Recent content by Mike Shull

Lawrence, KS? It’s 45 degrees up here and I closed up the camper windows to keep the heat in. The weather calmed down and it is a beautiful night.

The bushings that Busted Knuckle provided are made to fit into a larger hole than the bolt so that the bolt can move as the frame flexes. It looks like I didn’t have the bolt tight enough and the bushing pulled through the hole and tore.

I didn’t see that! I made it to the cabin. It’s hailing and raining pretty hard. Smooth travels everyone.

I haven’t seen one solid axle Toyota on the road today!

Ditto on that. Looking good!!

Almost to Johnson Village! The Cruiser is flying and it pulls very well. I can’t wait to see everyone.

We are off!

I can weld aluminum with a coat hanger. I don’t really mind how it looks.

Here is a quick spot next to a stream. It is on the way to our cabin so I might see you there on Sunday when I head to Ouray. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yu4cB2ZJme3ai9qD8?g_st=ipc If you are willing to drive for 30-45 minutes from the pavement then I would recommend heading up trouble hill...

I have not tried green loctite.

I’m going to save the wire that I have left for your driveshaft.

Update on the ujoint straps. My wife came out to the garage while I was under the Cruiser attempting to replace the hardware, but I got the wrong stuff. You all will never guess what she recommended. 👩‍🏭

I haven’t even backed out of the garage and I am already doing trail repairs. @Ditcherman, remember all of the fun that I’ve had with my carrier bearing? Check out this bushing from my new carrier mount. I used another body bushing on the lower right and it is quite a bit softer. Hopefully this...

I am going to weld all of your driveshaft hardware in the middle of the night when you all are asleep.