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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #30 on: August 08, 2009, 03:18:43 AM »
I also have a welder...

THREAD HIJACK... What kind??

Steve answer my pm and we'll see what we can do.  I may be there as early as 9:30.

110V Mig/ Flux from Harbor Freight, not the best quality, but it seems to do the job.
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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #31 on: August 08, 2009, 03:35:08 AM »
I also have a welder...

THREAD HIJACK... What kind??

Steve answer my pm and we'll see what we can do.  I may be there as early as 9:30.

110V Mig/ Flux from Harbor Freight, not the best quality, but it seems to do the job.

i originally learned how to weld on those.  when i upgraded to my miller, i couldn't have been happier, it lays beautiful beads.  i know i'll never go back.  my next upgrade will be a tig.
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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #32 on: August 09, 2009, 04:59:53 AM »
Anyone know what size the bolts/nuts are for the upper and lower control arms?

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #33 on: August 10, 2009, 02:18:56 AM »
If I wanted to buy new one to replace old??

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #34 on: August 10, 2009, 02:54:30 AM »
Anyone know what size the bolts/nuts are for the upper and lower control arms?

I have no idea. As long as there is another vehicle there it will be easy to pull them out and then make a run to Johnson's to pick up new ones. I think Paul is right in that they are probably large metric bolts.
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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #35 on: August 11, 2009, 02:56:41 AM »
I already loaded my Grinder and HD snap ring pliers in my XJ.  Can you PM me your address again?  I deleted a bunch of old PM's and I accidentally deleted your address.
1992 YJ Sahara, 4.5 Rubicon Express ED Lift, 35" BFG MT, Custom Bumpers, SYE/CV Drive Shaft, OBA, Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears, tie rod flip, 1"MML/BL
2002 KJ Liberty, 2" Lift, 31" tires/DD
2002 F-150 Harley Davidson 5.4L SC
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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #36 on: August 11, 2009, 01:40:55 PM »
Does anybody have 17/32 and 29/32 drill bits?  If so could you please bring them.
My cell is 460-6444
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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #37 on: August 12, 2009, 02:09:04 PM »
HUGE THANK YOUS to Will, Kirk, Roger and Paul.  I certainly couldnt have gotten That far without you guys.  I think as long as its not raining I may try and do the rear today after work.

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #38 on: August 12, 2009, 02:21:31 PM »
HUGE THANK YOUS to Will, Kirk, Roger and Paul.  I certainly couldnt have gotten That far without you guys.  I think as long as its not raining I may try and do the rear today after work.

The rear should go a lot easier ( no track bar ;)).  I'm not going to be available to help until possibly Sunday, but if you still need help then let me know. 

Just remeber to add Power Steering Fluid and bleed the system like we talked about, and add transfercase fluid too.  The fill bolt for the T-case is a 10mm allen. 
1992 YJ Sahara, 4.5 Rubicon Express ED Lift, 35" BFG MT, Custom Bumpers, SYE/CV Drive Shaft, OBA, Ford 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears, tie rod flip, 1"MML/BL
2002 KJ Liberty, 2" Lift, 31" tires/DD
2002 F-150 Harley Davidson 5.4L SC
2013 Explorer Sport
2006 Harley Road King Classic
1988 Honda Hawk GT

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #39 on: August 12, 2009, 04:48:23 PM »
I had a great time working on Steve's rig last night. Anytime I can wrench is a good time. This is the 2nd SYE I've worked on and probably Kirk's 4th or 5th so we're getting there.

Steve, I'm not available tonight, but will be around the rest of this week and this weekend if you need a hand. Just let me know. I have a lot of homework to do this weekend, but turning a wrench could provide a much needed break.
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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #40 on: August 13, 2009, 05:31:14 PM »
So I got the rear lower control arms mounted and rear track bar mount installed, then the rain came.
I'll try and get the lowers on tonight after 8.

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #41 on: August 14, 2009, 03:01:35 PM »
The rear end is all set (except for break line extension).  Anyone know where I can get braided lines for the backcoming out of the block on the axel?  I think I'll tackle the nutsert removal and new nutsert installation on sunday.

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2009, 06:57:28 PM »
I already did that I just wanted the look of the braided.

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Re: Christmas time in July
« Reply #43 on: August 17, 2009, 05:57:42 AM »
Anyone know of a local shop that will do a front end alinement