SAS SAS #8 Official Page 08/05/2024-08/09/2024 (1 Viewer)

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Totally. I’m excited there is a this year!

Because of getting into SAS (and not wanting to be THAT guy first time out) front/rear brakes, u-joints, rebuilt both diffs, new brake/clutch lines, springs, shocks, replaced rear semi-F axle shafts, flip kits, and knuckles. Other smaller stuff too.

If something happens, most likely it won’t be YELLR’s fault.

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It's going to get dirty man.

 

[Kleatus]

Having a V8 and A/C will be a nice change of pace...

Speaking of V8's - I've got 10.8 mpg on the last 3 tanks on this trip, I assume this is par for the course for an 80 on 285's towing a ~2300lb trailer? We went up into Wisconsin the other weekend with the 62 (which is about 1000# heavier!) towing the same trailer, and I averaged 14 mpg. It also doesn't need 3rd gear and 55 mph up hills. If you can call these Kansas roads hilly.... V8 ftw!

 

[Zukrider]

Well that sucks.. That vice would have came in handy on the trail

It was staying on it for the trip to!

 

[gonzopancho]

In all seriousness those hi mountains passes are no place to run a rig that has a bunch of known issues.
Just the facts.

I am reminded of the Rumsfeld Matrix:

Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tends to be the difficult ones.

— Donald Rumsfeld


The original plan, a 1fz-swapped 45LV wasn’t far enough along to bring to SAS. It’s close though. Maybe it will be ready for SSS in October.

The diesel-swapped lx450 that was my backup plan to the LV developed a sudden hole in the pan last weekend on the I-70 off-ramp to Genesee. Likely one of the rods got melancholy and decided to depart this mortal coil. It’s back in Texas now, and a new 1hd-fte long block has been ordered.

But that means I’m down to the 1974 FJ55, on a trailer to/from Ouray/Denver. The pig is pretty new to me but I did spend some time on it to make it ready for Jarbidge, NV (PP24) several weeks ago, and it runs, steers and stops around town without issue. I do plan to go back over it (fluids, brake adjustment (still has drums), linkages, etc) Fri night and Saturday, then get up to Ouray Sunday — Friday.

I know the speedometer, horn and lighter don’t work. The front markers (in the aprons) don’t work, the second row windows don’t roll down. Maybe some of that is fixable tomorrow and Saturday. I have some parts for the above. Worst issue is that it wanted to push fuel back up the filler neck, but I think I have that fixed. The front axle does weep a bit on the DS, but, I’ll be honest: I didn’t want to tear into it when the axles are due to be replaced in about 30 days.

Maybe that breaks your rule. IDK.

There are also the known unknowns, and the unknown unknowns.

The truck suffered from a distinct lack of maintenance by the PO, so, for example, I installed a hood latch (which was MIA). I’d spotted this in the pics and had sourced one before it arrived. Same thing with the heater valve and some other parts. I replaced the rear u-joint when I found it was bad first time on the lift.

But: IDK about the actual condition of the 2F or 4-speed, transfer case or inside the axles.

I don’t plan to wheel it very hard, just very light trails. It’s also my first year at SAS, so I’m happy to hold down the right seat in someone else’s truck if that’s the right thing. I’ve not done many of these events and don’t really understand the etiquette yet.

I’m bringing tools, fluids and a few (limited) spares, as well as tow straps.

Oddly: the plan after SAS is to throw the locked/built/discs 60 axles under it with a 3” lift, (these are in GJ), and then a coil-packed 1fz-fe and 5-speed that I have in the shop, along with an 80 PS box, and a bunch of other parts (80 series MC and booster, clutch MC, 80 series PS box, Vintage AC, …) that have about 150 miles on them from a different project.

Maybe I’ll bring it back to SAS next year and run the trails with the more built rigs.

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Since you are trailering the Pig up you will be in good company. When and if something unknown occurs we will make sure you get back to camp with it.
Trail and camp repairs are not unheard of with this group. It's very common and is usually remedied in short order. So don't worry to much about the unknown and know that "No One is left Behind" while at SAS.

 

[raisinhell2]

I am reminded of the Rumsfeld Matrix:

Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tends to be the difficult ones.

— Donald Rumsfeld


The original plan, a 1fz-swapped 45LV wasn’t far enough along to bring to SAS. It’s close though. Maybe it will be ready for SSS in October.

The diesel-swapped lx450 that was my backup plan to the LV developed a sudden hole in the pan last weekend on the I-70 off-ramp to Genesee. Likely one of the rods got melancholy and decided to depart this mortal coil. It’s back in Texas now, and a new 1hd-fte long block has been ordered.

But that means I’m down to the 1974 FJ55, on a trailer to/from Ouray/Denver. The pig is pretty new to me but I did spend some time on it to make it ready for Jarbidge, NV (PP24) several weeks ago, and it runs, steers and stops around town without issue. I do plan to go back over it (fluids, brake adjustment (still has drums), linkages, etc) Fri night and Saturday, then get up to Ouray Sunday — Friday.

