Pablo
New Member
We have been having some great trail runs, but not everyone is up for running offroad trails in the summer. In particular, I would like some activities to bring in newbies or people who have not been around for awhile. Would anyone be up for monthly tech get togethers? The idea is we would meet for a few hours and discuss a repair or maintenance procedure while possibly performing it on some kj's. I am not thinking all day projects-- but a half day or less. Some of these could even be weeknights with trip out to eat afterwards.
We would need:
--competent volunteers to present each subject.
--test vehicles
--place to do vehicle work and needed tools
--food and drink for after we are done, while we are in progress.
--vehicles with parts ready to go on or get tinkered with
Some subject ideas:
--lift and a-arms.
--lower ball joints
--replacing steering rod ends and steering rod, changing power steering fluid.
--fluid flush (oil, diffs, transfer case), plugs
--electronic fan disassembly and cleaning, extended breathers.
--changing serpentine belt.
--brake system (pads, rotors, lines, master cylinder)
--tow hooks, skids, rock rails
maybe an extra CRD session:
---MAP clean, SEGR install, Provent EHM mod, etc...
So good idea, bad idea? What times would be best? Keep in mind we don't want to interfere with runs, or take up too many weekends. I envision a rotating schedule, so that everyone can come out to a few of these get togethers.
We would need:
--competent volunteers to present each subject.
--test vehicles
--place to do vehicle work and needed tools
--food and drink for after we are done, while we are in progress.
--vehicles with parts ready to go on or get tinkered with
Some subject ideas:
--lift and a-arms.
--lower ball joints
--replacing steering rod ends and steering rod, changing power steering fluid.
--fluid flush (oil, diffs, transfer case), plugs
--electronic fan disassembly and cleaning, extended breathers.
--changing serpentine belt.
--brake system (pads, rotors, lines, master cylinder)
--tow hooks, skids, rock rails
maybe an extra CRD session:
---MAP clean, SEGR install, Provent EHM mod, etc...
So good idea, bad idea? What times would be best? Keep in mind we don't want to interfere with runs, or take up too many weekends. I envision a rotating schedule, so that everyone can come out to a few of these get togethers.
