Anybody up for help with wrenching?

[Rudical]

Well,

I have Evan's old springs from Larry along with the CC bushings and Landtank's template. (Am I missing anything else?). Only want to do a simple lift but want to make sure it is done right.

Rudy

[Ruadhrigh]

what kind of time frame? I should be available...

[Beowulf]

Start soaking the lower shock bolts in PB Blaster. Squirt them every day for a week before you start the project. You will need a big press to get the CC bushings installed. Do you have the bushing press tool from Slee?

If you are not replacing shocks then you won't need to remove the top shock bolts. If you are replacing the front shocks then I have an impact socket that will make the job easier.

Read the install instructions on Christo's web site, plus the 80-Series FAQ here on 'Mud. I found it easiest to do 1 corner at a time.

-Mike-

[Ruadhrigh]

or try some Kroil.


(thanks DanS!)

[DanS HJ-45]

No problem. The stuff is awesome!

Rudy: I'd be up for helping seeing as how I'm just sitting around the house hoping that my employer continues to forget that I exist. Sooner rather than later is probably better for me, but I'm available anytime until they call and tell me I have to work (which will be a couple days notice either way).

You're even welcome to bring it up here to use our shop if you want to work in slightly cooler temperatures.

Dan

[beno]

I'm in. I can help with the press for the CC bushings...

Time frame Rudy?

-o-

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by beno

I'm in. I can help with the press for the CC bushings...

Time frame Rudy?

-o-

I don't have a particular time frame in mind. Pretty much any weekend anyone is available (work takes most of the work week). If I could only find my work keys there is a press and lift at the shop. I am not going to change the shocks yet, maybe sometime in the future.

Thanks,

Rudy

[beno]

Originally Posted by Rudical

I don't have a particular time frame in mind. Pretty much any weekend anyone is available (work takes most of the work week). If I could only find my work keys there is a press and lift at the shop. I am not going to change the shocks yet, maybe sometime in the future.

Thanks,

Rudy

I am free after 2pm this coming Saturday or Sunday.

You will need at least a 15-20 ton press for the bushings, especially if they are stock. They tend to get rusted in there and are difficult to pop out. Do you have a jig/tool to pop the bushings out with? If not, you will need one (Slee has them or you can make one with some DOM cut to size).

-o-

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Start soaking the lower shock bolts in PB Blaster. Squirt them every day for a week before you start the project. You will need a big press to get the CC bushings installed. Do you have the bushing press tool from Slee?

If you are not replacing shocks then you won't need to remove the top shock bolts. If you are replacing the front shocks then I have an impact socket that will make the job easier.

Read the install instructions on Christo's web site, plus the 80-Series FAQ here on 'Mud. I found it easiest to do 1 corner at a time.

-Mike-

Originally Posted by beno

I am free after 2pm this coming Saturday or Sunday.

You will need at least a 15-20 ton press for the bushings, especially if they are stock. They tend to get rusted in there and are difficult to pop out. Do you have a jig/tool to pop the bushings out with? If not, you will need one (Slee has them or you can make one with some DOM cut to size).

-o-

Damn! you guys are demanding. Actually, I really appreciate the help. I am pretty sure it is a 20 ton press. Can't say I have that tool (it is stock). I can call Slee in the morning and see if I can get it by the weekend. It would be nice to get it done this weekend, have plans for the Butte the next weekend. If not no biggie. I can check the shop in the morning for the DOM.

[Beowulf]

I had the bushing press tool at one point in time. I cannot remember if I loaned or gave them to Graham or someone else in the club. They might still be in the garage somewhere. I'll look tomorrow.

Anyone else with one that Rudy can borrow?

-Mike-

[beno]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Anyone else with one that Rudy can borrow?

I do not have one. Sorry.

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

I had the bushing press tool at one point in time. I cannot remember if I loaned or gave them to Graham or someone else in the club. They might still be in the garage somewhere. I'll look tomorrow.

Anyone else with one that Rudy can borrow?

-Mike-

Was just looking at Slee's website, saw them on their install instructions, but could not find them for sale on the web. About how much do they run?

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by Rudical

Was just looking at Slee's website, saw them on their install instructions, but could not find them for sale on the web. About how much do they run?

Free with a set of their caster bushings. Someone has mine if they are not in the garage. They will turn up.

-Mike-

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Free with a set of their caster bushings. Someone has mine if they are not in the garage. They will turn up.

-Mike-

Just noticed that. The only thing is that I have bushings. Not an expert but they look good to me. If I have to buy another set then so be it. I'll call them tomorrow and see if they have it separately.

Thanks Mike

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by Rudical

If I have to buy another set then so be it. I'll call them tomorrow and see if they have it separately.

At least give me a chance to look for mine. It is not easy finding stuff in my garage but I know where the tool should be if I still have it.

Patience grasshopper.

-Mike-

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by Ruadhrigh

what kind of time frame? I should be available...

