Attack on Attica II

[Kampy]

Riff, if you don't want to wait for the parts the only thing I can think of is: (and this would be the best way to do it anyway, even better that some stupid adapter brackets that might work loose and cause you grief later on down the road)

1. Find an experienced, competent, knowledgable welder.

2. Have him cut off the perches with his smoke wrench or a die grinder.

3.Have him weld them back on on top of the axle where they are on normal trucks.

*Note* if you do this make sure the pinion angle stays the same or you will have a vibration from hell and your ujoints will last about two days.

Another alternative is a speed shop, they should have a set of new perches you can just have welded on.

One last note, If you use Matts idea you'll have to drive your explorer on the roof or all your gear lube will run out on the ground cause the breather vent hose that used to be on top would be on the bottom after you flipped the axle. Plus there are alot of other factors like pinion oiling ETC. that make the axle flip a don't do. Plus your tires don't get much traction when they're in the air, although they tend to last along time.

Wait a second...........Sorry, I forgot, you drive like that normally don't you?

I told you you should have brought it up here.

 

[riffman]

so does that mean that you are an experienced and knowledgeable welder? if so, are you free this weekend? eh eh?

 

[2001ExpSport]

Hehe, had to bust my balls eh Kampy? That's ok, it was just an idea, never thought about the breather tube n stuff.

 

[Kampy]

Semi experienced and semi knowledgeable. Like we used to say in the service, good enough for government work. Still holds true, good enough for Riffmans truck. If you run out of options let me know, if you get it here we'll figure out a way to fix it. Just bring your pizza and beer money!

 

[Dre]

Ehh, hey guys, regarding that store that I purchased a few items at, it's called Speed Service and it's in Chicago at 3049 W. Irving Park. It's actually more like a speed shop, place for all your custom mods and stuff. Owner drives Explorer as well but modified and modified not to go off road but to stay on the road and be fast. Friendly people but only when I need something fast, like my manual Warn hubs. Anything else it's shopping on the net cause it's cheaper this way.

Anyway, though I'll let you know.

Back to work.
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Later,

[Edited by Andre Hryn on 09-30-2000 at 09:18 PM]

 

[riffman]

i might actually have a buddy here that can do the rear end for me....he said hes done a bunch of them, and all i gotta pay him is a half....of what, i will let you speculate on...Dead Link Removed

so i will talk to him to see whats up....

 

[riffman]

i can get new spring perches from warrior products, but what size do i need? 1.75", 2", 2.5", or 3"?? goo? what are they talking about?

 

[Kampy]

They're talking about your axle tube diameter. I'm guessing it's 3" but you need to measure it to be sure. What the hell does goo mean? Check last post or did you fat finger the keyboard?

On second thought they're probably talking about spring width. Actually they should need both dimensions tube diameter and spring width.

I'd just cut the old ones off and reuse them.

[Edited by Kampy on 10-01-2000 at 06:25 PM]

 

[riffman]

hahaha....goo my multi purpose word...it can be used as anything...

the exclamation... GOO!!!
the question... Goo?
the all knowing... gooo.......
the statment... goo.

i know...i need serious help.

 

[Kampy]

I know why you like that word. Your brains made out of GOO!!!

 

[2001ExpSport]

heh, u guys r fuhne.....

 

[Chilepepper]

I'll see all you guys at Attica also. I'm a rider not a driver, can you guess who I am?

 

[riffman]

i would have to say you are matt's other....for one reason and one reason only.....Anne has been around me enough to rag on me...but with this wonderful opertunity not taken....i'd say not....

 

[Dre]

You guys are a riot!. Riff, I hope you get this machine of yours ready by next, next weekend otherwise you'll be rider too.

Later,

 

[RFR2212]

How choppy are the green trails that we'll be tackling...I'm curious only because I want to know how well to secure everything inside...Not to mention, If I should take out my subs and amps....Cause I'd really like tunes on the way down there....Pete

 

[riffman]

if your amps and subs are bolted down, then they will be ok...but if they're not, it would probably be a good idea to leave them at home. you don't want anything to come flying at your head!!

 

[Cameron]

Damn Riff, over 450 posts... Get a job will ya! Dead Link Removed You'll never get your truck done if you're spending all your time on this site. I looked at the pic of your truck on your web site and all I have to say is Your going nuts . Dead Link Removed
What happened to that stock 4 door I once knew? I had a hard enough time keeping up with you when your rig was stock. I might as well just strap my Sport on top of your rig and go along for the ride. Dead Link Removed
But I'll do my best to keep up. Steep inclines don’t intimidate me. Mud, now that intimidates me.

See y'all there.

Peace.

 

[2001ExpSport]

Cameron-Don't worry about mud, we'll get you out.

Speaking of mud, looks like T-bone isn't gunna go. He emailed me this long email and stuff. I put him up to date and all the info and he has disappeared again. I don't know what his deal is. Looks like that winch is going to go unused....shame.

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS GUYS!!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!


Do you smell what the Rock is cookin?!

[Edited by 2001ExpSport on 10-02-2000 at 08:38 PM]

 

[Kampy]

Chilepepper

Who's Chilepepper? Who's he coming with? And where's he fit in Riffboys list? Where did he come from and where did he go, there's only one post. Riff please update the list for us. Thanx.

 

[riffman]

yessa massa....i do it fo ya reel good! heh heh


Riffman - Confirmed - Friday Night
2001ExpSport - Confirmed - Saturday Morning
Kampy - Confirmed - I can only assume saturday...but since hes a pud wack...there's no way to know....
RFR2212 - Confirmed - Saturday Morning
Tom Wilk - Confirmed - Saturday Noon
BigDave - Confirmed - Friday Night
BigDave's Lacky - confirmed
BigDave's Lacky 2 - Maybe
Andre Hryn - Confirmed - Friday Night
Cameron - Confirmed - Sometime Saturday
wanderer351 - Confirmed - Saturday
JJW - Confirmed for Saturday with his Suzuki - Saturday
RichSport94 - Passsenger Only - coming W\ 2001ExpSport
Seth - Maybe
Adam - Maybe
Dennis Myers - ?
Skippman -?
T-Bone -?
A91EBexplorer4x4 - Haven't heard from him in a while, but he just got a new job, so he almost definately won't be there.
And the Mystery Passenger.....Chilepepper...who freakin knows....


[Edited by riffman on 10-03-2000 at 09:30 AM]