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The Getaway...Crom's build and adventures

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Crom, Feb 11, 2015.

  1. Nov 3, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    Nick- isn't the spindle included in the Bumper/Tire carrier combo?
     
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    It is, but I think he was referring to the second, plain spindle sleeve that he asked Billy for. That way he can protect the spindle from dirt/debris if he ever chooses to run it sans gate. At least that's the way I understood it.




    If not, I'll just shut my damn mouth...
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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    That thing is sick. Just sayin'...
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2016 at 8:14 PM
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    "Crom Club".... i like that


    we are all Nick's acolytes
     
  5. Nov 3, 2016 at 8:39 PM
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    That's a very clever solution, looks clean. If anything drastic happened to my stock brakes I'd consider it. I like the truss on the axle housing. :)

    It is. You need not ask for it. I itemized it because it's not built in to every bumper, adds estimated 10 lbs., and part of weight calculation.

    :) Thanks for trying to help.

    Thanks! Really enjoyed looking over you CBI for those few days in Big Bear.

    :wave: Sup' J!

    haha I'm an acolyte as much as everyone else on TW. Just tryin to have fun, while getting thru another build... lol. :D
     
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    I'd like to thank the Crom Club for their input:
    Did this for three straight days, 3X per day.

    3/8" still won't fit. Damn flare nut must be 9.8 mm. LOL.

    Tried this. Not enough room in the upper frame rail area.

    Tried this as well. I didn't want to crank too hard and round off the flare nuts.

    I didn't wan't to break anything because of my wheeling trip tomorrow. After the trip, I'll likely go all out and do all kinds of crazy shit to deal with this. Hardlines be damned!!!

    Did this. Unbolted the brake line bracket and added about 1.25 inches of washers. Also bent the bracket tabs to gain more extendable soft line length and reduce/improve the angle at full extension. Previous angle was 90 degrees. With this emergency "mod" I think I gained a total of 2" with the OEM brake lines.

    IMG_0744.jpg

    Also did this using Cam buckle straps. Both ends had heavy duty hook "eyes." I bolted one end to the frame and the other end to the leaf ubolt. The bungee is to keep the cam buckle from bouncing around and hitting the frame and getting caught between the bump stop and frame. I think it will work pretty good as a limiting strap if I do say so myself :)

    At full extension:
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    At rest, with bungee retention/anti-rattle device.
    IMG_0748.jpg
     
  8. Nov 4, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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    I'm starting to think this will be my route. I'm having a hate/hate relationship with my brake lines right now.When you get a chance @Evenflow , maybe I catch up with you on how to do this and sourcing of the parts?
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2016 at 8:34 AM
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    I applaud the DIY effort but that strap is going to break buddy. That is a single ply strap and if you look at real limit straps they are made of a much stronger material and generally 4 plys thick...and they still stretch. Straps should be 4 ply and double shear mounted on both ends.
     
  10. Nov 4, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    ^ I agree.

    @Subway4X4 Search Amazon for "Axle strap" less than $10 each (not real limit straps, but would work for your immediate trip)

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    AND I think It's time for you to make your own build thread! :p
     
  11. Nov 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    I got three small tasks done on the truck yesterday.

    • I double nutted my radiator bolts, and blue lock-tite'ed them.
    • Got carpet installed on tailgate.
    • Stripped and cleaned beat-up factory warning sticker from Hi-Lift handle. (looks better)
    • Also discovered that the security cable for the dual jerry can holder works to secure my spare on the tire carrier! Nice surprise!
    The double stick carpet tape seems to work pretty well. Better than my initial expectations. The only question in my mind is longevity. It was an easy 15 minute job. My youngest daughter still likes the aluminum tailgate skin the best. I tried to explain why we were putting carpet there, but she didn't seem to care. :laugh: My oldest daughter who assisted with putting down the sticky tape, has determined that the swing out gate works very well as a jungle gym, climbing all over it out to the end and then sitting perched in the middle. It was a fun evening. :)

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    Relentless Fabrication Aluminum Tailgate skin is under the carpet.
     
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    Yup, you're right.

    My signature line is getting kinda long :)
     
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    You can say that again!!!!
     
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    Let me check out the local Tractor Supply. I betcha they have something like this.

    Bonus that it's right next to the Urgent Care Center. I kinda mashed/sliced my finger trying to deal with this brake shit. My wife insists that I get it looked at by a pro. She also said that I should've had a pro to do these damn brakes :)
     
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  15. Nov 7, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    Took the rig for a Costco run.

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    o_O
     
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    Nothing wrong with driving over a mountain to get to the local store. :rolleyes: :D

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    I gave the truck a good shake down on a local mountain. Played around on some rocks. (Not pictured) I actually watched my sidewall fold in half, like a 180° fold, on a rock. :eek: I didn't know that was possible @ 19 PSI pinched between rim and rock (black rub mark on sidewall).

    Wife was like, why did Costco take so long, and why is the truck all covered in dust? o_O :laugh:
     
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    Rear bumper looks great.

    As I am getting ready to build the dual swingouts for my bumper, I have 2 questions for you.

    First, what is purpose of angling the tire, as opposed to carrying it vertical?

    Second, when you get a chance, could you post close-up pictures of the latch mechanism, both latched and with the gate open?

    Thank you.
     
  20. Nov 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    Go big....er...super economy pack 144 toilet rolls or go home!
     
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