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It has been brought to my attention that there are a few of us who need to get out and wheel. You remember last year - sub zero camping; waking up with frost on the tent (and toes). Well, 'tis that time of year folks! Lets all get together for the Fall Run in Potosi, Missouri. The date is planned for October 25-27th. So, bring your tent and your rig, plus the will to tough out the cold. There are Hotels in Potosi for those who can't handle the chill.

This gives me a new goal to reach. I have a month to get my K5 with Doubler and 1 Ton drivetrain. I said it before "I will not plan an event until... blah blah blah..." <img src="/forums/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" /> See ya there. <img src="/forums/images/icons/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Hehehehehe... let the clock start ticking! (AGIAN!) /forums/images/icons/smile.gif /forums/images/icons/wink.gif I too have a small list of mods I would LIKE to have done which include:

1. new shocks, relocated in the rear, and Ferd towers in the front
2. front welded (not enough $$$ for a locking-device)
3. new rear CV drive shaft... this one takes precidence
4. get that spare TIRE mounted on a rim... /forums/images/icons/smile.gif /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

And thats just the stuff I can think of right now! Good luck with your mods Neil... hope everything pans out for you this time.

-Dan

I have very few items that I need to address before the Fall Run. I'll install the Moser chromoly shafts, the Dana 44 Detroit (thanks Neil), and if the money tree sprouts about $300....a set of CTM u-joints. Oh yeah, I need to install a new set of locking hubs and remove the fusible hub pieces.
Also, the "push bars" on the rock sliders should be done by then as well.
That should do it.
I can't wait.
I didn't get my fill.......

this sounds great me and my brother planned a ride at Palmer that weekend with some locals from the area and a jeep club from Ill. there will even be a couple of scout guys down that weekend, most of these guys are from potosi and farmington. i was going to be the only chevy there (just a little fun rilvary between me and my bro he wheels a ferd bronco) most of these guys all drive 78 or 79 ford broncos, we are camping in the camp ground and there will be me and 3 friends in their broncos who would love to join you guys on the trails wont have my crossover or hydro steering done but will bring it out anyway had it there labor day weekend and broke a leaf spring pin and bent my drag link in a big crack on one of the trails hope to see ya all there

Do I get this feeling Neil missed getting all broken at Attica? Now I have to get a goal to get some tires and get my other things fixed by Oct!!!
Now I can check out this 3/4 ton stuff and find my weak link!!!

Nick,

WARNING: AVOID ALL AREAS COVERED WITH WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THROUGH THESE AREAS AS HYDROLOCKING MAY OCCUR!! j/k

Hope to see ya there.

Well, yer gonna "bring me the cable" if I get stuck, ain't ya!?!?!?! I might suggest you stay away from ditches that flex your rig out. Don't wanna hear any body mounts breaking or fans eating radiators!!

I plan on sealing everything. I bought out the auto part stores on black gasket maker.
Really funny when I watched the tranny shop attempt to get the cover off to adjust my TV cable!! The guys coworkers were laughing at him calling him "weak" that he couldn't pull a simple air cover off!!!!

Oh now.....you enjoyed watching me get my ride "sick & twisted" didn't you?

Yea it was actually cool to see your face with the "WTF was that?!?!?" look on it!!

Was this where you made it up the hill that "no stock truck has done before"? I do remember the pics of your truck under water, i think it was you. Hmmmm, maybe i can make this one......... where in the heck is potosi???

Yep, the pics are in my sig. There is just one thing that you have to do before you are allowed to attempt this "hill". You have to cross the lake and then turn around and come back and have the rig live to tell the tail. And maybe the next day jump start a Ferd truck, with no air breather, at, oh what would you say Neil? 6 AM? I will toss you a life vestfor the lake!!!

Um... wow. More to come... /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

-Dan

In addition to Todd's statement...

Do not attempt any large mud holes at high speed. And when the vehicle becomes inoperable, you WILL fetch the winch cable...
j/k too.

At least you know what to to next time the you hydrolock the diesel /forums/images/icons/smile.gif Clint and I still talk about that one from time to time. First time we ever saw a diesel hydrolocked....

