Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift

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Last shots of the installation. No real issues to speak of. Other than the problems associated with "working off of the ground", the job is pretty straight forward...

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78fj40mg said:
kinda hard to grease up on all fours
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Mike- I just spent two days on my knees..I didn't figure two minutes to lube would put me out that much..:wideyed:

I mounted the front lube points facing outboard. I read some debate on mud regarding the same...Hard to imagine there would be a difference of opinion!
I'll see how this turns out..

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Chungas Revenge said:
Mike- I just spent two days on my knees..I didn't figure two minutes to lube would put me out that much..:wideyed:

I mounted the front lube points facing outboard. I read some debate on mud regarding the same...Hard to imagine there would be a difference of opinion!
I'll see how this turns out..

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The greasing works fine either way inboard or outboard, it's just the inconvenience of having to get under the vehicle at our age.
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What's the problem? Don't you geezers use the Barcacreeper? Sheesh:confused:
 
Meh...No Barcacreeper for me too old for that, so I got a two post lift instead.:hillbilly: Stand up kinda guy...
 
"Chuckle"...That's why it took two days..
I figure a younger fella' would've had this knocked out in a few hours.

I had to stop every so often for a Geritol shake...

78fj40mg said:
under the vehicle at our age.
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LasCrucer said:
geezers use the Barcacreeper
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proofs in the pudding..View from the "Barcacreeper"....Or, I may have fallen down..I can't remember..

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Chungas Revenge said:
proofs in the pudding..View from the "Barcacreeper"....Or, I may have fallen down..I can't remember..
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Either way, from that angle your rig looks pretty intimidating... like a Jeep Killer.
 
IMHO - This may be the next piece of "urgent care"...Three Five?

Making an assumption the steering knuckle arms are OK...

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I am getting the tie rod ends from cruiser outfitters, $90 I think, for the set.

I have never had an experience that would be remotely considered bad from them. Top notch every time.

There are multiple vendors here on mud in that same category as well.
 
78fj40mg said:
Meh...No Barcacreeper for me too old for that, so I got a two post lift instead.:hillbilly: Stand up kinda guy...
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I'm old and short, I just put on my roller skates and zip around under 44... But, I do make a point of following Leonard Cohen's advice... “Never make a decision when you need to pee.”
 
You can never go wrong with a purchase from Kurt... Class act guy


@pngunme that brings back memories... He was a favorite singer of mine...
"Sleepy golden Storm" was my nick name for an ex GF of mine... Boy am I glad that didn't work out :meh:
 
JohnnyC said:
You can never go wrong with a purchase from Kurt... Class act guy


@pngunme that brings back memories... He was a favorite singer of mine...
"Sleepy golden Storm" was my nick name for an ex GF of mine... Boy am I glad that didn't work out :meh:
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Great poet... Great songwriter... Unique voice!!

“You go your way
I'll go your way too”

Leonard Cohen
 
Hey Danny, Question (as I truly don't know) : When you installed your new shocks, what was the logic (or need) to install them in reverse from that of the previous orientation (with the bellows of the new ones positioned low)? I ask because I'm not sure I've seen shocks mounted with the bellows positioned on the bottom side; and would think the bellows would be more enticed to fall downward, off the main cylinder housing of the shock? Would this not create a better chance of encouraging dirt/dust into the more sensitive area of the inner hydraulics of the shock? And would not the rubber bellows now be more susceptible to abrasion damage or tear? Anyway, just asking. And I REALLY like your rig !! Thanks !! ~Marc
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Chungas Revenge said:
IMHO - This may be the next piece of "urgent care"...Three Five?

Making an assumption the steering knuckle arms are OK...
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You got some dirty balls, Frank............................uh, ball joints that is! I remember not long ago, mine looked like that. I couldn't stand it. Purchased the 555's from Kurt, and that is how I ride today! Clean Balls and all!
 
Skydog said:
Hey Danny, Question (as I truly don't know) : When you installed your new shocks, what was the logic (or need) to install them in reverse from that of the previous orientation (with the bellows of the new ones positioned low)? I ask because I'm not sure I've seen shocks mounted with the bellows positioned on the bottom side; and would think the bellows would be more enticed to fall downward, off the main cylinder housing of the shock? Would this not create a better chance of encouraging dirt/dust into the more sensitive area of the inner hydraulics of the shock? And would not the rubber bellows now be more susceptible to abrasion damage or tear? Anyway, just asking. And I REALLY like your rig !! Thanks !! ~Marc
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I know I come across as a know-it-all... But, this is Jeff's thread ;)

If I were to guess, I would say that Jeff installed them late in the day, after some serious drinking... :cool:
 
pngunme said:
I know I come across as a know-it-all... But, this is Jeff's thread ;)

If I were to guess, I would say that Jeff installed them late in the day, after some serious drinking... :cool:
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I'm soooo sorry, Danny. I apologize !! ... Out of haste, I noticed somewhere above someone asking a question or making a comment to 'Danny,' and was made to assume The Mule rightfully belonged to Danny. Shame on me for not even bothering to look for a branding mark on The Mule's rear quarters with Jeff's burned-on insignia :eek: But now, thanks to your kindness & generosity, I've been properly educated : I now know The Mule is actally in Jeff's barn ... :)

And Danny, if you're instructing me that Jeff had installed The Mule's shocks late in the day, after some serious drinking, I can somehow relate. After all, I had once played rugby for a good long while; and after our own serious drinking, we were hanging upside down on all kinds of things ... :)
Thanks ! ~Marc
 
Skydog said:
I'm soooo sorry, Danny. I apologize !! ... Out of haste, I noticed somewhere above someone asking a question or making a comment to 'Danny,' and was made to assume The Mule rightfully belonged to Danny. Shame on me for not even bothering to look for a branding mark on The Mule's rear quarters with Jeff's burned-on insignia :eek: But now, thanks to your kindness & generosity, I've been properly educated : I now know The Mule is actally in Jeff's barn ... :)

And Danny, if you're instructing me that Jeff had installed The Mule's shocks late in the day, after some serious drinking, I can somehow relate. After all, I had once played rugby for a good long while; and after our own serious drinking, we were hanging upside down on all kinds of things ... :)
Thanks ! ~Marc
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I was merely being cute... Let's wait for Jeff's explanation... I'm sure it will be worth the wait ;)

I hope you've given up rugby or drinking or both... If they make you hang upside down :cool:
 
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