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Post by poorboy on Dec 2, 2014 21:56:59 GMT -8
The build goal is going to be int he style of Overland Adventure Vehicle (as I have said before).... Here are the pictures of the Red Wagon as it sits. Clean, very little rust. Missing a few miscellaneous parts. Unfortunately I quite rudely found out the battery took a dump this morning and I have a pin hole in the Rad. It needs so far: Battery Radiator Coolant hoses (Piece of mind on these) Belt (glazed) Idler pulleys (not sure which is squeaking, might as well change them all) New heater bypass valve (It hemorrhages on occasion) Front and rear suspension bushings (Not horrible, but noisy) Front axle U-joints (stiff as hell, even after lubing) Trans Mount Tune up Brakes need inspection Future parts list: 3.5" lift Locker in the rear 31" tires Possible regear for towing purposes Bumpers External Tire carrier
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Post by poorboy on May 25, 2015 19:23:33 GMT -8
Wow it's been awhile since I posted here!
Build is on! 3.5 RE Superride RE Adjustable trackbar 31x10.5 Duratracks Smittybuilt rear bumper w/tire carrier.
Just waiting on 4 Wheel parts to get everything in. I'm having them do the lift, tires and some other work since I don't have the tooling to do those at home. The bumper I'm doing in the driveway.
Should be done within a week or two.
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Post by ExCabSwap on May 26, 2015 0:42:36 GMT -8
Sweet! I just got my Duratracs about 2 weeks ago, and I think they're the most aggressive AT tire for the price! See you on the trail!
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Post by poorboy on May 26, 2015 9:02:49 GMT -8
Yesterday was all about the Axle U-joints. I'm pretty sure I discovered a couple new muscle groups. I found a great tutorial on how to change out the joints without a press, just using a vice and a hammer. Pics from yesterdays misadventures in Dana Dirty Thirty maintenance. Shoes off... Clothes off... Everything looks good in there. No excess play, no chipped teeth. Pads and rotors look great. Likely got serviced before I bought the XJ back in November last year. Getting the Hub/Bearing out wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. This Pavement princess isn't all rusted up. The joint on the diff side is locked up fairly solid... I think I found my squeak and vibration. Just little dry in there! Short side all back together. Time for the long side. This one took a beating before it broke loose. Again, one side of the joint was locked up, luckily no rust in this one. New joints in the long side. Straightened up the dust shields on both and slid them back in. Completely back together. Test drive confirmed that this was a fix. My only worry now is the axle seals (this axle has NEVER been apart all the date codes point to late 1995/early 1996 when this vehicle was manufactured. It's had fluid changes and brake work, but not much else. When they start leaking, I'll change them out....
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Post by ljdude on May 26, 2015 11:23:56 GMT -8
Good job on the u-joint replacement. Always much easier to do in the driveway then on the trail. Im also a big fan of spraying the u-joints, Unibearing bolts, ect... down with WD-40 or PB Blaster a day or two before I go in. Give it some time to soak in and it makes everything that much easier when you break the wrenches out.
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Post by poorboy on May 26, 2015 12:07:48 GMT -8
I soaked everything liberally the night before in a copious amount of in P'Blaster. Everything was rinsed off with P'Blaster while in progress as well.
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Post by ljdude on May 26, 2015 16:00:55 GMT -8
I also like using those orange dead blow hammers to knock out the stuck in there u-joints. You can just beat the tar out of the axle shafts and joints and not damage a thing with them.
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Post by poorboy on May 26, 2015 18:22:23 GMT -8
I tried a dead blow with these... Not budging. Out came the sledge. Make quick work of the joints, and my shoulders.
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Post by poorboy on Jun 2, 2015 12:52:39 GMT -8
Monday, June 8th... I'm impatiently waiting.
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Post by ExCabSwap on Jun 2, 2015 13:51:54 GMT -8
What happens on Monday?
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Post by oldiron55 on Jun 3, 2015 6:55:27 GMT -8
www.kanolabs.comhere is a product that have used for many years in the HVAC industry and it makes wd40 look like watwer. you will have order it online as i have not found it in stores in the NW.
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Post by poorboy on Jun 4, 2015 11:10:55 GMT -8
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Post by ljdude on Jun 7, 2015 18:19:31 GMT -8
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Post by poorboy on Jun 8, 2015 0:25:51 GMT -8
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Post by poorboy on Jun 8, 2015 0:27:47 GMT -8
Whoops... sorry about the blank space. Today is the day. She'll be in the shop for two days. During which I'll be driving the future wife's minivan. I feel my testicles protesting already.
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