My glass was broken when the latches failed on me before I even went on a trail.
I put a plexiglass piece the whole 6 years I wheeled it.
Never had a problem
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
I put a plexiglass piece the whole 6 years I wheeled it.
Never had a problem
That’s probably the route I’ll go.
It feels like just the other day was the first fire up and rip around. Getting out of a wheelin trip with a short list like that means you did a good job!
Was is body flexing that let the tail gate drop?
My Early Bronco would unlatch the stock spare tire carrier on twisty stuff. I had to cable it to the bumper.
My Early Bronco would unlatch the stock spare tire carrier on twisty stuff. I had to cable it to the bumper.
Are you using tie rod ends or hiems on your tierod? It looks like it rotated and took out your diff cover
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I was just at Tuttle 2 weeks ago!
No I think it was the hard bouncing that that jarred the not so great latches loose.
Heims. I’m not 100% sure, but I’m pretty sure you’re right.
Dude we have to meet there next time!!!
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Absolutely! We will have to stay in touch on here
Here’s some more videos my buddy took. Broke a couple long ones down to shorter clips.
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Trim the rear? Or leave it?
I say don’t cut it but make it smooth or round on the fender so it doesn’t damage the tire.
Get rid of the wheel spacers!
I’m pretty sure this is the first time I have ever hooked something to this truck.
I butchered the lower grille filler years ago, and never got around to fixing it. The grille wouldn’t stay in without it so yesterday I finally took my time and trimmed it like I wanted. The coolers fit under the grille perfectly and everything is nice and solid now.
I don't remember seeing the 496 before. I like it!
Snagged a cheap back glass and tossed it in last weekend. Replaced all the seals at the same time and lubricated everything while I was in there.
Headed to KS Rocks tomorrow for an event called Creepy Crawl.
Headed to KS Rocks tomorrow for an event called Creepy Crawl.
Loaded up Friday night to head out with a good group of guys to Tuttle Creek near Manhattan KS.
Left Saturday around 8:00am and 4 of us met in town then drove the other 1.5hrs as a convoy.
I led the first half of the day so not a lot of pictures or videos me hitting many obstacles.
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We were at an area called the ledges, and taking turns hitting big and small spots. I hit an area that I had made back in August, but caught a bad bounce and blew up the rear U-Joint on the rear driveshaft.
It took out 2 of the bolts and broke them flush in the rear yoke. I’ve been wanting to upgrade to u-bolts instead of straps, but at this point it’s time to just go to phase 2 of the 8.1/4L80E swap.
I finished the first half of the day in FWD, and hopped in the copilot spot of another rig for the afternoon.
The truck still drove up on the trailer itself, so even with a decent break, I’m still calling it a successful day. If needed, a ujoint and some elbow grease would have gotten me back on the trails.
Got back home around 7:30pm and parked the entire setup in my skeleton shop and daydreamed for the remainder of the evening.
Left Saturday around 8:00am and 4 of us met in town then drove the other 1.5hrs as a convoy.
I led the first half of the day so not a lot of pictures or videos me hitting many obstacles.
View attachment 61E2B0C2-B94A-48D4-880E-D955430C496B.mp4
We were at an area called the ledges, and taking turns hitting big and small spots. I hit an area that I had made back in August, but caught a bad bounce and blew up the rear U-Joint on the rear driveshaft.
It took out 2 of the bolts and broke them flush in the rear yoke. I’ve been wanting to upgrade to u-bolts instead of straps, but at this point it’s time to just go to phase 2 of the 8.1/4L80E swap.
I finished the first half of the day in FWD, and hopped in the copilot spot of another rig for the afternoon.
The truck still drove up on the trailer itself, so even with a decent break, I’m still calling it a successful day. If needed, a ujoint and some elbow grease would have gotten me back on the trails.
Got back home around 7:30pm and parked the entire setup in my skeleton shop and daydreamed for the remainder of the evening.
So whats phase 2?
Rockwells?
