Off-road Carnage

[Zoomad75]

I've got a pretty good tear in my t-case x-member from our last outing. We can't belive how the 1/4" thick material ripped like a beer can. I'll go snap some pics of it later and post them up...

[earl87gta]

That pic is every were now I think I have seen it on every offroad site on the net.

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by earl87gta

That pic is every were now I think I have seen it on every offroad site on the net.

Yeah, I get around...

[1969k10stepside]

See Kurt,thats what you get running a FORD version of the dana 60

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

See Kurt,thats what you get running a FORD version of the dana 60

Ford or not, it's still a stronger axle set up.

After better than 4600 post's,
I think I'm pretty aware it's a chevy site too.

Glad I got your attention web wheelers, now post up more carnage!

How about a quick peek of my 'fix'?

[Yukon Jack]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

web wheelers

[Burt4x4]

I don't have any pics of the carnage but in the pic above I only have front wheel drive, notice the dirt on the rear tires is heavier than the fronts?

This is at the Rubicon 2002 and I just got back from Moab like 3weeks earlier with no brakedowns and I DROVE MY K5 from Cali to Moab and back.
Anyway 50ft into the GateKeeper I busted my driver's side front axel U-joint. So I put it in 2x4 and I had to wheel forward about 15ft over a rock to get to a clearing so I could repair my Ujoint...NOT...my rear drive line snapped off at the diff yoke..BANG driveline hits the floor boards. Now I have no frontwheel or rearwheel drive.
Oh by the way I had a massive hangover...
Anyway I got the front ujoint fixed and while trying to get out in front wheeldrive I bent my front driveline on a rock..didn't brake just bent it...I was able to get out and drive/limp up to the lake shore and camp/getdrunk for the night...

I try not to brake that offen and if I do brake something I replace ALL the parts with BIGGER STRONGER FASTER parts..hahahah I had blow-by in one of my cyliners in my 350 engine and I replaced it with a FI454...that otta give you an idea on how I have built my K5 or how it has gotten to were it is now..
Thats my story...

[vtblazer]

Great story "as always" Burt.

I found the time to dig into my passenger side knuckle and go figure...IT HAS A CRACK TOO

Imagine loosing both knuckles out wheeling at the same time.

Doesn't matter now, their both orange.

[johnnywagon]

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Oh by the way I had a massive hangover...
Anyway I got the front ujoint fixed and while trying to get out in front wheeldrive I bent my front driveline on a rock..didn't brake just bent it...I was able to get out and drive/limp up to the lake shore and camp/getdrunk for the night...

Great story....it has inspired me to fess-up to a little fact that might shed some light on why I havent posted very much lately.

I got into a little trouble with the state patrol and now technically I'm only allowed to drive my one car with the ignition interlock device. (breathalizer) If anyone wants to preach to me on the evils of drinking ang driving, dont bother...I totally agree. I made a mistake and I'm paying for it. By no means have I ever claimed to be a saint but **** happens. The judge was at least impressed by the fact that I've had the same job for 15 years and have owned a home for almost as long.

So, unless I want to spend $70 a month (for a year) for each breathalizer I want in what I want to drive, Im stuck with the boring daily driver.

Ironically right before I found about this "rule" the DOL let me spend over $350 licensing my Blazer, Camper van, truck and Chevelle.....live and learn.

[1969k10stepside]

I'll get right out and see what I can tear up with my week old jimmy right after I replace the fuel filter Something tells me body damage is first followed by either the motor,tranny,or rear end..Guess then there is an excuse for a 14 bolt f.f. rear,eh?

[scotto0609]

Its hard to break stuff on sandy beaches!! But I do try!

[Blue_71]

i havent busted anything offroad yet... mainly because i havent managed to get the k20 off road yet!!! trans went kaput on the first 1/2 mile kinda glad it did, i found out the NP205 input gear is worn way way down and the coupler sleeve is bad enough it was about to start jumping teeth i guess we'll see what happens when i finally get it mobile.. again..

