Widen Stance, Lift Body, Stablize Ride
#31
Lee, I think the stabilizer bolts are tight...
If I put the wrench on the bolt head on the bottom and turn, the whole stack of bushings and the nut on the topside spin without much force.
Holding the top nut with a wrench, which is kinda awkward because it's a little thicker than a washer, it is really hard to tighten the bolt into the nut.
Sound tight to you?
If I put the wrench on the bolt head on the bottom and turn, the whole stack of bushings and the nut on the topside spin without much force.
Holding the top nut with a wrench, which is kinda awkward because it's a little thicker than a washer, it is really hard to tighten the bolt into the nut.
Sound tight to you?
#32
Hmm, I see. The rubber looks okay on the bushings, and the bolt isn't rusted at all. I am going to assume they are good and tight for now. When I jack the truck up to put in the shocks, I'll play with the steering components and try to tighten the stabilizer bar more.
Updates and maybe some pics coming soon.
Updates and maybe some pics coming soon.
#33
Okay, it's been a minute since I posted anything up here, but I finally got the shocks into the truck.
I'm glad to say the difference is amazing! The Monro Reflex shocks are really stiff and the ride does seem a little bit bumpy at times, but compared to how it used to feel, I love it. Way better handling, MUCH less roll and braking dive.
I also tried to see how hard it would be to take the shackles off...
I was using a Milwaukee 18v impact wrench, and it took the nut off with ease, but could not get the bolt to spin. I'm talking about the bolt that holds the shackle to the leaf springs. I can't believe that it is that rusted, though rust was raining from the underbody when I ran the impact on the frozen bolt.
Any ideas how I could get that damn bolt out of there? Think Rost-Off or some penetrating fluid could do it?
The swap meet is next weekend and I hope to find wheels with less offset there
I'm glad to say the difference is amazing! The Monro Reflex shocks are really stiff and the ride does seem a little bit bumpy at times, but compared to how it used to feel, I love it. Way better handling, MUCH less roll and braking dive.
I also tried to see how hard it would be to take the shackles off...
I was using a Milwaukee 18v impact wrench, and it took the nut off with ease, but could not get the bolt to spin. I'm talking about the bolt that holds the shackle to the leaf springs. I can't believe that it is that rusted, though rust was raining from the underbody when I ran the impact on the frozen bolt.
Any ideas how I could get that damn bolt out of there? Think Rost-Off or some penetrating fluid could do it?
The swap meet is next weekend and I hope to find wheels with less offset there
#34
In the end I had to mess around with penetrating oil, an impact wrench, and a breaker bar but I eventually got the shackles off and put the new ones in. I think the truck looks awesome now, with the wider black wheels and 2" front and rear lift. I'll post a before and after tomorrow.
#35
Finally the before and after!!!!!!!
Thanks for the tips and suggestions everybody threw out here! I'm stoked with how it looks, and with the steering work and wider stance, it handles 500% better!
Now to redo the brakes...cake compared to the steering work
Thanks for the tips and suggestions everybody threw out here! I'm stoked with how it looks, and with the steering work and wider stance, it handles 500% better!
Now to redo the brakes...cake compared to the steering work
#36
looks good brother, job well done.
now you just need to get some wider flaps for her!
now you just need to get some wider flaps for her!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kevin.N.Odom
1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
6
02-11-2010 01:12 PM