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mckeonm
06-01-2009, 01:48 AM
Now I'm in a panic as well.

I have had some tranny issues and thought they would be solved by now. As it turns out I am going to have to replace my 42RE tranny. I was not able to find it locally so it is being shipped to me and hopefully it will be here on Wednesdy or the latest Thursday. If I get it Thursday I will not be in until after 10 PM.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

Colorado 5.9
06-01-2009, 03:12 AM
Good luck on that. I was going to order a Level10 tranny about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I figured I'd never have time to install it before GSW. LOL. Crossing my fingers my tranny holds up untill after GSW. It's showing slight signs of getting tired.

Ted_Z
06-01-2009, 10:43 AM
WJW, that's crazy. Now I don't feel so bad!

mckeonm
06-01-2009, 11:57 AM
Ted,

How is your Jeep looking at this point, are you going to make it?

Ted_Z
06-01-2009, 12:23 PM
It's looking good but I still have some last minute work. I'm all packed to go. Moab or BUST!

I have to fix the sway bar tabs on the front axle since they bent from about 30 miles of on-road driving.

My control arms still fine tuning. My tires are rubbing front and rear. At this point I'm tempted to just trim more and leave the arms as they are. I can bring an extension cord and the grinder to Moab and trim the fenders up in the Red Stone parking lot. ;)

Out side of that, it all looks good. My self made SYE is working good and they t-case I rebuilt didnt blow up. Axles are fine, I hardly notice the detroit in the back.

Cody
06-01-2009, 01:22 PM
if it's any consolation the weather looks to be fantastic and very mild. I'll take mid 80's any time.

BigDaveZJ
06-01-2009, 01:52 PM
if it's any consolation the weather looks to be fantastic and very mild. I'll take mid 80's any time.

I've been keeping an eye on that, should be absolutely gorgeous this weekend!

friscokidd
06-01-2009, 02:37 PM
I've been keeping an eye on that, should be absolutely gorgeous this weekend!

that would be nice since now we have NO PLACE to stay :mad: due to a double booking error on Moab Rim RV Park's fault. So we may just tent it.

Texas ZJ1
06-01-2009, 07:11 PM
Nice zipties but, it got the sticker for the inspection. :best:

Kauzi Zj
06-01-2009, 08:44 PM
I've been keeping an eye on that, should be absolutely gorgeous this weekend!


me too...mid 80's all weekend, no rain, ought to be just about perfect!

Kauzi Zj
06-01-2009, 08:45 PM
that would be nice since now we have NO PLACE to stay :mad: due to a double booking error on Moab Rim RV Park's fault. So we may just tent it.


check slickrock...I think they still had openings....

Texas ZJ1
06-01-2009, 10:06 PM
I'm staying at the Rustic Inn, it's owned and operated by the Red Stone Inn as well.


Hunter

Mochisme
06-01-2009, 10:35 PM
I am passed panic, I am wired. The ZJ has been loaded on the trailer for over 30 hours now and so I am going to hit the road a day early and just sight see a little on the way down. I just can not wait any longer, I have the need to be moving!! :cheer:

Colorado 5.9
06-01-2009, 11:13 PM
ok i'm panicing now. The winch is in but no rope & it's not wired up. Jim & I had problems figuring out how to clock it( taking apart the winch & rotating the ends) so the cluch handle would not hit the back. My fog light was in the way when it was down also.

So I had to drill & cut a hole for it up top.

The dual battery deal is not hooked up either.

That & then the winch power first thing tomarrow.

ArloGuthroJeep
06-01-2009, 11:55 PM
Scott you don't NEED the winch or dual battery!;)

Colorado 5.9
06-02-2009, 12:10 AM
I know.:) I just wanted it done before GSW. I'll decide if I'll finish it up tomarrow or not. I might just wire the winch up & spool up the rope & do the Dual Battery after GSW.

CrawlerReady
06-02-2009, 02:53 AM
At least your Grand drives!!!! :eek:

Colorado 5.9
06-02-2009, 05:03 AM
Only because I didn't get in a hurry & pull the + power cable out for the new one that the dual battery setup will use. If I had I woulld haave been commited to finishing it.

friscokidd
06-02-2009, 09:59 AM
I am passed panic, I am wired. The ZJ has been loaded on the trailer for over 30 hours now and so I am going to hit the road a day early and just sight see a little on the way down. I just can not wait any longer, I have the need to be moving!! :cheer:

:smt042 doooo ittttt!!!!!


Scott you don't NEED the winch or dual battery!;)

x2 :popcorn:



At least your Grand drives!!!! :eek:
thats not good this close to fun :eek:

ArloGuthroJeep
06-02-2009, 11:31 AM
I ordered a spare 35" tire last week and Discount is saying "Uhm, we're not sure why it isn't here yet". Might be calling down to a Moab tire store and have them order me up one.

