Build Thread 1986 CJ7 Build

[KRUPP]

Wife and I went to Moab for the EJS for the 60th annual. Lots of people, as expected. Did a few trails and had a ball. Visited a bit with the wife’s family too.



Had an issue on 4th day though. Passenger front leaf spring (main, I think) decided to not work anymore and caused a list issue and steering issue.

-What it should look like after lifting up on passenger side. Notice drag link is parallel to tie rod.

-what it looks like now, if you don’t lift up on passenger side. Notice drag link is angling below tie rod. Passenger shackle angle is wayyy forward too.

Time for new front springs.

 

[KRUPP]

Did some Jet Boat’n on last day, since the jeep was sent to rest. Lotsa fun!
Did it once before in New Zealand on the Shotover River, but the Colorado River is much bigger and colder.

 

[Belizean]

I’ve done that before a few times up in Oregon on what’s called the mail boat ride. Pretty good size and they do about 50 - 60 mphwhen wound up. Boats have 3 351 Cleveland’s for power, and at a certain point in the ride they spin them completely around. You get to see along the bank deer, bear and bald eagles.