[Zoomad75]

I've been busy lately so I didn't get these up as soon as I would have liked:

This is my 12 bolt cover that got peeled back on a rock on our last trail ride. Just took a little blacksmithing with my BFH and a block of wood to flatten out. The Blue RTV really saved my bacon as the bottom of the cover was peeled out a good 3/4" from the housing. The RTV held the fluid in for the most part, just a minor drip every now and then.

Now I look at it in the driveway and it's leaking again! I either didn't get the bolts tight or the cover isnt as flat as I thought it was.

[hgs_notes]

Chances are the cover is ok, but if there was any oil residue left on, it's just seeping through a bit.

[EFI70Blazer]

Here is a little carnage from a buddies Toyota at the mud pit today.
By the way that was an NP208. Guess it is time to upgrade now.

[Burt4x4]

Holyhell..looks like the damn thing fell out

[EFI70Blazer]

Yep, pretty much just scattered it. Everything else in the truck is upgraded except for this item. Has 1 ton chevy running gear, 350 with a TH350, and an NP208. He heard it starting to break, but just went ahead and ran it till he had nothing which lead to this situation he has now. He has a TH400 with an NP205 ready to go in it as soon as he finds the time to do it.

[Elwayno]

I broke a lug off in Pismo the other day. Doesn't sound to bad but I noticed it on the highway. That one broke cuz it was the only one still tight. The rim was hammering back and forth on the other 5. Now the lug holes are a little dished. Needs two washers to hold it tight. Not sure if I can weld it up and remachine it. Anyone have some 6 lug Kelsey hayes/turbo style mag wheels in 15x10?

[mudmizer]

No pics, but about 20 years ago I was running about 60 down a two lane road when the front end started shakin like mad. I pulled over to the side of the road, on a bad slope. I looked at the right front tire and all the stud bolts had broken off. The 40" tire some how stayed on the hub, just wobbled around but never slipped off the 6"s or so of the hub. I selpt in the truck and the next morning I stuffed logs under the front end (no Jack) and dug out the dirt under the tires. All I had was a lug wrench and a fencing tool. Took 3 studs and lugs from the left side and put them in the right. Dug out the log and eased 40 miles to home.
Another time I was working on the steering wheel and decided I need a part from the parts store so I stuck the wheel back on the spline (no nut) and headed to town. Well the shaft slid down a bit while I was on the interstate and came out of the steering wheel. OOPS!! Sooo... I eased on the brakes and luckely it went off to the right, away from traffic, into a shallow ditch.
Talk about the "nut behind the wheel" being the problem. Some how I'v managed to survive almost 50 years, couse there are a whole lot more stories like these.

[vtblazer]

Hopefully with spring coming alone this thread will come back to life.

Not really a carnage pic but it'll work for a bump.
Last pic is just after the 'bent bumper' thang happened.

[LUV2XCLR8]

Kurt, That last shot is Killer

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Kurt, That last shot is Killer

Being the that I am, here's 'nother pic, different angle.

[LUV2XCLR8]

[vtblazer]

More rip-n-tear.

[Senator350]

Originally Posted by vtblazer

SUCCESS! Extreme Axle Sales sold me a used one for only $80 bucks!

Went from screwed to wheeling again in just over 2 hours.

It's true... Doug is a swell guy. Even met me on a saturday once.
Guys garage is like D60 playground!

OKOK... I can match your broken knuckle, and Seeing as it's only a D44, I'll also throw in a broken pair of U-bolts, and a dented cab.

Coming down a steep grade going a wee tad too fast... Ground was a bit of mush from some really recent rain, but that just makes everything more fun in my book. So, I was practically taking a right turn going down hill, and the right shoulder gave, and sent me spilling down the embankment. The only thing to stop my descent was a giant ROCK which my right front wheel hit directly. Bonk. Head off the cab, kinda BONK. Broken in the woods with my axle pushed back about 10" and a 35" flat

As for the best carnage... I have to say that it's an accumulated 7 junkyard mirrors ripped off the sides of my old '91 XJ. A cute little water crossing, then zig-zag up a near verticle hill in between trees (the trees always took a mirror or two)... It was all to get to this field which was practically made for BAJA style racing around the edge. Ahh those were the days...
I ought to get around to the starter and the PS pump on that old XJ...