OffroadTB.com Articles Section

[Trail X]

To help bring the two sides of ORTB together, I'll try to update this thread whenever an article is added or updated with new information.

As of now, I'm still working on building the article resources of the site. Below is a listing of the article pages that currently exist (see the 'articles' link in the top menu bar).

• Vehicle Recovery - An overview of vehicle recovery and an intro to the below articles.
• ---- Stuck Assessment and Planning
• ---- Passive Recovery
• ---- Dynamic Recovery
• ---- Static Recovery
• ---- Tools and Equipment
• ---- Resources
• Trail Rating Guide - Unified trail rankings for reference among ORTBers and beyond. This ranking system is slowly being adopted by many off-road websites and groups. NEW!
• Tech Docs - Technical documents and writeup about the GMT360 platform.
• ---- Engine and Transmission Diagnostic Sheets - Have a DTC that you don't understand? You should be able to find technical information about it here.
• ---- Transmission Technical Documents – 4L60e - Information about the GMT360 transmission. NEW!
• ---- Various Vehicle Specs - Listing of vehicle specs and capacities.
• ---- What is wrong with my 4WD system? - A diagnostic flow chart for 4WD issues.
• ---- Front Axle 4WD Disconnect - Article covering mechanical failures and rebuilding the front axle disconnect.
• ---- Transfer Case Tech: The NVG 226 (NP8) Theory of Operation - Excerpt from the Factory Service Manual about the NVG226.
• ---- Wiring Diagrams - Various wiring diagrams. Mainly a placeholder, as I need to add a lot to this.
• ---- Auxiliary Light Aiming - Information about correctly aiming auxiliary headlights.
• How To Guides
• ---- Suspension Lift Installation Instructions - Brought to you by BDS NEW!
• ---- Front Wheel Bearing Replacement - Replacement of the IFS wheel bearing NEW!
• ---- Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Replacement - Replacement of the rear axle wheel bearing NEW!
• ---- Tie Rod Replacement (Inner and Outer) - Details the replacement of both inner and outer tie-rods NEW!
• ---- Trailer Brake Controller Install - A how-to thanks to BartonMD NEW!
• ---- Change I6 engine oil - Link to the TV how-to.
• ---- Clean I6 throttle body - Link to the TV how-to.

So far, I'm happy with the articles we have, but I realize we have only scratched the surface.

So, if you see a need for an article, please post your idea here or send me a PM.

If you would like to submit an article, I'd much appreciate it, as it's not always easy coming up with content. I'll make sure you are rewarded somehow.

[bartonmd]

I can submit the P3 install that the OS has been "going to post" for right at 2 years, now?

Mike

[Gordinho80]

What are you waiting for?

[Trail X]

Sounds good. What's P3?

Mario answered my question... brake controller. Send it over and I'll try to get it up ASAP.

[Trail X]

Thanks again Mike, it's now live.

I had a few minutes this morning and uploaded it. If you see anything wrong, let me know or fix it yourself.

[bartonmd]

Looks good to me, thanks!

Mike

[The Roadie]

I can submit the P3 install that the OS has been "going to post" for right at 2 years, now?

At one point we were waiting for the paid position of "Site Content Manager" to get created to do that stuff. And the volunteers decided if there was enough money to pay for a part- or full-time content manager, we were going to do less Article work ourselves. Sigh..... And then the site got sold to an even more profit-driven corporate domain collector, and we just gave up.

Odd thing, though - for a profit-minded enterprise, they can't even be bothered to set up the store again and sell tshirts and stickers. Feh.

[Trail X]

Looks good to me, thanks!

Mike

By the way, your rank's been updated to reflect your recent contribution.

[bartonmd]

Score! thanks!

Mike

[Trail X]

I'm looking for someone to do a detailed lift-install writeup. So if anyone has good pictures from their lift install (or maybe you're planning to install your lift soon), you may want to think about doing a writeup to help the rest of the community!

[Saxis]

I thought about it while I was doing my AirRide to Z71 Spring conversion + BDS lift with MarkMC 1/2" spacers, but decided against it. AirRide is mostly a Denali/SS package, and just don't see a write-up getting much attention. The lift instructions (BDS at least) were clear enough that it would have been extremely redundant. And I was running out of time and didn't get many pictures...

[Trail X]

True, their instructions are pretty good. I wonder if we can cross post their content with them 'sponsoring' the article. Hmmmmm.

But seriously, if anyone has article ideas, let me know!

[SteveTB03]

How about an article about how to install a new rear axle?

[fishsticks]

Just for you Steve:

1. Acquire desired rear axle.

2. Acquire beer. Lots of beer. Preferably amber or dark varieties.

3. Drive to Vancouver.

4. Arrive at Fishstick's house. Offer him beer.

5. Watch in amazement as your rear axle is swapped. Offer to take part in swap if you desire.

[janesy86]

Haha Nice! Sounds like to good a deal to pass up.

[SteveTB03]

Just for you Steve:

1. Acquire desired rear axle.

2. Acquire beer. Lots of beer. Preferably amber or dark varieties.

3. Drive to Vancouver.

4. Arrive at Fishstick's house. Offer him beer.

5. Watch in amazement as your rear axle is swapped. Offer to take part in swap if you desire.

Hey you got it fishsticks!! And would pizza be appreciated also??

[Philberto]

Just make sure you get a pre-'06 axle... otherwise your ABS won't work properly.

[Zero]

im a bit swamped with some new projects from work. But I should have a fair amount of photos from my lift install. i believe I even made a write about it already on the OS but I will have to look.

If you would like the picks James, should I email them to you?

[Philberto]

I'll locate my install notes, which are fairly detailed, and size the bolts involved. I have no install pics though.

[KE7WOX]

For that we can all post our pictures and then just get the pictures from various trucks