BIGJ

Actually, Todd didn't have the "WTF look", he didn't even know it happened! That's what happens when you listen to that devil music while on the trail. /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif The funny thing is what he said after getting out of the truck. "Suspension that works" - I've heard that a few times before.

That's the only rockcrawlin rig with more money in the sterio than invested in the drivetrain!

Now, on to matters at hand. Nick, it was quite funny to see how excited you were about making it to the top of the Wall. Something like "...3.08 GEARS... NO LOCKERS... AND STOCK SUSPENSION...." I sure wish we had that on tape! Just to give you guys an idea, his voice sounded a little like Chris Farley when he would get wound up! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Glad to see we will have some of the Old Group with us this time. I believe Scooter is planning on being here too. Not too sure about Frisbie, Oberto or Brown at this time.

All I know is point me up the middle line on "The Wall" and get out of the way because Im hammering it all the way to the top!

Potosi is by far one of the funnest places to play for all types of vehicles. Many opportunities to test your suspension, water fording /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif and ability to brave the cold.

Just call me..... scuba steve /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

I am going to do the Wall again. Just this time I am going to listen to the spotter better. "Turn the wheel all the way to the right."
I also need to get me an air mattress and figure a way out to get my stuff organized so i can crash in the back. And if I catch anyone shining a million candlewatt light in my Blazer and saying something like "Well, we thought you died cuz you left it running!" we will have to dig some lights out of some asses!!

good one J...


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Devil music?? Neil, what is this Devil music thing you're referring too??
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Oh Nick, the 1 million candle power (cordless) spot light has a full charge on it! Ready and waitin'. Fun will be had by all.

Yeah Right Bigdaddy - Concrete Cruiser is right! Concrete Slab Walls at Attica that is! I guess I have no Idea what I was talking about on the music. I really dont understand a lot of this new music.... But I really like the groove....(swinging hips) /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Pam's askin' "So are we going to have a halloween party?"

Masks are Optional (some of you dont need masks), 4 Wheel Drives are Required and if Todd is stoking the campfire - 24" bar chainsaws are Mandatory! I bet that log is still there!

Cobbling will start next weekend! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

I THINK EVERYONE THAT IS GOING FOR SURE NEEDS TO POST UP RIGHT NOW, LAST TIME EVERYONE SAID MAYBE AND DIDNT SHOW UP, IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW EXACTLY HOW MANY WILL BE THERE

BTW, I just talked to Bryan Walsh and hes gonna try his best to be there.
I hope we have a good turn out this time.

heh, heh, heh.....You said "log".

Where's my Detroit, Biotch???

Tyler,
Those damn Blazer guys.....it's hard to get some of them off the couch!

Yea...the log is prolly still there....and if its not, we drag another one out of the forest!!

If I can get these tires I will be there. Just wondering if I shouldn't get a truck and trailer. The tranny that they put in ain't going right. Hopefully it will survive.

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Hey Tyler, was that comment meant for me? /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

Ok, I will be there fer sure.

Todd - Detroit? What Detroit? I sold that thing a long time ago! You better get o'er here and pick it up before the wood ratz (raccoon's) get ahold of it. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

Nick - No comment - you either are here in person to see Tyler go up the Middle Line of the Wall or you can see the pictures!

I am pretty excited about getting back to Potosi. It is such a blast down there. I have many trails we haven't hit on previous runs, so prepare for a new show. We will probably hit the Wall as usual an the Behind Hazel Creek Loop like before. I think Todd probably wants to test the body mounts on the Wedgie on Barn Trail and I definately want to check out The Great Divide again.

About Camping. I know of a primitive spot back on a trail which we could camp at. It is near one of the lakes - would any of you want to camp there? Just a change in scenery - plus you have to use 4wd to get there! I have camped there before and left my tent all weekend without problems. The locals from Deliverance are usually all hunkered around a Meth Lab about this time of year so we shouldnt have problems with them.

Todd is going to try his Toilet plunge again this year - new swampers and lockers should get him out of the pit! I guess, Ill give it a whirl too. Those who make it through pit one, go on to pit two! (bathing suits optional). Dan is in for a treat at Potosi - with any luck, he might meet a local or two. Be sure to bring a camera for those pics you want to take home to Mom.

