RAUSCH CREEK TRIP 10/26-10/27 (GREENS/BLUES with a touch of BLACKS)

Yes, reciprocating saw, plenty of blades, just take your time, I'm not crazy about how the lower shock mounts are, they should have another 10,15 degrees more offset, the bushing are twisted under pressure
 
I had to mount the shocks to the lower mounts first by dropping the axle all the way down and then raise it up to meet the upper mounts
If I would have tighten the upper bolts first, the lower mounts wouldn't line up unless you force the shock mount sideways
 
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jkmadness said:
I had to mount the shocks to the lower mounts first by dropping the axle all the way down and then raise it up to meet the upper mounts
If I would have tighten the upper bolts first, the lower mounts wouldn't line up unless you force the shock mount sideways
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That doesn't seem right. Do you think the brackets could be heated, bent into the correct position, then cooled?
 
Update: Week 2 and still shutdown sl I'm out for Rausch this month. Hope you guys have a good time.

Rock stars look good Ed
 
Alan30 said:
That doesn't seem right. Do you think the brackets could be heated, bent into the correct position, then cooled?
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They could, with a round bar through both holes, drove the jeep to work this morning and it seems fine, I might call evo today and see what they say.
 
jkmadness said:
They could, with a round bar through both holes, drove the jeep to work this morning and it seems fine, I might call evo today and see what they say.
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Let me know what they say. I have a friend that does metal work and I'm going to show him the pictures and see what he thinks. He may end up just building them himself
 
bl17z90 said:
Update: Week 2 and still shutdown sl I'm out for Rausch this month. Hope you guys have a good time.

Rock stars look good Ed
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Don't quote me, but I thought feds are supposed to get back pay and per WaPo, 90% of defense civilians are supposed to return to work as well. Soooo... Plenty of pay check for Raush Creek! :D
 
Alan30 said:
Let me know what they say. I have a friend that does metal work and I'm going to show him the pictures and see what he thinks. He may end up just building them himself
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x2 curious on this as well. doesnt seem like a problem evo would have since they dont usually design things to be that far off and such a harsh angle. I would be worried about the mounts failing faster than normal.
 
hinrichs said:
x2 curious on this as well. doesnt seem like a problem evo would have since they dont usually design things to be that far off and such a harsh angle. I would be worried about the mounts failing faster than normal.
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I wasn't thinking about the bracket failing, but now that you bring it up. I was thinking the shock bushings wearing out, upper and lower. The bracket puts stress on the bushing just sitting there. I've always thought the bushings need to be perpendicular to the mount to keep the shape of the bushing. I'm sure EVO will address it, especially to the members of the forum:yup:
 
Alan30 said:
I wasn't thinking about the bracket failing, but now that you bring it up. I was thinking the shock bushings wearing out, upper and lower. The bracket puts stress on the bushing just sitting there. I've always thought the bushings need to be perpendicular to the mount to keep the shape of the bushing. I'm sure EVO will address it, especially to the members of the forum:yup:
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Yeah i meant the stock bushing, especially at the top.
 
hinrichs said:
Yeah i meant the stock bushing, especially at the top.
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I have a new bracket sitting in my tool box to replace the upper mount. It gets rid of the fingers in the upper shock, so the bolt goes through the bushing. I should put them on soon
 
jkmadness said:
Sad to hear that my friend, I hope this thing gets resolved quickly so we can see you back on the trail :)
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Tha ks i hope to make atleast one more trip this year


Tackerdown said:
I thought they just voted to start your pay back up. Or is it to give you back pay eventually once you get back to work?

Tom now Free
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That was to back pay federal employees not contractors


KPM171 said:
Don't quote me, but I thought feds are supposed to get back pay and per WaPo, 90% of defense civilians are supposed to return to work as well. Soooo... Plenty of pay check for Raush Creek! :D
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I'm a contractor :naw:
 
In anticipation to our adventure,I started thinking about the video to follow it.
So I'm going to try some new things (video wise)to keep things exciting and at the same time i need to pic a song for it and i thought why not ask the gang (I'm sorry Cult for ScottC) to see if they can chime in and give me some ideas of the soundtrack you like to see in the next one.
Fire away ladies..:beer:
 
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