what have you gotten done on your blazer today?
#8731
06-04-2013, 01:39 PM
have done nothing at all. it just wont be nice out for long enough to get anything done, its really starting to make me mad. But hopefully next week I will get the parts ordered for the cab mounts. then the saggy door problem will be fixed, the ride will be much better and less noisy.
#8734
06-04-2013, 04:14 PM
Shackle Lift
Well, after an extremely hard go, I am finished the rear shackle lift. I had to cut off the lower bolts as they were not going anywhere. The nuts came off fine but after a few hours of pounding on the bolts, it was obvious they were not about to break free.
The old shackle bushings were very stubborn and I had to drill out the rubber and literally cut through the outer casings with a cold chisel and hammer. I was then able to "peal" them out of the springs that they had bonded to over the years.
After cleaning and painting up the springs, I was sure to grease the outside of the shackle bushings before pressing them into the springs. If I ever have to take these apart again, It will not be such an ordeal.
I now have room for my 31" tires and will have them mounted by the end of the week. Pics to come =)
The old shackle bushings were very stubborn and I had to drill out the rubber and literally cut through the outer casings with a cold chisel and hammer. I was then able to "peal" them out of the springs that they had bonded to over the years.
After cleaning and painting up the springs, I was sure to grease the outside of the shackle bushings before pressing them into the springs. If I ever have to take these apart again, It will not be such an ordeal.
I now have room for my 31" tires and will have them mounted by the end of the week. Pics to come =)
#8735
06-04-2013, 04:38 PM
Well, after an extremely hard go, I am finished the rear shackle lift. I had to cut off the lower bolts as they were not going anywhere. The nuts came off fine but after a few hours of pounding on the bolts, it was obvious they were not about to break free.
The old shackle bushings were very stubborn and I had to drill out the rubber and literally cut through the outer casings with a cold chisel and hammer. I was then able to "peal" them out of the springs that they had bonded to over the years.
After cleaning and painting up the springs, I was sure to grease the outside of the shackle bushings before pressing them into the springs. If I ever have to take these apart again, It will not be such an ordeal.
I now have room for my 31" tires and will have them mounted by the end of the week. Pics to come =)
The old shackle bushings were very stubborn and I had to drill out the rubber and literally cut through the outer casings with a cold chisel and hammer. I was then able to "peal" them out of the springs that they had bonded to over the years.
After cleaning and painting up the springs, I was sure to grease the outside of the shackle bushings before pressing them into the springs. If I ever have to take these apart again, It will not be such an ordeal.
I now have room for my 31" tires and will have them mounted by the end of the week. Pics to come =)
#8738
06-04-2013, 06:27 PM
Idler Arm
Was out on a delivery this morning and noticed a scary sounding CLUNK everytime I would make a turn and bring the wheel back to straight. Pulled the skid plate off and noticed my Idler Arm's joint/bearings were blow apart and just hanging there loosely.
20$ and a trip next door to Autozone..... New Arm with a 1yr warranty.
Took a bit to get the busted bearing out without the special tool. (When in doubt, use a bigger hammer !)
Easy fix all together.......20 bux, a 6pack for my friend the mad mechanic, and an hour that I had to spare before starting work.
20$ and a trip next door to Autozone..... New Arm with a 1yr warranty.
Took a bit to get the busted bearing out without the special tool. (When in doubt, use a bigger hammer !)
Easy fix all together.......20 bux, a 6pack for my friend the mad mechanic, and an hour that I had to spare before starting work.
#8739
06-04-2013, 06:32 PM
1996 Jimmy 4WD
Painted Trans Support Bars and one Engine Bracket Support Bar.
Inventory of the ARP Bolts which I purchased and planned on using
in Engine Rebuild , however , I went with Dealer supplied Bolts almost
throughout. These will be RMA back to ARP - unfortunately.
Inventory of the ARP Bolts which I purchased and planned on using
in Engine Rebuild , however , I went with Dealer supplied Bolts almost
throughout. These will be RMA back to ARP - unfortunately.
#8740
06-05-2013, 08:32 AM
Had this ordered up, came home to it on my back step. wired it up in around 15 minutes (trying to find the darn wires and having the built up dirt rain into my eyes). Looks nice with right/left, brake, running lights, and reverse functions.
Couldn't beat it for 30 bucks.