Allen Johnson is full of sh1t!

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Originally posted by Desert Rat:
I have the ultimate prize sitting here on my desk for the lamest stuck or breakage.

I think Goat would have beat me out for that one last year. Hopefully I'm not in the running next year

lets get back on topic. I'm replacing a drive shaft before the run.

I have to replace UCA bushings real soon, replace an idler pulley/bearing and install the rear locker. I'd like to do the front axle swap but I'll need to win the lottery to fund that project.

Just this weekend I replaced:

• Front wheel bearings
• Front brake pads
• Transmission mount
• Upper ball joints

I also improved one of the skid plate mounts.

The next major mods are body work and some alteration of the ornamental iron on the front; probably a tube bumper to replace the tin one. I also need to convert the tow bar mount to a bolt-on part in order to fix my approach angle.

Gas tank lift and spare tire lift, also.

A few more new rims and fresh tires all around if I get a good Christmas bonus.

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Gas tank lift

Moving the gas tank to the bed?

I'm gonna upgrade the front sheep brakes to dual piston calipers and beefed up knuckles. The kit I'm looking at will lock up 35's at 65 mph!

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Originally posted by LordBiotre:

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Gas tank lift

Moving the gas tank to the bed?

No, just closer to the underside of the bed. I can get at least 2" out of it. That will get it (at least) flush with the bottom of the frame if not above.

were we going this year

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Originally posted by 67L60:
were we going this year

Does it really matter?

not really

MOAB

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Originally posted by gumybob:
MOAB

There's a MOAB in Arizona? Is it a franchise?

that works potatoe salad anyone

I may not have to fly solo next year. Some of the Mississippi boys are getting serious about attending. The ones I am thinking of are up to the challenge and have my endorsement. These are guys that I am proud to associate with. I think they are SWANKy material.
We'll see how things shape up in the coming months. I am counting the days until AZ RUN VIII.

Well...here's what I need to get done before March:
3-link in the front and SOA in the rear.
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m219/Xterra8233/AXLES.jpg

Dana 44 high pinion w/4.10s & a matched Ford 9" for the rear (high pinion also). 63" WMS to WMS.

Front already has warn hubs on it too.

well lets just say i still have a ton of work to do on 3 different vehicles

for those that dont know i blew a head on my 81 ford needs fixed I dropped a valve last month

the patrols are about the same not much spare time to play with them butt the 67 is really close to being done so it shouldnt be to hard to finish after last years blow up

We my have a 406 mog with us. He will be towing it with his 28ft flat bed and super duty. If there is anywhere we can leave the trailer?

Worst case, JW has a lot of space. I say worst case because he lives about 50 miles from where we'll be starting the run from and you'll have to drive it up from the Copa.

It could be left in my yard too. Plenty of room for it there.