Anyone in Raleigh wanna wrench? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

moogvo · 10-30-2003, 07:00 AM

Greetings all...

I am about to do a ball joint flip on my trooper. I am waiting for the spacers to be delivered. I have the place to work on it, as well as the tools.

Since I have never done anything like this B4, I thought it a good idea to have someone around that does know incase I run into trouble.

Anyone near Raleigh (Apex) care to come over and watch me cuss at the Trooper? I shall procure the beverage of choice, and you will be more than welcome to dinner as well! At the very least, you will get a good laugh watching me wrestle with this thing.

I would like to do this next weekend at the soonest... Any takers?

Thanx in advance!

GonZu · 10-30-2003, 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by moogvo
I would like to do this next weekend at the soonest... Any takers?

If you mean the weekend of the 8th, I can assist.
I should have my junk running by then

Make sure the kit includes nylock nuts, if it don't, get some.
Go ahead and check the upper ball joints for extra play/the boots for tearing and you could kill the proverbial two birds.
It's not a hardcore mod but I'll help out a fellow wheeler anytime.

If'n you're offering beer... DON'T !
If could be one of the most expensive modifications you've ever done, EVER

Jake

Rip DeLips · 10-30-2003, 12:11 PM

Uh, did somebody say free beer???

moogvo · 10-31-2003, 05:55 AM

Jake,

Thanx man!!! The 8th is the day in question! Thanks in advance fer yer hep! I am gonna look into new joints as well.

Moog

Rip DeLips · 10-31-2003, 06:18 AM

Uh, did somebody say joints???

GonZu · 10-31-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by Rip DeLips
Uh, did somebody say joints???

Tom- Check your PM's and gimme a buzz this weekend.

Yep, I said buzz

ShoMeDave · 10-31-2003, 11:11 AM

MOOG!!......... DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN! He will have you doing very strange things to your truck. You won't even know what hit ya!!

GonZu · 10-31-2003, 11:30 AM

Shhhh

Congrats on the locker install, David

ShoMeDave · 10-31-2003, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by GonZu
Shhhh

Congrats on the locker install, David

HEHEHE!!

Thanks bud!! Works good so far. Not that I've actually had it out and really tested it yet. Certainly is a BEEAATCHHH to steer with it locked!!!

moogvo · 11-02-2003, 01:19 PM

GonZu,

Checked my private messages, got yoour message, and left ya a voice mail.

I ordered the ball joint spacer kit (with the lo pro droop stops) today from Independant4x... If'n they come in, I will be ready fer the install.

Independent4x · 11-12-2003, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by moogvo

I ordered the ball joint spacer kit (with the lo pro droop stops) today from Independant4x... If'n they come in, I will be ready fer the install.

hey Moog..i dropped you an e-mail today..................i am finishing up a batch of spacers......sorrry for the delays. I'll get your order out asap.

i was out in Vegas last week at SEMA so i got a little behind.

moogvo · 11-12-2003, 09:40 AM

I got your e-mail. Thanks!!!

OK... Once I have them in-hand, I will try this thread again! LOL!

GonZu · 11-12-2003, 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by TrooperRS
...i was out in Vegas last week at SEMA so i got a little behind.

TrooperRS = well traveled SLACKER

Moog, the offer still stands.
Let me know when they arrive.

paulevans76 · 11-22-2003, 12:21 AM

hows things going with this moog?

GonZu · 11-22-2003, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by paulevans76
hows things going with this moog?

Moog can't come to the phone right now.
He's busy finding tools and cotter pins for tomorrow

The good news-
He asked me to bring my Sawzall

moogvo · 11-24-2003, 02:14 PM

Dude... Thanks for your help!!! Had a great time! I don't recall seeing the Sawzall

Next project: Speedometer cable... Is it gonna be a biaaach???

Independent4x · 11-25-2003, 11:31 AM

speedo cable is a 15 minute install....don't psyche yourself out

seriously it is, done it many times

GonZu · 11-25-2003, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by moogvo
Dude... Thanks for your help!!! Had a great time! I don't recall seeing the Sawzall

Not a problem, bruddah. Glad to help.
Good to meet You and the Wife ... and thanks for the beer

The Sawz was in the back seat, if it was a snake it woulda bit ya.
At the time, it seemed like you'd rather cut on my Trooper

We'll save the trimming for sometime after Thanksgiving.
Jumpin' Geebus on a pogo stick DO YOU NEED IT !

J

moogvo · 11-25-2003, 05:17 PM

Too late... I am already psyched out... I flat don't wanna do it... Okay, maybe it would be a good idea to do it so I know whether I am actually able to go the speed limit in this slow assed thing...

