the John Rock run 2011 (Truckhaven opening season run)

[Burns]

You've got a rebuilt trans. Drive the beast out. A nice cruise across the states

Race across the country??????



Ah I wish......One Day Boys.......

 

[Stic-o]

One Weekended left to get your trucks fixed! Who's ready for this?!!!

 

[Maniak]

I'm not ready.. I'm getting close.. I think I'm closer this time than I was for the last opening wheeling trip.

Things to do..
Change seals and install front pig into axle beams
Install Axles
Put front brakes back on
Rotate tires on the Van
Check/Replace rear brakes on the Van
Check Trailer and fix anything broken

~Mark

 

[Rick]

Gave the Pumpkin some attention today.

Oil Change
Tranny fluid change
Greased all fittings
Cleaned MAF
General shake down

Now I need to make some room for Clyde so he can try wheelin' with us.

 

[carlover]

I've got a stripped down broken truck at the moment. Got a nice list of things to do, hopefully i can get it done.

 

[Rick]

A bump for the Pot Luck Thread.

 

[Keeper0311]

Wasn't able to get the days of from work. Hopefully there will be some more gatherings as the weather becomes more tolerable.

 

[Stic-o]

My weekend will be full this weekend

JP
Adjust Steering
go through all of front suspension
remount rear bumper

F-150
Oil Change
Try to find exhaust leak
Go through all of front suspension
Rotate Tires
Alignment

 

[Maniak]

I'm not ready.. I'm getting close.. I think I'm closer this time than I was for the last opening wheeling trip.

Things to do..
Change seals and install front pig into axle beams
Install Axles
Put front brakes back on
Rotate tires on the Van --done
Check/Replace rear brakes on the Van
Check Trailer and fix anything broken

Well, I got one thing done and found 2 more things...
I need new RA bushings on the Van..
I also found out I have almost 1/2 in play on the draglink/pitman arm connection on the X. I need to fix that..

Good thing there is just over a week to go.

~Mark

 

[cmhaah06]

Had a change in my work schedule due to an injury and wont be able to make it this year. I plan to make it to a future trip out there.

 

[MercuryMullet]

I don't have a truck yet, just the normal build delays. The mullet got pushed back to thanksgiving.

 

[Maniak]

I have extra seats, so if anyone without a rig is welcome to ride with me.

~Mark

 

[RockRanger]

I have extra seats, so if anyone without a rig is welcome to ride with me.

~Mark

Raising hand. I am not sure on work yet but it is looking like I might be able to make it. I just wont have my truck and will just be for the day on Saturday.

 

[Stic-o]

My weekend will be full this weekend

F-150
Oil Change
Try to find exhaust leak
Go through all of front suspension
Rotate Tires
Alignment

Well I guess I should have added front brake pads to this as I found out on the way to work this morning, got half way, then had turn around and go back home to fix. I'll post the all steel pad image later

Good news however is forecast is calling for 80* at T-haven

 

[dblake79]

Man it's been a few years from when I went out there with all of you guys... sounds like so much fun, my sport is getting a SAS right now and is not going to be done for a few more weeks so I don't think I am going to make it. I will have to keep checking on here to see when the next run will be after I get the X back... Hope you all have a good safe time out there!!

 

[Maniak]

Just about got the X ready...

I replaced the bent tie rod that also had bad joint (> 1/4" play) and filled the front diff and set the toe. I'll put in the Camber bushings in tonight and put the j-hooks in I forgot to install when I put the springs in..

Tomorrow I start work on the tow rig..

I'm really feeling the pull of truckhaven now...
~Mark

 

[Stic-o]

When is everyone planning on Arriving? I know we're looking at Friday Afternoon, maybe earlier. I already told my boss I will be sick:

 

[Maniak]

I'm going to aim leave between 3AM and 6am on Friday so I can get there between Noon and 3 pm. If I'm alive I may even leave closer to midnight.. Its about 9 hours for me to get there, depending on flats, dead alternators etc..

~Mark

 

[Stic-o]

9hrs? It only took me a little over 12hrs to get from Las Cruses to LA, and I was pulling a trailer.

 

[Maniak]

460 motor and no OD means 60mph cruising speed and 375 miles. figure 2 stops on the way. Hopefuly it will be an uneventful and quicker trip.

~Mark