MiniSimp's 1985

[MiniSimp]

hey can i get sum more pics of this set up u are runing here...

There are some good pictures of the ones on BigMikes truck here

[MiniSimp]

Sometimes change is good, sometimes change is bad, sometimes change is necessary....

[Wermz84]

You getting ready to install those?

[BigMike]

Ok, how the hell did this thread make it to Page 50?

[*FFC*]

Ok, how the hell did this thread make it to Page 50?

So, as I haven't taken the time to read the past 5... Is yer truck goin or what?

[MiniSimp]

Ok, how the hell did this thread make it to Page 50?

It's all chit chat.

[MiniSimp]

So, as I haven't taken the time to read the past 5... Is yer truck goin or what?

Yes maam.

[*FFC*]

Yes maam.

[iNfErNaL]

It's all chit chat.

Hey that sounds like my build-up thead.

[MiniSimp]

You getting ready to install those?

Soon as I can get some bushings that fit it.

[Willy Mammoth]

Soon as I can get some bushings that fit it.

Maybe they should have been made to fit the bushings 

What size hole are they and what size bolt hole do you need?

[MiniSimp]

Maybe they should have been made to fit the bushings 

What size hole are they and what size bolt hole do you need?

I didn't make them, hisdudeness did, they need an 1-1/4" OD with a 5/8-3/4" bore.
I've found some on Summit.

[Willy Mammoth]

Let me know if you need some made. I have some here I could turn down if you need.

[MiniSimp]

Let me know if you need some made. I have some here I could turn down if you need.

Thanks! I'll let you know.

[MiniSimp]

All nice and washed!

[MiniSimp]

Ordered the bushings:



ENS-9-9107R $9.99
Brand: Energy Suspension
Product Line: Energy Suspension Link Bushings
Part Type: Link Bushings
Bushing Outside Diameter (in): 1.250 in.
Sleeves Included: Yes
Sleeve Inside Diameter (in): 0.500 in.
Sleeve Length (in): 1.750 in.
Barrel Length (in): 0.625 in.
Bushing Flange Length (in): 0.219 in.
Bushing Material: Polyurethane
Bushing Color: Red
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
Bushings, Link, 4-Bar, Polyurethane, Red, 1 1/4 in. O.D., 7/32 in. Flange Length, Universal, Kit

[Ramrod]

why are you getting rid of the johny joints? 

[MiniSimp]

why are you getting rid of the johny joints? 

I have found that mixing Johnny Joints and Pivot Blocks has good and bad results.

The good: When flexing the DSR tire up, the rear slides to the right, driving the DSR tire away from the frame.
The bad: When flexing the front DSF tire up, the rear slides to the right, driving the PSR tire into the frame. Also if I am on a side hill, the truck leans down hill.

Basically the Johnny joints provide lateral movement that the pivot blocks don't.

Example of the bad:

[baconator]

you wanna sell your johnnys?  or you think cutting them off will ruin them?

[MiniSimp]

you wanna sell your johnnys?  or you think cutting them off will ruin them?

Sorry, already promised them to my buddy.

[Ramrod]

so do you think your truck is gonna stay clean for three weeks in the driveway? mine is black also and lasts about 20 minutes

[MiniSimp]

so do you think your truck is gonna stay clean for three weeks in the driveway? mine is black also and lasts about 20 minutes

It's already dirty from driving it into the back yard.
But either way, it's cleaner than it was. Poor neighbor kid spent 4 hours cleaning the mud out of the inside and outside.

[*** YELLER ***]

Poor neighbor kid spent 4 hours cleaning the mud out of the inside and outside.

and he only paid him  $10.00  cheep skate 

[MiniSimp]

and he only paid him  $10.00  cheep skate 

Naw, I felt bad and gave hime $30

it was 96* out there!

[Wermz84]

I was wondering how it got clean.  Cause I knew you didn't do it.  

[MiniSimp]

I was wondering how it got clean.  Cause I knew you didn't do it.  

Hell no, I only wash cars at night.


Last night I got all my camping gear & tools & parts packed up. Everything fit in my tool box except my parts box, Ice chest, and 2 jack stands.

Still have to install the CB, but I have a 5 day weekend this weekend, so I'm sure I'll find time for that.

[Wermz84]

I wish I was at the packing stage.  haha.   this is gonna be close.

[MiniSimp]

I wish I was at the packing stage.  haha.   this is gonna be close.

We'll be doin your Aussie today at lunch, hopefully.
Should be done by Friday.

[MiniSimp]

  All that is left is to pack/organize and load on the trailer! 

[Shamb]

getting packed up a bit early don't you think?






















don't mind me, i'm franticlly trying to get my POS together