MCR7 checklist time is ticking?????

[blackdiamond]

My list:

Weld broken FROR Crossmember
Tighten all bolts
Rotate tires (Maybe???)
Check oil (change it maybe???)
Weld holes in fenders where stock fender flares were
Paint any parts that need painted more
Gas/Load truck

How do you break one of these?

Good luck finding all of the bolts...

[lilbuddy]

How do you break one of these?

Good luck finding all of the bolts...

I think I landed on a rock and it broke. Either that it may have been when i waw fully getting it cause i did hear a loud break but nothing seemed wrong.

All the bolts are still in the transfercase still so I am good there

[Goose]

I think I landed on a rock and it broke. Either that it may have been when i waw fully getting it cause i did hear a loud break but nothing seemed wrong.

All the bolts are still in the transfercase still so I am good there

Damn crazy kids...
crawling on rocks and breaking fror crossmembers... 
What will they think of next?

[wifesaysimadumbass]

well i bought the beer i just hope i can keep my hands off it till the run or i'll have to buy more

[Blingn]

update no last minute for me

MCR LIST:
volt reg-  DONE
ALT- DONE
gauges -DONE
shocks-DONE
roll bar-DONE
spacers-DONE
battery mount
fire extenquisher mount
oba
rock lights-REAR DONE
sliders (home brew for now)
cd player
cb
adjust clutch-DONE
half doors
weld the rear
tow rig's ready-DONE

my daughter getting the tow rig ready!!!

[Rockcrawlintoy]

i got my boots, my pack and my food/snacks lined up. i just need to get some drinks, and some more food and ill be good to go.

[BLACKDOG]

Mr. FFC, there are child labor laws, you know!!





Good to see Sierra getting her hands dirty, better watch out, pretty soon she'll be teaching you how to do stuff!

[Duffil]

you guys make sure to take tons of pics for us, huh?

[Goose]

Well my dad just bought a nice lil beater toyota rig, so my list of crap to do just doubled 

[fordh8r]

So the list as it stands...

          -finish half doors-----Almost there! -DONE!

          -relocate rear brake line Done!

          -replace the rear shocks Done!

          -tune CB antenna Done!

          -finish stereo  DONE!

          -sand and paint the hood and roof  Almost done...

          -detroit locker for the rear...  DONE!   

          -(wishful thinking here) OBA. --- Definitely not happening before
            MCR.    

          -Then, of course, the ritual of servicing the rig right before the trip.

              -you know, greasing the chassis, checking the fluids, making sure
               everything is tight....       

           -Load all my

           -hit the road

           -have a good time!    

          That is all.....fer now!   

[Crystal]

The goal is to have it ready by Friday.
Keep your fingers crossed lol

[Tallchevy]

Here is my list. Not in an specific order.

1. Right now with the time I have it looks like moving the front axle 1" back.

2. Swap transmissisions & install inchworm 5.1 t-case.

3. Install All Pro driveline disc brake.

4. Install Detroit in rear axle.

5. Reinstall the c.b.

6. Take the top off & install the bikini top.

Now I can make a new list but if I don't get to them now big deal.

1. Started to install winch.

[Norcal crawler]

Found something else to fix. My engine is leaking anti freeze all over the pass. side. And its not coming from the radiator... soo not sure what it is yet but ill have to get it fixed.

[wifesaysimadumbass]

out of beer..... damn now i gotta go to the store

[LILGREENYOTA]

Well in the last two weeks I rewired my whole rig made a new dash put on a header and all new exhaust 1 ton master cylinder(3 years without brakes was long enough) Put on a new bigger power steering resevoir(for the full hydro 3 years of the leaky stock one was enough) and tonight i pulled it out of the garage and pressure washed her and cleaned the garage (I even mopped it) Pulled the truck back in and the radiator sprung a leak :hammerhead:so now i haft to do a radiator oh well at least it was in the garage not the trail.

[Reynolds]

NOW I have a list to post LOL, a week before the trip!

Install new wheel bearings on passenger side
Install "new" center console
Install new CB antenna parts once they arrive
Spray paint bumpers and sliders with new paint coming soon
Pack truck
Already installed a new passenger side axle due to losing a u-joint cap

[fordh8r]

So the list as it stands...plus some new stuff...

          -finish half doors-----Almost there! -DONE!

          -relocate rear brake line Done!

          -replace the rear shocks Done!

          -tune CB antenna Done!

          -finish stereo  DONE!

          -sand and paint the hood and roof  Almost done...

