Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
Nice. I'll try to update when we have planned trips.
1973 Wagoneer - Full Size Camping Goodness
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Nice. I'll try to update when we have planned trips.
Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
Was a little rough on the jeep this past weekend and the weekend of the trip.
Noticed a large "pop" in my steering the other say, presumably as a result of said unnecessary roughness.
I went through everything, greased it all, tightened drag link and pitman arms and tie rod ends, checked u bolts. jacked the truck up, checked ball joints, checked tie rods for play. nothing. no pop when there was no weight on the wheels. I was racking my brain.
a buddy calls me that night and says "its your ball joints" i said "no, they are new and quality" he said "fine, check your shocks, one is loose"
Went out, grabbed drivers side shock and i was able to rattle it back and forth. A few turns of a wrench (and a smashed pinky finger that is still all purple colored a few days later) and there was no more pop in the steering.
Remember, its always the simple ****, people!
Noticed a large "pop" in my steering the other say, presumably as a result of said unnecessary roughness.
I went through everything, greased it all, tightened drag link and pitman arms and tie rod ends, checked u bolts. jacked the truck up, checked ball joints, checked tie rods for play. nothing. no pop when there was no weight on the wheels. I was racking my brain.
a buddy calls me that night and says "its your ball joints" i said "no, they are new and quality" he said "fine, check your shocks, one is loose"
Went out, grabbed drivers side shock and i was able to rattle it back and forth. A few turns of a wrench (and a smashed pinky finger that is still all purple colored a few days later) and there was no more pop in the steering.
Remember, its always the simple ****, people!
Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
Put about 100 miles on it on saturday driving up to virginia city and all over town. No steering pop at all. Glad that was an easy fix lol.
Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
Jumbo Grade with a bunch of FSJ's 3.20.16
Carb didnt like this position, not one bit.
Carb didnt like this position, not one bit.
Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
Yeah nothing crazy just a few wheeling trips this past month. Got what feels like some increased driveline vibes under load. gonna pull drive shaft and check u joitns, its been about 2 years since the axle swap and they may be worn in due to the funky angles.
Really hoping to get some longer camping trips in this summer.
I don't know if anybody around here cares, but realizing this really isnt much of an expedition build, really isnt much of anything anymore, just a truck that I drive around a bunch and sometimes do some light wheeling or camping with.
Really hoping to get some longer camping trips in this summer.
I don't know if anybody around here cares, but realizing this really isnt much of an expedition build, really isnt much of anything anymore, just a truck that I drive around a bunch and sometimes do some light wheeling or camping with.
lumpskie
Independent Thinker
Doc,
I really like those pictures with the high desert in the foreground and the snowy mountain peaks in the background. Cool stuff. Also, I don't personally care that your rig is used for wheeling/camping rather than international overland travel. I may be in the minority but I enjoy reading "expeditions" that people take in their own areas as much as major international feats. The first season of "Expedition Overland" is still my favorite. So, keep up the good work.
I really like those pictures with the high desert in the foreground and the snowy mountain peaks in the background. Cool stuff. Also, I don't personally care that your rig is used for wheeling/camping rather than international overland travel. I may be in the minority but I enjoy reading "expeditions" that people take in their own areas as much as major international feats. The first season of "Expedition Overland" is still my favorite. So, keep up the good work.
jeepdreamer
Expedition Leader
I agree...
At least you use yours for something. I just seem to "build" (and build and build and build...) my jeeps for events/trips/expeditions that never happen. Can't even claim to drive them around for fun.
paroxysym
Adventurer
nah its good to see the old girl out stretching her legs, nice to see a FSJ being used
Mitch502
Explorer
WyoCherokee
Adventurer
So jealous. I want an FSJ like a logger wants a beer
Dr. Marneaus
Station Wagoneer
Thanks guys, I guess i can continue to post what little updates I have here as well.
Yesterday I......washed it. Still trying to get the mud off from that damned valentines day trip. It's EVERYWHERE up under the truck. My driveway is so dirty now.
first world problems.
Yesterday I......washed it. Still trying to get the mud off from that damned valentines day trip. It's EVERYWHERE up under the truck. My driveway is so dirty now.
first world problems.