Guy goes into a garage to grease bearings.....

[john swenson]

mike ...i'm so glad your feeling better enough to work on your machine . everything looks super !! i hope we can get together in april at busco . i definately plan on being there . i ' ve had lots of fun riding around in the icy snow the last few days . the half tracks work great . i had some leftover grousers so i'm making some tire '' grouser chains for the front tires . got one done and tried it . so far so good . will add lots more traction for snow and mud and it looks kind of cool . jboy

[mfenmor]

Another full day on the project.

Had planned on setting the brake calipers, however I misplaced one set of pads. So after searching an hour for the pads, thru up my hands and shifted my attention to the other end of the machine.

Installed the fuel purge tank, radiator over flow tank, and engine oil breather/oil recovery tank.
Installed fuel pump and filter and plumbed to the engine.
Had to make brackets for all these things.
Went back to the brake calipers and worked out a mounting bracket for them. hopefully I'll find the pads later as I reduce parts.

So tomorrow I'll mount the calipers and then figure out my radiator mount.

[mfenmor]

Been getting a lot done lately, but can not post pictures anymore for some reason.
Moderator Bob was looking into it but have not heard anything about it in quite a while.
I see others are not able to post pictures either.

Since the last post I got the following completed;
Got the laterals redesigned and welded up, installed. Have horizontal grips instead of the vertical ones (I like this better).
Cut and welded the control rods and shifter rod, new clevises (no more flimsy pin going thru flimsy laterals/U channels. very precise feel now.
Started setting up the hydraulic brake lever and calipers.
Started setting up throttle lever. Wanted a finger control but not enough room for the cable. will be thumb control.

Tomorrow build caliper mount for brakes, snake throttle cable/fuel shut off cable and make brackets for both.

Discovered today I have to pull the fuel tank as the winch mount bolts are pushing up against it too much for my comfort.




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[john swenson]

hey mike , thanks for answering back . ruth and i have both been vaccinated and fortunately been well. we stay pretty lowkey anyhow . hope you and your soon feel better soon. looks like it will be next april before we have another '' good turnout '' busco . i may go in a couple of weeks if a few others show . sure miss the gatherings with everyone . keep in touch . sounds like the toy hauler will be real comfy . later ...best to you and yours , johnboy

[mfenmor]

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Is it me or is the file upload manager now working?

[mfenmor]

Hey JB.
I have been thrashing on another project in anticipation of Busco, but all went down the tubes when my son brought covid hove from school. We both have it now, and we are both vaxed. He got hit pretty hard but I had very mild symptoms so far. We are quarantined for 12 days.
So, if I have to bring new toys, I decided I needed a new toy hauler. Pic is shown as of saterday, still in progress. Both Max IVs will go inside plus sleeping and kitchen.
Looks like spring will have to be the debut.
I hope everyone gets vaxed for everyones sake.



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[john swenson]

hey mike ...it's been a while since we have heard from you and if you finished the max 4 lifted machine . hope your well and alls o.k. take care and post when you can . johnboy va.

[john swenson]

thanks buddy ...can you join up at busco in october ? even a few of us would make for some nice riding and catching up . j boy

[mfenmor]

hey mike .... i have been thinking of you lately and wondering how your doing and if you ever finished the max 4 lift project and got to test it out . love to hear from you when it's convenient . later , johnboy va.

Hey JB,
Just been building and not posting.
I'll post some this weekend.
Not running yet....but soon.

[john swenson]

hey mike .... i have been thinking of you lately and wondering how your doing and if you ever finished the max 4 lift project and got to test it out . love to hear from you when it's convenient . later , johnboy va.

[Ruffus]

Really glad I found this thread. Couple years ago I was talking to someone on youtube about this exact modification with the portals & an enterprising talented person could make it. Here you are.
My idea was just slightly different.
Having the corner portals longer & canted in opposite directions to allow for larger tire's & increasing wheelbase. I'm wondering how much more flotation the larger tires will add & it just may be enough to offset a good portion of the added weight.
One question I have is why not make the bottom of the portals rounded? You could weld in a flush drainage plug for oil changes which should be few & far between. On the top of the portals I was thinking a well sealed bolt on plate with a vent, braided stainless vent hoses going to a main filtered vent block up high in the engine bay. They're quite popular in the 4X4 overlanding world for venting axles & transfer cases to prevent seal failure through pressure changes when running hot, then water immersion etc.
Love the work you're doing & very much looking forward to seeing the finished project in action.
Cheers!

[mfenmor]

Hmmmmm.........

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I wondered where that roll of paper towels went to.

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[mfenmor]

hey mike ... i've been thinking about you the last couple of days and wondering how the '' highboy 4 '' was coming along . we are glad your o.k. !! thought maybe you had done a test drive and had to make a few adjustments . it's looking really sweet and happy your working again on the project . take your time and mend quickly . j.b.

Thanks JB.
I'm back on it.

[john swenson]

hey mike ... i've been thinking about you the last couple of days and wondering how the '' highboy 4 '' was coming along . we are glad your o.k. !! thought maybe you had done a test drive and had to make a few adjustments . it's looking really sweet and happy your working again on the project . take your time and mend quickly . j.b.

[mfenmor]

I'm back after a three week hiatus after being couch ridden because a hard nasty fall on my deck stairs.
I'm totally surprised I didn't break anything, including my neck and back (yeah, it was a very hard fall) and I didn't lose consciousness.
Back was VERY bruised, so yeah, unwilling couch potato for awhile.
Enough of the cryin, back to the build.

spent the entire day today finishing the extension of the cover, mounting a hinge and some mud/debris covers.
had to get this done before mounting the radiator.

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