Project Search and Rescue
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on Saturday a few friends and I put on a snow driving and recovery class for our local overland forum. we had a good turn out and were still able to find some snow.
the group (lots of variety)
the views were pretty good
we went to a nice open area with some snow drifts and washouts
here I demonstrated how to cross a deep ditch
the rover and toyota followed and got stuck on the first attempt. with some driving tips and a recovery strap we pulled them through.
showing how to use maxtracs , winch and ****** block to get up a loose powdery drift
me talking on the radio
Otis (name of the Porsche) had a bit of a clerence issue here but a little plastic trimming and a tug backward and he was all good
last demo of the day was loose powdery snow, showed how to use traction ramps and then how to winch up a long grade using an off angle pull and a ****** block to double the power.
airing up at the end of the day
fun time in the snow for sure!
then Sunday was Deaver install day. I unistalled my explorer springs, drop shackles and blocks. and installed Kartek 1.5in inverted shackle drop hangers, custom Deaver G50 leaf packs and new u bolts.
old expo spring compared to new deaver
old spring hangers removed from frame (darn rivets were fun to remove)
deaver mocked into place
bolted in
excited to get the rear springs out in the dirt this weekend and see how they do. now I just need to get my front end sorted out.
the group (lots of variety)
the views were pretty good
we went to a nice open area with some snow drifts and washouts
here I demonstrated how to cross a deep ditch
the rover and toyota followed and got stuck on the first attempt. with some driving tips and a recovery strap we pulled them through.
showing how to use maxtracs , winch and ****** block to get up a loose powdery drift
me talking on the radio
Otis (name of the Porsche) had a bit of a clerence issue here but a little plastic trimming and a tug backward and he was all good
last demo of the day was loose powdery snow, showed how to use traction ramps and then how to winch up a long grade using an off angle pull and a ****** block to double the power.
airing up at the end of the day
fun time in the snow for sure!
then Sunday was Deaver install day. I unistalled my explorer springs, drop shackles and blocks. and installed Kartek 1.5in inverted shackle drop hangers, custom Deaver G50 leaf packs and new u bolts.
old expo spring compared to new deaver
old spring hangers removed from frame (darn rivets were fun to remove)
deaver mocked into place
bolted in
excited to get the rear springs out in the dirt this weekend and see how they do. now I just need to get my front end sorted out.
#504
It's the same height as before because I removed the stock block and flipped the shackle. Only 1.5" of lift and that comes from the drop spring hangers.
Got the truck out for a quick spin with the deavers in, first thing I noticed was less axle wrap! Made a big difference flipping the shackle and removing the stock block. Ride is more firm on the street but smoother.
I will get some miles on them and see how the wear in.
Also started cleaning up my dixion kit lots wor wire wheeling to do.
Got the truck out for a quick spin with the deavers in, first thing I noticed was less axle wrap! Made a big difference flipping the shackle and removing the stock block. Ride is more firm on the street but smoother.
I will get some miles on them and see how the wear in.
Also started cleaning up my dixion kit lots wor wire wheeling to do.
#506
Ya lost me lol
In other news made some progress on the LT swap this weekend, a arms are preped and ready and I cleaned up the shock hoops so they are ready to weld the new plates too and the weld to the frame. Gotta swap the ball joints and reinstall the bushings and I can start getting things out on the truck, once I get the super lift off.
In other news made some progress on the LT swap this weekend, a arms are preped and ready and I cleaned up the shock hoops so they are ready to weld the new plates too and the weld to the frame. Gotta swap the ball joints and reinstall the bushings and I can start getting things out on the truck, once I get the super lift off.
#509
Stupid question: wasn't there a guy that ran the DBR kit with the SL kit? I mean yeah you would probably end up with more lift than you really want but you can adjust that out with the shock and spring lengths and rates. Seems like you could gain more up travel with the drop brackets installed.
#510
Stupid question: wasn't there a guy that ran the DBR kit with the SL kit? I mean yeah you would probably end up with more lift than you really want but you can adjust that out with the shock and spring lengths and rates. Seems like you could gain more up travel with the drop brackets installed.
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#520
my blades stopped when they hit the hardened metal from the weld. Worked great on non hardened bits. Guess I need a better sawzall! I will say I love my Miller 211 it continues to make me look like a good welder.
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