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XJMK
aka boredchimp
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- Neenah, WI
How come no one mentioned NIU for Engineering?
Speaking of corn, the icon for DeKalb is a flying corn cob.
Speaking of corn, the icon for DeKalb is a flying corn cob.
Lawn Cher'
NAXJA Forum User
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- Westampton, NJ
87manche said:
Having a hot sister. Tempting, but oh so wrong.
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
Lawn Cher' said:
:shocked:
LBEXJ
NAXJA Member #721
- Location
- Parke County, Indiana
You guys are just wrong talkin' about Rangers sister like that. 
Decent weekend ... replaced the front steering with a RHD drag link, flip kit on the passenger side knuckle (already had one on the DS), and a zj tie rod with all new TRE's. Relocated the track bar bracket to keep the geometry correct. I cut the brackets and clamped into position, and Aaron welded them in. He does a great job with that welder IMO. I had to shorten the track bar 3" ; cut a piece of an old drag link to sleave inside the track bar tubing prior to Aaron welding it ... it worked real well.
Still have UCA bushings to install in the front end. Waiting on steel to do something with my crappy control arm angles.
Started replacing the rear leaf packs tonight. This is not going as smoothly as I had hoped. I started on the passenger side first. After breaking the front bolt loose and cutting the leaf pack out, I didn't quite leave enough stud to easily remove the remainder of the bolt from the weld nut. Tried several unsuccessful attempts at welding a nut to it and turning it out. I cut a slot in the frame where the weld nut is, and it was packed full of dirt (damn I hate mud). I've shot it with some PB. I'll probably try weld another nut to it and try again after the PB has had a chance to work ... maybe try and get my hands on an angle drill and try an easy out.
Damn this is fun!
Les
Decent weekend ... replaced the front steering with a RHD drag link, flip kit on the passenger side knuckle (already had one on the DS), and a zj tie rod with all new TRE's. Relocated the track bar bracket to keep the geometry correct. I cut the brackets and clamped into position, and Aaron welded them in. He does a great job with that welder IMO. I had to shorten the track bar 3" ; cut a piece of an old drag link to sleave inside the track bar tubing prior to Aaron welding it ... it worked real well.
Still have UCA bushings to install in the front end. Waiting on steel to do something with my crappy control arm angles.
Started replacing the rear leaf packs tonight. This is not going as smoothly as I had hoped. I started on the passenger side first. After breaking the front bolt loose and cutting the leaf pack out, I didn't quite leave enough stud to easily remove the remainder of the bolt from the weld nut. Tried several unsuccessful attempts at welding a nut to it and turning it out. I cut a slot in the frame where the weld nut is, and it was packed full of dirt (damn I hate mud). I've shot it with some PB. I'll probably try weld another nut to it and try again after the PB has had a chance to work ... maybe try and get my hands on an angle drill and try an easy out.
Damn this is fun!
Les
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- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
Why yes, Yes it is!LBEXJ said:
LBEXJ
NAXJA Member #721
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- Parke County, Indiana
:laugh3: :laugh3: :laugh3: ... and I know you know all about just how much fun it can be!seanR said:
Les
OT
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- Jensen, UT
Sounds like you'll be ready just in time to come down to Clayton in 2 weeks...
LBEXJ
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- Parke County, Indiana
I sure do wish I could go down to Clayton, But Aaron and I made plans to go to Southern Indiana's Mud-hole (Redbird) We're going to be picking up some stuff for Aarons MJ. I'll be in touch for another Clayton run.. Its definatly in my plans this summer; You better be ready and willing.
Les
Les
Dirt
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- Location
- Fayetteville, AR
I'm too bored to be at work.??
Ramsey
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
i'll trade boredom for Rain, wanna switch?Dirt said:
Dirt
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- Fayetteville, AR
Rain sucks. It hailed here this morning though.
Looks like I'm gonna have to get drunk tonight to overcome my sadness and boredom.
:thumbup:
Looks like I'm gonna have to get drunk tonight to overcome my sadness and boredom.
:thumbup:
LBEXJ
NAXJA Member #721
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- Parke County, Indiana
Damn ... sadness, boredom, whining ...
Last night, my leaf pack install went from bad to worse. The drivers side weld nut broke. I "thought" I had broke it loose, and was working it back a forth while cutting the bolt. All of a sudden I heard that snap sound that gives you that feeling something bad has just happened. Had to cut the frame on that side too ... re-weld a nut inside and weld the frame back up. But, after several hours of removing the old springs and repairing the frame rail, the new packs were in. Tonight, everything is back together.
But, just to keep things par, I am going to have to order some boomerang shackles (TNT). I read where the RE 1461's were designed to work with them, but I was hoping I could use my stock shackles. The stock ones don't work without bouncing off the rear bumper header panel ...
But, life is good! Nice to have good rear springs.
Les
Last night, my leaf pack install went from bad to worse. The drivers side weld nut broke. I "thought" I had broke it loose, and was working it back a forth while cutting the bolt. All of a sudden I heard that snap sound that gives you that feeling something bad has just happened. Had to cut the frame on that side too ... re-weld a nut inside and weld the frame back up. But, after several hours of removing the old springs and repairing the frame rail, the new packs were in. Tonight, everything is back together.
But, just to keep things par, I am going to have to order some boomerang shackles (TNT). I read where the RE 1461's were designed to work with them, but I was hoping I could use my stock shackles. The stock ones don't work without bouncing off the rear bumper header panel ...
But, life is good! Nice to have good rear springs.
Les
Ramsey
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- Location
- Shreveport, LA
thanks for reminding me why i love the south.LBEXJ said:
what made you get rid of the dakota pack?
LBEXJ
NAXJA Member #721
- Location
- Parke County, Indiana
The last time I had them off, I noticed both main leafs had a small crack started. That was a real concern of course. Both main's were also severely "wrapped". Here is a pic ...Ramsey said:
BTW: As a reminder, I run a ladder bar, hence the blocks to adjust the ride height. Some of the damage could have happened at Winterfest when the welds broke on axle end of the ladder bar. Dunno ...
Les
w_howey
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- Location
- The Mudwest
Lookie, a new girl for the Pres.
- Location
- Port Orchard, WA
got back from working on the baja about 5 minutes ago...
im fawking burnt...
I feel like ive worked a hard day, and it was sucessful - and that my friends - is awesome!
im fawking burnt...
I feel like ive worked a hard day, and it was sucessful - and that my friends - is awesome!
- Location
- 29°58'28.9"N 99°15'15.5"W
Swweeeet!w_howey said:Lookie, a new girl for the Pres.
Bring it over Saturday.
