H4O Event - Last Chance Canyon - October 22nd, 2011

[LagunaH1]

tested all my ball joints

How do you do that?

 

[WarMongur]

How do you do that?

I think Kurt must be "handy" :wink:

 

[mudbug]

Have fun on the run everyone. I wish I could make it, Last Chance is one of my favorite runs

 

[06 H3]

sorry you cant make it scooter. Hopefully you can make the next run

 

[Kurt]

How do you do that?

You need a prybar like a long one a few feet long with a big Handle, Sears sells them for $20-30.

You jack up the corner or end of the truck then you insert the pry handle between the geared hub and the control arm and give it a yank to see if theres any give on the ball joint, you do the same on the upper. If there's no play, you are good, if there's a little play you should swap it out.

The manual states something like 1/16" of movement is acceptable, but I usually find the two extremes is more common, either no movement or a 1/4" of play. You can also grab the wheel while jacked up in the air at the 3 and 9 o'clock position and give it a good shake, this will also test the joints in the tie and radius arms.

I should throw a video up on the tubes to show how to do this, i got a good one from Tustin showing a really bad ball joint gone on an Alpha.

 

[Fish]

I will be there tomorow, I'll have a friend riding shotgun

 

[Zach]

Craig, I will see you at Mill's at 6:30.

 

[cbetts]

I will be there tomorow, I'll have a friend riding shotgun

Awesome! Looks like we have a good turnout. I will have a friend riding shotgun as well. We won't be hearing Ellen screaming this time.

 

[06 H3]

bishop chris?!?!

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[cbetts]

No, Brian. He is a local friend.

 

[Portager]

We won't be hearing Ellen screaming this time.

Awh, that's the best part!

I'll be driving solo, but I'm convoying with Craig's friend Craig. If anybody else wants to join up, I be leaving Silverado ~5:45 AM and driving the 241, 91, 15, 395 and Redrock Randsburg Rd. My google maps trip time is 3 hr 3 min so allowing 42 minutes to meet up with Craig, top off the gas tank and drain the bladder we should be at the trail head by 9:30.

 

[Kurt]

No extra vehicles in my party, I'll have 2-3 people with me and that's it. I'll be leaving burbank at 6:15 and heading to Santa Clarita to pick up one friend then off to the Mc Donalds.

 

[cbetts]

The truck is all packed and fuelled-up. Got all the food ready. Me thinks I am ready for tomorrow. :thumbs:

 

[JRWid]

This trip couldn't happen at a more opportune time for me. I really need a good decompression the weekend.

Amen brother! :thumbs: Packed up and ready to go.

 

[Zach]

Amen brother! :thumbs: Packed up and ready to go.

Woohoo! Gettin you out again. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow John and hopefully a full run this time

 

[Portager]

All ready to go see you tomorrow.

 

[LagunaH1]

I won't make this one unfortunately. Have fun, stay safe and take lots of photos!

 

[cbetts]

Looks like we are still on! I will see some of you earlier at the caravan meet points.

 

[06 H3]

See u all at 7 30 my sister won't be tagging along, something came up. I will be bringing the dogs if thats ok

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[06 H3]

made it home safe guys, What a fun day! The trail was great and had plenty of laughs. I am also glad the pups made it home safely from there first H4O run. Cant wait for the next trip!
Craig almost nailed a coyote on the way home but luckily missed it.

Btw Zach I made sure to get a nice pink bow for my hair, molly and I can match now. :foff:

 

[Zach]

Just got home. What a fun day! Will post up pics tomorrow

 

[06 H3]

Yes pictures!!

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[cbetts]

I am home, and still upright! Thanks to everyone that participated.

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[Portager]

Made it home shortly after midnight last night, but I was too tired to boot up the PC and post.

 

[Zach]

A few pics from the run. More to come once the trip report is posted.