Oh so were just going to park next to a lake? Are we going to drive through any lakes? I will bring you a tank of oxygen Neil!!

Neil - Theres only one way I won't be there, and thats if I am 6 feet under!!

.....laughing hysterically. You said "hunkered".

"Bow chicka bow, bow"

Camp anywhere you want to, we will.
Sorry, did that sound a little like Yoda?

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Tyler-

God willing, I will be there. I need to beat my rig into submission if I will have to drive it there... between the DW and the rear axle problem you witnessed, its hardly streetable right now. I hope to have a tow rig in the next two weeks... which would prevent me from having to fix these issues.

But rest assured, I will do EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to be there with a smile on my face! /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

-Dan

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That was a good one! (inside joke)

Nick, you better make this one! Oh wait - I better make this one! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif This trip is "No Holds Barred", meaning anyone who wants to drive into a bottomless pit can do so on their own power - just remember getting home after the weekend is your own priority. /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

The shop floor concrete is curing as we speak. I should be able to pull the K5 into the shop this weekend and get my @$$ to work. I am perty damned excited about this trip. Camping in Potosi has to be one of the funnest times I've had.

You have to wait for concrete to start working on your rig? A nice grassy field or a large slop of mud works for me!!

Uh - I've got a little more than an oil change to do! A doubler setup gets a little whobbley when on a tranny jack in the grass. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

I have done my share of parking lot wrenching - its time to step up and use convenience when I can.

Agreed - I wouldnt want to try a tranny jack in the grass... EXPECIALLY loaded up with a nice new shiney doubler! /forums/images/icons/cool.gif

Okay, so I still need to get 2 new tires, one moved to the spare. Then I need to replace the shocks with 5012s, install the Ferd towers, and relocate the rear axle mounts. After that, I need to service the front axle install a longer breather tube, weld the spiders, and replace any leaky seals when its all over. NOT TO MENTION, I STILL NEED TO BUY MY TOW RIG! /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif How long before this trip happens? Yikes...

But not to worry, I will be there. I can't miss any trips now that I know the blast I will have with Todd and Tyler around a camp fire! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

-Dan

got one word for ya Mudzer....

BOGGERS!!!!

33x14.00x16.5

Oh the joy!!! And just a bit of trimming and stock height!!

Nick,

Cool Man, enjoy the hum! I have driven many miles on Boggers. So you have said tires in your possession?

Going on Tuesday to pick up the 1 ton!

Think I could hitch a ride from you on this run Dan. I seem to have "ventilated" my block yesterday, just got it apart today, thought it was a head gasket, but it was a broken piston and then the con. rod hit the block and cracked it pretty good. Anyway, the Blazer is now going down for the winter and spring to get some MAJOR changes. Ill take some pics of the busted parts if you guys want.

What happened Tyler? You blew your engine apart? What in the world were you doing to destroy a Diesel? Hope you can get it up and going soon. If you want I will have a passenger seat, unless Matt goes or I get my neighbor to go. Gonna rip out the back seat tomorrow.

Lots of humming Mudzer. I just think they might need balanced. At about 60 I can't hold onto the stering wheel. I am wondering if it because they sat for a bit. Did you ever have any problem of leaving them sit for a bit and then they come out different? I just love the tires!!

Tyler-

One way or another, I can find you a seat. I HOPE to have a crewcab dually for the trip, but that hasn't been set in stone yet. Regardless, I don't have a confirmation from Kevin yet as to whether or not he can make it but there is always the rear bench if everything else fails. I will get you in my truck somehow, okay? /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

-Dan

That bites Tyler! Well, now you have to move you new motor install to sooner than later! I will have a full truck this trip with 4 passengers. If you make it down, I am sure you can find a passenger seat somewhere.

Nick,

Your Boggers will get flat spots from sitting over night so sitting for a while will have similar results. The hum I talk about is the sound of the tires on the highway. Sounds like a low flying helicoptor.

