Now for the stuff I could have prevented:
New rear shocks ready to going to replace the two that failed due to contacting the coil perch after the pinion angle got far out of spec due to loose UCAs
This is the contact point on the shock bodies that caved both in:
This is where one of my body bolts used to be, the others saved by tightening them during the pinion angle debacle. I used anti seize on them and they shook loose. Mac had some blue thread locker and I will remove, clean and reinstall all of them with blue thread locker.
This is an M10 bolt holding my front track bar in place. The bolt should be 1/2” but that one was lost on the trail and Mac had an M10 in the right length to save my butt and get me back home.
Missing skid plates bolt, had a flange nut but still shook loose:
Dented steering stabilizer due to contact with the clamp on the tie rod. Rotated the clamp to clear:
Not part of the jeep but this brand new jack leaked a ton of fluid all over my tub, not good:
On a positive note, my M18 inflator was a champ. Seemed about as fast as the guys using on board air or detached inflators. Quick to move wheel to wheel and “set it and forget it” simplicity. The case allows me to have spare batteries but I used one 5Ah per day and recharged it overnight.
I think will retire my Viair inflator now.
As for tools, I think I brought too many. My tools bags weigh a lot and take up a lost of space with my spare in the tub.
I will do the research to slim down to just the tool sizes that matter for the rig and leave the rest home. I can use the room and save the weight.
Finally, got this handy BFH Garage branded mug via an impromptu giveaway just before Monday wheeling, thanks
@hosejockey61 for that!
I will post up any more findings one I remove the skids and see if there is more to the story.
