Builds My first '40 and the venture (10 Viewers)
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OlYellr
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Ambulance Doors...
the softer spring didn't work - the spring was too soft to push the tongue back into place to latch (only installed lower) - even inverted -gravity wouldn't get it down.
So much friction that I thought the spring would compensate for. It didn't. Rus looked too and loaned me a file to fix it (frick I forgot to return it yesterday). By looking - Mic it and see various thicknesses - and edges are jagged etc.
I filed both tongues so they slide more freely - there is some slight friction - and I wanted to keep it since 1) can always file more 2) keep some contact so the tongue doesn't rattle so much.
Various images.
See where filed high spots and some of the jagged edges on down side.
Can see that it isn't a perfect rectangle. the measurements confirm it isn't true.
Blurry - but trying to capture on the upper edge the ridge before it begins to slow down to lower right - the ridge would catch on the bushing.
After 10 minutes of filing and assembling - put lower one on yesterday - worked as intended. so much quieter - the upper rattles from time to time and is on the radar. Not sure I will do it before SD next weekend.
Edit: Noticed I had 2 of the same image - resolved last image
the softer spring didn't work - the spring was too soft to push the tongue back into place to latch (only installed lower) - even inverted -gravity wouldn't get it down.
So much friction that I thought the spring would compensate for. It didn't. Rus looked too and loaned me a file to fix it (frick I forgot to return it yesterday). By looking - Mic it and see various thicknesses - and edges are jagged etc.
I filed both tongues so they slide more freely - there is some slight friction - and I wanted to keep it since 1) can always file more 2) keep some contact so the tongue doesn't rattle so much.
Various images.
See where filed high spots and some of the jagged edges on down side.
Can see that it isn't a perfect rectangle. the measurements confirm it isn't true.
Blurry - but trying to capture on the upper edge the ridge before it begins to slow down to lower right - the ridge would catch on the bushing.
After 10 minutes of filing and assembling - put lower one on yesterday - worked as intended. so much quieter - the upper rattles from time to time and is on the radar. Not sure I will do it before SD next weekend.
Edit: Noticed I had 2 of the same image - resolved last image
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OlYellr
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"Hi Bryan. I'm Karl, it looks like an IED detonated under my 40 while in SD, and I want you to bring yours too."
My soon to be (my best guess) son-in-law - is coming up from KC and then we will drive out.
After reading up on your adventures @sogncab - I found myself getting these Thursday...
because of the tires punctures you all experienced.
To others who might be reading my thread for reasons I can't understand... There is a text thread about the SD trip and talking about what trails to go on.
I'm reading up and thinking... Oh look at that trail, "Mother Hubbard." That sounds good. Look at that, "Nap Time."
Others are texting - look that trail, "Devil's Ball Sack. The description says, Classic. Iconic. Sweaty." YEAH! Lets go!- Then "Casket Crawler. Bumpy and Final." And finally hit "Overland Obituary!"
No - I am not ready.
I do need to top off gear oil, put on skid plate - and pack for the most part. It will come fast.
RevISK
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thatcabledude
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Have never seen that Glue Tread product. Cool. I’ll have to get a pack so I never need it.
OlYellr
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More legit options around here too like taking Mom to the Safari Park here in Yellr for Mom's Day. It is what she wanted to do. I really wanted to take the top off and we go, but decided not to since need to get it all back together for SD next weekend (high in 40's and rain it looks like right now) - and all the time it would take.
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and final image...
To all the moms out there... my best.
OlYellr
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Not much of an update...
Topped off fluids - was concerned mainly with Tcase as I have a slow leak and not ready to tackle that project yet. All good now and installed the skid plate with new OEM bolts (applied anti-Seize).
Closer to being ready to head to Black Hills, SD tomorrow.
and
And huge shoutout to the soul who liberated a D-Ring off Yellr. Glad my rig was too well-equipped and hope it complements your mall crawler nicely. That and it give you the exact Karma you'd expect from jacking someone else's gear. - Kind of vented.
Topped off fluids - was concerned mainly with Tcase as I have a slow leak and not ready to tackle that project yet. All good now and installed the skid plate with new OEM bolts (applied anti-Seize).
Closer to being ready to head to Black Hills, SD tomorrow.
and
And huge shoutout to the soul who liberated a D-Ring off Yellr. Glad my rig was too well-equipped and hope it complements your mall crawler nicely. That and it give you the exact Karma you'd expect from jacking someone else's gear. - Kind of vented.
RevISK
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The rough and tumble streets of Nebraska going to get you, watch out!
I bet it was a Texan.
RevISK
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I’m guessing a Texan would never go to Nebraska, I mean, why? They can get corn in grocery stores.
Now, Northern Californian’s on the other hand…
MOTOV8R
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Well, that’s annoying AF. Sorry dude.
Back in the mid 1970’s in northern Vermont, we left keys in the car ignition switch, never locked the house door and enjoyed a great safe environment.
ON THE OTHER HAND, and this is no lie… my old girlfriend shows up one day to try and reconcile. She see’s that I now have a new girlfriend ( now my wife of nearly 50 years) living with me. WTF the doors are unlocked and we’re not home so she comes in, finds my new girlfriends clothes in the closet and ties them up in knots. She throws them all on the floor and almost ransacks the house.
What a sight… we laugh about (at least I do) these days but…nowadays we have locks, alarms, cameras, gps locators, air tags and monitoring services. Things have changed for certain.
By the way, sorry. Luckily it was only a d-ring
ON THE OTHER HAND, and this is no lie… my old girlfriend shows up one day to try and reconcile. She see’s that I now have a new girlfriend ( now my wife of nearly 50 years) living with me. WTF the doors are unlocked and we’re not home so she comes in, finds my new girlfriends clothes in the closet and ties them up in knots. She throws them all on the floor and almost ransacks the house.
What a sight… we laugh about (at least I do) these days but…nowadays we have locks, alarms, cameras, gps locators, air tags and monitoring services. Things have changed for certain.
By the way, sorry. Luckily it was only a d-ring
