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Title: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on March 29, 2014, 08:32:53 PM
So who is all going to Hidden falls?

So Far
ProjectM880- Me
ProjectPW- Noah
rjtx667 - Ryan

Who Else?
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: Toyradio on March 30, 2014, 12:03:05 PM
I'd like to go but I'll be in Kansas working. At least that's the plan for now. If for some reason I don't go count me in.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectPW on April 01, 2014, 08:37:15 AM
Can I come  :dance:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: workgoats on April 01, 2014, 11:05:50 AM
I can't say yet.  At the moment I am looking at replacing the tranny.  We have a lot going on and may not be able to cut loose.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 01, 2014, 06:45:47 PM
Quote from: ProjectPW on April 01, 2014, 08:37:15 AM
Can I come  :dance:

You better!! Someone has to fix The RC when I break It!!
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 01, 2014, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 01, 2014, 06:45:47 PM
You better!! Someone has to fix The RC when I break It!!

I thought he was talking about Kansas Toto.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectPW on April 02, 2014, 09:37:27 AM
Quote from: SixGun on April 01, 2014, 08:50:45 PM
I thought he was talking about Kansas Toto.

We are NOT in kansas anymore.....this is Dodge country  :headbang:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: ProjectPW on April 02, 2014, 09:37:27 AM
We are NOT in kansas anymore.....this is Dodge country  :headbang:

Might want to call Danger Dave to see if he can come to Dodge country!

I havent heard from him
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 03, 2014, 07:19:15 PM

Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 05:16:21 PM
Might want to call Danger Dave to see if he can come to Dodge country!

I havent heard from him

From what he has mysteriously posted on FB, it sounds like he is out of state.   :dontknow:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 08:06:43 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 03, 2014, 07:19:15 PM
From what he has mysteriously posted on FB, it sounds like he is out of state.   :dontknow:

We may need to send out a search party...........  Round up the horses men!  :040:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectPW on April 03, 2014, 08:48:08 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 08:06:43 PM
We may need to send out a search party...........  Round up the horses men!  :040:

I talked to him ... he is gonna be there  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 09:32:13 PM
Quote from: ProjectPW on April 03, 2014, 08:48:08 PM
I talked to him ... he is gonna be there  :thumbsup:

Sweet  :thumbsup:

I wonder if he fixed his exhaust.......... Rear springs........... and Steering box..... :017:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectPW on April 04, 2014, 07:53:07 AM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 03, 2014, 09:32:13 PM
Sweet  :thumbsup:

I wonder if he fixed his exhaust.......... Rear springs........... and Steering box..... :017:


nope....nope....nope....I told him to tighten the come-along  :laughing7:

He also asked if you have a steering box bracket?
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 04, 2014, 10:27:11 AM
Quote from: ProjectPW on April 04, 2014, 07:53:07 AM

nope....nope....nope....I told him to tighten the come-along  :laughing7:

He also asked if you have a steering box bracket?

Yes I do! We can install it at the campsite......... Or use the Come-a-long again  :laughing4:

Remind me to bring it to your shop next week
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 06, 2014, 12:48:25 PM
Awfully quiet in in here.....


Is everyone scared?    :dontknow:

Come on you know you want to go  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 06, 2014, 05:52:16 PM
 :mybosssucks:

That's it.... I'm calling in.  I've got mad cow disease. :wtf:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: taz_man440 on April 06, 2014, 07:24:31 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 06, 2014, 12:48:25 PM

Come on you know you want to go  :steeringwheel:

I really wanna go, but not in the cards this time.....
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 06, 2014, 08:16:36 PM
Dont worry Im just giving everyone grief about it  :lol_hitting:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 06, 2014, 08:53:44 PM
Just make sure someone is taking video when all the parts come flying off.  :headbang:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 06, 2014, 09:30:07 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 06, 2014, 08:53:44 PM
Just make sure someone is taking video when all the parts come flying off.  :headbang:

I did just get a GOPRO Black  :dance:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 06, 2014, 10:42:04 PM
I will have my gopro as well. Wish more could make it but maybe it will be better in the fall.

who all is bringing kids?

we are bringing our 3 and will have eggs and what not to hunt.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 07, 2014, 08:41:43 AM
Just a reminder to tighten your lug nuts this time.  :lol_hitting:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 07, 2014, 12:35:09 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 07, 2014, 08:41:43 AM
Just a reminder to tighten your lug nuts this time.  :lol_hitting:

Im more concerned about.......... Every bolt!! Considering that we did a frame up build on my RC........ Now which nut and bolt did we for get  :017:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: taz_man440 on April 07, 2014, 10:37:12 PM
Eric,  just stay away from the fences....
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 08, 2014, 09:12:15 PM
tighten nuts?

