*********Club SHAMONwich June 20th-22th*************

Trollhole · 01-08-08, 07:21 AM

We have moved this event back due to parts availbility

Jun 20th-22nd

Alan Hardins house. Cleveland, SC.

One of the single most popular things that needs to be done on a cruiser is to rebuild the front and rear axles.

Friday starting after 5, all day Sat and Sunday. We either camp or stay at a hotel nearby. Those details can be worked out. But we will provide a shuttle to and from the HAMON. I'd also like to use this time to hold some classes.

First and foremost will be an axle rebuild class to get everyone familiar with what we will be tackling.

2nd will be a Differential rebuild class. This will include how to install an ARB locker as well as installing chromoly birfields into an early housing. I will work with Richmond Gear or Aussie locker and see if they will donate a locker to show how a ratchet locker is installed. Maybe we could get someone to step up to the plate and show us how to take out and install a third member in an FJC. Since they have had some issues.

3rd and if there is time will be a transfer case rebuild class. Including single piece 3 and 4 speed t-cases as well as the split case. I have a split case that can be rebuilt and probably the majority of the single case found on 40's.

What you need to think about now. What you want to do. You will need to have all the parts needed to do a rebuild. I will have 2 complete sets of axles there for any 40 or 60 series that may run into an issue. You will also need the basic tools. A metric socket set and box wrenches are a must. I will have everything else to do the jobs properly. Just remember you will be doing the work with someone helping you do it right. The whole point of this exercise is to give you the confidence of being able to do this on your own.

Also anyone who wants to tackle anything else can join in on the fun I as well as others will be willing to give out any help we can.

All in all it ought to be a lot of fun and a great learning experience for all.

If your interested in participating or just coming to give a hand and learn something post below. If you have any ideas throw them out.

Carp · 01-08-08, 07:34 AM

GREAT IDEA, Marshall!! Just another reason UC is such a great club.

Hopefully I can make it to learn, and hopefully bring a cruiser. One other idea for this could be do a safety checkup. Check status of members winch cables, tree straps, etc, and provide them with a list of things needed before going out on the trails. Just a thought.

ClemsonCruiser · 01-08-08, 08:07 AM

I nominate Alans shop

sounds like a good idea; I can't think of anything better than 3 days of bathing in 90w

informationjunky · 01-08-08, 09:03 AM

Doesn't someone have a big warehouse with carpets we could place underneath to catch the grease and oil?
kidding aside, sounds like a cool idea!

72cruiser · 01-08-08, 11:34 AM

great idea.
depending on when this takes place, i'll come down just to wrench on y'all's junk and hang out. been too long since i've seen y'all.

malphrus

Trollhole · 01-08-08, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by informationjunky

Doesn't someone have a big warehouse with carpets we could place underneath to catch the grease and oil?
kidding aside, sounds like a cool idea!

Edited

Trollhole · 01-08-08, 11:56 AM

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89s rule · 01-08-08, 12:27 PM

Great idea, just makes me wish I had waited on doing both my axles last winter.

I would definately be interested in the diff rebuild stuff. Always wanted to learn how to do that.

informationjunky · 01-08-08, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

edited.

I was kidding in the fact that I've been cleaning the muck off my garage floor so my wife won't be mad at me....changed the belts on mine and left a LOT of muck on the floor.....probably need to look at ways to protect the floor if its held there.

boombapslappy · 01-08-08, 03:12 PM

Could someone take the time to teach me to weld? I'm going to become a pro by the time Jerry-Jeff is looking good but I need a starting point.

72cruiser · 01-08-08, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by boombapslappy

Could someone take the time to teach me to weld? I'm going to become a pro by the time Jerry-Jeff is looking good but I need a starting point.

shizz josh, just come up to nashville sometime, i'll teach you.

malphrus

BZEP · 01-08-08, 07:09 PM

The bank account would really appreciate it if I could stop writing checks to the mechanic. Sounds like a great opportunity to learn some things. If there is any way I can make I will be there. Great idea!!!

boombapslappy · 01-08-08, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 72cruiser

shizz josh, just come up to nashville sometime, i'll teach you.

malphrus

Good to hear from you again Potty. I'd love to come visit sometime! All it takes is time, right? Hope to see you soon bro.

This is going to be so much fun. With a weekend like this I might just learn a thing or two.

Trollhole · 01-12-08, 05:36 PM

Alan offered up his place for the weekend. Which is a lot nicer. We will rent a port-a-jon. I will work on sleeping arangements but I'm sure camping is good. This will be a work in progress.

