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Post by blackrubi on Jun 14, 2008 16:50:41 GMT -5
Well, I started working on my three inch lift around noon today. I chose to start in the back and found my driver side puck from the old lift was totally destroyed and the shock was leaking. Maybe I need to lose weight  . Things were going well til I went to the pass side and one of the two bolts the holds the top of the shock sheared off. Looks like it had been over torqued. So I drilled it and the ez-out snapped in half too. So I tried to grab the 3/8" or so that sticks out the top until that broke too. I just spent the last two hours cutting the fouled captive nut out..... I'll replace with regular nut and bolt..... Oh well, back to the sweat shop..... |
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Post by waterman on Jun 14, 2008 19:27:26 GMT -5
Hey brad soak every ting down with a good blast of PB Blaster best stuff on the market for getting stuff out
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Post by Founding Father on Jun 14, 2008 19:39:16 GMT -5
that great stuff also maybe deep creep
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Post by GrassRootsPR on Jun 14, 2008 19:45:52 GMT -5
At least it wasn't inside your carrier
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 15, 2008 16:06:13 GMT -5
I did try some PB blaster and let is soak for an hour or more.
Well, the back end is done except for the extended brake line. I got the front most of the way apart. Making slow but steady progress.
Looks like it will be a significant difference in height.
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Post by GrassRootsPR on Jun 15, 2008 16:45:46 GMT -5
Post pics when done.
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Post by waterman on Jun 15, 2008 17:21:00 GMT -5
Ya lets see some picture's,,,With a little more hight are you ready to try that hole on water road again   |
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 17, 2008 7:07:19 GMT -5
I'll need 35s and pontoons to try that again. Made some more progress last night... Front springs in Front Lower control arms in Sway bar disco's mostly done (need adjustment and retainer strap) I did take some pics I'll try to post... Things found when spending hours under your jeep..... 1. Some serious Rauch Rash on frame end LCA mount ;D 2. Never suggest puck lifts for offroad use.  (my left front puck was in 10 or more pieces) 3. Get to know someone with a "portapower" hydraulic ram 4. Bottle jacks and various 2x4s are good friends 5. an endless supply of sand, leaves, pine needles and various gunk in every spot imaginable. 6. There is always at least one more part to replace (drag link tie rod end) |
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Post by billdacat on Jun 17, 2008 19:25:04 GMT -5
Good to see that you are having fun... I crunched up a couple of frame-LCA mounts myself at Rausch. The Jeep gods are telling us to install a long arm lift.....
That is something else about the pucks falling apart... That I got to see..
Do you think the lift will be done for this weekend?
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 17, 2008 21:13:20 GMT -5
I'll still be wrenching....unfortunately, I have some other things to tackle too so the jeep will have to wait a little while. My daughter picked up the drag link tie rod end I needed but my upper control arms won't come until next week.
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 20, 2008 11:32:21 GMT -5
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Post by waterman on Jun 20, 2008 13:16:21 GMT -5
Linkie no workie  |
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 20, 2008 19:31:12 GMT -5
Hopefully fixed please try again and advise
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Post by blackrubi on Jun 23, 2008 7:06:59 GMT -5
I ordered rear adjustable uppers to fix rear pinion angle. They should arrive today or tomorrow. Once they are on, I should be ready for another adventure.
Waterman, Can I borrow your 35's while you are away ;D
(just kidding but maybe next year I'll be able to follow you)
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Post by liljohn1192 on Jun 23, 2008 12:49:25 GMT -5
   Click Free Nice Looking Jeep you have there! |
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. Things were going well til I went to the pass side and one of the two bolts the holds the top of the shock sheared off. Looks like it had been over torqued. So I drilled it and the ez-out snapped in half too. So I tried to grab the 3/8" or so that sticks out the top until that broke too. I just spent the last two hours cutting the fouled captive nut out..... I'll replace with regular nut and bolt.....
