I'd probably enjoy doing mine again just because it's been torn apart already
But working on one that hasn't and having some seized nuts/bolts aggravates me
Suspension installation
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I'd probably enjoy doing mine again just because it's been torn apart already
But working on one that hasn't and having some seized nuts/bolts aggravates me
dude1116
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Mine was surprisingly easy for not having been apart. The hardest bolts to get undone were the rear shock bolts. But just put a cheater bar on the ratchet and I was good to go.
Same with mine
Fairly easy for nearly every nut/bolt my main issue was getting the UBJ out of the knuckle
I beat that thing like crazy and it took a good 5 mins straight of pounding before it popped loose
The only bolt I had a real issue with were the sway bar end links
They were completely seized up but it was understandable since I live in part of the rust belt
Only ever had one that the bolts were hard to get out
That was one from Indiana, good friend had installed a spacer lift ( before he met us) .
Plus he had I think a gallon of loctite that he soaked everything in before installing. :Insane::Insane::Insane:
Everything was hard to remove. Have done plenty from the so called rust belt and never had any issues really .
The 04 was of course still fairly new when I first lifted it ( only spent one winter right on lake Erie so it was easy) , the 03 was super easy, not a bit of rust on any of the bolts and it had been in Ohio for 12 years before I got it. The 05 is about the same as the 03 small amount of rust but not bad all for a Ohio vehicle
That was one from Indiana, good friend had installed a spacer lift ( before he met us) .
Plus he had I think a gallon of loctite that he soaked everything in before installing. :Insane::Insane::Insane:
Everything was hard to remove. Have done plenty from the so called rust belt and never had any issues really .
The 04 was of course still fairly new when I first lifted it ( only spent one winter right on lake Erie so it was easy) , the 03 was super easy, not a bit of rust on any of the bolts and it had been in Ohio for 12 years before I got it. The 05 is about the same as the 03 small amount of rust but not bad all for a Ohio vehicle
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RioT_StartR
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I know who I'm coming to for assistance when my parts get here. :gr_grin:
TwoBobsKJ
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RioT_StartR
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Well so far springs, struts, bumpstops, isolators, and bushing kit have arrived. Waiting on rear shocks. Once they're here I'll grab some conduit nuts from the hardware store and some hockey pucks and I'll be good to go.
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RioT_StartR
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Ok, so parts are finally here. Really excited to get them installed. That said, I need help. :help:
I work long hours in a steel mill, I have two young children, my wife is a college student/stay at home mom and sitter to my niece and nephew as well as our two, and we're doing like 5 different projects to get our house ready to sell because we have to get out of this horrible district as soon as humanly possible. I don't even have the spare time to watch a weekly television show.:Insane:
With the schedule I have I can only afford to have the jeep out of commission for 1 day. I don't think there's any way I would get this done by myself in 1 day, even if I had the necessary tools.
If anyone with the expertise/tools would be willing to help, I would be willing to compensate with $/food/beer/etc. Plus, I'm really cool to hang out with so there's also that.
Any takers?... tommudd.. twobobskj.. profdlp.. anyone.. anyone.. bueler.. bueler.. :happy175:
I work long hours in a steel mill, I have two young children, my wife is a college student/stay at home mom and sitter to my niece and nephew as well as our two, and we're doing like 5 different projects to get our house ready to sell because we have to get out of this horrible district as soon as humanly possible. I don't even have the spare time to watch a weekly television show.:Insane:
With the schedule I have I can only afford to have the jeep out of commission for 1 day. I don't think there's any way I would get this done by myself in 1 day, even if I had the necessary tools.
If anyone with the expertise/tools would be willing to help, I would be willing to compensate with $/food/beer/etc. Plus, I'm really cool to hang out with so there's also that.
Any takers?... tommudd.. twobobskj.. profdlp.. anyone.. anyone.. bueler.. bueler.. :happy175:
TwoBobsKJ
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Well, I'm sure we can arrange something
I'm out of commission this week and weekend, but the following weekend may be a possibility.
Rev, Prof - wanna do another lift party? :gr_grin:
Bob
dude1116
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Well, I'm sure we can arrange something
I'm out of commission this week and weekend, but the following weekend may be a possibility.
Rev, Prof - wanna do another lift party? :gr_grin:
Bob
Keep me posted....Would love a trip out to OH.
RioT_StartR
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Well, I'm sure we can arrange something
I'm out of commission this week and weekend, but the following weekend may be a possibility.
Rev, Prof - wanna do another lift party? :gr_grin:
Bob
Man, that would be unbelievable!
profdlp
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Not much expertise, but I can do something.
I would love to. Just say when.Well, I'm sure we can arrange something
I'm out of commission this week and weekend, but the following weekend may be a possibility.
Rev, Prof - wanna do another lift party? :gr_grin:
Bob
PS: Still looking to unload that skid? I got gone so fast for my alignment I forgot all about it.
It would be great to meet you! :waytogo:
TwoBobsKJ
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Yep - still sitting on the side of the garage looking forlorn :emotions34:
"Ya mean, he just left without me...?????"
Bob
RioT_StartR
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Yep - still sitting on the side of the garage looking forlorn :emotions34:
"Ya mean, he just left without me...?????"
Bob
Poor little guy's got separation anxiety. :happy175:
profdlp
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A PM has been sent.
Shhhhh :secret:
Shhhhh :secret:
How about a party to replace my steering rack? LOL
TwoBobsKJ
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Now that would be a sight - 6 people crowded into the engine bay trying to figure out how to get that #%$# steering rack out the passenger wheel well :happy175::happy175::happy175:
Bob
John3seventeen
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Sounds like a party to me!
6 people standing around watching him try to get that steering rack out! While offering advice of course.
6 people standing around watching him try to get that steering rack out! While offering advice of course.
dude1116
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I can come by and it'll be a race. Who can get it replaced faster? Whoever finishes last get's taken out back....
RioT_StartR
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