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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2790 on: Aug 22, 2011, 11:15:39 AM »
I didnt realize you had a square rear drive shaft :eek: No wonder you never get out and wheel. That thing shakes your teeth out :)


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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2791 on: Aug 22, 2011, 11:24:03 AM »
I didnt realize you had a square rear drive shaft :eek: No wonder you never get out and wheel. That thing shakes your teeth out :)
Negative. It's balanced up to at least 70mph. Haven't driven faster than that yet. :gap:

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2792 on: Aug 22, 2011, 06:44:06 PM »
Crazy :gap:

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2793 on: Aug 24, 2011, 08:56:30 AM »
Front end is back on the ground.

To Do List:
Torque lug nuts (80ftlbs)
Torque front 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Install front driveshaft and torque (54ftlbs)
Torque rear 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Inspect rear 3rd pinion seal
Torque transfer case bolts (29ftlbs)
Modify e-brake arms and install e-brake
Clean/paint/install skid plate
Install LED brake lights
Change Oil
Clean engine bay
Clean interior/exterior
Load tools
Load camping gear
Load food
Load truck on trailer and center

all I can think of for now.

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2794 on: Aug 24, 2011, 07:02:51 PM »
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2795 on: Aug 24, 2011, 08:15:39 PM »
Front end is back on the ground.

To Do List:
Torque lug nuts (80ftlbs)
Torque front 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Install front driveshaft and torque (54ftlbs)
Torque rear 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Inspect rear 3rd pinion seal

Torque transfer case bolts (29ftlbs)
Modify e-brake arms and install e-brake
Clean/paint/install skid plate
Install LED brake lights
Change Oil
Clean engine bay
Clean interior/exterior
Load tools
Load camping gear
Load food
Load truck on trailer and center

all I can think of for now.

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2796 on: Aug 28, 2011, 07:34:23 PM »
Front end is back on the ground.

To Do List:
Torque lug nuts (80ftlbs)
Torque front 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Install front driveshaft and torque (54ftlbs)
Torque rear 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Inspect rear 3rd pinion seal
Torque transfer case bolts (29ftlbs)

Modify e-brake arms and install e-brake
Clean/paint/install skid plate
Install LED brake lights
Change Oil
Clean engine bay
Clean interior/exterior
Load tools
Load camping gear
Load food
Load truck on trailer and center

all I can think of for now.

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2797 on: Aug 31, 2011, 06:33:36 AM »
To Do List:
Torque lug nuts (80ftlbs)
Torque front 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Install front driveshaft and torque (54ftlbs)
Torque rear 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Inspect rear 3rd pinion seal
Torque transfer case bolts (29ftlbs)

Modify e-brake arms and install e-brake
Clean/paint/install skid plate
Install LED brake lights

Change Oil
Clean engine bay
Clean interior/exterior
Load tools
Load camping gear
Load food
Load truck on trailer and center

Almost there...

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2798 on: Aug 31, 2011, 08:42:21 AM »
Nice progress!  I need to get some of your motivation to work on my rig. 
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2799 on: Aug 31, 2011, 09:04:16 AM »
Two weeks Wermz ;)

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2800 on: Aug 31, 2011, 09:04:36 AM »
I like to Drive!

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2801 on: Sep 05, 2011, 01:56:53 PM »
To Do List:
Torque lug nuts (80ftlbs)
Torque front 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Install front driveshaft and torque (54ftlbs)
Torque rear 3rd member nuts (19ftlbs)
Inspect rear 3rd pinion seal
Torque transfer case bolts (29ftlbs)

Modify e-brake arms and install e-brake
Clean/paint/install skid plate
Install LED brake lights
Change Oil

Clean engine bay
Clean interior/exterior
Load tools
Load camping gear
Load food
Load truck on trailer and center

Almost there...

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2802 on: Sep 05, 2011, 02:36:45 PM »
why in the world would you need to clean the engine bay?  are you going to a show n shine or MCR?!    :talkingn:

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2803 on: Sep 05, 2011, 08:41:19 PM »
getting close!
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2804 on: Sep 06, 2011, 09:24:15 AM »
why in the world would you need to clean the engine bay?  are you going to a show n shine or MCR?!    :talkingn:

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It's on the list as something to do, but I don't think it will get done before this trip.

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2805 on: Sep 09, 2011, 08:30:29 AM »
 :biggthumpup:

I've got plenty for you to do, just c'mon by. 
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2806 on: Sep 18, 2011, 10:03:32 PM »
« Last Edit: Sep 18, 2011, 10:52:33 PM by MiniSimp »

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2807 on: Sep 18, 2011, 10:55:57 PM »
Nice shot! Kinda shows the Steepage!  :biggthumpup:


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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2808 on: Sep 18, 2011, 11:01:06 PM »
and the drippage :rofl2:
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2809 on: Sep 18, 2011, 11:02:12 PM »
and the drippage :rofl2:
Mighta been just the angle the light was hitting it.  :gap:

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2810 on: Sep 19, 2011, 10:34:47 AM »
Mighta been just the angle the light was hitting it.  :gap:

Or the front seal leaking.
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2811 on: Sep 19, 2011, 10:36:00 AM »
Or that! :haha:

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2812 on: Sep 19, 2011, 01:09:54 PM »
Can't wait to see more :)

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985 - MCRX bound!
« Reply #2813 on: Sep 19, 2011, 05:56:41 PM »
Nice shot! Kinda shows the Seepage!  :biggthumpup:

Fixed it for ya. :gap:


It was a nice shot, Cant wait to see more of the pics you and your wife got.  :thumbs:
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985
« Reply #2816 on: Sep 20, 2011, 04:38:39 PM »
4 or 5 seater ideas... go!

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985
« Reply #2817 on: Sep 20, 2011, 04:40:22 PM »
f toy, just do it. or swap your stuff under a 2nd gen 4runner
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Re: MiniSimp's 1985
« Reply #2818 on: Sep 20, 2011, 05:03:16 PM »
Make Yeller take them for you and save the trouble of building another rig! :cheese:

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Re: MiniSimp's 1985
« Reply #2819 on: Sep 20, 2011, 05:05:48 PM »
Well, I know his suspension is setup right. :greengrin:

 
 
 
 
 

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