12 days until I hit the road and I'm already having a hard time concentrating at work.
Events/Trails 9th Annual 100s in the Hills *SILVERTON COLORADO* July 24-29 2019 (6 Viewers)
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10-days until I leave for CO! Can't wait! Got a few things to do before departure on the rig itself: oil change, ATF change, steering rack, wire up roof rack lights, adjust parking brake, install new cabin filter, Pin7 mod and install my RAM dashmount setup (all the parts arrived yesterday thanks to Amazon). For the trailer, I need to weld on the 4 trailer jacks, setup the base electrical system with solar and reinforce the tent rack with an additional mount for both awnings (ARB 2500x2500 and a free Smittybilt 6' awning). My lock-n-roll hitch setup is scheduled to arrive on the 15th.
Picked up a Smittybilt Overlander XL tent to replace my standard Overlander tent on Sunday. Guy in Dallas used it on one trip and the wife told him to sell it and buy a teardrop trailer because she hates tents
Got the tent with the annex room and a Smittybilt 6' awning for $800!!!!!! Now I have much more room in the tent and an attached annex room which makes Jenn super happy
I'll spend 3 days above Salida camping and exploring before heading down some backcountry gravel routes to Lake City and over Cinnamon to Silverton (possibly via California/Hurricane if CoRd 2 from Animas Forks isn't cleared of the avalanche by then).
Can't concentrate on work now with the excitement building so much
Picked up a Smittybilt Overlander XL tent to replace my standard Overlander tent on Sunday. Guy in Dallas used it on one trip and the wife told him to sell it and buy a teardrop trailer because she hates tents
Got the tent with the annex room and a Smittybilt 6' awning for $800!!!!!! Now I have much more room in the tent and an attached annex room which makes Jenn super happy I'll spend 3 days above Salida camping and exploring before heading down some backcountry gravel routes to Lake City and over Cinnamon to Silverton (possibly via California/Hurricane if CoRd 2 from Animas Forks isn't cleared of the avalanche by then).
Can't concentrate on work now with the excitement building so much
aaronrules
Coolest person you know!
So it looks like I might be able to join after all
Got an email that a spot has opened up and I have 72 hours to sign up. Now I had pretty much given up hope and haven't really prepped at all. My wish list is kinda long:
Essentials
Replace all coils
Replace serpentine belt tensioner and free rolling pulley
Flush transmission
Replace all diff and transfer case fluids
Replace cracked windshield
Replace MAF sensor (Engine hesitates when cold)
Replace Gas vapor canister thingy (strong gas smell and P0440 - Large Leak code from time to time)
Figure our why I get a constant drip on my left foot every time it rains or when I have AC on
Rotate/balance tires
Upgrade headlights with proper projector/lens (HIDs already installed)
Fix Catalytic converter shield rattle
Paint WKOR sliders
Dream list
Swap rear locked axle (it is on its way - expected delivery next week)
Rear storage drawers (we are traveling with kids under 10)
Camping fridge
Awning
Strengthen Factory roof Rack
SmittyBilt XL RTT
Dual battery setup to support the aforementioned fridge
Replace right rear door (dinged and scratched from previous adventures)
Adjust driver and left rear door hinges
replace door seals
I will start panicking now!
Here I am procrastinating on rerunning my coax for my CB antenna!...Should I be doing stuff like checking fluids and completely removing the rest of AHC components? Probably....It might get done!
Thanks for reminding me! Just placed an order of the same set. Should be here by the time I begin work this weekend.
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
The what? Yeah. Don't worry about it. If you are THAT concerned, do an inspection of the area and look for cracks with a light and a magnifying glass (I'm not being sarcastic) or get some crack dye. Cracks don't just show up overnight, they initiate, grow until they hit critical length, and then they'll propagate (aka failure). The time between initiation and failure can be surprisingly long and slapping on the reinforcement bracket may only slow down the crack growth if it's already initiated. Cracks are tricky, and in this scenario my opinion is that you shouldn't stress about it. Unless we were seeing the exact same failure of the LCA across the board, I'd chalk it up to some low frequency manufacturing issues causing the cracks to start.
With out blowing up the HIH thread with excessive technical debate- I'll close the loop with the point that this was more of a problem on early model years; specific to welds in the LCA that were too short. I dont know if later years welds were improved. When- if -ever the LCA fails from this weak weld, you'll be riding on the bump stop.
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
seems to only be an issue on Euro spec 100's anyways... couldn't find a single report of it happening to anything other than diesel rigs
There was a thread on here where it happened in Moab recently, and send to pop up intermittently. Probably the reason why it's backordered everywhere currently.
Moab disaster turned best experience. Grandpas Garage!!!! BUY THE BRACKET!
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
I'd still not worry about it.... check for cracks, but don't let it keep you up at night. If I were to be installing a lift or pulling my tbars for something else, I could justify it... but to do the work only for these? No way. If that crack has already started, these brackets aren't necessarily going to stop it.
Can someone please fab some real long travel kits for our trucks already!
Installed, came with my IM tb's, had to basically beg my mechanic to put the on, glad I did.
bluecruiser
SILVER Star
How about those CBs? Tuned and ready to go?
lol. every year
How about those CBs? Tuned and ready to go?
Tuned...? I pulled mine out of my closet for the first time since HIH7, and grabbed my dad’s from the ‘70s as a back up.
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
Tuned...? I pulled mine out of my closet for the first time since HIH7, and grabbed my dad’s from the ‘70s as a back up.
Wait...CB radio? Oops....
Let’s not forget all the heat in the south causing us to procrastinate! Besides @ENGINE er of course
Ha! I'm starting my week of prep a little early on Saturday before leaving next Thursday.
Anyone planning a night run?????
Lightbar - check
Lightbar - check
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
I started my prep 2 months ago
Im following you!
From the coffee bear in Silverton this morning. #sunnyvibes
