93 RC Trail Rig

[KeystoneSmooth]

Progress?

[rjtx667]

well its sitting at the farm (off the trailer) waiting for a brake caliper to be replaced in 2 weekends.

Besides that he is ready to go and have some fun 

[rjtx667]

Getting my stuff gathered up for my work this weekend.

Going to get new tires on the trailer and get the brake caliper replaced on the truck.

Also going to get the driver seatbelt fixed so I won't bounce around quite so much 

[rjtx667]

Well I got the caliper replaced this weekend and also removed the front wheel spacers.

I need to add a bit more brake fluid but it looks all good to go now.


I did notice my front driver tire had a leaking valve stem, so I swapped it out with a spare so I can get it fixed. The driver rear had the same problem... I am thinking I hit them both on something?

I am trying to figure out if there is a better valve stem to use on them or if I can build a plate to protect them.

I am going to research it some, won't have time for this trip but I have a plan for protector plates that I think could work.

Now if we can get the weather to cooperate and back off on the rain 

[rjtx667]

http://www.amazon.com/VTR-Inner-Mount-Valve-Stems/dp/B00MS7RH4A


not what I had planned on, but I think it will work and is easier.

[KeystoneSmooth]

For the short term it probably will. I would bring a few extra stems especially if it is wet and we are sliding around a bit out there.

Some rim rash guards may be in order. When I replace my tires, I will probably go with a new wheel as well, but in comparing the weight difference between mine and those on Noah's or Erics....good lord. It seriously may be 60 lbs on each tire. Maybe more. Considerable un-sprung weight.

[rjtx667]

Yeah I hit something last time as both driver sides were leaking.

I am going to start with these then build some guards to put in. I saw a plasma cutter that was not a lot of $$.

and it and a pipe bender would be great for building a spare tire carrier and roll cage.

Those are projects for next time I make it to Troxell Automotive 

[rjtx667]

So got the truck back to the house, it had been stored at my brother in laws farm.

Got it cleaned up (yuck mice/ rats) and going.

Noticed power did not look right, yeah it had a bad alternator. Under warranty so that was nice.

I am trying to get it cleaned up for Moab and make some tweaks.

I ordered the roll cage setup from jegs, but will prob just use it as a roll bar.

I have not decided if I want just the back roll bar or do more of a 1/2 cage (meaning the front post by the dash, then the back post).

I also got a pair of yellow top optima's and re-did my battery setup. The last one did not work great. I ordered a new circuit breaker off amazon to use on the winch instead of the cheap one that came with it.

[rjtx667]

battery box. I welded it up and painted it.

[rjtx667]

finished box. not too bad for a newbie of a welder


took it out sunday and it did good, but the passenger front caliper is locking up (again). so I ordered a new one from amazon.

[SixGun]

So are the 2 batteries going in the winch bumper?  Thats cool !!

[ProjectM880]

Looks great!

[rjtx667]

Beake caliper is changed and i found time to straighten the steering wheel.

Still have a list of things to do before moab

Fix wipers
Install roll bar/cage
Build tire carrier
Install driving cameras
Look into front suspension binding
Insulate floor and roof
Look into transmission pan leak
Get valve stems replaced on spare tires

I felt like i was makinf peogress until i saw the list

[SixGun]

Ha ha....I did a list for Carter once and got depressed.

What is going on with your wipers?  I thought it was my wiper motor after going through 2 wiper switches.  Turns out it was only mud in the connector at the wiper motor.  Brake cleaner and a brush took care of it.

[rjtx667]

They dont work lol