Rush Knuckle Job

Rosscanup · 01-28-06, 06:17 PM

I know we were waiting until Jim gets his Knuckle kit in to do the tech
day but I just got approval from the wife to take a week of leave in
conjunction with a business trip to San Antonio and go the the Lone Star
Cruiser Round up the first week in March. I'm going to have to rush to
get the cruiser ready for the trip. I still have to:

Rebuild Knuckles
Weld on rear axle lower shock mounts -- Sebastien?
Install rear shocks
Install rear Traction bar -- Lance
Regear 4.88s -- Lance
Install LSPV spacer
Fabricate Sway Bar Links -- Sebastien?

I need to get this stuff done ASAP so I'd like to work tomorrow,
Sunday 29 January on some of it. I can either rebuild the knuckles or fab
up sway bar links if Sebastien is free and I can get the materials.

If we go with the knuckle rebuild I'll probably end up doing it in
the Auto Hobby shop at Andrews or Belvior. If you'd like to help, let me
know and I'll come pick you up on my way over. Sorry for the late
notice.

Ross

John Smith · 01-30-06, 01:03 PM

Ross, Your knuckle rebuild will go lots easier with the SST kit to find the proper shim combo you need. You should put it to vote at this Wednesday's meeting and order the kit once everyone votes yea.

I will not be able to make it but will have Sebastien place my "YES" vote via proxy if possible. I think we should purchase the knuckle setup SST right away to do your knuckle rebuild and Jim's and any others.

That is great news about the Roundup! I would love to make that trip but the drive time kills too much vacation for me. You will have a blast I am sure.

Felix · 01-30-06, 01:15 PM

John, Ross actually got that knuckle rebuild done yesterday with help from John Baker and a little from me. We just used a fish scale to test the drag and added/removed shims until it was within the desired range.

What exactly does the SST do?

Felix

cruiser ken · 01-31-06, 08:40 PM

The SST makes sure you get the axle centered within the axle housing since the knuckle location dictactes the axle location. If not very well centered you'll probably only suffer premature seal wear and failure.

01-28-06, 06:17 PM	#1
Rosscanup IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Osan, South Korea TLCA# 13834 Posts: 87	Rush Knuckle Job I know we were waiting until Jim gets his Knuckle kit in to do the tech day but I just got approval from the wife to take a week of leave in conjunction with a business trip to San Antonio and go the the Lone Star Cruiser Round up the first week in March. I'm going to have to rush to get the cruiser ready for the trip. I still have to: Rebuild Knuckles Weld on rear axle lower shock mounts -- Sebastien? Install rear shocks Install rear Traction bar -- Lance Regear 4.88s -- Lance Install LSPV spacer Fabricate Sway Bar Links -- Sebastien? I need to get this stuff done ASAP so I'd like to work tomorrow, Sunday 29 January on some of it. I can either rebuild the knuckles or fab up sway bar links if Sebastien is free and I can get the materials. If we go with the knuckle rebuild I'll probably end up doing it in the Auto Hobby shop at Andrews or Belvior. If you'd like to help, let me know and I'll come pick you up on my way over. Sorry for the late notice. Ross __________________ Sprung-over 1988 Blue FJ62 Daily Driver. 36X12.50 TSL Radials, 4.88s, Iron Pig Bumpers, Sliders, and traction bar, 4x4 Labs High-Steer, PowerTrax, F*rd front shock towers, DT8000 shocks, Hella H1s&H4s, and POS broken aftermarket sunroof.

01-30-06, 01:03 PM	#2
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,798	Ross, Your knuckle rebuild will go lots easier with the SST kit to find the proper shim combo you need. You should put it to vote at this Wednesday's meeting and order the kit once everyone votes yea. I will not be able to make it but will have Sebastien place my "YES" vote via proxy if possible. I think we should purchase the knuckle setup SST right away to do your knuckle rebuild and Jim's and any others. That is great news about the Roundup! I would love to make that trip but the drive time kills too much vacation for me. You will have a blast I am sure. __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

01-30-06, 01:15 PM	#3
Felix Magic on the Mic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA TLCA# 15204 Posts: 1,539	John, Ross actually got that knuckle rebuild done yesterday with help from John Baker and a little from me. We just used a fish scale to test the drag and added/removed shims until it was within the desired range. What exactly does the SST do? Felix __________________ Felix '75 FJ40 - kinda stock-ish Capital Land Cruiser Club

01-31-06, 08:40 PM	#4
cruiser ken IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, UT TLCA# 10098 Posts: 598	The SST makes sure you get the axle centered within the axle housing since the knuckle location dictactes the axle location. If not very well centered you'll probably only suffer premature seal wear and failure. __________________ 94 FZJ80 82 FJ45 Troopie Parting 82 FJ60

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