Sinking Creek 4WD Association

We are hoping to start doing some tech sessions at meetings, beginning with this Sunday. I'd like to hear suggestions from members about things they would be interested in learning about/doing at a meeting.

Some ideas/suggestions we already are considering:

-Welding (this would have to be performed somewhere other than the parking lot)
-Oxy/Acetylene Cutting
-Installing a lunchbox locker
-Changing axle shafts/ujoints
-Reseating tire beads with ether for a trail fix
-Plugging tires properly

Please post up anything you guys can think of, no idea is too simple and there is no such thing as a stupid question. Even something as simple as jump starting or swapping batteries would be a perfect kind of tech.

I could bring my K5 out and we can show how to break down outers, install an axle shaft, and reassemble the axle in a short time.

Lets hear yalls ideas.

Nothing against the K5 Alec, but using someones jeep and showing how to pull a shaft in a dana30 might be a good idea considering that will probably be about the most common shaft failure out of the club vehicles and new guys will see how a unit bearing works as opposed to your k5 which has standard spindles and hubs.

EDIT:
I also think a good piece for tech would just be a simple ujoint install whether it be in a driveshaft or an axleshaft.

zach119 wrote:showing how to pull a shaft in a dana30 might be a good idea considering that will probably be about the most common shaft failure out of the club vehicles and new guys will see how a unit bearing works

Good point, I think we should do both styles at some point because they each have tricks and intricacies to them. More knowledge doesn't hurt anyone.

We need Trow as our dana 30 shaft changer extraordinaire

zach119 wrote:Nothing against the K5 Alec, but using someones jeep and showing how to pull a shaft in a dana30 might be a good idea considering that will probably be about the most common shaft failure out of the club vehicles and new guys will see how a unit bearing works as opposed to your k5 which has standard spindles and hubs.

EDIT:
I also think a good piece for tech would just be a simple ujoint install whether it be in a driveshaft or an axleshaft.

True, but the concept is very similar.

I would like to do a few sessions with some of the Toyotas as I do not know much about them.

I really wish I had my Jeep up here for some tech sesh!

We could break down my dana 30, throw a lunch box locker in the front and rear!

I am down for axle shafts, gears, and lockers! That'd be really cool to learn!

Anything on seating the beads with ether? hahaha

Pretty excited! See ya at the tailgate!

EDIT: I have a few ideas.
- How to check trans fluid level... unless that varies with all cars, whether it has to be in park or neutral etc.

- How to run relays for light accessories etc.

Oxy/Acetylene Cutting

- Im a little rusty.

jstables wrote:Oxy/Acetylene Cutting

- Im a little rusty.

QFT

jstables wrote:Oxy/Acetylene Cutting

- Im banned from using a torch.

fify

Snobrdrkid07 wrote:
- How to run relays for light accessories etc.

This is a very good idea, there's a lot of good wiring trick and tech to be had that can be very useful for everyone.

I'd be interested in just about all that stuff.

I've done a little oxy/acetylene cutting and more stick and mig welding, but I'm rusty and need to brush up on it before weldin up my snorkel...

As far as electrical, that's probably one of my stronger points (or at least I think it kina is... ) and I'm kina in the process now of redoin all the auxiliary wiring in my Jeep including adding another battery. I have it all planned out, but am kina stuck in the "before" stage for now due to lack of free time and some of my parts/tools still being at home. If we did an electrical session, we could certainly have a gander at the messy rat's nest it is now to see the problems and then do an "after" sometime down the road. Just throwin stuff out there...

MtnManMatt wrote: As far as electrical, that's probably one of my stronger points (or at least I think it kina is... ) and I'm kina in the process now of redoin all the auxiliary wiring in my Jeep including adding another battery. I have it all planned out, but am kina stuck in the "before" stage for now due to lack of free time and some of my parts/tools still being at home. If we did an electrical session, we could certainly have a gander at the messy rat's nest it is now to see the problems and then do an "after" sometime down the road. Just throwin stuff out there...

Thats a great idea. I know wiring is a tough point for a lot of people and it can be frustrating. I was in that boat but feel that I've become pretty proficient at it since doing my jeep. I was so tired of dealing with factory wiring that with this most recent rebuild I started entirely from scratch and did the engine harness myself. Not working around someone elses mess makes it almost enjoyable

Add using a multimeter to the electric tech they can be confusing to some people.

I have some yota 3rd members we could disassemble if anyone wanted.

alk1174 wrote:Add using a multimeter to the electric tech they can be confusing to some people.

I have some yota 3rd members we could disassemble if anyone wanted.

We can use my ballin' wireless Fluke

And, yes Krantz, I would like to do that.

BadAssEddie wrote: We can use my ballin' wireless Fluke

You're not really that cool.