What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (20 Viewers)

[WiscoPat]

Looks pretty good! With it being all one piece how difficult is it to remove?

It's in 3 pieces on the top with a few wood screws, so it shouldn't be too bad.

 

[jcardona1]

I understand that the shackles' bolts are pointing down to allow the rear door to be opened fully, but vibrations could open those bolts.
I would suggest using shackles that are secured with safety pins instead of bolts.

They haven't opened up in 5 yrs so it's not really an issue. I tighten the bolts up pretty good to keep them secure.

 

[Dusten]

They haven't opened up in 5 yrs so it's not really an issue. I tighten the bolts up pretty good to keep them secure.

A shackle should be loosened 1/8th if a turn to prevent seizing

 

[residualboulders]

That's a good feeling, pick up day.

What's your caster at?

I installed some ironman control arm drop brackets so castor is back within factory spec. I know I lost a little clearance and many with think that was a poor choice. I'm going to wheel it, but I have no plans to beat this thing on the rocks. If I get hung up enough it bothers me I'll eventually go with some delta control arms. For now I'd rather use the money for other mods.

 

[jcardona1]

A shackle should be loosened 1/8th if a turn to prevent seizing

That's for when you're actually using it during recovery. When it's not being used and just sitting there, it's just a bolt. You guys are overthinking this.

 

[BILT4ME]

That's for when you're actually using it during recovery. When it's not being used and just sitting there, it's just a bolt. You guys are overthinking this.

But....

But.....


What hardware did you install in your control arms?

 

[Dusten]

That's for when you're actually using it during recovery. When it's not being used and just sitting there, it's just a bolt. You guys are overthinking this.

We always loosened them when stores too.

But as I said, I wouldn't have it just hanging there, begging to be stolen.

 

[jcardona1]

But....

But.....


What hardware did you install in your control arms?

I like to keep all my heim bolts loosened 1/8th of a turn. Makes maintenance a whole lot easier.

 

[Rdeschain]

That's what she said....I'M BANNED !

Dude you beat me to it, lol.

 

[Dusten]

My bumper is due to be welded soon.

Now it's a race to see what gets here first. The exhaust or bumper.

 

[GeoRoss]

Good catch!!!! I guess that is the rattle snake gultch and kanab creek areas.

I think so, I'd have to look up where the NPS marks the boundary, because it could include all the way to the Bill Hall Trailhead, but that would be strange.

 

[White Sheep]

Recently got back from a deployment, so the last few weekends other MUD members and I have been putting my engine back together. . With a few upgrades.

Have to give a big thanks to @lumbee1 and son, @4LowandSlow, and @BILT4ME for their help and always helping. And a special thanks to @fourtrax for doing 99.9% of the work .

The first power steering cooler had a leak from the factory and threads didn't seal. Replaced that last night. That was the final piece that was holding us up.

Got a Double Cardin rear driveshaft from @landtank. . But I'm still growling between acceleration and deceleration .

Man a Fre shock protectors, Factor 55 Ultrahook, @NLXTACY Useless Ashtray Switchplate and some gauges.

 

[Bludozer]

Recently got back from a deployment, so the last few weekends other MUD members and I have been putting my engine back together. . With a few upgrades.

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Have to give a big thanks to @lumbee1 and son, @4LowandSlow, and @BILT4ME for their help and always helping. And a special thanks to @fourtrax for doing 99.9% of the work .

The first power steering cooler had a leak from the factory and threads didn't seal. Replaced that last night. That was the final piece that was holding us up.
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Got a Double Cardin rear driveshaft from @landtank. . But I'm still growling between acceleration and deceleration .
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Man a Fre shock protectors, Factor 55 Ultrahook, @NLXTACY Useless Ashtray Switchplate and some gauges.
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Beautiful engine bay, looking good!

 

[SNLC]

Prepping this 1HDFT block for paint.

Cheers

 

[Feldrian]

We always loosened them when stores too.

But as I said, I wouldn't have it just hanging there, begging to be stolen.

I crank my to 90 ft/lbs. Makes them hard to steal!

 

[lumbee1]

Recently got back from a deployment, so the last few weekends other MUD members and I have been putting my engine back together. . With a few upgrades.

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Have to give a big thanks to @lumbee1 and son, @4LowandSlow, and @BILT4ME for their help and always helping. And a special thanks to @fourtrax for doing 99.9% of the work .

The first power steering cooler had a leak from the factory and threads didn't seal. Replaced that last night. That was the final piece that was holding us up.
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Got a Double Cardin rear driveshaft from @landtank. . But I'm still growling between acceleration and deceleration .
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Man a Fre shock protectors, Factor 55 Ultrahook, @NLXTACY Useless Ashtray Switchplate and some gauges.
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I wish I could have done more to help.

 

[Dusten]

I crank my to 90 ft/lbs. Makes them hard to steal!

That's a pretty big shaft. Is 90 enough?

 

[TexasJack]

Recently got back from a deployment, so the last few weekends other MUD members and I have been putting my engine back together. . With a few upgrades.

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Have to give a big thanks to @lumbee1 and son, @4LowandSlow, and @BILT4ME for their help and always helping. And a special thanks to @fourtrax for doing 99.9% of the work .

The first power steering cooler had a leak from the factory and threads didn't seal. Replaced that last night. That was the final piece that was holding us up.
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Got a Double Cardin rear driveshaft from @landtank. . But I'm still growling between acceleration and deceleration .
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Man a Fre shock protectors, Factor 55 Ultrahook, @NLXTACY Useless Ashtray Switchplate and some gauges.
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You will likely identify the source of that growling noise with a set of chasis ears. It removes the need for trial and error and therefore reduces your potential spending.

 

[Greg McNally]

Lame pic, but 315/75/R16 Maxxis Razr MT installed this morning. I installed the Dobinsons 2.5" MRR lift and VT springs, bumper, Warn Evo and ARB Solis lights over the last couple of weeks. Rides really nice.

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Looks good, no wheel spacers? Liking the tires so far?

 

[White Sheep]

You will likely identify the source of that growling noise with a set of chasis ears. It removes the need for trial and error and therefore reduces your potential spending.

Before I left, I also bought new rear adjustable upper control arms and transfer case rebuild. . So still have to do those things. But yes, I need to do that and stop blindly chasing this issue.