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Post by johnsxj on Oct 12, 2009 19:58:42 GMT -5
Got home a couple hours ago. I still can't walk. John Tired, but John have beer in hand! Yep, did the front passenger side shaft good. broke the ears off the shaft but not the crosses on the joint  In the process of swapping shafts, I noticed my lower ball joint was TOAST  Knew the shaft wouldn't survive so broke out the spare joints and press. Then had to fire up the grinder to remove the lower ball joint nut  Dan Mick our guide in Moab will be telling the story of the "NASCAR pit team" removing a ring gear in 17 minutes for years ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by jquader on Oct 12, 2009 20:06:13 GMT -5
Sorry to hear you have to leave, but have a safe trip back, try to have some fun and..... COUNT ME IN FOR NEXT TIME!!!  You would have been, and had, a blast out there eve'... And no mud to get stuck in...  |
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Post by ddewar53 on Oct 12, 2009 22:10:52 GMT -5
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Post by ZAEDOCK on Oct 13, 2009 7:59:21 GMT -5
Sorry to hear you have to leave, but have a safe trip back, try to have some fun and..... COUNT ME IN FOR NEXT TIME!!! You can ride with me  |
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Post by ZAEDOCK on Oct 13, 2009 11:22:51 GMT -5
AWESOME footage Don! Thanks! Had a great time riding with you too. My passenger seat is ALWAYS open for you. |
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Post by eve on Oct 13, 2009 20:19:47 GMT -5
Awww.... gee thanks guys, still can't seem to get over this unbelievably huge green monster growing inside me!
...seriously though, am really glad you all had such a good time and were able to feel the love!!
WELCOME BACK!! ;D
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Post by ddewar53 on Oct 13, 2009 21:47:44 GMT -5
AWESOME footage Don! Thanks! Had a great time riding with you too. My passenger seat is ALWAYS open for you. PM an email address to me and I'll send you the .avi It's a lot cleaner |
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Post by baseshakers on Oct 13, 2009 22:44:35 GMT -5
i've watched every video and seen every pic you guys have posted; this kills me! if it weren't for this damn school thing i would have been there, and i will be there the next time you go no matter what! so jealous, but so happy you guys had a blast.
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Post by yjdave on Oct 14, 2009 20:46:34 GMT -5
Sure looks awesome - Sorry I missed the trip this time around. Next Time!
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Post by mika on Oct 15, 2009 14:27:20 GMT -5
[quote author=zaedock board=general thread=4540 post=47159 AWESOME footage Don! Thanks! Had a great time riding with you too. My passenger seat is ALWAYS open for you. [/quote] Hey bud how did that turd of yours  perform? Curious what pressures were you running? |
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Post by ZAEDOCK on Oct 15, 2009 19:52:31 GMT -5
Hey bud how did that turd of yours perform? Curious what pressures were you running? It did absolutely awesome. I'm going to need a couple of upgrades though. Mainly ram assist steering and I want to put a spool in the back. I don't like the "feel" of the locker with 31" of tire width on the ground in the rear. The tires stuck like drag slicks on hot pavement. The first day I ran about 7psi and then dropped to 5 for the remainder of the trip. They're working in well. |
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Post by Carl McFly on Oct 15, 2009 20:36:28 GMT -5
Speaking of awesome trips................. don't forget to check out the '2010 Trip' thread in the BSJ Members forum.
Voice your opinion / preference, and have a say in where we go in 2010!
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Post by mika on Oct 16, 2009 5:55:39 GMT -5
It did absolutely awesome. I'm going to need a couple of upgrades though. Mainly ram assist steering and I want to put a spool in the back. I don't like the "feel" of the locker with 31" of tire width on the ground in the rear. The tires stuck like drag slicks on hot pavement. The first day I ran about 7psi and then dropped to 5 for the remainder of the trip. They're working in well. Thats great to hear nice feeling to beat on your rig and not have anything break ;D As for the ram assist do it yourself, tap you box (you can borrow all my taps), get a ram from like TSC and hoses from West Texas Offroad (I think). All you'll need to do is build a support on the axle tube. Jason did mine, its real easy and you can get it done really cheap. I know you like to hear that! Hey last we talked you mentioned setting something up for NH  |
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Post by ZAEDOCK on Oct 16, 2009 14:17:09 GMT -5
Speaking of awesome trips................. don't forget to check out the '2010 Trip' thread in the BSJ Members forum. Voice your opinion / preference, and have a say in where we go in 2010! I can't man, not a member. 38's > maximum req. Perhaps I'll be invited where ever the guys go... ;D As for the ram assist do it yourself, tap you box (you can borrow all my taps), get a ram from like TSC and hoses from West Texas Offroad (I think). All you'll need to do is build a support on the axle tube. Jason did mine, its real easy and you can get it done really cheap. I know you like to hear that! Yeah, I plan on doing it myself. Already found some 1/4" plate to build the ram mount on the axle Hey last we talked you mentioned setting something up for NH Yep, soon I hope. Probably have a 36" min just like the Fall Crawl requirements. Stay tuned.... |
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Post by mika on Oct 16, 2009 21:00:57 GMT -5
Yep, soon I hope. Probably have a 36" min just like the Fall Crawl requirements. Stay tuned....  Looking forward to it! Well of to Swanzey in the morning then to the swap meet on Sunday, maybe I'll se you there? |
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Knew the shaft wouldn't survive so broke out the spare joints and press. Then had to fire up the grinder to remove the lower ball joint nut 
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