Originally Posted by 88whitecomanche

Lol I had a driver who drove a jockey truck like a hotrod...

Originally Posted by roninofako

So, we folks in SoCal are going through a heatwave right now. So I got up at 4:30, and was out in the garage by 5:30. Here's what I got done before I couldn't take it anymore. Let me add that our house AC took a **** yesterday, had a tech come out who "fixed" the problem...well, for a bit. Bad capacitor/relay, replaced, but now the compressor wont kick on regardless. He's coming back today, but for now, the house is HOT, but better than being outside in the sun, right?

So, busted out the parts from the kit I got from Big David. Kudos to him and a BIG shout out out to him...this kit is complete, to be sure...if you've been on the fence about this mod, don't hesitate to get the kit from him! Not only is it more than complete, it got here FAST...had it 2 days after I paid for it. Everything you need is there short of pads, shoes, and rotors, which you SHOULD replace anyways, and depending on your year and setup, parking brake cables...I ordered the passenger side cable from a Liberty, should be here in a few days, and is not necessary to finish the axle, it can be done after it's stuffed. Anyways, I digress, on to the pics:

Pulled out the calipers and got them cleaned and prepped...did the same with the backing plates.

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The pad guides on the backing plates had some grooves worn in them...same happens on the fronts, but, no worries...break out the welder, fill it in. Grind down. Polish out with a flap wheel.

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Then broke out the burr tool and ground the axle tube centers out, and fit checked them...all is good...

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...took pics of the setup for re-assembly (didn't need it, but better safe than sorry, right?), then removed the hardware for painting...

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Here's what I used...high heat primer and paint...also laid out the components on the hood as they came off, to assist in re-assembly...and after looking at this picture, I have decided after all this is done, I'm gonna re-paint the hood...looks like hell.

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Primed and painted...

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Parking brake hardware back on...

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...and installed! Put some red loctite on the studs/nuts, and impacted them bastards on, LOL

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Got some penetrant on the wheel studs for removal...

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Then took a pit stop...gonna try to get out there later, once the sun starts to go down, try to get the wheel studs out and new ones in...may roll into tomorrow...we'll see. I'd really like to have the brake stuff done, and the axle stuffed by end of day tomorrow, but I have learned to not set lofty goals with this, LOL...never seems to work out. One can dream, though, right? HAHA

Originally Posted by Basslicks

lol... just based on the few yard jockeys I've seen shucking trailers, I was under the assumption that they all drove like that



Nice man! Big David doesn't disappoint!

Originally Posted by TeXJ

Hey my hood and roof and now fenders are crap as well. Clear coat has peeled off. I have the green metallic paint. 1997

Are you going back with the stock color or something different?

Originally Posted by jackace

So legitimately that last set of pics, was masterful, and cannot wait to see the axle under your ride

Originally Posted by roninofako

No, he doesn't. HIGHLY recommended! Not sure just yet. Mulling over several options. Thank you. Me either! LOL

Originally Posted by SatiricalHen

well what are those options?

Originally Posted by roninofako

Disc brakes and parking brakes....so, yes? LOL

Originally Posted by roninofako

Sorry to hear about your ride, man.

Originally Posted by XJwonders

U could put a locker in while it was apart