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[The Phoenician]

no e-locker yet, taking baby steps Dave. Remember my knee is still messed up.

 

[The Phoenician]

So started messing with the new axle. I want to keep my 15in wheels so I can pass inspection in a month or so (humvee wheels won't pass because they are split rims) .



I know 15s won't clear the caliper but I wanted to know How close.




It looks like with my 1.5 in spacers I should be fine. Anyone done this or can confirm? I'm keeping the 15s around for inspections and hard trails.

 

[cruisermatt]

The 1 inch bore MC is great when you don't strip the front brake line and get a quart of air in the front brake system . I'm sure when I get it fixed and rebleed it will be better, everyone knows bigger is better right?

 

[The Phoenician]

lol, a quart of air. Never heard that before, but will for sure use it. I just ordered my 1 in bore. it's all about the girth when it comes to these things.

EDIT: I should clarify, never heard of a quart of air without knowing the air pressure used to measure accurate amount. Nevermind, it's still funny in my head

 

[cruisermatt]

I don't know, just came up with a random unit of measure lol

 

[The Phoenician]

Went to an overland meeting, then continued to the lake to kayak.



Saw these guys. They had their entire bed in the lake to load up the jet ski. I wasn't quick enough to get my camera, this is all I caught. (you know you're a red neck when you submerge your pick up to load a jet ski )

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

You guys in civilization are lucky to get to go to club meetings and whatnot... I've been trying to start a little cruiser club here, but no one ever has time or is as passionate about cruisers as me....

Looks like a fun time M.

J

 

[The Phoenician]

It was, first time in a while and I had time together to just relax. The meet was ok, it's always good to meet different people with the same mindset. The lake was freezing, but fun. I need to get a real roof rack.

On a separate note. there's a different whine in my gearbox when I shift. Wondering is the pilot bearing or something needs replacing.

 

[davegonz]

Thanks for the invite.

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[TRAIL TAILOR]

M, when clutch is engaged? while driving increasing rpm or lugging transmission.?

Check fluids?

I love the NV4500, but most classify it as sounding like a "box of rocks".. Some sound like hell and operate just fine.

Need more info and Johnny or one of the others would be better at the diagnosis than me.

J

 

[The Phoenician]

yeah, it drives fine. It's just changes in pitch or a whine when going from first to second and second to third, then back down again. It's when the clutch is engaged and in between gears (neutral). Not too worried about it yet, just noticed it is all.

 

[davegonz]

Throw out bearing.

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[The Phoenician]

Thanks for the invite.

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We actually talked about you. They asked if I knew you or Mauricio. You didn't miss much Dave. There's another club meeting on tuesday, you better be there

 

[The Phoenician]

Throw out bearing.

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how urgent and how expensive?

 

[davegonz]

Ha. Cool. Let me know if you want a deal on a diesel 80.

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[davegonz]

Well, it could be that bearing or a bunch of other things.

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[The Phoenician]

Ha. Cool. Let me know if you want a deal on a diesel 80.

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Why are you selling your 80?

 

[davegonz]

Wife, new job, and I only have time for one project (FJ55).

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[The Phoenician]

Sorry to hear that, congrats on the new job. Let me know how much you're selling it. I might know someone.

 

[The Phoenician]

Sorry for the bad quality. I snapped it while driving. My rig just registered 210,000 miles.