2017 what have you done to your 4 x 4 lately? (1 Viewer)

[rockstate45]

Why I sure did.

 

[1994pd]

Made good progress today. The bumper is together and fully welded. The spindles are in and assembled. Down to assembling the swing arms and paint.

 

[half k cruiser]

@1994pd that's looking good. I don't see your swing arms stops welded in ?

Edit: I just realized you might be waiting to put the arms on before locating the stoppers.

 

[Ppleasants]

Since I “accidentally” pulled all the guts from between the intake manifold and plenum (in the process of removing the PAIR system), I decided to pull the intake and put it all back together properly. In the process, I’m replacing all the hoses. I managed the PHH last night with a silicon replacement and constant torque clamps... not fun but feels good to get it over with.

 

[1994pd]

That’s it. I couldn’t figure out how to measure the angle without the arm

 

[2fpower]

@1994pd I just noticed you have matching rear quarter dents. Well done. Always a fan of equal rights.

 

[1994pd]

Those are my Rob dents. I followed the 40 twice. I’m a slow learner.

 

[Ppleasants]

About to put the intake back together. While I’ve had it apart I’ve:

• checked all the VSVs
• replaced all the vacuum lines (except for two that I can access through the wheel well because I ran out of OEM replacement hose)
• cleaned the upper intake (didn’t bother with the lower)
• will be replacing all the gaskets
• replaced the PHH and the two TB bypass hoses
• One of my injector plugs was loose so I wrapped some craft wire around the injector and plug and twisted tight enough to keep it snug. I have a replacement connector but unfortunately the broken tab is on the injector side.
• I pulled the PAIR system but I’ll just be capping the hose as it exits the hard line from the intake and leave the rest intact.

Anything else I should do while I’m in here? Otherwise, I’ll throw it all together tonight and hopefully start it up.

 

[1994pd]

Progress, down to the can carrier and paint. Trying to decide on the paint.

 

[BILT4ME]

Last weekend on my 80:
Changed out worn-out Power Stop 100 series pads for CHEAP O'Reilly ceramic 100 series pads.
Rotated tires
Washed it inside and out (For son to drive to Prom)
Broke the sunroof cable
Changed out the flat spare again.

It's time to change my rims. The chrome POS have finally peeled and corroded bad enough that one rim is leaking.
I guess I have to clean up the rims I bought from @StucknKS over a year ago.......
I also bought a new throttle cable. Still need to install.

 

[1994pd]

Assembly is 99% done. Need to add the kick outs on the side and the struts. My basket leans a little, but it will do for now. If my ocd gets the best of me I will cut it off and fix it later. Tomorrow primer, Saturday paint.

 

[kc_chevota]

redesigning the rear suspension a little, new upper arms, new ends for the lowers and new bump stops

 

[1994pd]

Yesterday and today, primer and paint. I have to decide where to mount a high lift, when I get one. Other than that it’s done.

 

[1994pd]

I had some extra paint so I sprayed the spare wheel. I like it so much all of them will be painted soon.

 

[1994pd]

@2fpower, I’m going to take you up on your offer on using foo’s LCA’s. I’m taking tomorrow off to pack.

Thanks

 

[SammyT96LX450]

Had to replace inner axle seal

 

[Ppleasants]

I'm planning my front axle rebuild. Does anyone local have a 54mm socket that I could borrow for a weekend (or maybe a week)?

If not, I found one for $17 but figured I'd ask first as this is probably the only time I'll need it.

 

[SammyT96LX450]

I'm planning my front axle rebuild. Does anyone local have a 54mm socket that I could borrow for a weekend (or maybe a week)?

If not, I found one for $17 but figured I'd ask first as this is probably the only time I'll need it.

I have one but I’m in Columbia. I’m pretty sure one of the KC guys will chime in soon

 

[1994pd]

I have one you are welcome to use. However I think I bought it at Northern tool for 7 or 8 bucks.

 

[milemarker60]

I'm down around 143rd & Switzer and you're welcome to it. PM and I'll share my number if you don't have a current roster.