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  1. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    Prospector, sadly the m1009 will not make it out this time around. It's at the hospital undergoing surgery to get stronger and taller legs.
  2. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    I need constant adult supervision. So, its like I'm a kid :D
  3. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    If anybody is coming from the West side of LA. In Pacific Palisades on Temescal cyn rd there are quite a few large (1-2ft wide, ~1ft tall) and some small pieces of wood. At least enough to fill 2 pick-up beds.
  4. Gripy

    M1008 Hard starting afer sitting few days

    Most of the fuel filter bases will leak from the fuel pressure sensor area. But you don't need this sensor (its only used via the diagnostic port on measured the pressure to see if it is time to change the filter; I just change my filter every 10k miles). I used JB weld putty to block off the...
  5. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    Just another pic of donut excitement!!!
  6. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    What are you driving out there? So, we could keep an eye out for ya! I may have a couple of co-workers show up; one in a 4runner and another in an fj cruiser.
  7. Gripy

    Bb's in tires?

    I use centramatics. They are like a spacer that go between your hubs and the wheel. They are expensive but they work and you'll never need to worry about balancing the tires. BB's would work but they are a mess when you are changing tires. Equal would work too but I wouldn't use since I'm...
  8. Gripy

    Radio speakers

    I use a small portable speaker that I plug my I-pod into and I keep the speaker charged via a cigarette outlet. Mine is called "Jam" its a single speaker and it sits between the handles of the fire extinguisher and it gets plenty loud for driving at 55 with both windows down. I got it for $35...
  9. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    I like to get off I-15N on Barstow rd and refuel at the valero right off that exit. Then take barstow rd north to main. Left turn onto main. Right onto 1st . Then take that over the train tracks and a left onto irwin rd. Take that until the turn left onto copper city rd (dirt road). Then use...
  10. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    Here's a pic from one of the earlier rally's
  11. Gripy

    Glow Plug Failure

    I'd switch over the the AC 60g plugs. Get rid of the swellmans.
  12. Gripy

    2015 SoCal Spring Rally

    In! ETA: time to dust off my knee pads and get that weekend off.
  13. Gripy

    fuel capacity

    20 gallons for the pickups 26 for the blazer
  14. Gripy

    CUCV gear oil (yes, I searched)

    go for the 75/140. You'll be fine. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
  15. Gripy

    CARC paint supplier

    At least with the tan paint (686?) It is a little bit smoother and harder than CARC. But it is the same exact color.
  16. Gripy

    Why are my starter bolts coming loose??

    I was going to suggest; either crank them on tighter or lock tight them. Maybe a little bit of both, stick with blue lock tight.
  17. Gripy

    Need help with unidentified noise please.

    When my u-joints went bad it sounded like a rock was stuck in the tire; a clicking noise that increased with speed.
  18. Gripy

    Grinding when going into 4H and 4L

    If it's still there.... You could stop and turn the engine off when putting it into 4L. But 2H to 4H shouldn't grind.
  19. Gripy

    CUCV Front Winch Mount

    The front tow mounts are plenty strong. Fastnova's 5 ton had to go into 6x6 to pull me out. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?132103-Azusa-Canyon-Sunday-11-23-14/page2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcD1tgOyPSY
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