MWIOR Badlands Run (Indiana)

[yal^]

Rich, I do not know. Let me get back to you on this matter

Thx you guys. I knew you would like it. I just need to say, I didn't really buy this step. I got it from my h, and believe me I didn't think I will EVER use it. Now I am damn glad I have it LOL

John, I do not think you will be seeing any wrestling with tire in my creation. You just wouldn't let a small, helpless creature like me deal with such weight, would you?.

[FIEND]

No.....I guess I prolly wouldn't.Well,I would for a minute but then I would rush in for some helping hands...uh,hand.

[yal^]

I am sure by the time I need help, you'll be both-handed LOL

Rich or Gill, can you give me part # and info on those Trooper skid plates? Pretty please

[AnalogVX]

From experience, the only skid plate you will absolutely need is...
#8-97049-784-0 trans protector $60.00
#8-97104-788-0 bolts $0.56ea
get 4 bolts.
It replaces that flimsy tin crap that's bolted to the crossmember now.


If you really really really want the other skid plates they are...
8-97018-375-2 Heat Protector $87.71
8-97036-238-1 Frame Protector $ $39.08

I think these 2 are a waste of money. The heat protector is the skid plate from the older Trooper which protects some exhaust piping that we do not have. This is also the one that hangs excessively low, I took it off.
I am still using the frame protector only because I am too lazy to get back under my VX and take it off It does seem to cover about half of the torsion bar. But really, we don't need it.

Keep in mind too that these last 2 were on back order for about 2 months too.

[yal^]

Thx Rich.
I guess I'll get only that one for transfer case. I trust your judgment

[yal^]

Just bringing this back to the top

I ordered my skid plate, and hope I'll get it before the run. I also put order in for tie rod shields, but with my luck those will come a day after the run...

[AnalogVX]

Looks like I am not going to be able to make it. I have to be at my company's anniversary open house and can't get out of it. They are canceling everybody's vacations to make sure all management personel are represented.
It's a major pain in my ***** is all it is. Anyway...maybe next time.

[FIEND]

Well Rich....that sux!

Hopefully the next one you can make!We will miss you....(sniff)....I...really....(sniff)...miss you now

[yal^]

What a disappointment, Rich. I will miss you too.

Here, here Jonh... wipe your tears off. Need a hug?

[nocturnalVX]

Originally posted by AnalogVX
Looks like I am not going to be able to make it. I have to be at my company's anniversary open house and can't get out of it. They are canceling everybody's vacations to make sure all management personel are represented.
It's a major pain in my ***** is all it is. Anyway...maybe next time.

Sorry to hear that you will not be joining us down there this time Rich. That's one less person to keep me from doing something stupid! Hope the turnout is a good one otherwise!

[FIEND]

Well here goes...

New rear end......done
New Hubs............done
New driveshaft....done

TRUCK WONT RUN!!!!!

That's right folks.My Rodeo is now not running.I have 4 wheel drive again after almost a year and a half and the damn thing dies!!I have changed various things but Rodeo no go.Hoping to be able to drop the fuel tank and change the fuel pump and crossing my fingers it works.

Everyone hold your breath for me!

[omegavx]

Tried holding my breathe for you, but it only lasted for about 1 minute. I think I'll cross my fingers this time

[SGT.BATGUANO]

June 26th right? My nieces HS graduation party. One of these times the planets will be in perfect alignment. Maybe the next suburb meet. The lift and s/c are doing fine.

[FIEND]

Fuel pump didn't work.I did find that the wire going to the fuel pump was bad so it was a good thing.

Not sure if it jumped time or not but to find out I have to tear apart the front of my motor....YUCK!!We'll see what happens.

Sux you can't make Batguano but there will always be another one to come out on.

[omegavx]

Yeah, it would have had to happen today for the planets to be aligned


Venus between Earth and the Sun.

http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/sunear...dex_vthome.htm