Thank you for the inquiry. I am honestly not sure just yet. I’m not adding the adjusters for more lift as Mud Cricket has 3” lift spindles already. My current beam has four individual spring packs and one side is drooping about an inch. I replaced the spring packs on the drivers side to raise it to match the passenger side but that did not change the ride height. It was still drooping an inch. That said, the purpose of the new adjustable beam is to even that issue out, not necessarily to lift the Baja. So, I’ll probably set them at the stock location (or a bit less) with full lift capability. But I honestly won’t know until I install the new ball joints to find full travel specs. I’m thinking about adding hook and rod stops as well.

I recorded that like 12 times. I hope I explained it where it is comprehensive.

@@69bajaoutdoors if I could understand it then anyone should be able to 😂

😂 Roger that. 😎

Got a question. I know this probably premature but how much rotation are you putting the adjusters from the original position? Up / down? I've heard 3/8 1/2 in 5/8 of rotation from original position. To get more rotation out of lift. If that makes sense? Thank you

Thank you so much! 😎

Likewise! Congrats on the win!

Thank you so much for the kind words and sub! I may have not mentioned it in the video. I completely agree with you. My shop floor is level and jack stands placed symmetrically apart so the car sits level during the process.

The South Branch runs for 50 miles. It starts from Budd Lake, a few miles northeast of Hackettstown. The river flows out of Morris County, down the middle of Hunterdon County, and along the western edge of Somerset County in northwest NJ.

@@69bajaoutdoors I know where the south branch is i'm very curious of the x marks the spot spot My brother and I literally are just learning to fly fish and have no good spots to fish. I live central jersey usually fish the north branch but it seems that river is over fished and depleted. I'd love to try some of these spots that you are fishing. Like what road or town where the X is on the road and you park and fish so close to the river. I'd love to go there and really see my fly fishing skills.

I am so sorry for the delay. I did not see your reply until now. The X is on Bank St. downtown Califon. After the park, first parking area on your left.

I replied to your comment on the other video.

Not really! Thank you for the kind words…. But it looks horrible. However, it is functional. New +6” beam is in the works!

Thank you for the kind words! A stock beam only has two grub screws for the torsion packs. Mud Crickets’ front beam is 6” wider than stock. So, her beam is made from two separate beams that are cut 3” off center. It has the stock grub screws in the stock locations for each beam, which is why there are four grub screws. I will be building a new beam for her very soon! Hope that answers your question. 😎

Facts! From what I could tell, it didn’t take long! LOL

OMG, YES!!!

Thank you! So far, so good! 👍

@@69bajaoutdoors Now that I see this I wonder if adjusters are supposed to be on both upper and lower tubes. I’ve seen cars with only one.

Let me know! I just might have a beam to work with!

@@69bajaoutdoors I have one bare beam with leaves here but that’s all I’ve acquired so far.

@VWJawbreaker Thought you wanted me to fabricate one for you. LOL

@@69bajaoutdoors that was before you posted this 😂

@VWJawbreaker LOL. 😂

Yes. You are correct. It has since been relocated. Here is the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndt5oLB6tKm8pp8.htmlsi=AVBUfkpv8h7JswqA

@@69bajaoutdoors Dang... I knew I should have checked the rest of your vids before I commented. Sorry 😞

Absolutely!!!

I started shrimping using a net. That’s what everyone uses. I’ve only met one other person out there using an Ozello Shrimper. The Shrimper is easier to use and catch rate is way higher.

I have never seen one there in the decades I’ve been going there. Occasionally, further north at Anclote Fishing Pier, I have seen them in saltwater.

I don’t know if anyone has used one there. But there are several deep pockets and troughs to try it. Don’t see why that wouldn’t work.

They used to sell them decades ago. It’s called an “Ozello Shrimper”. Not sure what year they stopped making them, but they work great! I built mine because I could not find one.

It is nearing the end of the run but they are almost always out there! I don’t believe there is a closed season but I would check with FWC to be sure.

Thank you!!!

Takes a little elbow grease but it works great!

I totally agree with rebuilding and refurbishing original equipment. This is a Brazilian beam. Not as good as stock but they are not that bad. A little welding in Part 2 (posting Thursday) will show how to beef them up a bit. Thank you for your comment!

Yes! Yes I did!

I didn’t keep any this trip. But that is correct! It doesn’t get any fresher! Thank you brother for all that you do!

I have absolutely missed shrimping since moving away. I am fortunate to be able to visit family often and scratch that itch!

Thank you! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Happy to help out any way I can!

Yes. Live bait is allowed. However, Not allowed inside the Trout Conservation Area (TCA) though. Ken Lockwood Gorge is a TCA.

Thank you!!!

I hope this helps brother!

Not really as much as I had thought. But there were other people that were doing way better than I was! LOL

The trout have been a little tough lately. However, the South Branch of the Raritan is good as well as the Musconetcong. That would depend on where you’re located. Shoot me an email at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to help you guys out!

Thank you! I managed my PB rainbow (23”) on the musky just downstream of the TCA at Point Mountain Rd. I used to fish the TCA almost daily, a nice pool, I guess about half way upstream but I have never fished up by the Penwell dam. I need to get out more but work has me quite busy these days.

True story. But I didn’t see a top water blow up. Almost looks like the gosling dove down and was caught in the current. Or, something very stealthily grabbed it.

Love it!

I didn’t notice this until I was showing the wife. Wasn’t sure if a fish grabbed it, it got caught in the current or intentionally dove under the surface. My editing software doesn’t allow me to circle anything and follow it. Or I would have set it up in slow motion indicating the poor little guy.

Awesome! This is exactly the reason why we do it. Glad it was helpful!

My oil hoses are 10AN. Which I believe is 1/2” hose. The oil cooler does have barbed fittings though.