Safety Inspection
Safety Inspection
I think we should have a safety inspection of all rigs that will be going on the trails. One thing all should have is a fire extinguisher!
We will check: Brakes - Fire Extinguishers - Seat Belts - Roll Bars (Open only) - Tires
Sound fair with everyone?
We will check: Brakes - Fire Extinguishers - Seat Belts - Roll Bars (Open only) - Tires
Sound fair with everyone?
I'd rather be driving my LJ!
Sure, make me do it all!
Actually, I did this for my local Suzuki club, Wazuks. We require a rollbar or hardtop, seatbelts for each passenger, tow hooks or an adequate pulling device on each end of the vehicle (i.e. winch), a fire extinguisher, and a spare tire, along with all equipment necessary to change it. We also have a recommended list, which is longer, and I won't go into it too much here since I'll probably have it all with me anyway. My only concern with the rollbar is someone with an open LJ without a rollbar, who wants to keep it stock...
My LJ's have, or will have CB's.
I think we should try to keep this as informal as possible, but some sort of inspection should be done, and we'll have an informal driver's meeting before we leave, where we can go over trail etiquette, rules, etc.
Actually, I did this for my local Suzuki club, Wazuks. We require a rollbar or hardtop, seatbelts for each passenger, tow hooks or an adequate pulling device on each end of the vehicle (i.e. winch), a fire extinguisher, and a spare tire, along with all equipment necessary to change it. We also have a recommended list, which is longer, and I won't go into it too much here since I'll probably have it all with me anyway. My only concern with the rollbar is someone with an open LJ without a rollbar, who wants to keep it stock...
My LJ's have, or will have CB's.
I think we should try to keep this as informal as possible, but some sort of inspection should be done, and we'll have an informal driver's meeting before we leave, where we can go over trail etiquette, rules, etc.
What that supposed to mean? It's not like we're bringing some crapo beer, like Moosehead!Ruby wrote:So true, I would have to drink a bunch of your guy's "beer", if you could call it that.
I don't brew for alcoholic content, as my beer is for drinking, not just getting drunk, but they do typically run around 6%, which is about twice what your average American macrobrew has. So what do you consider "beer"
Cans suck pretty much everywhere! I bottled mine, until I got the party pig last year. Works great, and keeps the beer fresher than a keg! (And it's much easier than filling bottles!). I brewed a nice creamy stout for St. Patrick's day, and still have a bit left in the pig. Had some last night, and it's as good as the first pint!Ruby wrote:Good 'ol Canadian ey. I like to taste my beer as well, I don't drink to just get pissed. Nothin' can beat a crisp cold Canadian, bottle though, cans taste like crap.
For summer, I prefer lighter beers, like IPA's and Amber Ales. For next year's get together, I'll probably bottle a Hefeweisen (my wife's favorite) and an Amber Ale in the pig, unless anyone has a particular preference (but no lagers!!!)
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Hey, I think I may have a prob.
No, not THAT!
Shane and I finished tacking up the roll bar tonight and started talking about spare tire placement. Then we started measuring. Then we started saying, "where the hell are we gonna PUT it?".
Try to find a place to hang a 33x12.50 spare on an LJ where it ain't in the way and you kin see around it. I may haffa pull a trailer wit the spare init.
This is gonna be tricky.
Will a can of fix-a-flat count as a spare in the safety inspection?
No, not THAT!
Shane and I finished tacking up the roll bar tonight and started talking about spare tire placement. Then we started measuring. Then we started saying, "where the hell are we gonna PUT it?".
Try to find a place to hang a 33x12.50 spare on an LJ where it ain't in the way and you kin see around it. I may haffa pull a trailer wit the spare init.
This is gonna be tricky.
Will a can of fix-a-flat count as a spare in the safety inspection?
Well you might have at least a regular size spare (a donut spare ) It will look like it is one compared to your 33's. LOL
Just in case you do get a flat. Hopefully no one gets a flat. I'm sure you could borrow one if you do get a flat. My main concern is for everyone to have a Fire Extinguisher and that the brakes AND emergency brake works.
Just in case you do get a flat. Hopefully no one gets a flat. I'm sure you could borrow one if you do get a flat. My main concern is for everyone to have a Fire Extinguisher and that the brakes AND emergency brake works.
I'd rather be driving my LJ!
Okay, so smuz gets warm beer, and jimny gets a cold. (will the flu work?)
For a spare, a lot of people I know who run 33's use a 33x9.50 for a spare. It's lighter, and usually easier to mount. Don't know if this helps you much though. On my Samurai I have 32" Swampers (which measure out at 32.25" and a 30" spare (which measures 28.5") As long as it will get you off the trail! Oh wait, did you weld your diffs? Then you better have the same diameter spare then!
For a spare, a lot of people I know who run 33's use a 33x9.50 for a spare. It's lighter, and usually easier to mount. Don't know if this helps you much though. On my Samurai I have 32" Swampers (which measure out at 32.25" and a 30" spare (which measures 28.5") As long as it will get you off the trail! Oh wait, did you weld your diffs? Then you better have the same diameter spare then!
yes, with a welded dif it WILL pull if you have a smaller tire on one side! I have that problem when my 4 wheeler tire gets low on air. its got locked front and rear difs too. its really bad on pavement. you can hardly go straight.
Strength is for service, not status.
Each one of us needs to look after
the good of the people arounds us,
"How can I help?"
Each one of us needs to look after
the good of the people arounds us,
"How can I help?"
Yup. At least lockers can unlock. If you're welded, you'll get pulled all over the trail. It doesn't pull as bad on the street, though, 'cuz something's gonna break really quick! :(Idahopaul wrote:yes, with a welded dif it WILL pull if you have a smaller tire on one side! I have that problem when my 4 wheeler tire gets low on air. its got locked front and rear difs too. its really bad on pavement. you can hardly go straight.