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Gumball

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  2. 4 Duro Radials (2) 26x9x14 (2) 26x11x14. 206 miles on these tires, (Sale for tires only) No cuts, bruises, dings, plugs, etc. Buyer pays shipping - $175 cash for the set 520-400-9770
  3. Hi All, There comes a time - - - Please see my ad in the classifieds. UTV BOARD MEMBER PRICE - $4500 Gumball
  4. After a summer riding brand X, which I sold, I've decided to sell my T2. I really need to sell it and will consider any offers. You can see a description of it on Craigslist, http://tucson.craigslist.org/rvs/2719766744.html BOARD MEMBER SPECIAL PRICE - $4500.00 It has been sitting in my garage on the battery tender for most of the year. It's time to retire from off roading, at least for now. It runs good and as usual is fun to drive. The only thing it really needs is someone to drive it. Gumball
  5. Hi Mike, If you really want to see the White Mountains take a look at this website. http://azatvoutlawtrail.com/. In the past we've had 21 leader led rides to many of the historical sites, many of which were tied to the early outlaws. I don't know about this year yet, but in the past we've had as much as $35,000.00 in door prizes. Last year that included about 25 SETS of tires and/or wheels, both truck and ATV/UTV. You have my telephone number in Tucson so give me a call if you'd like more information. Gumball
  6. Hi Eric, Take a look at the post called "Mudslinger tamed". It will give you an idea of how I solved the problem. Kinarfi has also done work on his fenders. Send me your email address and I'll send you pictures. Have fun! Gumball
  7. Hi Jeff, You might want to consider the Trooper I have for sale. I've done a lot of work on it to get it upgraded. It's now back to good running order and the price is right. Take a look at it in the classified section. You're within driving distance from me here in Tucson. If you'd like to talk to me give me a call on 520-885-6274. Some of the Trooper Guru's on the board were a big help in getting it back on the trail. Gumball
  8. Hi all, After much work to get my Trooper tricked out I find it has to go. (See ad in the Classified Section) Everything is a compromise, the troopers great features are offset for my use by the long wheelbase. Where most of my riding is done is on old trails in the Arizona White Mountains. The trails are so tight and water bars so high even the RZRs high center. Soooo, my navigator says no more banging off the bars, a short wheelbase machine is in order. I'm hoping someone on the board would like to have a fine machine at the right price. Gumball
  9. CASE SOLVED - After issuing a APB (all panic bulletin) further investigation resulted in the discovery of the missing cap. It was found in a plastic bag about 3 feet from my office chair. Closer examination showed it is a 16lb cap with no further identifying marks. Gumball
  10. Growing old is for the birds. After my radiator adventure I put my radiator cap away in a safe place. It must be safe because I can't find it. Does anyone know what size it is for the Trooper engine, and if one might be available at a local parts house? I would like to get one right away if possible. I did the same thing with my Chrysler 300 transponder key. The dealer said for a mere $287.00 they would replace it. Needless to say I'm using my wives bunny rabbit key. Let em laugh, I don't want to come out of retirement to buy a damn car key. Gumball
  11. Hi all Trooper owners, I had my machine out for a 5 day ride that turned into a near disaster. I was with one of my clubs and we were going up the back road (read rock crawling challenge) to Crown King a small town in the AZ mountains. About 18 miles into a 24 mile trip up the mountain a radiator fitting exploded into the back of the seats. We were lucky we weren't seriously burned. What happened was about a 3/4 inch piece blew out of the radiator "T" coming out of the water pump ( part No, 02.S650.04.02.02 S650.04.02.02.00 Tee branch 1). T. It was nip and tuck to get up to Crown King where we were headed. We were able to find the piece that blew out and we taped the T back together Luckily there was a stream nearby. I would stop at the water crossings and fill up the radiator, run until the engine got hot and stop at the next stream crossing and repeat the process. One of the guys that was camping with us drove up from our campsite to haul me back to camp. For him it was about a 125 mile round trip. The part is made of hard rubber and it would be good if you check yours for any signs of cracks. My wife was with me and unfortunately it may be the end of my Trooper days. Gumball
  12. Hi Lenny, Hope you're doing better. You can alway look at the nose this way: One of my dopey friends said, "did you pick your nose?" I said hell no! If I could pick, do you think I'd have picked this one!! At least you can fix what's broken. We'll look for you in the Mr. America contest, new nose and all. Gumball
  13. You should always wear a helmet - full face - while doing those dangerous jobs. Heal fast, with no pain! Gumball
