Harlan Trail Ride June 6-8 - Page 2

PHAEDRUS · 05-19-08, 07:37 AM

Well, 10 hours later on satruday and sunday and the front end is completely rebuilt, new steering ends and all new bearings, Kind of a waste as the bearing grease in the knuckles was still red, no leaks and all the bearings looked good, Oh well, now I know, before I was guessing, rear end will start in a few days, My back hurts from leaning over all day saturday and sunday.
Dave

phishtaco · 05-19-08, 08:10 AM

Nice work....Instead of doing anything to my 40 I cut the tree down that came within 1 foot and 10 minutes of crushing it.

FJ40Jim · 05-19-08, 11:50 AM

Taco,
A 1/4" spacer is required for sufficient balance weight clearance. I don't think caliper grinding is required when running stock calipers. I had to grind the schnockers out of the big finned 1990 'runner calipers on my '60.

phishtaco · 05-19-08, 12:06 PM

10-4 Jim, still trying to stay away from spacers....I would rather spend 100 bucks with you towards a carb rebuild. I wish I could get it before Harlan, my gas mileage is extemely crappy.

zebrabeefj40 · 05-19-08, 08:12 PM

Gents,

Looks like I'm out on this ride. Just not enough $$$ to put fuel in the truck for this and CMCC in July. Heck, I just put $124 in diesel in the truck to commute for the week. Gonna have to look into the biodiesel deal a little more closely now.

I'll see if I can make the TTORA Takeover...but don't hold your breath.

Phaedrus, you're still welcome to use the tires. I'd be happy to meet you in Cincinnati to swap them over. If I get to CBus before the ride I can leave them with Jim C. or meet you somewhere near there. Details as things work out.

My brother and one of his pals with a Yota or Sammy are looking at joining you folks in Harlan. When I hear a firm commitment from them I'll pass the word.

Nick

phishtaco · 05-20-08, 08:18 AM

Come awn Nick...Throw some junk on ebay to pay for gas. Or come tow my 40 and we'll split gas

or most of it.
You can drop the tires off at my house if you want to. You can bring the tow dolly too.

BUCKEYE4X4 · 05-21-08, 02:14 PM

zebrabeefj40 · 05-21-08, 02:34 PM

phishtaco · 05-21-08, 02:45 PM

No pressure Nick

zebrabeefj40 · 05-21-08, 02:57 PM

Apply all the pressure you want. There still aren't enough $$$ in my pocket to put fuel in the truck to go wheeling. I'm not happy about it but that's the way it is.

Nick

FJ40Jim · 05-21-08, 04:01 PM

the rainbow on the bumper is purty.

good one karl!

BUCKEYE4X4 · 05-21-08, 09:16 PM

just kidding you Nick, it is what it is.....

I just sold one of my children, so I have plenty of gas money

I want to hit CMCC early, so hopefully we can wheel there

BUCKEYE4X4 · 05-21-08, 09:23 PM

So, what do we have here...

Marty
Karl
Dave
????
We need 3 trucks, IMHO

phishtaco · 05-22-08, 07:34 AM

I'm working on a couple of SAS tacoma folks.

PHAEDRUS · 05-22-08, 09:05 AM

I am starting the rear axle tonight, hope to have it wrapped up and lockrite installed by saturday, Then I can road test and take it to the quarry around the corner for some testing. Is anyone else going in on thursday or are all of you in on friday through sunday only? Still wondering if I need to reserve a campsite.
Dave

phishtaco · 05-22-08, 09:34 AM

I think karl is going Thursday. I'm gonna try and get out of Cincy by 3pm Friday.

PHAEDRUS · 05-24-08, 01:26 PM

rear axle is complete, lockrite installed, new bearings and ready to test out, Getting excited.
Dave

PHAEDRUS · 05-25-08, 07:36 PM

A little bit more today,
Completed front end alignment, made a little front license bracket, and fabbed up a high lift mount for the passenger side running board. Tested the lockrite at the local quarry, didn't even need to engage 4WD. I am getting stoked.

Dave

phishtaco · 05-26-08, 01:19 PM

Man, you're on top of it. I ordered some wheels yesterday, they should be here this week. I'm gonna change the oil, hook up my cb again and get my unorganized tools together and hope for the best. I put about 200 miles on the 40 last week and it seem to be running pretty good.

PHAEDRUS · 05-26-08, 06:11 PM

Just need to pull the hard top and install the bikini top and pack my bags.....
maybe tomorrow, I had to go sit at work and be bored today....
Dave

phishtaco · 05-27-08, 02:02 PM

I've recruited a co-pilot.
My plan is to leave work at 3pm, pick him up and head to Harlan, after 2 or 3 stops for gas.

