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  1. #1 Final preparations for Moab 
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    Spent much of the day getting last-minute stuff together for Moab. I could hardly sleep last night, just thinking about wheeling that sweet slickrock! OK, Pritchett has me a little scared, too - from the sounds of it, it will be the toughest trail I've done yet. I CAN'T WAIT!!

    Torqued lugs, checked for loose bolts/nuts
    Greased joints
    Checked tire pressure
    Changed oil, added fuel injector cleaner
    Refilled CO2 tank
    Charcoal canister now horizontal (got tired of bending it forward)
    Checked tranny, brake fluid levels
    Cleaned windshield, topped off fluid (so that I can empty my reservoir again when nose-up on the trail)
    Reorganized and restocked first-aid kit (bandages, splints, etc.) and replaced expiring meds

    My Mallcrawlin sticker should be here any day now, and the ZJ should be ready to hit the road Thursday!
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    You're in a lot better shape than I am! My rear axle is on jackstands right now, still on my list:

    Put rear axle under Jeep
    Attach long arms
    Bleed brakes
    Check articulation for binding or other issues
    Install new front diff cover and change fluid
    Get more MallCrawlin stickers made (and I don't show an order from you Stan??)
    re-wire rock lights
    Get CO2 tank filled

    who knows what else. I've got 4 days off work before I leave though so things SHOULD be okay
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    It will be cool to see the new LA's! You are wise to have allowed yourself 4 days, sounds like you'll need it!

    I'm doing a test run on Lefthand Canyon Friday, I want to flex things up some and make sure I don't need to do more trimming / adjust the spacers more. The front is much heavier now with the winch, and even though it seemed to do fine the last time I was in Moab with the stiffer springs, I just replaced the old MTR's with some new ones (so I wouldn't be surprised if there's some rubbing).
    Quote Originally Posted by BigDaveZJ
    I don't show an order [for a Mallcrawlin sticker] from you Stan
    OK, that is just WEIRD. . .I must be working too hard!! I could SWEAR I did the PayPal thing, I even remember ordering the smaller one - but I just looked at my payment history, and the last one to you was for the banquet. I am placing an order RIGHT NOW. If it's too late to mail, I'll just get it from you in Moab, Dave. I do apologize for the confusion.
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    At this point my ZJ is far from driveable. This is going to be close.
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    Replaced UCA bushings, wheel hub bearing assembly, TRE's and tomorrow ball joints all in an effort to cure DW Then I have to install my CB, trim some more, reinstall one of my bump stops, change oil, get spare fluids, etc...ICK
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    I have to change my oil, lube the jeep & get the tires Rotated & balanced.

    Oh, & yea. I have to rebuild & install an SYE into the 242 I've had in the basement for over a year. Then install it. All that, IF the SYE, driveshaft & rebuild kit get here by Mon. I hope to have them by Fri. though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Colorado 5.9
    I have to change my oil, lube the jeep & get the tires Rotated & balanced.

    Oh, & yea. I have to rebuild & install an SYE into the 242 I've had in the basement for over a year. Then install it. All that, IF the SYE, driveshaft & rebuild kit get here by Mon. I hope to have them by Fri. though.
    Talk about cutting it close.

    I had a diff problem and it was cut too close and I ended up missing GSSW.

    This time I got everything finished a couple months early and then one damn thing after another came up. The last was having the driver's seat rebuilt - that was completed two weeks ago. Now I have the ZJ ready, I just have to put the tools and supplies in and pack. So I am waiting as fast as I can.

    Good luck to all rushing to get ready for GSW in getting all the parts and completing in time.
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    Loaded up the waypoints for Golden Spike and Pritchett, hope to get ones for Poison Spider, Steelbender, and Hell's Revenge done in the next day or so. Didn't do much else to prepare today though, mostly had business to take care of - that and I did a little in-line hockey up in Fort Collins.

    Still need to pick up those spare front axles and some u-joints, should have some time to do it early next week. Oh yeah, and spare tie-rod ends.
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    Hey Dave... Are you going to bring some MallCrawlin decals to Moab? I'm sure you are, but just wanted to check. Now that the ZJ is somewhat worthy I would like to tag it.
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    ya dave i'm going to need two more because with my doors off you wont see them.
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    I've got some of the 4x24's left that I'll be bringing. SHOULD have some more 2x12's as well, but am currently out. Trying to get more printed ASAP.

    And my list just got shorter, long arms are in!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDaveZJ

    And my list just got shorter, long arms are in!

    Oh yea! I checked that off for ya today.
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    Lets see
    I have to put my steering back together - did the Chevy 1 ton TRE and new drag link setup
    Put in windshield washer bottle set up - finally killed the old one on a trail Memorial Day
    Maybe extend my bump stops up front - rubs but not enough really worry
    Put on my new Iron Rock T Case Skid - no big deal if I am not done but heck I spent the money on the thing.

    I pretty much handled the lubes and fluids last weekend and put on new Poly shock bushings.
    My front ARB seems to be working great now with no leaks.
    Vibes for the most part are gone now with a new rebuilt front drive shaft.

    Glad to hear everyone is making progress for GSW. Scott how many months was that 242 sitting in your basement? Hmmm
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    My WJ has been sitting in a local fab shop for 2.5 weeks having bumpers (F/R) built... it has been a slow process. I spent this afternoon mounting and wiring up the winch at the shop, and am nearly completed with that process. Now, with 150 extra lbs up front, and about 50 in the rear, my bumpstops may need some extending. Looks like the front has sagged about an inch under the weight. I plan on getting the WJ back on Tuesday afternoon, and am leaving for Moab on Tues night... its gonna be tight. And that won't leave much time for the other small maintainence items on the list:

    Oil, filters, coolant, rear diff guard install, (wash buff and shine... yeah, I like it to look pretty).
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    Now I am just sittin' here waiting as fast as I can! I gotta go stomp sumpin', but I don't want to break anything else before M*O*A*B!
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    You guys sure have a ton of spare time on your hands to be posting on MC when there is so much to do....
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    Well I got the SYE & shaft yesterday but no rebuild kit.

    Now I'll have to wait till monday to do it all.
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    I've got to work all weekend so, I can't start anything until late Monday night or early Tuesday morn.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Cody
    You guys sure have a ton of spare time on your hands to be posting on MC when there is so much to do....
    I was packing and I saw that BigDave said to bring extra water for the cars. I have 12 liter bottles for me, so hopped in the car a drove off to get 2 one gallon bottles for back up. Now I am back to packing.

    I missed GSSW because the damage to the diff from Tierra del Sol was not repaired in time. I was not going to miss GSW too so I have been busting my ass getting everything done in time.

    Now to the truth of the matter => if you are so fawking busy getting your rig ready what the f are you doing reading these postings? At least Arlo has a good reason to be on MC => he is fighting the Dreaded DW.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cody
    You guys sure have a ton of spare time on your hands to be posting on MC when there is so much to do....
    It's called being stuck at work when I could be getting my rig ready to go. Fawking work.
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    I remember in years past being on the clock. My final prep stuff this year is pretty minor. I feel Matt's pain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OverkillZJ
    You might be a geek when there's a shop computer...
    Last edited by SCAMPER ZJ; 06-03-2006 at 02:11 PM.
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