Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift

[78fj40mg]

 

[Skydog]

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

I've of course no doubt Jeff has a specific rational for the 180-deg orientation of his new shocks, to match were he plans to take his Overly Rugged Rig . After all, having played a lot of rugby earlier in my day, then after doing some serious drinking ... I therefore became not as smart as the average bear, er I mean, monkey. (Just having fun) ~Marc

 

[Chungas Revenge]

You got some dirty balls

LMAO ....Yep...I sure do. Only on this forum!!

Indeed sir, I take no umbrage to your remark as I detect no personal rancor. In fact, after up close and personal observation, I agree wholeheartedly.....!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

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)?

Late reply..Crazy weekend. I had a late start getting out of the mountains on Friday and hit a wall of snow on my way back to P-burg....But, the FJC on the Coopers never missed a beat...

"On a monotube shock, the piston can be used up and down.Most cases it’s better down, (like on race cars which use monotubes)So Bilstein, KYB engineers and others will do this when it’s better. You can’t do that on a twin tube low pressure (1960’s tech) design. When the boot is down, Bilstein puts 2 or 3 small holes to let any moisture or condensation to drain out.(those engineers think of everything"

Bilstein’s tech –

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Bilstein’s tech –

I've seen him somewhere before! I didn't know who he was.

Glad you made it thru the blizzard!!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

(with the bellows of the new ones positioned low)?

Just following up. Note the weep hole(s) at the bottom of the bellows. I'll probably discard them at some point. Also, when in doubt you have to go with the "marketing Dept". Mounted "can up" you can read "Bilstein"..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

During the front spring pack installation, I discovered the front spring plates were "boogered-up". Found a spare set that looked to be in somewhat better condition (not bent). Came primed. They are a bit pock-marked, but seem to be in serviceable condition and should last me well into the future....

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Replaced both spring plates after an epoxy spray..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Did you need to redo your exhaust or was it still in good condition? <<<---TECH!

Should be good for a couple of seasons....<<<---TECH Answer!..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Started the disassembly process on the ASCO hubs. Cleaned the housing assemblies with a little fine steel wool. Spent just a couple of minutes on each to see how things will shape up. I'll run these through the parts washer once I have them completely apart.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Chrome? You know, since you added the Bilstein shocks, all you need to do is add an Italian part and your '40 will be the axis of evil

 

[Chungas Revenge]

axis of evil

17" FJC steelies should elevate me. They're hiding 1" spacers...

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[SuperBuickGuy]

ooooo, I hate the thought of adding Italian reliability to German style and Japanese innovation (I might have that mixed up) to the axles, there is a certain je ne sais quoi to combining it all.

 

[Wes]

Wait until the hair follicles on your head die and the roots start sprouting out of your nose and ears.

I simply let the ear hair grow and combed it over my bald pate, intertwining one side with the other and pasting it down with Pomade.

I donate my nose hair to charities that create wigs for cancer patients... You might consider doing the same...

So what does it mean when your hair follicles die at 34? I have always been one for instant gratification, so I skipped the going gray part.


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[Solace in Solitude]

So what does it mean when your hair follicles die at 34? I have always been one for instant gratification, so I skipped the going gray part.


Sent from my iPhone

Poor jeans... try Levis and make sure they aren't too tight.

An amusing anecdote... (for Jeff's benefit too)... this is Tech... One of our dear friends was born in Pinole, MX (I don't recall the state name). She told me that, when she was small, her mother spread fresh cowsh**t in her hair for several weeks. I asked... "why?". Because the people in her village believed that the fresh cows**t would make her hair VERY thick.

Sad fact... Judy has very thick hair... I have none.

Sadder yet... I don't have ready access to fresh cows**t, and I have two Golden Retrievers and have ready access to mass quantities of fresh dogs**t. So I tried fresh dogs**t for several weeks and I still have no hair... and no friends.

But, the good part... Dianna is still with me and we're coming up on 46 years married. This is probably not the dumbest thing I have done in 46 years...

HTH

Sorry for the hijack Jeff!!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Sorry for the hijack Jeff!!

Would not have missed that for the world.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Italian reliability to German style and Japanese innovation

Don't fergitt' the Mur-i-can diamond plate.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Hub cover(s)/Ring(s) are apart. Initial cleaning complete.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Don't fergitt' the Mur-i-can diamond plate.

yeah baby!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Breaking down the hub body. My Swiss Army Knife has been around along time. Made short work of the outer and inner snap ring. Started cleaning with a soft bristle brass brush and some "Dawn" dish washing liquid.