PHAEDRUS · 05-28-08, 06:49 AM

My plan is to roll out of Auburn about 8 or 9 am on thursday, So where the hell are we camping again?
Does anyone have a suggestion of a campground, I will volunteer to reserve a site if we decide on one.
Dave

BUCKEYE4X4 · 05-28-08, 08:59 PM

Google "Harlan Trailride"

BUCKEYE4X4 · 05-28-08, 09:01 PM

Harlan, KY Memorial Day Weekend run (pics) - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

zebrabeefj40 · 05-29-08, 02:11 PM

Dave,

Still interested in using my Swampers? I can drop them at Marty's this Friday if so (I'm gonna be "in Marty's neighborhood"). Marty, you mentioned the tow dolly, did you want to borrow it? I can bring that too if you like. Probably need to bring some stock sized tires too as yer new meats ain't gonna fit the dolly straps. Let me know; I gotta get everything loaded tonight.

Nick

phishtaco · 05-29-08, 02:32 PM

Nick, thanks for the dolly offer. I'm just gonna drive it. i'm still waiting on my new wheels to show up. I'll be gone all weekend but you know where I live. If Dave wants to borrow the tires you can just roll them back by the garage. Jenny might be home during the day in the afternoon so I can warn her if you're coming.
Dave I can meet you at my house Thursday during the day to pick them up if you want. You should hit cincy around 1 and I can swing home at lunch.

Nick....throw some shit on ebay for some gas money and come wheel with us.

PHAEDRUS · 05-29-08, 06:07 PM

I appreciate the offer,
I will run the BFG's this trip and feel out the lockrite. It is weird to drive with and I am going to take it to work tomorrow and try to get some freeway time on it.

The good news is the Top is off and the bikini top has taken its place....

Dave

FJ40Jim · 05-30-08, 07:12 AM

I've been working, trying to get caught up enough to take some time off to goto Harlan.
But, it ain't happening.

You guys have fun and post up pics for us pansy web-wheelers.

phishtaco · 05-30-08, 11:11 AM

Karl, did you ever figure out where you camped?

BUCKEYE4X4 · 05-30-08, 12:05 PM

I can not leave till Friday, around 10 ish from NW Columbus.

Dave,

Give me a call 614-554-9371

Karl Walters

05-19-08, 07:37 AM	#31
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	Well, 10 hours later on satruday and sunday and the front end is completely rebuilt, new steering ends and all new bearings, Kind of a waste as the bearing grease in the knuckles was still red, no leaks and all the bearings looked good, Oh well, now I know, before I was guessing, rear end will start in a few days, My back hurts from leaning over all day saturday and sunday. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-19-08, 08:10 AM	#32
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	Nice work....Instead of doing anything to my 40 I cut the tree down that came within 1 foot and 10 minutes of crushing it. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-19-08, 11:50 AM	#33
FJ40Jim Cruiser Curmudgeon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA TLCA# 1914 Posts: 3,155	Taco, A 1/4" spacer is required for sufficient balance weight clearance. I don't think caliper grinding is required when running stock calipers. I had to grind the schnockers out of the big finned 1990 'runner calipers on my '60. __________________ Thanks, Jim C. TLC Performance Underhood Janitor, cleaning up other people's since 1988.

05-19-08, 12:06 PM	#34
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	10-4 Jim, still trying to stay away from spacers....I would rather spend 100 bucks with you towards a carb rebuild. I wish I could get it before Harlan, my gas mileage is extemely crappy. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-20-08, 08:18 AM	#36
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	Come awn Nick...Throw some junk on ebay to pay for gas. Or come tow my 40 and we'll split gas or most of it. You can drop the tires off at my house if you want to. You can bring the tow dolly too. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80


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05-19-08, 08:12 PM	#35
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Gents, Looks like I'm out on this ride. Just not enough $$$ to put fuel in the truck for this and CMCC in July. Heck, I just put $124 in diesel in the truck to commute for the week. Gonna have to look into the biodiesel deal a little more closely now. I'll see if I can make the TTORA Takeover...but don't hold your breath. Phaedrus, you're still welcome to use the tires. I'd be happy to meet you in Cincinnati to swap them over. If I get to CBus before the ride I can leave them with Jim C. or meet you somewhere near there. Details as things work out. My brother and one of his pals with a Yota or Sammy are looking at joining you folks in Harlan. When I hear a firm commitment from them I'll pass the word. Nick

05-21-08, 02:14 PM	#37
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05-21-08, 02:34 PM	#38
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726

05-21-08, 02:45 PM	#39
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	No pressure Nick __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-21-08, 02:57 PM	#40
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Apply all the pressure you want. There still aren't enough $$$ in my pocket to put fuel in the truck to go wheeling. I'm not happy about it but that's the way it is. Nick

05-21-08, 04:01 PM	#41
FJ40Jim Cruiser Curmudgeon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA TLCA# 1914 Posts: 3,155	the rainbow on the bumper is purty. good one karl! __________________ Thanks, Jim C. TLC Performance Underhood Janitor, cleaning up other people's since 1988.

