Builds 97 on 40s Expo Build (2 Viewers)

[Nay]

I blame ARB.

 

[ExpoMax]

That said I do find it weird since that looks like a zuk install? @gearinstalls.com ?

Who set the 3rd up? I agree no loctite or torque...

Double post:
Crazy diff carnage.....but ok 5.29s somehow

When gear installs go wrong. Somebody either forgot the loctite, or the torque wrench. Or both. Odds are the ring gear is not OK once you look at the threads.

I talked to Zuk this morning and he didn't see any way this could happen. But never less he is having me send it back to him for a thorough inspection and rebuild.

 

[ExpoMax]

 

[ExpoMax]

Front axle all good to go and I’m about halfway through a 2k plus mile road trip exploring lots of Utah, Arizona and Colorado. Have about 8 days left, but here’s a few pics.

 

[ExpoMax]

Been a bit since I updated. Have lots of pics of trips I’ve been doing. Oh and bought a camper.

 

[ExpoMax]

This is all from last weekend

 

[ExpoMax]

And think this was two or three weekends ago.

 

[ExpoMax]

This is what the interior looks like ready for a trip....finally got a 12v fridge also

 

[ExpoMax]

The top map is from my recent CO UT AZ trip like a month or two ago. The bottom is another epic route for September right after getting back from 12 days on Iceland.

 

[nukegoat]

Anything good in wyoming? Thats a lot of driving!

 

[ExpoMax]

Anything good in wyoming? Thats a lot of driving!

Don’t really think so haha. Once you get closer to Yellowstone it gets awesome, but most of the state seems to be grass fields.

 

[80t0ylc]

@ExpoMax, any conclusions from Zuk or findings what caused your front diff carnage back in May?

 

[ExpoMax]

If anyone wants to follow along with my trailer build: EXPO Casita towed by 80 Series on 40s

 

[ExpoMax]

@ExpoMax, any conclusions from Zuk or findings what caused your front diff carnage back in May?

He never really found a reason the bolts backed out. But nevertheless put in some new 5.29s, red locktite, and a fresh rebuild.

 

[ExpoMax]

Trimmed more outa the front fenders. Got to the top of the rock

 

[ccslider]

Looking at this thread before I was like 40's on a 80 for cheap come on... And then you went overboard on the interior with a TV and a sink and I was still like what is this guy doing.

Now I see that you actually use this truck and did some epic travels in it.

Major hats off to you for having a goal and working through it!

I have a pile of parts that are just sitting in my garage. Fail!

 

[nukegoat]

Looking at this thread before I was like 40's on a 80 for cheap come on... And then you went overboard on the interior with a TV and a sink and I was still like what is this guy doing.

Now I see that you actually use this truck and did some epic travels in it.

Major hats off to you for having a goal and working through it!

I have a pile of parts that are just sitting in my garage. Fail!

Word. Hes probably done more offroad miles than I have miles

 

[ExpoMax]

Looking at this thread before I was like 40's on a 80 for cheap come on... And then you went overboard on the interior with a TV and a sink and I was still like what is this guy doing.

Now I see that you actually use this truck and did some epic travels in it.

Major hats off to you for having a goal and working through it!

I have a pile of parts that are just sitting in my garage. Fail!

Word. Hes probably done more offroad miles than I have miles

Thanks guys! It’s been a process for sure. I finally got to the point of being happy with where the truck is and since have just been cramming as many trips into my life as possible instead of always looking for the next mod. That has been pretty awesome.

 

[ExpoMax]

I even got a camper to make this thing even slower

 

[ExpoMax]

Pics from the few last weekends of camping and exploring.