HAMOM Signup Thread

[lt1fire]

Originally Posted by southerncruiser62

Looks like we may have filled up the month of may with the upcoming May ride and then Memorial Day weekend. How about June?

Jon I know you mentioned having something
I may have a clutch job on the 55 if I don't do it before then
Clint you mentioned something
Anyone else?

I'm thinking of installing a flux capacitor
Too bad my cruiser will never hit 88 mph to activate it

what can I say i'm doing homework and bored

[strong_toy]

Originally Posted by southerncruiser62

Looks like we may have filled up the month of may with the upcoming May ride and then Memorial Day weekend. How about June?

Clint you mentioned something

I can take June or wait until July depending on priority of other folks repairs. I have a couple more 1000 miles before hitting 90k on the 100 series. Planning to target the timing belt, h2o pump, etc. and investigate/repair the exhaust leak. Will probably wait on the starter for later since it seems fine now.

[Fort Knox]

Well guys, I know it's short notice, but I may need to request a semi-emergency HAMOM.

The reason I couldn't make it to the URE ride this past weekend was that I had a couple of things on the 4Runner to look at to see what was wrong to get it ready for the 4Runner Jamboree in a couple weeks. The first problem, a suspected bad front u-joint wasn't as bad as I thought. Turns out that I'm pretty sure the sound I was hearing was the driveshaft rubbing ever so slightly on the exhaust. no big deal. However, the other problem that I discovered is one that I made need some help with.

Background: When I blew my rear diff at GSMTR last year I decided to move my low-pinion ARB'd diff from the front to the rear and got a hi-pinion ARB'd diff for the front. It was a real tight fit going into the front housing and since I was doing it alone, I managed to ding up the copper line a little when it went in. It leaked pretty badly, but did lock up. Since it was the weekend before EC4RJ when I did the install last year, I went with it and figured I'd fix it later. Well, later I pulled the diff and thought I had the line repaired, managed to get the diff back in the housing, had it all bolted up, tested it, no leaks. Done, right? Wrong.

So as I was driving the 4Runner around in a gravel lot in 4wd trying to figure out the noise that ended up being the front shaft on the exhaust, I figured I'd hit the front locker just to check on it. Compressor came on....kept pumping.....and pumping.....not shutting off.....crap. Got out of the truck, pulled the front diff drain plug and it's pretty obvious that the leak is in the diff. A few choice words yelled at the diff later, I came to the realization that I'm going to have to pull the freakin' thing again.

So, anybody want to come by to help me pull the birfs and front diff this weekend, let's say Saturday, May 23rd? I realize this is Memorial Day weekend, and I know it's short notice, but I'd appreciate any help I can get. I'd do it the following weekend, but I already have plans that weekend that I can't break and I leave for EC4RJ that following Thursday. We can break for lunch and toss some burgers on the grill and the garage fridge is pretty well stocked with frosty beverages.

[strong_toy]

Originally Posted by Fort Knox

Well guys, I know it's short notice, but I may need to request a semi-emergency HAMOM.

So, anybody want to come by to help me pull the birfs and front diff this weekend, let's say Saturday, May 23rd?

I'm not sure how much time I can commit on Saturday, but I can come over to help. I'm particularly interested in seeing how to remove the diff. Post up if there are any additional tools or equipment you think you need for the job.

[Fort Knox]

Originally Posted by strong_toy

I'm not sure how much time I can commit on Saturday, but I can come over to help. I'm particularly interested in seeing how to remove the diff. Post up if there are any additional tools or equipment you think you need for the job.

Pretty sure I have all the tools we'll need, since I've pulled it twice already. Thanks Clint!

[Fort Knox]

Just got the replacement seal housing from Marlin, so all I need to do is stop by the parts store and pick up some grease for the birfs, some more gear oil, and some shop towels and I should be good to go.

For anybody that wants to stop by and lend a hand, or just wants to stop in and have a beer and watch, I live at 809 Bluestone Road in Durham. It's only about a mile from Exit 278 on I-40, which is the exit for Rt. 55. Come off the exit and turn left onto 55, going away from Apex. You'll pass a Japanese restaurant on the right. Then at the next light, take a left onto Carpenter Fletcher Rd. Go about 1/3 mile, then turn right to stay on Carpenter Fletcher. Make your next left onto Bluestone Rd. I'm about 1/3 mile down on the right.

[Fort Knox]

Oh, and I'm not quite the early bird that others have been, so if anyone comes by at 8am to start working, you'll probably have to wake me up.

I plan on being out in the garage around 9-9:30. I'll have coffee for any who'd like some.

[Fort Knox]

Many thanks to Clint for stopping by and helping out! Things went pretty smoothly and we got it all taken care of.

[Mtbcoach]

Sorry I couldn't escape and come by to help out Allen. Glad Clint was able to lend a hand and you guys got it done. Clint is a workhorse. Hopefully, all is good and you'll be able to get it up to the event in a couple weeks...

[Fort Knox]

Originally Posted by Mtbcoach

Sorry I couldn't escape and come by to help out Allen. Glad Clint was able to lend a hand and you guys got it done. Clint is a workhorse. Hopefully, all is good and you'll be able to get it up to the event in a couple weeks...

