So the trip to Rausch resulted in a bent bar pin and less than straight rear shock. Looks like the bar pin came off one side and then everything got pinched and twisted.
I'm thinking bar pin eliminators will prevent this from happening again. Am I right?
Then likely going with Bilstein. Do I need to do all four at once (currently oem shocks) or can I do both rear now, followed by the front in a few weeks?
Thanks. I just removed and reinstalled it. We'll see if that works.
I suddenly have to enter a username a password every time I try to see the DEMA forums.
Is this normal? Some feature I need to update?
Link works for me.
I've got a set of 31s you can have. They got me through inspection but not by much.
I would vote for setting something up. Depending on the number of people we might either get lost in the crowd or take up the whole regular tour.
Fordham would be cool. And Res 55 is one of our favorites.
Thanks. I'm thinking I'll just do the shocks this time. Look to outboard after these need to be replaced. Not ready to go that far after one off road trip, but we'll see what next time brings.
I've actually been thinking about that since I saw your setup last week. What kind of costs are involved in outboarding?
I finally crawled under to see what the new rattle I left Rausch with was all about. Apparently one of my shocks came loose and is now curved to match the gas tank.
So.....
Looking at my options I'm thinking either Bilstein 5100, 5150 or perhaps Fox. Any advice here? What about bar pin eliminators? Any real advantage?
I prefer May 9. I'd try to make May 2, but that's a National Guard drill day, so it would be tough. Also, May 2 is Dover Days, and some people will have commitments to that. Not to hijack this thread, but it would be outstanding if DEJA could participate in the annual parade.
I've got some other Dover Days commitments so we will be there. I could probably take part if the group was going to have a presence.
Nice pictures!
Thanks everyone. Ryan and I had a great time. Can't wait to get back out there.
We're hoping to get up there late tonight, but we may be there early tomorrow instead. Either way same us some room (it's jsut a TJ and a small tent, we don't need much!) cause we're looking forward to hanging out with everyone!
My son and I will be leaving Magnolia around 5 on Friday. Probably get there after dark. Could someone save a small spot with the group for us?
It takes me 2:15 with trailer so it will probably take 2:30 with the 4 banger. Dont forget refueling and getting a samwich 4 lunch.
Is there a recommendation for the last stop to refuel before arriving?
And what time are people arriving Friday?
Finally got the bl amd mml installed. Some vibrations so I'll have to see if I can adjust the motor mounts to take out some of that, but not too bad.
Ordered the spare but can't get that on until the 18th (hoping to pick up that adaptor when I get to Rausch).
Got new bump stops.
Gave myself a heart attack when I pulled out of the driveway and couldn't press the brakes. Pulled the vacuum line off the brake booster doing the mml.
Have to top off some fluids but should be ready for the 101.
Really looking forward to it!! Just hoping she holds together.
Installed a jks body lift. Part way through the mml but can't get the engine to raise enough. Have to take another look at it tomorrow.
Autozone or advanced would have larger sockets as well. I've picked up a 32 and a 33 mm there recently.
