ronin Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Did some more metal work on the samurai , finished the hood and started the fender stretch . made new fender bottoms . Updated build at NSJC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Drove it... Something I wouldn't recommend doing in this weather with blown rear shocks, and the front disconnected. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted December 27, 2015 Report Share Posted December 27, 2015 Been out and wheeled TJs today. Was a damn good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 ah crap, did I miss something LOL - I was at the mall, something I could easily get out off LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Last minute decision, was interesting with snow on the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Also now I can run TJs and not get lost lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Do u think we could get a full size through it?. Im thinking not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Tom didn't see us at M.U.D...... we can fit through some amazing places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Very true TJs seemed pretty tight tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm just thinking Jan club run, maybe reverse TJs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 No you can not get a full size through. There are trees that the JK brushes against unavoidably in that trail. However it would be interesting to see it attempted. What do you consider reverse Jay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I don't think we'd fit Eugene i had to leave my truck at home and ride with Jessy for that one. it would only take 3-5 trees to make it full size doable, but there's alot of people that enjoy the trail for that very reason. a couple spots leave cms on either side of a JKs mirrors. I'd be willing to try it one day. and just turn around if need be (more likely back out. lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 That's what I thought. Reverse for me would be Sandbar Dr to Brushy Hill Rd. TBH I'd prefer a club run to be accessible to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I won't be the one to cut those trees then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 No, we'd get lynched LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Somebody already cut the "goalposts" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Yeah I heard about that. The stump is still there. That would of been a tight spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I had folded in mirrors on the liberty through the posts, and still rubbed a bit of body. It was definitely one of the best parts of that trail. If you want to try it Matt with the truck you and I could go then of course get you out if you couldn't maneuver. Two rigs is easier to attempt than many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Very true. Might have to take you up on that in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Getting this thread back on track LOL So with my SAS build kinda at a stand still, my next project might be a rear swing out tire carrier. I like the on the tire on the roof look, but with no sway bars, I've found myself to be quiet top-heavy and unstable. With the 33's coming online with the SAS, it's not going to be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 1) Why is the SAS at a stand still? Winter, need to straighten the Radius arm, etc? 2) You don't use the back seat much, but even if so, put the tire on the rear cargo floor. Swing away tire carriers are a PITA to use and get mounted strongly. You have a PITA already having to swing up that heavy tailgate mounted fuel can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I wouldn't wanna try putting one ofy heavy toyos on my roof to be honest. Swing out is the way to go. Plus that tailgate becomes light again as there are no accessories on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 That's very true about the back seat - these Xterras can hold a surprising amount of gear - I got all 5x 33's in the back with room to spare with the seats down If I go with the carrier, I'd probably have to relocate the gas can. So the SAS I'm not 100% convinced the arm is bent as it's in an identical configuration to the arms here; http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/954080-bent-radius-arm.html "the one on the driver side it is probably offset due to the differential on that side" So, I'm going to at least try and install the arms as-is and take it from there. My original plan was to start the SAS front 1st, but then recently it dawned on me that the rear will be SOA, so the rear height will dramatically change - and until the rear is in, I won't know how high to install the front spring/coil mounts to level it out. So, I'm kinda waiting on the rear, and the cold isn't helping either LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerram Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 My rule of thumb is to always build the front. The reason is because if you fine tune the front for steering geometry and drive line angles, none of which will affect the rear. Then once the front is complete, drive shaft in and ready to rock, then build the rear to match, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well last nights recovery resulted in my 3rd tail light breakage ROFL I took a wrong turn on the trail and had to turn around on a tight snow/icy trail And my 'other rig' lost all compression....not sure why LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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