Originally Posted by DanS HJ-45

No problem. The stuff is awesome!

Rudy: I'd be up for helping seeing as how I'm just sitting around the house hoping that my employer continues to forget that I exist. Sooner rather than later is probably better for me, but I'm available anytime until they call and tell me I have to work (which will be a couple days notice either way).

You're even welcome to bring it up here to use our shop if you want to work in slightly cooler temperatures.

Dan

Sorry, I don't mean to disregard anyone else who is willing to help. Said before, any help is appreciated. Just let me know what poision is your choice and I will buy (and the food too).

Dan, you are up north right? We have a well equipped shop but I hate to use it sometimes.

Thanks guys

Rudy

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Patience grasshopper.

-Mike-

I noticed you have said this quite a few times. Am I wrong to say that you watched David Carradine in his Kung Fu show? I know I am young, but not that young to have never seen that. I am sure I will be busy for a while in the morning getting my guys going (I suspended six employees without pay for the week this morning and quite hectic). I just don't want to put you in more of a bind to rush on something I overlooked. It is not a big deal for me to buy something I need. If anyone in group can use it it is available.

Rudy

[DanS HJ-45]

Originally Posted by Rudical

Sorry, I don't mean to disregard anyone else who is willing to help. Said before, any help is appreciated. Just let me know what poision is your choice and I will buy (and the food too).

Dan, you are up north right? We have a well equipped shop but I hate to use it sometimes.

Thanks guys

Rudy

We're in the east mountains, maybe 15 minutes north of Evan's. It's 30 minutes from the Big I. We've got a fairly well equipped shop (including 20 ton press) with lots of room. Like I said: you're more than welcome to it. It's no biggie BTW if something happens and it has to sit overnight or so. Worst that happens is that a Dodge would spend a night outside (gasp!).

Either way, I should be able to come lend a hand or tools if it's in town too. No skin off my back. I can't imagine that my company will have something for me to do this weekend, so it *should* be safe. So far, they've forgotten I exist for 3 business days an counting. It's great when one of the most incompetent employees in the company is tasked with scheduling you sometimes.

Even if I'm forced to work, I think Dad will be home this weekend, so the shop could be opened.

Dan

[marcfj60]

Dan,

My number one question is do you get paid even when they forget to give you work or do they forget to do that too?

[DanS HJ-45]

Originally Posted by marcfj60

Dan,

My number one question is do you get paid even when they forget to give you work or do they forget to do that too?

I'm making minimum guarantee this month, so yes. I'm paid the same whether I work or not. Obviously I choose not.

Next month I've got a lot of time off, but that's because I took the company's time off without pay offer to help them avoid furloughs. If I do this right, I'll only work 4 days in July (well, at least for them)--although the paycheck will SUCK.

I figure I'll give them a call tomorrow afternoon if I haven't heard anything, because that's what a good employee does.

Dan

[evanz80]

Hey Rudy -

Glad to hear that you got my old springs and I'm glad that we can keep them in the "family." I'm sorry to say that I'm booked the next two weekends, so I'm not available to help then. But if it goes into July, keep us posted and I'd be willing to give a hand.

I do not have the tool to press out the bushings. When I got my 80, the springs and bushings were already on the truck.

Good luck and keep us posted on the progress. It's neat to see a truck go from stock to built - one step at a time.

Evan

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by Rudical

It is not a big deal for me to buy something I need. If anyone in group can use it it is available.

Rudy,
I cannot find the bushing press tool. As Onur said, you can make one or buy one from Christo. Dan probably has one but he is out of town.

-Mike-

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by Beowulf

Rudy,
I cannot find the bushing press tool. As Onur said, you can make one or buy one from Christo. Dan probably has one but he is out of town.

-Mike-

Thanks for looking Mike,

But grasshopper already talked with Christo and ordered one. He said it should be shipped today. Just an update: I will let you guys offering help know what the plans are cuz my brother that got me into cruisers is interested a 80 in Cali. he is offering a flight out there for me and drive back through Vegas. He still needs get a bit more info. And of course if the tool comes in and if he gets the info and flight tickets

Keep yuu guys posted

Rudy

[Rudical]

My brother decided to wait on the 80. As long as I can get the bushing press tool before (if you guys are still up for helping) Sunday may be an option. It is not a big deal if not, I am not in a rush.

Dan, might take you up on that offer to use your shop, seeing that I pissed off our mechanic today. Glad I get to drive my work truck home. I would hate to have some sort of brake problem tomorrow while driving around.

[Rudical]

Originally Posted by evanz80

Hey Rudy -

But if it goes into July, keep us posted and I'd be willing to give a hand.

Evan

Looks like sometime in July, checked UPS tracking and it is scheduled to be delivered on Monday. Of course next weekend is the Montecillo overnight trip, I have plans for the lake. Overall TBC...

Thanks