**NWChapter Random Thoughts Thread***

[mudderx]

He offered them to me a year or so ago but I don't think they were for sale and if they are I'm pretty sure there made of gold I'll ask next time I see him tho

 

[Demonoid369]

Making a bumper, possibly.... 1/8" or 3/16" is the question though

 

[bmikes]

Making a bumper, possibly.... 1/8" or 3/16" is the question though

3/16 if you're planning on using it as a recovery point. I wouldn't feel comfortable with 1/8 as anything unless it was purely for looks. But I think 1/8 would bend pretty easily, and wouldn't want that to be the first thing on my rig to make contact with an obstacle on the trail.

That's just my opinion though

 

[SPECFab]

1/4" to hold a winch and 3/16" every where else and a 180+ amp 220 welder

 

[NW99XJ]

X2 on BOTH the above posts.
1/8" WILL bend easy. That's why virtually EVERY single aftermarket bumper manufacturer uses 3/16" for the majority of their bumper.....and 1/4" for where the winch mounts and where the bumper mounts as well.
also if you don't have a strong enough welder, you wont get the penetration you need for solid welds to thicker material. In other words, you could break your bumper, it could fall apart or otherwise fail at the most critical of times....during a tough recovery.
Anything "recovery" related....dont skimp on. You'll regret it.
Good luck Larry, I'm anxious to see what you come up with.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

Mo's clam chowder, sand castle at taft beach, checked the locals at the Lincolin City skate park, 2lbs of saltwater taffy, and a quick dip in devil's lake on the way home.

It was WAY TOO HOT in the valley today.

Bronze.

 

[Demonoid369]

X2 on BOTH the above posts.
1/8" WILL bend easy. That's why virtually EVERY single aftermarket bumper manufacturer uses 3/16" for the majority of their bumper.....and 1/4" for where the winch mounts and where the bumper mounts as well.
also if you don't have a strong enough welder, you wont get the penetration you need for solid welds to thicker material. In other words, you could break your bumper, it could fall apart or otherwise fail at the most critical of times....during a tough recovery.
Anything "recovery" related....dont skimp on. You'll regret it.
Good luck Larry, I'm anxious to see what you come up with.

Ya I have a heavy duty welder, my dad had worked on full size John deer tractors for John deer and he had himself a 220v one that got passed to me after he passed so I know I should be fine there, just got to get the design right for me and the right kind of winch that'll fit perfectly small but strong.

 

[bmikes]

Ya I have a heavy duty welder, my dad had worked on full size John deer tractors for John deer and he had himself a 220v one that got passed to me after he passed so I know I should be fine there, just got to get the design right for me and the right kind of winch that'll fit perfectly small but strong.

I personally have the smittybilt 8k. I think just about all 8k winches are going to be just about the same size. I know of a lot of other people running this winch that are happy with it. Plus i got mine on sale with free shipping. So no complaints there!

 

[AwesomeXJ]

On the 89 I had a smitty 10k. My thought was I wanted more than enough winch for any pull I may need.

 

[crazymoose1990]

I agree more is better, especially since once you start to armour up these rigs get heavy fast. I think my Cherokee weights between 4,500 and 4,800 lbs. So double your weight and an 8,000lbs winch is under rated.

I went with a Warn 9.5 TI 600.00 used but barley used. Not the smallest in size but I had to compromise.

BTW Mike when are we having this plasma cutting party? I need to make some patters to box in my rear frame rails on my Jeepster.

 

[NW99XJ]

BTW Mike when are we having this plasma cutting party? I need to make some patters to box in my rear frame rails on my Jeepster.

And speaking of winches, bumpers, and plasma cutting..... I need to get MY bumper going in the next few weeks.

 

[AwesomeXJ]

2x6 or 2x5 that is the question!

 

[NW99XJ]

screw it, go 4x4!!!:confused1

 

[AwesomeXJ]

Hi clearanced rocker replacements

 

[bmikes]

And speaking of winches, bumpers, and plasma cutting..... I need to get MY bumper going in the next few weeks.

Wellllll it just so happens I'm not working next week! I'm free Tuesday through Sunday. So Jason are you free next week at all? And josh why don't you come over some night or nights after you get off next week and we'll figure it out!

 

[NW99XJ]

Wellllll it just so happens I'm not working next week! I'm free Tuesday through Sunday. So Jason are you free next week at all? And josh why don't you come over some night or nights after you get off next week and we'll figure it out!

DONE & DONE!!

 

[bmikes]

So... Anyone got any specific tips for getting at the top two bolts when taking out the transfer case?

 

[Bronzewyrm]

So... Anyone got any specific tips for getting at the top two bolts when taking out the transfer case?

take the 4 10mm bolts out of the crossmember, support it with a jack. lower it down a bit to gain more access. not to far as it puts strain on the motor mounts.

Bronze.

 

[bmikes]

I did that, but it's just one of those things where I'm having trouble getting at the two top most nuts that are holding the transfer case on to that coupler piece. Just wondering if there was any special tricks, like how you use a socket extension to take out the unit bearing.

 

[Bronzewyrm]

me thinks Brandon should put on a work party! ill throw my crap in and head up. maby pitch on pizza/beer. I should be caught up on my paint work by then.

post your day(s) id like to help/be helped :wave:

Bronze.