          -detroit locker for the rear...  DONE!   

          -(wishful thinking here) OBA. --- Definitely not happening before
            MCR.     

          -Then, of course, the ritual of servicing the rig right before the trip.

              -you know, greasing the chassis, checking the fluids, making sure
               everything is tight....         

           -Quick release mudflaps   Done

           - Whip antenna hold down   Done

           - anti-rattle square driveline...

           -Load all my    Got it all together to load in the truck.
           
           -Hit the road   

           -Have a good time!     

          That is all.....fer now!     

[wifesaysimadumbass]

square driveline anti rattle = electrical tape wrapped around the shaft wont last very long though

[fordh8r]

square driveline anti rattle = electrical tape wrapped around the shaft wont last very long though

Yeah, I think I have an idea that might work.  We'll see I guess. 

[blackdiamond]

(1) Driveshaft and Exhaust are repaired.
(2) Spill Kit & Poo bags have been delivered.
(3) MREs have been ordered.
(4) Rancho 9000XL shocks for the rear remain.

Rancho shocks arrived today!  I'll probably put them on Sunday between the Jets morning game and the Bears evening game.

[46&2]

Update:

Put Optima in
Replace leaking power steering hose
Rebuild front axle drivers side
Locate replacement pass. side steering knuckle
Rebuild front axle passenger's side
rethread passengers knuckle (save as spare)
Swap on new passenger side steering knuckle
Find new rear axle housing
Redrill pitman arm and move drag link to the top of pitman arm
Swap all my axle parts to new housing
weld on shock tabs
new dif breathers
extend rear into bed
Front dif armor
Rear dif armor
Oil change for the tranny, tcases, and axles
pick up as many spare parts as i can
make half doors more bling bling
Pre-wheelin' ritual (all fluids, torque, etc)
beer to motivate wrenching
re-bust out camping gear
girlfriend needs to get the time off

[Reynolds]

Update:

Put Optima in
Replace leaking power steering hose
Rebuild front axle drivers side
Locate replacement pass. side steering knuckle
Rebuild front axle passenger's side
rethread passengers knuckle (save as spare)
Swap on new passenger side steering knuckle
Find new rear axle housing
Redrill pitman arm and move drag link to the top of pitman arm
Swap all my axle parts to new housing
weld on shock tabs
new dif breathers
extend rear into bed
Front dif armor
Rear dif armor
Oil change for the tranny, tcases, and axles
pick up as many spare parts as i can
make half doors more bling bling
Pre-wheelin' ritual (all fluids, torque, etc)
beer to motivate wrenching
re-bust out camping gear
girlfriend needs to get the time off

Your list looks way worse than mine LOL No offense.

Now I have to replace the entire hub body on the passenger side! WTF, my list keeps growing but it BETTER be fixed after that!

[Jud]

MCR List

-Sliders
-PS cooler
-Change front shackle plates
-Gusset front spring hanger
-Gusset shock hoops
-Plate steering box
-Try and find a rear bumper
-Maybe make my half doors

[46&2]

Your list looks way worse than mine LOL No offense.

Now I have to replace the entire hub body on the passenger side! WTF, my list keeps growing but it BETTER be fixed after that!

Haha yeah a few things became check list items as I started working towards other things for this trip. Some of the stuff on that list can go with out ... like fixing up the half doors, pitman arm and front dif armor, pretty much everything else i am busting ass to get done though hehe

[Blingn]

MCR LIST:update
volt reg-  DONE
ALT- DONE
gauges -DONE
shocks-DONE
roll bar-DONE
spacers-DONE
battery mount
fire extenquisher mount
oba
rock lights-REAR DONE
sliders (home brew for now)
cd player-IPOD AND SPEAKERS TODAY
cb
adjust clutch-DONE
half doors-IM JUST GOING TO TAKE THE DOORS OFF TODAY
weld the rear-DONE
tow rig's ready-DONE

Last weekend to get your stuff done.

[Georgetown_Local]

On Board Air?  Done!! 

[blackdiamond]

Rancho shocks arrived today!  I'll probably put them on Sunday between the Jets morning game and the Bears evening game.

Rear shocks are changed and ready to go.  Now it's time to pack and load up.

[werty]

Get zip ties
food
rum
bumpers
CB
rum
fix radiator fan
rum and more rum
add oil to front dif
notch the crossmember for the drive shaft.

[Georgetown_Local]

Loading Gear Tonight

[Goose]

3 days till i leave and still so much crap to do...