caseycamby's Build Thread

[caseycamby]

So I have either a CV axle down or some a bearing shot on my passenger side. And to top it off.. A worn ball joint on my driver side soo... Maintenance is superseding mods for a little bit :weep:

 

[Xado89]

I just did my passenger side lower ball joint. I feel your pain. I have 3 more to do XD.I'm not touching them until new tires.

 

[caseycamby]

They're not fun at all. I'm not looking forward to it! Haha

 

[caseycamby]

Four hours and some cussing later... We're half way done.

After disassembling everything.. We figured out it wasn't the bearings making the comotion so it had to be the axle.

After tearing apart everything we needed to get the CV out.. We went to go grab the new one, opened the box.. They sent the wrong axle. Right part number on the box, but the wrong axle inside.

Auto Zone in town has the right one (hopefully) and we'll be able to slap that thing in there and wrap it all up tomorrow.. We'll see.. Things always happen haha

 

[Xterrafauss]

Always happens that way man, sorry for the troubles bro!

 

[caseycamby]

Thanks man! We'll figure it out!

 

[caseycamby]

After another failed attempt to send the right one in.. We finally got the right one and it's in!

Tomorrow is assembling all the hub components and then we should be back on the road!

 

[Xterrafauss]

Nice! Big yeller gon be rolling again.

 

[caseycamby]

I hope so! I've missed it!

 

[Xado89]

Had the same issue almost. Advanced auto gave my CV to someone else and theirs to me. Got home and pulled it out of the box, it was shorter. Had to play the waiting game again for them to fix it all. I know your pain.

 

[caseycamby]

It's depressing, right?? Haha

At least you had a reason, they just sent the wrong axle in the right box... Twice haha

 

[Xado89]

It's depressing, right?? Haha

At least you had a reason, they just sent the wrong axle in the right box... Twice haha

Especially when it's your DD and you have to call and bum rides to work for two days from your family.

 

[caseycamby]

That's spot on man haha

 

[TJTJ]

I try to look at the parts before leaving the store...as its a common issue.

Its akin to "Measure Twice, Cut Once"



If you bring the old part, or at least look at it before getting the new one, you have a better chance of recognizing the error if they give you one that looks differently.

The one's that are maddening are where it looks the same but the threads are a different pitch, etc...the kind of thing you will not notice until you are cursing under the rig.

:rawr:

 

[caseycamby]

I agree with you man but it was a weird deal.

I was actually getting from the Carquest my cousin owns. He has a big garage out back with a bunch of tools and whatnot. And he didn't have the part in stock, so we had to order it. The first two times we ordered the part we opened it as soon as it came in the door haha they finnaly got it right the third time

 

[caseycamby]

"THIS LINK" is a compilation of some of my favorite nXm pictures. Some from me but a majority from you guys! Most of them are shameless selfies

But for real, if you take a look through them and see some of yours, it's greatly appreciated! :bmmd:


** Let me know if the link is working.. it's my first time using Dropbox haha

 

[caseycamby]

Well she's back up and running I do believe. Hopefully it's all good now!

However, it does seen to pull to the left even more now.. Maybe it's because I got used to driving another vehicle that doesn't pull. It shouldn't have messed up anything with the alignment.. I think it's all good. Just happy to have her back!

 

[caseycamby]

Moar lights!! I just had them laying around and thought, "Why not?!" haha :bmmd:

 

[02Xterra]

Damn that's a lot of lights! Haha looks good!

 

[caseycamby]

Haha! I don't think I'm done yet

But thank you!

 

[drbandkgb]

They're on!!!

And this is how it's all mounted up

It's a quality product, for sure!

Im just glad they are out of my shop I want a set of these for Stan...

Did you email John and thank him for helping us with the nXm3?

 

[caseycamby]

Haha well I was glad to take them!

And yes I did! He was a super nice guy. I told him I as well as other were greatly appreciative of their contributions to the meet. He said he was "proud" to sponsor the event and plan to be apart of it next year as well.

 

[Roadwarrior]

I might have to move mine up. I like them low but they look great up as well

 

[caseycamby]

I just like how it contours to the body shape and it makes it look taller as well

 

[caseycamby]

Set of skid row skids coming to this guy! I'm stoked!

Again, thanks to Steven and Tucker!

 

[Xterrafauss]

Set of skid row skids coming to this guy! I'm stoked!

Again, thanks to Steven and Tucker!

Well WTF?!?! Hahaha remember bro....pics or it didn't happen......also you now have no reason not to do the rock challenge :bmmd:

 

[caseycamby]

Oh there will be pictures haha

I'm thinking about the rock challenge next year... I definitely need some tie rods haha

 

[Xterrafauss]

Oh there will be pictures haha

I'm thinking about the rock challenge next year... I definitely need some tie rods haha

That you do haha

 

[caseycamby]

As well as the skids I'm picking up Saturday... The X got another little addition...

Hula girl!!

And she smells like piña coladas! Haha

I need some name suggestions, you guys!

 

[Xterrafauss]

Call her windy (windrock)

 

[caseycamby]

Call her windy (windrock)

I like that...

 

[Muadeeb]

Fiona. Cuz she likes Piña Coladas!

(bonus points if you get the reference)

 

[caseycamby]

Fiona. Cuz she likes Piña Coladas!

(bonus points if you get the reference)

Rupert Holmes?? Haha

 

[Muadeeb]

http://www.rupertholmes.com/pina-colada-song-in-shrek.html

 

[caseycamby]

I remember that part now!!! Too funny, man!!

 

[Roadwarrior]

Are you going to paint the skids a fun color?

 

[caseycamby]

Are you going to paint the skids a fun color?

I haven't thought about it man.. I may do it.

You thinking wild like yellow or wild like.. glow-in-the-dark lime green? Haha

 

[yellowx16]

glow in the dark would be sweet.

 

[caseycamby]

I'm not sure if it'd get enough sunlight to actually glow... Who knows! Haha

 

[Roadwarrior]

I think a second gen guy on here did a sweet tiger stripe pattern on his skids with yellow and black. You should do Giraffe print on it, AzHiAzIaM had it on his truck.