smkd13's Build Thread

[mikebontoft]

TIG is nice... I was enrolled in the college course but got bumped from the class :/

that's the funky thing about the Hobart. it's EXACTLY the same thing as the 140xp. even registers as one but it's cheaper. That's what I'll get when I decide my flux core welds aren't pretty enough..

 

[smkd13]

TIG is nice... I was enrolled in the college course but got bumped from the class :/

that's the funky thing about the Hobart. it's EXACTLY the same thing as the 140xp. even registers as one but it's cheaper. That's what I'll get when I decide my flux core welds aren't pretty enough..

Flux core ain't pretty but there I a purpose for it. No shielding gas hence can be use when there is a breeze and honestly it get good penetration. Disadvantage is that you can't do thin stuff with it.

 

[smkd13]

Nothing really fancy this time just a diff breather and change my fuel filter. Used a piece of tubing to double up a point that will rub, electrical tape and zip ties to hold it on. Plus decided to try out permatex's thread sealer.

Oh yeah was just having some fun up AF Canyon

 

[smkd13]

Well reached that time to do an oil change again so here I am with the next installment of AmsOil 5w-30 Full Synthetic w/ an AmsOil filter. They say it is rated to 15k but we shall see I guess.

 

[smkd13]

Oops well I guess this post is now the product of a double post going down to Joe's Resevior tomorrow and my new COs will be here tomorrow

 

[Offroad_Medic]

So after the LROR show I might be able to go for a quick run if you want. What time are you planning on stopping by the meet up at?

 

[KidVermicious]

Oh yeah was just having some fun up AF Canyon

That's pretty dry. I don't think I've ever seen that without a foot or two of water in it.

 

[puppetz007]

That's pretty dry. I don't think I've ever seen that without a foot or two of water in it.

Same here.

 

[GottaBeTRD]

dang i need to do a lot of this stuff. diff breather all that jazz. I kinda want to put my money in more important places though like sliders bumpers and skid plates. mmmmm

 

[Offroad_Medic]

I kinda want to put my money in more important places though like sliders bumpers and skid plates. mmmmm

I just ordered my sliders from Low Range since they have their blow out sale going on. I got TG sliders for $159. Now to find someone to weld them on.... Ahem...free beverages anybody? :cheers:

 

[GottaBeTRD]

I just ordered my sliders from Low Range since they have their blow out sale going on. I got TG sliders for $159. Now to find someone to weld them on.... Ahem...free beverages anybody? :cheers:

I know ultimate 4x4 does welding. i think he said he charges $80 an hour. also ask Ben, i think he has some connections

 

[Offroad_Medic]

I know ultimate 4x4 does welding. i think he said he charges $80 an hour. also ask Ben, i think he has some connections

I have a slight connection at Ultimate 4x4 but I'm too cheap to pay people. Haha Ben and Kevin have volunteered services. Speaking of Kevin, what type of welder set up do you have, gas shield or flux core?

 

[smkd13]

So after the LROR show I might be able to go for a quick run if you want. What time are you planning on stopping by the meet up at?

I am probably gonna be going early and help set up probably then head out after with them and go with the guys there.

That's pretty dry. I don't think I've ever seen that without a foot or two of water in it.

Same here.

That was my first time up there and that is what everyone has been telling me when I show them that pic

I just ordered my sliders from Low Range since they have their blow out sale going on. I got TG sliders for $159. Now to find someone to weld them on.... Ahem...free beverages anybody? :cheers:

Ha ha hey all I need is a mig welder and I will weld then all nice and pretty ya know lol Kevin what kind of welder do you have. Oh yeah and I can flux-core weld them if you want. It will be just as strong honestly just not as pretty as MIG

 

[smkd13]

dang i need to do a lot of this stuff. diff breather all that jazz. I kinda want to put my money in more important places though like sliders bumpers and skid plates. mmmmm

Ha ha the diff breather cost me like 15 bucks tops. But yes you definitely need to get some sliders soon

 

[smkd13]

I know ultimate 4x4 does welding. i think he said he charges $80 an hour. also ask Ben, i think he has some connections

Ouch I think Locked Offroad would be cheaper than that. I have access to one welder ad have been trying to find more connections. My busy hasn't got a tank for his yet so Boo!!! Lol

 

[KidVermicious]

I know ultimate 4x4 does welding.

I'd stay away from those guys, they're a bunch of drunk goons that think it's fun to trash a trail and post pics of themselves doing it on Facebook and then use homophobic slurs against anybody that calls them out on it.

 

[KidVermicious]

Speaking of Kevin, what type of welder set up do you have, gas shield or flux core?

Little Lincoln 100 with flux core. Like Ben said, it'll by-god glue two pieces of metal together, but it won't be pretty.

 

[smkd13]

Little Lincoln 100 with flux core. Like Ben said, it'll by-god glue two pieces of metal together, but it won't be pretty.

Ah my buddy has a 140 that I welded some leaf hangers with and it worked great honestly. He beats he sh*t too.

 

[Offroad_Medic]

Little Lincoln 100 with flux core. Like Ben said, it'll by-god glue two pieces of metal together, but it won't be pretty.

I've heard that you can actually get better penetration using flux core than with Mig but it just looks junky since there isn't the shielding gas. Luckily sliders are on my undercarriage so they just need to be solid instead of works of art. Haha

 

[smkd13]

I've heard that you can actually get better penetration using flux core than with Mig but it just looks junky since there isn't the shielding gas. Luckily sliders are on my undercarriage so they just need to be solid instead of works of art. Haha

Alrighty well if your down then so am I. Just let me know when you wanna do this thing.