Vonski
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- Location
- Payson, Utah
Have you previously ran bibs?
General Tech What did you work on Today?
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Yeah. I did for a couple years, but quit because of the cost. I ran for a year on tubes without issue.. but this season got 2 dnf’s from flat tires, and It cost me a trophy 😭
The other issue I had was the difficulty getting bibs installed. Chad has agreed to teach me his ways and instal these for me.
Vonski
nothing to see here...
- Location
- Payson, Utah
Good call. Not the easiest install, but worth the trouble/investment. FWIW. I’ve ran a bib up front in all my bikes since ‘08, but have continued to run Bridgestone UHD tubes with a rubber rim liner in the rear with no issues, so I never did switch to a bib in the rear yet. Not saying this would be the case for everyone, probably just the “lacking in lbs.” guys. 😉
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
One word
RABACONDA
RABACONDA
glockman
I hate Jeep trucks
- Location
- Pleasant Grove
I've honestly never had any real trouble mounting bibs using my tusk tire changer and half a dozen tire irons. Plus I'm authenticity cheap, not just internet cheap like @jeeper .
More importantly, why are you running expert plate Brian? You're kinda stealing my thunder there.
Vonski
nothing to see here...
- Location
- Payson, Utah
He’s no dummy. He’s guaranteed to get a better start than you every time. 😉
Chad went to expert also.. but because he has taken 1st in his class for the last couple years.
I just went up for the UMORA series to see what it would be like. Kind of hoping that riding with faster guys will make me faster for the USRA series
Vonski
nothing to see here...
- Location
- Payson, Utah
I haven’t been following the last couple years. Didn’t know Chad got the boot from AM. 🤘
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
I kind of thought he was a sand bagger when he came out to help me pick up course at the national this year and when we were making our run to where we were starting, he was on my tail the whole time.
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Cat and trailer jockeying
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
I looked at a lot of manuals and websites, and took measurements for this and that. Plotting and whatnot for the YJ.
NYCEGUY01
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Willard, UT
15 years in a barn.. Little gas down the carb, checked the oil and it fired right up. I couldn't believe it.
Im thinking the super old gas in the tank must be pre-ethanol . It smells terrible, and seems to run fine...
Me and the old farmer I got it from just kinda stood there shocked as it sat and idled nice and smooth...
After it sat and idled for 20 min it hadnt sprung any leaks I locked in the hubs and shifted into 4-hi and I was driving through the snow covered field headed for the trailer...
May be the easiest old farm truck Ive grabbed.
I did almost die 27 times coming back from ID with it though....
I had planned on tearing it apart for the pieces but after lookin at it a bit and driving it Im thinking it may be saveable...
Im thinking the super old gas in the tank must be pre-ethanol . It smells terrible, and seems to run fine...
Me and the old farmer I got it from just kinda stood there shocked as it sat and idled nice and smooth...
After it sat and idled for 20 min it hadnt sprung any leaks I locked in the hubs and shifted into 4-hi and I was driving through the snow covered field headed for the trailer...
May be the easiest old farm truck Ive grabbed.
I did almost die 27 times coming back from ID with it though....
I had planned on tearing it apart for the pieces but after lookin at it a bit and driving it Im thinking it may be saveable...
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
That thing is DEFINITELY savable. Nice score!
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Looks like a Cab and Chassis? That would be a fun truck to play with.
NYCEGUY01
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Willard, UT
Yep, it has a 135.5" wheelbase and a little longer frame overhang than a normal longbed.
I think the current flatbed is 9'.
Needs front leaf spring bushings and I think possibly a steering box.
I thought it was just a real loose steering box but the leafs are walking back and fourth in the front mounts a little it appears.
It may get sold as I have 3 ongoing truck projects currently (besides this thing..lol) but if it doesnt go Ill leave it out back and get to it in the Summer. Ill probably keep it all together either way.
I think the current flatbed is 9'.
Needs front leaf spring bushings and I think possibly a steering box.
I thought it was just a real loose steering box but the leafs are walking back and fourth in the front mounts a little it appears.
It may get sold as I have 3 ongoing truck projects currently (besides this thing..lol) but if it doesnt go Ill leave it out back and get to it in the Summer. Ill probably keep it all together either way.
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I bet you need a boat...
Corban_White
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Payson, AZ
No one had the vent box I needed, so I built one. Forgot to get any pictures of it installed before I replaced the floor.
And did some painting.
And did some painting.
DAA
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Bountiful, UT
Whoa!!! Did you actually find something to use the long right angle needle nose on?
- DAA