Things to do before clayton

[Shaggy]

there will be plenty of nightwheeling... i would expect to burn a lot more propane than normal there... we pretty much wheel the whole time. but on a side note i think there is a place to refill there

[CRaSHnBuRN]

good, I was kinda worried, not about the number of tanks, but simply where to put them on the way up there. I'm hoping I can fit them on the trailer under the buggy and strap them down there

[Shaggy]

i have the whole bed of my truck... i am gonna bring the torch and maby a couple other tools but the bed is gonna be plenty empty

[CRaSHnBuRN]

speaking of torches and tools, is anyone bringing a welder with them? I'm considering taking mine since it would be nice to have in case of an emergency. Its a Hobart 140 mig, so it can run off of 110 power, which means we could probably run it about anywhere we need to

[8Runner]

I got my radiator pulled today and clearanced some of the metal that was hitting it. I need to pick up some more foam tape to isolate it, but other than that it is ready to stick back in.

Unfortunately, I also realized in the process that my motor has slid even more than I thought on the mounts and will have to be moved back before clayton. So add one more thing to do to my list.

[CheapJeep]

speaking of torches and tools, is anyone bringing a welder with them? I'm considering taking mine since it would be nice to have in case of an emergency. Its a Hobart 140 mig, so it can run off of 110 power, which means we could probably run it about anywhere we need to

I'll be bringing my portable arc just in case, I don't think I'll be lugging my mig around though.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

So its down to crunch time. Did anyone accomplish anything over the weekend? How much crap does everyone have left?

I built some new spring packs to replace my sagging front springs, and swapped them in. I also redesigned my u-bolt plates in the front. I basicallly incorporated a new set of bumpstops and lower shock mounts into them. This will hopefully give me a better ride, as well as allow me to use close to all the travel on my shocks. Other than that I washed the *****, checked my fluids, packed my tools, and I'm ready to go.

The only other things that I may attempt to get done before clayton is to have a new high pressure line built for my power steering, and rig up some kinda snorkel

[redcagepatrol]

still waiting on some Birfields for me

[Sharpe]

I still need to get pigpen in the driveway and the motor taken care of. Other than that most of the little stuff is either done or 90% there.

[CheapJeep]

Jeep's off for chromolly cage, power steering, and more. Should have it back within a week or two...speaking of which, we only have 3 weeks and 2 weekends left til the trip...Oh ****. I still need to bleed the brakes, cinch down the brake lines, and adjust the carb.

[8Runner]

Well, I didn't find anybody that had the time to help me with the welding needed this weekend, so putting the radiator back in has to wait. Brandon is going to give me a hand one evening this week if we can get the plug to fit my round 3 prong 220 outlet.

Also, I think Eric dropped off my driveshaft to get shortened, but I can't remember where and he is off in BFE, so I will have to wait until he gets back in cell range to check. Hopefully, the smaller tube diameter will negate the need to grind down my crossmember & gas tank skidplate.

Here is my list of remaining stuff:

Weld strap & put radiator back in (see thread )
Put in driveshaft (hopefully after shortened & retubed)
Lower rear end (this should be quick if I can get it running in time to take it up to a friends shop & use his lift)
Finish installing rocklights
Redo Motormounts (see thread )

[Doug Krebs]

little behind schedule...

Have a project due on thurs, after that I should be full steam ahead.

Tommorow - finish steering arms, order leaf spring sliders.

Thurs - drive to beaumont to pick up tires
- visit property to pick up Dana 60 ubolts I forgot

Friday - paint leaf springs and remaining D60 parts
- fix 14 bolt caliper
- start front end removal

Saturday/Sunday

- remove spring hangers and reposition
- weld carrier
- replace sector shaft and pitman arm
- assemble leaf packs
- make new shackles
- hang springs and D60
- assemble rest of d60

Tuesday - buy pipe for draglink/tierod
- tap pipe
- install above
- start messing with hydro assist


Following weekend - Hopefully wheel it at 47

[stx4wheeler]

alright after getting to drive and wheel my pile all weekend long here is a list of the must do's, and things i want to do

must do:
get hydro ram fixed-if not clayton is a no go since, i wheeled it all weekend without assist and it blew donkey balls and i am still sore.

beef up tie-rod, and steering stops so i dont fubar the ram again
fix front right brake bleeder
fix rear right shock mount
put some silicone on corner of windsheild from where i fubard it this weekend
Unload all parts that are not needed and pick up a another spare u joint for rear driveshaft since i am not gonna get the anti wrap built
Build new trac bar mount cause the mofo came loose again

want/need to do but prolly wont have time

replace u joint in the 44 shafts
put in zero rate blocks for rear
install rock lights
build anti wrap bar
have one of my 38 spares moved from a 8 back to a 5 lug rim
Install cd player- might be going in tow rig instead of bronco now

hoefully my truck will be up here this weekend so i can get to work asap on this crap.......

[Doug Krebs]

Steering arms and sliders ordered...

[BMFScout]

I need to check the air in my tires, and some other stuff...