No problem. It's really a 2-person job anyway. A 3rd person would've probably just had to stand around, drink beer, and "supervise".

[GarnerFJ40]

Hey, we're all experts at that job....

[mtweller]

Hey all, will likely be doing a front axle rebuild on Emma's "new to us" 80 in the not so distant future. I would like to jump in for around August/September timeframe.

R

[fourtrax]

I need to do mine as well sometime this year. I'll help as i need to learn.

[mtweller]

We could do both in a day if you come over, we can do them here if we have enough folks show up.

R

[fourtrax]

that's a thought... have you ordered the parts yet? I haven't look into it in detail yet.

[S4Cruiser]

I need to do the 40's front end too...3's a charm right???

[southerncruiser62]

Are we thinking about doing another axle rebuild weekend sometime in August?

[fourtrax]

i'm in... need to replace tie rod and ends (cant adjust toe in/out it is frozen and the stablizer (shock) needs replaced as well. what the tought on the parts break down? just ask dan for the kit?

[strong_toy]

Originally Posted by fourtrax

i'm in... need to replace tie rod and ends (cant adjust toe in/out it is frozen and the stablizer (shock) needs replaced as well. what the tought on the parts break down? just ask dan for the kit?

I can PM you the info on the tierod ends. I also replaced the relay rod ends at the same time a couple month ago.

FWIW, on the knuckle rebuild kit, I ordered mine with all the bearings from Iron Pig.

[fourtrax]

I'm getting ready as I got most of the parts ordered today. next on the list is to get some fluids and do some reading!

[lt1fire]

Did you order new OEM rods and ends??? If you haven't give Bud a call at Bud built. Way beefier than stock and he has the ends most of the time also. If not call Kurt at cruiser outfitters his end kit is $89 for all four. They are the same circle 555's that sometimes comes from toyota.

[fourtrax]

thanks for the info. I'm spreading it around, i ordered the "beefier then stock" rods from Bud (nice guy) he was out of the ends but is going to source me some oem ends since i wasn't in a hurry. i ordered marlin HD inner seals and a couple other items from Slee. i called IPOR for the knuckle/bearing kits but got their answering machine, will call back monday.

[lt1fire]

Yeah bud is the nicest guy I have ever talked to on the phone period. Plus with him in Lenoir he is a local guy.

I'm trying to convince him to make some skid plates for the 80. When you talk to him again mention it to him.

[nc_fjizzle]

Bud is a nice guy. He stopped by NC State last fall and took measurements for FJC skids that would be compatible with a FabTech lift. Never heard back from him though, so if you want to convince him to do something for the 80 you'll probably have to bug the hell out of him.

[OB-1]

I think my OME lift kit has sat in the back of my truck long enough. It's time for me to put it on. Maybe not an official HAMOM, but anyone willing to lend a hand to a newb would be very much appreciated. I think I have everything I need, but would appreciate any suggestions to make installation easier.

I'm thinking Friday afternoon, Aug. 7th. I get out of work around 3pm and should be good to go by 4pm. I will order pizza (sorry, no grill) and have beer on hand for anyone stopping by.

If it all works out, I can probably pick up some new shoes for the rig on Saturday and have something to show at the Charlotte meeting at Whitewater on the 9th.

Al, now's your chance to make up for backing out on helping me with the axle rebuild .

[fourtrax]

any dates in mind yet? almost got all the parts ready. need to pick up some greese and fluids, and shop towels.

[Yoseff]

Who is this Bud guy, he's in Lenoir, as in between Hickory and Boone?

[Mtbcoach]

Originally Posted by Yoseff

Who is this Bud guy, he's in Lenoir, as in between Hickory and Boone?

Yes, that Lenoir.

Here is Bud's website.

BudBuilt Frames & Accessories

His stuff is top shelf, well designed and built to abuse. But, I'm prejudiced...

[lt1fire]

Originally Posted by OB-1

I think my OME lift kit has sat in the back of my truck long enough. It's time for me to put it on. Maybe not an official HAMOM, but anyone willing to lend a hand to a newb would be very much appreciated. I think I have everything I need, but would appreciate any suggestions to make installation easier.

I'm thinking Friday afternoon, Aug. 7th. I get out of work around 3pm and should be good to go by 4pm. I will order pizza (sorry, no grill) and have beer on hand for anyone stopping by.

If it all works out, I can probably pick up some new shoes for the rig on Saturday and have something to show at the Charlotte meeting at Whitewater on the 9th.

Al, now's your chance to make up for backing out on helping me with the axle rebuild .

Sorry Jorge my mom is flying in on the 7th at 8pm and I get off of work at 630pm

[Yoseff]

Originally Posted by Mtbcoach

Yes, that Lenoir.

Here is Bud's website.

BudBuilt Frames & Accessories

His stuff is top shelf, well designed and built to abuse. But, I'm prejudiced...

Sweet, 10 mins from my house, I think he needs a 100 series to use to mock up some sliders for a new line....