Turkeypen · 01-12-08, 07:55 PM

Ok, I'm in and will be camping in Hardin Woods!

gearguywb · 01-13-08, 06:10 AM

I would love to attend (at least for part of the weekend). I am another who has always wanted to learn how to do an axle rebuild. Funny....I was mentioning to the SO last night about *needing* 4.88's and ARB's so we could run 35's

Hard40 · 01-13-08, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonCruiser

I nominate Alans shop

sounds like a good idea; I can't think of anything better than 3 days of bathing in 90w

I agree, this would work out well. The only dates that doesn't work is 11-13. Otherwise the "Skunkwerks North" is an excellent choice.

eventhough · 01-13-08, 02:30 PM

I don't need to rebuild my axles but I'll be by to hang and learn...will stay at my house so no camping needed.

TRfWJ · 01-15-08, 10:32 AM

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ff347 · 01-15-08, 04:29 PM

Great idea, the axles are on my "short" list and I would love to learn to do it in the presence of some skilled people.

Hard40 · 01-17-08, 05:43 PM

I can't think of anything hateful to say about the Cuban but wanted to mention him!

Trollhole · 03-14-08, 01:41 PM

Just giving this a bump. If I can convice Alan to let us dirty up his woods. What would you all think about chipping in a renting a steam cleaner and clean our vehicles up before we wrench on them? I'll check with Alan and see what I can work out on a price.

Trollhole · 03-16-08, 07:54 AM

Talk with Scott yesterday. He has access to a big steam cleaner. So we are good to go and best of all it's free.

Talked with Kurt with Cruiseroutfitters. He is working up a deal for us on a group buy.

BillWright · 03-16-08, 06:55 PM

Should I think about changing out my rear diff, i.e. the explodable parts?
Of do you guys think if it was going to happen it probably already would have?
Or maybe just come along to watch and learn, be ready when (if) it happens?

Sure wouldn't hurt to give my underbody a good wash. Haven't had near enough deep water crossings lately.

b

eventhough · 03-17-08, 05:34 AM

What is the availability of our FJC explodable parts? Can we get on ly the ring gear piece??? If so I would be up for doing that at some point if the price was right...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillWright

Should I think about changing out my rear diff, i.e. the explodable parts?
Of do you guys think if it was going to happen it probably already would have?
Or maybe just come along to watch and learn, be ready when (if) it happens?

Sure wouldn't hurt to give my underbody a good wash. Haven't had near enough deep water crossings lately.

b

01-08-08, 07:21 AM	#1
Trollhole GSMTR Chair Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mauldin, SC TLCA# 15077 Posts: 8,472	*******Club SHAMONwich June 20th-22th*********** We have moved this event back due to parts availbility Jun 20th-22nd Alan Hardins house. Cleveland, SC. One of the single most popular things that needs to be done on a cruiser is to rebuild the front and rear axles. Friday starting after 5, all day Sat and Sunday. We either camp or stay at a hotel nearby. Those details can be worked out. But we will provide a shuttle to and from the HAMON. I'd also like to use this time to hold some classes. First and foremost will be an axle rebuild class to get everyone familiar with what we will be tackling. 2nd will be a Differential rebuild class. This will include how to install an ARB locker as well as installing chromoly birfields into an early housing. I will work with Richmond Gear or Aussie locker and see if they will donate a locker to show how a ratchet locker is installed. Maybe we could get someone to step up to the plate and show us how to take out and install a third member in an FJC. Since they have had some issues. 3rd and if there is time will be a transfer case rebuild class. Including single piece 3 and 4 speed t-cases as well as the split case. I have a split case that can be rebuilt and probably the majority of the single case found on 40's. What you need to think about now. What you want to do. You will need to have all the parts needed to do a rebuild. I will have 2 complete sets of axles there for any 40 or 60 series that may run into an issue. You will also need the basic tools. A metric socket set and box wrenches are a must. I will have everything else to do the jobs properly. Just remember you will be doing the work with someone helping you do it right. The whole point of this exercise is to give you the confidence of being able to do this on your own. Also anyone who wants to tackle anything else can join in on the fun I as well as others will be willing to give out any help we can. All in all it ought to be a lot of fun and a great learning experience for all. If your interested in participating or just coming to give a hand and learn something post below. If you have any ideas throw them out. __________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way.

01-08-08, 08:07 AM	#3
ClemsonCruiser Slave to the Cruiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Clemson, South Carolina TLCA# 14683 Posts: 4,593	I nominate Alans shop sounds like a good idea; I can't think of anything better than 3 days of bathing in 90w __________________ JP Virgo 88 FJ62- gone but not forgotten 62 FJ40 stocker Clemson MAFIA a division of Upstate Cruisers

01-08-08, 09:03 AM	#4
informationjunky IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 TLCA# 6149 Posts: 1,969	Doesn't someone have a big warehouse with carpets we could place underneath to catch the grease and oil? kidding aside, sounds like a cool idea! __________________ Georgia Cruisers Upstate Cruisers http://www.upstatecruisers.net/ TLCA 6149 86 FJ60 - first and RIP 95 FZJ 80 - second RIP 97 LX 450 - Current locked, ARB, 850J's Front and 863's rear, slee drop blocks, 315's, and M12000, Devo sliders, Iron Pig rear bumper, skid on garge floor 98 LX 470 - wifes

01-08-08, 11:34 AM	#5
72cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: nashville, tn TLCA# 13842 Posts: 2,552	great idea. depending on when this takes place, i'll come down just to wrench on y'all's junk and hang out. been too long since i've seen y'all. malphrus __________________ jonathan malphrus -- 72fj40 the only pinstriping i'll ever have on my cruiser will be after i hit a ny yankee 'these are my awards, mother, from army. the seal is for marksmanship and the gorilla is for sand racing.' ...build-up here (stalled)...

