GSSE Checklist

[SirFuego]

- Pick Jeep up from shop with a new tranny
- Wire up the full gamut of lights
- New trailer tires

Nothing too crazy, so hopefully I won't be scrambling last minute to get ready, but I'm sure something will crop up. I have 1 (possibly 2) local wheeling trips planned before GSSE. They should be "easy" trips, so I figure anything I break on those trips would have broken in Harlan -- just filtering out the weak links!

Test

[ATL ZJ]

rebuild front shock- check
gusset front upper link mounts- check
brace driver side airbump pad- check
swap axles under trailer- check
wire horn- check
complete front firewall- pretty ambitious, can wait
drain front diff and retorque ring gear bolts- check
install speakers and amp
install PVC ring inside H1 lock- check
mount second fire extinguisher- can wait
install front limit straps- check
lube driveshafts- check
cut out hole in skid for oil changes- can wait
buy bailey a new solenoid- who are we kidding, bailey doesn't wheel
build new rear upper link mounts- check
nut and bolt everything... twice- check and check

yes, I still keep a spreadsheet

[paulkeith]

buy bailey a new solenoid

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[ATL ZJ]

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believe it or not, that was just a copy paste

not intended to be a hint

[BigClay]

Well one thing is crossed off my list...

Picked up this baby this weekend

[ATL ZJ]

Well one thing is crossed off my list...

Picked up this baby this weekend

You have no idea how jealous I am.

But I'll be interested to hear how that tahoe does in the hills around harlan!

[S-10 Seanzy]

install front limit straps

Did you get a chance to talk to FOA? Was this the reason that the coilovers took a shit?

[ATL ZJ]

Did you get a chance to talk to FOA? Was this the reason that the coilovers took a shit?

no I don't think FOA would really give a shit anyway. I've been using my semi-tight winch rope as a front limit strap and it took a toll on my fairlead mount. I straightened and braced that up last night but I need regular limit straps too. Gonna take the shocks apart probably this weekend and see what's up.

and damn I knew I had stuff missing from that list...

[zj95maxx]

Finish truss
install coil over mounts
install coil overs
flex test to see what hits and how the spring rates are
fix engine

[BigClay]

You have no idea how jealous I am.

But I'll be interested to hear how that tahoe does in the hills around harlan!

You were actually the inspiration for me going with a new trailer vs a used one, figured it was safest to go with new. As for the Tahoe, I know it will be no speed demon, but hopefully other than that it will be OK.

[indy242003]

You were actually the inspiration for me going with a new trailer vs a used one, figured it was safest to go with new. As for the Tahoe, I know it will be no speed demon, but hopefully other than that it will be OK.

Just make sure you check your trans often. If you going to have an issue, that would probably be it. You don't need a turbo diesel power to tow a grand. It is a bonus for sure, but I think your Tahoe will be fine power wise.


As for my checklist:
- replace all my bushings in the long arms and tracbar.
- lower it down about 2" front and rear
- replace the bulbs in my gay assed ProComp 130's
- move the welder, generator, air compressor on to the gooseneck
- finish my skidplate
- pack my spares and tools in the jeep

[paulkeith]

You were actually the inspiration for me going with a new trailer vs a used one, figured it was safest to go with new. As for the Tahoe, I know it will be no speed demon, but hopefully other than that it will be OK.

Trans temp gauge and a aux cooler might be your best friend. Heat is the killer.

[BigClay]

Just make sure you check your trans often. If you going to have an issue, that would probably be it. You don't need a turbo diesel power to tow a grand. It is a bonus for sure, but I think your Tahoe will be fine power wise.

Trans temp gauge and a aux cooler might be your best friend. Heat is the killer.

Thanks guys. I have a stock tranny cooler on it right now, but I have a bigger new one I am going to install before GSSE. I am also going to change the tranny fluid and install a tranny temp guage.

[zj95maxx]

The guy who towed me to bigdogs is 98% sure he has off work that weekend.

Looks like I need to get cranking on this shit!

[BigClay]

On my to do list in Harlan, not be the second in Kentucky history

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100629/...us_bear_attack

[slim616]

Been working on my list for a few weeks now and seems to keep getting longer

-new bearings in pass. hub (torn down needs reinstalled)
-fix leaky front diff (torn down and waiting on lube lockers)
-new track bar mount (work in progress)
-replace front output seal on xfer case
-extend front CA's an 1"
-fix Driver side bump stop
-raise pass seat
-fix rear gate
-new tube doors with skins to keep mud out
-fix slow leak with one beadlock
-vac 20# of dirt out of jeep
- drill and tap rear bumper to get up and down play out of it
-rear tube fenders
-fix OBA
-double check all bolts
-also I would like to install tranny and hydro temp gauges.

A few things on there on necessary but I would like to have them finished in time.

Also how the rain been down there, is it muddy or dry?

[ATL ZJ]

Been working on my list for a few weeks now and seems to keep getting longer

-new bearings in pass. hub (torn down needs reinstalled)
-fix leaky front diff (torn down and waiting on lube lockers)
-new track bar mount (work in progress)
-replace front output seal on xfer case
-extend front CA's an 1"
-fix Driver side bump stop
-raise pass seat
-fix rear gate
-new tube doors with skins to keep mud out
-fix slow leak with one beadlock
-vac 20# of dirt out of jeep
- drill and tap rear bumper to get up and down play out of it
-rear tube fenders
-fix OBA
-double check all bolts
-also I would like to install tranny and hydro temp gauges.

A few things on there on necessary but I would like to have them finished in time.

Also how the rain been down there, is it muddy or dry?

When we were there a couple weeks ago it was a little less slick than it was last year at GSSE. It rained a lot the week before we went but it wasn't the slickest I've ever seen it. Of course there is still plenty of time for the place to dry out or get completely soaked between now and then...

[zjeepin]

our little nook of the smokies has been really dry for the last month or so but like cam said there is plenty of time for that to change.. the last 2 times i've been at harlan its been dry, personally i think a slopfest is in order

[S-10 Seanzy]

My to do list...

Fix Will's shit for him...

[ATL ZJ]

My to do list...

completely rebuild Will's shit for him...

upload June Harlan vids

fixed

[slim616]

we did the slop fest last year, i'm hoping for a dust bowl.

[rstrucks]

we did the slop fest last year, i'm hoping for a dust bowl.

Dust sucks. I'd go for a light raing in the AM to keep the dust down.


My list-
- plumb/install hydro assist cooler
- trim front and rear fenders
- add wheel well tube protection
- get brakes working better
- straighten lower control arm
- add some lights

[zjeepin]

Dust sucks. I'd go for a light raing in the AM to keep the dust down.

coming from the guy with a windshield and all 4 windows that roll up...

[rstrucks]

coming from the guy with a windshield and all 4 windows that roll up...

And A/C!

[zjeepin]

And A/C!