Recent content by kjkruer

After lots of fiddling, PB Blaster, channel locks, cussing...... Finally got that bolt out. Think I should reuse it?? LOL...

I ordered a bolt extractor socket. I think I can get the socket on top of it and then use a box end wrench on the socket. We'll see how that goes. Not enough room for a socket and a ratchet. I do like the JB weld a nut on there idea.... That will be plan B. Thanks!!!

So I'm getting ready to install these sliders. I actually have the correct offset 12mm box end wrench for removing the brake line bolt between the fuel tank and the frame, but as luck would have it, someone before me has that bolt completely rounded off. I tried to be very gentle but I just...

I would agree with zapatius. I'm in KY and picked up an 80 back in September that had some rust on the back end undercarriage. This looks similar to mine after I did some treating and rust removal. I have a couple spots in my rear quarters that I still need to patch but my frame is rock...

Yep, 80 series. I can't find any markings on the shim that I removed. It appears to have been a while since the knuckles have been done and the shim is pretty nasty. I'm using the knuckle rebuild kit from cruiser teq and it came with what appears to be 4 different sizes of shiims. Can't find...

I'm in the process of putting my front knuckle back together. I put a shim in the top of the knuckle that felt to be about the same thickness as the factory one. When I got everything torqued back down I measured the preload with a scale I got from Cruiser Teq. I was right at 6lb. Is that...

Ok thanks. I guess I'll remove it and do some sanding to smooth it out. Hate to back track, but I'd rather go back one step than have to start over after getting the whole thing put together.... Two questions: 1) Any specific type of sandpaper or grit I should consider? 2) Since I'm taking the...

Haha. I don't think it was parked by the ocean. As far as I know it's a KY truck. But it has 315,000 miles on the clock. I've only had it for about 6 months and I'm doing the knuckles now. This pic was after I had cleaned everything up and putting things back together. I haven't packed the...

Thanks, I'll try lubing them. I guess I just didn't think I should have to since I haven't seen anyone doing it in the videos I've watched.. Also, does anyone know the bolt size that holds this all together? I had two of them break off while reinstalling. Now I know better... so I'm going...

Hey again everyone.... I'm really having struggles with this truck today. What I thought would be a pretty straight forward job has been one problem after another. So I'm putting my knuckle back together and securing the wipers on the back side of the knuckle. However, once I tighten the...

Ahh! I was hoping it was something like that. Mud members save the day again!!!

Hey all, Many of you helped me out before when I had a birfield explode on me. I'm finally in the process of rebuilding the knuckle and putting in a new axle and birf. While taking everything apart I noticed this ring inside the axle housing between the knuckle and the diff. See attached...

Yep…. Rock sliders are in! They will go on after front knuckle rebuild……. Got plenty to do this winter…🤣

So I got it all pulled apart. As you guys predicted the birf was completely separated from the axle shaft and the ball bearings and chucks were wreaking havoc in the knuckle….. the inside of the knuckle has some scrapes and marring…. See pics.. also the inner axle seal was split apart and the...

Do you still have a sensor? My birf blew apart a couple weeks ago on the trail and it apparently took the bottom part of my sensor with it. If you are interested in this piece I'd love to swap for a good sensor! Let me know if you need more pics. It's a 96 model.