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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #165 on: February 17, 2008, 05:32:11 AM »
I refilled your bottle, Scott, and I bought an extra one.  I was just going to spend the extra $30 bucks and get an 80 cubic ft. bottle, but I didn't think you wanted to haul it around!  ;D  Anyway, hopefully two bottle's are enough to cover everything.  See you tomorrow.
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #166 on: February 17, 2008, 09:38:33 PM »
The welding is all done and it looks great!  I don't think I could get those brackets off if I tried.  The paint is going on now, and tonight I will put it all back together.  Unfortunately, since Alex snapped the head off of one of my shock mount bolts, I am wary about putting the axle under the jeep until I can get it out.  I have been using an easy out to get the old bolt out, but it's so frozen in there it won't budge.  I don't want to get the easy out broken off in there, and I've already broken 2 heavy duty drill bits trying to drill it out.  That, and I've almost used a full can of PB.  If I can get a sawzall or air hammer in there, then I will just cut all of off and put a new bolt and nut in there. 
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #167 on: February 17, 2008, 09:48:04 PM »
i have a chop saw

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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #168 on: February 18, 2008, 12:56:43 AM »
a grinder w/ a cutting blade will cut through it like butter!  let me know if you need to borrow it!
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #169 on: February 18, 2008, 01:10:02 AM »
pic's of said cutting.

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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #170 on: February 18, 2008, 01:31:15 AM »
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #171 on: February 18, 2008, 01:39:32 AM »
no, no, no,

justins rig..........

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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #172 on: February 18, 2008, 02:02:16 AM »
I've got a grinder if ya need I should bring it over tomorow gimme a ring

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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #173 on: February 18, 2008, 02:14:04 AM »
details for tomorrow's wrenching. . . ?
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #174 on: February 18, 2008, 02:39:00 AM »
yeah still waiting

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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #175 on: February 18, 2008, 02:47:13 PM »
Cancelled.  :'(

Raining

Parts stores are closed...  I think.

Need brake equipment.  Hoses and stuff.  Unless someone has some ideas.
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #176 on: February 18, 2008, 02:49:40 PM »
advance auto/auto zone are closed?  wow
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #177 on: February 18, 2008, 02:56:08 PM »
advance auto/auto zone are closed?  wow

I haven't checked yet, but I imagine they are.  If you guys go wheelin', give me a call.  I'll spot and take pics.
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #178 on: February 18, 2008, 03:00:01 PM »
Call me, too.  i'll be in my shop cleaning up the mess from my bumper install, and possibly installing my winch if it gets here early enough.
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Re: Ford 8.8 axle swap
« Reply #179 on: February 18, 2008, 03:36:12 PM »
Good news...  Advance Auto is open (who'd a thought  ::) ) and they have my parts.  I'm going to go pick them up now and get started on the brake lines.  So, if anyone doesn't mind a little drizzle, then we can still do the swap, but it's up to you guys.  Just let me know.
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