ExpoScout
Explorer
Well to follow up from my last post, the new clutch for the fan is absolutely perfect. It was a great option instead of pony-ing up for a LR clutch and I'm glad I went with it.
Also, I just got back from a two day trip to the mtns, as seen here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/68349-NC-Morganton-Mortimer-Linville-Gorge-Brown-Mtn-Trip-10-15-amp-10-16
Had a great time, but it was good to work out some kinks with the disco. Learned a few things:
-Fender trimming is a go. I thought I could get away without doing it, but the disco is so wonderfully flexy that it is gonna happen this week.
-My rotoflex is going, so I'm switching to a u-joint driveshaft and avoiding any further BS
-I noticed I have some squealing coming from the front axle when I am turning sharply at slow speeds. I have to assume its coming from the swivel housings. Luckily (or not) the seals are leaking and I'm gonna re-build both sides completely ASAP.
-Organized storage: Enough said. Roof rack too.
-Although I didn't come close to needing additional fuel, fuel storage is on the list of things to tackle. Probably rear mounted as I don't want any weight up top. If I do a roof rack I will use it for lighter stuff.
-All the little things that are slightly annoying seem to compound when on trips. The door handles that dont want to function properly, the windows that have issues, the reverse light that works intermittently, etc....all add up to being a pain in my @$$ when I'm doing vehicle based trips.
It's not that I didn't think these things would need to be done, it's just that they are that much more evident now. I hope to work on these things and then take some longer trips and see what other issues show themselves.
Also, I just got back from a two day trip to the mtns, as seen here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/68349-NC-Morganton-Mortimer-Linville-Gorge-Brown-Mtn-Trip-10-15-amp-10-16
Had a great time, but it was good to work out some kinks with the disco. Learned a few things:
-Fender trimming is a go. I thought I could get away without doing it, but the disco is so wonderfully flexy that it is gonna happen this week.
-My rotoflex is going, so I'm switching to a u-joint driveshaft and avoiding any further BS
-I noticed I have some squealing coming from the front axle when I am turning sharply at slow speeds. I have to assume its coming from the swivel housings. Luckily (or not) the seals are leaking and I'm gonna re-build both sides completely ASAP.
-Organized storage: Enough said. Roof rack too.
-Although I didn't come close to needing additional fuel, fuel storage is on the list of things to tackle. Probably rear mounted as I don't want any weight up top. If I do a roof rack I will use it for lighter stuff.
-All the little things that are slightly annoying seem to compound when on trips. The door handles that dont want to function properly, the windows that have issues, the reverse light that works intermittently, etc....all add up to being a pain in my @$$ when I'm doing vehicle based trips.
It's not that I didn't think these things would need to be done, it's just that they are that much more evident now. I hope to work on these things and then take some longer trips and see what other issues show themselves.
