Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: Ghost65 on April 22, 2015, 02:28:25 PM
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When: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 10-ish am-ish
Gracious Host: The Duffman and Nilda
Attendees List:
GeoTaco - full suspension lift, level driveway spot requested
xxSVxx - poss. diff breather/Volant work
Steve C. - poss. diff breather/leaf spring/etc.
Celt - pre-goneMOAB work
Jayrat - wrench hand 1
knightrider - wrench hand 2
RBDuffer - Diff lock reset
JFanaselle - Diff work, wrench hand 3
I spoke with The Duffman this afternoon, and am awaiting official permit approval (aka, Nilda's seal of approval ;) ) for the day.
I will post updates/date changes as needed.
Thanks 1,000,000 Randy!
John/GeoTaco
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Mod Day Food Corps
GeoTaco - beverages in icy cooler/ARB style
xxSVxx - something good
RBDuffer - something better
knightrider - a la mode
JFanaselle - chocolate chip cookies
Jayrat - hot wings
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reserved for I don't know what yet...it's what Toro does so it's cool.
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Awwww Yisss!!!!
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I'll contribute whatever I can as far as food goes....I'll hold of on committing until we get a better idea as to how many are attending
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I would like to be a helping hand and learn , if that is cool
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I would like to be a helping hand and learn , if that is cool
The more the merrier!!!
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Yes, the more the merrier. And May 9th looks good. Let me know it that works for the majority. We can always mod the Mod Day for the greater good ;)
John, you will get a flat spot front and center, and please put me down for Diff-Lock-Switch 'Remove, Clean & Replace'. (Lotsa funny lights)
Calling Cupcake Jordan, where the heck you been.
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I don't need to do anything but I'll bring ice cream :D
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I don't need to do anything but I'll bring ice cream :D
hey Jordan...can you list or link the stuff we'll need to change the diff oil, etc? thx :)
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I may be interested too. I need to wrap up my rock lights but can also be a helping hand. I have a good amount of tools if needed. What is needed food wise and where exactly is the duffman's lair?
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To change dif oil you need: 1. Dif oil 2qts 75-140 synthetic GL5. Recommend amsoil or other full synthetic GL5.
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Sign me up for diff breather mod, and diff oil change, and wrench hand. I just had the new diff installed the week before the Bradshaw run, but I'm sure I took on some water crossing the Mojave River and I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I'll bring chocolate chip cookies :)
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I will also need to bleed my brakes...as the lift includes extended SS brake lines in the rear. I'll bring the DOT4, and study up on the sequence of the bleed.
Jordan...I will bring my floor jack and two jack stands, as well as suspension removal/replacement tools.
My beverage plan is to pack the ARB with some excellent root beer and light beer for the masses.
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I may be interested too. I need to wrap up my rock lights but can also be a helping hand. I have a good amount of tools if needed. What is needed food wise and where exactly is the duffman's lair?
Duffman's lair is in Fallbrook...I'll scan the other mod day posts and PM you the address Chris.
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reserved
Mod Day Food Corps
GeoTaco - beverages in icy cooler/ARB style
xxSVxx - something good
RBDuffer - something better
knightrider - a la mode
JFanaselle - chocolate chip cookies
Put me down for Hot wings
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I may be interested too. I need to wrap up my rock lights but can also be a helping hand. I have a good amount of tools if needed. What is needed food wise and where exactly is the duffman's lair?
PM sent.
I'll bring chocolate chip cookies :)
Thanks Joe.
Put me down for Hot wings
OP updated...thx Jay.
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I ordered a full set of shocks and an AAL a few days ago, so if they get here by the 9th, I'm in. :)
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I ordered a full set of shocks and an AAL a few days ago, so if they get here by the 9th, I'm in. :)
PM sent.
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My old man is a television repairman,
he's got an ultimate set of tools.
I CAN FIX IT
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My old man is a television repairman,
he's got an ultimate set of tools.
I CAN FIX IT
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GNARLY........................
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Great news everyone, Nilda has committed to Shanghais and macaroni salad :-* :D ;D :o
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Great news everyone, Nilda has committed to Shanghais and macaroni salad :-* :D ;D :o
Shanghai's? Whhooaa there does this mean a guy might wake up in the bilge hull of a prison sloop running bootleg rum through the Caribbean?
