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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #75 on: July 18, 2008, 03:06:07 PM »
watching pete weld is like watching Jimi Hendrix play guitar, its amazing! 8)
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #76 on: July 18, 2008, 04:26:42 PM »
No problem, Pete!  Thanks for the help on such short notice.
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #77 on: July 18, 2008, 11:56:02 PM »
Anytime.
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #78 on: July 19, 2008, 03:13:21 AM »
Today we got the rear axle installed.  Tomorrow we'll be doing the front end.  Gary will be there bright and early at 0900, but there's not much that can be done until after he cuts off the front brackets.
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #79 on: July 19, 2008, 04:58:18 AM »
Here's some photos from the work so far.. There arent that many as it's been non stop work while we're there.. So hopefully these will give an idea..


Before:




The parts:




The Wheels:




A/T Skid removed:




Belly Skid removed:




Front End Disassembly:




Axle and BayouGold lending a hand:




Frame Rails Ground and Painted:




The fine work of Pete at CTAxle. THANKS PETE!! IT LOOKS AWESOME!


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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #80 on: July 19, 2008, 02:52:20 PM »
I'll be done grinding around 10. Anyone who wants to help can be there around then. Thanks!!
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #81 on: July 19, 2008, 11:10:50 PM »
Great success!!!  She's about 80% done, I'd say.  Gary got to see what the future holds today.  I'm sure he'll post up pics when he has time.   :)
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #82 on: July 20, 2008, 06:48:55 PM »
Updated Pictures:

Rear end is together (Minus shocks):








Zach and Justin install front control arms:














REG TO THE RESCUE WITH THE SAWSALL!!




Tires on and supporting her own weight:








Before and After
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #83 on: July 21, 2008, 04:01:39 AM »
Much better!  though now i'm back to being the one w/ the baby rig!
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #84 on: July 21, 2008, 04:54:53 AM »
i still have a cherokee with 3" on 31's... are you bigger than that?
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #85 on: July 21, 2008, 01:37:30 PM »
i still have a cherokee with 3" on 31's... are you bigger than that?

2/2.5" on 32s.  even?
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #86 on: July 21, 2008, 10:30:20 PM »
sounds good. If you really want to know, we can take measurements to the body from the ground.  :)
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #87 on: July 22, 2008, 11:02:01 PM »
only if i'm fully aired up!  i loose over an inch at 6#!
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #88 on: July 23, 2008, 10:14:29 PM »
ok next event that we're both at we'll take a look.
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Re: Rubi's Build up
« Reply #89 on: July 24, 2008, 03:15:37 AM »
Bad news people...  The hobby shop is no longer safe to leave your vehicle for any period of time while you aren't there.  Gary had his brand new $200 rear shocks stolen from the back of his jeep.  We have a VERY strong suspicion that it was an inside job by a shop keeper.  Say a prayer for Gary, he's really upset.
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