What have you done to your rig today?

GONOVRIT said:
Anyone make boat ramp?
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Not even close. @Stuntman Autoworks made it the furthest, but no where near the top (not talking trash). There was quite a bit more water than when we were there last time.
The ledge above it may be worse than Boat Ramp itself now.
Just up the trail about 500' is an entire hillside called Backside. Super steep climbs with ledges, slabs, etc. A lot like School Bus at Tellico.
 
Jody Treadway said:
Not even close. @Stuntman Autoworks made it the furthest, but no where near the top (not talking trash). There was quite a bit more water than when we were there last time.
The ledge above it may be worse than Boat Ramp itself now.
Just up the trail about 500' is an entire hillside called Backside. Super steep climbs with ledges, slabs, etc. A lot like School Bus at Tellico.
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What gives on Boat Ramp? I've seen videos of a TJ on 38 Falken's crawl it then videos of rock bouncer beat the snot out of there rig and not make it half way.
 
Chris_Keziah said:
What gives on Boat Ramp? I've seen videos of a TJ on 38 Falken's crawl it then videos of rock bouncer beat the snot out of there rig and not make it half way.
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Ever seen a good looking dude get shot down at the bar but some random skoad walks up and seals the deal with a lady?
Same thing.
 
Jody Treadway said:
Ever seen a good looking dude get shot down at the bar but some random skoad walks up and seals the deal with a lady?
Same thing.
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I guess here’s a pic of a random skoad that got the girl and made boat ramp:flipoff2: Nevermind the buggy’s at the bottom with 4more cylinders and giant sticky tires that couldn’t make it:lol:
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Breaking up the bro love fest and back to what have you done to your rig...

I need to take more pics...but this was Friday.

Not 4WD but....

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Got some more work done on the horunner tonight. Got a question. I wrapped a large ratchet strap around the axle and frame and compressed the springs to where I think is the max it should compress. Does it look right to y'all? Seems to me like I've seen pictures of the boomerang shackles tucked into the body mounts and mine didn't move too much.

I'm trying to figure out where to mount my shock hoops and didn't want them to bottom out. With the axle there I have 4.5" of exposed shaft on the shock. Leaving 7.5" for down travel from there. Just doesn't seem right in my head. But I'm a noob so that's why I ask.

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YotaOnRocks said:
Got some more work done on the horunner tonight. Got a question. I wrapped a large ratchet strap around the axle and frame and compressed the springs to where I think is the max it should compress. Does it look right to y'all? Seems to me like I've seen pictures of the boomerang shackles tucked into the body mounts and mine didn't move too much.

I'm trying to figure out where to mount my shock hoops and didn't want them to bottom out. With the axle there I have 4.5" of exposed shaft on the shock. Leaving 7.5" for down travel from there. Just doesn't seem right in my head. But I'm a noob so that's why I ask.

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Your shock and tire will compress more under articulation, than straight compression. Also, the leaf can go inverted as well. 4.5" might still be too much, but if you dont have more than 7.5" down, you should be ok where you're at.
 
YotaOnRocks said:
Got some more work done on the horunner tonight. Got a question. I wrapped a large ratchet strap around the axle and frame and compressed the springs to where I think is the max it should compress. Does it look right to y'all? Seems to me like I've seen pictures of the boomerang shackles tucked into the body mounts and mine didn't move too much.

I'm trying to figure out where to mount my shock hoops and didn't want them to bottom out. With the axle there I have 4.5" of exposed shaft on the shock. Leaving 7.5" for down travel from there. Just doesn't seem right in my head. But I'm a noob so that's why I ask.

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I'd use 2 c clamps for proper holding power
 
YotaOnRocks said:
Got some more work done on the horunner tonight. Got a question. I wrapped a large ratchet strap around the axle and frame and compressed the springs to where I think is the max it should compress. Does it look right to y'all? Seems to me like I've seen pictures of the boomerang shackles tucked into the body mounts and mine didn't move too much.

I'm trying to figure out where to mount my shock hoops and didn't want them to bottom out. With the axle there I have 4.5" of exposed shaft on the shock. Leaving 7.5" for down travel from there. Just doesn't seem right in my head. But I'm a noob so that's why I ask.

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I'd take the leaf spring pack apart only leaving the main leaf put in a spacer to take up where the other leafs would be and bolt the axle on. It should be light enough to jack up one side at a time to check for clearances. Don't forget to put the wheel tire combo on and check clearance at full stuff wit the other side at full droop and turned full lock left and right. You don't want to be getting into the shock shock hoop or steering after you've welded everything in.
 
More non-4x4 work

Waiting on the parts fairy for a few misc odds and end so we started on the interior....

54 years and the last 24 being under my fatass has done a number on my seats. New foam and some fresh covers will be going back on later.

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Ron said:
More non-4x4 work

Waiting on the parts fairy for a few misc odds and end so we started on the interior....

54 years and the last 24 being under my fatass has done a number on my seats. New foam and some fresh covers will be going back on later.

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Looks like typical Ford seats...
 
Stuntman Autoworks said:
I'd take the leaf spring pack apart only leaving the main leaf put in a spacer to take up where the other leafs would be and bolt the axle on. It should be light enough to jack up one side at a time to check for clearances. Don't forget to put the wheel tire combo on and check clearance at full stuff wit the other side at full droop and turned full lock left and right. You don't want to be getting into the shock shock hoop or steering after you've welded everything in.
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Any good way to get it to full stuff and full droop with out a forklift?
 
YotaOnRocks said:
Any good way to get it to full stuff and full droop with out a forklift?
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If you need more lift than a floor jack can get you leave the droop side wheel off and put the bumped side wheel on and pick up with an engine hoist.
 
Crunk it up this morning when it was cold (37), saw how much steam comes from underneath while it's warming up. I thought it looked pretty cool but maybe I need to finish routing the exhaust all the way out the back.
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