I will have an open seat in my shortbed if needed, and was down there labor day weekend and the toilet or bottomless pit is even deeper than last year. so beware it claimed two motors and a rear diff that weekend the first hole is doable i made it thru that one but the second i wouldnt even try it with out 8" lift or more and at least 39s i put my front in and didnt even get shortbed all the way in the hole and had water cover my whole front up to almost middle of my hood my bro got in the hole and you couldnt even see the tops of his 38 tsls once in he went no where fast and he is running or was running a built 460 ferd in his bronco but it should be a good time hazel loop trail has a lot of mud on it.

Its not that hard to destroy a 6.2, theyre arent exactly a marvel of modern engineering. I was loping down the highway about 60 when the piston let go and then the connecting rod proceeded to beat the living hell out of the cylinder wall. Lets just say thats that first and last turd of a 6.2 I will ever own. Only real diesels from here on out.

Neil - But on "take off" they sound like a propellered airplane.

Anyone got a spare 33 bogger they aren't using?

Dude, that sucks. Maybe it's time to junk the diesel and go with a gas motor.
Maybe even a BBC?
Hope to see ya there.

DUDE, the fact that its a diesel was not the problem, it was the fact that its a 6.2 diesel. Diesels are and always will be the best form of a internal combustion engine, its just that this particular one is not that great. Its going to get a diesel still, just not a 6.2. Oh yeah, if it was going to go gas, it would HAVE to be a caddy 500, from what Ive heard, those things rock.

Easy there, big fella....everyone's got an opinion and that's OK. If you really wanted a caddy motor, Shagz and I went to the yard today and easily passed up over a dozen caddys with motors in tact. Call me or shoot me a PM if you really do want one. I scored a truck tail gate and a spare 2WD sector shaft. Shagz scored a York F210 compressor and a 14BFF 4.10 gear set. later.

I was messing with ya since you always give me a hard time about the diesel thing, I dont want a caddy motor, I was just saying if I was to go gas thats what Id get.

Also figured out that the tires look full but only contain 10-12 psi of air!! Aired em up to 30 and no problems!!

um wow.... AGAIN... /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

-Dan

So what is the schedule mo capitan? I got my boggers. I have a way to bring it home if it comes to it. I have a craving for deep water and large mud pits. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Well, First of all the schedule is to get my K5 back on all fours. I bought the 1 ton Tuesday and that swap starts first. I may go without the Doubler this time and just go 1 ton, locked and ready to rock! /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

Uh oh... why does that sound like a setup that leads into, "well guys, the truck isn't ready... so... well... I don't know if I can make it..."

Comon now Neil... You have to make this one! Let us know how things are going. Hope things work out soon.

-Dan

You may want to read that one again. I will be there in my 1 ton K5!

So how far along is the 1 ton swap? Not trying to get you down man... just trying to keep you in check! 3 weeks and counting!!! Can you beat the clock? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

-Dan

If ya need any help, I could come down next weekend to get that axle and give ya a hand for the night.

Matt-

Do you have plans to make it to this run? It would be cool to meet you there! If you are going maybe you can meet Tyler and I somewhere along the way? Just my .02

-Dan

I would really like to it just depends on if I can get my truck fixed in time.(new axles and tires on and the frame fixed is mandatory, crossover is a maybe if time and $$$ allows).

I have to pick up the front axle from Neil and the rear axle from Nebraska. Then I need to grind the calipers to fit the 15's. It all depends on when I can get the axle from Nebraska. Im hopeing to get it next weekend. If so Ill have a whole week to weld on perches and get the axles installed. I should know the weekend before the trip if Ill make it.

Where are you guys gonna meet at? Im living in Springfield, IL now. Looks like Ill be going down I55.

Matt,

Meeting this Sunday would be fine with me. I will probably be getting ready for my swap-o-rama and you can check out the K5. I got my new beadlocks done... More to come...

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What time Sunday would be good for you? The earliest the better for me. My brother needs his truck back as early as possible tomorrow.

Shore is some Big Rims ya got there!

Just think... soon your sig can read, "<font color="red">One Ton, and that 1/2 ton sh!t wasn't so great!"</font color> /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

-Dan

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Whats wrong man?!!! Are you going to make it to this run too? From the looks of your little icon dude... maybe not! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

-Dan

Its all about the benjamin's baby.

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Dan,

I'll change my signature to that if you change yours to this: <font color="red">"I wish I could have gone as many places as Neil's 1/2 ton took him!!!"</font color> /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

Looks like I am picking up my 60 this saturday....Its crunch time.

