Recent content by GAXJ4U

Yeah I did that but couldn't get a wrench or socket on anything. Not saying it cant be done as that would have been the preferred route. However I have gone another route. I know one thing I'm glad I didn't remove the bumper and try to attack it from that way. The sheet metal and the rail holes...

Yeah I removed the shocks. They came off fine as the previous owner had already replaced them.

Well I talked to Jason at Rough Country today. He consulted with their R&D department and came to the same conclusion. He was honest and said that he has seen this happen on models ranging from 84-01. Why exactly this happens he did not know. After offering me several options we decided that it...

Well yeah I would think it isn't supposed to be like that. As far as the tightening the bolts, the only thing that's going to change in my situation once the weight comes down on the axle and springs is its going to put more pressure on that bad angle with the shackle. It's stretched to far. I'm...

As you can see the axle is right where it should be. I'm wondering if I was supposed to get longer shackles?

Here are some other views:

This is what I've got to call Rough Country about tomorrow. As you can see the shackles are facing the front and pretty much lodged against the Unibody frame:

Here are the pics of the holes I had to cut to get access to the front leaf bolts. You can see the new bolts / nuts. Yes I know those holes are bigger than they need to be but it was pretty tough finding the exact spot where to locate the spot to cut. Yes I know that one bolt doesn't clear the...

@ Cottontail. What kind of foam did you use?

Seriously though if I can ever get away from work all that's left is the rear shock absorbers, 1.5" wheel spacers and to drill out and install those studs on the crossmember so I can install the spacers. Then I just have to figure out what I'm going to fill in those holes I cut out with. I have...

Lol, ain't that the truth.

Lol, ain't that the truth. It's coming to an end now. Been working crazy shifts so haven't had time to get back on it. All that's really left is to put the back shocks on, the wheel spacers, repair the brake line and replace the studs at the crossmember. Oh yeah and fill the freakin holes, lol.

Yeah pics would be cool if you could. BTW didn't think about the expanding foam. Everyone says it retains water and will cause future dust issues. Or Is there another type out there that you used? That would be a clever fix to all of those holes.

The name sounds familiar.

Thanks for the encouragement!