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  • Gambler68
    Rabble Rouser
    • Feb 29, 2004
    • 14082

    #46
    Camping isn't much easier..I noticed ALL the sites were filled up, even the remote ones. I ended up doing a bit of guerrilla camping way out somewhere I won't mention I'm sure someone saw my fire, but it would have taken a helicopter to find me by it I'd plan on lodging..watch out for bedbugs :P
    1979 Chero S "Sundog" 1979 Chero S "Hammer"
    1968 327 J3000 1978 J10SWB
    The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.
    Hunter S. Thompson .

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    • fulsizjeep
      Señor Jackhead
      • Aug 21, 2002
      • 22496

      #47
      Was hoping you were saying you are in Ryan.

      Busted stub shafts are part of the Moab experience too. Seen them changed out on the trail.
      Flint
      Ran when parked.
      http://jubileejeeps.org/quadratrac
      88 GW, 401/727/208, 5" lift, D44s/4.10s/locked up, 35s with a few Evil Twin & TT's Fabworks mods
      76 401 Wag, 77 401 Wag, 77 401 J20
      http://eviltwinfab.com http://www.ttsfabworks.com

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      • CommanderChaos
        258 I6
        • Sep 20, 2009
        • 415

        #48
        Originally posted by Blake
        Ouch!

        Outer shafts are pretty universal, unless you have a really custom setup. I could bring you a couple of outers if you want. I also have a ujoint tool that makes pressing the ujoints much easier.
        It's not so much the availability of the shaft. It the warranty process. The website says it may take 8 weeks to process.
        1988 Grand Wagoneer, 360/727/229, 6" Rusty's Lift, 35x12.5.15 Goodyear wrangler MT/R w/ kevlar. 4.56 Gears, Yukon Chrome Moly Front Axle Shafts, Eaton E-Locker Front and Rear, ARB Differential Covers.

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        • pass45
          232 I6
          • Apr 20, 2008
          • 169

          #49
          Blake what day are you planing on showing up. Looks like i will be towing my jeep out there so i will bring my irocks and i would like to do some of the harder trails
          gm 5.3 4l80blackboxnp205 dana 60 yukon zip locker 14 bolt 37/12.5/17 km2s or 39.5 irocks h1 beadlocks= one big money pit

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          • Blake
            304 AMC
            • Dec 22, 2005
            • 2123

            #50
            Originally posted by pass45
            Blake what day are you planing on showing up. Looks like i will be towing my jeep out there so i will bring my irocks and i would like to do some of the harder trails
            I took lots of time off work, so I'm pretty flexible. If I have someone to 'wheel some hard stuff, I will most certainly take the J10.

            Camping or hotel?
            Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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            • pass45
              232 I6
              • Apr 20, 2008
              • 169

              #51
              i should be out there sunday night or monday and im not sure where im staying yet i might try to get a cabin at canyonlands
              gm 5.3 4l80blackboxnp205 dana 60 yukon zip locker 14 bolt 37/12.5/17 km2s or 39.5 irocks h1 beadlocks= one big money pit

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              • Full Size 4WD
                232 I6
                • Feb 06, 2008
                • 29

                #52
                Wife and I are coming. J10 won't be ready ( ) so her JK will have have to suffice. First timers for Moab, anything we "need" know/expect prior to coming?
                77 401 J10
                77 360 J10

                If She Gets Half My Stuff, Can I Keep The JEEP?

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                • Blake
                  304 AMC
                  • Dec 22, 2005
                  • 2123

                  #53
                  Originally posted by pass45
                  i think i might drive my jeep now we could have a little convoy
                  That would be cool.

                  It's only a 6 hour drive for me. Still planning to drive the J10. Thinking about leaving Longmont CO on the morning of Wednesday the 18th.

                  Will anyone be going through Colorado on I70 that day?
                  Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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                  • srobertsfsj
                    304 AMC
                    • Aug 26, 2002
                    • 1750

                    #54
                    I haven't ruled out going yet (pending TBI install). I would probably leave on Weds as well.
                    Scott R.

                    '86 Grand Wagoneer Super Chief 360 / TBI / WT conversion / 35x12.5x16 BFG Mud-Terrains (Project Link)
                    http://www.cfsja.org / http://www.fsjnetwork.com

                    "After years of being paranoid about my Jeep?s temp going towards that 220F mark, I?m realizing that if it was real problem, Jeep engineers would have painted that area RED." - FSJ Guy




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                    • Blake
                      304 AMC
                      • Dec 22, 2005
                      • 2123

                      #55
                      Bah - you don't need TBI to do Moab. My J10 has a carb (TA670)
                      Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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                      • srobertsfsj
                        304 AMC
                        • Aug 26, 2002
                        • 1750

                        #56
                        lol, very true, i have done Moab half a dozen times or so ,carb'd, in three different FSJ's. What I should have said is that I was planning on taking this year off but I am excited about doing the TBI swap and if I can get it done and tuned before Moab I may go to test it out. I was hoping to do my SOA/SF too but I am having trouble finding some parts and I don't have all the parts yet.
                        Last edited by srobertsfsj; 03-02-2012, 07:06 AM.
                        Scott R.