Uh oh... that sounds like a challenge! BRING IT ON LITTLE MAN! /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

-Dan

Uhh, I hope I didn't say that outloud just now. Hey, I'll challenge you to the top of the Wall up the hard line! Howz That????

Wish I could be there to spot you up the wall Neil. Might get to see all your hardwork in the sunlight! LOL /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

Let's play nice now ladies.

Neil, can the campgrounds be reserved or is it "first come, first serve"?

Awww. I was only kidding! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Todd, the campground is first come first served. Remember this is a donation type campground - they expect us to drop $6 per day in the pay slot. It will not be booked up that weekend I can almost assure you. Do we want our same camp spot as always? Pam and I are leaving at Noon on Friday. I guess we need to start thinking about carpooling, meeting times and such. Is there anyone who needs directions? I typically meet up with Tyler and Nick in St. Louis, but this year I will be taking a different route. I can meet people at the campground. If you have a tent warmer, you better bring it!

Frisbie, that was baaaad. You are correct however, the Wall only gets tougher after every rain and we had a bunch this summer. I havent been there for nearly a year! Should be fun time, you may want to try to make it.

I'm meeting up with Tyler... since he needs to catch a ride with me. I may even be picking him up right from his door step! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Then the two of us will run back out to the meeting spot... where ever it may be. Sound like a plan?

And on the wall... the only advantage I see that you have is the winch to keep from going over! /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif I have yet to pick up the front of the truck... so this should be fun! Problem being (as Todd will tell) I usually like to attack obstacles with the skinny pedal. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I think this one may take a little more finesse than I am used to! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Guess I will need to get that hand throttle installed too! /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

-Dan

What route are you taking down there? Its looking like Ill be able to make it. It would be nice to follow you guys down.

I gonna be taking 55 south through Springfield and from there not sure yet.

Not to hard to get there. I just wonder if that monster log is still there.

I'll be cruising down 55... if you want to give me an exit # where you would like to meet, I would be happy to slow down near there so you can follow! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Dan

What time ya gonna be passing Springfield?

Hell if I know yet... I don't even have the truck ready yet let alone know when I will be hitting the road. I would like to get out early though... maybe leave here around 7ish? That would get me down by you around... what? 8:30-9?

-Dan

One word to the wise on the Wall. You will want to take it easy going up. We got several Blazers very Tippy last time up. When you are sitting in the middle line with front tires atop the ledge, it appears you are climbing to the Moon. All you see is air. The left front ALWAYS gets from 3 to 5 foot of air depending on how hard you drive it. I have never taken a winch cable up it yet. I would say nobody has a distinct advantage over this obstical. Many have claimed to have been all over the US and have never driven up anything this wild. The one apparent problem with the Wall, if you ever get the rear tires over the ledge and decide to go backwards - You are in for about a 3 time over end roll which is sure to make your weekend suck! That will Jar your Preserves!

The Wall is constantly changing for the worse. It will eventually be undoable when the erosion takes over. Cant wait to try it again.

I will start viewing maps this week to check our trail route. I will try to keep us on trails the whole weekend and eliminate any rock road travel!

On my 1 ton swap - I am going to get the axles installed this weekend. I have ordered everything but the Locker for the D60. Debating on a Detroit or just a drop in. Cant wait to play!

I think its about 3 hours from here to chicago. We can try to work it out the week before when your timeline is ironed out. Im pretty much open to anything. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Neil - Lets hook up the winch cable to my rig. I want to go up it one way or the other. Better make that 2 cables. I said last time I was going to make it up the middle. I didn't say how!!! /forums/images/graemlins/1zhelp.gif
Are we going to meet at the campground or Potosi or a lake!?!?!?

Dan, Matt - I am in Bloomington and 55 is very near me. Dan and I could meet up here and then meet with Matt later in Springfield?

Nick, thats your choice if you want to break parts! I hope you brought some spare axleshafts for your 3/4 ton front. Ask Todd, its a deusey!

I will be meeting at the campground on Friday. We should be there by 4:00 on friday afternoon.

So who all do we have on the list as going Neil? How's your rig going? Up to 5/8 ton yet?