I still have to put some on !!!!!

I figure I might be the only one with a winch, so I need to fix my rear bumper so I can use it if the need arises.  :evil6:

That and I need to figure out how to pack more tools in the truck this time. :laughing7:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 08, 2014, 11:00:36 PM
Quote from: taz_man440 on April 07, 2014, 10:37:12 PM
Eric,  just stay away from the fences....

Only if you stop oiling the trails with your rear diff fluid..................... The duct tape was a nice touch.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: Toyradio on April 10, 2014, 01:45:01 PM
I won't make it this year. Leaving for Kansas in the morning. Hope everyone has a good time. :(
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: taz_man440 on April 10, 2014, 07:04:09 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 08, 2014, 11:00:36 PM
Only if you stop oiling the trails with your rear diff fluid..................... The duct tape was a nice touch.

I was just leaving a trail to follow in case I got scared..LOL
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: Toyradio on April 11, 2014, 10:18:53 AM
Hope everyone has a good time and take lots of pictures. I hope to be back in Texas sometime in November. May have to stop some[lace and get me some Lone Star Light.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: workgoats on April 13, 2014, 09:38:58 PM
I can't see me making this trip.  I think the next trip for me is to Padre Island in late June with the family.  If anyone is interested I'll try to let folk know how the planning is going on that.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 17, 2014, 10:31:48 PM
well I just finished loading up the 93 on the trailer, still have a bit more to do before I can head out but hopefully I can clear out before 10 or 11 am.

hoping for a quicker drive than last time  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 17, 2014, 10:33:48 PM
Hope you have a safe and UNeventful trip.

Happy trails :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectPW on April 18, 2014, 08:37:21 AM
Doing some final bolt tightening and taking care of some loose ends with the tow vehicle this morning....hope to be wheeling this afternoon  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 18, 2014, 08:39:56 AM
Im loading up right now about to head to Noahs and pick up the ole beast of a Ramcharger! Should be a Fun Weekend!
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 18, 2014, 06:46:56 PM
in marble falls. drive was pretty good minus traffic in temple.

also seems my trailer brakes are almost non existent.... not much fun.

also while in Walmart someone stole my trailer spare.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 18, 2014, 08:40:34 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on April 18, 2014, 06:46:56 PM
in marble falls. drive was pretty good minus traffic in temple.

also seems my trailer brakes are almost non existent.... not much fun.

also while in Walmart someone stole my trailer spare.

Well that sucks. :angry4:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 18, 2014, 11:00:54 PM

so when I pull into the park I go to pay and get the cabin key. it seems my other 2 visits in the Mexico charger were not noticed because they were talking and asking questions about if... called if a 2 door durango lol

then before I hear out he goes, I saw another ramcharger earlier, y'all having a get together? I guess that suggest how often they see ramchargers?  :laughing7: :headbang:

wow  :tard:

amazing what a few months do, I high centered the rear end on park road 2!!!! this was our maiden night run and Eric's truck testing lap. His 37's did much better than my 31's.

once I got freed of that (a winch with no where to winch too lol) I had to place some rocks in a stack to make it over a large step, I made it but it also broke my lift gate and 1/2 my stuff fell out the back  :laughing7:

I wish I would have taken a picture of what Noah and myself rigged up to keep it closed till we got back to camp. once I got back I worked on it and I think it's good now, maybe even better than before.


I worry if the park road is now a level3-4 what are the other trails?


it was funny, Eric did not realize I was stuck and kept going for a bit. I had 2 other guys in some little off road thing find me and we were talking trying to figure out how to get it moved. they mentioned something about damaging the truck, I just looked at them and said I only paid 600 for it, it can handle a few dents. without even thinking one guy said wow that was a deal,I will give you 900 for it. lol. I just smiled and said no, I put more into it with lift and tires. they seemed to understand. they were nice guys and I appreciated the helping hand. eventually Eric came back and a little tug set me on my way.

Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 19, 2014, 08:54:32 AM
That sounds like fun :laughing7: Was your wife with you?  I bet it scared the crap outta her when the lift gate broke.  Did the guys try to remove it like Lances RC. Lol

I've heard it before but what happens when you high center a diff?  Is that where you get stuck on the axle housing and the tires free spin?

