Author Topic: Last Minute Preparations before MCR4 (Read 2957 times)

TrackVino · « **on:** Sep 06, 2005, 08:29:04 AM »

Im sure im not the only one going thru this, but post up what major things that may keep you from attending the event.

Ive got a big one..... I somehow busted my transmission housing

How did this happen? Im running a 4.3L with a 700r4 with lots of torque, and somehow two out of 4 bolts that hold the downey adapter came loose, and busted the rear of the housing.

After frantically calling around, found Hollies father (I cant remember his name, you know the guy with the big white and blue chevy) had one sitting around. Dean, Bruce and I met them at the pic a parts in fresno to get it from him. He told us he had the same problem and after busting a couple of housings himself, was able to make a bracket to stop this from happening. So we took some pictures and will be making the bracket for my rig.

We will post some pictures up later. Hope to get the tranny swapped over to the new housing and in the rig before Saturday. Still have lots of other things that need to be done.

*FFC* · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 06, 2005, 08:39:37 AM »

Um...I gotta get my axle in, sliders, and locker

I busted a brake bolt T in my axle so I have to somehow get it OUT before I can hook everything up

I dunno if you'd consider that major

BigMike · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 06, 2005, 10:14:13 AM »

Hey Squirrel, his name is LOUIE.

TrackVino · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 06, 2005, 10:37:51 AM »

Quote from: BigMike on Sep 06, 2005, 10:14:13 AM

Hey Squirrel, his name is LOUIE.

Hay man, Im not having a good day today, and sorry, yeah Louie is the awsome dude that saved me. Sorry Louie, didnt mean any disrespect. As for you Mike.......... aw, never mind, im too busy right now.

Ramrod · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 06, 2005, 01:04:52 PM »

I have to fill up my gas tank and find someone to buy me beer. does that count. no actually thats a good reminder I still need to extend my front driveshaft and gusset my sliders.

Hyena · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 06, 2005, 03:48:52 PM »

I would like to get my cromo birfs by next week.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 06, 2005, 06:45:03 PM »

Need to rebuild my engine, the damm thing just locked up and I found oil in the water. What do you think the possibility of me finding a good SD22 by tomorow and getting it

soon enough to install? I thought so!

JUST Kidding HAHAHA, that's not funny huh.

TrackVino, I feel your pain and I am keeping my

donkeykong · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 09:56:01 AM »

I sheared the 4 studs off the top of the passsenger side knuckle last weekend at coyote so I am going to do a total rebiuld of both knuckles and install the Bellfields I just got. I also want to fix the problem of always blowing a fuse in the rear running lights. The light problem wont keep me from the CON but it is annoying so I want to fix it.

BigMike · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 10:02:09 AM »

Hey Sal, now don't be tease'n- I heard you guys weren't gonna make it, do ya remember our pact we had together? You better be there

donkeykong · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 10:39:34 AM »

No, I should be there. It wasnt final till just recently. I will be cruising up will Dean on thursday afternoon. I had to get somethings taken care of. I also had to get my wife comfortable with the trail. I bought a Tent-Kot since she dont like bieng on the ground. It basicly is a cot with a tent around it so you are off the ground, and since I heard it is going to be pretty cold up there I just order cabelas adam and eve 0 degree double sleeping bag. She dont care if we are in the middle of the dessert on a horibly bumpy road as long as she gets a good nights sleep

BigMike · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 10:47:47 AM »

Awesome! Sound's Great Bob!

over_rev · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 10:55:57 AM »

Well I cracked a weld that holds on the inner ring to my beadlock.Sheared all the bolts off my passenger rear caliper-Destroying my SS brake line

I will have the rim back by tuesday next week,I took the rest of the month off,To make sure 4runner is ready to get it.

TrackVino · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 03:40:49 PM »

Whell, the tranny I got to replace my busted one is the wrong year, so the housing is too thin and will brake easier.

What I think im going to do, is try to find another one by Monday, and the Tranny guy said he can get it done monday by noon. If that happens, I could have it in by monday evening. If all goes whell, I should be able to go, but if not, Whell!!!!!!!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 06:24:29 PM »

Ramrod · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 06:28:30 PM »

well since I procrastinated and been an idiot I am actually on next wednesday going to have to add leaves to my front suspension, install rock lights and extend my square front d-line.

Hyena · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 07, 2005, 09:35:11 PM »

My truck won't be done untill next monday either, but that is early compared to other times before. The last couple times i didn't have my truck ready untill the night before.

donkeykong · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 12, 2005, 11:47:14 PM »

finally got the front axle together tonight and it turn beautifully...I still have some small stuff to get buttoned up but nothing that will hold from the Bash...hopefully

derek · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 13, 2005, 06:29:36 AM »

broke both rockstomper motor mounts last weekend.
so need to weld those back together.
the motor rocking broke some fittings on my oba, so i need to fix that also.
other than that its load it on the trailer and fill up the gas tank.

derek

*FFC* · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 13, 2005, 09:34:13 AM »

Well, my truck's a no go, so I have to get the Amigo ready... I was thinkin to start choppin fenders and see how far I can get thru the Tahoe side, but I think I'll just go stock and see how far I can get

germ · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 13, 2005, 11:09:58 AM »

I just have to finish welding the supports on my sliders, and the front cross-member support. Then re-install the bumper, winch and lights. I'd like to re-inforce my grill a bit, and while I've got everything else apart, I may just get it done.

Then it's just packin and gettin...

Erik

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