Haven't checked out the club yet. I live down the road from the mouth of the Poudre, super quick canyon access. Can't wait for summer wheelin'!
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (79 Viewers)
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Box Rocket
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Moved my CB (was velcroed to the side of my center console) to the ashtray location in the dash. Much easier to use here.
Moved my CB (was velcroed to the side of my center console) to the ashtray location in the dash. Much easier to use here.
Can you hear me now?
NLXTACY
Wits' End
Moved my CB (was velcroed to the side of my center console) to the ashtray location in the dash. Much easier to use here.
I've had my setup for at least five years and I have YET to install it. Ugh.
Box Rocket
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you lazy bum. I'd cut you some slack if your time was actually taken up by anything useful.
Wow, I wonder if the squeeze has "grown" over the years with more and more rigs going out there?
Last time I was there was in 2008 I think, I had a 4runner and my buddy was in his 80. He got 3" indentations down the length of his truck on both sides! Of course, he didn't care much luckily. Either way, I would have bet money on it that an 80 would never fit without body damage.
Maybe you're just a better driver hah. But that is cool you only got through with minimal damage! Great.
From 2008 (?)
I was told an 80 with flares was too wide?? The down hill after squeeze looks fun. Did you take the lefty or right line on the down hill?
I wrote the check to my mechanic. Back brakes are still good for an additional 20-25K miles. Replaced both front rotors, both calipers, the pads, inner and outer brake hoses, repack wheel bearings. After the head gasket rebuild last month, I hope I'm done for a while. I'm probably going to need new tires this year.
You've got to stop writing retirement checks to these guys
Sounds like you've got things together now! Looking forward to camping & wheeling soon!
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Moved the 80 off the driveway and onto the street.
Moved our Saturn SL2 onto the driveway. Replaced the valve body - such an easy job with the pan access above the transmission and in the engine bay.
Drove the Saturn around for 30 - 40 minutes as it learned about the new valve body - nice and smooth again.
Moved the 80 back onto the driveway and called it good for the w/end.
This w/end will move the 80 off the driveway and onto the street.
Move the jeep onto the driveway and replace front/rear shoes/pads.
Move the 80 back onto the driveway.
The whole point is NOT to have needed to do any work on the 80 and just drive it around instead
cheers,
george.
Moved our Saturn SL2 onto the driveway. Replaced the valve body - such an easy job with the pan access above the transmission and in the engine bay.
Drove the Saturn around for 30 - 40 minutes as it learned about the new valve body - nice and smooth again.
Moved the 80 back onto the driveway and called it good for the w/end.
This w/end will move the 80 off the driveway and onto the street.
Move the jeep onto the driveway and replace front/rear shoes/pads.
Move the 80 back onto the driveway.
The whole point is NOT to have needed to do any work on the 80 and just drive it around instead
cheers,
george.
Not sure "fun" is the right word for it. Ha! Has a fitting name "Heart Attack Hill". Nah but it was pretty fun I guess
. We took the left side down. I went back there a few years ago (we were running it backwards) and thought we'd try to go up it. I chickened out, and so did my buddy.NLXTACY
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Finished up the shells for the 80 rears. Flared and non-flared.
Swing arms are fully removable, no spindle stubs when arms are removed.
I need to make some adjustments to the flared version, but its almost complete.
Thanks all,
Jason
NON-FLARED
FLARED (I'll be dropping the wing about 1/2-5/8")
ARMS ON
ARMS REMOVED AND INSETS PLUGGED
REMOVED AND PLUGGED
Swing arms are fully removable, no spindle stubs when arms are removed.
I need to make some adjustments to the flared version, but its almost complete.
Thanks all,
Jason
NON-FLARED
FLARED (I'll be dropping the wing about 1/2-5/8")
ARMS ON
ARMS REMOVED AND INSETS PLUGGED
REMOVED AND PLUGGED
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I rebuilt my starter. It actually still worked, but on really cold mornings, the contacts wouldnt quite get it done, and I'd have to cycle the key several times. I picked up the contacts, plunger, and replacement screws here locally (Texas Alternator and Starter) for a total of 13.00. Great service. It is totally a one banana job, I didnt even have any trouble getting it off or reinstalling it. Well designed placement and product. I intended to do a tutorial on it, even have the camera set up on the tri pod, but my Son took ill, and I just didn't have the time.
This video shows the inside of the "solenoid"
This is the outside of the solenoid,
Starter Rebuild by Dave Hunter, on Flickr
the actual starter motor casing. My brushes were basically brand new. Not bad for 254,000 miles
Starter Rebuild by Dave Hunter, on Flickr
lots of grease in the gear unit, I cleaned it up a little, but everything looks great inside.
Starter Rebuild by Dave Hunter, on Flickr
i can watch the tutorial, mine is on my list!
NLXTACY
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Bought gas.
Planning to install this overpriced thing, I've missed my lockers.
I ordered the same ones, and they were sitting on the front steps when I got home last night. Got them put in about 1:30 AM and I was beat, so no pics.. They are certainly brighter than the OEMs... I think you will like them.
LS1FJ40
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This is awesome. Exactly what I have been waiting for! I mean, that's not shocking since I have been hounding you to make one like this for about a year!
Can't wait!
