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Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Squeaky Penguin, Feb 3, 2013.

  1. Apr 27, 2015 at 9:13 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Clean hands? Gloves? I know nothing of these things.
     
  2. Apr 28, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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    Wishbone Runner

    Wishbone Runner Because 4R

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    Oooohh! This is getting exciting! Why don't you throw a new motor and tranny in while you are in there? :stirthepot:
     
  3. Apr 28, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    At least I don't need head gaskets... :stirthepot:
     
  4. Apr 28, 2015 at 9:45 AM
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    teamhypoxia

    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    As long as I get a chance to use a cutting torch, a 10lb sledge, and possibly one of those "jaws of life" things, I'm game for anything.

    @Hoyal Devin, what are the chances of you sneaking a "jaws of life" out of the station?
     
  5. Apr 28, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    Slim to none but bring it by and in happy to help. :)
     
  6. Apr 28, 2015 at 12:53 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

    Wishbone Runner Because 4R

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    Head gasket, singular. :brianr:


    I think all of those will be needed, I approve. :sawzall:
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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    teamhypoxia

    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    Ooooh thanks for reminding me! I think I'll pull out the sawz-all too
     
  8. Apr 28, 2015 at 1:08 PM
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    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    wow, looking forward to pics of this
     
  9. Apr 28, 2015 at 1:22 PM
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    teamhypoxia

    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    There's always a chance we won't accomplish anything productive but I'll be damned if it's for lack of effort!
     
  10. Apr 28, 2015 at 2:57 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    If you can't fix it with a BFH, a torch, a sawzall, a bigger BFH, or the jaws of life, is it even worth fixing?


    And with that, I fear for what happens to my truck on Saturday. This thread is starting to turn into a typical TW build thread all of the sudden....
     
  11. Apr 28, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    bunch of crap
    Us in the industry say: if you cant fix it with a bfh, its an electrical problem....
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2015 at 9:28 PM
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    Wishbone Runner

    Wishbone Runner Because 4R

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    That's awesome.
     
  13. Apr 30, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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    quetzal

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    Maybe I missed it, but did you ever do the shock relocation? Thanks.
     
  14. Apr 30, 2015 at 3:40 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Haven't gotten to it yet. Clutch is going in Saturday, then next on the list is finish the mid skid. Shock relocation is kinda of last on the list before Moab and wheeling season.
     
  15. Apr 30, 2015 at 3:47 PM
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    :cool:
    Just wondering because I have some rear fox 2.0 rr 10" shocks that I'm waiting to install until I find someone to relocate my mounts. I went with Bilstein 5125 (8/8.5") for the time being. Thanks, I'll keep my eye on your build. Have fun in Moab! I have to make it out there one day, maybe next season.
     
  16. May 2, 2015 at 8:41 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Clutch is in with a huge thanks to @BDN, @Night Eagle, and @teamhypoxia. Most of their time was spent heckling me, but there were a few times we needed all the sets of hands. Most certainly could not have done it with out all the help.
     
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  17. May 3, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I'm assuming nothing fell off yet? I was surprised we didn't have any leftover nuts or bolts...this really bothers me for some reason.
     
  18. May 3, 2015 at 11:57 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Nope, nothing's fallen off yet, and the clutch feels really good. I was kind of surprised we didn't end up with any extra hardware as well. Maybe we actually did it right...
     
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  19. May 3, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    Night Eagle

    Night Eagle Aka Mountain Goat or mr. Clean

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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    Wow you guys have a lot of confidence in our work. It wouldn't have been a good project if there wasn't any hackling.
     
  20. May 3, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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