Did Dave or Lance make it out there?
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectPW on April 19, 2014, 12:19:27 PM
Nothing is broken yet   :great: 
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: workgoats on April 19, 2014, 09:55:08 PM
Well, wish I was there but the Magnum and the transmission are back in.  Now all I have to do is re-wire for the megasquirt and make the shifters work with the magnum's kickdown.  Almost certain to be a conflict there.

Then hope it will start and tuning will not be too long...
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 20, 2014, 07:05:51 PM
Well It was a  good weekend for the 78 Ramcharger. That thing went everywhere I pointed it. But it took some doing just to get there and get started........

2 new tires on the rear of Chevy
2 New tires on the Trailer
After rebuilding the carb the night before, It was still running like crap. So After getting to Hidden Falls we also discovered the gas tank leaked. So we made a make shift gas tank jack stand on the back of the trailer and used some very Well Engineered electrical connection to wedge in the sending unit to get it to stop leaking.

Got that fixed and the truck still ran like crap. So we said screw it, and I ran into town and bought a new Edelbrock carb at orielly's. Get back to camp, get it installed and it runs a little better but still not right. We said screw it and hit the trail. After about 20 mins running in low granny gear range at 2000rpm I realized the damn idle wouldn't go back down. stuck at 2000 rpm we just kept going up the very torn up Park Road 2. We got a head of ryan because we didn't realize he got hung up. When we go to the top of the road Noah jumped out and adjusted the carb. Set the Idle at a 1000rpm and that thing ran like a champ all weekend!!! Just needed to burn out all the EVIL that the previous carb caused.

Ran back down the hill and gave Ryan a hand.

Day two we had a great run around the whole park. Ran all the trails on the fence line and a few others with no  problems. Ryan was very patient with my low geared RC since I was in granny gear most of the way just crawling over everything. The RC rides a little ruff but it certainly doesn't have any traction issues. It hooks up great!!
Later while Ryan was working on his trailer brakes we decided to go out for a short run that ended up being a long run which lead us to making a bunch of jeep guys have dodge envy, and finding out the  limits of the carb, fenders, and heart rate.

We started off going on the east side of the park. We crawled over everything with no problems. We get to the area where Dave, Lance, Noah and I helped the yellow jeep last time. We are sitting on top of the hill that looks at the next one and all the jeep guys are working on making up it. They backed up hit it again. Eventually they all made it up it but were just sitting there. So I got tired of waiting and just headed down the hill and up the next hoping they would move by the time I got there. I came roaring up that top ledge in low range, up and over not even skipping a beat. All the jeep guys stared at us in amazement! one walked up to the RC and said wow that thing is geared low ! Yup, yall have a nice day and away I drove. Well we ended up on the Slither trail Level 3 that now is a nasty 4. This is the tail I lost the driveshaft on the jeep. Where lance got bound up and puked tranny fluid and never made it. And where several of use previously turned around and by passed it. Danger dave made it last time with a  whole lot of throttle! Well we hit it in Granny low and it wasn't happening. We got all bound up the truck died a few times and we were stuck at a really scary angle. I got it started again, Asked Noah " shall we try 2nd gear?" He replied " STAND ON IT!!" with a quick movement of the feet between the clutch, brake, and throttle. Truck rev up and roared we held on for dear life!! This thing scream up the trail bouncing!! Growling!! Grabbing!! We made it to the next ledge cut through the brush and made it up the ledge on the right. We parked the truck on the top and inspected the truck for damage and are pulse rate. About that time a jeep group pasted us and Noah pointed down the trail and said stay to the left!! He looked at us, the RC and the trail and replied... Umm, I still got payments on this jeep.  It was fun time. We found Ryan on the trail and he was letting the kiddos take a crack at driving his RC.  I took Noah back to camp so he could take his blood pressure medicine ........ Beer.

Sunday...... Well Sunday is all Noah's fault.... I will let Ryan Tell yall about Sunday morning drive up Green Mile  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 08:04:17 PM
Bitter sweat... Had a great time with Eric and Noah. We did mostly basic trails and minus getting high centered on the rear dif Friday night it was great.

Until green mile this morning.

I think, as I told Noah, this is all his fault (and not because he choose the trail) but because this weekend they were talking about u joints and how everyone blows caps or breaks bearings but never break the u joints.

Well I proved him wrong. This would also happen to pretty much be the only time I have heard Noah say "You were not afraid of the skinny pedal" (or something like that).

