less then 2 months!!!!

[Kejtar]

and I'm waiting for my new rear spring pack and I'm hoping it's going to go in without a hitch :)

How about the rest of you guys? How's the preparations coming??? what major work needs to be done still?

Kejtar

[TRNDRVR]

Are we all going to be ready????? :confused:

[Tucker]

Sour grapes 'cause I can't go :bawl:

I wonder if the publicity will have an effect on prices?

[Kejtar]

what happened Tucker?

[Ted Z]

i have everything to do.....

- Fab & Install front suspension
- Install Rear suspension / axle / t-case
- Fab & Install rock rails
- Maybe Fab & Install bumpers / Tube doors
- Install Gears / Limited slip

[Ivan]

Originally posted by Ted Z
i have everything to do.....

- Fab & Install front suspension
- Install Rear suspension / axle / t-case
- Fab & Install rock rails
- Maybe Fab & Install bumpers / Tube doors
- Install Gears / Limited slip

Geez, with all that to do in less than 2 months, it looks like we'll see you next year then :shocked:

Ivan

[Danno]

Putting in new tie rods and drag link with rod ends, finish putting touchs on trailer. I have two xjs to haul out from Tenn. Mine and the raffle xj. I bent my steering way out of whack last June when we were in Moab.

[Kejtar]

I jsut realized that I gotta change the diff fluid and put in the synth into the rear axle as I'm going to be towing a camper trailer........ the 80~140 is a PITA to get into the diff as it barely flows in that damn pump gismo....

Kejtar

[Tucker]

what happened Tucker?

My daughter's getting married on the 11th. Between the expense and the rotten timing, I got hosed. Hoist a cold one fer me, will ya? I'll definitely be thinking of you folks while I'm sweltering in a tux.

[Kejtar]

man........ you should have told your daughter that her timing is off :) We have advertised the date for almost 2 years now :)

[Tucker]

I fought hard to change the date ... his family and some of ours have other conflicts and I lost the battle.

[shizza-my-nizza]

Just like Ted Z. Everything But at least I finally passed my state inspection today. Now I can get moving on preparing.

[4ward]

You don't even wanna know :D

[Jes]

All I gotta do is pack and fill the tank with gas.

Jes

[Mike in NJ]

CHW and I are headed out in 43 days. :D

He's got some major axle/gear stuff planned - I survived our last little outing at Rausch Creek with no issues and am shifting into maintenance mode on RED for the duration. After last year's little surprise on Route 80, I ain't taking anymore chances about getting out there this year!!

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[Mark WNC]

I got to change leaf springs, put the winch rope on the winch,
change wheels to a less backspacing,install the gas tank skid,
beaf up the tie rod, and get an alignment,and put the rear
bushwhacker flares back on.

Man, I had better get started soon!

[Handlebars]

I'm pretty much in the same boat as Jes. :D

[Kejtar]

Originally posted by Mark WNC
beaf up the tie rod
WHat are your plans for that? I will most likely have to do something to mine :)

[Bones]

Here's the short list. Some aren't that important and time will tell if they actually get done, others are a bit more important.

Front gear install

Axle u-joints

Steering box

Front shaft balance

Rear springs – re-arch

Lock (keyless entry) pin switch

Lube including double Cardan

Hood vents

Anti-wrap ladder bar with rework of t-case skid

Limiting strap front

Re-set caster

Water wetter

Heat shield (intake)

Heat shield (cat)

t-case?

SBS install x2

Aux fan relay –remote power

Driver door rust

Headlight covers- paint/replace

Fog lights remove (and replace?)

Gauges and pod (tranny and A/F)

Tranny temp sending unit and header

gauge pod install

Headliner

Rock rails paint

Tire balance

Hood alarm switch

Replace rear exhaust clamp

Check diff fluids

Steering wheel

Front springs replace - done

Front susp paint – done

Hood vent drip system

Low oil pres light/buzzer



Bones :skull1:

[Kejtar]

Originally posted by Bones
Driver door rust
Rock rails paint

Wouldn't it'd be better to wait with those? LOL

Kejtar

[Bones]

Door rust is up by the mirror. I hope I don't have to redo it up there after Moab. All the painting I want/need to do is for rust prevention, not to win the show and shine.

The last show and shine I entered was the morning after the last time I went looking for a big section of mud to repeatedly run through. Needless to say, I didn't place :D .

Bones :skull1:

[XJEEPER]

Originally posted by Bones
Here's the short list. Some aren't that important and time will tell if they actually get done, others are a bit more important.

Front gear install

Axle u-joints

Steering box

Front shaft balance

Rear springs – re-arch

Lock (keyless entry) pin switch

Lube including double Cardan

Hood vents

Anti-wrap ladder bar with rework of t-case skid

Limiting strap front

Re-set caster

Water wetter

Heat shield (intake)

Heat shield (cat)

t-case?

SBS install x2

Aux fan relay –remote power

Driver door rust

Headlight covers- paint/replace

Fog lights remove (and replace?)

Gauges and pod (tranny and A/F)

Tranny temp sending unit and header

gauge pod install

Headliner

Rock rails paint

Tire balance

Hood alarm switch

Replace rear exhaust clamp

Check diff fluids

Steering wheel

Front springs replace - done

Front susp paint – done

Hood vent drip system

Low oil pres light/buzzer



Bones :skull1:

Why rush it? As much as you enjoy wrenching in Moab, just work this stuff in between runs............:D

[Bones]

Why rush it? As much as you enjoy wrenching in Moab, just work this stuff in between runs............

