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Brad needs help

  1. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #118 Aug 2016, 6:07 AM

    Kevin is broke on the Fordyce trail and Brad is trying to find help. He is heading out the Committee Trail and down I80 to Auburn for parts. He needs somebody with a ready welder or trail welder to go meet him in Auburn or along I80. He's also looking for heavy duty ratchet straps and possibly HD track bar end. But the welder would help a lot. Can anybody help out?

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  2. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #218 Aug 2016, 6:33 AM
    JohnDF said Kevin is broke on the Fordyce trail and Brad is trying to find help. He is heading out the Committee Trail and down I80 to Auburn for parts. He needs somebody with a ready welder or trail welder to go meet him in Auburn or along I80. He's also looking for heavy duty ratchet straps and possibly HD track bar end. But the welder would help a lot. Can anybody help out? If you can help, call my cell phone: 759-2282  

    I am willing to help and drive something up to Cisco Grove / Auburn.  Unfortunately, I don't have a welder or Track Bar.

  3. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #318 Aug 2016, 6:34 AM

    John,

    I will PM you my cell phone number.  I live in Rocklin a half hour from Auburn.

  4. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #418 Aug 2016, 7:00 AM
    JohnDF said Kevin is broke on the Fordyce trail and Brad is trying to find help. He is heading out the Committee Trail and down I80 to Auburn for parts. He needs somebody with a ready welder or trail welder to go meet him in Auburn or along I80. He's also looking for heavy duty ratchet straps and possibly HD track bar end. But the welder would help a lot. Can anybody help out? If you can help, call my cell phone: 759-2282  

    I'm in the Auburn area between Auburn and Colfax. Don't have a ready welder but let me know if you need manpower or anything else. My son is a welder by trade and usually gets off work at 3:30 but he might be working overtime today.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  5. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #518 Aug 2016, 7:03 AM

    Thanks Sharkbyte Jeff. He is going to run around and grab stuff for Brad. Posse pulls through.

    If anybody has a trail welder that Jeff can pick up it would help tons.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  6. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #618 Aug 2016, 7:15 AM
    JohnDF said Thanks Sharkbyte Jeff. He is going to run around and grab stuff for Brad. Posse pulls through. If anybody has a trail welder that Jeff can pick up it would help tons.  

    I called WFO Concepts. They are off of Hwy 49 just north of Auburn. They have used stock JK track bars and lots of other parts if needed but need to know exactly what is required. Here is their phone. I can make a parts run if you like. (530) 268-9494

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  7. Darrell and Jill Subscriber
    #718 Aug 2016, 7:38 AM

    I have a 120 volt welder and a generater

  8. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #818 Aug 2016, 8:13 AM

    Update:

    Kevin made it to Cisco Grove and is waiting on a tow truck.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  9. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #918 Aug 2016, 8:32 AM
    JohnDF said Update: Kevin made it to Cisco Grove and is waiting on a tow truck.  

    Glad to hear that!😮‍💨

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  10. Sharkbyte Subscriber
    #1018 Aug 2016, 9:30 AM
    JohnDF said Thanks Sharkbyte Jeff. He is going to run around and grab stuff for Brad. Posse pulls through. If anybody has a trail welder that Jeff can pick up it would help tons.  

    Kevin,

    I have your shinny new Metal Cloak Parts.... If you don't pick them up in the next 10 minutes I am going to install them on my rig... Lol...😉

    By the way those guys at Metal Cloak are awesome!  They really stand behind their products!

    Let me know when I can get them to you.

    I am glad you got off the hill safely.

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  11. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #1118 Aug 2016, 9:43 AM

    Awesome job Sharkbyte.

    Glad Kevin got off the trail okay.

    Can't wait to hear the whole story, carnage is fun (for those of us sitting at home) 🙂

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  12. Guest former user
    #1218 Aug 2016, 10:27 AM

    Haha everyone loves a good horror story!! Glad you made it safely Kevin, hate that you guys couldn't finish the trail.

  13. JohnDF started this Member Joined: July 2003
    #1318 Aug 2016, 11:08 AM

    Also, thanks to all the guys that called me to help out. Several Posse members offered to help in one way or another. Go Posse!!!