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Shanghai's? Whhooaa there does this mean a guy might wake up in the bilge hull of a prison sloop running bootleg rum through the Caribbean?
Anything is possible...but a happy gullet is most likely the result. :)
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Will there be a camp fire?
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Will there be a camp fire?
For you bro? ANYTHING.
N
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THING.
We'll play fire jenga. Get Randy drunk. Make taquitos and have more firewood than we'll know what to do with...
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Sorry guys, NO Camp Fire, Nilda has put a temporary restraining order of 200 yards on me and any open flames. Soldering has been approved with adult supervision.
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Will there be a camp fire?
Sorry guys, NO Camp Fire, Nilda has put a temporary restraining order of 200 yards on me and any open flames. Soldering has been approved with adult supervision.
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The no-look drop!!!
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Why do I think there is going to be a lot of "Here hold my beer and watch this"......?
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I'm not going to be able to make it, work has other ideas for me on Saturdays and Sundays for the next few months. If anyone isn't busy on a Wed-Thurs or Friday I can jump in.
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Eric, I sent you a PM the other day about a possible Wenesday mod day.
What will you be working on?
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Eric, I sent you a PM the other day about a possible Wenesday mod day.
What will you be working on?
Sorry Sir, never got the PM.... Computers hate me. What I was wanting to accomplish is maybe cutting out a little steel from the front wheel wells and maybe a melt type mod to the rears. I don't have the heat gun so maybe someone in their good graces might be able to help out.
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Sorry Sir, never got the PM.... Computers hate me. What I was wanting to accomplish is maybe cutting out a little steel from the front wheel wells and maybe a melt type mod to the rears. I don't have the heat gun so maybe someone in their good graces might be able to help out.
Erik,
I have a heat gun you are more that welcome to borrow. Just let me know so we can meet up somewhere along the way, or I can drop it off at Randy's house before the mod day since I pretty much pass his house every day on the way to and from work!
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Erik,
I have a heat gun you are more that welcome to borrow. Just let me know so we can meet up somewhere along the way, or I can drop it off at Randy's house before the mod day since I pretty much pass his house every day on the way to and from work!
Very cool, I really appreciate it.....
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Erik, I hate to be the bearer of bad news...
To fit 35's on our rigs, you'll need to do a bit of work. A 2" body lift and 1.5" wheel spacers and trimming.
A Titan swap or drop bracket lift will also do it but that's major $$.
The rubbing your experiencing is the tire is just to big for the wheel well. The inside edges are, most likely, rubbing against frame. I'm sure they are hitting the plastic too but that's not where the problem is. Wheel spacers will fix this. By using wheel spacers you'll have pushed the wheels out, away from the frame and, unfortunately, lined them up with the fenders. A body lift will raise them up further out of the way. A body lift will raise the top of the fender but the rear of the front fender doesn't go anywhere.
You'll also need to trim about 2" out of the back of the front wheel fender metal (in front of the front doors)
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Going into the 35's, I knew there would be some rubbing associated with them. Part of that Mojave trip was to see exactly where and how much rub was happening. I've already got about 3"(ish) and about 2" in the front added on but no body lift. The B/L is something that I have been considering. The biggest place where there is some rubbing going on is along the front frame and that's at the extreme turn radius angles. There is very minor rubbing going on inside the wheel wells. I suspect as a result of the existing suspension lift. There is some minor trimming that has been done on the rear of the front wheel wells but to make me comfortable, I would like a bit more taken out. Thanks much for posting this info because my X is still a work in progress and all of this is truly appreciated!
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I have everything Toro described plus a 1" spacer on my Radflos and i still rub on the bumper when i back out. I'm saving my pennies so a can get a bumper made which should fix the problem. Look at Chris Haynes rig, he has 35's and very little fender left. Be very carefull how much you cut in the well. I've seen where guy have trimmed the body seam and split it wide open. It's best to pie cut and bend the seam. Good luck. :)
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Eric, I don't know anything about 35"s, but if you find the knowhow, I'll supply the midweek driveway ;)
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I may try and show up with my beast. If it's up and running, I'll need to install my ARB compressor and tank and some other air stuff. ;)
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I may try and show up with my beast. If it's up and running, I'll need to install my ARB compressor and tank and some other air stuff. ;)
Fingers crossed! I really want to see this beast in person Jason!!!
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Are brakes do-able at a mod day?
