paragon Friday Jan16th

[magoo117]

Nicko,I gotta pass on this one,I've got my mom coming to visit tomorrow.I still dont think I would of went anyway.I've been working outside all week,it is too fawkin' cold!!!

 

[gearwhine]

Not a problem. I'm not gonna risk going either then. My brother isn't ready, and then I'm not even a BMJA member for this year yet, don't want to be turned down once I get there.

 

[magoo117]

Nick,I think you have to join by the end of the month to be able to get the Paragon card.

 

[gearwhine]

I joined in november last time and still got the card...fiiiiine, i'll do it now anyway. It'll be in the mail by monday.

 

[gearwhine]

I'll see you guys there. Cold as hell but should be a good time. Juice

hope you're having/had a good time today. It's beautiful, and feels 10 times warmer than it has been lately. I can stand out there in short sleeves and be fine for a while. Oh well, I get a rebuilt j20 steering box for staying home. _nicko_

 

[gearwhine]

Oh, Mitch, The j-20 box rebuild was from autozone. I think he said it costed like 25-30 bucks with bearings and seals. There is also one with just seals. Also, what ratio is yours? 3.5 or 4.25 lock to lock? I'm not sure what this one is, but hear the 3.5 is a little tight for nice highway driving, I'll manage though. _nicko_

 

[juicexj24]

It was a great time, one of only two XJs out there. I guess someone needed to be there from . Not that cold a really. Windproof fleece is the real deal. Post some pics later. Juice

 

[magoo117]

Nick,I really dont know which one I have.I'll have to check tomorrow.Do you have to rebuild the one your getting?do you need special tools?

 

[magoo117]

Hey Juice,who was the other XJ?was it a BMJA dude?just curious.

 

[gearwhine]

Nick,I really dont know which one I have.I'll have to check tomorrow.Do you have to rebuild the one your getting?do you need special tools?

I "half" have to rebuild it. I'm buying it already apart, with the rebuild kit with it. All I know of is snap ring pliers...not very special though. go to www.pavementsucks.com and go to their tech section, they've got a write up on rebuilding a box.

good to hear you had a good time juice. Was it very snowy? last year, I went once in the snow, and the coal road had two ice ruts all the way down it. You turned your tires all the way to get out, and you were just stuck in the rut going forward, it made for some amusement though. Hopefully that didn't happen again.

 

[juicexj24]

The other XJ was so young guy from BMJA. Don't know his name.