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  14. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #1418 Aug 2016, 1:04 PM

    Thanks everyone for offering to help!

    Jeff, I'll PM you to setup a time to meet. Thanks for picking up the parts!

    Does anyone know a welder that makes house calls?

  15. Jeff_R Member Joined: October 2016
    #1518 Aug 2016, 1:49 PM
    k-jeep said Thanks everyone for offering to help!

    Jeff, I'll PM you to setup a time to meet. Thanks for picking up the parts!

    Does anyone know a welder that makes house calls?

    Kevin, my son is a welder. What do you need done? I will see if he is available. Where is your rig? I will PM you my cell.

    Jeff and Kathy Root
  16. scoped Subscriber
    #1618 Aug 2016, 2:14 PM

    Sorry I missed the opportunity to help I've got the ready welder ready to go but sounds like you are far past that point now - call or text if you need me

  17. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #1718 Aug 2016, 2:18 PM
    k-jeep said Thanks everyone for offering to help!

    Jeff, I'll PM you to setup a time to meet. Thanks for picking up the parts!

    Does anyone know a welder that makes house calls?

    Brett might have a buddy.

    Um...what?
  18. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize Subscriber
    #1818 Aug 2016, 2:32 PM

    When I talked to Brad I told him I had a ready welder but I hadn't got off work. I never heard back that they still needed help. I would have ran up!

    Kevin if you still need a house call welder I know a few good ones. I could get them out there!

    I'm glad everyone made it out

  19. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #1918 Aug 2016, 2:54 PM
    Path 88 said When I talked to Brad I told him I had a ready welder but I hadn't got off work. I never heard back that they still needed help. I would have ran up!   Kevin if you still need a house call welder I know a few good ones. I could get them out there!   I'm glad everyone made it out    

    Thanks! Are any of them available on Saturday?

  20. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #2019 Aug 2016, 2:10 PM

    I have a welder coming tomorrow.

    The new control arms look beefier than the old ones. They also put the jam nut on the opposite end and the U piece is welded to the arm itself. No more through bolt welded in place. The new track bar end is cast instead of welded too.

    Also, does anyone know where to get the hydro-assist hose ends locally? I want to pick up some extra 90 degree hose ends.

  21. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #2119 Aug 2016, 2:16 PM

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    k-jeep said I have a welder coming tomorrow. The new control arms look beefier than the old ones. They also put the jam nut on the opposite end and the U piece is welded to the arm itself. No more through bolt welded in place. The new track bar end is cast instead of welded too.   Also, does anyone know where to get the hydro-assist hose ends locally? I want to pick up some extra 90 degree hose ends.  

    Some shops can make hose, like the Riebes in /orangevale.

    Kathleen and Brad
  22. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize Subscriber
    #2219 Aug 2016, 2:17 PM

    Hey Kevin do you have a welder?

  23. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #2319 Aug 2016, 2:17 PM
    k-jeep said I have a welder coming tomorrow. The new control arms look beefier than the old ones. They also put the jam nut on the opposite end and the U piece is welded to the arm itself. No more through bolt welded in place. The new track bar end is cast instead of welded too.   Also, does anyone know where to get the hydro-assist hose ends locally? I want to pick up some extra 90 degree hose ends.  
    k-jeep said I have a welder coming tomorrow. The new control arms look beefier than the old ones. They also put the jam nut on the opposite end and the U piece is welded to the arm itself. No more through bolt welded in place. The new track bar end is cast instead of welded too.   Also, does anyone know where to get the hydro-assist hose ends locally? I want to pick up some extra 90 degree hose ends.  

    I'm glad they improved their product.

    Kathleen and Brad
  24. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #2419 Aug 2016, 2:21 PM
    Path 88 said Hey Kevin do you have a welder?  

    I spoke with Garrett Welding today. He said he can come out tomorrow. He's going to call me in the morning.

  25. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize Subscriber
    #2520 Aug 2016, 1:42 AM

    There's a full on hydraulic shop right by my work on Trade Center dr in Rancho Cordova. And if he can't weld you up. I can always drag my welder over and hook you up.

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