Last fall going up green mile was a challenge for my open dif mostly stock trail rig, so I knew this time it would be worse from what we saw on the other trails. It went pretty good right up until the end, then it went really bad.

I guess my foot might have been a little heavy, but its been a tried and true way (pretty much since I started wheeling a few years ago) to get up "Places one should not be with 31" tires "  :laughing7:

so once the dust settled and I could tell I was not moving. I tried to put it in park and heard the tranny complain about it. I keep my foot on the brake as Noah ran over and said the rear driveshaft was gone. He pulled it out and I managed to sheer off 2 of the 4 ears.



We tried pulling and winching (First time to use the winch on the tails, sadly it was for my own recovery  :violent1: ) we did not make much progress.

Noah looks again, Somewhere along the same time of that I also managed to break not 1 but 2 axle shafts on the driver side (cad stub and outter stub.) While Noah is trying to beat the u joint out to free the bind Eric yells "He has manual hubs, just disengage the hubs" It was a great day to have those hubs vs factory. We were also very shocked that the hubs were still in perfect working order since these are the "cheap" all metal mile marker hubs.

Once the bind was gone we got pulled up onto level ground reviewed a few things and pulled out my tow rope. It was a nice slow stroll back to camp.



I have go pro footage of a few trails, but vimeo is still processing the last one.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 08:46:27 PM
I bet you wish you had brought that extra driveshaft after all. :tongue3:

Looks like you'll be keeping that one now.   :lol_hitting:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 20, 2014, 08:50:02 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 08:46:27 PM
I bet you wish you had brought that extra driveshaft after all. :tongue3:

Looks like you'll be keeping that one now.   :lol_hitting:

I've got the original drive shafts off my 78 that may work for you if your interested Richard .
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 08:50:26 PM
Naw, drive shaft is fine. the u joint is toast. We believe it had been "fixed" before as it is not factory looking and the dif side of the driveshaft had been beefed up with a heavier grade u joint.

The driveshaft is still ready for a new home.


I will say I question now selling the extra axle's, but Eric keeps saying 1 ton.  :icon_scratch:

I did not have room for them anyways. I still have a dana 44 rear end I have to scrap somewhere
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 20, 2014, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 08:50:26 PM
Naw, drive shaft is fine. the u joint is toast. We believe it had been "fixed" before as it is not factory looking and the dif side of the driveshaft had been beefed up with a heavier grade u joint.

The driveshaft is still ready for a new home.


I will say I question now selling the extra axle's, but Eric keeps saying 1 ton.  :icon_scratch:

I did not have room for them anyways. I still have a dana 44 rear end I have to scrap somewhere

1 ton  :13: 1 ton :dance: 1 ton :headbang:

So far mine are holding together, Gear down throttle up  :thumbsup:

I think I need to drive in the back of the pack now as slow as I was driving this weekend  :steeringwheel:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 09:04:19 PM
it was not bad.

If I ever get my blown head gasket fixed it would effect my A/C coldness less  :evil6:

Granted I guess getting that fixed is getting bumped down the list a few now.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 09:06:10 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 08:50:26 PM
Naw, drive shaft is fine. the u joint is toast. We believe it had been "fixed" before as it is not factory looking and the dif side of the driveshaft had been beefed up with a heavier grade u joint.

The driveshaft is still ready for a new home.


I will say I question now selling the extra axle's, but Eric keeps saying 1 ton.  :icon_scratch:

I did not have room for them anyways. I still have a dana 44 rear end I have to scrap somewhere

Lots of JEEPS run D44 rears.  What is Ron's?  His drivetrain is from  a Cherokee I believe.

As for the driveshaft, I thought you said that you broke off 2 ears.  I remember Noah mentioning never breaking the cross on uj's.  Famous last words. Lol  I just ordered axle joints.  Guess I shouda picked up some spares.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 09:09:39 PM
look at the picture, it was the ears of the u joint. Drive shaft is just fine.

Its hard to say what gave way first, but I would guess it was probably the bolt head which let the u joint get into a bind and snap.

How I did the front... well I am guessing that was having a front end land hard from a jump. It was no danger dave jump... but I had to try since he was not present.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 09:12:11 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 09:09:39 PM
look at the picture, it was the ears of the u joint. Drive shaft is just fine.

Its hard to say what gave way first, but I would guess it was probably the bolt head which let the u joint get into a bind and snap.

How I did the front... well I am guessing that was having a front end land hard from a jump. It was no danger dave jump... but I had to try since he was not present.

