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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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you mean not every wheeler lives in AZ???

im so confused
Your confusion is that I actually care what suspension YOU use.

I love mine front and I'm sure the Levy will not be dry out back.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Your confusion is that I actually care what suspension YOU use.

I love mine front and I'm sure the Levy will not be dry out back.
i know you dont care.

you coming to the South anytime soon? SE4RJ is May 14-16, how bout it?
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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Nope, it's too far.

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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Yes and Yes.
Until what time Saturday?

Anything Sunday?
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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Until what time Saturday?

Anything Sunday?
We start @ 8:00am

Lunch @ Noon

Cocktail Hour @ 5:00pm

We're calling it quits at 5:00pm.

We'll wrap it up on Sunday if we need to but the plan, which I have devised is to sick Vern on the Tranny, he'll have it out iin an hour or so and then start building it back up with the 4WD tranny & t-case.

My task will be to re-build the axle shafts and start to get the front diff in. If we tag team it with the Californians helping I think we can get it in a day.

So Sunday we might be out wheeling Martinez Canyon. Nothing like Baptism by FIRE..........




So maybe Sunday, but I hope not.

Hey Casey..... Did you get the flange bolts for the front drive shaft ??? We can re-use the 2WD ones for the rear. They are special heavy duty bolts.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
We start @ 8:00am

Lunch @ Noon

Cocktail Hour @ 5:00pm

We're calling it quits at 5:00pm.

We'll wrap it up on Sunday if we need to but the plan, which I have devised is to sick Vern on the Tranny, he'll have it out iin an hour or so and then start building it back up with the 4WD tranny & t-case.

My task will be to re-build the axle shafts and start to get the front diff in. If we tag team it with the Californians helping I think we can get it in a day.

So Sunday we might be out wheeling Martinez Canyon. Nothing like Baptism by FIRE..........




So maybe Sunday, but I hope not.

Hey Casey..... Did you get the flange bolts for the front drive shaft ??? We can re-use the 2WD ones for the rear. They are special heavy duty bolts.
No I didnt, it completely left my mind about the bolts for the front shaft :pat:

can i just find some at a hardware store or something really quick? i would hate to have to order them from the dealer and wait for them...

Martinez Canyon sounds awesome, I will really look forward to finishing on saturday and going out on sunday.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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No I didnt, it completely left my mind about the bolts for the front shaft :pat:

can i just find some at a hardware store or something really quick? i would hate to have to order them from the dealer and wait for them...

Martinez Canyon sounds awesome, I will really look forward to finishing on saturday and going out on sunday.
I'll call vern right now and see if we can get 8 of them with nuts. No they are special bolts.

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Ok, I talked to Vern, he confirmed that they are special bolts, nuts and washers. He is going to order them in and make sure they get here friday.

He also said the bolts are a bit pricey, but you can't use anything else.

We'll have them here for you, 8 bolts, nuts and washers.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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ok great! you guys have been a huge help so far, i really appreciate it!
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Also Vern has a 4WD shift lever if you don't get that with the t-case and I have an extra 3rd Gen 4WD knob.

You can buy the used parts from us. I think we have you completely covered. He's got gear oil, and all the shop suppied we'll need.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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great! im pretty sure i have the shift lever, at least thats what the guy selling my tranny/t-case tells me.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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MARTINEZ CANYON? I can't run that with my truck.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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MARTINEZ CANYON? I can't run that with my truck.
Correct, but Casey with 4WD, 4.88's and a rear ARB can.........

Charles, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........................

Never seen the computer system in that canyon.
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Is that all you need? A locker?
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Question

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Am I right when I say the conversion is going to take place at VERN's shop in MESA?

Are spectators allowed to stop by for a look?
I am in Tempe, AZ right now going to UTI and would like to stop by on sat to see how its going, if thats ok with the owners of the shop. Whats the address there?
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Install Location:
Toy Specialists
1121 South Wilbur Street #9
Mesa, Arizona, 85210
480-969-3320
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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Take the the 60 to MESA DR (If my memory serves me correct).

Turn North (left) to SOUTHERN.

At SOUTHERN turn left staying on the right lane and it will be your first street to your right.

The shop is like the second in that building to your right (WILBUR).

A red signs is there reading: TOY SPECIALISTS
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Correct, but Casey with 4WD, 4.88's and a rear ARB can.........

Charles, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........................

Never seen the computer system in that canyon.

haha, computers rule!

i don't have an arb rear locker yet...that'll be coming in the next few months along with new tires/gears.

BUT anyway, i'm not even bringing my runner on this trip - i'm riding with casey. i'd love to take it on with my truck, but i'll be happy riding along this time
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Thanks for the directions KING, i appreciate it
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by KING
Is that all you need? A locker?
A locker, sliders and at least 31's. 33's and it will be alot easier.
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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Casey, you want me to make you a front diff drop? I have some used 8" bolts you can have and all I have to do is cut the spacers out. I'll make a set if you don't want them, someone will buy them shortly.
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