Recent content by CruiserBerg

Did a loop of Cathedral Valley with a friend this weekend!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-replace-your-upper-steering-column-shaft.1063475/ this thread may be worth reading, I think its what you're looking for

Had a good weather day today and decided to tackle the driver side lower ball joint that's been squeaking bad lately. I didn't want to mess with the AutoZone ball joint press so I had an idea to try and use the axle nut socket instead. And it fits absolutely perfectly over the ball joint. I...

All packed and ready for the 1000 mile drive!

Those are next on my list, possibly after front upper and lower control arms

I’ve been chasing a clunk over bumps ever since I installed my OME lift. I’ve replaced ball joints, sway bar bushings, steering rack bushings, and was gearing up to rebuild the steering column. But today I was putting my hands on the suspension parts to double check things before my long drive...

Finally got around to getting some work done on my cruiser! Had to repack the bearings on the driver side, the first time I did them I didn't get enough preload so they were a little loose. Soon after that I got around to getting some tires for the wheels I picked up a few months ago. I went...

Got a new set of tires and wheels put on today! I love how they look! I went with Falcon Wildpeak M/T01 in 285/70/17, more noisy that the nittos I had on before but those were an all terrain so I expected it.

Spent a bit of time removing the fake wood on the dash. Accidentally left a few scuff marks and I still need to clean up a bit more of the residue but I think its way better than it was. A heat gun would have made this so much easier!!

I can't really say, 90% of the roads we were on were very well maintained. The driver was very new to offroading and the snow kept us off the rougher trails out there :(

It was a bit rainy at first but it soon turned into snow! I’m sure it’ll be cleared out by next week though

If you don't have one you'll also need a brass punch to knock out the cone washers on the flange and to pop the CV axle out of the diff without damaging it

Spent the weekend exploring the San Rafael Swell in Utah!

I believe 02' is when they did the interior refresh, The frame would be similar enough to fit but the wiring would likely have different connectors especially with the air bags. edit: looks like it was actually 03 not 02

The biggest costs right now are maintenance items, I need to do a timing belt soon, front lower control arm bushings, and diff bushings. Once all that is done I'll be spending more on fun items. I may go for different rear springs, My front torsion bars are already cranked quite high, I think...