                        '86 Grand Wagoneer Super Chief 360 / TBI / WT conversion / 35x12.5x16 BFG Mud-Terrains (Project Link)
                        http://www.cfsja.org / http://www.fsjnetwork.com

                        "After years of being paranoid about my Jeep?s temp going towards that 220F mark, I?m realizing that if it was real problem, Jeep engineers would have painted that area RED." - FSJ Guy




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                        • Blake
                          304 AMC
                          • Dec 22, 2005
                          • 2123

                          #57
                          Cool!

                          Well I hope you make it! Would be cool to meet ya and drive there with ya!


                          What parts do you need?
                          Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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                          • srobertsfsj
                            304 AMC
                            • Aug 26, 2002
                            • 1750

                            #58
                            The part I am having the hardest time finding is axle shafts for my HP D44. I have an 8-lug setup from a 78 F-250 that I want to swap in while I am doing the SOA/SF but it didn't come with the front axle shafts.

                            The other missing parts are just waiting on funds:

                            High steer arms
                            Drag link and tie rod for high steer
                            D60 missing all brake parts (was thinking of going disc in the rear)
                            8-lug rims
                            Scott R.

                            '86 Grand Wagoneer Super Chief 360 / TBI / WT conversion / 35x12.5x16 BFG Mud-Terrains (Project Link)
                            http://www.cfsja.org / http://www.fsjnetwork.com

                            "After years of being paranoid about my Jeep?s temp going towards that 220F mark, I?m realizing that if it was real problem, Jeep engineers would have painted that area RED." - FSJ Guy




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                            • Blake
                              304 AMC
                              • Dec 22, 2005
                              • 2123

                              #59
                              Originally posted by srobertsfsj
                              The part I am having the hardest time finding is axle shafts for my HP D44. I have an 8-lug setup from a 78 F-250 that I want to swap in while I am doing the SOA/SF but it didn't come with the front axle shafts.

                              The other missing parts are just waiting on funds:

                              High steer arms
                              Drag link and tie rod for high steer
                              D60 missing all brake parts (was thinking of going disc in the rear)
                              8-lug rims
                              Well I actually have all of those parts, but I would have to strip my waggy to give them go ya. That FSJPARTS guy has the HP D44 shafts. He wants $150 plus shipping for them.

                              You can make the drag link out of DOM and use some ES2010L and ES2010R TRE's, assuming you get some arms off ebay made for chevy 1 ton.

                              I'm prolly gonna go with discs on the waggy soon and will give you the stock D60 brakes if you want them.

                              Can't help you with rims (well I do have a set of crappy 8 lug rollers...)

                              I will be hitting the yards on Saturday, looking for those shafts. If I find them, I would loan 'em out to ya.
                              Please come on over to http://fsjnetwork.com/forum and have a look.

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                              • srobertsfsj
                                304 AMC
                                • Aug 26, 2002
                                • 1750

                                #60
                                Funny you mention FSJPARTS. I already PM'd him and he wasn't sure if he was going to part or not. I haven't heard from him since. Hoping he will

                                Thanks for the offer on the brakes, if I haven't found any by the time you convert I might take you up on that. Rims are fairly cheap so I will probably wait until I get close to doing the SOA/SF. Question for ya, do you know if 15" rims will work on these axles? I believe a stock F250 8-lug was 16". Would save me some serious $ if I dont have to buy new tires too.

                                Unless a miracle happens and I win the lotto I doubt I will have the SOA/SF done before Moab but I will definitely have it done before Ouray. I plan on selling my 6" Hell Creek springs to help offset some of the cost. Right now I am concentrating my efforts on the TBI since I have pretty much all the parts.
                                Scott R.

                                '86 Grand Wagoneer Super Chief 360 / TBI / WT conversion / 35x12.5x16 BFG Mud-Terrains (Project Link)
                                http://www.cfsja.org / http://www.fsjnetwork.com

                                "After years of being paranoid about my Jeep?s temp going towards that 220F mark, I?m realizing that if it was real problem, Jeep engineers would have painted that area RED." - FSJ Guy




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