Its nearly half ton until this afternoon - then it will be 1 ton! Meaning, I have the D60 in place and will have the 14 bolted in by evening. Still have a bunch to do, but should have plenty of time to get it done.

DONE DONE? /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif Send us some links to pics!

-Dan

Is there anyone out there totally ready for Potosi? I know I'm not! Still need to finish on the 60, get the spare mounted on a rim, and TRY to get the rear CV shaft! Yikes! Hmmm... why am I thinking that I won't get all that done? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif

-Dan

You dont happen to have a spare spare do ya? I gotta find a spare tire(36" TSL) before Potosi.

KRAZIE87K5 - Who is ready for anything anymore? Isn't that part of the fun?

outlaw612 - I need to find me a spare 33 before Potosi.

I haven't even got the Blazzo in the garage yet....isn't that terrible??

Hey Dan,

Ill give you the Shaft sometime this week! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Actually, I will call the fabricator today and have him put together your CV shaft at 42" with 1350 yoke and 1330 CV. He usually can have it done in a day - considering it is almost done anyway. I will get you a total. Do you want me to mail it to you or bring it to the run? Either way works for me. Sorry, Ive been busy with a little "unEXPECTED" news! Looks like I may be changing my Signature again - It may be real similar to Todds.... Hint Hint. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Sounds like a congrats is in order!

When You get up to me, /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif we can talk.

Like my signature?? You mean you'll admit your rig is "cobbled up"?? j/k
Congrats on the news of becoming......thebigdaddyof1.....well not yet, maybe in 8 1/2 months or so.

He will never be like us Todd!

Hey Ken, taken any Bypasses lately? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Todd, maybe thats what he was referring to... Ken, you should know better than anyone - Crawl Ratio does nothing if you are parked in the Garage. /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

Gee my blazer has been though "holes in the rock trail" in Utah, been driven CROSS COUNRTY 1400 miles from DC to KC, Had another 2000 miles put on it around town, How may miles have you driven yours this Summer ............ /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

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HOLD ON! BACK UP THE SLAP-TALKIN' TRAIN! Did Todd just say that Neil is having a baby sometime in the near future? Or was that just additional "wood to the fire" Todd?

I think I might have to call Neil on the phone on this one! /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

-Dan

Yup Yup, its the real deal man! Im going to be a Daddy. Looks like I have approximately 8.5 months until I give up my hobby! Naw, I will still play. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Progress... ORD Steering arm is installed. 14 Bolt is laying on jackstands waiting for Derbinator brackets. I will install it into the truck regardless of if the brackets come in - tomorrow night. Ordered a Detroit, should be here next week. Still need to install brakes and bleed the system - plus install the ram and bleed that! So, I have a bunch to do, but I work fast! Wooo Hooo!

Sounds like You're making progress on more than just your truck there bud! But seriously, CONGRATS! /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif Be sure to really enjoy your last 8 months with your wife... life changes after kids. I think for the better personally... /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gif

So now we know how Neil is doing, how is everyone else doing with their rigs? I've got shocks, a front locker, and the CV drive shaft to install still! Oh yea, and my 60 is in pieces:

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Hope you guys are doing better than I am! /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif

-Dan

Progress Note:

14 Bolt is now installed with Disk Brakes. The truck is sitting on all fours now! I mounted one of the beadlocks and it looks like it will work really well. Now I need to install the rest of the brake lines, weld the steering box frame repair kit, bleed brakes and steering system, mount tires, and connect the driveshafts!

3 nights of Wrenching left! Oh, I also wanted to install my D60 Detroit! Geez, I have a bunch to do. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

HAHA! Just wait till you try to install the weld on steering brace. I did mine last night and it took a torch(to enlarge the bolt holes since they dont line up), a welder(for the obvious), and a 3lb hammer to make it fit the frame. Good luck, if your brace is anything like mine youre gonna need a lot of luck. Took me about 3 hours just for the plate on the side of the frame!

On a better note, I got the front axle installed. Just have to torque the balljoints and install the hubs.

