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mr.mindless

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #781 on: June 12, 2017, 10:42:25 AM »
curious if there's any impact damage seen? probably nothing that can be told since it was down there banging around for a bit. Just seems strange you're breaking them.
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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #782 on: June 12, 2017, 04:10:46 PM »
ya, that side had a fresh install at moab after it was broken by the mint.  Only change we made was a stiffer bar installed

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #783 on: September 21, 2017, 10:34:10 AM »
Not too bad a list for this old girl.

KOH 2018 Prep:

Shock rebuild/inspect
New front limit straps
Switch good tires to trail ready wheels
New Pumper filter
Oil change
New lower Radiator
Fuel tank and system refresh inspect
New Heims and bolts
New Steering heims
New Steering filter
New Rear brake line
New front Light bar on
Spare front Driveshaft storage
Put Longer winch cable on
U joint check
RCV Grease
Rear diff fluid and inspect, new pinion seal
Front diff fluid and inspect
Axle seals
New balloons
Skid plate rebuild
205 rebuild and mounting bushing check
Number plates


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #784 on: September 21, 2017, 12:10:40 PM »
I have a good source for Heims now. Let me know before you buy any and I will see what we can do.

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #785 on: September 21, 2017, 01:11:20 PM »
Better than Dan in price or in quality?


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #786 on: September 21, 2017, 05:41:03 PM »
Same as Dans, Better price

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #787 on: September 21, 2017, 06:25:34 PM »
Sweet.


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #788 on: September 21, 2017, 11:58:41 PM »
we will proabably take a crate home with us in OCT :) 

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #789 on: September 22, 2017, 12:36:41 AM »
 Ja!


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #790 on: September 22, 2017, 08:48:32 AM »
I have a good source for Heims now. Let me know before you buy any and I will see what we can do.

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #791 on: December 28, 2017, 07:45:38 PM »
front 60 complete tear down and inspection, new yoke, new pinion seal, re assembled
rear 14 torn down-  needs new shafts and a pinion seal
skid plate removed, new bolt on plate fabricated and installed
front limit straps completly changed, link mounts and chassis mounts fabricated, new straps installed
steering filter changed
front steering links removed, ready for new heims and hardware
broken sway bar arms pulled and new arms awaiting new hardware
driveshaft inventory taken and new parts needed to be ordered



fresh radiators and fuel system inspection are next big items, water pump gaskets and tool storage / spare shaft storage.


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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #792 on: December 31, 2017, 12:16:03 PM »
two new radiators installed last night
new clamps and inspection on entire cooling system. 
Rad fan made to be quick service item with anchored internal fasteners added while it was out
NOS new volvo Rad fan installed. 
trans cooler cleaned out
new winch cable
new front lower light bar

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #793 on: January 20, 2018, 09:40:39 PM »
hammers ready minus some drive shaft stow work. 

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Re: matts buggy build
« Reply #794 on: April 04, 2018, 08:20:08 AM »
pulled into shop for first time after hammers


driver side front spindle broken, replaced spindle and new spindle bearing
driver side caliper bolts bent and replaced
front gear set inspected OK and diff oil changed
rear drive shaft splines stripped from yoke in middle of slip travel, its impressive!
Passenger side front RCV shaft replaced with new 300M, and new bell/rebuild kit
loose link jam nut found
main battery DOA

needs a bolt check, fluids check, primary rear shaft rebuilt, battery swap for AOAA and should be good.