Moab Black Sheep Week -March 31-April 5, 2013

[LagunaH1]

Don't make me go to china to retrieve you for Black Sheep week

 

[Green 1]

Our current schedule I will be free BS week but our schedule has changed a lot.

 

[jakesz28]

Man this seems closer then I expected. It needs to warm up and the mud needs to dry up here so I can get some work finished on the h3. I needed to get these trouble codes resolved. I added topographic maps of Utah on my Garmin. Not necessary but going to long where I have been.

 

[Silverton34]

Man this seems closer then I expected. It needs to warm up and the mud needs to dry up here so I can get some work finished on the h3. I needed to get these trouble codes resolved. I added topographic maps of Utah on my Garmin. Not necessary but going to long where I have been.

If you want you are welcome to my heated garage for a day or so, I'm in Eldridge only about 20 minutes from you. I'm down to a few minor issues to be ready to go. Glad to have another Iowan in Moab with us, I've wheeled with the group quite a few times now and it's always a great time. You are in for a real treat.

Brian

 

[jakesz28]

I may take you up on that offer. Nothing else I should stop by and say hello. I drive threw Eldridge for work all the time.

 

[Silverton34]

I may take you up on that offer. Nothing else I should stop by and say hello. I drive threw Eldridge for work all the time.

Just know you are certainly welcome. I live in Rustic Ridge Estates next to the golf course. Several jeep guys in the neighborhood, we are always working on something, usually its a cold beer.

 

[alrock]

The truck is just about ready for Moab. I think the only thing left on the list is an oil change. Here's what has been done since October:

• Transmission replacement finished
• New parking brake lever; parking brake adjusted
• New Scorpworks diff side mount
• Upgraded parts on Scorpworks crossmember diff mount (my prototype didn't have the upgraded washer or grade 8 bolts)
• 2 new half shafts and axle seals installed; front diff oil replaced
• Scorpworks prototype steering rack bracket
• New rear brake rotors
• Aftermarket XM radio antenna replaced
• New windshield
• Squeaky seats fixed
• Rear cupholder fixed
• New Garmin Nuvi 2595lmt GPS (road GPS, old one died, so much for "lifetime maps" upgrade)
• Flip video camera ($30 "throwaway" from eBay)
• New GoPro video camera! with new Ram Mount, extra batteries and wi-fit kit coming soon
• Repaired Canon still camera (new lens, new LCD)

 

[cbetts]

New Scorpworks diff side mount

I am intrigued. Is this the end mountd next to where the half shafts connect? I need to do these next on mine as well.

 

[06 H3]

I am intrigued. Is this the end mountd next to where the half shafts connect? I need to do these next on mine as well.

Just did the same but with atvspeed4s design what did Dwaine use?

 

[Zach]

I am intrigued. Is this the end mountd next to where the half shafts connect? I need to do these next on mine as well.

Meet us in Moab and we will show you Craig

 

[alrock]

Craig, ya, that's what we did. It's a laborious process to do. Dwaine milled down some stock to make the bushings. I don't know if it can be a worthwhile business product to offer when the OEM product is about $70 per side. An aftermarket one would be at least double that, even when the core part is returned. Lot of labor involved.

Owners have to be comfortable removing the halfshaft to do this, which is another hurdle towards having this as a viable product. FWIW, I've mostly seen the passenger side one fail. I'm on my original driver's side mount but replaced two passenger side mounts.

 

[jakesz28]

Man I'm fixing my check engine light and filling it up with gas. Hopefully I don't have to fix too much before coming home.

Can't wait to get out there and meet you guys.

 

[06 H3]

I can start a new thread for this Craig and Alex...but here's mine. Atvspeed made mine with delrin. IIRC it was 140 for both and I have to ship back the old ones after I install them so he can use them for the next customer.

 

[Zach]

**** it! Craig just make Moab. It will be the best trip you have made.

 

[Bigunit]

Craig, if you go I'll go- but I will go only if you go.

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[3Hummers]

Guess that 22 ammo might not get to go to Moab after all.

 

[Bigunit]

Guess that 22 ammo might not get to go to Moab after all.

...shhhh...Dave, I was only kidding...just trying to get Cbetts to go!

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[cbetts]

Not is the cards I'm afraid. I would not feel comfortable taking my truck on any trails until I get a few things squared away. I have a bonus check coming soon but not in time for Moab.

Sounds like I am going to get the OEM mount if Dwaine hasn't got the part ready for primetime. I have a rather loud thunking noise in the front right on almost every gear change so I assume it really needs to be done soon.

 

[ajk150]

Ok so I finally got my schedule down. I am confirming I'll be going to Moab again this spring. I'm Flying back in from Florida on Monday night. So I'll either be coming in the early hours on monday or sometime on tuesday. Depends how I feel about driving 6 hours. But I'll be there from Tuesday to Friday, Possible longer if anyone is game to do an extra day or so. And as usual I will be camping out in Tent City :thumbs:

I should also have some new mods this time around. Depends what I have time to install before I leave for spring break, but i have a closet full of cool stuff!
(Yes I have a fairly big college closet haha)

 

[3Hummers]

Great news AJ!

 

[Neo]

cool AJ good to hear :cheers:

 

[Green 1]

Sounds like Jay GhostRider H1 will be joining us along with a friend. I can't wait I really need a vacation after missing October.

 

[Neo]

that's great about ghostrider , it's always good to have a HMMWV mechanic along...

you're not missing those chop-sticks yet :wink:

 

[Green 1]

that's great about ghostrider , it's always good to have a HMMWV mechanic along...

you're not missing those chop-sticks yet :wink:

Not missing the chop sticks and should be going back soon so I should stay in practice.

 

[alrock]

Frank the Tank!

Whitebeard

The trail of JR3T doom! (BTW, he's iffy and a last minute decision as to whether he can make it.)

Candi showing us how it's done

Trekker in action