EAST Meets WEST: Prep thread

RockinAZJK

Caught the Bug
Since we have such a large group going to the East meets West trip, I figure we should have a thread for everyone to post up what they have to prep/what’s being done and such as we go!


I’ll start with this: mine is going in to Bubba soon to get the rear diff taken care of and lockers working. Also need to get my other wheels put on. (My old wheels, but painted. Went to JL rubi wheels and can’t stand them so I’m going back)

Ddays was thoughtful enough to dig up some threads and provide the following:
Hopefully, everyone going on the trip already has the basics covered, but if not, here are a couple good threads for some ideas for spares and tools that you may want to bring along.

https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/...ing-the-Trails

https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/...-Jeep-tool-kit
 
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Napalm

New member
Let’s see.. I need to get from this
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To 37s!

Planned:
Rockhard4x4 Front bumper
Rockhard4x4 rock sliders
Warn VR EVO 10S w/synthetic line
Rockhard4x4 FAD Skid
EVO trans/oil pan skid
Rancho 2inch Sport lift w/RS9000 shocks
Method Double Standard wheels (machined finish)
37s (undecided on tires)

Let’s see if I can make all that happen by July 30th..


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Weebz

Caught the Bug
Pretty loaded question. In the middle of axles and 40s, ARB, hydro, etc... Once that’s all done it’s shake down time for a few runs and then back under the knife for suspension setup depending what I decide. You know, the little things.
 

MSJKU11

Caught the Bug
Add bumpstops
Change out coils to evo and shocks to rancho
Evo rockstar skids
Rockhard trans/oil skid
Revolution chromoly rear axle shafts
Hydro assist
Rockhard FCA skids
Rear sway bar links
Weld in C gussets
Install painless wiring
Check all my JJs and repair if needed
Think I'm good after that, shouldn't take too long.

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Clutch

Caught the Bug
Change all my fluids
Install Carbon Off road axle shafts
Install new unit bearings
Install Dynatracs ProGrips
Rotate tires
Get a hair cut and shave
Put my CB back in
Mow the grass
Maybe Buy Evo sliders


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wjtstudios

Hooked
Well, where to start.

Fusion 4x4 axles
Method wheels
Nitto 40” trail grapplers
Nemesis fenders
J8 Brake booster
Bumper chops and a whole lot of cutting

That should take me thru February. We’ll see what March and April have to bring. But it’s all worth it!


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1985 CJ8 Scrambler
 

jdofmemi

Active Member
Hopefully get some of my parts pile installed.
Rock Hard trans crossmember
Front big brake kit
PSC steering box

Have both lockers working
Get my rear King shocks rebuilt and installed
Add a real CB to replace the Cobra 75

To even start on this, I need to get into my garage, replace the non working door, make room to work on the Jeep

Oh, and try not to rear up anything else before this trip.
 

RockinAZJK

Caught the Bug
Hopefully get some of my parts pile installed.
Rock Hard trans crossmember
Front big brake kit
PSC steering box

Have both lockers working
Get my rear King shocks rebuilt and installed
Add a real CB to replace the Cobra 75

To even start on this, I need to get into my garage, replace the non working door, make room to work on the Jeep

Oh, and try not to rear up anything else before this trip.

I suppose you better get started on that garage!!


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RockinAZJK

Caught the Bug
Let’s see.. I need to get from this
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To 37s!

Planned:
Rockhard4x4 Front bumper
Rockhard4x4 rock sliders
Warn VR EVO 10S w/synthetic line
Rockhard4x4 FAD Skid
EVO trans/oil pan skid
Rancho 2inch Sport lift w/RS9000 shocks
Method Double Standard wheels (machined finish)
37s (undecided on tires)

Let’s see if I can make all that happen by July 30th..


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Just order parts, everything else can be done in a weekend! Lol


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RockinAZJK

Caught the Bug
Well, where to start.

Fusion 4x4 axles
Method wheels
Nitto 40” trail grapplers
Nemesis fenders
J8 Brake booster
Bumper chops and a whole lot of cutting

That should take me thru February. We’ll see what March and April have to bring. But it’s all worth it!


2015 JKUR AEV JK350
1985 CJ8 Scrambler

That’s it? Only through March and April? Better get started on the next list to keep you busy after that [emoji28][emoji28]


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wjtstudios

Hooked
That’s it? Only through March and April? Better get started on the next list to keep you busy after that [emoji28][emoji28]


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I’m sure there’s more to come, won’t know until the flexing begins!


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Napalm

New member
Just order parts, everything else can be done in a weekend! Lol


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Ordering them is the problem. 🤣 still sorting out the finances. Really would like to have everything by May!

There ya go! I’ll be hitting the Texas Jeep Xperience in May for my shakedown. I think Napalm is joining as well 🤟🏻


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I’m planning on this being my shakedown run too for the 37s and to show me everywhere Remi is weak before the big run in August. I’m thinking after my 37s, I’m gonna need to beef up the steering.

Even if Remi is on 37s by May, I’ll still take it easy!


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RockinAZJK

Caught the Bug
Ordering them is the problem. 🤣 still sorting out the finances. Really would like to have everything by May!



I’m planning on this being my shakedown run too for the 37s and to show me everywhere Remi is weak before the big run in August. I’m thinking after my 37s, I’m gonna need to beef up the steering.

Even if Remi is on 37s by May, I’ll still take it easy!


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Credit cards solve that problem, right?! 🤣
I plan on taking it easy too, but it’ll be pretty tough to restrain myself when I get the opportunity to jump into a run with the big boys. Lol


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RockinAZJK

Caught the Bug
Started today! Picked up a lightly used Bubba Rope synthetic winch line and Poison Spyder Hawse fairlead and got it installed

I’ve got to get a new hook. The warn hook that was on my old cable has some factory edges that were trying to mar up the new line just putting it on.

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