Larry and I would probably be up for some road building sometime. Also, we should include in our charter to help fix 4wd trails. Would help our relationship...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 15, 1998 12:20 am
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... My experience: Springs can be re-arced for $50-100 each Drop pittman for about $60 Tapered lift blocks for back about $40 (with u-bolts; high grade custom...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 14, 1998 11:57 pm
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I recently put a drop pittman arm on my '71 wag with about 4" front lift. It seemed to help, but Wags as I recall aren't as tight in steering as a formula one...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 14, 1998 11:32 pm
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I'll volunteer as the official local contact if a phone number is needed. My business requires I acknowledge and return all calls, so it's in my blood. I ...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 14, 1998 11:25 pm
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Thanksgiving weekend is an annual family trip for me, as our anniversary is the 27th ... Subscribe, unsubscribe, opt for a daily digest, or start a new e-group...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 14, 1998 11:21 pm
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Holy Cross may be a bit tight for a FSJ. Reportedly there are some tight squeezes through rocks and some frame twisters. We may want to scout it with a...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 14, 1998 11:08 pm
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Family stuff would be great for me. Heidi had gone 4wd at about 8 months old. ... Subscribe, unsubscribe, opt for a daily digest, or start a new e-group at...
Mark W. Holzhauer
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Oct 14, 1998 11:08 pm
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Ethan, You're a glutton for punishment! I really appreciate the offer. Because of time and money constraints, it doesn't look like I'll be doing much work on...
PALFREEMAN,SCOTT (HP-...
Oct 14, 1998 9:31 pm
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If you're talking about Nov 21st, it looks good to me right now. Scott P. ... Sounds good to me! ... Subscribe, unsubscribe, opt for a daily digest, or start a...
PALFREEMAN,SCOTT (HP-...
Oct 14, 1998 8:56 pm
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... No problem with that. It may have to do with my dropped Pitman or my high performance stabilizing shock. All I know is that I don't have that problem. ... ...
Toby DeMoss
tobyd@...
Oct 14, 1998 4:33 pm
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... Whenever you go over a bump one or both of these things happen: 1) steering wheel turns 2) front wheels turn It's caused by a drag link that is no longer...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 14, 1998 4:09 am
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... I don't know what you mean by bump steer??? The only problem I have had is rubbing on the back fender when going vertical. I plan to fix that by cutting...
Toby DeMoss
tobyd@...
Oct 13, 1998 9:15 pm
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... How'd you get around the bump steer problem that everyone seems to be running into trouble with? Also, what kinda shocks did you go with? Come to think of...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 13, 1998 4:07 pm
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... Perfect!!! let's do it! As long as the ice can hold a 6000 lb vehicle, I'm all for it. ... I have 33" tires and have taken the psi down to 15 at the Sand...
Toby DeMoss
tobyd@...
Oct 13, 1998 2:46 pm
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... but now I'm wondering. People are reporting 5-6" of lift. That means ... I have a 6" SuperLift brand suspension lift on mine with 33" tires, and it is...
Toby DeMoss
tobyd@...
Oct 13, 1998 2:34 pm
15
... Cool. Been thinking about needing an impact wrench + compressor for my lift kit install. Maybe I can 'rent' it from ya for awhile or somethin' :) As for...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 13, 1998 5:43 am
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Hi CoFSJ List! I almost feel like I'm betraying the IFSJA list... No, really... I've been catching up (read: deleting) on old digests. I like the idea of...
ethan brady by way o...
shimniok@...
Oct 13, 1998 5:23 am
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... Quick comment/concern. Let's try to make it a "recommended local shops & parts manufacturers" so that we don't dis anyone outright. I'd hate to get some...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 12, 1998 6:32 am
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Michael Shimniok wrote: ============================= "Here's what I propose. Pizza and beer initial rag chew session in mid- or late-November. Goals: 1)...
David Fenske
djfenske@...
Oct 12, 1998 5:23 am
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Hi Everyone, Toby DeMoss and I are working together to come up with the first version of the CFSJA Web Site. Many of you have commented on the idea, and it...
David Fenske
djfenske@...
Oct 12, 1998 5:17 am
10
Hey everyone. I had mentioned to David that I have web space available and have built several web pages for different companies. I am a self-employeed graphic...
Toby DeMoss
tobyd@...
Oct 7, 1998 4:18 pm
9
... I'd like to see us plan at least two or three definite 'big' trips by the end of winter that maybe some of the other IFSJA members can road trip for. Maybe...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 7, 1998 4:09 am
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... Other than the terrain, I'd say they've all had family potential so far. I know Ethan's wife would really welcome some female company. :) I think we each...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 7, 1998 4:08 am
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I am in a similar boat. I am a hound for parting out vehicles, and would be in favor of a section on used parts, esp pre-'74. This winter we could plan ...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 6, 1998 8:51 pm
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I am up for any winter planning acitvites. BTW, I spoke to the Pass Patrol guy about organizing trips. Basically, if we do it for-profit, we need special ...
Mark W. Holzhauer
mholzhauer@...
Oct 6, 1998 8:11 pm
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I could have written the same thing, Scott, except for #3, I'm in the exact same boat. I would like to stay optimistic, though, that by the time next summer...
David Fenske
djfenske@...
Oct 6, 1998 5:30 pm
4
... You know... what I was thinking just now is maybe we ought to plan some winter get-togethers where we dream and talk about 4x4ing over pizza or something...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 6, 1998 5:19 pm
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Michael, Thanks for including me on this list also. You usually don't hear from me regarding the trips etc. for a variety of reasons 1. Work is hell. There's...
PALFREEMAN,SCOTT (HP-...
Oct 6, 1998 4:33 pm
2
... Aw, shucks! :) ... You're welcome! I still continue to monitor the IFSJA myself. My hope for this list was that it'd be more convenient for all of us to...
Michael E. Shimniok
shimniok@...
Oct 6, 1998 4:01 pm
1
Three cheers for Michael Shimniok for launching the Colorado FSJA! I think this is a great idea. I love the IFSJA, but have been overwhelmed trying to keep up...