Seriously, I have a 22 tooth gear and a new cable on the way. St Charles rules... again!

GonZu... Send me yo fone nimbuh

10-30-2003, 07:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
moogvo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23725 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 41	Anyone in Raleigh wanna wrench? Greetings all... I am about to do a ball joint flip on my trooper. I am waiting for the spacers to be delivered. I have the place to work on it, as well as the tools. Since I have never done anything like this B4, I thought it a good idea to have someone around that does know incase I run into trouble. Anyone near Raleigh (Apex) care to come over and watch me cuss at the Trooper? I shall procure the beverage of choice, and you will be more than welcome to dinner as well! At the very least, you will get a good laugh watching me wrestle with this thing. I would like to do this next weekend at the soonest... Any takers? Thanx in advance! __________________ Tom Moog [URL=http://www.aztekfanclub.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6]Check out my Bronco Gallery[/URL] 1990 Ford Bronco Custom, 5.8L V8, Pioneer Supertuner, Rockford Fosgate 12s, Alpine amps.

10-30-2003, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rip DeLips Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10124 Location: Fort Liquordale Posts: 2,315	Uh, did somebody say free beer??? __________________ I crashed that piece of shit...and then stepped away.......

10-31-2003, 05:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
moogvo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23725 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 41	Jake, Thanx man!!! The 8th is the day in question! Thanks in advance fer yer hep! I am gonna look into new joints as well. Moog __________________ Tom Moog [URL=http://www.aztekfanclub.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6]Check out my Bronco Gallery[/URL] 1990 Ford Bronco Custom, 5.8L V8, Pioneer Supertuner, Rockford Fosgate 12s, Alpine amps.

10-31-2003, 06:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rip DeLips Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10124 Location: Fort Liquordale Posts: 2,315	Uh, did somebody say joints??? __________________ I crashed that piece of shit...and then stepped away.......

11-02-2003, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
moogvo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23725 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 41	GonZu, Checked my private messages, got yoour message, and left ya a voice mail. I ordered the ball joint spacer kit (with the lo pro droop stops) today from Independant4x... If'n they come in, I will be ready fer the install. __________________ Tom Moog [URL=http://www.aztekfanclub.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6]Check out my Bronco Gallery[/URL] 1990 Ford Bronco Custom, 5.8L V8, Pioneer Supertuner, Rockford Fosgate 12s, Alpine amps.

10-31-2003, 11:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
ShoMeDave Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7028 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 42	MOOG!!......... DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN! He will have you doing very strange things to your truck. You won't even know what hit ya!!

10-31-2003, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
GonZu Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12056 Location: NC Posts: 162	Shhhh Congrats on the locker install, David

11-12-2003, 09:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
moogvo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23725 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 41	I got your e-mail. Thanks!!! OK... Once I have them in-hand, I will try this thread again! LOL! __________________ Tom Moog [URL=http://www.aztekfanclub.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6]Check out my Bronco Gallery[/URL] 1990 Ford Bronco Custom, 5.8L V8, Pioneer Supertuner, Rockford Fosgate 12s, Alpine amps.

11-22-2003, 12:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
paulevans76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16384 Location: G-Vegas, NC Posts: 1,290	hows things going with this moog? __________________ 79 cj5 on tons

11-24-2003, 02:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
moogvo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23725 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 41	Dude... Thanks for your help!!! Had a great time! I don't recall seeing the Sawzall Next project: Speedometer cable... Is it gonna be a biaaach??? __________________ Tom Moog [URL=http://www.aztekfanclub.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6]Check out my Bronco Gallery[/URL] 1990 Ford Bronco Custom, 5.8L V8, Pioneer Supertuner, Rockford Fosgate 12s, Alpine amps.

11-25-2003, 11:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	speedo cable is a 15 minute install....don't psyche yourself out seriously it is, done it many times __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

11-25-2003, 05:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
moogvo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23725 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 41	Too late... I am already psyched out... I flat don't wanna do it... Okay, maybe it would be a good idea to do it so I know whether I am actually able to go the speed limit in this slow assed thing... Seriously, I have a 22 tooth gear and a new cable on the way. St Charles rules... again! GonZu... Send me yo fone nimbuh __________________ Tom Moog [URL=http://www.aztekfanclub.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=6]Check out my Bronco Gallery[/URL] 1990 Ford Bronco Custom, 5.8L V8, Pioneer Supertuner, Rockford Fosgate 12s, Alpine amps.

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