HOW TO GET TO RUBICON: A TUTORIAL

Started by TURBO, September 09, 2011, 10:39:15 AM

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TURBO

This is your step by step tutorial on how to get your rig to the Rubicon this year.
so follow these steps precisely, and you will find yourself sitting at the springs with an ice cold drink in your hand, listening to raffle numbers being called out.
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#1
STEP 1:

You have to give your truck a really shitty wash job, ya know te get sum of that dust from last years round up off
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#2
STEP 2:

take your old fan shroud and put it where it belongs:
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

STEP 3:

locate your other fan shroud that's not quite garbage and set aside for later use
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#4
STEP 4:

LISTEN!!!!

Hear that sound? sounds like water poring on a tarp... yes, that IS your water pump shiting on your FACE!!!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#5
STEP 5:

DRINK A MONSTER!!! it's ok, you've been up for 12 hours and besides... YOU HAVE PLENTY!!!
(you gonna need it)
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#6
STEP 6:

Call Napa, ask how much a water pump is...$48... look in wallet $25 missed it byyyyyy THAT much!!!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

STEP 7:

REMOVE:
fan
fan clutch
fan belt
....
AIR BOX???
A/C belt
power steering belt
power steering bracket
upper radiator hose thinga-ma-bobber (and studs)
timing cover
FALSE water pump
water pump
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#8
STEP 8:

make sure all bail'n wire safety ness-es are still being saifty-ed
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#9

oh and make sure to cram a screwdriver in reel good right here...

MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#10
STEP 9:

rummage threw all your junk you been saving... you know you got a lot...
...
find this....
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#12
STEP 11:

thiiiiiiinnnk...WAIT!!! oh! shoot... well you gone and done it now... :flamer:
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#13
STEP 12:

INTRODUCING... THE CAPITAL "C" CLAMP!!!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

HA HA FOOLED YOU WITH THAT LAST PIC!!!


STEP 13:

spend money you dont have on a new water pump
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#15
STEP 14:

install new water pump and thermostat

MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#16
STEP 15:

Put all this CRAP back on...
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#17
STEP 16:

:beer: PARTY TIME!!!!  :boozer: :beer: :beerchug: :drunk: :drunk:
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#19
STEP 18:

TAKE PEIKTCHA!!! :snapshot:
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#20
STEP 19:

fire it up!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#21
STEP 20:

NEW TREADS!!!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#22
STEP 21:

DRINK A CELEBRATORY MONSTER!!!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

wakkjobb

Crap, I've been doing it all wrong!!  :hammerhead:
ASE certified shadetree mechanic and spoon operator
QuoteIronClad: If I wanted to hold hands and be nice I'd become a hippie.
85 4Runner, duals, 38s, 5.29s, locked, 3.4 swapped, GranVille Edition

TURBO

MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

brockbuilt85

When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

*** YELLER ***

you forgot to add STEP 22  ....... recycle the empty Monster cans for parts money  :disturbed:
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

TURBO

Quote from: brockbuilt85 on September 10, 2011, 07:23:15 PM
best information thread EVER!

ha ha haha ha ahahha!!!!

Quote from: ** YELLER ** on September 10, 2011, 07:30:29 PM
you forgot to add STEP 22  ....... recycle the empty Monster cans for parts money  :disturbed:

that comes way later.... i gotta pay off those tires now!!! LOL
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world. 

TURBO

#29
STEP 22:

DRINK A MONSTER!!!
MY BUILDS: http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=76463.0 :woohoo:

More than tread lightly, leave it like you were never there, nor anyone else.
I AM :screwy:!!!

Quote from: Hank Williams Jr. on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
"These dusty roads ain't streets of gold
But I'm a happy right where I'm at"

Quote from: Wermz84 on September 19, 2008, 09:55:09 AM
Marlin is like the Chuck Norris of the rock crawling world.