When was the Feb meeting? Can we update the homepage?

Thanks!
Mark

No worries I've just been out of town a lot the last few weeks, and realized its February tomorrow and I wanted to make sure I didn't schedule something over the meeting. I thought we said it was the 17th, is that right?

Mark

I know we mentioned a mod day the weekend after the Super Bowl and then the Box Canyon run the following weekend.

Is the mod day also the meeting?

I brought this over and was thinking that Mark could change the title of the thread to "February Meeting/MOD Day" and I'm going to link to this thread from the Homepage for the latest information.

Any information on where it is going to be Hosted yet? I could offer my driveway, tools, etc. at 83rd and Ind Sch Rd. I checked my schedule and I should have that weekend off.

I'd offer up my three car driveway, garage full of tools, and a Coke cooler full of soda and beer.

I have a vast assortment of tools, a floor jack (access to one or two more), and 5hp air compressor.

But, I live in Chandler at Riggs and Gilbert.

I will be finishing up the lift on my X, UCAs (not zerked, I'll just use chain lube) and AALs are sitting and waiting.

Let me know if this will work as I know most of you are on that side of town.

Looks like I'll be ordering my lift a little to late for Mod day. Hope to order this month to finally fix this bottoming out issue. I'm just gonna go with the AC Shackle lift me thinks - the shorter of the 2. Just to cure the bottoming out, rather than putting to much lift on her. Should be plenty for my needs and won't look to stupid with the stock tires, which I don't plan on replacing for a while.

BUMP... Gabe, so what's the plan? Do we have a location yet? I'd like to get the final details down so people can plan next weekend and the homepage will be up-to-date.
Thanks,
Adam

Okay, I have been doing much deliberation on this and I have a few concerns about some things about our location:

1) We have a potential 3 bodylifts to do, if we start we have to finish, we can't leave someone hanging on this, meaning we need to start early and have lots of hand helping on each one so that no one is left (stone, on N4W is the only AZ guy I know of ever having done a BL and he probably won't be there).
2.)Sinagua is doing a SL, meaning his alignment will be off after we are done. For the sake of his tires and safety I don't think he should have to drive all that far.

So, his house has been offered (sinagua). I think that would should see how many can travel out to Chandler, the body lift guys live on the west side (except for preston)I have no idea how long the body lifts will take.

Please help me out on this guys, I know the suspension lift will on take about 2 hours but the body lifts are new to all of us so I am concerned about that. You guys doing the mods let me know what you all think. I am willing to turn wrenches as long as it takes but we can't get trucks taken apart and not finished either.

Gabe,

I can/probably will have my AALs done before Saturday. I will just need to do the UCAs. Don't think I'm zerking them now after all of the debate, chain lube will be my friend.

I think we can get my UCAs done fairly quick. And I think if we do the BLs as a production line type approach they should go quickly also. I can have the jacks and a engine hoist available, as well as wood blocks.

Loosen bolts on all, lift, replace pucks, reattach. Did a 3" on my Bronco, but this is a totally different beast.

Let me know what the deal is. Have a grill in the backyard and we could bbq at the end of the day.

I'll be there to help. Probably not before 10AM though.

Mark

Also, if we're planning on having the meeting during Mod Day, maybe we should say the meeting part will be from 4-6 or something, and we can BBQ and whatnot for the meeting.

I'm a bit worried as this is the meeting to nominate officers for next year, and generally start planning for the years runs and events. Its one where we'd like a lot of people to attend, but with the Mod day going on, I have a feeling it will be less attended than normal unless we set aside a certain time for people to come just for the meeting.

Make sense?

Mark

Well after much thought, i decided not to do the body lift. I evenually plan on doing the SAS, and that plus body lift might just be too much. Plus, there is no way relocate my front bumper (TJM T-15)... so i don't know how i would like that. But i'm excited to see one done in person.

I'll be there to lend a hand. Should be one of the early birds, I have a couple of jack stands and a floor jack if needed, plus plenty of tools.

Wouldn't it be better to have a proper meeting at Pinnicle or wherever on Friday night, then we'll have plenty of time to do the 3 BLs.

Due to a messed up schedule, which is no fault of mine, I will not be able to attend the meeting or the mod day.

I was thinking along the same lines as Rinky. Why not do the meeting Friday night, that way we can plan out all the details for the mods. We can also go through all of the club plans as well. We can figure out what tools and supplies each person is bringing for the mods. Just my 2 pennies worth for ideas.

I would vote for that too because of the importance of this meeting. But last month we did talk about doing it 'during' the mod day.

Can the powers that be figure out what the plan is so we can get things planned?

I would just really hate for this months meeting to be poorly attended, as its usually the one where we nominate officers AND try and plan out the Xcursions for the year as much as possible.

It sounds like a great idea to meet Friday night and do the normal business, nominations, xcursion planning, and mapping out a game plan for Saturday.

I need to know if we are going to meet at my house for the mod day or where I'll be traveling...

I'll be putting the AAls on the X on Thursday night hopefully.

