ESME - 98 REBUILD (8 Viewers)

[winegamd]

Ok, Front is installed and bumper is installed.

53mm TD twin tubes vs OEM stock shocks.

Getting going..

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You can see the ball joint bind in the bottom photo.

 

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You can see the ball joint bind in the bottom photo.

Yep, that pic is at 100% free hang droop.

J

 

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The clear is starting to peel and with all the scratches and small door dings etc... I think I will Monstaliner this rig too.

I usually paint my own rigs, but don't have the time with this one and the local shop wants 4200.00 to refresh her..

So, I think a 300$ ML job is appropriate.

JUNGLE LOVE will be the color with a black out hood center. In the sunlight its almost a dead on match.

J

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

Ok Ok. I'm staying at Bear lake late this year. I think I'll run my 100 over to you and we can do everything you've done to yours except snorkel, interior and monstaliner. How does Friday sound! He He.

 

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Ok Ok. I'm staying at Bear lake late this year. I think I'll run my 100 over to you and we can do everything you've done to yours except snorkel, interior and monstaliner. How does Friday sound! He He.

T, I work a little slower these days and seem to only get 4-5 hours in a day. Could take a bit.

J

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

T, I work a little slow these days and seem to only get 4-5 hours in a day. Could take a bit.

J

Well, I know it would be tough to throw together all the parts and stuff by Friday, let alone bolt it all up by happy hour but in all seriousness I'd like to come pay you a visit before you move, maybe take you and Andrea out to lunch or dinner as our schedules allow.

 

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Well, I know it would be tough to throw together all the parts and stuff by Friday, let alone bolt it all up by happy hour but in all seriousness I'd like to come pay you a visit before you move, maybe take you and Andrea out to lunch or dinner as our schedules allow.

T,

You're always welcome.

J

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

T,

You're always welcome.

J

Cool. I have some major construction going on with the water system over here at Bear lake West. Should be done mid next week. I'll let you know. Not headed to Tucson for the winter until November 15 at the soonest.
Jenna says hello!

 

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Cool. I have some major construction going on with the water system over here at Bear lake West. Should be done mid next week. I'll let you know. Not headed to Tucson for the winter until November 15 at the soonest.
Jenna says hello!

She better be coming with you, Andrea says!

J

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

She better be coming with you, Andrea says!

J

Well then that nails the date down a bit better. She is in Tucson now but will fly back up morn of November 9. Then we will go to the heritage museum that afternoon. And then we both ride together south for winter having to be there by Thanksgiving. So sometime between the 9th and 20th.

 

[bucfl]

I'm a little envious of all the toys you get to play with. Well done!

 

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I'm a little envious of all the toys you get to play with. Well done!

My herd (minus 3 that are in storage)

J

 

[cruzerDave]

I'm trying to decide between those awesome looking ToughDog 53's and the adjustable 45's for the front - I like the idea of adjusting for on vs off road use (45s) but soaking up washboard would be amazing (53s). Now that you've had your 53s on for a short time, what is your impression of daily driving? What about the opinion of the missus?

 

[DirtDawg]

I'm trying to decide between those awesome looking ToughDog 53's and the adjustable 45's for the front - I like the idea of adjusting for on vs off road use (45s) but soaking up washboard would be amazing (53s). Now that you've had your 53s on for a short time, what is your impression of daily driving? What about the opinion of the missus?

Only the 45mm adjustables are available for the rear. 53mm RALPH for the front only.

 

[cruzerDave]

Only the 45mm adjustables are available for the rear. 53mm RALPH for the front only.

Oh. Well. My bad - at least that makes this whole thing easier then Placing my order with Jason now!
(but still curious how rough in daily driving so I know how to start prepping my wife for the experience...)

 

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Oh. Well. My bad - at least that makes this whole thing easier then Placing my order with Jason now!
(but still curious how rough in daily driving so I know how to start prepping my wife for the experience...)

53mm are one front option (41mm is available, but I recommend the 53mm) As the rig sits right now it is firm around town, but very smooth on the highway. I didn't soften the shocks around town, but I'm happy with the ride. It will only get better once I get to the proper weights.

J

 

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Also, my RTT, awning, and annexes arrived.

Need to get the rack finished up..

J

 

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[cruzerDave]

When do we learn details on the RTT? Or is it in another thread?

 

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When do we learn details on the RTT? Or is it in another thread?

This is my sample. I won't mess with these until next year.

J