P500 Rusty's Juicebox #nohomo

[russknight]

That was one of my biggest draws to this specific trailer - zero wood decking and waterproof LED lighting already installed. They had other wood-decked trailers and also a 6x14, but it came out to 18 feet total length instead of 16 total length with the 6.5x13. The larger 6x14 also had removable ramps (Targhee TSL614 - RHM Trailers) instead of the rear drop-down that the 6.5x13 has.

Had to drive about 3 hrs because the place down in Dillon was the only one in stock, but once I saw it and trailered it home I felt like it was definitely worth it.



That was my thoughts with this for sure

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It was defiantly worth it!

 

[Admin]

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Well she's finally wired up. I connected the winch switch and the power steering key-on to the Honda accessory harness. Planning on working on the fuse box/relay next week and cleaning the wires up some more.

I just needed to get things wired and working for the trip tomorrow. Haven't connected the battery yet and spooled the winch, so fingers crossed it all works tonight 🤣

 

[Bigtee]

Looks good, you’ve got it now.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Looks good, you’ve got it now.

Thanks a lot - its been a long road and I honestly couldn't have done it without your guys' help. I appreciate everyone's input, but @Mudder @Bigtee @The Green Goat @trigger thanks guys for being patient and answering all my questions/PMs. I'd buy you all beer or your vice of choice if we were closer.


This ones for you guys 🤣

 

[rustyneversleeps]

The old lady and I took the juicebox out for a test spin...she's loving the power steering 😂😂 I did see that I need to adjust the steering wheel now. Little off to the left (TWSS)..guessing there's a thread somewhere on that? Need to look into it tomorrow.

Tires and rims go on next week!! Real happy with the 520 so far!

 

[Bisley]

Thanks a lot - its been a long road and I honestly couldn't have done it without your guys' help. I appreciate everyone's input, but @Mudder @Bigtee @The Green Goat @trigger thanks guys for being patient and answering all my questions/PMs. I'd buy you all beer or your vice of choice if we were closer.


This ones for you guys 🤣

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Brad Pitt??? You must now change the thread title to #homo 🤣 😜

 

[The Green Goat]

The old lady and I took the juicebox out for a test spin...she's loving the power steering 😂😂 I did see that I need to adjust the steering wheel now. Little off to the left (TWSS)..guessing there's a thread somewhere on that? Need to look into it tomorrow.

Tires and rims go on next week!! Real happy with the 520 so far!
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Looks great!

For steering wheel:
1. pop cap off wheel
2. 3/4" socket to zip off nut
3. Pull wheel off and realign on correct spline.
4. zip nut back on
5. Put cap back on
6. realize that your tierods are also out of adjustment.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Looks great!

For steering wheel:
1. pop cap off wheel
2. 3/4" socket to zip off nut
3. Pull wheel off and realign on correct spline.
4. zip nut back on
5. Put cap back on
6. realize that your tierods are also out of adjustment.

Thanks man, I appreciate it!! Is there a trick to getting the cap off wheel or just a flathead? Edit - answered my own question here:

.....#6 what is this you speak of? 🤣 I haven't had time to check the forum for threads yet, but how do I check if those are off?

Thanks again

 

[The Green Goat]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!! Is there a trick to getting the cap off wheel or just a flathead? Edit - answered my own question here:

.....#6 what is this you speak of? 🤣 I haven't had time to check the forum for threads yet, but how do I check if those are off?

Thanks again

I eyeballed it. Mostly because I didn't have the equipment to do it quickly nor the time to rig up a way to align it properly. So, I wung it. It's better but I still need to readdress it to do it properly.

Mine had a significantly noticeable toe-out once I put the bigger tires on.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

I eyeballed it. Mostly because I didn't have the equipment to do it quickly nor the time to rig up a way to align it properly. So, I wung it. It's better but I still need to readdress it to do it properly.

Mine had a significantly noticeable toe-out once I put the bigger tires on.

Thanks that helps - I'm getting the new wheels/tires on next week so will look closer at the tierod alignment once I get them on. This video that @DDDonkey made - is this what you did?

My OCD can't handle the steering wheel so thats gonna get fixed as soon as I get home 🤣

 

[The Green Goat]

Thanks that helps - I'm getting the new wheels/tires on next week so will look closer at the tierod alignment once I get them on. This video that @DDDonkey made - is this what you did?

