This Jeep thing...I understand.

[XJosh95]

Yesterday began Brad's and my adventure of putting on the Krusty's 2" lift kit. We began with the front figuring it would be great to get the hard part out of the way...WRONG! Once we were done with the front the hard part began. Of course, all the upper shock mount bolts broke. The driver's side upper shackle bolt decided that the 15 years of rust would be enough to break off the weld nut inside the frame. That was the biggest headache. Getting that bolt out proved to be quite an ordeal. After getting it out, we figured that between yesterday and today, we had had enough of the Jeep for the weekend. We put the shackles on, bolted up the leafs and I drove it home without shocks. So, I have to get the upper bolts out somehow and put the rear shocks on. For the most part it was a headache. But, I know it'll be worth the blood come time for WF.

Flex told me to knock out the old shock bolts with an air hammer and just put new bolts in from the top. Any views on the quality of this fix or a better/easier option, opinions would be appreciated. At any rate...This thing is making progress.

 

[hanaxj87]

For sure on the jeep thang!!!

Nick

 

[XJosh95]

Nick, the work you've done to your pile is way more than a Jeep thing! I think that qualifies for more of a crazy Jeep owner thing!

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

Flex's fix is a common one. I have also use some massive self tappers and they have held.

 

[Rev Den]

Flex's fix is consistent with current methodology.

Rev

 

[hanaxj87]

Nick, the work you've done to your pile is way more than a Jeep thing! I think that qualifies for more of a crazy Jeep owner thing!

Thanks .. But it's on going... Where it stops??

Well, I don't know..
Nick

 

[FlexdXJ]

See told ya! Where's brad with the Pic?

 

[XJosh95]

See told ya!

I just know how reliable of a source you are...:dunce:

 

[GoSlowGetStuck]

Flex's fix is a common one. I have also use some massive self tappers and they have held.

Yea the air chisel thing is really where it fell apart for us, I was sitting there trying to drill out the old bolts and wasn't making any progress, they must be hardened. If we had air tools to get the old ones out we would have been in good shape to drill & re-tap.

 

[FlexdXJ]

I just know how reliable of a source you are...:dunce:

Where is that illegal flipoff smiley when i need it!

 

[XJosh95]

.l....l.

 

[GoSlowGetStuck]

.l....l.

.!..!.

Really the best fix is welding in shock hoops and running shocks through the floor!

 

[XJosh95]

It really is cartoon...only 3 fingers!

 

[XJosh95]

Thanks .. But it's on going... Where it stops??

Well, I don't know..
Nick

I know where it stops for you...It stops at a non-functioning snorkel! :roflmao:But, hey. It looks cool!

Give it a few years, I'll be doing dumb(er) stuff too. It gets in your blood. Metaphorically and literally.

 

[XJ&CHZ4ME]

a few years...shiiiiiiiiiiiit, more like a few weeks

I put off working on the plumbing in my house at various times to go to the shop and dink around w/ the heep. It brings me to peace with things...ohmmmm-ohmmmmm

Now only if I had a Jeep in my first 9 marriages :dunno:

 

[XJosh95]

a few years...shiiiiiiiiiiiit, more like a few weeks

I put off working on the plumbing in my house at various times to go to the shop and dink around w/ the heep. It brings me to peace with things...ohmmmm-ohmmmmm

Now only if I had a Jeep in my first 9 marriages :dunno:

Once I have a woman living with me, I'll never put off the plumbing! When pipes need cleaned, pipes need cleaned.:smoker: