Russ989’s Trifecta Build

Russ989 submitted a new Garage Item:

Russ989’s Trifecta Build

After owning a 500 and a 700, it was time to move on up and buy the 1000. I’ve named this pioneer Trifecta. Stay tuned!

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[Russ989]

New arms are in, ball joints and skids ordered today.

 

[Isaiah]

New arms are in, ball joints and skids ordered today.

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I think you will like them on your dirt track build 😆

 

[Russ989]

I think you will like them on your dirt track build 😆

I hope so, now I just have to find a low rider kit so I can get my COG down. Who needs this much ground clearance anyway? 😉 😂

 

[Isaiah]

I hope so, now I just have to find a low rider kit so I can get my COG down. Who needs this much ground clearance any? 😉 😂

A crazy guy like me😁

 

[Isaiah]

@Russ989. When do you think you'll get them A arms on?

 

[Russ989]

@Russ989. When do you think you'll get them A arms on?

Probably this weekend but not sure yet. The ball joints showed up yesterday and my press and skid plate will be here today.

 

[Adam490]

Probably this weekend but not sure yet. The ball joints showed up yesterday and my press and skid plate will be here today.

Toss them in the freezer. The lower ball joints are a REALLY tight fit

 

[Russ989]

Toss them in the freezer. The lower ball joints are a REALLY tight fit

I planned on it after seeing what that one did to you. We’re you using a press?

 

[Adam490]

I planned on it after seeing what that one did to you. We’re you using a press?

Yes, a 25 ton. Don't press on the edges or they'll shear off and the joint will start to seat crooked. I used a large socket to press down on the raised ring portion and it went right in with no problem.

 

[Russ989]

Yes, a 25 ton. Don't press on the edges or they'll shear off and the joint will start to seat crooked. I used a large socket to press down on the raised ring portion and it went right in with no problem.

I figured that’s what you did, I’ve replaced a few and never had any trouble. I replaced both on Big-Country’s P5 after he crashed awhile back.

 

[Russ989]

Ball joints all pressed in, hopefully I can get them installed tomorrow.

 

[Isaiah]

Ball joints all pressed in, hopefully I can get them installed tomorrow.

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Don't forget to grease everything

 

[Choogsbro]

Don't forget to grease everything

TWSS

 

[Russ989]

TWSS

Always have to grease a tight fit! 😆

 

[Choogsbro]

Always have to grease a tight fit! 😆

Yes and nobody's putting my balls in the freezer. No way no how.

 

[Russ989]

Yes and nobody's putting my balls in the freezer. No way no how.

Contrary to popular belief, I installed mine with using the freezer. 😉

 

[Russ989]

Progress update:
-Arms are ready to go on but haven’t had time yet but hopefully soon.

-Skid plate is here.

-Tires are ordered, I’m pretty sure I’m swapping the wheels for beadlocks but haven’t committed yet, @Hondasxs is running his factory wheels and it has me pondering doing the same thing but not sure just yet.

 

[Frogtown]

I’m running 30 inch terrabites on deluxe wheels and have had no issues

 

[Russ989]

I’m running 30 inch terrabites on deluxe wheels and have had no issues

Good to know, I might go that route. I can always buy wheels later if I want, I have beadlocks on my 700 and liked them but I was upgrading from steel wheels.

 

[Russ989]

Got one side on last night after work, pretty simple and easy install, the guy that puts the cotter pins in gets my deepest sympathy ahead of time before I find him! Kicking him in the balls!