My OCD can't handle the steering wheel so thats gonna get fixed as soon as I get home 🤣

Mosty. I pulled it straight into the garage. Recentered the steering wheel. Eyeballed the tire alignment. Jacked up the front. Popped off the tie rods from the knuckles one side at a time. Ended up giving them each 2 twists to lengthen the rods, essentially pushing the toe inwards. Reattached rods to knuckles. Twisted steering wheel back and forth to see if the rack was close to being centered, and it was.

Like I said, this was my quick and rough way of doing it, and it could certainly be better. But, the RRB trip was getting close so I went with it. Its definitely better than how it came. Before doing this, the tie rods would cam-over when turned hard in reverse, causing the steering to bind unless I moved forward.

My plan for the future is to truly center the rack, then the wheels, then the steering wheel. All with actual measurements vs my eyeballs.

 

[futzin]

Mosty. I pulled it straight into the garage. Recentered the steering wheel. Eyeballed the tire alignment. Jacked up the front. Popped off the tie rods from the knuckles one side at a time. Ended up giving them each 2 twists to lengthen the rods, essentially pushing the toe inwards. Reattached rods to knuckles. Twisted steering wheel back and forth to see if the rack was close to being centered, and it was.

Like I said, this was my quick and rough way of doing it, and it could certainly be better. But, the RRB trip was getting close so I went with it. Its definitely better than how it came. Before doing this, the tie rods would cam-over when turned hard in reverse, causing the steering to bind unless I moved forward.

My plan for the future is to truly center the rack, then the wheels, then the steering wheel. All with actual measurements vs my eyeballs.

Interesting stuff here for me.

Ever since I added power steering, my steering will occasionally resist, pop/bang, release; usually when turning left.
It had mostly stopped but has been happening more lately. Have been unable to ID the culprit (I am mechanically declined). Figured it was something in the PS but I also put on 27s at that time.

Hmm...

 

[The Green Goat]

Interesting stuff here for me.

Ever since I added power steering, my steering will occasionally resist, pop/bang, release; usually when turning left.
It had mostly stopped but has been happening more lately. Have been unable to ID the culprit (I am mechanically declined). Figured it was something in the PS but I also put on 27s at that time.

Hmm...

Adjust your tie rods.

@lee pointed this out to me. The rack pulls the offending rod inward, and then when the knuckle/rod are straight, it has a tendency to cam over the other direction causing a bind. I fixed it by adjusting the toe out/shortening the rod by 2 turns.

 

[Mudder]

Interesting stuff here for me.

Ever since I added power steering, my steering will occasionally resist, pop/bang, release; usually when turning left.
It had mostly stopped but has been happening more lately. Have been unable to ID the culprit (I am mechanically declined). Figured it was something in the PS but I also put on 27s at that time.

Hmm...

I would check steering rods above the below the power steering. Also the mount. Have someone turn it to both stops and check for any binding. I have 27s and no issues for 5.5 years.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Thanks for the info on tie rods, ill check mine this week after I get the wheels on.

Put a bunch of miles on her this weekend, getting close to the first service on it. Never needed 4WD and the engine never got above 2 bars even in 100+ degree heat. I love the thing so far and my better half is happy, which is the important part haha.

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Finally got the wheels and tires on...wish we would have had them last weekend.

HTRs
Fronts - 27x9x12
Rears - 27x11x12

12x9 MSA M33 Clutch wheels with a 4+3 offset

I'm about even front and back and gained quite a bit of ground clearance. Also glad I have the power steering haha. Real happy with them, but I got a little rubbing at full lock on the fronts. Not sure if I'm going to trim yet or just ride it and see how much it actually rubs.

 

[nctrailboss]

Great lookin' rig!

 

[nctrailboss]

By the way,what kind of filter or app are yall using that hides the dirt on your machines for these photos???

 

[rustyneversleeps]

Great lookin' rig!

Thanks man I really appreciate that!

By the way,what kind of filter or app are yall using that hides the dirt on your machines for these photos???

🤣 🤣 🤣 I don't have a lot of miles on it yet (75 miles exact)...most pictures I've taken she's been clean. You can kinda see the dust in post #115 🤣

 

[crewcabrob]

Looks great! I love the blue color. My neighbors all comment on how they like the blue on mine.