I know the speedometer, horn and lighter don’t work. The front markers (in the aprons) don’t work, the second row windows don’t roll down. Maybe some of that is fixable tomorrow and Saturday. I have some parts for the above. Worst issue is that it wanted to push fuel back up the filler neck, but I think I have that fixed. The front axle does weep a bit on the DS, but, I’ll be honest: I didn’t want to tear into it when the axles are due to be replaced in about 30 days.

Maybe that breaks your rule. IDK.

There are also the known unknowns, and the unknown unknowns.

The truck suffered from a distinct lack of maintenance by the PO, so, for example, I installed a hood latch (which was MIA). I’d spotted this in the pics and had sourced one before it arrived. Same thing with the heater valve and some other parts. I replaced the rear u-joint when I found it was bad first time on the lift.

But: IDK about the actual condition of the 2F or 4-speed, transfer case or inside the axles.

I don’t plan to wheel it very hard, just very light trails. It’s also my first year at SAS, so I’m happy to hold down the right seat in someone else’s truck if that’s the right thing. I’ve not done many of these events and don’t really understand the etiquette yet.

I’m bringing tools, fluids and a few (limited) spares, as well as tow straps.

Oddly: the plan after SAS is to throw the locked/built/discs 60 axles under it with a 3” lift, (these are in GJ), and then a coil-packed 1fz-fe and 5-speed that I have in the shop, along with an 80 PS box, and a bunch of other parts (80 series MC and booster, clutch MC, 80 series PS box, Vintage AC, …) that have about 150 miles on them from a different project.

Maybe I’ll bring it back to SAS next year and run the trails with the more built rigs.

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Did you buy the axles from Jason ( Rust Dr) If so you got one hell of a deal . I built those when I worked for Well sorted. Sounds Like you got everything Dan the owner changed up ..

 

[raisinhell2]

I'm kinda ready . Almost achieved all my goals for my week off . Audrey has the frame repaired enough for SAS she drives straight again and no cracks . Mini truck is 2/3 together Shop is clean and ready for work when I return, .. I'm wondering how Audrey will drive now? The rear u joint finally went bad So I put on a new rear shaft. Ran the one in the picture for the last 4 years haha. Threw some 100 series frt pads on her ..Soon as Jarrod fixes his Patchouli Pony we are out of Dodge ..

I am bringing my Moab parts kit for the 80 I will have frt and rear axles and drive shafts knuckle and flange studs cones etc. and a few other goodies that normally get broken if anyone needs them . I'm in site #3......... See every on on Sunday!!

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

I am reminded of the Rumsfeld Matrix:

Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tends to be the difficult ones.

— Donald Rumsfeld


The original plan, a 1fz-swapped 45LV wasn’t far enough along to bring to SAS. It’s close though. Maybe it will be ready for SSS in October.

The diesel-swapped lx450 that was my backup plan to the LV developed a sudden hole in the pan last weekend on the I-70 off-ramp to Genesee. Likely one of the rods got melancholy and decided to depart this mortal coil. It’s back in Texas now, and a new 1hd-fte long block has been ordered.

But that means I’m down to the 1974 FJ55, on a trailer to/from Ouray/Denver. The pig is pretty new to me but I did spend some time on it to make it ready for Jarbidge, NV (PP24) several weeks ago, and it runs, steers and stops around town without issue. I do plan to go back over it (fluids, brake adjustment (still has drums), linkages, etc) Fri night and Saturday, then get up to Ouray Sunday — Friday.

I know the speedometer, horn and lighter don’t work. The front markers (in the aprons) don’t work, the second row windows don’t roll down. Maybe some of that is fixable tomorrow and Saturday. I have some parts for the above. Worst issue is that it wanted to push fuel back up the filler neck, but I think I have that fixed. The front axle does weep a bit on the DS, but, I’ll be honest: I didn’t want to tear into it when the axles are due to be replaced in about 30 days.

Maybe that breaks your rule. IDK.

There are also the known unknowns, and the unknown unknowns.

The truck suffered from a distinct lack of maintenance by the PO, so, for example, I installed a hood latch (which was MIA). I’d spotted this in the pics and had sourced one before it arrived. Same thing with the heater valve and some other parts. I replaced the rear u-joint when I found it was bad first time on the lift.

But: IDK about the actual condition of the 2F or 4-speed, transfer case or inside the axles.

I don’t plan to wheel it very hard, just very light trails. It’s also my first year at SAS, so I’m happy to hold down the right seat in someone else’s truck if that’s the right thing. I’ve not done many of these events and don’t really understand the etiquette yet.

I’m bringing tools, fluids and a few (limited) spares, as well as tow straps.

Oddly: the plan after SAS is to throw the locked/built/discs 60 axles under it with a 3” lift, (these are in GJ), and then a coil-packed 1fz-fe and 5-speed that I have in the shop, along with an 80 PS box, and a bunch of other parts (80 series MC and booster, clutch MC, 80 series PS box, Vintage AC, …) that have about 150 miles on them from a different project.

