OlYellr
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Really glad you are ok Allen!
Let me know if you have a jam session. I will join, if nothing else provide comic relief.
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Let me know if you have a jam session. I will join, if nothing else provide comic relief.
Land Shark
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Thanks Brian. really appreciate that.
Oh, I am sure you will bring that. Hope we meet again and next time get to hang more and do some trails
Allen I’m supper happy you didn’t get hurt.
I feel it’s important enough that I have to say it so please don’t take offense.
Equally important as wearing your seatbelt is listening to others that know the trail better and have more experience.
Know your rig, you need to know how to stop it if stalls on a steep incline and not let it roll backwards uncontrollably.
Allen IMO you were very lucky and it could have been much worse.
This is intended for everyone to learn and not have a problem themselves.
I feel it’s important enough that I have to say it so please don’t take offense.
Equally important as wearing your seatbelt is listening to others that know the trail better and have more experience.
Know your rig, you need to know how to stop it if stalls on a steep incline and not let it roll backwards uncontrollably.
Allen IMO you were very lucky and it could have been much worse.
This is intended for everyone to learn and not have a problem themselves.
Land Shark
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Richard, good point for sure. Thank you and no offense taken.
I made a mistake trying to “drive” through it and panicked when it started to roll back. I am very lucky I was not hurt.
Ditcherman
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It was awesome seeing you get back on the horse that bucked you off and seeing you driving it out!!!
BTDT. (on the horse, literally)
It was also good seeing you later in the week, some people commented you actually looked younger later in the week.
Since you brought up the J**p guy, I’d like to tell a bit of his story. I’m kinda the reason he was with us, as he pulled up as we were airing down, and I know I was breaking a rule by talking to a J**p guy ( @Ol Yeller ’s brother-in-law is actually super cool too) but I couldn’t help myself because his engine was rattling so loud. Like a diesel. And it was. So we talked for a minute and he just asked if he could follow us.
Well, I’m a nobody with zero experience but I figured it’s a free country and he can do what he wants. So he did.
When the rollover occurred, Hesus (Jesus? I’m spelling it like it heard it) was right beside the bypass that we went up to avoid the obstacle Alan had flopped on. But he didn’t bail up it, quite the opposite. He was up there with the rest of us, and he was the first to go back and bring water up to any that needed it. He made multiple trips to bring more water up. He brought up the sawzall to cut the tailpipe that was wedged into the side of the tire off.
Turns out Hesus, an oilfield equipment specialist, is a real world traveler, having seen 6 of the 7 wonders of the world, and working to (and accomplishing handily) acquiring all the Jeep Trail badges of honor, all solo.
He’d also been down Black Bear 5 years ago, and the day before, and gave us some great advice.
Just wanted to throw that out there, as Hesus truly had that ‘no one left behind’ ethos. Not one of us would have considered leaving someone behind, but it was also out of the question for this guy who just tagged along to leave either.
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Mike Shull
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I am going to take a lesson from Jesus and bring a cooler full of waters and pack a sawzall. I am really glad that you are okay, Allan. I was really concerned when I saw your Cruiser on the side and you were nowhere in site. What a relief when I heard you call out that you were okay and held in by the seat belt.
I was really happy to see that you removed your doors later in the week to get some fresh air. I am looking forward to another trail run next year if you are willing. I will be watching this thread for progress. Good luck with the repairs.
I was really happy to see that you removed your doors later in the week to get some fresh air. I am looking forward to another trail run next year if you are willing. I will be watching this thread for progress. Good luck with the repairs.
Land Shark
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Starting the build back process or atleast the "remove the damage" process. Youngest mancub and I started pulling pieces and parts off the ole girl this weekend. Cleaned her up a bit and took her for a quick ride just around the neighborhood. Planning the next steps. #fallcrawl is in October so just going to get her safe so can trail ride her and then get serious about the next steps. RR all brake fluid. RR all clutch fluid. T-case gears, Soft top, Full cage, 1/8" tub sides are all on the list. I have new springs and u bolt flip kit sitting on the shelf maybe that goes in as well.
Land Shark
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Started the t-case regear for 4:1 gears.
Mike Shull
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Nice! This is going to be a completely different Cruiser!!
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Cant wait to see ya at Fall Crawl Allen. How did I not here about the flop! If you need a hand with anything give me a shout
Land Shark
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Thanks Man! Yeah it was unfortunate but had good folks around to help me get rubber side down again. Definitely looking forward to Fall Crawl.
Land Shark
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Wrapped up the gears. Test drive on street seemed good. Need to get it off road and really “feel” it. Big thanks to @doseman was right there with me sweating, swearing, and hurting. Also big shout out to @orangefj45 for supplying all the parts and pieces and for the technical help.
orangefj45
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Looks great!!!!
Thanks for the kind words and for sending business our way, we appreciate it.
Georg @ Valley Hybrids & Terrain Tamer
Land Shark
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Had a chance to get Retro off the pavement. Not a trail just some gravel, dirt, and grass with a small hill. I did get out and walk beside her for fun and yes slooow.
Really looking forward to Fall Crawl to really test these out
Really looking forward to Fall Crawl to really test these out
Land Shark
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Mike, The more I drive this, in 2wd and 4wd, the more I feel how much a difference these gears make. Not a race car by any means but man she is pretty snappy in 1st and 2nd gear. And 4Lo is just plain awesome. Definitely worth the cost and effort.
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Alan
Can't wait to see this thing in action. 2 more weeks!
Can't wait to see this thing in action. 2 more weeks!
Mike Shull
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It sounds like you are really hooked! I can’t wait to see it again. Low gears have been one of my favorite mods, too. It completely transforms the Cruiser in a good way. Keep it up!
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That darn little red fuel cut off lever! Two weeks from now we will test them out!
Sorry if I missed it, but what Splitcase do you have (34/36mm)? And what did you have to do to make the new gears fit?
I have a 34mm waiting to go the next project and it’ll want lower gears…
Land Shark
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I chose to get (2) 38 mm split halves from George from Valley Hybrids. He had already machined them for me so it saved me some labor on the day of all the swapping out.
Just know the 34 mm you do run a risk of going through the entire piece of the case but it’s doable. You may just end up having to put a piece of you know weld in a a patch on the outside which I know a sister club member just did and did go through his case.
Also check out @matzell build thread. He just completed the grinding of his case as well