01-08-08, 11:56 AM	#7
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01-08-08, 12:27 PM	#8
89s rule <>< Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Due West, SC TLCA# 14198 Posts: 2,915	Great idea, just makes me wish I had waited on doing both my axles last winter. I would definately be interested in the diff rebuild stuff. Always wanted to learn how to do that. __________________ '93 FZJ 32K miles - 850/863's, 285 MTR's & Lightforce 240's waiting. '89 FJ62 - 4" Alcan, 33" BFG MT's, 4.88's, Lockright (rear), 4runner calipers, & 3' firestick. Cruise in the garage. FOR SALE! '97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, '06 4runner rims, 265/70/17 Toyo AT, TJM T-15, 3 baby seats. (Wife's DD) '83 FJ60 - DooDoo Brown in and out FOR SALE! '63 Biscayne Wagon - Kandy Green and Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage. Erskine College Upstate Cruisers

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01-08-08, 07:09 PM	#12
BZEP IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 222	The bank account would really appreciate it if I could stop writing checks to the mechanic. Sounds like a great opportunity to learn some things. If there is any way I can make I will be there. Great idea!!! __________________ Brian 1980 FJ40, Warn 8274, BFG MT, MAF Bumper, 2003 UZJ100 Stock Upstate Cruisers Olde North State Cruisers

01-12-08, 05:36 PM	#14
Trollhole GSMTR Chair Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mauldin, SC TLCA# 15077 Posts: 8,472	Alan offered up his place for the weekend. Which is a lot nicer. We will rent a port-a-jon. I will work on sleeping arangements but I'm sure camping is good. This will be a work in progress. __________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way.

01-12-08, 07:55 PM	#15
Turkeypen Humble UC Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Weaverville, NC TLCA# 14943 Posts: 600	Ok, I'm in and will be camping in Hardin Woods! __________________ David Davis Proud UPSTATE CRUISERS Member, 82FJ40, 89FJ62,98UZJ100, 00UZJ100, KJ4AOK

01-13-08, 06:10 AM	#16
gearguywb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: confused as h*** Posts: 689	I would love to attend (at least for part of the weekend). I am another who has always wanted to learn how to do an axle rebuild. Funny....I was mentioning to the SO last night about needing 4.88's and ARB's so we could run 35's __________________ '04 100, Revo's OME lift/T bars, home made storage, Slee sliders (Sid), ARB, Warn 8k. Kimberly Kamper (Kim) More mountain bikes than I care to count!

01-15-08, 10:32 AM	#19
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01-15-08, 04:29 PM	#20
ff347 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA TLCA# 16921 Posts: 369	Great idea, the axles are on my "short" list and I would love to learn to do it in the presence of some skilled people. __________________ And the plot thinnens....................... In four seconds everything is gonna look a little different 100 and a 60

01-17-08, 05:43 PM	#21
Hard40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 TLCA# 9198 Posts: 662	I can't think of anything hateful to say about the Cuban but wanted to mention him!

03-14-08, 01:41 PM	#22
Trollhole GSMTR Chair Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mauldin, SC TLCA# 15077 Posts: 8,472	Just giving this a bump. If I can convice Alan to let us dirty up his woods. What would you all think about chipping in a renting a steam cleaner and clean our vehicles up before we wrench on them? I'll check with Alan and see what I can work out on a price. __________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way.

03-16-08, 07:54 AM	#23
Trollhole GSMTR Chair Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mauldin, SC TLCA# 15077 Posts: 8,472	Talk with Scott yesterday. He has access to a big steam cleaner. So we are good to go and best of all it's free. Talked with Kurt with Cruiseroutfitters. He is working up a deal for us on a group buy. __________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way.

03-16-08, 06:55 PM	#24
BillWright IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenville, SC TLCA# None Posts: 591	Advice solicitation Should I think about changing out my rear diff, i.e. the explodable parts? Of do you guys think if it was going to happen it probably already would have? Or maybe just come along to watch and learn, be ready when (if) it happens? Sure wouldn't hurt to give my underbody a good wash. Haven't had near enough deep water crossings lately. b __________________ FJ Cruiser "Bonnie"; 6spd, CP, UP2, hitch, roof rack Trail modified stock front skid, Allpro sliders & trailing links 3" Rough Country lift, 34" Super Swamper LTBs Demello front bumper w/ Warn M8000