.
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Next am, -1*C
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Spotted this guy when we stopped for breakfast. Absolutely massive body on an immature moose.
He will be a legal bull come Nov 1st.
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We watched him eat lilly pads for 30 mins while we ate breakfast.
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Bagging grouse between stops. Came home with 17 on this trip.
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Even when nothing is moving, there is still some great scenery out there.
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Walking back to camp.
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Something about camp food is so much better. This was our thanksgiving feast, holy smokes was it tasty.
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Best bites I've had in a while. Hunger is the best spice, right?
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Heading out again Friday.
 

cjjohn

New member
WOW, thank you for sharing this. I just finished reading ALL of it. You are a blessed man in so many ways. Great truck, and great adventures! Glad the Chuck Box is working, that's next on my project list.
 

Andrew_S

Observer
You won't regret the chuck box, that's for sure. Thanks for the good words.


Next time your prepping like that in the garage, just leave the carcass hanging there and leave your garage door open.
Instant Halloween decoration guaranteed to scare little kids! Lol
No doubt. We live in suburbia and definitely get some looks when a moose is hanging from the rafters....

Soups on
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Watching deer again
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We made a new addition to the gear this last trip. This 11L water jug. Previously we were using the standard jugs from the gas station but this packs a bit nicer.
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Sunset views from camp
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Little agate collection I've been working on at camp
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Found this little egg, had to crush it to confirm my suspicions
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Reservoirs are super low around here after this drought.
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Checking the guns at 200 yards one afternoon
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Striping is coming along nicely on the camper
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The weather has been very warm. Pretty odd to have wildfire smoke rolling in late October.
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Early am hikes
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The truck was running pretty hot the next day, pretty easy to trouble shoot this one.
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First time having to use his compressor. I was surprised it had enough volume to blow out the rad easily.
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Andrew_S

Observer
This cow would not get out of the way. Followed her for nearly 2km
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Dinner going on
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Love this little pathfinder pan,
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Morning sits, starting to cool down now.
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Hard to make out but there is a bull moose in the trees 60 yards away. Called it in from nearly a km away.
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3rd porcupine we've seen this season, pretty rare around these parts.
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Midday birds, these Spruce grouse are pretty birds
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Plucking birds and making breakfast.
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Smoking starting to clear now
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Found my immature bull for the season on a short walk.
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Bumped a few more birds as well.
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A new forest fire popped up the afternoon we went home. Strange times, late Oct now. We are 90+ days without rain now.
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Andrew_S

Observer
Out with the folks on a day trip, these guys are pounding food on westside rd at the moment. Trying to put on some weight for the winter.
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Folks are in their late 60's and early 80's and they are still down for an adventure.
Hope I am the same when I hit that age.
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First time I've ever seen this waterfall dry lol. Anti climatic ending to the hike.
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Spotted a big bear on my way back up. Tried to put a stock on him but it didn't stick around.
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Whitening the wife's buck.
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This is a big one for me, new shop radio!
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Round two on setting up the dana 30. Nitro gear warrantied the old ring and pinion.
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3 tries,
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Coast side
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Drive side
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15in/lbs of pinion preload, .007 backlash. Happy with that pattern.
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Final parts for the WJ big brake upgrade arrived.
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Going to do the ZJ v8 tie rod upgrades. Made the mistake of grabbing some WJ steering links, no dice for the XJ HP 30.
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Some more jewelry for the new chassis. Arp studs.
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Last one for this update. Snow is starting to fly. I'm stoked for moose hunting, ice fishing & winter camping/ski trips. Hopefully the next one has a lot more of this!
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YetiX

Active member
Brother, you do get out there don't you? My deer season opened last weekend but the tag I drew is not an area I've been able to scout so it's not looking promising this year. Oh, and yeah, what's with all the porcupines?? I had never seen one before this year.
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