CrawlerReady
06-02-2009, 11:55 AM
thats not good this close to fun :eek:

Yeah you're telling me! It'll get done though, plan on starting it up and test driving it tonight :D

Cody
06-02-2009, 12:09 PM
I'm leaving tomorrow, so I'll start tonight sometime after work.

I just have to swap some spacers out to lower the rear 3/4" and tighten/grease all of the usual suspects. Shouldn't take too long.

JohnBoulderCO
06-02-2009, 01:41 PM
I ordered a spare 35" tire last week and Discount is saying "Uhm, we're not sure why it isn't here yet". Might be calling down to a Moab tire store and have them order me up one.
Bring one of your little ones as back up. At least you can get off the trail.
I have some 285/75 16's on the factory WJ rims for emission testing, which reminds me, I owe Keith a beer or two.

ArloGuthroJeep
06-02-2009, 02:06 PM
I am tempted to keep my 33's for emissions testing - or I can just owe you some beer perhaps?:D

I called today and they said they sent up a 265/75-16 yesterday instead of the 315/75-16 (yeah those sizes are totally confusable). Said it should be here around noon today. I am not holding my breath.

friscokidd
06-02-2009, 03:37 PM
I am tempted to keep my 33's for emissions testing - or I can just owe you some beer perhaps?:D

I called today and they said they sent up a 265/75-16 yesterday instead of the 315/75-16 (yeah those sizes are totally confusable). Said it should be here around noon today. I am not holding my breath.


if you had 15" rims, i would say you could use one of my BFG M/T for a spare, but you had to be different and have 16" wheels..haha

ArloGuthroJeep
06-02-2009, 03:51 PM
And a different bolt pattern;)

35" spare finally arrived...then they tried to take my perfectly good 33" TrXus MT never used before spare. "Uh, you wanted it?". Ya think:D

friscokidd
06-02-2009, 03:54 PM
And a different bolt pattern;)

and what pattern would that be?

JohnBoulderCO
06-02-2009, 04:21 PM
and what pattern would that be?
WJ=5x5 ZJ=5x4.5 There will be a test on this. ;)

fpkites
06-02-2009, 04:54 PM
33" spare has been acquired - gotta love hookups :D

Our new soft-sided cooler should be on the brown truck too. Old faithful that kept ice frozen during the triple digits a couple years ago is just about dead.

Just need to take spares inventory and make sure everything's in the trail kit, then pack food and clothes tonight in either the Jeep or the Saturn.

Are we there yet? :rofl:

friscokidd
06-02-2009, 05:47 PM
WJ=5x5 ZJ=5x4.5 There will be a test on this. ;)

Ah, gotcha :D See, ya learn somethin new every day.:smt038

Colorado 5.9
06-03-2009, 02:40 AM
I got the winch all done & the lights hooked back up.

CrawlerReady
06-03-2009, 03:15 AM
I got the winch all done & the lights hooked back up.

Good to hear!


I've just got the battery on a charger right now. Just need to buy 2'-3' of hose for my rear diff breather....other then that the ZJ is FINALLY ready! :eek:

zj95maxx
06-03-2009, 09:16 AM
Good to hear!


I've just got the battery on a charger right now. Just need to buy 2'-3' of hose for my rear diff breather....other then that the ZJ is FINALLY ready! :eek:

Would you say its... crawler...ready....? :finga:

mckeonm
06-03-2009, 12:23 PM
Welll,

As it looks right now my Tranny will not arrive until Friday. So that means I will be missing GSW09. I hope you guys have a blast with minumal carnage.

PS. I have a room at Big Horn for Thursday, Friday & Saturday and will be canceling it later today. I will make a new post for anyone interested.

Kauzi Zj
06-03-2009, 12:25 PM
WJ=5x5 ZJ=5x4.5 There will be a test on this. ;)

I didnt see anything about a test when I joined...you cant just spring this crap on us...we have rights ya know!:cool:

Kauzi Zj
06-03-2009, 12:29 PM
New plugs and wires, oil and filter, all lubed up, checked all other fluids, checked bolts...gotta put the adjustable rear trac bar on tonight...get the camper loaded, shop for groceries and beer, load the camper, hook up and leave around noon or 1 tomorrow...should be in Moab by 3 tomorrow night...

Texas ZJ1
06-03-2009, 09:59 PM
I'm safe in Albuquerque. That's where it all went to hell last time.

Hunter

Colorado 5.9
06-04-2009, 02:34 AM
Everyone check their caliper bolts. :eek:

Everything's Ok now. :D