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Are brakes do-able at a mod day?
Easy Peezy, bring brake pads with you. Usually just the front made of ceramic. Others may please chime in with their stupid opinions on this please.
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Easy Peezy, bring brake pads with you. Usually just the front made of ceramic. Others may please chime in with their stupid opinions on this please.
Are brake pads something I should get from the Stealership or can I buy them at AutoZone/O'Reilly?
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just get semi metalics from autozone/oreally
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just get semi metalics from autozone/oreally
Did you mean
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Speaking of brakes, I don't need them yet, but which EBC color pads work well for a daily driven X?
Is it worth upgrading the rotors to stillen or the like?
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I believe they only make the green 6k and yellow 7k for the front. Yellow is supposed to be HD, they only make the green 6k last time I looked for the rears. I would stick with solid disks, too much dirt and grime off road for slotted/dimpled rotors IMO.
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I believe they only make the green 6k and yellow 7k for the front. Yellow is supposed to be HD, they only make the green 6k last time I looked for the rears. I would stick with solid disks, too much dirt and grime off road for slotted/dimpled rotors IMO.
English please, Baxter....you know I don't speak spanish...
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that was in response to steve asking about ebc stuff. they rate their pads by color/number, green yellow red and probably some others of the rainbow. if you want good braking, go with ebc yellow fronts with green rears and some nice ebc solid rotors. if you want to just stop, go to autozone/orlys and get whatever they got, it will work.
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if you want good braking, go with ebc yellow fronts with green rears and some nice ebc solid rotors
where can I get these?
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where can I get these?
http://ebcbrakes.com/where-to-buy-in-the-usa/where-to-buy-in-the-usa-automotive/
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Unless your discs look scared up or burnt (blue), you don't need rotors. Just get the front pads in semi metalic or whatever they recomend at O'reillys/autozone. You really don't drive well enough to tell the difference :-* ;D
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what should I grab for the diff breather mod? what size tubing? any other parts I'll need? I searched 'diff breather mod' and only got this thread and Adio's build thread but nothing specific as far as parts go...
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No worries,I prolly have what you need here in the Duff bin ;)
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what should I grab for the diff breather mod? what size tubing? any other parts I'll need? I searched 'diff breather mod' and only got this thread and Adio's build thread but nothing specific as far as parts go...
Thenewx has several threads about the mod...too many to link. Did a quick search and couldn't find a specific tubing/hose size, but it looks like 1/2" in all the photos I see. There is also a YT video and the guy uses a standard in line fuel filter...which I believe is 1/2"?
Hope that helps a little...
Also...could someone please bring an extra set of jack stands for my rear leaf R&R to rest the axle on? I have one set and will also be bringing my floor jack.
Thanks in advance guys.
Also...I am working that morning and will be home by 9:30. We should arrive by 10:30....10:45 at the latest.
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No worries,I prolly have what you need here in the Duff bin ;)
As much as I do appreciate that Duffman, I want to make sure future mod day attendee's also have the same access...
I looked up the TNX threads and, yeah, it doesn't specify what size tubing, so I'll get 10ft of 1/2 tubing and any left over will be donated or used as a giant straw for my root beer.
I'm torn as to what to bring for food....I have made my pizza there before, but that's really just too much work considering how much time I anticipate being under my own rig and helping with others....so, I'm gonna bring donuts for the AM-ish crew and make sure none of us starve until JAYRAT brings us some yummy wings.
Looking forward to getting yelled at by the Duffman..... ;)
-Christiaan
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John, I'm bring 4 jack stands with me. So I should have you covered. Food wise what all is need still? I don't want to be the guy that just mooches....
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John, I'm bring 4 jack stands with me. So I should have you covered. Food wise what all is need still? I don't want to be the guy that just mooches....
Thanks Chris...cookies are always appreciated and easy to grab with grimy hands.
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I looked up the TNX threads and, yeah, it doesn't specify what size tubing, so I'll get 10ft of 1/2 tubing and any left over will be donated or used as a giant straw for my root beer.
Jump under the X and measure the axle breather nipple...yeah, I said it. Remember, you are looking for the inside diameter of the tubing Christiaan. :)
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Thanks Chris...cookies are always appreciated and easy to grab with grimy hands.