  14. After all the work and help from the forum I took the Trooper out for a serious test ride. Everything worked great. The new front suspension soaked up the trail like a sponge. Any concerns about fender clearance were dispelled and they took some heavy abuse through pucker bushes without any problems. The next test will be 5 days of riding coming up later this month. Thanks again for the help given by the Forum gang. Gumball
  15. OJT – R & R Trooper rear axle - For those that haven't had the joy of pulling their axle! On the first test ride after getting my Trooper back together I was hearing popping noises coming from somewhere when making a sharp right turn. I suspected I might have a CV/bearing bad on the right rear that was evident when the suspension was topped out on that side. I pulled the rear assembly apart and found the axle splines were worn pretty badly. I decided to replace the complete axle. It was with a great deal of trepidation that I approached the task. Having heard horror stories about getting the axle out of the differential I was more than a bit worried. As it turned out my worries were unfounded, thanks to fellow board members that told how they did it. This is not the only way to do this job but it worked for me. Step by step: 1. Remove the cotter key from the 36mm axle nut. 2. Loosen the nut – Not having the right socket I went to Checker Auto Parts and borrowed one from their loan pool. 3. Loosen the lug nuts slightly 4. Put your jack in the center of your Trooper raise it as high as possible with your jack to give yourself room to work. 5. PUT JACK STANDS ON BOTH SIDES UNDER THE TRAILING LINK you should have support in the center and on both sides. 6. Remove the wheel 7. Remove the brake calipers from the hub 8. Remove the axle nut and pull off the hub – (not necessary if you are not going to check the bearing/seal) 9. Clean the hub and inspect the bearing and seal replace as necessary. 10. Remove the lower bolt securing the shock, it should come out easily because your suspension is topped out and the link is being supported by the jack stand. 11. Using a ratchet type tie down strap, tie one end on a tube on the rear deck rack and place the other end on the trailing link. 12. Tighten the strap to pull up the trailing link until the axle can be pulled STRAIGHT out of the differential. 13. Say a couple of Hail Mary’s or rattle your beads, put your hands around the axle, give it a yank and it should come out of the differential. I was fortunate, this worked for me. The trick is to be sure to pull the axle straight. This should compress the ring around the axle inside the differential. If the pressure isn’t straight the ring doesn’t want to compress. Reverse the process to reassemble. A soft hammer may be useful in getting the axle back into the differential. DID THIS SOLVE THE PROBLEM? NO! It seems that the problem was the result of the front locker adjustment cable being out of adjustment. The pin would occasionally try to lock the differential. Taking up the cable slack seems to have solved the problem. I HOPE! So far, so good! Gumball
  16. Hiya, That's another one I owe you. Us old guys sometime have whats called a "mind fart". or senior moment, if you're in mixed company. I went out and bought a brake bleeder tool that I can attach to my air compressor. One way or another I'll get the job done. Gumball
  17. Hi Mudslinger, I must be the dumbest Trooper owner around. Even with all the good advice I'm still stuck. I cannot find the _#&)@)&$65 adjustment nuts for the parking brake. I can't even find the cable that actuates the parking brake master cylinder. In my machine it seems to be buried between the firewall and cylinder which I can't get to without taking the cylinder bracket loose. With all the manuals I've looked at I'm reminded of my first manual from Honda. Here's a quote that will tell you what I mean. "extreme care should be taken while rounding corners, or falling off may occur" Even that make more sense to me than what I'm finding. You words of wisdom will be appreciated. Gumball
  18. Hi Mudslinger, Thank you for the information. I think you are spot on with the wear. My pads went away right away and the brakes seemed to be always on. I will do as you suggested and attach a spring to the actuating arm. How to you go about bleeding the lines? It appears that you use the time honored method if having someone apply the brakes while you open the line. Thanks again, Gumball
  19. Hello all, What tricks, if any, do you use to adjust the Trooper parking brake. Mine never has worked and it's such an odd arrangement I thought one of you might have some easy way to do the deed. Thanks in advance, Gumball
  20. Hi Ken, To get further information go to WMOTA.ORG. That will give you an idea of what we are doing in AZ. Gumball
  21. Hello Dick, I've been thinking about doing some work on my Yaesu FT-2400. The question becomes "who do I talk to?" One of the guys in the Apache Club is running a ham radio but I'm not sure what frequencies he's on. If he's running in the GMRS band I'm out of luck. Thanks for the input, it's appreciated. Gumball
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