Location for the Wrench-a-Rama:

Time? Ask Gabe!

My house, Riggs/Gilbert

2650 E. Augusta Ave. Chandler AZ 85249

http://www.mapquest.com/

PM if you want a phone number.

I need an approximate number of attendees for the BBQ afterwards. Burgers and dogs alright?

Soda/beer preferences?

I will be there from about 10 to 4. So if the BBQ is mid afternoon, I'm in

Mark

I think we can be flexible with the time to eat!

Rob, keep your receipts from the money you spend if this is possible or contact preston for advance funds, this is what club funds are for .

Also, I am attempting to set up a "formal" meeting in the month of Feb at Pinnacle. This is a mod day exclusively since that is what most prefer. Saturday I have to work till 2 but will be out there shortly after, hopefully. I have worked the last 2 weekends and need to put a day in.

I'll be there, I'm not that far from you so I'm shooting for about 9:30-10:00ish.

I should be there around 10am'ish. Wouldn't worry about including me in the BBQ numbers tho, I don't think I'll be there the whole day. Unless I shoot back home and pick up the Wife / Sprog and head back for the BBQ / Meeting.

I would be more than happy to help work on stuff for anybody who needs it. I have tools as well that I can bring.

Time? I would say 8am on---
if Rob is okay with that.

I hope to get there fairly early, but Terra's sick today and I don't know if I'll be dragging her and Joannie along yet.

I've updated as much as I can right now on the Webpage from the information in this thread. I guess we are going forward with the meeting aspect at the Mod day, like originally planned.

If there are people who would like to have input in the Nominations, I move to have them contribute via the Forum. That is if they couldn't make the Mod/Meeting day.

8am sounds fine with me.

Who other than Rob is doing anything to their X on mod day?

Just wondering?

Mark

Ill be there when im done installing an exhaust that morning. should be bout 11 or 12

I am planning to be there.....9ish.
I want to see the BL steps, and I have shocks and HD torsion bars to put on the X.

BAH! I hardly have time to check the board i'm so freakin busy between school & work. I saw that something was mentioned about a formal friday meeting or something, but i won't be attending that because i have class that night. The really sucky part is that it looks like i'll be missing MOD day again!! Turns out i'm going out of town saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. :rolleyes: Go figure!

I'll be there a bit earlier then last post and I'll bring a creeper, jack stands,and if any one needs to do oil changes I'll bring the supplies for that as well. Oh and some doughnuts too.

Well if there are gonna be people there at 9'ish, then count me in for 9'ish. Particularly if there are Donuts around!

Might try and pick up a tow hitch today from that company in Phoenix that makes em and sells em on Ebay. So I might have something to install.

Okay,

I'm trying to plan the food/drinks for tomorrow and the following is my list to this point.

NOSUP4U - Mark (+family?) 10-4
GBizzle - Gabe around 2
Jayhawk - Jason 9-9:30 (Bringing doughnuts)
RiNkY - Roger (+family?) 9-9:30
AndrewM ?
Conundrum - Adam (+family?) Fairly early
DriverX - Richard 11-12
2Xplore - Ty 9
Stone - Marshall might stop by if gears are done

I know I am doing the UCA's, Gabe has a body lift, Dan has a body lift, and Roger might have a hitch. Ty has shocks and HD torsions to install.

I'll have a pickle fork, three jacks, two sets of jack stands, and a creeper here.

DBAX... are you still coming to do the BL? Haven't heard from you yet, and you're usually the most vocal...

I need an idea of what soda/beer everyone likes... I have Diet Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Pepsi, Water, and Coors Light in house.

Anyone want leaded soda as opposed to the unleaded that is stocked. What about beer...preferences...

I'll pick up three packs of BallParks, a thing of burgers, buns, chips/dip, and the wife is making some pasta salad.

Please advise if your coming...Thanks!

Ordered the hitch, just gotta try and make it there before 3:30 to pick it up. Right near the house tho, so I might be able to send my father in law over there to grab it. Any kind of soda is fine - Leaded or Unleaded.

Well, I haven't recv'd the BL kit yet, sooo, it doesn't look like that's happenin' tomorrow.. I have a pile of other junk I can do though. I was going to put this stuff on here (mi casa) though, as the BL was to be at done mod day. Hmmm, I think I'll bring the winch to install and the SAS leaf packs/armored shock mounts. I can help anyone else that might need assistance more that way also I'll need to fill up early and head out before sun up to get there around 9 But I'll be there

PS- Anyone wanna' buy two(2) CALMINI AAl Spring Packs w/ all the leaf clamps?

THIS IS TOMORROW (2-11-06) , RIGHT?

Yes Dan, it is tomorrow!

Sorry that your BL kit didn't arrive yet, but we can install Gabe's and learn from it.

The winch install on the Calmini bumper will be easy, easier than what I had to do to install a Superwinch X9 under my Shrock...

See ya about 9!

