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 New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
#1076666
02/06/15 07:38 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Anyone interested in a drive to a water spit this month? I'd like to check out Sheeps bridge. I've never done it, only read. It sounds fun and the verde with hot springs is a bonus. New shocks arrive next week <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
1991 stock LS dual Bouncy AKA "NUG"
1998 AWD Astro LT - "BowHaus"
2007 Yamaha XT
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: castlerox]
#1076667
02/07/15 01:36 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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This is a perfect cruise ride. I'll make sure Jorge clears his schedule and we'll take his truck. If we can get anything else running, it's a totally tubular run to make sure nothing falls off, and if it does, we can find it and bolt it back on.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1076668
02/10/15 09:16 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 46
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Johnny B,
The shocks have arrived. What was the trick on the fronts you mentioned?
Everything looks pretty straightforwardà I think I'm slating Thursday as the day.
1991 stock LS dual Bouncy AKA "NUG"
1998 AWD Astro LT - "BowHaus"
2007 Yamaha XT
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: castlerox]
#1076669
02/11/15 02:13 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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As to the fronts, compress them fully and be ready with a piece of stout wire already connected to the bottom shock eye. When the shocks bottom out, hold them there while your assistant quickly wraps the wire around the top shock post so the shocks can't expand.
When you install the front shocks, have them in position so when you cut the wire, the top mount expands into the hole in the top mount.
Or you could just bring them over here. I've done it a bunch.
Any chance we could do the Sheep Bridge run on Sunday? It's looking like the better of the two weekend days so far.
John B.
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1076670
02/12/15 05:35 PM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 261
Mudrunner
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As to the fronts, compress them fully and be ready with a piece of stout wire already connected to the bottom shock eye. When the shocks bottom out, hold them there while your assistant quickly wraps the wire around the top shock post so the shocks can't expand.
When you install the front shocks, have them in position so when you cut the wire, the top mount expands into the hole in the top mount.
Or you could just bring them over here. I've done it a bunch.
Any chance we could do the Sheep Bridge run on Sunday? It's looking like the better of the two weekend days so far.
John B. If you guys are thinking sunday we are down! girlfriend has been doing some of the driving lately.  ![[Linked Image]](http://photos-b.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10632042_787015714705873_241618828_n.jpg)
V45W - 1999, 3.5 sohc, winter package
L042G- 1987, 2.6 carb, auto - Cylon Raider
A112 - 1973 Galant Wagon - 4G63 Turbo, 5 speed
L023G - 1983, 2.6 carb, 5 speed manual 4WD
L028 - 1983, 4D55 turbo diesel 2WD
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: IncorpoRatedX]
#1076671
02/14/15 03:07 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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We got Castleroxx's shocks in yesterday. This trip was his idea, but he's still checking for clearance, Clarence (from the GF).
John B.
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
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02/14/15 10:12 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,242
Body Damage is Cool
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Any word on this run? 4 wheeling would be cool
!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHAT ABOUT BOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: PA_JERO]
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02/15/15 03:02 AM
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Well, I guess it's just going to have to be a play-it-by-ear kinda day on Sunday. I saw RyanY today, Castleroxx did a drive-by and Lordtrunks got his tile laid, but there's still nothing set for tomorrow. We'll see, I guess? Hey Pa_Jero, how about doing that easy run from Superior back towards Box Canyon, the one we got snowed on a couple of years ago?
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1076674
02/15/15 05:20 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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Never mind that post above. Jorge wants to go fishing, so we're going to do the Sheep Bridge run. Leaving home at 9 a.m., so get ahold of me if you're in.
John B.
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Re: New shocks are on the way... Anything fun for February?
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1076675
02/16/15 01:20 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
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Sheep Bridge Run is in the books. '89 Raider V-6 = flawless performance. The only casualty was my old Flip Video camera that didn't seem to be able to hang on to the Velcro on the front bumper. We looked for it on the way back, but it either became dust or someone picked it up and is currently wondering what the he!! is recorded on it. That sucka served me well for many years, so I guess I got my $35 worth out of it.
John B.
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