05-21-08, 09:16 PM	#42
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	just kidding you Nick, it is what it is..... I just sold one of my children, so I have plenty of gas money I want to hit CMCC early, so hopefully we can wheel there __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

05-21-08, 09:23 PM	#43
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	So, what do we have here... Marty Karl Dave ???? We need 3 trucks, IMHO __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

05-22-08, 07:34 AM	#44
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	I'm working on a couple of SAS tacoma folks. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-22-08, 09:05 AM	#45
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	I am starting the rear axle tonight, hope to have it wrapped up and lockrite installed by saturday, Then I can road test and take it to the quarry around the corner for some testing. Is anyone else going in on thursday or are all of you in on friday through sunday only? Still wondering if I need to reserve a campsite. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-22-08, 09:34 AM	#46
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	I think karl is going Thursday. I'm gonna try and get out of Cincy by 3pm Friday. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-24-08, 01:26 PM	#47
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	rear axle is complete, lockrite installed, new bearings and ready to test out, Getting excited. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-25-08, 07:36 PM	#48
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	A little bit more today, Completed front end alignment, made a little front license bracket, and fabbed up a high lift mount for the passenger side running board. Tested the lockrite at the local quarry, didn't even need to engage 4WD. I am getting stoked. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-26-08, 01:19 PM	#49
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	Man, you're on top of it. I ordered some wheels yesterday, they should be here this week. I'm gonna change the oil, hook up my cb again and get my unorganized tools together and hope for the best. I put about 200 miles on the 40 last week and it seem to be running pretty good. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-26-08, 06:11 PM	#50
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	Just need to pull the hard top and install the bikini top and pack my bags..... maybe tomorrow, I had to go sit at work and be bored today.... Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-27-08, 02:02 PM	#51
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	I've recruited a co-pilot. My plan is to leave work at 3pm, pick him up and head to Harlan, after 2 or 3 stops for gas. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-28-08, 06:49 AM	#52
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	My plan is to roll out of Auburn about 8 or 9 am on thursday, So where the hell are we camping again? Does anyone have a suggestion of a campground, I will volunteer to reserve a site if we decide on one. Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-28-08, 08:59 PM	#53
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	Google "Harlan Trailride" __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

05-28-08, 09:01 PM	#54
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	Harlan, KY Memorial Day Weekend run (pics) - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A

05-29-08, 02:11 PM	#55
zebrabeefj40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: southeastern IN TLCA# 7767 Posts: 1,726	Dave, Still interested in using my Swampers? I can drop them at Marty's this Friday if so (I'm gonna be "in Marty's neighborhood"). Marty, you mentioned the tow dolly, did you want to borrow it? I can bring that too if you like. Probably need to bring some stock sized tires too as yer new meats ain't gonna fit the dolly straps. Let me know; I gotta get everything loaded tonight. Nick

05-29-08, 02:32 PM	#56
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	Nick, thanks for the dolly offer. I'm just gonna drive it. i'm still waiting on my new wheels to show up. I'll be gone all weekend but you know where I live. If Dave wants to borrow the tires you can just roll them back by the garage. Jenny might be home during the day in the afternoon so I can warn her if you're coming. Dave I can meet you at my house Thursday during the day to pick them up if you want. You should hit cincy around 1 and I can swing home at lunch. Nick....throw some shit on ebay for some gas money and come wheel with us. __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-29-08, 06:07 PM	#57
PHAEDRUS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 TLCA# 16520 Posts: 1,786	I appreciate the offer, I will run the BFG's this trip and feel out the lockrite. It is weird to drive with and I am going to take it to work tomorrow and try to get some freeway time on it. The good news is the Top is off and the bikini top has taken its place.... Dave __________________ "The time has come" the Walrus said," To talk of many things.." In the Trees.... OH 92 ome big empty hole in arb, home brewed rear and running 33"s Custom clear coat failure..... (sold) 80 fj40, 2.5 OME Dakaar springs, 33" bfgs.

05-30-08, 07:12 AM	#58
FJ40Jim Cruiser Curmudgeon Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lancaster, Ohio, USA TLCA# 1914 Posts: 3,155	I've been working, trying to get caught up enough to take some time off to goto Harlan. But, it ain't happening. You guys have fun and post up pics for us pansy web-wheelers. __________________ Thanks, Jim C. TLC Performance Underhood Janitor, cleaning up other people's since 1988.

05-30-08, 11:11 AM	#59
phishtaco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cincinnati TLCA# 14369 Posts: 1,438	Karl, did you ever figure out where you camped? __________________ 73 FJ40 94 FZJ80

05-30-08, 12:05 PM	#60
BUCKEYE4X4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio TLCA# 3215 Posts: 391	I can not leave till Friday, around 10 ish from NW Columbus. Dave, Give me a call 614-554-9371 Karl Walters __________________ TLCA 3215 85 4RUNNER 05 GMC D/A