2003 Refurb - Son’s First Cruiser (1 Viewer)

[jhillms]

Spent another day on it this weekend. Replaced lower ball joints with 555 units from Cruiser Outfitters. Driver’s ball joint was in very bad shape, passenger side was not that bad but replaced them both. Also replaced the window moldings. Overall it was a productive weekend. Just waiting for more parts to arrive now. Next up is front and rear sway bar refresh, flush power steering fluid, replace the front diff support arms that are shot and replace CV axle shafts & drive flanges.

Pics of the progress.

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Spent another day on it this weekend. Replaced lower ball joints with 555 units from Cruiser Outfitters. Driver’s ball joint was in very bad shape, passenger side was not that bad but replaced them both. Also replaced the window moldings. Overall it was a productive weekend. Just waiting for more parts to arrive now. Next up is front and rear sway bar refresh, flush power steering fluid, replace the front diff support arms that are shot and replace CV axle shafts & drive flanges.

Pics of the progress.

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Great work on all this—I’ve enjoyed following the progress!

I just acquired all the parts from Cruiser Outfitters for the LBJ replacement for my ‘07 as well. I’m a bit anxious with it being my first go at such a project —I’m hoping to rent a press kit from local Advanced Auto for the LBJ but not sure on what is best for the UBJ separation to disassemble?

 

[MattyO]

Great work on all this—I’ve enjoyed following the progress!

I just acquired all the parts from Cruiser Outfitters for the LBJ replacement for my ‘07 as well. I’m a bit anxious with it being my first go at such a project —I’m hoping to rent a press kit from local Advanced Auto for the LBJ but not sure on what is best for the UBJ separation to disassemble?

Just hit the flat edge of the UBJ with a BFH hammer. Once it moves you’re good.

 

[SmoothLC]

Got the 200 Series wheels mounted up to some 275/70/18 BFG KO3’s. Also a good shot of the new wheel spacers and OME Rear Springs. Really digging the look. Have a few more issues to sort and I will call it good for a while.

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1Up FTW.

 

[gtex]

Got the 200 Series wheels mounted up to some 275/70/18 BFG KO3’s. Also a good shot of the new wheel spacers and OME Rear Springs. Really digging the look. Have a few more issues to sort and I will call it good for a while.

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VERY SHARP!

 

[gray rider]

Looking very good. Happy for you and your "assistants"!