I got cookies covered already, but I suppose there is no such thing as too many cookies
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So this just in.... I will be there most likely with my beast of a X. I got all the steering and brake issues worked out over the last couple of days and by tomorrow the rear drive shaft will be in maybe even the front. I'll be just there to help out and show off my X haha. Oh I can bring more drinks if needed.
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So this just in.... I will be there most likely with my beast of a X. I got all the steering and brake issues worked out over the last couple of days and by tomorrow the rear drive shaft will be in maybe even the front. I'll be just there to help out and show off my X haha. Oh I can bring more drinks if needed.
Awesome!
Also bring that skid plate!
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Awesome!
Also bring that skid plate!
Ah good call. I probably would have forgot haha.
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So this just in.... I will be there most likely with my beast of a X. I got all the steering and brake issues worked out over the last couple of days and by tomorrow the rear drive shaft will be in maybe even the front. I'll be just there to help out and show off my X haha. Oh I can bring more drinks if needed.
Nice: I'll probably be asking you some questions on how the 2WD to 4WD conversion went. :)
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Christaan: crawl under the back or your X, on top of your axle, one foot right of center is the breather valve. Measure the outside diameter. That will be the inside diameter of your new 7 ft. hose. Find an in-line gas or air compressor filter that will fit that hose. Get two hose clamps and six tie raps and a cookie. Your good to go!
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I'll be more then happy to answer any questions that I can.
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Hey Christiaan:
I just did mine yesterday, for the hell of it. I tried to read the posts and what not on TNX, but it was confusing the crap out of me with all of these people trying to buy a new fitting/nipple to fit into the axle housing.
I simply removed the dust cover from the nipple that's already there, slathered the nipple up really good with some RTV, slipped a 3/8 inside diameter fuel line over it, and clamped it down good with a hose clamp. It's on there super tight and isn't going anywhere.
I ran the hose up to the rear taillight and installed a cheap fuel filter on the end, attached with another hose clamp.
In total, I spent about $25, because I had to buy the RTV and hose clamps along with the fuel line and fulter. I think I paid about $10 for 8 feet of fuel line (which was plenty enough, and left me enough to put a huge loop in it before the axle), $5 for the filter, and $4 for a pack of clamps and $6 for a tube of RTV.
The hardest part of the whole project was slipping the existing dust cover off of the nipple. Took a little coaxing with a flat screwdriver, but only took a minute or two. The whole project took about 15 mins.
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Hey Christiaan:
So the shopping list is:
1x 8' 3/8" ID fuel line
1x tube RTV
1x Fuel filter
2x hose clamps
Not mentioned, but I'm guessing many zip ties were used.
Did I pass the reading comprehension portion of this state sanctioned SCCX standardized test?
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I think I used 4 zip ties. And yes, the shopping list is correct. :)
If the mod is being performed at the mod day, I can bring the RTV with me (or it's likely that there will already be plenty there), saving that expense. So you'll just need the hose, clamps, zip ties and a filter that fits onto the end of the hose (can use a fuel filter, one of those little ricer breather filters, an aquarium stone, etc).
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Christaan: crawl under the back or your X, on top of your axle, one foot right of center is the breather valve. Measure the outside diameter. That will be the inside diameter of your new 7 ft. hose. Find an in-line gas or air compressor filter that will fit that hose. Get two hose clamps and six tie raps and a cookie. Your good to go!
Excuse me but, I believe tie raps/zip ties were mentioned >:(
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Christaan: crawl under the back or your X, on top of your axle, one foot right of center is the breather valve. Measure the outside diameter. That will be the inside diameter of your new 7 ft. hose. Find an in-line gas or air compressor filter that will fit that hose. Get two hose clamps and six tie raps and a cookie. Your good to go!
Excuse me but, I believe tie raps/zip ties were mentioned >:(
Yes, yes they were.
I got all the stuff I need today from the O'Reilly's minus the RTV.
May I have a dollop, Joe?
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All my parts arrived, so I'm good to go for this Saturday for the AAL and shocks. :) Do we all need any more food/drink?
And if anyone knows, I read this on ClubXterra:
Also we figured out that you don't even have to take the leaf pack off. Just pull off the shock, unbolt the U bolts and crank up the axle. Then swap the overload leaf with the AAL, throw in the center pin and new U bolts and torque down. It should take under an hour if you go that route.
http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5256&page=3 (http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5256&page=3)
So it does seem possible to do the whole AAL addition without removing the leaf springs. It's looking pretty straightforward then: the only thing that might be hard would be getting the U-bolt nuts off, but I've been spraying them with PB Blaster. I'll probably be done quick enough to be a wrench hand later. :)
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May I have a dollop, Joe?