On a lower note, I just got off the phone with Rockstomper. I ordered my draglink 1 1/2 weeks ago and still dont have it. I was told "Well, it looks like it shipped, but I dont know when." So hopefully I will get my draglink today or tomorrow or I wont be driving to Potosi /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Seems to me that you should consider working on it rather than talking about it .. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ... J/K Glad to hear you are making progress. Mine for all intents and purposes is ready to go. Looking forward to the run. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Directions to Potosi

From Illinois: (you St. Louisans should know your way!)

Take I55/I70 across the Mississippi River into St. Louis. Continue South on I55 past Arnold going towards Cape Girardeau. Turn (right) onto Highway 67 South near Festus - Exit 175. Drive South on Highway 67 to Desloge. Turn (right) onto Business 67 and continue through town. Turn West (right) on Highway 8 towards Potosi. Follow Highway 8 - 12 miles to Potosi. You will cross Highway 21 just as you enter Potosi. Just after crossing Highway 21, look for Highway P going to the South. Turn South (left) onto Highway P and drive approximately 12 miles of curvy, hilly road. Be cautious, there are several sharp corners on downhill slopes. Highway P ends at Highway C. Turn West (right) onto Highway C and continue for 3.5 miles to Highway Z. This Highway goes uphill (right) from Highway C. Continue on Highway Z - after 1.5 miles the road turns into gravel. Continue straight on CR 657 approximately one mile of gravel road to FS Road 2392 turning to the South (left). You will see the Hazel Creek Campground sign at the entrance to this road.

We will probably want to pick a site big enough for approximately 8 good sized tents and all of our rigs. I typically pick the spot near the sign island. This is close to the Vault's for us and close enough so Nick can wash his boots after getting swamped!

See you all there.

Thanks for the directions Neil. I'll probably be getting there around 9ish... since Tyler can't get out of work on Friday. I'll be picking him up around 4:30pm, then running a few little errands, and then heading to camp.

So far, the front axle is nearly assembled, and the lock right is installed. I was working on it till 12:15am this morning! I just need to install the diff cover, and fill her with fluids. Then tonight GeneralBlueBalls (Bryan) is coming over with his Miller welder to relocate my rear shock mounts on the 14BFF. The Ferd towers will go in shortly thereafter, and finally the 5012's will be installed. Then all thats left is to install the yoke and drive shaft in camp on Friday night! Damn... thats still a lot of work! /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

-Dan

Sounds like my kind of work week. I have been working on my truck till 12:30 every night for about 2 weeks!

Well, doesnt look like Ill be making it. I ordered my drop draglink 2 weeks ago and it still isnt here. Rockstomper cant tell me where it is or when it was send out. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The truck is ready to go other than the draglink.

I guess there is still hope it will show up tomorrow, but chances are looking slim.

Matt-

That blows. Scott couldnt get you an answer as to where it was? Thats not like him. Mine were lost too when he shipped my parts, but they managed to come at the last minute... who knows... maybe the draglink will come at the last minute Friday Morning!

That sucks... I would personally be RIDING Scotts AZZ (no offense Scott!) But I would be seriously pissed if my parts fell off the planet, and I missed a run because of it. /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif Really sux.

Best of luck man! I hope the parts show in time! /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

-Dan

Neil, thanks for posting the directions. Carissa can't get outta work on Fri so she will come down Sat morn. Shagz can't get outta work either but he'll be down Fri nite. I'll be down sometime during Friday.

**Reminder, try to bring firewood if you can...we could expect lows around 40 deg.

Hope everyone has a safe trip down. See ya there!

Should be a good trip. I'm leaving my Blazer at home, Riding with SCOT, As you guys are still getting up to speed with your blazers. I will bring photos for the last trip to Moab. I could drive Katias new jeep... it does have lockers and 4 to 1 low.

UPDATE FROM MY DRIVE WAY:

Bryan AKA: GeneralBlueBalls, welding in my slightly modified mounts to the 14BFF!
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Last night went well too! Got the rear shocks installed, even though they have very little up travel (something like 4.5") but they are in. The front diff cover is sealed and curing. Then the front Ferd mounts... I got one mounted last night with the shock, and plan to finish up with the other side tonight. Then I will slap fluid in the front diff, install the old drive shaft for the time being, and take her for a test drive! Can't wait to see if she behaves better now! Remember I had MAD DW and the rear axle jumping on the highway before these mods... I hope the thing rides like a Caddy now! LMAO! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

-Dan

He has been really cool about trying to figure out whats up. It took him 2 days to find the tracking # for the package, and them when I tryied checking on it the UPS website says there is no info on it. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif So I call him back and he said he will call UPS and try to have them trace it. He is suppose to call me today with what he finds out.

