April 2021 Black Sheep Week

JPaul · Mar 22, 2021

Talked to the transmission company today and they are sending out a whole new unit. Crossing my fingers that it gets here in time.

I can drive with the current one but those hard 1-2 shifts really suck in 4low.

3Hummers · Mar 24, 2021

Crap. Looks like next week is going to be extremely busy and we have bad weather forecast for this weekend. Going to be a PITA getting everything loaded up and ready to go between now and next Thursday evening.

jakesz28 · Mar 25, 2021

8 days left before we head out. Got most of the spare parts and tools packed last night. Might put a new thermostat in the I5 before we leave. It just started giving a P0128 trouble code. Comes up coolant temperature to low. With the scanner the coolant temp is running 175-177*. Considering waiting till I get back, but I don't want a dash light on the trail.

Kurt · Mar 29, 2021

Sounds like a great trip in the works. I won't be able to make it unless I fly out to LA and drive the truck back to Texas via Utah, but the timing is off for now. If there's an event in the fall, I'll probably be in NV/AZ by then.

BW_Hummer H3 · Mar 29, 2021

Got my Tomp shock mounts installed and that wrapped up all my pre Moab things to get done. Looking forward to the trip

Still need to cut the bolts down a little bit though

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Bigunit · Mar 29, 2021

With the new spike in new cases the past few days, I will have to pass again this year. This pandemic has affected too many people who I know. I've made it this far, have not missed a day going to the office since all this started and I can't afford to get sick and miss work at this point. Too much going on and too many people depending on me getting their work done and staying Covid-free. I was hoping that more people were going to get vaccinated by now and waited until today to pull the plug. I hope everyone has a great time and stays healthy and COVID free. I will see you all next year.

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LagunaH1 · Mar 29, 2021

I understand Luis. We all have to do what's right for us. Too bad, I had hoped to see you, but hopefully next year will work.

Stay safe

EndeavoredH3 · Mar 29, 2021

35’s installed
New upper control arms installed
New steering rack installed

Need to tac weld my forward leaf spring bushings, they don’t want to stay in the leaf eyelet. And then make rock sliders. Other than that I’m set to go

3Hummers · Mar 30, 2021

Understand Luis. Texas just opened vaccinations up to everyone but the line to get a vaccination is pretty long and you have to try to get on a list and wait your turn as vaccine becomes available. Looking forward to seeing you next year, if not sooner.

JPaul · Mar 30, 2021

Transmission is finally shipped and being sent via Fedex, should be here Thursday so that gives me time to get it replaced before I leave Sunday.

JPaul · Mar 30, 2021

No worries Luis, take care of yourself and we'll see you next year!

06 H3 · Mar 30, 2021

We will miss having you Luis but hopefully we can catch up on the next one

06 H3 · Mar 30, 2021

Got the prerun in on Saturday to make sure all is well for Moab.

3Hummers · Mar 31, 2021

Doesn't look so well...who needs paint on an off road rig anyway.

LagunaH1 · Mar 31, 2021

Jeep is 90-something % packed, need to throw in some minor things today. Then, pack the truck. Tomorrow, go get the trailer.

alrock · Mar 31, 2021

Don't worry Chris, I'll show you the good lines in Moab so stuff like that doesn't happen to you

06 H3 · Mar 31, 2021

alrock said:
Don't worry Chris, I'll show you the good lines in Moab so stuff like that doesn't happen to you

Thank you! That ended up being a **** show rather quickly. Last time on that obstacle I was on the perfect line and made it with ease. This time not so much....I was puckering and hoping I didn’t end up with too much pre Moab work.

bebe · Mar 31, 2021

Sunday night - Ugly Bean, Rice, Salad
Wednesday night - Chicken Adobo, Rice, Salad

We actually don't have a garage LOL (but we can have 4 dogs) :giggle: we have a large patio so we can eat there. Bring a chair and your beverage of choice!

3Hummers · Mar 31, 2021

No garage? We better have huge bedrooms so I can throw all my crapola into it.

JPaul · Mar 31, 2021

Transmission is almost all the way out. Would have had it pulled by tonight but I am missing some tools after the move and had to go get some replacements. By the time I got done with those errands it was time to do some night work for my job and take a shower, so maybe tomorrow during lunch I can get it out. Just have to pull the transfer case and crossmember and then a few of the bolts are left on the bellhousing. New trans is scheduled to be delivered Thursday between 2-6PM. Hopefully getting it back in will go faster than pulling it out, especially now that I have all the tools I need and don't have to dig around for them.

Have my 2nd covid shot in the morning, hopefully it doesn't take me down too badly. So glad I get to be completely exhausted in time for the trip.

06 H3 · Mar 31, 2021

Got the Hummer loaded up this afternoon and made it to Salt Lake City tonight. Off to NY and then I’ll be finishing the drive Monday.

jakesz28 · Apr 1, 2021

Well, going to be loading stuff up and getting ready to leave. Hope to be on the road by 7am Friday. Probably stopping just outside of Denver on I70. Then finishing the drive Saturday. Staying at the Red Sands Habitation.

LagunaH1 · Apr 1, 2021

All loaded up and ready to go.

Leaving first thing in the morning

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jakesz28 · Apr 1, 2021

Loaded up and ready to hit the road in the morning. Staying by Denver tomorrow and will be in Moab on Saturday.

JPaul · Apr 1, 2021

Transmission arrived and I was able to finish getting the transfer case and the old trans out and the new trans and transfer case bolted in thanks to the generous help of a neighbor.

Looks like tomorrow (today?, it's 12:01 here now, so Friday) I can finish getting it all buttoned up and make sure it really works and then finally start preparing for the trip.

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