Absolutely buddy. I'll be sure to bring it.
At this point, I don't have any mods to perform. I'm just coming to hang out and lend a hand to anyone who needs it. Oh, and to bring cookies, of course. ;D
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All my parts arrived, so I'm good to go for this Saturday for the AAL and shocks. :) Do we all need any more food/drink?
And if anyone knows, I read this on ClubXterra:http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5256&page=3 (http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=5256&page=3)
So it does seem possible to do the whole AAL addition without removing the leaf springs. It's looking pretty straightforward then: the only thing that might be hard would be getting the U-bolt nuts off, but I've been spraying them with PB Blaster. I'll probably be done quick enough to be a wrench hand later. :)
Did you buy new ubolts? Not a good idea reusing old u bolts.
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Did you buy new ubolts? Not a good idea reusing old u bolts.
Yep, I got new ones.
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I like the idea or your shortcut Alex. Let's try it!
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I stopped by Deaver yesterday to chat with Jeff about some leafy things.
He talked me into going with this set up. Hopefully you guys eat your Wheaties tomorrow morning because these suckers are HEAVY!
For scale, that is my size 14 boot next to the U bolt
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I stopped by Deaver yesterday to chat with Jeff about some leafy things.
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Don't be this guy...
https://youtu.be/JTSk5cbaZso?t=8s
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I just loaded my OME leaf (Just having some pizza and learning about Cuba...) springs into the truck...they are heavy in my size 10.5 shoes.
Also loading my jack...and stands...and tools...and fridge for manana.
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I just loaded my OME leaf (Just having some pizza and learning about Cuba...) springs into the truck...they are heavy in my size 10.5 shoes.
Also loading my jack...and stands...and tools...and fridge for manana.
Look, I'm becoming a real adult. My own jack and stand.
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Randy, I'm looking at a 10am arrival. Please advise if that works for ya!!
-Christiaan
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I spoke to The Duffman...pre-9am arrivals will be shot.
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That is all.
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so I've been lurking and lurking on this thread and its official!!! I will be there tomorrow for sure! I will be bringing a half axle to swap out if there is time, and if not, then I'll be there to help wrench where ever help is needed! Jonathan will be there with me as well! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!!1 I'll be there by 8:30am so Randy, if you don't mind, coffee, ham and cheese omelette, and some fresh fruit!!!! :) j/k
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I will be there, nothing to work on as usual but just gonna hang out and slang ice cream sandwiches out of my mini freezer :)
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I will be there, nothing to work on as usual but just gonna hang out and slang ice cream sandwiches out of my mini freezer :)
You're my mini hero.
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I will be there, nothing to work on as usual but just gonna hang out and slang ice cream sandwiches out of my mini freezer :)
Mmmmmmm Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Mmmmmmm Ice Cream Sandwiches
Hey man they don't have poutine flavored ice cream sammiches, you my friend are outta luck.
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Don't be this guy...
https://youtu.be/JTSk5cbaZso?t=8s
But Mr. Hand, if you are here and I'm here isn't that our time?
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I will be there, nothing to work on as usual but just gonna hang out and slang ice cream sandwiches out of my mini freezer :)
You are my brake bleed/suspension minion...muaah ha ha ha!
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But Mr. Hand, if you are here and I'm here isn't that our time?
Nothing like a little pizza on our time....
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Had a blast, good to see everyone again
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Wish I could have joined you guys there today, hope it all went well!
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I can't thank the crew of usual suspects enough...Daphne and I had a great time (not sure about the ear bud teenage son :D )
Randy and Nilda were consummate (that means perfect Randy) hosts, providing driveway space, laughs, and delicious food the likes of which are reserved for a banquet and a crown...really great food Nilda, THANK YOU!
And to the collective group...THANK YOU...I couldn't have hefted those leaf springs, found "that" wrench, borrowed those jack stands, installed "that" brake line, or had so many heartfelt laughs without your support.
Another great non-club club outing!
:) :) :)
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I just want to say a big thank you to the Randy and Nilda for hosting the mod day with all of us there, Steve for letting me borrow his jack and jackstand, and Chris for the tools! Overall it was a great time talking with everyone!