Maybe I’ll bring it back to SAS next year and run the trails with the more built rigs.

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Don’t know much about D Rumsfeld but I support more pigs at SAS

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

West bound! See you all in a few days!

 

[Mesa Woman]

SAFE TRAVELS TO EVERYONE HITTING THE ROADS!!
One mile at a time! You’ve got this!

 

[raisinhell2]

West bound! See you all in a few days!

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Must suck to have to travel in such poverty hahaha Nice set up !

 

[gonzopancho]

Did you buy the axles from Jason ( Rust Dr) If so you got one hell of a deal . I built those when I worked for Well sorted. Sounds Like you got everything Dan the owner changed up ..

Technically I bought them from Jon Hamilton when he changed direction. Yes they’re at TRD. Shocks are missing.

Maybe you can give details on the components used.

Maybe you’re in this picture from Feb 2022 as well. That’s Dan’s Pig at Well Sorted.

 

[raisinhell2]

Technically I bought them from Jon Hamilton when he changed direction. Yes they’re at TRD. Maybe you can give details on the components used.

Maybe you’re in this picture from Feb 2022 as well. That’s Dan’s Pig at Well Sorted.

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Yep thats me torching the mounts off the axle

 

[Broski]

We couldn’t sleep so we left at 3:30 AM
First stop coffee and breakfast

 

[Broski]

I am reminded of the Rumsfeld Matrix:

Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tends to be the difficult ones.

— Donald Rumsfeld


The original plan, a 1fz-swapped 45LV wasn’t far enough along to bring to SAS. It’s close though. Maybe it will be ready for SSS in October.

The diesel-swapped lx450 that was my backup plan to the LV developed a sudden hole in the pan last weekend on the I-70 off-ramp to Genesee. Likely one of the rods got melancholy and decided to depart this mortal coil. It’s back in Texas now, and a new 1hd-fte long block has been ordered.

But that means I’m down to the 1974 FJ55, on a trailer to/from Ouray/Denver. The pig is pretty new to me but I did spend some time on it to make it ready for Jarbidge, NV (PP24) several weeks ago, and it runs, steers and stops around town without issue. I do plan to go back over it (fluids, brake adjustment (still has drums), linkages, etc) Fri night and Saturday, then get up to Ouray Sunday — Friday.

I know the speedometer, horn and lighter don’t work. The front markers (in the aprons) don’t work, the second row windows don’t roll down. Maybe some of that is fixable tomorrow and Saturday. I have some parts for the above. Worst issue is that it wanted to push fuel back up the filler neck, but I think I have that fixed. The front axle does weep a bit on the DS, but, I’ll be honest: I didn’t want to tear into it when the axles are due to be replaced in about 30 days.

Maybe that breaks your rule. IDK.

There are also the known unknowns, and the unknown unknowns.

The truck suffered from a distinct lack of maintenance by the PO, so, for example, I installed a hood latch (which was MIA). I’d spotted this in the pics and had sourced one before it arrived. Same thing with the heater valve and some other parts. I replaced the rear u-joint when I found it was bad first time on the lift.

But: IDK about the actual condition of the 2F or 4-speed, transfer case or inside the axles.

I don’t plan to wheel it very hard, just very light trails. It’s also my first year at SAS, so I’m happy to hold down the right seat in someone else’s truck if that’s the right thing. I’ve not done many of these events and don’t really understand the etiquette yet.

I’m bringing tools, fluids and a few (limited) spares, as well as tow straps.

Oddly: the plan after SAS is to throw the locked/built/discs 60 axles under it with a 3” lift, (these are in GJ), and then a coil-packed 1fz-fe and 5-speed that I have in the shop, along with an 80 PS box, and a bunch of other parts (80 series MC and booster, clutch MC, 80 series PS box, Vintage AC, …) that have about 150 miles on them from a different project.

Maybe I’ll bring it back to SAS next year and run the trails with the more built rigs.

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Nice looking Pig and great build plans

Was there some long winded message in there

Looking forward to meeting you !

 

[gonzopancho]

Nice looking Pig and great build plans

Thanks

Was there some long winded message in there

Just riffin’ on the “known” issues

Looking forward to meeting you !

Looking forward to meeting you as well.

 

[shanko]

I am about to release an RV slot (22') at the KOA for Sun thru Sat. Anyone interested?

 

[shanko]

I just released RV slot # 37. Here is a map.

 

[sogncab]

Got the AC working on the ol' tow pig. I hope she makes it.


Waited to put the stickers on in case it wasn't making the journey. I figured I'd just stick them on the dog if the ford didnt go.

Organizing today. Packing tonight/tomorrow. Wheels up tomorrow afternoon.

 

[shanko]

Dang, sweet! How did you get a sticker pre-event? Did I miss a packet that was shipped to us or something?