Vanilla Gorrilla blog

[Skipper51]

Gordo, I need any help, advice I can get on Helicoiling. I to want to Helicoil a bolt holding my caliper.

 

[GordoSmasho]

I can see the logic there with the hand throttle. We will see. I feel since its my first go Id give it a go. It will be good during air up. My new air pump pulles almost 50 amps.

Tim i picked up a kit at oreillys. It came with the tap, a hand full of coils, and the coil insertion tool. All i needed was the drill bit. Find out the thread pitch and size of the bolt and many auto parts stores have helicoil kits.
This is the kit i used.

You can see on the back the instructions and the bit size needed for the kit. I used some red locktight on the incerted coil to semi lock it in place. I let the locktight cure before reinstalling the caliper. I also used a qtip to clean out any excess locktight after i incerted the coil So it would not interfere with the new bolt being installed.

I also used cutting oil on the tap. It was pretty straight forward. Whole process toock about two minutes. Then just waiting for the locktight to cure overnight.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

dam you've been busy gordon! glad to see its mostly done for now.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Yeah. It been pretty nonstop.

Tonight i had to drop the tank again. Looks like the ring disnt fully seat and it was leaking pretty bad. I pumped about 15 gallons out of the tank and dropped it. Went through and used white grease on everything to make sure i got it all clamped down. We will see.

I also adjusted my shackle angle. Got my exhaust hangers finished. Changed the oil. Fixed the cruise control. Fully charged the battery. Washed my rims and new tires and loaded them into my van for drop off in the morning. Adjusted the ebrake. Broke the ebrake lever. Then fixed the ebrake lever. I think i chased down my drive line vibe. Im about 8 degrees off where my pinion should be. Ill be picking up some shims tomorrow. I also reinstalled my gas skid.

Tomorrow ill be installing leaf shims. Mounting new tires. Fixing my tire carrier. Reinstalling the front drive shaft. And shes ready to roll.

Sorry no pics. Too busy working.

 

[twinhauler]

Keep it coming. Hope the fuel tanks is sealed up for good!

 

[GordoSmasho]

I will say that between wilbur and the gorrilla im getting pretty damn good at dropping fuel tanks.

 

[Skipper51]

You do more in a week than i do in a year!

 

[GordoSmasho]

Well i did nothing tonight. Didnt even unload my tires. My oldest daughter had a flute performance. She rocked!

 

[JeepinSeal]

I can't wait to see the gorilla in action again. Last I saw it you ripped have the grill off with a log.

And that's awesome she rocked the flute! When is the family band forming? Haha.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Went out this morning and put in the front drive shaft. And unloaded the tires. The mtr/ks are a good 1.5" taller than the kos. And a bit wider too. Mounted up the fronts. They look sick.

Picking up degree shims from 4wp in oakland today. Should have it done tonight.

 

[AlphaQup]

I have some 4 degree shims at home if you need em.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[GordoSmasho]

Thanks bud. Im looking for 6* ones. They are aluminum from 4wp. Ill swap them for steel after the run. I am 9* off right now. Im hoping that as the pinion rises up a bit it will also change the angle of the driveshaft and should land perfectly within 1-2* low to account for wrap. Ill fine tune it when i put the traction bar on but this should get me close.

 

[Skipper51]

I can see the logic there with the hand throttle. We will see. I feel since its my first go Id give it a go. It will be good during air up. My new air pump pulles almost 50 amps.

Tim i picked up a kit at oreillys. It came with the tap, a hand full of coils, and the coil insertion tool. All i needed was the drill bit. Find out the thread pitch and size of the bolt and many auto parts stores have helicoil kits.
This is the kit i used.

You can see on the back the instructions and the bit size needed for the kit. I used some red locktight on the incerted coil to semi lock it in place. I let the locktight cure before reinstalling the caliper. I also used a qtip to clean out any excess locktight after i incerted the coil So it would not interfere with the new bolt being installed.

I also used cutting oil on the tap. It was pretty straight forward. Whole process toock about two minutes. Then just waiting for the locktight to cure overnight.

Thank you Gordo. i will pick one up after Reno and get the front caliper bolted down tight.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Fyi i think they are something rediculous like 15ft/lbs. hense the fact that i stripped mine. A good snug is all they need.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Driveline vibes are gone with the 6 degree shims. Big thanks to 4wdrive specialties. They were the only shop in the east bay to have steel shims and bolts. Packed up and on the road to reno

 

[831_xj]

Didn't know you got some new shoes on the gorilla! Have fun mate!

 

[GordoSmasho]

Yup had them for almost a year. Just mounted them up. With all the recent mods its like a completely different jeep. Feels planted and much more stable. I think most of it was leaf and shackle setup. The backend while feeling soft and flexy is very sure of itself.

 

[GordoSmasho]

 

[fewloosebolts]

You sure work quick smasho, thought you'd at least make it to day two without smashifying

 

[GordoSmasho]

We are missing day two. Had to get my licks in early.