93 2 door expo/rescue build!
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So as of tonight I offically hate my jeep.
I got the new springs in, the drivers side LCA out all the old shocks off, and the front bolt of the passenger side LCA out.
The other bolt is ceased solid into the bushing, but i ended up having to cut the nut and threads off of it But i still cant beat it through and The spot is too tight on the back side to get a grinder in, and in all of this mess my axle shifted to the drivers side and the passenger side of the axle is back farther than the front, So I decided to try and pull it ahead to atleast put the old LCAs back in and take the jeep to the shop down the road to replace them.
Nope, the come along i was using got jammed against the bumper so it wont turn to let the axle fall back again. and well yea I'm royally pissed.
[LCA isnt on in this pic, its just stuck in place like that.]
So any ideas?
Also keep in mind I have next to no tools, just a simple ratchet set, a grinder, and a electric impact. since every time I get decent tools they go missing overnight. like my mini air compressor, 2 jacks, a bunch of air tools, and a welder. I've since put a new lock on the garage and lock my toolbox.
I got the new springs in, the drivers side LCA out all the old shocks off, and the front bolt of the passenger side LCA out.
The other bolt is ceased solid into the bushing, but i ended up having to cut the nut and threads off of it But i still cant beat it through and The spot is too tight on the back side to get a grinder in, and in all of this mess my axle shifted to the drivers side and the passenger side of the axle is back farther than the front, So I decided to try and pull it ahead to atleast put the old LCAs back in and take the jeep to the shop down the road to replace them.
Nope, the come along i was using got jammed against the bumper so it wont turn to let the axle fall back again. and well yea I'm royally pissed.
[LCA isnt on in this pic, its just stuck in place like that.]
So any ideas?
Also keep in mind I have next to no tools, just a simple ratchet set, a grinder, and a electric impact. since every time I get decent tools they go missing overnight. like my mini air compressor, 2 jacks, a bunch of air tools, and a welder. I've since put a new lock on the garage and lock my toolbox.
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Well i got all the factory stuff squeezed back in but with the new shocks. It'll be going to the professionals tomorrow to be done right and to get a new wheel bearing. this is my early xmas present from mom and dad lol.
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Nice clean build so far. I like how those older ones look "stock" especially the 2 door ones!. The broken window is unbelieveable. Well, actually its all too believeable. My buddy had the same thing happen to his old junk Buick. Trashed window, stereo destroyed, couple cassettes and $3 stolen. WTF!
Nice condition, though! Jeeps look best at 3"/31" imo
Nice condition, though! Jeeps look best at 3"/31" imo
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So, recently I've just been driving my jeep, nothing really major done to it..
But i did recently fix my CB since it wasnt working, turns out the fuse was blown
Then I added a spring to my antenna so i wouldent break it
And then this ended up in my hands somehow
Then taking it home this happened...
So that'll be getting fixed tomorrow...
But anywho thats everything up to date so far!...
Oh and I also got my rusty's adjustable trackbar in but no pics lol.
But i did recently fix my CB since it wasnt working, turns out the fuse was blown
Then I added a spring to my antenna so i wouldent break it
And then this ended up in my hands somehow
Then taking it home this happened...
So that'll be getting fixed tomorrow...
But anywho thats everything up to date so far!...
Oh and I also got my rusty's adjustable trackbar in but no pics lol.
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nice ride!!!
looking forward to seeing pics of that front bumper on
hey, what's it like in the Cape?
been looking at some land out that way
i've been to NB, PEI and a little of NS (Halifax area) but never had the chance to hit up Cape Breton
looking forward to seeing pics of that front bumper on
hey, what's it like in the Cape?
been looking at some land out that way
i've been to NB, PEI and a little of NS (Halifax area) but never had the chance to hit up Cape Breton
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Cape breton is nice scenery wise but if your into jeeps and need any parts or offroad stuff halifax is the best place lol. I had to go to halifax to get my bumper. Though there are some pretty nice trails around here.