:laughing4: :sign0004:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 20, 2014, 09:20:57 PM
Quote from: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 09:09:39 PM
look at the picture, it was the ears of the u joint. Drive shaft is just fine.

Its hard to say what gave way first, but I would guess it was probably the bolt head which let the u joint get into a bind and snap.

How I did the front... well I am guessing that was having a front end land hard from a jump. It was no danger dave jump... but I had to try since he was not present.

First there was DANGER DAVE!

Now we have RECKLESS RYAN!
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 09:27:44 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 20, 2014, 09:20:57 PM
First there was DANGER DAVE!

Now we have RECKLESS RYAN!

In my defense I was just doing what Noah yells to every one "press on the skinny pedal!"


besides I have not rolled anything... yet. Though funny enough my Dad told me he thought I was going to tell him that when I called him. :laughing7:

And here I thought I was usually safe and cautious with my kids on board... maybe thats it.... when there is a bypass I will chicken out and do the simple to be safe... but when I don't get the by pass thats when I get in trouble  :evil6:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 09:42:47 PM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 20, 2014, 09:20:57 PM
First there was DANGER DAVE!

Now we have RECKLESS RYAN!

Well without Dave, Ernest or Will present, its good to see that someone stepped up to say, "Hold my Pepsi and watch this!".  :notworthy:    :sign0098:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: taz_man440 on April 20, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 09:42:47 PM
Well without Dave, Ernest or Will present, its good to see that someone stepped up to say, "Hold my Pepsi and watch this!".  :notworthy:    :sign0098:

Dr. Pepper thank you..LOL    Awesome adventure guys, wish I could have been there...
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 10:14:06 PM
I think I am just digging a hole trying to prove my innocence, but I will try on e more.

1st I was following, and as we all know it's a well they did it and know what I have so obviously they think I can make it. not a real fair game when you compare my mostly stock (only a hodge podge lift kit) vs a rebuilt (read new vs 21 years old) with 4.10 gears lockers front and rear and 1 ton axles.

2nd it's pure math. statistically speaking we all know anytime a group goes out someone will break something to some varying degree of damage. this time there were 2 trucks. Eric's was brand new so to speak, and he had driveshaft and other issues the last outing with the jeep. So the odds of me having a failure were very high. In all it was not a disastrous failure, 1 major and 1 minor we just did not have replacement parts for the minor.

ok I rest my case lol :confused2:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 10:32:02 PM
Looks like a job for the Go Pro to sort out the truth from half fiction. :headbang:

Speaking of CAD axles, I just removed yours from the 91.  I need the stub but you can have the inner axle if you want it. Of course, if you are gonna pull one from a donor, it might be easier to take the whole thing stub, inner, uj and all.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 20, 2014, 10:41:03 PM
I might take you up on that, if I keep the 44 I will need spare parts lol. even if I pull a donor it wi need a new u joint. the worst thing is if I keep it I have to pull the carrier back out because that seal I just replaced is now toast. :angry5:

guess that means I get a front locker one way or another lol
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 11:28:04 PM
I was telling Yolanda about your "ordeal" and the first thing she said was, "OMG isn't Green Mile the same trail we had a problem on?". Well she was right, Ram Jam 2012 on Sunday morning, just like you.  We got a bit brave too. I still had the V6 and going up that first steep incline about 2/3 up we spun out in the loose gravel.  I hit the brakes and we starting sliding back but caught solid ground.  We reversed a ways and decided to give it another try full throttle.  Spun out again but this time when I hit the brakes we kept sliding back.  That part of the incline curves and when we came down this time we went over the embankment and fortunately hit a tree which stopped our descent.  Yolanda was white knuckled and in full panic mode.  Will, Ernest and Justin were behind us.  I had one wheel on each side of the embankment preventing traction even with my locker. I had a shovel but Justin pulled around us and wanted to try his new winch out. I hadn't installed mine yet. Lol Busted a rear tail light and scratched up the bumper and tail gate.  Hurt my pride most of all.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 21, 2014, 11:29:10 AM
I don't have hurt pride,  just a need for upgrades  :headbang:

