1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Lose the front bumper, I say

 

Yeah agree, rear too

 

The 240Z team that does big enduro rallies has a good bumper setup for a small car I think, not too crazy, works for purpose:

https://petrolicious.com/articles/gallery-go-behind-the-scenes-on-our-1972-datsun-240z-film-shoot

 

Mine can do appointments too. They're just booked 3 months out...

When I got my DL renewed earlier this year, nobody was allowed in the building except those being helped. And no text alerts either. So I stood in line on the sidewalk for 2 hours. Next time Ill bring a camp chair.

 

CHERRY BRUDDAH

https://youtu.be/u9A1zSNnIhA

 

One day back and I’m already ready to run back to the cabin

 

@CS_AR
Finally getting around to unpacking. Here's the trail we followed.


See if you can spot the wrong turns

 

@Tour991
@Speedytech7
@turbodb

what besides basic tools/pick set is required for a shock rebuild?

Besides spring compressor


Just picked those other shocks up

 

Bench vise and some home made soft jaws helps, or you'll need some other way to hold the shock body while you work and fill. You'll need whatever spanners your shocks take to remove the wiper cap too. Everything else is just wipes and whatnot to clean with, new seals, and new oil.

 

Jaxon Shock Services

"Free before & after pics with every rebuild"

 

Thanks for the GPX. I see it in Gaia. That's a slick-looking mapping tool that you are using.

I highlighted the trail. I've not ventured into that area yet. My usual trails are shown on the map with a lot of pictures embedded in the route. I'm usually to the east and south of that area. The pictures are helpful with water crossings to have a reference when the water is up to know where the boulders are hiding.

A few rains can completely change the way a trail looks.

 

Here's the step-by-step on the process; includes the tool list. There is also a version for King Shocks: Rebuilding/Revalving Smooth Body Shocks (ADS version)

• Specialty tools
  • Branick 7600 spring compressor - used to compress the springs on coilovers, for removal.
  • - used to press spherical bearings in/out of the shock eye(s), though you can also use a sturdy vise for this task.
  • Shock / Reservoir Housing Wrench. Note: these are manufacturer specific.
    • ADS 2.5" housing wrench
  • Nitrogen Refill Kit, consisting of:
    • Nitrogen Regulator - 0-400 PSI
    • Nitrogen Fill Gauge - Lossless valve, and 0-300 PSI
    • Hose - to connect regulator and fill gauge
    • Nitrogen Tank - It's best to pick this up pre-filled at your local Airgas-style (or welding) supplier, but you can buy a 20 cubic-foot empty tank as well and get it filled.
    • A case (amazon) ( ) to store all the kit pieces in (optional).
  • Reservoir Piston Positioning Tool. Note: you can also (generally) use a 1/4" x 20 threaded rod in place of a special tool.
    • ADS
  • 18" Locking Surgical Clamps - or something long and narrow that can hole paper towels for cleaning shock and reservoir housings.

• Standard tools
  • Misc sockets (I recommend this kit) - for removal of the shocks from the vehicle.
  • Misc wrenches (I recommend this kit) - for removal of the shocks from the vehicle.
  • A set of Allen key wrenches.
  • Internal snap ring pliers - to remove retainers for the spherical bearings.
  • Pick set - for seal removal.
  • A sturdy vise - to hold shock as you're working on it.
  • Aluminum vise jaw protectors - to protect the shock as it's held in the vise. Note that you could use wooden protectors as well, if you have those available.
  • 5 gallon bucket - to catch shock oil as it drains.
  • Schrader valve core tool
  • A small bike pump with guage - to assist with removal of the shock shaft if it's difficult to remove.
  • Rubber mallet
  • Shop towels
  • Work gloves
  • A short length (~3") of 1.5" PVC pipe, cut in half.
  • A small amount of blue loctite.
  • A small, fine grit Emory stone - for polishing the shock shaft if there are imperfections.
  • A little bit of Red-n-Tacky Grease - for greasing the new spherical bearings as they are installed.

 

100% agree on the water bit. I expect this would have been impassible, or at least more complicated, with more water. We saw a 'high water bypass' sign somewhere around where it crosses the buffalo riverbed, but it was dry so nbd, just made for some ups and downs and climbs out.

 

and free information about the church of Utah

 

Paying for rebuild and getting that back would be shocking.

 

What @Speedytech7 said. One thing i would add to the list is a schrader valve tool.

 

I highlighted the route that I took in Newton County on Sunday. The trails in that area are super easy to follow using the stock Gaia overland and MVUM overlays.
I thought it was great and I didn't even get near the really beautiful part near Ponca.

 

That whole stretch is a blast from the water, and also absolutely gorgeous. I bet there were some great views from the trail too.

 

This was from the Erbie Campground. I'll go back to cross this as soon as the water clears up and I can see the concrete low-water bridge underneath it.

Just a little too much current for a new crossing.

 

That would be fun on a kayak.