Still got my fingers crossed /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Well, I just checked with UPS on my draglink and the original scan(for when it is first shipped) was just yesterday! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif This think was suppose to ship out last Tuesday. So Im not gonna be able to make it. The expected date of delivery is 10-28.

Have fun in Potosi! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Oh don't think you are out of the fun yet man. If you are brave you can drive my rig. See what your gonna love about the Diesel, but the Wall....thats MINE.

Is it bad when you parents start buying you first aid kits? I now have about 5 of em. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

At least its good to see that your parents are concerned for your safety... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif UM WOW.... /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

-Dan

I would inform Scott that he will be NEXT DAY shipping your drag link. Have you contacted the shipping co. to see what exactly happened? Or did Scott just ship out a second drag link? You are a much better man than I... I would be FUMING MAD if I were in your shoes. /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif I'd call Scott, see if he's got one more draglink on hand, and have him next day it. Tell him you'll split the shipping with him - even though its his fault. There's no way I'd miss a run because someone didn't get parts to me on time. I'd say he owes that much to you for sure....

Ah well... best of luck. If you need a ride, or want to meet up still in a daily driver, let me know, and we'll arrange a meeting place on Friday afternoon/evening.

Hope to see you there Matt!

-Dan

So how is it Neil? You all together yet?

If you aren't there we are going to all go to your place and put it together for you....don't get any bright ideas of us putting it all together for you though!!

Anyone got any chest waders? /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

UM WOW... Correct me if I'm wrong guys, but did Nick just volunteer our services without asking? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

-Dan

Yes I did. I don't think it would be fair for us to drive by Neil and go without him. If you don't have the stuff between your legs to help a fellow K5er.....

I will buy the beer to sit and make fun of him ( Neal) as he works on, wait I make fun of him any way. I guess if you need to see a real Blazer I could bring mine not Scot's, No not to this run I could bring the new jeep but No I could run all the trail backwards in the Blazer, I could run them backwards in Scots Yea that will work.

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Well, all the parts are installed... one slight problem still though... I'VE GOT MAD DW! /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif I just hope that when I rotate the tires tomorrow, that the DW goes away... otherwise... there are going to be problems... /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

-Dan

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-Dan

Well, everything is installed except the draglink (should be here by 10:30am Friday /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif) and the tie rods.

Its 5:50 and we just got home from working on the truck. I think its about time for bed.

Hey Man, that feels like one of my "nights" of wrenching. I didnt stay out till that time, but I have been out there till 2:30 AM several times! UPDATE - Nothing to Update!

Here is my To Do list as of Friday. I welded on a frame repair kit and I need to re-drill the holes for the Steering Box (globbed on the welds!). I need to grind another caliper and mount 3 tires. Brakes have been bled and driveshafts should be done at Richard's.

Here's my plan. I am going to go home after work and do these jobs. With this much work to do, I may not make it to the campground tonight. I will be wrenching, then leaving early in the AM to meet you at the campground by 9:00 AM on Saturday. Thats the plan man!

Oh and Ken, Go ahead and bring that thang! I forgot to ask you, You taken any Bypasses Lately? Todd and I didn't and our Cobbled up Junk made it just fine!

So is anyone gonna be there tonight?

Looks like Dan, Tyler, Todd and Nick may be there tonight. I wish I had my junk together, but It will be there tomorrow.

Looks like Ken and I will be there with mine late this afternoon. We'll be leaving here about 1pm.

Just wanted to tell ya all I just got back and can't wait fer next years run!!

It was a fun run, plus it was fun whatching Todd change lt front hubs and axels shafts, Fire need biger fire. /forums/images/graemlins/truck.gif

We did have a good time. It seems everytime I go out, I blow lockout hubs.....when it's not the hub, it's the axle shaft....this [censored] is gettin' old!

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