Who knows? Most of my deliveries via UPS, have oddly enough been between 8-9 pm.. There's still time tonight

I should be there around late morning with the chillens and a mechanic from UTI. I don't think we will stay for the BBQ. See you then.

Well I picked up the tow hitch, just managed to get there before they closed. So I'll have a little somethin to do.

See you guys there.

Its six AM and I just got home. So I might be a little later than 10AM today

I did pick up the Xterra from the shop, then engine is all done and it seems to be running well...

Mark

See ya'll in about an hour, but I won't be bringing family. Joannie has to work and my Mom is taking Terra.

I'm finally painting the FJ40 today (with the help of a professional) so I'll be doing mod day in the garage. Unless the host wouldn't mind red paint all over his garage??

See ya all soon!

Well, I will be sleeping. I wish I could be there to BS with everyone and help but work is calling my name this weekend. Everyone be safe and Linda and I will see ya on the next go around.

So what happenned. What got done? Everyone ok, no injuries. Anyone got pics. Sheesh!! :p

No injurys, Dan almost took his arm off with the spring pack when he was unbolting it, but luckily got out of the way.

-Ty did new Torsion bars and rear shocks.
-Dan did a new spring pack, fixed a power steering leak and installed a winch up front.
-Rob installed upper control arms and adjusted his torsion bars.
-I installed my new tow hitch.

A fun day was had by all in the sunshine. Thank you to our generous host & hostess.

Hey guys!

Great day of doing a variety of mods. Good thing Scott and Gabe didn't/couldn't show up!

We might just have to do a weekend BL session. We have to see how easy they are to do... Dan, Preston, Gabe?

I appreciate the help I received and enjoyed sharing my limited knowledge with others.

Too bad Travis, Ty, and Mark couldn't stay for the BBQ. (Gabe, I have a receipt for you)

Good times had by all, special thanks go out to Nicky for pulling Gunnar around in the wagon!

I now need to get the disconnects for the winch, and Dan needs some new terminals...

Thanks to everyone that showed up, helped, sat in a seat...

That pic's great Roger
Luckily? Dude, it's my Ninja dexterity and cat-like reflexes which allowed me to continue the ability to use both my arms.. Luck :rolleyes: ..


Thanks to Rob and Gwenn(?) for having us to their home. I'd like to say thanks also to Jay, Adam, Rob, well, all of you for lending a hand.

The ride home was stiff, not harsh, but certainly there was a noticable difference in the ride. I began to hear a "thumping" sound when going over bumps/dips in the road and got home alright. I inspected the new SAS leaf packs and they're fine, they'd just folded up the shackles. Luckily both in the same direction, luckily both towards the rear of the truck.. I'm not sure how to correct that, but I'll take a better look in the daylight tomorrow.

Again, great to see everyone and looking forward to winchin' one of you sucka's out soon

PS- as for the body lift, mine should arrive this Monday..

Being at a mod day with no mods to do is just the worst I am desperately trying to figure out some justification to go buy something right now!

Had a blast today, hope everyone's mods are doing well. Sorry I couldn't stay for the BBQ.

Mark

I had a blast. and thanks to Dan for initiating me into the club with that little love tap to my bumper. Ill look forward to meeting up with everyone next time

Guys, when is the actual meeting? Huh Gabe? Huh?

I might bring Gwynn, Gunnar and Kilie along...

Or just Gunnar, as he has bonded with many of you, especially Ty. Get all of the rocks out of your shoes yet?

Oh, I did find Richard's camera, he'll get it back Saturday...

Also found the snap ring to retain the wheel on the jack... Now that damn wheel won't go rolling away...

Had the alignment done today at Firestone, lifetime 139.99, 149 and change out the door. It will get voided if I go offroading, thank goodness I just drive forest service roads...

I am at the mercy of dealerships and individual who are difficult to get a hold of. Its not like I just can just say we are gonna have it and then poof there we go. I am doing my best to get one set up in the next couple of weeks. With working 6 days a week and 12 hours on some days I am a little preoccupied, if Dan or Preston or any other club member would like to lend a helping hand to find a location in a timely manner it would be appreciated, as I am usually at work from 6am-9pm and most dealership contacts aren't still there at 915 at night or on Sundays when I have a day off.

Could always have a meeting at the burger place in Scottsdale if a`dealership is going to be a problem...

Food is good!

A Peter Piper type place might also work, they have big tables, pizza and stuff for the kids to do. I have no problem calling the dude at Pinnicle to arrange something in the next couple weeks, just give me his name / number.

Sounds like your putting in some pretty harsh hours their Gabe!

I had a great time as well. Thanks again to Rob for his hospitality. Each one of these I learn a little more about Mods and how to's. And of coarse the valuable lesson, always use jackstands under the body. Glad all went well.

Let's forgo the Dealership this round and go for PIZZA! Burgers and Steak are good too!

Let me know what needs to be changed on the Website.

I had a great time dissasembling perfectly good trucks this weekend, hope all are doing ok and are still good daily drivers.

That was good BBQ! I over indulged slightly, especially on the macaroni salad... Yum!

Thanks,
Adam