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/thefinger.gifSalute!http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/thefinger.gif

I would like to actually enjoy the fire side chats and stuff this year instead of warming myself by the halogen lamp set up to wrench into the night :rolleyes: .

Bones :skull1:

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by Bones
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/thefinger.gifSalute!http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/thefinger.gif

I would like to actually enjoy the fire side chats and stuff this year instead of warming myself by the halogen lamp set up to wrench into the night :rolleyes: .

Bones :skull1:

Then don't drive. :scottm:

[ChEwBaCcA]

Bones it wont be the same if you dont ride into camp w. something to fix!

Chewy

[Beezil]

you mean ride into camp with him sticking out through my sunroof with a maglite guiding the way?

"follow the beam"

[Kejtar]

Originally posted by Beezil
ride into camp with him sticking out through my sunroof with a maglite guiding the way?

"follow the beam"

I would have loved to see that!!

[Bones]

you mean ride into camp with him sticking out through my sunroof with a maglite guiding the way?

I think I still have the bruises :shiver:

Bones :skull1:

[JeepXJ92]

I need to find someone I can afford to set up my front gears, pack, gas up, kiss the dog and kick the wife, find something to keep the kid busy for 5 hours, pull outta the driveway!
50 days till lift off!! whooohoooo!

[Kejtar]

I'm getting closer!!!!!! My new springs came in so I will be putting them in Friday I hope :)

[a4x4freak]

I need to find a new way down as my tow trucks tranny went out

[Kejtar]

ouch a4x4..... that sucks... I just realized myself that I need to fix my two hookup for the camper :( I smashed the 7 pin plug harness and socket (stock hitch) on a rock... and even though I got one to replace it already (thanks Sequoia) I never have the time to get around to it....

Kejtar

[Beezil]

jeeze! some of you complain about a mere weeknd's worth of work!

gotta design and build an entire front and rear suspension, on all new frame and axle brackets. install new steering, modify driveshafts, design and byild a new crossmember, skidplate, re-route new exhuast, brakelines, fuel lines, adapt e-brake cables on new bracket, add a few more tubes to the rollcage, and other various odds and ends......

and bones is compaining about door rust!

[Kejtar]

Beezil... as you're planning things.. dont forget to finish up your project by welding what needs to be welded LOL

[ChEwBaCcA]

Make sure your mom does a lil more than tack welds w/ her 120 buzz box, K ? Boot to your lip

Chewy

PS: Did you find a pile outside your alley?

[4ward]

Chewy, Beezil's alley isn't your poop pot.

[Beezil]

what if I hurl the poop at you?

how would that sound?

[ChiXJeff]

Originally posted by Kejtar
ouch a4x4..... that sucks... I just realized myself that I need to fix my two hookup for the camper :( I smashed the 7 pin plug harness and socket (stock hitch) on a rock... and even though I got one to replace it already (thanks Sequoia) I never have the time to get around to it....

Kejtar

Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt.....

My 7way plug comes off with 2 screws, and normally lives in the onboard toolbox when not towing. I have 2 4wire flat connectors, 1 from a T-tap style interface, and 1 that is custom wired for trailer brakes and 12V.

When it's off, there is nothing hanging down.

[4ward]

I think everybody should jump in here and say something to Beezil about remembering to have his mom weld everything :firedevil

The funny thing is that you all don't realize that his sister is the best welder in the family.

[Beezil]

and your welds are "golden gate bridge quality" too........

at least when I remember, they hold!

[ChiXJeff]

Originally posted by Beezil
what if I hurl the poop at you?

how would that sound?

"SPLAT!"

[4ward]

at least when I remember, they hold!

Oh really, so that time you spent in Mike's shop was a result of your Dad welding on your junk then?

[Beezil]

oh you fawkin loser! and who introduced me to mike in the first place!!???

you don't wanna go there, sista'.

[ChEwBaCcA]

Ya , I wont even go there about his sister..... I will go #2 in his alley but I wont talk shizzle about his moms or sister, that would be grounds for us to throw down,,,,, and i dont want to have to scrape Beezils chin off the ground after hes laying apon it!

Regards
Chewy

[4ward]

Well Mr. "my welds always hold", you posted spobi and we can't have king spobi monitor being hypocritical now can we????? We can go deeper into this black pit if'n you'd like.

Chew, if you went #2 and then threw down he'd have a nice soft landing spot.

[Mike in NJ]

And just how did this worthwhile Moab preparation thread degenerate into some Windy City - MidWest, trash-talking, testosterone-laden, scatological jabberfest?

Time, gentlemen, time.

Back to your wrenching/welding duties!

Mike in NJ :patriot:

[ChEwBaCcA]

Chances are he woke on friday morning and took a slip and fall from it...maybe why hes so angry!

Chew...drinkin on thursday night anything can happen..bacca

[JeepXJ92]

"Chew, if you went #2 and then threw down he'd have a nice soft landing spot."


This is really getting sick...

[Kejtar]

Wow... I just realized that with the news springs I got.... my list got longer.... new shims have to go in, shock mounts have to be cut of and rewelded as I got nil down travel...... and I still was not really able to make any serious dent in the original list.... Time sure flies....

Kejtar

[Beezil]

scatological jabberfest

I think that's gotta be, hands down, the funniest word pairing ever posted on the naxja forums!

well done Mike!