XPOTRPR build & BS

So I think this may be the cause of my metal on metal "clang" sound when shifting from 1st to 2nd...

 

taking the truck in this week to Az Driveshaft to have the CB replaced and some other stuff checked out. 3rd member might be dyin.. u-joints are lookin shittay. truck needs some major TLC..

including some possible new suspension components..

 

Hopefully its just simple stuff, fingers crossed

 

cross my fingers too Mooshman!

 

Give her some of dat moose lovin! Good luck buddy.

 

thanks guys. actually just got done recording a gopro video of the CB.. Will have it up shortly. hopefully you guys can help me pinpoint the problem. gonna make an appt for Friday to have the CB swapped (if necessary).. after watching the video.. im worried it's something more serious.. or.. maybe it isnt. i have no idea

gonna make an other video tomorrow probably of a potential 2nd issue im having..

but.. now that i have everything i need to get my gopro running again.. im gonna make some more videos fun seeing the truck from other perspectives.

stay tuned.. gonna need some pointers peeps

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdiruVjeZJw&feature=youtu.be

long video i know

wanted to make sure i got every possible scenario. around 5:50 shows some issues..

 

I see a irregular vibration every now and then. Probably from the U-joints like you said the shop mentioned. As well as likely that carrier bearing. Three U-joints and a carrier bearing should make it nice and smooth again.

 

It's weird that the shutter seems more prominent at the T case. Is there anything major I should be worried about? I need to get a video of that gap at the 3rd member too. Unless you think its not an issue. I'm just trying to find out where the "clang" is coming from everytime it shifts from 1st to 2nd. They are very firm shifts, so I'm wondering if its just putting extra stress and force on something. Guess ill find out when it goes in and they check it all out. Ill have them look over the areas I think may be culprits, as well as the tranny and motor mounts.

 

I'll have to watch the video again. Bee thing I can say to do in the time being is to put a wrench on everything down there. From U-joints and suspension, to driveline. Just checking for anything that might have loosened up. Hopeful that you find something, and not something like the pinion bearing being worn.

 

Got ya. I have been meaning to do that, especially since I redid the front end. Guess I can try that tomorrow as well and see what happens. Thanks Tor.

 

truck goes in Friday to see wth is up with the driveline and hopefully get it resolved.

looking at some new suspension components as well

and some lighting..

just trying to get the truck to a point that i consistently enjoy it again.. and have learned from some mistakes and some things I would have done differently.

 

made this today at work. from concept to final product. First time and first project with ArtiosCAD.

 

wana make me a stormtrooper outline so i can paint in into my mesh on the satoshi?

 

shiiiiiit... ill be makin a stormtrooper for myself first biotch! but yes I may try that next if i get some down time again.

 

Do it! Haha i have the mesh off and all haha.

 

I'll see what I can do mayne!

 

well, the truck is getting 3 new U-joints, a new CB, the back end of the driveshaft re-tubed, and who knows what else. wont get it back until Monday... maybe.

atleast its nothin in the 3rd member.. atleast for now. they are investigating further.

 

Been a while since I've checked out your thread, sorry to hear about the problems you're having, hope it all gets sorted out soon!

 

Truckless weekend glad to hear you're getting a couple things sorted out and pretty sweet emblem you designed up!