I actually have a little pride that I was able to break a u joint like that... I think it's impressive  :evil6:

but yeah I need some 33's or 35's and at least a front locker. I might just have to repair the front axle for now and go with 33's. when I replace it I can put a locker in it. I am going to look for a deal for 1 ton axles first but we shall see
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 21, 2014, 04:09:52 PM
Is the back limited slip?
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 21, 2014, 04:13:01 PM
I believe it is, it just needs new clutches. but I will get a rear locker sooner or later as well.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: taz_man440 on April 21, 2014, 10:28:13 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 11:28:04 PM
I was telling Yolanda about your "ordeal" and the first thing she said was, "OMG isn't Green Mile the same trail we had a problem on?". Well she was right, Ram Jam 2012 on Sunday morning, just like you.  We got a bit brave too. I still had the V6 and going up that first steep incline about 2/3 up we spun out in the loose gravel.  I hit the brakes and we starting sliding back but caught solid ground.  We reversed a ways and decided to give it another try full throttle.  Spun out again but this time when I hit the brakes we kept sliding back.  That part of the incline curves and when we came down this time we went over the embankment and fortunately hit a tree which stopped our descent.  Yolanda was white knuckled and in full panic mode.  Will, Ernest and Justin were behind us.  I had one wheel on each side of the embankment preventing traction even with my locker. I had a shovel but Justin pulled around us and wanted to try his new winch out. I hadn't installed mine yet. Lol Busted a rear tail light and scratched up the bumper and tail gate.  Hurt my pride most of all.

LOL  You mean these temporarily parked pics...LOL  your truck did awesome up till then... 
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 21, 2014, 10:35:54 PM
Ha ha...that's the one.  Looks like Ernest is doing the drunken monkey.

We'll just call this episode, "Truck meets tree.".  :laughing7:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 22, 2014, 02:21:46 PM
Quote from: SixGun on April 20, 2014, 10:32:02 PM
Looks like a job for the Go Pro to sort out the truth from half fiction. :headbang:

Speaking of CAD axles, I just removed yours from the 91.  I need the stub but you can have the inner axle if you want it. Of course, if you are gonna pull one from a donor, it might be easier to take the whole thing stub, inner, uj and all.

Ryan did get some great GoPro videos! He even put it on my truck for a while. The problem is I had no clue how to use it to it stayed on for a long time haha.

Ryan did you have on at Green Mile??
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 22, 2014, 04:28:41 PM
 :sign0004:
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 22, 2014, 08:04:40 PM
I tried to upload some to vimeo but it failed I am going to try again tonight.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 22, 2014, 09:17:06 PM
https://vimeo.com/92689458

Finally!!!
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: SixGun on April 22, 2014, 09:44:44 PM
Looked like you were just cruising along and then poof... it no workie no more.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: The War Wagon on April 23, 2014, 06:01:35 AM
Quote from: SixGun on April 22, 2014, 09:44:44 PM
Looked like you were just cruising along and then poof... it no work is no more.

SOUNDS like what happened in the parking lot, when I brought mine home!  :-(

Have no fear - SYE was ordered yesterday!  :-)
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: ProjectM880 on April 23, 2014, 07:35:11 AM
Quote from: SixGun on April 22, 2014, 09:44:44 PM
Looked like you were just cruising along and then poof... it no work is no more.

It amazes me how easy the GoPro camera makes everything look! Ryan was showing Noah and I all the video from the day at camp. We were amazed how much vibration it takes
out of the shot and how easy all the trail seem.

Maybe we need to expierment with other places to mount the camera.

But Ryan hit that Hill hard!! I was impressed with his skinny pedal operation.
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: rjtx667 on April 23, 2014, 09:15:48 AM
Quote from: ProjectM880 on April 23, 2014, 07:35:11 AM
But Ryan hit that Hill hard!! I was impressed with his skinny pedal operation.

I do not discriminate between the skinny pedal and the big pedal.... equal opportunity
Title: Re: Hidden Falls April 18-20 Head Count
Post by: workgoats on August 12, 2014, 10:02:16 PM
 A while back someone asked about my axles.  The front axle is a Dana 30.  I been informed by the experts that the Dana 30 is okay with the v-8 until you put a limited slip in it.  Then you need to go to chrome axles.

The rear axle is a Chrysler 8 1/4.  I have no problem with it.  I will be putting a limited slip in it pretty soon but I've got to finish tuning the 360 and get a couple of paychecks to do much of anything.

There are some aftermarket yokes that have u-bolts instead of straps for the 1300 driveshafts.  I have one for the front axle but I haven't been able to get the pinon nut off to  change it.  They are considerably stronger.

The transfer case (NP 242) that I have has both part time and full time but there is no limited slip in the transfer for full time.  It had a slip joint in the back of the transfer and I have changed it to a fixed yoke and I've got a double cardan joint on both axles.