And just to be sure, I'll be rechecking the torque on my U-bolts before this weekend.
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Hey guys, great fun!
No tools lost,
new friends found
and my back and liver are still intact :D
These mod days are the best example of community power and I love it. Thanks guys
I made every effort to do nothing and still didn't get to an ice-cream sammich :'(
We will have to do it again soon.
Duffman
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Hey guys, great fun!
No tools lost,
new friends found
and my back and liver are still intact :D
These mod days are the best example of community power and I love it. Thanks guys
I made every effort to do nothing and still didn't get to an ice-cream sammich :'(
We will have to do it again soon.
Duffman
Duffman, I cannot thank you enough....another superb Mod Day and we managed to not lose anything in the process!
Please let Nilda know that her shanghai's were amazing as always, and the conversation was epic as well...
A seriously great group of guys and happy to be a part of it!!!
-Christiaan
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Jonathan and I had a great time and were thankful for the great company. Randy and Nilda, You guys are awesome for opening up your home to all of us! Can't wait to see everyone again! :)
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Duffman, I cannot thank you enough....another superb Mod Day and we managed to not lose anything in the process!
Please let Nilda know that her shanghai's were amazing as always, and the conversation was epic as well...
A seriously great group of guys and happy to be a part of it!!!
-Christiaan
You still having those starting issues?
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You still having those starting issues?
Hey Erik,
Thanks for asking and you were missed on Saturday!
The sluggish thing is gone...pretty sure that was all about the uber clogged (read: blocked) Volant filter......
But....she still takes a few turns of the starter to turn over. Nothing as bad as it was, and what I think I'm going to do is wait a month or so and get a new Optima Yellow Top or comparable battery, all new connections, new connectors, etc., and take an afternoon to re-install the new battery w/ new connections and new connectors for a fresh, new set-up.
All in all, she's running like a champ again, and after installing the shrock plates from GHOSTX, she's ready for many more adventures...
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That sounds like a good plan, Christiaan.
You may want to speak with Jordan or Clint as they have some pretty heavy duty batteries in their rigs. I believe they used a marine grade battery with lots of cranking amps.
That's the route i would of gone if my stock battery didn't die when I needed to get to work!
I will eventually go that route.
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I wouldn't get an optima, quality and reliability has really gone down since they first came out. Clint and I both have diehard platinums, his is the stock size I believe while mine is a 31m. The stock size diehard plat is a nice upgrade, the 31m is almost twice the capacity and cranking amps in a package that fits in the stock battery tray with only a short extension needed on the positive lead, the factory negative and hold down work just fine.
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I run a diehard platinum in my beast. It preforms great. When I had a huge amp and two 12s with all my lights it never had issues. And the warranty is great.
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Hey Erik,
Thanks for asking and you were missed on Saturday!
The sluggish thing is gone...pretty sure that was all about the uber clogged (read: blocked) Volant filter......
But....she still takes a few turns of the starter to turn over. Nothing as bad as it was, and what I think I'm going to do is wait a month or so and get a new Optima Yellow Top or comparable battery, all new connections, new connectors, etc., and take an afternoon to re-install the new battery w/ new connections and new connectors for a fresh, new set-up.
All in all, she's running like a champ again, and after installing the shrock plates from GHOSTX, she's ready for many more adventures...
Awesome! Great to hear the good news. As to batteries, I'm currently running an Optima Red Top and it's performed very well for me. However, due to negligence by my part, I have worn a small crack in the corner and it's leaking. I have to have it replaced tomorrow. The service tech at ORW suggested the Interstate AGM. It's a deep cell, a little more expensive than the Optima's but from what I'm seeing very reliable and made for heavy off road applications. From what I'm hearing the Optima's are also using recycled battery lead and the Interstate's are not which may reflect some of the comments posted by Knightrider.
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So who took the pic of my rig on top of the neighbors drive? I'm curious to see how the X looks from that angle lol
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So who took the pic of my rig on top of the neighbors drive? I'm curious to see how the X looks from that angle lol
That would be me. And to answer your question, it looks SICK!
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee234/jfanaselle/DSC_1232.jpg) (http://s231.photobucket.com/user/jfanaselle/media/DSC_1232.jpg.html)
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That is a bad ass pic. That makes want to finish sooner to get out and play.